Susan Henshaw Catches Magic Moments by Barbara Stodola

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Volume 27, Number 40 Thursday, October 13, 2011 Susan Henshaw Catches Magic Moments by Barbara Stodola

The changing seasons energize Michiana artist Susan Henshaw. Even when the skies are overcast, she draws a scene that captures the ongoing drama brought to nature by the passage of time. She works swiftly, vigorously, seeking “the immediate gratiﬁ cation” she gets from drawing with chalk pastels. “Every single day I go out hiking and taking photos along the lake, in the dunes,” Henshaw says. “I love being out there when nobody else is there – in rain or fog, every type of weather

Susan Henshaw, in her studio shows something different. I try to catch the ﬂ eeting moments when all the elements collide to create a visual enchantment.” Then she returns to the studio and transfers her visions to paper. Today her subject is the great marsh at Indi- ana Dunes National Lakeshore – the lonely tree trunks reﬂ ected in stagnant water, their limbs already lost – a scene that others could perceive as melancholy.

The great marsh at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, as painted by Susan Henshaw during her September, 2011 residency Susan Henshaw Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 October 13, 2011

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Part of Manuszak’s job is to coordinate the artist- in-residence program at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – a program implemented nationwide, at 42 national parks and historic sites – currently providing Susan Henshaw the opportunity to be im- mersed in nature for her two-week residency. After Manuszak’s guided tour of the park, Henshaw set- tles in to the lakefront cottage designed by promi- nent Chicago architect Louis Solomon, which is now Susan Henshaw, pictured during her national park property. dunes residency, “It’s fabulous,” Henshaw says. “There’s nothing painting the great like being right here. I haven’t missed television, marsh the phone ringing, music. All I need to have is my coffee.”

Susan Henshaw Continued from Page 1 “I like to paint dead things,” Henshaw says. “ I like places that are quiet. I like the balance between living, growing things and the things that have passed on.” The great marsh furnishes an ideal subject for Henshaw because “It is in transition,” explains Jef- frey Manuszak, visual information specialist for the A roomful of paintings shows Susan Henshaw’s productivity during national park. “The trees are in transition between her residency at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. developed land and marsh land as it was originally. The park has all these resources for artists, and ev- And, of course, plenty of art supplies. After a few eryone has a different interpretation.” days, the living-sleeping-working space shows the results of painting round-the-clock. The room is heaped high with Henshaw’s drawings, landscapes, different types of paper and boards she has brought for experimenting. Every horizontal surface is covered with photos, mostly close-ups, to be used as inspiration for drawings and paintings. Henshaw loves the turbulence of Lake Michigan, and never tires of studying its moods. The surging wave, captured just before it breaks, is a favorite subject. She tries to catch the crest of the waves – the spray, the foam, the mounting energy – especially “later in the day, when the shadows are deeper.” She contrasts “the funky blue color” of the water The lakefront home designed by Louis Solomon, in Beverly Shores with Traverse City, where “it is currently used for artist-in-residence program more of a turquoise.” THE October 13, 2011 Page 3

A close-up Wave, captured at its crest Henshaw, a self-taught artist, grew up in New Buffalo, Michigan, and still lives in her original family home on Kruger Road, a rambling farmhouse set on 30 acres. She has always been attract- ed to Berrien County’s picturesque woodlands and waterways – the lakes and ponds, the swamps, the Galien River, the “rippling energies and shimmer- ing depths” of water.

Susan Henshaw’s painting, from the Water series “All I ever wanted to do was be an artist,” she says. “I’ve done portraits and pencil drawings; then I started doing pastels, seven years ago – fi rst skies; then sky and fi elds; then paths through fi elds, a step at a time; then to the wood line, down to streams, to the dunes, to the edge of the water.” “I’m still learning,” she says, “I haven’t got there yet.” Though she considers her career as work-in-progress, Henshaw’s colleagues and mentors are im- pressed by the fruit- fulness of her artistic explorations, and are eager to have her lat- est pieces exhibited. A recent show at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts featured Untitled wild vine, oil painting from the Henshaw’s large oil Lubeznik Center exhibit Susan Henshaw Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 October 13, 2011

Susan Henshaw Continued from Page 3 selves,” Henshaw says. She continues working on this series, for a show next May, 2012, at the Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery in Benton Harbor. The paintings Henshaw completed at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will be exhibited at the Chesterton Art Gallery, whose director, Judy Gre- gurich, was instrumental in setting up the artists’ residency at the national lakeshore. Henshaw ex- pressed her appreciation to Gregurich and to Julia Holmaas of Southern Shore Gallery in Michigan City, where her work has also been shown. One of the paintings from her residency will also hang in the permanent gallery of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, along with paintings done by other participants from the program. “This summer we had four artists in residence,” Manuszak said, “each for a two-week period. The program ﬁ ts in “The Grip I Have on You Is Strong” – from the wild vine series with our mission (to inspire, protect and preserve), paintings of wild grape vines, twirling and twining, by providing visual evidence that people do get in- climbing upward, looping, clinging to their host. spired by nature.” The artists have come from all The grape vines’ convoluted activities are lead- over the United States – Pennsylvania to Washing- ing her into abstrac- ton – and are selected through an application pro- tion, but also arousing cess that is announced each spring. analogies with human For Henshaw, the days spent in the national qualities. “Reaching, park were a welcome relief from the demands of her strangling one an- home-cleaning business, which becomes more hec- other,” she observes, tic during the summer. She also maintains a studio “they encroach on ev- at the Box Factory in St. Joseph, Michigan, and re- erything. Some people solves to complete a piece there every week, each view them as a beauti- Friday. ful part of the forest… Finally she had the opportunity to indulge in the but also they are a de- nature studies that have captivated her since child- structive force. They hood. “I love the tranquility of being near the wa- can kill an entire for- ter,” she says, “I’ve seen lots of ducks, birds, even est.” snapping turtles – you’d be surprised how fast they The wild vine paint- move.” Her up-close studies have at least one occu- ings come with pro- pational hazard: “I tend to get my feet wet – a lot.” vocative titles – The “Waiting,” oil painting of a wild Susan Henshaw will offer a course this fall, Pas- grapevine, from the Lubeznik Center Light Has Shown the exhibit tel Techniques for Painting Trees, at the Lubeznik Truth of You – I Have Center for the Arts, Michigan City. The two-day Many Paths to Choose From – Waiting – The Grip workshop is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, I Have on You Is Strong – You Are Far Away But I October 15-16. For further info, contact education Will Cling to You Until You Die. “They name them- coordinator Janet Bloch at 219-874-4900.

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On an 80 degree, blue sky Sunday, a fl ock of kids at a cost of $125 and will accommodate up to 250 got their fi rst taste of the Oasis Splash Pad in Mich- people. igan City’s Washington Park. The regular entry fee is $2 for Michigan City residents, $4 for Indiana residents and $6 for out-of- state visitors. “It’s a good alternative for kids,” Kalinowski said, noting that small kids are not always comfortable venturing into Lake Michigan, which forms the park’s northern boundary. Michigan City Parks Department Superinten- dent Jan Orlich said, “When there are rip currents at the lake and lifeguards shut it down, they can come here. Parents don’t want to put small kids in the lake.” The splash pad is a good place for summer birthday parties, Orlich notes. Mothers can sit on picnic tables in the covered area outside the pad and watch their kids play inside. “Mothers love it because they don’t have to mess up their houses,” she said. The Oasis Splash Pad in Michigan City’s The Oasis Splash Pad has 35 spray features, Washington Park is a kid magnet. some of them interactive, such as the fi sh that can They lucked out because of the ideal weather and used like water guns to spray friends. The most because it was the last day, Sept. 11, the splash pad popular features, according to Kalinowski, are The was open for the season. Sandy Kalinowski, splash Mushroom, which allows kids to sit behind a cas- pad supervisor with the Michigan City Parks De- cading waterfall, and The Title Barrel, so-called be- partment, said this is the second year the Oasis cause the barrel sits atop a tall pole and bears the Splash Pad has been in operation and attendance Oasis name. It’s the highest, most visible feature has gone up as more people throughout the area in Michigan City’s splash pad. Kids quickly fi gure fi nd out about it. This year’s estimated attendance out that, when water starts to fl ow over the sides of was between 10,000 and 12,000 people. the barrel, they can expect a huge downpour at any Kalinowski said it’s been popular with day care moment. groups and with people who rent the facility from Orlich is a veteran of splash pad operations. Be- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for private parties. The splash pad fore coming to Michigan City, she was superinten- is available for rent Thursdays through Sundays dent of the North Township Park Department, serv-

Alyvia Messer (11) and Delaney Messer (7) of Cadeyn Nowfel (5) of La Porte seems Brothers Liam (5) and Isaac (7) Utesch of La Porte stand next to The Mushroom, to be trying to stop the spray. Valparaiso make full use of the cooling spray. a popular spray park feature. THE October 13, 2011 Page 17 ing the communities of East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting. Orlich oversaw the development of a splash pad from inception through construction in Wicker Memorial Park in Highland. North Man, I’m sweet! Township was one of the fi rst in the United States and -´QIQQ]PSY the fi rst in this area to put in a splash pad, according to Orlich. The Wicker Park pad is refriger- ated so it can operate as an outdoor skat- ing rink. Valparai- so installed a spray pad The Title Barrel just starting to overfl ow, signaling a in its new huge shower to follow. Central Market Plaza downtown, and St. Joseph, Mich. has a spray pad at Silver Beach that includes colored lights. Spray and splash pads are becoming more popular for several reasons, Orlich said. They’re less labor intensive than swimming pools, which need full-time maintenance. No lifeguards are required and drownings are much less likely than at pools, where fatal accidents are a primary concern particularly with young children. In addi-

