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Volume 28, Number 47 Thursday, November 29, 2012 Rescue Dogs Team with ‘War Dogs’ to Save Each Other’s Lives by Laurie Wink

Left to right (back row standing): Jay Somers with service dog Kodie; Ralph Matson with Beef; Rico Melendez with service Clouseau; John Fliss with Bruizer; Janine Spears-Kiser with Vylkis; Victor Gechrit with Brutus; Morgan’s Dogs trainer Joe Kidd, Morgan’s Dogs president/trainer/owner & war dogs vice-president/co-founder Elana Morgan. Bottom row, kneeling, from left to right: War Dogs president and co-founder Dr. Roxanne Roberts; Sac Fund representative Vana Ingham; War Dogs secretary/co-founder Dr. Robert sSmith; Richard Duzinskas with Spanky; author/guest speaker, former Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan with Tuesday. November is a time for counting blessings, giving wrote the New York Times bestseller, “Until Tues- thanks and expressing gratitude to the military vet- day; A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever erans who have bravely served our nation. Who Save Him.” The book recounts his struggle to Those elements were in play at an October 28 din- survive after an attack left him with PTSD, TBI ner hosted by the Red Arrow Roadhouse in Union and fractured vertebrae. For nearly two years, he Pier, Mich. to raise funds for “War Dogs Making It fought debilitating physical and psychological pain Home,” a nonprofi t organization that pairs military – including depression, alcoholism and agoraphobia veterans who have post-traumatic stress disor- – until he met Tuesday, a specially trained psychi- der (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with atric service dog. trained service dogs that have been rescued from “War Dogs Making It Home” was formed in Feb- animal shelters. ruary 2011 by Robert Smith and Roxanne “Rocky” The guests of honor were former Army Capt. Luis Roberts, of Three Oaks, Mich., and Elana Morgan, Carlos Montalvan and his service dog Tuesday. Capt. of Roscoe Village, Ill. The co-founders share a love of Montalvan served two tours of duty in Iraq and Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 November 29, 2012

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About 350,000 Rescue Dogs Continued from Page 1 veterans of Iraq dogs and have a professional skill set ideally suited and Afghanistan to their joint mission. alone are being Smith and Roberts are retired physicians who treated by the worked at the Trauma Unit of Stroger Hospital Veterans Ad- in Chicago. Morgan has owned Morgan’s Dogs for ministration for more than 25 years and trains companion and ser- PTSD, according vice dogs. She has trained fi ve dogs for Smith and to Montalvan. As Roberts. more veterans come forward to get help, more re- sources are need- ed. “It’s what keeps us mov- ing,” he said. “The need is great and every day we re- ceive hundreds Jennifer Trout and husband Tim, co-owners of the Red Arrow Roadhouse, closed the restau- of emails and rant and donated the food to help their friends letters. In good Smith and Roberts raise funds for War Dogs. conscience, we have to do something. I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t do something. They’re still your brothers and Tim Trout gave instructions about meal service to his wait staff, who sisters.” joined the kitchen staff in donating their time for the special event. Montalvan applauds the efforts of War Dogs to Red Arrow Roadhouse owners Jennifer and Tim provide an alternative method of support to veter- Trout are devoted to their rescue fi ve dogs and are ans, who are the so-called “war dogs.” good friends of Smith and Roberts. The couple read- Smith retired in 2003 and began reading about ily volunteered to host the War Dogs fundraiser. diffi culties with PTSD/TBI faced by returning Iraqi “It seemed like the right event for us,” Jennifer and Afghanistan vets. He said 20 percent of return- said. She read “Until Tuesday” when it came out ing vets suffer from PTSD and the incidents of sui- and was “really excited” about meeting Montalvan cide are increasing. PTSD/TMI are strongly associ- and Tuesday in person. ated with a risk of addiction and suicide. The Trouts and managing partner Chip Steffey “Once every 80 minutes, a veteran commits sui- closed the restaurant and donated their food and cide,” Smith said. “Among regular active-duty ser- services to provide a four-course meal for a capac- vice members, suicide is the most common source of ity crowd. The wait staff and kitchen staff donated death – higher than combat injuries.” their time and effort for the special event as well. Morgan became aware of the problem after talk- “Until Tuesday” is being made into a major mo- ing with Smith. tion picture set for release next year, Montalvan “I was reading about suicides in vets,” she said. said, and a children’s book is also in production. The “I read about one and, the next day, read about an- books, movie and a schedule of personal appearanc- other. I thought, ‘What’s going on here?’” es by the Iraqi veteran and his charismatic golden In response to the co-founders’ growing recogni- retriever are part of a mission to raise awareness tion of these problems, War Dogs was born. The of what he calls “the humongous need” to improve founders connected with Dr. John Bair, a psychol- treatment for veterans of all eras who have PTSD/ ogist with the Stress Disorder Treatment Unit TBI. (SDTU) at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal THE November 29, 2012 Page 3 Got Roth?

