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Grand Beach Village Council supports appealing Public Safety Special Assessment District lawsuit ruling PAGE 4

New Buffalo planners give green light for outdoor seating for ‘birdies’ restaurant PAGE 6 A patriotic parade in Lakeside PAGE 10

Happy campers abound at New Buffalo Day Camp PAGE 11 Chikaming Township Park Board declares war on invasive plant PAGE 20

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William J. Deputy Grant awarded to New Buffalo Recreational Authority

ecently, Berrien Community on school grounds. The first three will be Foundation announced New installed this fall thanks to the William J. Buffalo Recreational Authority Deputy Grant. as the 2022 winner of the “Water is, quite literally, essential to William J. Deputy Grant. life,” said Berrien Community Foundation The winning President Lisa project takes aim Cripps-Downey. at quenching “Bill Deputy the thirst of set up this the thousands endowment to of people who support projects enjoy New that enhance Buffalo’s many Harbor Country. recreational Because New outlets.

Buffalo is such “One of a hot spot, the needs we especially in saw recurring Lisa Cripps-Downey (center) presents the check the summer, to Michelle Hannon (left) and Pat Donnelly on various this project will improvement impact many surveys was the people and help desire for hydration stations,” said Pano them stay better hydrated as they enjoy Arvanitis, treasurer for the New Buffalo everything New Buffalo offers.”

Recreational Authority. “There really aren’t many public water facilities in the area, he New Buffalo Recreational but yet water is vital for bikers, hikers and Authority is a partnership walkers to stay active and feel refreshed.” between the City of New The City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Buffalo, New Buffalo Township and New Buffalo Area Schools.

Township are home to approximately It was formed in 2021 specifically to focus 3,500 year-round residents, but the on enhancing recreation opportunities in population can expand seven-fold on the the New Buffalo area. busiest weekends in the summer, Arvanitis “The William J. Deputy Grant is our added. Altogether, the city and township very first grant application and our very maintain 10 parks and, along with the New first ‘yes,’” said Arvanitis. “Because the Buffalo Area Schools, operate the New authority is a collaboration between Buffalo Skate Park. three entities, we have some lofty goals The stations will feature drinking to enhance the community. We’re very fountains, a bottle-filling spout and, on excited to partner with Berrien Community some, a lower dish for dogs. Each one will Foundation and appreciative of BCF giving be strategically placed in higher-trafficked us our start.” — STAFF REPORTS areas throughout the city, township and

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Laura Jolly and (right) Bob Murphy present the check to Jennifer and Rita Cochran

THE ACORN PARTNERSHIP WITH ART ATTACK RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS

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he Acorn Center for the Performing Arts, located in Three Oaks, partnered with Art Attack as its major sponsor in 2022. Art Attack, Harbor Country’s largest art event was founded 27 years ago by Rita and Jennifer Cochran, owners of Local Art Gallery, located at 16187 Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier.

The Acorn hosted the launch event for Art Attack April 27, featuring a showing of the documentary “Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous.” Following the film, Janet Davies moderated a discussion with Allen Turner, former board chair at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art. All proceeds from the soldout event went to Art Attack.

Recently, Laura Jolly, Acorn board chair, and Bob Murphy, incoming board chair, presented Rita and Jennifer with a check for $1,500.

“It was an ideal way to kick-off this year’s event after a two-year hiatus,” said Rita.

“Partnering with other local non-profits and events is a big part of The Acorn’s strategy going forward,” said Jolly. “We’re excited about the future of The Acorn and expanding our role as the cultural hub of Harbor Country.” — STAFF REPORTS

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

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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

Grand Beach Village Council supports appealing Public Safety Special Assessment District lawsuit ruling

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embers of the Grand Beach Village Council approved a motion in support of an appeal of the recent ruling on a lawsuit with regards New Buffalo Township’s Public Safety Special Assessment District (SAD) at a special meeting at Grand Beach Village Hall Tuesday, June 28.

Regarding the villages of Grand Beach and Michiana lawsuit against the township for the SAD, at the New Buffalo Township Board’s Monday, June 20, meeting, New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that Berrien County Trial Court Judge Donna Howard ruled in the township’s favor and that she stated that the “language in Act 33 does not limit a special assessment to properties outside of a village and does not contain an exemption for properties within the village.”

Village councilmembers approved filing the appeal in a 3-1 vote (Deborah Lindley was absent), with Blake O’Halloran voting “nay.”

Village police chief Ryan Layman said that the Village of Michiana had approved filing an appeal at a special meeting the previous week; however, Layman said they’d voted “as a stopgap” to not miss the state’s June 30 deadline for filing it and will discuss it further at their July meeting.

