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A GHOST STORY FOR HALLOWEEN: THE ICEMAN’S PATH by Charles McKelvy My name is Gretchen Miller, and I’m ten years old, and rolls around on the smelliest dead fish he can find, and I’m telling you this because my teacher, Mrs. and he stinks to high heaven for just days and days Mackermyer, made us write a story for Halloween. afterwards. Even after me and my Mom give him a Except this isn’t a made-up story like most of the big bath with this really strong dog shampoo. kids wrote. Sorry. I’m getting off the track. Or a dumb story with kung fu fighters like Tommy Well, there we were with these two great big pump- Kelly wrote. kins to carve. Grandma and I that is. And she said we This is a real, live story about what happened should go out on the back step and carve when I went to stay with my Grandma for Halloween them so we wouldn’t mess up her cot- at her cottage in Greenbush, Michigan. That’s across tage. She said there had been a the lake from where I live in Evanston, Illinois. “killing frost” and that had killed Grandma says on a clear day, she can stand on her all the mosquitoes, and it was beach and see our house. sunny and almost kind of warm, But I don’t think so. I just think Grandma has so we went out back and start- what my teacher calls “an over-active imagination.” ed carving away. Anyway, you probably want to hear my real, live That’s when I looked up and story for Halloween, so here it is. And don’t worry — noticed this cement path behind there aren’t any kung fu fighters or yucky stuff. Just Grandma’s cottage. a for-real ghost story about what happened this past See, I had never been back there before, because Halloween. in the summer it’s all full of poison ivy, and my broth- Well, there I was at Grandma’s cottage in Greenbush, er Johnny said he saw a whole nest of poisonous Michigan. Just the two of us. We went to a farm that snakes back there, but I told him the only poisonous day and bought two pumpkins — one for me to carve snake in Michigan is the Massasauga Rattlesnake, and one for Grandma to carve. and they won’t hurt you unless you hurt them. Grandma’s pretty neat about her cottage. I mean But, still, I never went back there. she won’t even let us bring our dog Barney inside when Not until Grandma and I went there to carve our we bring him in the summer. Of course, I don’t blame pumpkins last Halloween. her because Barney always goes down to the beach “What’s that path for, Grandma?” I said. “That’s the iceman’s path,” she said. Then she explained that way back in the Dark Ages or sometime before the dawn of history when she was a little girl like me, they used to have these things called “ice boxes” and “this man would come in a horse-drawn wagon and deliver these huge blocks of ice right to our cottage. But the blocks were so heavy and the sand was so loose here, that my father had to put a cement path so the poor man wouldn’t sink into the sand.” I had all kinds of questions, of course, and Grandma, like she always does, answered them in that nice, patient voice of hers. She said the blocks sometimes weighed as much as 50 pounds, and the man — she called him the iceman — was this great, big man who could have played for the Chicago Bears. And he wore a leather THE October 28, 2004 Page 3 apron thing to keep the ice from freezing him and carried the blocks of ice on his back. He held them with Open ‘til 7 p.m. these big metal tongs. Evenings That’s just what Grandma called them — tongs. And he dropped the blocks of ice — which were cut from the river in winter — right in the ice box. See, this was back in the Dark Ages when Grandma was young, and it was her job to empty the “drip pan” every www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the day. She said it was kind of like the way my Mom and [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel me defrost our refrigerator now. Only you had to do it every day. 15% Off Storewide Sale Life was sure a lot harder back when Grandma was a little girl. Anyway, we finished carving our pumpkins, and Grandma said mine was best, but hers was really better. Then we roasted the seeds, and had hot apple cider and ate a huge, big dinner of my favorite — meat- loaf and french fries and chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. And plenty of candy. All the candy we could eat and then some. And then we put candles in our pumpkins and Grandma read me “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” which I really, really liked, and and then we went to bed. It was a beautiful, clear night with so many stars I couldn’t believe it, because we never see stars in Evanston because of all the streetlights and everything. And I heard an owl hooting just before I fell asleep and the waves on Lake Michigan. It was perfect, and I was so snug under this really warm down comforter that Grandma has, I never wanted to get up. And I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t heard this creaking noise in the middle of the night. And a horse neighing. I think that’s what they call it. Neighing. The philosophy behind everything that Karen Neuburger Anyway, I sat right up in my bed and listened produces begins with comfort. They take great pride in really, really hard. And then I heard him. their products. Their sleepwear collection gives you a style It was him. al of your own, and can be worn to the door and to the The iceman. store. It is comfortable and attractive enough to wear almost With his metal tongs and his leather apron and his anywhere, including driving the kids to school, and huge, big block of ice. And he was coming my way. getting the mail. Life should be comfortable. 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Some tips to follow for pumpkin rock collect- ing and carving: Look for smooth roundish beach worn shapes to use as eyes, eyebrows, noes, or even tongues. Try to find and collect two similar shape and color rocks when possible. Pairs make the best eye parts, ears, and eyebrows. Look for elongated or unusual shapes for mouths or noses. Try to find smaller rounded pairs for use as eye- balls, and jagged pieces to use as teeth. Make sure you get extras or multiples of items so you’re free to mix and match components while decorating. If you run across a unique piece of driftwood, imagine how it could be used as part of a display. Any special items you run across such as seed pods, or vegetation can also become a part of your design. After you have some rocks collected, you’re ready to start the pumpkin design. For variety, try using the stem of the pumpkin as the nose; this can help you create interesting and even wild expressions. Once eyes are selected, place them against the pumpkin and trace with a pen for an outline. Cut the shapes and insert the stones to get that duneland look. Try partially carving eye shapes and using smaller round stones as eye- balls. Since you’re not cutting entirely through the pumpkin, your design will last longer and resist spoilage. Shapes that aren’t equal in size can be balanced by pushing the larger stone in further. Teeth can be made by cutting small holes and simply pushing the rocks in. For carving, the use of a special pumpkin carving knife, available at most stores carrying holiday supplies, makes carving easier and safer than using a kitchen knife. Cut with short, con- trolled strokes, and try to incorporate any small cutting mistakes into the design. Remember that grasses or even bark can be used as hair or other details. When displaying your finished pumpkin personality, the addition of a cloth scarf or hat helps your design stand out from the ordinary, and makes it seem to come alive. The main goal with pumpkin decorating is to have fun and get the kids and others involved and share you handiwork by putting it on display. Happy decorating--Duneland style!

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On a Roll with America @ 10 MPH Photos by Paula McHugh (P) and Tom Montgomery (T) by Paula McHugh What do you learn when you put your feet up on video camera was rolling, either. Hunter and Josh are an emissions-free, battery-powered scooter and slow- keeping mum about the who’s, what’s, where’s and why’s ly make your way cross-country along the blue roads their finished documentary will feature. Alon is the off the beaten path? Josh Caldwell, Alon Waisman, only one of the four getting a “free” ride: his Phoenix and Hunter and Gannon Weeks (twins, not spouses) school, the University of Advancing Technology, has told us that they have been attracting like-minded, fully funded him as an intern, and part of his duties upbeat people everywhere along their cast-your-fate- are to send video footage back to the school to be edit- to-the-wind cross-country travels. ed by students as a classroom project. So far, the “We seem to attract kindred souls like a magnet,” travelers have shot over 200 40-minute video segments. Hunter said. The Segway HT riders who visited Michigan City Their tool on the road for engaging in conversation on October 12 & 13 told us that the reception at the is their battery-operated human transporter. Their Beacher office was the “best welcome gathering” they engaging personalities off-road needed no props in order had received since they started their journey from to relate to others, as we discovered. We took no Seattle. notes, but plenty of pictures during the travelers’ “It was neat pulling up to The Beacher and seeing visit. We paid little or no attention to when their the Welcome (America @10 mph) sign in the window,”

Hunter Weeks, Josh Caldwell, Alon Waisman and Gannon Weeks meet face to face with The Beacher writer in Beverly Shores. (P) Barbara Holmes gets a quick lesson from Josh Caldwell. (P)

Doug Waters of Long Beach Realty masters the Segway HT. (T)

High-tech gadgets are no mystery for the JoAnn Finney, owner of the Framing Station Josh and Hunter demonstrate for Ed Merrion how to school-age set, as Brandon Lambert across the street, found out for herself how easy lean forward to get the scooter moving. (P) demonstrates. (P) it is to maneuver the scooter. (P) THE October 28, 2004 Page 7