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Splash Pad Continued from Page 17 CASUAL CHEF CAFÉ tion, Orlich noted, the splash pad is handi- capper accessible, unlike Lake Michigan. The Oa- sis Splash PUMPERNICKEL INN Pad is re- CASUAL, adj., relaxed, informal, homelike quired to meet health CHEF, n., magician who creates fantastic meals rife standards with simplicity, succulence and professional care. monitored CAFÉ, n., dining establishment, gathering place, not by the fast food or pretentious La Porte County Health De- “THE SOUP PLACE” partment. Handcrafted Soups, Chowders, and Chili Water sam- served daily as well as Creative Salads, Pastas, ples are and Sandwiches. Orders are constructed taken three Chase Menke (12) of La Porte enjoyed his ﬁ rst visit to to order and we offer a large selection of times dur- the splash park. vegetarian soups and entrees ing the day so that chemical controls can be adjust- ed as needed to meet quality standards. If the water We serve award winning Italian Ice Cream balance is off while the splash pad is operating, an (Gelato) and Sorbet (Italian Ice) alarm will go off and the system will automatically 24 Delectable and Unique Flavors shut down, Orlich said. She said the splash pad is a good addition to the OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH attractions already available in Washington Park EVENING HOURS ON WEEKENDS and one that is very affordable, especially for Michi- CLOSED WEDNESDAYS gan City residents. LARGER PARTIES WELCOME WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS “We’re still getting the word out to people,” Orlich 16090 RED ARROW HIGHWAY • UNION PIER, MI said. “Everyday we attract new people.” WWW.PUMPERNICKELINN.COM 269-469-1200 “An Art & Wine Weekend” On Sat. & Sun., October 15th and 16, Jeselskis LLehman’sehman’s OrchardOrchard Potteries, along with Shady Creek Winery and Try- WWineryinery / CCideryidery / FFarmarm MarketMarket on Farms B&B, will be hosting 9 artists. HHONEYCRISPONEYCRISP AAPPLES,PPLES, PUMPKINSPUMPKINS & FRESHFRESH PRESSEDPRESSED CIDER!CIDER! At Jeselskis Potteries, 619 Eastwood Rd., Michi- BByy tthehe quart,quart, hhalfalf bbushelushel oorr bbushel!ushel! gan City, (south of Moore Rd. & US 12) there will AAlsolso AAvailablevailable fforor purchase:purchase: FreshFresh farmfarm riperipe Pre-PickedPre-Picked HHeirloomeirloom be pottery demonstrations and studio tour by Paul TTomatoes,omatoes, AApples,pples, Pears,Pears, asas wellwell asas freshfresh groundground nutnut Jeselskis, and wood turning demonstrations by Pat- bbutters,utters, purepure fruitfruit wines,wines, hardhard ciders,ciders, trailtrail mixesmixes andand drieddried fruit.fruit. rick McDaniel, along with the photography of Karas Cahill and paintings by Staara. Tryon Farms B&B, on Tryon Rd., Michigan City, on 170 acres of meadows, woods, wetlands, and ponds, will host hand weaver Anne Clary and jew- eler Sue Rosengard. Shady Creek Winery, Tryon Rd. & Ind 212, Michi- 22280280 PPortageortage RoadRoad gan City, will host metal sculpture by Alec Greaves, NNiles,iles, MMichiganichigan 4491209120 Stained glass and sculpture by Braxton Eikenberry, MMondayonday - SSaturdayaturday 8a-4p8a-4p and paintings from a local favorite, Neil Kienitz. SSundayunday 1212 noon-4pnoon-4p Three locations for art, demonstrations, wine, ((269)269) 6683-907883-9078 and munchies! THE October 13, 2011 Page 19

Sculptors: John Adduci OPENING ARTS EVENTS Joseph Colosi Dusty Folwarczny Saturday, Ron Gard Michele Goldstrom October 22, 2011 Mike Grucza Jason Hawk Preston Jackson Odyssey Reception Kara James Terry Karpowicz 5-6:30 p.m. Dessa Kirk Formal Remarks at 5:30 p.m. Michele Lanning

Lake Street Lovely by Mike Grucza Travis Lanning Library-Student-Faculty Building Rob Lorenson David Noguchi Assembly Hall 02 Eric Nordgulen Jason Poteet Public Debut of Works Fisher Stolz of New Sculptors S. Thomas Scarff George Sugarman Refreshments will be served Jason Verbeek Zelda Werner New Art Exhibits Bruce White Jaci Willis World Trade Center Memorial Artists: PNC is the permanent home of a section of a steel beam Jack Harris recovered from the World Trade Center in New York, Running Arch by John Adduci after its Sept. 11, 2001 collapse. Pat Lansford LSF Cybercafé, Room 114 Olivia Petrides

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www.pnc.edu/odyssey 1401 South US Hwy. 421, Westville, IN 46391 an equal access/equal opportunity university Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Liz at 219-785-5719 Don’t Panic, The World Isn’t Flat by Jason Hawk THE Page 20 October 13, 2011 Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives George Krasl Memorial Concert • Thurs., Oct. 20, 3-7 p.m. Elegant entertainment in an intimate and inspi- Settlers House, 3304 Monroe St., LaPorte. Phone rational setting. The Krasl Art Center ‘s (KAC) an- 219/326-7283 to schedule your appointment. nual George Krasl Memorial Concert will be held • Fri., Oct. 21, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. MI time in the KAC LaPorte High School in the Small Gymnasium, Galleries. 602 F St., LaPorte. Come to donate and receive a The George Krasl Memorial Concert will feature t-shirt. the Citadel Symphony Chorus (CSC) which will per- • Mon., Oct. 24, noon-5 p.m. form music inspired by the art of Toulouse Lautrec IU Health LaPorte Hospital in the Auditorium, and his contemporaries. Guest will be treated to 1007 W. Lincolnway, LaPorte. Come to donate and lively selections from Brahms “Liebeslieder Waltz- receive a $3 lunch coupon. Phone 219/326-1234, ext. es”, and light-hearted songs of love. The chorus will 1518 to schedule your appointment. also perform music by contemporary French com- • Fri., Oct. 28, noon-4 p.m. posers such as Faure and Poulenc and soloists from Walgreen’s, 101 W. U.S. Hwy. 20, Michigan City. the chorus will sing vocal music from the era. (219) 879-9598 to schedule your appointment. “Poster, Fans & Songbooks: 19th Century Prints • Fri., Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-noon by Toulouse-Lautrec and his Contemporaries,” the St. Anthony Health – Michigan City in St. Fran- KAC’s current exhibition, is the perfect setting for cis Hall, 301 W. Homer St., Michigan City. this elegant event. The graphic works of 19th Cen- • Mon., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tury France add style and a sense of historic signiﬁ - City Hall, l100 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. cance to the performance. Phone 873-1500 to schedule your appointment. “The Krasl Art Center Galleries are a wonderful How to Donate Blood environment for these concerts because the music Visit redcrossblood.org for more information. In- coming from the performers and the artwork sur- dividuals who are 17 years of age, meet weight and rounding the audience intertwine in a way that is height requirements (110 pounds or more, depend- immediate and magical,” Larry Schanker, incoming ing on their height) and are in generally good health Chair of the KAC Music Committee. may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your The George Krasl Memorial Concert is held in Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive memory of George Krasl, who along with his wife ID when you come to donate. Olga, were the founders and major benefactors of the Krasl Art Center. “George and Olga had a strong Dedication of the Charles R Westcott Park passion for the arts. Their commitment to sharing The public is invited to the dedication of the this passion is truly inspiring. This concert gives us Charles R. Westcott Park, Michigan City, and the the ability to both remember George and Olga and unveiling of the Horizon Bank Children’s Art Kiosk, pay tribute to the charm, beauty and joy that they presented by the Michigan City Public Art Commit- brought and continue to bring to Krasl Art Center,” tee. said Julia Gourley, KAC Executive Director. The dedication will take place Tues., Oct. 18, at The George Krasl Memorial Center is a free 3:00 p.m. The Charles R Westcott Park is located at event funded in part by a memorial fund in honor of the corner of Michigan Boulevard and US Route 12 George Krasl. Donations are appreciated. Please in Michigan City. RSVP - 874-4900. RSVP to the Krasl Art Center 269.983.0271.

