Red Kettles, Santa and Reindeer by Janet Baines

Volume 17, Number 47 Thursday, November 29, 2001

There are happenings or events which are harbingers of things yet to come. The arrival of the buzzards to Hinckley Ridge, Ohio are portents of spring, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer and great times at the beach, but the best of all - the arrival of Santa announces the beginning of the Christmas season. This year was no exception. Even the fog cleared up Saturday to allow the celebration at Marquette Mall go on without a hitch. My sister, our nephews and I made our way to join the throngs of children anxiously awaiting the arrival of the jolly old elf.

“I want a Toy Story Hot Wheels and a ‘mote control red Beetle.” Captain Van Meter of the Salvation Army opened the event informing us about their Red Kettle Drive. Then Warren Jones led the kids in a cheer for the Salvation Army and it took me back in time. . .I was at a pep rally in high school and Elston was on their way to win the State Basketball Championship. I must say that Mr. Jones had his usual effect because when it was time for him to put the first dollar in the kettle to launch the annual drive he was mobbed by young ones wanting to put their money in too. It was great! Mr. Warren Jones and some little friends puts the first coin in the kettle as DeNita Ton, Captain Van Meter and emcee Sophie Koss look on.

Mr. Jones gives one of those famous pep talks. Santa Continued on Page 2 Page 2 November 29, 2001

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Santa Continued from Page 1 But where was Santa? This was the cry from the children, as well as a group with the “The Night Before Christmas” what to our of Santa’s friends who came wandering down the wondering eyes should appear but Santa Claus head- Mall asking if anyone had seem him. It seems they ed our way! His Acting Theatre friends sang him a wel- had misplaced him on their way to the ceremony. These come song then led the kids in a joyous dance all the friends, from The Acting Theatre of Michigan City, decid- way to his big chair on the stage. The entertainment ed that while some searched for Santa the rest would over, it was time for the young ones to line up and share stay and fill the breach with some songs, dances and their heart’s desires with Santa. storytelling. Just as Judy Joseph finished regaling us

“Where’s Santa?”

“Shall we dance?” Judith Joseph of The Hey, that ‘s not Santa! but Kevin Firme of Acting Acting Theatre invites this visitor to Theatre did his best to fill in with Judith Joseph join in a holiday step. until the jolly elf’s appearance.

Abby Wolf dances a Kentucky wassail. November 29, 2001 Page 3

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Santa Continued from Page 3 Things were happening over at The ABC Children’s Museum, too But the fun wasn’t over yet. Things were happen- first. Too soon it was time to leave but we did stop a ing over at the ABC Children’s Museum. Santa had minute for the boys to get their face painted by the brought along one of his reindeer to meet the children. clowns (real ones) ringing bells for the Salvation With a bright red nose and twinkly antlers, this rein- Army. At the end of this morning of pure joy, it was deer handed out little craft packets and collected time to head home, my nephews happy in the knowl- several hugs, or in the case of the shy ones, a hand- edge that Santa had all the necessary information to shake. The museum is a veritable wonder playland assure them of a very happy Christmas. and our nephews just couldn’t decide what to play with

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A gracious little hostess presides over the tea table. Face painting for a donation to the kettle. November 29, 2001 Page 5 Christmas Comes to Michigan City Zooltide at Washington Park This yearly event will be held on Sat., Dec. 1, and MAMMA MIA Sun., Dec. 2, at Michigan City’s Washington Park. Admission fees are $2/adults, $1/children 3-12, free to children 2 years and under. DON’TA COOKA The Washington Park Zoological Society will have t-shirts, sweatshirts, posters and Adopt-an-Animal pack- ages for sale at this time. The zoo will be decorated THURSDAYS! with thousands of lights and luminaries, and the air will be filled with holiday songs performed by carol- Tarantella over to Trattoria ers in the Petting Barn. Santa will also be on hand in the Education Center. Thursdays in Miller’s Grill Room On Sat., Dec. 1, 5 p.m., will be the opening of the for delizioso Italian Dinners at Festival of Lights. Tower, Inc., LaPorte Chrysler Dodge, Jeep and Meijer, Inc. are sponsoring a hospitality the bargain price of tent in Washington Park with refreshments between 5 and 7 p.m. Haas & Associates is sponsoring horse $10.95 and buggy rides by SomBri Stables. (It is recommended that you take along a blanket for warmth if INSALATA you take the buggy ride.) Crispy chopped Greens with Tomatoes The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department Onions, Oregano, Olives & Italian Vinaigrette will hold a bonfire during the opening of the Festival of Lights event on Saturday, and the Michigan City High School Chorale and the Advanced Ladies Chorus ENTREES ABBONDANZA will offer musical performances. Snowflake Parade CHICKEN VESUVIO On Sun., Dec. 2, the annual Snowflake Parade Succulent half chicken basted with Garlic & will step off at 4 p.m., from the corner of 10th and oven roasted with Herbed Potatoes & Peas Franklin streets, and travel north to the Michigan City Public Library. Refreshments will be served at FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE Mainstreet Theatre (807 Franklin) and at the Library Plaza. The refreshments will be provided by the A thick & meaty Red Sauce tossed Moose Family Center #980 and the Michigan City with Fettuccine Firefighters Local #475. Michigan City Police Chief Gene Simmons and Fire Chief Ralph Martin will PESCHE ROSEMARIA light the annual community Christmas tree at the Delicate Tilapia Fillet oven broiled with Library Plaza immediately after the parade. Rosemary & Lemon Butter on Fore more information about the Snowflake Parade, Angel Hair Pasta Primavera phone the Mayor’s office, 873-1400; questions about Zooltide should be directed to Washington Park Zoo, 873-1510; and questions about the Festival of Lights MARVELOUS MILANO will be handled by the MC Parks & Recreation A tasty melange of Beef & Pork Tenderloin Department, 873-1507. sauteed with Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes & Garlic in a Burgundy Wine Sauce on Pasta Join us for some fun and fabulous Italian favorites. Trattoria Thursdays will take place in the Grill Room from Oct. 25 through the month of November with the exception of Nov. 8th.

