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Nancy Moldenhauer takes the lead during a 2013 hike in Miller Woods, which is part of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

A Beacon for Local Activismby M.D. Cunningham

Nancy Moldenhauer’s name is synony-mous with action. She is an organizer. A fi ghter. Her fervor and accolades could come across as intense to some, but it doesn’t take long for the educator and activist’s true na-ture to reveal itself.

People who know her best say her actions are fueled by a deep love. Sitting down to chat with her at an Uptown Arts District restaurant, that love is on full display. Moldenhauer wears a black turtleneck that almost appears to swallow her up, yet it ac-centuates her bright, intelligent face as she alternates between thoughtful and humor-ous banter with the waiter, who is delighted to see her.

“I can’t help myself,” she says on what mo-tivates her to get involved. “It energizes me, gives me meaning. I’ve always been public policy and action-oriented.”

Like many Michigan City residents — Shoreland Hills, to be precise — Molden-hauer beams with civic pride. The resources the community has and the work being done. When she lived elsewhere, she found herself returning to visit often. Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes were largely responsible. An appreciation for the bountiful natural re-sources here is a common thread, one Mold-enhauer says area professionals share as they continue to shape her hometown.

“She is a networker and a connector of people,” says Sharlene Livesay, her wife and

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longtime partner. “It is not unusual in discussions for her to ask, do you know John Doe? You should reach out to him because X, Y and Z. She has made it a point to utilize her social media as a positive voice for our community, and to promote the great things that are happening.”

In Moldenhauer’s case, her altruistic pursuits have drawn individual achievement.

She recently was named vice president of Save the Dunes, a local nonprofi t that preserves, protects and restores her beloved dunes. In December, she was one of two people named by the Hoosier En-vironmental Council as Frontline Advocate of the Year.

“What I really wanted to emphasize about being fundraising chair (of Save the Dunes) is that money is the backbone of every nonprofi t. Without local donations, none of our organizations would be able to do what they do because they don’t have the large funding base of a national nonprofi t,” Moldenhauer wrote in an email after news broke on her latest appointment.

“Whether it be Save the Dunes, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts or whatever you’re interested in, it’s important to regularly write checks for your cause.”

For the attention and awards, Moldenhauer credits fellow activ-ists for their support and work. It certainly seems that belonging to a group is a well of energy that feeds her actions. In talking with her about how she began her role in environmental activism, it’s clear collaboration plays a pivotal role in any organization’s efforts.

Moldenhauer traces her curios-ity about the world around her to the moment she read Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” in 1962. The book, which describes damaging effects of pesticides on the environment, “tugged at her heartstrings.” Moldenhauer’s young eyes began to observe more closely the world around her and sought to make connections.

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Nancy Moldenhauer and friend Joyce Collins by Mount Baldy during a guided tour in October 2015.

In high school, she joined the Earth Club. It was with this group that she experienced an early, re-sounding success, illustrating for her that actions can bear the fruit of positive change. Earth Club members realized an addition to NIPSCO’s coal-burning station was releasing water back into Lake Michigan at warmer temperatures that would put the lake’s ecosystem at risk. The students started a petition, gathering thousands of signatures re-questing a cooling tower be developed.

The rest, as they say, is history. “We were very excited, of course, and I think

that’s really what turned me into an advocate, that early success,” Moldenhauer said. “It was really just us kids fi guring it out and working together.”

Moldenhauer notes that all efforts aren’t always rewarded with success. She underlined the impor-tance of digging in with enthusiasm and energy.

“You can start out real small,” Moldenhauer said, noting the Earth Club didn’t get hung up on doubts, but fanned out into the community seeking signa-tures. She smiles and laughs, adding, “Who can say no to a bunch of energetic young people? Nobody.”

Moldenhauer’s passion does not stop with the en-vironment. Her career, which has taken her across

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the country to places such as Washington, D.C., and Ann Arbor, Mich., in addition to time abroad in Ja-pan, has maintained a steady eye on volunteerism.

“Nancy is one big heart who cares deeply about others,” Livesay said. “I feel very blessed to be one of the recipients of that caring heart.”

Restaurateur and educator Brad Hindsley fi rst met Nancy at his former restaurant, Spire Farm to Fork in La Porte. He called the casual acquaintance, which became a full-fl edged friendship, a blessing.

“She is so passionate about the environment in which we all live in and will not stop fi ghting for its longevity,” Hindsley said. “She cares deeply and genuinely for all of the people that cross her path. I am blessed to call her a friend.”

Of course, a life of activism is not all recognition and pats on the back.

Livesay recalled when Moldenhauer ran for may-or several years ago, a campaign that on the surface could be described as a failure. Livesay, however, be-lieves Moldenhauer’s efforts torqued conversations toward issues and opportunities in Michigan City, including “leveraging the unique biodiversity in our community” to attract new residents and ventures.

“When Nancy is frustrated and/or is challenged, she goes into action,” Livesay said. “Lobbying local and federal lawmakers, organizing working groups

Nancy Moldenhauer and Sharlene Livesay, having participated in the September 2013 Voyageur Canoe Paddle through the

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The Northwest Indiana Green Drinks team in January: Nancy Moldenhauer (from left), guest presenter Cathy Martin,

Dennis Brittain, Sarah Weaver and Phillip Kohler

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and volunteers, forming organizations to educate and inform.”

It was in the throes of one such campaign sev-eral years ago when Moldenhauer was looking for petition signatures to stop contamination in Lake Michigan that she walked into Deborah Chubb’s of-fi ce. The two quickly became friends.

“She is a force of nature and force for nature,” she said. “Nancy is one of the most committed, persis-tent advocates for environmental issues in Michi-gan City. She is also keenly aware and committed to progress in Michigan City.”

Chubb has served as executive director of The Child Care Consortium, which operates Imagina-tion Station, since 2000.

Perhaps Moldenhauer’s greatest degree of vis-ibility comes from her involvement in the Michigan City chapter of Northwest Indiana Green Drinks, which she cofounded with friend Dennis Brittain. Green Drinks is a national nonprofi t that organizes people over food and brews to discuss environmen-tal issues. Its motto is “Learn. Connect. Advocate.”

