Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 26, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 July 1998 — Page 7

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NEW LOOK—The road to the community fresh new look to the corner, providing a swimming pool at Stauffer Park was recently pleasant setting for walkers and those sharfreshly blacktopped, and the corner land- . . . . . .. . . „ scaped by members of the park depart- In 9 a P icnic lunch under the nearby shelter. ment staff. The mulch and plantings add a (AN photo by Ron Keiser)

County parks provide activities

The Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following special programs for the month of July. Programs are open to the public. Saturday, July 11—Milling Around in Northern Indiana. Come and join Bonneyville Mill Manager John Jenney, for a day trip to visit other historic mills in Northern Indiana. The group will begin by meeting at Bonneyville Mill at 8:30a.m. After a tour of the mill, the group will travel down the road and visit Miller’s Cider Mill and then stop for lunch at Das Essenhaus in Middlebury. Following lunch, the next stop will be Greenfield Mill, near Howe, after which the group will return to Bonneyville Mill, at about 4:30p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear good walking shoes, bring cameras and appetites, and meet for this funfilled day. Pre-registration is required, with, registration limited to 12 persons. There is a program fee of $5 per person. Please call 219-535-6458 to register, by Thursday, July 9, before 4p.m. Please do not wear shorts. Saturday, July 11 —Backyard Wildlife Habitat. How can a person maximize.,a small attract birds and other wildlife 1 ’ Which would be the best trees, 1 shrubs and flowers to plant? Find out when you attend this seminar. Participants will create a feeder, birdhouse or other small item to use in their own wildlife sanctuary. The fee is $3.50 per craft. Pre-registration is required by calling 219-535-6458, before Monday, July 6. Attendance is limited to 12 persons, and the seminar will begin at 10a.m., at Oxßow Park Maintenance Shop. Saturday, July 11 Constellations of the Summer Sky. Is there life on other planets? Are we along in the universe? Is white chocolate more healthy than brown? The world may never know! You, however, will know more about the stars and constellations after attending this program. Journey with the group as it observes and studies the wonders Doll houses on display at museum “Doll Houses, Past and Present,” will be on exhibit during -the month of July, at the Old Jail Museum in Warsaw. Among the homes features is a replica of the “Little House on the Prairie,” belonging to Cindy Finney, of Syracuse; a lovely blue two-story home complete with front porch and dog house, designed by Reta Groves, of Claypool; and a pioneer-style home from the collection of Donna Bronenberg’s “Sunset Miniatures” in Leesburg. A Fourth of July picnic scene, a fireplace “room box” and an old sewing room “room box” will also be on display. - There is no admission fee at the museum, located at 121 N. Indiana, Warsaw, however donations are appreciated. Hours for the exhibit are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1-4p.m. Sunday. The museum will be closed Fourth of July weekend. Call 269-1078 for more information.

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of the night skies. Hop from constellation to constellation, as Greek mythology leads the group on a fantastic voyage of fact and fantasy. Explore the wonders of the night skies, as seen through the eyes of telescopes and slide projectors. Join the group at the Elkhart County Park athletic field, across from the Oxßow Haus Shelter, at 7p.m. Together with the Mishawaka Astronomical Society, participants will study the stars and constellations of the summer skies. Sunday, July 12—Bonneyville Mill Marble Tournament. Come on out and knuckle down, for an oldfashioned marble tournament. The group will begin by learning about the history of marbles, and how to talk marble lingo. Terms such as “Don’t plunk that snooger,” or “How many mibs did you get?” will be shared. Put your mibs in a pouch and meet the group in front of the red bam, next to the windmill, at Ip.m., for a funfilled afternoon. Don’t forget your favorite shooter. Thursday, July 16—Bonneyville Bethel ’Site pfmn i restoration The Bethel College campus will soon be the new home of an historic log church once occupied by the Mennonite Brethren in Christ (near Union, Michigan in the mid--1850s). The MBC Church later became the United Missionary Church, Bethel’s founding denomination. Originally built between 1848 and 1856, the church was used by the Christian Church and the Methodists before the Mennonite Brethren In Christ settled there in 1908 to share the building with a Quaker congregation. The MBC occupied the site until 1920. Shortly thereafter, the Quakers also relocated and the crumbling structure was used as a hay bam until Bethel College officials began discussing the possibility of bringing to campus that piece of the college’s denominational roots. From June 29-July 2, rebuilding and restoration of the log church will continue, led by nationallyknown restorationist and Bethel alumnus Roland Cadle. The exterior structure is expected to be completed by volunteers this summer, while interior work will continue throughout the upcoming academic year. Upon completion, the church will be used as a special events chapel, and will serve as a reminder of Bethel’s rich, spiritual heritage. Be suße me seal bolt FITS YOUR CHILD PROP6RLY, OR COIISIDOR usmo a child seal OR BOOSTOR SeaT.

