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Volume 29, Number 1 Thursday, January 10, 2013 THE Weekly Newspaper 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 TM Michigan City Lighthouse Photo by Janet Baines
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Volume 29, Number 1 Thursday, January 10, 2013

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Weekly Newspaper 911 Franklin StreetMichigan City, IN 46360

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Michigan City Lighthouse Photo by Janet Baines

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Dunes Learning Centerby Rick A. Richards

At fi rst glance, Alexandra Schindler’s backpack looks like any other. If it were on a college campus it would be fi lled with books, Schindler’s backpack is far from any cam-pus.

Schindler, a recent graduate of Murray State University in Kentucky, is an intern at the Dunes Learning Center at In-diana Dunes National Lake-shore. In fact, she’s one of sev-eral spending this school year teaching young people about nature and the dunes area.

“I think it’s about 20 or 30 pounds,” said Schindler of her backpack as she led a group of eager fi fth graders on a 4.6-mile hike around Cowles Bog. “I don’t know for sure. I’ve never weighed it.”

It’s full of notebooks, paper, pencils and experi-ments in which youngsters will take air, soil and water temperatures, collect soil and water samples and jot down their observations on the kind of plant and animal life they see.

Hanging from her backpack is a length of rope, some plastic containers, clothespins, a water bottle and a garden trowel. The latter is used to dig a hole

in the ground if the need arises that she or one of the students has to answer nature’s call.

Schindler, who isn’t much bigger than the fi fth-graders she was leading, is one of a handful of in-terns who live in a house just inside the entrance to Dunes Learning Center, at the former Camp Good Fellow site on Howe Road. She grew up along the Ohio River in southern Ohio and being outdoors is second nature to her.

She loves the idea that her class-room is outside. “I came to the real-ization there is a big gap between scientists and the public and how they communicate with each other. The reason I want to pursue a career in non-formal edu-cation is to bridge that gap, to make the high science more relatable to the public.”

After Schindler graduated in May, she applied for environmental in-

ternships across the country before being chosen for the program at Dunes Learning Center.

“The way the program is set up sounded like a good start-ing place for me. After my in-terview, I knew this was where I wanted to be.”

Her roommates are just as passionate. Jessica Orlando grew up in Milwaukee and spent a lot of time on Lake Michigan. She taught in a pub-

Backpacks fi lled with everything an outdoor educator needs hang at the ready in the offi ce of the Dunes Learning Center.

(Photo by Rick A. Richards)

Fifth grader Tony Doles records soil temperature data while on a hike at Cowles

Bog. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

Intern Alexandra Schindler. (Photo by Rick A.

Richards)

Intern Jessica Orlando. (Photo by Rick A.

Richards)

January 10, 2013 Page 3THE

Continued on Page 4

lic school for a time after graduating from college, but said she knew she had to go after her dream of studying natural resources outdoors.

“I would like to be part of a state park or some-thing like that. It has to be outside the classroom; I feel confi ned inside the classroom,” said Orlando.

Chicagoan Kathleen Soler said, “I really, really want to work outdoors. I’ve always loved the Indiana Dunes. I didn’t come here until I was in college and then I came with friends to go camping. I kind of fell in love with it.”

Soler wants to teach adults and children about the out-doors. “I’m really interested in citizen science.” That’s pre-cisely the kind of learning that takes place at Dunes Learn-ing Center where children and

their teachers spend time learning about the envi-ronment (even in winter) and make their own scien-tifi c observations.

During hikes, Soler makes it a point to involve not only children, but teachers and parents. “Chil-dren are microcosms of their parents,” said Soler. “If the parents are outdoorsy and engaged, the chil-dren will be, too. But if a parent is hanging back, I try to bring them in. Maybe they’re not so comfort-able. I tend to treat adults as children and children as adults. It’s a lot harder to challenge adults about the way the world is.”

Ellen Nsangong is from Cameroon and hopes to take what she learns at Dunes En-vironment Center back to her West African country. “This program is very, very impor-tant for me as a teacher. This is important for me and all the teachers in Cameroon. Stu-dents from Cameroon have been here before, including my brother. He was the fi rst to come here.”

“This has been a challenge for me,” Nsangong said, adding that one of her big-gest challenges is yet to come. “I’ve never seen snow before.”

The agenda on this sunny autumn day is a hike around Cowles Bog. Schindler leads a group of fi fth-graders from Union Center Elementary School in Porter County who are full of questions. When she reminds them to write down any wildlife they see, one girl asks if there are giraffes at Indiana Dunes. Schindler patiently explains that giraffes don’t live in Indiana.

Intern Kathleen Soler. (Photo by Rick A.

Richards)

Intern Ellen Nsangong. (Photo by Rick A.

Richards)

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up 100 feet and sends the kids one at a time. We try to get everyone to go by themselves, but they can go with a friend if they’re too scared. They learn that it is scary but that they can do it by themselves.”

Schindler and the other interns turn the hike into a party, giving each hiker a wintergreen Lifesaver (the children are told it’s a special moon rock). When they bite into it, it glows in their mouth.

“That’s a really big hit with most of the kids. I tell them a story about how I found a giant moon rock one night and broke it open and it was full of little moon rocks,” said Schindler. “You bite and it sparks and they go, ‘Whoa.’”

It’s a way to show that science is fun. “Instead of being in a classroom learning about people, they ac-tually get to go out and meet people who do science,” said Schindler.

By the end of the three-day adventure, Schindler said she can see a change. “You have kids come in who don’t want to have anything to do with the out-doors. Then you get them excited and they become a little you and want to be outdoors all the time.”

That is precisely what Sandi Weindling wants to hear. Weindling is director of marketing and de-velopment for Dunes Learning Center and works closely with the interns in creating and carrying out the center’s educational programs.

She said some 5,000 children visit the camp each year from schools in Indiana, Illinois and Wiscon-sin. “The classroom is outside. We do a lot of walk-ing here and it goes on 12 months out of the year,”

Dunes Learning Continued from Page 3

As they approach Lake Michigan, one boy won-ders about sharks. Schindler tells him that while Lake Michigan is big, the ocean is bigger and that’s where sharks live.

Teacher Ana Brocksmith said students from Union Center have been coming to Dunes Learning Center since it began hosting overnight camping and outdoor experiences for students in 1998.

