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Volume 17, Number 42 Thursday, October 25, 2001 Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area… Woodstock, Revisited, Starring the Sandhill Cranes by Paula McHugh Most of the year, Jasper-Pulaski State Fish and Wildlife Area near Medaryville is quiet. Not in autumn, however. Hundreds of birders and other hundreds of the curious flock here between mid- October and December to watch the spectacle of the sandhill cranes. Autumn once again extends an invitation to their dance. The elevated viewing area overlooking the 300-acre Goose Pasture has been extended over the past few years, and the tall plat- form has a ramp that allows accessibility for wheelchairs. Two free viewing scopes have been installed for those who did not bring binoculars. They are needed to get a closer look at the red crown of this mousy gray colored bird, but they are not needed to witness the dancing. Arriving at sunrise and an hour before sunset are the best times to The observation tower and deck that overlooks the cranes’ staging area has been ogle at the cranes’ dance of life and joy. expanded. At 11:00 a.m., when this photo was taken, most of the birds have flown off to The ride south on Indiana 421 ribbons forage in farmers’ fields and surrounding wetlands. They will be back in droves (meaning through khaki pastureland. Past San Pierre, by the thousands) before sunset, when they dance and jump for joy, or for a mate. what appears as a sprinkling of black pepper dispersed dance, and swoop into the sky quickly if a human by the wind in the sky is the only sign of the birds’ attempts to approach too closely. The Key-lime green arrival near their staging area. The sun has returned beyond the highway’s shoulder fades to beige in the after two deluging days of rain, and farmers behind soggy fields, where the cranes in the distance look like the wheels of their shocking red harvesters slice dust bunnies caught in a herringbone quilt. The through dried cornstalk. The cranes will feed on the sandhills in midmorning are brunching in groups waste grain, will stop eating to perform their corny on farmland surrounding the Fish and Wildlife area. Jasper-Pulaski Continued on Page 2

A few dozen gray cranes look like dust bunnies clinging to a khaki tweed comforter. These birds were spotted on State Road 10 between Route 421 and Indiana 49. Page 2 October 25, 2001

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Two Fort Wayne residents, former science teachers, Calvin Lee and Norm Reilly, were hoping to see more birds during their visit. “Last year, there were a lot more cranes lingering around at this time of the morning,” Cal said. Jasper-Pulaski Continued from Page 1 It is mid-morning in mid-October and both the viewing tower and pasture at Jasper-Pulaski are empty. Or almost empty. Crow caws crack the silence of the open field pockmarked with mirror-blue puddles won’t allow others to trespass on their patch of ter- which, from the tower, makes the muddy black earth ritory, however. below resemble a giant map of the world. The black Last year, the migratory crowd jammed into the birds are jitterbugging to their own tune amid corn- pasture peaked at 16,000 on November 30. The DNR stalks in the distance. keeps a count of such things. Even then, it’s a small A staccato of guttural, phlegmatic gurgles betray number compared to the lollapalooza gathering along the presence of a group of sandhills in the far, far dis- the North Platte River in Nebraska. That spot ranks tance, too far to see with a human eye. Far from largest in the world. But for Indiana, Jasper-Pulaski harm’s way, it appears. Their sociable gurgling- is quite a show. quacking-trumpeting lets an observer know that a few When the birds take wing, they can fly between 45- dozen stragglers have not flown off for lunch in other 55 miles per hour, following a leader in a V-formation. fields. Human gawkers are not a problem at this When soaring on warm air currents, their normal alti- hour; crowds will be arriving much later in the day. tude is between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. The migrants That is when the really big crane dance begins. from Asia and Europe, however, need to climb upwards By dusk, the 300 acres of Goose Pasture will resem- of 20,000 feet in mountain passes. When the birds land, ble the sandhill crane version of the original Woodstock they like to forage in shallow marshes, and they Music Festival, minus Janis Joplin and the smoke from depend on wetlands for the continuation of life. funny cigarettes. The sandhill cranes make their Cranes have a lifespan of 25-30 years, and reports of own music. Ear splitting. Woofers, tweeters, ampli- 40-60 year lifespans have been reported for cranes in fiers unnecessary. And this staging area display of feath- captivity. The latter are fed nutritional pellets and would ery antics will continue each day for weeks. Do feath- probably be considered spoiled by their wilder coun- ers fly? Oh, yes—upon the wings of love— flapping, terparts. Unlike their cousins, the much rarer white- hopping, jumping, and throwing bits of dirt and twigs feathered whooping cranes, sandhill populations into the air with their sharp bills. It’s mating time for have continued to thrive despite the fact that the female the unattached birds, and socializing time for the mated. lays just two eggs and can count on only one chick sur- Cranes mate for life. Families with young chicks viving. October 25, 2001 Page 3

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Pulaski. The migratory event is nature’s gift to us who live so near, and once witnessed, it’s a phenomenon that many return to see each year. Jasper-Pulaski offers free campsites on a first-come, first-served basis for those who want to witness the sunrise “serenade.” And there are other points within the 8,002-acre park to explore, but be sure to check in at the ranger station before taking off by foot. This is place with many areas set aside for hunting, and the shotgun blasts that cut through the crisp air will likely remind you of that fact.

