The Old Concrete Giant by William Halliar

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Volume 32, Number 36 Thursday, September 15, 2016 The Old Concrete Giant by William Halliar

Return with me now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when the steam locomotive was the fastest, most powerful vehicle created by man, the engineer considered a hero to inspire poems and songs with each blast of the steam whistle. Michigan City was a hub of the rail industry. The Michi- gan Central Railroad provided and maintained the ribbons of steel upon which was carried the commerce, hopes and dreams of people in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. The lakefront once shook to the thunder of rush- ing wheels and thrilled to the pulse of powerful pis- tons. The air was ﬁ lled with smoke, steam and the sound of whistles blasting and bells clanging. Indeed, there was a certain romance associated with the railroad business. Many still feel the pull of that not-so distant past. Memo- ries still come alive at the sound of a far-off train whistle. By the early 1920s, the Michigan Central, incorpo- rated in 1846 to run rail service between Detroit and St. Joseph, Mich., had extended its service to Indiana and Il- linois. It was reported that by the end of 1925, the railroad owned and maintained 4,139 miles of track. That same year, it boasted 600 million passenger miles that same year. Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 15, 2016

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for The Daily Herald, and his eye was trained to sift Concrete Giant Continued from Page 1 out and recount the details of a story. Today, the Michigan Central is all but a distant Many of us pass the old Michigan Central coaling memory to a few. Eventually, the railroad was con- tower every day, but the sight has become so famil- trolled by New York Central Railroad, which be- iar, we no longer wonder what that large concrete came Penn Central Railroad and fi nally Conrail. structure is on U.S. 12 just east of town. Perhaps we Now, Norfolk Southern owns much of the right of fail to notice the huge, ungainly, deteriorating con- way that was once the proud Michigan Central. crete behemoth that straddles the railroad tracks Today, the sights and sounds of that yesteryear leading into town from the east. are all but forgotten, and many of the landmarks Jachimiec did notice, and the journalist’s curios- associated with it are gone. However, shades of his- ity and love of a good story ingrained in him com- tory surround us each day as we go about our lives. pelled him to look into the history of the structure. Often, we don’t take the time to look around as we Because of his persistent digging, the story of the hurry from here to there, bowing to the demands of Michigan City coaling tower will not be lost to his- our busy lives. We pass by monuments to the past tory. As is typical, no single source held the entire every day, but simply do not notice them. Some- story, and confl icting facts had to be sifted through times, it takes a new viewpoint to make something to determine the true story. When was it built, when old and familiar stand out and be noticed. and why it was abandoned and, most importantly, Tom Jachimiec and his wife moved to Michigan what its fate would be. City in 2006. Before retiring, Tom worked for Pad- Jachimiec was determined to fi nd the answers. dock Publications in Arlington Heights, Ill., as a The Michigan City Coaling Tower was built in copy editor for 38 years. He wrote and edited copy 1923 by Michigan Central Railroad. It was designed by Roberts & Schaefer Co. of Chi- cago, an engineering and design fi rm specializing in structures for material handling. The company is still in business today. In 1923, coal was the fuel and steam generated in huge boilers the breath of the giant engines that crossed our country at a diz- zying pace carrying passengers and freight. Trains of the era carried coal for fi re and water for steam in tenders that trailed behind the main traction engine. A powerful engine consumed water and coal at an amazing rate. It is estimated by one source that one pound of coal can turn six pounds of water (0.7 gallons) into steam. A train could travel, on average, 15 to 20 miles to a ton of coal, so the trains had to be refueled often. Coaling and water stations were built at regular intervals along the route to service the engines. Generally, Tom Jachimiec stands by the historic structure that has captured his attention for several years. Photo by William Halliar there were two water stops for THE September 15, 2016 Page 3 every coal stop. Although coaling and watering stops were as old as railroading itself, the Michigan City coaling tower was to be the fi rst of its kind, with patented de- WE’RE JUST AS RELIABLE, signs and machinery to improve effi cacy. The coal- WITHOUT THE DROOL. ing plant was to have many automated features and was powered by electric motors. It was a one-stop In the face of a heating and cooling shop for water, coal and sand. Special “green” dried emergency, consider us your sand was loaded into domes on the tops of locomo- new best friend. We’ll go to tive boilers. The sand would be applied to the rails great lengths to make you to improve traction on days when there was rain, comfortable and happy. ice or snow on the rails.

