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Volume 29, Number 7 Thursday, February 21, 2013

Road Trip Around Indiana’s State Parks

By Rick A. Richards

Nathan Haffner enjoys the scenery at Turkey Run State Park. (Photo provided by Laura Harman) Call it an epic Hoosier road trip. Visiting all 25 Laura Harman and Nathan Haffner, both from Fort state parks in a calendar year will put a few miles Wayne, visited each park in 2012. on the odometer, but it’s worth the time and effort Indiana’s state park system is approaching its say two Hoosier couples who have completed sepa- 100th anniversary. The idea for a state park system rate visits to each park in 2011 and 2012. was made in 1916 as part of Indiana’s centennial From Dunes State Park on the shore of Lake celebration by Indianapolis businessman Richard Michigan to Clifty Fall State Park along the banks Lieber. McCormick’s Creek and Turkey Run state of the Ohio River, the two couples decided to em- parks were created that year. brace Indiana’s outdoors. The most recent creation was Prophetstown State Jesse and Abby Linville, teachers at Sheridan Park near West Lafayette in 2004, completing the High School in central Indiana, made the trip in state’s goal to have a state park within a one-hour 2011, and this year, plan to visit all of Indiana’s drive of every Hoosier. state forests. Indiana University graduate students State Parks Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 February 21, 2013

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Among their favorite parks were Chain-O-Lakes, Shades and Clifty Falls. “Shades was close to home for us, but that’s not why it was one of our favorites. We liked it because it doesn’t get a lot of visitors and while we were there we practically had the place to ourselves.” The visit to Indiana Dunes State Park, Abby said, was remarkable. “I had been there before, but just to the beach. This was the fi rst time she hiked the trails. “I didn’t realize there was so much to see and do while in the park. It defi nitely was a great place to visit.”

Jesse and Abby Linville huddle together for a rain soaked photo at Indiana Dunes State Park. (Photo provided by Jesse and Abby Linville)

State Parks Continued from Page 1 In addition to the 24 state parks, the system in- cludes state forests, reservoirs and lakes. In all, the Department of Natural Resources, which oversees state parks, operates 34 properties that attracted 15.4 million visitors during the fi scal year 2010-11. The four most popular properties lured more than 1 million visitors – Brookville Reservoir, Brown County State Park, Indiana Dunes State Park and Raccoon Lake. For the Linvilles – Jesse, a basketball coach, and Abby, a soccer coach – the trip around Indiana showed off the wide variety of the state’s terrain. “We saw everything from dunes to gorges,” said Jesse Linville and Cooper enjoy a hike at Whitewater Memorial State Park. (Photo provided by Abby Linville) Abby. “And we met a lot of great people. We also found the parks were even more beautiful in the At each park, the Linvilles made it a point to get winter.” their photo taken at the entrance sign. The only Abby said she and her husband decided up front place that didn’t happen was at Dunes State Park. to visit all of the parks. “We both enjoyed the parks “Just when we were about to get our photo, a huge when we were kids and we went back this time thunderstorm hit. It was a crazy downpour. because we like hiking and backpacking. We don’t “That’s our excuse to come back to Dunes State care about things like whether a park has a pool or Park,” she said. tennis courts; we wanted to be outside.” This year, she and Jesse plan to visit each of the The one amenity they particularly liked is that state forests, and like the trips to the various state all of Indiana’s state parks are pet friendly. That parks, this also will be random. This time, though, meant their dog, Cooper, could accompany them on they will be accompanied by their fi ve-month-old their hikes, although he occasionally had to be car- daughter, Hazel. ried across a small stream. Harman and Haffner made a New Year’s resolu- The Linvilles didn’t do a lot of advance planning tion in 2012 to visit all the state parks, and they for their year-long adventure. Whenever they had completed their resolution in December when they time, they’d get in their car and head out to a state visited Brown County State Park, the closest park park. to their home in Bloomington. THE February 21, 2013 Page 3

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Nathan Haffner at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer. (Photo provided by Laura Harman) Haffner said the journey was an opportunity to learn about Indiana. “There’s so much more in Indi- ana than people realize. I feel like I know a lot more about my state and take more pride in my state.” Harman said McCormick’s Creek, Turkey Run and Clifty Falls were among her favorite parks, but she said the best camping was at Tippecanoe and Versailles state parks. Harman and Haffner spent a lot of time planning their trip. She said that was important. “We needed to know that we were going to do what we said we were going to do.”

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State Parks Continued from Page 3 Sometimes they would camp overnight and oth- er times they would spend a day or half a day at a park. During one stretch of the journey they visited fi ve parks in fi ve days. “That kept us going,” said Harman. “We met and talked with a lot of the naturalists at the parks,” said Harman, adding that the infor- Laura Harman mation provided by the naturalists made their visit takes in to the park more enjoyable. the view at They visited more than half of the parks in the McCormick’s Creek State summer. And while the beauty of the park was in Park. full bloom then, Harman said many of the parks (Photo provided were so crowded “it’s like you weren’t getting away by Nathan at all.” Haffner)

Laura Harman inches along a narrow INDIANA STATE PARKS passage Nearest Year while hiking at Spring Mill State Park Size City Opened State Park. McCormick’s Creek 1,924 ac. Spencer 1916 (Photo provided Turkey Run 2,382 ac. Marshal 1916 by Nathan Haffner) Clifty Falls 1,416 ac. Madison 1920 Indiana Dunes 2,182 ac. Porter 1925 Pokagon 1,260 ac. Angola 1925 Spring Mill 1,358 ac. Mitchell 1927 Brown County 15,776 ac. Nashville 1929 Shakamak 1,766 ac. Jasonville 1929 Mounds 290 ac. Anderson 1930 Harman said the real beauty of Indiana’s state Lincoln 1,847 ac. Lincoln City 1932 parks is best observed in winter. “There was snow Tippecanoe River 2,761 ac. Winamac 1943 on the ground when we visited Brown County,” she said. Versailles 5,988 ac. Versailles 1943 Haffner said the trip helped him learn about Shades 3,082 ac. Waveland 1947 himself. “The best thing for me was connecting with Whitewater Memorial 1,710 ac. Liberty 1949 nature. My dad loved camping and hiking and this Chain O’ Lakes 2,718 ac. Albion 1960 helped me appreciate that. I think I’m a lot more in tune with Indiana after this trip.” Ouabache 1,104 ac. Bluffton 1962 Haffner said he’d like to visit many of the parks Harmonie 3,465 ac. New Harmony 1966 again. “It would be tough to do all of them again. We Potato Creek 3,840 ac. North Liberty 1969 hiked in every park, but there are trails we didn’t White River 250 ac. Indianapolis 1979 take and I’d like to go back to hike those.” Harman and Haffner said the trip drew them Summit Lake 2,680 ac. New Castle 1988 closer together. “It helped us grow and it was great Falls of the Ohio 165 ac. Clarksville 1990 quality time for us. Early on we didn’t know what to Charlestown 5,100 ac. Charlestown 1996 expect, but we quickly learned that no matter where Fort Harrison 1,700 ac. Indianapolis 1996 we went, there was something to do,” said Haffner. “We saw things that weren’t on the map and O’Bannon Woods 2,000 ac. Corydon 2004 learned about places that were near each of the Prophetstown 2,000 ac. West Lafayette 2004 parks.” THE February 21, 2013 Page 5