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622 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 219-861-0960 T THE Page 26 October 13, 2011 PNC Women’s Association Visits SOFA PEO Awards Scholarship Chicago and The Intuit Show Draga Beckner, a Clinical Social Worker, recently received a $3,000 scholarship from PEO Chapter The Purdue North Central Women’s Association DF in Michigan City. Shown presenting the check will take its fall bus trip to Chicago on Sat., Nov. 5, are Betty Hill (right), president of Chapter DF and to take in two fairs under one roof: the18th Annual Jinny Hilf (left), from the scholarship committee. International Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Draga (center) is presently pursuing a Doctorate at Fair (SOFA) Chicago and The Intuit Show of Folk The Institute of Clinical Social Work in Chicago. and Outsider Art at the Navy Pier Festival Hall. PEO is a philanthropic educational organization There will be time for lunch and shopping, too. Men offering scholarships to women pursuing a course of and young adults are welcome to attend. study leading to a career. Cost of the entire trip is $55 for PNCWA members, $65 for non-members. Participants will start the day at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast on the PNC campus in the newly redecorated Schwarz Hall Vending Room. At 7:30 a.m., the group will board a luxury motor coach with restroom to travel to Chicago. The bus will leave PNC at 8 a.m. sharp. Everyone will receive labels bearing their name to be used to mark any purchases made that day before they are stowed under the bus. Judy Jacobi, assistant vice chancellor of Marketing and Campus Relations, will provide color commentary along the bus route. The bus will return to campus at about 6 p.m. Last year, SOFA featured more than 70 galleries from 11 countries; Intuit had 16 dealers. The combined event welcomed a crowd of more than 30,000 during three days. Visitors will stroll among and enjoy the ob- Harbor Country Book Club jects d’art from around the world. The PNC group is scheduled to arrive at the show as soon as the The reading selection for the Tues., Oct. 25 meet- doors open to beat the crowds. There are areas to ing of the Harbor Country Book Club is Major Petti- sit and eat near the exhibits. Benches are scattered grew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. The Novem- throughout the exhibit hall. ber selection is 100 years from Greece to Chicago and Back by Nick Thomopoulos. The PNC group members are free to wander Navy Monthly meetings are at 7:00 p.m. MI time Pier, its attractions and restaurants or leave Navy (please note, this is a new time) on the last Tues- Pier to enjoy Chicago. The bus departs Navy Pier day of the month at the Harbor Grand Hotel in New promptly at 4:45 p.m. Buffalo and are open to anyone interested in joining Information about the show is available at www. members to discuss the book. Copies of the books sofaexpo.com/chicago/2011/index.htm. can be purchased at New Buffalo Books. To join PNCWA, send a check for $15 payable to “PNCWA membership” to: PNC, 1401 South U.S. Hwy. 421, Westville, IN, 46391-9542. Maple City Word Crafters To reserve a seat on the bus, send $55 for PNCWA The Maple City Word Crafters will meet from members, $65 for non-members, to the PNC address 5:30-8:00 p.m., on Thursdays, October 13 & 27 at above and add: Attention Liz Bernel. A paid reserva- La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., tion is the only reservation available for these trips. LaPorte. Everyone interested in writing of any Further information may be obtained by contact- kind, including novels, magazine articles, essays, ing Bernel at 872-0527, ext. 5719, or ebernel@pnc. non-ﬁ ction books, and poetry, is invited to come. edu People will be able to get critiques of their work if PNCWA offers a variety of social and educational they wish and get ideas on what to write and how to activities, educational and social programming and get it published. interest groups that offer members unique opportu- There is no charge and reservations are not tak- nities for friendship, sharing and learning. Further en. For more information, or to request signing for information about PNCWA may be obtained by vis- the hearing impaired (48 hrs. in advance), phone iting www.pnc.edu/pncwa 219-362-6156. THE October 13, 2011 Page 27

Visit our website: www.janestarrneulieb.com THE Page 28 October 13, 2011 A Visit to Moon Valley by Rick A. Richards knows how the name Moon Valley came about, but Kaczmarek speculates it was because of the many crater-like holes on the property that looked like crater, giving the landscape (when it was a bare dune) the appearance of the moon. “There is a lot of biodiversity in this area,” said Kaczmarek, whose agenda includes convincing a government body to acquire Moon Valley to protect it from developers. An effort by Kaczmarek before the Michigan City Common Council was rejected earlier this year, but he hasn’t given up. Kamis said Save the Dunes is conducting a much more subdued effort to seek private donations and The view from the top of the Moon Valley sand dune offers a sweeping vista of Lake Michigan. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) grants as a way to purchase the property. Save the Dunes is trying to get a grant from the Coastal and It’s a strenuous hike straight up, but once you ar- Estuarine Land Conservation Program through the rive, the view from atop the sand dune that marks federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- the north side of Moon Valley is breathtaking. Those istration. Should that be successful, Kamis said the who have climbed Mount Baldy have a nice view, land would be owned and managed by the Indiana but it pales in comparison to the sweeping vista Department of Natural Resources-Division of Na- from Moon Valley. ture Preserves. Nicole Kamis, executive director of Save the As Kaczmarek stood on top of the massive dune Dunes, describes Moon Valley as “spectacular.” at Moon Valley, he talked about how he fell in love “It is one of the last large undeveloped dune par- with the site. “It’s easy to see how beautiful it is. cels left in Indiana,” said Kamis. There aren’t many places you can go to experience Hiking through the woods and into Moon Valley something like this,” said Kaczmarek. from Stop 16 in Long Beach, you fi rst come to an He said his fear is that if Moon Valley isn’t pre- area known as Stockwell Woods, which is owned by served, it will be developed into condominiums, Save the Dunes. Surrounding it and Moon Valley, apartments and business parks. “My goal is to make the town of Long Beach owns nine separate parcels Michigan City a green space hotspot. The long-term totaling 63 acres. Kamis said the 57 acres of Moon analysis is to fi nd out what it takes to do that and Valley, coupled with what Long Beach owns, creates have a plan in place to acquire property for green a mile line swath of green space barely half a mile space as it becomes available.” from Lake Michigan. Accompanying Kaczmarek on this hike was Shel- by Brown, a Long Beach resident who used to ride his bicycle through Moon Valley with his friends when he was younger. It was a place where they came to hike and play. “This is a very unique area,” said Brown, who is a seasonal worker at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. “We didn’t have any place else like this around, and it’s right in the middle of civilization. You can pretty much immerse yourself in nature in here. “I’ve been coming out more and more this year to enjoy Moon Valley,” said Brown. “Personally, I’d like to see it preserved.” Also tagging along on the hike was Nancy Mold- Save the Dunes owns a portion of Moon Valley called Stockwell Woods, which is located at Stop 16 in Long Beach. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) enhauer, another supporter of preserving Moon Val- ley. One of the biggest boosters of Moon Valley is “This is a gorgeous, wide open space. I had no Shawn Kaczmarek. He pointed out that until about idea this was even here until a few months ago,” 20 years ago, it was an industrial area owned by said Moldenhauer, an environmental teacher for Martin-Marietta, which was mining the sand. Michigan City Area Schools. “I bring the children Since Martin-Marietta left, the industrial site over here from school and they can spend the day has slowly reverted to dune grass and scrub. No one learning outdoors.” THE October 13, 2011 Page 29 The fi rst time Mold- enhauer saw Moon Valley, she said she was stunned. “What stood before us was a vast expanse of dune country that went on for as far as the eye could Two of Moon Valley’s biggest boosters are Nancy see. The Moldenhauer, left, and Shawn Kaczmarek. vastness (Photo by Rick A. Richards) and beauty of it was breathtaking,” she said. “My fi rst question was, ‘How could it be that I never knew these dunes hike,” said Kamis. “You can get a real sense of what and valley existed between the residences of Long this area looked like originally.” Beach and the industrial complexes on U.S. 12?’” She said there are few of those places left along Moldenhauer said that as she began to hike Moon the southern shore of Lake Michigan and preserving Valley and learn its terrain, the more she became Moon Valley is a mission that’s being undertaken by convinced that something completely unique was in several different people and organizations who see Michigan City’s shadow and that more people need- the area as a unique natural treasure. ed to know about it. Editor’s Note: These pictures were taken in the “Wouldn’t it be a tragic, irreversible loss if a natu- spring. ral treasure like this were to become developed like so many of the open wooded lands along this highway?” Kamis agrees with the concept of preserving Moon Valley, but is talking with land owners and grant writers about working out fi nancial arrangements to make it possible for Save the Dunes to acquire it. In one instance, a land owner has agreed to sell to parcel of land he owns (appraised at $3 million) for half that if the land is preserved as open space accessible to everyone in the community. Kamis said that is the kind of relationship she is trying to build with all landowners in Moon Valley. “I love Moon Valley. It’s a lovely place to take a Accepting Fall Women’s/Children’s Clothing & Houseware Items for Consignment Please Call for Your Appointment

