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Three Oaks Village Council discusses marihuana business license review at special workshop PAGE 4 Trailhead, parking lot in Union Pier offers resting spot for walkers, runners and cyclists PAGE 5 Berrien County health officials urge COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents PAGE 10 Berrien County woman an Olympic medalist PAGE 13

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Collaboration of organizations in Southwest Michigan join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation

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The organizations are recruiting “vaccine champions” – individuals and nonprofits – who will educate communities on the importance of the vaccine to increase uptake in individuals who are vaccine hesitant and vulnerable to COVID-19 transmission and infection.

The champions will be provided training and tools on effective outreach tactics, assistance in identifying areas with lower vaccine confidence, and monthly stipends or mini-grant awards to increase their capacity. Champions will be asked to open conversations about the COVID-19 vaccines through activities like doorto-door outreach, sharing vaccine information within circles of influence, in-person and/or on social media, drive friends to vaccination appointments, or help coordinate and/or host a vaccine clinic. This new grassroots engagement strategy will include partnerships and trusted messengers to for allow accurate, easy-to-understand health information to permeate throughout communities, with the ultimate goal of striving towards higher vaccination rates for the tri-county region.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANIGAN 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 VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Three Oaks Village Council discusses marihuana business license review at special workshop

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embers of the Three Oaks Village Council are “off to the races” in terms of their marihuana business municipal license review process, Becky Harvey of McKenna & Associate said during the council’s marihuana assessment workshop held at Village Hall Thursday, July 29.

The initial bidding period ended that day, during which applications have been received in the village clerk’s office. The village began accepting marihuana license applications July 19.

The village has taken the position of limiting the number of licenses, which, per the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), requires it to have a competitive selection process “by which to pick when you have more applicants than you do licenses available.”

“The purpose of you going through the process is to determine which applicant you think is best suited to operate in compliance with the Act and with your ordinance,” Harvey said.

Village Ordinance #221, “An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #219-The Village of Three Oaks Regulation of Medical and Adult Use Marihuana Ordinance,” allows licenses for two marijuana retailers, one microbusiness, two processors, one safety compliance facility and one secure transporter.

The final count as of that night was 10 retailer applications that received

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zoning approval and will be subject to the competitive selection process due to the lack of availability of 10 licenses.

During the 14-day review period, an application is reviewed for its completeness – if it met zoning approval and spacing requirements and the fee has been paid and the applicant has “done the basics that are your requirements for this,” Harvey said.

Complete applications are issued Conditional Authorization by first class mail, while incomplete ones are issued Denial of Conditional Authorization by first-class mail (which includes a Checklist of Deficiencies). Applicants have 14 days from the mailing date of the denial to correct deficiencies and resubmit it.

Harvey said a tentative timeline calls for the village to be engaged in a conditional authorization time frame for the month of August.

“The village office is not going to be in the position to gather together all conditionally authorized applications and get them to you (the councilmembers) until September,” she said.

Once the conditionally authorized applications are in councilmembers’ hands, the selection process can begin.

Per the village ordinance, the village council must conduct their application reviews in public meetings.

Councilmembers are given the option of if the applicant or stakeholder should be present at the meeting.

Each councilmember should review each application per the Assessment Factors (which Harvey said are in the ordinance and are specific to Three Oaks) prior to the public meeting.

Harvey said of the process that councilmembers shouldn’t use numerical rankings or scores but instead should identify if and how each assessment factor has been met based on the application.

If the council approves, the applicant will be issued a Conditional License, contingent upon the State of Michigan issuing a license for operation under state law.

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he applicant has one year from the date the Conditional License is issued to provide to the Village “proof that the state w operating license has been obtained p A and to complete all other required permits/approvals required by the M Village.” The village shall issue the s Municipal License 30 days after w obtaining this proof.

Municipal licenses are valid for one a year from the date of issuance.

Upon recommendation from l attorney Jessica Fette, who was p present that night, councilmembers u didn’t make any formal decisions that night due to it being a workshop.

It was agreed that they would begin discussing the number and dates of council meetings regarding the applications and if applicants should be present at their meetings, at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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A cyclist cruises down the nonmotorized trail

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People enjoy the nonmotorized trail and outdoor seating last weekend

Trailhead, parking lot in Union Pier offers resting spot for walkers, runners and cyclists

unners, walkers, and cyclists now have a spot to rest and refresh themselves for the journey ahead at the newly completed trailhead facility, which includes restrooms, off-street parking, and benches, on Townline Avenue in Union Pier.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that it’s been open since shortly after the July Fourth weekend.

“We’d gotten our occupancy permit and it’s been open ever since,” she said.

Heit said the gravel parking lot located next to the building is a work in progress, as it’s been decided that it’ll be unpaved for now.

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“There’s still landscaping, a little thank you water feature garden (for The Pokagon Fund) going in soon – a few things are still going to happen there but everything’s up and usable now,” she said.

Burkholder Excavating did the parking lot. The trailhead was paid for through a grant from The Pokagon Fund (New Buffalo Township wrote for the grant).

“The Pokagon Fund actually paid for the property too – they gave us the grant to purchase the property and part of the grant agreement was to put the parking lot in,” Heit said.

