Prescott—Everybody's Home Town

Volume 16, Number 22 Thursday, June 8, 2000 Prescott—Everybody’s Home Town by Paula McHugh d. note: This is the final installment in a series of articles about Paula’s spring journey to Arizona.

Since original plans to spend a weekend at a cabin on top of Mingus Mountain were dampened by four feet of snow, a visit to Prescott was in order. There are two ways to get to Prescott from Cottonwood. One can drive the interstate and take a turnoff, or, for a much more interesting drive, scale the curvy, scenic mountain road out of Jerome through Mingus Mountain. We took the high road, I and my friend Maya, who did driving duty so I could enjoy the awe-inspiring views.

While balmy temperatures prevailed in the valley, kids donned snowsuits to rollick in the white stuff atop Mingus Mountain. Balmy Below, Cold on Top At a resting spot at 7,000 feet above sea level, snowy little hills beckoned children with sleds. In the valley below, the temps were warming to the low 70’s, and here on the mountain kids donned their snowsuits to frolic and play in the rare white stuff. We stayed and watched awhile, dodged a few slushy snowballs, and drove on. Less than fifteen minutes later, we had descended on the other side of the mountain and found ourselves on the wide-open buff-colored range. And so it was, peering at tall firs one minute, encountering dry tumbleweeds a few minutes later. Antelope grazing near the road only added to the authenticity of romancing the west. I am not certain why Prescott is called “everybody’s home town.” Maybe because the downtown area appears strangely similar to any town in the Midwest, complete with “real” trees and streets lined with Victorian homes.

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Prescott Continued from Page 1 But I am getting ahead of myself. After passing Prescott Valley where much new home construction is happening, we traversed an area known as the boulders—soft, round juttings of beige rocks that were fas- cinating to observe. With a little imagination we could see dozens of faces on them. A Soulful Discovery Just for the heck of it, we veered off onto a dirt road. The spirits of the rocks must have been with us, because we discovered what appeared to be an abandoned outdoor church just up the rutted dirt road. We just had to get out and explore.

More boulders outside of Prescott to contemplate. We found that the boulders just off route 89 were easy to climb. We came upon a semicircular outdoor seating area, unkempt with broken glass and weeds and below us a carved rock pulpit. Inside a small cave, someone had printed, in whitewash calligraphy, scripture from the Bible. As our eyes perused the area, we saw three crosses jutting out from the top of a boul- der. This, we decided, was the perfect setting for the passion play, and we wouldn’t have been surprised that this little area was used for just such a production. Unlike the Church of the Holy Cross in Sedona, it was obvious that few tourists had found this particular spot. Finding an abandoned outdoor church off a dirt road was It was a magical discovery, despite the broken glass. a magical discovery.

Obviously abandoned, the outdoor church grounds included a cave Taken from a semicircular stone sitting area, this photo with whitewashed scripture written inside. shows where worshippers looked down onto the pulpit. June 8, 2000 Page 3

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The Yavapai County Courthouse occupies the center of the business TENT SALE district. Prescott was the first territorial capital of Arizona and attracted gold miners in the 1860’s. 75-80% off At a somewhat higher elevation than Cottonwood, Prescott’s temperatures are usually cooler. On this Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show Saturday, temps soared into the 70’s, so we figured THURSDAY, JUNE 8 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE that back in Cottonwood, people were basking in 80- degree sunshine. When one visits this part of Arizona, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO it’s wise to pack a coat or jacket and always dress in 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 layers, which can be shed when necessary. On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway Turn Right on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Prescott Continued on Page 4 Page 4 June 8, 2000

Prescott Continued from Page 3 Whiskey Row and the Palace Bar The aroma of burgers wafting from somewhere led us on a hunt down Whiskey Row to find them. Unusual for Maya, who is a vegetarian, but this day she succumbed to her olfactory senses and opted to chase the tantalizing end of the beef rainbow. We chose to turn in to the Palace Bar, rich with history and one of the many Prescott establishments on the National Register of Historic Places.

Whiskey Row—at one time the wildest part of town, housing saloons, gambling halls, and hotels.

The massive, original Brunswick Bar at the Palace was saved from a devastating fire by patrons who carried it across the street.

Now I digress a moment to reveal that when I was six or seven, I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up. Yes, I was mesmerized by all the cowboy movies on t.v. And the Palace Bar fulfilled the fantasy of walking through those marvelous swinging doors into a high tin-stamped ceilinged saloon. We almost expected a raging gunslinger to come charging through, but the cavernous bar and dining room beyond was merely filled with other gawkers like ourselves. We opted to dine near a set of stairs that obviously once led to rooms under the super- vision of a gal similar to Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke. The massive mahogany back- bar just inside the swinging doors fit the western bar image perfectly.

Miss Kitty may be missing, but one can imagine where What would the oldest saloon in Arizona be without these stairs near the rear of the Palace Bar once led. those famous swinging doors? June 8, 2000 Page 5

On the grounds of Courthouse Square sits a memorial plaque for Prescott’s “Community Dog.” Those are Maya’s dog Gaia’s paws posing in respect for her fellow canine.

Our Palace Bar waitress, Heidi, filled us in its the historical background. Behind her, a large movie poster from the Steve McQueen western, Junior Bonner, filmed right there. Our waitress Heidi provided some history of the place for us. The Palace Bar first opened its doors in the autumn of 1877. Unlike many of the other saloons along Whiskey Row, the Palace clientele used it for more than a watering hole. They came to check work notices, it served as a local election central, and mineral claims were bought and sold over the bar. The Palace is the oldest frontier bar in Arizona and also the best known in the state. Bar Patrons to the Rescue In the summer of 1900, this great bar was destroyed in the Whiskey Row fire, but patrons managed to carry the massive Brunswick Bar across the street to the Courthouse Square, so it was spared. One year later, the Palace Hotel and Bar resumed operations, complete with a Chinese restaurant and barbershop in the back of the building. The western movie Junior Bonner, starring the late Steve McQueen, was filmed in part at the Palace Bar. A huge movie One of several bronze sculptures in Courthouse mural sits in a corner of Square. This particular one is dedicated to the dining room to inform the area’s ranchers. visitors of its Hollywood connection. As a former frontier town, prospectors flocked to the area during the Civil War after gold was discovered in the nearby hills. Although we did not visit the place, the Sharlot Hall Museum just west of the courthouse contains the 1864 Governor’s Mansion built of logs. The Smoki Museum in town is the place to see Indian arti- facts, and another museum, the Phippen, houses collections of frontier art. The town is also home to Prescott College, known for its innovative curriculum. They say that the further west you travel, the friendlier people become. Perhaps it is this quality that makes Prescott “everybody’s hometown.” Page 6 June 8, 2000

I suppose that it is fitting that we have left the largest animal in Thorton Burgess' series of tales until the last. Over the past three weeks, we've romped with rabbits, scurried with meadow mice, out-foxed foxes, and made some fun of just about every animal in the Green Forest, site of all of Burgess' books. So now we come to the end. And what better way to pull off a big ending but to enlist the help of the Forest's largest inhab- itant - the grizzly bear. You can call him Buster. That's his name. The Adventures of Buster Bear is his book. As with all of Burgess' books, Buster's is filled with lessons for life that are as true today as the day they were first penned. You have heard me say many times that the lessons from certain books never lose their value. Maybe you have wondered whether there are any lessons that do lose their value. If you have wondered, I have the answer. There are. There are certain gems of advice that will always be valuable, such as: "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." "Look before you leap." "Always say 'please' and 'thank you'." This advice is always timely. The following advice is not: "Look both ways before crossing the moat." (That Tempus Fugit. one went out with chain mail and armor.) "You can lead a brontosaurus to water, but you can't Time flies. If time is money, then consider the make him drink." (This goes without saying.) date of September 30th. Here’s why: the Lilly "Love makes the world go flat." (This has been Endowment Inc. has earmarked up to $1.2 million modified since we found out the world is, in fact, for a $1 for $1 match initiative. However, you round.) have only until September 30th to take advan- As I was busy compiling these gems, I wondered what pearls of wisdom will be passed on from this gener- tage of this generous opportunity. Contribute to any ation. Perhaps they will be something like this: Unity Foundation fund or start a fund for a cause "Always save to the hard drive." you care about. Remember, your contributions "Act your age, not you DNA." will improve the quality of life in LaPorte County "Don't drink and e-mail." for generations to come. Time flies, act now before Who knows what our generation will come up September 30th. with. I just hope that it is as good as the advice given by Burgess in a little book about a big bear named Please call Unity Foundation at Buster: 219-879-0327, "Who makes an enemy a friend, to fear and worry or e-mail us at [email protected] puts an end."

