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Volume 21, Number 47 Thursday, December 1, 2005
A Collector Who Keeps Local Memories Alive
by Paula McHugh
Kids today don’t know it, but there was a time long ago when businesses gave away free trinkets made of more substantial stuff than
balloons and paper crowns. During the times when milk was still
delivered to the back door in glass bottles, newly-opened banks, for
example, were giving away to customers sturdy metal savings
“books,” which were next to impossible to break into, you may
recall. Even the paper goods of yesteryear, such as the hand fans
supplied by funeral homes, possessed a certain artful grace. Collectors
of such memorabilia recognize this difference.
Caryl Volle is one such collector. Caryl, who grew up in Pinhook,
lived in Michigan City with her husband Al for over 30 years before
relocating to LaPorte. Caryl and Al opened their home to the
Beacher recently to show us Caryl’s collection of Michigan City
memorabilia. And what a collection it is!
Caryl, who recently gave a presentation to a group at the Barker
Mansion, said that for the past 18 years, she has been gathering nostalgic items that touch her fancy. When The Beacher arrived, Caryl
was in the process putting away some of her treasures to make way
for her huge collection of Santa figures. We discovered that her collection of items related to Michigan City was impressively extensive, too. Caryl led us through different rooms in the Volle’s home
to show us a
sampling of
some of her
favorite finds. Caryl and Al Volle keep vintage Michigan City memories
alive with a large collection of memorabilia placed in
Carol kept
several areas of their home.
our camera
shutter on alert at all times as we meandered through
her suburban LaPorte home.
“I’ve found a lot of these things at garage sales,”
she said, adding that she and Al also attend auctions
now and then.
We began our tour in front of the oak desk in the Volle’s
entry hall. Caryl opened the secretary to reveal cubbyholes
filled with small advertising souvenirs. One of the first
items that caught our eye was a round, black paperweight
with “SB” embossed in glass. Anyone who remembers
the faces of Trade and Mark towering above the Franklin
Street Bridge prior to 1959 would know instantly what
Caryl was holding. Smith Brothers’ Cough Drops
soothed many a throat back when. Some of us thought
“Trade” was an unusual name for a man. We didn’t know
One of the first items that caught our eye was a round, black paperweight that his real name was William, and that brother
with “SB” embossed in glass. Anyone who remembers the faces of Trade
“Mark” (with a much longer beard) was really Andrew.
(Willliam) and Mark (Andrew) Smith towering above the Franklin Street
Did you?
Bridge prior to 1959 would know instantly what Caryl was holding.
Collector Continued on Page 2
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Another table nearby held
more crocks and a sampling of several old
Michigan City souvenir
spoons. Caryl has a spoon
rack that holds two dozen
uniquely-cast spoons that
once sold as souvenirs.
Crockery from A.W. King Chemical Company and other city proprietors
form a sub-collection of Caryl’s. Names on the crockery include George
Mathias, Star Grocery, L. Lagess, W. 9th St; and F.C. Arndt, 1901.
Smaller pieces were sold as souvenirs.
Collector Continued from Page 1
Crockery from A.W. King Chemical Company and
other city proprietors form a sub-collection of Caryl’s.
Names on the crockery include George Mathias, Star
Grocery, L. Lagess, W. 9th St; and F.C. Arndt, 1901.
Smaller pieces were sold as souvenirs.
“I think some of the crocks came from taverns,” Caryl
said, adding that her collecting habits don’t necessarily
have anything to do with tracing history.
Next to the display of crocks, Caryl had placed a
vintage metal Santa, one of just hundreds that she
would be putting out for display between now and
Christmas.
Within a drawer of another vintage oak piece,
Caryl pulled out five well-preserved fringed ribbons
with enamel insets. One depicts the main product of
the Hitchcock Chair Company; others are from the
German and Firemen’s Unions. The ribbons’ use at
Within a drawer of another vintage oak piece, Caryl pulled out five wellpreserved fringed ribbons with enamel insets. One depicts the main
product of the Hitchcock Chair Company; others are from the
German and Firemen’s Unions.
Among the memorabilia in the Volle’s
kitchen, “Peterson’s Rich Guernsey
Milk” and “Palmer’s Milk” represent
just two of a number of dairy bottles
in the collectors’ kitchen. Two different sizes of cottage cheese crocks
from the former Scholl’s dairy filled a
space above the kitchen cabinets.
what we figured was around the turn of the 19th century was unknown to us. Another table nearby held
more crocks and a sampling of several old Michigan
City souvenir spoons. Caryl has a spoon rack that holds
two dozen uniquely-cast spoons that once sold as
souvenirs. Among the memorabilia in the Volle’s
kitchen, “Peterson’s Rich Guernsey Milk” and “Palmer’s
Milk” represent just two of a number of dairy bottles
in the collectors’ kitchen. Two different sizes of cottage cheese crocks from the former Scholl’s dairy
filled a space above the kitchen cabinets.
Caryl said that one of her favorite places to linger
when she was a youngster was at the Old Main
Street exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry.
“I loved looking around at all the things in the
windows,” she said. Her collection hobby started
later, though. “I think it was after my mother gave
me a coffee grinder that I became interested in collecting things.”
We walked next into the garage, where memories
of Elston High and other LaPorte County memories
stay preserved. Pointing to a life-sized cutout, Caryl
explained that 1966 assistant coach Elmer Milbrandt
represented just one of the cardboard likenesses that
were made for the Red Devils’ championship season.
Other Red Devils items, including baseball caps and
shirts and more filled other nooks. A more fragile
woman’s bracelet with the Elston High School insignia,
circa 1940, is kept indoors in its own salmon-colored
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Pointing to a life-sized
cutout, Caryl explained
that 1966 assistant
coach Elmer Milbrandt
represented just one of
the cardboard likenesses that were
made for the Red
Devils’ championship
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Nearby, Frey Brothers
Lumber Company’s “Book
of Garages” testifies to a
time when 3-digit phone
numbers were the norm.
presentation case. Back in the Volle’s garage, commemorative license plates from LaPorte County
attractions decorate a ceiling beam. On another wall,
a full-page advertisement for the grand opening of Bud
and Fred Parker’s Shell Service Station on East
Michigan Street graces a wall. Nearby, Frey Brothers
Lumber Company’s “Book of Garages” testifies to a
time when 3-digit phone numbers were the norm.
Numerous collectors have popularized the hunt
for old postcards. Caryl’s collection of Michigan-City
related cards numbers in the hundreds. While many
were sold for souvenirs, others zero in on specific
holidays, particularly Christmas, Valentine’s Day,
and Easter.
Collector Continued on Page 4
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Collector Continued from Page 3
In addition to postcards, collectors often hunt for
vintage calendars in top condition. One of Caryl’s
“finds” include the advertising calendar distributed
by the Electric Sales & Service Company at 7th &
Franklin. Each calendar page features a demure
beauty wearing a ‘daring” neckline. The year is 1922.
More lovely ladies are depicted on other collectibles,
such as the Hoosierette, a garment hanger from
Hoosier Factories, Inc. of Michigan City, and a porcelain flue cover stamped, “L. Salzberg, General
Merchandise, Michigan City.”
Wooden crates held shipments of Smith Brothers Menthol Cough Drops.
One of Caryl’s “finds”
include the advertising calendar distributed by the
Electric Sales & Service
Company at 7th & Franklin.
Each calendar page features a demure beauty
wearing a ‘daring” neckline.
That, and a pair of
vinyl storybook
records embedded
into cardboard
shapes of a tiger
and a parrot, makes
up a portion of
Caryl’s collection of
music-related collectibles.
Sumner-Ohming Music Publishing
Company featured the sheet
music of composer James S.
Sumner, titled “A Picture of An Old
Sweetheart of Mine.”
Sumner-Ohming Music Publishing Company featured the sheet music of composer James S. Sumner,
titled “A Picture of An Old Sweetheart of Mine.”
That, and a pair of vinyl storybook records embedded
into cardboard shapes of a tiger and a parrot, makes
up a portion of Caryl’s collection of music-related
collectibles. We figured that the records had to be 78
rpm in order for the storybook animals to fit a
turntable.