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A 1950 edition of Michigan City Review reveals the tower on its cover. Photo provided by Mike Fleming. The Michigan City coaling tower was constructed of reinforced concrete, which made it durable, relatively maintenance free and immune to the shocks and vibrations that could accompany the crushing and loading of coal. The versatility of reinforced concrete allowed designers to literally sculpt a du- Continued on Page 3 Owner Kevin Doler 219-879-8525 Michigan City, IN Taking care of your family has been my family’s business for more than 60 years

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The en- tower, the train was ready to be on its way. tire building, walls, hoppers and roof were poured The Michigan City coaling tower was built over in one piece, all reinforced by steel rods. mainline tracks so no switching was required to Speed of loading and effi ciency were the factors bring the trains into position to replenish fuel considered in the tower’s design. A track located at and water. Trains loaded with freight and passen- the side of the structure was provided for coal cars gers would pull under, and then through, the coal- to dump their loads of coal. This operation was con- ing plant many times each day. Many passengers ducted under a reinforced concrete canopy to keep travelling in plush Pullman sleepers of the 1920s the coal relatively dry. The coal was deposited in and 1930s must have been surprised as their train a hopper under grade, or track, level that fed into stopped beneath this concrete giant. They could a measuring feeder that loaded a 2½ ton capacity look up to see such an effi cient and unusual opera- bucket. This measuring feeder was a patented fea- tion occurring as they paused for a few moments ture fi rst used here in Michigan City that would not from their travel. allow the bucket to be overfi lled. In the late 1940s/early 1950s, steam engines be- The bucket was fi tted with large steel wheels gan to disappear from the scene, replaced by more that rode on a track made of angle iron, up a gen- effi cient, more powerful diesel electric locomotives. tly curving, covered side chute, also made of poured Photographic records show steam trains were still and reinforced concrete. A 22 horsepower electric using the coaling facility as late as 1952, and some motor powered pulleys and a 7/8” dia cable to pull said that for quite some time after that, a few small the fi lled bucket to the top of the coal chute. In the steam switch engines were used in the nearby yards. head house at the top of the structure, the bucket, They used the old coaling station to fi ll their hungry which was precisely balanced by a concrete coun- coal tenders and slake their boilers’ thirst for water. ter weight, was dumped. The contents of the bucket Eventually, all of the iron and steel equipment would fall into a double roll coal crusher. The crush- inside the structure was sold for scrap, the steel er was powered by a 25 horsepower electric motor and could reduce large lumps of coal to 4” cubes suitable for use in steam locomotive fi re boxes. These opera- tions were controlled from an opera- tor’s “hoist house” at ground level using patented “Safety First” equipment. The January-June Railway Review from 1923 reported that “There is no vibration whatever to the structure caused by the operation of the coal crusher located over the concrete pock- et, and all dust occasioned by crushing coal is contained in the coal pock- et, which is the proper place for it.” The crushed coal then fell into a large double hopper of 500-ton capacity. Beneath the double-hopper structure ran four railroad tracks, and over each of these was a smaller chute that could be raised and lowered to position it over the coal car or tender of a waiting locomotive. Included as part of the integral structure of the coal chute was a sand storage and drying plant. Coal burn- ing dryers were employed to evapo- rate moisture from 100 cubic yards of sand that could be stored at the facility. This sand then was fed by gravity into the sand domes of locomotives. While the coaling and sanding op- erations were under way, water was A schematic of the inside of the structure when it was in operation. THE September 15, 2016 Page 5 ladders and gratings removed from the outside. The are reminded of the romance of the rails. old concrete giant stood in silence, at the mercy of Whatever the fate of the structure, it is because the elements. of Jachimiec’s efforts to document its history that it On Oct. 27, 2010, a notice was published an- will never be forgotten nor lost to history. All of his nouncing “The National Railroad Passenger Corpo- collected records can be found in the Michigan City ration (Amtrak) proposes to demolish the Michigan Historical Society archives at Washington Park’s City Coaling Tower...Amtrak has determined the Old Lighthouse Museum. coaling tower is structurally unsound and should be While the old coaling tower remains with us, take removed.” a moment to drive by slowly. As you do, use your (Amtrak still utilized the track under the coaling imagination and listen for the lonely blast