Heit said the trailhead has been busy the times she’s stopped by to put

The parking lot behind the trailhead was full of cars Sunday, Aug. 1

supplies in there.

“People are in and out using it so much already and the picnic tables in the front – it’s nice,” she said.

Also getting plenty of use is the nearby 10-foot non-motorized path, which was a part of the Red Arrow Highway/Union Pier Corridor Improvement Project.

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ribbon-cutting was held in downtown Union Pier for the project on Memorial Day weekend, and Heit said the path has been busy ever

since.

“From the minute it was done, I’ve seen so many people, especially families…For kids who need to be able

to get out and use bikes, there’s not really a sidewalk in that area, so they can safely get out and walk or ride bikes or roller skate. It’s been nice to see families be able to get out and move around and bike,” she said.

Heit said that she hopes the path will someday continue to Bridgman.

It’s hoped that the trail will be part of a future linear park, which will stretch from the Galien River County Park in New Buffalo Township to Bridgman.

“We put in the first portion of that,” she said.

Heit said that a block party celebrating the newly finished corridor project is tentatively scheduled to take place sometime after Labor Day.

The trailhead on Townline Road, with public restrooms and benches

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he first Lakefest in LaPorte backed by strong turnout last weekend could become an annual tradition.

Attendance for three days of activities, such as live concerts and jet-ski racing, was not immediately known but Mayor Tom Dermody and others involved in organizing the event were pleased with the crowds.

Turnout was estimated well into the thousands.

Dermody vowed a return of Lakefest for 2022 and more than likely beyond.

“I think you’ll see this develop into the place to be for people throughout northern Indiana,” Dermody said.

There were activities at Pine,

Thousands flock to inaugural Lakefest

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Stone and Clear lakes, along with the downtown.

Food and beverage vendors were at each location.

The biggest draw out of all the activities, perhaps, was a downtown street dance Friday night at State and Monroe streets.

The streets north of Lincolnway were closed for three hours while Middle of the Road Band played on a stage in the intersection “That had an unbelievable attendance,” Dermody said.

Turnout was also heavy Saturday night for a fireworks show over Clear Lake then a concert by LaPorte native and professional musician, Rich

Hardesty, at Fox Park beside the lake.

Originally, the inaugural Lakefest was planned last year but had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.

Dermody said the idea came from discussions he had with his wife about an event to showcase the lakes and parks in the city.

“It was exactly what we thought it would be and we’re just excited,” he said.

A lot of children also turned out to play in the massive amount of bubbles churned out by a foam machine at Unity Park beside Pine Lake.

Hundreds of spectators Saturday and Sunday were also at Stone Lake Beach for jet-ski racing.

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The racers are from the AquaX series, which signed a contract with the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau to compete at Stone Lake this year.

The sanctioning body out of Florida also has races in Europe and Asia.

LCCVB Executive Director Jack Arnett said talks are already underway to bring AquaX racing back to Lakefest for at least several more years.

“We think this will grow,” he said.

LaPorte area resident Maddie Mack said the jet-ski racing was exciting enough for her to want to give the sport a try.

“It definitely think this is something I want to do. It looks fun,” she said.

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Chamber to cut ribbon New Buffalo Art Gallery

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BIG THANKS... n behalf of New Buffalo Township, I would like to thank all the amazing people that helped to make our 5th Public Safety Day a huge success! We were overwhelmed with the turnout this year! We ran out of food and school supplies toward the end, but will be prepared for a great turnout next year!

Thank you to the Pokagon Fund for funding our school supply giveaway!

We heard from some many families that because of this event, they had all the school supplies that their kids needed to start school. Thanks for your continued support!

Thanks to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office for bringing emergency equipment and vehicles for kids to see. The kids loved checking out the armored vehicle, squad cars and marine division equipment!

Thanks to our NBT Sheriff Patrol Lt. Ryan Sullivan for helping make it a fun day!

Thank you to Medic 1 for bring your ambulance and showing kids the cool equipment! It’s such a great idea to let kids see and learn about what you do so if they

ever have to ride in an ambulance, it won’t be so scary.

Thanks to First Responders Children’s Foundation for donating over 50 book bags!

Big thanks to Sara Mead and Susan Seifert for organizing our School Supply Giveaway once again! Also, to all the NB Elementary teachers and staff that helped at the event! Lots of happy students and parents left with just what they needed for school.

Last but not least, thanks to our New Buffalo Township Fire Dept. for hosting this event!! Chief Flick and his firefighters are always eager to do whatever they can for our community. Whether it’s teaching fire safety and playing games with day camp kids or showing kids fire equipment and sitting in a dunk tank at Public Safety Day, these dedicated firefighters continually serve their community in so many ways. The Township is very fortunate to have this amazing group of people!

We hope everyone that attended had as much fun as we did and we’ll see you next year!!

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BETH ADLER SHOWCASE TO BEGIN THIS MONTH

he public is invited to officially welcome the New Buffalo Art Gallery to town during their Grand Opening from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14.

The Harbor Country® Chamber of Commerce will kick off the event by performing a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Guests can explore the new space filled with vibrant paintings and photography while enjoying a toast and some bites to eat.

