A Great Time to Visit the Northern Indiana Center for History by Paula Mchugh They Call It the Best-Kept Festival, a One-Day Event Secret in Northern Indiana

Volume 17, Number 48 Thursday, December 6, 2001 A Great Time to Visit the Northern Indiana Center for History by Paula McHugh They call it the best-kept Festival, a one-day event secret in Northern Indiana. filled with holiday activities, Here’s a hint: this “secret” music, food, and entertain- can be found in South Bend. ment. More on that a little The Northern Indiana later… Center for History encom- The trees on display are passes four museums on ten decorated to represent acres in the historic West Swedish-American, Spanish- Washington Street neigh- American, Philippine- borhood. The centerpiece of American, Polish-American, the neighborhood are really Mexican-American, Italian- not one, but two very state- American, Celtic-American, ly abodes: the Oliver Mansion, Hungarian-American, also known as Copshaholm, German-American, Chinese- and the Studebaker Mansion, American, and African- known as Tippecanoe Place, American Christmas tradi- now a popular luncheon and tions. Eleven individual trees, dining destination. The lat- along with a complimentary ter estate-turned-restaurant 17-page booklet explains how is not, however, part of the each group celebrates the complex that makes up the holiday. We learn that in Northern Indiana Center for Germany, the Christmas History. tree is kept out of sight of A tour of Copshaholm is a the children until Christmas must-see among the choic- Eve, and stays up until es of “exhibits” at the Center, Epiphany on January 6. Same and the docent-led journey is true for Hungarian children, through most of its 38 rooms who can nibble on the takes an hour and a half. If Szaloncukor, or chocolate- you want to sample all of filled candies wrapped in foil the other exhibits at the and hung on the tree. The Center, add at least an extra Hungarian children, we hour to your schedule. In learn, receive a visit from short, there is much to see and Trees representing 11 ethnic groups line a corridor at the Northern Mikulas on December 6th, Indiana Center for History in South Bend. learn here. which is Saint Nicholas Day We were warned in advance that no photos could (Miklos). St. Nick serves a balanced type of justice by be taken inside the mansion. Since we had extra putting both treats and a switch with a devil figure time before our docent-led tour of the home began, we attached inside the boots left in the window by chil- took the opportunity to learn about numerous coun- dren. The rationale in Hungary is that children are tries’ Christmas customs at the International Trees “both…and”(good, naughty) rather than “either…or.” exhibit that is located in a corridor near the gift Kwanzaa, a non-religious African-American cel- shop. We learned that this coming Saturday, December th 8 , the Center will be hosting its annual International Center for History Continued on Page 2 Page 2 December 6, 2001

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Center for History Continued from Page 1 ebration, begins the day after Christmas and culmi- nates on New Year’s Day. The tradition traces its roots to African first-fruit harvest celebrations, and its name comes from the Swahili “matunda ya kwan- za,” meaning first fruits. The focal point of the Italian Christmas holy day is the nativity scene (presepio) rather than the Christmas tree. Saint Nicholas is known to Italian children as Babbo Natale, or Father Christmas, and children will find in their shoes left on the doorstep either candies and fruit or onions and coal. It’s either…or for Italian children, and in addition to Babbo Natale, La Befana (a benevolent old woman) visits on Epiphany, the traditional day for giving Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday inspired by the civil rights struggles of gifts. La Befana, the legend goes, was a crabby old the 60’s and based on ancient African celebrations. The colorful Kwanzaa woman who shooed children away. She realized the display includes the “first fruits,” from which the holiday’s name is derived. error of her ways one night after three men stopped at her door and told her about a special star they were following. La Befana has been wandering the earth in search of the child King ever since, and she stops to leave presents for the good children. This explanation of the Italian custom at the International Tree exhibit was new information to me, and it lends a nice gen- der balance to the traditional male figure in the red suit. The Mexican-American Christmas tree sparkles with red, green and white lights to represent the poinsettia, known as the “flower of the Holy Night.” The three colors are also represented in the national flag, with green representing hope, white, purity, In the Italian tradition, the Nativity, or Il Presipio, takes precedence over and red, courage. La Posada, a children’s pageant, is the Christmas tree. St. Francis of Assisi is said to have originated the a reenactment of Mary and Joseph being turned manger scene in order to teach the illiterate about the importance of the Christian holiday. away from the inn. Las Posadas begins the Christmas season on December 16, when holiday decorating begins, and traditional gift-giving day is on Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. Instead of a carrot for Rudolph, children in Mexico leave grass in their shoes for the Wise Men’s camels. In the morning, their shoes over- flow with toys and candies. The Philippine tree on exhibit is decorated with abaca fiber angels and dry rice stalk angels. Cotton, capiz shells, bamboo and other agricultural products of the Philippines are used to construct other ornaments. The Star of Bethlehem is a symbol of the season in the culture. As with the Italian presipio, the Spanish Belen, or Nativity scene, is the focal point at Christmas for families in Spain. The Three Wise The colors red, green and white decorate this piñata, and the same colors Men leave gifts on the eve of Epiphany. are found on the Mexican-American Christmas tree and the flag in the background. Red stands for courage, green, hope, and white, purity. December 6, 2001 Page 3

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Center for History Continued from Page 3 The trees on display and notes about each country’s tradition were provided by groups and individuals from South Bend, and the Center hopes to have more ethnic groups represented, including local family oral his- tories, as the annual exhibit grows. As I mentioned many paragraphs earlier, the Center will host its 3rd Annual International Festival this weekend. Not only can you see the colorful trees and Nativities for yourself, the family event will include mariachi and flamenco dancers, Irish Celtic dancers, an African influenced drum group, and more. Craft activities for children, caroling, storytelling, and twilight tours of a holiday-decorated Copshaholm are also in the offing. The Polish Worker’s Home, or Dom Robotnika, will host costumed docents sharing Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Babbo Natale, Miklos, Santa Claus in his various manifestations according to country of origin. Over a dozen interpretations of Polish holiday traditions. Only the images line a wall opposite the Christmas trees. Copshaholm tour requires a fee; all other activities are free in exchange for one canned good to be donated to local food pantries. Festival hours are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. To reach the Northern Indiana Center for History, take U.S. 20 into downtown South Bend and turn right on Main Street. Turn right on West Washington and drive four blocks to the corner of Chapin and West Washington. Follow the signs to the parking lot. The Center is closed on Mondays and major holidays. The International Tree exhibit runs through January 6th. For more information, phone the Center at (219) 235-9664.