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To hear Marilyn Laszlo talk about her mission in “When we arrived at the village, the people didn’t the jungles of New Guinea is an entertaining and enlight- know what to think of us,” Marilyn said. “We were the ening experience. first white people, and the weirdest people they had Marilyn, who became a Bible translator more than ever seen.” She added that because most of the Sepik 23 years ago, describes herself as a storyteller. That wore minimal clothing, she and her mission partner is an accurate description of the 68-year old dynamo, were looked upon as genderless. “They didn’t think who reaches out to as many groups as possible to talk we were men, and they didn’t think we were women. about her life and her work with Wycliffe Bible They saw us as ‘it.’” Translators. Marilyn, who grew up in Liberty Township, learned how to drive a tractor and help with her family’s farm at an early age. She knew that she wanted to be a missionary some day. But first, after college and graduate school, she taught English and History at River Forest High School in New Chicago. She was a guidance counselor there, too, before she resigned to embark on an adventure so worthy of a Survivor cast member, that she recently applied to be one of that television program’s contestants. But more on that later… As the oldest of four daughters, Marilyn learned many skills on the family farm—milking cows the “old- fashioned way,” making hay, and engaging in all the other chores “except cooking,” she said. Those early skills would serve her well later in her life’s adventure and work in New Guinea. “We always performed our mission work in pairs,” she said. After training as a Wycliffe volunteer, she and her partner set off in a 14-foot dugout canoe with a crudely drawn map of New Guinea’s outback The Sepik Iwam from New Guinea had no use for clothing when to find their assigned home away from home. Their Marilyn first arrived. Here, a few of the children help the destination was a long canoe ride up the alligator-infest- bible translator learn some new words. ed Sepik River in wild country. Their mission was to The only difference in living arrangements was that learn the spoken language of the Sepik Iwam people, the translators had mosquito netting in their thatched create an alphabet from scratch, and ultimately write huts. Other than that, the missionaries acclimated them- the New Testament in the tribe’s own language, giv- selves to the Sepik’s normal lifestyle. That meant adapt- ing this remote group of former headhunters a Bible ing to the Sepik Iwam’s diet, too. Marilyn learned to in their own mother tongue which would speak to their eat grubs, termites, fish eyes, crocodile meat, and what- heart. ever else was part of their hosts’ normal diet. She said

Marilyn arrived by dugout canoe to Hauna Village, She called it the “Hauna Hilton.” Marilyn called this large stick home to the Sepik Iwam. and thatch house home for many years. November 29, 2001 Page 9