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In between the Beethoven and Mozart that night The National Theatre is magnificent with its gilded there was a Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra by baroque boxes and velvet curtains, winding marble Giuseppe Tartini, with Jan Hasenoohrl as soloist. staircase, art everywhere. . .but the Estates Opera House The piece was of the Baroque period of the 17th cen- was a world onto itself. A gilded jewel box of baroque, tury, when the trumpet was a favorite instrument. gold on gold and white on white, a wedding cake of The Rudolphinum was a place to dress up and go, tiers all gathered round the stage below where Mozart even on a Tuesday night, with a certain decorum of had first introduced his opera “Don Giovanni” as a gift its own. Jackets and coats had to be checked, not only to the people of Prague. The theatre has been pre- to put a kroner in the hand of the receptionist, but to served just as it was in the 18th century when Mozart keep the atmosphere elegant, or maybe it began as achieved his first success with “Marriage of Figaro”. a tradition to show off gowns. Whatever, the response to the music’s finale was an enthusiastic standing ova- Prague Continued on Page 14 tion and cheers from the tiers and boxes. Czechs love and appreciate their music. As if to prove that the Czech Republic takes first place in the number of performances it has per person per year, with Prague alone offering three opera stages giving daily performances ten months a year, our Elderhostel offered more and more music closing with our farewell dinner at the Bertramka, the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Museum. But first there were visits to the National Theatre of Prague, home of opera and ballet; the Municipal House, one of the most important art nouveau buildings and a center of concerts and exhibitions. And as a highlight, we went to the opera, Madama Butterfly by Puccini at the Estates Opera House. A dress-up night to be sure. And glad we did when we were ushered to our seats. In April, the month of our Elderhostel visit, The National Theatre has 29 performances, seven at the Estates, and three performances of the “Sleeping Beauty” ballet with a similar schedule all year long. During our backstage tour with the Theatre Director, he played music by Dvorak and Smetana in the small theatre cafe where I caught our Prague guide, Hanka Bendova for this picture.

The Municipal House offers concert and exhibition halls, a meeting place for cultural, social and commercial events. Each room is decorated in furniture, fabrics and art objects of Art Nouveau. A great gift shop offers work by Czech artists throughout the country. (I bought a jasper pendant in art nouveau style for under $10.) Page 14 June 8, 2000

Prague Continued from Page 13 It was here I first realized my long forgotten Czech language was coming back. The opera was in Italian ( my smattering of Spanish could pick up a few of the words sung out on stage. Up above, the libretto was being translated into Czech and as I sounded out the words, some became familiar as well. So it went. . .from Italian to Spanish, to Czech to English in some weird convolution in my brain. It kept on happening. One day when we visited Wenceslaus Square, friend Flo and I wandered away from the Alfons Mucha museum (he of Art Nouveau fame) to a shop where I found myself talking to the owner in Czech with some phrases that made sense just as I might have heard my mother talk to a merchant on Berwyn’s Cermak Road. “Where did that come from?” I said to Flo who was as surprised as I was and called me resident Czech-speaking expert from then

Students gather beneath the monument of the patron saint of the country, St. Wenceslas. Behind it, the National Museum of Art at the upper part of Wenceslas Square in Nove Mesto, new town. on. . .even unto my singing of a little song I remem- bered from childhood to some friends on the bus. It’s some little ditty about someone called Johann who goes out into the woods to hunt mushrooms and loses his tooth — at least I think that’s what it says. The broad boulevard of Wenceslas Square brings out walkers ( If anyone out there knows the song better than and shoppers. . .and sidewalk cafes ala Paris. I, I would welcome a full translation. My little sto- Below - Elderhostelers Louise, Flo, Leman and Leo. ries of Prague in The Beacher have uncovered Bohemians in our area who are popping like those ver- itable mushrooms.)

“Feed the birds”, an offering by a babushka on the steps of St. Mary the Victorious. Inside there are baroque altars to the Infant Jesus of Prague, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross among many others. June 8, 2000 Page 15

Bertramka where Mozart stayed and worked, was another night of chamber music that closed our visit to Prague. . .with so much more to discover and write about. There was the baroque church of Virgin Mary the Victorious in the Little Quarter with its ven- eration of the original Infant Jesus of Prague where I discovered that there are Spanish roots in Prague. The original came with Maria Manrique de Lara, one of the ladies in waiting to Maximilian’s wife, Maria, when she married Vratislav of Bohemia. Maria felt spiritually close to the Carmelites and especially Teresa of Avila and her daughter donated the statue to the church they founded in Prague. There is a criss- crossing of Spanish influence and history Bertramka, the Mozart Museum, on a winding hill above Prague. The throughout composer visited for the first time in 1787 when it was the summer resi- Prague including dence of Frantisek Dusek and his wife Josefa, a prominent opera singer. the tomb of In the garden there is a stone table on which Mozart is said to have completed Don Giovanni, and composed the aria Bella mia fiamma, addio for Ferdinand I. The Josefa. There is also a garden house where they may have shared following of the things other than music. Infant of Prague has grown worldwide, pilgrims from South America, Vietnam and China have come to bring gifts. Back in the 1950’s when my husband and I first began traveling to Mexico, my great-uncle, Augustine Studeny, OSB, (who had served as a priest at St. Procopius Church in the Pilsen area of Chicago and was then teaching Philosophy at the Benedictine Monastery in Lisle, Illinois, well known places to Chicago area Performing for elderhostelers at Bertramka: the Apollon String Quartet Bohemians). He take a bow after a program of Mozart and Dvorak. was writing a book about the Infant Jesus of Prague and asked us to look for any statues of the Infant of Prague in the churches we might see in Mexico and we did find them in several towns including San Miguel de Allende.

Prague The old Romanesque tower at The memorial cemetery adjoining Vysehrad with monuments of Jan Continued on Page 16 Vysehrad from the 11th century. Neruda, Anton Dvorak, Karel Capek among the notables interred there. Page 16 June 8, 2000

Prague Continued from Page 15

Behind the St. Peter and Paul church at Vysehrad, new meets old in the buildings of the Forum Hotel and Congress Centre.

A statue of Libuse and Premysl As I was finding my roots, our group also found the roots of Prague in our visit to Vysehrad where the first castle of Prague founded in the 10th century still stood. The graves of Prague’s famous were here in its cemetery along with a park and its tribute to Libuse, the guiding woman’s spirit of Prague, rich with leg- “Where can you get the best view of ends of courage. Now it was time to move on — Prague?” from Prague, the Paris of the East, to Paris of the West, Answer: “From the and taste its art and architecture. . .and music, too. top of this tower. It’s More of that in another story. the only place you can’t see the tower!” Built for the Prague Industrial Exhibition in 1891 in imitation of the Eiffel in Paris, it adds to the title of “Paris of the East” for Prague.