The district was approved at a township board meeting in February 2021, during which Heit said that the 20-year, 2.1 mill special assessment is replacing the township’s two public safety millages. She added that it’ll ensure that the township has funds to pay off the 20-year bond that was taken out for the new public safety building on U.S. Highway 12 while continuing its “current level of emergency service.”

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24/7 police coverage that’s provided by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office and the bond.

Currently, the Grand Beach/Michiana Police Department is responsible for patrolling both villages and is supported by taxpayers in both villages.

Councilmember Paul Leonard said that, if they lose the appeal, that the village is “in a no different position that we’re in right now,” as the township, through a special assessment, can do “pretty much whatever they want at least with respect to fire, police and ambulance and we have no say so.”

He added that if they win, from a financial standpoint, they “may not be in a different position than we’re in now.”

“If we were to say, ‘We’re not going to do business with New Buffalo Township,’ there’s not anyone else we can do business with – so New Buffalo Township can still come back and say, ‘This is what it’s going to cost you’ and we wind up paying the same amount,” he said.

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eonard added that if they win, though, they’ll have to “sit down at the table with New Buffalo Township” and know what it is that they’re paying and there’ll be “transparency.”

He said that the village has its own police department and that New Buffalo Township is their backup and the two departments help each other when needed.

“At some point, we’re going to have to share the cost of maintaining the New Buffalo Township security team (police, fire and ambulance) but I’d like a say so in how we share it,” Leonard said.

Leonard added that a millage would’ve allowed residents to vote on it, but a special assessment only requires the township board’s approval and that there’s “no limitation on how often they do it or the

amount that they do it.”

He added that he doesn’t like the “fact that we’re home rule, we have all rights and responsibilities that the city of Detroit has basically but when it comes down to this particular issue, that’s been taken away from us.”

O’Halloran said that Act 33 makes it very clear that the township has the right to increase taxes by a special assessment for safety services and had he known what the act said, he never would’ve approved going into a lawsuit.

He wanted to know who, if they did appeal and win, will provide fire and ambulance services for the village.

Township fire chief/assistant village police chief Jamie Flick knows the streets and where residents live and there’s the newly constructed public safety building down the road.

O’Halloran added that many residents don’t think the “appeal is worth the squeeze because their taxes went up less than $100.”

Councilmember Pete Doerr said that once the judge got to Act 33, she said that while the act “doesn’t preclude you from making your own choices, they (the township) are allowed to do that” with regards to the assessment.

He added he’s concerned with how the assessment was passed.

“We clearly have to agree as group that, when they did this, this was done without a lot of communication,” he said.

Council president James Bracewell said that “obviously, the township had meetings about this subject (the SAD) and the content of those meetings was never revealed.”

“I think on that matter itself we should try to establish the need for communication between the township and this particular village,” he said.

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Event registration open for Michiana Humane Society’s ‘Cocktails at the Grand Cottage’

ichiana Humane Society’s signature fundraising event, Cocktails at the Grand Cottage, is back for the 11th year and will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 30.

Enjoy cocktails, passed hors’devours, a live auction and

a scenic Lake Michigan sunset at the beautiful beachside home, the Grand Cottage, in New Buffalo, where hosts Will Schauble and Jason Spohn, along with Gabby and her guest, Buddy, will welcome you into their home.

The live auction, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., will include the following items:

sunset cruise for 16 aboard The Nightingale on Lake Michigan; vacation for eight in a private home in Telluride, Colorado; vacation for eight in a private home in Troncones, Mexico; Chicago Cubs package of tickets, parking and dinner for four; pool day with lobster roll lunch for 12 in a lovely private beachside home in New

Buffalo; private photoshoot of your family or pet with renowned photographer Ryan Bolger; private dinner and wine pairings for 10 at Terrace Room and handmade queen quilt created by Kathy Sorenson.

In addition, the Michigan Friends of the Michiana Humane Society will be raffling off an appetizer tasting basket

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for six provided by Flagship and Wine Sellers (all proceeds will give homeless animals a second chance). Raffle tickets are $25 each.

Event registration is $125 per person and guests must RSVP by Friday, July 22.

For more information, visit michianapets.org or call 219872-4499. — STAFF REPORTS

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One of the latest renderings of the exterior of birdies

embers of the City of New Buffalo Planning Commission approved a special use request for birdies, a proposed restaurant with outdoor seating at 207 N. Whittaker Street, at their Tuesday, June 28, meeting.