Marilyn’s first taste of crocodile meat. A member of the Sepik brings home a crocodile for dinner. to mention embracing an everlasting sense of humor. that she had brought in canned goods, too, so her diet Sometimes when she thought she was making progress, was supplemented with familiar American food, too. she found that she was taking a step or two backwards “But it took me a long time to get used to the instead. grubs,” she said, adding that her mission “was not to “I had to act out verbs to get the words for them,” go in and change the culture, but only to change she explained. “For ‘jump,’ I had to jump around and their hearts.” The missionary and master storyteller ask a Sepik for the word. So I would jump, and jump said that there were many nights, however, that she while the people just stared.” Marilyn added that would dream of salads, fruits, and all the foods that she finally was able to get the Sepik word for the action she once tasted and now craved but were far from avail- verb. “But I was surprised that it was such a long word— able in her new environment. more of a long sentence. I wrote it down phonetical- Marilyn said that initially, she and the Sepik com- ly, assuming that I had finally learned ‘jump’ in municated by hand signals and pointing. She imme- Sepik.” diately began searching for words to begin her trans- No, she didn’t. Through a still stumbling commu- lating work, beginning with asking a tribal elder the nication process, what the Sepik were really saying word for “tree.” was not “jump,” but “why are you acting so stupid?” “I would keep pointing at the tree, asking the old And so it went for Marilyn, until she and the Sepik man for the word. He kept saying “unno,” and I wrote became more familiar with one another. it down phonetically. That was my first Sepik word.” Twenty-three years later with her mission completed, Or so she thought. “I soon found out that he gave Marilyn, in her delightful presentations to groups me the word for ‘finger,’ not ‘tree,’” Marilyn said throughout the country, de-emphasizes the hard- with a smile of remembrance. ships she encountered during her stay in the New Marilyn’s mission to learn and transcribe the Sepik Guinea jungle. She admits that the work was incred- language demanded patience and perseverance. Not ibly hard, and yes, she had to endure intense humid- ity and 115-degree daytime temperatures, as well as bouts with typhoid, trichinosis, and malaria. But through these trials, the Sepik were able to see that she was no different from them. She had not come to their village to show them her way as the “right” way; she had traveled there to share Bible messages of God’s way. During her 23 years among the Sepik, Marilyn had managed to videotape the evolution of her work and the transformation within the Sepiks when their spoken language became tangible in the form of their own Sepik Bible. In addition to completing three videos, she and six Sepik men were the guests of honor at a Billy Graham Crusade that drew thousands to witness the results of the Bible translation work. The adult men who accompanied Marilyn on stage to read from the Sepik Bible were just five and six Marilyn’s home among the Sepik was a hut on stilts. Laszlo Continued on Page 10 Page 10 November 29, 2001

Laszlo Continued from Page 9 With her acclimation from remote jungle to modern civilization complete after returning to Porter County, years old when the missionary first set foot on their Marilyn is currently involved with speaking to college homeland in the jungle. The Sepik also have learned and high school youth and urging groups to involve English through the efforts of Marilyn’s sister, Shirley, themselves in worthy projects within their own com- who found herself “called” to the jungle environment munities. She is on the road 69 times a year taking several years after her big sister arrived. her message to others, and she said that she would love to have more speaking engagements closer to home. But, she said, she would have been willing to be one of the Survivor contestants in Africa. She did apply for a spot, which is no surprise for those who have encountered her indomitable spirit.

Marilyn shares a laugh with two of her translation helpers. Marilyn’s third video, titled “Return to Hauna,” won an Angel Award in Hollywood, beating out contenders “Touched By An Angel,” “Promised Land,” and “Prince of Egypt.” Currently, a group of Christian entrepre- Marilyn did a little skydiving as part of her video neurs with connections to Hollywood’s movie indus- application for television’s Survivor series. try are planning to develop and promote her life “I had to answer seven pages of questions and story. Listening to Marilyn relate her experiences submit a 3-minute video to prove that I could compete. with the Sepik Iwam and viewing clips of the results I wasn’t sure what to put on the video, but I ended during her presentation is a real treat. up doing 20 push-ups, a clip of me skydiving, and some Marilyn now keeps an incredibly busy schedule trav- shots of me eating earthworms.” Marilyn said that she eling around the country and inspiring all ages with had already spent time in Africa near the location of her story and her strong convictions about the Bible’s the present televised show, because it was one of her messages of promise. She credits her mother for training environments before her assignment in New passing on the talent for storytelling, which she deliv- Guinea. ers with warmth, passion, and wit. The 68-year old Alas, she was not chosen, and her calling contin- dynamo demonstrates that she walks her talk. ues to lead her to places where she is invited to “I love doing what I’m doing,” she said, her words spread God’s message. She is available for church, col- matching her animated and passionate presentation lege, and Bible study groups, women’s retreats, and given recently for a group in Chesterton. mission conferences and events. For more information about booking Marilyn for a presentation, contact either Evelyn Murrian at (321) 728-7593 or Marilyn (219) 763-7859. For more information about the many volunteer opportuni- ties at Wycliffe Bible Translators, call (800) 992-5433 or log on to their website at www.wycliffe.org. These young boys show off the snake they found crawling beneath Marilyn’s hut. This youngster warms to Marilyn’s camera. November 29, 2001 Page 11 aan,n, ee HHeeaarrtt SScc cc ee ooff tthh s an AAddvvoo aatt o aacckk iiss AAs an DDrr.. BBjjonnbb nn HHeerr VVooccaall ii SSuuppppoorrt!t!

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Chesterton Art Center members and friends gathered for a party to celebrate the Association of Artists and Craftsmen’s 41st birthday the weekend before Thanksgiving. Everyone was required to wear a hat to the party, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Toni Clem shared hat-making duties with partygoers who forgot Alexandra Newman brought her daughter’s majorette hat, and to bring their own. Toni models her own special creation. Leslie Cefali created her own “blue ribbon” winner.

Nancy LaHage and Steve look chic John Mullen and Phyllis Gniadek kept on the in their hand-made hats. conservative side, bringing hats from home.