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Your help would be greatly appre- brary of Congress; at Carnegie Hall with Uptown ciated!! So if you are interested please call my offi ce Express; and on Broadway in the concert version of 219-874-6616!! Thank you! “Funny Girl” with Whoopi Goldberg. Thank you again to the Higdon family for “Simply Barbra” has twice toured Australia, New putting on the 5K run every 4th of July. With the Zealand, and England, last year ending in a West money collected this year, carpeting was purchased End run at the Arts and Playhouse Theatres. A two- to give Suite #12 a makeover. The Civic Association time Mac and Bistro award winner, Mr. Brinberg’s also donated towards the carpet. CD “Simply Barbra Live in London” is available on THANK YOU TO ALL!!! Jay Records. Coming soon is a CD of duets featuring Beach Clean-Up. ALL personal items left at the Kaye Ballard, Mimi Hines, Debbie Gravitte, Karen beach stops must be removed by Oct. 18th. Mason, and many others Leaf Pick-Up. Oct. 17th thru Nov. 23rd. Friday, October 14: “Rust” (a documentary Large Item Pick-Up. Mondays, Oct. 24th & 31st play about General Motors, the Rust Belt, and what Duplicate Bridge – Every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. happens after a plant closes - with music) 8 p.m. MI Just for October, they will meet in Suite #12. If you time; tickets are $25. have questions, please call Glen at 219-872-9386. In October 2008, General Motors announced it Fall Girlfriend Sale is this weekend!! We would shutter a 75 year-old stamping plant on 36th have 2 huge rooms packed with the most fabulous street in Wyoming, Michigan. Over 1,500 people, in- things all priced at $5, $10, $15 and up. See clas- cluding the former Wyoming mayor, would be out of sifi ed ad for an inventory listing. The Sale is Fri. work, displaced, or forcibly retired. The plant, the Oct.14th 6-9 pm private sale night for participants largest taxpayer in the city, would be razed to the and their friends; Sat. Oct.15th & 22nd 10 am-2 pm ground. open to the public; Sun. Oct. 23rd 12-4 pm 1⁄2 price “Rust” follows a young playwright on a voyage of day with a second chance 1⁄2 price day Sat., Oct. discovery as he attempts to portray those affected 29th 10 am-2 pm. Come shop for at unbelievable by the close of the plant - the “GM gypsies” on their bargains and a whole lot of fun!!! 8th transfer, tool and die third shifters watching Yoga with Lauralee – Suite #8. Just a reminder their skills become obsolete, the corporate “ax men” that the Tuesday 6:00 p.m. class used to be an In- who select which plants for closure. Along the way, termediate class and is now a very gentle slow fl ow this East Coast academic begins to understand the class. Call for complete schedule: 219-861-7394. experience of job loss, the history of the “Rust Belt”, Voting is just around the corner--Nov. 8th! and just what happens to the people who make Answers to some questions that have been asked things…when we stop making things. in my offi ce: Saturday, October 15: Bunny Fisher vocals 1. Getting registered--I have forms at Town Hall. with David Lahm on piano 8 p.m. MI time; Tick- 2. Absentee Voting Tues., Oct. 13, thru Nov. 7; ets: $30. A magical evening of song with vocalist Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am -4 pm.; Bunny Fisher and composer-pianist David Lahm Sat., Nov. 5th, 8 am-4 pm. There are two locations celebrating the music of Bachrach, Gershwin, Jo- for your convenience: Michigan City Courthouse or bim, Evans and others. LaPorte Courthouse. Sunday, October 16: “3 Blonde Moms” (stand- 3. If you would like a BALLOT MAILED to your up family comedy). Showtime is 4 p.m. MI time; home or would like the TRAVELING BOARD to tickets are $25. This top-notch, high-energy, semi- come to your home for voting, call Michigan City at scripted PG 13 standup comedy show is jam packed 219-874-5611 ext. 2250 or 2242. full of hysterical material about being a Mom, hav- Other opportunities to take advantage of at ing a Mom, kids, schools, husbands, neighbors, in- the community center: private parties, showers, laws and more. The audiovisual aspects of live stage birthday parties!! Long Beach Community Center show, just reinforce that these are 3 very special, has space for rent. Call Anne Heywood at the Long distinct, and unique personas with 3 diverse lives, Beach Town Hall at 219-874-6616. who are unlikely friends in the Cul ‘d Sac. ----submitted by Anne Heywood, 10/7/11 THE October 13, 2011 Page 31

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LaPorte County Historical Society The La Porte County Historical Society will meet at the museum, Tues., Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m. The pro- L-R: John Baines, Mike Stevens, Cyndi Taylor, and Bill Landing. gram speaker will be John Dearing. He will present a Prezi program about his book entitled The Good, The Bad and That Ugly Orange Jacket: A Century of La Porte Basketball. It covers the early years Library Film Series: “Jane Eyre” of basketball through 2005. The fi rst victory of the Friday Night at the Movies will continue Fri., orange and black was against visitors South Bend Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. with a showing of “Jane Eyre.” on March 8, 1907. The Benders were defeated by Join Hollywood veteran and Emmy-award winning a score of 34 to 8. Games have been held in vari- sound editor Ascher Yates for this free series of criti- ous locations, the earliest having been in Lay Hall. cally acclaimed fi lms. The movies are shown at the Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. The museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. (US#34) at the south entrance to La Porte. Guests There have been several lavish fi lm productions are welcome and the facility is handicapped acces- of Charlotte Bronte’s classic book of early 19th cen- sible. For more, visit www.laportecountyhistory.org tury romance in which marriage for a young lady is the capstone of her life. At birth, however, Jane Eyre’s background is Samaritan Center Wine Tasting suspect, so she is shunted off to a proper school for The Samaritan Center of Michigan City is host- girls. A bleak childhood ends in her graduating and ing a Wine Tasting event on Sat., Oct. 29, 6:30-9:30 becoming a governess. p.m. It will be held at Shady Creek Winery, 2030 Jane is happy in her new position at Thornfi eld Tryon Road, Michigan City. Dress is casual and Hall. She meets the mysterious Rochester, the dark, there will be a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and cold master of the Hall. A friendship ensues, with entertainment. Jane beginning to fall in love with Mr. Rochester. The cost of $35 per person includes wine tasting, But his secret could destroy Jane’s happiness for- two complimentary glasses of your choice of wine ever. after tasting, and a variety of hors d’oeuvres. “Jane Eyre” is rated PG-13 and has a running RSVP is required to the Center at 879-3283, ext. time of 120 minutes. For more information, phone 102. the library at 219/926-7696. THE October 13, 2011 Page 33

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★ Vote Independent - Vote Mary Joy ★

• Summer resident of Long Beach for 44 years – now residing year round in Long Beach

• 10+ years experience in Municipal Government

• Will work for all Long Beach residents to maintain the unique character of our Town

• Will promote an “Open Door” policy and will address town matters with leadership and professionalism

• Will work with elected Town ofﬁ cials and residents to improve issues of concern such as:

Town Website - update and maintain the Long Beach website on a weekly basis to include current Codes and Ordinances, Minutes of the Town Council meetings and Minutes of the Police, Fire and Water Commissions;

Town Budget – will be available online and will be available at the Town Hall;

Building & Zoning – Building permits to be reviewed by an independent certiﬁ ed architect or engineer paid for by the permit application with zoning variations to be approved PRIOR to the issuance of a building permit;

Moon Valley - Protect and Save for future generations.