“This is a great experience for the children,” said Brocksmith. The experience includes campfi res and an opportunity to get up close with creatures that call the dunes home. The Frog in the Bog program is one of the most popular and it’s aimed at fourth-, fi fth- and sixth-grade students. Over three days and two nights they experience the natural and cultur-al history of the dunes, examine the environment and learn about its biodiversity. The program meets state curriculum standards for science, math, social studies and language arts.

A part of that experience is a night hike, which Schindler said is her favorite. “It is the fear of over-coming being out in the woods at night. If I’m in the woods by myself, I’m not very comfortable so I want to help younger kids go to a point where they’re not going to have a breakdown if they’re out with a group at night,” said Schindler.

While the night hike is only a few hundred feet, in the dark it seems much longer. “During the night hike we do a solo hike where the trail leader walks

Alexandra Schindler answers questions from Union Center Elementary fi fth graders while on a hike around Cowles Bog.

(Photo by Rick A. Richards)

Outdoor educator Alexandra Schindler explains the importance of this yel-low birch tree to students taking part in a program at the Dunes Learning

Center. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

Continued on Page 6

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said Weindling. “Spring and fall are the most popu-lar for visits; winter is a bit more of a challenge, mostly because the adults don’t want to come. The kids are up for it any time.”

Weindling said a goal of Dunes Learning Center is to erase the fear many children have of the out-doors. “Kids are being loaded with messages about the outdoors, things that just aren’t true,” she said.

Weindling said one of the joys of her job is inter-acting with the interns. “They are full of ideas and excitement. We have two sets of clients – the school groups and adults who come, but also the naturalist interns who go through the program and then go out and become the next generation of environmen-tal stewards.”

A future story will look at the history of Camp Goodfellow and how it has been converted to the Dunes Education Center.

Fifth grader Ethan Credit of Union Center Elementary fi lls out his observation journal with help from outdoor educator Alexandra Schindler.

(Photo by Rick A. Richards)

Dunes Learning Continued from Page 3

Activities at Sarett Nature Center• Sat., January 12, 1 p.m. MI timeWeather permitting, learn to cross country ski

at Sarett Nature Center. The cost is $10 for adults. Equipment rental is $5. Phone (269) 927-4832 to check on snow conditions.

• Sat., Jan. 12, 6 p.m. Sarett’s annual Gourmet Glide. Depending upon the weather you can walk, ski or snowshoe along a lighted path in the woods then return to the center for soup (provided by staff) and a potluck meal (provided by guests). The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under. Bring a dish to pass as well as non-alcoholic beverages and plate service for your group. Phone (269) 927-4832 to register.

• Sun., January 13, 3 p.m.Kennedy’s Kitchen, Southwest Michigan’s popu-

lar Irish Band, will perform. Open seating tickets are $10.

• Thurs., January 17, 2:30 p.m.Sarett Nature Center’s adult education series

will be all about snow. The cost is $5 per person. Phone (269) 927-4832 to register.

• Sat., January 19, 3 p.m.Long-time volunteer moose researcher, Tom

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• Sun., January 20, 1 p.m.Cross country ski with naturalist Rob at Sarett’s

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Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI. Phone: 269-927-4832 or email: [email protected]

Art of Giving Raffl e Winner

Fritz Olsen Fine Art Gallery is pleased to an-nounce Sharon Phillips of Three Oaks as this year’s winner of the fourth annual Art of Giving raffl e in benefi t of Radio Harbor Country. The beach cruiser was generously donated by Outpost Sports. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised during this event (which is hosted annually by Fritz Olsen and Martha Cares in their Sawyer gallery) are donated to benefi t Radio Harbor Country.

The winning ticket was drawn on stage at the Acorn Theater during the annual Christmas at the Acorn show. Congratulations, Sharon!

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Lakers Compete in the Iolani Classic in HawaiiLa Lumiere School Basketball defeated Tsinghua School, the six-time defending national champions

from China in the Iolani Classic on Tuesday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Lakers jumped out to a 14-6 lead in the fi rst quarter. The combination of defense and explosive scoring from Detrick Mostella with 14 points in the 2nd quarter increased the lead at the half to 42-12. The Lakers outscored the Tsinghua team in the 3rd quarter 18-7 behind Torren Jones’ 7 points. Final score was 75 to 39 with La Lumiere leading scorers Torren Jones and Detrick Mostella, each with 17 points, followed by Ade Aruna with 9 points and Danny Zuikov, Sam Logwood III and Munis Tutu with 6 points each.

The Iolani Classic has invited the top high school teams in the United States to compete in this four-day tournament including: La Lumiere School, Oak Hill (VA), Montrose Christian (MD), John Carroll (MD), and Findlay Prep (NV).

Tournament results and future game times can be found at www.iolaniclassic.hawaiihoops.com/schedule/boys-division-i/

Left - #2 Detrick Mostella

Right - Johnathan Wilkins

Photo credits: Greg Yamamoto

| ScoringLive

Help For SW MI Advocacy CenterThursday, January 17 -- 5:30 p.m. Monthly

HELP4SWMI Monthly Meeting – If you are in-terested in fi nding out more about what volunteer opportunities are available, as well as what goes on at the Advocacy Center, please attend. Meetings are open to everyone. Located at 16170 Red Arrow Hwy • Union Pier, MI.

Thursday, January 31 -- 10 a.m. - noon Mich-igan WORKS! – On site career coaching, resume and cover letter development and interview prep-aration. By appointment only. A listing of current job openings in Berrien County is available during HELP4SWMI offi ce hours, as well as use of offi ce computers to apply for jobs.

For more information or to make an appointment, phone (269) 469-2559, or visit www.help4swmi.org

Kiwanis Club Pancake BreakfastTickets are now available for purchase to the An-

nual Sausage, Egg & Pancake Breakfast benefi tting the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte. The annual breakfast takes place Sun., Jan. 20, from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the LaPorte Armory, 2391 W St. Rd. 2 in La Porte. Tickets can be purchased at LaPorte Insur-ance Agency, the City of LaPorte Parks Department offi ce, or by your local Kiwanian.

The 2013 Pancake Breakfast features an all-you-can-eat buffet of pancakes, sausage, eggs, and drinks all prepared by local volunteers and Kiwan-ians. The breakfast benefi ts the LaPorte Kiwanis Club’s mission of helping area children and serving the LaPorte community. For more information, visit www.kiwanisclubofl aporte.com or like the club on Facebook.

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LaPorte County Master Gardener ClassSeventeen area

residents recently completed a Purdue Extension training course to help them sharpen their gar-dening skills so that they can now share their knowledge with others.