It’s said that if you rub this plaque on the Charles Bridge, you will return to Prague. I rubbed it with a will. June 8, 2000 Page 17

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Free Beer Nuts for Dad! Page 20 June 8, 2000 Old Glory When I see Old Glory passing by 48th Annual There’s a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye, Flag Day in For it’s more than the red, white and blue that I see; Three Oaks She’s the symbol of honor and liberty. Star-spangled banner against star-spangled sky Like a sharp-eyed eagle flying high, This event will take place Thurs., June 8 through She sees this country so diverse and grand— Sun., June 11 in and around Three Oaks, Michigan. Mountains and plains, lakes and desert sand. Here’s a breakdown of some of the day-by-day activities, and don’t forget, the times are Michigan time. The hungry, the hopeless from faraway places Mingle here with their creeds and cultures Thurs., June 8—starting at 4 p.m. Carnival Sun and races. Valley Amusements. (Wrist band night) Our flag welcomes them to a freer shore, And the Lady of Light holds open the door. Friday, June 9: 4 p.m. Ronald McDonald Magic Show at the Library; Our flag proudly waves over far embassies 4 p.m. Carnival begins. And guards our ships on the seven seas. 6 p.m. Little League Tournament-Watkins Park. She was on Iwo Jima, she flies on the moon, 7 p.m. Slow Pitch Softball Tournament-Am. Legion. To flute and drum marched and 8 p.m. live music at Lion’s Club Beer Tent provided the Stars and Stripes tune. by “Sluggo’s Crush” 10 p.m. the band ”P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend.” For her, bold hearts heed their country’s call; In sight of her colors have given their all. Over Gettysburg’s peaceful countryside, Saturday, June 10: Brothers once fought and bled and died. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WWII artillery & vehicles on display at Dewey Cannon Park and Carver Park. The waiting, the grieving, the coward, the brave, 9 am. Pet Parade at Carver Park, Library Book and M.I.A., or ocean or unmarked grave, Sweet Sale, Country Arts & Crafts Show (until 5 Names etched on black granite or p.m.), and kid’s games in the park continue until rows of white stone, 5:30 p.m. Old Glory has touched them, for they are her own. 9:30 a.m. Petting Zoo at Carver Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. River Valley Garden Club Flower show. Designed by a woman and bought at such cost, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. How about a Football Toss, Three This emblem of freedom shall never be lost. -legged Race, Sack Race, Arm Wrestling, or a No fool can deface her or bring her down; Watermelon Eating Contest? Not to mention a She’s more than a banner—-she’s our nation’s crown Tug-O-War and Water Balloon Toss. 2 p.m., An 1850’s Old Fashioned Vintage Base ball Worn by all who love her and are willing to try— game between the Berrien County Cranberry So, stand up! Salute! When our flag passes by. Boggers and the Indiana Deep River Grinders. 3 p.m. Don’t forget the Dewey Cannon Ceremony —-by M. Patricia Buren and finish up the day at the Lion’s Club Beer Michigan City Tent with more live music from “Sluggo’s Crush” and “P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend.”

Sunday, June 11; Music of Oz Studio 8 a.m.-noon. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Announces Three Oaks Fire Station. 9 a.m.-noon There will be a library book sale, Summer Camp Offerings 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Volleyball Tournament 2 Week Half-Day Sessions 9 a.m.-5 p.m. more of the Country Arts & Crafts Show, 1:30 p.m. a bicycle decorating contest Musical Magic Carpet Ride for Ages 4-7 3 p.m., the “World’s Largest Flay Day Parade” Puppet/Drama Workshops for Ages 6-12 steps off in downtown Three Oaks. Piano Classes for Ages 7-12 For more information on these and other events, 3-Day Mini-Camps for Ages 18 months-3 phone 1-800/362-7251 or log onto www.harborcoun- try.org Call 874-9191 for information June 8, 2000 Page 21

The Cambridge Flag, or The Flag of 1777 had all 13 The Flag of 1795 had 15 The Flag of 1861, used in the Grand Union Flag, flew over stars in a circle. stripes, as well as 15 stars. Civil War, had stars for 34 patriots in Boston, 1776. states, including the South. Celebrate Our Flag’s Birthday June 14th by Paula McHugh A day set aside to celebrate the United on one of his voyages (that would climax States’ flag began as early as 1885, yet with the rescue of the mutineers of the National Flag Day, June 14th, did not U.S.S. Bounty), friends presented him become official by Act of Congress until with a 24-star flag. As the flag unfurled 1949, when Harry Truman held office. on the sea breeze, Driver exclaimed, “Old Woodrow Wilson might be a little Glory!” a name that stuck. After the ship- miffed by the above paragraph, if he were master retired to Nashville, Driver’s alive to read it. In 1916, he established flag was raised again when the Union a Flag Day, not followed by any Act of forces took over the town in 1862. The Congress. A schoolteacher by the name Sixth Ohio Regiment, which had watched of BJ Cigrand from Fredonia, Wisconsin Driver replace a smaller flag with his is really credited with starting the tra- beloved one, adopted the nickname dition in 1885 of celebrating the Flag’s birthday. His “Old Glory” and passed on their eyewitness stories of students marked the 108th anniversary of the adop- Driver’s devotion to the 24-stars and stripes. tion of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating Flag Driver’s grave in the old Nashville City Cemetery Birthday later called Flag Day. is now one of only a few places where the Flag may A few years later, schoolchildren in New York, officially be flown 24 hours a day. The other locations Pennsylvania and Illinois celebrated Flag Day by are Fort McHenry and Flag House Square in Baltimore, holding assemblies where they carried flags and sang the Iwo Jima Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, patriotic songs. The mushrooming of local and state the Town Green in Lexington, Massachusetts, The White celebrations is what inspired President Wilson, and House, all U.S. Customs Ports of Entry, and at Valley decades later, President Truman, to designate June Forge, Pennsylvania. Flags have been flying over 14th for the entire nation to celebrate. the House and Senate wings in Washington since As for Betsy Ross, many contemporary historians the 1850’s. And, we can add to that list the Flag debunk the theory that she sewed the first flag. placed on the moon in 1969 and on Mount Everest in Instead, they credit Francis Hopkinson with design- 1963. ing the first Stars and Stripes. Hopkinson was a Flag Day is also a time designated for burning congressman from New Jersey, a signer of the flags that are worn, and many VFW posts use this time Declaration of Independence, a poet, and an artist. He for the proper disposal of worn and ragged Flags. was serving on the Continental Navy Board in When the Flag has been formally lowered by the November 1776 when he designed the flag, with thir- military, it is carefully folded into the shape of a teen stars arranged in a staggered pattern creating three-cornered hat (only the blue field of stars is a diagonal effect. Some say this arrangement creat- then visible), which symbolizes those hats worn by colo- ed an “unmistakable outline” of the crosses of St. nial soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The red George and St. Andrew, similar to the British flag. and white stripes are wrapped into the blue, as the Hopkinson also declared that he was the creator of light of day vanishes into the darkness of night. the Great Seal of the United States, and in 1780 he Finally, although too late for Flag Day this year, any- submitted a bill for his creations, including the Flag one can purchase a U.S. Flag that has flown over the and the Seal. Hopkinson asked to be compensated by Capitol in Washington. You can request that your flag a “Quarter Cask of the public wine.” Even back be flown on a certain date (e.g. Birthday, anniversary) then, bureaucratic red tape ruled, and after numer- but you need to submit your request at least four weeks ous investigative commissions looked into the mat- beforehand. ter (the debating lasted over a year) Hopkinson was You’ll receive with your Flag a Certificate from denied payment. The commissions had concluded The Architect Of The Capitol certifying that your that what Hopkinson had created was just part of his flag was flown as requested. Write your Senator or log job, for which he was already paid a hefty salary. on to www.icss.com/usflag/capitol.flag.order for an The name “Old Glory” was coined by Massachusetts’s order form. shipmaster Captain Stephen Driver in 1831. Embarking Page 22 June 8, 2000 Life Life is like a tree Holding on to every limb Making you reach out to see All of the opportunities within.

Life is like a flower Sometimes sweet and sometimes sour. You have to look and find Just your kind.

Life is like the sun Shining brightly on you and me. Lighten up and have some fun And be the light for all to see.

Life is like the seasons Ever changing, full of surprises Everything happens for a reason Deal with let downs, accept the prizes.

Life is like a wheel. It needs all of the spokes to go ‘round. If it gets going too fast, Take your time and slow it down.

