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Volume 26, Number 38 Thursday, September 30, 2010 The New 4-H - Not Just for Farm Kids Anymore by Rick A. Richards 4-H has been a rural ﬁ xture since 1902, but times her how to work as part of a group. Those are life have changed. 4-H isn’t your grandfather’s 4-H, and skills she uses today. for Patty Keating, an educator in 4-H youth devel- Keating said 4-H is an evolving institution that’s opment at the LaPorte County Cooperative Exten- reaching out not only to young people on the farm, sion Service, that’s just ﬁ ne with her. but to young urban people. Keating spent 10 years in 4-H even though the “We have an outreach to urban youth,” said Ke- Michigan City Rogers High School graduate admits, ating. “We teach them about farming, where food “I wasn’t a farm girl.” comes from. If they want to learn to ride a horse, we But the experience she got in 4-H helped her have a program for that. If you want experience in overcome her fear of speaking in public and taught public speaking or computers, we can do that, too.” 4-H Continued on Page 2

Alexis Novak, a member of the Coolspring Champions based in Michigan City, and her cat, Sebastian, dressed up like beach bums for the 2010 Cat Show held at Marquette Mall.

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I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking my HEART to greater loyalty my HANDS to larger service To make the best BETTER. and my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. THE Page 2 September 30, 2010

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4-H Continued from Page 1 Thirty years ago when Keating was in 4-H, young people could sign up for projects in electricity, cake decorating, ceramics, photography, dairy, beef, swine and horse and pony, just like young people today. But the options today are much more far reaching. Young people can do projects in aerospace, clowning, genealogy, gift wrapping, recycling, scrapbooking, sport fi shing and even building toys like Legos. “We have an image problem,” admitted Keating. “We’ve evolved, but the thinking people have about 4-H hasn’t. We get kids excited when we meet with them at their school, but their parents have the view that 4-H is only for farm kids.” There are 1,100 4-H members in LaPorte County, said Keating, with an additional 200 Mini 4-Hers. The 4-H program is for children in third through Katie Stolarz, a member of the New Durham 95ers in Westville, and 12th grade while Mini 4-H is for children from kin- Jessica Burek of the Hudson Hustlin’ Helpers in LaPorte, work on scrapbooking techniques during a project workshop. dergarten to second grade. Keating said that of the county’s 1,100 4-H mem- Nationwide, there are 6.5 million members in all bers, 19 percent are rural residents, 61 percent live 50 states and U.S. territories, 3,500 staff members in small towns, 19 percent live in Michigan City or and 518,000 volunteers. LaPorte and 1 percent are classifi ed as suburban. Keating said it would be impossible for LaPorte But of the 27 4-H clubs in LaPorte County, only County to offer the programs it does without the two meet in Michigan City – the Coolspring Champs help of volunteers. at Joy School and the Urban 4-H Club that meets While credit for the fi rst 4-H club is given to Ohio after school at Lake Hills and Marsh schools. in 1902, the idea of a program for rural youth had

Deanna Welnetz demonstrates proper rabbit care to the Handley Helping Cake decorating members practice at home, but they complete their fair Hands 4-H Club in LaPorte. entry cakes on-site without any help from parents. THE September 30, 2010 Page 3 been around for several years before that. In 1914, however, with creation of the Cooperative Exten- sion Service through the U.S. Department of Agri- culture, club work for young boys and girls became a mandatory part of its mission. 4-H – head, heart, hands and health – has been the guiding principle of the organization from the beginning, said Keating. Each of those, she said, plays a crucial role in the development of life skills for young people. “What we offer is unique. It’s for everyone, regardless of where you live,” said Keating. “Through 4-H, young people can get involved in community service. They can do demonstrations and public speaking, which is something that is valuable in school. “Without 4-H I never would have done those things,” said Keating. An ATV Rodeo is held before the fair for members to show off their skills and compete against their friends. One reason 4-H has evolved over the years from a strictly farm-related organization to one that’s open “There are so many more activities for kids today,” to all young people, is that the interests and activi- said Keating. “We’ve maintained our enrollment by ties of young people have changed. bringing on new things. Parents believe what we do is important, and the county believes what we do is important.” While land grant universities are responsible for paying for much of the Cooperative Extension Ser- vice, LaPorte County pays for a second youth coor- dinator. “That’s unusual in Indiana,” said Keating. On the surface, projects like Legos or clowning may seem to be too far aﬁ eld for 4-H, but Keating said people need to look beyond the project’s title. “The things we’re trying to accomplish with these projects are the ability to work as part of a team, to be able to set goals and to teach young people to become self-directed,” said Keating. When 4-H Fair time rolls around, that’s when the public sees the ﬁ nished product. There may or may not be a ribbon attached to the project, but that’s not what 4-H is about. 4-H Continued on Page 4 A member makes his way through the course at the Area X Tractor Driving Contest.

“Frankly, the reason 4-H started back in 1902 is that there was a lot change taking place in agricul- tural practices to make farming more efﬁ cient,” said Keating. “Farmers were resistant to that change, so the people doing the research (primarily the land grant universities) ﬁ gured if they taught the youth, then the youth would teach the parents.” It worked. Over the initial years of 4-H, club activities fo- cused on the farm. After all, more than half of Amer- icans lived on a farm at that time. Projects on crops and livestock and machinery repair were common for boys and food preparation and preservation and housekeeping were common for girls. If that was the same menu of projects today, Ke- Members of the Lake Hills After-School 4-H Club make ating said 4-H would not exist. microwave pizzas as part of their 4-H activities. THE Page 4 September 30, 2010

4-H Continued from Page 3 Textiles..pottery..home accents... What people don’t see are the after-school meet- jewelry... folk art...sculpture... ings, the workshops, the project sessions and the hours and hours of work that are done behind the incense...paintings..lamps..mirrors… scenes before a ﬁ nished project ever shows up at the rugs…furniture…bath & body…etc county fair. “This is about opportunity,” said Keating. “We want to give young people an opportunity to be their best and to succeed at life.” For more information about 4-H in LaPorte Coun- ty, contact Patty Keating at [email protected] or visit the Web site www.ces.purdue.edu/laporte HUGE Sandra Seymour (second from right) involves fellow STOREWIDE SALE clown members and spectators in a comedy skit.