Caryl’s Barker Mansion presentation about her
vast Michigan City collection of memorabilia involved
taking just a small portion of items along for the
audience to view. She showed us the case from which
she selected items to bring along for her talk. We surmised that Caryl could have spent not just a few
hours, but several days talking about the many items
that crossed her path on her hunting forays for local
ephemera. And some of the eye-popping items in her
vast collection would have been just too bulky to lug
to her speaking engagement. Like the wooden crates
that held shipments of Smith Brothers Menthol
Cough Drops. Or the big, round wooden barrel from
Dunes Brewery. Of course, she has items from Zorn’s
Brewery, too. And items from the Spaulding Hotel,
including a silver water pitcher…and a very heavy iron
frog doorstop belonging to Mayor Martin T.Krueger
(1889, et al) that she had just picked up at auction.
Caryl said that she never has counted the number
of items in her collection. Neither has she kept track
of the prices she paid for any of her treasures. Her main
interest, she explained, was in discovering the provenance of each of her “finds.”
“I’m interested in ‘who did it belong to’ before I got
it,” she said.
We can answer that one, and simply: each item came
from someone who lives, or lived in Michigan City! We’ll
leave it to the historians to figure out the rest.
An iron frog doorstop that once belonged to Mayor Martin T.Krueger.
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Directed by award winning director Jacqueline
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Presented by special arrangement with Playscripts,
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Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 p.m., with
Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior
to curtain. Reservations are recommended: phone
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New Seats - New Play - Happy Holidays!
by Kathy Ceperich
As the holiday season is approaching, there’s a
bustle at the Mainstreet Theatre. While actors are
rehearsing their lines for the upcoming production of
“A Charles Dickens Christmas” upstairs, a strange
whirring sound is abuzz downstairs.
The theater is getting new, more comfortable seating.
Theater-goers will be thrilled with the matching blue,
slightly wider seats that coordinate with the theaters blue walls.
“It’s going to make a big difference,” said Festival
Players Theater Guild President Jerry Peters. He warns
season ticket holders that the numbering of the seats
will change, too, since they were able to get fewer of
the wider seats in some rows.
Peters said they were able to salvage seating from
Michigan City High School that the contractor was
going to throw out. The high school auditorium is being
completely remodeled for the first time since the
school was built in 1971- everything from new seating and carpeting to new lights and sound equipment.
Duane Thompson and Jerry Peters work against the clock to assemble
the new seats for the Mainstreet Theatre.
Without much adieu- the old seats were thrown out.
“They’ve served us well but it’s time for them to go,”
Peters said. The mix of chairs were originally salvaged
from the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks, Mich. before
being used at the Canterbury Theater and finally moved
to the Mainstreet location. Their history includes
being painted orange (a vogue color) and reupholstered
by prisoners before Guild members painted them
green to match the theater ceiling several years back.
The old seats, originally from the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks, Mich.
are stacked on the stage until they can be hauled out.
“They were in the process of putting the seats in
the dumpster,” Peters said. He corralled cast members and Guild members to transport them to the theater.
“We had a crew that loaded them up fast,” he said.
Now comes the painstaking task of taking out the
old seats and installing the new seats.
Peters and fellow board member Duane Thompson
of Jackson Township have been working evenings to
try to finish the task in time for the holiday show.
“It’s like a big jigsaw puzzle but it’s all working out,”
Thompson said. At the high school theater there
were different sized seats, some wider than others,
and so the components have to be matched up. They
also have to add wedges to convert the angled brackets to fit on the level flooring inside the Mainstreet
Theatre.
The new seats are a perfect match and lend a new formal
ambiance for theater goers to enjoy.
While dad Thompson worked downstairs, his
daughters Ann, 12, and Amy, 6, were rehearsing for
the play about the life of Charles Dickens.
Amy is especially excited about the new seating,
“They’re comfy.”
Older sister Ann will play one of the peddlers in the
comic production. The peddlers have improvised a lighthearted “rap” tune to peddle their meat pies.
LaPorte resident Emil Cripe plays Charles Dickens’
father. “He reminds me of Alphie Doolittle from ‘My
Fair Lady’,” Cripe said, “He’s kind of a con man- he’ll
do what it takes to stay out of doing work.”
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The play “A Charles Dickens
Christmas” will be staged 8 p.m.
Dec. 2, 3, and 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10.
Mainstreet Theatre is located at
807 Franklin St. For more information, call 874-4269.
A Charles Dickens Christmas with: Mya and
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Emil Cripe, Melanie Djernaes, Ryan and Evan
Doperalski, Tom and Katie Lovett, Shawn
O’Neill, Kiera Quealy, Ann and Amy Thompson,
Ronni Vahn, Sue and Ethan Vail, and Amy and
Megan Wilkinson under the direction of Sheri
Hogan (seated), musical direction of Candace
Benjamin and costumes by Sharon Kienitz.
Cast members rehearse with Tom Lovett who plays Charles Dickens. The
musical follows a young Charles Dickens, who faces his troubled youth to
find the true meaning of Christmas- which then serves as the inspiration
for the holiday classic.
Amy Thompson, Megan Wilkinson and Gretchen Billys are excited about
their chance to perform onstage.
The peddler cast spontaneously burst into glee as they improvise a meat
pie rap. From left to right, Amy Wilkinson, Ann Thompson, Kiera Quealy
and Mya Abbott.
Emil Cripe takes a few minutes away from the group to rehearse his lines
to play Charles Dickens’ father.
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Maritime Museum Plans Yule Festivities
by William F. Keefe
“Maritime Holiday Cheer” will be on the schedule
at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven
starting Saturday December 3.
Seasonal decorations and music, traditional maritime refreshments, and other features appropriate
to the Yule season will greet visitors of all ages
between noon and 3:00 p.m. December 3 and on the
following two Saturdays, December 10 and 17. The
festivities will take place in the museum’s Boat Shed,
on the museum campus.
A first for the museum, the special celebration
will be held in conjunction with the South Haven
Downtown Merchants’ “Holidays in the Village,” an
annual event.
At the museum, “Carolers from South Haven will
fill the air with holiday music,” said Barbara Kreuzer,
museum director. “One-of-a-kind gifts featuring the
tall ship Friends Good Will will be sold at discounted prices. The museum gift shop specializes in hardto-find nautical books, games, toys, apparel, calendars,
and much more.”
The museum’s tall ship, Friends Good Will, will be
decorated for the Saturday festivities. “Among other
things, we will have Christmas lights glowing from
the top of the ship’s mast,” said Kreuzer.
Museum officials also announced that the regularly
scheduled classes on the museum campus will take
place as usual during the Yule season.
On the three Saturdays on which “Maritime Holiday
Cheer” is programmed, the “Friends Good Will Work
Sessions” will also be offered as slated. The sessions
begin at 9:00 a.m. and end
at 12: noon.
“Attendees help the Ship’s Company with the winter work planned for the replica War of 1812 sloop,”
a museum announcement said. “The full schedule of
winter maintenance and improvement projects includes
replacing deck bungs, painting the rig, reworking
the electronic box, and refinishing the aft cabin and
galley to a more authentic 1812 appearance.
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven offers visitors a variety
of activities as well as a constantly changing collection of historic
museum features. (Museum photo)
“Small projects such as decorative sea chests, candle holders, and wooden and pewter utensils will
also be Saturday work assignments.
“Anyone interested in becoming a member of the
Ship’s Company is encouraged to attend these and other
work sessions.”
Work periods scheduled on Wednesdays in December
will also take place as earlier announced, said museum officials. The sessions will be held in the Boat Shed
on December 7, 14, 21, and 28 between 5:00 and 8:00
p.m.
Sponsored by the City of South Haven and leading
local businesses, the “Holidays in the Village” schedule was scheduled to begin November 18 and end on
December 31.
The celebration, said Bruce Barker of the South Haven
Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a combination of
a number of separate holiday programs. “Events
include a Mistletoe Stroll, Winter Lights, a Lighted
Parade, and activities centered on our newest attraction, the South Haven Ice Rink.”
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Rick Steves Travels to the Forum
Take a holiday excursion with Rick Steves,
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4 at 7:30 p.m. when the
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School
Auditorium in Michigan
City.
The author of 30 bestselling travel books
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thoughts on safe travel and anti-Americanism, his lectures are vital to every traveler.
As a pioneer in promoting culturally-sensitive and
life-enriching travel, Steves has taught a generation
of travelers that the way to get the most of their
travel dollars is to take the “back door” and to get to
know the people wherever you go. His readers discover
not only well-known museums and attractions, but
cozy back- door villages away from the tourist-trampled routes.
In addition to his television programs and books,
Steves also offers several tours each year. His motto
is “Great Guides, Small Groups, No Grumps.” Since
1978, Steves has been combining the efficiency of
touring with the adventure of independent travel.