---- Peggy Dolembo Grade 8, Notre Dame School

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2 Writer’s Workshop Offered by NIAHC Northwest Indiana Arts & Humanities Consortium $15.99 (NIAHC) is sponsoring a workshop for persons interested in writing. This writer’s workshop, “The Write Stuff,” is being taught by Sharon Palmeri. It will be offered at Indiana University Northwest for four Wednesday evenings—June 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. each night. Mrs. Palmeri says that each evening will focus on $20.99 various phases of writing and will be of interest to those who have already been doing some writing as well as those who are just beginning to put down some ideas on paper. Topics will include brainstorming for ideas, learning writing mechanics, discussing writing themes and various ways to arrive at titles, story unity, the use of words, the consistence of tense, marketing strategy, publishing tips, using editors or self-publishing, subsidy publishing, publishing agents and publishing houses, an over view of copyright laws and more. Fee for the workshop is $40 for all four sessions. Phone 219/980-6554 to register. June 8, 2000 Page 23 Call Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Michigan City Office (219) 872-0626 From Illinois to Indiana to Michigan ...

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Lovell & Whyte 14950 Lakeside Road Lakeside, Michigan 616-469-5900 11-6 Daily Page 26 June 8, 2000 Tea in the Afternoon A very special “Tea in the Afternoon” exhibit will be featured as part of the Barker Mansion’s annual Victorian “Pink Tea” parties on Sun., June 25; Tues., June 27, and Thurs., June 29. In the ballroom, the maid is overseeing four young children around a traditional tea table, with mannequins dressed in 19th century clothing created by Elke Zimmerman, the Mansion’s textile curator. Even the dolls and bears have their own tea table. The ballroom also features a collection of old store and antique tea tins as well as collections of antique English, Austrian, and Japanese tea sets. And there is a ladies’ tea party in the dining room with mannequins again in Victorian era clothing being served finger sandwiches, scones and dain- ties. The “Tea in the Afternoon” guided tour is at 2 p.m., before the 3:30 p.m. tea. “The Victorian Invention of the Child” In keeping with the children’s “Tea in the Afternoon” theme, Dr. Susan Hillabold of Purdue North Central will be speaking on “The Victorian Invention of the Child” for the 3:30 p.m. tea events. The presentation Dr. Susan Hillobold dresses as a proper lady for her talk during “Tea in the Afternoon” at the Barker Mansion. will move from the birth through the education to the marriage of the Victorian Child. Dr. Hillabold will be Victorian Studies Association of Western Canada, dressed in an early 19th century regency outfit, a repro- Dr. Hillobold’s interests include 18th and 19th cen- duction of a dress from the Jane Austen period. The tury British literature and culture; Canadian liter- tea will also include a fashion show featuring Victorian ature and culture; Victorian women’s fashions; Pre- children’s clothing and accessories from the poor, Raphaelite painters; and sensational novels of the 1860’s. middle and wealthy social classes. It is from these novels, especially Dickens, Brontë, Dr. Hillabold, who now resides in Portage, grew up and Gaskell, that Hillabold will use both real and fic- in Saskatchewan, Canada. At the university, she did tional accounts to relate the different views taken of her master’s thesis on two Victorian novels and real- children in the 18th to the 19th century. Children were ized she had found her niche. considered little adults in the 18th century, while the She went on to attain her Ph.D at the University 19th century introduced the invention of the childhood. of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. She chose this Middle-and upper-class children were allowed to school to study with Dr. Juliet McMaster, an inter- learn, play, and behave like children instead of hav- nationally known author and critic of the 19th cen- ing to be a miniature version of the adults. tury and Dr. Isobel Grundy, a renowned scholar on the Cost of the tea is $17 and $3 for the guided tours. 18th century. For reservations, phone the Mansion at 873-1520. The A member of the Jane Austen Society of North Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington St., America and an executive board member of the Michigan City.

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For Absolutely Everyone Rummage Needed for Museum Sale The Great Lakes Museum of Military History will The First Annual be holding their annual Rummage Sale on June 22, 23 and 24. Michiana Mini-Warehouse, the owners of Dunes Plaza, and General Rental, are sponsoring Big Summer the event. The sale will take place at Dunes Plaza in the old Powerhouse Gym from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The museum is accepting rummage of all types including furniture, appliances, books, clothing (clean and Celebration in good condition), glassware, and miscellaneous items. Those wishing to donate items can take them First Presbyterian Church to the sale site from 10-11 a.m. or from 1-3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They may also Ninth and Washington be delivered to the museum during its hours of oper- 879-4501 ation. Pick-up of items may be arranged by calling Margene at 879-8471. Because the museum is a 501[c][3] non-profit orga- June 11-15 nization, donations are tax deductible and all contributions will be acknowledged in the museum’s 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. newsletter. For more information, phone Margene Bates at 879- “God Is Doing 8471, or the museum at 872-2702, or toll-free 1- 800/726-5912. A New Thing” Come as you are! FRESH MEATS SMOKED USDA PRIME Supper, Study, Stories, , Ham NY Strip ANGES Turkey L old fashioned Songs and Laughter T-Bone M Chicken Porterhouse EAT MARKET Sausage FOR THE CHILDREN: “LINKS TO THE PAST” Storyteller Dan LeMonnier, also known as Filet Cheeses “Benny the Bull”, Chicago Bulls mascot Veal Chops P.H. Lange, Butcher Shrimp Lamb Chops Party Trays Salmon ADULT DISCUSSION LEADER: Beef & Turkey Jerky Gregg Neel all from Pete’s Own Smokehouse No Charge 218 West 7th Street • Michigan City • 874-0071 June 8, 2000 Page 31

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Corsets have been around for centuries, allowing a woman to show off an hourglass figure and enhancing the fashions of the day. The price of cinching the waist, however, has been measured mostly by extreme discomfort. First wood, then steel (Iron Maidens), whalebone, and thanks to Edward Kirk Warren of Three Oaks, featherbone. Versions of how enterprises got their beginning stem from truth or mixed with a writer’s embellishment or imagination. Warren’s 1883 invention was no exception. One vintage newspaper account reported that while Warren and his wife exchanged a conversation after dinner one evening, Mrs. Warren complained that the whalebone in her corsets had a The ivy-covered Warren Featherbone factory as it looks today. tendency to crack and crumble, rendering the garment useless. Edward just hap- A more likely story says that Warren got his idea pened to be gnawing on a turkey quill toothpick for a new business after visiting a feather duster while the missus aired her complaints. The newspa- company in Chicago. At the time, Warren had clerked per account said that at this point, Mr. Warren took and later co-owned, a dry goods store in Three Oaks, the quill from his mouth, and wondered aloud if such and the Chicago excursion was part of a buying trip. a material could substitute for the whalebone. Warren noticed that turkey wings were discarded as unusable in the making of feather dusters, at which point the inventor decided he could put this “waste product” to good use.

A New Use for Wasted Wings Not only did whalebone have the tendency to crack, it was a very expensive commodity, and finding a substitute seemed like an activity worth pursuing, especially since Warren was initially given the wasted turkey wings for free. In 1883, about the same time George Eastman was experi- menting with film emulsions in Rochester, New York, the 36-year old Warren received a patent for his method of splitting the quills and binding them with cord, and opened the Warren Featherbone Company in Three Oaks. Now owned by Kinner Enterprises, the old factory building bears echoes of an era A few words about whalebone: when featherbone was in demand worldwide. actually, the “bone” used in corsets June 8, 2000 Page 35 was extracted from the mouth of the whale, and for same-day shipping, and its own printing depart- when kerosene replaced whale oil for lighting lamps, ment, where its consumer publication, the “Featherbone the whaling business declined, and so one could sur- Magazinette,” was published. The complex also had mise that the corset making business would follow, a greenhouse and a power plant. The turkey plumage, if a suitable substitute had not been found. And once stripped from its quill, was sent off to mattress women may have been liberated at last from the tor- factories. As business increased, the company had to tuous yet self-inflicted pain of cinching if not for contract with (and pay) a southern turkey feather sup- E.K.Warren, and if not for the fashion standards of plier because the Chicago feather duster company could the time period. More about that later. not supply enough for the demand. As for the turkey quills that Warren obtained, the Featherbone Becomes World Famous wing feathers had six “pointers” that were worthless By the end of the century, Warren Featherbone had for featherdusters, but the suppliers for that company offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, included them anyway. An alternate story version says London, Paris, Hamburg, Sydney, and Melbourne. that Warren got word of this (he didn’t visit the feath- Factory records for March 25, 1898 show shipments er duster factory) and started brainstorming ideas for to 57 customers in 23 states—a typical day. In 1901, the turkey wings’ use, since the feather business was actress Sarah Bernhardt is quoted as saying “I believe glad to get rid of them. And yet another story says that it to be the best dress boning material in existence.” it wasn’t Warren, but Ms. Retta Hollet, a clerk in Now a word or two about women’s fashions of the Warren’s store, who originated the idea. late 1800’s and of a practice then known as “corset dis- Warren Had the Last Laugh cipline.” In a letter dated August 1889 published in Warren first began his featherbone business in an a British magazine, a writer speaks about children old livery stable. He was a determined man who had —both boys and girls being cinched into corsets to keep to overcome initial ridicule and lack of funds during their postures erect. “The girls never know …what the early years. George Holden of Michigan City is credit is to be without constant pressure and restraint, for ited with designing the machines that transformed at night their already slender waists on being released the turkey quills into stays. After receiving some from their day corsets are immediately enclosed in oth- funding to keep things running, townspeople, includ- ers having flexible busks and laced an inch smaller ing former hecklers, found themselves employed at than before.” This was, presumably, to allow the the factory, which eventually grew to include sever- young ladies to grow into an hourglass figure, and bind- al buildings and branches in Porter, Indiana and ing of waists in many cultures served the same pur- Middleville, Michigan. Three Oaks’ population dou- pose of binding the feet in the Japanese culture—visions bled to 1,500 as the early success of featherbone of what was considered “beautiful and dainty” may grew. The Porter factory was in operation from 1886 have differed, but each was to be achieved by painful until 1904, and several workers traveled to Three Oaks means. after the Porter plant closed. The featherbone complex had its own box factory Featherbone Continued on Page 36

The Warren Featherbone complex in Three Oaks had its own power plant, printing company, greenhouse, and box factory The Wisner family has an historic tie to the old This old shaft with its pulley is a reminder of along with the quill operation. factory—twin aunts worked there. the past at the century-old factory. Page 36 June 8, 2000

Featherbone Continued from Page 35 Can-Do Spirit Prevails Some accounts of the demise of Warren Featherbone say that changing fashions of the day pretty much did the business in. Not quite so. Warren was an optimistic, can-do businessman who had diversified into sewing notions such as ribbons and braids. By 1915, the company had over 400 employees on its pay- roll, a considerable jump from the original nine employed twenty years earlier. Girdles—over 84,000—were shipped in a one-week period during 1914. One newspaper account says that the company supplied the government during the First World War with canvas bags. Besides girdles, garters and boned belting At its peak, Warren Featherbone employed about 400 people. This is one of many photos were being made in the factory. that the Wisners have mounted on the walls inside the factory building.

Edward Kirk Warren passed on in 1919, and Fred Chamberlain became president of the company. Fred, by the way, was not related to Three Oak’s founder and pioneer merchant, Henry. The Warren Featherbone continued to reinvent itself as time and fashions changed. After the depression when plastics were introduced, the company began working with B.F. Goodrich to develop new uses for this new material. Featherbone introduced the world’s first plastic baby pants in 1938, and then expand- ed into bibs, raincoats, and aprons. When WWII broke out, the factory supplied jungle netting and gun belts. At some point much earlier in the business’ history, it also produced whips, presumably for buggies. Warren Featherbone continued to produce stays (merry widows replaced the Victorian corset) into the 1950’s, and then it discontinued the practice while expanding its infants clothing line. Deterioration of the old factory and union problems, combined with a change of management, led to the closing of the Three Oak’s factory. Warren Featherbone now lives on in Gainesville, Georgia, a thriving small business that has been featured more than once in the Wall Street Journal. The legacy of the old Warren Featherbone Company remains in Three Oaks. Reminders are all around the town, con- tributing its century-long can-do history to the charm of this small community. Making stays for corsets was the original goal of Warren Featherbone, yet the company kept up with the times by continually reinventing itself.

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At the gateway to Harbor Country Chef-Proprietor Cheryl Flynn welcomes you to Creekwood Inn offers a woodland retreat with elegant enjoy a freshly creative menu, global wines and accommodations and fine dining. pleasant service in an unique setting. Join Chef Cheryl Flynn at The Ferns, featuring superb regional cuisine. Dining on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM. Route 20-35 at I-94, Michigan City, IN 46360 (800) 400-1981 for the Inn (219) 872-5323 for the Ferns Reservations Accepted Page 38 June 8, 2000 LaPorte County Antique Show The second of four antique shows will take place Sun., June 25th, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte. Admission to the show is $3, with children under 12 admitted free of charge. Dealers from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana will be displaying their quality antiques and collectibles. Booths in four to five buildings and outside display areas will contain such items as furniture, elegant glassware, books, toys, fine jewelry, pottery, holiday items, primitives and more. Breakfast and lunch will be available inside and outdoor concession areas will be open. There is free Vacuum Cleaner Center carries the latest in state-of- parking. Addition information may be obtained from the-art purifiers.The air purifiers will make your home the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau a healthier place to live. By using just one air purifier, you can clean up to 3,000 square feet of living space. at 1-800/634-2650. The system is portable and costs just pennies a day to operate.

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According to the EPA, indoor air pollution is our nation’s More than 170 musical and dramatic performances biggest pollution problem. Why? Because modern are scheduled at Indiana’s state parks, reservoirs homes and buildings are constructed so tightly that they and forests. These performances include a wide vari- block out nature’s air cleaning ety of musical tastes, ranging from bluegrass, pop and agents and trap pollution inside country to jazz, blues and classical. Performances with you. Stop in today to are free, but the $2 per car gate fee is in effect at each see what we’re talking about! location. A complete schedule of this year’s performers, performance times and locations is available on the DNR’s web page at www.ai.org/dnr/parklake/calen- dar/index.html or by calling the Division of State Parks and Reservoirs at 317/232-4124. Paper copies of the performing arts schedule are available by writing to: Ginger Murphy, Chief Interpreter, Division of 1406 Franklin St. • Michigan City • 879-8248 State Parks and Reservoirs, 402 W. Washington St., Family owned and operated since 1962 Rm. W298, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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Although we don’t have any children of our own, Parker on recorder, and Ritsu Oikawa on violin and I still wanted to do something special for my wife Natalie viola digamba, offered us a melodious banquet of on Mother’s Day. “all music from before 1750.” So I took her to the first “Second Sunday Concert” My favorite was a haunting song written by Anne of the 2000 season at Fernwood Botanical Gardens Boleyn in the Tower of London as she awaited her exe- & Nature Preserve in Niles, Michigan. cution: “O Death Rock Me Asleep.” Anne Boleyn, of Natalie, you see, loves nothing better than Baroque course, was the mother of Elizabeth I, and the second Music in a botanical setting, so I drove her on over wife of Henry VIII. to Fernwood at 13988 Range Line Road on the east bank of the St. Joseph River where the folks at Fernwood and radio station WAUS-90.7 FM were fixin’ a for-real feast for our eyes and ears. The concert series, by the way, is free for members of Fernwood and WAUS, and it continues June 11, July 9, August 13, and concludes September 10. All performances begin at 4 p.m. (Michigan Time), and, weather permitting, will be held in the splendid Beikmann Herb & Sensory Garden opposite the Mary Plym Visitors Center. Basic membership to Fernwood is a mere $25 per year, and WAUS, which is based in Berrien Springs and bills itself as “your 24-hour classical connection,” accepts annual members at $35. Phone Fernwood at 616/695-6491, and/or WAUS at 800/553-9287 for more information. And now kindly join your faithful correspondent and his wife for what was billed as “a day of music, sun, and botanical fun in the park.” For starters, allow me to assure you, gentle read- er, that Fernwood and WAUS delivered — and then some!!! We arrived a tad early, and so were blessed to Soprano Julia Lindsay was a natural at Fernwood. hear the tail end of the performance by the day’s “warm-up” group: a ten-member acappella chamber choir from Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor called Voices of LMC. They were under the direction of the dapper Dan Hendrickson, and they delighted those of us lan- guishing on the “blue lawn” with such golden oldies as an arrangement of Robert Burns’s “Green Grow the Grasses” and a modern take on the 23rd Psalm by the irre- pressible Bobby McFerrin. They were simply marvelous, and they would have more than satisfied our need for serious music in a serene setting, but more marvels were yet to come. Soprano Julia Lindsay, joined by Linda Mack on harpsichord, Debbie Voices LMC got the Second Sunday Concert series at Fernwood off to a fine start. June 8, 2000 Page 43