Photos provided by the Now thru LaPorte County Cooperative Extension Service. Harvest Days Polish-American Cultural Society In conjunction with the Portage Public Library, the Polish-American Cultural Society will host a meeting and special presentation Wed., Oct. 6th, at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St., Por- tage, IN. Following a brief meeting at 5 p.m., a presentation on “Four Continents to Freedom” by author Sandra Lundin will begin at 5:30 p.m. This is the true story of Millie Zygmunt Rytel of Highland, who was abducted with her family from their farm in Poland and taken to a Siberian labor camp during World War II. Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested by phoning Ann at 219-465- 8855 by Tuesday, Oct. 5th.

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Harvest Jazz on the Buchanan Commons October 2, 2010 6:00 pm-6:15 pm The Ojibway and Potawatomi Woman’s Drumming Circle 6:15 pm-8:00 pm Kimberly Gordon and Dean Allrick 8:00 pm-10:00 pm Greta Pope and her All Star Trio Produced by the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce $10 admission includes $5 in sampling and tasting tickets Seating available. Bring your lawn blankets. Rain or shine. THE Page 8 September 30, 2010 Footlight Presents “The Murder Room” Footlight will open its October production of “The Murder Room on Friday, October 8th pm. Directed The hottest by Dee Piotrowski, this zany mystery has been de- scribed as “Agatha Christie meets Monty Python meets Abbott and Costello.” furnace dealer in town! The plot is straight out of an Christie novel - a rich man marries a young woman; the husband dis- appears; others have motives for murder. One room in the house, the murder room, might hold the key to solving the mystery. Or does it? The talented cast includes Michael Little (Virgie, IN), Mary DeBoer & Kelsey Dougherty (Valparai- so), Kathy Chase and Zac Roberts (Michigan City), and Curt Passafume (LaPorte). Additional performance dates are October 9 & 10, 14-17. There will be a “Patron Appreciation Recep- tion” following the Sun., Oct. 10th performance at OWNER KEVIN DOLER the neighboring Blink Art Gallery. 3123 E Michigan Blvd. Thursday, Friday and Saturday curtains are at Michigan City, IN 46360 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior to curtain. All tickets are $12. Re- 219-879-8525 duced rates available for groups of 20 or more. Res- ervations are recommended and may be made by phoning 219-874-4035 or online at www.footlight- players.org/reservations.html. Reservations will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless se- The Federal Tax Credits cured by the presentation of a Footlight Season Gift Hurry, Act Now! are Ending Soon. Card or by prior payment in full. Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel Receive * French, Inc. up to a $1,200 Rebate with the purchase of a qualifying Lennox® Home Comfort System.

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(Standing (L-R): Zac Roberts, Kelsey Dougherty, Mary DeBoer, Curt Passafume & Kathy Chase. Seated: Michael Little

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And one’s loyal wife, Natalie McKelvy, has toyed every year with the notion of returning to the “Field of Screams” at 855 Mayﬂ ower Road in Niles for a real go at the “Scream Park,” but she has always found the place to be just way too creepy with the lights on during the ratched-down media tour. “Come on, Natalie,” yours truly always says, “You’ll love it.” But she always says: “I’d be a steamer in two sec- onds.” A “steamer” for the uninitiated, is the poor mor- tal soul who is so frightened by the ghostly happen- ings at the Niles Haunted House, that he or she loses bladder control and, well, if it is a particularly dark and clammy night, well, he or she becomes a “steamer.”

Marty Paquette was our devilishly detail-oriented guide for Media Fright Night. He has been volunteering at the popular Niles fall attraction since 1995. “There are about fi ve good scares right in this little area alone.” That was veteran Niles Haunted House volunteer Marty Paquette explaining to a plucky band of reporters on “Media Fright Night” at the popular Niles autumnal attraction that there is simply no hiding from the frights on the given nights of “Dark Terror” of what is no mere roadside attraction. As to where those fi ve good scares are in this year’s two new attractions: “Zach’s Zombie Motel” and “The Legend of Pirates Cove,” well, you will just have to pick your own way through the dark, now through Halloween, and “get the yell scared out of you” all by yourself. And, as Marty Paquette explained on “Media A prisoner of the Niles Haunted House catches up on his reading. Fright Night” when all the lights were on and the ghouls and ghosts were just getting into their game Your faithful correspondent nearly became a modes, “We make a point of breaking up groups, steamer during his fi rst “normal” visit to the Niles because we fi nd we can really scare people better Haunted House two years ago when Dan Mitchell when they are in small groups.” and his mates made mincemeat out of him by ap- A volunteer since 1995, Marty Paquette said the pearing stealthily in his own personal space and Niles Haunted House is a group collaboration that just smiling at him. is planned and prepared year-round and picks up “You got me, dude!” is what he said. steam in June and July when the rest of the popula- And he will certainly say it again this year as he tion is sunning on the beach. As he and other vol- explores the detailed sets in “the Legend of Pirates unteers have said: “We’re here to take you on a trip Cove” and gets frightened for real by a real pair of through the scariest, creepiest, most blood-curdling costumed dramatic actors: Amy and Dennis Davis attraction this side of the Continental Divide.” of Niles. Just how creepy and scary is the Niles Haunted You will see the two of them together and sepa- House? rately out on the Midway of the Macabre and who Well, consider this reporter’s experience last year knows where else as they appear in Amy’s amazing on “Media Fright Night” when he aimed his digital costumes as, in her case, the Mad Hatter, and, for camera at his frightfully dressed guide, Dan Mitch- Dennis, Captain Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp, eat ell, and got nothing. Zippo! That never happened your crusty old pirate heart out! before, and it fortunately did not happen this year, And so you know, Amy and Dennis Davis were but it sure gave one pause. united in matrimony on the Midway of the Macabre THE September 30, 2010 Page 19 nities, a signifi cant portion of which went to 83 not- for-profi t organizations such as Boy and Girl Scout groups, church youth groups, and booster clubs for colleges and high schools. They are hoping to scare up more donations this year, and you can do your part by enjoying a fright- ful visit to the Niles Haunted House on Friday and Saturday nights in September and also Sunday nights in October as well as the weeknights of Oc- tober 27 and 28. The Park is open from 7 to 11 p.m. (EDT) on Friday and Saturday nights, and from 7 to 10 p.m. on those Sunday nights in October as well as on Wednesday, October 27 and Thursday, Octo- ber 28.

