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Marco Chavarry returns to his roots with plant-laden Alapash Mercantile PAGE 5 New Buffalo Farmers Market opens for 2022 season at new location PAGE 6

Four Bison basketball players commit to colleges PAGE 9 Honoring those who served during Memorial Day 2022 PAGE 12

ROUND AND ROUND...

Hesston Steam Museum opens for 2022 on Memorial Day weekend PAGE 13

SUMMER ARRIVES WITH RETURN OF ST. MARY’S FESTIVAL — PAGE 10 —

PHOTO OF FESTIVALGOERS AT ST. MARY’S FEST BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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The Pokagon Fund board selects Zabicki as its next chairperson

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t its May 2022 meeting, The Pokagon Fund’s board of directors selected Judith Handley Zabicki to serve as its next chairperson.

Zabicki succeeds Rob Gow in this role, who was term-limited as a jointly selected director on the board and whose term ended at the beginning of May 2022.

Zabicki has been appointed by New Buffalo Township to serve as its representative on the Fund’s board since January 2017.

“I’m honored and humbled to be elected as the chair of the board of this impactful organization,” Zabicki said.

“I’ve seen the evolution of the Fund from concept, through its formation, and into the force for good for the residents of Harbor Country and the communities surrounding the Pokagon Band’s trust lands that it is today. The board has set a course to continue building on this solid foundation by increasing the capacity within the communities we serve and to enable our grantees – current and future – to meet our communities’ needs.”

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Democracy Requires Transparency

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Reading challenge winner joins LaSata as junior senator for the day

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tate Sen. Kim LaSata welcomed who represents the Jancha family in her March is Reading Month the state House, and received a formal challenge winner William State of Michigan Tribute recognizing his Jancha to the Capitol to serve accomplishment. alongside her as junior senator He and his family also received a private for the day Thursday, May 26. tour of the state “It was great to Capitol. meet William to Jancha, who won congratulate him on the challenge by his hard work and reading 769 pages, have him join me is a second-grade as a senator for the student at E.P. Clarke day,” said LaSata, Elementary School in R-Niles. “I hope St. Joseph. he and his family “It was my pleasure enjoyed the beauty of to have William and the Michigan Capitol his family join me for and learning about the day,” LaSata said. the inner workings “As a former teacher, of state government, I am thoroughly and that it was an impressed with William Jancha stands with LaSata at exciting learning the rostrum on the Senate floor William’s hard work experience for him.” and the dedication he As part of his demonstrated to win this challenge — 769 activities as junior senator, Jancha took pages is a lot of reading! I wish William a ceremonial oath of office, attended the best as he continues his education Senate session and a committee hearing, and again congratulate him on a job well done.” — STAFF REPORTS met with state Rep. Pauline Wendzel,

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he Berrien County Broadband Internet Task Force (BCBIT) and the Berrien County Board of Commissioners have retained DCS Technology LLC to map all existing broadband internet infrastructure in Berrien County by address location.

Over the next 12 weeks, DCS work crews will be traveling the roads and communities of Berrien County to identify and map serviceable internet infrastructure through their boots-on-the-ground approach. Once complete, this map will allow Berrien County to efficiently plan for the deployment of high-speed internet to residents throughout the county.

These DCS work crews will be identified with markings on their vehicles along with official Berrien County issued identification badges. Questions or concerns can be forwarded to the County Administration at 269-983-7111 (ext. 8095) or email bdissette@berriencounty.org. For emergencies, dial 911. — STAFF REPORTS

Program on beach rocks scheduled at the New Buffalo Library

arren Dunes Explorer Guide Mike Latus will present a program on beach rocks at the New Buffalo Township Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.

Latus, a former math and science teacher at River Valley schools, runs popular programs at the state park that cover a wide range of scientific subjects, from astronomy to geology to local plant life.

“The rocks and sand of

Michigan beaches tell us stories of how they were made and how they came here,” Latus said, adding that he calls those stories “Michigan’s deep history.”