Bird watching made easy at Fernwood Botanic Gardens & Nature Preserve. When the concerts are ended, audiences are given time to discover Fernwood’s winding, tranquil trails that take one from a restored tallgrass prairie through wooded slopes, by ponds and marshes to the banks of Natalie the St. Joseph River. So by all means bring your best McKelvey hiking boots, binoculars, sun hat, and plenty of bug blossoms spray. every time she goes to Also bring your own picnic to enjoy during the Fernwood. concert, or dine at Fernwood’s Cafe which offers full service from noon to 3 p.m. (Michigan Time) on Sunday. You’ll also be given plenty of time to visit the nature center and gift shop, see a living display of honey bees and have time for contemplation in the Japanese Garden. Founded in 1964, Fernwood is open year-round. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Michigan Time) Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday. Fernwood remains open on Saturday until 7:30 p.m. Fernwood is always closed on Monday to give the ferns, flowers, birds, and bees a day away from people. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors over 65, $2 for students, $1 for children six to twelve, and free for children five and under. Fernwood features all natural seating for concerts. From Michigan City, take U.S. 12 east to U.S. 31. Then north on 31 to Walton Road; west on Walton to Julia Lindsay, who teaches music at Andrews Range Line Road, and north on Range Line to the well- University in Berrien Springs, said: “It was important marked entrance. for every Elizabethan lady to be an accomplished musician.” Lindsay demonstrated her own accomplishment as a musician by taking a turn at the harpsichord. The concert was interrupted only by birds, bees, and the wind. Appropriately, Lindsay and company ended with a song written for William Shakespeare’s great outdoor play, “As You Like It.” Sharon Dudgon, station manager of WAUS, said the June 11 concert will feature baritone Stephen Zork and violinist Carla Trynchuk. Harpist Beth Pare will perform July 9; saxophonist Phil Barham will appear August 13 with the Kutzner Strings, and Carla Trynchuk will return September 10 with classical gui- tarist Nick Zork to close the Second Sunday Concert Join WAUS-90.7 FM for a sumemr afternoon of music, season. sun and botanic fun at Fernwood. Page 44 June 8, 2000 Spring Sing- “A Century of Music” at Notre Dame School

Preschool-1900’s. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

The 5th grade-1910’s. Chris Moffo and Ryan The 3rd grade class-1920’s. “The Charleston” The 4th grade-1940’s. Mary Catherine sings McLean-”Good Old Vaudeville Show.” as performed by Janie Welsh, Nicholas Clark “This is the Army, Mr. Jones.” and Emily Cogswell.

The 6th grade presented “Lullaby of Broadway.” The Beatles sing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” as played by 7th graders Sean Gallas, Greg Fletcher, Kevin Dunleavy and Sean Wall. June 8, 2000 Page 45

“Swinging On a Star” performed by 4th grader The 1st grade-1950’s. “Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear.” The 7th grade took care of the musical Caitlin Warren. 1960’s. Here Nicole Fumo and Kevin Dunleavy as “Sonny and Cher.”

The kindergarteners handled the 1990’s with their rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend” sung by Diana Matuszak, Todd Holloway, Jack Crepeau and Michael Uminski, Jacob Skierkowski, Patrick Ohms and Brian Delehanty Will Bernacchi. as “The Monkeys” for the 7th grade segment of the 1960’s.

7th grader Jasmine Ransone as Dianna Ross The 1970’s found Kevin Spellman and Charles Barbara Brandon, music teacher, is presented singing “Stop in the Name of Love.” Crum singing “YMCA” as the Village People. with flowers from Patty Merrion and Leah Konrady as a “thank you”. Page 46 June 8, 2000 Babysitting Classes at Hospital Hesston Steam Museum St. Anthony Memorial Hospital pediatric nurses will offer babysitting classes for young students from 11- WEEKENDS 14 years of age, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on Thurs., June NOON-5 PM 22nd, and Tues., Aug. 15th, in the OB celebration room. COME RIDE Instructors are Cindi Lungren, R.N. and Lisa Davenport, ALL THE STEAM TRAINS LPN. Both are certified in pediatric advanced life sup- Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays port, and both are CPR instructors. A $7 fee payable at the beginning of class includes THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER! lunch and refreshments, and all supplies and texts. 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On June 8, 1810, German composer Robert Schumann, who, along with Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszet, evolved the literature and techniques of romantic piano music, was born in Zwickau. On June 8, 1845, Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, died at the age of 78. On June 8, 1861, Tennessee seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy. On June 8, 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright, considered to have been one of the world’s greatest architects, was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. On June 8, 1869, Chicago inventor Ives McGaffey received a patent for a vacuum cleaner, a “sweeping machine” that was to revolutionize house cleaning. On June 9, 1790, John Barry’s “The Philadelphia Spelling Book” became the first book entered for an American copyright. On June 9, 1870, English writer Charles Dickens, author of such classic novels as the “Pickwick Papers,” “David Copperfield,” “Nicholas Nickleby,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” and “A Christmas Carol,” died at the age of 58. On June 9, 1893, American popular music composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana. On June 9, 1969, the Senate confirmed Warren Sheila Burger as Chief Justice of the United States. carlson On June 10, 1610, the first Dutch settlers landed on Manhattan Island. On June 10, 1847, the first edition of the Chicago Tribune was published, with approximately 400 copies being distributed. On June 10, 1865, Richard Wagners’ opera, “Tristan and Isolde,” premiered in Munich, Germany. On June 10, 1902, Chicago’s Americus F. Callahan was granted a patent for a window envelope. On June 10, 1922, Francis Ethel Gumm, who would selling homes inc become world famous as movie great Judy Garland, was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. I’ll sell yours On June 11, 1727 England’s King George I died at the age of 67. On June 11, 1770, Captain James Cook, commanding HMS Endeavour, discovered Australia’s “Great Barrier Reef.” 874.1180 On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman as a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence from Britain. June 8, 2000 Page 57