Amy (left) and Dennis Davis tied the knot two Halloweens ago on the Midway of the Macabre at the Niles Haunted House. Does it get more romantic than that? on Halloween night, 2008 with their wedding party dressed as pirates and fairies. They passed under an honor guard of ghouls bearing axes and pitch- forks and they seriously would like to see a wedding chapel become part of the Niles Haunted House scarescape. Amy Davis, by the way, is owner of a company called Costumes Plus, and she will happily design a wardrobe for that moment “when you need to be who you’re not.” Why she even put veteran volunteer Rob Gruener of New Buffalo in a kilt for her wedding in 2008. And judging by the excellence of This frightening fellow popped out of an unexpected place, the outfi ts she and her husband were wearing for scaring even seasoned reporters. Media Fright Night, one knows that Amy Davis can And if you go on Halloween itself, be sure and deliver, big time! Contact her if you dare at: 574- wish the Mad Hatter and Captain Jack a ghoulishly 302-1086 or [email protected]. happy second wedding anniversary. And also know that the Niles Haunted House is The Niles Haunted House Scream Park is located a non-profi t community project that employs some on Mayfl ower Road, south of Niles-Buchanan Road 200 volunteers representing more than 80 local just off Exit 5 of the US 31 Bypass, which can be community and school organizations. Last year the reached from US 12 or the Indiana Tollroad. For in- Park generated more than $55,000 for area commu- formation on prices and special requests, please do not fear to call: 269-687-FEAR.

Hey, what happened to the Wolverine? Dare to let the devil take you on a Haunted Hayride this Halloween. THE Page 20 September 30, 2010 Comedy ‘Almost, Maine’ Opens Oct. 6 In the middle of a lonely, snowy winter, couples in a small town fall in and out of love in unpredictable and often hilarious ways in Valparaiso University’s production of the comedy “Almost, Maine.” John Cariani’s acclaimed play, with nine loosely connected vignettes that center on the joy of falling in love and the sadness of love lost, will open Valpo’s 2010-2011 theatre season on Oct. 6. Directed by Lee Orchard, professor of theatre, the play will be performed in the University Theatre in the Center for the Arts on campus from Oct. 6-8 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 9 & 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ARKDOWN LEARANCE adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and can M C be purchased online at www.valpo.edu/vuca/ticket. AN ADDITIONAL 50% OFF php or by phoning (219) 464-5162. The play takes place on a Friday night as the aurora borealis is about to brighten the night skies above Almost. Despite the large number of sepa- DESIGNER FALL rate, though tangentially connected, stories told in “Almost, Maine,” the production uses a limited & WINTER IS IN! number of actors to portray events taking place at the same time. Named one of the best plays of 2006 following its off-Broadway run and recognized for excellence FRI-SAT-MON 11 AM-6 PM (EASTERN TIME) SUN 12-5 PM by The Wall Street Journal and American Nation- 445 S. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO 269-469-0505 al Theatre, “Almost, Maine” has proven to be a hit with audiences across the country. For more information about upcoming productions or to purchase season tickets, phone the Valpo Box Ofﬁ ce at (219) 464-5162. Groups of at least 10 may reserve seats together and get a $3 discount per seat by calling at least two weeks in advance of each production’s opening. Season tickets for Valpo’s ﬁ ve mainstage productions during the 2010- 2011 season can be purchased at a cost of $55 for adults and $35 for seniors. More information about Valpo’s Department of Theatre can be found at www.valpo.edu/theatre

Writing Out Loud -- Oct. 2nd On Sat., Oct. 2nd, 7:30 p.m., The Michigan City Public Library Writing Out Loud series continues with mystery writer Kate Collins. The program is free and open to the public. Kate Collins is the author of the best-selling Flower Shop Mysteries. Her books have made the Barnes & Noble mass market mystery best-sellers’ lists, the Independent Booksellers’ best-seller’s lists, as well as booksellers’ lists in Australia and England. She sold her ﬁ rst historical romance novel in 1995. Since then she has published seven historical romantic suspense novels and eight mysteries. The author lives in Northwest Indiana and Key West, Florida. A reception and book signing sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Book- store at Lighthouse Place will follow the program. THE September 30, 2010 Page 21

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by Jan Van Ausdal

On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, September 18th and 19th, the 10th Outdoor Celebration of the Arts was held at the Schoolhouse Shop in Furness- ville near Chesterton. Inclement weather on Sat- urday made for lower crowds, but some artists did make sales that day any way. The weather Sun- day P.M. was quite pleasant so I visited then. With many people attending, I had to drive past the Shop over the hill and down to a parking lot. I walked back to the Shop and started taking photographs and talking to the artists.