Moldenhauer shared a statement she feels encap-sulated advocacy:

“It’s important to develop relationships with our elected offi cials whether we voted for them or not, so make comments on their social media pages, email, write letters, phone, attend their town hall meet-ings; visit their offi ces,” she said. “No matter what

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party they belong to, aren’t they called to represent all of their constituents, not just special interest groups?”

Moldenhauer is proud of Green Drinks, not only as a platform designed to exchange information, but also its corollary that funnels young people to op-portunities.

Moldenhauer welcomes those interested to join the conversation, and learn more about pressing environmental concerns, at the next Green Drinks meeting, which is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Shoreline Brewery. The guest speaker is Hoo-sier Environmental Council Attorney Kim Ferraro, of whom Moldenhauer describes as a charismatic speaker, someone she always knew would achieve her goals.

And with that, Moldenhauer once again reveals the great gift that is her staunch support for other people and the world around her.

Attendees at the November 2016 Hoosier Environmental Council’s Greening of the Statehouse were (from left) Lisa Harris (South Bend), Deborah Chubb (Michiana Shores), Dalia Maciukevicius Zygas (Michigan City), Nancy Moldenhauer (Shoreland Hills) and Sharlene Livesay (Shoreland Hills).

Kim Ferraro, Hoosier Environmental Council staff attorney, awards the Frontline Advocate of the Year to Nancy Moldenhauer in November 2016.

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“Breaking Bach” Concert SeriesWorld-renowned oboist Jennet Ingle will return

to Michigan City for a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Ninth St., Michigan City.

The concert, part of Mich-igan City Chamber Music Festival’s “Breaking Bach” concert series, will cele-brate the release of Ingle’s CD “Music That SHOULD Have Been Written for the Oboe.” She will be joined by pianist Paul Hamilton and MCCMF Artistic Director Nic Orbovich on violin.

Included in the lineup is Felix Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto, Opus 64,” long a favorite among virtuosos such as Yehudi Menuhin, Anne-Sophie Mutter and Sarah Chang.

Ingle wanted to play it, too. There was just one problem. She plays oboe, not violin.

Her transcription of that work — re-imagined for oboe and piano — is the centerpiece of her new al-bum, released in Decem-ber through her website, jennetingle.com. One huge problem she had to over-come were the double and triple stops — places that call for the soloist to play two or three notes at the same time.

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from recording until the time was right.Ingle plays regularly with several orchestras.

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Doors open at 6 p.m., with the game starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets also are available for food and beverages (beer, wine, water, soda) and 50-50 chances.

Space is limited, with a 12-member team maxi-mum. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Re-serve a team’s space by calling the church at (219) 879-9415.

Hoosier STAR Auditions Amateur singers can audition for the youth and

adult categories in La Porte County Symphony Or-chestra’s 12th annual Hoosier STAR competition.

Auditions are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A St.

Hoosier STAR is a vocal competition where all proceeds benefi t LCSO. Cherri Blair Drayton is the chairwoman. Contestants are divided into two groups: Youth — 17 and younger; and adult — 18 and older (at the time of auditions). Ten fi nalists, fi ve in each group, advance to the fi nal event. Duets are welcome and considered as one fi nalist.

The 10 fi nalists perform with LCSO, conducted by Philip Bauman, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at La Porte Civic Auditorium. Audience members, as well as a panel of judges, choose the fi nal two winners in each age division based on that night’s performances. First and second place in the Youth Division receive $500 and $250, respectively. First and second place in the Adult Division receive $1,000 and $500, re-spectively.

Registration forms can be found at www.hoosier-star.com. Contestants are encouraged to pre-regis-ter for a guaranteed time slot. The fee is $20 per person or duet. If a competitor would like to audi-tion as a soloist and a duet, he/she must submit two separate audition forms, including separate fees. Audition applications must be postmarked by March 10 to receive a guaranteed time slot. Walk-ins are accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis during the audition dates.

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Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., is seek-ing information from Purdue alumni who attended classes at the mansion between 1948 and 1968.

“The years that students spent here at the Pur-due University Barker Memorial Center is a time period we’re striving to learn more about,” Heritage Interpreter Jackie Perkins said in a press release. “Many guests who walk through our doors wonder about this time in our history, and ask us questions to which we don’t have answers.”

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Indiana Dunes National LakeshoreThe following programs are available atIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore:

• The Save the Tunes Council performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.

The group preserves folk songs in the traditional way, using guitar, autoharp, dulcimer, banjo, har-monica, bagpipe, penny whistle, hurdy gurdy and other obscure instruments.

• Stewardship Program — Waking up the Sugar Bush from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Chellberg Farm/Bailly Homestead visitor center.

Join staff and volunteers to help prepare for the 39th annual Maple Sugar Time. Wear warm, com-fortable clothes; work gloves and equipment will be provided. Chellberg Farm/Bailly Homestead is lo-cated between U.S. 12 and 20 off Mineral Springs Road in Porter.

• Playdate in the Nature Play Zone from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Paul H. Doug-las Center.

Join a ranger to explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree and create nature art. Dress for the weather.

• Snowshoeing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.

Join a ranger for a brief indoor program on win-ter and the use of snowshoes, then try a pair on a ranger-led hike through fi elds and woods surround-ing the center. A limited number of snowshoes are provided, or take your own. A traditional hike will be offered if there isn’t enough snow.

• Stargazing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Kemil Beach parking area.

Join members of Chicago Astronomical Society, Michiana Astronomical Society and Calumet Astro-nomical Society, who will have telescopes available. Dress for the weather, and if possible take binocu-lars. The brightest stars of the year — Sirius, Pro-cyon, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Aldebaran, Castor, Pollux and Capella — will be overhead. The Great Nebula of Orion puts on a show, and star clusters in Taurus, Gemini and Auriga will be plentiful.

The Kemil Beach parking lot is located at 27 N. East State Park Road, Chesterton.

• Winter Fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays in February at Paul H. Douglas Center.

If there’s enough snow, borrow some of the cen-ter’s cross-country skis or snowshoes and explore Miller Woods. Then, warm up inside the center with free hot chocolate, help feed the resident turtles and fi sh, or explore the indoor exhibits.

• Film Screening: “Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and the Black Hills” from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Feb. 19-20, at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.

The free screening is part of a series that show-cases the local region and various National Parks.