Per the application in that night’s meeting packet, the existing structure (the former Subway/Keller Williams property) will be repurposed into a restaurant/bar and will include new interior and exterior finishes, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing work and new toilet rooms. A proposed addition will be connected to the existing structure and will include new kitchen equipment, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing work,

An aerial shot of the latest rendering of the exterior of birdies

New Buffalo planners give green light for outdoor seating for ‘birdies’ restaurant

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new BOH storage and a new stair and mezzanine level with an equipment platform.

In addition, there will also be a proposed outdoor bar, which will be a freestanding, two-story building consisting of new bar and food service equipment, new MEP, new toilet rooms, a small retail space and a second-floor covered seating area (which could be an event space). The east-most lot will become an 18-car parking lot that will house trash and recycling.

The entire project would be in the Central Business District (CBD). Per the application, the time frame for the build-out of the development would be fall of 2022 to spring of 2023.

In January, members of the New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved allowing a variance to continue

the existing 3-foot rear setback to the existing building and new addition; to continue the existing 1-foot west side setback to the property line, on the existing building; and to allow for a 1-foot side yard setback on the east side of the new building.

Property owner Benjamin Holland said at the June 28 meeting that the entrance to the restaurant will be on Mechanic Street. An outdoor patio area along Mechanic Street is also part of the proposed plan, with space for fire pits, trees with lights strung across them and a pergola with seating underneath it. Per the plan’s renderings, a pathway will lead to the restaurant.

Holland said when he was thinking about having an outdoor bar, he realized the need to have bathrooms,

storage and a “cute little cottagey store” to sell merchandise. As a result, he realized getting a “little bit of a structure out there” was warranted.

He added that, in talking with people, he learned of a need for a “good outdoor space” in town.

Holland said that he’s agreed to terms with the owner of the neighboring lot (which will be closed on shortly) in addition to the old plan that’s allowed them to get a parking lot.

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ob Quellos, senior architect at FC Studio inc., said that the seating capacity will be a maximum of 100 on the inside and 143 on the outdoor patio area in terms of seats (although he said “standing will add to that 25 seats”).

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on the freestanding structure, they’re at 50 seats (Quellos said that “if it was really packed on a weekend, that’s probably 60 people in there”). Holland said the restaurant will mainly be a “lunch and dinner spot” and that the plan is to serve tacos, salads, bowls and desserts there.

He added he would like it to be a year-round restaurant and visualizes keeping the fire pits going outdoors into the fall months.

Quellos commended Holland for taking an interest in the community’s wants and needs throughout the project.

“Ben’s trying to understand, at the end of the day, how to make this the best project and he put a lot of time in the corner and a lot of time virtually into every corner of this building,” he said.

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Jessica Conrad and Lisa Gawron celebrate The Kids Stop opening

Shelves and racks are fully stocked in The Kids Stop

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Shelves are fully stocked with toys at The Kids Stop

Children have their own spot at The Kids Stop

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hildren visiting or living in the area will want to make a quick stop at The Kids Stop, where they can find a fun spot that’s been created just for them in downtown New Buffalo.

Owners Jessica Conrad and Lisa Gawron celebrated the grand opening of the store, which is located at 122 North Whittaker Street, Friday, July 1.

According to Gawron, it took her and Conrad (they’re cousins) a split second to decide to open the store.

“In the middle of May or the beginning of May we’re like, ‘Okay, we want to open by July 1,’” she said, and added that it took them and the employees

three days to move everything into the space.

In addition to The Kid Stop, Gawron and Conrad also own Twisted Frozen Yogurt (next to The Kid Stop) and The Hidden Gem (which is next to Twisted). In 2017, they started selling kids toys in a back room in The Hidden Gem, which was appropriately titled Little Gems. Seeing how popular the children’s items were, Conrad and Gawron decided the time had come to give them a more visible place.

Gawron said employees were onboard with opening the store for children and pitched in with the “behind the scenes” work, such as painting and putting up shelves.

“All of them were like, ‘It’s about time,’” she said.

For now, the store sells toys from the Melissa and Doug and Stephen Joseph brands, which includes what Gawron calls “pick me ups” – little play toys children can grab themselves – as well as ones that make great birthday gifts and kids’ cards.

Other items include puzzles, sticker books, games, books, thermoses, bracelets and other fun accessories.

Children’s clothing, such as unisex girls and boys T-shirts and ones that have a white space on the front that children can draw on, are on order.

Parents often come into The Hidden Gem after visiting Twisted Frozen Yogurt in

search of a T-shirt for their child to wear after getting theirs dirty with yogurt.