The traditional German Christmas tree (full foreground) was decorated with 12 candles for the 12 days of Christmas. The tree is kept out of sight until Christmas Eve. Just before dark, parents ring a little bell and the family gathers around the tree to eat cookies and unwrap presents.

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e a “final frontier” to our great country; a state whose i i immensity and grandeur cannot be fathomed, even n by the beautiful color photos in the middle of this book. g V There are also many black and white photos through- T e out the book which makes Peter’s story even more per- o k t a sonal. a L The more I think about it, the more I think I just l ly d might choose Alaska over Tahiti, if I had a chance. U cte Till next time, happy reading! nobstru All condos enjoy totally unobstructed lake views, private December AAUW Meeting balconies & barrier free access. Each Members of the Michigan City Branch of the 2 to 3 bedroom condo has indoor American Association of University Women will celebrate their December meeting to the strains of the parking & storage. Only at Lighthouse Barbershop Quartet at 7 p.m., Mon., Dec. Dunescape Towers will you enjoy an 10th, at the Barker Civic Center, 631 Washington St. on-site maintenance & security staff, The meeting will take place amid the Christmas atmosphere that the Barker Mansion takes on dur- 2 elevators and private boardwalk. ing the holiday. Why settle for less than the best at AAUW is an organization that advocates for equity for women and girls, life-long education and pos- Dunescape Beach Club. itive societal change. If you are interested in learning more about AAUW, DUNESCAPE TOWER CONDOS! phone Gail Renaldo at 219/926-2874. Sales and Rentals

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A view of the back of Copshaholm gives you an idea of why it takes about an hour to tour the home. An exacting man with finances, J.D. was just as exacting when planning his house for his family. He and his wife Anna visited New York to pick out places they liked, seeking out the architect (Charles Alonzo Rich) who built the favored homes. Some say the chosen design greatly resembles Theodore Roosevelt’s Oyster Bay home, Sagamore Hill. The granite used to build the home was mined locally. James played a part in foraging local farmland Entrance to the Oliver Mansion in South Bend. for the colorful pink, gray and blue blocks, according Eleven years ago, Copshaholm, the 1895 home of to his diary entries. J.D. envisioned the veranda the Oliver family, opened to the public for tours. first, noting that his priorities were the sweeping Named Copshaholm by J.D. Oliver in honor of his porches and bathrooms. By today’s standards, the bath- father James’ ancient Scottish village, the 34-room, rooms appear mediocre to the other stunning features 3-story home is a South Bend treasure. The history within the home. The fourteen fireplaces will certainly of the Oliver family in South Bend begins with James’ get your attention. Each has a personality of its own, arrival in the area in the 1830’s. Applying his indus- and you’ll be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. The trious mind and never-say-die spirit, James became home is said to be imbued with order, strength, and a giant in the design and manufacture of the chilled stability. Add to that a sense of coziness—yes, indeed, plow. When James first arrived in the area, he lived a comfortable, airy place to hang your hat, one might in a small log cabin. Fortunate real estate transac- say. Make that a few thousand hats, if you will. tions were just one of his strokes of good planning. The plucky Scotsman worked hard, spent years experi- menting with cast iron foundry processes, suffered loss- es by floods and fire, and retained an indomitable spirit. Starting at age 14, son J.D., complemented his father’s inventive skills and became a financial wizard in the company that evolved from the South Bend Foundry to Oliver, Little & Company, to Oliver & Bissell (add “& Company” when Milburn became a partner) and finally, the Oliver Chilled Plow Works. In addition to the contributions made to improving agricultural farming methods worldwide, the Olivers’ impact on the growth and prosperity of South Bend was immense. Author Joan Romine’s history of the Oliver family puts a visit to the mansion on West Washington The front room on the second floor contains one of the 14 fireplaces in Street into perspective. the home. December 6, 2001 Page 17

Unlike a museum or a restored home, the Oliver Mansion appears as it was left when the last member of the family, Joseph Doty Junior, passed away in 1972. Copshaholm was placed on the National Register of Historic Places one year later, and is now under the care of the Northern Indiana Center for History. According to senior curator Dave Bainbridge, cataloging all of the objects within the mansion is a challenging process that still is not finished. “It takes about one hour to catalog each item, and there are at least 5,000 objects sitting out,” Dave said. And then each item in every drawer has to be identified and made account of, he said. Antique lovers and even those with a passing interest might have a tendency to start drooling during the guided tour. It’s an old cliché, but true when we say that Copshaholm is a feast for the eyes. Stunning architectural touches include a stone frieze depicting Greek musicians from a Della Robia design; spiral oak columns flanking a massive entry hall fireplace, and an English-inspired carved mahogany library with floor to ceiling fireplace. The German silver sink in the butler’s pantry is in plain sight, but behind a massive and air- tight Hall safe sits shelf upon shelf of antique silver service pieces that can be viewed only in photographs. The original dark oak in the home was stripped—17 layers of it—to allow a lighter atmosphere. Elsewhere, mahogany and cherry grace walls, mantels, moldings, floors, and more. There is too much beauty to describe, so you’ll need to take your own tour to soak in all of the elegance found here. When you finish your tour, head back over to the Center gallery to view Copshaholm’s Unseen Treasures, on display until April 2002. Start with the huge, solid gold loving cup given to James by the community after the opening of the Oliver Hotel in 1899. The entryway to the 34-room, 3-story Oliver Mansion. And we didn’t even talk about the Olivers’ other contributions to South Bend, including the Opera House, Oliver Row, South Bend City Hall, and the Studebaker and Oliver Street Railway. James’ house, the Chess Mansion, was razed in 1911 and the City Hall building came down too. Fortunately, Copshaholm, its history and treasures remain for the rest of us.