of an an- station for many of its trains.) cient steam whistle. A public meeting was held to discuss the project. Jachimiec was in attendance. Thus began his quest to collect information on the tower. To date, it is still with us. Other historic coaling towers still exist across the country. As can be imagined, there had to be many hundreds in existence at one time to feed the great steel beasts that thundered across our landscapes. Some of these towers have been at least partially restored. Because many were literally sculpted out of concrete, they are each of unique design. Michi- gan City’s coaling station was gutted years ago, and because of its location over active tracks, and the fact that pieces of concrete occasionally fall to the tracks, its days are numbered. To some, the old Michigan City coaling tower was a “fi lthy, noisy, dark and dangerous” place to work. Others, each time they pass the old structure today, Much of the structure has succumbed to the elements. THE Page 6 September 15, 2016

Tom Hanks (left) and Aaron Eckhart star in Clint Eastwood’s “Sully.” Eastwood, Hanks Pack Quite a Punch With “Sully” by Andrew Tallackson Love him or loathe him, the indisputable truth We meet a few of the passengers. Eastwood, how- about Clint Eastwood as a director is that, at 86 no ever, isn’t too concerned with their stories, which less, the guy can tell a story and tell it exceptionally is fi ne. The movie is named “Sully” for a reason, to well. This is the fi lmmaker who, if you recall, two explore the man at the center of the extraordinary years ago released a fi lm that came out of nowhere feat that day. The performance Eastwood culls out to gross nearly $550 million worldwide, in the proof Hanks is not the showy type that screams Oscar cess canonizing the memory of an American sniper. at every turn. Sully is a man riddled with doubt and Now, with “Sully,” he’s tackled another recent plagued by nightmares. Barely able to articulate chapter in U.S. history. Considering the sensational himself, even to his wife (Laura Linney, in a mostly events behind it, you brace for Eastwood’s pumped thankless part), Hanks offers a brittle portrait of a up version of the truth. The 2009 heroic plane land- man on the verge of collapse. ing in the Hudson River — how can you not go for The fl ight itself is recreated with astounding au- the jugular? Eastwood, however, offers middle-of- thenticity. Eastwood relies on actual sets and care- the-road, matter-of-fact realism. Arriving in the- fully orchestrated visual and sound effects to create aters amid the 15th anniversary of the terror at- an unnerving you-are-there sensation. tacks on 9/11, Eastwood has made a powerful fi lm The image of a plane careening through a densely that has an unexpected healing effect in watching populated metropolitan area makes it impossible salt-of-the-earth Americans rise to the challenge not to resurrect painful memories of 9/11. But by re- amid catastrophic events and come out victorious. vealing the swift action taken by rescue offi cials, we Based on the autobiography “Highest Duty,” are reminded, and incredibly moved by, the sight of and working from a concise script by Todd Komar- New Yorkers rallying together. And it is amid the fi - nicki, Eastwood packs quite a punch in the fi lm’s nal moments of “Sully” that we realize Hanks does, brief 96-minute running time. He uses the National indeed, warrant Oscar’s attention. Upon fi nally Transportation Safety Board investigation into the learning all 155 passengers survived the landing, emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 short- Hanks’ reaction, a trembling, yet controlled release ly after leaving LaGuardia Airport as the framework of emotion, is a devastating piece of acting. And as to reveal what happened that fateful day. Under in- Eastwood treats us to the fi nal moments of the land- tense scrutiny are the pilots, Capt. Chesley “Sully” ing for a second time, but now amid the NTSB hear- Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and First Offi cer Jeffery ing, Hanks’ Sully is an incredible portrait of grace Skiles (Aaron Eckhart). With airline concerns over under pressure. liability and insurance, the two are grilled for not This is one of the year’s best pictures. diverting the plane to the nearest landing strip. Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected] THE September 15, 2016 Page 7

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New Methods Continued from Page 25 how he accommodates students with diagnosed con- “I was very good at reading from an early age,” ditions, he said he doesn’t she said. “I was able to read and process information have to do much to get these very rapidly, so even though my attention wasn’t students into the groove of fantastic, because I read ahead of my peers, I did his lectures. well until about middle school, when all of a sudden “I have never had any dif- I had to learn new things that I didn’t already know fi culty working with ADD/ and hadn’t already sort of just absorbed from the ADHD students,” he said. universe, and it became much more diffi cult.” “Once they catch the rhythm While her story echoed mine in the early stages, of my lectures, they adjust by high school, it differed drastically. easily.” “I went from getting all A’s as a kid,” she said, “to Which, speaking from failing out of high school.” Jerry Holt receives the my own experience, is true. “Dreamer Award” in 2015 from Her story, however, didn’t end there. Her drive to Holt’s classes are uniquely Purdue. The award goes to succeed in the face of ADD/ADHD resulted in her suited to my specifi c condi- an individual or organization excelling in school even faster than her peers. within the Purdue community tion. Mainly lecture-based, that embodies the vision of Dr. “I home-schooled myself for a brief period during his class allows students Martin Luther King Jr. my junior year, and then earned my GED, and then with ADHD to focus on a par- started going to community college during what ticular thing (his excellent ability to turn a lecture would have been my senior year,” she said. into a story with a clear start-to-fi nish procedure). Asked if she “overcame” the disorder, and if so His ability to hold the attention of his ADD/ADHD- how, she replied with a question. diagnosed students is a testament to his experience “Defi ne ‘overcome.’ If by ‘overcome,’ you mean and love of storytelling and teaching. that I’ve become excellent at time management and However, his teaching experience has afforded him physical organization and all of those things, then an in-depth look at the way these students are accom- no, not at all,” she said, chuckling. “However, in modated by the educational institutions they attend. terms of professional achievement, in terms of be- “A decade ago, there were very few special needs ing able to be successful in school, then yes.” offi ces,” he said. “So, as you might assume, students Another PNW professor of mine, Jerry Holt, has in this situation did not get extra time for assign- had quite a bit of experience with students who have ments or controlled environments. ADD/ADHD over his storied career. Former chair of “These are innovations of recent emergence. For what was then known as Purdue University-North students, it was pretty much the luck of the draw as Central’s English department, Holt is a multital- to whether an instructor was sympathetic or not.” ented individual who counts author and playwright Such empathy offers hope for students with ADD/ among his titles. ADHD, that they can succeed in college and earn a As one with experience across many fi elds related degree. to education, his exposure to students with the con- Lee, and myself, now a senior at PNW, are living dition is especially important to document. Asked proof. PPOSHOSH The Potted Plant UUpscalepscale CConsignmentonsignment BoutiqueBoutique Greenhouse & Nursery 110909 N.N. BartonBarton StreetStreet NNewew BBuffalo,uffalo, MMII 4491179117 Unusual Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Flats, Accents, 2269-469-050569-469-0505 and Arrangements. Custom Planters. Geraniums CCLOSEDLOSED TTUESDAYSUESDAYS Perennials, Shrubs, & Small Trees SSUNDAY-SATURDAY,UNDAY-SATURDAY, 12-5PM12-5PM Large assortment of Sedums and Hosta. NNoiroir Large Hosta. EElégant.légant. Mulches, Stone & Soil Sold in Bulk. CClassique.lassique. 9813 W. 300 N. SSophistiqué.ophistiqué. Michigan City CC’est’est TToi.oi. (Behind Harbor GMC) BBlacklack isis thethe newnew Black.Black. 9:00 am-5:00 pm CC’est’est PPosh!osh! Tuesday-Saturday through October TTakingaking FFallall CConsignmentsonsignments • AAppointmentsppointments AAppreciatedppreciated 219-241-0335 THE September 15, 2016 Page 27

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“Closing the Gap” Area Artists Association will host “Closing the Gap,” a motivational, strategic talk by Sergio Gomez Warren J. Attar, Agent and Dr. Yanina Gomez, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, Representing State Farm Since 1971 at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is Sergio Gomez is an artist and gallery director in (219) 874-4256 Chicago. Dr. Yanina Gomez is a psychologist who 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza specializes in practical resources for artists. They Michigan City, IN 46360 will share personal stories on how to face obstacles Fax: (219) 874-5430 • www.warrenattar.com in one’s creative life. THE September 15, 2016 Page 31 Blues & Brews at Taltree Community Forum Chicago blues legend John Primer will headline A community forum, “The Abrahamic Religions: the Blues & Brews concert Saturday, Sept. 17, at Christianity, Islam, Judaism — How Alike Are We?” Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. is at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the undercroft at First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Ninth St. The panel includes: Bishop Donald Hying, dio- cese of Gary/Merrillville; Imam Sayed Mohammad Hanif Shah, Islamic Center of Michigan City; Rabbi Reni Dickman, Sinai Temple, Michigan City; and the Rev. Ericka Parkinson-Kilbourne, First Presby- terian Church. Each panel member will speak about the main precepts of their faith, followed by a question-and- answer period. The program is sponsored by Concerned Citizens for Syrian Refugees.

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Two-time Grammy nominee John Primer will headline the Blues & Brews concert. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with Valparaiso’s The Ben Franklin Blues Project from Ben Franklin Middle School. The group is the brainchild of eighth- grade U.S. history teacher Scott Cvelbar, who uses blues as a tool to teach about the African-American experience during Black History Month. In March, students begin performing the songs they’ve stud- ied with the help of Ben Franklin staff members • Accommodates up to 40 guests, 21 & older and local professionals. • 80 inch visual with audio capabilities Up next is Valparaiso-based The Planetary Blues • Perfect for: Band, which features brothers Martin, Bobby and Business Meetings Michael Schaefer-Murray and friend Nick Evans. Corporate Dinners The group, which has shared the stage with Son Parties for any occasion Seals and Buddy Guy, performs throughout the Please contact Julie Gill for availability Midwest. 219-873-9401 or [email protected] Primer, a two-time Grammy nominee, is one of Patrick’s Grille the last traditional Chicago blues men with Mis- is fi ne dining in an sissippi roots. He has performed with the likes of Upscale Casual Atmosphere Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Junior Wells, Buddy Independently and locally owned with a veteran staff Guy and Lonnie Brooks. He was named Tradition- that is dedicated to making every visit exceptional... al Bluesman of the Year at the 2016 Blues Music Mon.- Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Awards and received his second Grammy nomina- Lunch 11 AM-2 PM Lunch 11 AM-2 PM Closed for Lunch Closed for Lunch tion in 2016 for Best Blues Album of the year for the Dinner 4 PM-9 PM Dinner 4 PM-10 PM Dinner 4 PM-10 PM Dinner 4 PM-8 PM “Muddy Waters 100” album. Mid-Day Nibblers Craft beers will be sold and food trucks on site. 2 PM-4 PM Daily Carry-in alcohol and smoking are prohibited. Tickets, which are $15, are available at www.taltree.org or on site the day of the show. Call (219) 462-0025 or email [email protected] for details. Taltree is located at 450 W. County Road 100 North near Valparaiso. Proceeds from the concert 4125 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN aid the nonprofi t environmental organization’s con- 219-873-9401 • www.patricksgrille.com servation, restoration and education initiatives. THE Page 32 September 15, 2016 “Inspiring Women” Luncheon Michigan City Public Library Michigan City Area Chamber The following programs are available at Michi- of Commerce’s “Inspiring Wom- gan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.: en” Luncheon & Program is from • South Shore Scribes at 6 p.m. Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, Sept. 15. at Blue Chip Casino. The writing group meets the fi rst and third Environmentalist Lee Botts Thursdays each month. and fi lm producer Pat Wisniewski • Bookmarks: Elin Hilderbrand’s “Here’s to will discuss, and show clips from, Us” at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. their collaborative effort “Shifting Jessica Hoffmaster is the reviewer. Sands: On the Path to Sustain- • Film showing: “Charlie and the Chocolate ability.” Factory” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Botts The 60-min- The library is showing the Johnny Depp-Tim ute fi lm highlights the strength, Burton version (2005) in celebration of Roald Dahl’s leadership and resolve of Botts 100th birthday. Light refreshments will be served. and others committed to pre- Youth 18 and younger are eligible to win a DVD of serving Northwest Indiana’s the movie. landscape for future genera- • Understanding Your Dreams at 2 p.m. Sat- tions. urday, Sept. 17. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. Experienced dream therapist Terese Fabbri leads at the Stardust Event Center. the workshop for people interested in dreams and The luncheon is open to the pub- their signifi cance. lic, and not just women. The cost, • Films on DVD Series: “Hello My Name is which includes lunch, is $30 for Wisniewski Doris” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. chamber members and $35 for non-members. Reg- The series is co-sponsored with the Purdue Uni- istration is required. Call (219) 874-6221 or visit versity Northwest Odyssey Series. MichiganCityChamber.com to pay or for more in- • International Talk