The birthday cake, from a well- known Michigan City pastry shop close to The Beacher, was a big hit with the partygoers.

Terri Bilka was given a hat worthy of Glinda, the Walter Rector models his pom-pom hat. good witch, she said. November 29, 2001 Page 15

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Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

“A year earlier, the Luther Krank family had spent $6,100 on Christmas.....” Now that’s enough to make you want to skip the holiday this year, don’t you think? Or could you? Could you cave in to the pressure of an affluent society that demands we spend, spend, spend? First the tree, then the decorations, lights, outside “do dads,” not to mention at least one house party, donations to a dozen or more charities (all worthwhile, of course), and that’s even before you get to buying presents for everyone! I tell you it’s enough to make a man want to chuck it all and go on a Caribbean cruise. That’s the premise of this week’s book recommendation — Skipping

Jewelry by Lois McAloon of LiBeado Designs Christmas by John Grisham. Silk creations by Kathy Sherrerd Luther and Nora Krank have just put their only child, Pottery by Izwin daughter Blair, on an airplane; she’s off to join the Peace and more! Corps. Since they weren’t going to see her again for a year, Luther got the idea to skip Christmas and all the hype and go relax in the Caribbean for ten days. Luther is a tax accountant and he figures the cruise would cost less than what he and Nora had spent on Christmas last year. What he doesn’t count on is the resistance he will get from friends and neighbors, not to mention the police and firemen who can’t believe that he won’t be buying their calendars and fruitcakes this year. Once he convinces his wife that leaving town for the holidays makes sense, they start dieting to look good in their cruise wear, and Luther even goes out and buys time for him and Nora at the local tanning booth. This is where the fun really begins! After word gets out about the Kranks’ decision to forego all fes- tivities, Luther and Nora find themselves prisoners in their own home, afraid to answer the door. When a group of carollers stop in front of the Krank’s dark, unadorned house, they ask a passing neighbor “Are they Jewish? or Buddhist or anything like that?” Nora even finds herself cornered in the mall by their minister, who informs her that he has heard rumors that they are not observing Christmas this year: “ ‘I’ve never heard of this’, he said gravely, as if the Kranks had discovered a new variety of sin.” Somehow, like sure-footed mountain goats scram- bling up the side of a treacherous mountain, the Kranks make it past all the obstacles that the mer-

Country Care Living For Your Elderly Loved Ones Long & Short Term AN ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME Professional Care 879-9701 November 29, 2001 Page 21 cenary and unforgiving world could throw at them, and wake up to Christmas Eve morning. It’s time to get up and pack and get ready for some “fun in the maine sun!” And then the phone rings...... We all know author John Grisham for his great lobster legalese novels: The Pelican Brief, The Firm, A Time to Kill, et. al. But there is, obviously, another side to Mr. Grisham; a light-hearted, but also tender-heart- dinner special ed side that comes out in the story’s touching ending. I can see myself taking this book out every Christmas wednesdays season and reading it over and over again; commis- erating with the Kranks and chuckling over the $16.95 foibles of our crazy society and our over-the-top cel- Smell the ocean air as you break in to a ebration of Christmas (or any other holiday, for that 1 succulent 1 ⁄4 pound whole Maine Lobster matter!) I also think this novel would make a fun movie. Stuff this little charmer in someone’s Christmas drenched in Drawn Butter and served with stocking. New Potatoes and House Slaw. Till next time, happy reading! We are flying freshly harvested live Maine Lobsters in directly from the East Coast every Wednesday for your dining pleasure Lights Before Christmas Festival at a price that’s hard to beat! Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve will hold its 8th Annual Lights Before Christmas Festival beginning Dec. 7th and continuing through Dec. 23rd., Thursdays-Sundays, 6:30-9 p.m. During the Festival, Fernwood’s grounds will be decorated with colorful light displays depicting garden (616) 469-5950 and nature scenes. Santa will also be holding court Red Arrow Highway between Union Pier and New Buffalo millers-restaurant.com in the Winter House. The Fernwood Cafe will be serving chili suppers Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. The Fernwood Nature Center will be providing complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, and live music. The Gift Shop will be open Festive Fashions with a variety of holiday gift and decorating merchandise. Admission to Fernwood is free to members, $4 for at Your Unique Boutique non-members. For more information, phone 616/695- 6491. Fernwood is located near Buchanan, Michigan. in Michigan City Take US 31 north to Walton Road, exit 7. Go west 1.7 miles, then north on Range Line Road. Extraordinary Clothing & Accessories Unique Jewelry & Gifts, and “Key Issues of Today” Discussion Interesting Items for Home Decor On Sun., Dec. 2nd, 2 p.m., the Michigan City Public Library will host a discussion group—”Key Issues of Gift Open Daily Today.” Topics to be focused on include spirituality, life’s Certificates 10-5 purpose, energy loss, fear, wisdom, and terrorism. Retired Available professor John Sheehy is the volunteer leader of the group, but will be unavailable for this particular meeting. For more information, phone 873-3049.