The plaster figures which encircle the Music Room are a copy of J.D. Oliver was a frieze based on the 150th Psalm. exacting about details of every aspect of the home’s construction. Father James enjoyed forays into the surrounding countryside to find the granite used for the building.

The kitchen sink is made of German silver to reduce the risk of breaking the dishes during washing. Page 18 December 6, 2001 102nd Annual Christmas Bird Count EARTH PARTNERS Potawatomi Audubon Society invites volunteers in LaPorte County to join with birders across the western hemisphere and participate in one of its winter- HOLIDAY SHOP time traditions, the annual Christmas Bird Count. One Day Only!!!!! The first of two counts in LaPorte County will be held on Sat., Dec. 15, beginning at Luhr Park Nature Saturday, December 8, 2001 Center at 7:30 a.m. Now in its 47th year, this original LaPorte County count covers a 15-mile diameter From 9 am to 6 pm circle ranging from Kingsbury into Starke County. 1804 Evergreen Plaza Northeastern LaPorte County will be covered in the US Hwy #20 - Michigan City second count, scheduled for Dec. 29. Experienced birders will be paired with novices in covering select areas by car pooling. Although the offi- Environmentally Friendly Items, cial count covers 24 hours, participation hours are flex- Unique & Unusual Gifts: ible, and usually end at dusk. For information about the Dec. 15 count, phone Anne Huber at 219/324-5728. Young Living Essential Oils & Books Phone Dennis Richardson, 219/778-2810 for details Aromatherapy Presentations & Demos about the Dec. 29 count. Hand Made Clothes & Aromatic Pillows Because the counts go on regardless of weather con- Gallery Quality Hand Made Pottery & Paper ditions, participants are urged to dress warmly. Gift Baskets & Gift Certificates Beginners without binoculars can be helpful in spot- Chair Massages & Coaching ting birds. Readings of All Kinds & Original Jewelry The Potawatomi Chapter also invites participants Healing Touch & La Stone Therapy to join with them at their annual Christmas party, to Nikken Magnet & Reiki Demonstrations be held following the Dec. 15 count at 5 p.m. at the Bach Flower Essences Consultations NIPSCO Training Center, Zigler Rd., LaPorte. Count Personalized Gift Items - Hand Painted to Order tallies will be shared. Meat and beverages will be pro- Reflexology - Hand & Foot & Dream Work vided, but participants should bring a dish to pass, their own table service and some brief contribution Nutritional Consulting & Tai Chi to the do-it-yourself program. The Christmas Bird Count began over a century ago Come Experience the Magic of the with 27 conservationists in 25 localities, led by Holidays with EARTH PARTNERS, ornithologist Frank Chapman. On Christmas Day, 1900, the small group initiated an alternative activity to the Our Families, Friends & holiday practice typical of the time period. The “side Our Community Partners hunt” consisted of teams competing to see who could shoot the most birds and small animals. Instead of hunt- See You December 8, 2001 at ing, Chapman proposed to count the birds they saw. Earth Partners* 1804 Evergreen Plaza on US Hwy #20 Helga Blass Gems For More Information - Please Phone = Marilee Ann Snyder, Sage Spirit Terra Jewelry - Rare Stones - Opals (219) 879-3906 American cut by Master Gemcutter *EARTH PARTNERS is Marilee Snyder & John for beauty and investment. Nieciak, Sage Spirit Terra; Mylese Tucker & Nature’s Competitive Prices Cupboard; Karen Martin & Material Medicine; Olivia; Charlotte Vellines, RN; Cheri Lundstrom; Kim Stantz; Before you see your local jeweler, Iva Pavicic; Shannon Schutte; Mike Kurban; David Take a look at our website. 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Also speaking that day will be Carolyn Harstad, one of the founders of two successful organizations: The A Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society and The Indianapolis Hosta Society. She is a popular garden lecturer, nature photographer, certified Landscape Design Critic, and a regular contributor L to several gardening newsletters. She is the author of Go Native! which has all the information needed to garden with native plants and wildflowers in the Midwest. L Ticket price is $18 and includes a buffet lunch. They are available at the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce office and the Fifth Third Bank in New Buffalo. A ticket order form can be downloaded at Y http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/lpseminar.pdf Big blue water. Hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, Meditation From the Heart bath, furnace, central air and exterior paint. Full basement with After a long absence, Jim Peterson returns to the Michigan City Public Library to teach “Meditation From rec room, fenced yard, carport the Heart.” Mr. Peterson will present his program on C and, did I mention, really close Sat., Dec. 8th, from 2-4 p.m. The program speaks to to beach! $119,000 theory and practice of meditation for absolute beginners as well as advanced seekers. The program is free and open to the public. L O S E

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 11 a.m. FLIGHT!! This awesome video combines the story of manned flight with a celebration of nature’s great flyers, from birds to insects. Discover how human designers borrow ideas from the natural world to build today’s sophisticated machines. Meet in the Nature Center Auditorium for this 35 minute video. 2 p.m. WHOOPING CRANES FLY AWAY HOME STORY. Join master storyteller Kathleen Zmuda as she tells the amazing story of the first human-raised crane named “Tex” and her courtship with a human named George Archibald. Through story and film, learn about the first airplane-led migration of the endan- gered whooping cranes and the work of the International Crane Foundation. Meet in the Nature Center Auditorium. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 11 a.m. FOREVER GREEN. Greenery abounds during the holidays! Come sip some wintergreen tea in the Nature Center Auditorium, learn some folklore, and discover secrets you can use to identify many of our area evergreens. 2 p.m. DUNES TUNES. Enjoy the music of area musicians in this informal, open-stage forum of popular music of the 20th century. Just relax, sit and lis- ten, or get involved and share your own music. Phone 219/926-1390 with questions. TERRACETERRACE For more information, phone 926-1390 or 926-1952.