Mr. Steves will be available to sign books after
the program.
The next Forum program will be featuring Irshad
Manji, author of “The Trouble with Islam Today,” on
March 12. The season closes with Dr. Oliver Sacks on
April 9. All programs will be at the Elston Middle School
Auditorium located at 317 Detroit Street beginning
at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability. Free student tickets will also be available at
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Students can stop in at any time that day to complete
the application process, register for class and meet with
a financial aid representative.
Those attending Express Enrollment Day will have
the opportunity to speak with an admission representative, complete a free application, meet with an
academic advisor and register for classes. Students
new to PNC are asked to bring their high school or
college transcripts. A $30 college-credit transfer may
be necessary. There will also be an opportunity to meet
with a financial aid representative.
Students who are accepted to PNC and register, will
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PNC to Host Holiday Hoopla
Purdue University North Central will host a Holiday
Hoolpa – a Mid-Winter Celebration on Fri., Dec. 2, from
7-11 p.m. at the Old Town Banquet Center, 711
Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. PNC students, faculty,
staff, alumni and community members are invited.
The cost of $15 a person includes hors d’oeuvres,
an assortment of desserts, cash bar and dancing.
Members of the Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) and
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Purchase tickets in the PNC Alumni Office,
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More information can be obtained by contacting Karen
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Persons with disabilities, contact ext. 5307.
Barker Civic Center Guild Meeting
Selections from the musical “A Charles Dickens
Christmas” will be the program for the Barker Civic
Center Guild’s annual Christmas party on Wed., Dec.
7, starting at 7 p.m. Information at 873-1520.
Actors from the cast of the Festival Players Guild’s
Mainstreet Theatre’s current holiday production will
be performing. They will appear in Victorian costume and will complete their program with Christmas
carols and with a traditional singalong.
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International Trees at Center for History
Holiday trees decorated with unique ornaments celebrate the community’s rich ethnic heritage in
“International Trees.” The festive exhibition is on
view now through Jan. 8, 2006, at the Northern
Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington St.,
South Bend.
Many of the community’s cultures share their holiday customs and traditions by decorating trees in this
exhibition, now in its eighth year. This season, trees
representing the African-American, Celtic, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Mexican, Philippine, Polish,
Spanish and Swedish cultures can be seen.
Museum hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (EST),
and Sun., noon-5 p.m. Admission ranges from $8$12. Senior citizen and student discounts are available, and members receive free admission. More
information: 574/235-9664 or www.centerforhistory.org
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Cub Scouts Visit State Park
The 2nd graders of Notre Dame School Den 1, Pack 802, visited the Indiana Dunes State Park on Nov. 2nd,
one of the last “nice” fall days of the season. The group was met by Naturalist Angie Miguel who led the group
on a hike up Trail 8 to Mt. Jackson. The ecology minded scouts picked up garbage along the way. Good job!
Angie also introduced them to a fox snake which is native to our area, and gave the boys a lesson in natural camaflouge.
The boys listen attentively to the talk on natural camaflouge.
Angie lets the boys touch the fox snake.
Scouts who went to the State Park included Jack Leiby, Tommy Walinski,
Bradley Crnkovich, Dean Snider, Atreya Mishra, Alex Prascak,
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(not al pictured).
Angie gives a nature talk as the boys take a hike in the woods.
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The Young People’s Theatre Company
and
The LaPorte Little Theatre
presents
November 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m.
November 27 at 2 p.m
December 2 & 3 at 7:30 p.m.
December 4 at 2 p.m.
at The LaPorte Little Theatre
218 A St. • LaPorte, Indiana
For Reservations Call (219) 362-5113
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Notre Dame’s Preschool Dad’s Night
Dad’s Night at Notre Dame preschool is always an exciting night. The preschoolers come to school and do a lot of activities with their Dad. A Grandpa or two are always happy to fill in for an out of town Dad.
They start out the night like a usual day, with puzzles and books. They then move into circle time and do a few jobs
and then they are happy to show their Dad their classroom materials. The last thing they get to do is a fun craft. This
year they made a bat and had a great time.
Here are some pictures of ND preschoolers with their Dads who they love so much!
Jack Smith with Grandpa Smith
Tom and Kate Yemc
Steve and Molly Wilson
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gentlemen always welcome
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The next luncheon meeting
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at Trattoria Enzo Restaurant,
601 Michigan Ave., La Porte.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Mary Ellen McCain, co-chairperson of the 11th Annual
Holiday at the Pops Concert, will
be the guest speaker. She will
share information about this popular family tradition
and how it has grown over the years. McCain has been
chairing the event since it started in 1994.
Blues great Nora Jean Bruso will sing holiday
songs. Bruso, who was born in Mississippi (and has
11 brothers and four sisters), began singing the blues
as a child. She hit her stride in the Chicago blues scene
and has since toured the United States, Canada and
Europe. She produced two CDs and is working on her
third. She’s appeared at the Chicago Blues Festival
numerous times and was featured on the cover of the
Chicago Tribune. The Chicago Sun-Times calls her performances “show stopping.”
The cost will be $14 for lunch consisting of risotto
tossed with vegetables, topped with grilled chicken
and side salad of mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette,
and choice of soda, tea or coffee.
Luncheon meetings of the Friends of the Symphony
are designed to be fun, educational and entertaining.
They are held bi-monthly in various locations throughout the area. If you want to make new friends and greet
old ones while supporting an important cultural community asset or just enjoy an interesting lunch out,
please call 219-325-0666 or email [email protected]
to make a reservation. You may also send your lunch
payment to: La Porte County Symphony Orchestra,
P.O. Box 563, La Porte IN 46352. Membership dues
is $10 annually. For more information about the
orchestra and the Friends of the Symphony, visit
www.lcso.net.
MC Library to Get Face Lift
The Michigan City Public Library began renovations on Nov. 14 that will include new carpeting and
shelving. Until further notice, the entire north end of
the library will be closed to patrons. Youth Services
and the Young Adult collections will remain accessible. The new books and DVDs will also be available.
There will be no access to Reference, the Computer
Lab, the Indiana Room, the Meeting Rooms, the
Learning Center, the main book stacks, and back
issues of magazines. Library staff asks the public to
bear with them during this time because it will all be
worth it when when the library gets its fresh new look!
The project is expected to be finished in January.
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foodstuff by carolyn m connell
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A Methodist Lunch -- An Enormous Yum
My bridge buddy Ruth Linus insisted I attend an
annual lunch served by her church’s United Methodist
Women. She told me they have an enormous attendance every year because of the excellent food they
serve. This year, it began at 12:00 on Saturday the 19th.
I got there a little early so I could catch Yvonne
Bancroft, president of the women’s group and organizer of this year’s lunch, and find out a little more.
Fifteen minutes early? Ha, all nearby parking spaces
were already taken and the dining room on the
church’s lower floor was already jam-packed. And
when I found Bancroft in the kitchen, the busy women
there were putting off more steam than their stoves,
so I quickly headed for the dining room.
A few of the
steaming cooks
in the kitchen
tables in a most professional way. Yvonne tells me the
Methodist men stepped in as servers about six years
ago and continue to do a great job.
Tom Berg,
one of the
professional
male servers
Members of the church’s six circles rotate each
year to produce this lovely feast plus a small bazaar
on the second floor. These outstanding luncheons
The entree recipe today was given Bancroft by a Girl
Scout friend seven years ago.
Nancy Trout (left) and Yvonne Bancroft, president of the women’s group
and organizer of the lunch
I found an empty seat at the table closest to the entryway, and lo and behold, there was another bridge buddy,
Therese Harbart, across from me. Maybe all bridge
players have a second favorite pastime, like good
eating? Another tablemate Eileen Dankert was baptized at this church as a child. She is still a fond and
regular attendee unless traveling about the country. The dining room was incredibly crowded with more
than 200 people, but men of the church served the many
ASPARAGUS-CHICKEN CASSEROLE
-easy make-ahead luncheon dish
2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen asparagus or 2 lbs
fresh
2 cups dry noodles, cooked
2 cans (10-1/2 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 whole chickens, cooked, boned and diced (5-6 cups)
or
3-4 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup real mayonnaise
1 can (8 oz) mushrooms, if desired
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup sliced green olives with pimentos
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 T butter
In medium saucepan, cook asparagus until
tender. Drain. Arrange in a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Combine cooked noodles, soup, chicken, mayonnaise, mushrooms (if using), lemon juice and
olives. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese
and breadcrumbs. Dot with butter. Cover and
refrigerate overnight. To bake, uncover and place
in oven directly from refrigerator. Bake at 350
degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Serves 12, however it is so good it might only serve 8. (Hostess
Bancroft uses 1-1/2 cup olives and 1 cup cheese.)