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On Thursday, November 15th, at 9:00 a.m., an Unveiling of Neil Kienitz Watercolor and Art Show Held at Alliance Bank unveiling of a Neil Kienitz watercolor depicting by Jan Van Ausdal Alliance Bank in the early 1900’s was made by bank President Rick Lutterbach and artist Neil Kienitz in the lobby of the bank. This day also marked the opening of a three-day art show with work by eight local artists: Wendy Kermen, Connie Kassal, Sallie Signorino, David Langley, Lee Rardin, Linda Weigel, Laura Sprague, and Neil Kienitz. Darlene Smeltzer, Customer Service Representative and assistant to Rick Lutterbach, told me, “We just decided that since there’s so much talent in this area, we’d get the work of some of the artists together and have a show of their work.” Before the unveiling, I pho- tographed some of the pictures so you could get an idea A David Langley painting. of the talent of our local artists, in case you were not able to see this show. Displays included a variety of topics from landscapes and seascapes, lily pads and dunes, to people and animals.

The unveiling of Neil’s watercolor of the Alliance Bank! View of Alliance Bank in the early 1900’s.

A work by Connie Kassal.

Neil & Naomi Kienitz chat with Harold Smith and Rick Lutterbach. Rick Lutterbach holds historic photos. Harold & Janet Smith get a closer look. Neil and his wife, Naomi, chatted with Harold Neil and Rick then unveiled the watercolor and shook Sallie Signorino’s skies and animals. Smith and Rick Lutterbach before the unveiling. hands for this celebration. Rick showed pictures of the Rick Lutterbach then spoke briefly to those present. original post office with cars parked in front and of He said, “I stayed late last night after the artists hung some of the people of the early 1900’s. their work so that I could really enjoy the talent. It Those people included in Neil’s watercolor were (from is amazing to me that any human can put paint to can- top to bottom) Darlene Smeltzer, Harold and Janet vas and come up with these results!” Smith (owners of Fealock House), Rick Lutterbach, He continued, “I’d like to welcome everybody who and Brenda Stone. Neil took snapshots of the people Linda Weigel’s water lilies. came today. We are extremely fortunate to have so many which he used to incorporate lifelike figures into his talented area artists, some of whom have assembled picture. The Smiths actually were in costume, but he a sampling of their work for this show. I’d like to thank “adlibbed” the other costumes. my assistant, Darlene Smeltzer, the Alliance Bank, President Rick summed up the events by saying, and JoAnne Finney of the Framing Station. As a “This has been a labor of love, trying to bring back some bank, we are located in the North End in a structure of the flavor of the era to our present Alliance Bank. where we can provide our customers with old-fash- Thank you all for being here and making this possi- ioned service and complete banking services by being ble!” The Smiths viewed themselves as depicted in the caring and friendly. We are located in the former painting while chatting with Rick Lutterbach and Neil Laura Sprague ’s flag and sea. Post Office Building which, as a national landmark, Kienitz. Lee Rardin and Laura Sprague were present Wendy Kermen is in the historic register of such places.” for the occasion. Lee Rardin examines some of Neil Kienitz’s other work in the show. ’s landscapes. Page 24 November 29, 2001 CyberScribbles by Paula McHugh Christmas Sites with Sounds What ever happened to the seasons when people TERRACETERRACE waited just a week or two before Christmas to hang their lights and decorate their trees? Or the families that waited until Christmas Eve to put up their fresh-cut tree? Some of us remember. Yet we change with the CAFECAFE times, and artificial trees, icicle lights, and computers are what’s happening now. I don’t feel like I am rushing the season by bringing you information about some cute Christmas sites. In fact, there are so many on the Web, it may take me two columns to list many of them. The websites I’m mentioning this week are all family friendly. Most have been created for children up to about 7 years old, that magical age when writing to Santa is a top priority. Parents and grandparents can have fun on these sites, too. Office workers can log on nearer to the holiday and participate in a little karoke caroling at another site I’ll be mentioning here. Christmas at Alphabet Soup provides a bevy of activities for teachers, parents, and children. Grandparents, too. Right now the site has two contests in progress— ATAT THE HARBOR GRAND a Santa Trivia Contest, where a gift certificate for Toys open every night from 5PM serving innovative casual food and drinks R Us will be given to a lucky winner, and a Scavenger on the harbor, New Buffalo www.harborgrand.com 616-469-7700 Hunt, where the winner will receive a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. The website also has coloring pages, crafts and art ideas, recipes, and more. I par- ticularly liked the craft “recipe” for sand dough. Take one cup of sand, 3/4 cup of liquid starch and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Mix both starches over heat, add the sand, and stir to an oatmeal consistency. Form it AA newnew CDCD into a ball, pat it into a mold, and let it dry in the sun. (www.alphabet-soup.net/christmas.html) Another fun page on Alphabet Soup is called thatthat soundssounds “Kindergarten Kafe”, where 5 year olds have dictat- ed recipes to their teachers. It’s a hoot to read. Nicole’s recipe for “Nicole’s Watch-It Roast” goes like great.great. this: Put the roast (the big kind) in the oven in these square bowls. You watch it cooking. If you’re not watching it, it starts on fire. You cook it 12 minutes at about 31 degrees. Bam! Surf over to the website for more. Computers can solve the puzzle about what to do Welcome to State Farm Bank® about letters to Santa. I found two sites (although I Put your money to work with a variety of Certificates of Deposit earning competitive rates. And get the Good neighbor service am sure there are many more) for children who want you deserve form your bank. To find out how you can to submit online letters. At Santalive.com, you’ll get Bank with a Good Neighbor™, or call toll-free 1-877-SF4-BANK or visit statefarm.com™ James Eriksson, Agent 405 Johnson Road Michigan City, IN Skipping Christmas (219) 874-6360 STATE FARM Federal Savings Auto by John Grisham