The Visitor Center is at 1215 N. Indiana 49, Por-ter. The Paul H. Douglas Center is on Lake Street in Gary. Call (219) 395-1882 for more information.

Indiana Dunes State Park The following programs are offered

at Indiana Dunes State Park:• High Dunes Lake Watch from 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Nature Center.The jaunt to the beach and back explores how a

large body of water functions in winter, as well as potential views of shelf ice.

• Dunes Birding: Crash Course from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.

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with a phone, point-and-shoot camera or more com-plicated cameras during the River Valley Garden Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Harbert Commu-nity Church, 6444 Harbert Road Sawyer, Mich.

The meeting starts with a Valentine potluck lunch at noon EST, followed by a business meeting.

The speaker, Richard Hellyer, has more than 35 years experience in commercial and art photogra-phy. He operates his studio, Hellyer Studio, State of the Eye, in Sawyer. His presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. EST. All meetings are open to the public.

Visit www.rivervalleygardenclub.org or call Eliz-abeth Palulis at (269) 426-3513 for more details.

Fernwood Botanical GardenThe following programs are offered at Fernwood

Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich.:

• Starting Annuals from Seed from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 25.

Learn techniques of raising annual fl owers and vegetables from seeds. After a brief slide show and demonstration, try sewing a small fl at of provided seeds, or take a package of seeds. Seeding biennials and perennials also will be discussed.

The cost is $15, or $12 for members. Register by Feb. 23.

• Sunday Journeys from 1:30 to 3 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 26.

Part of the winter series of armchair adventures, arrive early for lunch at Fernwood Café, then join volunteer Chuck Rupley for a pictorial journey ex-ploring Inca architecture and Darwin’s theories, visiting Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.

The cost is $12, or $10 for members. Register on Fernwood’s website.

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Let’s Do Lunch ProgramNotre Dame Elementary School’s fi fth-grade class

met Jan. 13 at Long Beach Country Club for a man-ners and etiquette luncheon.

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Heart Health SeriesWith February being Heart Health Month, Pur-

due Extension is kicking off its Heart Health Se-ries taught by Allison Goshorn, Purdue Extension health and wellness educator.

The schedule is:• Be Heart Smart from 11 a.m. to noon Tues-

days, Feb. 21 and 28, and March 7 and 14. The four-session program complements health-

care-provider recommendations to prevent or man-age heart disease. Topics include: identifying and understanding heart-disease risk factors; guidelines for healthy cholesterol and blood pressure; a heart-healthy eating plan, including a tasting of heart-healthy recipes; techniques for stress reduction; and best practices for talking to health-care providers.

All meetings are held at the Purdue Extension Offi ce, 2857 W. Indiana 2, Suite A, La Porte. The cost is $10 for all four sessions, with registration due by Feb. 21.

• Growing Stronger from 9 to 10 a.m. Tues-days and Thursdays, March 21 through May 18.

All meetings are at Rolling Prairie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9423, 4202 N. County Road 400 East, Rolling Prairie. A required orientation is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Registration cannot be ac-cepted afterward.

The program is fueled by research on how strength training and proper nutrition can improve health. Participants, who must be at least 18, also will learn about healthy snacks, and practicing strength-building exercises under the guidance of a trained leader. Weights are provided for use during the class.

The fee is $10, and registration is required by Thursday, Feb. 23.

• Dining With Diabetes from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24, at La Porte County Extension Offi ce.

The sessions help those with diabetes select and prepare healthy, simple meals. Take favorite reci-pes for a makeover, sample a light meal featuring recipes from the “Dining with Diabetes” collection and learn how to make a lifestyle change.

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gan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.:• Bookmarks: “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s

Guide to the World’s Hidden Treasures” at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Annmarie Kostyk is the reviewer.• Films on DVD Series: “Queen of Katwe” at

2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.The free showing is co-sponsored with the Purdue

University Northwest Odyssey Series.• STEAM Ahead Kids: Sand Art at 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 20. Children 6-17 can design a sand art “sculpture,”

with all materials provided. Children 10 and young-er must be accompanied by an adult. All children must be present to receive craft materials.

• School’s Out Movie Break: “Storks” at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.

The movie is Rated PG. Light refreshments will be served. Youth 18 and younger have a chance to win a copy of the movie.

• Story Time at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and 28, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Children birth to age 5 and adults will enjoy sto-ries, songs and crafts. Arrive a few minutes early to receive a name tag.

• Tax Planning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. H&R Block and the library have united to provide

updated information for fi ling 2016 tax returns.Contact Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049 for more

information on library programming.

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Craft Show/Indoor Garage SaleThe Scouts of Queen of All Saints will host a craft

show and indoor garage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the school gym and cafeteria, 1715 E. Barker Ave.

Admission is free, or there is a $2 early bird en-trance fee charged at 9 a.m.

Grant Aids Unity Park LightingUnity Foundation has received $25,000 from

NIPSCO for lighting at Unity Park, another step toward completing the two-acre site off La Porte’s Pine Lake.

The energy-effi cient LED lighting will be installed in the spring. NIPSCO was an early supporter of preserving the two acres off Pine Lake. The project, begun in 2011 was designed to protect the view of Pine Lake. Residents and visitors driving through La Porte on U.S. 39 and 35 are treated to an unfet-tered view of the 526-acre lake.

Unity Park was gifted to La Porte from Unity Foundation in fall 2016; however, Unity will stay involved to complete the project this year.

“Queen of Katwe”Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.,

as part of its Films on DVD Series, will show “Queen of Katwe” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

The free screening is a collaboration with Purdue University Northwest’s Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series.

Rated PG, the fi lm is set in Uganda and relates the true story of Phiona Mutesi, whose life is trans-formed after she discovers the game of chess as a young girl.

The fi lm tracks her life, supporting her family by selling corn on the street, to her joining a chess club that meets in an abandoned church. Discovering her natural ability for the game, and building confi dence and determination from support she receives from friends and family, allows her to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

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Noon Time TalksMidwest Museum of American Art, 429 S. Main

St., Elkhart, will present its Noon Time Talks, a se-ries of gallery discussions and fi lms, from 12:20 to 1 p.m. EST Thursdays.