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THE February 21, 2013 Page 7 Author Ed Hammer at MC Library Small Business Summit in LaPorte Downtown LaPorte is open for business, and Sun., Feb. 24, 2 p.m. the 2013 Small Business Summit is meant to help Veteran cops, Ed Hammer and Russ Sonneveld, jumpstart entrepreneurship in the downtown area. were to investigate crimes committed by Illinois The Summit is free to attend and is ideal for current sate employees. What they uncovered was a pat- small business owners, potential small business tern of bribes and a cover up of the scheme along owners, real estate agents and downtown property with other crimes. Then a fatal crash occurred. Rev- owners. The Summit will be held on Wed., March erend Scott Willis and his wife Janet watched as 20. The Summit will begin with registration at 8:30 their children burned to death in the family van. a.m. and will continue with a series of speakers. Hammer and Sonneveld linked that accident to the The Summit’s speakers include the LaPorte Urban bribery fundraising scheme that eventually led to Enterprise Association, and its incentives for down- the conviction of then govenor George Ryan. The town development including facade grants, retail offi cer turned author, Ed Hammer, will discuss his incentive grants, and business grants, code enforce- book, One Hundred Percent Guilty, which details ment, the Small Business Development Center and the events that led to Ryan’s conviction. a fi nance panel. The summit will explore fi nancing options for The program is free and open to the public. small businesses, new incentives for entrepreneurs and property owners and Downtown’s historic de- sign standards. The Summit will also feature guid- Superhero Bowl-a-Thon ed tours of some of downtown LaPorte’s available Harmony House/CASA Program of LaPorte properties following the speakers, starting at noon. County is sponsoring this event to help local abused The Downtown LaPorte Small Business Summit will be held at Cummings Lodge in Soldiers Memo- and neglected children. rial Park in LaPorte and sponsored by the Great- The bowling will take place at City Lanes in Mci- er LaPorte Economic Development Corporation. higan City on Sat., Feb. 23rd with a 1:30 p.m. reg- Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required to attend: istration time. Contact 219/324-3385 for a bowling email [email protected] or phone the Greater packet or more information. LaPorte Chamber of Commerce at (219) 362-3178. THE Page 8 February 21, 2013 Purdue Lighting Design Student Wins USITT Award Student lighting designer Ethan Vail, who will storyboards graduate from Purdue University in May, is the win- he did for the ner of the USITT Lighting Design Award sponsored 2012 Purdue by Barbizon Lighting Company, the United States Theatre pro- Institute for Theatre Technology has announced. duction of Vail, a theatre “techie” since junior high, has “A Midsum- designed lighting for many plays and musicals at mer Night’s Purdue Theatre, Purdue Division of Dance and the Dream.” Millbrook Playhouse summer theatre in Mill Hall, The USITT Pennsylvania, among others. Lighting De- He is among nine winners of 2013 USITT Awards sign Award for Young Designers & Technicians in the Perform- was estab- ing Arts, which include the lighting design award. lished by Ethan Vail The 2013 YD&T awards will be presented in a Barbizon Lighting in 1997 to honor company co- special ceremony at USITT’s Annual Conference & founders Sid Bloom and Sam Resnick. It recognizes Stage Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 20-23, outstanding potential in the fi eld of lighting design. which draws 5,000 people from the world of theatri- The adjudicators who selected Vail called his cal design. work “very impressive.” Vail will receive his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre “The use of texture, shape, color, direction, and from Purdue in May. 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Kids Teach Kids at Lubeznik Center A Chance to Visit IN State Legislature Lu Hook’s Crochet Class Leadership LaPorte County is inviting local citi- Sat., March 2, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. zens to join this year’s adult leadership class to visit Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., the State Capitol in Indianapolis on Tues., March Michigan City. 219-874-4900 19. Participants learn the basic stitches of crochet- “The public is welcome to join us until the bus is ing by creating a skinny scarf or bracelet. Lu Hook, full,” said Monica Komasinski, Executive Director age 13 and featured artist in the NIPSCO Educa- of Leadership LaPorte County. The bus will be leav- tion Studio’s Realm of Dreams exhibition, lives on ing La Porte at 6 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. a farm in LaPorte with his family of artists. Lu be- The group will take a tour of the Capitol building, gan crocheting by teaching himself techniques from visit committees, and view the House and Senate a library book and will share some of those tech- if they are in session. Lunch with local legislators niques during this program. A variety of yarn types is also included. The cost of the trip is $30 which and colors will be provided. Admission is free and includes the bus and lunch. intended for kids between 9 and 16 years old. Lim- To reserve a seat or for questions, contact Leader- ited space available. ship LaPorte County at 219/325-8223 or by email To reserve a place in the class, please e-mail art- at [email protected]. Students are [email protected] also invited to join the group. THE February 21, 2013 Page 9

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Shades of Gray Band The Washington Stage Theatre of LaPorte will present Dave Farris and the “Shades of Gray” band on March 9 at 7 p.m. The evening will be fi lled with their own brand of original contemporary music, and tastfully arranged cover songs sure to please, and sooth. The local musicians from the LaPorte and Valparaiso area have been performing together since 1995 across the Midwest at fairs, festivals, and concerts. Finger style guitarists Dave Farris and Paul Sch- reiner, along with harmonist Jane Schreiner, have added Joe Szaday, Harlan Bjornstad and Dot Pakan to the group, to fi ll out the smooth sound. Joe plays fretless bass, Harlan plays recorder and E.W.I. (electronic wind instrument), and Dot sings and plays accordion and various rhythm instruments. The group has two CD’s out. Their fi rst CD re- cording, “Way Down Deep” includes seventeen origi- nal Dave Farris compositions featuring Dave and Jane on vocals with Dave on guitar and Paul on guitar and banjo. Their second CD “This Time” was fi nished in the fall of 2012. “This Time” has fi fteen songs, nine originals and six cover songs. Don’t miss this evening of “laid-back expressions.” The theatre is located at 111 Roosevelt St., La All Redlined Porte. Advance tickets are available from members of the group, or the theatre. 219/326-5184. All tick- Winter Coats ets $10. 1/2 Off - Excluding Fur Items Coolspring Book Club Tuesday, Feb 26, 7:00 p.m. The Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte County 25% Off Entire Purchase Public Library, 400N & Johnson Rd. in Michigan Excluding Sale Items • Expires 2-28-13 City, will discuss The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, in which Debut Dagger Award winner Alan Bradley introduces one of the most singular and Accepting Spring Items - Call for Appointment engaging heroines in recent fi ction: eleven-year-old FALL HOURS: TH-SAT. 11 AM-4 PM • SUN NOON-4 PM Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion 305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING), NEW BUFFALO for poison. 269-469-0505 The program is free and open to the public. For more information, phone 879-3272. THE February 21, 2013 Page 11 “The Queens” to be Performed Feb. 24 Metamorphis Traveling Theatre will be perform- ing their production of “The Queens” at Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, MI.. at 4:00 E.S.T. on Sun., Feb. 24th & Sun., March 3. Learn more at This is the story of the struggle between royal duneslearningcenter.org cousins, Queen Elizabeth I of England and Mary Stuart Queen of Scots for the rule of England. Discover a Summer Like No Other! Jeanoma Babcock in the role of Elizabeth and Ju- dith Joseph as Mary, Dana Chartier as Lady Ann, 50 miles from Chicago in Chesterton, IN Hershal Miller as William Paulet the executioner, 5 days/nights in a national park Tiffany Bowen as Celia, Helen Williams as Lady Jane, Juliana Hancock as Rose, Don Peiffer as Life, Explore beaches, bogs, woods and Doug Moon as Death. and dunes For more information, phone Metamorphis Trav- eling Theatre ( 219-872-4813). The productions are Attend an open house on March 6 open to the public and a free will offering will be from 3 to 6 pm taken. Phone: (219)395-9555