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“Be an Angel” This Christmas Christmas is just a few weeks away and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree is asking for your help. For years, the Salvation Army Angel Tree has been bringing new toys to the less fortunate children of Michigan City. The Angel Tree is located at Marquette Mall, right behind the Santa’s display. Volunteers are on hand, now through Mon., Dec. 24th, to give out angels and accept new toys. The Angel Tree hours are daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Mitten Tree at Library The Michigan City Public Library is taking part in the Family Support Services—Keeping Kids in Safe Surroundings (KKISS) program this holiday season. Please plan to attend our Spanish & American The library has put up a mitten tree which staff and patrons are invited to decorate with warm mittens, New Years Eve 2001 gloves, hats, scarves and related winter clothing items. Everything gathered will be distributed through the program to families in need. ELEBRATION The library is also collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. The pantry box CA festival of gourmet food, fun traditions will be at the Circulation Desk through January 4th. & great music! $ ¥ Five-course Spanish feast 100 PER COUPLE these are not ❄ ❄ ¥ Champagne toast at midnight Reservations, please your usual gift baskets ❄ •“Popping of the Grapes” (219) 462-7976 ❄ (drinkers welcome ¥ Scaring of the evil spirits after 10 p.m.) Themed Gift Packs for everyone on your list: ❄ ¥ At 6 p.m., Ronn Barany’s heartfelt music will the cook, the baker, the business deal maker, enhance your dining experience. At 10 p.m., Moca & those who love sushi or coffee or tea, Magana plays Latin jazz to pop. A pleasing variety even kiddies & kiddies at heart (like me)! of music spanning over six decades. Moca Magana ❄ is a band everyone will enjoy. great Plus pottery, brass, ❄ gifts! woodcarvings & more! Restaurante ❄ 13400 Red Arrow don quijote Hwy. Sawyer 119 E. Lincolnway, Downtown Valparaiso 616-469-5687 (219) 462-7976 Closed Tuesday❄ December 6, 2001 Page 25 Concert Rehearsal Open to Public To accommodate those who could not get tickets to Now accepting orders for the first ever the sold-out Valparaiso University Christmas Concert production large-scale South Shore Car!* on campus, the Sat., Dec. 8th, dress rehearsal will be open to the public. The rehearsal will be at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Admission is free, and tickets are LIMITED EDITION not required. The Dec. concert in the Chapel sold out last week, though tickets for the Tues., Dec. 11th Chicago performance are still available through the University’s Center for the Arts box office; phone 219/464-5445 or 800/833-6792. Tickets are $20/$30/$40/$65. This concert will be held in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in Chicago at 7:30 p.m. The VU Chorale, Chamber Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra will present a traditional pro- Each train will “roll-out” of the South Shore Station operated with an official train order. gram of sacred music of the season at both concerts. See and order NOW exclusively at The Red Cross Holiday Open House Framing Station The American Red Cross of LaPorte County would a 912 Franklin, Michigan City 879-2115 like to thank the community for their strong support y www.southshoreart.com and recognize local volunteers and blood donors by host- Monday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 ing a Holiday Open House to be held at the Barker r Area’s Largest Selection of South Shore Posters Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City, on Pre-Paid Orders will receive a train car gift Wed., Dec. 12th, from 3-6 p.m. Red Cross supporters certificate for Christmas giving, a $50.00 and their guests are encouraged to attend this spe- discount and a South Shore Logo Ornament. cial event at no cost celebrating the beauty of the hol- *Spring Delivery iday season and the joy of volunteerism. Those planning to attend should RSVP by phoning the Red Cross office at 874-4247 or 1-888/632-4355. Hesston Steam Museum LBCC Ladies Bridge Marathon

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It’s a landmark in northwest Indiana, the little schoolhouse that grew. In 1886 it was a two-room schoolhouse atop a dune in Furnessville, an art center through the years, now a mini complex of enticing shops. . .and always a shopping tradition in the Indiana Dunes. Now officially Schoolhouse Shop and Antiques, “It chose us, not the other way around,” say owners Jim Ruge and Roy Krizek who have been joined by Panozzo’s Pantry and Glad Rags, owned by Judith Mervine. The shopping tradition continues, brought to new heights during the holiday season when staff led by artist Carol Cook create a fantasy Christmas Corner, toyland Tree House and gift ideas overwhelm everywhere you turn. It is almost Pick a hot pad and more at Gift ideas everywhere at the impossible to come just to look, though that is a holiday treat in itself, Panozzo’s Pantry. Old Schoolhouse Shop. there is something to tempt everywhere you turn. Wandering back to visit Glad Rags, I found a basket of little beaded bags with bright Santa faces, just the size to make a gift of a Christmas check something extra special and look great hanging on a tree as well. Going from the fun to the fabulous, the antique cases held Steuben and Loetz glass, and a Flo Blue charg- er meant for a collector. Along the way a display smiled with pairs of Staffordsshire whippets and a whimsical pair of poodles; another featured the new line of aromatherapy toiletries in scents of Linden Blossom and Myrrh Magic, blends of essential oils created just for The Schoolhouse Shop. (Does this sound like a mini trip through Fields? It is.) And here was Glad Rags at the back of the shop, a mecca of fashion for “the not so perfect figure” as Judith defines it, wonderful two-piece knits in luscious colors and textures, lines that flow with style. “Lots of my customers are from Chicago,” Judith said, “They stop here first on their way to the Mag Mile.” She has a special discount on jewelry as a holiday special and the line of Barbara Newman’s fused glass is definitely worth a look with its up to the minute creations of patriotic flags and holiday trees, all deliciously different. Very, very giftable. Circling back to Patty Panozzo’s Pantry, my eye was caught by a display of distinctive pottery. Sure enough, a closer look said Paul Jeselskis, whose studio is just down the road from Long Beach and who has created some new colorings and glazes in his work. And then Panozzo’s Pantry, where we all know the best homemade breads can be found on weekends, now brim- ming with ideas for holiday gifts like jars of double Devonshire cream; vinegars braced with truffle, key lime, walnut grapeseed and herbs; jars of popcorn in Christmas colors; a little bear-shaped glass jar of hot chocolate mix was worth its smile. Not to be outdone by, even the checkout desk held its offering, a new line called “WeeBee Tunes”, a travel series for kids (but attuned to grownups as well) of video, CD, DVD and Owner Roy Krizek in toyland. passport travel game, exclusively introduced right here. We might have more about this another time. If you don’t know the Schoolhouse Shop, now is the time; for those in the know, you have a special treat in store this year. Shipping and sending couldn’t be easier.

* * * * * * Judith Mervine and a sampling from her Glad Rags. December 6, 2001 Page 27

Meanderin’ back from Furnessville, I stopped to say Hi to Lou Butcher at his new Furniture Werks location on U.S. 20, just opposite Creative Windows which is a good stopping place, too. They do wonderful things with stained glass and have original glass pieces on sale as well. Lou was- n’t in, off on a Chicago visit which isn’t that unusual since he picks up and delivers to three states, Illinois and Michigan as well as Indiana. The new workrooms had the fine refinishing staff at work, Lou’s specialty, and the showroom held three walls filled with fabric samples for upholstering. My mother’s rocker, which now is with my granddaughter, Lou Butcher’s Furniture Werks found a new life with Lou, so I know what he can on Rt. 20. do. I said, just tell Lou Hi. Back on 421, I paid a visit to the Antique Market. The ducks were still waddling around the pond, but. . . Surprise, Surprise! How the Market has grown! The addition opened a few years ago and last year it was turned into space for 100, count them, 100 dealers and much more furniture. There is also a new and welcome lounge with TV and amenities where a weary husband can camp out while his wife shops, or vice versa. I wandered down some of the aisles, The Antique Market and 100 dealers on 421. but an antique market is meant for big-time browsing, not a quick stop. I knew that if I lingered to lift a price tag, I would be hooked. There is always the tempta- tion to look at something that is something like your own and see what the market might bring. It just might be a find ala Antique Roadshow treasures. Krya Niegos is still manager of the Antique Market, her job for the last 10 years when the Benz family owned it, but John and Joanne Small are the new owners. They also own Small’s Gifts and Plant Nursery on U.S. 20 at Fail Road. Small’s Gift Store is another stop I’d like to make during the holiday season. They do Christmas in a grand way with decorated tress from balcony to basement and back again. Just being there with all the col- lectible lines they carry in giftware and accessories puts you into the holiday spirit and we can’t have too much of that this year. Do your own meandering out that way if you can.

* * * * * * Meanderin’ with Maggie Continued on Page 28 Kyra Niegos, Antique Market manager.

Racing in, an antique carnival horse. Vintage cooking and all the go-withs. Page 28 December 6, 2001

Meanderin’ with Maggie Continued from Page 27 I found our own Mark Schoonaert on the floor at Naturally Wood, now grown into the prime furniture store of Michigan City and beyond, belieing its old image of unpainted furniture. There is still some, tucked in back, but the display floor holds much, much more these days with its line of fine Norwalk living room pieces, dining and bedroom sets galore, and a new line of leather furniture that outdoes any another for miles around. The ever- helpful staff, and Mark gives them the credit for the customer satisfaction that keeps people coming back, said that around holiday time, recliners, dining room sets, curio cabinets are big sell- ers and they have many to offer. There’s a wall of clocks that could be great giftables as well. To suit Naturally Wood’s new image and selections, look for a change in their logo and signs to come soon. And unlike portents of economic slowdown, they are doing right well, approaching a record month. Mark is definitely doing something right.

Naturally Wood owner Mark Schoonaert surrounded by leather.

A march of time. . .timely gift ideas.

Beige and sage, the rage in furniture for now.

I call Mark one of our own, because we beachers know And before we leave him well. He retired from the Long Beach Volunteer Naturally Wood, let me Fire Department five years ago after years of service tell you about a reclin- and moved his penchant for service to the Michigan er that Mark coaxed me City Chamber of Commerce board of directors where to try. One lays back in he has now finished his second four-year term and ser- this plush leather softy, vice as president and president emeritus. Mark told puts the feet up, turns a story I love about attending a conference with a switch, and there is broadcaster Paul Harvey as guest speaker, you know instant Shiatsu mas- Mr. Harvey and his “There’s good news tonight”. “I saging action, up and know of a newspaper,” said Paul to the audience down one’s spine, luxu- from around the country. “It’s a little weekly news- rious, pulsating relax- From Maine, lamps with the Michigan paper in northwest Indiana that only publishes good ation that goes from City lighthouse, past and present. news. And they give it away.” As Paul continued, Mark rippling, kneading, and on. . . into nirvana. I could looked at his cohort and they realized that Paul have stayed all night. What a gift this could make. Harvey was talking about The Beacher. We do, indeed, get around. * * * * * * December 6, 2001 Page 29