Films start at 12:15 p.m. EST. The schedule is:• Feb. 16 — “Adam Grant: Figure Master.” Cu-

rator Brian Byrn discusses work by the Toledo, Ohio,-based artist and Holocaust survivor who was the fi rst designer of Paint-by-Number hobby sets in America.

• Feb. 23 — Film: “Anne Frank” (30 minutes). The mini-documentary introduces the Anne Frank story in conjunction with the museum’s informa-tional display.

• March 2 — Film: “Toulouse-Lautrec & Mont-marte” (30 minutes). The fi lm examines Tou-louse-Lautrec, known for paintings and posters inspired by the edgy spectacle of Montmartre in late 19th century Paris.March is National Youth Art Month. A series

of gallery talks by art educators highlights public school programs.• March 9 — Art educator from an area high

school.• March 16 — Art educator Kelly Harrington,

Elkhart Central.• March 23 — Art educator from an area high

school.• March 30 — Art educator from an area high

school.• April 6 — Film: “Tony Natsoulas” (45 minutes).

The documentary follows the California ceramic sculptor around his home environment while dis-cussing his infl uences, accomplishments and ap-proach to large-scale “funk” portraits of friends and colleagues.

• April 13 — 75th NIA exhibit. Byrn introduces the exhibition and discusses his choices of works for inclusion. Each ensuing week, a different art-ist will speak through July 6.

• April 20 — Diane Overmyer will discuss her cur-rent work as a painter.

• April 27 — Jill Heavner and Jean Magrane, South Bend. The aunt and niece, both longstand-ing NIA members, will discuss their artwork.Call (574) 293-6660 for more details.

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2405 Indiana Ave., is hosting the traveling Indiana Historical Society exhibit “Auto Indiana” through February.

Highlighting Indiana’s automotive past, the ex-hibit is on the museum’s upper level alongside the Kesling automobile collection. It explores the mark Indiana’s inventors and innovators, such as Elwood Haynes and Ralph Teetor, and automakers like Studebaker and Duesenberg left on the industry. It illuminates ties between automobiles and the devel-opment of other economic opportunities, such as the iron, steel and glass businesses.

The display also explores how the automobile be-came part of the American dream and popular cul-ture, and looks to the future, from the environmen-tal impact of automobiles to manufacturing today.

Call the museum at (219) 324-6767 or visit www.laportecountyhistory.org for more details.

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La Porte County ParksAll registrations/questions go

through the Red Mill County Park Administrative Offi ce, 0185 S. Holmesville Road, La Porte. Call (219) 325-8315 or visit www.la-portecountyparks.org for more de-tails.

Nature’s Tiny TotsDesigned for parents and grandparents, explore

nature with toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy mu-sic, dancing, storytelling and, weather permitting, hiking.

The free program is from 10 to 11 a.m. March 6 and 20, and April 3 at Luhr County Park Nature Center, 3178 S. County Road 150 West. Call (219) 325-8315 at least one week in advance to register.

Parent & Child Discovery DaysThe program includes arts and crafts, games and

snacks. All activities are related to the topic. Pro-grams are appropriate for children 3 to 8, with an adult required to participate. Times are from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Luhr County Park. The cost is $5 per child/per program. Pre-registration and payment are required at least one week in advance or until full, whichever comes fi rst. The next program is: • March 8 — Snakes Alive.• March 22 — Spring Has Sprung.• April 12 — It’s Feeding Time.• April 19 — Tree Treasures.

Senior LifestylesJoin the free 55+ Club, a social club designed

for adults 55 and older to learn and explore vari-ous types of nature. Free coffee is served to partici-pants. The group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. at Luhr County Park Nature Center. Call at least one week in advance to register. The schedule is: • March 1 — How to be organized in busy lives with

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A guilty pleasure of mine amid any Oscar race is sifting through the head-scratchers, the what-were-they-thinking nominations. It is not so much that the chosen talent is untalented, but that the work itself doesn’t merit the Oscar gratitude.

The Golden Globes are notorious for this. Remem-ber when Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie earned Best Actor and Actress nods, respectively, for 2010’s “The Tourist,” a dud of a romantic thriller that not even they acknowledged?

This year’s Academy Award nominees hardly re-call that inexplicable oddity. In fact, 2016 likely will go down as the most satisfying of the past 10 to 15 years. There are, however, two curious contenders.

Best Original Screenplay“The Lobster.” Seriously?Here’s the plot: In the near future, unmarried in-

dividuals have 45 days to secure a love interest... or be turned into animals. Colin Farrell stars as a man whose wife has left him, so he ends up at a seaside hotel where the staff attempts to spur love connec-tions between individuals.

Critics have praised the fi lm as an “aburdist black comedy.” Rotten Tomatoes calls it “defi nitely an acquired taste.”

What “The Lobster” recalled were my days in fi lm school, specifi cally Film Theory and Aesthetics, when we’d be subjected to avante garde storytell-ing, stumbling out of the screenings muttering to ourselves, “What the heck was that?”

“The Lobster” is smug storytelling, content with being obtuse rather than enlightening. Its Best Original Screenplay nod may refl ect the Academy pandering to critics who view it as bold, high-brow entertainment.

Best ActorViggo Mortensen is one of the few “Lord of the

Rings” actors to prove there is life after Middle Earth. Many of his former castmates have fl oun-dered. He, however, has soared, thanks to 2015’s wildly invigorating “A History of Violence,” his Os-car-nominated work in “Eastern Promises” and a career high with Joe Penhall’s unfairly dismissed adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road.”

“Captain Fantastic,” however, is a peculiarity, an uncomfortable mix of comedy and drama, with Mortensen playing a man, disenchanted by main-stream society, who homeschools his six children in the wilderness of the Pacifi c Northwest. When his wife ends her life after a long battle with bipolar disorder, the family is thrown into turmoil, re-eval-uating its unconventional existence.

It sounds compelling, and in some respects, it is. Mortensen’s character is an open book — open to the point of relaxing naked in front of strangers — but a selfi sh, disillusioned one, and writer-director Matt Ross guides him toward a bizarre resolution involving his wife that is not as clever nor as satis-fying as the movie believes it is. In fact, the moth-er’s fate casts a pall over whatever charms exist in Mortensen’s performance.