The New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 N. Thompson Street in

downtown New Buffalo.

Latus’s program is part of the Friends of the Library’s Community Forum series and is free and open to all. In accordance with current CDC guidelines, use of face masks is optional. — STAFF REPORTS

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. — Socrates

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Marco Chavarry returns to his roots with plant-laden Alapash Mercantile

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Sammy Lane Tuthill, Marco Chavarry and Thoman Allen Pauly cut the ribbon

Guests gather in Alapash Mercantile

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pon hearing that the formerly empty building on North Elm Street in Three Oaks was once a greenhouse, Marco Charvarry thought it would serve as being the perfect spot to sell the item that has firm roots in his past: plants.

“I thought, ‘It’s a no-brainer, we had to infuse it with more plants and more greenery,” Chavarry, who also owns Alapash New Home on North Elm Street, said.

Now the home of Alapash Mercantile, the building was the site for a ribboncutting celebrated by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 28.

In addition to plants, the store (which is housed in the historic Featherbone boiler house) also boasts an array of pots, apothecary, everyday house objects and home ac acessories.

A Peruvian transplant, Chavarry opened Alapash New Home on the Fourth of July weekend in 2019. At the time, he was also the owner of a successful Chicago shop that offered terrariums and plants.

Chavarry closed the Chicago store a year ago. Now, he’s pleased to bring the same experience of that store to Three Oaks with Alapash Mercantile.

“For me, there was a big gap because the store on 14 North Elm Street was never set up like the store in Chicago, so I wanted this to be more a representation of that store – which was my original concept, really,” he said.

Not only is Alapash Mercantile an extension of his other Three Oaks store, it’s also another extension of himself.

“I always tell people, ‘My Alapash on Elm Street is sort of like my brain: It works, everything is linear, everything is in place. The Alapash Mercantile is my

heart: It’s random, it’s a little more wild, I guess it’s an earthier version of this store on Elm Street,’” he said.

He said plants has always been his passion – even from when he was very young. One of his first memories, he said, was buying a Ficus for Mother’s Day, even though “no one told me I had to.”

“Since I was a kid, I always had plants in my bedroom, in my house…They really were my passion, I really wanted to give them their own space, their own backdrop,” Chavarry said.

He added that he believes that there’s a “market” for indoor plants in the area, as more people are setting up their own roots in the area and can tend to their plants more.

“They find it an essential part of their lives - and their homes too…There is a sense of peace when you’re working with plants,” he said.

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havarry added that while his plants aren’t as “finicky” he “wants people to keep them for a very long time and enjoy them for a very long

time.”

As for his favorite plant, Chavarry said he has a partiality to the cactus.

“I live for a prickly cactus - I know everyone wants leafy and super green, but all these prickly, little round cacti, it’s part of my heritage, that’s where my nature came from,” he said.

Alapash Mercantile is located at 111 North Elm Street in Three Oaks.

Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. More information (including tips on how to tend to your new plants) can be found at www.alapash.com or by calling (269)231-9990.

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New Buffalo Farmers Market opens for 2022 season at new location

Max Carrigan serves up wood-fired cuisine from Wood, Stock and Grill

Denise Tuszynski reads to Owen Selby in the Flourish Books and Plants mobile bookstore

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he New Buffalo Farmers Market, which is put on by the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA), Guests stroll the farmers market made its debut at its new location for 2022 Thursday, May 26.

Vendors boasting their jams, produce, candles, clothing, and other fresh items set up shop at 2 E. Buffalo Street (at the light) in downtown New Buffalo. The market will be there every Thursday from now until Labor 1/3 Page Ad Day. Run Dates: June 2, 2022 For updates, follow New Lindsey Lawrence of Finny Stephanie and Aaron Klug Buffalo Farmers’ Market Lou & Co. poses by her of Klug Family Farm pose by Size: 2.25” W X 9.5” H on Facebook. polymer clay creations their asparagus

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ew Buffalo Middle School Principal Bradley Brunner, along with his sons, George, Thomas and Mark, stood at the New Buffalo Public Beach while playing “Taps” on his trumpet at 3 p.m.