Owners Victor and Emily lovingly restored a 100-year-old building that was at one time in history, Schewenk’s Klondike Saloon. They wanted to create a fun and exciting space for beach art that makes people feel good.

“We wanted to create something beautiful that spreads positivity through art. We also wanted to create more activities and entertainment for people to enjoy, and then the gallery was born,” Victor said.

The light and bright gallery features limited edition artwork at an affordable price point so that anyone can walk

away with a piece that reminds them of the good vibes felt at the Lake Michigan shore.

The gallery also doubles as an event space for intimate gatherings up to 50 people. Ideally located in the center of the beach town, the site offers groups a multitude of activities to explore within blocks, including shopping and entertainment. Yoga and other unique classes including painting parties will be offered for all to enjoy.

The gallery will feature the Beth Herman Adler Showcase, with her two collections, “Luna 2021” and “Inspired

by Modernism, 2019-2020” Aug. 20 through Sept. 20.

The New Buffalo Art Gallery is located at 137 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo. Hours are Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information or to reserve the New Buffalo Art Gallery for a private event, visit www.newbuffaloartgallery. com, their Facebook page or call (630) 209-5581. — STAFF REPORTS

Correctional officers charged in escape Two LaPorte County Correctional Officers who allegedly helped an offender escape are facing potential time in prison.

Carly Searing of LaPorte and David Winter of Valparaiso are charged in LaPorte Circuit Court with Level 5 felony Aiding, Inducing or Causing Escape.

They’re also charged with Assisting a Criminal, Obstruction of Justice and Official Misconduct, all Level 6 felonies, and Class A misdemeanor False Informing.

According to court documents, the officers on May 18 were transporting an offender about two miles from the Community Corrections Center near the

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fairgrounds to the LaPorte County Jail The offender, Jacob Borders, was being taken to the jail on two outstanding arrest warrants, police said.

The correctional officers were supposed to go straight to the jail but violated policy by stopping at a Family Express on LaPorte’s west side, police said.

According to court documents, the offender was allowed to go inside the convenience store unrestrained to use an ATM and purchase a drink.

The offender, though, fled on foot and the correctional officers did nothing to try and catch him.

According to court documents, the officers claimed

Borders was unrestrained when he escaped by reaching through an open window to open the door on the transport van while stopped at a traffic light.

However, video surveillance images captured at the Family Express revealed he was allowed to get out of the van and go into the store, police said.

Police said Borders, 41, ran to a nearby home, where he asked to use a telephone and made arrangements for two people to pick him up.

He was found six weeks later in the South Bend area.

Borders was still being held without bond on charges including escape and violating probation.

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Michigan City transfers the Barker Mansion back to the Barker Welfare Foundation

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itle to the Barker Mansion in Michigan City has been transferred from the City of Michigan City to The Barker Mansion LLC, a new wholly owned subsidiary of The Barker Welfare Foundation.

“I am very grateful to Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry, general counsel Amber Lapaich, the Michigan City Common Council and the Board of Public Works and Safety for approving this transfer,” said Alex Ross, president of The Barker Welfare Foundation, and the grandson of Catherine Barker Hickox.

“My grandparents donated the mansion to Michigan City in 1968 for use as a civic center, and the family is thankful for the many years of stewardship by the city. But it is now our responsibility to restore, maintain and operate the mansion.”

The Barker Mansion is currently closed and undergoing a $2 million restoration project, funded

by The Barker Welfare Foundation.

“We are working on projects from top to bottom, including rewiring the entire mansion, new fire and security systems, new HVAC systems, restoring the Bridal Suite and Mr. Barker’s Room, a new bluestone patio and tent for outdoor events, as well as restoring the garden to the original 1910 plan by the renowned landscape architect

Jens Jensen,” Ross said.

The lower-level community meeting rooms are also being upgraded and new exhibits are planned as well, featuring a scale model of the Haskell Barker Car Company factory, which is being designed and fabricated by students and faculty from the Purdue NW College of Technology’s Department of Construction Science & Organizational Leadership (CSOL).

Additional restoration work will continue over the next three years from January through March, during which time the Mansion will be closed to the public. Patrons can expect a reopening celebration in April of each year.

The Barker Mansion is expected to reopen to the public in late fall for the popular Christmas Season at the Mansion, featuring events and historical holiday displays.

The Barker Mansion is a historic home and living museum that seeks to preserve the history of the Barker family business and philanthropy in Michigan City through tours, exhibits, programs, and events. The mansion is available for school, civic and cultural meetings, weddings, and private events, for Michigan City residents and visitors.

For further information, contact: info@barkermansion. org or follow us on Facebook.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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hat a week.

The Cubs did what many thought they would do, and held a fire sale.

This was no ordinary, run of the mill sale, it was a raging, out of control forest fire of a sale. I was almost prepared for the extent of this sale, but I don’t think anyone thought that it would be this extensive.

Let’s look back just a bit and see all the changes that have been made.

I’m going to start at the top. The owners, who seemed so awesome a few short years ago, are the same but their approach has changed one hundred percent. They claimed “biblical losses” due to COVID-19 , gave away their best pitcher Yu Darvish, and let World Series hero Kyle Schwarber go without offering him a contract, which began to set the stage for what happened this week.