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The Cranberry recipe has been on the Cran-Orange
Relish box for twenty years. Nobody ever tires of it.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE JELL-O
1 (6 oz) cherry jell-o
2 cups hot water
1 pkg Cran-Orange relish (you’ll find it in the frozen
food section)
1 large can crushed pineapple, undrained
Dissolve cherry jell-o in hot water, then add the
cran-orange relish (thawed if possible) and then
add the crushed pineapple (remember, do not
drain). Stir well. Put in 9x13 pan and chill until
set. Serves 12.
There’s another
bridge buddy!
Pauline Paul
smiling at
clown Helen
Troyer
Besides this popular luncheon, one of their original
programs was the Cookie Walk in early December and
suddenly other groups all around town are doing
cookie walks. Those ‘other groups’ should all say
‘Thank you, United Methodist!’
This popular event is generally held each midNovember – be sure to attend. I assure you, if you’re
a first-time guest in 2006, you’ll enjoy it as much as
I did.
After the outstanding feast, entertainment by an
outstanding barbershop quartet
This dessert has been a Methodist favorite for
years:
have been ongoing for 50 years now. Their new cookbook, due out in a short time, has many many recipes
from the present congregation members and includes
the luncheon specials (recipes also below) we and
our tummies admired that day.
Yvonne Bancroft has served as president of the
United Methodist Womens group for the last eight years.
A chosen group, a member from each of the six circles,
meets every August to plan their holiday events.
My friend Ruth
Linus who
introduced me
to this lovely
annual lunch
PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
4 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bottom & sides of 15x10 pan. In large bowl, beat eggs,
sugar, oil and pumpkin until smooth. Stir in
flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda,
salt, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins, if using.
Spread in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
Cool completely and frost with:
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
nuts, if desired
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter
and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost bars. Sprinkle with
nuts, if desired.
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CyberScribbles
by Paula McHugh
Helpful Support
Readers of this column have asked me why I chose
to use a dialup connection instead of something faster.
My answer was that it was an economic decision, but
all has changed recently. I found a dsl service that compared favorably to the subscriptions I had, so I made
the switch last month. And that switch may—or may
not affect readers of this column. Until now, I have
focused on websites that are accessible to anyone at
any speed. And with my faster connection, I bring you
site reviews that may leave present dialup customers
wanting a faster connection. I’ll do my best to maintain a balance so that dialup users don’t feel totally
left out of the ever-changing Internet environment.
Google Maps (http://local.google.com). Everyone
is talking about Google Maps these days. And Google
has much to brag about, in my estimation. Instead of
plodding my way through that “other online map
service,” I used Google Maps recently to find my way
to a location in LaPorte following the back roads. I had
the choice of looking at a regular, plotted map or a topographical, satellite view of the route. Pretty neat. The
two views gave me something solid, in context, to make
my way to my destination easily. Between Google Maps
and a cell phone, there is no need for anyone to lose
their way along the highways and byways. There is
much to explore at the site, from familiar neighborhoods to more global views. Once you use Google
Maps, most likely you won’t want to return to “that
other online map service.”
Windows One Care (http://beta.windows
onecare.com). Microsoft is testing a new product that
supposedly will be built in to its next upgrade of
Windows (after XP). For a limited time, those interested in the beta version can sign up to give it a try.
The program is supposed to supply an automatic
computer maintenance/fixing/bug removal/optimizer
so that we users no longer have to worry about scheduling our defrags (you DO defrag your hard drive weekly, don’t you?); or uploading updates for spyware,
adware, malware, etc. All the regular computer maintenance that people tend to ignore will be done by this
program. Or at least, that’s the general plan. I signed
up to be a beta user and I believe the program will
be available in a few weeks. I’ll let you know in a future
column what I think of it. Or, go ahead and get yourself on the list of beta-users. You’ll need an MSN
Passport account—if you have an Hotmail account,
then you already have that account.
Patrick Crispen’s Powerpoint Tutorials
(www.netsquirrel.com). I get Patrick Crispen’s version
of the Internet Tourbus/Netsquirrel weekly as an enewsletter. It gives me lots of good, easy-to-digest technical information about using computers. Patrick
has put together a large series of free tutorials that
may be of interest to you. Some of these include
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instructions for taming Adobe Reader, Real Player, and
Internet Explorer—tweaking them to your liking
and making them run faster. Other tutorials include
Advanced Searching Tips, Guidelines for Good Web
Design, Troubleshooting for a Healthy Computer,
and many more. The tutorials offer an alternative to
using instructional books, and they’re free. In future
columns, I’ll tell you about more free tutorials that you
can find on the Internet.
Read CyberScribbles online at www.cyberscrib
bles/blogspot.com. Send your questions to [email protected].
“Forever Plaid” at Memorial Opera House
Take a trip in time! Four young, eager, male singers
from the 1950’s, drop into 2005 to delight the audience with some of their favorite tunes; including
Chain Gang, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Papa
Love Mambo, and Three Coins in a Fountain.
With a program of beloved songs and delightful patter, you’ll find yourself humming along to some of the
great nostalgic pop hits of the 50’s.
Featuring Trevor Bruss as Frances, Jordan Chaddock
as Jinx, Jason Utesch as Smudge and Joseph Wittmer
as Sparky. Directed by Stephanie Naumoff with musical/vocal direction by Chris Stalbaum.
Performances are Dec. 3, 9, 10, 17 at 8 p.m. and Dec.
4, 11, 18 at 2 p.m., at the Memorial Opera House, 104
Indiana Avenue in Valparaiso. Tickets are $15/adults,
$12/students, seniors, and groups of 20 or more. Box
office hours: Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets
can be purchased with cash, check or credit card.
For more information, phone (219) 548-9137 or
visit www.memorialoperahouse.com
Gaia Artist Cooperative
Gaia Artist Cooperative, a group of local artists, will
be showing and selling their work in early December
at two locations. On Sat., Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
they will be participating in the Chesterton European
Market Holiday Event. which will be held at Bailey
Elementary School, 800 S. 5th Street, Chesterton.
On Sat. & Sun., Dec. 10 & 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Gaia will display their work in the upstairs loft at
Michigan Thyme, participating in the annual Harbor
Country Holiday Cookie Walk. The Gaia members invite
all friends and interested art lovers to join them for
their Winter Solstice Celebration Reception in the loft
on that Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Taste mulled wine and
cookies while viewing and talking about art.
Gaia Artist Cooperative members include Mary
Campbell, Jannett Cusack, MK Czerwiec, Janet
Evans, Marge Graham, Jodi Hellenga, Sheree Hellenga,
Clare Hoinville, Tracy Adams Knapp, Maureen
Lighthall, Barbara Opie, Susan Kay Rosso, and
Nancy Smith.. Art works in clude oil paintings, pastels, drawings, watercolors, photography, jewelry,
and stain glass art.
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How about hosting a huge family gift wrapping party
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We have received a few phone calls inquiring
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“Kids Connection”
The Country Holidays program at Michigan Thyme
Shops and Cafe, 107 N Whittaker St., New Buffalo,
continues during the month of December with a variety of free events geared for the whole family.
On Sat., Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m. (MI time), the “Kids
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number of artists and artisans and their artwork
will be featured.
On Sat., Dec. 3, 1-5 p.m. (MI time), meet Union Pier
visual artist Susan Henshaw with her pastel images
of Harbor Country and Lake Michigan. She will also
be showing her recent oil paintings with black and white
photographic images form the 1930s and 1940s.
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a month-long display of works of art from the Lubeznik
Art Center. Some of the artists will be on hand for the
Art Party. The party will include a “stained glass” art
craft for kids to put their hands to, and finger food
sweets to nibble on.
The Art Party is also the kickoff for I Love Art Week
at the library. From Dec. 3-10, patrons can all add their
bits of art to one of the two murals (one for kids and
one for adults). During the week there will also be three
art stations set up in the library for everyone to
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Win a Trip for Two to Vienna, Prague and Salzburg
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is
celebrating Mozart’s 250th birthday in a very special
way. The Symphony is having a raffle and the grand
prize is an all expense paid 11-day trip for two to Mozart’s
Musical Cites of Vienna, Prague and Salzburg. Second
and third prizes are $500 and $250 respectively.
The trip, which departs Chicago between April
and November, is valued at over $6,000 and includes
a candlelight dinner concert at the centuries old St.
Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Central
Europe. Also included is a visit to and concert in
Salzburg’s majestic Mozarteum, which is one of the
world’s most beautiful concert halls. These are just
some of the highlights of this once in a lifetime trip.
Tickets are $100 and only 250 raffle tickets will be
sold! All proceeds will benefit the Symphony. Information
and tickets at (269) 982.4030.
Center for History Seniors Program
A first-floor tour of the Oliver Mansion, decorated
1920s-style for the Christmas holidays, will be presented at the Northern Indiana Center for History at
1:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 7, at “Yuletide with the
Olivers: Insight in History for Seniors.” The program
will include a talk by Dave Bainbridge, senior curator at the Center for History, about the history and
traditions of Christmas celebrations. Admission is $3
and reservations are required by Dec. 2. Phone
574/235-9664 or go to www.centerforhistory.org
The tour of Copshaholm will feature decorations reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties, including garlands
of greenery draped along the main staircase and festooned fireplaces mantels.
Offered the first Wednesday of each month, the series
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4th. After the parade and community tree lighting at
the library, you might want to take the family on over
to Trinity Church, 601 Franklin St., and enjoy a
Spaghetti & Meatballs & More dinner.
From 4-7 p.m., the church will be serving spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. Prices are
$5/adults, $3/children, with 8 yrs. and under free.
The dinner will be served on the upper level of Barker
Hall, use the 6th St. entrance. Tickets at 874-4355.
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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The Unity Foundation is offering two full-tuition,
four-year college scholarships to LaPorte County residents. The scholarships, funded by the Indianapolisbased Lilly Endowment Inc., provide full tuition,
required fees, and a special allocation of up to $800
per year for required books and equipment for four
years of undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at any accredited Indiana public or private college or university.
Eligibility: must be a resident of LaPorte County,
Indiana; must have graduated from an accredited high
school that serves LaPorte County by June 30, 2006;
must intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate
course of study beginning in the Fall of 2006 at an accredited Indiana college or university; must submit a
completed application to the Unity Foundation by Jan.
27, 2006.
The scholarships will be awarded based upon academic achievement and demonstrated service to the
community. An applicant’s leadership ability, demonstrated commitment and motivation to succeed in
academics, employment history, financial need, and
a personal interview will also be important in determining scholarship recipients. Non-traditional students
(those who have been away from high school for any
period of time) are encouraged to call the Unity
Foundation to see if they meet eligibility requirements.
Scholarship applications are available at area high
schools, or by calling the Unity Foundation at (219)
879-0327, toll-free 888-89UNITY, e-mailing
[email protected], or visit our website at www.unity.net
The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County is a charitable organization that serves donors, nonprofit
organizations and the community and has made possible over $4 million in local grants & scholarships. The
Unity Foundation strives to realize a vision of LaPorte
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December 1-5 — “Good Night, and Good Luck.”
Starring Geroge Clooney, Robert Downey Jr. & Jeff
Daniels. Rated PG. Thurs & Fri. 6:30 pm; Sat and Sun
4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. (MI times). Also showing: “The Squid and the Whale.” Starring Laura
Linney and Jeff Daniels. Rated R. 9 pm Thurs-Mon.
Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI.
269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com
December 3 — Organist Joel Gary in concert on
the Barton Theater Pipe Organ at The Acorn Theater,
107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time.
Tix $15; 269/756-3879 or purchase at the door.
December 2-3 — Valparaiso University Christmas
Concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus.
Fri. 7:30 pm; Sat 5 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/students
& sen. cit. Reserve at 219/464-5162. Frank Dudley artwork on display for audience viewing.
December 2-3, 9-10 -- “A Charles Dickens
Christmas.” A Festival Players Guild production at
Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St., MC. Curtain
8 pm Dec. 2,3 &9 & 2 pm on Dec. 10. For ticket info,
phone 874-4269.
December 2-4 — “Scrooge: The Musical.” Presented
by the Young People’s Theatre Company Inc. in conjunction with LaPorte Little Theatre Club. Fri &
Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10/adults, $8/students;
phone 219/362-5113 or 219/874-7211, ext. 444.
December 2-4 — “Lights Before Christmas.” 6-8:30
pm MI time at Fernwood Botanical Gardens, Buchanan,
MI. Snowman’s story in lights; visit Santa; enjoy hot
chocolate; visit Gift Shoppe. Adm. $5, $2/members.
December 2-4, 9-11 — “A Christmas Carol…More
or Less.” Footlight Players production. Fri & Sat 8 pm;
Sun 2 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 219/874-4035. Footlight
Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC.
December 3 — St. John’s Christmas Craft and Bake
Sale. 9 am-3 pm. St. John’s United Church of Christ,
Franklin St & St. John Rd., MC.
December 3 — 33rd Advent Salad Bar Luncheon
presented by the St. Paul Lutheran Church Women.
12:30 pm. 9th & Franklin streets, MC. $5; phone
Hazel Schlicker 219/872-9629.
December 3 — Christmas Dance at MC Senior
Center, Washington Park. Dinner: 5-6 pm; Dance: 610 pm. Tix $6/in adv, $8/at door. 873-1504.
December 3-4 -- Festival of Lights in Washington
Park, MC. 4 pm Chili Cook-Off. 5 pm the lights come
on. 5-7 pm Zooltide in the Zoo. 873-1506. Story this
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December 3-4 — Pioneer Land Christmas Open
House. 4-8 pm. Visit Pioneer Land at LaP. Co. fairgrounds decorated in 1840 Christmas tradition. Free.
December 3-4 — Christmas Candlelight Tour of
Historic Homes in LaPorte, IN presented by People
Engaged in Preservation. Self-guided tour of 9 locations. Sat 4-8 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. Tix $12/in adv., $15/day
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December 3-4, 9-11, 17-18 — “Forever Plaid.”
Musical production at the Memorial Opera House, 104
Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix
$15/adults, $12/students.
December 4 — Snowflake Parade. 4 pm. 10th &
Franklin to library plaza for Christmas tree lighting.
Floats, costumed characters & Santa himself.
December 4 — Spaghetti & Meatballs & More! 47 pm at Trinity Church, 6th & Franklin St., MC.
$5/adults, $3/children, free/under 8 yrs.
December 4 — Sinai Sunday Evening Forum
presents Rick Steves, host of Rick Steves’ Europe.
7:30 pm at Elston Middle School Auditorium, MC. Tix
at door, subject to availability. Free student tix at door.
December 6 — Friends of LaPorte Co. Symphony
meeting. Noon at Trattoria Enzo Restaurant, 601
Michigan Ave., LaPorte. Special guest blues singer Nora
Jean Bruso. Everyone invited to join; dues $10 annually. Lunch $14; reserve at 219/325-0666 or email
[email protected]
December 7 — Battleship Tournament. 4 pm at
MC Senior Center, Washington Park. Students will
compete, the public is invited to watch. In honor of
Pearl Harbor Day, sponsored by the MC Public
Library.
December 10 — Roman Holiday Dinner. Fundraiser
for Save the Dunes Conservation Fund. 444 Barker
Rd., MC. Tix $65; phone 219/879-0431.
Places to Visit:
Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan
City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under
3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm.
Info: 219-873-1520.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, TuesFri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm.
$3/adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18,
and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info
872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St.,
Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11
am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900.
New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker
St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun,
10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info: 269/469-5409.
Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan
City.Sat. & Sun. only, 1-4 pm. Closes for season on Dec.
11. Lighthouse Christmas ornaments available.
Adm.$2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grades 1-8,
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Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Michigan
Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique
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10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids,
free/under 3. 878-1514.
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Travels with Charley:
On Patrol for Eagles and an Old Friend in Saugatuck
by Charles McKelvy
“Look, there’s a golden eagle!”
That sure got our attention, and so we band of
Berrien Birding Club (BBC) members peered out
across the Allegan Game Preserve near Saugatuck and
saw that our youngest birder, one Tim Baerwald,
had indeed picked out a rare golden from amidst
whole flocks of inbound Canada geese.
Kerri Lyle in action along the Kalamazoo River.
Tim Baerwald got a standing ovation for spotting a rare golden eagle at
the Allegan Game Preserve.