On December 4, students in the La-Porte County Pur-due Master Gardener Program training se-ries took their fi nal exam after thirteen weeks of intensive training. Partici-pants studied a wide range of subjects including soil and plant science, diag-nosis of plant problems, pesticide safety, and cul-ture of vegetable, fl ower, lawn, landscape, and fruit plants.

The Purdue Master Gardener Program is an in-tegral part of Purdue University Cooperative Ex-tension Service and provides citizens of Indiana a chance to grow. The program provides a learning framework for participants to increase their knowl-edge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects. In turn, participants volunteer, representing Pur-due University. They help others grow by sharing knowledge while providing leadership and service in educational gardening activities within their communities.

Having completed the required train-ing and passing the exam, each student achieved the rank of Master Gardener Intern. Master Gar-dener Interns are re-quired to volunteer a minimum of 35 hours to be certifi ed as a Purdue Master Gar-dener. Then, to main-tain Master Garden-er certifi cation, each year Master Garden-ers volunteer just 12 hours and attend 6 hours of educational training.

Students who completed the 2012 Master Gardener

training in LaPorte County were: Lloyd Anderson, Jan Bradshaw, Pamela Coker, Faith Henry, Susan Kieffer, Dennis Lanie, Leslinda Leon, Patti Lovaas, and Linda Weigel of La Porte; Rima Binder of Long Beach; John Carington, Carl Drzewiecki, Mary Rooney and Stephen Zolvinski of Michigan City; Jan Manik of Chesterton; and Raymond Borkowski and Jennifer Kuzdas of Rolling Prairie.

For more information about the Master Gardener Program, please contact the Purdue Extension – La Porte County offi ce at 219-324-9407 or visit www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/laporte and link to “Master Gardeners” under “Local Links” or visit www.hort.purdue.edu/mg/

2012 La Porte County Master Gardener ClassSeated (L to R): Faith Henry, Patti Lovaas, Pamela Coker, Mary Rooney

Standing (L to R): Jan Manik, Dennis Lanie, Leslinda Leon, Rima Binder, Carl Drze-wiecki, Jan Bradshaw, Lloyd Anderson, Stephen Zolvinski, Susan Kieffer, Jennifer

Kuzdas, Linda Weigel, Raymond Borkowski. Not pictured: John Carington

January 10, 2013 Page 11THE

Free MP3 Downloads From LibraryBeginning January 1st, The LaPorte County Pub-

lic Library is offering a new service that gives you the ability to download music for free. The library has teamed up with Freegal, a downloadable music service that serves libraries across the country. All a patron needs is a valid library card and a PIN.

Freegal offers access to about 3 million songs, in-cluding Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 10,000 labels with music that originates in over 60 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) re-strictions. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of subscribing libraries, such as the LaPorte County Public Library. There is a download limit of three songs per week. Again, the downloads are free and permanent. Freegal also has a free mobile app for any Apple device and Android phones and tablets.

To access Freegal and download music for free, go to the LaPorte County Public Library website at www.laportelibrary.org, click the Downloads tab, and navigate to the Freegal tab. For more informa-tion, contact the main branch of the LaPorte County Public Library at 219.362.6156.

The main Library is located at 904 Indiana Ave. in LaPorte. Other Library locations include Cool-spring in Michigan City, Kingsford Heights, Fish Lake, Rolling Prairie, Union Mills, and Hanna.

LaPorte Co. Historical Society MeetingThe LaPorte County Historical Society, Inc. will

hold its fi rst meeting of 2013 at the museum, Tues., Jan. 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Offi cers elected to serve this year are Arnie Bass, president, Fern Eddy Schultz, 1st vice president, Bruce R. Johnson, second vice president, Walter Reeves, secretary and Susie Jones, treasurer.

The program, “Hoosiers in the Movies,” will be presented by Bruce Johnson. A surprising number of people from Indiana were important fi gures in the motion picture industry.

Did you know that movie director Robert Wise was from Winchester, Howard Hawks was from Goshen and Sydney Pollack was from South Bend? Actors like Steve McQueen, Clifton Webb and Red Skelton and female stars such as Marjorie Main, Irene Dunne and Carole Lombard were either na-tive Hoosiers or moved here as young children and spent their formative years in Indiana.

Memberships are now being accepted. Become a member of this award-winning historical society—join today and enjoy free admission to the museum. You will be kept apprised of activities of the Soci-ety and its Museum as a recipient of the quarterly newsletter.

The museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. (US 35) at the south entrance to LaPorte. www.laportecountyhistory.org for more information.

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PNC Career Day Registration UnderwayPurdue University North Central Offi ce of Ca-

reer Development will host its 4th Annual Spring Career Day: Career & Internship Fair on Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Library-Student-Fac-ulty Building, Room 144. This free event is open to the public.

The fair presents the opportunity for PNC stu-dents, faculty, staff, alumni and the public to net-work with representatives from local businesses, government agencies and community organizations about full-time and seasonal employment as well as internships opportunities.

Early bird registration for businesses and orga-nizations interested in attending ends Jan.18. Fees are discounted for early registrants.

Registration for PNC students, faculty, staff and the public is currently open.

Registration for businesses and individuals may be completed by phoning 219-785-5200 ext. 5451, visiting www.pnc.edu/depts/careers/fair/index.html, or by emailing us at [email protected]

Individuals are strongly encouraged to research the organizations they are interested in and to bring multiple copies of their resume along with any ques-tions they may have. Business attire is required for this event. Jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, fl ip fl ops, or hats should not be worn.

The Offi ce of Career Development will host a series of Resume Review Workshops on campus on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Schwarz Hall, Room 216; Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Technology Building, Room 219 and Thursday, Feb. 14 from 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Technology Building, Room 215.

The Offi ce of Career Development at PNC pro-vides career and job search services to Purdue stu-dents and alumni. As a bridge from college life to the world of work, its mission to support the explo-ration of career and academic options, the develop-ment of job search skills and to facilitate connec-tions between employers and students that lead to successful outcomes and satisfying futures.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommoda-tions should contact the Offi ce of Career Develop-ment at 219.785.5451.

South Bend Comic Book ConventionThe South Bend Comic Book Convention will be

held Sat.,January 12, at the Comfort Suites 52933 US 933 (the corner of Cleveland and US 31) in South Bend, IN, just north of the Indiana Tollway (I-80 / I-90) @ exit 77.