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by Maggie Beyer

Santa parades welcome the season. . .the Angel Tree Meanderin’ with Maggie is up at the Mall ready to be trimmed with gifts for needy children. . .the bells of the Salvation Army ring out as volunteers man the buckets to hold coins and bills. Soon the Messiah will ring out with a community choir. . .Hanukkah will mark tradition once again. The Acting Theatre will hold its annual Revels celebrat- ing the Yuletide with song and dance. . .the Barker Mansion will bedeck its halls with tours and Open House, Victorian style. . .and Washington Park will be a fairyland of lights. All through Beacher Country, the glow goes on.

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You wouldn’t guess it, BUT across from Trojan Field on Michigan City’s west side, a building painted blue has been turned into a Santa’s workshop. The bright blue building is the home of Izwin Studio at 1021 Cooper Street where a series of workshops have been underway using the studio’s pottery resources to join kids and grownups together on Saturday afternoons, making cookie jars, menorahs and ornaments. In October, parents and children made creature cans and candle heads for Halloween and turkey themes for Thanksgiving; in November they collaborated Edwin Shelton, Izwin owner and artist, gives on cookie jars for holiday cookies, made a ceram- Nick Oleskowicz some pointers. ic Menorah, and on December 1, Christmas ornaments used clay, a rolling pin and lots of imagination to make lasting memories to hang on the tree. The plus here is that studio assistants supply the glazing and firing so results come out looking as good as the Izwin Originals (well, almost) that are on sale in galleries and shops around the nation, local shops including the Michiana Humane Society. . .and, of course, at the Izwin Studio itself. If you missed the pre-holiday series, other workshops for holidays to come in 2002 will be forthcoming on a regular schedule. Call 219/874-1395 or check the net for coming dates. . [email protected].

Uncle Geoff Bevington Lisa Sallwasser and her niece, Kathryn and Dan Oleskowicz. Oleskowicz work on ceramic cookie jars.

Izwin “Cup Heads” are collectibles around the country. Open studio for Kim Riemer and Mike Bieri. November 29, 2001 Page 27 Meanderin… A recent meander down 421 took me to Purdue North Central’s campus where a special program was being held as part of Odyssey 2002, an arts and cultural events program featuring a Contemporary Sculpture Show and events through the year. On November 16, sculptor Ted Sitting Crow Garner talked to the assem- bly that included over 40 students from local schools and walked us through slides of his work in a show he called “Native American Streams of Thought”. This talk was more than Art 101 as Ted took us through his development as an artist from the influ- ence of his grandmother’s Lakota reservation, through his parents work as professors of anthropology, his early days with noted sculptor Mark d’Suvero, and his growing field of work that has included the perma- nent collections of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Skokie Sculpture Garden, Governor’s State University of Chicago, and Iowa State University at Ames. The artist’s 25 years of work is a commentary, sometimes satirical, on political and social life weaving landscape and animals including his signature crow into his creations. His sculpture was also a part of last year’s Odyssey at Purdue North Central. Visiting friends and relatives might be pleasingly surprised by a visit to see the art that On the Purdue North Central campus, “Daphne” by Dessa Kirk, a hybrid of flower and woman. graces the landscaped campus of Purdue North Central, an exhibition that will run through October, 2002. Other events at the Purdue campus will include a Mixed-Media Exhibition by sculptor/artist S. Thomas Scarff from January through March; writer Carolyn Armenta Davis in a program on Black Architecture Worldwide on February 15; and sculptor Christine Rojeck discussing her work in March. Look for the dates of these cultural events, a plus for the area that shouldn’t be missed.