Hunter said. and writers. Doug graciously volunteered to host the Like a blind date, we all first learned of one anoth- quartet of Segway riders overnight in his Long Beach er only by means of e-mails, phone calls, and a web- home. Alon and Josh pulled out the two Segway site blog before meeting face-to-face. If there was a HT’s, and the fun began: step on, lean forward slow- scale to measure the crew’s friendliness factor, it ly. Lean slightly backwards to stop. Lean back a lit- would have hit the 100th percentile. Their goal is to tle more, and roll backwards. Turn the left handle to meet people, and so they have. Their website blog con- move right or left. Those who tried it said that rolling tinues to expand, relating details of their meet-ups down the sidewalk rocked. during their journey. After everyone had a chance to try out the high-tech, As they pulled off the road at Broadway in Beverly low-impact mode of transportation, all retired inside Shores, a customer at the gas mart walked over. for a potluck and a chance to chat more with the “I know you, you’re famous,” the anonymous gen- slow-motion travelers. Mayor Chuck Oberlie, who tleman said. “I saw you on the Chicago news the couldn’t be there in person, sent over travel packs with other day.” Michigan City’s logo as welcome gifts for the America As soon as the car pulling the trailer with the at 10 mph crew. Alby, the group’s four-legged mascot, 10mph logo parked at The Beacher office, a welcom- used his big, brown puppy-dog eyes to make fast ing crowd came out to meet Josh, Hunter, Gannon and friends around the office. And, to enjoy the bits of food Alon. The crowd included Ed Merrion, JoAnn Finney, sneaked to him. Barbara Holmes, Doug Waters, and Beacher staff America@10mph Continued on Page 8

Beacher receptionist Janet Baines presents Hunter and Josh with welcome gifts on behalf of Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie, who could not be present. (P)

Writer Bill Keefe is game to try out a Paula looks on as Ed Merrion new mode of transportation. (T) learns to lean back to stop. (T)

Beacher salesman Steve Emily Montgomery is having a great time. Alon Waismon checks the 10mph.com website for new email. (P) Galinowski gives it a try. (T) (T) THE Page 8 October 28, 2004

America@10mph Continued from Page 7 to see how well the Segway HT would navigate--or not- - in the sand, and navigate it did. Fairly well, anyway. The America at 10mph team taught us—or maybe “This is like the ocean,” Gannon said, commenting reminded us—about tolerating ambiguity. These four about her encounter with Lake Michigan. And Josh, twentysomethings had no use for wristwatches or sched- a Denver resident accustomed to a daily view of the ules because they have been choosing to go with the Rocky Mountain range, said that the Indiana Dunes flow since leaving their jobs behind. The tech-savvy could easily rival his present choice of a home base. travelers are confident that they will find employment Doug Waters had already taught the quartet the after their trip concludes, they said. But for now, fine art of skipping rocks earlier that morning. Their deadlines and agendas and to-do lists were to be left next beach lesson was learning to spot crinoids, behind for the duration of their trip. After all, they which they all picked up speedily. The Zen-like prac- are traveling the country, not touring it. And of tice led to some insights, metaphors, and my discov- course, it caused us all at The Beacher a wee bit of anx- ery that Josh has the soul of a poet. I had no paper iety in the planning of their arrival time. to write down his words. Turns out we caused the New Buffalo Times reporter “It’s easier to say the things that come to me and a wee bit more anxiety the next morning when, harder for me to write them,” Josh explained in a Zen- instead of segueing into our Michigan neighbor’s and-the-Art-of-Impermanence sort of way. town as originally planned, we changed directions. We As I got ready to roll along down Lake Front Drive headed for the beach in Beverly Shores. Alon was eager and Kemil Road with Josh, the sense of open-road free- Photos by Paula McHugh

Josh and Gannon find a colorful booty of treasures along the lakeshore.

A change of plans—Josh and Hunter unload the Segways at Lake View Beach in Beverly Shores.

Alon finds that the Segway navi- gates fairly well in soft sand if a Alon is about to find out if the Segway will little air is removed from the Getting the Segway ready for a run on the beach. work on the sand… scooter’s tires first. THE October 28, 2004 Page 9 dom hit me. Waves lapping to the north, crunchy spontaneous, and fun visit from Hunter, Josh, Gannon leaves crisping, crickets and clacking cattails substituted and Alon. We first met on the Internet, as disembodied for the usual sounds of engines, mufflers, radios. You voices on virtual paper, and received abbreviated can ride side-by-side on the scooters and carry on a glimpses of their personalities from their website. In conversation at normal decibels, at least on this person, they showed us that listening is the beginning Kemil Road-less-traveled. You can smell the autumn of understanding that living in simplicity with just crunch and the musty wetlands. Hunter then trad- one suitcase for each is more than adequate; that faith ed places with Josh to absorb his own impressions of in the goodness of people will lead them safely along the dunes landscape. the less-traveled roads to their final destination. As we rolled toward the South Shore tracks , a famil- But, they’ll remind us, it’s the journey that counts. iar white hat poked out of a stand of brush. Miff To follow the final three weeks of their adventure, Woolsey, my friend and travel buddy, just happened log onto their website at 10mph.com. While you’re there, to be walking on the side of the road picking up you can read their blogs and see what they had to say trash, and her Tilley hat—covered with souvenir about their short but pleasant visit in Beacher Country. pins of her own extensive travels-- caught the atten- We don’t know when their documentary will be fin- tion of the foursome. Out came the cameras, and ished, or what parts will be left on the cutting room more filming began. Another magnet, Miff. floor, but heck, it really won’t matter. It was a fun ride It’s hard to say who learned more from this short, with pleasant company, however brief. …and there’s more on Page 38

The Segway team meets Miff Woolsey along the road, and learns about Miff’s own extensive travels in her camper van. The team discovers the hobby of hunting for crinoids. Paula practices before heading out for a longer ride.

Paula and Josh ride in tandem enjoying the autumn palette along Kemil Alon and Alby hit the beach at Beverly Shores. Road in the National Lakeshore. THE Page 10 October 28, 2004 Still Time to Purchase Tickets Are you happy with “Unmask the Music,” the annual fundraiser for the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, is scheduled for this Sat., Oct. 30th, beginning at 7 p.m. at Heston your child’s school? Hills Banquet Facility. There is still time to purchase tickets for this evening of ensemble, chamber Is your child? and dance music; complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A very special part of the evening is the display of creative masks made by local artists and dig- CHANGE SCHOOLS - nitaries. The masks will also be available for purchase. Over fifty silent and live auction items will be up for CHANGE THE FUTURE bid during the evening. Proceeds will benefit the educational and creative programming of the LaPorte County Symphony A small school where your child will Orchestra. The mission of the orchestra is to bring the receive individual attention, joy of music to residents of Laporte County and the advance academically surrounding areas and to broaden the artistic expe- and enjoy learning! rience of the people it serves. The symphony is com- mitted to education and seeks to cultivate young To learn more, artists and audiences. Recently, the orchestra performed please call us at its annual Children’s Concert to 6,500 elementary school children. Several musicians also visited schools to edu- 878.8711 cate children about music, instruments and com- posers. Tickets are $75 each; phone 219/325-0666 or order ITBS Testing Rating Top 1% in the USA, and the students love school. online at www.lcso.net Minutes from downtown MC, LP, and Harbor Country - 4093 W US20 Support those who advertise in the Beacher! Tell them you saw their Ad! THE October 28, 2004 Page 11

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MICHIANA’S FIRE STATION TRANSFORMED – 4800 sq. BEYOND THE GATE, down a private tree lined drive, sits the ft. of stunning architecture offers ten distinctive rooms to use for perfect country lodge with 3 bedrooms around a cozy great residence and/or office. State-of-the-art mechanicals join top quality room with fireplace. Pool and out buildings are nestled amongst craftsmanship w/stone & stucco exterior, Pella custom windows, prairie, field and woods. A convenient Three Oaks location 2 glacial sized fireplaces & custom doors. Site plus side yard provides reduced to $204K. almost one half acre of land. Bring your finishing touches. $585K Check out our entire inventory at www.RubloffHarborCountry.com RUBLOFF OF MICHIGAN, INC. 439 S. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI. 49117 VM 269/469-8735 Bonnie “B” Meyer 219/874-2000 888/257-5800 THE Page 18 October 28, 2004 The Red, White & Blue Ball -Nov. 6 Perfect for Gift In preparation for their 11th annual Red, White & Giving! Blue Ball-A Salute to Veterans and the 11th Veteran of the Year Award, The Great Lakes Museum of Cards, Military History announced the nominees for this com- South Shore munity service award. The award for Veteran of the Year will be made at the Ball on Sat., Nov. 6th, at La Mousepads, Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. in LaPorte. Mugs, The award was developed to acknowledge the important volunteer work done by and contributions to T-Shirts & our communities made by veterans. Ornaments a The y Framing Station r 912 Franklin, Michigan City w Monday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters & merchandise.