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Artists’ responses to the “Information Cloud” SHERRI ANTONINI / SUZANNE COHAN-LANGE PATE CONAWAY / DIANE DORIGAN JULIE LAFFIN / RICHARD LANGE NIKI NOLAN / MAUREEN SEATON BECCA SMITH Opening Reception Friday, December 7, 2012

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We have the resources, qualifi cations and experience to handle everything from simple tax assessment free event and open to the public. matters to complex business assessment issues, yet we are small enough to give each client personal attention. We are dedicated to honesty and quality... Photo Club Exhibit at Temple News Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson Ave. in La- With over 20 years experience in all areas of real estate, we have handled many different types of real estate matters. Porte will host a photography exhibit featuring We focus on our clients’ objectives, with the goal being to works by members of the LaPorte High School Pho- achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. When you tography Club. hire us, you have the confi dence knowing that experienced, The display will run for three days, starting on successful and knowledgeable tax consultants are on your side and are dedicated to protecting your interests and Friday, November 30 and ending Sunday, December representing you to the best of their ability. Contact us at 2. Temple will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 219-210-1475 or email [email protected] daily. The club sponsor for this event is Mr. Jason Turner. THE November 29, 2012 Page 7 Elston Middle School to Stage “It’s a Wonderful Life” Fans of the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” “It’s a Wonderful Life” Cast: will enjoy the Elston Alex Davis as George Middle School’s produc- Bailey; Olyvia Miller as tion of this holiday clas- Clarence Odbody and sic. Mr. Potter’s Secretary; George Bailey (Alex Destiny Harvel as Mr. Davis) is the everyman Gower and Miss Carter; from the small town of Brikea Sherrod as Young Bedford Falls, whose George; Cale Coleman dreams of escape and as Harry Bailey; Kaelie adventure have been Winebrenner as Mother repeatedly squashed by Bailey; Hannah Moore notions of family obli- as Aunt Tilly; Darby gation and civic duty. It Woolslayer as Violet Pe- is Christmas Eve and terson; Gabbi German George’s guardian an- as Bert; David Smith as gel, Clarence (Olyvia Ernie; Devin Newton as Miller), descends to save him from despair and re- Uncle Billy; Shelby Brooks as Mary Hatch; Has- minds him that he has had, after all, a wonderful san Baydoun as Henry F. Potter; Thomas Smith as life. Mr. Potter’s right hand man; Sonja Murray as Mrs. Don’t miss this sparkling and magical play per- Hatch; Cassie Mason as Sam Wainwright; Sama- formed by Elston Middle School students, under the rah Williams as Miss Andrews; Shawn Maitland as direction of teachers Jennifer Markovich (Director) Newspaper Boy and Pete Bailey; Chloe Knoll-Schadt and Kara Curran (Assistant Director). Performanc- as Zuzu Bailey; Asiah Williams as Janie Bailey; and es are Fri., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Stephanie Feagin as Mrs. Martin. the Elston auditorium. Cost is $5.00 at the door. THE Page 8 November 29, 2012 La Lumiere Acquires Historic Property La Lumiere School is pleased to announce the acquisition in January 2013 of the Creekwood Inn in Michigan City as a donation to the School. The property will be known as La Lumiere School, Cree- kwood Campus. Built in the 1930s by Dr. Lawrence Robrock, the 30-acre property has been functioning as the Cree- kwood Inn under the direction of owner Mary Lou Linnen since 1984. The beautifully landscaped es- tate is set in a secluded and beautiful wooded area, directly adjacent to I-94. La Lumiere School, whose main 144-acre campus sits fi ve miles east on US20 in La Porte, has com- mitted to be a good steward of the land in conserva- tion, as well as an extension of its campus. The population at the college-prep school will remain just over 200 students which is consistent with its mission and recently-completed Strategic Plan. The immediate use of the property will be as a faculty residence, and for student programs. The acquisition comes at a timely point in the School’s history as it is currently undertaking a Campus Master Plan which will establish a 10-year planning horizon that balances pragmatic needs with visionary objectives. Throughout the process, the School will address facility and programming goals with an eye to campus utilization and aesthet- ics. Headmaster Michael Kennedy looks forward to the extension of the campus boundaries, “The ac- quisition of the Creekwood Inn offers many possi- bilities, some of which will take years to realize. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to extend our programs and facilities within a short drive from our main campus. In all efforts, La Lumiere will continue to be a positive force in the community and in the region.”