Mill Fun Day. Pack the kids and the picnic lunch, and join the group at Bonneyville Mill for an afternoon of fun activities. There will be games, stories told and read, arts and crafts, and a tour of the mill. Parents and children, ages 6-7, are invited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in front of the red bam, next to the windmill, at Ip.m. The program will last two hours. Register by calling the office, 219-535-6458. Friday, July 17 —Turtle Trivia. Did you know that the common snapping turtle can reach a weight of 46 pounds in its natural environment? How many native Indiana turtles are on the endangered species list? What is the most common turtle in Indiana? What gives the box turtle its name? If you would like to find the answers to these questions and more, please attend the turtle trivia program. The group will leam about turtles and their habits, and there will be live specimens on hand for a closer look. Meet at the Feedlot Shelter in Bonneyville Mill County Park, at 6:30p.m. Saturday, July 18—River Preserve Historical Hike. Join the group as the rich history of the River Preserve County Park is investigated. From the days of the Potawatomi Indians to early milling operations and hydro-elec-tric power, the role this area has played in the early settlement of the county will be discussed. A hike along the canal will help to visualize what the area must have looked like in days gone by, and offer a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of today. This program will begin at the Baintertown Shelter, located one mile east of SR 15, on CR29, just north at CRI42, at 10a.m.

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Vegetables great for microwave by Mary Ann Lienhart-Cross Extension Educator Elkhart County There is just nothing like an ear of fresh, home-grown sweet com. That ear of com can be cooked in water on the stove, grilled, or microwaved, and in or out of the husk. During local sweet com season, I receive many phone calls requesting information on ways to prepare sweet com, as well as other vegetables in the microwave. How to cook fresh com on the cob in the microwave? Here are two good ways—either in the husk or out. Husk com and remove all the silks. Wash and roll each ear in water, so that it clings to the kernels, then brush with melted butter or margarine before rolling in wax paper. Twist the ends of the wax paper to seal. Place spoke fashion in microwave oven. Microwave at full power (high) one ear —two and a half minutes; two ears —five minutes; four ears—nine minutes; six ears—l 2-13 minutes, or until kernels are tender. Rearrange ears once during cooking cycle. Remember to check the ears before the full cooking time. To cook in the husks, carefully pull husks down the ear far enough to remove silks, but still keep husks intact. If desired, brush com with melted butter or margarine. Pull husks back over com. Quickly run husks under cold water to add moisture for cooking. Follow the instructions above for cooking. The ears in the husks may require more cooking. For both methods, do not salt the com until done. If you have com left after cooking, you might want to try making creamy buttered com. Take com from six ears, one-half cup milk and two tablespoons butter. Heat 6-8 minutes on medium heat, about 80% power, or until heated throughout, stirring once. Let stand, covered, two minutes. Following are some serving ideas you might want to try with com. Whip prepared mustard and horseradish into butter to serve with com on the cob. Add spices, herbs, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped celery and chopped green onions to French dressing. Pour over hot, cooked com and toss gently. Serve hot, or chill and serve for a salad. Finally, top hot, cooked com with shredded Swiss cheese, snipped parsley and paprika. Many of you want to know if you can cook vegetables in the microwave. The answer is yes. Vegetables are cooked to a perfect, crisp-tender doneness in the microwave oven, with minimum Please turn to page 10

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, July 1, 1998

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