Monday, May 30, as part of “Taps Across America.” The national project has been promoted by Steve Hartman from CBS On the Road. “Taps” was played across America in remembrance of soldiers who died in the service of the United States military.

The event was organized locally by the New Buffalo Business Association.

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Schedule of events released for ‘Author! Author!’ gathering

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n Saturday, June 11, Friends of New Troy Community Center will provide area authors and the public an opportunity to meet, mingle, and learn at Gather & Author! Author!

Several authors will be on hand to present, sign, and discuss their books. Presentations, a reading, and a workshop will also be offered.

The event will kick off a fundraising effort to renovate the New Troy Community Center’s lending library, which coincidentally holds a small but growing collection of books by local authors.

The schedule of presentations is as follows: 10:30 a.m.— Writing Local History Elaine Thomopoulos will draw on her experiences authoring “Images of America: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor,” “Legendary Locals: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor” and “Resorts of Berrien County.” She will take you through the entire process from motivation to researching, writing, editing, and marketing, offering helpful hints based on failures as well as successes.

11:30 a.m. — Be Your Own Publisher Charley McKelvy will explain why self-publishing is the writer’s best friend in 2022. He will show you how to produce, publicize and ship your own books. All will be revealed.

Dunery Press, which Charles founded with his wife in 1988,

has self-published more than 40 titles, including, “Chicagoland,” “Holy Orders,” “Kids in the Woods,” and “Plays with Fire.”

12:30 p.m. — Reading & Discussion Chandra Blumberg will read from her debut novel, “Digging Up Love,” and discuss the writing process, including inspiration, setting and characters, with a follow-up Q&A session. You will also learn about her upcoming July release, “Stirring Up Love.”

Other participating authors include Jan Ackerson, “Stolen Postcards;” Lisa Dawn, “The Adventures of Raffee and Jabari;” Lorraine Oman Hanover, “My Name is Grace;” Cherisse M. Havlicek, “Anna at Last;” Charles Osgood, “Dutch Love;” Denise McGowan Tracy, “Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish;” and Ed Tracy, “Gorilla in the Room and Other Stories.”

A light lunch will be available in the gymnasium at noon. The gathering will include a drawing to win a locally authored book or locally handcrafted bookmark.

Sponsored by Friends of New Troy, Red Arrow Roasters, and Center of the World Woodshop, this event is free to the public.

The Friends of New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 California Road, in New Troy. For more information, please visit www.friendsofnewtroy. org or call 269-426-3909.

Friends of New Troy is a non-profit 501(c)3 committed to “Building a community one neighbor at a time.” — STAFF

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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appy week after Memorial Day. Hope everyone took a moment and reflected on all of the brave souls who have fought so valiantly to keep our country free. Most of us have had friends and/or family who have sacrificed so much, some even their lives, to keep our country free. While things in our country are not perfect by any means, the fact that we can gather together and discuss issues of great importance that we have different opinions about, allows us to maintain hope for the future.

When I spend too much time watching the news and reading about the atrocities going on here and around the world, it seems that things have never been this bad. While having a discussion with family members recently, I was reminded of 1968.

I was in college at the time and while I wasn’t political back then, I certainly sympathized with the young people in Chicago who were protesting during the democratic national convention. Mayor Daley issued the infamous order to shoot to kill the protesters. Vietnam was raging and the young people in our country were being asked to go fight in a war for reasons that they really didn’t understand. I remember talking with friends and pondering whether or not we should bring children into this world. As divided as we seem to be right now, fifty two years ago things seemed just as bad, if not worse.

While all of this is happening, sometimes we are lucky enough to be able to take a break and watch a sporting event. Boston

will be taking on Golden State for the NBA Championship, the Chicago Bears organized team activities are going so well that Bears fans are starting to have some hope for the upcoming season, and the Cubs and White Sox are both under performing.