The convention will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and admission is free. Dealers will be on hand with comics from the golden age to pres-ent along with a variety of related collectible items. They will also be buying comics you might have had lying around for years and no longer want. For more information, phone Alan at 309 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics

Fernwood Botanical GardenSmartphone Photography 101Sat., Jan. 12, 1:00–2:30 p.m. MI timeHarness the power of your smartphone camera in

this introductory workshop. Learn the basic tools, techniques, and apps for taking great photos us-ing your Smartphone. Particular emphasis will be placed on iPhone capabilities. Register by January 11. $15 (Members $12)

Sunday Journeys Series: France’s Wine Country - Sun., Jan. 13, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MI time

From the comfort of the Clark Gallery, explore the world in this series of exciting and diverse presen-tations. On this Tour de France, presented by Ron Spears, owner of Grape News Importing, Ltd, stop at charming villages that hail from medieval times, enjoy beautiful river valleys and scenery, and visit many of the most famous wine-producing regions of this captivating and incredibly varied country. Come discover why France is one of the most popu-lar tourist destinations in Europe.

Consider an early arrival to enjoy a delicious warm lunch in the Fernwood Café. Register by Jan-uary 12. $10 (Members $8).

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI. Fernwood’s hours are Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. from noon-5 p.m. The Fernwood Café is open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sun., noon-2 p.m. Fernwood is closed on Mondays. Visit Fernwood’s website at www.fernwoodbotanical.org or phone 269.695.6491.

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PNC Presents “Mel Theobald: Tree Portraits and Wet Tapestries”

The Purdue University North Central Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series will feature the exhibit, “Mel Theobald: Tree Portraits and Wet Tap-estries” from Jan. 7 through May 17 in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly Hall, Room 02 in the building’s lower level. It is free and is open to the public and may be viewed by appoint-ment only.

This show features 25 large scale photographs, which are both direct and abstract representations derived from nature. The photos will be available for purchase.

An award winning Chicago painter and photo-graphic artist, Theobald has exhibited his work in-ternationally, most recently being featured in “The Power of Water,” an international exhibition cel-ebrating the United Nations World Water Day at Moscow’s Polytechnical Museum.

After earning BFA and MFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Theobald has experienced a diverse career as a professor of art history, graphic designer and art conservator. As past president of the SAIC Alumni Association, he established the BareWalls Scholarship Fundraiser at the Art Institute. Beginning in 1990 he has made 18 trips to Russia, working with the Ministry of Culture to promote art and artists since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

His creative work underwent a metamorphosis in 2001 when he began using technology to produce large scale digital photographs. Much of his imagi-native output has incorporated the elements of wa-ter, trees and nature into an increasingly personal vision. The photographs in this exhibit demonstrate the energy he brings to his work, providing a unique and provocative understanding of variations of time and refl ection found in nature. This exhibition is es-pecially timely in coinciding with the UN’s Interna-tional Year of Water celebration for 2013.

To schedule an appointment to view this exhibit or to obtain further information, contact Judy Jaco-bi, PNC assistant vice chancellor of Marketing and Campus Relations, at 872-0527, ext. 5593. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Jacobi.

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LaPorte County Parks Honored The LaPorte County Parks has been chosen the

recipient of the 2012 Conservation and Native Landscaping Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Wilderness. This award was presented publicly at the Conservation and Native Landscaping Award ceremony in Chi-cago, Illinois on December 11, 2012.

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The LaPorte County Parks was nominated for its Red Mill Great Lakes Ecosystem Restoration Project. This award recognizes sites that are exem-plary in the use of native landscaping, ecosystem restoration and protection, and its conservation de-sign. These practices create and protect habitat for a variety of native plant and animal species which impacts environmental benefi ts for both people and nature.

The Chicago Wilderness said, “ your commitment is to be commended. Through this excellent restora-tion project you have enhanced and protected bio-diversity through native vegetation and expanded aquatic, bird, and insect habitat. You have signifi -cantly improved the storm water management of the site.”

In acknowledging the awards, Morgan credited partnerships with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the district staff and the design fi rms that worked on the facilities, Lake Michigan Coast-al Program, Indiana Heritage Trust, LaPorte Coun-ty Park Foundation, Indiana Department of Natu-ral Resources, the United States Congress, County Commissioners and County Council.

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The 2013 Calendar of Events is HereLate December saw the arrival of the LaPorte

County Calendar of Events for January, February, March and April 2013. The newly designed guides have arrived at the LPCCVB ware-house, and the fi rst stages of distribution have begun to our partners.

The 2013 late winter early spring calendar sports a pic-ture of our lighthouse on the cover and our logo; it is a bro-chure that will fi t in a purse or a glove box, with vibrant, rich colors and all the infor-mation you need to know about what is going on in La-Porte County.

Visit LaPorte County at any time during the year and you’ll fi nd many people mov-ing around the County enjoy-ing events and having fun. Now is the time to get those sleds, skis and ice skates ready and there are many activities on the horizon to look forward to.

The fi rst Friday of every month you can enjoy the shops and galleries in the Michigan City Uptown Art District who stay open late for your enjoyment and entertainment. Also, right around the corner, dance the night away at the Tri Kappa Sock Hop, be entertained by the Children’s Film Festival, and participate in the LaPorte Valentine’s Wine Walk. There will be more fun at the Daddy Daughter Dance, Maple Sugar Festival, and the Saint Pat-rick’s Day parade.

Coming up soon, enjoy some new presentations at our local live theatres, and don’t forget the La-Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s Classic Con-cert. Then there is the Easter Egg Hunt, opening of the Washington Park Zoo, the Master Gardner’s Spring Symposium, and the opening of the Old Lighthouse Museum. That is just a small portion of the activities and events coming up soon, so get you new calendar and we will see you out and about in the county.

Want to know what to do in LaPorte County? Get a free Calendar of Events. To request a copy of the 2013 Calendar of Events, phone 800.634.2650, or go to www.michigancitylaporte.com

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Trinity Ball Creates Happy Holiday MemoriesThe 2012 Trinity Ball, open to all area 6th through 12th

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Sculpture Brings Message of Peaceby Wm. F. Keefe

A heroic metal sculpture of a Potawatomi Indian has become symbolic evidence that the Potawatomi have returned to LaPorte, Indiana.

As a welcoming message notes, “The return is only symbolic, for search as you might, you will no longer see these peace-loving Indi-ans mingling. . .as they once did from 1832 to 1838.

“At long last a form of enduring rec-ognition has come to the Potawatomi, for standing in a dominant place in (LaPorte’s) Independence Plaza is the sculpture.”