Richard “Mose” Mrozinski Glen “Corky” Siddall John P. White This year’s nominees are Richard “Mose” Mrozinski, Glen “Corky” Siddall and John P. White. The best dining The ball, which is sponsored by J and N Enterprises, this side of Inc., Bank One, NIPSCO and Whittaker Woods/O’Brien’s Restaurant, begins at 5 p.m. for cocktails and canapés Lake Michigan and 6:30 p.m. for dinner. The Ball is being catered by Strongbow’s Inn which has created a special patriotic colored libation for the Ball that will be served in a Restaurant commemorative glass and half the purchase price at Whittaker Woods will be donated back to the Museum. Dr. Groovy and the Soul Surgeons will provide music. The MCHS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR Marine Corps JROTC will be posting the colors and LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY the Culver Military Academy Rifle Drill Team will give a riveting demonstration. DAILY SPECIALS Tickets, which are $55 and include a professional Monday Traditional Corn Beef and Cabbage with Boiled Red Potatoes photo portrait by Aspen Images, may only be purchased Tuesday Taste of Italy - A selection of our Chef’s Italian Favorites up to Fri., Nov. 5th. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Phone 872-2702 to charge by phone. Wednesday BBQ Ribs served with Choice of Potato & Vegetable of the Day Thursday Southwestern Night ~ Come and enjoy Our Chef’s Specialty Friday Famous Seafood and Pasta Buffet ~ Served with all the Trimmings Saturday Prime Rib marinated in Apple and Red Wine with Choice of Potato & Vegetable of the Day laytons Sunday Breakfast Buffet including Omelets made to order and fresh Belgian Waffles Specialty Gifts and Gourmet Foods • AttentionC All Dog and Cat Lovers - FRIDAY - Michael Di Muccio on piano we now have gourmet pet treats, “Fairway Hall” beds, pet care products and more a lovely • Order you custom made children’s scarves and hats (269) 469-3400 banquet Gift Certificates - Golf center • Catering and gift baskets for all occasions & Restaurant ready for Available by mail your next • Christmas shop now open special event. • Stop in on Saturday to sample some of our gourmet foods 12578 Wilson Road 9833 W. 300 N., Michigan City, IN 46360 Reserve a Casually Elegant Christmas Next to Harbor Pontiac just south of I-94 off 421 New Buffalo, Michigan Party to celebrate the Season www.golfwhittaker.com Several Rooms to Choose From (219) 871-0140 Open Mon-Sat 10-6 THE October 28, 2004 Page 19

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Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 THE Page 20 October 28, 2004 On a Musical Note Valparaiso University will host the following concerts on campus. They are free and open to the public. Thurs., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. open house... Guest artists Kenneth Tse, saxophone, and Alan Huckleberry, piano, will perform together in a recital at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. Tse has performed as a soloist with ensembles around the world, including the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia, Indiana University Wind Ensemble, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony and Des Moines Symphony. Tse is a professor of saxophone at the University of Iowa and serves as membership director for the North American Saxophone Alliance. He was a featured performer at the 13th World Saxophone Congress in Minneapolis last year. Huckleberry is an assistant professor of piano at the University of Iowa. He has performed in recitals and as a soloist with orchestras in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Austria and France. Huckleberry has won numerous national and international piano competitions, including first prize in the German National Competition and the University of Michigan concerto competition. Fri., Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. The Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band and the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band will perform in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Both bands are led by Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, associate professor of music. He is director of music education and bands at VU and is past president of the Indiana Music Educators Association. The concert will feature guest conductors Michael Boo, a realtor and freelance writer from Chesterton; Philip Hahn, a teacher at Boone Grove Middle School; Michael Ross, a junior music education major at VU; Johann Sletto, assistant director of bands at Michigan City High School; Charles Steck, adjunct instructor in music at VU and assistant director of bands at LaPorte High School; and Paul Wagner, director of bands and choirs at Luther High School South in Chicago. Sun., Oct. 31 1-4 cst sheila carlson The Luce Concert Band is an auditioned student band that focuses on the development of performance 4 bedrooms, 2 baths skills. 2820 Elbridge Way Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band is open to all interested musicians at the University and Long Beach, IN selling homes inc in Northwest Indiana. The band supports local schools by performing with student bands in the region. $399,000 219.874.1180 219.861.3702 cell Dir.: Lake Shore Drive sheilacarlson@ netnitco.net Harbor Light Seeking Volunteers Stop 29 (Belle Plaine) Harbor Light Hospice is seeking people and their licensed in IN/MI right on Elbridge Way pets to join the Hospice Friends Volunteer Program. Visit a local hospice patient once or twice a month with your pet and bring a smile to someone’s day. Contact Lynn at: 800-668-8889. THE October 28, 2004 Page 21 DAR to Reorganize Local Chapter In order to start the process of recruiting new members and organizing a new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a free Genealogy Workshop will be held on Sat., Nov. 6th, 1-4 p.m., at the Michigan City Public Library. According to beach- extraordinaire... er Mrs. Jean Houck, genealogists will be on hand to help with the history of prospective families. Membership in the DAR can be obtained by any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, reli- gion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The history of the DAR goes back more than 100 years ago, when ancestors who fought for freedom was the bond that connected women from North and South to reunite the country following the Civil War. Today, members of the DAR continue the tradition of promoting patriotism, education, and historic preservation. Today there are 170,000 members in 3,000 chap- ters in fifty states, the District of Columbia, and eleven foreign countries. The DAR awards $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Members participate in literacy programs for adults and tutor- ing programs for students preparing for the GED. Other activities include monetary donations to schools for the underprivileged and volunteering more that 55,000 hours of time to veteran patients in VA hospitals and non-VA facilities. Located in Washington, D. C., just two blocks from the White House, DAR National Headquarters - occupies a full city block and ranks as one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the world owned and maintained by women. Made of pure white Vermont marble, the neo-classic style buildings with pillared porticos make an eloquent architectural statement. The DAR Museum, located within National Headquaters, conserves more than 30,000 objects of pre-Industrial American decorative arts.

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Since the artist has been a friend of the Lubeznik family for decades, Skrebneski was a natural for the opening exhibition. “It’s terrific that he’s here, and it’s a continuation of a 30-year relationship that Victor Skrebneski, my mother and father developed,” said Rod Lubeznik. “They were great friends,” added the son of Jack and Shirley Lubeznik. Expressing her appreciation with the transformation of the building, Shirley Lubeznik said, “I’m very pleased with the design. We have a wonderful group of people working on it. I’m extremely pleased.” Looking over the curved wall with the “Homage to Francis Bacon” exhibit, Glenn Lubeznik marveled at the gallery space. “The magic is what it does,“ he said. “It takes your eyes to a full view and brings it back again. It makes the art jump out at you.” One after another, attendees spoke of how few museums offer such display spaces. Beverly Shores artist Ron Wennekes said, “I really like the fact that you can stand in one space and see everything in the room. You barely have to turn your head and you see the entire content.” On the second floor of the center, members of the Area Artists Association displayed work in the “Sand, Steel and Spirit” exhibition. Beverly Shores artist Robert Stanley explained the title encompasses the area. Celebrating the evening were Tom Brand, chariman of the collections at He said that it depicts “the sand that we stand on, the the Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts; Edwin Shelton, director steel that brought us to this current point and the cre- of education; Carole Stodder, president of the Area Artists Association; and Susan Block, president of the board of directors of the Jack and ativity that keeps the young people here.” As a fund- Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts. raiser for the Lubeznik Center, boxes filled with the Not only were people pleased with the display 60 pieces of the area artists’ work are being sold. space for artists’ work but with the gift shop. The expand- Seven boxes were sold during the event. ed square footage of the gift shop is a bonus for those who volunteer there. “It’s very rewarding to have a shop like this,” said Margaret Haviland, the director Rod Lubeznik stands before the of the Gift Shop. Victor Skrebneski A grand reopening of the Lubeznik Center for the portraits of his par- public will be at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13. Exhibits, displays ents, Jack and Shirley. and demonstrations will take place from 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat., Nov. 13, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., Nov. 14.

Margaret Zeek, Margaret Haviland and Claire Williams toast the opening of the Gift Shop. THE Page 26 October 28, 2004 Save The Dunes Council Fall Dinner The Save the Dunes annual meeting and election of board members will take place on Sun., Oct. 31st, at Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary. Social hour will begin at noon and luncheon begins at 1 p.m. Following the luncheon, guest speaker, Greg Quartucci, Environmental Lead for the Marquette Greenway Project, will give a presentation about the project. A resident of Northwest Indiana, Greg has been working on environmental issues of the region for the past 10 years. Greg's diverse environmental experience includes wetlands investigations/restorations, streambank restoration, endangered species stud- Thinking of having a ies, master planning studies, watershed manage- ment studies, water quality studies, and natural Holiday Party? resource damage projects. Mr. Quartucci has planned and conducted surveys for various endangered species Enjoy yourselves at including the Karner blue butterfly. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations and payment must be received by Fri., Oct. 29. Make checks payable to Save the Dunes Council, 444 Barker Road, Michigan City, IN 46360. Also, prior to the meeting, there will be a walk Restaurant & Bar through Miller Woods to enjoy the fall colors and flowers. The hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Offering a Private Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Paul H. Douglas Environmental Education Center parking lot locat- Banquet room, ed on the right side of Lake St. in Gary. (From US 12, turn north on Lake Street to the parking lot) Participants excellent food and should register by calling the office at 219/879-3937. Deadline for registration is Fri., Oct. 29. attentive service. Book your parties Halloween Program at County Library now… The annual “What Happens in the Library When the Lights Go Out?” event that has attracted hundreds The Holiday season is of people each year, will be held on Fri., Oct. 29, at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., approaching. downtown LaPorte. Guided tours begin at 7 p.m. and will leave every Call Megan five minutes. The last tours will be finished at 9 p.m. 219.872.4500 Those in attendance will see nursery rhyme characters come to life after the librarians turn off the 521 Franklin Street lights and go home. All you need to get in is your library Michigan City, IN card. If you don’t have one, sign up that night. There is no cost or registration. Free refreshments will be served. For more information, phone 219/362- 7128; or 219/362-6156 two days before the event for signing for the hearing impaired.