“There’s a need for sure,” Gawron said.

Gawron said that they’re currently only taking up space at the front of the store; however, they plan on removing the carpet in the back and expanding the area back there in the fall and winter.

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wimwear is also something that they’re looking to sell.

Items for that tween age group – 10 – to 14-year-olds – is also a need in the area that they’d like to fulfill.

“What we want to hit is

preteen shopping, which we feel is very hard here, that’s a hard niche we have – we have a couple little cousins at that age, so we’re definitely asking for opinions of what we can add,” Gawron said.

She said that she and Conrad are open to suggestions for ways to expand their new store and added that they’ve already received feedback from customers in the first two days that they’ve been open.

Gawron said The Kids Stop will be open everyday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., although it might be open until 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays depending on the downtown traffic.

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The Frederick S. Upton Foundation grant to fund Berrien County Mobile Pantries over next three years

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he Frederick S. Upton Foundation granted $36,000 to Feeding America West Michigan in support of their Mobile Food Pantry program in Berrien County. This grant will help provide funding for Mobile Pantries for three years.

Last year, the food bank brought 144 Mobile Pantries to the county. Each distribution provided 4-5 days’ worth of supplemental groceries — including fresh produce, dairy products and other food — to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Funds like those provided by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation ensure the food bank can continue to run this program in the county.

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Berrien County Mobile Pantries are run by numerous host sites, including churches, schools and community centers. Dozens of community members volunteer their time to make each food distributions possible.

“Feeding America West Michigan relies on donations from organizations like the Frederick S. Upton Foundation to continue bringing Mobile Pantries to neighbors facing hunger in Berrien County and to the rest of Southwest Michigan,” said the food bank’s foundation relations manager, Jacob Sabourin.

“We’re incredibly grateful for their consistent support of our mission.” — STAFF REPORTS

SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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oday is the third of July.

I moved to a suburb of Chicago about six months ago after spending the previous 30 years or so in the city, with frequent holidays in Harbor Country. I used to really enjoy the fireworks with my kids and grandkids, but a friends son injured himself badly and it made me extremely cautious, which isn’t what youngsters want.

Anyway, tonight I walked down to the park to watch the professionals set off the fireworks, chatted with neighbors along the way, and enjoyed the night like I used to in the old days. As mad as I get at our politicians, the Fourth of July is a day to celebrate all the good things about our country, and a time for hope. I hope everyone had a great holiday.

Blasphemy! The Cubs played the Red Sox a three game series this weekend and ended up beating the Sox two out of three. The losing pitcher for Boston in the second game of the series, in typical east coast fashion, decided not to talk about the game when it was finished, but instead decided to trash Wrigley Field, saying it was nothing special.

Now I’ve been around a long time, and visited many ballparks, and even if I wasn’t a Cub fan I’d know that Wrigley Field is a special place. Before this young man decided to show his lack of intelligence, the only people who I ever heard disparage Wrigley were White Sox fans. I’m sure that Boston’s Fenway Park is special too ( but not as special as Wrigley). I was very happy that the

Cubs, who still aren’t very good, put a crimp in Bostons playoff aspirations.

Meanwhile, on the south side, the White Sox swept the San Francisco Giants to once again move within one game of .500.

Let’s hope this time they can put together a long winning streak and get back in the playoff hunt.

The Bulls continue to improve, this time by signing two free agents. Aging veterans Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic are the types of players the Bulls needed. Let’s hope they can stay healthy and become regular contributors. The Bulls have definitely improved, but so have their competitors. I think that if they stay relatively healthy this season, they can compete with the best. Also, if you have a youngster, you may want to have them start honing their basketball skills.

The size of the players contracts in the NBA are almost unbelievable.

The Blackhawks have a new coach.

Luke Richardson becomes the 40th head coach in team history. He’s got a tough road ahead of him. The Bears won’t start preseason practice for another few weeks.

I’ve got to share this. The new D.A. is getting tough on crime. A couple of guys stole a calendar …. and they each got six months. One of my favorite authors, Stephen King, said, “Get busy living or get busy dying.”

Be careful out there. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Is it really possible to tell someone else what one feels? — Leo Tolstoy

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A patriotic parade in Lakeside

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nce again, bicycles decked out in red, white and blue streamers and other odds and ends, antique cars and golf carts festooned with patriotic gear and musicians of all ages in a kazoo-playing band could be seen strolling – or riding – down the streets of Lakeside, Michigan, during the Lakeside Association’s annual Fourth of July parade Monday, July 4.