The “heroic metal fi gure” adds a dramatic note to the narrative under-lying “The Return of the Potawatomi Saga,” including details that also con-tribute to the Potawatomi tradition of peace.

“From the bottom of the copper base to the tip of the broken spear held aloft in both hands by the In-dian fi gure, the sculpture is 18 feet in height. Dedicated in 1976, the Po-tawatomi fi gure was the work of local artist Howard A. Demyer.

“The Indian, located at the west end of Independence Plaza with a re-fl ecting pool at his feet, is facing east as if looking down the Indian trail he once traveled. That street today is State Street, a busy thoroughfare.

“The broken spear symbolizes effectively the peace with which the Potawatomi once greeted the settlers of LaPorte. From that beginning, the rela-tions between the settlers and the later Indian ar-rivals remained amicable.”

The relations, in fact, led to collective memories of mutually agreeable times. Some changes took place as natural developments for both the white settlers and the Potawatomi arrivals.

As an example, “The Indians liked to hunt in the forests not far from town, near the present Door Vil-lage. Here forests from the north and from the south all but joined, leaving an opening through which an Indian trail passed.

“This was like a door and the French voyageurs who came this way called it ‘la porte’ from which both the city and county take their name.

“Near our town were the lakes in which fi sh were plentiful, and they remain plentiful today. At the same time the soil of the prairies provided good har-vests of the Maize planted by the Indians.”

At times the Potawatomi left natural traces. In the area of the town of Wanatah, for example, the Indians planted maize extensively. The boundary of LaPorte County on the south was already recog-nized as the Kankakee River, with an Indian name (Kankakee) meaning “beautiful river.”

A Day of CommemorationThe community of LaPorte celebrated the dedi-

cation of the small park that they named Indepen-dence Plaza, consecrating it in public ceremonies.

“It was a proud day for LaPorteans,” reads the later tribute, “when the Plaza was dedicated.

“At the far end stood the fi gure of the Potawato-mi, tall and straight, his arms reach-ing high over his head in that mag-nifi cent gesture of peace as his hands hold his broken spear…

“The refl ecting pool shimmered in the sunshine, and the fountain sent its fi ne spray into the air. In a sense, the collective conscience of the citi-zens might now be said to be satis-fi ed.”

A darker day dawned for the Po-tawatomi, as the chronicle makes clear.

“It was in 1838 that the peace-loving Potawatomis were ordered to gather in an area east of LaPorte, a place known as Plum Grove, and then, under escort of United States troops, they were taken to Kansas Territory, a long, dusty trip, some-times called the “March of Death” or “Trail of Tears” because some of the Indians died on the journey.

“It was true that the United States had signed a treaty with the Potawa-

tomi Nation and bought from the Indians the area north of the Wabash River. It was felt that such a move was necessary because of the numbers of set-tlers wanting to move into this area and stake their claims; but the forced removal of the Potawatomis was hard--and a heartbreak--for the Indians.”

An eyewitness not only observed the Potawato-mis’ fi nal hours in LaPorte. He related what he had seen. His name was James L. Monihan, member of a pioneer Michigan City family, and he was 13 years old when the removal occurred. He later wrote the following:

“I went to Plum Grove to see the Indians start. It certainly was a sad sight. The Indians love their homes as much as we love ours. They sat around in their blankets looking sorrowful and dejected.

“Some, even the bravest, broke down. One poor fellow who was over 100 years old as I was told, sat on a log with eyes fi xed on the ground. I thought he looked sick and sad. The next morning he died there and was buried right beside the log where he collapsed.

“I stayed until the Indians started out for the West. There was a string of Indians seven miles long. It reached from Plum Grove to LaPorte.”

So the Indians left this part of the country. Today, when a person sees this statue of the Potawatomi in Independence Plaza, the Past comes to mind with force and appeal.

The heroic metal fi gure of the Potawatomi Indian stands in

LaPorte’s Independence Plaza.

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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 you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in

this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show 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 hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that 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 again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show The 4th annual Fort Wayne Outdoor Sports, Lake

& Cabin Show, Tri-State’s fi rst large consumer show of 2013, is set to take place Jan. 25-27 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN.

The show, which normally takes place mid-March, is Tri-State’s fi rst large consumer show of the year and attracts nearly 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts and families every year.

Showgoers can register for the two-for-one deal, which holds a value of $10, online at www.Sport-sAndCabinShow.com, and also get VIP access to by-pass registration lines.

Ticket Pricing: $10.00 – Adults; FREE – Children 12 and under.

“Once admitted, guests can actually return as they please,” said David Marquart, director of op-erations for Coliseum Productions. “Each ticket is valid throughout the entire weekend!”

Over 150 exhibitors will span 108,000 square-feet of the Coliseum offering show-only bargains, and the opportunity to compare, test and purchase thousands of top-quality products and services in the following categories: Biking, Hiking, Camping and Fitness, Hunting and Fishing, Boats and Water Sports, Vacation and Travel, RVs and Motor Sports and Cottage Living.

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Buchanan Art Center New ExhibitsA public reception will be held on Sun., Jan. 13,

from 2:00–4:00 p.m. MI time, at the Buchanan Art Center featuring three new exhibits by local art-ists: Harold Zisla, Gestural Images Deepened in the Roti Roti Gallery; Margo Green, Classy Glass in the Show Place Gallery; and William Becker, Sec-ond Wind, in the Hess Gallery. The exhibits open on Wednesday, January 9, and close on Saturday, February 16.

With a career that spans more than 80 years, and continues today, artist Harold Zisla was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1925. An artist from child-hood, Zisla continued to study art in high school un-til graduation. In 1950, he received his B.S. in Art Education, and in 1951, his M.A. in Art Education from Case-Western. From 1957-1966 Zisla served as Executive Director of the South Bend Art Center, in South Bend, IN. From the late 1960’s to the mid 1980’s Zisla rose to Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University at South Bend, (IN), and won numerous awards. Retiring in 1989, Zisla devoted himself full-time to his art. Zisla currently lives in South Bend, IN with Doreen, his wife of 66 years.

Artist Margo Green began her hobby of painting on glass in an effort to cut down on her use of plas-tic drinking bottles. Her colorful painted designs on glass bottles were not only environmentally con-scious, but visually appealing, and soon became popular with family and friends. A draftswoman by trade, Green worked several years at Clark Equip-ment in Buchanan MI, and her background is re-fl ected in her work. Green’s current show Classy Glass also features an Asian aesthetic that offers a gentle fl ow from familiar objects to abstract curves of beauty. Green lives and works in Buchanan MI.