Night in Bethlehem “A Night in Bethlehem” will be held at First Pres- byterian Church, 121 W 9th St., Michigan City, on Sun., Dec. 2, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Actors will portray the night Jesus is born and the citizens and visitors of Bethlehem are abuzz with the news of the birth of the Christ Child. In this interactive program, visi- SWEETWATER tors sign in with the Census takers, then visit the BOATING SUPPLIES manger where Mary and Joseph are sharing the joy of the birth of their new baby, Jesus. Then continue 20% off everything to the shops where you can taste delicious candy, Sale includes: Sperrys, Crocs, Toys, Lake Girl, Peace make an old fashioned pretzel, try your hand at cal- Frog, Gifts, Christmas, Sale Items – EVERYTHING! ligraphy, design a Christmas ornament, watch a Good Thru Nov. 30, 2012 potter at her wheel, and much more. 38 N. Whittaker St. • New Buffalo, MI 269-469-6560 THE November 29, 2012 Page 9 THE Page 10 November 29, 2012 Happenings at the MC Public Library Guitar Music by Peter Aglinskas Sunday, December 2, 2:00 p.m. Guitarist and IUN faculty member Peter Aglins- kas will perform a solo concert of original fi ngerstyle guitar arrangements at the Michigan City Public Library. The program is from his CDs Sepia Session and South Shore Soul, as well as music from his up- coming CD of 70s rock classics, featuring sizzling renditions of Santana’s Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen and Deep Purple’s Highway Star. Peter infuses his music with elements from the contemporary worlds of jazz, R&B, and rock, with technique fi rmly rooted in the classical music tra- dition. Recipient of the Chicago Cultural Depart- ment’s “Artist International” award, Peter has been delighting audiences for more than three decades with his signature guitar style. A Visit from Santa Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 10:00 a.m. Santa Claus will be fl ying in for a short visit to the Michigan City Public Library. All the “nice” chil- dren who come to see him will receive a book and treat! Remember to bring along a camera! Both programs are free and open to the public.

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All aboard.... Santa’s Candy Cane Express Celebrate a nostalgic children’s Christmas with the Grandkids at the Hesston Steam Museum The first two weekends in December

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Museum grounds open at 11:30. Trains from from Noon to 5:00 CDT. No reservations needed. Visit hesston.org for directions or join our Facebook group. THE Page 12 November 29, 2012 “Journey to Bethlehem” Fri., Nov. 30th , Sat., Dec. 1st. 6:00, 6:45 and 7:00 p.m. each evening with jour- neys every 45 minutes 1480 Boyd Boulevard, Door Prairie Christian School and Adventist church This annual Christmas pageant is being enacted for the fourth year by the Door Prairie Christian School and the Adventist church for the La Porte NIGHTLY SPECIALS AT 5:00 P.M. community and surrounding towns. There are MONDAY: 20 oz. Prime Rib - Only $18.99 over 200 people involved in the event plus all the TUESDAY: Build Your Own Pasta Bowl $10.00 animals. Building the sets, making the costumes, WEDNESDAY: U-Pick Surf & Turf $19.99 learning lines and practicing music are all part of THURSDAY: 1 lb. Crab Leg Dinner $14.99 the behind the scenes project. It is a Christmas gift 2 for $20 Dinners Daily at 4 pm from church members, friends and Door Prairie stu- dents for the community they love and are a part of. Follow the star! and journey to Bethlehem with Join Us For Our the wise men and shepherds while listening to the angels sing. In route you will mingle with unsavory beggars, shop keepers, bakers of breads, artisans, New Year’s Eve Bash!! and feared Roman soldiers in the busy Bethlehem (Call for details) streets. You will enjoy sheep, goats, donkeys and other animals encountered on this magical night 2000 years ago when Christ was born. Your travel- For All Your Holiday and Special Event Needs guide is a friendly fi rst century traveler who has made the hazardous journey many times! Lumi- naries will light your path and a fi re will warm you at each stop. Live music accompanies you and the evening stars shine down on you. At each stop on your journey, there is a fi re to warm you. At the end of your walk to Bethlehem, a warm drink and Christmas goodies await you. Please plan to dress warmly and wear comfortable Open to the Public Daily 11:30 a.m. Year Round shoes as the trek is on uneven ground and may be 12 on the Lake, Michigan City diffi cult for the elderly or infi rm. 219-873-1788 • www.watersedgemc.com The pilgrimage ends in Friendship Hall where you are invited in for hot drinks and holiday good- ies! (It’s also a warm friendly place for a member of your family or a friend who might not be able to Activities at the Sarett Nature Center make the walk). There are several hundred people December 1 who trod the ancient path each and every year. You Make a wreath, swag, or other holiday decoration are welcomed to join them for this annual event. at Sarett’s Greens Workshop at 1 p.m. MI time. The $10 fee includes several varieties of greens and in- Local Christmas Concerts struction (if needed). You provide clippers, frames, wire and ribbon. Phone (269) 927-4832 to register. The traditional choir and guests of St. Peter December 2 Church, LaPorte, will offer the following Christmas Join Sarett Nature Center naturalists at 3 p.m. concerts in the area. The public is invited to attend. MI time as they recap their recent adventure to •Thurs., Dec. 6 at 1 p.m., a concert will be held at northern Illinois for the fall color. Admission $3.00. Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, 1515 December 5 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN at 1 p.m. Central Sarett Nature Center’s adult nature education time. class at 2:30 p.m. MI time will discuss animal win- •Sun., Dec. 9, 2 p.m. There will be a concert at ter adaptations. Fee is $5. Phone (269) 927-4832. Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., City. Benton Harbor, MI; phone (269) 927-4832 or email •Sun., Dec. 16, 3 p.m. There will be caroling at [email protected] Franciscan Health St. Anthony, Michigan City. THE November 29, 2012 Page 13

Love Lights Shine Again Sunday, December 2, 2012

This touching ceremony will begin with prayers and Christmas carols and culminates To honor a loved one, with the lighting of the Love Lights. donations will be accepted at $3.00 per person. Please gather in the Hospital Lobby on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4:45 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Refreshments will be served by the Guild of Guild of Volunteers Volunteers following the lighting ceremony. Scholarship Fund at Love Lights is sponsored by the Franciscan St. Anthony Health- Guild of Volunteers. Michigan City.

