May peace and joy surround you,
Contentment latch your door.
May happiness be with you always,
and God bless you evermore.
May you live your life with faith
and nurture lifelong affection,
May your lifelong dreams come true for you,
and move ever in that direction
Mike & Marian Finn
50th Anniversary – March 30, 1974 Congratulations to iIrish columnist J. Michael Finn and his wife, Marion, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on March 30, 1974, in Worthington, Ohio. A most notable milestone during those fifty years was the birth of their daughter, Kathleen, in 1983. Mike appreciates Marion putting up with his “Irish stuff” through the years, as well as the excellent care she has provided during several of his most recent illnesses and surgeries. Mike has been a columnist for iIrish since 2007!
Fiddler's Hearth
AN URBAN THRILL UNLIKE ANY OTHER IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND
Located in downtown South Bend, the East Race Waterway is a one-of-a-kind recreational facility. As the first artificial white water course in North America, its rapids rival those of the Colorado River and can generate waves up to six feet or higher. It is approximately 2,000 feet long with a total fall of about 12 feet depending on the flow of the river. The water level can be controlled via three headgates and the placement of obstacles that create whitewater turbulence from novice to professional levels. The banks of the East Race offer more than five miles of paved and lighted walking/running paths along the scenic St. Joseph River. The East Race is open Saturdays (Noon – 5:00PM) and Sundays (Noon – 4:00PM) from June 3 – September 17.