Back to home base, there is the one and only Framing Station just across the street from The Beacher at 912 Franklin Street. JoAnn Finney is an old friend, too, who over the years has changed the look and life of my own paintings. Like so many other people, I’ve come to rely on her taste to choose just the right color mat and frame style to fit the picture, and sometimes saying, as she did with the big oil painting by Connie Kassal that I have above my Framing Station owner JoAnn Finney and staffer Barbara Janeczko. mantel, “You don’t need a frame for this. . .see the painting itself continues around the canvas.” It’s personal input like that that keeps people coming back to the Framing Station. It’s a gift idea place as well. Right now you can find special hand blown God Bless America ornaments along with those featuring the South Shore train. For those who want something truly unique, JoAnn will have a limited edition of G-scale South Shore trains due any day, a truly special collector’s gift. And of course, she is a source for everything South Shore, posters and cards and you name it. Displays everywhere hold a new selection of Lynnabelle’s Santas and Father Christmas, handmade and meant to be family treasures. If you haven’t seen these creations, they are not to be missed. Stop in at The Framing Station while you visit The Beacher for one of the calendars being offered this year. I’m doing one that notes family birthdays and will go out so cousins can keep track of each other. Somehow, focus- Baskets of hand-blown South Shore and God Bless America ornaments. ing on family seems the right thing to do this year. There is much more to Michigan City than this sampling of noteworthy stores. We have our malls, with special spots in them. At Marquette Mall, make a point of visiting Pat’s Gift Shop. There is something about Pat and the things she offered that help feed the spirit, especially welcome during holiday time. At the outlet mall, there is the customer-friendly Bookstore In the Works, where Betty Pellegrini and her staff go out of their way to help you find the just right books. If it is published, they can find it and it’s so very nice to have someone help you select just the right book for a nine-year old who might want to expand his or her reading now that Harry Potter has hooked them. In the blocks surrounding Lighthouse Place, there are some other special shops for antique and gift hunting, like The Banyan Tree and Stocking Bale to make hometown shopping the easy, fun thing to do. You can always top the day off with the won- derland of lights in Washington Park and that’s reason in itself to say “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on me.” So much more meandering to do. . .so little time left A handmade Lynnabelle Santa creation. to do it! Page 30 December 6, 2001

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Although we have a Great Lake in our backyard, Michigan City doesn’t have much in common with the islands Tobago or Trinidad, where Joseph Sookradge spent a happy childhood. But Joseph eventually found his dream here. Why here? He has always loved seafood. He has always wanted to run his very own business. Thus, the dream — Island’s Fish & Seafood Co. at 403 N. Karwick Road, Michigan City. Until a few years ago, Joseph worked at many diverse jobs. He migrated to Canada as a teenager and went to work as a maintenance supervisor at a private club for the very wealthy, with skating rinks, bowling alleys, and five restaurants. After several years there, he moved to Michigan City, still dreaming of his own business. He worked at several local places for a long fifteen years. All that time, unfamiliar with nearby Chicago’s seafood supply, he would drive Island’s Fish & Seafood Co.---a dream come true. to Toronto to get his beloved seafood. Why Toronto? He had always bought his fish there, thought it was well as the history of each product. His largest prac- the freshest ever and well worth the drive. tice fish was a 130 pound halibut, almost as big as Joseph Several years ago, Joseph answered a help-want- himself. And, he continued to dream of having his own ed ad for a wholesale seafood distributor in Syracuse, business. IN. He took the job with glee, drove an hour and a half For two and a half years, while commuting to each way for four years and took what he calls a Syracuse for his crash course, Joseph built his own “crash course” (four years? you call that a crash Michigan City house on weekends, with the help of course?) in seafood preparation. He loved it – he did- his wife Helen and kids (the five J’s – all their names n’t have to take that long drive to Toronto for seafood begin with the letter “J”). And all the time, he was look- anymore, it was right in front of him and he was learning for a building to buy for his dream business. He ing all there was to know about it. The owner, Doc Miller, finally found it – the property where he’s now locat- was a marine biologist who dealt with sea creatures ed, on Karwick. He bought it and renovated it him- his entire life. He was a wonderful mentor. While there, self. He had to tile the floor in the prep area so he could Joseph became federally certified to handle fish and hose it down once or more every day. He installed dry- shellfish. He was thoroughly trained in inventory, cut- wall, put in new windows, fixed that leaking roof. He ting, filleting, and working in the freezer section, as was fully aware of the need to sanitize his new ven- ture, and did it thoroughly. Ah, finally, the dream came true. Island’s Fish & Seafood opened. It was not easy. To get business, Joseph had to travel around to a number of restaurants in the area and pitch his products. He had to find his way to Chicago’s premium fish supply company to pick up his premium merchandise. His supportive family covered the store while he was on the road, collecting new customers and products. It still isn’t easy, but it’s vastly improved since day-one. Island’s supplies twenty restaurants in Michigan City and vicinity. With advertising and word of mouth, Joseph has drawn a number of regular customers who admire the freshness of his goods, as well as Joseph’s pleasant personality. They Joseph, owner and seafood expert. Helen, wife and workaholic. December 6, 2001 Page 33 don’t seem like customers, they seem like old friends. While I was interviewing Joseph quite late one afternoon, the door banged open and a cheerful fellow came bounding in, yelling: “Joseph, I love you. I love your salmon. There’s nothing like it. I want three today.” Name, Richard Fammerée, an artistic director, a poet and a musician, and a man with a lot of energy and charm — must be that salmon he eats so often. He stuck around for a Marinades, salsas, relishes, spices....this is only a while, until I asked him to fraction of the Island’s stock. make up a poem about Island’s Many personal shoppers agree about the fresh- Fish & Seafood. And he did, Regular customer ness of the Island’s stuff. All seafood served at in an instant. It wasn’t roses- Richard Fammeree. LaPorte’s Grapevine Restaurant’s cooking club in are-red…., but he recited it at October, four courses in all, had been supplied by Joseph. such speed, I couldn’t write it down fast enough to share The next day, three different people who’d attended with you. By the way, he gets salmon “tails,” as they the class stopped by the Karwick address, each for the are thinner and become crisp in his sauté pan, his first time, and bought things for dinner that night – favorite cooking method. After telling me again and they’d been impressed. By the way, Joseph has col- again that Joseph’s fish were fresher and finer than lected a number of fish and shellfish recipes from us any in the city of Chicago and Northwest Indiana, he home cooks who trade at his store. took off, packaged salmon underarm, heading for his kitchen and his all-time favorite dinner. Island Fish Continued on Page 34

First we start with “Bassy,” my soon to be delicious dinner......

Joseph prepares his fillet knife......

and works his magic!