The White Sox are so good that they’ll probably start playing better soon, and the Cubs are a year away from competing at the highest level.

Unrelated to sports, I’m sorry to report on the loss of a friend and a great member of the New Buffalo community, Sophe Fatouros.

Sophe and her husband Nick raised two fine young men, Dino and Alex. She was the loving, and loved, Mother-in-law of Kristin, and the extraordinary Yia Yia to Sophia, Niko, Gus, and Alex. Sophe and Nick owned and operated the old Log Cabin restaurant that we frequented when my family first arrived in the New Buffalo area in 1980.

She was always ready to help a friend or family member. She loved her original home town of Vliho on the island of Lefkada, Greece, and when she got the chance, loved to visit and reunite with friends and family.

Sophe took great pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments and was always there to lend a helping hand or words of encouragement. She passed away peacefully, in her sleep, last week and by now she’s in heaven with her husband Nick.

Emily Dickinson said, “Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.”

Be careful out there. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

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Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable. — Alexander the Great

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Four Bison basketball players commit to colleges

our members from this year’s stellar New Buffalo High School basketball team have signed letters of intent to play in college.

Mark Shaw, Zack Forker and Anthony Anderson have committed to play at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point.

Jeremiah Mitchell is taking his game to Southwest Michigan College in Dowagiac.

New Buffalo High School Athletic Director Matt Johnson said it shows what hard work can do for a student athlete from a small school.

“If you’re willing to put in the time and the effort and put yourself out there good things can happen. That’s what these four young men did,” he said.

Head Coach Nate Tripp described Anderson, who transferred to New Buffalo before the start of the season, as a tremendous three point shooter and defender.

“You could trust him to guard any player on the court,” he said.

The 6’9” Forker was on the varsity squad for two years.

BY STAN MADDUX

Tripp said he was easily the most improved player this season and was recruited by several schools because of his ability to score on the inside and stretch defenses with his outside shooting.

“Zack is a very talented and gifted offensive player,” he said.

Tripp said Shaw was in charge of setting up plays and setting the tone for the team’s aggressive style of offense and defense.

He said Shaw was also unselfish in giving up what he wanted to do on the court for what was best for the team.

“I hardly ever called plays because Mark was out there leading the floor,” he said.

Shaw, who scored just shy of 700 points during his three years at the varsity level, was also highly sought after by other colleges, Tripp said.

Mitchell was a two-year member of the varsity squad.

Tripp said Mitchell wasn’t sure what to do on the court sometimes when he first arrived in New Buffalo as a junior but always had plenty of speed and other physical

abilitie However, he said Mitchell, the team’s defensive player of the year, became more knowledgeable with experience and dominating on both sides of the court.

Mitchell often wound up in double digits in games for points, rebounding and assists.

“Every single game whether he was scoring nine points or 30 points, he was filling up the stats sheet in some way,” Tripp said.

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ohnson said four kids from one team going on to play in college in New Buffalo is kind of historic.

“I don’t think we’ve ever had four in one signing,” he said.

The Bison advanced to the Class D regional finals and finished the season at 22-2.

The team was also No. 1 ranked statewide in Class D for several weeks of the season and in the top 10 nationwide for averaging more than 80 points a game.vvv

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Summer arrives with return of St. Mary’s Festival

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Festivalgoers at St. Mary’s Fest

Hannah Nichols, Ivy Walton and Isobel Morris

fter a two-year hiatus, the St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival made a glorious return Memorial Day weekend, Thursday through Monday, May 26-30.

The festival, which has long heralded in summer in the region, featured rides from Anderson Midways, food from local vendors La Chula and The Dogfather, a bake sale from the Alter and Rosary Society, games and live entertainment each night.

The festival was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 14366.