We were on one of the BBC’s last outings of 2005,
and we had begun our adventure on the beach in
Douglas where we spotted the horned grebe, the elusive red-throated loon, and an ore boat far out on the
lake. Of the latter, some of us suggested that it could
be a ghost ship, perhaps the Edmund Fitzgerald herself, come back to haunt the November lake.
For surely that distant ore boat was an ephemeral presence on the wind-tossed inland sea.
foot of charming downtown Douglas. Natalie and I had
been thinking of returning to northwest Illinois to look
for bald eagles along the Mississippi, but BBC
President Kip Miller informed us that we could expect
to see our national bird in action along the mouth of
the Kalamazoo well through the winter.
As though we needed an excuse to visit the
Saugatuck/Douglas area during the so-called “off
season.” We have discovered over the years that
those two lakeside towns are worthy day destinations
for all seasons. Particularly fall and winter when
the light is softer, and the restaurants, galleries, and
pubs are all the warmer and more welcoming.
More on the interior later, but let us resume our final
outing with the BBC for the year. We chose an unseasonably warm November morning for our adventure,
and with a south wind at play, the birds were not in
the abundant variety that we had hoped to see.
That led Kip Miller to quip: “It’s not too birdy
today, but it’s nice to be out and about in November
without freezing.”
The Berrien Birding Club on duty at Oval Beach.
And before we headed inland to the game preserve so young Mr. Baerwald could pick the golden eagle
out of the autumnal sky for us, we worked our way
along the Kalamazoo River in search of water fowl.
What we found instead were various bald eagles soaring beyond Wade’s Bayou which we had found at the
Natalie (left) and Kerri Lyle took a team approach to birding. Kerri, who
lives in Indiana, is an ace birder.
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Yes, we remembered all too well outings in past
Novembers when we were barely able to stand the wind
and cold despite our many layers of sensible clothing.
But on this, the farewell to ‘05 outing, we were all
peeling off layers and basking in the warm sun. Ah,
the pleasures of a prolonged Indian Summer.
And to cap it all off in a grand manner, there was
Tim Baerwald modestly pointing to a distant speck
in the sky and announcing that it was the aforementioned golden eagle.
We all aimed our various scopes and binoculars in
the direction Tim was pointing and feasted our eyes
on a magnificent creature that is rarely seen in these
parts owing to its preference for less inhabited areas.
Okay, so we didn’t see any snow geese mixed in
amongst the Canada geese, or “Cans” as we birders
call them, but that solitary adult golden made the scenic
trip north on I-196 worthwhile.
Kip Miller noted that the golden was in the area,
because it had developed a taste for fresh goose, and
Tim Baerwald said he was hoping to see the great eagle
take a Can on the wing, but that didn’t happen while
we were all still together. Kip said the birding might
have been better had there been more hunters afoot,
because their predatory presence forces the geese to
concentrate in areas closed to hunting and open to birding.
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Natalie at large
on Saugatuck’s
charming Butler
Street.
her heroic work for the Michigan Family Independence
Agency. Mary is a real people person, so we were
not surprised to hear her tell how much she cared for
each and every one of the more than 400 people on
her case list.
Because she has reached our advanced age of 55,
Mary is looking forward to joining her husband Randy
in retirement, and so we suggested various activities
she could pursue when she does so, particularly
patrolling the Kalamazoo River for eagles.
Next time you’re in Douglas, check out the birding at Wade’s Bayou.
You should see a bald eagle or two.
Oh well.
But we were all well pleased as we bid one another adieu in a parking lot on the west edge of the
Allegan Game Preserve.
Kip collected the two-way radio he had given us for
the duration of our mobile birding adventure, and then
he led us all back to Blue Star Highway where he and
the others turned south for home. Natalie and I,
alas, headed right for downtown Saugatuck where we
joined our old friend Mary Lober from Otsego for a lovely and leisurely luncheon at the cozy Chequers
Restaurant. It is done up in the style of an English
pub, and, yes, the fish and chips were quite authentic and most filling.
We hadn’t seen Mary for ages, so she filled us in on
A reunion in Saugatuck: Mary Lober (left) and
Natalie link up at Chequers.
Then she gave Natalie a gift of “lady things” complete with a case and umbrella with cats on it, and
then we parted company with a promise to meet
again soon in Kalamazoo for lunch.
And, yes, we saw plenty of birds as we motored south
along Blue Star Highway for home, but we had stored
our binoculars in the trunk, so we can’t really say what
they were.
Sorry, Charley.
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Washington Park Festival of Lights
The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department
will host the 15th annual Festival of Holiday Lights
in Washington Park on Sat., Dec. 3. The Festival kicks
off at 4 p.m. with the 2nd annual “Challenge for a Cure”
Chili Cook-Off. This event has participants from
many city departments entering their best recipe for
chili in hopes of winning the coveted “best chili” trophy. This event is open to the public and those wanting to try each chili can purchase a $5.00 ticket which
will entitle them to a sample of each chili and one vote
for their favorite chili. Bowls of chili can be purchased for an additional $3.00. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
At 5 p.m., stick around for the countdown to the lighting of the Park. The holiday lights in Washington Park
are the largest free display in the entire Midwest. The
breathtaking beauty of watching all of the lights in
Washington Park being turned on for the first time
of the season is spectacular. There will also be free cookies and hot chocolate available. Listen to the carolers from Michigan City High School Chorus singing
your favorite holiday carols. Warm up by the big bon
fire that the Maintenance Department sets every
year. Or, take a ride on the horse & wagon for $1.00
per person or better yet, bring a canned good to
donate to the Salvation Army and ride for free.
Before you leave, be sure to walk over to the
Washington Park Zoo for the annual Zooltide to see
the display of lights from 5-7 p.m. Animals will be on
exhibit and eager to interact with the public, the
Footlight Players will sing holiday carols, and there
will be photo opportunities in the barn. Free refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Zoo Society, and
Santa will be on hand to hear the kiddies’ wishes for
the holiday. Don’t forget to stop in at the Gift Shop
to pick up your favorite zoo-lovers holiday gifts including the opportunity to purchase an “adopt-an-animal”
gift certificate. The Washington Park Zoo Zooltide will
continue on Sun., Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. with all the same
events that are taking place on Sat.
Sun., Dec. 4 will be the final day that the Zoo is open
in 2005. For more information, contact the Parks &
Recreation Department at 219-873-1506.
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CLASSIFIED
On December 1, 1880, the first telephone was
installed in the White House.
On December 1, 1913, in Pittsburg, the Gulf Refining
Company opened the world's first drive-in gasoline station. Motorists, up until that time, were accustomed
to buying gas in garages and livery stables.
On December 2, 1840, William Henry Harrison
was elected President. He died of pneumonia 31days after being inaugurated.
On December 2, 1942, below the football stadium
at the University of Chicago, a group of scientists, led
by Enrico Fermi, for the first time demonstrated a selfsustaining nuclear chain reaction.
On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st
state to join the Union.
On December 3, 1833, Ohio's Oberlin College opened,
becoming the first coeducational college in the United
States.
On December 3, 1925, in New York's Carnegie Hall,
George Gershwin performed as a soloist, playing his
Concerto in F. It was the first public performance of
a jazz concerto for piano in musical history.
On December 4, 1933, Tobacco Road, a dramatization
of Erskine Caldwell's novel, opened on Broadway.
The play ran for 3,182 consecutive performances.
On December 4, 1991, after being held captive for
nearly seven years, Associated Press correspondent
Terry Anderson was released by Shiite Muslim captors.
On December 5, 1848, the 1849 Gold Rush was
triggered when President James Polk confirmed that
gold had been discovered in California.
On December 6, 342, Saint Nicholas, an archbishop of Myra, is reported to have died at the age of 38
or 39. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia,
mariners, youth, and virgins. From earliest times
he has been one of the saints most often pictured, and
is especially noted for his charity. Santa Claus, and
the presentation of yuletide gifts, derived from the works
of Saint Nicholas.
On December 6, 1884, Army Engineers finally completed construction of the Washington Monument, 36years after the cornerstone was laid.
On December 6, 1972, Apollo 17, America's last
mission to the Moon, blasted off from Cape Canaveral.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware, the second smallest state in the Union, was the first to ratify the
Constitution.
On December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes attacked
Pearl Harbor, the home port of the United States
Pacific Fleet.
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Local. Experienced. Insured. Reasonable Rates.
Call Brian at 219-879-8239.
WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting,
staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. Exp.