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Do either “The Lobster” or Mortensen stand a chance come Feb. 26, when the winners are an-nounced? Not at all. In fact, early polls reveal these two rank at the bottom in their categories. They simply illustrate the perennial quirks inherent in any Oscar race.

❑ Don’t forget: Noon Friday is the deadline to

submit your ballot in The Beacher’s second Beat the Editor contest. Drop them off or mail them to The Beacher, attention: Oscar contest, 911 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360. Only scanned copies will be accepted by email to [email protected]. My predictions will appear in the Feb. 23 edition.

We’re getting oh so close.Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected]

This Year’s Oscar Head-Scratchersby Andrew Tallackson

Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz star in “The Lobster.”

Viggo Mortensen in “Captain Fantastic.”


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Shelf Ice Brew FestMichigan City Mainstreet Association will pres-

ent its third annual Shelf Ice Brew Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Seventh and Franklin streets.

The event is a major fundraiser for Michigan City Mainstreet Association. Participating brewer-ies include: 10-56 Brewing Co.; Backroad Brewery; Barehands; Barley Island/Deer Creek; Bells; Brug-ge/Outliers; Bull Dog; Burn ’Em Brewing; Carson’s Brewing; Cascade; Crown Brewing; Daredevil; Dev-il’s Trumpet; Evil Czech Brewery; Figure 8; Found-ers; Four Father’s Brewing; Function; Goshen Brew-ing; Great Lakes; Greenbush Brewing; Ironwood; Lafayette Brewing Co.; Mad Anthony’s; Misbee-havin’ Meads; New Holland; One Trick Pony; Pokro Brewing Co; Round Barn; Scarlet Lane; Shoreline; Short’s Brewing; St. John Malt Brothers; Sun King; Taxman; Three Floyds; Two Deep; Vander Mill Ci-der; Wildrose; and Zorn Brew Works.

Food vendors include: South Shore Ovenworks; Miller Pizza By The Beach; The Green Machine; Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant; Fiddlehead; G’s BBQ Co.; and Arturo’s Baked Goods & More.

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Karstens’ Chili Cook OffThe Jerry Karstens’ Athletic Scholarship Board

will present the 13th Annual Karstens’ Club Chal-lenge Chili Cook Off from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Elks Lodge 432, 416 E. U.S. 20, Michi-gan City.

Tickets are a $5 donation at the door. Those at-tending can vote for their favorite chili to place the top three clubs in the fi nals, and fi nd out which club wins the traveling trophy. Participating groups include: DAV 023, Elks Lodge 432, Michigan City Exchange Club, Michigan City Fish & Game Club, Moose Lodge 980 Family Center, American Legion Post 37, Guardian Riders, Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. Joseph Young Men’s Society.

The scholarship fund was created in 2003 in memory of Jerome Karstens, who devoted nearly 50 years to Michigan City sports. The cookoff is an an-nual fundraiser to help support the fund.

Call (219) 873-1506 for more details.

JROTC Takes Honors at MeetThe Michigan City High School Marine Corps Ju-

nior Reserve Offi cer Training Corps earned awards at the Chicagoland Military Drill Meet on Feb. 5 in Arlington Heights, Ill.

The Armed Platoon, commanded by 1st Sgt. Mi-chael Livengood, placed second. The Unarmed Pla-toon, commanded by Capt. Arturo Moreno, fi nished fi fth.

Nineteen schools competed, with four perennial par-ticipants in the Navy National Drill Champion-ship. Additionally, Lance Cpl. Thomas Mizer became the fi rst Michigan City cadet to win in the individual event, placing fi rst out of 300 cadets. Cpl. Quinten Hrivnak and Livengood fi nished fourth and sixth, respec-tively, in individual competition.

In addition to the two events that earned MCHS awards, the school competed in two color guards, the personnel inspection, fi rst-year squad and armed and unarmed exhibition.

Maj. Tom McGrath, the senior Marine instructor, said the meet had added importance to the team.

“We are one of seven schools in our MCJROTC Region of 50 schools being considered to compete in the fi rst-ever National MCJROTC Drill Meet,” he said. “We will provide video of this meet to an evalu-ation board that will determine if we will represent our region.

“I think our cadets did well today and will be com-petitive for one of the two slots given to our region.”

If MCHS is selected, the trip to Dallas, Texas, will be at no cost to the school nor the cadets, funded by the Marine Corps, with augmentation from the JROTC Booster Club.

The cadets’ next drill meet is Feb. 25 at Pike High School, Indianapolis. Cadets also provided the Color Guards for the pep rally and last home boys’ basket-ball game Feb. 10.

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• Susan Rosso will teach a “Copy a Master” workshop, featuring Charles Vickery’s work, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26.

Chesterton Art CenterThe following programs are available at Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St.:

A seascape by Charles Vickery.

The workshop is open to students who have some painting experience. Participants can use either oil or acrylic paints. Vickery (1913-1998) was a region-al painter known for seascapes.

The cost is $145, or $120 for members. Students will receive a supply list upon registration. A lunch break is planned each day.

• A new six-week session of Monday Night Ceramics starts from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27.

Beginning students will develop fundamental wheel-throwing techniques, while returning stu-dents will refi ne techniques to create more complex forms.

Instructor Tom Cernius will perform short dem-onstrations while assisting students individually to

improve throwing skills. Hand-building and sculp-ture are encouraged. Students can try their hand at slab-building, pinch-pot hand-building and ba-sic sculptural techniques, including fi gurine/small statue construction. All pieces will be glazed during the fi nal class.

The cost is $135, with members receiving a $25 discount. The cost of clay is $15. All other supplies are included.

• The photography exhibit “The View As We See It” runs in March.

The event will include color and black and white photos. Participants 18 and older living in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan can take one to two pieces to the center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25, or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27-28. Work can be created from fi lm or digital images. They must be framed and mat-ted in neutral colors, and not exceed 20x24 (frame included). The cost to participate is $30, and fees must be paid at the time of delivery.

The opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Awards will be handed out then. All work must be picked up March 30, March 31 or April 1.

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Free Irish Genealogy WorkshopThe free workshop “Discover Your Irish and Scots-

Irish Ancestors” is from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs-day, March 9, at Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.

