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Volume 19, Number 23 Thursday, June 12, 2003 Happy Father’s Day A Dad is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows what you have on your mind. He’s someone who listens, suggests, and defends. A Dad can be one of your very best friends! He’s proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, A Dad can be patient and helpful and strong. In all that you do, a Dad’s love plays a part. There’s always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, you’re even more glad, More grateful and proud just to call him your Dad! Thank you, Dad... for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you! Happy Father’s Day Page 2 June 12, 2003 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/ Published and Printed by THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $28 6 months $16 3 months $10 1 month $5 Honoring Our Grand Old Flag by Paula McHugh National Flag Week, in which we are requested to Some thirty years earlier, at the request of President fly our flags each day, culminates this Saturday with George Washington, Mary Pickersgill’s mother, National Flag Day and the Pause for the Pledge of Rebecca Flower Young, created a flag that became known Allegiance... as the Grand Union Flag. In 1813, Mary Pickersgill The National Pause for the Pledge, celebrating its was asked by Fort McHenry commander Colonel 24th anniversary this year, asks all of us across the coun- Armistad to create two flags, a large one and a small- try to pause at 6 p.m. (CDT) to recite—in one unit- er one for inclement weather. The flag and banner maker ed voice—the words that all American citizens know was paid $500 for her work. Francis Scott Key saw by— and in— their hearts. Pickersgill’s banner still waving after the British In 1985, President rockets failed to destroy the fort in September, Ronald Reagan signed 1814. PL 99-44 , making The writer of the Star Spangled Banner had National Pause for the boarded the British vessel to negotiate the release Pledge an official part of of a friend who was being held prisoner. Although the annual Flag Day cel- the captors were civil—actually gracious— they would ebration. not allow the Americans to leave the gunship What started as a until after they had completed their mission of grassroots movement in bombing Fort McHenry. The Brits were concerned 1980, the National Pause that Key and the released captive might give for the Pledge of away their secret location and spoil the Allegiance is headquar- mission. So, it was from the vantage tered at the Star Spangled point of the British gunship that Francis Flag House at Fort Scott Key witnessed the bombardment McHenry, Maryland throughout the night. The Brits under the sponsorship of failed to destroy the fort, and the National Flag Day at dawn’s first light Key Foundation. It was at was ecstatic to see that Fort McHenry that the his country’s flag was, huge 30 by 42-foot flag indeed, still flying. sewn by Mary Young Had Fort McHenry’s Pickersgill gave lawyer commander, Colonel Francis Scott Key the Armistad, flown Mary inspiration to write a Pickersgill’s smaller flag, poem about the proudly Key probably would not waving banner he saw have seen it. In that case, early in the morning as he we would be singing stood on a British gun- either “America” or boat. Mary Pickersgill, a “Yankee Doodle Dandy”— widow who inherited her also suggested as our mother’s banner-making national anthem but skills, created the flag voted down by Congress with 15 stars and 15 in favor of The Star stripes representing the Spangled Banner. original 13 colonies plus Vermont and Kentucky. June 12, 2003 Page 3 Is there an American Citizen over the age of seven who does not know the symbolism of the Stars and Open ‘til 6 p.m. Stripes? Mary Pickersgill’s 15 stripes have reverted Evenings back to 13 to represent the original colonies. Each of the stars represent one of our 50 states. Less well known is our Flag’s color symbolism. Red was chosen to symbolize hardiness and courage; blue—loyalty, vig- ilance, perseverance and justice; and white, purity and www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the freedom. [email protected] Conscious Woman Claims of just who or what organization actually Women’s Apparel founded Flag Day vary. 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Her father died when she was only two years old and her mother, Rebecca Young, supported her family by making flags, first in Philadelphia and then in Baltimore. Mary was married to John Pickersgill on Oct. 2, 1795. They moved to Philadelphia and had four children.Unfortunately, only one child, daughter Caroline, survived. She was born on June 12, 1800. Husband John worked for the American government in the British Claims Office in London. He died there on June 14, 1805. Mary then had sole responsibility for caring for her 7 year-old daughter and her 74 year-old mother. What to do? Follow in her mother’s footsteps, of course. Mary took up sewing and flag-making. The family was living in Baltimore near the waterfront at this time, so making ship’s flags made perfect sense. Because she became well-known for her expertise, Mary was approached by Commodore Joshua Barney and 3 piece 2 piece Safari 3 piece General John Stricker to make two flags for Fort Safari Pant Set Dress & Jacket Safari Capri Set McHenry in 1813. One was a storm flag, and the $147 $114 $141 other a 30 ft. by 42 ft. flag. The big banner was the flag that Francis Scott Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show Key saw “by the dawn’s early light” and provided the THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE inspiration for our national anthem. By way of a P.S., Mary is also credited with being THURSDAY, JUNE 19 - TIPPECANOE PLACE, SOUTH BEND the first Baltimore woman to direct a charity orga- 409409 AlexanderAlexander StreetStreet LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 nization: “The Impartial Humane Female Society,” to OnOn Hwy Hwy 35 35 - - 55 BlocksBlocks South ofof Lincolnway Lincolnway find jobs and provide funds to widows and deserted TTurnurn RightRight on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 wives. Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Page 4 June 12, 2003 51st Annual Flag Day in Three Oaks This yearly event will take place Thurs., June 12 through Sun., June 15 in various locations in Three Oaks, Michigan. A daily carnival will start Thursday at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Field and continue through Sunday. Carla Wallenda’s “Aerial Thrill Show” takes place at 4 p.m. on Thurs. (other performances on Sat. at 10 a.m. and Sun. at noon), followed by a teen dance at the Lions Club Tent from 8-11 p.m. ($3 per person cover). WEEKENDS “Art in the Park” will take place in Carver Park on NOON-5 PM Sat. & Sun., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday events include slow pitch softball at 9 a.m.; volleyball tournament all day; a pet parade at 10:30 COME RIDE ALL THE STEAM TRAINS a.m. at Carver Park; watermelon eating contest (kids Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays only) at 1:30 p.m. The River Valley Garden Club & Sun Flower Garden Club will hold a flower show on Sat. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Three Oaks Library. THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER! A South Shore concert will take place at 7 p.m. on “Rain or Shine” Saturday at Dewey Cannon Park. Sunday starts off with a pancake & sausage break- Three railroad rides NEW BUFFALO fast at the Three Oaks Fire Station from 8 a.m.- ROUTE 12 steam-up every weekend. I-94 (exit 1) noon. There will also be a library book sale, Southwestern Our Gift Shop features a HESSTON ☛ STEAM Michigan Car Collector’s Club on display from 9 large selection of Thomas 1000 N MUSEUM FAIL R OUTE 39 a.m.-1 p.m.; and a bicycle decorating contest at 1:30 Toys for children.

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