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PAID FOR BY MARY JOY FOR LONG BEACH TOWN COUNCIL THE Page 36 October 13, 2011 Sekema and Dine Together on Stage PNC, Library to Host Film Screenings The title track to Venitia Sekema’s CD, “Hell on Public showings of the fi lm “Waste Land” will be High Heels,” is the most frightening foot apparel offered through collaboration between the Purdue tune since Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots are Made University North Central Odyssey 2011 - 2012 Arts for Walkin.” (Indie Music Magazine) and Cultural Events Series and the Michigan City Not what you’d expect to be said about perform- Public Library. The showings are free and open to ing songwriters these days, but Venitia has gotten the public. Free popcorn will be available at PNC. used to being the exception to the rule. On Sat., Oc- The fi lm will be shown on Sun., Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. tober 15th at 8 p.m. MI time, Venetia and guitarist at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth Danny Dine perform together for the fi rst time on St., and on Wed., Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. at PNC in the the Box Factory for the Arts stage. Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly Hall, Venitia has been steadily winning over audienc- Room 02, on the building’s lower level. The fi lm is es around the Midwest with her straight forward, not rated. It is in Portuguese and English with sub- sometimes funny, always emotionally moving lyrics. titles. Her second full length album released May 2007, “Waste Land” is a documentary directed by Lucy has been met with critical success, and radio and in- Walker that tells the story of a handful of Brazilian ternet airplay in the US, Canada and Europe, earn- garbage pickers and how photographer Vik Muniz ing her album, certifi cation as an International ‘Top changed their lives. 10’ by the International Association of Independent The garbage pickers - called catadores - “work” Recording Artists. at Rio de Janeiro’s Jardim Gramacho, the world’s Venitia’s style is hard to pin down, a typical per- largest landfi ll. The garbage pickers are at the land- formance includes songs that range from Delta fi ll to scavenge what they can from the truckloads Blues to Uptown Jazz, Down Home Country to the of trash that are delivered daily. They are shown most Modern Folk. As the saying goes, She’s a little swarming over heaps of waste to pull out what they bit folk, a little bit blues and a whole lotta soul! can sell to recyclers. Each has a specialty, such as Tickets for the concert are $10 general admis- plastic bottles or scrap. One cartadore searches for sion; $8 students and seniors and free for children books to help create a library and yet another fi nds 12 and under. For more on this event, phone the Box unspoiled meat so that she can cook meals for her- offi ce at 269-983-3688 or online at www.boxfactory- self and her fellow pickers. forthearts.org or on Facebook. Most workers live at Jardim Gramacho, earning The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. about $20 to $25 a day. One picker has organized Joseph, MI. an association of pickers that has established a re- cycling center, medical clinic, daycare and skills- It’s Time for Brats and Bulbs training centers for the catadores. Photographer Muniz hopes to transform their The Third Annual Fall Brats and Bulbs sale will lives through his artistic rendering of his photo- be held on Sat., Oct. 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the graphs of the catadores. The fi lm includes a “where Marquette Park, Aquatorium, 6918 Oak Ave., Mill- are they now” segment that gives the audience er Beach, Gary, Indiana. The event is sponsored by a glimpse of how their lives have - and have not - the Miller Garden Club and will include live music, changed. along with the traditional fall fare of brats, chips The Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series and a beverage for $4.00. continues throughout the year. A complete schedule “It is a fun, fall festive family-picnic opportunity, can be found at www.pnc.edu/odyssey. For more in- so bring your friends and neighbors and buy your formation, contact Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant vice bulbs for fall planting and enjoy the live music,” chancellor of Marketing and Campus Relations, at stated Chairwoman Bernie Bonk who is the creator 872-0527, ext. 5593. Persons with disabilities re- of this annual event. “We will have over thirty vari- quiring accommodations should contact Jacobi. eties of spring bulbs as well as pumpkins, chrysan- themums and corn stalks for sale. It’s an annual sellout, come rain or shine,” Bernie added. Scary Stories Month at MC Library Working on a Science Project? Children can earn chances to win prizes just by Stop in the Michigan City Public Library and use telling Michigan City Public Library the name of the Science Fair Index. This is a helpful guide for a scary story or book. Have your child stop in the the project your child is doing. Find the books you Children’s Services Department during the month need and even exact page numbers. Also, use the of October and give the name of a scary story or “Facts on File” Science Experiments books. These book they like. The title will be added to the wall of handy guides offer step-by-step instructions for Scary Tales, and, your child will be signed up to win hundreds of projects. spooky prizes. More information at 873-3045. THE October 13, 2011 Page 37 NEED A LIFT? 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For all the above reasons, it is obvious why Earl “Orky” Temkin is the recipient of the 2011 ‘World IFG Fall Fest Canceled Clown Association Clown of the Year Award. International Friendship Gardens (IFG) will not Chess Club at LaPorte Library be holding their Fall Fest this year. It was scheduled to be October 15 & 16, 2011. The public is in- A chess club will meet at 11:00 a.m., on Sat., Oct. vited to visit IFG and walk the trails and gardens 22 at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana on one of our beautiful Fall days. Ave., La Porte. Anyone from 8-80 is invited to come International Friendship Gardens, 2055 U. S. and play chess. Those who don’t know how to play Hwy. 12, Michigan City. 219-878-9885 or online at will be instructed. There is no admittance fee or reg- www.friendshipgardens.org istration. More information at 219-362-7128. THE October 13, 2011 Page 39 National Merit Student Commended Jordan Ransone Named Semifi nalist Michigan City High School senior La Lumiere senior, Erik Troske has been named a Com- Jordan Ransone of mended Student in the 2012 National Long Beach was Merit Scholarship Program. named Semifi nalist Only 34,000 students throughout in the 2012 National the nation were recognized this year Achievement Schol- for their exceptional academic prog- arship Competition ress by the National Merit Scholar- on September 28. ship Corporation. Commended students placed More than 160,000 among the top fi ve percent of more than 1.5 mil- juniors from across lion students who entered the 2012 competition by the United States taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit requested consid- Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). eration in the 2012 At Michigan City High School, Erik is President National Achieve- of the French Club and is active in the National ment Scholarship Competition when they took the Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship German Club, and Varsity Swim Team. He is a Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as member of the award-winning Michigan City High an initial screen of program entrants. The nation- School Science Olympiad and Quiz Bowl Teams, as wide pool of Semifi nalists, which represents less well as the Spell Bowl team. Since eighth grade, he than one percent of entrants, includes the highest has been involved in Teen Court, serving as an at- scoring candidates in each state. torney and jury member. In middle school, he was The National Achievement Scholarship Program two-time Indiana state champion in the Geographic was initiated in 1964 to recognize academically Bee, placing fourth in the nation at the National promising African American students throughout Geographic Bee fi nals in Washington, DC. He is an the nation and to provide scholarships to a substan- avid birdwatcher and hiker, and has climbed moun- tial number of the most outstanding program par- tains from Maine to California. ticipants.

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Writing in his biography Herndon’s Lincoln: The true story of a Great Life, Lincoln’s law partner Wil- liam Herndon wrote that the address was “full of ﬁ re and energy and force. It was logic; it was pathos; it was enthusiasm; it was justice, equity, truth, and right set ablaze by the divine ﬁ res of a soul mad- dened by the wrong; it was hard, heavy, knotty, Sitting for a gnarly, backed with wrath.” portrait session Because no complete copy of the address exists, in February, historians have termed it “Lincoln’s lost speech.” 1865, Lincoln was joined by Stopping Slavery’s Spread his son Tad A brief summary of the political situation in the in an unusual Mid-1850s throws some light on the powerful argu- family scene. Son Willie had ments that Lincoln must have advanced. With the died in the Whig Party in disarray, a new and stronger party White House was needed to counterbalance the apparent pro- in the earlier years. slavery posture of the Democrats. Complicating matters, the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 repealed the long-standing compromise that prohibited slavery north of the southern boundary of Missouri. Even moderate Whigs like Lincoln were enraged over the specter of slavery menacing the northern Great Plains and beyond.

With or without interest in American history, few citizens of the 50 states would disagree that Abra- ham Lincoln stands as our greatest orator. Among the martyred president’s more famous addresses is the 1858 speech at the Old State Capitol in Spring- fi eld, Illinois (“A house divided against itself cannot stand”). In the same category of distinction are the Get- tysburg Address (“Government of the people, by the people, and for the people. . .”) and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address (“With malice toward none, with charity for all. . .”). All those postulates accepted, many of the Great Emancipator’s contemporaries maintained that Lincoln’s most triumphant address was delivered in Bloomington, Illinois on May 29, 1856. On that eve- In 1856, the year of his “Lost Speech,” the Lincolns’ Springfi eld home ning more than 150 years ago, Lincoln spoke before underwent an expansion that added an upper fl oor, as shown. a convention called to organize the Illinois Repub- lican Party. The sequel was the convention session of May 29, As a lawyer little known outside the Prairie State, with the delegates gathering in Bloomington under Lincoln astonished delegates with a thunderous call the banner of the “State Convention of the Anti-Ne- to curb the expansion of slavery in the Western ter- braska Party of Illinois.” (Several months later the ritories. Those words then helped catapult Lincoln delegates formally adopted the Republican Party onto the national stage. label.) “I have always believed it to have been the great- More than 250 delegates had gathered in Bloom- est speech Mr. Lincoln ever made, and the greatest ington for the May meeting. They represented dis- speech to which I ever listened,” wrote Thomas J. parate interests. They included Whigs like Lincoln, Henderson, a delegate to the convention, in report- anti-immigrant “know-nothings,” disgruntled Dem- ing at a McLean County Historical Society meeting ocrats, and German immigrants and abolitionists held to commemorate the “lost speech.” (like the fi rebrand Owen Lovejoy). THE October 13, 2011 Page 41 A contemporary of Lincoln recalled that the future president presented a unique profi le as he walked down Bloomington’s Front Street: a tall, gaunt man with a sallow complexion, coarse dark hair and an old, battered stovepipe hat on the back of his head; coarse, rough boots innocent of black- ing, baggy pants that were much too short for his long legs and a rusty-looking coat that hung loosely around his lank frame. The possibility that the extension of slavery might be extended into the Western territories became a “hot” issue during the convention. Recognized as a leading opponent of such a consummation, Lincoln delivered the last speech before the convention’s adjournment. “Obviously delighted that the pro- ceedings had gone so smoothly, and undoubtedly relieved that his break with the Whigs was public and irrevocable, he gave what was universally acclaimed as the best speech of his life,” writes historian David Herbert Donald in his award-winning biography, “Mr. Lincoln.” The book was published in 1995. Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Lincoln, was quoted in 1864 as saying about the Lincolns’ life in the White House, “I have sometimes feared that the deep waters through which we have passed would overwhelm me.” On May 28, the day before the convention, the Weekly Pantagraph, a Bloomington newspaper, urged area residents to welcome delegates with open arms. The invitation: “As this is the fi rst convention of the State ever held in our little city, we trust that our citizens will open their doors liberally to entertain delegates during their short sojourns among us, that their visit may be rendered as comfortable and pleasant as possible.” As the fast-growing seat of McLean County, Bloomington was alive with convention delegates, anti-slavery activists, political observers of various sympathies, and newspapermen. The excited delegates crowded into popular inns located near the courthouse square, including the Pike House and In 1857, a year after his “lost speech” in Bloomington, Illinois, Lincoln’s law offi ce was located near this stretch of a Springfi eld street. the Ashley House. Opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act ener- At 5:30 p.m., Mr. Lincoln moved to the platform gized the delegates, and pre-convention scenes in- and spoke extemporaneously for some 90 minutes. cluded fi ve hours of heated speechmaking from the He was fully prepared. An estimated 1,000 people, balcony of the Pike House. including 40 newspaper reporters, crowded into the Mr. Lincoln, traveling on the Illinois Central Rail- auditorium’s tight quarters. They had come to hear road from Decatur, arrived in Bloomington early. He what the rough-hewn lawyer would say about the stayed at Clover Lawn, Judge David Davis’ farm- troubling events of the day. stead on the city’s eastern edge. The rotund Davis Many of the crowd at Major’s Hall clamored for would become Lincoln’s political manager during open warfare against pro-slavery forces in “Bloody the 1860 Republican National Convention; as presi- Kansas.” Lincoln rebuked them. “No, my friends,” dent, Lincoln would return the favor by nominating he said, “we will wait until November, and then we close friend Davis to the U.S. Supreme Court. will shoot paper ballots at those calling for violence.” Arrived in Bloomington, Lincoln stopped at a jew- He was suggesting that victory--and peace--would elry store and bought his fi rst pair of glasses for 37 come at the ballot box. But he stressed also that he and 1⁄2 cents. He told Henry Clay Whitney, a fellow was ready to cooperate with those who would join lawyer, that he “kinder” needed the glasses because him to oppose slave power. he was now 47 years old. Lincoln Continued on Page 42 THE Page 42 October 13, 2011 Speeches that failed to end in verbatim form in historic records were common events in Lincoln’s experience. Reliable sources have noted that some 50 addresses delivered by Mr. Lincoln during the Nearly fi ve 1856 electoral campaign “were never put to print.” years after the May 29, 1856 (John C. Fremont had been selected to run as the “Lost Speech,” young Republican Party’s fi rst standard bearer.) Abraham A unique tribute to the power of Lincoln’s orato- Lincoln had won the U.S. ry appeared under John Wentworth’s byline in the presidency Chicago Democrat. “Abraham Lincoln for an hour and was giv- and a half held the assemblage spellbound by the ing his 1861 inaugural power of his argument, the intense irony of his in- address on vective, the brilliance of his eloquence,” wrote Wen- the steps of tworth. “I shall not mar any of its fi ne proportions the Capitol in Washington, by attempting even a synopsis of it.” D.C.