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Early Flight in the Dunes Program Aviation pioneer Octave Chanute, who launched Weekly Specials experimental gliders from Indiana’s Lake Michigan sand dunes, will be the topic of a program at Indi- ana Dunes State Park on Sat., Feb. 23. Early Flight in the Dunes starts at 2 p.m. CST at Mon- Weds 2 for $25 Dinner the nature center and will be presented by aviation researcher and historian Simine Short. Short will talk about Chanute’s early attempts at fl ight and Thursday “German Night” offer insights into his personal and professional life. Chanute was a French-born engineer who lived in Chicago. He encouraged other experimenters, in- Friday Lake Perch cluding the Wright brothers. The program is free after the standard entrance fee of $5 for in-state vehicles or $10 for out-of-state vehicles. For more information, phone the Indiana Live Music 1st Fridays of the month Dunes State Park Nature Center at (219) 926-1390. The park is at 1600 North 25 E., Chesterton. (From Michigan City, take U.S. 12 or 20 west to Hwy. 49 521 Franklin St 219.872.4500 north, which ends at the park entrance.) THE Page 12 February 21, 2013 Summer Camps in the National Park Marquette Vocalists Earn Gold Medals Standing on the grounds of the former U.S. Steel On Sat., Feb. 9, fi ve Marquette Catholic High Good Fellow Club Youth Camp, inside Indiana School music students traveled to Bishop Chatard Dunes National Lakeshore, is a summer camp like High School on the north side of Indianapolis to no other. compete in the CYO solo/ensemble vocal competi- Dunes Learning Center’s fi ve night “Dunes Dis- tion. covery” camps immerse 4th-6th graders in the Each girl worked with private vocal instructor, unique ecology and history of the dunes. During Deanne Turim, since November on a solo piece to their stay, campers explore the beaches, prairies, perform. Four seniors: Gretchen Billys, Colleen dunes and woodlands of the National Park while Falk, Laima Kaukaite and Sarah Murray, and one bog stomping, bug hunting, night hiking and more. sophomore, Emily Murray, all received Division I, Nature games, camp crafts, music and educational fi rst place, gold medal ratings in the competition. activities are all part of the adventure. Several parents, pianist Mrs. Nancy Murray and Lodging is provided in modern group cabins, Marquette music director Amy Crane traveled with each named for a native tree. The modern four-sea- the girls. son structures, built in 1998, sleep 8 and feature Mrs. Crane commented, “I never expected less of climate control, private bathrooms and showers - these girls. Their performances were the best they quite a change from the rustic platform tents of the had ever done them tonally and several were very original Good Fellow Camp. emotionally moving. I am very proud.” Three Discovery Camp sessions are available, plus ParKids Day Camp options, operated in part- nership with Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Field Station Cooperative Preschool. Prices range from $100 to $375. Save $25 on Dunes Dis- covery Camp by registering before March 10. Curious parents (and kids) are invited to attend an informal summer camp open house on Wed., March 6, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (Central). Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide tours. Led by fi rst aid and CPR certifi ed staff and Na- tional Park Rangers, Dunes Learning Center offers a variety of ways for kids to get outside and play. Visit duneslearningcenter.org or phone (219)395- 9555 for more information. Dunes Learning Center is a non-profi t organiza- tion established in 1998 in partnership with the l-r: Emily Murray, Laima Kaukaite, Colleen Falk, Gretchen Billys and Sarah Murray. National Park Service at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. 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See map on www.friendsofnewtroy.org THE February 21, 2013 Page 13 Marquette Boys Basketball C Team Marquette Catholic High School’s BLAZER Boys Basketball C Team fi nished their season un- defeated with a 59-50 victory over Hobart High School on Monday evening. The victory pushes their record to a perfect 12-0. MQT congratu- lates you on a GREAT season! The BLAZERS are coached by Tommy Wilson.

Left to right: Back row -- Michael Langston, Zack Ruan, Cameron Hall, Joe Li, Tommy Wilson, Jason Liu, Kyren Miller, Bin Yu, Caleb Carnes Front Row -- Jack Wagner, Joseph Zhang, Kenyatta Hodges-Hawkins, Jacob Judge, James Wolf, Tyler Paholski, Dean Swider