I had the pleasure of watching Joseph fillet a stunning striped bass. This stunner was staring at me with his shiny eyes and I think he was even smiling, in spite of the sharp boning knife Joseph was wielding. The heavy tag around Bassy’s (yeah, I named him) neck explained his weight and his catch- able dimensions. I took a quarter of Bassy home with me, sprinkled him with parmesan, salt and pepper, a little Old Bay seasoning and, following Joseph’s directions, baked him at 350º for about ten minutes. Delicious. Page 34 December 6, 2001

Island Fish Continued from Page 33 Among the stuff on the Island’s shelves, which has grown larger each time I stop in, are: chutneys, marinades, seasonings galore, vinegar and oils, hot sauces, canned fish stews and bisques, rices, pasta and pasta sauces, crab meat, herring, smoked oysters and mussels – and those are just shelf items. There’s a freezer section along one wall, showcasing escargot, stuffed clams, crawfish, alligator meat, stone crab claws and many more del- icacies. Some of the most popular non-fish/seafood items are good-sized cheesecakes of different exotic flavors. Great for a holiday feast dessert. And just in time for our own holiday parties, a handsome new freezer case has been added. It even has a name: Black Tie. It displays a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres, such as franks-in-blan- kets, water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, smoked chicken que- sadillas, goat cheese pizza, spinach quiche and many more. Take a look. (Better make room in your own freezer first – Black Tie is really enticing.) What will the Island’s future bring? Joseph and Helen are talking about V.I.P. cards to be awarded to their regular customers, hand-made gift cards, demonstrations of various food- stuffs in their shop, and big time — their own website for describing their merchandise as well as seafood recipes they collect. They plan to install a fax connection to make seafood ordering easier and quicker. Next time you’re cruising along Route 12, take a turn to the south onto Karwick. Island’s Fish & Seafood is less than a mile, on the left (403 N. Karwick Road, Michigan City. Hours 9 to 6 Monday through Saturday). Once inside, take your time. Jessica, one of the”J’s” and the Black Tie goodies. There’s lots to see. Then tell Joseph you want two pounds of mussels. Fantastic recipe follows. And, hey, enjoy visiting that dream come true. Herb & Garlic Mussels (Even people who aren’t mussel-fans love this) 2 lbs. mussels in the shell one-half cup butter, room temperature 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 T chopped parsley 1 T chopped chives 1 T chopped fresh dill Scrub the mussels well with a stiff brush. Pull out and discard beards, then soak mussels several hours in cold water to cover. Discard any with broken shells. Drain well. The Island’s mussels are generally very Appetizers from The Black Tie freezer case. clean, virtually debearded and I’ve never seen a single broken shell. In a wide sauté pan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add as many mussels as will fit in a single layer. Boil until shells open, then remove from pan. Repeat with remaining mussels. When cool enough to handle, lift off and discard top shell of each mussel. Discard any mussels that do not open. In a bowl, beat other ingredients together until well blended. Spread mixture evenly over each mussel. Cover and refrigerate until guests arrive. To cook, preheat broiler. Arrange mussels in broiler pan; broil until tops are lightly browned. (Watch carefully, they brown fast). Serve hot. Makes about 30, depending on size of mussels. A few of the beautful fish available at Island’s. December 6, 2001 Page 35 PNC Offers Study Tour of London Experience one of the world’s great cities with Purdue University’s study tour, “London: Theatre, MAMMA MIA Architecture, Ceremony and Ritual” on March 9-17, 2002. Explore the theatre and pageantry of England as presented against the backdrop of the city’s great DON’TA COOKA architecture as well as, the floor boards of the London stage. See the great cathedrals, Christopher Wren THURSDAYS! churches, Houses of Parliament, and Tower of London. Explore the ritual of the changing of the guard as well as the common man’s street performance at Speaker’s Tarantella over to Trattoria Corner. 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I’d like to introduce you to an old friend: the generous with the free parking, so I’ve gotten in the Kalamazoo Valley Museum of Kalamazoo, Michigan. habit of parking on the side streets on the north side I call the three-story treasure at 230 N. Rose Street of town and hoofing it south to KIA and the Central in the “Celery City” an old friend, because I knew her Library and the Kalamazoo Mall and using the when she was tucked away on a top floor of the good/new KVA as a — well — as a potty stop. Central Library before that structure was renovated. So, on my most recent visit to Kalamazoo, I vowed Now, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, or KVA, has to give KVA all the attention she is due, and spend its own snazzy location and consistently offers free admis- an entire afternoon there perusing her permanent col- sion throughout the year to some of most interesting lection and checking out her passing fancies. permanent and temporary exhibits between Chicago For starters, I was instantly wowed by the Core and Detroit. Exhibit which resembles a larger-than-life version of Which, being in Kalamazoo, is precisely where it Joseph Cornell’s famous boxes at the Art Institute of sits. Chicago. Which is to say a three-story atrium con- Having written previously about all there is to do sisting of shadow boxes taken from Kalamazoo’s past and see in Kalamazoo during the dark days of win- and containing such treasures as a suit of French armor ter, I want to focus this time on the KVA because I gave collected by a Kalamazoo resident. so much ink last time to the Kalamazoo Institute of I admired the Core Exhibit from all three levels and Arts, or KIA, across town at 314 South Park Street. then took a break in the Curiosity Center on the sec- We never go to Kalamazoo without visiting KIA, and if you get there by January 13, you’ll catch a “boun- tiful plenty from the Shelburne Museum” called Folk Art Traditions in America. By KIA’s own admission, the exhibit features the “best of the best in American folk art,” and they’re charging $7 to see it all. Normally, admission to KIA is free, so if you travel on the cheap as we do, you might want to catch KIA next time around and concentrate on the wonders con- tained in the Kalamazoo Valley Museum where, again, admission is free, except to special exhibits like programs in the Planetarium-Theater.

(upper and lower) Parts of the three-story Core Exhibit.