Tom Wesolowski poses with his landscapes. Artist June Wallace Looby had her oil paintings displayed on screens on the front lawn. She did pre- viously show her work at a gallery in Naples, Flori- da, but now she exhibits at the Chesterton Art Cen- ter. Also, her studio is in her home. When I stepped inside the Schoolhouse Shop, I photographed owner Roy Krizek selling some candles to a customer, Steve. Outside again, I stopped by the Crinoid Composi- tions booth. Owner, Melinda Boothe Massette, designs and produces the crinoids; she has been col- Jan Sullivan(The Art Barn) and Sandy Appleby are enjoying lecting them and beachcombing Lake Michigan for a nice Sunday afternoon at the art celebration. First, I photographed Jan Sullivan (The Art Barn) who was with Sandy Appleby. They came so they could enjoy all the art which was on display. Then I photographed Virginia Phillips with some of her oil paintings. Virginia was very excited and told me, “About three days ago, I got a call that one of my lily drawings was selected to be one of the six Easter seals for 2011. These seals will be out in January and February when they do the fund rais- ing. I sent in three drawings; I don’t know which one was chosen.”

“Think Snow” and buy a warm hat knit by Wilma Craig Rolston. nearly 50 years. Customer Tanya Sanders was trying on a crinoid necklace. Melinda said, “Someone encouraged me to make this jewelry which I have been doing for ten years. My house is ‘Crinoid City,’ friends bring their grandchildren to explore and enjoy the crinoids.” Tom Wesolowski from Coloma, Michigan, had a display of his outdoor landscapes and was hoping to make some sales on Sunday afternoon. Wood carv- er Larry Jensen had many bowls for sale and some Alex Zaideman with his seasonal landscapes. tables and lamps. On Saturday, he sold some THE September 30, 2010 Page 27 bowls and even a eucalyptus table. He still had a mesquite table and a lamp made from both myrtle and maple woods. He exhibits his work at Lubeznik Center & Southern Shores Artisans and is a member of the Chesterton Center. Alex Zaideman of Porter posed by his art in a booth. Some of the artists had signs reading “Last Show of the season--discounts available.” One of these was Ronald Ster of Niles, Michigan. He still had hopes of selling some of his work. Lynn Lyon of Beverly Shores was at the show for the second year. She told me, “I sold three original watercolors yesterday and several prints. I was amazed!” Lynn is a beginner in making the giclee Brett Maniscalio with his ﬁ ne art photography. (French method) prints of her original watercolors but had done watercolors for a longer time. It was her husband’s idea to have free candy which was quite popular with the visitors.

June Wallace Looby with the display of her art work.

Garrett Hamm beside the display of his art. Wilma Craig Rolston of South Bend had a large exhibit of her knit hats, with a sign, “Think Snow.” She was taking a break while her husband was in charge of the booth. He told me, “They’re quite warm and she loves to make them. Alana, of WNDU, wears one of Wilma’s hats.” Garrett Hamm from Chesterton also had giclee prints. Much of his Ronald Ster with his outdoor scenes. work was realistic but quite colorful. Brett Manis- calco specializes in ﬁ ne art photography. From St. Joseph, he now lives in New Buffalo and works in Michigan City. Some of his work is black and white while other pieces have some color mixed with black and white. Before I left the show, I bought a jumbo quesa- dilla and a coke from Santiago’s Restaurant who were serving food on the Shop’s back patio. Many other people enjoyed the Mexican food from San- tiago’s under the yellow umbrellas atop the green or salmon colored outdoor tables. While eating, we could all gaze down below at the white tents of the artists. A very relaxing end to an afternoon ﬁ lled with good art! Customer Tanya Sanders tries on a necklace at Celebration of Arts Continued on Page 28 Melinda Boothe Massette’s Crinoid Compositions. THE Page 28 September 30, 2010 Root Celebration of Arts Continued from Page 27 Funeral Home WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT A locally owned and operated funeral home serving Michigan City and the Beach Area by the Root Family since 1938.