13th Annual Runnin’ with the Irish 5K The St. Patrick Home & School Association will host the 13th annual Runnin’ with the Irish half mile family fun run, 5K Run & non-competitive 5K Christos Walk on Sat., March 16th at the Campground Shel- Coin & Jewelry ter in the Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, Indiana. PAYING HIGH PRICES FOR: Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. The family fun • RARE COINS run begins at 8:30 a.m., the 5K race begins at 9:00 • ALL TYPES OF COINS a.m., and the walk at 9:01 a.m. Participants are asked to please carpool as parking is limited. • SCRAP GOLD This newly revised course is a Calumet Region • ANY SILVER Striders Gold Cup and Extra Mile Championship • FINE WATCHES Racing Series race and is planned as a fun event for all ages. Awards will be presented to the over- 1802 E. 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Join your friends for an evening of entertainment Entry fees are $ 10.00 for the half mile family fun as Dave Rearick regales us with the fascinating run; the 5K run and walk are $16.00 for students story of his adventure to follow his dream of sailing (ages 5-14) and $21.00 for adults if registration is solo around the world while competing in the Global received before March 2th. A long sleeved t-shirt Race 2013. will be provided to all pre-registered runners and to Dave will be appearing in person on Sat., Feb. race-day entrants while supplies last. Entry forms 23rd starting at 6:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by are available at www.stpatsparish.org or www.th- the Michigan City Yacht Club and presented at Wa- timing.com ter’s Edge Restaurant, 12 On The Lake, Michigan For further race information contact Alisha City, IN. For Reservations, contact: Cooper 574-299- Brown at (219) 929-4631 or [email protected] 9969 or e-mail [email protected] THE Page 14 February 21, 2013 Upcoming Fernwood Events Maestro Blomstedt to Visit Andrews U. The Fernwood Book Club: The Paper Garden Andrews University is by Molly Peacock pleased to welcome world- Sat., Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. MI time renowned conductor Mae- After a short winter break, the book group re- stro Herbert Blomstedt to sumes with this marvelous work by Molly Peacock. campus on Mon., Feb. 25, In 1772, upon the death of her second husband, 7 p.m. MI time, at Andrews Mary Delany arose from her grief, picked up a pair University’s Newbold Audi- of scissors and, at the age of 72, created a new art torium in Buller Hall. Mae- form: mixed-media collage. Over the next decade, stro Blomstedt will share Mrs. Delany produced an astonishing 985 botani- his thoughts on inspiration cally correct, breathtaking cut-paper fl owers, now and spirituality in great housed in the British Museum and referred to as music, featuring Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” and the Flora Delanica. As she tracks the extraordinary guide listeners through a videotaped performance life of Delany—friend of George Frideric Handel by the Berlin Philharmonic recorded in June 2012, and Jonathan Swift—internationally acclaimed which he conducted. The event is free of charge and poet Molly Peacock weaves in delicate parallels in open to the public. her own life and, in doing so, creates a profound Blomstedt will also conduct an open rehearsal of and beautiful examination of the nature of creativ- Beethoven’s 7th Symphony with the Andrews Uni- ity and art. Even if you have not read the book, we versity Symphony Orchestra on Tues., Feb. 26, at 7 encourage you to attend. p.m. MI time in the Howard Performing Arts Cen- Sunday Journeys Series: Where is Timbuk- ter. The rehearsal is free and open to the public. tu? Discover Mali With a distinguished career spanning nearly 60 Sun., Feb. 24, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MI time years, Blomstedt is currently conductor laureate From the comfort of the Clark Gallery, explore the of the San Francisco Symphony and honorary con- world in this series of exciting and diverse presenta- ductor of the Bamberg Symphony, Danish National tions. Senior explorer Peg Larson takes us to Mali Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony, Swedish in this interesting program. Stretching from the Radio Symphony and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orches- southern Sahara desert to the tropics of the Niger tra. He is most noted for his performances of Ger- River, the West African country of Mali is a study in man and Austrian composers, and he is a champion contrasts. With a history that spans centuries and of Scandinavian composers. includes Timbuktu as the trading capital of a once- Founded in 1874, Andrews University is located thriving and vibrant empire, French colonialism, one-half mile east of the U.S. 31 Bypass in Berrien and a slow attempt at democracy, this challenged Springs, Mich. country is a treat to explore. Consider an early ar- rival to enjoy a warm lunch in the Fernwood Café. Register by February 23. $10 (Members $8) Snowshoeing at Fernwood Fundraiser for Early Literacy Center Bring Your Snowshoes! Fernwood is the perfect Friends of the Library will hold a fundraiser at place for winter snowshoeing. The nature preserve Buffalo Wild Wings in LaPorte to raise funds that and arboretum offer wonderful opportunities for ex- will go towards the completion of a pilot Early Liter- ploring winter’s stark beauty. Hit the trails during acy Center in LaPorte County Public Library’s main business hours, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through location on Wed., Feb. 27, from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Check in at Buffalo Wild Wings in LaPorte will donate 10% the Front Desk. of food and beverage sales, excluding alcohol, to Winter Walk Wednesdays Friends of the Library for the Literacy Center. Car- Fernwood members can earn up to an additional ry-out orders are also included in the donations from 12% off purchases from the Gift Shop each Wednes- the restaurant between those hours. Buffalo Wild day in February. Every 15 minutes spent enjoying Wings hosts many fund raising events throughout the gardens and nature preserve on Wednesdays the year as part of their “Give Back” programs. earns an additional 3% discount for a possible total For more information on the Friends of the Li- of 12% off gift shop purchases that day. Sign in at brary fund raiser for the new Early Literacy Center, the Front Desk before your walk. or the Preschool Open House, contact Susan Ban- About Fernwood. Phone 269.695.6491 or visit nwart in Youth Services at the main location of La www.fernwoodbotanical.org. Fernwood is located Porte County Public Library at 219.362.6156. near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Buffalo Wild Wing in LaPorte is located at 23 Road, Niles. Fernwood’s hours are Tuesday through Pine Lake Avenue. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 The Main Branch of the LaPorte County Public p.m. Fernwood is closed on Mondays. Library is located at 904 Indiana Ave. in LaPorte. THE February 21, 2013 Page 15 Uptown Fashion Affair February 22nd Maple Sugar Time at IFG The Uptown Fashion Affair, showcasing men and Sun., March 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. women’s fashions in the Uptown Arts District in International Friendship Gardens hosts its annu- Michigan City, will be held Fri., Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. al maple sugar event this year on March 3rd. This to 10 p.m. in the historic Barker Hall at 600 Frank- is a free event the Gardens offer to local families. A lin Street. Fashions and models will be provided by special presentation will be given at 1 p.m. giving local retailers, styling by local salons and spas, and you an in-depth picture of how the Native Ameri- a great silent auction for attendees to enjoy. cans and early settlers made maple syrup. At the Fashions can be seen from Paris House of Bridal, cabin, visitors can have a treat and a hot drink. Darling, Urban Soles, LR Clothier, The Closet by Volunteer Jude Rakowski collects and chops wood Franklin Vintage, Beach Bum Jewels, and Judee’s all year to fuel the fi res under the kettles of sap. It of La Porte. takes over 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of Salons participating in the event include Salon syrup. Cilla, TimothyJeffry Salon, Lakefront Salon & Spa, “The Indians taught the settlers how to do this,” Generations Salon and Elle Salon. Rakowski said. “By spring, their supplies were al- most gone and they would have almost nothing to This event is also a fundraiser to benefi t the revi- eat except the sugar.” talization of the Uptown Arts District and the Mich- Rakowski taps red maples that are on the edge of igan City Mainstreet Association. Beautiful center- the 60-acre woods that surrounds the garden area pieces will be presented by Joy of Flowers. at Friendship Gardens. “It’s not as good as sugar Attendees can expect live entertainment, a si- maple, but it still makes a nice syrup,” Rakowski lent auction, food, a cash bar and the fashion show. said. Food will be provided by Sahara Restaurant, Artu- The kettles are boiled near the Native Ameri- ro’s Baked Goods, Farmer’s Table Catering, Bowler can garden that she tends. She and other volun- Man Confections and Maxine’s. teers lay out a nature trail that visitors can take to Tickets for the event can be purchased in ad- the sugaring area. The self-guided trail is an easy vance for $15 or two/$25 at local Uptown Arts Dis- three-tenths of a mile hike with a booklet available trict businesses including Salon Cilla, Beach Bum to Garden visitors describing numbered points of Jewels, Urban Soles, Arturo’s Baked Goods (on US interest. Hwy 12), Darling, TimothyJeffry Salon, The Closet Phone the Friendship Gardens offi ce at 878-9885 by Franklin Vintage, Elle Salon, and Paris House for more information and to check for cancellation of Bridal. Tickets may also be purchased at the door in case of bad weather. Friendship Gardens is locat- of the event for $20. ed at 2055 U.S. 12 at the east edge of Michigan City. For more information, contact the Uptown Fash- This program is funded in part by a grant from MC- ion Affair Committee Chair Abigale Thayer, Man- CEC and IFG friends of the garden. ager, Urban Soles at 219-210-2995 or by email at [email protected]

Harbor Country Book Club The reading selection for the Tues., Feb. 26 meet- ing of the Harbor Country Book Club is the book American Nations - A History of Rival Regional Cul- tures by Colin Woodard. The book for March 26 is Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. MI time on the last Tuesday of the month at the Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo and are open to anyone interested in discussing the book. Jude Rakowski talking with visitors at Maple Sugar Camp at IFG

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As one of the largest roofed amphitheatres in the nation, Lincoln Amphitheatre is a majestic 1,500- seat outdoor venue located in the very woods Abra- ham Lincoln walked as a boy. From the time he was 7 until he was 21, Lincoln lived and learned in what is now Lincoln City, Indiana, in the far southern part of the state slightly northeast of Evansville. The amphitheatre is in Lincoln State Park, which is directly across from the Lincoln Boyhood National The Lincoln Amphitheatre from above Memorial and the Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza. This area was where Lincoln lived from 1816 to 1830. Lincoln Amphitheatre 2013 Performance Lineup Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2013 lineup includes the second season of “A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale” along with other theatrical productions, concerts and a Halloween event. “We want to continue to serve our guests with a full season of event offerings from April to October,” says Dan Wilkinson, executive director for the 1500- seat, covered Lincoln Amphitheatre. “Our guests re- sponded very positively to our 2012 season and told us clearly that they enjoyed the quality and variety of our productions. Our 2013 season is designed to continue to provide our audiences with multiple op- portunities to be enriched and entertained.”