Then Theo Epstein, the club president, saw what was about to happen and walked out on his contract a year early. Although David Ross is a fine man and manager, in order to hire him, they fired Joe Maddon, the manager that brought the team it’s first championship in more than 100 years.

Now the players.

Shortstop Addison Russell was released because of domestic abuse. Super utilityman Ben Zobrist retired because of marital problems. The players that remained played well, but not well enough to get over the hump and back to the World Series.

Outfielder Joc Peterson was the first everyday player to be traded last month, followed by a couple of relief pitchers.

Every sign pointed toward trading some

players this week, and, boy, did they ever.

First, and hardest for many Cub fans, Anthony Rizzo went to the Yankees. The photos of him walking around Wrigley Field with his family were heartbreaking.

Next was El Mago, Javier Baez, to the Mets, another difficult pill to swallow. More heartache followed as they traded Craig Kimbrel across town to the White Sox. Finally, Kris Bryant to the Giants.

Television cameras caught him shedding a tear as he learned about the trade in the dugout. The decimation was now complete.

All of the World Series heroes—except catcher Wilson Contreras and outfielder Jason Heyward—were gone in the blink of an eye. Never before in history have so many star players been traded in such a short time.

So what could cause more pain to Cub fans?

Well, Rizzo homered in his first game with the Yankees, then Baez homered in his first game with the Mets, and Bryant homered in his first game with the Giants.

I greatly admired these players when they were Cubs, and will continue to root for them with their new teams. I sure hope the youngsters the Cubs got in return for these stars turn out to be really good in the near future.

John Steinbeck said, “It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.”

Well said, Mr. Steinbeck.

Refuse hate. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

What’s you know about Trappers …

The traps, who, why, and their accomplices.

— Dino N. Fatouros

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Neighbor by Neighbor welcomes social worker

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eighbor by Neighbor is pleased to announce the hiring of Shandaligwa “Shanda” Atterberry as its new social worker.

Atterberry, who began her new position Aug. 2, joins Neighbor

by Neighbor bringing years of social work and supervisory experience. She earned her MSW from Andrews University and worked at the Department of Health and Human Services office in Benton Harbor for 13 years. Prior to that, she worked for Riverwoods as a case coordinator. Having completed internships at a homeless shelter and a middle school, Atterberry brings a breadth of experience in

various social work settings, which should prove helpful at Neighbor by Neighbor. Given the pace of work since the pandemic, Atterberry is sure to hit the ground running to meet the needs of low-income residents of Harbor Country.

“Ms. Atterberry’s references could not have been more positive.

‘Creative,’ ‘hardworking’ and ‘positive attitude’ were the words I heard over and over,” Neighbor by Neighbor Executive Director Peg Kohring said.

For more information concerning Neighbor by Neighbor, call 269-2310648 or visit their website at www. neighborbyneighbor.org. — STAFF REPORTS

New trails and climate change to attract Hikers

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arbor Country Hikers will explore newly blazed trails while learning about efforts to adapt them to climate changes beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug.14.

The new destination is the Merritt Familyand Younger Family Preserves on South Mydra Road in Union Pier. Chikaming Open Lands (COL) Stewardship Coordinator Dan Engel will point out the different stages of forest succession along the way. He also will explain the climate change adaptation effort in which COL is participating.

These new COL preserves protect 60 acres of forest and wetland consisting of two contiguous preserves. Although at first glance they look like one big, monotypic

forest, there are actually two forest types in various stages of regrowth that include a mesic (or moist) southern forest and a southern hardwood swamp.

The trails follow abandoned logging roads and are of moderate difficulty. Hikers should park on Mydra Road, north of Elm Valley Road, east of Lakeside Road.

Recommended attire for this time of year includes long, tucked-in pants, a sun hat, sturdy shoes, insect repellent and water. The Hikers observe federal and state guidelines; face masks currently are optional.

For complete details or information on HCH membership, volunteering, and events, visit www. harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF

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he Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging parents of adolescents 12 years and older to have them receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

With families turning their attention to the start of the next school year, it is important to send students back to the classroom with the safe, effective protection the COVID-19 vaccine provides.

Vaccination is the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The scientific evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection against the virus, including more contagious variants, such as the Delta variant. Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children younger than 12. Clinical trials to test the efficacy and safety of the vaccines in younger children are underway, and a vaccine for younger children could become available as early as late fall. Across the United States, approximately 38 percent of adolescents ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to date; in Berrien County, approximately 30 percent of this same age group has initiated vaccination.

In addition to receiving the protection against the virus, fully vaccinated students will not have to miss out on school, sports games and practices, and other extracurricular and social events if they’re identified as a close contact to someone who tests positive for COVID-19, according to current CDC recommendations. An unvaccinated student who is identified as a close contact will still need to quarantine

and refrain from all school and sports activities during their quarantine period.

“Getting your child vaccinated for COVID-19 is a big decision and it’s understandable that parents have questions,” said Anne Dudley, DO, pediatrician, Spectrum Health Lakeland.

“As a pediatrician, I encourage all my patients ages 12 and older to get vaccinated. The vaccine has been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history and is proven to provide safe and effective protection against COVID-19. As children head back to school, being fully vaccinated allows them the opportunity to return to a sense of normalcy as they safely participate in events and activities they may have previously had to miss out on.”