Photo by Dr. George Archibald. Sandhill cranes are identified by the striking red crown on these mousy-gray colored birds. Jasper-Pulaski Continued from Page 3 country. The red of a bride’s kimono is derived from the symbolism of the crane’s red crown. The word for crane in Japanese is “tancho,” meaning red crown. And a custom that continues is that of the engaged cou- Visitors to Jasper-Pulaski are required to sign in before wandering off on ple exchanging decorations in the shape of the large trails. With crackles of hunters’ rifles filling the woods nearby, it’s winged bird. mandatory to follow the trail rules and hours. The Chinese also honor the (whooping) crane, naming it the “Patriarch of the feathered tribe,” and seeing it as a symbol for purity and vitality. The Chinese saw cranes (xian-he) as symbols of wisdom. They were the messengers of sages who were carried on their backs in flights between heaven and earth. The Chinese also used the crane’s behavior both in flight and at the staging areas as a message that the young must follow and learn from their older and wiser elders. In contrast, in some countries, particularly India and Ireland, cranes were regarded as evil omens. Indian mythology regards the birds as harbingers of malice, treachery and betrayal, associated with the temple of Kali. In Ireland, it was taboo to eat a crane, but the exact opposite was true in Arabic countries, where the Persians believed that the crane’s brain and gall bladder possessed miraculous medicinal power The Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife area is a haven for hunters, and for ensuring a long life. other than in the fall, the area sees few visitors. Archers who prefer straw Perhaps the most touching legend concerning to animals, or who wish to do a little target practicing before setting off cranes dates to 11th century Japan, when a feudal leader into the woods can use this area to “warm up.” celebrated a Buddhist festival in which cranes were For a preview of the Sandhill Crane “fly-in” at released as thanksgiving after a successful battle. Each Jasper-Pulaski, log on to the DNR website at of the hundreds of birds had a prayer strip attached www.ai.org/dnr/fishwild/pubs/cranes.htm. The DNR to its leg to pray for those killed, and the ritual ini- has a recording of the crane cacophony along with a tiated the association of the crane with the celebra- map of Jasper-Pulaski. Finally, if you intend to take tion of peace and prayers for those lost in war. photos of the cranes, you will need at least a 200mm A person does not have to be a birding enthusiast telephoto lens and tripod. Dress warm, and don’t to enjoy the great gathering of cranes at Jasper- forget your binoculars. October 25, 2001 Page 5 Page 6 October 25, 2001 Art Program Grant Writing lobster Jeff Casey, Northern Indiana Arts Association Director of Regional Services, will conduct three grant work sessions in November to familiarize appli- dinner special cants with the newly revised FY03 grant guidelines for programs to be presented between July 1, 2002 and wednesdays June 30, 2003. Sessions will be held Thurs., Nov. 8, at the Memorial $16.95 Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, 7-9 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 13, at the Center for Visual and Performing Smell the ocean air as you break in to a Arts in Munster, 7-9 p.m.; and, Sat., Nov. 17, at the 1 succulent 1 ⁄4 pound whole Maine Lobster Michigan City Yacht Club, 1-3 p.m. You may attend drenched in Drawn Butter and served with any or all of the workshops, regardless of county of New Potatoes and House Slaw. residence. We are flying freshly harvested live Maine Grant applications and guidelines will be available Lobsters in directly from the East Coast every Nov. 1 by email, on disk, by mail, downloadable from Wednesday for your dining pleasure niaaonline.org or at the work sessions. The applica- at a price that’s hard to beat. tion deadline for the FY03 grant cycle is March 1, 2002. All applicants are required to schedule an individual Starting Wednesday, October 25th consultation session and present a complete draft of their proposal to an NIAA staff member between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, 2002. This is not a general grant workshop. The information (Closed will be specific to the IAC’s operation and project (616) 469-5950 Tuesdays) grants for non-profit organizations providing art pro- Red Arrow Highway between Union Pier and New Buffalo grams. To find out if you qualify, please contact Jeff Casey at 219/836-1839 or [email protected] October 25, 2001 Page 7

