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THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 21, Number 3 Thursday, February 3, 2005 Feeding Time in Slower, Snow Time by Paula McHugh All was still in the surrounding woods as I made my way up a snowy trail foot printed by unseen hikers. All is quiet at the Chellberg farmhouse at this time of year. It doesn’t matter how much snow blows in from the dery snow recently, the goats and geese, horses and Plains States or from lake effect moisture. And it pigs, chickens and roosters at Chellberg Farm knew doesn’t matter how low the temperatures drop deep that their feeding times were a sure thing thanks to in the winter months. The farm animals still have to Farmer Jim. And thanks also to the stalwart feeders be fed. who come out to Feeding Time at Chellberg Farm. When our area was pelted with big drifts of pow- Chellberg Continued on Page 2 Farmer Jim uses special feed corn, which he will hand out to The snow-covered wagon won’t be in use for a while yet. helpers who come at feeding time. THE Page 2 February 3, 2005 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $28 6 months $16 3 months $10 1 month $5 Chellberg Continued from Page 1 As I made my way from the parking lot, up a I went to see who might show up for the Sunday snowy trail foot printed by unseen hikers, all was still afternoon activity, a year ‘round feature of the Indiana in the surrounding woods. When I reached the chick- Dunes National Lakeshore. Just one day earlier, en coop near the Chellberg farmhouse, a noisy roost- motorists had been warned to stay off the roads, and er crowed hello not once, but three times. He fig- snow drifts from blustery winds closed many of the ured I had food. Soon after the cock-a-doodle-doos, a rural roads. I was wondering if anyone would be hen ran out of the sheltered coop into the pen. I sup- helping Farmer Jim with his daily chores at the posed she thought I had food. I had betrayed them. Chellberg barn. Would any children be there? By Over in the barn, the sheep were ba-bah-ing in the time I rolled to the stop sign at Oak Hill and Mineral between gulps of hay. The rest of the animals–the pigs, Springs Road, the sprawling field leading to the farm geese, horses and goats–loitered around in the snow looked like it was covered in white gauze by concep- out in the barnyard. The draft horses and goats had tual artist Christo. hay to munch on. The pigs, oink less, ran to see what I had brought them. The camera disappointed the farm animals. The geese must have known it was close to feeding hour, because they were gathered near the barn waiting for Farmer Jim. Soon after the cock-a-doodle-doos, a hen ran out of the sheltered coop into the pen. I supposed she thought I had food. I had betrayed them. The draft horses had a wagon full of hay to snack on out in the barnyard. They, too, would be wandering up to the barn at the first sight of One of the two pigs was up to his snout in snow. Not what he was hoping for. Farmer Jim. THE February 3, 2005 Page 3 Figuring I had missed feeding time, I started to leave just as two hikers appeared from the barn. Mike Open ‘til 6 p.m. Dragoner and his granddaughter, Shauna Gaw had Evenings traveled from Schererville to walk the surrounding trails and shoot winter scenes, but had not come to the barn for feeding time. They were happy, howev- er, that someone would take a picture with their dig- ital of the special grandfather/granddaughter bond- www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the ing outing for lasting memories. [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel Cruise Wear Arriving Daily! Lucky you - if you’re heading South! Mike Dragoner and his granddaughter, Shauna Gaw had traveled from Schererville to walk the surrounding trails and shoot winter scenes. As I was about to leave, Farmer Jim appeared, on Peek in schedule for the 3 p.m. feeding. First, into the chick- en coop, where the hens fluttered and clucked a wel- on our fabulous come to their benefactor. That was as close to a collection of thank-you the hens and feisty roosters could give to Farmer Jim. The clamor at the coop alerted the other Cruise Clothes, barnyard animals. And seemingly out of nowhere, 5- while you pick up year old Pete Wilder and his father Steve walked into the snug shelter of the barn. a bargain from Pete knew the feeding routine well. Clutching our winter pieces of his mom’s homemade bread, the enthusiastic young man headed over to greet the pigs. And the pigs, clearance up to of course, were very happy to see Pete, and happier 60% off yet to gulp down their treat. 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The feathery crowd went wild. It didn’t matter if Pete’s aim was a little off, even if his aim of grain landed in a pile of geese droppings. There were plenty more fistfuls of grain to throw so that all the animals would get a tummyful. The barnyard car says, “It’s my turn now.” Pete flung the grains over the wire fencing as far as he could throw. If there is a lesson to be learned about Feeding Time Shucks, it’s a camera, not an apple! at Chellberg Farm in the icy depths of winter, it’s this: Chellberg Farm is located on Mineral Springs the daily chores go on, regardless of the weather. Road in Porter between U.S. Highways 12 and 20. Kids Farmer Jim may have trouble at times fording the snow of all ages are welcome to help Farmer Jim at 3 p.m. drifts, even if his truck has all-wheel drive. But the during winter weekends. Don’t bring food, though. National Lakeshore snow plows will come to his aid. Farmer Jim has special animal feed and he will give And even if just one child shows up at the barn, you a bucketful when you arrive at the barn. Park in thoughts of how nasty winter can be easily melts the Bailly-Chellberg lot and walk north towards the 1 away. farmhouse, about ⁄4 mile. THE February 3, 2005 Page 5 E LIST IPL ING LT S U E M R V I C 6 E OF LAPORTE COUNTY INC. REALTY A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Gated Driveway Security Entrance Three luxury condominiums are being offered for sale with membership in the private Dunescape Beach Club. Panoramic Views & Private Beach Health Club with Pool Completely remodeled NW Corner Fabulous center with many upgrades Beautifully upgraded 2nd floor Stunning upgrades…$595K 3 bedrooms, 2 baths…$440 K 3 bedrooms, 2 baths…$450K Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! 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