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Jeffery James Human, Owner THE Page 16 November 29, 2012 PNC Students Donate to Help Others Enjoy the Holidays Students in the Purdue portant to help others in any University North Cen- way we can.” tral Dean’s Leadership Student organizations Group continued their holi- also got involved with the day tradition of providing English Club; Sigma Tau Thanksgiving food baskets Delta English Honor Soci- to ensure that other fellow ety; the Business Leadership students and their families Society and Student Govern- enjoyed a comfortable fam- ment all donating to help ily meal. provide Thanksgiving meal The Dean’s Leadership essentials. Group (DLG) members DLG members hosted spent the last few weeks bake sales and sold paper raising money and collect- turkeys to generate money ing donations so that they to purchase food items. A could provide 14 food bas- campus wide-food drive also kets that include a frozen generated donated canned turkey and the ingredients goods and non-perishable for a traditional Thanksgiv- items. ing meal for a family of fi ve. “It’s great to be a part of They were sure to include this project to benefi t our additional food so that the PNC families,” said Sam families had nutritious food Rogowski, of Valparaiso, a items to last past Thanks- member of the student team giving too. organization the event. One of the missions of the PNC Students Sam Rogowski, Kara Moon and Mark Michalac Mark Michalac, also a DLG is to help out on cam- Morgan Township graduate, pus and in the community throughout the year. This rounded out the team. The trio shopped, sorted and is one of many projects the students will undertake. organized a huge pile of food items into boxes that Kara Moon is a Morgan Township High School would be given to the families. graduate who helped to lead this year’s food drive. “It’s good to know that some PNC families who She has been involved with the Thanksgiving food didn’t think their Thanksgiving would work out this baskets each of her three years on campus. “It way will have a nice meal to enjoy,” said Michalac. means a lot of us to help our PNC families have a “It’s good to be a blessing to others at this time of nice thanksgiving meal,” said Moon. “We feel it’s im- year.”

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the ‘Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech Bring in 1 unwrapped you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in new toy & receive this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show 20% off your me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your custom framing order! hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that Happy Holidays! I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once Store Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-4:00 again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory. Thank *excludes labor and frame specials you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 Proceeds to benefi t Salvation Army Expires 12-19-12 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. THE November 29, 2012 Page 17 Mixed Media Artist at Chesterton Art Mixed media artist Lisa Nordstrom’s work will be featured in the “Lost and Found…Repurposed Ex- hibit” at the Chesterton Art Center beginning Dec. 1 and staying up until the end of the year. An open- ing reception will be held Sun., Dec. 2 from 2-4 p.m.

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“Mama’s Boy” by Lisa Nordstrom Lisa is the owner of Art Gecko, a gallery located in Oak Park, IL. She is known for her sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical mixed media con- presents structions that often tell stories, refl ect on the hu- man condition and relay the wonders and worries A Night With The of life’s situations. Most of Lisa’s work is in the Chicago Keys collage/assemblage genre--what she’s come to call “gatherings”--with many pieces in private collec- Dueling tions. She is a member of the Chicago Artists’ Co- alition and the Oak Park Area Arts Council. Pianos Lisa’s exhibit will include 24 wall assemblage pieces, along with a number of ornaments and jew- Saturday, December 1 • 8 p.m. elry. For more information, phone the Chesterton Doors open at 7 p.m. Art Center at 219-926-4711 or look at the website Cash Bar Available! www.chestertonart.com. The Chesterton Art Center $10.00 Ticket at the door - or purchase online is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN. Come join us at The UC for a night of music and fun! Homework Helper For more info contact The UC at 219-809-9119 School is in session so remember what’s available at the Michigan City Public Library. If you’re look- BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT ing for ebooks, articles, and encyclopedias, check out the library’s research databases, including the HERE! new Gale Virtual Reference Library. Holiday Parties Have your library card handy, then click the link Weddings By The Way by V.E. on the library’s home page to access thousands of Celebrations • Birthday fuly illustrated articles and books. Anniversary • Etc. St. Stan’s 10th Annual Cookies & More Meeting Space On Sat., Dec. 8, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., St. Stanislaus Luncheons Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, will Concerts host their 10th Annual Cookies & More Sale in the Drama/Theatrical church hall. Available are homemade cookies, candies, jams and more. From 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Santa’s Help- 219-809-9119 ers will be serving homemade soup, roll, Christmas www.uptowncenterfortheperformingarts.com cookie and coffee for $5. THE Page 18 November 29, 2012 GIFT the Best Hour Charles Dickens at LaPorte Co. Library Author Charles Dick- of the Week ens will speak to an au- dience of all ages at the Massage Therapy Gift Certifi cates Main Branch of La Porte County Public Library on Thursday, December 6th, Easy gifts to Great to beginning at 6:30pm. Ac- tually, “HFK Presents” give – receive! performer Terry Lynch will don the persona of the acclaimed author for the evening. 219 879-5722 Listen as Dickens re- fl ects on his life, discuss- 1026 N. Karwick Road Michigan City, IN es his best loved works and how the culture of his time infl uenced his writings. Works that may be www.wellness-specialists.com discussed may include A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, The Cricket on the Hearth, as well as some of Dickens’ short stories LLehman’sehman’s OOrchardrchard and nonfi ction works. WWineryinery / CideryCidery / FFarmarm MMarketarket This presentation is a great introduction to Eng- SSweetweet PicklePickle andand TomatoTomato RelishRelish, FFruitruit JJams,ams, SSyrups,yrups, VVinegars,inegars, PPureure FFruitruit WWines,ines, lish literature and a true holiday treat for those FFreshresh GGroundround NNutut BButters,utters, HHardard CCiders,iders, TTrailrail MMixes,ixes, DDriedried FFruitruit aandnd MMoreore attending. For more information, contact Susan IINN TTIMEIME FFOROR TTHEHE HHOLIDAYSOLIDAYS - Bannwart at La Porte County Public Library at • NNEWEW VVINTAGEINTAGE MMICHIGANICHIGAN RREDED WWINEINE 219.362.6156 extension 329, or visit www.laporteli- • 88-10-10 FFLAVORSLAVORS OOFF HHOMEMADEOMEMADE FFUDGEUDGE brary.org The Main Branch of La Porte County Public Li- brary is located at 904 Indiana Avenue in La Porte.

Christmas Kick-Off in Michigan City Festival of Lights Parade - Sat., Dec. 1 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. 22280280 PPortageortage RRoadoad Bundle up and pick the perfect spot along Parker NNiles,iles, MMichiganichigan 4491209120 Parkway, Washington Park, to watch parade partic- NNEWEW WWINTERINTER HHOURSOURS ipants bustle along their merry way. Santa kicks off SSaturdayaturday 99-5-5 • SSundayunday 12-512-5 ((269)269) 6683-907883-9078 the parade in the main parking lot promptly at 3:30 p.m.and leads parade marchers, fl oats and some very special VIP’s past the Senior Center and into Fedders Alley. Department Challenge Chili Cook-Off Searching for that Perfect Gift? 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (or while supplies last) Bring the family over to the Senior Center to DDoggieoggie EEscortscort has Gift Certifi cates Available sample a variety of tasty chilis, which are donated and prepared by your City team. For only $5.00, you get to sample each delicious entry. Chilis range • Dog Walking • Pet Taxi from “pleasantly mild” to “call the fi re department • Cat Feeding • Puppy Play hot”…there’s sure to be something to please every- • House Sitting one! Once you’ve tasted them all, vote for your fa- vorite. This is your chance to decide which City De- partment takes home the coveted traveling trophy. Not really fond of chili? That’s OK! There will also be other refreshments, including hotdogs, pop and (219) 561-0037 water available from Michiana Resources, a private thedoggieescort.blogspot.com non-profi t adult rehabilitation agency dedicated to providing vocational and developmental support as Let us pamper your pet while you’re away well as advocacy services for people with disabili- ties. THE November 29, 2012 Page 19 Ride the Candy Cane Express at Hesston Families throughout the Michiana and Chicago- land areas can make lasting holiday memories— and support a wonderful cause—at the Hesston Steam Museum! Ready for a nostalgic trip into the past? Visitors can ride Santa’s Candy Cane Express in enclosed or open railroad coaches on a two-and-a-half mile railway line through the woods and past lakes and farm fi elds. Meanwhile, Santa waits for children in a caboose from the vintage 1900’s! Entertainment Redefi ned! Museum grounds open at 11:30 a.m., trains run from noon to 5:00 p.m. Kids also can help greet San- December Line-Up ta at noon when he arrives in a vintage Ford Model December 7, 2012 T! Find lots of toys for your little engineer and take 7pm to 10pm 15% off store wide in the Depot Store, our museum International Reggae Artist gift shop. Zion - Lion Roots Band ‘Tis the season to think of others! Hesston is proud to support the US Marine Corps.’ Toys for Tots® toy December 22, 2012 drive. Steam Museum visitors bringing a new un- wrapped toy for donation receive a free train ride! 7pm-10pm Santa’s Candy Cane Express will run the fi rst Dream Team featuring Will Cole two weekends in December: Dec. 1, 2 & Dec 8, 9. (Rhythm & Blues, Jazz & Blues) FREE ADMISSION. Train Tickets: Adults $5.00 / Children $3.00 / Kids free under 3 years old. New Years Eve -December 31 Visit http://hesston.org for details / Phone: 219- 778-2783 weekends. Hesston is located off 1000N in High Noon (Rock, Blues, R & B) LaPorte County off Hwy. 39. • Holiday Season Food Specials • New Fall/Winter Menu • Uniquely Made Martinis and Drink Specials

Barker Mansion Nature Calendars at Sarett Center presents Anyone looking for a unique local gift item should check out Sarett Nature Center’s 2013 calendar. Stunning photography of scenes and wildlife seen at “Historic White House Christmases” the center are accompanied by monthly natural sci- Leisure Touring Mon - Fri Noon - 3:00 p.m. Sat Noon - 4:00 p.m. ence tidbits gathered over the 40 years of the nature Dec. 1-16 Sun Noon - 4:00 p.m. center’s operation. Wondering when to put up your Guided Touring Mon - Fri 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 1 p.m. hummingbird feeder in the spring? It’s in there. Dec. 17-Jan. 15 Sat & Sun Noon & 2:00 p.m. Visit the nature center in Benton Harbor at Christmas After Dark - Fri., Dec. 21, 5:00-7:30 p.m. 2300 Benton Center Road, and pick one up for $10. CLOSED December 24, 25, & January 1 Phone (269) 927-4832 for more information or email 631 Washington Street Michigan City 873-1520 [email protected] THE Page 20 November 29, 2012 Winter Wonderland December Events “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Winter Wonderland is a holiday celebration in the The LaPorte Little The- Uptown Arts District, or downtown Michigan City, atre will present a holi- presented by the Michigan City Mainstreet Asso- day favorite for all ages, ciation and their membership. These events feature “The Best Christmas unique tasting experiences with some holiday fl air. Pageant Ever.” This December 7th brings the always popular First show will star many Friday Art Walk. December 8th is not only the young actors in La Porte, Chairty Day, in which certain businesses commit and some other very familiar 10% of their sales that day to a lucky charity, but faces of the theatre. This show is also the Culinary Hop from 3-7 p.m. The Culinary directed by Bonnie Quigley. Hop features The Taste of Michigan City partici- Performances are Nov. 30 & pants being housed in downtown businesses and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 2 at 2 selling holiday-featured tastes. p.m.; Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. December 15th from 3-7 p.m. is the Chili Cook 8 & 9 at 2 p.m. Please note, there Off, where those chefs prepare a special chili in will not be an evening performance Sat., Dec. 8. downtown businesses. Chili Night tickets are $15 All tickets are $12. Doors open 30 minutes prior and include the free chili tastes throughout town. to performace. Phone for reservations 219-362-5113. Tickets can be purchased at various downtown The LaPorte Little Theatre, 218 A St., LaPorte, is businesses. Also on the 15th is the Uptown Arts the longest running volunteer theatre organization and Crafts Bazaar from 2-5 p.m. in the St. Paul’s with an amazing 88 years of entertaining this North- Gymnasium. There is a $2 donation at the door, and west Indiana community. There are many ways to that donation enters you into a raffl e. The Bazaar is volunteer your talents at the theatre. Whether you expecting at least 20 vendors with hand made art, sew, build, create, are a techie, or an actor, they love crafts and high quality items. the help! Both the 8th and 15th will feature wagon rides A goal for the 2012-3013 season at the theatre is to focus on building improvements. With your fi nan- and ice sculptures. The wagon rides are sponsored cial support, they can meet their goals. Visit www. by Horizon Bank. Businesses can sponsor any of laportelittletheatreclub.com for patron information these activities, including having their very own ice and upcoming performances. sculpture crafted and placed downtown. For more information on how to sponsor, contact Arturo Pozos at [email protected] Free Dance Workshop The Michigan City Mainstreet Association is a The Dance Foundation of La Porte is hosting a nonprofi t membership organization dedicated to the Free Dance Workshop, Sat. December 1st from revitalization of Downtown Michigan City through 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This free workshop includes organization, economic restructuring, design and Jazz and Hip Hop. Ages 2+ are welcome. promotion. For more information visit www.up- The studio is located at 910-1/2 Lincolnway, La- townartsdistrict.org or phone (219) 331-5517. Porte; phone 219/851-8905. Grand Beach Auto COMPLETE CAR CARE CENTER -\SS:LY]PJL(\[V4HPU[LUHUJLHUK9LWHPY‹Tire Sales ;PYL9LWHPYZ‹6PS*OHUNLZ‹.VSM*HY[9LWHPY‹:LY]PJL*HSSZ /HUK*HY>HZO‹(\[V )VH[+L[HPSPUN Holiday Gift Cards Available 13964 Grand Avenue, Grand Beach, MI GrandBeachAuto.com 269-469-9402 THE November 29, 2012 Page 21 Music in the Air at Valparaiso U. TUBACHRISTMAS will be held at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus of Valparaiso University. TUBACHRISTMAS gatherings take place all over the world, and feature dozens of tubas and baritones playing Christmas Carols, and the audi- ence is invited to sing along. This international tra- dition honors the late tuba virtuoso William Bell, and supports the Harvey Phillips Foundation. The concert is free and open to the public. Julefest will take place at 4 p.m. Dec. 2. in the Chapel of the Resurrection and will feature Val- paraiso University Luce Concert Band and the Community & University Concert Band, conducted by Jeffrey Scott Doebler, with special guests the Southlake Children’s Choir. The groups with per- form light, informal, Christmas pop songs including an audience sing-along at the end. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit valpo.edu/TheArts or phone 219-464-5162 for more information.

Library Holiday Collections The Michigan City Public Library is collecting be yourself. be beautiful. mittens, gloves, hats and scarves during the holiday an Aveda concept salon season to decorate their holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation Army. Also, the library is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. A box will be located Since 1950 near the circulation desk through January 2nd. Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Drop-In Craft at MC Public Library Logo Shades Children of all ages can drop by the Youth Ser- Your Business, School, Favorite Team, vices Dept. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fri., Nov. Artwork or Family Photos on 30 and make a fun craft. All materials provided and Cellular, Roller or Screen Shades the program is free. More info at 873-3045. 20% off Consultation Available • Blind & Shade Repair Don & Cheryl Young 1102 Franklin Street Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com

Beach Glass afé Sherman’s Ice CreamC • Intelligentsia Coffee We are so thankful for you, our customers. Join us for coffee and $2 ice cream cones all weekend! Blinds | S hades | S hutters Stop 24 Long Beach • 2411 St Lawrence Ave Closed weekend of 12/1 & 12/2. See you 12/8! David Aaker Mark Kroll New Buffalo | Michigan 269.612.0290 269.612.0888 Open 7am - 6pm Friday-Sunday THE Page 22 November 29, 2012 Travels with Charley: Images of Children in Art on View in Elkhart by Charles McKelvy “We always operate in the black, so we started thinking about how we could base more shows on our extensive permanent collection, and I told Jane this would be no problem. I had many ideas, includ- ing this one, and the idea of a show focusing on chil- dren has been percolating in my mind for more than a decade.” Well, wait until you see what Brian Byrn has brewed up for your viewing pleasure. During our sneak preview, he unveiled a show that ranges from Currier & Ives prints from the 1800s to iconic Norman Rockwell paintings of chil- dren to sculpted likenesses of a girl and boy to large canvases by the likes of Harry Ahn, Peggy Grant, and Terry Rodgers. “I want this to be fun, interesting, and education- The Midwest Museum of American Art is located at 429 South Main Street al,” Byrn said. “And it all came together. There were in downtown Elkhart. Phone 574-293-6660 for hours and information. many ways to approach this, so in addition to the Children will be front and center from December works of art, we will include some old toys.” 7, 2012 to February 25, 2013 when The Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart presents a spe- cial exhibition of more than 50 works of art featur- ing children or a childlike presence in a show appro- priately titled: “Images of Children in Art.” Curator Brian Byrn said he selected more than 80 percent of the pieces from the Museum’s extensive permanent collection and said each work “will be a starting point for a conversation about children, childhood, and what that means to us.” Byrn provided a sneak preview of the “Selections from the Permanent Collection with Special Loans” and said he particularly enjoyed putting this show together because he could select work from the mid- 19th Century to the present. He said “Images of Children in Art” resulted from a discussion he and Director Jane Burns had in 2006 about the rising cost of mounting traveling shows due to increases in insurance and shipping.

“Celtic Girl with Snake,” 2003, pastel by Kim Hoffmann. Take it from some adult children who got an early look, the show Brian Byrn has assembled from the Museum’s permanent collection is evocative, touch- ing, and even a bit haunting. To wit: Kim Hoffmann’s pastel “Celtic Girl with Snake”. One is simply compelled to stop and stare and study Hoffmann’s girl with the goat horns pro- truding from her head. And Berrien Springs artist Harry Ahn’s 1978 “Portrait of My Son” will have you longing for your “Bag of Chips,” 1999, oil on canvas by Terry Rodgers own lost childhood. THE November 29, 2012 Page 23 But the one piece that really gets Brian Byrn talking is “Boy with Milk Weed Pod” by Abner Her- schberger. A Mennonite who taught art at Goshen College, Herschberger tells his own story in this acrylic screen print from 1977. “He used a photo- graph of himself as a boy, and the rest of the panels tell his story working on a farm in North Dakota during World War II and later as a conscientious objector.” Curator Brian Byrn points to the children in Nathaniel Currier’s “American Country Life” from the 19th Century.

Berrien Springs artist Harry Ahn painted this portrait of his son in 1978.