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AC.¥¥ Model Rockets - How to books - Hobby Paints - Glues and Tools. Great, Great Views. — By Owner. — Call 800/447-5860. 408 Franklin Square, Michigan City, Indiana 219/874-2382. NEWLY REHABBED & furnished 2/BR Michiana Shores home. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099. 2-Blocks to beach - Avail May 15 thru Sept 4 - $1050/wk. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furn., Toys, Dolls, Paintings Call 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923 BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver! ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes LONG BEACH LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTAL. Enjoy the views from Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net total glass front - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Cent/Air. W/D. 30’ Deck w/Gas Grill. ALL WOOD HOT TUB - 6’ X 3’ DEEP — Needs Some Work. $1,400/wk. - REDUCED RATES FOR JUNE - Call 219/861-0082. Price reduced from $975. t0 $500. - Call 219/874-3282. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥ GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS ¥¥¥ SHERIDAN BEACH - Three-year old, 3/BR house. Three blocks from Windy City Golf Cars, the regions largest distributor, has over 200 Lake.. Has a deck, grill. Fully equipped kitchen. TV/VCR/CD player. late models in stock. Service, repairs, accessories, and storage is June, $1,000/wk. - July and August, $1,200/wk. also available from us. — Phone 1-800/232-2172. Call Sean at 312/346-3200, ext. 111 days, or 773/755-5243 evenings. ART SUPPLY GIFT SETS LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - STOP 26 LAKE SHORE DRIVE. FIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores) 4/BR, 2 1/2/Bth. Family room. Screened porch. Front porch. On Highway 12 - just West of stoplight. - in Beverly Shores- Call 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511. Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349.. DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34 - Great lake views from huge fami- 11th & Franklin, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 ly room & master bedroom suite.. Totally remodeled & refurnished ¥¥¥ ZOLVINSKI’S FARM MARKET ¥¥¥ this spring. 4/BR, 3/Bath. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. Now open, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, at two locations Available June, Aug. 13-20th, & Sept., etc.. - Call 847/824-5164 7th & Wabash Streets (next to Lange’s Meat Market) SUMMER RENTAL - THE PINK HOUSE - 205 W. Mechanic, New & 400 North (1/2 mile East of Holiday Inn.) Buffalo - 4/BR, 3/Bath - All executive amenities - Walk to beach, WAVE RUNNER 1995 700cc restaurants and shopping- $1,400 weekly, Saturday - Saturday. Yamaha Wave Raider w/Beach trailer. Used twice. $3,500. 616/469-4061 For free brochure, leave telephone number, address or fax number. 1995 SEA DOO WAVERUNNER. 3-Seater. Bought new 9/98. Used one Call 773/278-5606. season. Very low hours. New double trailer. - $4,500. Call 219/879-8886 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ -•• FOR SALE — SCHWINN AERODYNE ¥¥ SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL - TOTALLY REHABBED IN 2000 Like new — $300.00 — Call 219/872-5798 4/BR, 2/Bath. Fireplace. AC. 2/Decks. Sleeps 10. Call 773/233-8630, or 877/496-8630. VINTAGE 1886 ARMOIRE ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ Excellent condition - Asking $1,800. - Call 616/469-3097. DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED. - Private beach, A/C, wash- AMERICAN BUNTING FLAGS - 100 PERCENT COTTON er/dryer. Avail June 23rd thru Labor Day - $700/wk. 6 Foot. wide by 3 Foot deep, or 10 Foot wide by 6 Foot deep. .Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message. Stop 22 - Long Beach — 2119/873-1983 2/BR HOUSE ON BEACH - Sleeps 6. AC. Carpeted. Deck. Patios. • • • GARAGE SALE • • • Fri. 6/9 & Sat. 6/10 — 9 ‘til 3. Completely furnished - Avail July & Aug., $700/wkBest beach for 200 Multi-family. - 3215 Menaquet Trail, Stop 32 off Lake Shore Drive miles - 502 Colfax Avenue. - Call 219/879-3038. Kid’s clothes, toys, furniture & misc. household items LONG BEACH — 3/BR + den (sleeps 10), 2-Full bath. 1-Block from PROFESSIONAL SERVICES beach. Newly remodeled and furnished. Deck. Fireplace. A/C. Gas Architectural design / Project & Property Management grill. Washer/dryer. Avail after June 1. Off-season weekend and New and Vintage Properties monthly rates available - Call 312-953-9570. June 8, 2000 Page 61

Sheridan Beach to Michiana - We have many rentals - Call Executive SMALL, PRIVATE, 3/BR COTTAGE, STOP 38, MICHIANA SHORES Group Realty @:219/874-1122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. 5-Minute walk to nice beach - Prefer year-round renter at $700/mo., BEAUTIFUL BEACHWALK RENTAL or summer renter at $650/wk. (furnished) - Call 219/879-1299 3/BR + Loft. Sleeps 10+. KThree porches. Deck. Gas grill. CAC. LONG BEACH - Stop 31 -Cozy 2/BR. Fully furn. AC. Washer/Dryer. Washer/dryer. Close to fabulous beach. Pool. Tennis. Playgroud. $550/wk, or $2000/mo. Call 708/354-8960 days, - 708/482-9527 evenings. Putting Green Cafe. $2,000/wk - $2,800 July 4th week. Tel. 219/879-2418 , or 773/281-8871. RENTALS - MICHIGAN CHARMING 2/BR HOUSE for Rent in Beachfront Community. NEW BUFFALO - Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach House is across the street from Lake Michigan - One hour from offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. Chicago. South Shore Train Stop. - $1,200/mo. - Call 219/763-4170. Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616*756*3141. MICHIANA SHORES VACATION HOME - STOP 39. 4/BR, 2/Bath. Jacuzzi. Skylights. Roomy. Walk to beach Great for MICHIANA COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA —A little over a bl-ock kids. Dogs okay. - $1,150/wk — Call 773/327-7166 from great beach. Old wood paneled charm, plus 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. - Air/Cond. Dishwasher. - 2 Plus Bedrooms. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ Avail July 29 thru Aug 5, & Aug 5 thru Aug. 12. CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evens. - Sleeps 6. - One bath - Screened porch - Fully equipped. Lovely wooded surroundings — Call 773/233-2039. [email protected] ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ GRAND BEACH RENTAL ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ Call: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557. LONG BEACH RENTAL ON LAKE — Decorators Own Home Grand Beach to Sawyer, MI. We have many rentals - Call Executive 3/BR, 2 1/2 Bath - Central Air - All new applicances. Group Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. Avail July & August, $6,000/month. - Call 312/587-1827. - No Pets. MICHIANA SHORES, MICHIGAN - 3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ 2 1/2 blocks to lake. All amenities. Avail July & Aug. $800/wk, SMALL UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT - 3/Blocks to Beach. Lots $3,000/mo. of parking. Storage shed. Stove & refrigerator. - $650/mo annual lease, Call 219/874-6323 - Leave message. or $1,500/mo for summer rental. - NO PETS - Call 219/767-2673. GRAND BEACH HOME ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Village amenities include golf course, private beach, tennis courts & ¥¥¥ 1703 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - Avail for 3 weeks (July 15 - Aug. 5). Take playground. Home includes 3/BR, 2/Baths. Knotty pine living room one week, or treat yourself to all 3! - $1,650/week. - Sleeps 8. w/fireplace. 2-Cable TVs. Dishwasher. Microwave. Washer/dryer. ¥¥¥ 109 INDIAN RIDGE - Avail on a one year lease - 2/BR, 2/Bath Condo. Screened porch. Patio. Golf cart. Perfect condition! - $800/per month. Avail by week in summer, weekends in fall & winter. Call 773/248-0941. ¥¥¥ 1007 WASHINGTON STREET - Avail on a one year lease - One bed- ¥¥¥ HOUSE FOR RENT @ 14 N. TAYLOR, NEW BUFFALO ¥¥¥ room efficiency - $325/month. Three blocks north of Whittaker Street, off U.S. 12 (behind Farley ¥¥¥ 2518 ORIOLE TRAIL - Avail for part of July, and all of August on a Real Estate). In town location. Very clean. 3/BR. Stove & refrigerator. weekly rental. Completely redone, very spacious, 5/BR, 2 1/2 bath Full basement with washer & dryer. Yard. GFA furnace. $725/mo. home. Just a short walk to the beach — $1,650 per week. plus security deposit. NO PETS. - Drive by first, then call 773/278- ¥¥¥ 3510 ARROWHEAD TRAIL - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Adorable! Great views! 5606 for showing, or application for lease. Only 1/2 block to the beach. - Avail July & Aug. at $1,800/ per week. ¥¥¥ 2914 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LAKEFRONT! - 5/BR, 5 1/2 Baths. APARTMENT - LOFT TYPE - DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO Fabulous home. A perfect vacation spot. All weeks open. - $3,000/wk. Washer & Dryer - Second Floor - No Pets - $450. plus utilities ¥¥¥ 3301 MARQUETTE TRAIL - LAKE VIEWS - 5/BR, 3 1/2 Baths. Front Call 616/469-7854. deck. Screened porch. Just steps to beach. All weeks open. $3,000/wk. COTTAGE FOR RENT IN UNION PIER - Freshly painted. 2/BR. Very cozy. Sleeps 4. Walk to beach. - $600/week. MICKY GALLAS PROPERTIES — 219/874-7070 Call 616/469-4354 days, or 616/469-5351 nights. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ REAL ESTATE - FOR SALE ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed & furnished. 1/BR vacation apts. Sleeps 4. Lake view. Deck. Fireplace. $100/day - NEW HOME - ON LAKE CLAIRE - IN LONG BEACH COVE.8866 $600/wk. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. LONG BEACH STOP 20 RENTAL Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. 3/BR, 1-1/2/Baths. Cozy & clean. 1/2 Block to beach. Adjacent to small park. 2-Decks. AC. Dishes. Washer/dryer - $1,100/weekly. ¥¥ WHITETHORNE WOODS - JACKSON TWP. ¥¥ $398,000 ¥¥ Call Owner evenings at 219/865-2019, or weekends at 219/872-4919 Stunning, immaculate, light and neutral. - 2-Story 4/BR with decks. 3- Car garage. Many amenities. — This fine Drake Built, low energy, home IT’S NOT TOO LATE - SUMMER RENTALS STILL AVAILABLE is located on one peaceful wooded acre. Elegant gated community. Lakefront by the week; just off the lake by the week or month. Just call 5-Minutes to Toll Road. — 50-Minutes to loop. — 10-Minutes to Lake and ask for Ed Merrion - Merrion & Associates, Inc. -219/872-4000. Michigan. - Duneland Schools - Call 219/462-2033 for appointment. 4/BR, 2/Bath COTTAGE for rent beginning June 23rd through end of DUNELAND BEACH HOME — $285,000 August. Weekly rate $1,800. - 1/2 Block to fabulous Stop 35 beach. 2-Story Brick with upstairs dormitory - Well maintained. Large lot. Call 219/879-9130 2-Car garage. Quiet street. 1/2 Block from gorgeous private beach MICHIANA SHORES YEAR ROUND RENTAL — Cozy 2/BR home. Call 219/872-2526 Close to lake - Fireplace. Garage. Appliances included. - $900/month LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO + utilities & security deposit. - AVAILABLE NOW! - Call 219/879-6727. Darling 2/BR upper condo with new Berber carpeting. Built-in cabinets EXECUTIVE GROUP RENTALS in office area, and closet organizer. Kitchen appliances to remain. SHERIDAN BEACH Asking $72,512. — Call Ruth Kraft, of Re/Max, at 219/872-9851. ¥¥ 2/BR located directly across the street from the beach. Very cute home has all the amenities, including a 4/person Jacuzzi -$1,000/wk. ¥ ¥ ¥ MICHIANA REAL ESTATE — 219/879-0811 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥¥ 4/BR home. Very short walk to the beach. This home has been 445 LUPINE LANE -Michiana Shores - Charming 3/BR, 2/Bath, split totally renovated. - $1,800/wk. plan, ranch on three lots. Great room w/fireplace. Wood floors ¥¥ 3/BR, 1/Bath, directly across the street from the beach - $1,500/wk. throughout. Year round rear porch. Detached 2-Car + garage. Lovely ¥¥ ON THE LAKE - 3/BR, 2/Bath home. This home has all of the perennial gardens. — $229,000 amenities, and sleeps 10. -$3,500/wk. ¥¥¥ NEW CUSTOM BUILT LOG CABIN! - 104 Elmwood Drive, Michiana ¥¥ Nine bedroom hone across from the beach - Great for the extend- IN area. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Two story living room w/oak floors & stone ed family - $3,500/wk fireplace leads to screened porch overlooking private wooded site. ¥¥ ON THE LAKE - Three bedroom, two bath - $2,200/wk. Deluxe country kitchen w/hickory cabinets. All appliances. Fantastic ¥¥ ON THE LAKE - Six bedroom, two bath - $2,500/wk. master bath with Jacuzzi whirlpool. Arts & crafts tiles. Skylight. Full ¥¥ ON THE LAKE - Studio with great views - $700/wk. basement. City sewer & water - $208,000. BEACHWALK - Three bedroom plus a loft, with all the amenities, ¥¥¥ THREE UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY near beaches. Excellent including pool, Lake Michigan, Lake Kia, & many others - $2,200/wk. condition, with outstanding rental history. Separate utilities. Paved OVER 50 RENTALS BETWEEN INDIANA AND MICHIGAN! parking. Professional landscaping. Full basement. 2-Car garage. CALL EXECUTIVE GROUP REALTY AT 219/874-1122 Two unit commercial + apartment. - $185,000. OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.e-g-r.com For sale by Broker-Owner CHERYL CULBERTSON — 219/879-0811 Page 62 June 8, 2000