Parade participants lined up on Pier Street at the intersection with Lake Shore Road, while walkers and cyclists (and even some dogs) gathered on the lake side of Pier Street at the intersection with Lakeshore Road.

Shortly after they took off, the cars and trucks that were lined up on Lakeshore Road near the intersection with Pier Street followed the marchers toward Lakeside Park.

Paradegoers cheered them along from the sidelines, waving their American flags high in the air.

Kids rode on bikes decked out in patriotic gear

Dogs and their humans rode in the annual parade

Waving flags while marching in the parade

Oliver Wansten, Nate Cosky and Jt Reynolds with Layla Wansten, Rit Reynolds and Cora Cosky

Allan Hall with Deborah Kaylor-Hall

American flags abounded along the parade route

Luna was decked out for the festivities

Waving the flag high during the annual parade

Riding in style in the annual parade

The Lakeside Kazoo Band

Riding in the annual parade

Kazoo players march in the annual parade

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Campers are all smiles during an art class

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Campers are all smiles during an art project

Campers bowl during a recent field trip

Campers play basketball in the gym

Happy campers abound at New Buffalo Day Camp

fter a two-year hiatus, happy campers are once again running through the hallways and the gyms of New Buffalo High School this summer.

The New Buffalo Day Camp began last Monday, June 28, and runs through Friday, July 29.

On Friday, July 1, camp director Wayne Butler said that there were around 112 campers enrolled so far.

“When we did this combined with River Valley, we had 140 or so and now we have over 100 that’s just New Buffalo kids,” he said.

Campers, who are in kindergarten through seventh grade, get fed breakfast and lunch. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The day is chock full of activities, from learning skills in gym to participating in arts

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and crafts projects and creative writing sessions to playing spontaneous games of Capture the Flag.

This year’s theme is “A Night at the Movies.” Several days of the week also have themes, such as “Twin Day” and “Nerd/Athlete Day” and invite campers to dress up in fun outfits.

Campers also go on weekly fields trips, such as to the beach, the splash pad at New Buffalo Township Park, the movies and bowling. To close out camp, campers will put on a dance recital and participate in Olympic games.

This year, Deputy Mike Troup, who’s the school resource officer (SRO) for the elementary school, is the SRO for the camp as well as summer school.

So far, he said he’s enjoyed seeing the students and getting to know them better during the summer months – and the students have been enjoying it,

Campers help counselors design banners in the gym

too.

“Usually, when we start school back up in September, they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, we missed you,’ and I’m like ‘I missed you too’ – it’s good to be out here and having fun with the kids,” Troup said.

Candice Cooney, whose official title is “floater,” said that she’s been having fun coaching the counselors and ensuring that everything’s running smoothly.

“They get to come here and have fun all day and get to hang with their friends because a lot of kids miss their friends when they’re not in school, so this is a good opportunity,” she said.

Cooney added that camp is also good for children who may have nothing constructive to do and are stuck at home or go to a babysitter.

“This is a great program for them because they get to come here and have fun and actually see friends and interact and can meet new kids too,” Cooney,

Campers play Capture the Flag in the multiplex

who works as an assistant with the Bison Afterschool Enrichment program during the school year, said.

She added that she has an 8-year-old who’s attending the camp as well.

Butler said parents appreciate the flexibility, particularly those who have younger children.

“We don’t care when you drop them off, we don’t care when you pick them up - we’re here for your convenience, somebody’s always at the door,” he said.

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utler said that summertime in New Buffalo serves as being a good time for younger families to “make extra money with the tourist industry.”

“This is a safe place, inexpensive - lots of activity - for kids to be and parents can still take advantage of the seasonal extra, so they don’t

Gym teacher Natalie Walter explains an exercise to campers

have to spend the prevailing rate on daycare - which is very expensive,” Butler said, with Cooney adding that they “have fun here.”

New Buffalo students work as counselors at the camp. Due to not having it for two years, Butler said that the camp this year has only three counselors who have worked a “substantial time” at the camp before. He added that all but one or two counselors attended the camp as a camper within the time span of when it first started in 2012.

One of those students is Alilyn Purcell, a New Buffalo High School alumni who’s now majoring in elementary education with a focus in language arts and who attended the camp when it first started.

Purcell, who’s entering her senior year at MSU, teaches creative writing at the camp.

“It’s good practice - you work with all the ages,” she said.

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

fter a two-year hiatus, the fireworks returned to the Lake Michigan shores of New Buffalo.

Visitors and residents gathered at New Buffalo Public Beach the evening of Saturday, July 2, to view a full-on display of fireworks, which were being shot off right by the lake.