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Great Quality • Great Prices THE Page 36 September 30, 2010 National Merit Finalist From La Lumiere Singer/Songwriter Anne Hills in Concert La Lumiere senior, Conor R. Luck of La Porte Internationally known singer/songwriter Anne was named a Semifi nalist in the 2011 National Hills returns home for a Box Factory for the Arts Merit Scholarship Competition on Sept. 15. More concert on Sat., Oct. 2nd at 8 p.m. MI tme. Anne will than 1.5 million juniors entered the 2011 National present an all-acoustic concert featuring blues, folk, Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2010 Pre- traditional and Americana. liminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualify- When Anne is not on stage, she is a prolifi c song- ing Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial writer and producer of CDs. She has been the re- screen of program entrants. cipient of numerous honors for her work, including Conor has been an active member of La Lumi- the World Folk Music Association’s 2002 Kate Wolf ere’s award winning Science Olympiad team, a var- Memorial Award. sity cross country and track runner, a member of Tickets for the Anne Hills concert are $15 general the National Honor Society, and a key player in the admission; and $10 students & seniors. Children school’s drama productions. Conor has consistently 12 and under admitted free. earned a place on the Summa Cum Laude honor For more on this and other Box Factory events, roll and has also received the American Citizenship visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or on Facebook Award and the Presidential Education Excellence or contact the Box offi ce at 269-983-3688 during Award. normal gallery hours of 10 am to 4 pm, Mon.-Sat. or The nationwide pool of Semifi nalists, which rep- Sun. from 1 to 4 pm. Box Factory for the Arts,1101 resents less than one percent of U.S. high school se- Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. niors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. New Class at Entrepreneur Center Discipline, Counseling and Termination Tues., October 12th, 8:00-9:15 a.m. Do you have an employee that drives you nuts? Or an employee who brings little value to your company? Have you ever leveled with the employee or do you believe in telepathic supervision? Before you terminate, attend this fast-paced training session to learn: How to conduct a serious performance or behav- ior discussion and document the results. How to investigate the facts of a critical incident that may result in termination. How to conduct the fi nal meeting in fi ve minutes or less. Cost for this class is $35/general public or $25/ Chamber of Commerce members. For more, contact Heather Melnyk at the Entrepreneur Center Michi- gan City, 422 Franklin St., Michigan City. Phone: )/(0,1*721 219.809.4200 ext 300 or email [email protected] &216758&7,21 Notre Dame Trash/Treasure Sale Quality custom homes and remodeling 4XDOLW\FXVWRPKRPHVDQGUHPRGHOLQJ The 3rd Annual Notre Dame Church Communi- 'HVLJQEXLOGVHUYLFHVDYDLODEOHDesign/build services available ty Trash/Treasure Sale will be held on Sat., Oct. 2, $SURYHQORFDOEXLOGHUA proven local builder from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Focus)RFXVRQJUHHQHQHUJ\ on green/energy The sale will take place in the Notre Dame School efficientHIILFLHQWFRQVWUXFWLRQ construction Gym located at 1000 Moore Rd., Michigan City. A Structural6WUXFWXUDO,QVXODWHG3DQHOV 6,3V Insulated Panels (SIPs) Clothes Boutique will be featured along with furni- Kevin.HYLQ)OHPLQJWRQ2ZQHU Flemington, Owner ture, toys, electronics, household items, dishes, jew- SKRQHID[219.878.7117 phone elry, baby items, collectables, lawn furniture and NHYLQ#IOHPLQJWRQFRQVWUXFWLRQFRP866.590.2259 fax someone’s treasures. ZZZIOHPLQJWRQFRQVWUXFWLRQFRP kevin@flemingtonconstruction.com All proceeds will aid Notre Dame School and www.flemingtonconstruction.com Church activities. More information with June Salmon, 872-9626 or the Parish Center 872-4844. THE September 30, 2010 Page 37 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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Low Net Queen of the Green – Laurel Byrne A Flight – Sue Leugers & Jen Gronceski Nine Hole Club Manager’s Trophy Winner- B Flight – Mary Weithers Donna Hennard C Flight – June Salmon Most Dedicated Golfer (perfect attendance)- D Flight – Gloria McMahon Vangie Kuhn Low Putts Most Improved – Jean Guerin A Flight – Peg King President’s Cup – Adele O’Donnell B Flight – Laurel Byrne C Flight – Dorie Mertz & Marge Walsh D Flight – Joan Geoghegan 18 Hole Club Manager’s Trophy Winner - Jen Gronceski Most Improved – Mary O’Neil

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Mary Sheridan, Nancy Stokes (not pictured Ellen Holloway, Kathy Hanley) Liz Slattery Terry Deming, Vangie Kuhn (not pictured Nancy Henry) THE Page 40 September 30, 2010 Annual Mystery Tours at Oliver Mansion Sandcastle Landscaping A Pinkerton detective (or is he?), a brewery work- er (where was he on the night in question?), a sa- & Tree Care loon showgirl (what does she know of the stranger in town?) and others will take turns telling what Fall Clean-Up Mulch Projects they know of the crime that is the focal point of Tree Trimming Retaining Walls “Murder at the Muessel Brewery,” the Center for History’s fourth annual Mystery at the Mansion. This year’s thriller, which takes place in the 38- 422 Pinewood Drive room Oliver Mansion on Friday, October 8 and 15, Michiana Shores Mick Wulff Indiana 46360 is based on the true story of murders that took place [email protected] (219) 878-3032 at the Muessel Brewery (later Drewry’s Brewery) on December 30, 1915. Tours leave every ﬁ ve minutes, starting at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are strongly recommended to guarantee a place on a tour and may be purchased by calling 574-235-9664. Tickets are limited. Admission is $10/adults; $8/seniors; $6/ in Lakeside youth 6-17; and $5/members. As visitors tour the 38-room historic house, they can use their investigative skills to track down a Annual “secret accomplice” in the infamous crime. Perform- End of Summer ers dressed in period costume share their own sus- picions about the mysterious third assailant. Par- Big Sale ticipants cast their vote for “whodunnit” and those Monday - Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-4 who solve the case win a chance at the grand prize. 15412 Red Arrow Hwy. The play has been scripted by Roger Chrastil, who Lakeside, MI (269) 469-7727 has written all previous Mystery at the Mansion “Just 7 minutes from New Buffalo” programs. Copshaholm, the Oliver Mansion, once home to the J.D. Oliver family, is an historic house museum owned and operated by the Center for His- tory. The Oliver family moved into the three-story, HORIZON 12,000 square-foot house on January 1, 1897. The AWNING Victorian mansion would be home to the family for the next 75 years. All of Copshaholm’s furnishings are original, showing the house just as it appeared Canvas Awnings when the family lived there. Copshaholm is listed Screen Porch Shades on the National Register of Historic Places. Boat Canvas (574) 235-9664 or www.centerforhistory.org