can call it a lawn, and we have five or six of the big ones (squirrels, that is) and I don’t know how many small ones. Yesterday I went to lunch with a friend, and as she was going in the drive, she saw a couple of Crows lunching on a squirrel at the foot WHAT’S ALL THE of our drive. She was going to go in the HULLABALOO ABOUT? drive but a car was directly I woke this morning, rather behind anoth- startled as it was almost dark, er car, so she and the birds had quite suddenly began had to leave, We have 5 or 6 big to shout, yell, scream and use bad language, the first which was a good squirrels. since we’ve lived here. It was impossible to know thing to do. There was noth- what kinds of birds, how many were doing the fight- ing much to do except get gloves, a bag, and get the ing and why, but it was certain that there was a war squirrel disposed of as soon as it was possible. I was going on somewhere. I went to the window but there going to put it in the garage but decided not to put was nothing to see. I should have known that, because anything inside, including the garbage. It was fine but they didn’t do their boxing on the lawn, nor their spar- I thought the garbage came that day but it didn’t, so ring on the deck, and most of the winged warriors were the bag was out at night and although the bags were not able to be seen as it was too dark. They’re pret- torn, I had put them in several bags and it was not ty swift to dart and strike, then dash and disappear bad to put them in bags again. The next morning it only to charge and assault again. I went back to bed seemed that I was scratching a mosquito bite a lot but as it was a bit cold and the covers felt cozy and warm couldn’t see where the bite was. Finally I stopped every- so I yawned, wiggled my toes and prepared for sleep. thing and determined to put something on to stop that itch, so I tried to find the area but I had to take the clothes off and get a mirror to find it. I won’t tell you where it was, but with the mirror, I found, not a bite, but a tick that was about half way into the skin. It was not much fun to get that tick and it took a propped up mirror, a tweezers, some alcohol, a pliers, Maybe it was time some scotch tape, a steady hand and I’d say a little for the 3 A.M. bit of nerve, but we got the tick out and disposed of feeding. it and I never want to see another nasty tick again. I would suggest if you have small children, or big children and yourselves too, keep them away from ticks where they are apt to flourish, such as thick brush, woods, long grass, standing water, animals, and your own pets should be thoroughly looked over for any ticks. It’s very important ‘cause they can do a lot of harm “A little warm in here, isn’t it?” Wonder what all in a short time. Please do it.....PLEASE! that hullabaloo was doing with those birds. Wish I could It was the best part of the day, and a lot find out, but they’re not going to tell me. You know, of the plants were at their best place I hadn’t thought of that word for many years. Strange, for the day, so what could be more isn’t it? My Uncle Dave and Aunt Peggy, two of satisfying. It was a surprise for me Orkney’s best, loved to say any American phrase that the plants, the ones that sur- they had not heard, so “then I plant my feet American” vived the pots and the ones in card- was heard frequently until something unusual came. board boxes, lived not even the winter, How or when the word “hullabaloo” came to my mind but the following spring, summer and winter. However, around the wee time in the morning, I don’t know. I’m the box didn’’t quite continue for the third year, but sure my uncle was saying that before I was born I felt it should have had some sort of keepsake or memen- and I know he probably died at least fifty years ago, to, so a piece of the box was buried with the Celandine presumably a lot more. Ah, well, I’m glad that we have Poppy since it kept company along with the box for rejuvenated that word and I think it would be a good all that time. So this is the third year and the first word for the children ‘cause it sounds a little risque, of any garden. There is a lot of work but I don’t mind but it’s perfectly all right for the most puritan New that, really. I love doing it but there’s going to have England mother, and it’s O.K. for father also. to be more TIME!!! If you don’t see me for a long TIME, WARNING! We have a lot of Squirrels around us. if my house is TIME, if I’m crabby most of the TIME, It was all right if Hector were here, but now, without if forget TIME!! Hector, the squirrels are overrunning our lawn. If you June 8, 2000 Page 63

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