Lincoln Continued from Page 41 If such words seemed to raise the threat of dis- union, he added, “all should know that the Union must be preserved in the purity of its principles as well as in the integrity of its territorial parts. He also repeated Daniel Webster’s clarion call: “liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.” Lincoln attacked slavery on moral grounds. As his law partner, Mr. Herndon, wrote, “The smolder- ing ﬂ ame broke out. . ., Mr. Lincoln stood before the throne of Eternal Right, in the presence of his God, and unburdened his penitential and ﬁ red soul.” Editorial opinions reached unusual heights of approbation. “We must say that Mr. Lincoln. . .surpassed all others, even himself,” editorialized the Weekly Pantagraph. “His points were unan- Moments before he delivered another famous address, Lincoln is lost in swerable, and the force and power of his appeals, the crowd gathered at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863, to hear Lincoln speak. irresistible--and were received with a storm of ap- plause.”

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Sign Language Club will host an ASL Coffeehouse 219-814-4461 on Fri., Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m. at Cornucopia Coffee Com- pany, 210 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. There will be a HM_Asset_Ad-Qtr.indd 1 1/26/07 11:44:48 AM group activity at 7 p.m. with ASL Halloween story- telling. The event is open to ASL students as well as community members and children are welcome to attend with a parent or adult. Participants are asked to use ASL providing an ideal opportunity to practice ASL to better commu- nicate with friends, co-workers or family members. The coffeehouses regularly feature presenters. Joanna Witulski, PNC limited term lecturer in Michigan City’s Finest Quilt Store American Sign Language, noted that almost all of the presenters at past coffeehouses have been deaf CHECK OUT THE FALL CLASSES and present a variety of occupations, experiences ON OUR WEBSITE and backgrounds to share with coffeehouse partici- www.threadbendersquilts.com pants - both deaf and hearing. Information about the ASL Club may be found at Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 10 am-4pm • Thurs 10 am-7 pm www.aslclub.info. Information about other events Closed Sunday-Monday in the community is posted at: www.nwideaf.org 613 Franklin Street 219-229-7845 Further information about the coffeehouse may Michigan City, IN 46360 be obtained by contacting Witulski, at pncaslwitul- [email protected] [email protected] THE Page 44 October 13, 2011 Open Casting Call for Four Plays Trinity Plans Fall Fest & Christmas Sale Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Val- Trinity Church, 6th & Franklin, Michigan City, paraiso, is holding an open casting call for the re- is sponsoring an end of the season Fall Fest/Pre- maining productions of its 2011/12 season on Sat- Christmas sale and fl ea market Sat., Oct. 29, 8:00 urday, October 29. Anyone who is interested is a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The sale will be held in the lobby welcome to participate; no experience required. Di- and ground fl oor of Barker Hall, and in the historic rectors for Edward Albee’s “The Goat,” Anton Chek- Bishop’s Mansion. Flea Market vendors will be in hov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” Jim Henry’s “Brother the Great Hall on the upper level. Hot dogs, popcorn of All” and William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer and soft drinks will be for sale. Proceeds from the Night’s Dream” will be present to potentially cast sale will support the Trinity Community Food Pan- up to 45 roles for men and women 18 years and up. try, and Barker Hall Maintenance Fund. The open casting call includes roles in the following Sale donations requested include: appliances, productions: books, bedding, blankets, baking related items, • The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? by Edward Albee. dishes, furniture, holiday related items, and other Directed by Andy Urschel and Justin Treasure miscellaneous items. Smaller donation items may In performance Jan. 27 – Feb. 11, 2012 be dropped off at Barker Hall from 9:00 a.m. – noon, Cast requirements: 3 men, 1 woman Monday, Tuesday or Thursday starting October 10. A bold play that details a middle-aged architect’s Large items may be dropped off after October 24. scandalous confession to his wife that will certainly Phone fi rst at 219-874-4355. Flea market vendor end his marriage and his career. spaces are available in advance for $25 per table. • The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov, adapt- ed by David Mamet Directed by Barb Malangoni and Daena Sisk Indoor Flea Market to Resume In performance April 13 – 28, 2012 New Troy’s (Michigan) popular Indoor Flea Mar- Cast requirements: 9 men, 5 women, extras ket will resume at the New Troy Community Center Chekhov’s classic drama of a family facing the on Sat., Oct. 22 and 29, and will be held on the last devastating reality of changing social, political, and two Saturdays of every month through April. economic times. Vendor spaces are available at $10/space, which • Brother of All - A World Premiere by Jim Henry includes a table and chair. For information or to (CST resident playwright) reserve a space, contact Del Thompson at 269-985- Directed by Traci Brant and Jonni Pera 3087. The Center will be open for dealer setup 6:00- In performance May 25 – June 9, 2012 7:00 p.m. MI time on Fri. and 8:00 a.m. on Sat. Cast requirements: 4 men, 1 woman Doors will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to While undergoing a psychiatric evaluation as a 3:00 p.m. Admission is free and a homecooked lunch result of a shocking family tragedy, the events of will be available for purchase. Leonard Street’s life unfold. Proceeds from space rentals benefi t the Commu- • A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shake- nity Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non- speare; directed by Eric Brant and Steve Holm profi t organization, Friends of New Troy. The New In performance July 2012, dates TBD Troy Community Center is located at 13372 Califor- Cast requirements: 15-20 men and women nia Road, New Troy, Michigan (across from the post Chicago Street Theatre is extremely excited to offi ce). From I-94, take exit 12 and go east 2 miles bring Shakespeare in the Park to Central Park Pla- to New Troy. See map at www.friendsofnewtroy.org za in downtown Valparaiso. Pertinent Information Chicago Street Theatre will provide scenes to read from each play, and actors may audition for as Ginny Scott Exhibit at Visitors Bureau many plays as they like. Auditions will begin at 9 Ginny Scott will present her solo show titled “Ab- a.m. with light refreshments provided and continue stract Art and the Subconscious” at the La Porte until approximately 3 p.m. including a complimen- County Convention Center, Marquette Mall, Michi- tary lunch. Members of the community who wish gan City, from Oct. 21st through Dec. 5th. to audition can fi nd detailed information including Ginny taught abstract art for many years in New audition forms on the theatre’s website at www.chi- York, Florida and Chicago. Since moving to Indiana cagostreet.org from Chicago she has exhibited regularly and is a Chicago Street Theatre is celebrating its 57th member of The Area Artists’ Association of the Lu- season of producing live theatre for Valparaiso and beznik Center for the Arts and Northern Indiana the greater Northwest Indiana region. The intimate Artists Association. Her paintings are in private 130-seat auditorium was renovated in 2008 and fea- collections in the United States and Europe. Ginny tures brand new stadium seating. maintains her studio in La Porte, Indiana. THE October 13, 2011 Page 45