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is set back from Rose Street. I want to focus on the happiness I’ve discovered in the Valley, because I have so often used the museum as a rest stop on the way to KIA. While downtown Kalamazoo offers many wondrous attractions, it is not December 6, 2001 Page 41 ond floor where there was this wonderful multi-tele- the Civil Rights Movement wafted up from the South vision tribute to ocean waves. Yes, all I had to do was in the 1960s and stood the town on its head. sit there and watch as waves pounded into the From the trail of local history I took a really long Hawaiian Islands. It was utterly mesmerizing, and, walk into the past by visiting the “Mystery of the yes, so completely soothing that I slipped in a little Mummy” exhibit where I came face-to-face with a 2300- cat nap while dreaming that I was a sea urchin or some year-old Egyptian mummy and her artifacts. Most such creature. striking of all, was a faithful recreation of what the Then, when I was refreshed and ready for more, I deceased Egyptian actually looked like in life. put myself “On the Trail of History” by entering into the museum’s detailed examination of local and state history.

A recreation of what the long-dead Egyptian might have looked like in real life. I was particularly engrossed by an exhibit on the Then, hearing the pounding of many young feet, I 1912 strike at the Kalamazoo Corset Company where followed a school group into the museum’s “Big workers demanded higher wages and a shorter work Adventure” exhibit that was developed by the Ann Arbor week. To give visitors a sense of what those women Hands-On Museum with support from the National had to put up with every working day, the museum Science Foundation. Shy by nature, I chose to stand challenges visitors to see how many times they can by and watch the kids experience what the museum lace a corset in one minute and adds: “If you finish touts as “two fun-filled, action-packed exhibits that in one minute, and repeated this task for 10 hours a provide both physical and mental challenges.” day, 5 1/2 days a week, you could earn about $8 a week.” The one I most wanted to pose to myself was the Management broke the strike by Local 82 of the Virtual Flyer which Kalamazoo Corset Workers Union by hiring scabs and is this big, wood- refusing the strikers’ demands. In 1914 the compa- en airplane that ny filed for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code kids sit on and and reorganized as a much smaller operation with far coordinate with a fewer workers. In other words, everybody lost. simulated flight But there were brighter moments on the trail of his- that is projected tory, particularly at an exhibit called “Resort Memories” on the opposite that recalled the happy days between the 1920s and wall. I’m sure the 1950s when Jewish families sailed across the lake from docents wouldn’t Chicago to South Haven to pick fresh Michigan fruit have minded if I and corn and enjoy the lake breezes. Of course, the had hopped aboard, Jewish resorts that flourished during those decades but I was really would never have appeared in the first place if the exist- afraid that I’d ing resorts had not prominently displayed “Gentiles break the thing, so Only” on their billboards. I just waited for Farther along on the trail of history, I discovered some kids to come the Douglass Center which was founded in 1919 as along and enjoy it. a place of rest and relaxation for African-American soldiers stationed at nearby Camp Custer. Various Happy Valley “African-American voices” told how important the Continued on Page 42 center was over the years to a community that was deliberately segregated from Kalamazoo life until Kids will take off on the Virtual Flyer. Page 42 December 6, 2001

Happy Valley Continued from Page 41 operate, of course, on Michigan Time and are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Soon, a whole school bus load of kids was crawling Friday and Saturday, on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to and cavorting around the Big Adventure, and I revert- 8 p.m. and Sundays and holidays from 1 to 5 p.m. ed to my own happy childhood watching them all. From Michigan City, take I-94 east to the When I finally tore myself away from the Kalamazoo Westnedge/North exit in Kalamazoo, and then Valley Museum that afternoon, I found that the day Westnedge Avenue north to downtown Kalamazoo where was nearly done and that I was happier and wiser for you should be prepared to pay to park unless you’re a time well spent at one of the Midwest’s most mar- as cheap as I am and willing to find free parking on velous museums. the edge of town. Again, general admission is free, and the museum For more information on programs and dates, call is open every day of the year except Easter, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum at: 800/772-3370, or Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. They visit their website at: http://kvm.kvcc.edu.

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The ever-changing Community Sculpture is a work in progress.

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Kellogg’s has its own story to tell. Hanging out with history. December 6, 2001 Page 43

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The Acting Theatre of Michigan City will present Like the audiences, the cast is a broad age range “Christmas Revels XII,” an area tradition, on Dec. 7- with most having been with Revels previous years. 8, 14-15, 21-23, in The Acting Theatre, 215 West Fifteen year-old Abigail Wolf did her first when she Tenth Street. “Revels” was created 15 years ago by Judith was eight years old and has grown from children’s roles Joseph and Denny Shearer who compiled some of the to assuming the adult role of Candle this year. Joseph best music, dance and drama of the season into a (Icethistle), Brelsfoard (The November Knight), Stan pageant presented by a mythical group of fantasy char- Holdcraft (Saint Winter), Doug Moon (Lord Yule) acters that transcend age or time. and Barb Davidson (Holly Days), all return in their After the first season, Ken Brelsfoard added his touch roles this season. Elizabeth Dekker (New Year’s Eve with scenes written to heighten the revelry. His and the frazzled Nutcracker ballerina) debuts in newest playlette, “The Absolutely Awful Nutcracker,” “Revels” this year, but her appearances for ATMC go about a desperate dancer who must deliver the famous back to the very first Acting Theatre production 67 ballet against impossible odds, premieres with this seasons ago in 1981. Advent Children are Mya Abbott, 12th Revels. Devon Carlson, Madison Chartier, Brandon Lambert Some of the original show remains as a tradition and Samantha Weiler. (Jean Richie’s Appalachian Christmas memories; the “The Christmas Revels” is meant to be enjoyed by “Lord of the Dance/Simple Gifts” affirmation; the families (children 3 and up). Admission to The Acting Scottish Solstice Ceremony) but the material changes Theatre is $12/adults, $8/ages 12 and under. All per- and rotates each year making the show both famil- formances are at 7 p.m. except Sunday the 23rd at 5 iar and surprising. p.m. Advance reservations are advised; phone 872-4221.

(l-r): Doug Moon, Elizabeth Dekker, Samantha Weiler and Brandon Lambert (on floor) in “The Christmas Revels.” December 6, 2001 Page 51

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