Boaters parked their lighted boats in the water, so they could view the bursts of color in the sky from afar.

The pyrotechnics show was sponsored by the city of New Buffalo, with the New Buffalo City Council approving paying for the display.

(back) Aiden, Keegan (front) Mark and Carissa Kuckson await the fireworks

Xaylee, Xaydan and Millie Metz await the fireworks

Enjoying the water before the fireworks show

The fireworks show has begun

A fireworks display at New Buffalo Public Beach

Enjoying the playground while awaiting the fireworks show

A full-on fireworks display at New Buffalo Public Beach

The crowd stretched to the shore

The fireworks have begun at New Buffalo Public Beach

The fireworks display at New Buffalo Public Beach

The fireworks on full display at New Buffalo Public Beach

The crowd awaits the fireworks show

Fireworks on full display at New Buffalo Public Beach

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OBITUARIES

GRAND BEACH NATURE PRESERVE TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING

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sprawling 45.8-acre parcel was purchased by the Village of Grand Beach Nov. 17, 2021. The land purchase was made possible with grants from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and The Pokagon Fund and donations from the families of Erich Hamburger, Ernest Mathias, Lawrence Frankle and very generous village residents and contributors.

The public is invited to attend the official opening of the pristine natural area at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, at the path trailhead, located at Rohde Field, off Golfview Avenue just past the intersection of Perkins Boulevard in Grand Beach. The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce with representatives from the Village of Grand Beach will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The beautiful setting offers a sandy walking path with bird and animal watching opportunities among dune grasses and native trees.

“The plan is to preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations,” said Deborah Lindley, former council president and current councilmember.

For more information, visit www. grandbeach.org or call 269-469-3141.

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DEATH NOTICES

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ugust Payne, Jr., age 45, of Berrien Springs, formerly of Three Oaks and Benton Harbor, died Saturday, June 11, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

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ebecca Lee Fatter, 71, of Three Oaks, Michigan died peacefully Friday, July 1, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s

presence.

Her life began October 12, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana, the second oldest child born to Floyd and Helen Carver. She married Richard Allen Fatter May 16, 1970 in the Three Oaks United Methodist Church.

Becky was very passionate and cherished her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She lived her life with a grace that was second to none, meeting every day with a smile. She would want to be remembered for the legacy she instilled in her children and grandchildren; compassion, empathy, and kindness.

Becky will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Rich Fatter of Three Oaks; one daughter, Stephanie (Eric) Spriggs of New Buffalo; one son, Darrin Fatter of Dewitt; one bonus son, James (Alison) Grosse of Zeeland; seven grandchildren, Spencer, Evan, Mila, Maddon, Ava, Kellen, Ella; two brothers, Kyle Carver of Summerfield, Florida, Kent (Lois) Carver of Knox, Indiana; and a host

of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Randall Carver.

Family and friends will gather for a graveside service 11:00 a.m.

Friday, July 8, 2022 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Becky’s life at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 in the American Legion Randall Couchman Post 204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Becky be made to LOGAN Autism Learning Center, 1651 East Nickerson Court, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

Family and friends will gather for a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Three Oaks United Methodist Church, 2 East Sycamore Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

The family prefers contributions in Beverly’s name be made to Three Oaks United Methodist Church, 2 East Sycamore Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares. com.

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everly Denise Harrington, age 86, of Three Oaks, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Her life began September 22, 1935 in Dearborn, Michigan.

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odd L. Keen, age 64, of New Buffalo, Michigan died peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022.

His life began March 29, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan to Oscar and Mable Keen.

Family and friends will gather for a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. July 9, 2022 in the American Legion Randal Couchman Post 204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES July 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Petitions shall be signed by not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than fifty (50) qualified registered electors of the City of New Buffalo. Petitions are available at the Clerk’s office, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR: Hustler Fastrak 54” Just over 500 hours. Originally purchased in 2011 Mower is being sold “as is” Mower may be inspected at 17655 Clay Street, between the hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Sealed bids should be submitted to New Buffalo Township Hall 17425 Red Arrow Highway Attn.

Jack Rogers.

Bids will be opened July 13th, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. at the Township Hall.

New Buffalo Township reserves the right to reject any, and all bids.

Bids submitted by New Buffalo Township taxpayers will be considered first.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office with any questions (269) 469-1500.

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The City of New Buffalo will be holding a non-partisan General Election on November 8, 2022 for two (2) City Council positions. These positions shall serve a four (4) year term ending November 2026.