Achieving higher levels of COVID-19 vaccination among eligible students as well as teachers and staff is one of the most critical strategies to help schools safely resume operations.

“We all know that in-person learning is the best place for kids to develop academically, grow in social skills, and build emotional resilience,” said Rex Cabaltica, MD, MPH, medical director, Berrien County Health Department.

“Our goal is to protect this ability to attend school in person for as many kids as possible during this upcoming school year.”

The Pfizer vaccine is widely available in our community, including at several Spectrum Health Lakeland and Berrien County Health Department locations.

More information is available at www.bchdmi.org/COVID19 or www. spectrumhealthlakeland.org/vaccine Staff Reports

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everal members of Friends of New Troy convened recently to brainstorm how the library in the New Troy Community Center could be updated and improved to make it more pertinent and valuable to the community. Among the goals developed are plans to redesign and renovate the facility to include age-appropriate learning stations, a curated book collection, and upgraded computer equipment.

Program development is also a priority.

The first step toward accomplishing these goals is to gather together a group of people to re-imagine the library. Anyone with an interest in one or more of the following areas is invited to participate: • Facility design • Age-appropriate learning stations (pre-school, early elementary, adolescent, teen) • Information technology (computers, printers, gaming) • Curating the book collection • Forming a book club • Grant writing • Program development (readings, workshops, speakers) If you are interested in participating, please contact FriendsOfNewTroy@yahoo.com or leave a message at the Community Center 269-426-3909. — STAFF

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Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale to take place next weekend

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or bargain hunters and treasure seekers who love shopping and searching for hidden treasures, this journey is for you: the US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale or, the name it’s known by, “Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale.”

Every year, individuals clean out their attics and stake out their front yards along the US-12 corridor stretching over 200 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit.

You will find everything from antiques, collectibles, furniture, dishware, fresh garden produce, homemade jams and jellies, live entertainment and much more. The sales can be found along the highway at homes, farms, businesses, parking lots and fields. Some areas will have large numbers of vendors while others may be scattered. Perhaps even more interesting than the “treasures” are the people you will meet along the way.

As you drive the country roads on your quest, you will be privy to incredible stories related to the individuals and the items they sell and see a plethora of items that only your grandmother could love. Most importantly, most come to see the unusual and socialize. It is Americana at its best.

Preparations are underway in many homes, organizations and businesses across US 12 for Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale that will take place on August 13, 14, and 15 (Friday through Sunday). US-12, the nation’s second oldest highway, it is an old Native American trail from Detroit to New Buffalo on the state’s southwest coast.

It is one of 16 Michigan State Scenic Byways, designated by the State Legislature to preserve the state’s historic highways. Since the sale started in 2003, it has taken place during the second weekend of every August.

Anyone who is interested in hosting a garage sale is encouraged to register his or her sale for free on the new US 12 Heritage Trail website www. us12heritagetrail.org. If you register your sale online, it will be a part of

the list of sales will be included in the interactive online map and a page listing all the sales, which can be viewed and printed prior to the sale. Items of all shapes and sized items that are sold along the route. There is no cost to register your sale on the map, so register today.

For those who need a place to set up, there are also rentable locations available throughout the US 12 Corridor Sale route. Visit the website to contact folks who offer spaces for rent. Another way to find a spot is to keep an eye out for signs advertising vendor spaces while you are driving along the route. If you want to list your location as a space to rent a garage sale, then register your sale on the website for free today.

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ichigan’s Longest Garage Sale continues to grow in popularity with people in Michigan and the surrounding states. Visitors and people who are hosting sales are encouraged to upload stories to the US 12 Heritage Trail website about their experiences.

As an outdoor event, there should be more than enough space to allow for social distancing outdoors at the US 12 Garage Sale. With the help of all participants, this event will go on while protecting the safety and health of everyone. For the safety of all participants, it is your responsibility to follow state and local guidelines that are in place Aug. 13 through 15.

Everyone is reminded to please drive safely and to slow down while traveling US-12. Please pay special attention to pedestrians while driving, when parking, exiting your vehicle, and visiting the sales during the weekend.

For more information about Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale and other attractions visit the US 12 Heritage Trail website at www.us12heritagetrail. org and like us on Facebook @ US 12 Heritage Trail.

— STAFF REPORTS

HCS seeking singers Back together after all the Covid cancellations of the 2020 season, Harbor Country’s community chorus is seeking new members. An informal, open HCS information session will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 17, on the Spring Creek Stage behind the School of American Music’s Arts and Education Center, 14 Maple St. in Three Oaks, Michigan.

The Harbor Country Singers, a program of the School of American Music, was established in 2016 by musician Cindy Dryden. In addition to performing on SAM’s Spring Creek Stage, the chorus rehearses and performs for seasonal concerts and community events throughout the year.

Their venues have included area churches, the iconic Acorn Theatre, as well as the sidewalks of downtown Three Oaks.

“Harbor Country Singers is made up of people like you, people who like to sing, who appreciate choral music and who are unafraid to try something new,” said Dryden. “We don’t require that you have had experience singing in choral groups. We don’t require that you can read music. Put simply, if you can carry a tune, you’re in!”