Tom Africano rides the slide with granddaughter Quinn Wagoner

Keegan Perry, Lily Anderson and Decklan Sandefur duel with their prizes

Luke Blumberg and Titus Johnson

Kids ride the dragon rollarcoaster

Emily Phillips tries her luck at a game

Mike and Raelynn Messer on a ride

Allie Krueger (left) and Naya Waldo (in pink) try their luck at a game

Members of the Altar and Rosary Society by a table laden with homemade treats

The Paratrooper

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Honoring those who served during Memorial Day 2022

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Flags decroate graves at Pine Grove Cemetery

The crowd at Forest Lawn Cemetery stands for the National Anthem

Members of the New Buffalo CIty Council and New Buffalo Township Board and the township fire department and city police department pay their respects

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

rea communities paid their respects to those who lost their lives while fighting for their freedom during Memorial Day services Monday, May 30.

At the Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo, Chuck Baran of the New Buffalo American Legion Post 169 thanked the legion’s honor guard (Legionnaires, the Sons of the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary) for donating the new flagpole at the cemetery. Roger Lijewski, a member of the New Buffalo City Council as well as a trustee on the cemetery board, took the old flagpole down.

He added that there will be a plaque on the backside of it on a concrete pad.

The Sons of the Legion have already donated $500 to it.

Music was provided by the New Buffalo High School Band.

Veterans Bill Russell and Dr. Lee Strohl as well as students Lily Lamport, Kaitlin Rainwater, Ellen Ripely, and Emily Walters were the featured speakers.

At Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks, Shelly Zieger opened the ceremony with the National Anthem, while Rich Zieger, pastor at Real Life Community Church led the prayer.

Mike Shannon spoke about the real meaning of Memorial Day.

Shelley Zieger sings the National Anthem

Mike Shannon speaks at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Ellen Ripley speaks about Memorial Day at Pine Grove Cemetery

Members of the New Buffalo High School Band play The National Anthem

Laying of the wreath at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Members of the American Legion Post 169 pay their respects at Pine Grove Cemetery

Chuck Baran introduces the new flagpole at Pine Grove Cemetery

Bill Russell speaks about Memorial Day at Pine Grove Cemetery

The 21-Gun Salute performed by the American Legion Post 169 Honor Guard

Dr. Lee Strohl speaks about the true meaning of Memorial Day at Pine Grove Cemetery

Ken Shelby with daughter Kathy Dohner at Pine Grove Cemetery

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Trains roll up to Hesston Junction for another season

Jason Powers stands by the Pennsylvania Heritage Railroad Locomotive

Hesston Steam Museum opens for 2022 on Memorial Day weekend

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t was live steam modeling that helped Walt Disney build the famed amusement park giant that everyone today knows and loves.

“This hobby helped build his multi-million-dollar company – that’s what got him interested in running a train around the amusement park,” Ted Rita, general manager of The Hesston Steam Museum in Hesston, Indiana, said.

The museum’s new locomotive, the Pennsylvania Railroad heritage locomotive, joined the 7.5-inch Craftsman Railroad fleet, which is a part of the museum’s model railroad exhibit, for the first time this past weekend, when the museum opened for the 2022 season.

The locomotive was donated by the Wendt family of Long Beach and Midwest Metal Products. The donation covered the purchase of two locomotives (the second one hadn’t been delivered for the opening weekend).

Jason Powers, who handles the model railroad exhibit, said that the General Electric Dash Nine model train was produced

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in the mid-1990s.

“This model’s made by Titan Trains out of West Virginia – there’s also another one coming soon from the same manufacturer,” he said, adding that the model weighs about weighs 900 pounds and can pull nine cars that are fully loaded with people.

Before taking a ride on the railroad, guests can learn about the history of the live steam hobby in a building.

Rita said the hobby’s very old (guests can view a photograph of a model that was built in Germany in the 1880s).

“As long as steam stuff was around, people started monkeying and tinkering and trying to make models of it,” he said.

As part of his project to build something that works upon completing his Journeyman’s education, museum volunteer John Lesley built a model of a Journeyman’s engine. A model of a Journeyman’s engine from around 1910 was donated to the museum.