Lincoln State Park offers 10 miles of hiking trails, two scenic lakes, and an interpretive center to help you experience early life of settlers in southern In- diana. Your entire family can enjoy a relaxing time at one of the campgrounds, cabins or group cottag- es. Tour the Colonel Jones Home, the historic home of the merchant and Civil War offi cer who employed young Lincoln. The 1,747-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. The Little Pigeon Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery, located on the property, is where Lincoln’s sister Sarah is buried. Not far away is the Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. Plenty to see, do and learn. An inside view of the Lincoln Amphitheatre THE February 21, 2013 Page 17 “Celtic Spring Song and Dance” with one matinee on Sun., Aug. 4. Evening perfor- The season will kick off in April with a Celtic- mances begin at 7:30 p.m. CDT and the matinee at themed concert. It will feature the Louisville-based 2 p.m. CDT. four-piece Celtic band Guilderoy Byrne along with “Macbeth” Kentucky’s Rose of Tralee Annie Wright and the Lincoln Amphitheatre will host the National McTeggart Irish Dancers for two performances: 3 Players production of William Shakespeare’s “Mac- p.m. and 6 p.m. CDT on April 14. beth.” “Macbeth” is not only one of William Shake- Tales and Scales presents “Mice!” speare’s most renowned tragedies, but also Presi- The Evansville-based Tales and Scales perform- dent Lincoln’s favorite play. ing group will present “Mice!” Based on the Aesop’s The National Players presentation of “Macbeth” Fable “Council of Mice,” “Mice!” tells the story of will take to Lincoln Amphitheatre’s stage for two three mice and their quest to rid themselves of a performances, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. CDT. frightening problem—the farmer’s new pet cat. Trail of Terror Tales and Scales will perform on May 19 at 2 p.m. Lincoln Amphitheatre will partner with the and 6 p.m. CDT, and conduct a behind-the-scenes Friends of Lincoln State Park for the third annual workshop at 3 p.m. CDT. Trail of Terror. This haunted maze features an ar- “A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale” ray of fright each year in the surrounding woods of Lincoln Amphitheatre’s signature piece “A. Lin- Lincoln State Park. The Trail of Terror tours will coln: A Pioneer Tale” will take the stage for its sec- run 7-10 p.m. CDT on Oct. 12, 19 and 26. ond season in June. This two-act musical drama An optional homestyle buffet meal will be avail- written and directed by Ken Jones tells President able for purchase to all of Lincoln Amphitheatre’s Lincoln’s Indiana boyhood story through theatre, event offerings except for the Trail of Terror. Guests song and spectacle. “A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale” will must make meal reservations at least three days in educate and entertain audiences through Lincoln’s advance. journey from Indiana pioneer to President of the Season tickets on sale now United States. “A.Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale” will pre- Season tickets for Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2013 miere its second season at Lincoln Amphitheatre on theatrical season (“A.Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale,” Fri., June 7 and run Wednesday to Saturday eve- “Godspell,” and “Macbeth”) are on sale now. Season nings until June 29 with matinees on Sun., June 16, tickets purchased before Feb. 12 are $40 a person and Wed., June 26. Evening performances begin at for individuals ages seven and up. After Feb. 12, the 7:30 p.m. CDT and matinees at 2 p.m. CDT. price goes up to $43. Subscribers will also have the “Godspell” option to purchase meal season tickets at the price The Evansville Civic Theatre and Lincoln Amphi- of $30 a person, a savings of $6. theatre will partner for the third consecutive season For more information about Lincoln Amphithe- in producing the Broadway classic “Godspell.” atre’s 2013 season, visit LincolnAmphitheatre.org “Godspell” derives from the Gospel According to or phone 800-264-4223. St. Matthew and is presented in a series of skits Lincoln State Park is on State Road 162, Lincoln and songs with Jesus and his disciples presented as City, Indiana 47552. loving clowns. This performance features a musical score of 16 songs by Stephen Schwartz. “Godspell” will run Wednesday to Saturday eve- nings beginning on Fri., July 19, to Sat., Aug. 3,

Lake Lincoln at Lincoln State Park THE Page 18 February 21, 2013 Shirley Heinze Land Trust Acquires Meadowbrook Girl Scout Camp Shirley Heinze Land Trust has planning review of all its properties purchased the former Meadow- in 2011,” Krouse says. “Our suc- brook Girl Scout Camp in Liberty cess in closing this deal owes much Township, north of Valparaiso. The to the contributions of our many Trust will operate the 74-acre prop- partners. The Girl Scouts agreed erty as a natural area and a center to a reasonable price to ensure the for environmental education and property’s environmentally focused outdoor recreation. Existing struc- future. The Gaylord and Dorothy tures along County Road 700N will Donnelley Foundation provided a house the organization’s adminis- loan to cover the entire cost of the trative offi ces and its stewardship purchase. The Indiana Bicentenni- and education arms. al Nature Trust granted $240,000 “Meadowbrook represents a toward the purchase price. Nearly turning point in our organization’s twenty local non-profi t, govern- history,” says Margaret Williford, mental, and educational entities President of the Shirley Heinze submitted letters in support of our Land Trust Board of Directors. “It’s grant applications. We are very a splendid addition to our hold- grateful to all our friends for mak- ings of natural land in Northwest ing this possible. Indiana, but it also provides long- “We are proud to have worked needed offi ce and storage facilities with the Girl Scouts and our oth- to support our growing programs. A stream cuts through a ravine on the Mead- er partners to guarantee that this The hiking trails and outdoor am- owbrook property. property will continue to be avail- phitheater at Meadowbrook are perfect for the able to the Northwest Indiana community,” Krouse Mighty Acorns educational program we administer continues. “We want to share our happiness with for local elementary school students. After thirty our supporters, and we will host an open house in years occupying cramped rental quarters, we are the spring and a community hike later in the year.” delighted to fi nally have our own home.” Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been protecting “The permanent preservation of Meadowbrook natural land in the southern Lake Michigan water- signifi cantly enhances air and water quality in our shed since 1981. It manages more than1,300 acres area,” says Shirley Heinze Land Trust Executive that are permanently protected by the organization. Director Kris Krouse. Five of its properties – Cressmoor Prairie, Seidner “The site hosts a variety of habitats and natural Dune & Swale, John Merle Coulter Preserve, Bark- communities: upland forest, a deep ravine along a er Woods, and Ambler Flatwoods – have been dedi- stream, mixed-age woodlands reclaiming former cated to the people of Indiana as state nature pre- crop land, shrub lands, scattered patches of ever- serves. Included in the Heinze Trust’s holdings are greens, and a forested wetland. The property in- examples of the entire spectrum of natural commu- cludes portions of three headwater streams which nities in this area: tallgrass prairie, high dune, oak join into an unnamed tributary of Salt Creek, which savanna, boreal fl atwoods, dune-and-swale, wood- fl ows into the East Arm of the Little Calumet River lands, marshes, swamps, ponds, fens, and riparian and ultimately empties into Lake Michigan. It pro- habitat. The Heinze Trust has also made contribu- vides important wildlife habitat, as well as migra- tions toward the purchase of natural areas owned tory, nesting, and wintering grounds for numerous by other entities, including the Indiana DNR, The bird species. Nature Conservancy, LaPorte County Parks, Lake “This acquisition comes after a year of nego- County Parks, and the Portage Parks Department. tiations with Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and For more information on the work and programs Northwest Indiana, who retired the facility after of Shirley Heinze Land Trust, phone 219-879-4725, completing a two-year, volunteer-led, long-range or visit www.heinzetrust.org