20% SAVINGS ON INTERIOR THRU WINTER.
219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne.
LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. —
Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal.
Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290.
FREE ESTIMATES
H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 Call 219/872-8946
Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop
Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock
Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone
JIM’S LAWN SERVICE & SNOW PLOWING Free est. Call 219-874-2715. Leave message!
December 1, 2005
HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE
219/879-5150 — FAX 219-879-5344
http://www.healysland.com - [email protected]
LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone in NW Indiana
15+ Types of Flagstone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch,
30+ Types of Stone
New Items: Kewanee Skippers, Platinum Blue Flagstone, Black
Flagstone, Appaloosa Flagstone, Santa Margarita Flagstone.
Landscaping, Stone Work, Ponds, Fountains, Nursery Stock!
Order now to avoid Spring Rush!
CHURCH YOUTH GROUP (T.I.G.H.T) of New Creation Church
will do lawn clean-up to raise money for conference.
Adult supervision by One Way Lawn Care. Call 219-561-1207.
SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
Fall Leaf Removal • Snow Plowing
Licensed and Insured. Call 219-878-3032.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed
weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a
future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in
South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? Are you a self starter? Creekwood Inn
is looking for an innkeeper to welcome our guests. Must be computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks including some bookkeeping.
Please call for an appointment. (219) 872-8357.
WANT TO SELL
USED OFFICE FURNITURE AT FIRME’S
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light.
SHOMER SHABBAT ANTIQUES & ART
8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables.
1004 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday.
1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER and TRAILER
4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239.
RAINBOW TRADES - 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE - 219/874-7099
ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings,
African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items.
BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big Events. We Deliver!
COSTUME WORLD - Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes.
Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net
HARDESTY CARPET OUTLET. All your flooring needs.
636 Longwood Dr., Michigan City. 219-879-3325. Mon-Fri. 9-6.
2003 HONDA ACCORD EX. V-6. Sunroof. Automatic. One owner.
Black with tan interior. 37K miles. Call 219-928-2953.
2005 HONDA ACCORD EX. 45,000 miles. Sun roof, tan leather, XM
radio. Mint condition, lovingly maintained. $18,000 OBO. 219-879-9140.
SEASONED FIREWOOD. $60.00 pick up load, delivered.
Call Bud White at 219-874-4875.
QUEEN SIZE SLEIGH BED. 1 year old. Light pine, good condition.
$499.00. Call 219-879-4902.
REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616.
FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at
1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample
drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318.
OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except
phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd.,
Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.
RENTALS INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745.
SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home.
2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-8525414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com
THE
December 1, 2005
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Avail. Sept.-June — $1,400 to $2,000 per month.
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2
BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous
hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest
suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in
Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932
SHERIDAN BEACH EXECUTIVE RENTAL. Beautifully furnished and
fully equipped large, modern, luxury 3BR, 1-1/2BA across from beach.
Month to Month or Long Term. $1,000/mo. Call 219-872-4446.
SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL
3BR, 2Bath. Fully furnished. On beach. $1,200/mo. +util.
STUDIO - 1BR, fully furnished. On beach. $700/mo. 312-560-5122.
2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month
plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000.
ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with
coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk.
Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813.
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR. A/C. Fpl. Furn. Summer wkly. rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru
May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428.
YEARLY RENTAL. Newer 2BR, 2BA. All appliances. No pets. 3 blocks
to beach. Credit check. $750/mo. + util. Call 219-363-6818.
CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME
Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets.
Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities.
Avail Sept’05 - June ‘06 - Call 708/717-8883.
SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2
blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf
maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare
N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.”
THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH
3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table.
Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C.
REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable.
Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected]
for pictures and more info.
HOME IN OGDEN DUNES. Portage school system. Walking distance to
South Shore station. 3 possibly 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Spacious yard.
$1500/mo. + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 219-762-9194.
FLINT LAKE – VALPARAISO. Charming cottage on wooded hillside.
Spacious LR. Big frpl. Country kitchen. 1BR. Glassed in study. Steps to
beach. Peaceful. 1 hr. to Chicago, 10 mins. to Valparaiso University.
$720/mo. Call 219-464-2499 or pager 800-605-3508.
MICHIGAN CITY CONDO. Lg deck off living room, sauna & marble fireplace. Second floor. Assoc. pool. 55’ boat slip w/remote boat lift.
2BR, 2BA. 9 mo. rental, furnished. $700/mo. 708-361-5044.
NEWLY RENOVATED homes avail. for Monthly or Long-Term Rental.
3BR, 2BA house—314 Lake Shore Drive. This classis Sheridan Beach
house has been updated and renovated in many ways: brand new living
room, new appliances, new front and rear decks, restored hardwood flrs.,
and freshly painted and updated. Steps to the beach and coffee shop.
4BR, 2BA house—1813 Ridgemoor. This Long Beach tri-level home
has brand new hardwood flrs. On every level, new appliances, and newly
updated. 1blk. to the beach.
See these homes by going to www.mickygallasproperties.com —
click on “rental” and go see the houses. Call Bob at 219-879-9544.
LONG BEACH LUXURY LONG TERM EXECUTIVE RENTAL.
2BR, 2BA townhouse on private lake (Hidden Shores by Hacienda
Restaurant). Was model; all the bells and whistles. Patio with arbor on
the lake; beautiful view, woodburning fpl, A/C, W/D, DW, 2 car garage,
custom wood cabinets in kitchen & bathrooms, ceramic tiled bathes, custom features throughout. Furnished or unfurnished. $1675 + utilities.
Call Julie (219) 879-7601 or (312) 670-7978.
4,500 SQ. FT. 3 APT. HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 yrs. old. Near New Buffalo &
Michigan City. $2,000/mo. plus utilities.
Call 269-469-0219 evenings or leave message. Cell 219-448-1638.
SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2
blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf
maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare
N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.”
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LAKEFRONT 1BR APARTMENT. Furnished, utilities and cable included.
No smoking, no pets. $800/mo. Call 219-872-6671.
RENTALS MICHIGAN
ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores.
Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental.
Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends.
BEACH HOUSE ON CREST OF DUNE. New Buffalo. 2BR, 2-1/2BA.
Terrific views of lake, Chicago skyline, sunsets. Private woods w/trails,
tennis pool, beach. Frplc, DSL, deck, balc. Summer: $1600/wk.
Off-season: $1000/mo. Call 773-947-9182 or 202-544-1095.
LAKESIDE, MICHIGAN. 3-4 bedroom home.
Short walk to the beach. Available week-ends or through June 1st.
Call for information or viewing 312-925-0173.
LARGE 4,300 SQ. FT. HOME. 5BR, 4BA, can sleep 16 people. 2-1/2
blks. from beach. $1,600/mo. plus utilities. For viewing appointment,
call 269-469-0219 evenings or leave message. Cell 219-448-1638.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MICHIANA MI FOR SALE BY OWNER
This beautiful home on 3 lots has everything.
$339,900. Call 269-469-4295.
TIMESHARE – CONDO, Orlando, Florida. Sleeps 6 (will rent). $11,500.
Check it out at www.calypsocay.com or call 219-872-3260.
Master’s of Engineering Management
A new master’s of engineering management (MEM)
program being launched at Valparaiso University in
fall 2006 will equip engineers with the skills to
assume leadership roles.
“Today’s most successful engineers need more than
a strong undergraduate degree,” says Dr. Dean
Schroeder, Schulz professor of business management
and director of Valparaiso’s MBA program. “To maximize their professional leadership potential they
need a background that provides business knowledge, management skills, technical expertise and
hands-on experience.”
The 36-credit program is an integration of business
and engineering with classes taught by faculty in the
University’s College of Business Administration and
College of Engineering.
The program can be completed in one year by a fulltime student or two to three years by a part-time student. For more information about the program, phone
(219) 465-7952, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.valpo.edu/mba.
14th Annual Prairie Pride
The 14th Annual Prairie Pride at Christmas Folk
Art Show will take place on Sat. & Sun., Dec. 3 & 4,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. The theme this year is “All Hearts Come
Home for Christmas” as you peruse vignettes of quality, handcrafted, primitive, contemporary, and country fok art, traditional crafts, culinary gifts and select
antiques displayed country store style inside a toasty
barn.
This event is held at Fawn Run Farm, 3883 E 700
N, Rolling Prairie, IN. There is free parking and free
admission. Dir: Take US 20 east from Michigan City
to Prairie St (425E) in Rolling Prairie; turn left; go
to 700 N and turn left; farm will be 1/2 mile down on
your right. Info: 219/778-2809.