After a 43-year career as a marketing communi-cations executive in Chicago, William Becker, is returning his attention to a career in art. Although a graduate of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, Becker found that his career path was destined as a “suit” -- successfully managing account services and TV and radio clients for several large advertising agencies in Chicago. Upon his recent retirement, Becker vowed to return to the real world of art, and recently received an honorable mention in 2011 for his ceramic vessel, “Emerging Buttress” in the South Bend Museum of Art, Student/Faculty Show, and was also chosen to exhibit a painting in the Midwest Museum of American Art’s, 33rd Elkhart Juried Regional 2011 Show.

The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 W. Front St., Buchanan, Michigan. The Center fea-tures three galleries with rotating exhibits of re-gional artists’ works, a program of educational art classes for all ages, and a gift shop offering works of local artists. Current hours are Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.(All MI times) Phone: 269-697-4005, or visit www.buchananartcenter.org

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Winter Writing Workshop at LubeznikSandcastle WritersResolve to begin the new year writing with kin-

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There will be four sessions at the Lubeznik Cen-ter for the Arts: Wednesdays, Jan. 16 - Feb. 6, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (central). Cost: $60.

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WNIT Launches “Rising Star” ContestWNIT Public Television is pleased to announce

the launch of “Michiana’s Rising Star,” a search for the brightest and best talent in the entire Michiana region.

WNIT will host fi ve regional competitions to be held during May and June, 2013. The fi ve top per-formers from each region will then complete at the WNIT studio each evening from Sunday, July 28 through Friday, August 2, to determine the grand prize winner and “Michiana’s Rising Star.”

According to WNIT’s Interim Executive Director Steve Funk, “This is a tremendous opportunity for singers, musicians, actors, and other performing artists to showcase their talent. We invite perform-ing artists from throughout our 22-county broadcast area to submit entries. Michiana’s got talent and we want to see it!”

Added WNIT’s Vice President for Production An-gel Hernandez, “It’s easy to apply. Just send WNIT a tape or disc of your act. Applications are being ac-cepted from January 7 to March 15, 2013. This is going to be an exciting and fun event!”

The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 cash and the opportunity to appear on WNIT programs. Other awards will be given to each of the top two contestants. Judging will be conducted by area arts professionals, media personnel, professional per-formers and local celebrities. In addition, the public will be invited to call in to vote for their favorites.

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Six-Week Watercolor classRichard Church will be offering a 6-week Begin-

ning/Intermediate Watercolor Class at the Chester-ton Art Center starting Fri., Jan. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon. Richard will lead students through a variety of watercolor techniques - a perfect class for the fi rst-time painter or a wonderful refresher for the mildly experienced. The cost of the class is $60 for members and $65 for non-members. Supplies are not included.

Beginning Digital Photography ClassGeorge Kassal will be teaching a Beginning Digi-

tal Photography class at the Chesterton Art Center in January. The class is designed for people who are new to digital and primarily use “point and shoot” cameras. George will cover the basic operation of these cameras and the use of features like scene modes, exposure compensation, white balance and use of the fl ash. Special topics will include moving images from the camera to the computer, upload-ing to online photo sharing sites, sending images via email and hints for basic shooting conditions. Students should bring their camera and instruction manual to class. The class will be held January 16, 23, and 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the Chesterton Art Cen-ter. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

To register or get more information, phone 219-926-4711. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN.

Budgeting 101 for Adults Budgeting 101 for Adults will return to Westches-

ter Public Library on Sat., Jan. 12. The program will take place in the Bertha Wood meeting room at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chester-ton, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is necessary: phone 219/926-7696 or visit the Reference Dept.

Thomas Murphy will share fi nancial ideas gleaned from 40 years of fi nancial experience advis-ing small, medium, and large corporations. He has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, as well as a Master’s Degree. He is also a Certifi ed Management Accoun-tant and an RSVP volunteer.

The session will include where to start with a plan, steps of effective fi nancial planning, and good fi nancial habits to develop.

Library Artwork FundraiserThe Michigan City Public Library is accepting

artwork donations to raise money for the library’s endowment fund. An auction will be held in June.

If you have paintings, sculpture or any other art-work you no longer want and is collecting dust in your basement, attic, or storage locker, consider do-nating it to the library.

Your tax-deductible donation will be used to raise money for library programs and special events. Phone 219-873-3050 for more information.

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Drawing Classes at Thomas LibraryAdults who are interested in learning the basics

of drawing or expanding the knowledge they al-ready have are invited to one of two drawings pro-grams, based on the newly released Readers Digest book: Drawing and Sketching Secrets, taught by the author and artist Donna Krizek, at Thomas Li-brary, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, during the month of January. Registration is required; phone the Reference Dept. at 219/926-7696. Materials will be provided by the library.

Copies of the book are available for check out at the library.

Start from the beginning of the book and learn the basics and fundamentals of realistic, three-di-mensional drawing in Introductory Drawing for Adults. The class will have six sessions from 6-8 p.m. on January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. Attend-ees will learn many things, including how to choose drawing tools, how to organize and hold the tools correctly, and what to consider when choosing what to draw.

Ongoing Drawing for Adults will take place in six sessions on January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, from 3-5 p.m. Krizek will delve deeper into this same book, expanding into more advanced draw-ing techniques. The Introduction to Drawing class is not a pre-requisite for this class. Intermediate Drawing will also appeal to those who have a solid drawing foundation.

The public is invited to view the gallery of proj-ects from both classes on Fri., Jan. 25, from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Krizek, a scholarship graduate of the American Academy of Art, Chicago, has been drawing and painting for over 37 years. Her artwork can also be seen in the North Light Books series, Strokes of Genius, volumes: The Best of Drawing, Light and Shadow, and Fresh Perspectives. Krizek’s artwork is included in the collections of the United States Department of the Interior, National Agriculture Center and Hall of Fame, and the AKC Museum of the Dog.

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stands, heated bathrooms, U.S. 30 Surf Shop and Group and Season pass sales offi ces open for ice skating the day after Thanksgiving, weather per-mitting.

Admission Fees: $5/Adult (over 14 years); $4/Age 14 and younger;

$4/Seniors 62+; Free/Spectators.Skate Rental -- $6.00Days and Hours of Operation: Thursdays/2-9 p.m.; Fridays/2-10 p.m.; Satur-

days/ Noon – 10 p.m.; Sundays/ Noon – 9 p.m.; and Open on school holidays.