The last day to turn in nominating petitions is Tuesday,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING In accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et. seq., the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM*.

The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss the establishment of marijuana facilities in the City of New

*This is an in-person meeting only with no virtual participation available. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in the City Council chambers located at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the city in writing or by calling the following: City Clerk’s Office 224 W. Buffalo Street New Buffalo, MI 49117 (269) 469-1500 afidler@cityofnewbuffalo.org

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TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO: Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held in the City of New Buffalo on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

The polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the following location: New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117

NOTICE OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

Representative in State Legislature 38th District County Commissioner 9th District Delegate to County Convention Sample ballots may be found at www.mi.gov/vote.

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.

Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the city clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

For the purpose of electing candidates for the General Election ballot in the following offices: Governor Congressional Representative in Congress 5th District Legislative State Senator 17th District

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HOR0SCOPE JULY 7-13, 2022

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

Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing and passions will clash creating chaos, or intense feelings will fizzle out making you feel bored and in need of a new adventure. Rather than focusing on emotional issues, delve into work and focus on increasing your pocketbook.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Don’t get lost in your head. It will be easy to take the fall or take on too much responsibility for things not working out in the relationship department. Sure, you can take some blame but don’t use it to beat yourself up.

Use it to invest in your career and public image instead.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

You’ll be operating from a more emotional base this week and connecting on an intimate level with others will be important. In doing so you may say things others are not necessarily ready to hear. So, before you blurt out your true feelings, think about how it will affect others first.

You will be very in tune with your community, neighbors and siblings this week, and will want to nurture and protect others when the best course of action may be to toughen up or be more matter-of-fact. Rather than giving too much of yourself, devote your time to your hobbies.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

It’s important you take a break and rest this week. You’d like to hunker down and break bad habits, change your lifestyle, or just plain get onto something new, but now is the time to breath and give yourself a chance to relax. Rather than pushing onward, go jump in the lake.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Avoid being overly technical when communicating with others. This week you’ll be very busy and talkative which can be verbally overwhelming for others. Try to be very succinct and concrete in your conversations, which will not only save time but help stop the word farting.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It will feel like you just can’t have fun with your friends this week or you’ll feel like you’re being pulled into some shadowy stuff. This may be stemming from some old relationship wounds that are based in the feeling of spending too much on others. So, don’t pay the bill this time.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You’d really like to get a handle on your finances and get your ducks in a row, but things won’t be clicking just yet; give it another week or so. For now, use the inspiration you feel to reach out to others and get your ideas flowing with friends. Share your ideas and listen to feedback.

Being hardnosed or competitive is not the way to go. Even though you will be feeling very motivated and gifted now, you still have the tendency to be very hard on yourself which makes you comes off as a cutthroat to coworkers. To keep the peace, try using humor.

Your financial obligations may seem overwhelming this week, but the opportunity to get debts under control and make more money is coming.

You should feel some stability and security take shape now. You may not be able to pay everything all at once but a good chunk anyway.

Being more assertive and pushy is not the way to get the nurturing you need.

Try backing off from power struggles and rather than being the one demanding for more, try compromising or just plain letting it go. In the end you’ll be the better person for it.

It may be hard to let issues go with friends right now but cutting your losses and moving forward is the best option. Use the extra energy you have now to talk more with partners or close friends and come to better terms rather than holding onto regrets or resentments.

To focus on our own self improvements alone, what seems selfish, may be the only selfless Action in Humanity. — Dino N. Fatouros

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Hikers plans outing at Bluhm County Park

he Harbor Country Hikers’ next hike will be at Bluhm County Park at 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 16.

Bluhm County Park is located near Westville, Indiana, and is part of the LaPorte Country park system. Bluhm consists of 96 acres with eight miles of multiple-use trails.

It has a healthy wildflower population in both woodland and restored prairie locations.

Hike leader Pat Fisher, president of the Hikers, will start off the hike with a brief talk on how to read clouds.

From there, the Hikers will take a 1.9 mile walk along the park’s trails. The hike is expected to take around two hours, and it’s rated “easy” on the scale of physical difficulty. The group advises members and guests to wear long pants (preferably tucked in), a

Harbor Country Film Group to hear presentation on ‘After Life’

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sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and to bring plenty of water.

he Harbor Country Film Group will hold its third meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 14, at the New Buffalo Township Library, where group leader Eve Moran will present “After Life,” a film by Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda.

“Pick a memory. Just one memory.

One single memory that will stay with you for all of eternity. This is the premise of After Life, a tender and touching film and the choice for our July meeting,” said Moran.