Call for free design & estimate 219-872-2329 www.horizon-awning.com “A Novel Yarn” at County Library 800-513-2940 2227 E. US 12, Michigan City A Novel Yarn will be held at 5:30 p.m., on Mon., Oct. 4 at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indi- ana Ave., LaPorte. Come and work on your knit or crochet projects. All teens and adults are welcome, no matter what their skill levels are. Donations of ORIENTAL PEARL yarn are also welcome. Phone Sarah Morrison at 219/362-6156 for more information. RESTAURANT Best Chinese Food in Town Hong Kong Chef with 34 years experience Angels Among Us We Cater Parties Thursday, October 7 -- 3:00 p.m. HOURS: The Michigan City Public Library will present Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am-9:00 pm 902 Franklin Street Friday 11:30 am-10:00 pm a program “Angels Among Us,” led by Ange Benz. Michigan City, IN Saturday 11:30 am-10:00 pm Listen to and share inspiring stories about the pres- Sunday Noon-8:30 pm (219) 874-1411 ence of angels in our everyday lives. The program is Closed on Monday free and open to the public. THE September 30, 2010 Page 41 Nine Art Galleries will be Open in the “Uptown Arts District” PANCAKE First Friday Oct. 1st, 5–8 p.m. in Michigan City BREAKFAST Everyone is welcome to “gallery hop” and view a wide variety of original art. Collections include SENIOR CENTER, Washington Park, Michigan City fi ne art ranging from traditional to contemporary: Sunday, October 3, 2010 • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. paintings, photography, sculpture, performing arts TO BENEFIT LIONS CHARITIES and much more. Most galleries will offer appetizers All You Can Eat Breakfast Includes: Juice/Coffee/Milk, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage and refreshments. TICKETS: Adult $5.00 • Children 4-10 $3.00 • Children Under 4 FREE Tickets Available at the Door or from a Michigan City Lions Club Member Galleries include: Blink Contemporary Art Gallery at 1709 MICHIGAN CITY LIONS CLUB In conjunction with the Senior Center Franklin, (currently featuring “Hook, Line & Sink- Ad sponsored by: Lion Juanita Arney er.”) Lakeside Gallery West at 827 Franklin, (contemporary art) Prince Gallery at 726 Franklin, (eclectic collection of fi ne art) Southern Shore Art Gallery at 724 Franklin, Lampshade Specialty Shoppe (collection of art from women of all ages and back- grounds) Artistic Furniture and Creative Paintings AANNUALNNUAL SALESALE at 701 Franklin, (“You dream it, I’ll paint it”) Walnut Ink Gallery at 607 Franklin, (contem- 220%0% ooffff porary art of all kinds) ALL NEW LAMPSHADES & LAMPS Ryan J. Bolger Photography Gallery at 525 IN STOCK or SPECIAL ORDER THRU OCT. 4TH Franklin, (photography featuring landscape and ur- OPEN FR • SA • SU • MO 11-5 (MI) Or By Appointment ban scenes) 900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 269-469-2742 Revive Consignments at 523 Franklin, (clothing, furniture and art) Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 101 W 2nd St. (Poetry Slam 5-8 p.m.) Fernwood’s Autumn Air Festival Sponsored in conjunction with WNIT Public Television Spaghetti Dinner at St. Paul’s Sat., Oct. 2, 10am - 6pm and Sun., Oct. 3, Noon - 6pm • Ride Arden’s Choo-Choo around the garden Saturday 1-4 St. Paul Lutheran Church & School will have a Sponsored by I Love Toy Trains, New Buffalo • View artfully designed gourds by the Indiana Gourd Society Spaghetti Dinner on Fri., Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m., in the • Enjoy Music from 2-4: Whistle Pigs - Saturday school gymnasium. Jack Gregory & Friends with Venitia Sekema - Sunday The dinner will include pasta and sauce, salad, • Food by Chef Tim Carrigan garlic bread and beverage for $6. Children ages 4 and under eat free. Advance tickets are available in the church and school offi ces, or at the door. Musical entertainment will be provided by the St. Paul Praise Band 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will also be 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI a Balloonapalooza from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the kids, and a Bean Bag Tournament for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Since 1950 More information at 874-4709. Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Play Readers Needed Time to Cozy Up Your Nest! Sudden Productions will have individual audi- tions for readers for their production of “Aelita, All Carpeting • All Cushion Vinyl Queen of Mars.” Next performance is at Mainstreet All Cellular Shades Theatre, 807 Franklin St., Michigan City, on Nov. 6, in Reader’s Radio Theater style. Readers receive 20% off Free In-Home Estimates • Blind & Shade Repair a small stipend. Male & female readers needed in preparation for Chicago performances next spring. Don & Cheryl Young 1102 Franklin Street Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 For audition, leave message for Dan at 219/872- 6779 or visit www.SuddenProductions.com (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com THE Page 42 September 30, 2010 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: :KROH1LQH

Thru December 12 -- The Rudd Family Country The Save Moon Valleyortions Groupof the Moon Valley areais into working a nature preserve. Jamboree at The Pearl Theatre, 907 Franklin St., to turn portions of the 2010Moon at 11:00 am atValley the Long Beach Community area Center into Gym. MC. Every Sat (6 pm). Tix $12/in adv. or $15/at the a nature preserve. door. 219-763-4915 or www.ruddfamilycountryjam- Our next public meeting is on boree.com. Email: [email protected] Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00 am Farther Aﬁ eld: at the Long Beach Community Center Gym. October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 27-31 -- Niles Join our group to receive email - put ‘SIGN ME Haunted House Scream Park 855 Mayﬂ ower Rd, UP’ on the subject header and send email to Niles MI. Thurs & Sun 7-10 pm; Fri/Sat 7-11 pm MI [email protected] time. 269-687-FEAR. www.haunted.org October 2-3 -- Autumn Air Celebration at Fern- wood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles,MI. Sat/10 am-6 pm; Sun/noon-6 pm MI time. Save Moon ValleyVVaalleleeyy TMTM Music, train rides and more. 269/695-6491. THE Page 44 September 30, 2010

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Ebony & silver, Anniversary Edition saddle bags, lots of chrome, Call 219-362-5058. detachable windshield, battery charger tether, hardly used only 840 BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS miles. Selling lake house bike must go. $15,000. FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS Contact Chuck (219) 575-7530. On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church 60s BEDROOM SET: Dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, headboard. 219-879-8878 [email protected] $250.00. Can be seen in Michigan City. Call 312-399-5343. www.beachsidegardens.com NOTRE DAME PARISH RUMMAGE SALE. Oct. 2ND & 3RD., 8 am-3 pm. Contract Lawn, Landscape & Garden Maintenance Notre Dame School Gym Certified Pesticide Applicators • Lawn & Garden Fertilizer programs Moore Rd. & US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN • ASK about ORGANICS HUGE SALE & ESTATE ITEMS – Sat., Oct 2nd & Sun., Oct 3rd, 9 Contract Landscape Design/Installation am-? Liquidation. Vintage & fine collectibles, antiques, furniture, glass- LAWN MOWING • YARD WORK • LEAF BLOWING ware, artwork, sports memorabilia, tools, household items, 2much2list! WILL ALSO DO ODD JOBS. LLAMA FARM (kids welcome, visit Llamas and mini-horses)! Call Abe at 219-210-0064. 4238 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN. THE September 30, 2010 Page 49