Like a Pirate Day at 4 formation. p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Meet at the Youth Services Department for the family program. • Story Time at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 21 and 28. QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED Children birth to age 5 and adults will enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Arrive a few minutes early to REASONABLE receive a name tag. • Night Time Story Time at 5:30 p.m. Tues- day, Sept. 20. Wear pajamas and take a stuffed animal to the family story time. • MCPL Steam Ahead Kids: Ozoblockly with Ozobots! at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Appropriate for youth 7-18, program Ozobots through mazes using the Ozoblockly app. Registra- tion is required, in-person only, at the Youth Ser- vices desk. Contact Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049 for more information on library programming. • Practicing attorney for over 45 years Shopping Cart Parade • Concentrating in estate planning The Homeward Bound Shopping Cart Parade, • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois which supports local agencies that provide housing, • LaPorte County resident for 40 years shelter and support services, is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY and School, 818 Franklin St. Michael V. Riley Participants can form teams, decorate carts and 501 Pine Street Phone: 219-879-4925 raise money for the effort to fi ght homelessness. Michigan City, IN 46360 Website: mvrileylaw.com Contact Leigh Coburn at leigh.coburn@comcast. net or (219) 561-1068 for more details. THE September 15, 2016 Page 33 Northwest Indiana Green Drinks Northwest Indiana Green Drinks in Michigan City will host the program “Protecting, Expanding and Improving Our Urban Forests” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wa- The Store bash St. 72<75$,1672<6)81 Holly Jones, executive director of Hoosier Inter- faith Power and Light in Indianapolis and former Indiana Urban Forest Council executive director, will discuss how residents can become interested and involved with the well being of their city’s trees, woods and forests. If time allows, she may share how HIPL has added to metropolitan tree canopies. Also, as a chapter of Northwest Indiana Green Drinks along with Valparaiso and Gary, Michigan City will celebrate receiving a Green Light Award and being inducted into the Bicentennial Green Legacy Hall of Fame by SustainableIndiana 2016 last month in South Bend. Northwest Indiana Green Drinks events are sponsored by Save the Dunes and supported by 219 Home of I Love Toy Trains9LGHRV7UDLQ GreenConnect. The suggested donation is $5, or $2 2SHUDWLQJ/D\RXW/HJHQGDU\7R\7UDLQVRQ'LVSOD\ for students. Call (219) 874-4076 for details. /LRQHO7KRPDV0HOLVVD 'RXJDQG0RUH Memorial Day – Labor Day 7 days a week – 10 AM – 5 PM Central Time Youth Orchestra Auditions :HVW1RUWK0LFKLJDQ&LW\,1 LOWWVWRUHFRP Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra will have auditions for students in grade school through college from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20-21, at Upton Middle School, 800 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, Mich. 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FREE “Works Wash” when you purchase one at our regular price of $12-$14* Healthy Minds Matter Fair *depending on size and type of vehicle Offer good through 8/31/16 Healthy Communities of La Porte County and the Health Council of La Porte County will host the fi rst Healthy Minds Matter Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Thurs- day, Sept. 15, at 301 E. Eighth St., Michigan City. The free event includes presentations on mental health topics, a panel discussion, Q&A, health ven- 3417 Franklin St., dors and activities. Free snacks, raffl e items and Michigan City, IN 46360 giveaways also are planned. (219) 874-3361 Contact Jennifer Olson at (219) 210-3499 or jen- victorylaneautospa.com [email protected] for details. THE Page 34 September 15, 2016 Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Indiana Dunes State Park The following programs are available: The following programs are offered: • The Save the Tunes Council performs Friday, Sept. 