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The church is located at 14280 Red Arrow www.furniturewerks.com Highway (midway between Lakeside and Harbert). THE Page 46 October 13, 2011 Activities to Explore THE THE In the Local Area: BOOKSTORE EIGHTY-DOLLAR October 13 -- Duneland Stamp Club. 6 pm at CHAMPION Michigan City Public Library. Meets the second by Elizabeth Letts Thursday of each month; new members invited. hardcover $26.00 October 13 -- Steven Brinberg is “Simply Bar- 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY 219/879-3993 bra.” 8 pm MI time at the Acorn Theater, 107 Gener- ations Dr., Three Oaks. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756- 3879 or www.acorntheater.com October 13-15 -- “God of Carnage” Presented by Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. Purdue North Central student-actors. Thurs/5 pm; Fri/7 pm, Sat/3 pm. Library-Student-Faculty Bldg. 219.879.9155 Michigan City Ass’y Hall, Room 02 on campus. Adm. free; dona- inc 312.938.9155 Chicago tions accepted. Related story elsewhere this issue. www.talktotedinc.com October 13-17 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Life, An effective alternative to [email protected] Above All.” Directed by South African fi lmmaker counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families Oliver Schmitz, based on award-winning novel Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton. Rated PG-13. Thurs thru Mon/6:15 pm. Also showing: “Tabloid.” Portrayal of a delusional woman catapulted into scandal sheet notoriety. Thurs/no show; Fri/9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:45 & 9 pm; Mon/no show. Rated R. 6 N. a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vick- LAMPS - Vintage and New erstheatre.com AAMERICANMERICAN MMADEADE LLAMPSHADESAMPSHADES October 14 -- Friday Night at the Movies: “Jane In Stock or Made To Order FR • SA • SU • MO 12-5 P.M. (MI) Eyre.” 7 pm at Westchester Public Library Svc. Cen- 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI ter, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Free, open to 269-469-2742 the public. Info: 219/926-7696. October 14 -- “Rust” a documentary fi lm about General Motors. 8 pm MI time at the Acorn Theater, WARREN J. ATTAR 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. Tix $25; reserve Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is October 14-16, 21-23, 27-29 -- “What the Butler (219) 874-4256 Saw.” Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., STATE FARM %53s%VERGREEN0LAZA Valparaiso.Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. 219- Auto Life Fire -ICHIGAN#ITY ). 464-1636, ext. 1 or www.chicagostreeet.org INSURANCE &AX ® October 15 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th WWWWARRENATTARCOM & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon. Bake sale by Methodist Church (Ohio St.). October 15 -- Mad About Mysteries: Paranor- mal. Pat Mitchell will lead the discussion at the MMICHIGANICHIGAN CCITYITY GGARAGEARAGE DDOOROOR Westchester Twp. History Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. 2 pm. Free, open to the public. Info: 219/983-9715. Visit Our Showroom 219-874-6485 October 15 -- Little Wish Foundation Hog Roast. Door & Opener 922 W. U.S. Hwy. 20 4-10:30 pm at Coolspring Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., Michigan City, IN 46360 Sales, Service & Installation Family Owned And Operated Since 1999 Johnson Rd. & 400N, MC. Adm. $10/adults, $5/kids 6-11 yrs. Food, corn hole tourney, bake sale, clowns, pumpkin painting, live music and more. October 15 -- Region of Three Oaks Museum 7 >Ì½ÃÊ"Ê i#VZB)PNFw Annual Oktoberfest. 7-11 pm MI time at St. Mary’s 9ÕÀÊÀâ¶ Hall, Three Oaks. Tix $15 at the door. includes i3FNPEFMw German buffet, live music by MusiConnection and ÀÊÃiÃLiÊÀÌ}>}iÊ i3FmOBODFw more. >`ÛVi]ÊÃÌ>ÀÌÊLÞÊV>} 9>`>Ê >ÛÃÊ>ÌÊnÇÎÓÈÎ° October 15 -- Bunny Fisher vocals with David Lahm on piano at the Acorn Theater, 107 Genera- tions Dr., Three Oaks. 8 pm MI time. Tix $30; re- 8 */" Ê- ,6 ÊUÊ- - Ê 6 Á serve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com THE October 13, 2011 Page 47 October 15-16 -- Farmer’s Market at the School- house Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton, IN. (just north of US 20). 10 am-4 pm. Produce, plants, herbs & more. Open thru Oct. Info: 219/926-1551. Christos October 15-16 -- Riverside Market Place, 234 Coin & Jewelry E. 2nd St., MC. (Pioneer Pier Development). Sat 9 COINS • GOLD • SILVER am-2 pm; Sun 10 am-2 pm. Indoor/Outdoor market, artisans and more. Final Weekend of the season. VINTAGE JEWELRY October 15-16 -- Art & Wine Weekend. Paul Je- PAPER MONEY selskis’s pottery studio, along with Tryon Farms FINE WATCHES Bed and breakfast, and Shady Creek Winery, will be WE BUY GOLD & SILVER hosting artists at Jeselskis Potteries, 619 Eastwood Rd., MC. 11 am-6:30ish pm. NOW OPEN IN 2 LOCATIONS October 16 -- “3 Blonde Moms” (standup family 433 North Dixie Way 1802 E. US Hwy 20 comedy). 4 pm MI time at the Acorn Theater, 107 South Bend, IN Michigan City, IN Generations Dr., Three Oaks. Tix $25; reserve at (574) 247 1818 (219) 814 4333 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com www.christoscoins.com Evergreen Plaza October 16 -- portuluz presents: Season Finale- ALWAYS BUYING COLLECTIONS & ESTATES “Jazz on an Autumn Day” featuring Edward Wilk- erson, Scott Hesse and Tomeka Reid at the Lake- side Inn, 15251 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeside, MI. 4 pm MI time. Tix $15 at the door. October 16 -- The Duneland Historical Society will meet 7:30 pm in the Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. The program will be a portrayal of Ernie Pyle performed by Gary Mor- rison. Guests are welcome to attend. October 18 -- LaPorte Co. Historical Society meeting. 7 pm at the Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Guests invited. Speaker John Dearing will speak on his book about LaPorte basketball. www. laportecountyhistory.org October 19 -- Books & Coffee series: My Life With the Wave by Octavio Paz reviewed and discussed by ass’t professor of English Dominic Micer. SUNDAY FOOTBALL SPECIAL DINE IN ONLY Noon-1 pm in the Library-Student-Faculty Bldg, 1/2 Price on All Pizza • 50¢ Wings Rm 60 on campus of Purdue University North Cen- Bucket Domestic Beer (6) Bottles $10.00 tral. Free and open to the public. HD TV with Surround Sound October 20 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Series: “Texas, Byways and Highways.” 7 pm at the Elston Performing Arts Theatre, Detroit & Spring streets, MC. Tix $5 at the door. October 22 -- Boo at the Zoo. Washington Park, MC. 5-8 pm. A safe Trick or Treating environment for all ages. Enjoy the animals at night and receive goodies from local sponsors. Members/admitted FINEST COFFEES ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN free, non-members: adults/$3, children 3-12/$2, un- BEST BARISTAS IN TOWN! der 3/free. Trick or treating for the children is $1. Purchase tickets in advance at the zoo ticket gate. Frappéchinos, Fruit Smoothies, Jet Teas Farther Afi eld: Bit of Swiss Pastries, Panini, Salads October 15 -- Brats and Bulbs sale. 11 am-2 pm Bulk Coffee, Custom Blended Teas at the Marquette Park,Aquatorium, 6918 Oak Ave., Come see us at the Farmer’s Market Miller Beach, IN. Live music, brats, chips & bever- Free Artisan Bread Local age for $4. Sponsored by the Miller Garden Club. WIFI October 15 -- Venitia Sekema and Danny Dine Artists 444 Wabash Psst…Diehards - we still have in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 the best coffee in town! (corner of 5th & Wabash) Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. 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Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 SHORELAND HILLS LONG TERM RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., AMERICAN DREW DINING ROOM TABLE W/8 MATCHING CHAIRS. Wash/Dry, fireplace, 2 blocks to lake. Avail now to 6/30/12. $775/mo. 66”l x 44”w x 30”h (extends to 96” w/2 leaves). 2 splat back arm chairs includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. and 6 side chairs. Red mahogany finish. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Must See to Appreciate. Exc. cond. $1,000. 219-874-6743. SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR modern house fully furnished, with great views LOST OUR LEASE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! 50-70% OFF. of the lake. Can sleep up to 6. Long or short term rental available. Pink Elephant, 510 Lincolnway, LaPorte. Saturdays only. Must see to fully appreciate, check Craigslist for pictures. For appointment call 219-778-9144. $1,400/mo. Contact Steve at 630-699-1010. BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE PIECES. Will take best offer. Desk $175; APARTMENTS, WATERFRONT at Pioneer Pier. Direct TV, WiFi. All utili- antique couch $800; pottery pitcher $20; wooden box $30; ties paid. 1BR $625/mo., 2BR $725/mo. Call Dan at 219-898-8871. breakfront $700; trunk $350. Call 219-879-8065. YEAR ROUND BEACH HOUSE RENTAL @ Stop 20. 3BR, 2BA, fully SPLIT SEASONED FIREWOOD. furn. Newly remodeled home, W/D, fenced yard, bbq, quiet street, park, 2 $50 truck load, you haul. Call 219-879-2934. blks. to beach. Call Shannon 773-209-7925 for rates and availability. FIREWOOD • Split • mixed • seasoned hardwoods • delivered SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS YEAR ROUND. Off street parking, Call 219-873-4428 no pets, no smoking. Call for details 219-879-2195. THE October 13, 2011 Page 53

SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA upstairs, studio w/full kitchen downstairs, deck w/bar & lake views. Steps to beach. Oct-May. $1,000/mo. NO SMOKERS OR PETS. 847-274-9800. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. BAR & GRILL Walk to Lake Michigan! 101 Moorman, Sheridan Beach. Walk directly to Lake Michigan from this bright, airy, 1BR corner lot home with double height living/dining room. Rehabbed kitchen, hardwood flrs., W/D. Sunroom for extra sleeping space during warmer months leads to 2-car garage. Newer window treatments. Need it furnished? Just ask. Ideal for a couple. One year lease at $650 + util. per mo. 219-877-4217. NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS STARTING AT $9.95!! SHORELAND HILLS rental. Stop 31, 4 blks. to lake. 3BR, 3BA, full fur- MONDAY: “Come home to Comfort Food!”- ”Mmmm” nished. W/D. No Smoking, No Pets. $850/mo. + util. 847-405-0597. Pot Roast, Meatloaf and homemade Cozy 1BR with loft. Cabin nestled in the woods at Tryon Farm, mashed potatoes with Grandma’s gravy Michigan City. Available Jan., Feb. & March. Min. stay 1 month. TUESDAY: Pasta Night— Delicious Lasagna! Contact Bob or Kathleen at 219-879-3448. WEDNESDAY: Mexican Fiesta— Unbelievable Fajitas! THURSDAY: Seafood Night—”Casey’s Famous Perch”  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  $7 Martini Madness!! - Featured Martini’s MICHIANA SHORES, IN AREA. $68,000. Elmwood Drive wooded bldg. SUNDAY: All You Can Eat Broasted Chicken sites.2 lots 80 ft. x 130 ft. City sewer & water. Broker/owner 219-921-0822. Are you ready for Maintenance Free? Do you like beautiful landscaping but don’t want to have to work outside all weekend? CUSTOMIZED LUXURY TOWNHOMES AT BRIAR LEAF GOLF COURSE. CHICAGO BEARS TAILGATING ! Featuring Two New Ranch Models ranging from 1880 sf-3600 sf. Bright and Spacious, Luxury Master Suites, Quality Construction, CASEY’S BACKYARD 3 BIG SCREENS ! * OUTDOOR HEATERS & Extraordinary Storage, Full Basement, Masonry Construction, Masonry FIREPLACES ! * BLOODY MARY BAR ! BEARS OUTDOOR BBQ BUFFET 11.95 Fireplace, PVC Decks, Screened in Porch Optional. www.villasofbriarleaf.com • 219.851.0008 SUNDAY **Starts 1 hour before every Game!! On Site Sales Office open Friday through Monday 11-4 CST FUNDAY!!! 1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single CLOSER THAN (M-TH) 5-7:00 family home with 2 units on LSD. Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs YOU THINK!!! 1/2 OFF a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach. Better than Ever...only $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. 12 Minutes Away!!! ANY APPETIZER FOR SALE BY OWNER. Karwick Glen Condo. *With entrée purchase 1200 sq.ft. loft w/2BR, 2BA. Gas fireplace, 1 car garage with storage. 1-269-469-5800 136 N. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI Private location. $138,000. Call 219-873-0634. STOP 35 DUNELAND BEACH. Approximately ¼ acre available with house ½ block from beach. Call 708-848-4947. Plan Your Holiday Party at Fernwood Looking for a place for your holiday party or gath- When “That ering? You might want to consider Fernwood Botan- will never ical Gardens and Nature Preserve in Niles, MI. There is full catering available from Chef Tim happen Carrigan from hors d’oeuvres to dinner. Their Gal- lery and other special facilities can accommodate to me” your party - large or small. happens. The Fern Conservatory holiday railway exhibit will be magical and sure to delight! Santa visits, music, linens, and centerpieces all can be arranged. Contact them at 269.695.6491, Jim Eriksson, Agent I’m ready to help. on the internet at fernwoodbotanical.org or e-mail 405 Johnson Road There’s never a good time [email protected] Michigan City, IN 46360 for an accident to happen. But Bus: 219-874-6360 Fine Arts Series Continues in LaPorte [email protected] when it does, you can count on Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm me to be there quickly so you Included in The LaPorte Presbyterian Church’s Saturday & After Hrs by Appt can get your life back to normal. Fine Arts Series for 2011-2012 will be a vocal quar- GET TO A BETTER STATE™. tet, The Konevets. This quartet is a Russian male a CALL ME TODAY. cappella group from St. Petersburg. The Presbyte- rian Church will be hosting the quartet on Sunday, October 23, at 4:00 p.m. The church is located on Kingsbury Avenue and US Highway 35 South in LaPorte, Indiana. A freewill offering is available and childcare will be provided. The church is also handicapped accessible. This will be the ﬁ rst of many Sunday afternoons 1101204 State Farm, Home Ofﬁce, Bloomington, IL in the Fine Arts Series. THE Page 54 October 13, 2011

The Eighty-Dollar Champion was sold to a doctor down the road. by Elizabeth Letts Several days later Snowman came If you thought Black Beauty back--on his own! Many times this brought tears to your eyes, wait till happened until Harry realized that you read this book! And this story Snowman had to jump many fences is true... to come back to him. No surprise We Americans love an underdog. the doctor didn’t want Snowman When someone, animal or human, anymore and the horse was bought rises above his status and does back from the doctor. something spectacular, we all cheer. Now starts the amazing story of In the animal world, the unlovely Snowman’s path to jumping in local horse named Seabiscuit became horse shows and ﬁ nally ending up the hope of a generation mired in at the most prestigious horse shows the great economic depression of in the country. the 1930s, and, in the midst of the The really amazing thing about 1950s nuclear age, another unlikely this story is how the author gives horse became the champion of a na- you the background of not only Har- tion. ry and his reasons for leaving Hol- That horse was Snowman, for- land, but the events in America and mer plow horse that wound up at the world around him and Snow- the National Horse Show in Madi- man--a history lesson that doesn’t son Square Gardens. He not only showed up, he read like a history lesson; it only adds to a fascinat- won! But more than that, when the story of his life ing story of a man and his horse that you won’t long unfolded in the newspapers, he became the darling forget. of the horse world and former naysayers became Enjoy it, I certainly did. P.S. The photos scattered his biggest fans. The Breyer Company that makes throughout the book are great, too. horse statues that are very collectible these days, Elizabeth Letts was the perfect choice to write even made a limited edition statue of Snowman. Snowman’s story. She is an award-winning author, But how did it all began? to begin with, and, she has been an equestrian since The story of Snowman and his owner Harry de childhood, winning her own share of awards. Leyer are so closely intertwined that you have to The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by know one to understand the other. And that’s what Eric Carle (Philomel Books, oversized hardback, author Elizabeth Letts does so handily in this book $17.99) Eric Carle has authored a list of children’s that will make you cry, laugh and cheer--sometimes books as long as your arm. His signature oversized all on the same page! Harry and his wife came from and very colorful stories are easily recognizable and Holland after World War II. He lived on a farm beloved by children and adults alike. In this book, and worked and rode horses all his life. Coming Eric pays homage to a German artist, Franz Marc to America was a chance to own his own farm and who painted animals in very bright and very unusu- raise horses to show. al colors, like a blue Harry’s big break (but he didn’t know it at the horse, for example. time) came when he showed up late for a horse auc- He died in World War tion one day and the only horses left were the ones I, but his work made no one bought and were on the truck bound for the an impression on Eric slaughterhouse. He convinced the truck driver to Carle and this book wait and let him look over the horses. One dirty gray certainly pays respect caught his eye and something clicked between the to Marc and provides two--some unexplainable connection between man another Carle win- and animal. He bought the horse for $80, all the ner that children very money he had to spend, and took him back home. young on up with look Cleaned up, Snowman proved to be not a beauti- at with fascination ful horse, but an animal with much intelligence and again and again! A a placid disposition that made him perfect for begin- polka-dotted donkey? ning riders to learn on. Why not! But one sad day, Harry had to make the deci- Till next time, hap- sion to sell Snowman due to economic necessity. He py reading! THE October 13, 2011 Page 55

219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. www.MerrionRealty.com Principal Broker/ 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Owner

2300 Lake Shore Drive OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 11 – 1 $1,100,000

Front row seats to world class sunsets can be yours from any of the beach-side balconies in this beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Love to entertain? You’ll delight in the lower-level kitchen, the extra parking and the tucked away sleeping areas for your family and friends. Motivated sellers have had home professionally re-staged for a quick sale! It’s a beauty that must be experienced, come see for yourself this Sunday from 11 – 1. Debbie Burke @ 219-221-0006 or Tricia Meyer @ 219-871-2680

$99,000 $259,000 $379,000 Pahs Road Birchmont, New Buffalo 28 Ponchartrain, New Buffalo A farmer's paradise or a great location Heart of Michiana—about 3 blocks to A Beautiful Wooded Corner Lot 100 x for single family homes, 12.59 is tillable Lake Michigan Beaches, this elevated 120 is just down the hill from Stop 37 in & presently being farmed, 4.74 is wooded site has frontage on 2 opposite the Village of Michiana, Michigan. You woodlands. Sketch Plan has potential for streets (Birchmont & Cherokee). A great can hear the waves from Lake Michigan 26-30 home subdivision and opportunity! Come take a & feel the summer breezes. is available upon request. A perfect site for a perfect Strategically located close look!

to LaPorte, Michigan City, future! New Buffalo, Lighthouse Place & major highways. Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073 Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073 Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073

@MerrionRealty www.facebook.com/MerrionRealty Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS 219-221-0006 Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI 219-898-6428 Michele Cihak*, ABR 219-861-2073 Nancy Marlow 219-363-1835 Dave Angus 219-898-7009 JuliAnn Merrion 219-221-2367 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750 Cathy Blum 574-292-3748 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 Cari Adams 219-898-5412 *Licensed in IN & MI THE Page 56 October 13, 2011 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com

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Elegant Country Estate Beautiful historic farmhouse built in the 1860s has been remodeled, expanded to over 6,300 sq ft and updated to the 21st Century. It is situated on 8 landscaped acres with barns, outbuildings and an in-ground pool plus a hot tub. Home includes 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Huge master suite, 4 fireplaces, a wine cellar to house 100’s bottles of your favorite vintage. Sauna and an exercise room. A screened-in porch offers brick floors and an additional fireplace for relaxing country evenings. A second residence on the property is suitable for either a guest house or rental income. One barn has horse stalls on the first level. Second barn has been rented as a reception hall for large parties and is decked out with a full bar, restrooms, and fireplace. Property has tremendous income potential.

Doug Waters*, Principal Broker, GRI 877-7290 Beverly Bullis*, GRI 872-3216 Chris Schable 219-851-3252 Sandy Rubenstein*, Managing Broker, 879-7525 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 878-3888 Richard Klare 872-0947 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 871-2934 Rosemary Braun 879-9029

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