CARPORT SALE. Sat., Oct. 2, 8 am-3 pm. 2029 Juneway Dr., Long SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. Mid-Sept. thru May/mid-June. Beach. Antique butcher block, girl’s bike, electronics, vintage goodies! Fully furnished 3BR, 2.5BA See pics at www.vrbo.cm/41711. Directions? Call 219-874-4934. $1000/mo includes util. Call Stacy 970-708-7379. FALL GIRLFRIEND SALE, your ultimate woman’s resale clothing event ON WATER LONG BEACH HOME FOR RENT STOP 14. – Sat., Oct. 2nd & Oct. 9th, 10 am-2 pm and Sun., Oct. 10th, famous ½ 6BR, 6BA, beautifully furnished. W/D, DW. 2 decks. TV/DVD WiFi. price sale noon-4 pm. Over 120 participants have cleaned their closets Avail. Sep-May. $1500/mth + util. No pets. No smoking. 708-508-2705. and submitted over 3,000+ items, designer & dressy pieces, casual cloth- TWO 1 BR APTS. Located 8th Street. Recently updated. Downstairs ing, all sizes, jewelry, and accessories selling at $5, $10, $15 and up. We avail. end Sept. $500 mo. inc. water. Upstairs avail now, $475 mo. inc. have great, new specialty merchandise from your favorite boutiques too!!! water. Bring a friend and come shop for incredible values and a whole lot of fun! Security deposit required. 219-877-8590. Room #11, Long Beach Community Center, 2501 Oriole Trl., Long ON THE WATER MARINA PARK SOUTH Crate & Barrel condo. Beach, IN. 219-861-6188. All new s/s, hrdwd. & granite. Lg. balcony. 1BR. Sleeps 4. No smoking, WANT TO BUY no pets. $100/night, $400/week. 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan. “Shoreland Hills 10 Month Rental.” 3BR, 2BA. Nicely furnished, W/D, Call 815-744-1971. fireplace, 2 blks. to lake. Avail to 6/30/11. $825 per month includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. REAL ESTATE Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL SHERIDAN BEACH APTS. Available Sept-May: 3BR, 1.5BA for $800/ OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except mo., and 1BR, 1BA for $650/mo. WiFi and satellite TV included. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., W/D, A/C, parking ideal location. Call 317-691-9293. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Sheridan Beach – Michigan City – 2 blks. to beach, 3-minute drive to PROFESSIONAL SPACE -- former women’s care center, Blue Chip Casino, newly renovated 3BR bungalow, sunny & bright locat- 402 W. 8th St., MC. Four units. Must see. Call 954-816-7765. ed on two lg. corner lots with ample parking. Full basement, all appliances on site, home furnishings can be supplied if needed. RENTALS INDIANA Security deposit & credit check required. Rental rate $950/mo. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH For more info and/or a viewing appointment, call 219-326-5828. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. LONG BEACH POINTE TOWNHOUSE. 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D. Yearly lease. LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) $900/mo. E-mail [email protected] Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. LEASE. MUST SEE totally remodeled designer quality. Walk to              Lighthouse Mall, shops, restaurants, library, post office and lake. 2BR DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB unfurn. $600/mo. 1BR furn. $500/mo. 1BR furn. or unfurn. $500/mo. st LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Efficiency $400/mo. 1 , last, sec. req’d. 954-816-7765 or 954-806- Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. 7136. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. RENTALS MICHIGAN HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, Winter Rental Available 10/1/10-5/31/11. 3BR, fully furnished. A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Enjoy lakeviews & sunsets from this lakefront deck & living rm. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. $700.00 per mo. Call 219-326-5828 for more info. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR 1950s cottage on large lot. Wooded, WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DRIVE. All amenities. private, lots of parking. 1 blk. to beach. Near Beachwalk Development. $750 + security deposit. Call 708-349-0442. Call for web pix. Asking $198,500. Call 219-879-9319. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME LAKEFRONT CONDOS. Beautiful, brand new condos, 2 or 3BR, Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. 2 full BA, fitness center, pool, boardwalk, boat docks and balconies Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. overlooking Pine Lake. Starting at just $239,900. Avail Sept’10 - June ‘11 - Call 708/717-8883. Call Laurel at Outlook Cove Condos, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-7722. “BEACH HOUSE” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. GOLF VIEW TOWNHOMES AT LEGACY RIDGE. Custom golf course Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, living at its finest. 44 units on Holes 15, 16 & 17 of Legacy Hills Golf family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. Course in LaPorte, IN. 2/3BR, 2BA, 2-1/2-car attached garage, swimming June thru September. No pets, no smoking. pool, fitness center, clubhouse with community room. Single level living. SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805. Call 708-784-9866. Prices start at $279,900. For info, call 219-362-7722. NEWLY REMODELED full equipped 1BR in Beverly Shores. SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR w/2 lg. lots w/screened-in front porch. A/C, W/D, grill, deck, Dish TV. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 4. 2 blks. walk to beach, large yard with patio, ample parking, on bus line, No pets. $750/wk . Avail. June-Sept. Call 219-871-0410. sunny home with hardwood floors on both levels, full basement. 107 S. Lake Ave., Sheridan Beach, Michigan City, IN. M.C. NEW UPPER APT. IN SINGLE FAMILY HOME. W/D inside the AP-$200,000. 708-212-1637 or 219-326-5828. unit! 2BR. All appl. Including large fridge, micro. Cable and wifi avail. MARINA PARK SOUTH, MC. On the water condo with 50’ pier. Pets case by case w/terms. Year round. Beach, PNC, South Shore line. All new beach color siding, windows, Trex decking. Stainless, hardwood Driveway and off-street. Corner lot, shade trees, quiet location. flrs., marble bathroom and granite. Laundry room. 1BR with lg. walk-in, $625/mo. + elec. Call 703-599-8337. Photos avail. can put in twin beds. 1BA. New heated pool. End unit with fireplace. FALL/WINTER RENTAL -- CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 Gated. Sept. thru May/June. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. $179,000. Call 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. KARWICK GLEN CONDOMINIUM, Michigan City – Newly renovated Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805 loft condominium. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan with unique $850/mo. Call 708-784-9866. den/office area. Approximately 1,540 sq.ft. with 18 ft. ceilings. Beautiful LAKE SHORE DRIVE HOME FOR RENT N LONG BEACH-STOP 20. fireplace with surrounding stone, new windows, all appliances included. (Hillside). 3BR, 3BA, furn., W/D, D/W. Screened porch, 2 decks. One car garage with storage. One mile from Lake Michigan and Long Cable, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi. Avail. 9/1/10 to 6/1/11. Beach Country Club. Close to shopping and dining. $164,000. $850/mo. + util. No Pets. 708-945-1820. Call 219-873-0634. LONG BEACH YEARLY RENTAL. STOP 28. 2/4BR, 1BA. Unfurn., no BY OWNER. 2BR TOWNHOME with loft in Porter. 2 full baths, pets. Close to beach and park. $900/mo. + util. Call 317-716-7321. 2 car attached garage. By appointment only. 219-405-6448. $138,500. 216 HILLTOP, SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary furn. 3BR, 2.5BA with lg. attached garage. 3-lake view decks. Near beach and marina. No smokers. Short/long term. 630-699-1010 or [email protected] THE Page 50 September 30, 2010