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December 1, 2005
Off the Book Shelf
by Sally Carpenter
Jack’s Life: The Life Story of C.S. Lewis by Douglas
Gresham
I’m sure you know by now that
“The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe” is about to be released
in movie theaters very soon.
Perhaps in preparation of seeing
the movie, you might just enjoy a
book on the author’s life and how
he came to write such fantastic
tales. While there are several
biographies on C. S. (or Jack as he
preferred) Lewis out there, this new
one is written by his stepson.
How great is that! A bio written
by someone who actually knew the person he was writing about. I picked this book up eager to read the life
of Lewis from the perspective of a family member. A
slim volume, only 176 pages long, I found it to read
like an informal conversation between friends seated by a fireplace sipping coffee. And that’s a pleasant
way to approach the life of this enigmatic man.
In his introduction, Gresham says, “This is not a
scholarly work filled with academic analysis or conjecture as to what Jack thought and why he thought
it or what he wrote and why he wrote it. This is
merely the simple recounting of the story of what I
believe to be the extraordinary life of an extraordinary
man. I hope that it shows how the power of the Holy
Spirit of God flows through our lives and, if we allow
it to, makes us far more than we could ever be by ourselves.” The introduction, indeed, the whole book
itself, shows how much Gresham admired and loved
his stepfather.
As to background—Lewis was born in Ireland in 1898.
He had an older brother called Warnie (short for
Warren), and his mother died of cancer when he was
only nine. Like most families of the time, the two boys
were shipped off to England to boarding school.
Unfortunately, the first school they went to was headed by a madman who was finally committed to an insane
asylum. This experience started a lifelong special
bond between the brothers, always looking out for each
other.
After attending various schools, Jack won scholarship
to University College at Oxford in the spring of 1917.
Unfortunately, world events stepped into his life and
he found himself in the British Army, along with
Warnie. During action in France, he sustained injury
and was sent home to recuperate. Lucky for him,
the war ended before he was sent back. He resumed
his studies at Oxford and took on another responsibility…
During the war, a good friend and Jack made a pact
that if either died, the other would see to the family
left behind. When Edward (Paddy) Moore was killed
in action, Jack immediately looked up his mother and
sister upon returning to England, and so began a lifelong relationship showing Jack’s quiet resolve to be
a man of his word.
Over the course of his life, Jack was introduced to
religion, then in his teens rejected it, and finally, as
a man, realized that there was some higher power leading him through life.
Living the academic life at Oxford, and the domestic life at The Kilms (the home he and the Moore’s and
his brother purchased), life progressed as it will for
all of us. He became part of an academic group that
called themselves The Inklings. The group, which included J.R.R. Tolkien, would meet once a week for discussion
and debate. Great works of literature, like Tolkien’s
The Lord of the Rings or Neville Coghills’ famous translations of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, were first
read.…”and it was here that C.S. Lewis first revealed
something new that he was working on called The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Wow. I would have
loved being a fly on the wall of those meetings!
In 1950 Lewis met Joy Gresham, the author’s
mother, through a series of letters. She was separated
from her husband and had two small sons. A subsequent meeting in 1952 led to their marriage in 1956.
She died of cancer in 1960. Lewis died on Nov. 22, 1963,
the same day J.F.K. was assassinated in Texas.
Gresham: “I am sometimes asked what it is like living in the shadow of such a great man, and I always
point out that Jack did not leave a shadow behind him
but a glow.” Spoken like a true son.
There’s a bonus DVD of a conversation with the author
included.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, you will meet
average people who journey to magical places, meet
strange and wonderful creatures, and, de rigueur, fight
the good fight against forces of evil.
There are many different versions of this classic series,
but I found this one at The Bookstore in Lighthouse
Place to be excellent. It is an oversized paperback that
contains all the books in the Narnia series put in the
order that C.S. Lewis preferred. Also, there are nifty
pen and ink drawings at the beginning of each chapter and I found the typeface quite readable. The really nice thing about this version is that you will want
to pass it around to friends and
family, or, maybe give it as a
Christmas gift for someone to
enjoy over and over again. There
are also boxed sets of the books
available which are very nice.
Anyway you look at it, this is a
series that can be enjoyed by
young and old alike. This one
won’t go on the yard sale table!
Till next time, happy reading!
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872-4000
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS
Debbie Burke
FAX (219) 872-4182
Specializing in Distinctive
Properties
Indiana and Michigan
707 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN
Owner
Ed Merrion
Broker
DECEMBER IS HERE!!!
WANT TO WALK TO THE LAKE without breaking the bank? Check
out this 3 bedroom cottage located just down Lake Avenue from the
beach in Sheridan Beach. The home was completely remodeled
from ‘97 to 2002. The yard is completely fenced, with plenty of parking, lush landscaping and a perennial garden with blackberries,
raspberries and strawberries. The decor is “shabby chic,” but you’ll
$
call it divine. Call Julie Gring for more info.
158,900
CONVENIENT CONDO LIVING couldn’t be sweeter than in
this 2 bedroom Long Beach Point unit. All the carpeting was replaced
in 2004, as were the kitchen and bathroom floors. $226 monthly assessment includes gas heat and building, grounds & pool maintenance. Second floor unit has a balcony facing north towards Lady
$
Lane. Call John Hayes for a look.
119,500
MAKE A GREAT INVESTMENT IN SUMMER LIVING!
This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been reduced to $407,000. Located
just 2 blocks from Lake Michigan, the home has a main floor master suite, a wood-paneled office with its own fireplace, oak hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen and much more. Ask
Jim McGah for your own appointment.
LOOKING TO DEVELOP? There’s almost an acre of land available just 2 blocks south of Lake Michigan in Sheridan Beach. Six
buildable lots with city water and sewer currently hold 3 cottages
and a 3 car garage. Most of the natural wooded dune has been preserved. Call Liv Markle @ 879-8801 to walk the site. This
$
could be your summer family compound!!!
1,100,000
LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com
Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR
Liv Markle*, CRS, GRI
Julie Gring
Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer
Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR
Michele Meden, ABR
John Hayes, GRI, ABR
Dave Walsh
Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI
Jim Laughlin
Debbie Mengel
Susan Carter
Jerry Lambert Joan Brown
Jeff Meyer
Heather Melnyk *Licensed in
Tricia Meyer
Jessica Storey
IN and/or MI
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December 1, 2005
CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty
123
1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive
(219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432
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www.c21longbeachrealty.com
Open 7 Days a Week
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 4th • 1p.m.-3p.m.
304 Blaeck Oak Drive
Trail Creek Colonial completely redecorated in
vibrant youthful colors. All rooms are spacious, and
center hall floor plan is so practical. Large kitchen
and formal dining room and hardwood floors.
Brick fireplace in living room. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths.
Beautifully landscaped and large fence back yard
for children to play. Central air, garage. 1 year home
$
145,900
warranty furnished by sellers.
DIRECTIONS: Johnson Rd to Coolspring Ave.
Coolspring Ave to Black Oak Dr, right on Black Oak
Dr. Last house on left hand side.
Completely Private glass enclosed porch is the entry to
spacious 3 story colonial on high dune opposite Lake
Michigan. French doors merge the living and dining room
and all enjoy the wood burning fireplace. One bedroom and
bath are on the main floor; upstairs are 4 additional bedrooms, bath, and deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Beach
bath in basement. Path across Lake Shore Drive leads to sandy
$
beach. Hardwood floors. Reasonable taxes.
675,000
June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248
Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778
Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI
Doug Waters*, Managing Broker 219-877-7290
Debbie Chism*, Broker Associate 874-9093
Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149
Phyllis T. Waters*
CRB, CRS, GRI
Broker/ Owner
The Views Are Terrific from this rustic cottage on the top
of a dune opposite Lake Michigan. Fireplace in great room.
3 bedrooms include master, 1 bath. On 76 x 160 foot lot Enjoy
$
this private hideaway.
365,000
Sandy Rubenstein* 879-7525
Tom Cappy* 874-6396
Richard Klare 872-0947
Brian Waters* 866-844-1401
Carrie Patton 872-2942
Beverly Szybala 219-861-2066
Rosemary Braun 879-9029
Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated
Don Niven 708-259-9471
Shelly Neal 879-7493
Bill McNew 872-8254
*Licensed in Michigan and Indiana
Doug Waters*
GRI
Managing Broker