The registration deadline is March 1 for the workshops presented by the Ulster Historical Foun-dation and co-sponsored with La Porte County Ge-nealogical Society. Topics include:• Intro to Irish-Scot-Irish family history research.• Understanding Irish townlands.• Records on different churches in Ireland.• Using land records.• Census substitutes and other important sources

for the 18th and 19th centuries.• Using printed sources for Irish family history.• Q&A.

A light lunch will be provided. Register by calling (219) 873-3049.

Rotary Foundation ScholarshipsThe Rotary Club of Michigan City Foundation is

offering $2,000 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors who exemplify Rotary’s motto, “Ser-vice Above Self.”

To be eligible, students must have a minimum of a “C” average in high school, graduate from any ac-credited high school by June 30, 2017, live in the geographical area served by Michigan City Area Schools and continue post-secondary education in fall 2017.

Applications are available from guidance counsel-ors at La Lumiere School, Marquette Catholic High School and Michigan City High School, as well as at Michigan City Public Library and through www.mcrotary.org. All applications and letters of recom-mendation must be postmarked by April 1.

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• Learn to be Heart Smart from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16 and 23, at Hageman Library, 100 Francis St., Porter.

Purdue Extension educators Annetta Jones and Gia DeMartinis will discuss how to monitor heart disease risk factors, and how to make simple chang-es to daily routines and diet that improve heart health.

• Bookmarks at the Museum at 2 p.m. Thurs-day, Feb. 16, at Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton.

Annmarie Kostyk will review “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders.”

• Books That Make You Think Discussion Group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Thomas Library’s Bertha Wood Meeting Room, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chester-ton.

The selection is Sherwood Anderson’s “Winesburg, Ohio.” Register at the reference desk, at the upstairs computer class-room or by calling (219) 926-7696. Copies of the book are available for checkout.

• Toddler Prom from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Baugher Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton.

The event for toddlers 1-4 and their caregivers in-cludes dancing, pizza, punch, cookies, a photo booth and balloon drop. Free tickets are available at the children’s departments at Thomas or Hageman li-braries.

• Duplo Club from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sat-urday, Feb. 18, at Thomas Library’s Children’s

Westchester Public LibraryThe following programs are available:

Department.Geared towards preschoolers ages 2-5, registra-

tion is required by calling (219) 926-7696.• Sunday Matinee: “The Patriot” at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Baugher Center.The movie is Rated R. Afterward, guests can stop

by Thomas Library to view the “Bill of Rights” dis-play.

• Presidents Day closings.Both branches, Westchester Township History

Museum, the Baugher Center, Chesterton Adult Learning Center and Westchester Township trustee offi ce will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for the holiday. Normal hours resume Tuesday, Feb. 21.

• Pokemon League from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Thomas Library.

The program is aimed at children in fi rst grade and older. Attendees learn to make decks of 60 cards. They don’t need to take anything unless wanting to take a starter pack of cards.

• Battles of the American Civil War from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25, at Thomas Library’s Bertha Wood Meeting Room.

History buff and Civil War enthusiast Thomas Murphy will discuss the Battle of Chickamauga/Chattanooga.

• Children’s Crochet Club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Thomas Library Ber-tha Wood Meeting Room.

Aimed at children in third grade and older, at-tendees learn beginning crochet from Sadie Steciuch. Children should take a size G crochet hook and skein of medium weight yarn. Class size is limited, and registration is required by calling (219) 926-7696.


LP Jaycees Seeks Vendors for Event The La Porte Jaycees seeks artisans and crafters

for its 44th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival.The event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 at the

La Porte Farmer’s Market. Vendors must furnish display tables, chairs and tents. Single spaces are 10x10 and cost $35 before June 11. Visit www.la-portejaycees.org if interested.

The American Red Cross La Porte County Chap-ter will sponsor the following bloodmobile:• IU Health La Porte Hospital, 1007 W. Lincoln-

way, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.All presenting donors through Feb. 26 receive a

$5 Amazon.com gift card by email. Donors must be in good general health and feeling well, at least 17 (16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org for more details.

County Parks AwardsLa Porte County Parks staff, park board and

foundation presented their annual community awards Feb. 7.

Valparaiso University Biology Club

Valparaiso University Biology Club received the “Organization of the Year” award. Members help clean up Trail Creek at Creek Ridge County Park to assist with erosion control, helping improve the habitat for migrating fi sh there.

Joanne Janisch received the “Out-standing Park Service” award. She was cited for helping wherever needed, in-cluding staffi ng the park administrative offi ce and nature center, and assisting with programs and events.

Vicki Cain received the “Volunteer of the Year” honor. She has been a steady volunteer at the annual Pioneer Days, volunteering at any station.

New DNR ProgramSongbirds, gamebirds, butterfl ies and bees are

among the many animals that will benefi t from a new DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife program to improve grassland and pollinator habitat.

CORRIDORS is an acronym for Conservation on Rivers and Roadways Intended to Develop Opportu-nities for Resources and Species. It will focus on four areas: Indiana State Wildlife Action Plan Conserva-tion Opportunity Areas; rights-of-way on interstates and state and federal highways; 100-year fl oodplains of rivers; and areas adjacent to a body of water.

Partners with DNR Fish & Wildlife include the Indiana Department of Transportation, U.S. De-partment of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Con-

servation Service and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.

People who own land in a priority area can partici-pate by establish-

ing habitat on their property through the CORRI-DORS program. Qualifying landowners are eligible for technical and fi nancial assistance. Contact a DNR landscape or district wildlife biologist. A map with contact information is at wildlife.IN.gov/2716.htm

Grassland and pollinator habitat is critical for the survival of many species, including monarch butterfl ies, bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasants, Eastern meadowlarks, cottontail rabbits, native bees and the imperiled loggerhead shrike.

The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife will provide technical assistance and, in some cases, incentive payments, and coordinate efforts among agencies. INDOT will establish native grasses and plants where possible along rights-of-way of Indiana highways, increasing wildlife habitat while reducing maintenance costs. The NRCS will provide techni-cal and fi nancial assistance to private landowners through its Environmental Quality Incentive Pro- gram, improving soil health and water quality. PF/ QF will provide technical assistance through its Farm Bill biologists and promote the CORRIDORS program throughout the state.