This year, the museum has also teamed up with Cedar Lake Historical Association and The

Dan and Charles Foltz are ready to volunteer for another season

Museum at Lassen’s Resort and is giving boat rides once a week on a boat that Rita is leasing to the museum, the Alabama No. 4 Steamboat, on Cedar Lake. To buy tickets, visit www. lassensresort.org.

A bigger, future project is The Steamworks, an indoor museum that will be in a former storage garage on the museum’s grounds.

Rita said that the outside of the building – the greenspace in front of it – will be transformed into a Steamworks District.

The museum itself will be an “historic adventure with amazing

machines, machines that changed the world.”

There will be four signature exhibits: the timeline of steam development and innovation, the evolution of the locomotive, the STEM learnings of steam, and the culture of the people of the steam era.

Rita added that “all of those things will combine to create The Steamworks Museum Galley.”

“This building will be completely remodeled and restored so we can have those types of exhibits inside here - it’ll be small pieces in contrast to the large artifacts and operating exhibits we have outside,” he said, adding that visitors are welcome to come inside and see its progress.

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he seed money to the museum was made possible by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and made possible by the Lily Endowment.

“They gave us an investment and their grant will be spent at the end of June and we’ll be seeking other grants to continue the work,” Rita said.

The museum has also been given a handicap accessible railroad car, which can have wheelchairs lifted into it, that was donated by IHS. Having more accessibility around the museum is a goal that’s a part of the museum’s strategic vision and will be incorporated into its master plan.

“Our goal is to give everyone who comes to see us the best quality experience that we can - if we’re not accessible to all people, we’re not doing that,” Rita said.

Currently, the museum’s seeking a qualified food service vendor to operate Doc’s Soda Fountain, a 1930s-era soda fountain and food service experience, for the 2022 season and beyond. Anyone interested can apply on the museum’s website.

For a list of upcoming Hesston events, visit hesston.org. The next big event at Hesston will be Father’s Day, where fathers can ride for $1 with paid child and The American Historical Truck Association will display trucks of all sizes and eras right on the museum campus.

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ophia N. Fatouros, age 85 passed on peacefully on May 25th, 2022 at her home in New Buffalo, Michigan. Her life as a soul began in the Universe, on the island of Lefkada, Greece and her kind-hearted spirit lives in the soul of those she

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Sophia N. Fatouros in Lefkada, Greece in 2012

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1937—Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 loved.

A true humanitarian, Sophe showed her Family, Friends and Loved ones significant Love, patience, calmness, caution, quitetude, prudence, frugality, contentdness, loyalty, silence, the advantages of continuous learning and

of course virtue itself.

To feel her love through her smile has had a significant impact on her children, grandchildren and late husband Nikolaos A. Fatouros.

She is survived by four beautiful grandchildren Sophia R. Fatouros, Nikolaos D. Fatouros,

Kosta Fatouros, and Alex D. Fatouros of New Buffalo, her children Alex N. Fatouros of New York City and Dino N. Fatouros (Kristin) and brothers Jimmy Kavvadas and Andreas Kavvadas (Andriana) of Chicago.

Humble and hardworking, Sophia loved

to dance, travel, and the company of good friends and family. She loved to bake bread. She was an exceptional advisor and confidant often advising patience and contentedness. Sophia is deeply loved by her children and by those who truly got to

know her gentleness—a superstar mother and Yia Yia who is loved and will be dearly missed. The soul is eternal.

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High dollar marijuana bust on Toll Road More than 100 pounds of marijuana were seized by police from a passenger vehicle during a recent traffic stop in northern La Porte County.

Weicheng He, 45, and Yumei Qiu, 33, both of Chicago were arrested on May 27 for Level 5 Felony Dealing in Marijuana.

According to La Porte County Police, they were in an eastbound SUV pulled over by Deputy Jon Samuelson on the Indiana Toll Road for tailgating a semitruck and failing to use turn signals while changing lanes.