In the summer, HCS sponsors free monthly summer Sing-Alongs of themebased music. The next Sing-Along, which will feature folk songs, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m., on the Spring Creek Stage.

In the colder months, a highlight of the holiday season each year is the HCS Christmas concert, which has become a holiday tradition for many families. Regular rehearsals in preparation for this event will begin at the end of September or beginning of October on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

All are invited to add their voices to this wonderful group of Singers!

For more information about HCS and its programs, contact Cindy Dryden at the School of American Music at schoolofamericanmusic@gmail.com, 269409-1191, or visit SAM’s website, www. schoolofamericanmusic.com.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of the School of American Music and is supported by a grant from the Pokagon Fund. For more information, visit the School of American Music’s website. — STAFF REPORTS

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Sounds of guitar jazz, blues fill park at inaugural jazz concert

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hose who gathered in front of the Spring Creek Stage of the School of American Music (SAM) at Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks the evening of Friday, July 30, were in for a “rare treat,” Ron Spears said.

Music lovers had gathered for SAM’s first jazz concert, which featured headliner the Dale Prasco Trio and opening act Livia Gazzolo and Matt Berger (who accompanied her on the guitar).

Spears, who sits on SAM’s board of directors and teaches guitar there, said that he studied Prasco for three years.

“He’s taken me to weeds I didn’t even know existed and he’s pointed out that it’s a journey that keeps going and going and going,” he said.

SAM founder Garth Taylor thanked Spears, who was the underwriter of the free event, for convincing him the inaugural concert was a good idea.

Taylor said that Spears said, “Well, let’s have a jazz concert on a Friday night” to which he replied, “Nah.” Dale Prasco studied jazz guitar at the Berklee School of Music and has been playing the jazz and blues circuit in the greater Chicago region for over 30 years. He has worked with

guitarist Mike Stern and musicians Alex Bugnon and Elvin Bishop, to name a few, and is fluent in jazz, blues/ rock and almost anything else he can coax out of his electric guitar.

Members of the trio are Prasco on guitar, Charles “Rick” Heath IV (one of the most in-demand drummers in the Chicago area) on drums, and Ron Hall (who’s also been a member of the Poi Dog Pondering band since 1999) on bass guitar.

Local jazz vocalist Gazzolo has performed at various esteemed venues in Chicago.

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espite her experience, though, she still expressed some surprise at the size of the crowd for that night’s performance.

“Now my vibrato is just going to come from my nerves,” she said after a man from the audience graciously offered her his brown jacket to keep her warm (“I was waiting for someone to offer a jacket to match my outfit,” she quipped).

For more on upcoming events, join the mailing list at www. schoolofamericanmusic. com.

Dale Prasco Trio is (left to right) Ron Hall, Charles Heath and Prasco

Livia Gazzolo performs with Matt Berger on the Spring Creek Stage

The audience enjoys the blues at Dewey Cannon Park

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Berrien County woman an Olympic medalist

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t seemed like the entire community came out to watch a Berrien County woman compete for a gold medal in the summer Olympics.

Hannah Roberts of Buchanan came away from the games in Tokyo with the silver medal in the Women’s BMX finals.

An estimated 1,200 people turned out Saturday evening to watch her compete on a Jumbotron at Buchanan Common, the city’s outdoor amphitheater in the downtown.

Just over 4,000 people live in the city about 20 miles east of New Buffalo.

Her parents and other family members sat in the front row as spectators wildly cheered her on.

“It was just really a pinnacle moment for one of the great American small towns,” said Richard Murphy, the city’s director of Community Development.

According to the TEAM USA website, Roberts began riding at age 9 after recovering from a fractured vertebra.

Her cousin, Brett Banasiewicz, is a professional BMX rider.

The 2019 graduate of Buchanan High School fell short of winning the gold medal by just 1.5 points.

Murphy said he was most impressed by how she complimented her fellow medalists after being favored to win the Gold Medal.

“I was just proud of her,” he said.

Roberts didn’t express any disappointment in a statement on her Facebook page.

“I’m so pumped to walk away with second. I felt so good on the bike and had so much fun,” she posted.

Murphy was almost speechless in describing the reaction and support of the community to the public viewing of her competing in the final round of her sport in the Olympics.

Many of the spectators remained to see her awarded the medal during the presentation ceremony less than two hours later.

“Her parents were planning for about 50 people.

That kind of a moment for a small town really doesn’t get any better than that,” he said.

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his year, New Buffalo Township’s annual Public Safety Day debuted at a brandnew location Sunday,

Aug. 1.

The day took place at the township’s new Public Safety Building, which is located at located at 18959 U.S. Highway 12.

In years past, it’s taken place at Station 1 on Clay Street.

For the first time, members of the public were allowed to see the inside of the building, which houses the New Buffalo Township Fire Department (which also works out of Station One on Clay Street) and will house the New Buffalo Township patrol of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Offices for the Pokagon Tribal Police and the South County Patrol of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department are also located there.

Children could see emergency vehicles and equipment up close and enjoy free hot dogs inside the bays for the fire trucks. Inside the meeting room, children could choose from a large selection of free school supplies, which were purchased through a grant from The Pokagon Fund.