Those who aren’t landowners, but want to support the program, can buy licenses and a Gamebird Habitat Stamp. Visit wildlife.IN.gov/9405.htm for more details.

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Talk on SyriaFormer Syrian businessman Shadi Martini will

discuss the current situation in Syria, and the ongo-ing refugee crisis, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Ninth St.

Martini was forced to fl ee his homeland after ef-forts to provide medical aid to wounded civilians and opposition supporters were discovered by the Assad regime.

Martini’s program, which is free, is sponsored by the Multifaith Alliance and facilitated by its local affi liate, Concerned Citizens for Syrian Refugees of Michigan City.

South Bend Comic Book ConventionThe South Bend Comic Book Convention is from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 19, at Comfort Suites, 52933 U.S. 933, South Bend.

The free convention is open to the public. Dealers will have comics from the golden age to the pres-ent, along with collectible items. They also will buy comics.

Call Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.ep-guides.com/comics for more information.

Art Fair Jury DayThe Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Jury Day is from

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 16, with the public invited to observe the selection process.

Jurors will meet in the Mendel Center north training room at Lake Michigan College in Benton Township.

With more than 900 artists applying for the 2017 fair, a professional panel of jurors will score appli-cants. They are: clothing designer Catherine Doll, architect/interior designer Karen Garlanger, pho-tographer Gray Lyons, art and design instructor Brandon Pierce and potter Steven Skinner.

As a fi ne art/fi ne craft event, Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff relies on the jury’s expertise to provide an objective review process, ultimately selecting 200 artists. The annual event, now in its 56th year, is July 8-9. It continues to receive national acclaim, including No. 5 ranking in Sunshine Artist.

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Visitors came from eight counties, eight states and Brazil. A World War I exhibit, on display in 2017, commemorates the 100th anniversary of “The Great War.” Artifacts will be rotated every few months. “Vintage Valentines” is on display through Febru-ary, complete with the Love Song Match Game.

Donations were:• B i c e n t e n n i a l

torch and ban-ner signed by La Porte County t o r c h b e a r e r s , Richard Mroz-inski, La Porte County Commis-sion president.

• B i c e n t e n n i a l t o r c h b e a r e r jacket and shirt worn by Bonnie DeWolfe, DeWolfe.

• Union Township cheerleader sweater circa the 1950s, commemorative Coke can, 1982 Slicers, Joyce Daube.

• La Porte County 4-H Club scrapbook belonging to E. Kent Hagenow, Monyean Hahn for Jennifer Hagenow.

• Archival information, Shaw Friedman and Mary Jane Novak.

• Items for the sale table, Carol Lloyd, Rita Beaty, Mark Manering and Susie Richter. Spring school tours are being scheduled. Call

(219) 324-6767 now to schedule a group tour. A spe-cial admission rate exists for groups of 10 or more. Volunteers are needed as well. Call and ask for Su-sie or Janet.

The February Wedding Gown of the Month was worn by Marcia Levine, who recently passed away. It is on display as a tribute to the Levine family and its contributions to La Porte.

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world. Participants will take explorative hikes, do hands-on activities in the greenhouse and learn about insects. Games and adventures are planned indoors and outdoors.

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 27-31, with drop-off times starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $125 for the fi rst child and $100 for each ad-ditional child. Registration and payment are due Monday, March 20. Forms can be downloaded at Taltree.org.

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Polish-American Cultural SocietyPolish-American Cultural Society of Northwest

Indiana, Michigan City Chapter, will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the former St. Mary’s School, 321 W. 11th St.

The facilitator is the Rev. Walter Rakoczy. Call Theresa Child at (219) 464-1369, email [email protected] or visit Polish-American Cultural Soci-ety of Northwest Indiana on facebook for details.

Mardi Gras CelebrationDuneland Exchange Club will present a “Fat Sat-

urday Mardi Gras Celebration” from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Spa Speakeasy and Special Event Center, 333 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter.

The Calumet Region Jazz Cats will play New Orleans-style jazz. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, with beads and masks adding to the theme. Also planned are a silent auction and cash bar.

Tickets are available at all Porter Bank offi ces or any Exchange Club member. The cost is $50, or six for $250.

The club’s main focus is child-abuse prevention and other Duneland community youth projects. Contact Patti Campbell at (219) 926-2136, Ext. 1212, or [email protected] for more information.

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Activities to Explore In the Area: Feb. 16 — Northwest Indiana Green Drinks in

Michigan City, 6:30 p.m., Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wabash St. Suggested donation: $5, $2/students. Info: (219) 874-4076.

Feb. 16 — Books That Make You Think Discus-sion Group, Sherwood Anderson’s “Winesburg, Ohio,” 6-7:30 p.m., Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton.

Feb. 17 — Bookmarks: “Atlas Obscura: An Ex-plorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Treasures,” 2 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.

Feb. 17 — Save the Tunes Council, 7:30-9 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882.

Feb. 18 — The Scouts of Queen of All Saints craft show/indoor garage sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., school gym and cafeteria, 1715 E. Barker Ave. Free admis-sion/$2 early bird entrance fee — 9 a.m.

Feb. 18 — High Dunes Lake Watch, 10-11 a.m., Nature Center @ Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.

Feb. 18 — 13th Annual Karstens’ Club Chal-lenge Chili Cook Off, noon-3 p.m., Elks Lodge 432, 416 E. U.S. 20, Michigan City. Cost: $5 donation. Info: (219) 873-1506.

Feb. 18 — Shelf Ice Brew Fest, 1-5 p.m., Seventh and Franklin streets (Michigan City Uptown Arts District). Tickets: tinyurl.com/gkwsd9y

Feb. 18 — Snowshoeing, 1-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882.

Feb. 18 — Playdate in the Nature Play Zone, 1-3 p.m., Paul H. Douglas Center, Lake Street in Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Info: (219) 395-1882.

Feb. 18 — Stargazing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kemil Beach parking area, 27 N. East State Park Road, Chesterton. Info: (219) 395-1882.

Feb. 18 — “Fifty Shades of Shakespeare,” doors open 5:30 p.m. EST, The Acorn Theater, 107 Gener-ations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets/info: www.acorntheater.com, (269) 756-3879.

Feb. 19 — Michigan City Chamber Music Festi-val, oboist Jennet Ingle, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Ninth St., Michigan City. Free. Info: www.mccmf.org, (219) 561-1939.