The Imperfectionists by Tom with relevant stories, until he gets this Rachman idea that’s sure to be a page one story... Newspapers. Have they become the Then there’s the obituary writer, Ar- dinosaurs of our generation? Ever since thur Gopal. God, what a job. “Arthur’s Gutenburg invented the printing press, cubicle used to be near the watercooler, the dissemination of news seemed to be but the bosses tired of having to chat with the inevitable outcome of this fantastic him each time they got thirsty. So the new invention. And now? Now the in- watercooler stayed and he was moved.” formation highway streams across the On the upside, he also was in charge of screen of our televisions and personal puzzle wuzzle and the brain teaser and computers, making the daily printed world weather. That was life for Arthur newspapers seem almost obsolete. until his boss wanted him to write a But I think there will always be a ro- special obit about a woman who wasn’t mantic side to the daily newspaper. Old actually dead yet and provides him an movies showing the man in the suit with unexpected opportunity to upstage his a press card stuck in the rim of his fedora, sucking immediate supervisor and get that promotion he on a cigarette, jotting down notes in his worn note- deserves... book, hurrying back to a smoke fi lled offi ce fi lled Meet Hardy Benjamin, business reporter who with clanking typewriters makes a nostalgic picture “spends her morning on the phone to London, Paris adding to the romance of the newspaper reporter. and Frankfurt, wheedling quotes from grumpy fi - But what is the reality? In this engrossing book nancial analysts...By midafternoon she has written of an English language international newspaper a thousand words, which is greater than the number based in Rome, the reader is led not only into the of calories she has consumed since yesterday.” much quieter newsroom of today, but into the lives Herman Cohen is the corrections editor and of the journalists who cling to the only job they know takes his job very seriously. He produces a monthly while fearing they’re actually aboard the Titanic... internal newsletter called Why? “in which he de- Rachman’s approach to the whole situation is cants his favorite blunders from the paper.” Spelling through a series of short stories about the people blunders like Sadism Hussein, or the Untied States who work for this paper, strung between short snip- or calling Germany’s problems ‘a genital malaise in pets of the paper’s beginning back in the 1950s by the economy.’ Herman loves his job! an Atlanta millionaire who based his dream upon These are just a few of the interesting characters an old girlfriend and her present husband, both you will meet in The Imperfectionists. Their stories journalists. Betty wrote freelance for American are in turn funny, sad, poignant, and touching. How women’s magazines, and her husband, Leo, was Tom Rachman can be so perceptive and touch on the the Rome correspondent for a Chicago newspaper. innermost depth of the human condition is nothing Cyrus Ott thought them the perfect pair to run his short of amazing. international paper. Praise for The Imperfectionists comes from many You know the old saying -- “it takes money to make respected sources including these: money” and if it weren’t for Cyrus Ott’s considerable “Rachman has created a series of vividly memo- portfolio the paper might not have succeeded, what rable characters. His writing is usually sharp, con- with the expenses of the Rome operation and pay- trolled, and absorbing” - Boston Globe. ing for reporters in Paris and other European cities. “Each chapter is so fi nely wrought that it could But that’s only part of the big picture. The people stand alone as a memorable short story. Slowly, who work for the paper, their interaction with each the separate strands become entwined and the line other, and the daily grind of coming up with stories characters have drawn between their work and that are not only current but will keep readers’ at- home lives is erased...funny, poignant, occasionally tention and papers fl ying off the newsstands are ex- breathtaking.” - Financial Times plored here. Then there are the rivalries, the jealou- Author Tom Rachman was born in London, raised sies and the idiosyncrasies of those journalists that in Canada and is a graduate of the Columbia School make this book one not to be missed. of Journalism. His knowledge of the foreign press Let me give you some examples... comes from his experience as a foreign correspon- Paris correspondent Lloyd Burko is getting old dent for the Associated Press in Rome, and as an and just can’t get into the new swing of things. editor for the International Herald Tribune in Paris. Heck, he still has a word processor circa 1993, no This is his fi rst novel. His website is www.tomrach- computer, no email and can’t bring himself to tell man.com the Rome boss. Lloyd’s having trouble coming up Till next time, happy reading! THE September 30, 2010 Page 51

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