Prague, a City of Fantasy by Barbara Stodola I Wish I Could Be in Prague When the Snow Begins to Fall

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Volume 27, Number 47 Thursday, December 1, 2011 Prague, A City of Fantasy by Barbara Stodola I wish I could be in Prague when the snow begins to fall. In this enchanting city of ancient bridges and towers, monasteries and synagogues, legendary saints and golem and galloping knights, I would not expect the snow to turn into workaday slush, nor to accumulate in heavy mounds to be shoveled. No, it would fall picturesquely, dusting the cobblestone streets and Baroque sculptures with a ﬁ ne white powder. It would glisten like Bohemian crystal in the shop windows. It would stimulate the retelling A painting of folk tales, many of which take place during win- of St. Wenceslas ter holidays. adorns the Good King Wenceslas, who walked barefoot façade of a through the snow to feed the poor on Christmas Eve, house in Old is still a popular ﬁ gure in central Prague. Larger Town.

than life, on a charging steed, his statue commands Wenceslas Square – a broad avenue with graceful Art Nouveau buildings and trendy stores named “New York” or “Van Graaf” and throngs of college students sitting on the pavement with their back- packs. I had the good luck to be in Prague on the feastday of St. Wenceslas, which is actually the 28th of September – and the only day in the year when the public can see his tomb. It is sequestered in a jewel-studded private chapel in St. Vitus Cathedral, a Gothic structure high on the hill overlooking the city. His feastday is a holiday for school children, and they are taken to Wenceslas Square to watch minstrels, pop music and demonstrations of black- smithing. An equestrian statue of Wenceslas, King of Bavaria, dominates Wenceslas Square in Prague. Prague Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 December 1, 2011

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Prague Continued from Page 1 haps none is more revered than the The beloved Infant Jesus of King Wenceslas Prague, a small was murdered in wax statue in the 925 A.D. by his Church of Our jealous brother Lady Victorious. Boleslav – but The story here is is not to be con- that Princess Po- fused with Wenc- lyxena von Lob- eslas IV, four kowicz had re- centuries later, ceived the statue who put to death as a wedding gift, another popu- brought it from lar saint, John Spain to Prague, of Nepomuk. As and presented it the story goes, St. to the Carmelite John was the con- nuns. The statue fessor of Queen is credited with Johanna, and he protecting Prague refused to tell On the feastday of St. Wenceslas, a tour from plague and guide dresses up in a kingly costume, the king what se- destruction. Its just for fun. crets his wife had St. John of Nepomuk, oldest statue doll-like charac- revealed in confession. So Wenceslas IV had him on the Charles Bridge. ter has endeared thrown into the Vltava River. the Infant Jesus to generations of worshippers, who Today the remains of St. John of Nepomuk are express their affection by sewing and embroidering in a beautiful silver casket, also up in St. Vitus Ca- special-occasion costumes for the little statue. Hun- thedral. And his statue, cast in bronze, is situated dreds of these are on display in the church museum. with twenty-nine other saints and martyrs lining historic Charles Bridge. Encircling his head is a halo with seven stars, because seven stars miracu- lously appeared in the sky above the place where he drowned. St. John of Nepomuk is the patron saint of discretion, ﬂ oods and slander. Contemporary Czech his- torians are doing their best to separate myth from fact, but it is this peculiar blend that casts its unique spell over the city of Prague and its country- side. Even Hitler, in his romp through the Sudetenland, did not destroy what was in his path. Even the Russian Com- The damask robe and munists, during forty years of ermine cloak, a gift from occupation (1948-1989), left the Italy to the Carmelite hallowed places virtually un- nuns (1968), is one of many costumes made touched. St. Wenceslas chapel, in St. Vitus Cathedral, is richly ornamented for the Infant Jesus of Among the holy ﬁ gures, per- with frescoes, statuary and semi-precious stones, and opened Prague. to the public once a year. THE December 1, 2011 Page 3 Look no further than Dan Coffey At the baroque Church of Our Lady Victorious, the Infant Jesus of Prague is displayed in an ornate gold tabernacle.

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Prague Continued from Page 3 Barbie dolls. Fifty years of good old American Bar- bie, right across the road from Mozart. The biggest show in town is still the 15th century astronomical clock on the Old Town Every hour a skeleton symbolizing Death inverts an hour glass and pulls on a rope, whereupon two windows open and we can see the twelve apostles in proces- sion, led by St. Peter. Following this display, a cock The Toy Museum in crows and the clock chimes the hour. And that’s not Prague honored the all. The clock also shows the movement of sun and American Barbie doll on her 50th birthday. moon through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Every hour on the hour.

tons – because, we are told, “After the Communists, he was so tired of khaki.” Statuettes of Don Giovanni, in his velveteen breeches and thigh-high boots, can be found in the souvenir marionette shops, along with princesses, court jesters, buxom peasant girls, the whole musical comedy ensemble. Prague is famous for its production of marionettes, and for puppet shows. Con- sidering such fascination with dolls and costumes, it should not have surprised me to ﬁ nd, just outside the castle courtyard, a museum exhibit devoted to

Heraldic emblems, placed on buildings throughout the city, maintain a medieval spirit.

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Hours: 10-5 Monday thru Saturday 726 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN T: (219) 879-8523 THE Page 8 December 1, 2011 Village Green Indoor Carol Sing All aboard.... Village Green Neighborhood Association will sponsor a major indoor Christmas celebration sing- Santa’s ing carols and enjoying good fellowship and refreshments. This caroling event will be held on Thurs., Dec. Candy Cane 8, from 6-7 p.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church located at Earl Rd. & Broadbrook, Michigan City. Express Village Green neighbors are asked to donate a winter coat and/or canned goods for area families Don’t let the magic pass you by! in need. According to President George Neagu: “In addition to donations for needy families, other changes this year include caroling indoors to the musical Celebrate a nostalgic children’s Christmas accompaniment of piano, and trumpet. Our hope is at the Hesston Steam Museum that Village Green residents will enjoy the warmth of getting to know their neighbors in the spirit of Christmas.” Brandie Cottrill, Chairman, Caroling Commit- tee, added that children must be accompanied by parents. She stated: “This is the ﬁ rst year we are caroling indoors; everyone is welcome. Songbooks 3JEF will be provided. Carolers may bring goodies for the the Candy Cane Express Fellowship time afterward. We hope all will join the fun and that children will have a time to remember!!!” For more, contact Brandie at 219 229-3445. 7JTJUSanta in his real railroad Caboose

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THE Page 10 December 1, 2011 The Art of Giving donated to The Center. And be sure to sign up for a raffl e of a free piece of art by local artist Harry Borg- 5 Galleries, 5 Charities, One Great Charity man. Located in the historic Gordon Beach Inn. Event Join Fritz Olsen Contemporary Fine Art, On Sat., Dec. 3rd you will have an opportunity to during the third annual benefi t for Radio Harbor give back to the community. You are invited to shop Country-WRHC from noon-8 p.m. Bid on your fa- locally in Harbor Country while lending a hand to vorite silent auction offerings and delight in a live fi ve charitable organizations that enrich the com- Radio Days performances. “Radio Days,” a live per- munity. Enjoy the wonderful Art the galleries in formance will begin at 6 p.m.. Laugh-a-minute short New Buffalo, Union Pier and Sawyer have to offer radio plays by Gail Isaacson from her WRHC show. while helping the organizations that help us. The live show will be performed in the vintage style Stop at the Roger Harvey Gallery from 2-5 of old-time radio starring the worlds famous, “Har- p.m. MI time, as artist Roger Harvey demonstrates bor Country Absurd Repertory Company” – Gw- how he does his found object sculptures. Partici- ynne Winsberg, Arnie Saks, Robert Swan and Gina pants bringing a small interesting item to apply to McLaughlin. a sculpture being created that day can register for To download a full Art of Giving brochure visit a drawing to win that sculpture. Gallery artists will www.harborcountry.org be present during this event. The Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry is experiencing fi rst hand the effect of the economic diffi culties on our com- Cookie Decorating Class munity. A tax deductible fi nancial donation is wel- City Flowers & Gifts in New Buffalo is holding comed. The pantry also welcomes non-perishable their Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Class food items and sundry donations. Please feel free to on Sat., Dec. 3rd, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. MI time. Learn bring any of these items to the gallery how to professionally decorate cookies that will im- The Courtyard Gallery is proud to present two press family and friends. Cost is $30 and includes very special guests, from noon-5 p.m. Diane Kuhl is 12 large decorated cookies, a Christmas tray, and a renowned water bird rehabber. In fact for the past loads of tips and information for making beautiful 27 years she has cared for thousands of injured and cookies. Bring a friend and enjoy all the fun of deco- orphaned waterfowl and shore birds. Learn how one rating without any of the mess! person’s devotion affects all our lives. Our second Phone Linda at 269-469-0405 to register, space is guest is collage artist Birdie McElroy. Her love of limited. Adults only, kids class to follow. music and poetry is evident in her works as well, incorporating sheet music from her father, who was a cellist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and poetry from Rumi as well as her poetic husband, Jerry. Come meet these two very talented artists. The day will conclude with a drawing for an original oil painting of an Italian landscape by artist Silvano Assensi. At Local Color Gallery from noon-5 p.m., The Altar and Rosary Society of Saint Mary of the Lake Church will be selling “Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen”. Purchase yummy homemade treats such as candy and holiday breads. All will be attractively packaged and ready for giving. Join us for the show “Harbor Country Seen thru YOUR Lens”. View photos of the beautiful and diverse area we call Harbor Country. What makes Harbor Country so special? Come and see these special photographic memo- Yummy gingerbread cookies you can learn to make! ries. For Christmas shopping Local Color Gallery will have jewelry items under $20, and a winter hat trunk show that make great warm and cozy gifts. Holiday Tea at MC Public Library Enjoy a selection of locally produced and organic Sat., Dec. 3 -- 1 p.m. wines, and hors d’oeuvres at Craig Smith Gallery Come in from the cold and join in a Winter Tea while you peruse a large collection of contemporary Party in Youth Services Department. There will be art during a reception for Help for Southwest Michi- savories and sweets, prizes and treats. This pro- gan Advocacy Center from 6-11 p.m. The Center’s gram is for ages 5 years and up (plus grown-up). free Community Resource Directory will be avail- Registration is required and limited--register at the able at the benefi t. A percentage of art sales will be Youth Services Desk. THE December 1, 2011 Page 11

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Pioneer Land 14th Annual Christmas Open ornaments. One of the black smiths will be talking House of LaPorte County IN. will be at the LaPorte to the many spectators to tell what is being done County Fair Grounds on December 3rd and 4th, be- to make the steel objects and some history of black tween 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. This event is free to the smithing. The Black Smith Shop may be the warm- community. est building there; however, all the buildings have heat. The Quilters will be busy working in the Quilter’s Cabin. The Post Ofﬁ ce will be busy sorting mail. The School House will have a historian there to tell what it was like to be in school during the 1840s. The General Store will have antiques to show and candy to sell. And the Barn Museum is where you will ﬁ nd Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. This is a great opportunity to bring the children for a fun family day. It is free to the public and there is no charge for parking. Be sure to dress warm. Pioneer Land is made up of about 100 volunteers who donate their time back to the community. They are trying to keep alive the memories of how life In the Log Cabin the ladies of Pioneer Land are handing out homemade used to be in the 1840s. cookies and cider. From left to right: Becky Jensen, Karen Schultz, Mary Real, and Sharon Bougher. Free cookies, pop corn, apple cider, and coco, will be handed out at The Log Cabin and Farm Bureau Cabin. There will be free wagon rides pulled by a team of horses in the pioneer land style. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be there to visit with children and listen to their Christmas list. Santa will have one of his favorite snow sleds for all to see. The Black Smith Shop will be in full operation. They will be busy heating up steel and bending it. They will be making pioneer land type of Christmas

Tammy Heinen, driving the horses, is assisted by 4Her Jamie Grott. Tammy has two teams of draft horses and two wagons. Tammy and her husband Paul are volunteers at Pioneer Land and 4H.

Pioneer Lands’ biggest event is during the La- Porte County Fair. As a not for proﬁ t organization, it is funded by an auction during the end of the fair and a pork chop dinner in April. Pioneer Land has been active for 14 years. You can learn more at www.pioneerland.org. If you would like to become a volunteer or for more information, contact Dick Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus are greeting the children Real at 219-324-2086. and listening to their Christmas list. ----submitted by Mark Williams

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• Near Outlet Mall, Casinos and Lake Michigan THE Page 16 December 1, 2011 A Holiday Concert at Box Factory A Holiday Concert by Deborrah Wyndham will be presented on the Box Factory for the Arts stage on the Sat., Dec. 3rd at 8 p.m. MI time. Tickets at the door are $8 general admission; $6 students and seniors; children 12 and under admitted free. of Seen on FOX, NBC and ABC, this talented pianist/ artgiving composer will give an all- piano holiday concert featuring her own arrangements of 5 GALLERIES, 5 CHARITIES, traditional and popular holiday tunes. Some familiar and ONE GREAT CHARITY EVENT some new rarities! With over 2,700 past per- On Saturday, December 3rd you will formances, local artist Deb- orrah Wyndham plays in a have an opportunity to give back variety of styles including Deborrah Wyndham ragtime, jazz, stride, con- to our community. We invite you to temporary and more. She will also perform various original contemporary pieces from her new CD “The shop locally in Harbor Country while Beginning” as well as ragtime and jazz favorites. Wyndham has been described as “a cross between lending a hand to ﬁ ve charitable Liberace and Bill Evans”. For more on Deborrah, visit her online at Deb- organizations that enrich our orrahWyndham.com or for more on Box Factory community. Enjoy the wonderful Art events, go to www.boxfactoryforthearts.org our galleries in New Buffalo, Union Pier and Sawyer have to offer while ICS Holiday Open House The Independent Cat Society is holding a Holiday helping the organizations that help Open House on Sat., Dec. 10 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), and Sun., Dec. 11 (1-4 p.m.), at the ICS Shelter, corner us. To down load a brochure visit of Rt. 6 & County Line Rd., Westville. Cats and kittens will be available for adoption for www.harborcountry.org $35. You can see photos of the animals at www.cat- society.org More information at 219-785-4936.

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Four New Exhibits at Brauer Museum The Brauer Museum of Art on the campus of Val- paraiso University will be holding a reception for four new exhibits on Sat., Dec. 3, beginning at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The exhibits are: “Mindless Mayhem: the Art of Ron Villani” curated by Gregg Hertzlieb, Brauer Director/Curator “Healing Pool: An Installation by Brian Knep” curated by Robert Sirko, VU Professor of Art “The Art of Jeanette Pasin Sloan” curated by All Red Line Clearance Gregg Hertzlieb and Gloria Ruff “Other State: Claudette Roper Video Installa- Now 75% Off tion” curated by Elizabeth Wuerffel, VU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art Museum hours are: Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun., noon-5 All Jewelry, Scarves p.m. The Museum will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. and Wraps 219/464-5365 or www.valpo.edu/artmuseum 30% Off Santa Visits the MC Public Library Tues., Dec. 6 (5:30 p.m.) & Wed., Dec. 7 (10 a.m.)

THURS-SAT 11 AM-4 PM (EASTERN TIME) • SUN NOON-4 PM Santa will be at the Michigan City Public Library 305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING) to visit with the children. He will also bring special NEW BUFFALO treats! Bring your camera. Children under 10 years 269-469-0505 must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, phone 873-3045 or visit www.mclib.org THE December 1, 2011 Page 19

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You will certainly see Kaitlyn Smith’s bold brush- work if you are headed west on US 12 toward the intersection with Red Arrow Highway. Admire the young lady’s artwork, and then turn left at the light staying in the left lane, and take immediate left on Clay Street and proceed less than a mile to the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, which is housed within the high school. You cannot miss it, and it will be on your right. There is plenty of free parking, and, at those aforementioned times on December 3, you will witness Tchaikovsky’s charming score and original choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Would that Tchaikovsky himself be on hand on New Buffalo Middle School student Kaitlyn Smith’s artwork is featured in December 3 in New Buffalo to behold the ballet he this billboard at US 12 and Red Arrow Highway. and his collaborators based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s Surely you have time in your busy holiday sched- story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, because ule to take in a performance of Pyotr Ilyich Tchai- his Nutcracker did not enjoy a successful premiere kovsky’s enchanting two-act ballet, The Nutcracker, at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on De- at the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center at 1112 cember 18, 1892. Nor did Tchaikovsky have any E. Clay Street on December 3. idea that his little ballet would become a staple of Thanks to a grant from the Pokagon Fund, South- the American holiday scene. old Dance Theater of South Bend will return to New Europeans Buffalo with their dancers and a cast of mice and would be sur- lambs called from New Buffalo Elementary School prised too, said and Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic School in New Angela Leach- Buffalo to offer the free performances for residents man of South- of New Buffalo, Three Oaks, and Chikaming town- old Dance The- ships at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST). Admission for ater, because all others is $12 for adults and $8 for children. they are accustomed to seeing performances of The Nut- cracker during the summer. Leachman, who was over- seeing a rehearsal of the New Buffalo production, said the holidays would not be the holidays Elizabeth Leachman, as the Sugar Plum Fairy, here without rehearses with the mice, who are trying to get You will ﬁ nd the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center at 1112 E. Clay her nutcracker. The Nutcrack- Street in New Buffalo. It is housed within the high school. er. Southold Executive Director Marty Heirty said: Best of all, every student from New Buffalo El- “We always look forward to this production, and ementary School and Saint Mary of the Lake Catho- this year we have about 20 kids from the Harbor lic School who auditioned to be either a mouse or a Country area in the cast. We also had an art contest lamb got the part. among students at New Buffalo Middle School, and And when a reporter pointed out that one of the the artwork of Kaitlyn Smith is thus featured in our lambs had a cast on her arm, Leachman said, “We’ll advertising on the billboard at US 12 and Red Ar- make it work. We want to make it as fun as pos- row Highway.” sible.” THE December 1, 2011 Page 21 The re- sult was magical, and it will be even more so at rise on De- cember 3 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. (EST). Park- ing is free at 1112 E. Clay Street in New Buf- falo, and Southold Dance Theater’s Elizabeth Leachman the holiday aspires to a career in dance. The “mice” practice their dance steps. magic and And with generous support from the Pokagon memories will be priceless. Fund, Southold Dance Theater is, as Leachman said, “able to provide costumes, sets, and free admission for residents of New Buf- falo, Three Oaks, and Chikam- ing town- ships.” Leach- man’s daughter Elizabeth, who is a senior at Angela Leachman sizes a dance shoe Clay High for a lamb. School in South Bend, will perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy in one of the two New Buffalo productions, with Raffaella Stroik dancing the role in the other. These “lambs” are ready to perform. Elizabeth Leachman has her eyes set on a career in dance and ballet and has applied to some top schools and production companies and may well be dancing professionally in a future production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Meanwhile, she was quite happy to put her mice and lambs through their paces in a spirited warm- up and rehearsal at New Buffalo Performing Arts Center. Bring in 1 unwrapped new toy & receive 20% off your custom framing order! THE The BALLAD Happy Holidays! of BOOKSTORE TOM DOOLEY Store Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-4:00 by Sharyn McCrumb *excludes labor and frame specials hardcover $24.99 Expires 12-23-11 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY 219/879-3993 THE Page 22 December 1, 2011 Stained Glass Tour at St. Mary’s CASUAL CHEF CAFÉ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Michigan City will be one of ﬁ ve historic churches participating in the 4th Winter Wonderland Stained Glass Tour presented by Michigan City Mainstreet Association throughout the Uptown Arts District of Michigan City on Saturdays, December 3, 10 and 17. The tour features the inspiring illustrations of faith in Michigan City churches. Tour hours are 1 to 3 p.m. and visitors are asked to use the Buffalo UMPERNICKEL NN St. entrance. There is no fee to see the windows, but P I free will donations will be accepted. Visitors will CASUAL, adj., relaxed, informal, homelike be given a handout explaining the windows and CHEF, n., magician who creates fantastic meals rife Christmas music will be played as they enjoy the with simplicity, succulence and professional care. beauty of the windows. The installation of the stained glass windows CAFÉ, n., dining establishment, gathering place, not furnished by F. X. Zettler Stained Glass Studios of fast food or pretentious Munich, Germany was completed on April 8, 1927. They include four sanctuary, ten nave, two large “THE SOUP PLACE” transept and two in choir loft, totaling 18 windows, Handcrafted Soups, Chowders, and Chili and are Gothic corresponding with the architecture served daily as well as Creative Salads, Pastas, of the church. They are the gifts of individual do- and Sandwiches. Orders are constructed nors and represent a cost of more than $10,000 at to order and we offer a large selection of installation. Today they are priceless. Visitors have vegetarian soups and entrees commented they are more beautiful than ones they have seen in Europe. Typically not all windows are We serve award winning Italian Ice Cream signed with the Zettler company logo. St. Mary’s is fortunate to have three signed windows, one on (Gelato) and Sorbet (Italian Ice) the Immaculate Conception window and two in the 24 Delectable and Unique Flavors choir loft. OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH Visitors will be able to see many of the other trea- EVENING HOURS ON WEEKENDS sures in the Church including the Katherine Barker CLOSED WEDNESDAYS Memorial Altar, Stations of the Cross, early pews, LARGER PARTIES WELCOME WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS statues, etc. A book entitled The Treasures of St. 16090 RED ARROW HIGHWAY • UNION PIER, MI Mary’s by parish historian Patricia Gruse Harris will be available for purchase @ $20.00 as well as WWW.PUMPERNICKELINN.COM Centennial History of Catholic Education in Michi- 269-469-1200 gan City 1886-1986 also by Harris for $10.00. Any- one wishing a copy by mail, add $3.50 per copy and send order to St. Mary of the Immaculate Concep- tion, 411 W. 11th St., Michigan City, IN 46360

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(&RROVSULQJ$YHQXH0LFKLJDQ&LW\,1WKHDUERUVKFFRP THE Page 24 December 1, 2011 The Daley Column -- submitted by Jane Daley of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau Michigan City Winter Wonderland and Stained Glass Tour The Michigan City Main- The 2010 Stained Glass Tour includes the follow- street Association is hosting ing locations 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. their Fourth Annual Winter •First Congregational Church, 531 Washington Wonderland & Stained Glass St., 219-874-8127 Tour on Saturday, December •St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin St., 3rd to kick off the holiday sea- 219-874-7293 son...and again on Saturday, •St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, 109 Ann December 10th and December St., 219-879-9281 17th. The Winter Wonderland •Trinity Episcopal Church, 614 Franklin St., and Stained Glass Tour events 219-561-5445 will be scheduled throughout •Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church, 411 W. the day on all three Satur- 11th St. (use Buffalo St. entrance), 219-874-7231 days. We can’t guarantee that There is no charge or entry fee for the Stained there will be any SNOW...but Glass Tour, but we encourage free will donations. we can defi nitely guarantee Many downtown stores and restaurants will be the FUN!! offering special holiday treats and discounts, and Winter Wonderland will they invite you to stop by to shop, enjoy light refresh- take place on and around ments, or to dine. Franklin Street, right in the And don’t forget midst of great restaurants and to keep your eyes pubs, live theatre performances, museums, historic peeled for Santa. mansions, and art galleries that provide families He’s expected to with additional appear in the 800 opportunities block of Franklin for a memorable Street. Individu- downtown experi- als, families or ence. groups can get a free photo taken Saturday, with Santa and December 3, 10, have it emailed 17 - 2-5 pm CST directly to you. •FREE pho- Other Downtown Happenings: tos (emailed or Midnight Madness Sale at Lighthouse Place mailed) with San- Premium Outlet - November 25-27 ta at Mainstreet Theatre (807 Franklin Street) with Don’t miss the biggest sale of the year as most free hot chocolate (All children receive a free ticket stores open their doors at midnight right after to Barker Mansion’s Christmas Tour.) Thanksgiving. Some stores are opening earlier. •Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides in downtown area First Friday @5 Holiday Artisan Walk - De- (8th & Franklin Streets) in cooperation with the cember 2, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. LaPorte County Draft Horse Association. Located in the north end of Michigan City’s His- •Stained Glass Tours at local churches toric District, the Uptown Arts District is an area •Barker Mansion Christmas Tour fi lled with great art galleries, boutiques, restau- •Special food and a fantastic sale at Revive Con- rants, and businesses. Every fi rst Friday of the signment Shop month we come together for a great evening fi lled •Special Family Events at Michigan City Public with art shows, live music, food, drink, and more. Library Madrigal Dinner December 3-4 •Festival Players Guild Wreath Sale A Madrigal Dinner will be presented at the First •Ice Carvings on Franklin Street United Methodist Church, 121 E 7th St. Make your The Michigan City Mainstreet Association invites reservations by phoning 219-872-7200. you to the Stained Glass Tour, featuring all the Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights, mystery and enchantment of glass; bring people to December 3-January 7 see the beautiful and inspiring illustrations of faith The 21st Annual Festival of Holiday Lights Pa- and holiday décor in the Michigan City churches. rade kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 3rd. The offi cial THE December 1, 2011 Page 25 lighting of the holiday lights take place at 4:30 p.m. Santa at the Michigan City Barker Mansion Tours Dec. 3 - Jan. 15 Public Library December 6 & 7 Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., the house Santa Claus will be fl ying in that freight cars built, will be conducting Christmas for a short visit to the Michigan tours every day. This turn-of-the-century mansion City Public Library, 100 E 4th built by millionaire railroad industrialist John H. Street, on Tues, Dec 6 @ 5:30 Barker features art objects, original furnishings, p.m. and also on Wed, Dec 7 @ and rare woods. 219-873-1520. 10:00 a.m. Santa will be giving Charity Shopping Day, December 3, all day treats to all the “nice” children As part of Mainstreet’s Winter Wonderland that come to see him at the li- event, businesses and organizations within the brary. Remember to bring your Uptown Art District will be hosting fundraisers for camera! Children 10 years of age their favorite charities or non-profi t organizations. and under must be accompanied Fundraising events will range from craft and bake by an adult sales to local beer and wine tastings. Some of the Ice Carving Exhibition - participants are: Walnut Ink Gallery - Michiana Dec. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Resources; Framing Station - Toys-For-Tots; Trin- Come check out ice sculptors ity Church - Trinity Community Children’s Choir’s; carving away along Franklin Street in front of dif- Global Engineering - United Way; Revive Consign- ferent sponsoring businesses and galleries! This is ments - Michiana Humane Society; an event you’ll defi nitely want to check out for your- Sunday Afternoon self! Blues- Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. Uptown Arts Culinary Walk - December 10, Bluesman Keith 3pm - 7 p.m. Scott will perform in Several businesses and galleries will be open concert at the Michi- with a variety of food vendors at their locations. gan City Public Library, Food tickets will be sold. Come down to eat, shop, 100 E 4th St. Just back and enjoy all the other events going on during the from a tour of the Pa- Culinary Walk. cifi c Northwest, Keith is Uptown Arts District Chili Cook-off - Decem- one of Chicago’s most vi- ber 17, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. brant musicians. It will Come join us for the Chili cook-off! 12 cooks and be a Sunday of hot and 12 venues throughout the Uptown Arts District. jamming music. Tickets will be $15 a piece and will be good for chili A Night in Bethle- at each venue (1 serving per person per ticket). hem December 4, 4 p.m. Children under 10 are free. Tickets will be sold on a Enjoy “A Night in fi rst come, fi rst serve basis starting on the Decem- Bethlehem” at the First ber 2nd First Friday. Only 150 tickets will be sold so Presbyterian Church, make sure to get yours early! 212 W 9th St. Daley Column Continued on Page 26

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Daley Column Continued from Page 25 Tour the Bishops Mansion - Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. The 17th Annual The Bishops Mansion tour at Trinity Episcopal Church, 614 Franklin Street. Built in 1910, as a residence for the Bishop of what was then called the Diocese of Michigan City, the Mansion features, fi nely crafted wood moldings coffered ceilings and multiple fi replaces. The main stairwell window is a stained glass image of the Diocese insignia - a Lighthouse. Hanging in the dining room is a stained glass panel that originally was in the ceiling over the Trinity Church altar. In 2009 Trinity Church re- opened the original entryway facing Franklin Street which had been blocked up for over 50 years. Includ- ed in the reconstruction was the installation of the restored original stained glass panel over the door. Saturday To the north of the entry Trinity Church opened its December 10, 2011 Columbarium Chapel. During construction of this Thanks to Our space the Roman arch window was uncovered and 2011 Corporate Partners 7 PM CST is now a feature of this space. Both of these decora- (Doors open at 6PM CST) tive windows include geometric patterns, textured glass, and multiple cut glass jewels. American Limb & Orthopedic Company of Valparaiso La Porte Civic Auditorium 1001 Ridge St., La Porte, IN “The Messiah,” Dec. 17, aPorte 9:30 a.m., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. L Radiology Inc. “The Messiah” will be featuring La Porte County presented at the First Symphony Orchestra directed by Philip Bauman Presbyterian Church, 121 W 9th St. Free tickets are Special guest artists: available by phoning 219- Cripple Creek, India Potter, 879-4501. A free will offering will be accepted. Sarah Gartshore, Illuminations Please linger in Historic Downtown Michigan & Door Village Youth Choir City to enjoy casual and fi ne dining, museums and historic mansions, unique architecture, outlet and Tickets available online! specialty shopping, art studios and galleries, the- Adult Balcony Ticket: $10 atre performances, special events and professional NRP Jones Child Balcony Ticket: $5 services. All of this is located on the southern shores Showmen Supplies (12 and under) of beautiful Lake Michigan. We encourage you to Vision Self-Pay get out in your own community and have some holi- Revenue Recovery For more information, call the Foundation Wells Fargo Bank at 219.326.2471 or 877.265.4539 day fun.

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Make This Year Barker The Year! This New Year…Realize Your Resolutions at The NAC Mansion Our First Ever Biggest Winner Weight presents Loss Challenge Begins January 3rd • Led By Certiﬁ ed Nutritional Counselor and Personal Trainer Luke Strain. “Holidays Everywhere” • Bi-Weekly Informational and Motivational Seminars, Weigh- Leisure Touring Mon - Fri Noon - 3:00 p.m. Ins, and Group Exercise Instruction. Sat Noon - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 3-18 Sun Noon - 4:00 p.m. • Contact Luke, Nicki, or Kayla for Details. Guided Touring Mon - Fri 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 1 p.m. An Established Club for Over 35 Years! Dec. 19-Jan. 15 Sat & Sun Noon & 2:00 p.m. 301 West Kieffer Rd Christmas by Candlelight - Fri., Dec. 16, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Michigan City, IN 46360 CLOSED December 24, 25, & January 1 (219) 879-4401 631 Washington Street Michigan City 873-1520 northwest athletic club northwestathleticclub.net THE December 1, 2011 Page 31 Need a “Little” Christmas Recital Sunday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church of La Porte Hwy 35 S & Kingsbury Ave La Porte This event is FREE to the public and family friendly. Need a “Little” Christmas is the LCSO Children’s Chorus holiday program directed by Mat- thew Nelson and accompanied by Fran Milo. This is a community chorus of 2nd - 5th grade students from many schools who love to sing. In addition to the angelic young voices, there will be a a quartet of horns that are a familiar group from the orchestra: JoFran Bendix, Kathleen Lang, Dana Chartier and Jen Hayes. Matt Nelson will also play the beautiful organ that is housed in the Presbyterian Church. Don’t be surprised when the children invite the audience to sing-a-long too! Familiar songs will include: “African Noel,” “Hap- py Birthday Baby Jesus,” “O Holy Night,” “Christ- mas in Any Language,” and “Be a Candle of Hope.” A cookie reception to honor the performers will immediately follow the recital. Special thanks goes to the Presbyterian Church of La Porte for providing the performance space and supporting youth in the performing arts. There is no charge to the public for this afternoon of enjoyable music. Donations of any size for the LCSO Children’s Chorus are welcome from members of the community who wish to contribute. Donations can be mailed to: LCSO, P.O. Box 563, La Porte, IN 46352. More info at 219 362-9020.

Old Lighthouse Museum Michigan City’s Old Lighthouse Museum will be oorr [email protected]@ClarionEventPlanning.com open on three Saturdays in December as part of the Michigan City Mainstreet Association Winter Won- derland activities. The Museum will be open on De- cember 3, 10, and 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Visitors to the Old Lighthouse Museum will be able to the explore Michigan City’s lakefront treasure, and learn about maritime history including Miss Harriet Colfax, the keeper of the Michigan City Light from 1861 to 1904. The Old Lighthouse Museum, operated by the Michigan City Historical Society, includes exhibits about local history, industry, and life along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children age 13 and younger. Please join us for a tour of the museum, hot apple cider, homemade holiday cookies, and a special free holiday gift for all visitors. Further information is available by phoning the Old Lighthouse Museum at (219) 872-6133, visiting www.oldlighthousemuseum.org, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oldlighthhousemuseum Additional information can be found at www.mc- mainstreet.org THE Page 32 December 1, 2011 American Gothic: An American Legend by Wm. F. Keefe

Every once in a while the American Gothic House gets to pose alone, its arched second-fl oor window as dramatic as ever. The house and the Window Look at the painting again. There’s no decep- tion, no secret about it. It consists of three basic elements: the gentleman, the young lady, and the house that provides the background. The house is obviously small. You can see where it terminates on the gentleman’s left and on the lady’s right. The house also boasts a characteristic that American Gothic, the 1930 painting by Iowa artist Grant Wood, is still available in album size at 300 American Gothic Street, pleased Grant Wood. It has a church like, arched Eldon, Iowa. Visitors are welcome at this house that was window at the second-fl oor level. So placed, between integral to the original painting. the two fi gures, it seems almost to transmit a bless- Remember American Gothic? ing. At the least it interjects a precious, almost holy Grant Wood’s paint was hardly dry on the canvas note. when people began to admire the painting out loud. One wonders whether the artist searched among It became an overnight masterstroke. The original the residences of Eldon, Iowa for that small house with that arched window. Whether he did or not, resides today in Chicago’s famed Art Institute. the painting would not be the same without the Popular though it was, American Gothic inspired window. Evidence exists to prove the artist did note differing reactions. Some viewers thought it was the window. It’s there. Grant Wood included it as funny. Some saw it as depressing. Others found it background in the painting. But consider: If you expressive of a healthy, admirable Iowa scene with drove past the American Gothic house, you would the house in the background also included. of course not see the two fi gures, but visitors still Some farm people thought it was designed to come. They have been coming to see the house ex- make fun of farmers. Some who knew farm imple- clusively for 70 years. The painting is some 81 years ments and the farm life decided that the artist knew old. little to nothing about the advanced, mechanized The visitors have come in such numbers that the state of agriculture in the state of Iowa. people who administer and care for the house with Grant Wood wrote a letter airing some person- the arched window have added an adjacent Visitor al views in 1941, the year before his death. It was Center and a Museum. something that he obviously thought was impor- The Visitor Center does what all such centers do: tant. it purveys souvenirs, things like books, mugs, puz- Here is what the artist wrote…“I did not intend zles, clothing, magnets, cards, prints, and assorted this painting (American Gothic) as a satire. I intend- other items. In the Center you can also watch a ed to paint these people as they existed for me in the 20-minute fi lm unreeling a history of Grant Wood’s life I knew (as an Iowan born and bred). It seems to artistic career. me they are basically solid and good people.” The fi lm devotes particular emphasis to Mr. Grant Wood had achieved something that may Wood’s years in Cedar Rapids, where he had a studio well prove to be as capable of living into the time- behind a funeral home. In this studio he produced less, measureless future as da Vinci’s Madonna of major works that are now shown in Cedar Rapids the Rocks. and in art museums elsewhere and everywhere. THE December 1, 2011 Page 33 He Was not Making Fun paintings. He was faithfully using the farm life of The Visitor Center serves as the little colony’s the past for his inspiration and ideas. funhouse. Here you can fi nd that the colony has a Wood made his living as an art teacher in public sense of humor. For example, it displays magazine schools until the late 1920s. Persuaded to live off covers that bear parodies of Artist Wood’s American his artwork and his skill as a decorator, he followed Gothic original. a relatively typical alternative of the time and trav- On entering the Center you are greeted by blown- eled to France to paint and study art. up photos of Mr. McKeeby and sister Nan as the two In France he absorbed styles. In particular he fi gures in the fi nished painting. studied the Impressionists’ habits of loose brush- “The persons in the painting, as I imagined them,” work and attention to light. Wood also wrote in the 1941 letter, “are small town Back home in Iowa with rising repute as a Re- folks, rather than farmers.” But he needed two sub- gionalist painter, he was able to incorporate new jects, and swore they wouldn’t be recognized. Con- techniques and new skills into hundreds of paint- vinced, the pair agreed to pose and allow their pic- ings that are today scattered throughout Iowa. tures to be used. Never resting in his search for infl uences, tech- The dentist’s photo and Wood’s portrayal of the niques, and styles to enrich his art, Wood thrived on dentist holding a pitchfork are almost identical. Mr. adaptation. In effect, he lived Regionalism, a con- McKeeby is said to have re-sented Wood from the cept defi ned broadly in these terms: moment he saw the painting. “Regionalism in art may be any style and may be As for sister Nan, the reaction was similar. To her defi ned as painting what an artist lives with, in, or thinking, she looked far homelier in the painting around.” Wood, thus, fell naturally into the proper than she did in real life. She also appeared much mold: he gravitated toward the old, the traditional, sterner, she believed. the bucolic, the familiar. In substantial numbers Iowa’s farmers took much He had a theory of Regionalism that people, in- more serious umbrage than Mr. McKeeby. Those cluding connoisseurs, took seriously. It was quoted who expressed their opinions thought Wood was in Time Magazine’s December, 1934 issue: “. . .Re- making fun of farmers as a class. As a fi nal point, gional art rests upon the idea that different sections some thought the artist had dressed the subjects in of the U.S. should compete with one another just as strangely outmoded clothing. Old World cities competed in the building of Gothic cathedrals. Only thus, (Wood) believes, can the U.S. develop a truly national art. . .” A biographer carries the story to a logical period: Wood eventually became a principal spokesman for Regionalism in art for two reasons: fi rst, because his painting American Gothic achieved almost instant fame and second, in the summers of 1932 and Among the 1933 Wood ran a successful art colony at Stone City “parodies” of the original American that received a great deal of attention from the na- Gothic painting is tional press. a classic showing As a footnote, in 1974 the American Gothic House Bill Clinton and an unidentifi ed was listed on the National Registry of Historic Plac- companion. es.

Mickey and Minnie were the only fi gures Iowa’s Most Famous Artist dressed for the formal Grant Wood was born near Anamosa, Iowa in assignment of stand- ins for the two who 1891, but moved to Cedar Rapids ten years later af- accommodated Grant ter the death of his father. From that time on, Mr. Wood. Wood lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. In an uncompleted autobiography, Wood writes that he always remembered his fi rst ten years, from 1891 to 1901 spent on a farm. In later years he drew extensively from those recollections for his THE Page 34 December 1, 2011 Family Film at Box Factory for the Arts “The Christmas Bunny,” a family fi lm starring Florence Henderson, will be shown at the Box Fac- The food is authentic Italian. tory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph, on Sat., Dec. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. MI time. A donation of $5 will The atmosphere is authentic Michigan. be accepted at the door. The independent fi lm tells the story of a lonely foster child who fi nds a lost, injured rabbit in the woods on Christmas Eve. The rabbit is nursed back to health by The Bunny Lady (Henderson) who runs a rabbit rescue in an old barn behind her Michigan farmhouse. The fi lm was shot in the winter of 2010 in the Grand Rapids area. It was written and directed by Tom Seidman of Honey Creek Pictures. For more on this and other Box Factory events, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or be a friend on Facebook. During normal gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., contact the Box offi ce at 269-983-3688.

Westchester Twp. Museum Store The Westchester Township History Museum Store Christmas Sale will run December 3-12. Ev- erything in the store will be discounted 10%. Cu- rator Jane Walsh-Brown says, “Everything in the store relates to the history of our area, and these items make excellent gifts for local residents or for TTEERRAERRACE RROOOOOOMM those who have moved away.” firesiide ruusts ic Italiann Recent new products Lake Michigan Chocolate Rocks – perfect stocking stuffers. Artisan comfort cuisine from Italy, by Chefs Jenny Profi ts from the museum store help to support Drilon and Alberto Ilescas. Enjoy fresh, rustic Italian the Westchester Township History Museum, an ed- fare, fine wines, and our intimate fireside atmosphere. ucational and cultural service of Westchester Public Library. The Museum, housed in the Brown Man- waterfront dining Þ dinner and drinks daily Þ outdoor firepit sion at 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton, is open to 111 W. Water St. Þ New Buffalo, MI Þ 269.469.7950 the public free of charge, Wednesday through Sun- terraceroomhg.com day from 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, phone the museum at 219/983-9715.

Knitting Club for All Ages Michigan City Public Library Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 -- 5:30 p.m. Bring size 9 straight knitting needles, any wor- sted yarn, tape measure (optional), and optimism. Children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Joanne Hale at [email protected] or 219/814-4398.

Library Holiday Collections The Michigan City Public Library is collecting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves during the holi- Blinds | S hades | S hutters day season to decorate their holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation Army. Also, the library is collecting non-perishable food items for the local David Aaker Mark Kroll New Buffalo | Michigan 269.612.0290 269.612.0888 food pantry. A box will be located near the circula- tion desk through January 2nd. THE December 1, 2011 Page 35

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For the 28th year Leadership La Porte County team community service projects, and riding with a has begun a new adult leadership class. The class County Sheriff’s Patrol Offi cer. After the year-long recently participated in a 2-day retreat at Red Mill course, the students are better prepared to take County Park where they began their 9-month com- on leadership roles in business, government, edu- munity leadership training journey. cation, non-profi t boards, and be more productive Thirty-three citizens from throughout La Porte community volunteers and activists. County will meet monthly around the area to dis- Leadership La Porte County is a non-profi t train- cuss local issues, connect with community leaders, ing organization that provides leadership training, learn about La Porte County, and practice 21st cen- information, and services to the area. For more in- tury leadership skills and techniques. formation, contact Monica Komasinski at info@lead- “It is always exciting and challenging to bring ershiplaportecounty.com or phone 219/325-8223. together a group like this and help them discover the county, themselves, and each other,” according to Leadership Executive Director, Monica Komasin- ski. The opening retreat sets the stage for the next nine months of seminars. The new class uses active methods of learning about the county’s geog- raphy, history, and traditions. Leadership skills such as team-work, collaboration, group dynamics, decision-making, visioning, networking, community trusteeship, and communication are also discussed and practiced. The new class also completes the Real Colors Personality Assessment. From that, they can determine their individual personality traits, those of their colleagues, and how to use that knowledge in human and small group interaction. “Real Colors has been a favorite for hundreds of ∫ 2011/12 Leadership Board members and staff: Front row--Cathy Homan, our Leadership students. It has become a central Maggi Spartz, Tera Grinnell, Suzy Vance, Stephanie Stout (President) theme of each class session, as well as a bonding el- Monica Komasinski (Executive Director). 2nd Row --Heather Melnyk, Stephanie Smith (Secretary), Gretchen Kalk (Treasurer) Lance Werner ement for our graduates,” according to Jim Jessup, (Vice President) Jason Miller, Dawn Krueger, Carol Connelly. Board class facilitator. members not pictured--Elena Mrozinske, Christopher Vesper. The curriculum also includes a bus trip around La Porte County and a bus trip to the State Legis- lature in Indianapolis. Class members do extra-cur- ricular activities such as attending public meetings,

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Attention to the details, cleaning your home, rental or folios, fall foliage, weddings, sporting events, beach shots, portraiture, as office the way you would. Receive your free cleaning estimate today! well as special events or assignments. For more information or to book Call Bridget 219-241-9341. a shooting, give us a call at 269-469-0757 or 312-577-6962. HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS - NANNIES QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Local Employment Agency Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. helps people maintain their independence in the • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • security of their own homes since 1998 HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND We provide: Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent • limited medical/nursing services • medication management @ 219/879-8200. • meal preparation • light housekeeping • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message H & H HOME REPAIR • [email protected] An alternative to nursing home We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks • COMFORT KEEPERS • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home Care • Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990. Homemakers, attendants, companions BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins) Winter watch service. Personal emergency response systems Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407 All of our compassionate caregivers are screened, HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving bonded, insured, and supervised. Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817. Call us at 877/711-9800 Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com FREE TV. ANTENNAS STILL WORK FINE. Last call $99/one time fee. Up to 44 channels. No monthly fee. VISITING ANGELS DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC 219/716-2670 AMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE Select your Caregiver from our Experienced Staff! RW CARPENTRY have now expanded outside the Chicagoland area. 2-24 hour Care, Meal Preparation, Errands. We are now proud to offer our full line of services in Harbor Country. Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for Families With 20 yrs. experience we offer quality work at a fair price for all your All Caregivers screened, bonded, insured custom home improvement needs. Contact Ryan today 708-259-1978 Call us today at 574-855-7727 or 269-612-0314 to set up your free in home estimate or visit us at rwcarpentry.net Or visit www.visitingangels.com A-1 ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Serving Long Beach for 20 yrs. IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1 Panel upgrades, lighting, generators, 24/7 service. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS Tim Janatik at 219/878-3344. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall www.wellness-specialists.com Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected] For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING Interior/Exterior • Deck, Washing, Staining. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. THE December 1, 2011 Page 45

THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIFT CHAIR. Hunter green, excellent condition, 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. $500.00. Call 219-874-5279, leave message. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. SPECIAL WINTER RATES. SAVE NOV.-DEC.-JAN.-FEB. WANT TO BUY-REAL ESTATE Phone 219/778-4145 • 219/363-9003 LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan. Call 815-207-1259. WAYNE’S PAINTING. Closed for the season; reopening in March. Thank you for the spectacular year and happy holidays to all! REAL ESTATE JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. RENTALS INDIANA Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. FREE ESTIMATES HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) 219/879-5150 www.healysland.com Summer Rental. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. 218 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN               (Look for Big GREEN Wall) ¼ mi. s. of Hwy. 12 DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS! May–October -- $1,100 to $2,000 per wk. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Landscape Maintenance, GRACIOUS VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Hardscaping, Spring Clean-ups, Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, screen porch, deck off master BR. Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs, Trees, Aquatic Plants, Lawn Installation: $1,000/month. For info email [email protected] Sod or Seed, Irrigation, Land Clearing, Trees trimmed/removal, Phone Judy 847-814-8215. Dunegrass, Excavating, Ponds, Waterfalls, Firepits, Outdoor Kitchens, SHORELAND HILLS LONG TERM RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways, Flagstone, Bluestone, Decorative Wash/Dry, fireplace, 2 blocks to lake. Avail now to 6/30/12. $775/mo. gravel, Mushroom Compost, Decomposed Granite, Pavers, Boulders, includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. Stone veneer. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Must See to Appreciate. SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR modern house fully furnished, with great views Aquatic Nursery and Fish now on site! of the lake. Can sleep up to 6. Long or short term rental available. Must see to fully appreciate, check Craigslist for pictures. Licensed • Insured • Registered with BBB $1,400/mo. Contact Steve at 630-699-1010. H & S Services Landscape & Garden Center SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA upstairs, studio 2621 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City, IN 46360 w/full kitchen downstairs, deck w/bar & lake views. Steps to beach. Phone 219.872.8946 • Fax 219-879.5142 Oct-May. $1,000/mo. NO SMOKERS OR PETS. 847-274-9800.                            HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. Free Est. Call 219-221-6222 or 219-448-0900. APARTMENTS, WATERFRONT at Pioneer Pier.                            Furnished. Direct TV, WiFi. All utilities paid. Smoke Free, Pet Free.   JIM’S LAWN CARE   1BR $625/mo., 2BR $725/mo. Call Dan at 219-898-8871. Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. MICHIGAN CITY, IN. Charming home on Lake Michigan’s • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • most beautiful beach. 3BR, 1.5BA, LR, DR, Den, Kitchen, lg. Deck. Mick Wulff Certified Arborist Nearby city conveniences. $1200/mo. Available Dec. 1. • Fall Clean-Ups • Firewood • Day 708-798-4600; Evening & Weekend 312-819-1018. Snow Plowing -- Commercial & Residential 2BR UPPER APT. $600/mo. and utilities. No Pets. • Holiday Gift Certificates Available • Call Melissa at 219-229-9572. • 219-878-3032 • [email protected] Two LUXURY Townhomes available for rent in premier maintenance RB’s SERVICES —tree removal, spring & fall clean-up, haul away debris free development north of LaPorte. and other landscaping needs, leaf clean-up in fall, also snow removal The Villas of Briar Leaf located at Briar Leaf Golf Course. this winter. In business over 24 yrs. Call Roger 219-561-4008. 1525-2035 sf plus full basement and 2-car attached garage. FALL CLEAN-UP - LAWN MOWING - POWER WASHING - GUTTER Masonry fireplace, deck, granite countertops, carpet or hardwood floors, CLEANING Yard work, weeding, mulching & odd jobs. master suites, guest bedroom, 2 or 2-1/2 baths, excellent storage. Call for details. CALL ABE at 219-210-0064. $1500-$1800 month. Please call 219-851-0008 for more information. LLOYD TREE SERVICE & BRUSH REMOVAL  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  Trimming • Cutting • Removal • Reasonably Priced. 219-229-5867 MICHIANA SHORES, IN AREA. $68,000. Elmwood Drive wooded bldg. WANT TO SELL sites.2 lots 80 ft. x 130 ft. City sewer & water. FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S Broker/owner 219-921-0822. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Are you ready for Maintenance Free? Do you like beautiful landscaping but Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 don’t want to have to work outside all weekend? FIREWOOD • Split • mixed • seasoned hardwoods • delivered CUSTOMIZED LUXURY TOWNHOMES AT BRIAR LEAF GOLF COURSE. Call 219-873-4428 Featuring Two New Ranch Models ranging from 1880 sf-3600 sf. Bright and Spacious, Luxury Master Suites, Quality Construction, 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS 396 325hp, Hugger Orange. Price Extraordinary Storage, Full Basement, Masonry Construction, Masonry $7,000. More details at [email protected] or 219-552-8805. Fireplace, PVC Decks, Screened in Porch Optional. 48” x 72” SOLID CHERRY Amish Shaker style table w/4 leaves. Located off Tiffany Woods Drive and State Road 39, LaPorte. (each leaf 12”). 8 solid cherry chairs. $1800. Solid cherry Amish Shaker www.villasofbriarleaf.com • 219.851.0008 style hutch w/lighted glass top (56 in. long). $1150. On Site Sales Office open Friday through Monday 11-4 CST Email for photos [email protected] or call 708-386-0958. 1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single Older 6 FT. MAHOGANY ROLL TOP DESK. $300. family home with 2 units on LSD. Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs Also WOOD BURING STOVE w/15 FT. STAINLESS 6” CHIMNEY a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach. w/ALL HANGING HARDWARE. $800. Call 219-879-9064. $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. THE Page 46 December 1, 2011

The Ballad of Tom My City... Dooley by Sharyn Mc- by Larry Crumb Caine, graph- “Hang down your head, ic design Tom Dooley, hang down by Patrick your head and cry; hang J. Slattery down your head Tom Dool- (Caine Pub- ey, poor boy you’re bound lishing). This to die.” Remember those is the auto- words of the song made fa- biography of mous by the Kingston Trio Larry Caine, many years ago? I never former gen- realized that the song was eral manager inspired by the real life of the Inter- events that took place in national Live- North Carolina back in 1866. The only difference stock Exposi- was that the man’s name was actually Tom Dula, tion in Chicago and later as general manager and not Dooley. But then, I suppose that Dooley was president of the International Amphitheater and easier to rhyme... the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place. Mr. Author Sharyn McCrumb lives in the Virginia Caine and his family summered in Long Beach, and Blue Ridge, not far from the Smoky Mountains many might remember him. The book is not only where her family settled in the late 18th century. the history of a man, but the history of the Chicago She is a well respected author who takes pride in do- stockyards and the giant venues that have become a ing extensive research on her subject matter before part of Chicago’s fascinating story with many great writing a book. Because of that, she has been named photos outlining the years from the early 1800s to a Virginia Woman of History for achievement in lit- present day. erature in 2008, and, her books have earned the Mr. Caine passed away recently, but his daughter title Notable Books by both the New York Times and Francesca, and Patrick Slattery have arranged a re- the Los Angeles Times newspapers. ception to introduce this book to the public. It will So when you put together Sharyn’s knowledge of be held on Fri., Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m., in the Pub Room at the land, and her research, I knew that this was a the Long Beach Country Club. book I had to read. The Gift It was in May 1866 that Laura Foster disappeared by Chris- from her small settlement in Wilkes County North tina Vage- Carolina. Three months later her body was found a nius (Heart- short distance away. The story unfolds through the box Studio, voices of Pauline Foster, a distant cousin with an ax $19.95). This to grind, and Colonel Vance, the former North Caro- book is simply lina governor and lawyer now assigned to defend too beautiful Tom Dula on a charge of murder. to describe in Another cousin, the beautiful Anne Melton plays mere words! a prominent part in this story, her blatant affair You really with Tom Dula known by everyone, even her long have to see it. suffering husband. To the simple folk the story was Michiana clear--Tom Dula was guilty, even before they found Shores resi- Laura’s body. Like Lizzie Borden’s case would at- dent Christina tract national attention years later, this case also Vagenius has gained national notoriety. But some part of the puz- meticulously put together a book that gives the zle was missing, and that’s the part that author Mc- story of the “gift” --a heart pinned to each baby “... Crumb explores. And what she found out will sur- so you’ll always know, my love is with you wherever prise everyone! you go.” This is a book to treasure and to give to A most enjoyable read, full of the poetry of the someone special. Meet Christina at a book signing North Carolina backwoods and a look into the mind at The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place on Sat., Dec. of a devious woman who loved pulling the strings of 3, 1-3 p.m. those around her. Till next time, happy reading! THE December 1, 2011 Page 47

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