“Here is a film that raises the questions: What single memory from our own lives is most meaningful?

What single memory do we want to keep and hold when everything else is erased from our minds?”

The film takes place in Koreeda’s special version of limbo, where a

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group of people contemplate their respective lives and assess the memories that they most deeply treasure. Roger Ebert says Koreeda’s films “embrace the mystery of life and encourage us to think about why we are here and what makes us truly happy.”

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oran will introduce the film and lead a discussion after the screening. Expect the meeting to last a little over two hours. All are invited to attend the group’s meetings, and there is no charge to attend. Free popcorn will be served. The New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 N. Thompson Street in downtown New Buffalo. The film group is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. — STAFF REPORTS

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Chikaming Township Park Board declares war on invasive plant ast fall, people heard the screaming pitch of chain saws and woodchippers if they live anywhere near Miller Beach in Union Pier.

More than 23 Tree-ofheaven (Ailanthus Altissima) and one maple were surgically removed from a stand of native oaks and maples.

Left unchecked, some of the trees had grown to 70 feet supported by a 15-inch diameter trunk. C&A Arborists used a massive crane to hoist half of each cut tree up and over the adjacent trees, buildings and a fence and then lowered to the mouth of a shredder. The relatively quiet cleanup continued the following day.

According to a press release from the Chikaming Township Park Board, the trees have been coexisting at the beach entrance for decades. Just another pretty tree to most of us, and though its name makes it sound divine, the invasive Tree-of-heaven is no angel.

The ugly truth is far more complicated as confirmed by Michigan State Extension, US Department of Agriculture and many environmental organizations: 1. The plant is not native to North America; introduced from China in the late 1700s as a fast growing pollution resistant ornamental, it became popular in urban landscapes for its ability

TREE-OF-HEAVEN to thrive in poor soils and cramped spaces. It currently thrives across North America.

2. The weed tree is allopathic meaning it releases chemicals into the soil which inhibit the growth of nearby plants including desirable native species. Its aggressive root system can cause damage

destructive invasive. While not established in Michigan, as it is in 8 eastern states, a dead lanternfly was found in this state in 2020. Eliminating Tree-of-heaven today puts us ahead of the curve in the inevitable battle with this pest.

6. Allergic reactions by humans and dogs from Treeof-heaven pollen and direct contact with leaves and flowers have been widely reported.

Symptoms include severe dermatitis.

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to pavement, sewers and building foundations.

3. The weed Tree of Heaven grows quickly in any type of soil and is a prolific progenitor via both seeds (up to 350,000 per year from the female plant) and suckering from its root system. It quickly overwhelms native plants and trees.

4. Tree-of-heaven does not attract insects that are an important source of nourishment for native birds.

5. Tree-of-heaven does attract the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that is harmful to crops important to Michigan’s economy.

They feed on fruit trees, grapes and bush crops including blueberries. The Tree-of-heaven is a favored breeding site for this

trategies for identifying the weed (often confused with the beautiful and native sumac or black walnut) and safely eliminating it may be found at the Michigan State and University of Pennsylvania Extension’s Websites.

“We look forward to an improved native habitat at Miller Beach with the addition of vegetation that feeds and shelters native birds and furry mammals. In the absence of competition from Tree-ofheaven the surviving oaks and maples will flourish and we will benefit from their expanded lifespan and fewer dead and falling branches in the coming decades. The Chikaming Township Park Board views stewardship for the long term. Miller Beach will be in service to the public for the next century and beyond,” the press release stated. — STAFF REPORTS

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ccording to a post on the Michigan Fire Department’s Facebook, at 6:44 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Michigan City Fire Michigan City Fire Department was dispatched for multiple drownings at Washington Park Beach.

On arrival, one victim was out of the water and being cared for by LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service. Multiple fire crews entered the water in search of a second victim.

“The second victim was quickly located at the bottom of the lake. MCFD Dive team member Kyle Gish went down and retrieved this victim then proceeded to pass her off to the secondary rescuer Joshua Allen. Josh, who was connected to water rescue rope, gave two rescue breaths and then was pulled in by onshore crew members,” the post stated.

Crews “immediately began life saving measures and transferred the patient to Laporte County EMS,” the fire department reported.

“All agencies operated quickly, effectively, and efficiently.

Michigan City Police Department played a vital role with crowd control as well as additional manpower with transporting the patient to EMS,” the Facebook post said.

There was speculation that there may have been a third victim, so MCFD crews and MCFD Dive team members searched for one hour; however, it was determined there was no third victim. — STAFF REPORTS

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