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Volume 37, Number 16 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Love Story by Kim Nowatzke Talk about beating the odds! Robert (“Bob”) John Hoerr (pronounced “Hair”) According to Google research, only .0173 percent and Marguerite Ann (Beer) Hoerr, who live in Rit- of people living today made it to 100. Only 17.2 per- tenhouse Village at Michigan City, celebrated their cent of those are men. 75th wedding anniversary April 14. Bob then cele- Celebrating a 75th wedding anniversary is a real- brated his 100th birthday 12 days later on April 26. ity for fewer than 1 percent of couples. In fact, the “I truly feel honored to be in the presence of both milestone is so rare, exact statistics aren’t available. Bob and Marguerite at Rittenhouse,” Stefanie Ol- son, Rittenhouse’s senior lifestyle counselor, said. “Bob amazes me with his continued brilliance on recalling the past like it was yesterday, and how he keeps up on current events in the world. I’m so im- pressed that he still enjoys being on the computer at 100 years young!” Ask Bob his thoughts on living for 10 decades, and he’ll tell you he “never ever” thought he would reach this milestone. “As a young man, I never thought of things like that,” he said. “There was a war going on. I didn’t know anyone 100 years old.” Born and raised in Peoria, Ill., Bob had one younger brother, Wilbur. Bob was drafted by the U.S. Army in May 1944, and just after D-Day on Continued on Page 2

The photo taken on the day they met, Sept. 14, 1943, After 75 years of marriage, Marguerite still considers herself lucky is a treasured keepsake of the Hoerrs. that her husband, Bob, picked her. THE Page 2 April 29, 2021

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Love Story Continued from Page 1 June 6, he left for basic training. He spent 17 weeks preparing to become a medic at a medical replace- ment center at Camp Barkeley near Abilene, Texas. The Army sent Bob to Brooklyn, where he became part of a medical complement unit aboard the U.S. Army Hospital Ship Aleda E. Lutz. Battling sea- sickness and surviving scary scenarios with an en- emy submarine and fl oating mine, Bob would make four round-trip crossings from South Hampton, England, to a home port of Charleston, N.C. The ship brought back approximately 2,400 passengers, and was used as a troop transport to bring back 800 German POWs to Cherbourg, France. “The Lord put us where He wanted us,” Bob said. “In World War II, the general feeling was, ‘All gave Bob and Marguerite Hoerr’s wedding photo on April 14, 1946. some and some gave all.’ I’m glad I was able to serve.” ly invited the pretty young girl to take a photo with It was during a two-week furlough in his military Bob. Today, the Hoerrs cherish this treasured photo service that Bob married – taken just moments af- the love of his life, Mar- ter they met. guerite. He shared the When asked why he story of how their “match was interested in the pret- made in heaven” came ty farm girl, Bob quickly to be. His mother, Aline replied, “Why was I inter- Weisser, moved to a fam- ested? Why wouldn’t I be?” ily farm in Milford, Ind., The oldest of seven when she 9 years old. The children – three younger rest of her siblings, includ- brothers and three young- ing her brother, Omar, er sisters — Marguerite were born on this family noted she had a lot of re- homestead. sponsibility and was ma- Twelve years later, the ture for her age. She was farm was sold to Margue- fl attered the young man rite’s grandfather. When — six years her senior — Bob’s grandfather passed was paying attention to away in 1943, the Weiss- her. In contrast, the boys ers family traveled for the she went to school with funeral from out of state. seemed so much younger. Uncle Omar, accompanied “I love watching the by Bob, decided to stop by love between Bob and the former family home Marguerite — it reminds for a birthplace photo. It me of a true love story,” just so happened 16-year- Olson said. “What a won- old Marguerite was com- derful gift to say you still ing in from milking the have the love of your life cows. Omar spontaneous- Bob is a proud World War II veteran. after 75 years of marriage. THE April 29, 2021 Page 3 That just is not heard of! I think it’s the sweetest compliment that when I asked Marguerite how does it feel to be married 75 years to your husband, she LOCATION! LOCATION! said she can’t believe it because he is so good look- ing, and that he picked her and she continued to OVERSIZED LOT IN LONG BEACH—access mumble that she can’t believe she got so lucky!” from Mayfield Way and/or Moore Rd. Ideal On a two-week furlough 2 1/2 years later, Bob for a walkout lower level. Build your dream took advantage of the break to marry Marguerite. home just .3 miles to the beach. $199,900. Though “unoffi cially engaged” before Bob was draft- ed into the Army, the two made it offi cial while he was in active duty. While Bob fi nished up his tour of duty, the newly- weds lived in Richmond, Calif., for several months before moving back to Peoria. After 11 years, they made their home in Milford for 44 years followed by New Buffalo, Mich., for 18 years. After Bob graduated from high school in 1939, he was a foundry patternmaker apprentice at Cater- pillar for four years. He returned to that occupation once the Army discharged him on June 9, 1946, and 3215 E Hwy. 12 retired in 1987. He has been a member of the Amer- ican Foundry Society since 1939. 2.5 Acres on Hwy. 12, just east of Karwick Marguerite’s careers span nearly 50 years. She Rd. Large pole barn is 30x50 with concrete fi rst worked for the Warsaw Soil & Water Conserva- floor. Old brick home (no value), can be re- tion District as a secretary for 24 years. Following stored or demolished. Approximately 232 ft. that, she worked an additional 24 years for libraries of Hwy. frontage. Residential or re-zone for in Milford and New Buffalo. commercial. Asking $189,000. Will consider all reasonable offers!

 The Hoerrs at Christmas in 1956:  Robert Alan, Marguerite (holding baby Doug), Becky, Bob and Fred (in front). Their active lives con- tributed to their marital bliss. “I kept busy and she kept busy, and I think that helped,” Bob said. “We didn’t have a lot of time on our hands to argue about stuff.” The couple has fi ve chil- dren: a daughter and four Bob holding son Jeff in 1959. All information is believed to be sons. Becky Pelath lives in true. Buyer to verify. Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 April 29, 2021

Love Story Continued from Page 3

Bob surrounded by Becky, Bob and Fred (llooking at camera) in 1954. Bob believes staying busy has contributed to his long life as well. He shared a story about a curious nurse when he was hospitalized for health issues last year. She told him, “We nurses have been talk- Bob and Marguerite Hoerr celebrate their 75th anniversary. ing and wondering if you have a secret to your lon- gevity. I said, ‘I kept busy after I retired.’ Michigan City, while Robert Alan resides in Minne- “I thought I would keep busy making birdhouses sota, Fred settled in Virginia and Douglas and Jeff and things like that – and I did a fair amount of both call Illinois home. those, but that was just the beginning,” he contin- “Four are Purdue graduates and one graduated ued. “Before we moved to New Buffalo, I had built from Indiana University,” the proud father noted. quite a bit of stuff for my son (Doug), who is a land- Bob and Marguerite also are proud grandparents scape architect.” to 14 and great-grandparents to six. After his retirement, Bob corresponded with the One of their secrets to a long, happy marriage is secretary of The Antique Stove Association. He was the time they spent together. interested in Bob crafting a piece for a 1901 Monroe “We were just talking the other day, and we both potbelly stove. It ended up launching Bob’s busi- decided that we did a lot of things after the kids ness, R.J. Pattern Services, in which he provided were gone,” Bob shared. “We went to a lot of fun iron and plastic antique stove-replacement parts in places and enjoyed going places together. There addition to parts for heavy-duty garden gates and were a fair amount of places to go to between Gos- benches, and antique furniture restoration. hen and Warsaw where we lived.” “I maintained my foundry career in an unusual way,” he said. “I’ve made hundreds of plastic stove knobs for antique stoves – and that’s not an exag- geration.” The couple made Rittenhouse their home in Feb- ruary 2019. “The Hoerrs are an inspiration to many, and Rit- tenhouse is blessed to celebrate their special once- in-a-lifetime milestones with them,” Olson said. “I know my life has been enriched by knowing and lov- ing them like family.”

Bob and Marguerite are photographed by the cake helping celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in 2016. Marguerite and Bob enjoy a happy moment together. THE April 29, 2021 Page 5 THE Page 6 April 29, 2021 Carolyn Watson Named LCSO’s New Music Director Carolyn Watson takes the helm “During my audition visit to La- as LaPorte County Symphony Or- Porte in 2019, I was immediately chestra’s 10th music director on impressed with the orchestra’s Aug. 1, offi cially bringing the “Bra- strong work ethic and commit- vo Maestro!” search to a close. ment to presenting an outstanding A native Australian who came musical product,” she said. “I very to the United States to lead the much look forward to our journey Interlochen Arts Academy Orches- together.” tra, Watson’s conducting credits The conductor search, according include Austin Symphony, Detroit to LCSO Executive Director Tim Symphony Civic Orchestra, Kansas King, was a boost for the orchestra. City Ballet, Kansas City Chamber “We had six incredibly gifted con- Orchestra and the Lyric Opera of ductors who brought their talent Kansas City. In 2017, she was a to LaPorte County and impressed Dallas Opera Hart Institute Fel- both our musicians and audience,” low and in the forthcoming season he said. “Carolyn was the unani- will lead productions at Des Moines mous choice of the LCSO musicians, Metro Opera and Amarillo Opera. search committee and audience. A committed music educator, she “I feel extremely positive about is the director of orchestral studies the direction of our orchestra un- at The University of Kansas, and der Carolyn’s leadership, as she still has a relationship with Inter- has the skills and the drive to take lochen, returning every summer to our orchestra to the next level. I conduct. In 2022, she will lead the All State orches- am very much looking forward to working with her.” tras in Colorado and Washington. Already planning next season, as well as LCSO’s Watson said in a press release she is delighted by 50th anniversary in 2022-2023, Watson’s contract LCSO choosing her as its new music director. extends through the 2023-24 season.

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Superior Products-21SP-BW-B2.indd 2 3/2/21 2:54 PM THE Page 16 April 29, 2021 “Stowaway” is Meatier Than You Might Expect by Andrew Tallackson “Stowaway” is not what you expect, which makes cause he is black and the crew white and Asian, we it a pleasant surprise...and a little sad, to be honest. wonder if the fi lm is setting itself up as a metaphor But worth the trip. for the issue of race in America. I realize all that tumbled out into one hodgepodge The answer won’t be revealed here. Suffi ce it to of a paragraph, but the movie, which just debuted say, Anderson presents Michael with such gentle on Netfl ix, is still rumbling about in my thoughts empathy, he makes the last act of “Stowaway” all fewer than 24 hours after see- ing it. The story is set in space, but the emphasis is not tech- nology or science. More, a what-would-you-do scenario, and because the cast is so good, the movie stirs something in- side you far greater than you anticipated. The setting is a U.S. space- ship headed for Mars. The al- ways wonderful Toni Collette (“Knives Out,” “The Sixth Sense”) is Marina, the ship’s commander, Daniel Dae Kim (“Lost”) is David, the ship’s biologist, and Anna Kendrick (“Pitch Perfect”) is Zoe, the medical researcher. In the opening scene, Brazilian direc- tor/co-writer Joe Penna recre- ates the sensation of takeoff Forced with making a diffi cult decision in “Stowaway” are Michael (Shamier Anderson, from left), not with an ambush of effects, Zoe (Anna Kendrick), David (Daniel Dae Kim) and Marina (Toni Collette). but primarily with sound. Ex- traordinary sound effects, to be clear, that are like ★ ★ ★ an adrenaline rush of sensory overload. The sequence preps you for action, but “Stow- “Stowaway” away” does an about-face and becomes exceedingly Running time: 116 minutes. Netflix. quiet. Allows time for us to know the characters: Rated TV-MA for language. three smart, likable people who work together as a team. In terms of their mission, they’re on the same the more harrowing. It thoughtfully explores the page. Until, that is, the title character surfaces. emotional turmoil for everyone on board. How do Michael (Shamier Anderson) is a launch-plan en- you choose one life over another? What makes one gineer. Inside the ship during the pre-launch phase, person more essential than the other? All four ac- he injured himself in a confi ned area, suffering a tors, especially Kendrick — subdued and believable concussion that knocked him out. How much you in a role stripped of her comedic abilities — pour fall for that, in terms of general movie logic, depends their heart and soul into the movie. on your willingness to let the explanation slide and Late in the fi lm, “Stowaway” requires two char- roll with it. acters to make a precarious trip outside, and that But, it’s how Michael ends up the unforeseen plot device has become cliché over the years. Cli- fourth passenger. It also explains the precarious ché in that space walks almost always require that situation the crew fi nds itself in: with resources now something go wrong to jack up the tension, and dwindling, all four won’t survive the trip to Mars. “Stowaway” is no different. One person must go. And by go, I mean sacrifi ce However, the movie’s close drives home the point himself or herself. of this tale, that the boldest act of courage is sacri- Anderson is a Canadian actor whose resume of fi ce for the greater good. I wouldn’t dream of spoil- fi lm and TV credits I am unfamiliar, but he creates ing who rises to the occasion, but “Stowaway” han- an air of mystery about Michael. For the longest dles it with considerable power. It stays with you time, we are unclear if his presence on the ship is long after the screen fades to black. part of a greater scheme or ulterior motive. And be- Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected] THE April 29, 2021 Page 17

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Craig Foster is fi lmed swimming with a wild common octopus in “My Octopus Teacher,” now streaming on Netfl ix. “My Octopus Teacher” contains moments of qui- et wonder, where you watch in silence for fear of ★ ★ ★ breaking the fragile beauty of it. “My Octopus Teacher” It also feels curiously incomplete. Running time: 85 minutes. Netflix. Rated TV-G By the time this review goes to press, the Netfl ix fi lm may have won the Oscar for Best Documentary bled across a relatively young common octopus with Feature. Why it scored the nomination is no mys- whom he would forge a remarkable connection. tery. Most of it was fi lmed underwater, in a dense Foster initially resists direct contact, instead opt- kelp forest near Cape Town, South Africa. At the ing to insert himself daily in the sea creature’s life, forefront is documentarian and naturalist Craig and I was reminded of the scenes in “Gorillas in Foster, who spent a year charting his unexpected the Mist” (1988), where Sigourney Weaver’s Dian “friendship” with a wild common octopus. At one Fossey rests quietly in the Rwandan jungle, gently point, he describes the sensation of being in the asserting herself as commonplace. And when the frigid waters near his home, that it’s like entering octopus gently extends one of its tentacles to Fos- an alien world. Indeed, that’s how it feels, watching ter, caressing his hand, there is a breathless beauty “My Octopus Teacher,” that we are being offered a to it, the gorgeous score by Kevin Smuts adding a rare glimpse into what few experience. haunting layer to the imagery. We also suspect that there is more to Foster’s sto- There are many moments like that. Foster, want- ry. That fi lmmakers Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed ing to preserve the “circle of life” within this under- needed to back off staging arty slow-motion scenes water existence, backs off from his subject, even on dry land and instead delve deeper into their hu- when deadly sharks present themselves. At one man subject. point, in fact, the octopus comes under attack and Extraordinary, though, that “My Octopus Teacher” loses a tentacle. It not only survives the ordeal, but refl ects a 10-year odyssey for Foster and his team. over time regenerates the lost appendage. Back in 2010, the fi lmmaker, burnt out and disillu- After a year, when Foster realizes the octopus is sioned by his career, realized he needed to take time mating, that its life is near an end, there is a shot out for himself. So, he headed with his diving gear of the creature, affectionately curled up against and state-of-the-art camera to chart the waters of Foster’s chest, almost as if in a gesture of thanks False Bay. It was through those trips that he stum- and farewell. It is impossible not to be moved by the THE April 29, 2021 Page 19

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Coolspring Avenue - Michigan City, IN 46360 • (219) 872-7300 THE THE Page 20 April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021 Page 21 “Lost and Looking” is an intriguing, yet apropos title for an ex- why he has only been able to study what he calls “these California hibit, considering our current worldwide situation. Lost jobs, lost LOST AND LOOKING boys, these Japanese men.” He also began to question, “Who are homes, lost family or friends, lost sense of “normal,” any of which the other potters? What are their names?” could contribute to the sense of “looking” for answers. by Linda Weigel To fully appre- However, I would be amiss in interpreting this theme so simply or only refl ective of ciate this piece, read the accompany- current times. Rather, the work by 12 artists represented in Lubeznik Center for the ing artist statement and watch the Arts’ Hyndman, Brinka/Cross and Susan Block galleries is more nuanced and person- video. If you want to watch the video al, sometimes refl ective of past realities, perhaps psychologically impactful, resulting beforehand, fi nd it on YouTube un- in art that demands contemplation and attention. der “Theaster Gates Opening Night The artists include: Labor Camp (Piotr Szyhalski), Alison Ruttan, Theaster Gates, Lecture, Milwaukee Art Museum.” Gertrude Abercrombie, Nina Rizzo, Kelly Kristin Jones, Bobbi Meier, Robyn O’Neil, Gates’ 12-year exploration of ceramic Amy Honchell, the late Suzanne Cohan-Lange, Rick Lange and Rodney Passé. pots and eventual discovery of Dave Entering the lobby at LCA, 101 W. Second St., you discover black-and-white posters the Potter opened up a signifi cant op- by the Polish-born Szyhalski — current prints refl ecting his views of the recent politi- portunity to “reinterpret his work and cal and cultural zeitgeist. His choices of limited color, typography and graphic/stylized make it pertinent to a broader set of forms leave a clear visual message, one conveying poignant concerns. concerns about the place of labor and Move on to the Hyn- craft in present-day America.” This dman Gallery and impeccable, modest sized, wall-hung turn right to discov- ceramic piece is a sleeper. Behind its er Ruttan’s ceramic creation lies a depth of research, col- sculptures. Her piece, laboration and a thoughtful, inspir- “G.O.N.E.,” features ing partnership. Consequently, you a grouping of ceramic might even be interested in pursuing structures “based on your own research into Drake. I did the destruction of Alep- and found it enlightening, yet deeply po and homes in Syria,” disturbing. according to the artist Abercrombie is described as a “key statement. It is an at- fi gure in mid-century American Sur- tempt to capture in fi red realism.” Psychological, personal, of- “Breaker, Shaft, Shifting Ground 1” (2015) by Amy Honchell. clay the horrors and ten brooding, her paintings echo the ramifi cations of war. heart and hand of an artist digging deep and revealing an intimate insight into the Looking at these pieces, self. A daughter of two opera singers, she spent most of her life living in Chicago’s I recall the numerous Hyde Park neighborhood. Her home attracted artists, jazz musicians and other cre- prime time news com- atives, which must have provided a high level of inspiration. Alison Ruttan’s ceramic piece “G.O.N.E.” mentaries accompanied “I am not interested in complicated things nor in the commonplace,” according to by pictures of ongoing destruction in one corner of the world or another. This sculpture Abercrombie’s artist statement. “I like to paint simple things that are a little strange.” reminds me once again to be on guard against the desensitization of those caught up Abercrombie’s paintings tap into those unconscious things in her unique and individu- in such confl icts. Take your time looking at each work. Read the artist introduction alistic viewpoint of dreamlike visuals. and consider the lost and looking of thousands, if not millions, in similar situations. Rizzo has three large paintings in the show. “Venetian Moon” — a 2019 oil on can- Gates presents a single ceramic piece, “Whyte Hole,” from the 2010 Whyte Painting vas — offers a nighttime view of the moon refl ected on what appears to be water and Series created while serving as artist in residence at Kohler Foundation Inc. in She- surrounded by curvilinear, amorphous shapes. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream III,” an- boygan, Wis. The piece is accompanied by a video presentation featuring Gates speak- other oil painting with a singular glowing, circular form, is surrounded by a darkening ing at Milwaukee Art Museum as part of a major show in 2010 titled “To Speculate Bobbi Meier’s “Conversation Piece” (2017). background composed of curvilinear and fl oating shapes. Rizzo’s artist statement men- Darkly: Theaster Gates and Dave the Potter.” tions her paintings “are an investigation of the intersection between representation Dave the Potter and abstraction, image and (Dave Drake), born physical reality.” There is a into slavery and en- delicate balance at play in her slaved for most of work. The way she physically his life, produced moves the paint around the functional stone- canvas, her use of illusion- ware pottery in- istic space and color choices, scribed with poetic she achieves a heightened vi- lines. For Gates, he sual impact. became a vital link “Wish You Were Here” by and inspiration. Af- Jones presents just more ter working in clay than 700 digitally manipu- and struggling to lated, “healed,” historic post- make good pots, he cards from across the United began to question “Wishing You Were Here” (center) by Kelly Kristin Jones fl anked by paintings from Nina Rizzo. A scene from “Where Are the African Gods?” Continued on Page 22 THE Page 22 April 29, 2021

LOST AND LOOKING Continued from Page 21 piece was transformed from a green lounge chaise into an abstracted soft sculpture. All three of her States, postcards described as having reclaimed sculpture pieces, including “Conversation Piece” “public spaces from many state-sanctioned monu- and “Pile Up at the Gates of Hell,” are formed by ments that might be masquerading as art.” Sweep- stretching, manipulating and stuffi ng a variety ing across the curved back wall, the grouping makes of materials, resulting in bulbous, tension-fi lled a strong statement, enticing the viewer to approach shapes sometimes refl ective of twisted body forms closer, to discover the story. or parts. The works can be a bit frightening, and at “I interrupt the the same time strangely sensuous or perhaps bor- ‘master’ narratives on dering on the grotesque. the landscape using a O’Neil’s imaginary, monochromatic, graphite variety of photo-based landscape drawings, drawings of detached heads methods,” according to and such, feels surreal at times, perhaps a bit the artist statement. strange, dreamlike. Her subtle shading and use of “Wrapped around and light imbue the works with mystery and question- on top of monuments, ing. Her piece “Invented Tropical Landscape-Amer- paper photographs ican Man Struggling with Lion (After Rousseau)” conceal and re-image is meticulous in its detail, inventive in its forms, the public landscape if overall design and quality of execution. Much like only momentarily.” Rousseau himself and his many jungle-themed The artist has paintings, O’Neil’s natural plant forms are highly scanned old postcards, stylized and exist in a yet-to-be-discovered unimagi- digitally removing the nable landscape. statue or monument within, thus “healing” the site and then re- printing the now fasci- A poster by Labor Camp. nating results. Recent- ly accompanied by a young viewer caught up locating those sites/locations she remembered, I noticed her intense concentration and joy in discovering a re- membered place. Some of the healed postcards leave the faintest hint of a ghost-like silhouette of the stat- ue or monument. Others look so seamless as to sug- gest they’d never been manipulated. It is an intrigu- ing concept, offering something new and potentially important for future considerations.

Work by Rick Lange and his late wife, Suzanne. “Invented Tropical Landscape – American Man Struggling with Lion Honchell was raised in Pennsylvania, a state (After Rousseau)” by Robyn O’Neil. where coal has been mined for more than 200 years. “Easy Chair/Failed Odalisque” by the Chicago- Growing up in a mining town with little green space based Meier is described as a reconstructed chaise and hard, dark and dangerous work, the imprint of lounge Fiberfi ll, pantyhose and Spandex construc- those times informs her 3-D sculptural art. Each tion. Originally part of a 2017 group exhibit, the piece offers a softened, supportive landscape topped THE April 29, 2021 Page 23 late lyricist-jazz singer Abbey Lincoln’s words. It’s her own voice that narrates this work “that explores the African-American experience through fathers and their sons.” Sitting down and watching alone in the gallery, I found the piece to be heartfelt, loving, touching and thoughtfully powerful. I would strongly encourage all who visit the LCA to read the introductory statement posted outside the Hyndman Gallery, as well as the individual art- ist introductions posted near their work. The exhibit runs through June 5. Call (219) 874-4900 to sched- ule a special tour. Center hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It is closed Tues- day. Visit www.lubeznikcenter.org for more details.

“Venetian Moon,” an oil on canvas by Nina Rizzo. with some sort of dilapidated structure. The land- scapes, themselves, are made of layers upon layers of cloth, with the topmost semi-translucent piece re- vealing the layer underneath. The artist completes the transformation by stitching, bending, rotating and other fi ber manipulations to complete her re- invented landscape. In “Breaker, Shaft, Shifting Ground 1,” the blending of colors combined with the stitching is masterful. Her six works fascinate, re- calling aspects of a lost past and a curated looking at what remains. Leaving the Hyndman Gallery, proceed upstairs Gertrude Abercrombie’s “Horse and Blue House,” an oil on masonite. to the Brinka/Cross Gallery to view paintings by Rick Lange and sculptures by the late Suzanne Co- han-Lange. Rick and his wife were at the center of growth and development at the LCA. Their gallery and stu- Get great service & great dio, Blink Contemporary Art, has brought to Michi- rates. gan City a high quality of contemporary art: infl u- ential and integral to the growth of the Uptown Arts District and quality of life here. Within the execu- tion of their art, both have been moved to express Mark Curi, Agent You know I’m always here with Good Neighbor their concerns with humanity’s racial and political 203 N LaSalle St Ste 2100 service. But I’m also here with surprisingly Chicago, IL 60601 great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote divide, as well as the environmental decline. Their Bus: 312-726-3466 to see how much you can save. You might be [email protected] surprised. works in the Brinka/Cross Gallery offer insight into Licensed in IN and IL their concerns and a questioning of what has been lost. Be sure to pick up a copy of the special cata- Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to logue produced for this showing for additional infor- State Farm® underwriting requirements. mation and commentary on their art. State Farm At the Susan Block Gallery, view the mesmeriz- Bloomington, IL ing fi lm by Rodney Passé. “Where Are the African 2001875 Gods?” is his thoughtful, moving piece based on the THE Page 24 April 29, 2021 The Tension Mounts to a Killer Finale in HBO Max’s “The Head” by Andrew Tallackson

Arthur Wilde (John Lynch) and Annika Lundqvist (Laura Bach) explore a research facility destroyed by fi re in “The Head,” now streaming on HBO Max. Any time a story traps paranoid scientists in the ers” holds down the fort. A fear among the scientists bleak isolation of Antarctica, your mind immediate- is that they might succumb to Polar T3 Syndrome, ly goes to “The Thing.” Which version may depend where decreased levels of a thyroid hormone lead on your generation, be it old school (1951’s “The to, among other things, mood changes, cognitive im- Thing From Another World”) or ’80s horror (John pairment and forgetfulness. Carpenter’s iconic remake), but the essential con- Everything seems A-OK...until all outside com- cept is so defi ned by those fi lms, anything similar munication is lost with the station. A team is dis- can’t avoid the comparison. patched not only to fi nd out what happened, but “The Head,” a dynamite limited series on HBO see if there are any survivors. Leading the charge Max, not only acknowledges its forefathers, but is is Johan Berg (Alexandre Willaum), the station’s savvy enough to include a clip from Carpenter’s summer commander whose wife, biologist Annika 1982 fi lm right off the bat. There are no monsters Lundqvist (Laura Bach), decided to remain at the in this Spanish-made, English-speaking series, but station. When Johan and his crew arrive, they dis- the characters sure behave like them. Ego, greed, cover the research facility in tact, but no signs of life. desperation and distrust fuel their every move. And No apparent struggles nor bloodshed. Two people, while telling the story over six one-hour episodes however, do surface: Maggie Mitchell (Katharine can’t sustain the tension, the breathing room af- O’Donnelly), the new doctor, found shell-shocked fords ample time to create likable and unlikable and hiding in the kitchen; and Arthur Wilde (John characters. That way, by the time things go bonkers Lynch), the biologist whose groundbreaking re- in the last two episodes, the series has earned the search with Annika led to the discovery of a bacteria right to go for the jugular. that feeds on CO2. The premise is Agatha Christie’s And Then There So, with two survivors, can Johan piece together Were None dressed up to resemble “The Thing.” what went down? Director Jorge Dorado, working Polaris VI is a research station in the heart of from tight scripts by David Troncoso and brothers Antarctica, the crew on the cusp of a discovery to David Pastor and Alex Pastor, alternate between fi ght climate change. For the six months the sun dis- past and present, and largely from Maggie’s rec- appears, a skeleton crew calling itself “the Winter- ollections. She and Arthur, well, something isn’t THE April 29, 2021 Page 25 quite right with either of them. Both seem to be withholding information. Maggie, the more sympa- thetic of the two (Arthur is a pompous blowhard), reveals how, after the summer crew left and the sun set, the Winterers discovered there might be a killer among them. One by one, someone was picking off the crew, with no rhyme or reason to the deaths. And when the station lost commu- nication with the outside world, survival became top priority, specifi cally reaching an Argentine base about 80-90 miles Suspicions mount among the crew, including Aki Kobayashi (Tomohisa Yamashita, from left), Maggie Mitchell from them. (Katharine O’Donnelly), Ramón Lazaro (Álvaro Morte) and Erik Osterland (Richard Sammel). The scenario is clas- sic Agatha Christie. First, you have a fear of dying sons of “The Head.” Then again, how could you? from the elements — winter storms, the staggering There aren’t enough characters left by the end, and, cold — plus the mounting dread that everyone isn’t more to the point, the show wraps itself up. That’s safe from each other. 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Judy Gregurich and Mark Montgomery will offer the eight-week “Beginning Stained Glass” starting Tuesday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Students learn the art of copper foil stained glass invented by Louis Tiffany. A fi nished stained glass window will be created. Tools and supplies are included. The cost is $230 for members and $250 for non-members. A maximum of six students are allowed due to CO- VID-19. All students must register and pay before the fi rst class. Gregurich and Montgomery will offer an eight- week “Silk Screen on Glass” class using enamels starting Tuesday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. The class is designed for students who took a previous stained glass class. They will learn the art of silk screening on glass, then incorporate that piece into a stained glass window they create. Supplies are not includ- ed, and a supply list is provided at registration. The cost is $160 for members and $180 for non-mem- bers. A maximum of eight students are allowed due to COVID-19. All students must register and pay before the fi rst class. Preventative measures will be taken to keep par- ticipants and staff safe. Masks are required. Social distancing, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes are planned. All students must sign a waiver regarding Participants in a past stained glass class at Chesterton Art Center. COVID-19. No make-up days for missed classes are planned due to the pandemic. • Jennifer Aitchison will teach May’s chil- can female artist, including discussions on Augusta dren’s art classes on Zoom. Savage, Georgia O’Keeffe and Mary Cassatt. All materials are included in the tuition and can The schedule is: be picked up from the center. Students actively par- • Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., homeschool, 8- to 15-year- ticipate in learning while studying a major move- olds. ment of modern art history each month. All classes • Monday, 3:30-5 p.m., elementary, 8- to 12-year- include drawing in some form and exposure to me- olds. diums such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, • Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., preschool/K, 3- to 5-year-olds. collage, drawing, weaving and paper arts. On-site • Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m., 5- to 8-year-olds. classes may be added later when it is safe to do so. • Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m., 5- to 8-year-olds. May classes begin Monday, May 3. The focus is • Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., 8- to 15-year-olds. pieces celebrating spring, nature and the Ameri- • Thursday, 3:30-5p.m., fi fth through eighth grades. • Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., 13- to 18-year-olds. Tuition is $90 per month for high-school, middle- CALL WE HA school, elementary and home-school students (the OU UL member rate is $70), and $75 for preschool and Y ! kindergarten students (the member rate is $55). Tired of asking your husband Preschoolers will need assistance from someone at to get rid of that old junk? home. A bag with supplies is included in the tuition and can be picked up from the center. RENT-A-MAN! ❑ COMMERCIAL• RESIDENTIAL • SENIOR DISCOUNTS • SMALL DEMO FORECLOSURE • COMPLETE CLEAN-OUT • FREE ESTIMATES Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. Fourth St. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Fri- day and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call the center 219-214-0420 at (219) 926-4711 or visit www.chestertonart.org for more details. THE April 29, 2021 Page 27

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The library is open, but with restrictions in place. com World Collection contains historical newspapers Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. from the 1700s-2000s, including thousands of well- There is no public seating. The library also follows known regional, state and small local newspapers in LaPorte County Health Department’s Public Health the United States and other countries. Visit tinyurl. Order Face Covering Mandate by requiring masks com/4f8kfo3v and log in with a library card number. inside the building. Every individual must wear a In addition, Fold3, a military records database face covering over his/her nose and mouth at indoor powered by Ancestry.com, is available. It provides ac- areas open to the public. The circulation and refer- cess to military records, including stories, photos and ence desks will have masks available for $1. personal documents. Visitors can combine records The following services are temporarily suspend- found there with personal effects to create an on- ed: public programs and meetings; literacy tutoring; line memorial for someone who served. Visit tinyurl. MakerSpace/3-D printing; study rooms; homebound com/58cnu2vn and log in with a library card number. service; interlibrary loan; puppets; puzzles; blocks The following virtual programming is scheduled: and children’s AWE computers in Youth Services; • Graphic Novel Book Club, Zoom meetup, Thurs- Ellison die cut machine; public faxing; microfi lm day, April 29. The focus is Noelle Stevenson’s use; magazine/book sale; and accepting donations. Nimona. The group is aimed at teens 13-18. Access is limited to the computer lab: One session Registration is required. Call Jonathan at (219) (up to one hour) per person per day is allowed. Due 873-3045 or email [email protected] to social-distancing guidelines, only one person at • Great Decisions returns through Zoom. Limited a station at a time. Children are not allowed in the discussion booklets are available at the circula- computer lab with parents/guardians. tion desk. Call (219) 873-3049 for more details. One computer is reserved for genealogy research, • Virtual Story Time. A new video will be posted to with time limited to one hour per person per day. Four the website, Facebook page and YouTube channel charging tables allow a limit of 30 minutes per use (no at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Each video will be avail- seating is available at these stations). WiFi is avail- able for two weeks at www.mclib.org/parents/ able throughout the building and exterior/parking lot. story-time/. Stop by Youth Services to receive the Two new databases are available. Newspapers. craft project for the week. Michigan City Public Library is located at 100 E. Fourth St. Visit www.mclib.org for more details.

Bridgman Public Library Duneland Home & Pro Hardware Duneland Home Design Center & Showroom Bridgman (Mich.) Public Library will host Lar- Duneland Home Remodeling ry Martin’s Zoom program “World War II: In Their 1018 N. Karwick Rd. “Karwick Plaza” • Michigan City, IN 46360 Own Words” at 6 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 4. “Open 7 Days” 219-878-1720 Store • 219-878-9141 Fax In the one-hour pre-recorded interview, Martin email: [email protected] will speak with World War II Navy veteran Bob Ap- plegate, who survived the partial sinking and aban- BEST FLOORING SALE EVER… doning of the SS Jean Nicolet. Two torpedoes hit the ship, forcing the crew to abandon it. One hundred SAVINGS UP TO 60% men went into the water, only to be picked up by the WE INSTALL EVERYTHING WE SELL... I-8 Japanese submarine that attacked them. A question-and-answer period with Martin fol- SAVE NOW ON QUALITY NAME BRAND lows the presentation. The Zoom link is available at WE’RE CARPETING AND FLOORING… www.bridgmanlibrary.com STILL We Provide Free Estimates Bridgman Public Library is located at 4460 Lake OPEN! St. Call (269) 465-3663 for more details. SEE US FOR ALL YOUR FLOORING NEEDS Carpeting • Ceramic SPACE PLANNING Waterproof Flooring • Wood FURNISHING SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE & HOME DECORATING SINCE 1991 IMPROVEMENT NEEDS...      GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR MONEY SAVING OFFERS ON HM\SSZLY]PJLLJVJVUZJPV\ZKLZPNUÄYT FLOORING AND HARDWARE... go to 312 • 343   • 9143  northern IN • southwest MI • metro Chicago dunelandhomehdw.com nplhinc.com LAWRENCE ZIMMER THE April 29, 2021 Page 29 LCSO in the Spotlight The Potted Plant Editor’s note — This weekly spotlight, provid- ed by Tim King, LaPorte County Symphony Or- Greenhouse & Nursery chestra executive director, highlights its talented musicians. Large Containers, Baskets and An LCSO member for two years, trumpet Planters for Sale player Madison Kutch teaches music at Spring-

fi eld Elementary School. Like Us She also teaches private- 9813 W. 300 N. on ly at The School of Ameri- Michigan City can Music in Three Oaks, (Behind Harbor GMC) Mich. April Hours Kutch is a member of Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May and June Hours the Windiana Concert 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily Band, Michigan City Mu- July-October Hours Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. nicipal Band and LaPorte City Band. Beginning 219-241-0335 trumpet lessons at age 11, she studied with Chuck Steck, LCSO’s interim music director and princi- PLUMBING Madison Kutch. pal trumpet, for 12 years. DYE She earned her bachelor’s & HEATING degree in music from Valparaiso University. 1600 Lake St., La Porte In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, kayak- 219-362-6251 ing, fi shing and spending time with her family Toll Free 1-800-393-4449 and dogs. Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, Serving Fernwood Botanical Garden Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, You Since Radiant Heat Boilers, Water Heaters, • Outdoor Yoga from noon to 1:15 p.m. EDT & Sewer Services 1939 Friday and Saturday, April 30-May 1. Join instructor Deirdre Guthrie for the all-levels • Residential • Commercial • Industrial class. Visit https://spore-studios.com/yoga/ for de- tails or to register. “Big Enough To Serve You… • Member Dog Days from 8 to 10 a.m. EDT Small Enough To Know You…” Saturday, May 1. Exclusive to members, dogs must be on a lead, and owners must clean up after them. Check Fern- wood’s Facebook page for a weather status update the Friday before. PPOSHOSH ❑ CConsignmentonsignment BBoutiqueoutique Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve 110909 NN.. BBartonarton SStreettreet is located at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. NNewew BBuffalo,uffalo, MIMI 4491179117 2269-469-050569-469-0505 Call (269) 695-6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotani- CCLOSEDLOSED TUESDAYSTUESDAYS cal.org for more information and to confi rm the sta- OOPENPEN 112-5PM2-5PM tus of classes. LLoseose tthehe ssweatpantsweatpants aandnd lleaveeave tthehe hhouse!ouse! DREAM HOMES START WITH CComeome PPOSHing.OSHing. DREAM SERVICE. BBee MMasking.asking. Mary Vrska PPremiumremium CConsignersonsigners Mortgage Advisor TTakingaking SSummerummer AAppointmentsppointments (219) 929-8950 TThankhank yyouou fforor SSupportingupporting SSmallmall BBusinessusiness NMLS# 586279 HorizonBank.com THE Page 30 April 29, 2021 Mother’s Day Plant/Flower Sale The Michigan City Area Schools Transportation Department’s Social Events Committee will host its Sixth Annual Mother’s Day Plant and Flower Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 7. The sale is on the front lawn of the Service Build- ing, 1100 S. Woodland Ave., directly behind Joy El- ementary School. It will feature a large selection of potted plants, fl owers and hanging baskets grown Homeownership locally and provided by Mark’s Farm Market and Greenhouses of LaPorte County. For More Information, Begins Here Please Contact The committee, which includes MCAS bus driv- Jennifer Smart Since 1895, we’ve helped individuals reach their goals of hhomeownership.omeownership ers and monitors, raises money so it can support Loan Originator We are an award-winning bank with a 277082 NMLS# reputation for sstrongtrong vvaluesalues and qqualityuality children in need. Other efforts include the annual 219-262-6028 X 4805 sservice.ervice We offer a variety of mortgage Howl-O-Ween event at Ames Field, and decorating jenniferssmart.com loan products with competitive rates and plans to help you achieve your goals. a school bus to participate in the Michigan City Pa- triotic, St. Patrick’s Day and Snowfl ake parades. Member FDIC 219-262-6028 | Centier.com Contact Dave Hack at MCAS Transportation at (219) 873-2127 or [email protected] for details.

Catherine & Co. Closing After more than 30 years in business, New Buf- falo’s Catherine & Co. is closing its doors, with by- appointment sales ranging from 20 to 80 percent off. In 1989, owner Catherine Cuddeback began mak- Old Fashioned Quality & Service ing and selling lampshades at Cameo Industries, a factory near Grand Beach, Mich. Developing a fac- with a Satisfaction Guarantee tory outlet store for factory surplus spurred her in- All Service Techs Background Checked terest in restoring and shading old lamps. She be- and Drug Tested gan collecting and selling vintage lamps at a local Financing Options • Emergency Service Available antique mall, which led to the company’s formation. In 1999, she bought the building at 900 W. Buf- Call for Comfort falo St., where the company has continued to ser- 219-874-2454 vice lamp and lampshade needs. Call or text (269) www.michianamechanical.com 469-2742 for information.

It’s why I’m here. The American Red Cross LaPorte County Chapter will sponsor the following bloodmobiles: • St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, 818 Frank- Warren Attar, Agent Your home and car are more than just lin St., 1:30-6 p.m. Thursday, April 29. 1902 E US 20, Evergreen Plaza things. They’re where you make your • LaPorte High School, 602 F St., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Michigan City, IN 46360 memories – and they deserve the right Bus: 219-874-4256 Friday, April 30. Fax: 219-874-5430 protection. I get it. It’s why I’m here. • St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John [email protected] LET’S TALK TODAY. Road, noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. Donors must be in good general health and feeling well, at least 17 (16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit red- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company crossblood.org for more details. Visit rcblood.org/ 1706811 Bloomington, IL together for more details. THE April 29, 2021 Page 31 Exchange Club Honors Students FDVXDOQHLJKERUKRRGJDWKHULQJSODFHFDVXDOQHLJKERUKRRGJDWKHULQJSODFH 

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1260 E. Michigan Blvd. Activities to Explore De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN In the Area: April 29 — Drawing Class for 18, 2-4 p.m., La- Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 Porte County Public Library Coolspring Branch meeting room, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Registration: www.laportelibrary.org Firestone Tires April 29 — Graphic Novel Book Club, Zoom meetup, through Michigan City Public Library, 100 specializing in: E. Fourth St. Registration: [email protected], Computerized Alignments (219) 873-3045. Air Conditioning Repairs May 1 — The Friends of Beverly Shores Benevo- Mechanical Repairs lent Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 100 Brown St., Suite 3, Chesterton. Info: [email protected], (219) 299-6998. May 1 — Opening day @ Friendship Botanic Gar- Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 dens, 2055 E. U.S. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: (219) 878- 9885, www.friendshipbotanicgardens.org, info@ friendshipgardens.org May 4 — Pinecone Bird Feeders Make and Take Craft, 1-4 p.m., Luhr County Park Nature Center, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Free. Info: ––– INC ––– (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org Refinish • Upholster • Restore Through April 30 — Exhibit, “Inspired/Inspire,” Guaranteed Craftsmanship Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI 219-872-1700 Info: www.lubeznikcenter.org, (219) 874-4900. Through June 5 — New exhibits, “Lost and 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 www.furniturewerks.com Looking” & “Pipelines and Borderlines: The Art of Survival,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Sec- ond St. Info: www.lubeznikcenter.org Through June 30 — “Organic Art,” The Lega- cy Center Gallery @ Queen of All Saints Catholic Church campus, 1719 E. Barker Ave. Viewing hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Info: [email protected] Wednesdays — Virtual Story Time, 10 a.m., through Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: www.mclib.org/parents/story-time/ Saturdays — Michigan City Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Eighth and Washington streets (Uptown Arts District). Second Saturdays — Free sunset yoga w/ Lau- ralee Sikorski, 1 hour before sunset (specifi c time TBD), Long Beach Realty Stop 31 location. Limit- ed parking. Updates: Long Beach Realty Facebook page. In the Region Free Estimates April 30-May 1 — Outdoor Yoga, noon-1:15 p.m. Install Hardwood, Vinyl & Engineered Flooring EDT, through Fernwood Botanical Garden and Na- Curtis ture Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. Refinish Hardwood Registration: https://spore-studios.com/yoga Install Tile Flooring May 1 — Migratory Bird Festival and May Day Celebration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Westchester Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 1050 S. 11th St., Chesterton. Free. Preregistration: www.westchesterbird.org. Info: (219) 252-0888, [email protected] May 1 — Season opening, noon-5 p.m. EDT, The (269) 449-3404 Region of Three Oaks Museum, 5 Featherbone Ave. curtisfl[email protected] Info: www.regionofthreeoaksmuseum.com, (269) 336-9688, [email protected] THE April 29, 2021 Page 33 May 4 — Bridgman (Mich.) Public Library Zoom program, “World War II: In Their Own Words,” 6 p.m. EDT. Zoom link: www.bridgmanlibrary.com Through April 29 — Art Barn School of Art 'ULYH faculty exhibit, Art Barn, 695 N. County Road 400 East, Valparaiso. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue., Thur., Fri./10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Info: (219) 462-9009, info@ KRPHWKH artbarnschool.org Through April 30 — “Through the Screen: The VDYLQJV Works of the Children’s Art Education Program,” Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri./10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Info: (219)