Sculptor/artist Ted Sitting Crow Garner and Judy Jacobi, coordinator of “Moment” by S. Thomas Scarff, an image behind Odyssey 2002 at Purdue University North Central. a veil seems about to emerge. Page 28 November 29, 2001 Santa’s Rummage Sale & Luncheon Just St. Mary of the Lake School (New Buffalo) will be holding a Santa’s Rummage Sale and Luncheon on Arrived! Sat., Dec. 1st, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (MI time) in the St. South Mary of the Lake Parish Hall located in the church basement on Merchant Street in New Buffalo. Shore The rummage items offered for sale will be “gen- Ornaments tly used” children’s clothing, books and toys. In addition, there will be a selection of beautiful holiday • Orange Hand-Blown Glass Balls with South Shore Logo stationery, holiday crafts and a bountiful baked goods sale. There will be a lunch menu available from 11 a.m.- • Also! “God Bless America” ornaments now available 1 p.m. including soup (from Brewster’s), bread, hot The dogs, chips and beverages. Framing Station The proceeds from this event will go towards the a 912 Franklin, Michigan City 879-2115 construction fund for the St. Mary of the Lake School’s y www.southshoreart.com new gymnasium/activity center. For more information, Monday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 phone the school office at 616/469-1515. r Area’s Largest Selection of South Shore Posters

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by Charles McKelvy Sometimes the ride is as much fun as the destination. That certainly was the case back when Natalie and I decided to beat the winter blahs by heading south to La Porte for an afternoon of wandering around our home-away-from-home. (Yes, we are closet Hoosiers at heart, and if we were ever forced to flee our beloved The headwaters of Michigan home, we would move to La Porte in a 600 East, just south of heartbeat.) 1000 North in northeastern So there was no question about where we were going La Porte County. to go that Friday afternoon in question for some solace between the winter and summer solstices.

try get-away, we whisked under the Indiana Tollroad and found ourselves skirting the frozen surface of Saugany Lake. Looked all the world to us like a John Singer Sargent landscape, but then we were just looking. After running us around part of Saugany Lake, 600 East took us across the South Shore tracks and past what Natalie calls her “absolutely favorite swamp.” Then we climbed a hill and passed St. John Kanty We headed right through all the many attractions of dazzling downtown Three Oaks because we had a cravin’ for La Porte County. Catholic Church which looked as much like a country church as you could ever hope a country church So Natalie and I hopped aboard our trusty Honda to look. (Just so you know, the sign said Masses are Civic and headed south of the border. at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.) Both Michigan and Indiana customs officials were off that day, we crossed the line entirely without incident. We also made it all 30-some miles to La Porte without mishap, and we enjoyed both our outbound and inbound trips as much as we delighted in our tour of La Porte because of the route we chose. It is one we recommend to those of you yearning for a sooth- ing drive in the country, and it is certainly one of the most majestic of rides one can take in La Porte County because it affords sweeping panoramas of what the Midwest does best — growing food for a hungry planet. Or, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, never have so few grown so much food for so many hungry peo- St. John Kanty Catholic Church is located at the corner of ple. 700 North and 600 East in rural La Porte County. Okay, enough with the travel brochure copy and on As we reached the top of the hill the land spread with the trip report: before us in great cultivated fields punctuated by After crossing into Indiana from Three Oaks on 500 woodlots and tree lines, bringing to mind the landscapes East, we turned east on 1000 North and then south of Andrew Wyeth. on 600 East. We saw cows and we saw farm equipment and We were immediately rewarded by spotting two white- then we saw a thundering westbound Norfolk Southern tail deer high-tailing it through the stubble of a corn- mixed-commodities freight train as we approached the field, and after passing a certain celebrity’s “little” coun- old New York Central mainline between Chicago and November 29, 2001 Page 35

Oak Grove Cemetery at 50 North. We reluctantly parted with good old 600 East at Division Road which we followed due west right into Be on the look-out for speeding Norfolk Southern freight the City of La Porte. En route we paused to commune trains when you head south on 600 East. with hundreds of Holsteins who were busily chewing New York. Now owned by Norfolk Southern, the their cuds on a truly impressive dairy farm. line is as busy as ever, and we were stopped by an east- bound mixed-commodities freight on our return to Michigan. After crossing the tracks we crossed a country road called “Boot Jack” and then the divided lanes of U.S. 20. The latter crossing was easier than we thought and we were soon rewarded by seeing a house on the left that had a widow’s walk on top.