Rules and general information:Group discounts available. One dollar discount on admission and skate rent-

al to Waterpark season pass holders. Ask about de-tails.

Parking is free.Admission fees apply to all skaters.Food, beverage and coolers are not permitted into

the park. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere

on the Park Department property.Hockey games and hockey sticks are not permit-

ted on the ice.The park may be closed due to inclement weather

at management’s discretion. Inclement weather is considered to be weather warmer than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, rain, severe cold and/or extreme winter conditions.

Birthdays – Call for prices -- 219-947-7850 ext. 604 to book your party early. See the web at www.deepriverwaterpark.com for information.

Location and Directions:Deep River Waterpark is located at 9001 East

U.S. 30 only 4-1⁄2 miles east of I-65 on Route 30 in Merrillville. GPS coordinates: 41.47063,-87.230138

Phone: 219-947-PARK or visit online: www.lake-countyparks.com

Duneland Weavers’ Club to MeetThe Duneland Weavers’ Guild will meet on Sat.,

Jan. 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the Westchester Public Li-brary Annex, 100 Indiana Street, Chesterton, IN. Program: “Creative Weaving Challenge.” Six of the club’s weavers will show what they were able to create following the specifi cations given by the pro-gram chairman. Show and Tell will follow. Guests are welcome and refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Chris Actin, 360-452-9098.

Mad About Mysteries at WestchesterJoin local mystery author Ellen Foster for the

January sessions of Mad About Mysteries at the Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. Mad About Mysteries will take place on Sat., Jan. 12. Both sessions will begin at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Foster will present her Lady Apollonia mysteries. The series is set in14th-century England. Effi gy of the Cloven Hoof is the fi rst novel in the series and is built around the life of the Lady Apollonia of Aust.

Foster’s personal exploration of the Severn Val-ley, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset in England, as well as southeastern Wales, made pos-sible her re-creation of the settings as they would have been in 1400, early in the reign of Henry IV.

The second novel in the series, Plague of a Green Man, is a prequel and is set in Exeter, Devon, in the year 1380. The third novel, Memento Mori, will be set in Gloucester in the year 1394. The series is available for check-out at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton.

Foster will give a brief overview of her books and the research she conducted to complete the works. She will answer questions as well.

The museum is an educational and cultural ser-vice of Westchester Public Library and is open to the public, free of charge, Wednesday-Saturday from 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. For more infor-mation phone the museum at 219/983-9715.

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Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:January -- NATIONAL MENTORING

MONTHJanuary 9, 16, 23, 30 -- Knitting Club for all

ages. 5:30 pm at the MC Public Library. Bring size 9 knitting needles, any worsted yarn. Info: Joanne Hale at 219-814-4398.

January 10 -- Duneland Stamp Club. 6 pm at the MC Public Library. New members invited.

January 11 -- LEARN YOUR NAME IN MORSE CODE DAY.

January 12 -- Understanding Your Dreams. 2 pm at the MC Public Library. Facilitated by Terese Fabbri, an experienced dream therapist.

January 12 -- Opening Reception: Collection of Dr. Margaret Burroughs, printmaker, painter, sculptor & co-founder of DuSable Museum. 2-4 pm at The Village Gallery, at Pines Village, 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso. Guest speaker: Pemon Pami of DuSable Museum. Info: 219-465-9966

January 14 -- NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY

Thru January 15 -- Christmas at Barker Man-sion, 631 Washington St., MC. Guided tours: Mon-Fri 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm. Sat/Sun noon & 2 pm. Info: 873-1520. Admission charged.

January 25 -- “Hot Movies and Popcorn” at Cool-spring Branch Library, 400 N & Johnson Rd., Mich-igan City continues the family movie series at 6 pm with the movie “ET.” Free and open to the public.

Through January 31 -- The Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, MI, will be closed for remodeling.

Through February 29 -- Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI will be closed for the sea-son until February 29. www.vickerstheatre.com

Farther Afi eld:January 12 -- South Bend Comic Book Conven-

tion. 10 am-4 pm Eastern, at Comfort Suites, 52933 US 933 (corner Cleveland & US 31), South Bend, IN. Free adm. www.epguides.com/comics

January 12 -- Hobart Arts League Annual Chili and Hot Dog Supper. 11 am-4 pm. 3850 Howard St., Hobart, IN. View fi ne art along with a supper and music by DJ Carl Miller. Adults/$6, kids 9 & un-der/$3. Includes cornbread, drink and dessert. Info: 219-942-3834 or www.hobartarts.com

January 25-27 -- 4th Annual Fort Wayne Out-door Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Allen Co. War Memorial Colseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN. Register at www.SportsAndCabinShow.com.

January 26 -- Nouvelle Annee: A French Garri-son 1753 at Old Fort Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Experience a winter with the French of Fort Mi-amies. French military, civilian and Native Ameri-can reenactors will demonstrate mail call, drilling, cooking and scouting. Learn more at VisitIndiana.com or phone 800-677-9800.

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Understanding Your DreamsSat., January 12, 2 p.m.Michigan City Public LibraryThis is a workshop for people interested in dreams

and their signifi cance. Laern techniques on how to remember and understand your dreams. Terese Fabbri, an experienced dream therapist, will facili-tate. The program is free and open to the public.

Jewelry Classes in JanuaryMara Wible will be teaching a variety of jewelry

classes this January at the Chesterton Art Center. A Wrapped Crystal Pendant class will be held

on Tues., Jan. 15 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mara will teach students a simple technique to create beautiful pen-dants. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

On Tues., Jan. 22 from 7-9 p.m., a Woven Bead-ed Cuff Bracelet class will be presented. Students will learn how to make a stunning 3-row, stone bo-hemian-styled bracelet. The class is $25 for mem-bers and $30 for non-members.

Mara will teach a Byzantine Bracelet class on Tues., Jan. 29 from 7-9 p.m. A Byzantine chain is a 4 in 1 chain design where each chain passes through four others. The chain is supple and fl exible, drap-ing gracefully like a rope. The class is $25 for mem-bers and $30 for non-members.

Supplies are included in all the January jewel-ry classes. To register for one class or all classes, contact the Chesterton Art Center at 219-926-4711. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304.

China Trip Informational Meeting Have you ever considered taking a trip to China?