926-4711, www.chestertonart.org -LP(ULNVVRQ$JHQW Through June 6 — New exhibits, “Boom Bloom” -RKQVRQ5RDG &DUDQGKRPHFRPER 0LFKLJDQ&LW\,1 &RPELQH\RXUKRPHRZQHUV & “The Undetectable Presence: A Selection of Sculp- %XV ture,” Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MLPHULNVVRQJ\[T#VWDWHIDUPFRP DQGFDUSROLFLHVDQGVDYH Mich. Info: www.krasl.org ELJWLPH Tuesdays/Fridays — Open Studios for 18 and /LNHDJRRGQHLJKERU 6WDWH)DUPLVWKHUHŠ older, 1-4 p.m., Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. Coun- &$//0(72'$< ty Road 400 East, Valparaiso. Cost: $5/day. Regis- tration: tinyurl.com/8hmejvp9 Free Gardening Hotline LaPorte County Master Gardeners are available through a free Garden Hotline to help the public with home-gardening questions. 6WDWH)DUP0XWXDO$XWRPRELOH,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ The hotline is available from 9 a.m. to noon Mon- 6WDWH)DUP,QGHPQLW\&RPSDQ\6WDWH)DUP)LUHDQG&DVXDOW\&RPSDQ\  6WDWH)DUP*HQHUDO,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ days, Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 29. %ORRPLQJWRQ,/ Master Gardeners will answer questions on house plants, landscaping, fl owers, fruit trees, vegetables, trees, shrubs, lawns, insects and garden pests. The answers are provided with materials produced by Notice to Long Beach Property Owners the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Ser- Planning to Rent Their Residence: vice or other regional land-grant universities. The phone number is (219) 324-9407. Michigan As you may know, renting your home for fewer City area residents can call (219) 874-5611, Ext. than 30 days is prohibited in the Town of Long 2010. Ask to speak with a Master Gardener. Ques- Beach. To ensure compliance with this requirement, tions also can be emailed to lpmastergardener@ the Town has contracted with a company called gmail.com Granicus to assist us with research, data collection and enforcement of this ordinance. Property owners Meals on Wheels Shoe Drive are reminded that violations of this ordinance will UHVXOWLQVXEVWDQWLDOÀQHVDQGPD\OHDGWRDGGLWLRQDO Meals on Wheels LaPorte County will collect actions by the Town, including, but not limited to, the new, used and gently worn shoes through May 31. initiation of legal proceedings to seek injunctive relief Michigan City locations include: St. Joseph Young and recovery of costs of enforcement, as well as Men’s Society, 2001 Franklin St.; St. John’s United reporting violations to the appropriate governmental Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road; Walgreens, ERGLHVIRUUHYLHZRIFRPSOLDQFHZLWKLQQNHHSHU·VUHDO Barker Avenue and Franklin Street; and LaPorte estate and income tax obligations. If you are renting Community Federal Credit Union, 1315 Southwind or plan to rent your property for fewer than 30 days, Drive. LaPorte locations include: Bethany Luther- be aware it violates Long Beach Ordinance #2017- an Church, 102 G St.; LaPorte Community Feder- 01. Questions related to the ordinance or neighbors al Credit Union, 1800 E. Lincolnway; and Tractor wishing to report suspected short-term rentals at a Supply, 71 Pine Lake Ave. Contact Amanda Fowler nearby property are encouraged to contact the police at (219) 872-9117 for more details. department at (219) 874-4243 or email Chief Mark Swistek at [email protected]. Want your event listed in Activities? Robert LeMay, Long Beach Town Council President The weekly deadline is noon Thursday Mark Swistek, Long Beach Police Chief (219) 879-0088 • [email protected] THE Page 34 April 29, 2021 LaPorte County Public Library MCAS Wall of Fame LaPorte County Public Library has updated its Michigan City Area Schools is seeking nomina- curbside pickup service using meeScan. tions for its 2021 Michigan City Area Schools Wall New users can download the meeScan app of Fame. through options such as Apple and Google Play. The annual award, fi rst presented in 1976, hon- Then, place holds on items using a customer ac- ors former employees who made outstanding contri- count. Once at the library, check in using the app butions to MCAS children. Employees from every and clicking Pickup from the bottom of the screen area are eligible: administrators, custodians, food (or calling the library location). An appointment no service personnel, instructional assistants, main- longer is needed. Add the parking space on the app tenance personnel, paraprofessionals, teachers, if picking up from the main location. Enter infor- transportation staff and secretarial staff. mation in the instructions box if picking up holds To qualify, the candidate must have been em- placed on more than one account, or if needing ad- ployed by MCAS for a minimum of 15 years. Spe- ditional assistance. cial circumstances may be considered for those not A staff member brings held items to the vehicle. meeting that requirement due to hardship or death. Customers using the app receive updates as their re- Candidates also must have been retired or sepa- quests are processed. Returns can be placed in book rated from the school system for at least fi ve years. drops and be checked in within 24 to 72 hours. At Because retirees occasionally are called back to ser- this time, there is no limit to the number of items vice, the date of separation is considered the offi cial customers can reserve and pick up during curbside. retirement date, not including subsequent employ- • Coolspring Branch: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, ment by MCAS. Employees from schools that were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. independent before reorganization, as well as those • Main Library: Tuesday/Thursday (10 a.m. to 6 from schools no longer in existence, also are eligible. p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Death does not make a person ineligible. The following program is planned: • Drawing Class for 18 and older from 2-4 p.m. All applications remain on fi le for three years. At Thursday, April 29, in the Coolspring Branch the end of that time, candidates must be renomi- meeting room. The focus is reviewing materials nated. Nomination forms and a complete list of past and simple exercises to improve drawing skills. recipients are available at http://EducateMC.net/ Register through the library website. WOF. The deadline is Thursday, May 6. LaPorte County Public Library is located at 904 Contact Betsy Kohn at (219) 873-2000, Ext. 8365, Indiana Ave. The Coolspring Branch is located or email [email protected] for details. at 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Visit www. laportelibrary.org for more details. Migratory Bird Festival A free Migratory Bird Festival and May Day Cel- ebration is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Westchester Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 1050 S. 11th St., Chesterton. Talk with local experts to learn about birds, wa- ter quality, plants and helping the environment. A Notice to Our Readers Also planned are an animal tracks and signs scav- enger hunt, learning to identify native trees while doing leaf rubbings and making a May Day basket The Beacher will continue the full of fl owers. Preregister at www.westchesterbird.org. Call following office hours for now (219) 252-0888 or email [email protected] for more details. 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We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker Star, is incapable. Star works at the local dive as (hardcover, $27.99 retail in bookstores and online; a part-time bartender and likes booze and pills a also available as an eBook. 367 pages.) little too much — the 911 operator is used to getting calls from the Radley home. “I am one night, one mistake, one reaction. I’m Duchess is the character everyone else revolves nothing more.” around. We see the world through her eyes — how Those self-deprecating words are spoken by a she decides by age 13 that hope is something she 13-year-old girl with an unusual way of introducing can’t afford, and faith is knowing nothing will go herself — right in her lifetime. She tells Walk, “Free will is “I am the outlaw, Duchess Day Radley.” And that’s an illusion, sooner you accept the sooner you get on.” all you need to know for now. Walk is the man who hasn’t changed in all his Sometimes, book pages read smooth as silk. Some- years. He still believes Vincent is innocent of Sissy’s times, they’re a little rough around death, and he tries to keep an eye on the edges like sandpaper. The pages Star, Duchess and Robin. Seems like a of this book are like running your full-time job in itself. His hands shake, hand over barbed wire. Every word people think it’s the drink, but maybe on every page hits home like a fast it’s something else… ball slamming into your body. If Not long after Vincent’s return, Star you’re looking for “once upon a time” is murdered; all eyes point to him. and “happily ever after,” then move Walk has his hands full with confl ict- along, there’s nothing here for you to ing stories as Duchess or Robin might see. have been witnesses, but neither will But there might be something speak. They are sent away to live with here for you to learn. How life is not a grandfather in Montana they don’t always nice, people are not always even know. nice, and you have to learn to take Looks like Duchess’ assessment of the hand you are dealt and run with life is coming true. The grandfather it, or lay down and die. Yeah, it’s a is more than patient, but Duchess is gritty story, but one you won’t be determined to keep up her outlaw per- able to put down nor forget. sona and let no one get close to her. Duchess lives in Cape Haven, Can Duchess fi nd peace in her crazy a small town along the California world? Because this is just the begin- coast with her 5-year-old brother, ning of her journey. There are many Robin, and their mother, Star Radley. Thirty years miles for her and Robin to travel, and decisions to ago, the body of Star’s 7-year-old sister was found make, if her brother is to have a future. by Star’s friend, Walk. A car hit and killed her. A “This was her path to perdition. A girl on her way jury found their friend, Vincent King, guilty of her to right a lifetime of wrongs.” death. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but Whitaker’s simple, but honest prose paints a pic- while serving time, he killed a fellow inmate, tack- ture of endless devotion by Duchess to her brother ing on 20 years to his sentence. — and an almost childlike faith in Walk’s determi- Now, his time up, Vincent is coming home. A hap- nation to stand by his best friend, Vincent, proving py reunion? I think not. Walk, that’s his nickname, the town wrong about him. is now Sheriff Walker in the small town. He goes Other characters will touch your heart, some are to the prison to pick up Vincent, who is less than disgusting, but they all play their part in determin- thrilled to see him. ing the path Duchess and Robin will take. They’re Can a man who spent so much time behind bars all here, living at the edge of a rapidly disintegrat- just walk back into his hometown as if the past ing California coast the ocean seems determined to years didn’t matter? Of course not. Especially one reclaim. Maybe the ocean’s progress and the town’s who hides secrets so well — that would be the town, downhill slide have a lot in common. as well as Vincent. Question is, will Duchess complete her mission? Duchess certainly doesn’t want to see him back And what if she fi nds out almost everything she in town. All she sees in Vincent is a child murderer; thought she knew, she didn’t. Mighty hard lesson, she doesn’t know Vincent was Star’s boyfriend be- but that’s what outlaws have to live with. fore he got sent up. Duchess has other things on her Sure to be one of the best books of 2021. plate: Robin needs her attention since their mother, Till next time, happy reading! THE April 29, 2021 Page 39

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