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As Natalie and I watched the tragedies unfold on September 11, we instinctively reached down and petted our beloved dog Harley. She was there to comfort us at a time of national distress. Sadly, we were there to comfort her on October 4 as we drove her in our car to the Three Oaks Veterinary Clinic where Dr. Lee White valiantly tried to save her from an aggressive form of cancer that was killing her before our very eyes. Harley. ”...oh how she loved to go for a ride in the car...” When it became clear to Dr. White that Harley’s life The deal might have been scotched right then and was imperiled by a massive tumor, he asked us what there had not Harley gone and fetched her favorite we wanted him to do. towel/toy and presented it to me. Of course Natalie and I wanted to save our little “She wants you to pull on it,” Ann Bursma said. black Belgian barge dog, or Schipperke. Of course we I pulled one way; Harley pulled the other, and were praying for a miracle. But we knew that our only soon we were pulling Natalie’s heartstrings toward recourse was to authorize Dr. White to euthanize adopting what Dr. White would later call “the active our pet. To, as it were, put her to sleep. little dog.” And so Harley, who would have been 9 in May, 2002, And if Harley’s picture looks familiar to your vet- went to be with St. Francis of Assisi, on his feast day, eran travelers to Europe, that’s because she haled from October 4. a long line of Schipperkes, or Schips, who were once I share all of this with you because Harley had fig- used as guard dogs on canal boats between Antwerp ured into so many of my “Travels with Charley” fea- and Brussels. tures in the Beacher. Harley was more than once used as a guard dog You could call Harley a regular feature/creature of aboard my kayak on Lake Michigan, and she never the Beacher, and I wouldn’t mind at all. encountered a body of water she wouldn’t swim in, Harley not only was a key player in my stories, she including the Galien River, Lake Michigan, and every was a frequent visitor to the Beacher office itself, pond, mud puddle, and creek this side of Detroit. and thanks to the patient indulgence of editor/pub- One time, when were walking along the beach in lisher Sally Montgomery, she pretty much had free Harbert, she chased a pair of mallards into the lake. reign of the place every Tuesday afternoon. They swam out a short ways and quacked triumphantly And I know of two young Beacher family members at Harley. by the names of Christopher and Todd who will miss Harley ran into the water and swam furiously Harley as much as we do. The two boys and Harley after them. formed an instant bond, and Harley gladly got up on Finally the two mocking ducks took flight, no doubt her hind legs and danced for them whenever they held wondering if that crazy little dog was going to sprout a piece of graham cracker over her head. wings and fly after them. In fact, we were Harley’s official second owners, hav- Harley didn’t sprout wings that day, but oh how she ing inherited her in February 1997 from her first own- loved to go for a ride in the car with us as we set out ers, Dick and Ann Bursma of Three Oaks. to claim more stories for my “Travels with Charley” Knowing that we had just lost our beloved little space in the back of the Beacher. Hot weather did- dog Pokey to cancer, their daughter Kim told us that n’t bother her, despite her omni-present black fur they were retiring soon and so wanted to find a new coat, and she absolutely loved fall and winter. home for Harley so they could travel. So it was fitting that she took her last ride in the We weren’t quite so sure we wanted another dog car on a crisp fall day. so soon after losing Pokey, but we went to the Bursmas In consoling me after Harley’s departure from this anyway thinking the worst that could happen was a mortal coil, a good friend assured me that she had indeed nip on the ankles. sprouted wings and was now in the capable care of Actually, our worst fears seemed to be realized St. Francis himself. the moment we walked into the Bursmas’ kitchen and “But,” I said, “don’t you think Harley might be a bit what looked like a fur-covered black foot stool burst much for him?” out of nowhere and fiercely barked and nipped at us. “No,” my friend said, “old St. Francis has had plen- We weren’t even sure what we were looking at ty of experience with dogs like Harley. And he’ll was a dog, because this ferocious little beastie had no have her all trained and groomed and ready to greet tail and truly looked like some pot-bellied pig on you and Natalie at the Pearly Gates.” steroids. Amen to that. October 25, 2001 Page 19 asphalt maintenance and snow plowing co. ❄ ❅ ❅

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Monday Night International Cooking Club

The Grapevine’s chef J. Martinez really stirs things up.

Chef J recently won second place in Michigan City’s Taste of the Nation. The surprise isn’t that he won, but that his entry was not his popular grilled drunk- en chicken straddling a beer can, but for his beef brisket BBQ. The judges chose that one. Then, he won second place from the public for his rendition of blackened halibut. Too, the news media chose him as first placer for his presence in front of the grill while cooking that beer-canned chicken. Chef J’s presence is not small, nor unnoticeable. He took over the Grapevine Restaurant on July 4th of this year – barely long enough to revise menus, totally reorganize the kitchen, hire a whole new staff who are young, hale, hearty and food lovers. Now, after winning chef contests, he’s still stirring things up — he’s arranged an ongoing cooking club for his patrons. This man not only loves his job, he keeps busy. The cooking club will meet at the Grapevine on the third Monday of each month (the restaurant is closed Chef J, getting ready to stir up. to the public Mondays). The first class was held October 15th and I was there, ready and more-than- The evening opened with a how-do-you-do glass of willing to watch Chef J stir it up. The theme of that champagne (namely, Seaview Brut, from Australia) evening’s four course meal was Cajun. Each course and a toast to us from the chef. And soon, Chef J was included a glass of wine from the Grapevine’s well- cooking the first course in front of us, at his portable stocked cellar. Not exactly a meal that I’d fix in my kitchen. Crawfish Boil. Did you know the proper own kitchen. way to eat crawfish is to “eat the tail, then suck the There was a good turnout. There were thirty of us head?” Added to the boil liquid, are small red pota- in the class and we were a diverse audience. There toes, andouille sausage, a full egg in the shell and, of was a six-year-old boy, so well-behaved we forgot all course, various spices – Louisiana Cajun spices. With about him as we concentrated on the food and the cook- it, our attending wine expert, Doug Burk from National ing. Even at such a young age, he is a solid fan of Chef Wine & Spirits Corporation in South Bend, poured us J’s and after several meals at the Grapevine with his a glass of Rosemount Grenache/Shiraz wine, from parents, Chef J presented the boy with an auto- Australia. graphed chef’s toque. Another couple told me they come to the Grapevine so often their baby sitter is getting rich and probably buying stocks and bonds with her hourly wages from their evenings out. Needless to say, it was a pleasant crowd.