Then plan on attending a free informational meet-ing hosted by the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce on Tues., January 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Chamber is offering an all-inclusive trip to China in the fall of 2013 to members and the gener-al public. The meeting and pre-tour briefi ng will be led by Citslinc International President Leo Liu at the LCVB offi ce in Marquette Mall, 4703 S. Frank-lin Street, Michigan City. Citslinc International has led chamber affi liated groups on tours of China for over a decade.

Details of the cities and attractions included in the nine day tour, costs and travel documentation required will be covered. Chamber President Ann Dahm, who recently returned from the Citslinc tour of China, will share her experience and answer questions.

Registration for the January 15th meeting is ap-preciated: phone 219-874-6221.

On January 10, 1863, London’s Metropolitan, the world’s fi rst underground passenger railway, opened.

On January 10, 1901, oil was discovered near Beaumont, and the great Texas oil boom was un-derway.

On January 10, 1971, “Masterpiece Theatre” pre-miered on PBS.

On January 11, 1770, Benjamin Franklin, in Lon-don, shipped the fi rst rhubarb to America.

On January 11, 1805, the Michigan Territory was created.

On January 12, 1737, John Hancock, the fi rst signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in Braintree, MA. Hancock won fame with the bold-ness with which he signed his name to the Declara-tion of Independence. Even today, when a man signs a document, he is said to have affi xed his “John Hancock.”

On January 12, 1773, America’s fi rst public mu-seum was established in Charleston, SC.

On January 13, 1733, James Oglethorpe, along with 130 colonists, arrived in Charleston, SC, in route to settling what is now Georgia.

On January 13, 1864, composer Stephen Foster died (penniless in a New York charity hospital) at the age of 37.

On January 14, 1990, South African Hendrick Goosen, a fi shing boat captain who, in 1938, caught a coelacanth, a fi sh thought to have been extinct for 70 million years, died at the age of 85.

On January 15, 1844, the University of Notre Dame received its charter from the state of Indiana.

On January 15, 1943, construction was completed on the massive Pentagon complex.

On January 15, 1967, the Green Bay Packers of the NFC defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFC in the fi rst Super Bowl, 35-10.

On January 15, 2004, the NASA Spirit rover rolled onto the surface of Mars for the fi rst time since the vehicle bounced to a landing nearly two weeks ear-lier.

On January 16, 1936, Florida’s “Hialeah Race Track” installed the fi rst electric-eye photo-fi nish camera to record the winner of each horse race, eliminating forever the question of which horse re-ally came in fi rst.

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CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPINGPERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/878-3347.

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Commercial. Insured and references available. Call Rebecca at 219-617-7746 or e-mail [email protected].

TWO LADIES AND A VACUUM. Residential and Specialty Cleaning Services. Bonded & Insured. Ref. avail. Call Mary 219-229-5417.

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HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBINGQUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms.

Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs.Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.

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We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks •• Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting

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haul away debris and other landscaping needs, leaf clean-up in fall, handyman and carpentry needs. Power washing. In business 25 yrs.

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WINTER RENTAL ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE. $850/mo. + utilities.Call 708-602-3394.

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Happy New Year! It’s 2013 and the start of more new books for us to explore. In the coming weeks I will be exploring many subjects in many different settings with, I hope, something for everyone. Here’s one apropos of the season...

An Echo Through the Snow by An-drea Thalasinos

Two women, born decades and thou-sands of miles apart. What do they have in common? More than you think...

Our story starts out in 1929 in the northeastern part of Siberia. The Commu-nists have invaded the home of the Chukchi Indians who lived there and virtually enslaved them: shut-ting down their way of life, forcing them to speak Russian only, breaking up families by putting the children in state run schools and forcing the adults to work in hastily put up factories and mines. They also took something very precious to the Chukchi -- their beloved Guardians, the husky dogs who were special to the people and to their livelihood.

We meet Jeaantaa and her husband, Tariem, and their two sons. Jeaantaa knew their beloved Guard-ians would perish if something wasn’t done. She boldly left her husband and sons to go with a man named Ramsey and an Inuit guide from Alaska. They took the best of the Guardians and their pups and headed for Alaska...Tariem, of course, thought she was merely running away with another man. Typical, right?

Our story then moves to 1992 to Bayfi eld, Wis-consin, on the south shore of Lake Superior where we meet another confl icted woman, Rosalie MacK-enzie, half native American Indian and half white. At eighteen years old, she fell in love, stupidly, with Jerry, the good-looking, but not very bright, and certainly not very nice, guy. Finding out she was pregnant, they married, but Rosalie suffered a mis-carriage and now spends her days as the shampoo girl at the local beauty salon while also doing na-tive beadwork for which she has earned respect and awards, just not from Jerry…

Through an unfortunate event, Rosalie is fi red from her job at the beauty salon and on her way home sees a husky dog at Kurt’s junk yard, obvi-

ously his new guard dog. There was some-thing about the dog that moved her. He was young, but in bad shape. Kurt obvi-ously wasn’t taking good care of it. She boldly releases the dog and takes it home where a fi ght with Jerry ends badly and she goes back to her dad’s house to live.

Rosalie forms a bond with the husky dog which never leaves her side, and one day a chance encounter with a young cou-ple leads her on a path she never expect-ed. The man and woman raised and raced huskies. They invite her to their home

and show her around the dogs and their equipment and to Roasalie’s surprise, she is offered a job. More to her own surprise, she accepts the job. Discovering she was good with the dogs and had a natural feel for them, she is soon learning how to race them.

She discovers the beauty and faithfulness of these dogs, bred for the cold and pulling sleds. I felt the cold, frosty air in my face with the description of running the dogs and the wild, cold landscape they fl ew through.

Two determined women, each following her own path and learning how to deal with loss and adver-sity. This is a story that will have you cheering and thoroughly engaged. I loved the way the telling of each woman’s story keeps bringing them closer and closer together that will bring one peace and fulfi ll-ment and the other tragedy.

Andrea Thalasinos, Ph.D. is a professor of soci-ology at Madison College. She has experience run-ning her own team of sled dogs and helped found a dog rescue group in the upper Midwest specifi cally for northern breeds. She lives in Madison, Wiscon-sin. Her web site is www.andreathalasinos.com

Author Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., said, “The author’s love of dogs and the land comes shining through in this compelling and evocative novel.”

Kirkus Review found the book, “Beautifully drawn and emotionally resonant.”

One thing I need to note: this book is available now at The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place in hard-back, but if you prefer paperback, it will be avail-able on January 29.

Till next time, happy reading!

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