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Indiana • 6 p.m. — Dunes Birds and Brews. Dunes Visitor Center. Part of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival, join The group preserves folk songs in the traditional other wild bird enthusiasts at Chesterton’s Craft way, using guitar, autoharp, dulcimer, banjo, har- House, 711 Plaza Drive, for the bimonthly social monica, bagpipe, penny whistle, hurdy gurdy and event that includes a specifi c theme and prizes. other obscure instruments. Saturday, Sept. 17 • Apples, Apples, Apples from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, at • 10 a.m. — Trek to the Paw Paw Patch. Chellberg Farm. Meet at the Wilson Shelter to hike down Trail 2 Celebrate apples through traditional music, crafts to visit the many Paw Paw patches, and search for and farming demonstrations. Use an old-fashioned some “Indiana Bananas.” apple cider press before trying a free sample. The • 2 p.m. — Tree ID Trek. Chellberg/Bailly parking lot is on Mineral Springs Meet outside the Nature Center to explore simple Road between U.S. 12 and 20 in Porter. ways to ID trees in the park and in any backyard. The Visitor Center is at 1215 N. Indiana 49, Por- • 5 p.m. — Twilight Photo Workshop. ter. The Paul H. Douglas Center is on Lake Street in Local art photographer Jesse Meyer will share Gary. Call (219) 395-1882 for more information. techniques refi ned from years of shooting landscapes after dark. An overview of important cam- Polish-American Cultural Society era settings and post-production techniques at the Polish-American Cultural Society of Northwest Nature Center precede an outdoor shooting session Indiana, Michigan City Chapter, meets at 5 p.m. at dusk. The workshop is a primer to novice night Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the former St. Mary School, photographers, touching on advanced concepts for 321 W. 11th St. experienced shooters looking to expand their tool Call Theresa Child at (219) 464-1369 for more in- kit. A digital camera with manual/bulb settings and formation. tripod are required. Remote shutter release/remote and fl ashlight are recommended. Registration is limited and can be made by calling (219) 926-1390. The program is part of the Arts in the Parks series. UV Sunday, Sept. 18 High • 10 a.m. — Feed the Birds. 1100 Meet a naturalist outside the Nature Center for Reduce sun exposure and apply the daily feeding. 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Sept. 16 — Dunes Birds and Brews, 6 p.m., Ches- terton’s Craft House, 711 Plaza Drive. Sept. 16 — The Save the Tunes Council, 7:30-9 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indi- ana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882. Sept. 16-19 — Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Now showing: “Indignation.” Rated R. Times: 6 p.m. Fri.-Mon. Also: “Captain Fantastic.” Rated R. Times: 9 p.m. Fri.-Mon., 3 225 West 5th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Also: Rick Erwin’s local documenta- www.SacredDunesHealth.com ries, “Going Rolling” and “Looking for Apple Ken,” [email protected] and Q&A. Both fi lms not rated. Time: Noon Sept. 219.262.2670 17. Cost: Adults — $10, seniors/students — $8. All times Eastern. Info: vickerstheatre.com MASSAGE • ACUPUNCTURE • YOGA Sept. 17 — St. Stanislaus Catholic Church farm- Mention this ad for 10% discount on any service (acupuncture/ massage) ers market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., parking lot next to tennis courts. 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The two use the camera to share individual stories, and help indigenous communities in Third World countries. For the exhibit, they focused their lens on India and Nepal. The exhibit runs through Oct. 28. THE Page 40 September 15, 2016

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Ana Isabel: a respectable girl by distinctions. There is a black woman, Es- Antonia Palacios. Translated into tefania, who walks her to school each day English by RoseAnna Mueller (paper- and is the family servant. But Ana Isabel back, $13, through the Internet sites for only knows that she tells great ghost sto- Amazon and Barnes & Noble) ries. Big surprises come in small packages! Ana Isabel’s father best explains their The proof is in this 110-page novel you higher status in this multi-layered soci- won’t fi nd on The New York Times best- ety: “Alcantara blood will not mix with seller list; nonetheless, it is an important plebeian blood! We have a very spotless piece of world literature. coat-of-arms…And we don’t have any Let me