Robert Johnson and Devena E. Alston-Johnson. This handsome couple’s babysitter is buying stock with her hourly wage--because they spend so much time at the Grapevine! And Chef J. kept on stirring it up. Next was a fantastic salad — smoked oysters with baby spinach, tossed in warm bacon vinaigrette. Heavenly combination. As the bacon, plus smoked ham, Tim and Pamela Weaver with their son, the politest 6 year-old in the U.S.A. is being rendered, Chef J makes a vinaigrette of bal- October 25, 2001 Page 23 samic vinegar and olive oil, plus a drop or two of the Ah, at last, the smoked oyster oil. And he always adds a tiny touch finishing touch. of honey to the 3-to-1 formula, as honey helps the ingre- Bananas Foster dients to emulsify, to blend. I never knew that, did you? over French vanil- The composition of the spinach, oysters, red onions, la ice cream. Chef croutons is fabulous. Served with it, a glass of J was joined by his Batardierre Muscadet from Loire Valley. visiting co-chef Keith (presently executive chef at Crawdaddy Bayou in Wheeling, IL. The two have been rocking and rolling together for a long time and make a Mr. & Mrs. Gunther Jordan, Cajun great team.) The fans to beat all Cajun fans! bananas Foster is a staple dessert in Louisiana and is, of course, delectable. It’s not just sliced bananas on ice cream, it is subtly flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, nutmeg, and flaming rum, once the flames go out. The dessert wine from California was Duet hazel- Karren Cooper and Jim Coplen with two pretty, nut infused sherry. A memorable but nameless, table partners. ending to a perfect meal. Lovely aromas kept wafting from Chef J’s little stove. And then, at the last minute, He was stirring away again. This course: Cajun red Grapevine owner John Wilson rice and jumbo prawns. Starting with boiling water, announced Sunday November the flavorful prawn shells are dumped in along with 11, there will be wine-tasting at various spices, tomato paste, green peppers, minced the Grapevine with perhaps forty garlic and on and on and on. He tells us that if dry different bottles, plus hors d’oeu- spices are used they should be added at the beginning vres. This lovely party will be of the dish; if fresh spices are your choice, throw followed by a choice of three tan- them in at the very end. Deglaze the skillet after all talizing dinners prepared by Chef this browning and rendering with white wine and scoop J – and proceeds will go to the up the bits with a wooden spoon, never a metal one. New York Fire Department This is called a cooking club because we’re here to learn heroes! It’s obvious that Mr. things! The huge prawns are sautéed in a second Jeff Kata, sous chef. Wilson is a stirrer, too. skillet, which is again deglazed with white wine, then cooked down until the alcohol is burned off and all the flavor ends up in the prawns themselves. With this marvelous course, the chosen wine is Antinori Santa Cristina from Tuscan, Italy. By the way, our wine expert tells us that while Chardonnay and Merlot are immensely popular these days, the wines at this cooking class are far more compatible with the food we were served.

Classroom is to your right, upstairs-- The next Monday Night International Cooking Club is slated for November19 and will feature chef Suey Moy (alongside Chef J) with a Chinese cuisine presentation. Mark those calendars, folks. See what I mean? Stirring things up? Register for that next class pronto by calling 219-778-2550, or there won’t be an empty chair. The Grapevine is located at Mikki Bartholomew and Barb Miller with the wine glasses lined up. 5627 East 1000 North, LaPorte. Page 24 October 25, 2001

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Certain restrictions do apply. Call for details. Acting Workshop at CTG (616) 469-3330 Community Theatre Guild of Valparaiso announces an acting workshop to begin at the Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Facilitated by Donna Blanchard, the workshop is all about drama. She will use monologues, games and class exer- cises to discover characters and find their honesty. This workshop includes everyone, regardless of their acting experience. The workshop will take place on Mondays, Oct. 29-Dec. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost of the workshop is $125. For more information, or to register, phone Donna Blanchard at 219/980-4880 or the theatre at 219/464-1636.

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46202 ROYAL NEW BUFFALO RIC’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES MI 49117 Ph./Fax 616-469-6616 • Cell 219-877-9125 HANDYMAN SERVICES PRESSURE WASHING HOUSE, ROOF, SIDING, BOATS, WALKS, DECKS PLUMBING CARPENTRY INSURED RICK C. SPARKS, Owner Page 28 October 25, 2001 The Second Heart of Art Studio & Gallery Tour of La Porte County Held in 2001 by Jan Van Ausdal On Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Heart of Art Studio & Gallery Tour of La Porte County was held for the second year. Eighteen listings of artists and galleries were on this tour that encompassed a variety of art forms. The artists willing- ly answered questions and demonstrated some of their techniques. Come with me while I highlight the artists I visited on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when the weather was magnificent for such an art tour! My first visit on Saturday was to the studio of Kevin Firme at 127 East 9th Street in Michigan City. Kevin posed by some of his recent water colors. Three of his sculptures were named: At the Rapture, Squiggle, Sculptures Three: At the Rapture, Squiggle; Chair. and Chair. Rose and Hal Higdon came by to tour his studio. They said, “We’ve been talking about putting “Seven years ago, I bought this building, which had a deck on our house. If we get a deck, we’ll need a sculp- been left for years and years. I got a building permit, ture. So, hope that we get a deck!” and now I’m working with an architectural engineer I photographed the Higdons with Kevin in a sec- to save the building. He told me it’s a solid building ond floor room in his building (which was a former grain and there are 8500 square feet, if you count everything. & feed store). This room is fourteen feet high and about Lots of storage space! I hope to get a lot done here before ten feet wide. The doors in the building are at different winter sets in.” levels. Kevin said, “On the Pine Street side, there’s a truck level door and there’s also a store level door. A hand truck is used to get my materials brought in and to take my sculptures out.” He continued, “ I started in the garage at home. But when I am grinding and doing other things, it can be very noisy. I’m using the space here to store my materials. I get my sculpture materials anywhere I can. Some scrap comes from K & M Fabricated in Cassopolis. New material is too expensive to use.”