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301 West Homer Street • Michigan City (219) 879-8511 • 1-888-879-8511 • www.samhc.org THE Page 28 October 28, 2004 Appraisal and Auction in LaPorte The LaPorte County Historical Society, Inc. is AMISH sponsoring an Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal & SURROUNDINGS Auction event to be held Sat., Nov. 6th, at the “SIMPLY QUALITY” Community Building, LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 10 a.m. Appraisals will take place • Log/Victorian Playhouses from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. As many as seven appraisers • Storage Sheds will be on hand for the event. A live auction will follow. Food will be available. • Gazebos • Garages Admission is $5 per person and the appraisal fee • Wood Furniture is $5 with a limit of one item. New, antique or collectibles • Lighthouses & Wishing Wells are wanted for the auction. Items may be taken to the ORDER NOW • Apple/Pear Butter & Jams historical society’s museum, 809 State St. (county FOR CHRISTMAS complex downtown), Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m.- DELIVERY! 90 Days Same As Cash 9626 West 400 North • Michigan City, IN 4:30 p.m. If large item, phone 219/326-6808 or 873- 219-87A-MISH (872-6474) 7014, ext. 276 to arrange acceptance time. 1 This is a fundraising event to assist the Society in 400 North ⁄2 mile east of Holiday Inn at the Cleveland Avenue Extension its relocation from the LaPorte County Complex to its new home in the building which formerly housed the Door Prairie Auto Museum, located at the south Located Inside The entrance to LaPorte on Hwy. 35. LeíCabernet Blue Heron Inn For more information, phone 219/326-6808, ext. 276 or log onto www.lapcohistsoc.org

Tales in the Garden On Sat., Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., the International Friendship Gardens will carry on the old fashioned tradition of Halloween storytelling. Folks of all ages are welcome.Teller Kathy Zmuda will be joined by Patricia Cummings of Valparaiso, Stephanie Medlock Cold Appetizers Hot Appetizers of LaPorte, and Grace Nygren of Michigan City. The tellers not only want to share the fun and spirit of the House Smoked Applewood Salmon - $9 Pan Seared Scallops - $7 holiday with the community, but also hope to support Shrimp Martini - $10 Wild Mushroom Crostini - $7 the world renowned Gardens. Dress for the weather Antipasto - $7 Escargots - $6 Baked Brie - $8 and be ready to enjoy some “spook”tacular stories! Minimum donation is $5/adults and $3/children. More Soup & Salads will be accepted, as the Gardens are a totally volunteer creation. Capres Salad - $7 French Onion - $4 International Friendship Gardens is located on Grilled Asparagus - $7 Soup Dujour - $3 Hwy. 12, just one mile east of the Blue Chip Casino. House Salad - $3 All Appetizers, Salads & Entrees Served With For more information, phone 878-9885 or e-mail Traditional Caesar Salad - $5 Appropriate Sauces, Sides & Dressings [email protected] Main Entrees Grilled Veal Chop - $23 Grilled Lamb Tenderloin - $17 Mortgage Made Easy™ Sausage & Pepper Pasta - $10 Sauteed Duck Breast - $16 Duet of Halibut & Scallops - $20 Seafood Pasta - $15 Stuffed Chicken Saltimbocca - $13 Oven Roasted Salmon - $13 Roasted Pork Tenderloin - $13 Chicken Scalloppine - $13 • Custom Mortgage Loans Sauteed Beef Medallions - $18 • Free & Quick Pre-Approvals Open: Wed. through Sat. Starting 5 p.m. Mark Verni Reservations Recommended Mortgage Consultant (800) 575-3880 • (219) 362-5077 630-376-1134

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126 Lady Lane, Birchtree Farms 109 Beverly Court Donna & Andy Mason moved into this traditional colonial home earlier this year. Sitting on the keystone spot of a quiet cul de sac, this 1964 home Julie & John Wojcik moved into this early 1940s Traditional-style home in July, was previously owned by the family of Donna’s childhood friend. 1982. It features a center staircase and formal living and dining areas. Julie & John Wonderful memories of climbing the trees and sleepovers continue to have added a 2-car garage, expanded the kitchen, and added sliding glass doors to flow as the Masons have remodeled and redecorated this much loved overlook their spacious deck and backyard landscaping. They added a bright home. A “New England” Christmas will be presented with the help of sunroom off the living room and revitalized the original hardwood flooring beneath The Plaid Rabbit. the living room/dining room. Ken, Ryan and Jeann Huff of Wright’s Flowers will add floral designs and decorative touches to the Wojcik home. 2921 Franklin St. Jack & Linda McKinney purchased this house in June 2000. A Tudor Revival built of filedstone and stucco, the Boyd-Bartholomew home was built in 1907 by the president of the Merchantile National Bank for his daughter. The home was later purchased in the 1950s by Alyce and John Bartholomew. The home is listed with the National Registry. Mrs. Bartholomew willed the house to the Michigan City Preservationists in 1996. For a time, the house was the ABC Children’s Museum before it was sold to the McKinneys. Jane and Jonas Zimmerman of Flowers with Jazz will create holiday magic with their original florals and creativity. Time to get into the holiday season with a “Holiday Housewalk” featuring nine Michigan City homes that have been designed and decorated in seasonal motifs by local florists and interior designers. Besides a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, this event is a fundraiser for the Michiana Humane Society. While most think of the Humane Society as all cats and dogs--think again! Gail Marsh, Director, report- ed that rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters have also found their way to the shelter, and then have been adopted out into new loving homes. So far this year, almost 1,000 animals have come into the Society’s comforting arms and an amazing 700 have been adopted out. That’s quite a ratio! 310 East Coolspring Ave. If you are interested in finding out more about bonus: floral and gift items featured in the homes will In 1999 Lynette & Tim Werner moved into the 1928 English Tudor home the organization, you can find the Society’s website be available for purchase after the tour. Tickets may formerly owned by Dr. Kaplan and the Lou Yankee family. The house fea- at www.michianahumanesociety.com. They have full also be purchased at Maple Lane Eye Care, Maple Lane tures the original slate roof, which professionals found to still be in good color photos of some of the cats and dogs up for adop- Mall (LaPorte), and Whittaker House (New Buffalo). condition. An abandoned darkroom was found in the basement along with sections of an original mural. Debbie & Vonnie from Berg’s Floral & Gifts 101 Virginia Court tion. A short description of the animal’s age, gender Advance tickets may also be purchased at the will lend their artistic talents and holiday florals to the Werner home. This 1928 English Tudor is the home of Sally & Carl Golightly and will and other characteristics accompany the photo. Michiana Humane Society, 722 Hwy 212, during reg- feature the theme of “The Santa House.” The Framing Station will feature This event will be held on Fri., Nov. 12, from 6-9 ular business hours. Visa and MasterCard orders framed artwork, decorative gift items and collectible Santas, and City p.m., and Sat., Nov. 13, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets may be placed by phoning the shelter at 872-4499. Flowers will lend their floral creations. are $25 each and are available at participating busi- Guests may also purchase tickets and enjoy refresh- nesses: Wright’s Flowers, Berg’s Floral & Gift Shop, ments and shelter tours at The Michiana Humane Flowers with Jazz, Joy of Flowers, The Framing Society during tour days: Fri., Nov. 12, 1-7 p.m., and Station, The Plaid Rabbit and City Flowers. An added Sat., Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

120 Beverly Court Pam & Jeff Jones are the third family to reside in this 1933 red brick Georgian home. The two-story traditional floor plan maintains a staircase in the middle of the home upon entry. it features lead glass in the 407 Oakland Drive, Michiana Shores 2 Bristol, Kimball Woods 312 Wilshire Ave. cupboards and original corner china cabinets in the dining room. “I’m Dreaming of a White Sand Christmas” will be the threme provided by The Plaid Rabbit will perform its decorating magic in the home of The home of Corbin & Gary Wagner will be featured as “The Harvest Bernie Scott of Joy of Flowers will add his special touch to The Plaid Rabbit for the home of Amy & David Shinn. Mrs. Edwin Berry. House” and Joy of Flowers will add Harvest decor and decorative touches. the decorating of the Jones’ home. THE Page 32 October 28, 2004

foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell On the Road Again.....

