WILDCLOCK - Round the Clock free dinner

Framed Portrait of John H. Barker and Staircase Wallpaper at Barker Mansion

An oval framed picture of railroad mogul John H. Barker and his watchful eye is a focal point of a staircase landing contrasted with a feudal lord scene wallpaper design at Barker Mansion in Michigan City.

Right at Home: stylish items with a spacey vibe

Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of beautiful items for the home.

Round the Clock thanks the community

Round the Clock restaurant waitress Ronni Mitchem serves free meals to customers at the Valparaiso restaurant.

Round the Clock thanks the community

Round the Clock restaurant waitress Ronni Mitchem serves free meals to customers Wednesday at the Valparaiso restaurant.

Round the Clock thanks the community

Valparaiso resident Cathi Woodworth, right, and her son, Samuel, have a piece of pumpkin pie Wednesday as part of their free dinner at Round the Clock restaurant in Valparaiso. 

Round the Clock thanks the community

Valparaiso resident Warren Trowbridge, right, is welcomed to Round the Clock restaurant by general manager Tony Mendoza during their free dinner offer in Valparaiso.

"From the Farm" Party Decor featuring Fresh Geraniums, Straw and Cattails

Baskets of fresh geraniums and cattails surround a chiming mantel clock perched on a bale of straw as featured decorations at a 'From the Farm' reader party event in July 2009.

Free Thanksgiving meal seen as a blessing

Kristy Cacini prepares pumpkin pie Wednesday at Round the Clock restaurant as the staff gears up to serve free Thanksgiving dinners.

Free Thanksgiving meal seen as a blessing

Diners line up outside Round the Clock restaurant Wednesday as they wait for the doors to open for the free Thanksgiving dinner. About 700 were served, estimated manager Tony Menodza.