Hal & Rose Higdon ask Kevin, “Will you make us Kevin Firme stands near his recent watercolors. a sculpture?” October 25, 2001 Page 29

Because the time was fleeting, I next visited the Izwin Studio at 1021 Cooper Street in Michigan City. In this one location, there were two guest artists, and also the studio contained the ceramic work of Laurel Izard and Edwin Shelton. Danielle Engwert of Fiber Designs was at her loom, weaving very colorful shades of red. She asked, “Would you like to touch it? This is red rayon and the warp is cotton. I haven’t decided what it will be. There are just six yards in a bolt of fabric. One man said it could be used for pillows; I thought perhaps a jacket or a wonderful drape for a four-poster bed. It takes about 20 minutes to do 8 inches.” She continued, “The last few years, I’ve been working in my home, after not working for a few years. I’ve done clothing and household things. My work is dis- Weaver Danielle Engwert at her loom. played at Gaia Gallery at Gordon Beach Inn and I have a traveling piece at Purdue North Central. When Mother and daughter, Carolyn Dadlow and Jennifer we first moved here 21 years ago, we had a sheep and of La Porte, posed beside Sally’s Christmas ornaments. two cows. I decided I wanted to weave wool from the Jennifer said, “We’ve been to all but two studios in La sheep, so I’ve been involved in weaving that long.” Porte and one on the way back there. I liked seeing the The other guest artist, Sally Signorino of Michigan artists’ demonstrations of making their pottery and I City, posed with her Fun Art Objects. She uses fish, also like these Christmas ornaments.” cats and dogs, skies, and coffee cups in her art. Her Edwin Shelton smiled as he demonstrated rolling a art, made from a wood base with thick acrylic medi- piece of clay with a “kitchen roller,” (which looked to me um or a paste, is raised off the surface for 3D effects. like a large rolling pin). “We get about 2,000 pounds in Sally does free form and framed pieces. She’s been work- a shipment. We roll out about 50 pounds and then ing in her studio in her home for about 15 years; she slice it up into 3 sections.” He explained their firing tech- used to work with Edwin Shelton in Chicago. niques in their electric kilns, the times and tempera- tures used and putting on the glazes and overglazes. Laurel Izard puts on all the patterns such as the stripes and the dit dots. He also mentioned their employees who include Lupe Martinez and Marina Santos who help with the processes, and Amy Baker who takes care of all the paper- work. “The Twist in Portland, Oregon, has four galleries where they sell our work very nicely,” Edwin said. “Many of our pieces are packed and shipped to a craft gallery Sally Signorino with her Fun Art Objects. somewhere in the country; most are shipped to North Carolina. We have new teapots. At the New York International Gift Show in August, we got orders for the last half of this year. At this five day show, there were up to 45,000 buyers there from about Edwin Shelton rolls clay with a kitchen roller. 2,600 companies.” Mother & daughter, Carolyn Dadlow & Jennifer from La Porte. Tour Continued on Page 30 Page 30 October 25, 2001

Tour Continued from Page 29 Sunday afternoon, I started at the home studio of Halcyon Domanski, located at 113 Fir Street in Michigan City. In her basement studio, she demonstrated how she squeezes her material in a press, by using a large piece of pipe. For customer Mark Yates of La Porte, she showed how she squeezes on glue. She makes several Christmas tiles and they can be hung with plate hangers. Upstairs in their living room, Halcyon posed with some of her ceramic tables and picture frames. “I’m in love with art nouveau!” she said. “In one of my tables, there are about 100 tiles to a square foot, with probably 700 to 800 in a table. The tiles are mold- ed to fit the table.” She explained the firing and glaz- ing processes used for her ceramics. She had a table with small sized leaves, and also rose and sunflower Halcyon Domanski squeezes with her press. tables. There was a lotus mirror. Halcyon said, “Four years ago on Halloween, we moved into this house. I’ve been working on tiles for six to seven years. I’ve been in business full time for about a year and a half. I love what I do!”

Decorative tables & frames made by Halcyon.

Next I went to the Wool for Ewe exhibit at the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Center at 1503 S. Meer Road, Michigan City. Artist Sherry Halcyon shows Mark Yates how she adds glue. Konya raises a flock of natural-colored sheep and works with wool and silk. The photographer for the Center arrived with his camera and tripod to take photographs here for his very last stop! Betty Lou Nault and I were included in the photographs he took! Betty Lou tried on a silk shawl creation made by Sherry. Betty Lou told us, “I’m fairly new to this area; I moved here a few years ago from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I went on the art tour last year and enjoyed it, so here I am again.” Another customer was placing an order for one of Sherry’s wool hats. Sherry was working on a picture of animals, using the technique of nuno felting, with a combination of wool and silk. She told me the technique was developed by Polly Sterling of Australia. A felting needle is used to pull the material through. In commercial machines, thousands of these needles are going up and down. The faces of Sherry’s Father Betty Lou Nault wears a chiffon shawl made by Sherry Konya. Christmas figures are sculpted of wool. October 25, 2001 Page 31

My final stop for the afternoon was to see Jon Hook at Hook Studios on 0756 W. 900 North, La Porte. Other visitors there were Kay Prellwitz of La Porte and her daughter, Anne Vigil of St. Louis. Kay said, “We’re having fun today. Everything from soccer games to art.” They were viewing some of Jon’s smaller ceramics such as coffee cups. Jon posed between two large containers about 5 to 5-1/2 feet tall. “There’s a hole in the bottom of these containers; they are placed on top of something and are used to collect rain water from the roof for my wife, Andrea’s paper making,” he said. Jon worked on “throwing a pot” in front of a window in his shop where sunlight streamed in. He patiently explained his work background and also the reasons for the different colors in his ceramic pieces. “I Jon Hook shows coffee cups to Kay Prellwitz & Anne Vigil. worked with clay in high school. I studied veterinary medicine in college, but since that didn’t Jon continued, “When I’m throwing, I like to throw work out, I’m back in clay. My father, Gerrit Hook who a board full of the same thing. I built my own kiln here lives six miles south of here, is a baker and a cook when outside. We’ll be firing the week of October 15th. We he’s laid off. I’ll be starting my baking apprenticeship use natural materials in the kiln. The different col- this winter.” ors of my work come from the wood ash and the vari- ation of different glazes, materials, clay and cattails. To me, there’s only one way to fire pots: with wood!” You may want to set aside some time next fall to visit artists on this La Porte County Studio & Gallery Tour and see for yourself some of their methods and techniques!

Jon stands behind his tall rain water containers. At the wheel, Jon “throws a pot.” Page 32 October 25, 2001

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Cooking dinner on the campfire.

Swimming at the old stone quarry. Playing soccer outside Castle Ludwigstein. October 25, 2001 Page 35

We visited several villages and cities around the area, including Kassel, Goettingen, Bad Soden-Allendorf, and Witzenhausen. Each city had distinct features to set it apart. Goettingen has an ornate fountain in the old square. No couple is officially married until they kiss each other while standing beside it. Bad Soden- Allendorf has been famous for its mineral baths since medieval times. Witzenhausen has ruins of an ancient castle. Troop 802 Continued on Page 36

American and German scouts inside the Castle Hanstein. After five days of hiking around Berlin, we left with the German scout troop for Castle Ludwigstein, a medieval castle that has been renovated into a youth hostel, but retains the appearance of its former life. We set up camp outside the castle walls on one of the few flat areas of the countryside. Since we were close to the city of Kassel, we decided to visit the city. We toured the monument to Hercules and a 17th century armor museum. Singing around the campfire.

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From our campsite we could see a 12th century cas- With one of the Berlin bears (bears are the symbol of the city) tle and one afternoon we hiked about three hours across as Chicago had its cows. the valley to see it. This castle, Castle Hanstein, had been in the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). We ran and explored each parapet, the winding staircase to the top of the 200-meter tower, and around the great hall. Our campsite was about five kilometers from the place where the wall around East Germany once stood. We hiked to one of the old eastern guard posts where only a few years before they had been guard dogs, armed soldiers, and border helicopters. Our guide, a former East German, showed us this “monument to the dark years,” as she put it, where many crosses had been erected in memory of those who died trying to escape to freedom. Foosball in the rec hall at Ludwigstein. Page 36 October 25, 2001

Troop 802 Continued from Page 35 In the campsite the German and American scouts pitched in and did everything together. The days were full with cooking and tending the camp, hiking, soccer, volley- ball, and lots of laughter and jokes. We went swimming in an old stone quarry, and visited shops in towns where many of the buildings were built centuries before our country was founded. In the evenings there were campfires with singing of American and German songs. As the boys played and worked together, language barriers fell and they got to know their German counter- parts well. After nine nights of camping, we said goodbyes to our new friends, as the German scouts were leaving for two more Breakfast in the traditional German scout way, everyone sits in a circle weeks of camping in Poland. and the food is passed around. On our journey back to Berlin, we traveled on the I.C.E., the German high-speed train, where we were treated to rare luxu- ry. The train was more spacious and well appointed than a first class airline. The boys played card games and reminisced about the friendships they had made and the once in a lifetime adventure they had expe- rienced. ——-submitted by Doug Waters

Scouts in front of the palace Sans Souci.

Cooling off in one of the maze garden fountains of the armory museum, after hiking from the Hercules Scouts in front of the Reichstag. monument which is in the background. October 25, 2001 Page 37

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“Capturing the Spirit” Relive the past through the exhibit “Capturing the Spirit: Native American Images” at Deep River County Park. Items will be on display and offered for ATAT THE HARBOR GRAND sale at Wood’s Historic Grist Mill at the park. open every night from 5PM serving innovative casual food and drinks The works of Maryann Bodnar-Bartman and Mystic on the harbor, New Buffalo www.harborgrand.com 616-469-7700 Warrior (Tom Jackson) opened Sun., Oct. 20, and continues through Sun., Oct. 28. The artists will be present on Oct 27 & 28 from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Items included are paintings, prints, painted pottery, medicine pouches, painted lamps, Christmas stockings and ornaments. Materials used include bones, feathers, leather and other natural objects. Deep River County Park is located off US 30 (just west of Deep River Water Park) on County Line Road, between Valparsiso and Merrillville. For more information, phone 219/947-1958.

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Art teacher, Julie Bender (center), organizes students at Reed Middle The trip to Chicago wouldn’t have happened without bus driver, School in Bridgman prior to their field trip to see SOFA in Chicago. Lou Clem.

No field trip would be complete without a bus ride. Arrival at Navy Pier. Next time you’re called upon to chaperon a group Field trips do matter to sixth graders like Anna Roeder of sixth graders on a field trip into Chicago, say yes of Reed Middle School in Bridgman. immediately. After returning from a Friday visit to the eighth annu- I did recently, and I don’t regret it at all. al exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art, The call came out of the blue from Julie Bender, an or SOFA, at Chicago’s Navy Pier, Roeder said: “I think artist who teaches art at Reed Middle School in it probably inspired me a little more than ever to be Bridgman. She wanted to know if I’d like to ride along an artist. I loved seeing the beautiful exhibits and with some 66 sixth graders on a field trip on October people that created them.” 5 to see the eighth annual exposition of Sculpture Objects Thanks to a $1,600 grant from the Frederick S. Upton & Functional Art at Navy Pier in Chicago. Foundation of St. Joseph, Roeder was one of 66 sixth “We’d provide your $10 ticket for free,” she said. graders from Reed along with 24 parents, and three As if I needed any inducements at that point. teachers who viewed the latest works by 1,500 artists I said I’d be happy to go, and, as my payment, from around the world shown by 90 galleries. would scribble out some favorable stories for the Art teacher Julie Bender said the school’s first local newspapers, including, of course, The Beacher. trip to a major art exposition in Chicago was also due Julie was as good as her word, and so am I, and to the support of the Friends of Reed Middle School. so here is the report I filed on the field trip to end all “Look at the number of parents (24) going on this field trips: trip,” Bender said aboard a bus heading to Chicago Friday. “They are giving us a strong show of support October 25, 2001 Page 43 by being involved in their children’s education. The Bender said the couple spent long hours on the tele- goals we stated in our grant application were to go to phone after the September 11 terrorist attacks reas- a big city and look at the business of art, see a wide suring nervous art dealers to go on with the show. “Plus, variety of art media, explore how artists sell their work, a lot of the art had already been shipped before and see how shows like SOFA are put together, and September 11,” she said. we’re doing all that today.” As part of the students’ preparation for the trip to Bender gave special credit to Friends member SOFA, Ann Mesko donated a $500 art lecture to the Kate Thomas who wrote the grant application in sixth grade. April. “Kate stated that we are strongly motivated SOFA Continued on Page 44 to see this effort a success as it will serve as an example of our commitment to move outside the school community and draw on the participation of our community at large.” The field trip to SOFA in Chicago had special sig- nificance for sixth grader Ellie Lyman of Harbert, because her parents, Ann Mesko and Mark Lyman, organize the massive show each year.

Heading into Navy Pier to see the SOFA show. Navy Pier was tricked out for Halloween when the students arrived.

Get your ticket! (l-r): Cheryl Dolezel, her daughter Lindsey Clements, Heather Svobod, and Halee Niemi saw SOFA as a team. Page 44 October 25, 2001

SOFA Continued from Page 43 However, when her mother, Cheryl Dolezel, looked at the $9,500 price tag, she told her daughter to sim- “She described to them the types of art work that ply look at and not touch the work. they would be viewing at SOFA, and introduced them Bender said many dealers had expressed reserva- to the difference between arts and crafts,” Bender said. tions about allowing a group of sixth graders free rein To be sure those lessons stuck, Bender gave each at an exposition that featured many such fragile student a sheet containing a “SOFA Seek and Find” works of art. list that required him or her to locate such things as “But Ann Mesko was behind having the kids come a ceramic vessel, a technology installation, sculp- because these are the future art buyers of tomor- tures made from wood and metal, blown glass, and row,” Bender said. a piece of art that they liked. And those art buyers of tomorrow might not have Sixth grader Lindsey Clements of Sawyer wasted gone to Chicago, Bender said, were it not for the little time in finding the piece of art she most want- willingness of Lou Clem to make the bus run. ed to bring home: a standing piece of sculpted glass “Lou made it happen for us, because this is a vol- by Danny Perkins of Seattle. untary trip for the bus drivers, and most of them don’t “This is very beautiful, and I know my mom will want like to drive to Chicago, but she said she would love to buy it for me,” Clements said. to go, and here we are — going to see SOFA.”

SOFA featured many fine works of sculpted glass.

The team finds an item on their list to check off.

Lindsey Clements checks off an object of art on her list. There was plenty of time for prowling along the pier after seeing SOFA. October 25, 2001 Page 45

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¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ BEVERLY SHORES,IN Cottage-Style Home For Rent. Mstr bdrm loft LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 Bedroom, 2/Bath w/jacuzzi, guest bdrm & ba, frpl, scrnd porch, cathedral ceiling, W/D, $1,000 to $1,450 per month. - No pets. garden & priv rd, 5 blks to beach.. Prefer indvd or couple. $1300/mo DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588 + utl, 1/yr lease. NO Smkrs. Sec dep & refs req. Call 219/241-2950. DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34. Great lake views from huge Family Avail now. Room + Master Bedroom Suite. Totally remodeled & refurnished. FOR RENT: - 2/Bedroom, furnished. Utilities (Heat and electricity 4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. . Special Winter Weekend included). Hillside, overlooking Lake. Prefer yearly tenant. Rates. Available September & October.. Ph. 630/766-3300 Call 773/238-8633 after 5:00 PM. ¥¥ HOUSE FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - Stop 27 - 312-953-9570. ¥ ¥ LONG BEACH RENTAL - 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath. Fully furnished. Near 3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) . Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. FP. BBQ. Lake. Cable TV. 1/Blk to beach- Avail Summer 2002. Available until June 1st - $600/mo. plus utilities - Call 708/246-9509 ¥ ¥ ¥BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN ¥ ¥ ¥ 10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City, Indiana LONG BEACH RENTAL - Monthly. Newly rehabbed home. Newly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-a- 3/BR, 2/Bath. Large family room. - Call 312/896-7711 Way” Weekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Reasonable weekly & monthly rates. Retirees welcome. Reservations 219/872- RENTALS. MICHIGAN 0212. FAX 219/872-0416 ( Kid & dog friendly. Also Continental NEW BUFFALO. Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach breakfast). offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. SEASONAL RENTALS Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for ¥¥ 333 Northbrook - 3/BR, 2/Bath Ranch. . $750/mo. your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. 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Across from Lake. AC. VCR. Cable. Call MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS. 219/872-4000 $6000/mo. plus util. Avail Oct. thru May - Call 815/436-7104 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ MICHIGAN - Union Pier Area - 70 Miles from Chicago. 3/BR, 2/Bath WINTER LAKESIDE RENTAL — AVAIL SEPT. - MAY lovely country home. Near area activities. Hot tub. Decks. Very clean Beautiful view of 3 states - 4/BR, 3-full baths. - 2-Fireplaces. with lovely views. Privacy. - $800/wk - $450/weekend - 708/865-0594. Fully furnished. — For more information: Call 773/881-4458 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ FLORIDA RENTALS DUNELAND BEACH - Furnished 3/BR. - Avail Sept 15-June 1, 2002. Deposit & references req. - $500/mo. + utilities. - 219/872-5979 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ FLORIDA BEACH FRONT RENTAL ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ On 80’ fabulous St. Pete Beach. Adorably renovated home with SHERIDAN BEACH AREA-EDISTO GETAWAY-Perfect for ND Football 2/BR, 2/Bath & Sleeper. 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872-4000 Specializing in Distinctive Properties FAX (219) 872-4182 Indiana and Michigan LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. 707 Washington St. ¥ Michigan City, IN 46360 www.merrionandassoc.com NO HALLOWEEN HORROR STORIES HERE - ONLY HAPPY HOUSING VALUES!!!

LIFE IN THE COUNTRY!!! Want a little room to mind your ECLECTIC MICHIANA RETREAT! You are the only per- PRICED TO SELL! Whether you are looking for a year-round LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? Try this cus- own business? Located down a country lane, this 3 bedroom, 2 son like you!!! Celebrate your uniqueness with this extraordi- residence or a convenient week-end get-away, you’ll want to tom-built trilevel home just 2 blocks from Notre Dame School. bath ranch sets on 2.98 acres of field & woods! Over 1500 sq ft nary 1 bedroom home. Striking contemporary ranch stands out see this all-brick 2 bedroom ranch in Shoreland Hills. Hardwood Floor plan on main level flows from living to family room to eat- includes formal living & dining rooms, plus a large eat-in kitchen. among the log cabins of Michiana, just 2 blocks from the beach. floors lead you through a large living room with gas fireplace into in kitchen to spacious formal dining room. 4 large bedrooms & Extra deep basement is ready to finish. Deer and ducks abound!!! Outstanding gourmet kitchen; huge master bedroom whirlpool the formal dining room. Full basement; 1 car garage. Back yard 2 full baths upstairs; guest room with its own bath, rec room & Call Michele to take a look. $145,900 tub; naturally wooded lot. Call Bonnie “B” to see if you fit! deck enjoys the privacy of a wooded dune. Call Michele Meden crafts room complete lower level. Private in-ground pool with $269,000 for a peek. $115,000 decks & patios. $379,000

IN A WORLD ALL ITS OWN!!! This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath 3-story home is situated on the top of a dune with rear access right up to the door. The lapping of waves and cool lake breezes will make every season one to remember. Totally renovated from top to bottom, the work- MINT CONDITION - GUARANTEED!!! It’s all done: roof, 180 DEGREE LAKE MICHIGAN VIEWS!!! Mix the panoram- manship stands out. THIS CUSTOM-BUILT HOME on a beautiful tree-lined street insulation, furnace, plumbing, electrical, drywall, windows, bath- ic views one finds at the top of the dunes with the direct beach If privacy, charm in Long Beach shows quality through-out. Architect-designed and rooms, kitchen cabinets... Enjoy all the charm of this 1920’s style access of lakefront properties and you have the best of both and lake views are Mignery-built, this home offers 4/5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths; Edgewood home with the confidence of a new home owner! worlds right here at Stop 28. Bright, open floor plan enjoys lake- essential to your formal living & dining rooms, multiple family rooms and a This 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath charmer has hardwood floors & high front views from Michigan to Wisconsin. 2 levels of living beach living, call walk-out lower level which opens onto a multi-tiered brick ter- raced patio. The landscaping is breath-taking and designed for ceilings, a screen porch plus a new garage in a beautifully land- offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & 2 fireplaces. Call John “Sean” Hayes Bonnie “B” today. $ $ $ privacy. Call Liv Markle for your appointment. scaped yard. Call Frannie Merrion fast. 199,000 today! 890,000 405,000 PRICE REDUCED $549,000 Bonnie Meyer, GRI Debbie Mengel Debbie Burke, GRI Dave Walsh Liv Markle, CRS, GRI Fran Merrion, GRI Kelly Foley Jim Christensen Bill Staples John Hayes, GRI Michele Meden Pat Elliott Jim McGah, Broker Associate Page 56 October 25, 2001 7 LONG BEACH REALTY ON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920 T 1401 Lake Shore Drive 3100 Lake Shore Drive (219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432 Phyllis T. Waters CRB, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner www.longbeachrealty.net AT THE SIGN OF THE SAILBOAT

2302 Fairway Drive ¥ Hidden Shores 2704 Roslyn Trail ¥ Long Beach THE FAIRWAY, THE LAKE, THE GARDEN. There are views SET ON HIGH DUNE with far views of Lake Michigan through from every window of lovely 3 (or 4) bedroom custom built home. the trees. Spacious family area, patios, guest bedroom or computer Skylights, bay windowed breakfast area, vaulted ceilings, screened room on lower level. Glass doors, strategically placed windows porch. Fireplace in great room. Spacious loft is bonus, use as fam- and high ceilings furnish bright interiors and outdoor views. 3 bed- ily room or 4th bedroom. Double garage. $319,500 rooms, 2 baths, double garage. $239,000

102 Birch Tree Lane ¥ Long Beach Pointe 307 Lawndale ¥ Michigan City BRIGHT AND IMMACULATE condominium with privacy fenced EASY TO CARE FOR ranch with large eat-in kitchen/dining garden opening from spacious great room. All white kitchen, all appli- room to fit today’s lifestyle. There’s room for TV and plenty of ances including washer and dryer, 2 spacious bedrooms, Garage. play area for younger children. Teenagers will enjoy the fin- $ 1 107,000 ished family room in the basement. 3 bedrooms, 1 ⁄2 baths. Walk to Edgewood and Barker Schools, YMCA. Garage. $129,500

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