Police said the officer while approaching the vehicle detected an odor of marijuana and spotted a suitcase covered by a blanket in the back seat.

Raising the officer’s suspicions of wrongdoing even further was the driver appearing nervous judging by his rapid breathing and “death grip” on the steering wheel, police said.

Police said vacuum sealed packages of marijuana were found in two suitcases and four large plastic garbage bags removed from the 2015 Honda Pilot at the 58 mile marker near Rolling Prairie.

All of the alleged marijuana weighed 112 pounds.

According to police, receipts from businesses like gas stations and a fast food restaurant show they were traveling from southern California.

The investigation, which included the use of a translator to speak to the suspects, also revealed they may have been heading to New York City with the marijuana worth several hundred thousands of dollars.

He was also cited for the alleged traffic violations. — STAN MADDUX

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e left home in Chicago to join the Marines at age 17 and was preparing for possible combat duty when World War II ended.

Walter Spuck, who still has a vice grip-like handshake and sharp mind, was recognized during a Memorial Day ceremony in northwest Indiana.

He and his also spry wife Dolly, 92, were among over 100 people at a ceremony in Portage, where he now resides.

The keynote speaker was Congressman Frank Mrvan, who encouraged applause for the couple married over 50 years.

“I’ve been around a little bit,” said Spuck, who credited staying active by doing things like bowling for his long and still healthy life.

Spuck, who grew up near Midway Airport, said he was in boot camp when the war with Germany ended in 1945.

He served his country for four years and later drove a truck delivering groceries for 34 years before retiring in 1989.

Spuck said his late brother, Richard, survived the infamous Battle of the Budge, widely viewed as the beginning of the end of the war because of heavy casualties, especially

for the Germans, during the over six-week offensive.

“He killed five Germans. He wiped out a machine gun nest,” he said.

Spuck also revealed his brother in-law, Richard Eckenstahler, of Chicago returned from the war safely after being taken as a prisoner by Germany.

“They’re both gone now so here I am,” he said.

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rvan, whose district includes the Michigan City area, said the freedoms of living in the U.S. are valued across the globe but sometimes taken for granted here.

He said Americans should always remember the men and women who are driven by a strong faith and belief in the country to fight and lose their lives for it.

“They’re not there for their children.

They’re not there for their wives and husbands. That sacrifice equates to our freedom and the greatness of this nation,” Mrvan said.

teenage boy was killed in an accident involving an off road vehicle near the Michigan state line over the Memorial Day weekend.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the accident happened about 9 p.m. Sunday, May 29, east of Hesston in northern LaPorte County.

Conservation officers said a 13-year-old boy was driving when he lost control of the sideby-side off road vehicle while trying to turn at a high rate of speed.

The off road vehicle overturned, ejecting all five passengers.

According to DNR, three teenagers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Conservation officers said a 15-year-old boy was airlifted to a trauma center in Chicago with serious injuries.

The 14-year-old victim was pronounced dead at Northwest Health hospital in La Porte.

The names of the juveniles were not released.

The accident occurred in the area of 900 North and 500 East and remains under investigation, DNR officials said. — STAN MADDUX

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

You will feel a strong sense of responsibility to follow through with creative and romantic plans, this week.

Whether you’re creating a work of art, or sealing the deal on a longterm relationship, try not to focus on just your own needs. Your ego could get in the way of true connectedness. Compromise.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

With Venus and Jupiter in your first solar house, it will be hard not to be extravagant and extra romantic. The key word here is “extra”. You can therefore, expect an extra dose of everything. Caution against being overly attached to your own ego. Create a joyful abundance over drama-rama.

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TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Learning and knowing more about yourself is integral to the harmonious flow of your life’s events. If you find yourself stuck in the same situations, only pay attention to what you are doing to perpetuate the same of what you don’t want. The solution is within, not in other people, or things.

When it comes to your home and things in it, you can be very serious.

The key this week to happiness and security, is to balance the power.