explain. money: proof that we’re not thieves or The author, Antonia Palacios (1904- scoundrels…” 2001), is regarded as one of the most im- Natives and black servants were at the portant and prolifi c Venezuelan writers bottom of the social ladder. Ana Isabel of the 20th century. She was also a civil learns this one day when she is invited to rights activist and prominent feminist. a birthday party for a wealthy friend. She She published the book in 1949, and in 1976 became innocently asks a black girl, Carmencita, to go with the fi rst woman to receive the Venezuelan National her. Carmencita is quickly stopped at the door and Prize for Literature. told to leave. This is Ana’s fi rst confrontation with The translator is RoseAnna Mueller of Grand the lingering class system. When asked why Car- Beach, Mich. She is professor emerita at Columbia mencita couldn’t go to the party, she is told, “When College Chicago, where she taught Latin American you are older, you’ll understand.” Not much of an literature and art. A teaching/research Fulbright explanation for an 8-year-old to comprehend. Scholarship took her to Venezuela in 2002-2003, I love the way I could follow Ana Isabel through when she taught Latin American Women’s Writ- the streets and alleys, hear her thoughts on every- ing at the Universidad de los Andes, Merida. While thing around her. As adults, we’ve lost the magic, there, she discovered the works of Palacios, whose that sense of wonder. One of my favorite lines in poetic writing style was a departure from litera- the book happens one day in geography class: Ana ture of the day. Taken with the novel Ana Isabel: Isabel asked Cecilia what she thinks of the ocean — a respectable girl, she obtained permission from “The sea? It’s a sky that moves.” How lovely! Palacios’ estate, and now gives us the fi rst English Ana Isabel dreams of running away, of funerals, translation of this amazing book. of wondering why there are poor people — “If ev- That’s the background. Now, here’s a little more eryone was rich, it would put an end to the poor. It about Ana Isabel Alcantara and her sometimes joy- would be the end of the poor.” ous, sometimes sad life in Caracas, Venezuela, in The reader follows Ana Isabel on a fi eld trip to a the 1920s… piñata party, and most amusing, getting ready for Caracas in this time period was not the great cos- her fi rst confession in church. She has been given a mopolitan city of today. The discovery of oil and sub- book listing sins, but some don’t make sense to her sequent boom in the economy wasn’t to happen for — “Don’t fornicate.” All the teacher said was “it’s a a few years. So, we are introduced to a society still sin girls can’t commit.” After reading the book, she steeped in the traditions of the past colonial era, its ends up thinking she has committed all kinds of class-based system keeping people locked into their sins and gets tongue-tied in the confessional! “place.” It would take more time to pass before so- This is an amazing piece of literature. Like Pro- cial mobility would be achieved. fessor Mueller, it’s a great piece on cultural diversi- In this time period, we see children of all races ty and would make an outstanding read for middle and classes playing together, and this is how we and high school students — adults, too. Education learn about life in Caracas, not in the politics of the combined with an open mind are the fi rst steps to time, but through the eyes of 8-year-old Ana Isabel mutual respect and understanding — something and her friends. Her story is a mixture of prose, po- the world desperately needs right now. etry and a child’s view of the world — simple and Harbor Country Book Club, of which Mueller is loving. Ana Isabel has blond hair, a genetic nod to a member, is using Ana Isabel as its Sept. 29 se- the German side of her family. But no one thinks lection. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. EDT at New she is pretty. It’s her brother, Jaime, who has every- Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Club one’s eye. What a handsome boy! meetings are always listed in The Beacher, and new Ana Isabel spends her days in the Plaza Can- members are welcome. delaria playing games and singing songs with her Till next time, happy reading! friends. She has little idea yet of the scope of class THE September 15, 2016 Page 43

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