Sara Mead, a third-grade teacher at New Buffalo Elementary School, said that she’s thankful that the township and The Pokagon Fund had been able to provide school supplies for the 2021-2022 school year.

“We’ve never had a turnout like this before,” she said.

Students could also choose from an array of backpacks, such

as ones with a Star Wars theme or a Disney Pixar one.

Mead said that members of the elementary school staff help set up the supplies on tables and meet with families on the day of the giveaway.

“We kind of steer them toward what the kids need for the grade levels,” she said.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that she was “overwhelmed” with this year’s turnout.

“We ran out of school supplies pretty early – we haven’t had that happen before,” she said, adding that they’ll have more food and school supplies next year.

Heit added she’s thankful for the township’s firefighters, who put on the event.

“They care about our community and our kids, and I can’t thank them enough,” she said.

In the spotlight was the fire department’s new fire truck.

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ire Chief Jamie Flick said that the Rosenbauer truck holds a six-man crew and can carry 2500 gallons of water.

“Because of the water capacity it holds, it’s essentially our tanker now as well - we kept our other tanker just in case we needed extra water and we’re going to start using it on Interstate 94 for a blocking vehicle to protect the guys on the scene, things like that,” he said.

Flick said the truck was designed here and he, assistant chief Mike Plis and firefighter

Lt. Mark German and firefighter Hunter Gianetti stand by the new fire engine

Kevin Kirby with grandma Barb Price

Enjoyina a hot dog lunch in the new Public Safety Building

Kids check out the backpacks while Sara Mead looks on

Kids display their throwing skills while in line at the dunking booth

Kids try their luck at the dunking booth

Andrew Flick takes his turn in the dunking booth

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People check out the brand-new fire engine

(front) Millie with (back, l-r) Xaydan and Xaylee Metz with Royce Davis

Dan Mandalis made the trek to South Dakota to do all the preparations for it and ensure that the design was going to work.

“It was 400 some days from completion,” he said.

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he fire department took possession of the truck in April.

“It’s one of our first due engines for pretty much every call that we have, so we have that engine and then our other engine that respond to all calls,” he said.

The truck is currently at Fire Station One. Flick said that having two stations has let

Lt. Mark German (right) assist Gracie German with the fire hose

trucks be moved back and forth, so firefighters can learn what to do on each one.

Flick said the fire department has moved into the fire side of the public safety building.

He believes that the police department, Tribal Police, and sheriff’s department should be making the move within the next week or so.

Trainings will be done at the new building, where an expansive parking lot holds plenty of room for the trucks and for everyone to spread out.

“We like the room – it’s been so busy and challenging, but it’s been fun as well,” he said of the move-in process.

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The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Richard Szal, owner of 318 W. Mechanic Street New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The applicant requests variances for: Allow variance for the required front yard setback of 30 feet and the required side yard setback of 10 feet, and lot size of 15,000 square feet and lot width of 100 feet.

Zoning District: GCD Said property is located at 318 W. Mechanic Street, New Buffalo, MI. 49117 Property Tax Code No:1162-0340-0091-00-1. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

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full array of scrumptious Greek fare and pastries are on the cards at the upcoming Labor-Day weekend drive-up food and pastry sale. The Berrien County Orthodox Women’s Service League will prepare the ultimate in Greek comfort foods.

Perennial favorites, such as the flavor-packed gyros and souvlaki (pork-tenderloin shish kebob) are on the bill de fare. Greeks love mezédes (starters) like baked spanikopita (spinach pie) for a good reason. They are chock-full of nutrients and flavor. The appetizing sustenance will be available only on Saturday, Sept.

4th, and Sunday, Sept. 5th, 2021, from noon to 4 PM (ET) at Annunciation & St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church Grounds www.stparaskevifest2020.square. site/.

Vital to the bake sale’s significance is the leadership of Ms. Lillian Casten who serves as planning cochairperson. “One of the unique features of Greek pastry is that no two pastries are prepared alike. For example, the baklava made by Tasia Lepeniotis is prepared according to her origins in Sparta, Greece.

However, its basic recipe is the same as it is in other areas of Greece and indeed the Middle East. No one tray of baklava is better than any other because each is an acquired taste depending on how the ingredients are used,” said Casten.

Crafted into bold yet relaxing tastiness, authentic baklava will be sprinkled amongst other rich, sweet delectable treasures such as, cream-filled galaktobouriko, hand-rolled flogeres, honeydipped melomacarona, powdered-sugar covered kourambiedes, chocolate-dipped baklava, lemon bars, koulouria, and other distinctive flavors.

The occasion to partake in the time-honored traditions of the Greek-American community begins with a deadline in mind—all orders must be submitted by August 26, 2021. The hand-crafted delectable treasures have a unique story of their own: “The Greek pastries being sold will be entirely homemade with few exceptions. But even those exceptions will be prepared by our partners with Greek-owned bakeries and their family members.

Regardless of which person preps this bakery, you can rest assured you are getting the real deal! And, your participation in our drive-up will help future recipients through your kindness,” expounded Casten.

She continued, adding, “The melomakarona (honey-dipped cookies topped with cinnamon and nuts) are another example of differing approaches.

These are made by Mariann Litznerski, a GreekAmerican, who watched her Greek-born mother bake

these and other delightful cookies.”