If you are sharing residence with others, it is important you get the financial and household chores divided harmoniously.

Alone, focus on time management.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Organizing and perfecting the plan rather than actually doing the plan is the key this week.

Take time to really read, evaluate, and investigate before taking action. Try not to rush into contracts or group activities without taking the time to see who all is involved. You may not like who you find.

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Obstacles may arise in your close partnerships, this week. Utilize your ability to express yourself.

Be forthright and honest about your feelings. Ignoring your feelings or being confrontational is not the way. These issues are coming up again for further analysis, and this is the time to see it fully.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 If there are things you are seeing happening with a friend, that you can help with, now is time to reach out to them. You have a special way of laying down the truth without hurting feelings. Your fair and just temperament are your beauty. Just don’t go overboard with the speeches.

Short and simple.

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It is time to create some beauty in your life. Painting, sculpting, and gardening will be great vehicles for that expression. By focusing on the beauty of life, attracting admirers will not be a problem. You can expect some financial rewards from your creations. It’s time for an exhibition.

Start putting more of your inner creations and ideas on display.

The opportunity to get noticed is here.

Financial backing is possible if you start taking more risks with your pieces to the puzzle of success. Partnerships are important, so keep an eye out for an interlocking piece.

Situations that have been problematic with relationships will come to end, giving you the chance to rediscover the beauty of the relationship, and possibly a true friend. Sometimes taking the romantic component out of the equation, puts you more at ease with yourself and the other person.

Get out the grill and start celebrating life by cooking for the family.

If you have been out of sorts, or out of touch, now is the of laying time to gather family and friends, and strengthen your bonds with them. It is through other people that we truly reconnect with ourselves. Throw a good party this week.

Your career and health areas are going to greatly improve over the next couple of weeks.

It is important that you participate in this energy, things just don’t happen without intentionally opening up your magnetic fields to it through creative visualization (that swimming in a circle, is a circle of light).

You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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n individual critically wounded in a shooting at the lakefront in Michigan City over the Memorial Day weekend has local tourism officials a bit alarmed.

Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said he plans to speak with the police and mayor’s office about any plans they might have to address the shooting at the lakefront and continued use of gunfire in the community.

Arnett said a negative perception for any city is a major issue in the tourism industry and law enforcement responding to the latest act of gun violence will help ensure residents and visitors continue feeling safe in Michigan City.

“It’s concerning. We don’t want that kind of image certainly for our county,” he said.

According to police, officers about 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 30, responded to reports of shots fired on the beach at Washington Park near Stop 2.

The shooting victim was located and transported to Franciscan Health hospital at Michigan City with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The name and age of the victim were not released.

Police said officers canvassed the area but reported no arrests Officials were already concerned about an increase in shootings and gunfire throughout the community the past few years before the

lakefront shooting.

The police department recently implemented Violent Crime Reduction Patrols to combat the use of guns.

Recent successes included the arrest of a juvenile for possessing a handgun after three teenagers wearing ski masks were spotted displaying firearms on the city’s west side.

Arnett said more police visibility at entrances to Washington Park, for example, might be a good a way to reassure visitors they’re safe and discourage future gun use.

Whatever is done needs to happen quickly to prevent another gun related incident, especially at the lakefront, to prevent a negative image from developing.

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o far, Arnett said the uptick in gun violence the past few years or occasional lakefront shooting doesn’t seem to have impacted local tourism judging by the continued rise in demand for bed and breakfasts and short-term rental homes.

He said the designation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as a National Park in 2019 is a major factor in the increased number of visitors.

“We’ll get with law enforcement and the administration to see what the plans are going to be to make sure people feel safe when they come here. We have a great community and those things can’t effect all of the good things that are happening,” he said.

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P U T T A RO U N D W IT H DA D! $9 | A D U LT DAY PA S S

KIDS PUTT FREE

INCLUDES A SOUVENIR JOURNEYMAN GOLF BALL

COMPLIMENTARY FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER