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Volume 25, Number 45 Thursday, November 19, 2009 Off They Go! Into the Wild Blue Yonder! The Sky is Their Highway by Rick A. Richards

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Most boys have a model airplane or two. So does Jim Read, but his collection is a bit different. It fi lls an entire hangar at Porter County Municipal Air- port – and every one of them fl ies. Read, a Marine Corps aviator in the 1950s, developed such a love of fl ying that he didn’t see why it shouldn’t continue after he left the service. That love of fl ying is now being passed along to the public through the Indiana Aviation Museum that Read, a former Chester- ton banker, incorporated on Sept. 28, 2000. Although closed for the season now, Read said he’s looking forward to the 1957 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor. Pilot - Cathy Read museum’s 10th year in the spring. But after that, Read said the future of the museum is up in the air. He said he’s getting old and doesn’t know how much longer he can keep at it, even though his love of planes and fl ying haven’t diminished in more than half a century of fl ying. “I have a long love of aviation,” said Read. “I took lessons at Urschel Field when I was 16.” Urschel Field was located just west of where Kmart now sits on the north side of Valparaiso. In 1953, after two years at Indiana University, Read enlisted in the Navy. “I saw a poster in the Post Offi ce of a Cutlass landing on an aircraft carrier and I thought that was one of the neat- est things. I wanted to do that.” Cathy and Jim Read with their T34B Trojan, a two-seat Navy trainer. Off They Go! Continued on Page 2 (Photo by Rick A. Richards) THE Page 2 November 19, 2009

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Off They Go! Continued from Page 1 At that time, he said his grades “weren’t much better than a C average” so he enlisted in the Naval Cadet Program in July, but wasn’t called for training at Pensacola, FL, until December. During his training, Read was stationed at four different fi elds from Mobile, Ala., to Pensacola and later was assigned to all-weather fl ight training in Corpus Christi, Texas. He concluded his training at Cherry Point, NC, and in May 1955 was commis- sioned as a pilot in the Marines. When he signed up, the U.S. was at war in Korea, but shortly after, the armistice was signed. By the time he became a pilot, the fi ghting war was over. Still, his fi rst overseas assignment was to South Ko- rea. He later was stationed in Japan, and fi nished his active duty in St. Louis, MO, with a Marine Avi- ation Reserve Training Detachment. He remained This AT-6G “Texan” is on display at the Indiana Aviation Museum in in the Marine Reserves, retiring with the rank of Valparaiso. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) captain. the family’s banking business at Chesterton State “I have a lot of pride in being in the Marines. Af- Bank, from which he is now retired. ter I got out, I fl ew in the reserves out of Glenview By working at the bank, Read was able to fi nan- in Illinois.” cially fuel his love of fl ying, fi rst with a 1958 Arrow that he and his brother leased from a Gary company. Later, he said the opportunity came to buy a twin Commanche Piper, so they sold the Arrow and bought the Piper, which they completely refur- bished. In 1992, Read said the opportunity came along to Indiana Aviation Museum founder buy a T34 Beechcraft trainer, a plane that’s part of Jim Read poses at the museum today. (Seen on the cover.) the wing of an A-37 “That was a four-year rebuild project,” said Read, Dragonfl y, a light combat jet aircraft, who has fl own the plane to events in Lakeland, FL, in the museum and Oshkosh, WI. hangar at Porter Later, Read found one of the jewels of his collec- County Municipal Airport. (Photo by tion, a 1945 F4U-5N Corsair, but the problem was Rick A. Richards) the plane was in England. “We dickered around for awhile and fi nally made a deal,” said Read, who had the plane shipped to Jacksonville, FL, after plans to fl y it to the U.S. couldn’t be completed. But as much as Read loved that plane, he recently sold it to another collector. Read said he hated to After his discharge, Read used the GI Bill to be- see the plane go, but it went to a collector who will come a fl ight instructor. At that time, he was fl ying make sure it is well maintained. out of Phillips Airport in Michigan City, which to- Read said that particular plane served was one day is Michigan City Municipal Airport. of 22 Corsairs in the Honduran Air Force and was But as much as Read loved fl ying, he wasn’t involved in combat in the 1969 confl ict with El Sal- making much of a living from it. So he went into vador. THE November 19, 2009 Page 3

Two views of the 1945 P-51D Mustang. Pilot - James Read Today, the centerpiece of his collection is a 1945 P-51D Mustang fi ghter. It was one of the planes that helped turn the tide in World War II. Read has lovingly restored the plane, which was declared surplus in 1958. Of 15,000 Mustangs built, only about 150 survive today, and of those, only a few are still in fl ying condition. There are more than half a dozen other planes, along with military vehicles, aircraft engines and hundreds of other military and aviation-related items, models and uniforms at the museum. Read’s wife, Cathy, who is one of a half a dozen pilots (all of them volunteers) for the museum, said she was as surprised as James when people began showing up to see the planes. She is the only female pilot for the museum (other pilots are Kris Kortokrax, Dave Thompson and Dale Snodgrass) and received her pilot’s license in 1996. In 2001, she received her commercial license and frequently fl ies the T-34 Mentor and the T-28 Trojan. “What I enjoy most about fl ying these planes is getting out and when I take my helmet off, little girls see that a woman is fl ying one of these planes,” Cathy Read and her husband, Jim, inside one of the display rooms at the Indiana Aviation Museum in Valparaiso. The Reads founded the museum she said. “It opens their eyes.” in 2000. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

While the museum is open to the public on week- And, he said, it’s a hands on museum. Visitors get ends six months of the year to the public, the big- a chance to get up close to the planes, touch them, gest joy for Read is showing off his collection to the and in some instances, sit in them. many school groups that visit. Off They Go! Continued on Page 4 “We’ve had schools, Cub Scouts and Boys & Girls Clubs out here,” said Read. “We’ve also had a lot of people involved in aviation stop by, a lot of them World War II vets.” One visitor, said Read, was Charles Albury, the co-pilot of Bockscar, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atom bomb on Nagasaki. Visitors to the museum are given an introduction through a 10-minute video, said Cathy. After that, visitors receive information on each of the planes in the collection and learn a bit about the basics of aviation and ﬂ ight. “It doesn’t matter the age,” said Read, “we’ve had groups out here from ﬁ rst graders up through 12th The centerpiece of the Indiana Aviation Museum is a World War II P-51 graders. Mustang. (See above.) (Photo by Rick A. Richards) THE Page 4 November 19, 2009

Off They Go! Continued from Page 3 Among the planes on display at the Indiana Aviation Museum are: A 1941 PT-17 Stearman, man- A 1953 DHC “Chipmunk,” A 1943 L-2 “Grasshopper,” ufactured by Boeing in Wichita, manufactured by deHavilland of manufactured by Taylorcraft, is a KS. It’s a two-seat biplane trainer Canada, was developed just after World War II vintage observation that was received by the Army Air World War II as a single-engine aircraft. It was used through the Corps on July 30, 1941. It was as- trainer for the Royal Air Force. Of early years of Vietnam. Of 1,726 signed to the 52nd Flying Train- 1,075 built, only 130 are still ﬂ y- planes built, only 150 remain in ing Detachment in Albany, GA. By ing today. ﬂ ying condition today. 1944 it was considered surplus.

An A-37 Dragonﬂ y is a two-seat light combat aircraft. It is the only jet in the collection. It was assigned to the 604th Spe- cial Operations Squadron of the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Bien Hoa Air Base in South Vietnam in August 1967. There are only three of the planes today that are in civilian owner- ship.

Pilot - James Read

A 1955 T228B “Trojan,” manufactured by MF-North Ameri- can Aviation. It’s a two-seat advanced trainer for the Navy and Marine Corps. The plane was used as a Navy trainer and as a photo plane by the U.S. Army.

Pilot - Cathy Read

A 1952 AT-6G “Texan,” manufactured by MF-North Ameri- can Aviation in Columbus, Ohio. It’s a two-seat trainer that was delivered to the Air Force on June 11, 1952, to the 3301st Pilot Training Squadron in Columbus, MS. In 1957, it was transferred to the Mutual Defense Assistance Program, where it ﬂ ew for the French during the French Algeria campaign from 1957 to 1960.

Pilot - James Read

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La Porte Civic Auditorium 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN Front Row (L-R): Sandy Cipares, Alpha Yearbook Advisor; Kathy Pizarek, Media Specialist; Zoe Bogart; Jennifer Handlen; Alicia Borden; Sharon Murray, Media Secretary; Fern Eddy Schultz, Historian. Back Row (L-R): Curator Jim Rodgers; Laura Bailey; Bridget Callaghan; Cameron Miller; Tickets on sale now! Dustin Rivich; Nathan Pawloski Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended! The students, staff members of the MCHS “Al- Adult Balcony Ticket: $10 pha” yearbook and student aides in the school me- Child Balcony Ticket (12 and under): $5.00 dia center, presented the yearbooks to museum curator Jim Rodgers and LaPorte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz. The teens recently completed featuring a project in which they collected extra copies from La Porte County Symphony Orchestra their archives to donate to the Society. directed by Philip Bauman “This is a wonderful addition to our collection,” Special guest artists: said Schultz. “People enjoy looking at these yearbooks, whether they are researching family history Emerson Concert Choir, directed by Marion Boynes or just laughing at old photos of mom and dad!” Trinity Community Children’s Choir, Schultz reports that the following years are still directed by Sunny Gardner-Orbovich missing from the Society’s collection: Laura Darby-Crosslin, Lauren Mazur, and Jerry Sorenson, vocalists • Elston yearbooks for: 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1956, 1957, 1963, 1973, 1985, 1987, William Wolf, MD, soloist, alto saxophone 1993, 1994 • Rogers yearbooks for: 1974, 1980, 1983, 1995 To purchase tickets or for more information, • Michigan City High School yearbooks for: 1997, call the Foundation ofﬁce at 219-326-2471 or 877-265-4539 or go to 1998, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008 www.laportehealth.org If you have any of the above and would like to do- and click on Holiday at the Pops. nate them to the Society, please email info@laporte- countyhistory.org

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Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and An- p.m. Additional performances will be the 5th and thony, adapted for the stage by Tim McDonald, and 6th and Thursday the 10th thru Sunday the 13th. based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Fac- tory by Roald Dahl. The CTG production is directed by Stephanie Naumoff & Becky Fox, assisted by Kimberly Meyne. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to fi nd an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family fi lm Willy Wonka And The Choco- late Factory. Yes, this version of the wildly imaginative tale includes the songs you know and love from the 1971 movie. Experience Charlie’s excitement, curiosity and wonder as Wonka desperately searches for an heir to his legacy of imagination, mystery and oom- pa-loompas. Performance dates are: Fri, Nov 20 at 7 p.m.; Sat, (L-R) Steve Rohe, Elizabeth Grote, Jeff Hill, Vickie Cash, Ryan Leonard Nov 21 at 2:30 & 7 p.m.; Sun, Nov 22 at 2:30 & 7 p.m.; Fri, Nov 27 at 7 p.m.; Sat, Nov 28 at 2:30 & 7 Directed by Footlight veteran actor/director p.m.; Sun, Nov 29 at 2:30 & 7 p.m.; Thurs, Dec 3 at Christine Wiegand, the play tells the story of Andy 7 p.m.; Fri, Dec 4 at 7 p.m.; Sat, Dec 5 at 2:30 & 7 (played by Jeff Hill), who has a sweet Catholic moth- p.m.; Sun, Dec 6 at 2:30 & 7 p.m. er (Vickie Cash – Burns Harbor), a sour Catholic Tickets: Adults $18; Seniors (62 & over w/ ID) father (Steve Rohe - Porter) and a severely retarded $15; Students (21 & under w/ ID) $15; American younger brother named Mickey (Ryan Leonard – Military Veterans $15; Groups (10 or more) $15. New Buffalo). When he brings his Jewish atheist Reservations can be made by phoning the Chicago fi ancé (Elizabeth Grote – Michigan City) to meet Street Theatre box offi ce at 219-464-1636 Mon.-Fri., the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You many also email boxoffi ce@chi- family blow ups are realized. But Mickey, whose en- cagostreet.org or you may visit the website at www. tire vocabulary is “oh boy” and “wow,” suddenly says chicagostreet.org “Greetings!” An ancient, wise and witty spirit who is CTG’s Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago set upon healing the family has borrowed Mickey’s St., Valparaiso. (219) 464-1636. body. Though a play for all seasons, Greetings! Is an ideal offering at Christmas/Hanukkah time. The Basket Weaving Class Off Broadway production starred Darren McGavin Saturday, November 21 9:15 a.m. and Gregg Edelman. This production is presented Basket Weaving will be presented at the Michi- by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.. gan City Public Library. Margie Warner teaches a Thursday, Friday and Saturday curtains are at one session class and each person will make a bas- 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open ket to take home. The class includes all materials. 15 minutes prior to curtain. All tickets are $12. Re- A $10 non-refundable deposit is required and prices duced rates available for groups of 20 or more. Cred- vary. The balance of the cost is due the day of the it cards are not accepted. Reservations are recom- program. The basket is on display and sign up is at mended and may be made by phoning 219-874-4035 the library circulation desk. or online at www.footlightplayers.org/reservations. For more information, phone 873-3049. html. Reservations will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless secured by the presentation L.B. Large Item Pick-Up of a Footlight Season Gift Card or by prior payment in full. Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Frank- Mon., Nov. 23rd and Mon., Nov. 30th will be large lin St., Michigan City. item pick-up in Long Beach. This means all items In the spirit of giving for this holiday season, must be at the curb for pick-up. No tires, applianc- Footlight is conducting a food drive to replenish the es with freon, cement and no bags of leaves will be Michigan City Food Bank. Those wishing to donate picked up. may bring any non-perishable food item to the box Phone the Clerk/Treasurer’s offi ce at 874-6615 or offi ce when claiming their tickets. email [email protected] with any questions. THE November 19, 2009 Page 13 THE Page 14 November 19, 2009 $1,000 Donation to Sand Castle Shelter FLEMINGTON CONSTRUCTION

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More thanks to Georgiana Timm, The Beacher was again invited to Queen of All Saints School’s annual food display several weeks ago. As you were told last year, Georgiana is one of their ﬁ ne teach- ers. This is their food program’s third year and was incredibly popular as well as incredibly crowded by children and their families, as occurred last year. The food was again divine. Performances in their gym lasted several hours. Among many, thee were again bagpipes by Steve Peterka, 2nd grade French songs, 3rd grade Aus- tralian songs as well as 7th grade Polish songs and polka. All performances totally entertained the size- able audience. The food again came from recipes in the countries they covered. Some of the favorites: USA hot dogs, apple pie and popcorn; Mexican tacos, sopapillas, chips and salsa; Australian ham and noodle casse- role, shrimp on the barbie, Aussie lasagna, Austra- lian raspberry tart and sugar boomerang cookies; Italian produced pasta dishes, garlic bread and Ital- ian goodies. A family enjoying great food

I think it’s the kindergarten teacher-Johnston Cindy Beck, PTO President Loretta and Andrea enjoying the entire evening

Cheeses with crackers Outback cheesecake from down under THE November 19, 2009 Page 25 Yes, another outstanding evening -- mark your calendar when next year’s culture fair is coming to town.

Nice picture, but he kept his name to himself

Ready to go eat!

Caleb Sheets and Emily Dirks

Earnest Lee with daughter Riesha and her three sons -- Joden, Kyah and Kyron

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Turkey Program at National Lakeshore Join a park ranger and puppet friends for “What’s Thanksgiving without the Turkey?” a 1 1⁄2 hour presentation of turkey facts and family fun including crafts and activities at 1 p.m., Sunday, November 22 at the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. Besides Thanksgiving dinner, what comes to mind when you think of the turkey? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin’s choice for our national emblem was the turkey and not the bald eagle? Learn more fun facts during this family-friendly event. The Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center is located in the southeast corner of the Route 49 and Route 20 intersection; enter from Route 49. For more information about this program or other activities at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe contact the information desk at 219-395-8914. JEWELRY SALE Masons’ Open House Scheduled 20% off Acme Lodge No. 83, Free & Accepted Masons is Sterling Silver - Pearls opening its doors on Nov. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Semi-Precious Stones for an open house. Learn about their history and be- liefs. Acme Lodge No. 83 is located at 8700 W. Pahs FR • SA • SU • MO 11-5 (MI) Rd., Michigan City, just west of Michigan City High 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI School. Visit www.tryfreemasonry.com or www. 269-469-2742 acme83.com for more information. THE November 19, 2009 Page 29 Harbor Country Book Club The Harbor Country Book Club will meet on Tues., Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. MI time, to discuss Four Places by Joel Drake Johnson. Playwright Johnson, a New Buffalo resident, along with members of the play’s cast, will attend this meeting. Monthly meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at the Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo and are open to anyone interested in joining members to discuss the book. Copies of Four Places can be purchased at the New Buffalo book store. There will be no meeting in December.

St. John’s Christmas Concert On Sun., Dec. 6th at 3:00 p.m,. St. John’s Luther- an Church and School (corner Monroe and Kings- bury in LaPorte) will present “A Brand New Dawn,” a Christmas concert for the whole family and all your friends. Performing will be the Walther League Chorus, the Christus Chorus, the King’s Kids, and some special soloists. Join in a delightful afternoon and an opportunity to sing along, followed by refreshments and fellowship. The event is in the church, free of charge, no tickets required.

Youth Services at MC Public Library Middle of the Month Craft Wednesday, November 18 4:00 p.m. Middle of the Month Craft time is at the Michi- gan City Public Library. Celebrate autumn’s splen- YOUR STYLE dor by decorating a banner to display on your door or window. All materials are provided. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult. Baby TALK Lapsit Friday, November 20 9:30 a.m. Baby TALK Lapsit will be held at the Michigan City Public Library. Enjoy songs, stories, ﬁ nger plays, and interactive play with other children. For children 12 to 24 months with an adult. For more information, phone 873-3045.

Free Artisans Gallery The Free Artisans Gallery, located at 624 Frank- lin St. in the newly renovated historic Brinkman Building, is a showcase for Indiana Artists in multi- medias, both decorative and functional. On display are paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ce- ramics, hand stitched leather purses and large ARCHITECTURE satchels, metal work, stained glass, hand painted silk scarves, wood furniture and decor, hand made Residential and Commercial one-of a-kind dolls, glass objects, books, and CD’s. Design and Construction Management Services This month’s event - Holiday Opening and Meet the Artists, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 21 and 22. Noon-6 p.m. DAVID W. CROOKALL DESIGN, INC. Q David W. Crookall, AIA Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Phone In Indiana: 219.210.3530 Q In Chicago: 312.335.0003 Q [email protected] 219-809-0624. THE Page 30 November 19, 2009 Travels with Charley: Upon Having a Heart-felt Welcome in Hartford in Two Languages by Charles McKelvy

It was an exercise in “Idioma del Corazon.” open hearts and minds and thus were received with Meaning that we, who motored east to Hartford, open hearts and minds by Immaculate Concep- Michigan to attend a Mass in Spanish on All Saints tion Church’s pastor, Father Fabio Garzón, and his Day, understood everything that was said and sung faithful ﬂ ock. by simply listening with our hearts, not our ears. And so when we heard “Feliz Día de todos los Santos” from priest and parishioners, we knew in our hearts that they were wishing us a “Happy All Saints Day!”

Padre Fabio Garzón warmly welcomed Charles McKelvy and his students Pearl Strieter and Daniel Balich.

I wanted to take my 7th grade CCD (Catholic for Sue Strieter happily drove our band of pilgrims to Hartford for a Sunday School) class to Immaculate Conception Spanish Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Church at 63559 60th Avenue in Hartford for the We fi ve from Saint Mary and Saint Agnes Par- “Misa Dominical” at 11:15 in order to experience a ish in Three Oaks and Sawyer were warmly greeted Sunday Mass that was a little outside our comfort that brilliant November day in both Spanish and zone. English and made to feel more welcome than we And so I had contacted the fabulous Father Fabio, had ever felt. and he had emailed me back to say: “You are more That’s because we had gone to Hartford with than welcome. I want to thank you for choosing our parish community for your class to come and experience what it means to be a practicing Catholic, especially in the Hispanic tradition.” And so, before departing from Saint Mary of the Assumption in Three Oaks where the Masses are always said and sung in English, I told my class that we needed to truly listen with our hearts and not our ears when we arrived in Hartford. And those who accompanied me—Pearl Strieter and her mother Sue, and Daniel Balich and his mother Sue—showed me the way by actively engag- ing in the lively liturgy and by singing the hymns in Spanish and reciting the responses in Spanish. We were able to do all that thanks to the inclusion of Spanish hymnals in the pews and the foot-tap- ping support of a choir consisting of accomplished singers and guitarists. We followed every step of the Mass with the “Celebremos” Bilingual Missals provided to us, and before long we were saying “Te ala- The pilgrims arrive at Immaculate Conception: (left to right) Sue Strieter, bamos, Señor” or “thanks be to God” with the best her daughter Pearl, Daniel Balich, and his mother Sue. of them. THE November 19, 2009 Page 31 Truly we were one that glorious All Saints Day, or Día de todos los Santos. Why, one of us, who had struggled mightily through two semesters of college Spanish, even understood most of Padre Fabio’s fascinating homily about the everyday path to sainthood. But if I missed a key verb or two, I was not alone, because a parishioner, Maria Alfaro, explained after la Misa was ended that Padre Fabio hails from Columbia and thus speaks a much more rapid Es- pañol than the majority of parishioners who come from Mexico. But Padre Fabio said in English that it was all good because we were all one in the spirit, and he was particularly pleased to know that Pearl Stri- eter was born in China and that Sue Balich hails from Sweden. Choir members retire their guitars after providing some lively “We are truly a united nations today,” he said. and divine music at Immaculate Conception. Padre Fabio and his parishioners bid us return And by them, I mean that that beautiful church whenever the spirit moves us, and it surely will, be- in the verdant Michigan countryside was fi lled with cause we were received with such spirited love at our brothers and sisters from Van Buren County. Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford on el We had come some 45 minutes on I-94 from Ber- Día de todos los Santos. rien County in search of a spiritually uplifting expe- And our way home was made all the brighter by rience, and we found it at Immaculate Conception this wonderful Spanish blessing; “Vaya con Dios, Church, especially when Padre Fabio Garzón began amigos.” the Mass by welcoming us in English and Spanish. Go with God. And the entire congregation greeted us in a lan- Better yet: “Vaya con Dios, amigos.” guage we all understand; hearty clapping. And better still, take I-94 east any Sunday and I get goose bumps just remembering that one mo- exit at Hartford and go north a short ways to 60th ment. Avenue and take a right and follow it east around But there were so many, many more, especially the bends to the most welcoming church you will when it came time for the “Rito de la Paz” or “Rite ever fi nd. La Misa Dominical begins at 11:15 a.m. of Peace.” (Eastern) every Sunday, or Domingo, and Padre Fa- What were we to say? bio will be happy to answer your questions if you What were we to do? call him at: 269-621-4106. Well, our neighbors showed us the way by taking Again, vaya con Dios, amigos! our hands and saying: “La paz del Señor,” or “the peace of the Lord.”

A meeting of parishes at Immaculate Conception: Carlos and Maria Alfaro Immaculate Conception Church is located at 63559 60th Avenue in (left) of Immaculate Conception, greet Daniel Balich and Pearl Strieter Harford, Michigan. Spanish Masses are offered on Sunday at 11:15 a.m. from Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Agnes. and 6 p.m. (Eastern) and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Mass is celebrated in English on Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 9 a.m., and Wednesday and All we had to say in response was: “y con tu es- Friday at 9 a.m. Phone: 269-621-4106, or email: [email protected]. píritu,” or, “and also with you” and we were one. Vaya con Dios. THE Page 32 November 19, 2009 In the Local Area: November 19 -- GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE- TTherapeuticherapeutic MMassageassage OUT DAY By Appointment November 19 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue series. CChristinahristina KaramesinesKaramesines This month: “Worlds of the Maya.” 7 pm at Elston NCBTMB Instructor/Bodyworker Performing Arts Theater, Detroit & Spring streets, MC. Tix $5 at the door. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 219/210-3252 November 19 -- Chess Club is back at MC Public Library. 3:30 pm. Learn how to play or improve your skills. For all ages. Free.

GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING BeachART Scenes November 27--30 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Paris.” Starring Juliette Binoche. Rated R. Fri 9 For Home New Winter Hours!!! cates & Garden Daily 12-5 p.m. Florals pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 9 pm.; Mon 9 pm. Also Showing: Gift Certifi Closed on Sunday Landscapes “The Boys are Back.” Starring Clive Owens. Rated South Shore PG-13. Fri thru Mon 6:30 pm. Tix $8/adults, $6/stu- L & M Framing and Gallery Posters dents & senior citizens. Vickers Theatre, N Elm St., www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickersthe- 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 12-5; Closed Sunday 269-469-4800 atre.com. The theatre will be closed for Thanksgiv- ing November 26. November 20 -- Bookmarks at Michigan City Public Library. 2 pm. Penny in Love by Lisa See will Free Estimates Fully Insured be reviewed by Millie Samuelson. Free and open to ALL Dave Singer the public. (219) 879-7199 November 20 -- Alternative Country Group: The BRIGHT Cell Coal Men with Ben Bendict opening the show. 8 pm 939 Henry Street (219) 861-7339 Painting MI time at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Michigan City InteriorInterior & & Exterior Exterior Indiana 46360 Three Oaks, MI. Tix $15/adults, $10/16 yrs. & un- Texturing & Wallcovering der. 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com November 20-22, 27-29, December 3-6 -- “Wil- lie Wonka the Musical.” Fri/7 pm; Sat/2:30 & 7 pm; Deck Railings Hand Railings Cable Rails Spiral Staircases Sun/2:30 & 7 pm. Tix $18/adults, $15/seniors (62+), Fences Ornamental & Architectural Iron $$15/students with I.D. and American military vets. Reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chicagostreet.org Our fabricators have over 70 years Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Val- experience between them. paraiso, IN. Custom Metal Fabricators 615 Pine Street 219-872-8237 offi ce November 21 -- Farmer’s Market at Schoolhouse Since 1949 Michigan City, IN 847-502-5517 cell Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton, IN. Sat 10am-4pm. Info: 219/926-1551. Dependent on weather. November 21 -- Jim Schwall (various styles of LAUNDRY DETERGENT & music) in concert with Keri Noble opening. 8 pm MI SOFTENER time at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., at a fraction of the cost Three Oaks, MI. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 Compare to leading brands (Tide 2X & or www.acorntheater.com Downy). You will get more cleaning power November 21-22 -- Dunes Woman’s Club Holi- than leading brands. Our products come in 5 gallon pails with free pump, only $40. day Spirit Marketplace. Sat/8 am-4 pm), Sun/10 am-2 pm) at Beverly Shores Community House on Free Delivery 219-898-0274 Service Rd behind the Beverly Shores Administra- tion Building. Holiday gifts, decorations, greens, bakery and deli, Chili Cafe and raffl e. November 21-22 -- Monday Musicale Presents THE FFORDORD “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in conjunction with Artistic Outreach of First Congregational Church. BOOKSTORE CCOUNTRYOUNTRY Sat/7:30 pm, Sun/3 pm at the church, 531 Washing- by John Grisham ton St., MC. No adm., donations accepted. hardback $24.00 November 21-22, 28-29 -- “Name That Artwork” 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY at Southern Shore Art Gallery, 724 Franklin St., 219/879-3993 MC. 1-4 pm each day. Featuring the Area Artists As- THE November 19, 2009 Page 33 sociation of the Lubeznik Art Center. Over 30 works by 30 artists from the region. November 22 -- New Buffalo Fine Arts Council presents Russian folk dancers Barynya at the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 E. Clay St., 219.879.9140 New Buffalo. 4 pm MI time. Tix $15/adults, free to 312.938.9140 kids K-12th grade. Info: 269/231-5168 or www.nb- nplhinc.com LAWRENCE ZIMMER fac.org Now through November 22 -- Puppet Parlor Theatre presents “Pinocchio” at Marquette Mall, °° MC. Performances Wed 11 am & 4:30 pm; Fri 4:30 * /1, ÊÊ" pm; Sat 11 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm.; Sun 2 pm. $5 per per- ",/ Ê 6-",°°° son; under 1 yr. free. Ralph Kipness 219/210-3428. °°°ÜÀ}ÊÊÞÕÀÊLi >vÊÜÌ “Hansel and Gretel” begins Thanksgiving Day. ° November 22-28--NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK >ÊÀiV}âi`ÊÀÌ}>}iÊiìÀ° >Ê>Ê-ÜiÌâÊ>ÌÊ and NATIONAL GAME & PUZZLE WEEK ÊÓ£®ÊnÇ£ÓÓxÓ° November 24 -- Harbor Country Book Club. Four !.!3$!14RADED#OMPANY3YMBOL(".# ÜÜÜ°>VViÃÃ Àâ°V Places by Joel Drake Johnson will be discussed. 9 +0#!Ë.-7 ËVË.!. Ë 7 Â 7:30 pm MI time at the Harbor Grand Hotel, New Buffalo. Open to all interested parties. November 26 -- HAPPY THANKSGIVING! December 4-5 -- Valparaiso University Christ- mas Concert-- “A Carol Festival” --in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus. Fri/7:30 pm, Sat/5 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/students & senior citizens; reserve at 219/464-5162 or www.valpo.edu/vuca December 5-January 15 -- Barker Mansion celebrates “The Traditions of Christmas.” Visit the 19th century mansion at 631 Washington St., MC. decked out for the holidays. Open House Dec 5-20 (Mon-Fri noon-3 pm and Sat/Sun noon-4 pm). Guid- WARREN J. ATTAR ed tours Dec 21-Jan 15: Mon-Fri at 10 am, 11:30 Agent am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun at noon & 2 pm. Mansion closed Representing State Farm Since 1971 My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1. After dark self-guided tour on Fri., Dec. 11, 4:30-7:30 pm. 873-1520. (219) 874-4256 STATE FARM %53s%VERGREEN0LAZA December 4-6, 10-13 -- “Greetings!” A holiday Auto Life Fire -ICHIGAN#ITY ).

INSURANCE comedy at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., ® &AX MC. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $12; reserve WWWWARRENATTARCOM at 874-4035 or www.footlightplayers.org/reservations 25 to 500 People Farther Afi eld: ORAK SHRINE CENTER ◆ Business Meetings November 21, 28 -- Indoor Flea Market at New ◆ Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd., New Seminars ◆ Trou, MI. 9 am-3 pm MI time. Adm. free, home- Weddings Symposium Catering ◆ cooked meal available for purchase. Proceeds ben- Parties for all Breakfast - Luncheons - Dinners, Snacks, Buffets. Occasions efi t the Center. Sit-down Dinners - Full Bar Service Available ◆ Through January 24, 2010 -- Appeal to Patri- 3848 N. FRONTAGE RD. - MICHIGAN CITY FREE Hall Rental 219-873-1826 Monday-Thursday ots: The Lincoln Highway.Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN. Mon-Sat 10am- 5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Eastern time. Adm. $8/adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/ages 6-17. 574/235-9664. NEW FLEET OF CADILLACS Through March 19, 2010 -- Harley-Davidson: 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 Building a Legend. Exhibit at the Studebaker Na- Chesterton, In. 46304 tional Museum, 201 S. Chapin St., South Bend, IN. View 100 years of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and history of the company. Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm East- 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 ern time; Sun, noon-5 pm. Adm. $8/adults, $6.40/ seniors (60+), $5/6-18 yrs. Info: 574/235-9714. www.allaylimo.com THE Page 34 November 19, 2009 Auditions Held at the Towle Theater The Towle announces open auditions for the WALL Northwest Indiana Premiere of “The 25th Annual Constructors, Inc. Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Sat., Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. & Mon., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Prepare 32 bars of a song not from the show. Have music in the correct key. No a cappella singing or taped accompaniment will be allowed. You may be asked to sing or read from the script and learn a short dance combina- • DesignDesign tion. The show calls for 5 men and 4 women ages • NewNew 20 to 60. All roles open. All types and ethnicities are CConstructiononstruction encouraged to audition. The production will be under the direction of Managing Director, Jeff Casey. • AdditionsAdditions Chicago resident, Brandon Magid, is returning to • RenovationsRenovations the Towle as Musical/Vocal Director. The show centers around a fi ctional spelling bee • ResidentialResidential in Putnam County, New York. Six kids face off in the • CommercialCommercial battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Offi cial Comfort Counselor completing his FFourour GenerationsGenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction community service to the state of New York. Auditions will be held at the Towle Theater-5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN. Info: 219-937-8780. 111717 WestWest SeventhSeventh StreetStreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 2219-879-829119-879-8291 FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net Indoor Flea Market at New Troy New Troy’s Indoor Flea Market returns to the New Troy Community Center on Sat., Nov. 21 & 28. Markets will be held the last two Saturdays of every month through April. Wet Basement? Vendor spaces are available at $10/space. For information or to reserve a space, contact Del Thomp- Wall Problems? son at 269-426-4728. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MI time. Admission is free and a homecooked lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds from space rentals benefi t the Commu- nity Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non- profi t organization, Friends of New Troy. The New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 Cali- fornia Rd., New Troy, MI. From I-94, take exit 12 and go east 2 miles to New Troy. See map onwww. friendsofnewtroy.org

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Ford County by John Grisham he fi nally fi nds her working for Bobby If you’re not familiar with the nov- Carl Leach, the county’s biggest hus- els of John Grisham, you must be from tler and part owner of a casino. Sidney another planet! His books have been discovers a talent for blackjack that mega bestsellers, many of them having could surpass many so-called experts. been made into box offi ce blockbusters Practice trips to several casinos proves on the big screen. Now, in Ford County, his ability beyond a doubt. Do you see he takes us back to where it all began: where this revenge thing could lead Ford County, Mississippi, the setting him? Very interesting, and lots of fun! for his fi rst novel A Time to Kill. One of the saddest stories in the This collection of short stories is sure book involves wheelchair-bound Inez to be another big hit whether you know Graney who fi nds herself traveling his works or not because these stories with two of her sons, Leon and Butch, stand by themselves. You don’t have to to visit her third son, Raymond, in the have read any of Grisham’s previous state prison. works to appreciate this book because As the trio travels the Mississippi each story is like a tiny novella, but a very straight- Delta region, the family’s sad story forward one. comes out in their conversations. Thing is, Ray- In this collection he introduces the characters and mond has been on death row for the past eleven the story line and doesn’t beat around the bush get- years. Will this be the last time Inez sees her son? ting to the conclusion. Grisham has a way of bring- He has been petitioning the court for years, writing ing out the best and worst and mediocre humanity books and poetry that no one wants to publish, and has to offer, and along the way his descriptions of fi nagling money from his brothers and mother he people and places are as vivid and colorful as a Ca- claims goes to lawyers. If stories were colors, this ribbean sunset. one would be institutional gray and black... Let me cite a few examples... This book is defi nitely a keeper. Highly recom- The fi rst story is a hoot! A young man is hurt at mended. work, but no one gets the story straight, the mother John Grisham has written twenty-one novels and is too hysterical to take a phone call from the au- one non-fi ction book. thorities, so stories build... he’s broken a limb, he’s Detective Stories--Every- paralyzed, he’s lost a limb, he’s dead... man’s Pocket Classics edit- Somehow along the line, it’s decided that blood ed by Peter Washington needs to be donated, but that entails a trip from You might be familiar with Mississippi to Memphis. Three young men agree to the Everyman Classic series of go... books--lovely editions of litera- Not a smart choice as they start drinking, stop ture’s classics in a nicely bound at a stripper bar, fi nally get to Memphis, and does inexpensive volume. Now the anyone remember which hospital they’re supposed publisher has come out with to go to? But that’s not the end of the story! They Everyman’s Pocket Classics, just can’t stay away from that stripper bar. Strap a more compact, portable and yourself in your chair, this one will have you laugh- still reasonably priced hard- ing yourself right onto the fl oor! back book that begs to be put Clanton, Mississippi is the county seat of Ford in a purse or carry-on for those County. It has more lawyers per person that proba- special short, but alone times to catch up on some bly anywhere else in the world. Mack Stafford is one reading. of those lawyers and feels he’s in a really big rut. So- This volume covers sixteen different but memo- so marriage, two daughters he hardly knows, and a rable authors you might already be familiar with; practice that barely pays the bills. But one day he names like Sara Paretsky, Ian Rankin, Ruth Ren- gets a call from a high power law fi rm in New York dell and classic authors like Erle Stanley Gardner, City wanting to settle on a years old case for some Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Agatha serious money. How do you think ‘ol Mack will han- Christie. dle this one? This could be his ticket out of hell and Short but captivating stories that you will trea- into paradise...But is it really as easy as it sounds? sure curling up with, and a lovely edition for holi- Sidney Lewis is a data collector for an insurance day gift giving to your bibliophile buddies! company. Boorring! His wife leaves him one day and Till next time, happy reading! THE November 19, 2009 Page 39

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$225,000 $219,000 $225,000

AGRICULTURAL/ RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL 3.5 ACRES .92 ACRE .459 ACRE (with 5420 sq.ft. building) 22 Hwy. 212 (20,000 SQ.FT.) 2410 Duneland Dr. 10 Lake Park, New Buffalo, MI Site located at NE curve of the Grand Beach Eiffel Tower location. Corner of Duneland Drive and Grand Beach Highway 20/35 cloverleaf onto Hwy One of the last wooded 100’ x 200’ Rd. Highly visible location just 100’ from Hwy 212. Frontage is 100’. Depth is 400’. 12. Across from Notre Dame Church Lots across from Lake Michigan. $875,000 $28,900 $930,000 Michele Cihak 219-861-2073

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 1.77 ACRES 2.4 ACRES 4157 SQ. FT. (w/16,400 sq. ft. building) 274 Bridlewood Lane BUILDING 824 E. 11th St Valparaiso, IN 2701-03 Franklin St. Former Chrysler dealership. Two Executive Town and Country Lifestyle. There are two store fronts, each with buildings including showroom, Water front Cul de Sac lot ready for you their own gas & electric meters. 2808 service area, painting & detailing and to build your new home. sq. ft. in one unit, 1349 sq. ft. In the ofﬁ ces. other. Great visibility!! $250,000 $489,000 Lynne Legge 219-324-9822 $198,500

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112 Krueger Road 1947 Lake Shore Drive

GREEN CONSTRUCTION - Galvalum roof that deflects SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED 2 story 85% of sunlight, regional hardwood floors and cabinetry. home with lake views from every level. 3 bedrooms, 4 Concrete countertops, fireplace in living room, maintenance baths. Huge master with balcony. Fireplace in living room. free deck, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. $729,000 Granite countertops. Skylight in main bathroom. $975,000

2509 Roslyn Trail 1214 Lake Shore Drive

THE PERFECT GETAWAY. 1½ blocks from the beach. ON THE BEACH - Completely remodeled over this Summer. Updated with granite countertops, new baths, screened in A master European carpenter has just ﬁnished extensive porch. Beautiful living room with wood burning ﬁreplace. wood panel and trim work. 6 bedrooms, 3 baths. 2-story $359,900 home, use as one or two units. $875,000

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Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 219-878-3888 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 219-871-2934 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 219-872-3216 Edward Billys 219-898-2019 Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Phyllis T. Waters* Each Ofﬁce Is Independently Owned and Operated Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI GRI Broker/ Owner Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 Managing Broker