Hundreds of Holsteins can be seen on Division Road just west of 600 East. Division then dutifully delivered us into the east side of La Porte, and, with little fuss, we soon found our way right into the very heart of Slicer City where we spent a most enjoy- able afternoon just basically walking around town and look- You’ll find this architectural treasure, complete with widow’s walk, on 600 East between U.S. 20 and S.R. 2. ing at all the wonderful homes and neigh- Perhaps the original owner had worked for the old New borhoods they have York Central Railroad and wanted his wife to watch there. for the return of his train. When we had had Who knows? enough, we went to But we soon knew that we had made a wise choice the Temple News in going out of our way to go to La Porte because we Agency where you can found ourselves just naturally relaxing with each not only get a really passing mile of natural beauty. We even thought good cup of coffee and those mysterious-looking blue storage tanks pro- a dish of Sherman’s truding from the trees off to the east on 200 North looked ice cream, but a copy of appropriately majestic. The Beacher as well. At 50 North we encountered Oak Grove Cemetery Then it was home which seems to have segregated the recently deceased again, home again on from the long-since dead. Meaning that the really old good old 600 East as graves were all in the southern section of the ceme- the sun set serenely The daytrippers arrive rested and tery right along 50 North. Despite a fence, we were in the west. refreshed in La Porte after a leisurely able to see most of the old headstones. ride down the backroads. Page 36 November 29, 2001 Activities to Explore The Inn At In the Local Area: November 30-December 2, 7-9, 14-16 -- “The DUNELAND BEACH Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s production of A Christmas Company coming for the holidays? Don’t have room? Carol.” Footlight Players. Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Don’t want to give up your privacy? Tix $9. Reservations 874-4035. 1705 Franklin St. Tell them about Duneland Beach Inn! November 30-December 2, 7-9, 13-16, 20-22 -- “A We have nine rooms, all with private bath, T.V. and VCR. Christmas Story.” Community Theatre Guild at All of this and a scrumptious breakfast too! Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Call for details on our special winter rates. Tix $12/$10/$8. Thurs-Fri 8 pm; Sat 2:30 & 8 pm; Sun 3311 Pottawattomie Trail ¥ Michigan City 2:30 pm. Reservations 219/464-1636. 874-7729 or 1-800-423-7729 November 30-December 3 — “Bob the Gambler (Bob le Flambeur).” Not rated. French language with Eng. subtitles. Fri & Sat 6:30 & 9 pm; Sun 4 & 6:30 High fashion teamed with pm; Mon 7 pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three 60% practicality! 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Free and open to the public. December 2 — Michigan City’s Snowflake Parade. DENNISON ENGINEERING, INC. 4 pm. Starts from 10th & Franklin, then north to the Heating & Air Conditioning Specialists Public Library. Info 873-1400. See story this issue. “Free Estimates” December 2 — Love Lights tree lighting ceremony at St. Anthony Memorial Health Center, Wabash St. 5 pm. Refreshments after in the hospital lobby. Info “LET US WORK FOR YOU” 877-1421. Over 30 Years Experience December 4 — Michiana La Leche League meeting: “Starting Solids.” 7 pm. OB-GYN Suite of The Medical Group, 1225 E. Coolspring Ave. Free and 1115 Franklin Street children are welcome. Info 872-6201. DENNIS RIECHEL Side Entrance December 5 — Barker Civic Center Guild Christmas (219) 872-2474 Michigan City, IN 46360 Party. 7 pm. Twin City Players to read from Charles Dickens. Refreshments. Info 873-1520. December 6 — Flying Carpet Travelogue series: “Along the New Rive” presented by Ken Creed. 7:30 Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers pm. Elston Jr. High Theatre. Tix at door. for Their Continuing Business Through December 21 — Visions Gingerbread House Exhibit. Chesterton Art Center, 115 South QUICK SERVICE Fourth St., Chesterton. Info 219/926-4711. Places to Visit: PLUMBING REPAIR Alyce Bartholomew Children’s Museum. Marquette (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Mall. Wed-Fri 1-5 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm. 874-8222. Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment Guided tours on Mon-Fri, 10 am, 11:30 am. Adm. Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts $4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3. 60 day warranty on most Service Work Beverly Shores Historic South Shore Line Passenger 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Depot Museum and Art Gallery. 525 Broadway, Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner Beverly Shores. Sat-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm.free.871-0832. Door Prairie Auto Museum. 6th season. Over 50 antique & classic autos, antique airplanes and toys. Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Sun noon-4:30 pm and IS YOUR CPA YOUR closed Mon and holidays. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte (1 mi. south of LaPorte on Hwy. 35). Phone 219/326- BUSINESS PARTNER? 1337 or visit www.dpautomuseum.com WE WILL BE. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 For your complimentary, no obligation copy of “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 616.469.9300 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com- plex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- CPA & Business Advisory Services 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients 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 616/469-5409. John G. Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St., Michigan City. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sat, 10 am-2 pm. 874-4900. Now showing thru Jan. 2002: “A Celebration of Children and Art.” Farther Afield: November 29-December 2 — Berrien Springs (Michigan) Pickle Festival. Town tree lighting on Thurs., Nov. 29, 6:30 pm. Pickle Parade and festivi- ties, Sun, beginning at 7:30 am. Info 616/471-3116. See story this issue. December 1-2 — Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. 10 am-5 pm. Cook Energy Information Center, Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, Michigan. Info 800/548-2555 or www.cookinfo.com Page 38 November 29, 2001 We pack and ship

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