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Michigan City, IN 46360 [email protected] THE Page 20 February 21, 2013 New Exhibits at Buchanan Art Center “Bleacher Bums” Opens March 1 A public reception will be held on Sun., March 3, LaPorte Little Theatre Club presents the return from 2:00–4:00 p.m. MI time at the Buchanan Art of “Bleacher Bums” Go Cubs!! The theatre is located Center featuring three, new exhibits by local art- at 218 A Street in LaPorte and the play will run ists: R Michael Beatty’s Changing Keys in the Roti from Fri., March 1st through Sun., March 10th, Roti Gallery; Mark Wagner’s A Worn Flannel Bird- show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. house in a Heavily Starched World, in the Show and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., and all tickets are $12.00. Place Gallery; and Buchanan Homes, Haunts and “Bleacher Bums” takes place in the bleachers of Habitats: An Invitational Exhibit in the Hess Gal- Chicago’s Wrigley Field. The characters are a bunch lery. The exhibits open on Wed., Feb. 20, and close of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on Sat., March 30. on a summer afternoon. Most of them have been • Born and raised in Michiana, R. Michael Beatty gathering here for some time and know each other; grew up with the infl uence of farm fi elds and “the big even if they might not necessarily like or tolerate lake.” At age nineteen, Beatty moved to New York, each other. Beer is being drunk, hot dogs are being and has divided his time between Michiana and the eaten, and friendly wagers start to take on increas- northeast coastal area from New York to Maine ever ing importance. since. Beatty’s show “Changing Keys” explores the The group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind artist’s work with photography as tool. The major- man who follows the game by transistor radio and ity of the images in the exhibit are new encaustic does his own play by play, a bathing beauty, a nerd mixed media work which grew out of studying the and various other bleacher denizens. As the game work of many artists including Jasper Johns and proceeds, they bet among themselves on every con- Mark Rothko. ceivable event, go out for frosty malts or beers, try to • Growing up in Minnesota, artist Mark Wagner pick up the bathing beauty and, occasionally, watch began his lifelong passion for the outdoors and sim- the game. The Cubs inevitably blow it in the ninth ple, rustic beauty. Drawing upon life styles of ear- and the villainous Marvin, who always bets against lier times, he noted the emotional defi cit of so many the Cubs fi guring he can’t lose, cleans up. birdhouses and birdfeeders we live with today… The bleacher bums remain undaunted they will the lack of eccentricity, whimsy or ornamentation… be back tomorrow to root for the home team. important statements of one’s uniqueness. In 2001, Because this play is so popular they are asking he began creating hand-crafted works from objects everyone to make reservations now. Your ticket will found in his many travels and turning them into be waiting at the will call window. If you pre-pur- one of a kind, artistically unexpected versions of the chase tickets you still need to reserve your seat in familiar birdhouse. the theatre. Phone 219-362-5113 or visit online at • In the Hess Gallery, will be Homes, Haunts, and www.laportelittletheatreclub.com Habitats: An Invitational Exhibit - artwork repre- senting one or more homes, haunts or habitats, lo- Children’s Art Classes in Chesterton cated in and around the Buchanan area. Multiple works in a variety of mediums will be represented. In the month of March, the children’s classes at Local artists showing include Thomas Fehlner, Jan- the Chesterton Art Center will focus on Amedeo ice Lampos, Catherine McCormick, Sandy Pethick, Modigliani, an Italian artist and sculptor. Modi- and Shirley Roti Roti. gliani is best known for his portrait paintings. The The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 students in the children’s art classes will try their West Front St., Buchanan, Michigan. Current hours hand at fi gure drawing throughout the month. are Mon. – Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 Classes are open to all children, ages 3-16 and are a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Sat. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. More held throughout the school year. To see a full list of information, including a schedule of classes, can be classes and fees, please look at the website www. obtained by phoning 269-697-4005, or by visiting chestertonart.com. For more information or to reg- their website at: www.buchananartcenter.org ister your child for a class, contact the Chesterton Art Center at 219-926-4711. The Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN. Homework Helper at the Library Basket Weaving at MC Public Library If you’re looking for ebooks, articles, and encyclo- pedias, check out the Michigan City Public Library’s Sat., Feb. 23, 9:15 a.m. research databases, including the new Gale Virtual Margie Warner teaches a single-session class and Reference Library. each person takes home a basket. A $10 non-refund- Have your library card handy, then click the link able deposit is required for materials and prices on the library’s home page to access thousands of vary. Sign up and see the basket at the library Cir- fully illustrated articles and books. culation Desk. THE February 21, 2013 Page 21 Rotary Club Scholarships The Rotary Club of Michigan City is offering two scholarship awards this year to students eligible (in the geographical area) who attend Michigan City High School. The scholarships are funded by the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Michigan City Monday -Thursday 4:30 - 10 p.m. in honor of J.M. Ruby, Robert Schwartz, and A.K. Friday & Saturday 4-10 p.m. | Sunday 3-8 p.m. Smith, and are given to high school seniors who ex- emplify Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” in their Back by Popular Demand! lives and who are continuing their post-secondary $17 Daily Features education. The fi rst scholarship provides $2,000 for Sunday each of two years (a total of $4,000). The second Prime Pot Roast scholarship provides a one-time award of $2,000. The funds for these scholarships will be paid di- Monday 8 oz. Top Sirloin • 12 oz. Center Cut Ribeye rectly to the post-secondary educational institution which the applicants attend. Tuesday Applications are available from guidance coun- 6 oz. Filet Mignon • 12 oz. New York Strip selors of the LaLumiere School, Marquette Catholic Wednesday High School, Michigan City High School; and from Lake Perch • Canadian Walleye • Supper Club Frog Legs the Michigan City Library. They also are avail- Thursday able online at http://www.mcrotary.org (see section Baby Back Ribs • House Smoked Brisket called “Activities” and page down to “Scholarship”), Friday or e-mail [email protected] Lake Superior Whitefi sh All applications and support letters must be post- marked no later than April 1, 2013. Come Hungry! Heston Supper Club | 2003 E. 1000 N | La Porte, IN Sarett Center Activities 219.778.2938 | www.HestonSupperClub.com 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor MI (269) 927-4832 • [email protected] TILE GROUT STAINED OR Sat., February 23 TILE SHOWER Sarett Nature Center’s Woodshop is hosting a DISCOLORED? LEAKING? Building for Wildlife workshop at 10:00 a.m. Partic- Make your tile grout new again We guarantee ipants will construct a bluebird, chickadee or wren or change color with epoxy our showers not house. This is a good family team or adult project. grout stain. Your grout will to leak. The cost is $12. Phone (269) 927-4832 to register. never stain again. 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Green Drinks Northwest Indiana Football Coaches: Kevin Kunst, Chris Balawender, Art Walker watch as Ade Aruna signs with Tulane University. Thurs., Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Green Drinks Northwest Indiana meets the third Thursday of the month in the large brewery room at Barker Hall Open Stage Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City. Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Com- Fri., Feb. 22, doors open 7 p.m. mission’s 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan will This monthly event takes place at the Bishop’s be presented by Steve Strains, Deputy Director. Mansion, 614 Franklin St., Michigan City. NIRPC’s prestigious national award winning vi- Theme for the month is Songs of Love & Dislike, sion centers on making cities more sustainable and Lovers & Other Frenemies. Open to singers, musi- livable by: smart growth and urban revitalization; cians, poets, storytellers and dancers. Performances multimodal transportation investment; economic start at 7:30 p.m. development; and protection of green infrastruc- Free admission to all and there is a treats table ture. chip in. There will be no open stage in March be- The meeting is open to the public. cause of Holy Week. THE February 21, 2013 Page 23 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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twin, full, queen, king meeting. 7:30 pm at Westchester Twp. Public Li- quality brary Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chester- mattresses HourGlass ton. Speaker Cynthia L. Ogorek will discuss “Along Back Support the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail healthy Line”. Visitors welcome. Info: 219-983-9715. rest Additional support where you February 22 -- GEORGE WASHINGTON’S need it most... it’s BackSense BIRTHDAY FEATURES: • 13% more lumbar February 22 -- Hot Movies and Popcorn: “Brave” • Exclusive, enhanced support will be shown at the Coolspring Branch of LaP. Co. support grid increases Public Library, 400 N & Johnson Rd., MC. 6 pm. fi rmness in critical areas. • 50% more durable • 18% more shoulder • Maintains proper Free, open to the public. Info: 879-3272. and hip support spinal alignment February 22 -- The Uptown Fashion Affair will be held 6-10 pm in the historic Barker Hall at 600 Franklin St., Michigan City to showcase the men’s HourGlass and women’s fashions and styling of the Uptown Back Arts District. Tix can be purchased in advance for Support MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE! $15 or two/$25 at local Uptown Arts District busi- 1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan City nesses including Salon Cilla, Urban Soles, Arturo’s www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com Baked Goods (on US Hwy 12), Darling, The Closet (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9-6 Sunday 12- 4 by Franklin Vintage, Elle Salon, Paris House of Bridal. Tickets at door for $20. Info: 219-210-2995. February 22-25 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Rust and Bones.” Single father helps whale trainer re- cover her will to live after terrible accident. Fri/Sat/ Mon at 6 pm; Sun/12:30 pm. Also: “Oscar Nomi- Talk to nated Short Films--Animated.” Fri/9 pm; Sat/12:30 us about a pm; Sun/3:30 pm. Also: “Oscar Nominated Short Films-Live Action.” Sat/3 & 9 pm; Mon/9 pm. Vick- 401(k) rol ers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. www. lo vickerstheatre.com