En route to Canada, the jeep and I first stopped in ble add-ables, smoked fish, coffee, teas and even Ann Arbor. We visited that fine city up there next to more. They firmly believe their customers can tell the Detroit to see Don Anderson. He’s my son John’s difference between mediocre and marvelous. While there, best friend since they were children. Don’s a higher- I wasn’t hungry enough to try much, but Don made up exec at Chrysler in Detroit, but, bless him, he took up for my lack of appetite. He had cappuccino, a a half day off to show me a large part of his hometown. fancy scone, a few chocolates filled with amaretto liqueur. I’d never been there before, but I assure you, I will He later sampled some condiments scattered through- return some day to see even more. It’s beautiful. out the deli, and said he needed to take more afternoons off just to visit this place. You might want to check their website, Beacher readers - it’s a tantalizing food source. zingermans.com, or phone 1-888-636- 8162.

Don, cappuccino and scone. Zingerman’s shop and catering quarters He already Don’s tour included, let’s see, first Zingerman’s ate the (highly recommended not long ago by Roy at the chocolates Schoolhouse Shop in Furnessville). If your son, like mine, doesn’t have a boyhood friend who now lives in Ann Arbor, Zingerman’s alone is well worth the four or five hour drive. Three buildings on one property include the delicatessen for scads of lovely foodstuff, another for the catering part of the company and next, a bakehouse. Zingerman’s has spent 21 years searching out the most flavorful, traditionally made foods on the planet. Some of those foods are olive oils, vinegars, great cheeses galore, breads, sweet stuff, edi- From there, Don drove his stunning convertible (Chrysler, of course) over to the recently constructed Unitarian Church, a rambling building on large rambling grounds. He’s been on their board for many years and had a great deal to do with this handsome new building - like original plans and layouts, finding the perfect architects, etc. Remember, this is the little kid who went to Unitarian summer camp with my young son. As we all know, kids grow up. This one certainly did and as an adult, keeps on growing and growing. We picked up Paula, Don’s fiancee, and her daughter Jackie, then headed for a superb cocktail party held by United Way. Again, this is part of Don’s structured life. He, as a Chrysler executive, has a great deal to do with handling corporate donations. Thus, stopping at the party for a half hour before dinner, we girls enjoyed delectable stuff along with a glass of luscious wine, while Don talked business with the United Way Zingerman’s, famous for its cheeses chairperson. THE October 28, 2004 Page 33

Board member Anderson at the Unitarian add-on Jackie at Gratzi’s - see the beautiful mural in the background From there, we tore off for our dinner reservation Here’s a recipe, not from Gratzi but from Toronto’s and though a little late, got great seating in a beau- fab liquor store, which I visited later: tiful balcony dining area. The place is called Gratzi and is one of Ann Arbor’s elite favorites. Their motto is: the Italian meal the Italian way - so I ordered code ANDREW’S BUCATINI al’AMATRICIANA di scampi tirena - that’s brick-oven roasted jumbo gulf shrimp with pancetta, brandy and butter pan sauce. 4 oz pancetta, in one piece Grazie, Gratzi, you’re wonderful. 2 T olive oil 1/2 medium onion, very thinly sliced chili flakes, your choice of amount 2 - 28-oz cans plum tomatoes 4 sprigs fresh basil salt and pepper to taste 1-1/2 oz imported bucatini pasta (or spaghetti, we call it) 2 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Cut the pancetta into 1/2” slices, then again into 1/2” rectangles. In a very large skillet or Dutch oven, add olive oil and pancetta. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to render the fat. This will take about 10 minutes. Add onion and chili flakes, stirring well, then remove from heat. The heat of the pan will soften the onions. Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice. Cut tomatoes into 4 pieces lengthwise. Return pan to stove, Paula and Jackie shared a raspberry martini add tomatoes, juice and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and cook, stirring often, Afterwards, heading for Don’s convertible again, I until sauce thickens (about 15 minutes). Season, spotted Ritter’s Frozen Custard. Do you remember my remembering that the cheese has a salty tang. discovering that name when I traveled southern In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Indiana a year ago? Their stuff is so delicious I just pasta for a minute less than package instruc- wish somebody in Michigan City would open a Ritter’s tions. Place sauce over medium heat and add franchise. I’m holding an application for you - Want about 1/2 cup of cooking water. Add pasta to pan it? Contact. and toss with sauce and allow the pasta to absorb I was beat. A long day, lots of driving, lots of Ann as much flavor as possible. Serve with remaining Arbor exploring. Don drove me to my Hampton Inn cheese. (As an outstanding international liquor hotel and after fond hugs like when he was ten years store, they suggest it also served with Pelee old, I wandered up to my room. Ah, peace, silence, good Island Cabernet Merlot.) sleep. Ready for Canada now - Toronto, are you ready for me? THE Page 34 October 28, 2004 Oooops.... FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 Ponchartrain, Michiana Shores In last week’s Beacher (Oct. 21 issue), Carolyn $725,000 McConnell’s story of the or make Grand Beach Inn con- PRICE REDUCED tained the right caption offer with the wrong photo. LaPorte County, With apologies to all, we Stop 37. 3 bed- herewith print the correct room home. Lot 217' x 140' - picture with the correct total 4 lots. caption. The gentleman Laundry room, in last week’s photo was 16' x 14' rec Tim O'Neil. room, sauna & 1 3 1 car garage.1 full bath, (2) ⁄4 baths, (1) ⁄2 bath. Robert Kemper, obviously FOR MORE INFORMATION OR AN APPOINTMENT having a good time at an inn CALL 219-879-6301 away from his inn.

Benefit for Duneland Lutheran HS Let’s boogie! The 5th annual Benefit Concert for Duneland Lutheran High School will be held on Sun., Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. The concert will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Coolspring and Woodland Avenues in Michigan City. The concert this year, “Another Afternoon With the Masters,” will feature classical music played and sung by professional musicians and vocalists from the area. They include The Duneland Chamber Ensemble under the baton of Dan McNabb, the Duneland Early Music Consort under the leadership of Kristen Sturgeon, the Camerata Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Albert Jackson, and the Valparaiso String Ensemble under the baton of Betty Gehring. There will be no admission fee charged, however, a free will offering will be gathered. The public is invit- Friday, October 29! ed to attend. Duneland Lutheran High School is in its fifth year. The school’s campus is at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Friday Blues Night! Its principal is Mrs. Laurie Rockensuess. For more with Little Frank & The Premiers information about the concert or the school, contact her at 874-5103. and Fat City Brad

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This special program will recognize the contributions of husband and wife artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude toward defining the role of public art and community involvement in the arts.

They were recently honored by the International Sculpture Center for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

After a showing of the short Academy Award-nominated film,“Christo’s Valley Curtain,”Scott Hodes will comment about working with Christo and Jeanne-Claude on numerous projects worldwide.

Mr. Hodes’ program will be followed by a “Q and A” session about their work and art advocacy. Free and open to the Public Each person attending the event will receive a small memento of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s work.

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Insights from 4o Years of Works THE Page 36 October 28, 2004 “Boo at the Zoo” This Saturday “The first two years of life are the most important.” Scared you don’t have any plans for Halloween Maria Montessori, MD this year? Grab the kids and come on down to the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City this Saturday, Oct. 30th for the annual “Boo at the Zoo.” Spend the HEY BABY! day celebrating the holiday with the animals. The event Montessori Baby & Me takes place from 1-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Zoo. Come join our Montessori Baby & Me Class where our The frightful afternoon will offer children trick-or- treating in a safe environment where they can pick certified Montessori Teacher, specially prepared envi- their favorite treats at numerous candy stations scat- ronment, Montessori Materials, and you and your tered throughout the Zoo. And don’t forget about cos- baby come together joyfully to experience the won- tumes. Children up to age 12 can compete in a vari- ders of the Montessori Philosophy. ety of costume contests including Best Animal, Scariest Fridays 9:00 - 10:15 and Most Original. Great prizes will be awarded. Newborn - 2 and their caregiver Zookeepers will also be dressed for the occasion, so expect Your first month free! To learn more call to see Dracula feeding the lions or Snow White attend- at 878.8711 ing to the Bears! Regular admission prices will be charged: $4/adults, $3/senior citizens, and $2/children. Trick-or-treating will be an additional $1.00 per child and is being sponsored by The Washington Park Zoological Society. Tickets will be available at the gate or in advance at the zoo box office. Songs • Chants • Movement • Dance • Instrument Play The zoo closes for the season after “Boo” and will Music Classes for Newborn to Age 5, AND the Adults Who Love Them reopen on April 1, 2005. DEMO CLASSES AT RENAISSANCE ACADEMY TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS -- CALL TO LEARN MORE Curator to Discuss Exhibition 219.778.1120 • e-mail - [email protected] The curator of the Roger Brown Study Collection of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago will speak on Thurs., Oct. 28, about an exhibition of the Chicago’s artist’s work currently on display at Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art. Greeting cards Great Toys for Lisa Stone will discuss her work with the roger Brown and gifts All Ages collection and the paintings in the Brauer Museum exhibition at 6:30 p.m. in Mueller Hall on campus as part of the Christ College Symposium series. Her lecture is free and open to the public. Skincare essentials “Roger Brown: Paintings from the School of the Art for men and women Institute” features 15 surrealist paintings from the Art Institute collection as well as a Brown “Teddyscape” from the Brauer Museum collection. AVOID THE LAST MINUTE RUSH – The exhibition is on display through Dec. 26. For more information, phone 219/464-5114. CHECK OUT OUR UNIQUE HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS

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Lilly was making dinner when she had her heart attack. The paramedics came right away, but the closest cardiac care center was in the next county. Unfortunately, that wasn’t close enough. Nothing can change what happened, but having a hometown heart center, can help it from happening to another family. THE Page 38 October 28, 2004

On a Roll with America @ 10 MPH (Ed. note): It may seem like this article is overkill, however, this was such a happy event that will never come our way again. Everyone who came had an oppotunity to give the Segway a try. We just want to share the joy of the day with you. SM

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When Natalie and I learned that our long-time Grazyna Wisniowska and Jerzy Zadecki, appeared at Harbert neighbor, Rosanne Anderson, had died our door and invited us to stay the night of October Sunday, September 26 in Oak Park, Illinois, we 13 with them. They too had known Rosanne and resolved to go to her memorial service at Frank Lloyd planned to attend her funeral, and said they had Wright’s Unity Temple in that historic suburb. plenty of room for us in their bungalow on Mapleton Rosanne, who died at the age of 88, and her hus- on the northeast side of Oak Park. band Art, who died in 1999, were honorary life mem- “We’ll even take you to our favorite Greek restau- bers of the Prairie Club and were devoted to the rant for dinner, and it’s right down the street from Unity preservation of nature. As fellow Prairie Clubbers and Temple,” Grazyna said, sweetening the deal. as their neighbors on Dune Road before they moved We happily would have stayed with Grazyna and to Oak Park in 1998, we wanted to share our own mem- Jerzy anyway, but tempt us with Greek food, and we’ll ories of Rosanne and Art. follow you anywhere. They, after all, had adopted us into their warm and We planned to leave extra early on October 13 to friendly family of five adult children and six surviv- allow ourselves time to explore historic Oak Park on ing grandchildren. When there was a power failure, foot and see where Hemingway lived along with all Rosanne never failed to keep our spirits up, and she those Frank Lloyd Wright houses. Then we would meet even brought us some large lumps of coal to burn in Grazyna and Jerzy at 4:30 at their house, change into our fireplace until energy was restored. our funeral clothes, and then head to Papaspiros on So, of course, we wanted to be among those shar- Lake Street for a leisurely feast before the funeral. ing at the memorial service for Rosanne on October Well, we somehow got busy the morning of October 13. 13 with all kinds of busy work and thus missed our We had no sooner marked the date on our calen- estimated time of departure by a good two hours. dar, than Rosanne’s son Lloyd called to ask if I would That meant that we arrived at Indiana’s border with officiate at Rosanne’s funeral. The family could not Chicago right as the all-afternoon “rush period” was find a minister to preside, and they all seemed to think really picking up. Coming out of the Indiana Tollroad’s I would not mind leading the proceedings on behalf toll plaza we could see that the Chicago Skyway was of their mother, and so I agreed. hopelessly clogged due to its eternal construction How could I refuse since Rosanne and Art Anderson project, so we decided to make our way to Oak Park were more than neighbors? by way of city streets. They were family. Hey, we were both born and raised in Chicago and And, unbeknownst to Lloyd Anderson and his four lived there for decades before ditching out to Michigan, siblings, I have been serving as a “funeral celebrant” so we figured we could deftly maneuver our way at Pobocik Funeral Home in Three Oaks for the past through the afternoon maelstrom to our friends’ two years. house in Oak Park in time for our 4:30 appointment. I could not say no, and I did not say no, and no soon- Well, it would seem there have been a few changes er had I agreed to preside at Rosanne’s memorial ser- to the old Windy City since we moved away in 1987, vice than our weekend neighbors from Oak Park, and our memories are not what they used to be.

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So we took one totally wild and wacky adventure Their cocker spaniel Simon also soothed our frayed drive from 106th and Indianapolis Boulevard on the nerves by giving us dog kisses and playing fetch- far southeast side of Chicago to 930 N. Mapleton in the-tennis-ball with us. Oak Park on the afternoon of October 13. South I donned my dark funeral suit while Natalie Chicago, for example, served us well, as did Indiana changed into her brighter mantle of grief, and the four Avenue, but 31st Street did not prove to be the of us headed south toward downtown Oak Park for through-way I thought it was going to be, and we actu- dinner. We drove slowly through the historic district ally hit some dead-ends in the Brighton Park neigh- so we could ogle all the right Wright homes, and borhood before finally finding our way west along 18th Jerzy even stopped long enough to allow me to pho- Street in the vibrant Mexican-American enclave of tograph two prime specimens of Mr. Wright’s genius. Pilsen. Damen got us under the railroad tracks, and then Roosevelt was our passage to the west, and, yes, we actually arrived at our friends’ house at 4:40 — only ten minutes late but in states of complete mental exhaus- tion. We have become, after all, complete country mice, and big city driving is something we avoid at all costs.

Another Oak Park gem by Frank Lloyd Wright. Alas, I do not know which two they were. But I do know that as I was standing on the sidewalk photographing what turned out to be a private home, a bemused passer-by asked if I was with the CIA. Jerzy Zadecki and Grazyna Wisniowska welcome us I assured him I was merely a tourist on the way to to their week-day home in Oak Park. a funeral at Unity Temple, and he merely nodded sus- Fortunately for us, Grazyna works as a psy- piciously. chotherapist at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Chicago, Dinner at Papaspiros was, as Carolyn McConnell and Jerzy is a staff psychiatrist at Hines VA Hospital would say, a total “YUM!!” The best part was when in Maywood, so we were immediately provided the best our waiter filleted our poached sea bass tableside. Few psychological first aid available anywhere. Even in surgeons in the world could have displayed such deft Krakow, Poland from whence Grazyna and Jerzy handling of a knife. cometh. Anderson Continued on Page 46

A prime specimen of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius in Oak Park. Downtown Oak Park is made for walking. Sorry, we were in too big a hurry to get any details. Too bad I had to take this from the car. THE Page 46 October 28, 2004

Charley and Natalie (left) and Grazyna and Jerzy enjoy a pre-funeral feast at Papaspiros in downtown Oak Park. Anderson Continued from Page 45 Unity Temple is undergoing a major restoration that should be completed We finished our Greek feast in plenty of time to walk in time for the 2009 centennial of the building’s dedication. west along Lake Street to Unity Temple and allow me Well, Rosanne, now that you have gone gently in time to make all the last-minute preparations for the morning to meet your maker, I must say that you Rosanne’s funeral. All went as the family wished, did so very, very, very much to make the world a bet- particularly Todd Diehl’s masterful piano prelude ter place for everyone, particularly your next-door neigh- and postlude. bors. We will miss your warmth this winter, and we will always delight in recalling how you mastered Windows 95 at 82 and swam rings around the “young- sters” at the Bridgman Community Pool and how you bravely weathered that four-day power outage way back when by simply throwing another log on the fire and making another pot of tea. You were tough, Rosanne, but you were as kind as they come. And we are so much better for having been honorary members of your family.

This West African mask is but one of many collected by our friend Todd Diehl performs for Rosanne Anderson’s memory Jerzy Zadecki, a psychiatrist at Unity Temple in Oak Park. from Krakow, Poland. Old-time friends shared memories of Rosanne, and all five children, and a grandson, enlightened us about a woman who taught, swam, farmed, traveled, involved herself in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and, as a true “sheepdog” of a woman, shep- herded everyone she met. I am remiss in never featuring Rosanne in the BEACHER, so allow me to close with this parting picture of her: Rosanne Anderson was fiercely proud of her husband Art who, as a young officer in the Fourth Armored Division, nearly froze his feet off in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. She saw to it that I wrote about Art’s war-time experiences in the local papers, particularly about how his division had lib- erated a death camp in Ohrdruf, Germany. Jerzy Zadecki But when I suggested writing a story about her many models one of his masks from accomplishments, she demurred, saying: “Oh, what West Africa. have I done?” THE October 28, 2004 Page 47