Feb. 19 — Films on DVD Series: “Queen of Kat-we,” 2 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.

Feb. 19-20 — Film Screening: “Mount Rush-more, Crazy Horse and the Black Hills,” 1-2 p.m., Indiana Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Free. Info: (219) 395-1882.

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Feb. 20 — School’s Out Movie Break: “Storks,” 2:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.

Feb. 22 — WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. Mondays — Codependents Anonymous (CoDA),

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Mondays, Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Mon./Franciscan St. Anthony Health, 301 W. Homer St., 9 a.m. Fri./First United Method-ist Church, 121 E. Seventh St. Info: https://oa.org, (219) 879-0300.

Wednesdays — Al-Anon meetings, 6-7 p.m., Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health. Info: (708) 927-5287.

Through Feb. 28 — “The Bill of Rights and You” Pop-up Exhibit, Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton.

Through February — Vintage Valentine dis-play, La Porte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., La Porte. Info: www.laporte-countyhistory.org, (219) 324-6767.

Through February — Traveling Indiana His-torical Society exhibit, “Auto Indiana,” La Porte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportecountyhistory.org, (219) 324-6767.

Through March 18 — Michigan City Area Schools art-teacher exhibit, “Inspired to Inspire,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St.

In the RegionFeb. 18 — Indoor Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

EST, New Troy (Mich.) Community Center, 13372 California Road. Free. Info: (773) 803-9773.

Feb. 18 — Fernwood Book Group, Michael Frome’s “Stranger in High Places: The Story of the Great Smoky Mountains,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. EST, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. Free with paid admission. Info: www.fernwoodbotanical.org, (269) 695-6491.

Feb. 19 — South Bend Comic Book Convention, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. EST, Comfort Suites, 52933 U.S. 933, South Bend. Info: www.epguides.com/comics, (309) 657-1599.

Feb. 19 — Perennials: New Releases and Old Favorites, 2-3 p.m. EST, Fernwood Botanical Gar-den and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. Cost: $12, $10/members. Info: www.fernwoodbotanical.org, (269) 695-6491.

Feb. 21 — River Valley Garden Club, noon EST, Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road Sawyer, Mich. Info: www.rivervalleygardenclub.org, (269) 426-3513.

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The Girl Before by J.P. Del-aney (hardcover, $27 retail in book-stores and online; also available as an eBook)

The psychological thriller seems to have taken over from vampire and zombie books. From Gone Girl to In a Dark, Dark Wood to The Woman in Cabin 10, these edge-of-your-seat stories offer as many goosebumps-on-your-arm moments as any fl esh-eating, blood-sucking creature can. And now, I offer you a new psychological thriller that spells suspense with a capital WOW!

The story has a deceptively sim-ple layout — Two women alternate-ly tell their stories: Then: Emma/Now: Jane.

The fi rst page has nothing on it but this: “1. Please make a list of every possession you consider essential to your life.”

This command, along with pages of many more questions and scenarios, is the fi rst step to rent-ing a house at One Folgate Street, London, built by famous architect Edward Monkford — the very eccentric Edward Monkford. Many have expressed interest in living in the austere, but beautifully functional house, but few have passed the initial questionnaire.

The story starts with Emma Matthews in the re-cent past. She and boyfriend Simon Wakefi eld are looking for another place to live because of a tragic incident. One night when Simon is out, a burglar breaks into their fl at, steals items and rapes Emma at knifepoint. She doesn’t feel safe there anymore, so the tiring job of following a real estate agent around town begins and ends with no possible place suiting the overly cautious Emma. Finally, the agent men-tions One Folgate Street and how it might suit Em-ma’s need for complete security, but might not be worth the paperwork to satisfy the strange owner.

After seeing the house, Emma persuades Simon that this is where she wants to live. Weeks later, after the extensive questionnaire is submitted, they are approved and move in.

Jane Cavendish’s story, in the “now,” is that of a young woman who got pregnant by mistake, then suffered the heartbreak of losing the baby at birth. She wants a new start in life and also fi nds her-self not liking or affording the fl ats shown her by the Realtor...until she mentions One Folgate Street. The Realtor warns her about the strange architect: “He’s what they call a techno-minimalist or some-

thing. Lots of hidden gadgetry, but otherwise everything’s completely bare…I should warn you, some peo-ple fi nd his style a bit…austere.”

Like Emma, Jane falls in love with the house, and so begins again the questionnaire, again the wait, then the approval.

Phone apps open doors. House-keeping (a computer program) iden-tifi es the resident and anticipates the owner’s needs beforehand. It is all kinds of bizarre, but both wom-en fi nd the house calming, effi cient and safe.

We women are curious. Jane, es-pecially, has to fi nd out the history of this strange house. What she learns is that Monkford’s wife and

child were killed in a tragic accident on the work-site. He fi nished building the house, but never lived in it.

Then, she learns about Emma Matthews, the girl living in the house before her. She died in a tragic accident in the house. And, come to fi nd out, Jane bears a striking resemblance to her. Hmmm.

One day, fl owers appear on the doorstep. Jane takes them in and fi nds more fl owers the next day. She fi nally catches the man leaving the fl owers and fi nds out it is Simon Wakefi eld, Emma’s boyfriend. She’s intrigued by him and his story of Emma and One Folgate Street. As Jane’s research into Edward and the house goes forward, you see how she may be believing what she wants to believe and ignoring the rest. And the climax? Wow.

At one point I thought I had it down — sociopath-ic, ego maniac Edward Monkford is to blame for ev-erything. Then, little fl ags pop up that says nothing is as it seems! Are Emma and Jane, or one or the other, maybe pulling the strings? And just how close to Edward Monkford do they get?

A great winter read — two enthusiastic thumbs up! Hollywood has purchased the movie rights to The Girl Before, and it soon will be a major motion picture directed by Oscar-winner Ron Howard.

From bestselling author Lee Child: “Dazzling, startling, and above all cunning…”

From Booklist (starred review): “A masterfully crafted spellbinder…guaranteed to both astonish and satisfy.”

Delaney is a pseudonym for a writer who has previously written bestselling fi ction under other names. The Girl Before is being published in 35 countries.

Till next time, happy reading!


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