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NEW BUFFALO TIMES COLUMNIST JACK OLESKER WILL BE APPEARING MAY 30-31 AT HALL OF HEROES COMIC CON 2026 With a career spanning over 40 years, Jack has written, directed, and produced more than 1,200 episodes of television, along with films and novels. His resume includes work on iconic series like The New Adventures of He-Man, Care Bears, M.A.S.K., The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats, and Hello Kitty’s Furry Tale Theater. He also played a key role in developing the global phenomenon Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Welcome to the 2026 Hall of Heroes Comic Con Join us May 30-31, 2026, at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, IN, where we will be bringing in some of the industries most talented celebrities and artists and over 150 of the region's best vendors, artists, and cosplayers.
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A new chapter for Flagship Fish Market ANCHORS AWEIGH IN LAKESIDE:
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BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS
been such a supportive figure,” Sorensen said. ucked along the woodsy shores of Lake Michigan in Lakeside, Michigan, a To add a local touch, Sorensen plans to continue beloved local staple is entering a vibrant sourcing fresh catches from Great Lakes fisheries new era. Flagship Specialty Food & Fish while keeping the counter balanced with a versatile Market has officially changed hands, selection of classic freshwater species and exotic passing from long-time owner and executive chef seafood from around the world. “We get fresh fish Rachel Collins to culinary artist Leslie Sorensen. in daily like salmon and whitefish, along with other Naming a seafood shop “Flagship” carries rotating options depending on what’s coming in weight, suggesting the gold standard of the fleet—a and what’s in season,” Sorensen explained. reputation Sorensen embraces. She envisions the The market boasts an extensive variety of market as a boutique smoked delicacies, for rare catches, a including salmon, trout, premium to-go spot mussels, sweet salmon for expertly prepared jerky, and house-made foods, and a deeply salmon and whitefish rooted, communityspreads. On the shelves, focused social hub. customers will find For Sorensen, gourmet goods like fine business ownership cheeses and Italian in Lakeside is a olives. natural evolution. She is the daughter or those of Dr. Harry and looking for Kathy Sorensen, a quick bite, longtime community the grab-andRachel Collins and Leslie Sorensen pillars who founded Photo by Janet Moore Schrader go kitchen the New Buffalo is bustling. While the Animal Hospital in classic chicken salad 1982. Growing up has returned to the rotation, the nutrient-packed witnessing her parents’ decades-long legacy of service, Leslie carries that same spirit of dedication Quinoa Bowl with Tahini Lemon Dressing remains a big hit. Other favorites include the Hampton into the culinary world. Sorensen’s grand opening on Earth Day mirrored Shrimp Salad portioned to order, grilled shrimp, and Flagship’s Fish and Chips, which now features her commitment to keeping the market’s essence a gluten-free option. intact while focusing on an ethical, traditional, and Customer service remains paramount under craft-focused vibe. Flagship prioritizes sustainable Sorensen’s leadership. “I will try to order any sourcing by partnering with top suppliers and specialty fish or live shellfish people request, supporting independent fishermen—the seafood if they call ahead,” she noted. “I can get a lot equivalent of farm-to-table. of things the very next day.” Whether you are Central to that seamless transition has been dropping in for a daily cut-to-order catch, Collins, who spent over 30 years in the seafood picking up a heat-and-eat meal, or reserving a industry building Flagship’s foundation. Sorensen custom order for a weekend gathering, Flagship notes that Collins has been a massive pillar of is firmly anchored as Lakeside’s premier seafood support during the handover. “Rachel is teaching me how to talk to the fishmongers, and she has destination.
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