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r . Public Library led by Margie Warner. 9:15 am. $10 non-refundable fee, sign up at circulation desk. February 23 -- Early Flight in the Dunes, a pro- gram about aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. 2 pm Jim Eriksson, Agent If you’re about to retire or 405 Johnson Road at the Nature Center at IN Dunes State Park, N. Michigan City, IN 46360 change jobs, you may have Bus: 219-874-6360 some decisions to make Hwy 49, Chesterton, IN. Program free, but vehicle [email protected] about your retirement plan fee charged at gate. Info: 219-926-1390. money. Good thing there’s February 23 -- “Follow the Dream.” Meet Dave someone who knows you Rearick, who will speak of his sailing adventures. and is ready to help. 6 pm at Water’s Edge Restaurant, 12 On the Lake, Like a good neighbor, Washington Park, MC. Sponsored by the MC Yacht State Farm is there.® Club. Reservations to Cooper 574-299-9969 or e- CALL ME TODAY. mail [email protected] February 24 -- Author Ed Hammer will speak on his book One Hundred Percent Guilty at the MC Public Library at 2 pm. Free, open to the public. February 26 -- Film showing of “Arbitrage.” 6 pm at LaPorte Co. Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, LaPorte. Stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, 1001389.1 Bloomington, IL rated R for language, violent images & drug refer- THE February 21, 2013 Page 25 ences. Free, open to the public. February 26 -- Coolspring Book Club. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley will be discussed at 7 pm at Coolspring Branch of the LaP. Co. Public Library, 400N & Johnson Rd., MC. Free and open to the public. Info: 879-3272. Valentine Special February 27 -- Angels Among Us. Ange Benz will lead discussion on angels in our everyday lives. FREE 32” TV 3 pm at MC Public Library. Free, open to public. Purchase a new Heating and Air February 28 -- The Purdue North Central Wom- Conditioning System in the en’s Association (PNCWA) International Friendship month of February and Group will present the program “The Lost City in Receive a New La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta” at 11:30 a.m. 32” TV FREE in Technology Building, Room 301 on campus. The event is free and open to the public. March 1 -- The Jason Jakes acoustic hour featur- ing Jason Jakes & Andy Fowler. Followed by open mic night. Doors open 7 pm; event starts 8 pm. Bar will be open. $5 cover. Uptown Center for the Arts, SWEET HEART SPECIAL - DUCT CLEANING 9th & Franklin streets, MC. 14% OFF - Is the air inside your home clean? March 1-3, 8-10 -- “Bleacher Bums” at LaPorte Don’t let mold, dust or pollen build up! Little Theatre, 218 “A” St., LaPorte. Fri/Sat 7:30 Must present coupon at the time of service! Not valid on prior pm; Sun/2 pm. All tix $12; reserve at 219-362-5113 purchases or with other offers! Offer Expires 2/28/2013 or www.laportelittletheatreclub.com March 3 -- Maple Sugar Time at International Friendship Gardens, East US 12, MC. 10 am-3 pm. 219-874-2454 See how maple syrup was made by Native Amer- 800-789-2210 icans and pioneers. A treat and hot drink will be www.MichianaMechanical.com available. Info: 219-878-9885. Free, open to public. March 9 -- “Shades of Gray Band” in concert at Washington Stage Theatre, 111 Roosevelt St., La- Porte. 7 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 219-326-5184. Farther Afi eld: February 23 -- Indoor Flea Market at New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Road, New WALL Troy, MI (across from the post offi ce). From I-94, Constructors, Inc. take exit 12 and go east 2 miles to New Troy. See map on www.friendsofnewtroy.org 9 am-3 pm MI time. Home cooked lunch available for puchase. Thru February 24 -- Ford 59th Annual India- napolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show. Held at the In- • Design diana State Fairgrounds. More at indianapolisboat- sportandtravelshow.com/ • New February 24 -- Christian singer/songwriter Construction Kathy Troccoli in concert at the Howard Perform- • Additions ing Arts Center on campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. (1/2 mi. east of the US 31 by- • Renovations pass). 7 pm MI time. Tix $20 gen. adm., students/$5; • Residential reserve at 888-467-6442. www.howard.andrews.edu February 25 -- World-renowned conductor Mae- • Commercial stro Herbert Blomstedt will speak on inspiration in great music in Newbold Auditorium in Buller Hall on campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. 7 pm MI time. Free, open to the public. Related Four Generations of Quality Construction story this issue. March 1 -- All You Can Eat Fish Fry. 4-7 pm at St. Patrick Church, 811 Tyler St., Walkerton, IN. 117 West Seventh Street Michigan City, IN 46360 $8/adults, $4/kids 6-10 yrs., free/under 6 yrs. Din- 219-879-8291 ner includes fi sh, 2 sides, drink & dessert. Drive- Fax 219-879-8211 email: [email protected] thru carryouts for $8. THE Page 26 February 21, 2013

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Home & office cleaning services,  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  14 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. FREE ESTIMATES THE February 21, 2013 Page 29

HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE LAKE RENTAL. Year round 1BR guest house. Off-street parking, laun- 219/879-5150 www.healysland.com dry, no pets, no smokers. $650/mo. utilities included. Call 219-879-2195. 218 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN GREAT 5BR HOUSE. CLOSE TO BEACH AT STOP 20. YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS! CALL PATTY AT 773-401-2966. H & S Services, Inc. CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Landscape & Garden Center Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Delightful décor, new beds. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, BBQ, 2621 E US Hwy 12 screen porch off lg. kitchen, wraparound deck, deck off master BR, 219-872-8946 W/D, dishwasher, TV/DVD, linens, all util. except phone. (Located by Karwick) For info email [email protected] • Phone Judy 847-814-8215. hsservicesinc.com LONG BEACH. 4BR, 2.5BA, unfurnished. Lake views. Store Hours Mon 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Long term rental. $1,500/mo. Call 219-879-2517. Now Offering Hardscape services (Block walls, Fireplaces, Patios) Lake Terrace Condo. 1BR, open floor plan, furn. Remodeled bathroom. Landscape Design, Sprinkler Systems W/D, dishwasher, pool & spa. Short walk to beach. $800 + util. & sec. dep. New items coming to Garden Center in 2012 1 year lease. Call 219-878-1210. See pics at http://www.beachaccess- Gardening tools, Bird supplies, Yearly fertilizer maintenance vacations.com/vacation_rental_homes/333_lake_shore_dr Yearly maintenance contracts available for: mowing, snow,  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  yard clean-ups, gutters, weed picking YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS 1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single * Coupons available on Facebook family home with 2 units on LSD. Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach.                            $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • 2051 LSD, Long Beach. Mid-century ranch, 4BR, 3BA, Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial th Free Est. Call 219-221-6222 or 219-229-7700. finished basement w/4 BA. Spacious living areas, guest suite,                            lakefront deck/patio, attached 2-car garage, surplus parking. 80 ft. lot. FSBO $799K. [email protected]   JIM’S SNOW PLOWING   Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. 123 GLIDDEN AVE., SHERIDAN BEACH. Rustic 2-story cottage. Great location, large lot, wooded private steps to the beach. • THE GROUNDS GUYS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT $149,000 negotiable. Call 219-879-9319. SNOW PLOWING • SNOW SHOVELING Commercial and Residential PRIVATE HILLSIDE OF LAKE SHORE DR. Fantastic lake views. 877-373-LAWN (toll free) • 219-878-3032 5BR, 4BA. Open floor plan. $949,000. Call 708-829-1523. [email protected] By Owner: MICHIANA SHORES LOG CABIN. 2BR + loft, 1BA. SNOW REMOVAL FOR DRIVE-WAYS, SIDEWALKS & STAIRS Fieldstone fireplace, knotty pine, new hardwood flrs., new roof, vegetable Lawn Mowing, Gutter Cleaning, Spring Clean-up, Odd Jobs. garden, city water. On 2-1/2 lots. Asking $274,000. 205 Dreamwold Way. 219-878-1608. For details, call ABE at 219-210-0064. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Looking for reliable, responsible, experienced cleaning ladies. Full time or part time. Call after 4 pm. Call Rita at 219-878-9311. Students Plan Habitat for Humanity Trip WANT TO SELL Purdue University North Central students in FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S the Dean’s Leadership Group are planning a trip to (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Appalachia to volunteer with Habitat for Human- REAL ESTATE ity during the week of May 12 through 18. All PNC students, faculty, staff and community members RENTALS INDIANA are welcome to volunteer. At least 10 volunteers are LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) needed to make the trip possible. Summer Rental. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.               The group will travel to the Almost Heaven Habi- DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB tat for Humanity, nestled in the Allegheny Moun- LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. tains of West Virginia, where they will help with October-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. (1 mo. min.) DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. various Habitat and community projects in Pendle- WATERFRONT APTS. FOR RENT. 1BR/$650. Utilities paid. ton County. Construction knowledge not necessary. No pets, no smoking. Furnished, TV, wifi. The Dean’s Leadership Group students are rais- 2BR apt. for $750/mo. 219-898-8871. ing money to help offset the cost of the trip. It is WINTER RENTAL ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE. $850/mo. + utilities. anticipated that each volunteer will need to contrib- Call 708-602-3394. ute about $150 each of cover their transportation FURNISHED 3BR, 2BA HOUSE. Util. included. Monthly rental from Nov-June. $900/mo. with credit check. there and back, all food, housing and program fees. ½ block from lake. Call 708-383-2635. However, that amount may change depending on Stop 31. Dec to May/June or short term avail. Nicely furn. 3BR, 2BA the amount of the donations received. with 3-season porch. Family room. Wifi avail. $800/mo + util. W/D. No smoking, no pets. 4-min. walk to beautiful beach. See VRBO #372192. To obtain further information about the trip, Call Pat at 708-361-8240 or 773-979-2649. to volunteer or to make a donation, contact Keri MAJESTIC LAKE LODGE. Stop 33. 3BR, 2BA. Marrs Barron, PNC director of Student Activities at Sleeps 8-10. 2 blks. to the beach. Complete renovation in 2012. Brand [email protected] or Rebecca Tucker, PNC student new appliances, freshly painted, beautifully decorated, refinished wood floors. Fireplace, W/D. 2-car garage, fenced backyard with patio. coordinator for the trip at [email protected]. Do- Call 773-251-2776 for winter & summer rates. Summer discounts for nations by check can be made payable to Purdue reservations made before April 15. No smoking. No pets. North Central, with the notation “HFH” in the SUMMER SEASON 2013 SPECIAL! Long Beach-Stop 16-on the beach memo line and mailed to Keri Marrs Baron, Purdue 3BR, 2.5BA, A/C, W/D, gas BBQ. Large deck—great views! All linens, beach chairs, towels. $2,300/wk. Add’l discount for June. University North Central, 1401 S. U.S. 421, West- Call 630-363-3176. ville, Indiana 46391. THE Page 30 February 21, 2013

Snow White Must Die by Nele Rita Cramer, was pushed off a pedes- Neuhaus and translated by Steven trian bridge in a nearby town and fell T. Murray onto a car passing below. She was in Scandinavian and American mystery serious condition in the hospital. The novelists move over! This German au- woman was Tobias’ mother. The police thor has written an international best- detectives sent to investigate were Pia seller that introduces us to a new detec- Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein. tive team that we are sure to hear more Imagine their surprise when they of in the future. Nele Neuhaus has fi nd out who Rita is related to and that more than three million copies of her her son was recently released from books currently in print in fi fteen coun- prison. Pia wonders if the two incidents tries. That’s an impressive number! are connected and pulls the fi les from Let me give you some background on the 1997 murder case. She fi nds several this multi-faceted story and you will inconsistencies in the investigation and see why Nele Neuhaus is a force to be starts her own look into the case. reckoned with... Someone with a phone camera caught “The rusty iron staircase leading a photo of the man pushing Rita off the downstairs was narrow and steep. He felt along the bridge and when Pia and Oliver show it around Al- wall for the light switch, and seconds later the twen- tenhain they all deny knowing who the man is. It’s ty-fi ve watt bulb illuminated the space with a dim obvious they are all lying and know exactly who light. The heavy door opened without a sound. He the man is, and this just convinces Pia that there oiled the hinges regularly so they wouldn’t squeak is much more to the Tobias murder case than meets and wake her up when he came to visit....” the eye. Spooky beginning, leading to a fascinating story Meet Amelie, the teenager just arrived in Alten- of a village without pity, and a murder proved only hain to live with her father and step-mother. She by circumstantial evidence but no bodies. gets a part time job at the local restaurant and some Eleven years ago then twenty year-old Tobias people, who remember 1997, are surprised at her Sartorius was accused and found guilty of the mur- resemblance to one of the murdered girls. She meets der of two seventeen year-old girls in the small Tobias and becomes convinced that he was innocent village of Altenhain, Germany. Tobias claimed he and set up. But before she can tell him what she remembered nothing of the night except getting found out, she disappears...The town is convinced drunk, and the bodies of the girls were never found. that Tobias strikes again. He served his time and now has come home to his What I like about this book is the seamless way father, still living in Altenhain. His mother had di- the author has woven the murder mystery with the vorced her husband shortly after Tobias was sent to lives of the police involved. After all, they have love prison and left town. and loss going on at the same time they have a job Needless to say, in a small town where everyone to do, and I really liked the way Nele Neuhaus han- knows everyone else’s business, or thinks they do, dled that aspect of the story. It all blended into a Tobias coming home was a shocking event. Tobias beautifully written story that kept me up reading found graffi ti on the walls of his father’s former res- well past my bedtime! taurant, and his father living in squalor and fi lth. He Kirkus Reviews said, “It takes a village to concoct sets about cleaning up the place, but no one wants an alibi. This emotional page-turner, fueled by un- to talk to him and graffi ti continues to appear, and expected plot twists, marks the American debut of soon, stearner warnings, this time physical, of why Germany’s bestselling suspense writer.” Tobias should leave and never come back. Till next time, happy reading! Not long after Tobias’ homecoming, a woman,

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