“Boy with Milk Weed Pod,” 1977, acrylic screen print by Abner Herschberger. Indeed there are symbols of peace in Herschberg- er’s haunting work just as there is so very much to ponder and discussion in each and every piece. The show Brian Byrn punctuated that point by stating: features a number “Modern artists have been depicting children— of black their own as well as commissioned portraits by lov- and white ing parents, for more than a century. In the past photographs by Irma children were often depicted in formal settings. In Haselwood more recent times the child has been seen informal- including ly at play or in a more relaxed environment of home. “Muscle Boy.” Many American painters have created iconic works of children in essence to recapture a youthful spirit of joy in everyday life. The innocence and playful- ness of images of children often belied the hard- ships of the era or were stand-ins for a new modern analysis of the age.” Brian Byrn’s words are worth pondering as you pause to enjoy the more than 50 works of art that will form the “Images of Children in Art” exhibition opening December 7, 2012 and continuing through February 25, 2013. The Midwest Museum of American Art is located at 429 South Main Street in the heart of an artfully redeveloped downtown Elkhart. Museum hours are: Tuesday-Friday from 10 to 4 (EST), Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4. For more information, please Enjoy a stroll along the Elkhart (and St. Joseph) River after call: 574-293-6660. visiting The Midwest Museum of American Art. THE Page 24 November 29, 2012 Annual Welcome Christmas Concert “Savior of the Carol arranged Nations, Come” by Milburn Price, is the theme of A Boy Was Born this year’s Wel- by Benjamin come Christmas Britten, and the Choral Concert English carol at 7 p.m. MI time Ding Dong! Mer- on Fri., Nov. 30, rily On High ar- at the Howard ranged by David Performing Arts Willcocks, a pop- Center on the ular 16th centu- campus of An- ry French tune. drews Univer- The Andrews sity. This annual University Sing- concert features ers will be per- the Andrews forming two cho- University Sing- ral compositions ers, conducted by special guest by Stephen Zork. Louis M. De- A Welcome Christmas Concert in the Howard Performing Arts Center, featuring University Singers Louis M. De- Shantz: Winds Shantz, a prolifi c and published composer from Ber- Through the Olive Trees and Dear Lord and Father rien County, will be the evening’s featured guest. of Mankind. “The centerpiece of the garland of endearing car- This concert is free and open to the public. Seat- ols we will perform is the resplendent Gloria from ing is fi rst-come, fi rst served. An offering will be the Messe di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini,” says Zork. collected. Founded in 1874, Andrews University is The repertoire of carols will also include Christmas located one-half mile east of the U.S. 31 Bypass in Dinner arranged by Stephen Zork, What Child is Berrien Springs, Michigan. This? arranged by Donald McCullough, Wexford

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This week I would like to introduce two new fi ction and a chance to see Paris from the inside out. books for your reading consideration. The fi rst is a Author Pryor’s eye for detail makes this a story that modern day thriller set in Paris, and the second is will have you wanting more of Hugo Marston and a fascinating look into the making of a BBC series his exploits. that has, quite literally, taken America by storm. The Chronicles of Down- And here we go... ton Abbey: A New Era by Jes- The Bookseller by Mark Pry- sica Fellowes and Matthew or Sturgis (St. Martin’s Press, This is the fi rst Hugo Marston oversize hardback, $29.99). story, and I certainly hope it is not Here’s my fi rst choice for a cof- the last. Author Mark Pryor has fee table book this year. Have whisked the reader off to a chilly you been privy to the fi rst two Paris that forebodes trouble from seasons of “Downton Abbey” the fi rst page, setting up the street on PBS? What is it about the and the icy Seine for what was to English aristocracy that drives come... Americans crazy? We can’t seem to get enough--from Hugo Marston is a former F.B.I. “Upstairs, Downstairs” to “Brideshead Revisited” to agent now working as head of security for the U.S. “Gosford Park” to a dozen other British sweeping embassy in Paris. He likes to walk along the river sagas, we are all entranced by the stories. to a particular riverside bookstall -- “four green met- Downton Abbey will soon be coming to PBS in al boxes bolted to the low wall and crammed with January and this book is the perfect companion and books, their colorful spines like the feathers of a bird read-ahead book to set the stage and get you all fanned out on the shelves to attract passersby.” fi red up for Episode One, Season Three! These booksellers are called “bouquinistes” and The original series started out in 1912 just after have been around for a long time, even having their the sinking of the Titanic, took us through the years own semioffi cial union, Le Syndicat Des Bouquin- of World War I and after and now continues on into istes de Paris or SBP. Hugo has made friends with the 1920s. one of the sellers, an elderly man known only to him The book explains each of the characters, their as Max. part in the story and their counterpart in real Eng- One day Hugo sees Max arguing with a man who lish society. Fascinating clips about everyday life in abducts him at gunpoint into a waiting boat. Of a large country home are followed, and each actor course, no one sees this happen except for Hugo and adds his or her feel for their character and why they the Paris police don’t seem to take Hugo seriously, were as they were. One of the great things about the who, even with his position, has no real authority series is that every character, high or low, has a sto- on the streets of the city. The next day, a stranger ry that is explored and incorporated into the series. is working Max’s stall and claims he knows no one The photographs are beautiful and old time ad- named Max. vertisements add to the reading pleasure you are Hugo enlists the aid of a semiretired CIA agent sure to get from this gorgeous book. And, if you and friend to get him some information and the hunt didn’t know, Downton Abbey is fi lmed at the home to fi nd Max is on. Suffi ce it to say that the story will of the late Lord Carnarvon. Remember him? He’s lead to drug wars along with some political intrigue the one who one fi nanced and went along to Egypt and police corruption thrown in for good measure! on the expedition that discovered the tomb of King As Hugo fi nds out that Max and his parents had Tut! been in Dachau prison during WWII, clues also lead Are you looking forward to season three of Down- to secrets of former Nazi collaborators. ton Abbey? I am. Till next time, happy reading! It all adds up to an interesting new character in

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