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Servicing Indiana & Michigan Lakeshore Communities VON DER HEIDE 269.857.8035 ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED www.vdharchitects.com THE Page 52 October 28, 2004 Activities to Explore BATH MASTER In the Local Area: October 28 -- Guest recital at Valparaiso University. Bathroom & Interior Remodeling Kenneth Tse, saxophone & Alan Huckleberry, piano, Free Estimates will perform together at 7:30 pm in the VU Center for the Arts on campus. The program is free & open to Counter Top Showroom the public. Now Open by Chance or Appointment October 28-November 1 — “Silver City.” Rated R. Thurs, Fri 6 pm; Sat, Sun 3 & 6 pm; Mon 6 pm. (MI Cambria (Quartz) Tub Decks & time). Also showing: “What the Bleep Do We Know.” Surrounds 9 pm only. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three DuPont Corian Ceramic Tile Tops Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or ww.vickerstheatre.com Meganite Solid October 29 — One Book/One Community : Whale Blanco Stainless Surface Rider. At the Michigan City Public Library. At 1 pm, Steel Sinks Susan Meyer will lead a discussion about the book, Wilsonart Laminate and at 4 pm there will be screening of the film ver- Senior Discount sion. Both programs are free & open to the public. Formica Contractor Pricing October 29 — “What Happens in the Library When the Lights Go Out?” Begins 7 pm at the LaPorte Best Service and Pricing guaranteed County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Tours Bring in any of our competitor’s quotes and save! leave every 5 min; last tour at 9 pm. See nursery rhyme Mention this ad for a FREE Sink characters come to life after the librarians turn out with installed countertop purchase over 25 sq. ft. the lights and go home! Admittance by library card. Refreshments will be served. 219/362-7128. 7654 W. US 20, SUITE 103 (219) 871-0316 October 29 — Valparaiso University Luce Concert MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 FAX (219) 871-0328 Band and the Valparaiso Community/University Located 1/4 mile east of Johnson Road on US 20 Concert Band in concert at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of u in the Bleck Road Business Center d the Resurrection on campus. The concert is free & open to the public. October 29-30 — The musical story of “Sleepy Hollow” done as a puppet show featuring twelve 4-ft. 504 Eastwood Road tall puppets described as part American folk tale Michigan City, IN 46360 and part Japanese kabuki. Curtain 8 pm (MI time) 219-879-0089 . Tix $15; reservations taken at 269/756-3879 or purchase at the door. The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations www.clarkssecretgarden.com Dr., Three Oaks, MI. FALL HOURS: October 30 — Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington M-F 8-5 • Sat & Sun 10-4 streets, MC. 8 am-noon. October 30 — Boo at the Zoo. 1-4 pm at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City. Benefit event for the zoo. Kids come in costume and can win prizes in the costume contest. Adm. $4/adults, $3/sen.cit., END OF SEASON $2/kids. Trick-or-treating available for $1 extra per child. Last event of the year. CLEARANCE October 30 — Tales in the Garden. Halloween storytelling at the International Friendship Gardens. 7 pm. Storyteller Kathy Zmuda will be joined by Patricia Cummings, Stephanie Medlock and Grace Nygren. Donation: $5/adults, $3/children. 878-9885. 40% Off October 30 — “Unmask the Music.” Benefit for the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra. 7 pm at the Heston Hills Banquet and Conference Center, 1933 E 800N, LaPorte. Music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent All Remaining Nursery & live auction. Black tie or costume optional. Tix $75; phone 219/325-0666 or log onto www.lcso.net October 30-31 — “Halloween Classics” at Footlight Stock Theatre. Presented by storyteller Grant Fitch and featuring scary storeis, ghostly yarns & tales of suspense. 6 pm Sat & 2 pm Sun. Tix $5; reservations 874-4035. THE October 28, 2004 Page 53

1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. October 31 — Great Books. 2 pm at the Michigan City Public Library. Tom Jones by Henry Fielding will Lou Butcher’s be discussed. 873-3049 to confirm reading material TURE W for next month or check at the Circulation Desk. RNITU WERK October 31 — Save the Dunes Council Fall Dinner. FU INC S Noon at the Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary. Cost is $25 per person.879-3937 for more info.Story this issue. Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 October 31 — Reformation Day Hymn Festival featuring student, faculty and community musicians at Valparaiso University. 3 pm in the Chapel of the Furniture Resurrection on campus. October 31 — Historic Halloween Fun at Chellberg Restoration Specialists Farm in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Refinish • Upholster • Restore • Fabric • Repair Noon-4 pm. Join volunteers as they prepare treats and Antique–Contemporary • Residential–Commercial jack-o-lanterns, tell stories, sing songs, & play traditional games. Free. Info: 219/926-7561, ext. 225. • Hand Stripping • Large Take Home Fabric October 31 — Trick-or-Treating in Long Beach. • Springs Repaired Samples 5:30-7:30 pm. Leave on your porch light to participate. • Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Upholstery Specialists October 31 — Trick-or-Treating in Michigan City. • Traditional & Contemporary • 15,000 + Fabric Choices 5-7 pm. Leave on your porch light to participate. Designs • Pickup & Delivery November 3 — Red Cross Bloodmobile. Noon-6 pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church, St. John Visit Our Showroom Rd. & Franklin St., MC. Schedule an appointment at Hours: 8:30-5:00 M-F, 9:00-12:00 Sat. 1-800/GIVE-LIFE. 219-872-1700 November 4 — Senior Expo. 10 am-2 pm at the 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” LaPorte Civic Auditorium, LaPorte. Sponsored by Michigan City, IN 46360 WLOI and LaPorte Hospital & Health Services. www.furniturewerks.com Presenters & exhibitors will be on hand. November 5, 7, 10, 12 — “Dido and Aeneas.” Henry Purcell’s 17th century operatic masterpiece performed at the Valparaiso University Theatre on campus. Curtain 8 pm. Tix $10/adults, $5/sen. cit. & students. Reservations: 219/464-5162. Story this issue. Places to Visit: LOCALLY OWNED Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. RICHARD LESLIE Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours Mon-Fri 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat & Sun noon & 2 pm. 873-1520. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 R.L. Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org ROOFING SERVICE LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com- Let us create a “Worry Free” exterior for your home. plex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30 ★ Free Estimates ★ pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- LOCALLY • Residential By: 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org. • Commercial OWNED Richard Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., • Siding 20 Years Leslie Experience Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 • Soffit & Fascia pm. Phone 874-4900. • Replacement Windows New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 269/469-5409. PUBLIC WELCOME Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan VISIT OUR SHOWROOM City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. $2/adults, $1/kids 6012 E. MICHIGAN BLVD. grades 8-12, 50 cents/kids grades 1-8, free to preschool- MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA ers. Group tours available, phone 872-6133. y[(219) 872-8281 Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan r Blvd. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehi- (219) 324-8519 cles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. www.rlroofingservice.com $6/adults, $5/sen.cit., $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. LICENSED & INSURED THE Page 54 October 28, 2004

On October 28, 1636, Harvard College (now University), was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts. On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York harbor. On October 28, 1914, American scientist Jonas Repair Salk was born in New York City. On October 29, 1682, William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, landed at a spot that would become Chester, Pennsylvania. On October 29, 1740, James Boswell, whose masterpiece, The Life of Samuel Johnson, is one of the great- est biographies in English literature, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. On October 30, 1735, John Adams, the second • Free Estimates • References President of the United States, was born in Braintree • Fully Insured • Lifetime Warranty (now Quincy), Mass. Adams, who assumed a leading • Member Better Business Bureau of Michiana role in the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, served as vice president under George Washington. Call On October 30, 1945, World War II shoe rationing 1-800-668-2026 ended in the United States. 219-325-9237 On October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th www.nova-inc.com [email protected] state to be admitted to the Union. Locally Owned and Operated • #1 Choice in USA & UK On October 31, 1956, Rear Admiral C.J. Dufek became the first person to land an airplane at the South Pole. Michiana Park Partners, Inc. On November 1, 1893, the Art Institute of Chicago presents moved to its new home, a Renaissance-style building 116 Redwing, Michiana Park, IN (located at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street) which was built for the Columbian Exposition. On November 1, 1913, Notre Dame, captained by Knute Rockne, popularized the forward pass in defeat- ing favored Army 35 to 13. On November 2, 1865, Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, was born near Blooming Grove, Ohio. On November 2, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state. On this same date, South Dakota became the 40th state. Over 5,700 sq. ft. of living space, including private master suite in loft with vaulted bed- On November 2, 1954, Republican Strom Thurmond room & marble bath with Jacuzzi and (of South Carolina) became the first person elected to walk-in shower, his & hers walk-thru clos- the United States Senate as a write-in candidate. ets, computer room, walk-in storage and wrap-around private balcony. Main level has On November 3, 1794, American poet William stone, wood/gas fireplace, custom kitchen Cullen Bryant, known as the "father of American with maple cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, poetry," was born in Cummington, Massachusetts. 37 ft. ceiling in great room, 2nd master suite with marble bath with walk-in shower & private deck, 2 additional bedrooms with marble baths, On November 3, 1900, the nation's first automobile and large screened porch. 1,300 sq. ft. finished walk-out lower level show opened in New York's Madison Square Garden. with recreation room, additional bedroom & bath. All situated on a 1 12,000 sq. ft. 2.5 lot site, ⁄2 mile from Michigan beaches with deed- On November 3, 1990, Texas born Mary Martin, who ed beach rights. Priced at $698,000 flew across the Broadway stage and the nation's tele- Call (219) 879-7977 for private showing today! vision screens as "Peter Pan," died, of cancer, at the age of 76. THE October 28, 2004 Page 55

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WANT TO SELL MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000 , ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S) or toll free 1-866/496-1752 www.merrionandassoc.com (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. NEW CROCHETED AFGHANS - GLASS PUNCH BOWL SET Cable TV. - Avail immediately for winter rental - Short/Long term. Call 219/872-1030. Call 312/953-9570.

GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 Chimneys • Tuck Pointing ALL MASONRY REPAIRS Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. Children’s Camps Available Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block Chimneys Windows Call for Pony Ride Specials Gene Burke • 219-324-8702 (LaPorte) 0707 N. Shebel Rd., Michigan City • Call 219-324-RIDE (7433) THE October 28, 2004 Page 57

YEAR ROUND RENTAL - Cute 3/BR, 2/Bath ranch. APARTMENT/HOUSE HUNTING? $750/mo + utilities. Call John at 219/872-4000. Tired of searching for the perfect rental? We'll find it for you. RENT ME - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Michiana Shores, IN. 5 Blocks to beach. Call today - 1-800/931-5070. Weekly/Monthly/Year round. - Call 757/460-5187. GREAT OPPORTUNITY -UNIQUE SETTING SHORELAND HILLS WINTER RENTAL 3/BR, 2 /Baths. City services. Only 1 mile to the Lake. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished. Washer/Dryer. 2 Blocks to Lake. $1,000/mo. plus utilities, but may negotiate price for minor Avail 10/01/04 to 6/30/05. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf maint., maintenance. Call Micky Gallas Properties - (219) 874-7070. but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at 800/899-2699, or Clare N. at RENTALS MICHIGAN 708/579-1193. "Recently Remodeled. Must See to Appreciate." HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town" BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR FALL RENTAL location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New furnished--Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May WINTER RENTAL - 120 DUNE RIDGE DRIVE, NEW BUFFALO. onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- 4/BR, 3/Bath. Fully furnished. All appliances. come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, 269/469-0219, or 219/448-1638. -- Leave message. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. SHERIDAN BEACH YEAR ROUND RENTAL - Private, with FOREIGN RESORT PROPERTY - RENTAL spectacular views, and large wrap around deck. Luxury 3/BR, ACAPULCO, MEXICO BEACH FRONT CONDO 2/Bath. Fireplace W/D. Brand new. $1,500/month. -- 219/872-4446. Deluxe/br , living/rm, dining/rm, kitchen. Balcony w/view of Acapulco Bay SHERIDAN BEACH. 2/BR, across from beach. Total rehab. & mountains. Bottle purified drinking water. Fresh water pool. Daily $650/mo + utilities. No pets. AC. W/D. DW. Disposal. Micro. Cad7. maid. Work-out room. Poolside restaurant/bar. 24 hr security. 1-866-587-4242. Deck, parking, etc. - 312/201-8850. 333 LAKE SHORE DR. - 1/BR. W/D. Dishwasher. Open floor plan. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Pool. Hot tub. $875/mo includes heat/elec. Security deposit & credit MICHIANA HOME BY OWNER check. Year round lease. 219/879-9360. Enjoy deck, screened porch, great room with massive fireplace, large SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL enclosed back porch, sun porch, large foyer, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths on 3BR, 2Bath. Fully furnished. On beach. $1,100/mo. +util. a large corner lot with total privacy. Lake Shore Drive to Michiana Drive STUDIO - 1BR, fully furnished. On beach. $600/mo. 312-560-5122. (Stop 37) to Comanche Trail (1/2 mile), left to 4043 Comanche. $399,000. 269-469-4295. SHERIDAN BEACH Contemporary, spacious, furnished 3/BR home. 2-Car garage. ST. ANDREWS VILLAGE BY OWNER Outstanding Lake Vistas. Short or long term. Single family home in gated condo community with pool. 3 Bedrooms 630/852-5414. Email [email protected] (large walk-in closet in master br), Screened all-season porch, large deck. Wooden floor in great room, dining room, kitchen, & kitchen nook. Fire- CONDO FOR RENT - Large 1/BR suite. Lake Terrace Condos. No place. 2 1/2 Car garage. Kitchen is exquisite w/many extras. Very nice children. Avail Dec 1 - June 1. Call 219/873-9645, or 941/809-5702. home. THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH $319,000 269-469-4295 3/BR, 2.5 /Bath. 1 Block to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. 3-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING in Michigan City. Great condition. Fireplace. 2 Decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. Completely rented. $89,900, by owner. 219/947-5729. Washer/Dryer. REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Avail Memorial Day to Labor Day, $1,900/wk. Off-season rates negotiable. Contact Stacy, 312/282-1535, or email [email protected] for pictures & more info. SEASONAL RENTAL IN DUNESCAPE HIGHRISE --Indoor pool and parking. $1,500/month plus utilities. Please call 219/878-6894. Gregg Hertzlieb Recent Works LOOKING FOR ON-SITE MANAGER for three unit apt. bldg. Rent with option to buy. Call 219/947-5729. Leave message. 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Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston be in time? What is the test of a man? Is it physical? mental? Immediately after the or maybe spiritual? Author Ralston seems to have tempt- accident happened, Aron ed the fates when he took on all three after his right calmly took an assessment arm got pinned by a falling boulder in a remote of his situation and his canyon of Utah back in April of 2003. You may have possibilities. With his vast read about the incident in the papers or saw it on the knowledge of the outdoors, news. Aron was forced to amputated his own arm to he knew he had to con- avoid a slow death of starving and dehydration. Now serve what food and water this 28 year old man has set pen to paper and done he had. He also knew that a lot more than just tell of his ordeal; he reflects cutting off his own arm back on how the adventuring all started and got him might end up being his to where he was that fateful day in southeastern only hope of coming out of Utah. this alive. Aron tries to rig A friend of Aron’s said “it’s not what you do but who a pulley to lift the boulder you are.” Aron never understood the meaning of that and even tries to chip away until he was trapped for five and a half days in that at the boulder to loosen it, but nothing works. canyon and wondering how death was going to take By day two, “my situation is physically impossible him. to overcome, I am over the pain, I have the discipline Aron had always been a risk taker, climbing the to survive the fear, but I can’t get over my body’s need 14,000 foot mountains of Colorado like you and I for water.” It takes real discipline for Aron to not take a hike along the lakeshore. Then there was his deplete his meager supply of water, because, as we all white water rafting experience, skiing, rappelling know, the minute we can’t have something, that down sheer cliffs, there wasn’t anything this young something becomes the most important thing in our man wouldn’t try. I, too, remember being young and life and the desire to chug the rest of his water was feeling invincible. Not that I would have tried any- strong. thing Aron did, but there is a reckless confidence in Within his limited range of motion, he positions his the young that transcends any back of the head video camera on the boulder and starts making a tape knowledge that you can and will die someday. At my of what has happened and even remembers to include age, all I see are caution flags, at Aron’s age all he sees a last will and testament. He takes photos of his sit- are checkered flags goading him on to do more and uation and jammed arm on his digital camera so his see more and maybe be more. friends and family would know what happened his last “I had been lucky so many times that even the days. glimpses of my final destiny had become a toy I Aron is one cool cookie. He analyzes every move and played with to bring on a certain intense feeling, the possibility and can’t believe he is still alive after five ultimate contrast between the fear of immediate days. What happened then? Aron said it was like he doom and the desire to live fully. I think some people was not in control anymore, like something else was would consider these the thoughts of an adrenaline dictating what to do. He gives the facts of his ampu- junkie, but I relished more the control of my adren- tation almost clinically, although I’m sure by this aline than the ride it would give me if I unleashed it.” time he is in some sort of false euphoria. After the shock This tragic experience made Aron realize more of being free of his confinement, Aron walks out of the about himself than he had ever considered before. After canyon on his own. all, he had five and a half days with only himself for Sixteen pages of color photos accompany this amaz- company...plenty of time for contemplation and reflec- ing story. Most of us would have died in that canyon. tion. Aron’s intelligence, his perseverance and his will to Aron broke the cardinal rule the day he set out hik- live carried him through a horror that the average per- ing. He didn’t tell anyone where he was going or son cannot even comprehend. when he would be back. He met two girls out hiking Since the Utah incident, Aron has been fitted with that day and they tried to convince him to come back a prosthetic device and has resumed his mountain climb- to town with them. He told them he would meet ing. I can’t help but ask myself if that makes him a them later, but since they didn’t know him, they hero, or a fool? Either way, this story is sure to live probably figured he had changed his mind when he on and be told around campfires for years to come. As didn’t show up. Aron calculated that it would be for me, I’ll be content with a walk down to the lake four or five days before anyone would realize he was and back. missing and send out a search party. But would they Till next time, happy reading! THE October 28, 2004 Page 59

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