Remarkably central to the Greek way of life is the concept of philoxenia (φιλοξενία)—extending kindness, compassion and hospitality to strangers.

The social affair not only preserves customs within the Greek-American populace, but also imparts a feeling of oneness and big-heartedness to the broader community.

“The Berrien County Orthodox Women’s Group was formed in 2014 by a very small number of like-minded women of the Annunciation & St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo.

The absence of the word “Greek” from the Women’s name was on purpose because of the several other Eastern Orthodox Romanian and Ukrainian women congregants. We wanted to be all inclusive,” said Casten.

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he continued, adding, “We developed four guides for our work: to continue work in maintaining the appearance of the church and social center; to develop community outreach programs; to plan social events beyond those annual events of our community; and to assist the church financially as our budget allows To have the wherewithal to continue to provide these services, the organization has sponsored standalone bake sales as well as participating in the Labor Weekend Greek Fest over the years. During the first post-pandemic meeting in May, the members re-evaluated our activities and determined that the initial name for our organization was not reflective of our work. As a result, our name now, Berrien County Orthodox Women’s Service League, will better represent what we do.”

“Over the course of the years, the one guiding principle that emerged as the most important and satisfying was centered around developing community outreach programs. We worked with Men’s and Women’s Shelters in Michigan City and Benton Harbor; provided help both financially and in the form of food and gifts to needy families together with community outreach organizations and local schools,” said Casten.

To order call 269-231-9052 or drop by www. aapgoc.mi.goarch.org and follow the link to the Saint Paraskevi Facebook page where order forms are posted. Order forms can be mailed with a check payable to Berrien County Orthodox Women, P.O Box 93, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Orders may be picked up at Annunciation & Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church grounds located just off I-94, Exit 4B at 18000 Behner Road on US 12.

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HOR0SCOPE AUGUST 5-11, 2021

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

The energy coming in this week, is about striking a balance with the things you create for yourself and the things you create to share with others. The lesson is in learning how to be present during a crisis that someone else is going through, while maintaining a safe emotional distance.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

This is the time to let relationships blossom and unfold naturally.

Whether you are involved in a romantic relationship or in business partnership, let partners develop their own way of doing things. It’s important to support each other without interference; you’ll both be more successful.

The stars are aligning in a way that will bring you some unusual employment opportunities. Whether you have to travel to an exotic place or work with unusual people, this is your opportunity to show off your skills. Don’t over think things or talk yourself out pursuing a good opportunity.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

It’s time to start seeing the world with a wider view and rejuvenate some of your life’s pursuits. Avoid getting caught up in old patterns of holding back your talents or worldly desires. Get more involved on the social scene, and create the space for your products or ideas to reach more people.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Be aware that the energy coming your way this week, may bring with it some erratic vibes, making you feel like you are spinning your wheels and getting nowhere fast. There is a tendency for you to make more work out of things than there need be. Perhaps, it’s time to let partners take the lead.

Be ready to diffuse some drama this week, as the energy coming your way carries with it some unexpected run-ins with people, who may not always play so nice. Be aware that this is an opportunity to regenerate your metacommunication style and be more on point with your actions.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The circumstances that are likely to develop this week, will be those that put you on the spot to perform or actively define where you stand ethically. Even though it may feel you are facing things alone, trust that others around you will actively work to show their support or provide financial assistance.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Be aware that the vibe coming in this week, will not be a steady flow of happenings but a more erratic and spontaneous series of events, causing plans and arrangements not to proceed as planned. Luckily, the vibe will be more directed at the things around you rather, than the people around you.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Be aware that you may feel obligated to cover the tab when going out with friends or may feel like you have to entertain the crowd, when just being part of the group is important. Let everyone pay their own way and avoid trying to be the big man on campus. It may cost you more in the long run.

There could be some unexpected power struggles between you and a partner, sibling or neighbor. This is not the time to get overly aggressive or try to flex your muscles. Let things pass and try to look past having to prove you’re right. Talk things over with a friend before dealing with issues.

Partners and close friends will be acting quite erratic this week and may cause a lot of changes at home or with family now. You may question the financial stability of partners or their choices may cause you to question their judgment but it’s important you let them have their independence.

The energy coming your way this week will uncover a lot of secrets or private information.

Rather than acting out on what you hear immediately, wait things out because you may not have the whole picture, and there could be a lot of falsehoods mixed in with that hot gossip.

The walls are alive. — Banksy

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OBITUARIES

Patricia R. Mayer, aka Patty, Ms. M, Ms. Meringue

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n loving memory of Patricia R. Mayer, aka Patty, Ms. M, Ms. Meringue.

She is preceded in death by grandparents Rudolph and Gladys Janda, biological father Daale Pray Jones, mother and father John and Harriett Melgin.

Leaves behind daughter Tricia Mayer Bowden (Adam) New Buffalo, Michigan, sister Wendy Melgin Pierard (Kevin) Santa Fe, New Mexico, daughter Lisa Krebs (Chris) grandsons Conner and Carter Krebs, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and many loved cousins all over the country and the world.

Patty has always been passionate about travel. She had a bucket list and did her best to see quite a bit. Singapore

was always her favorite. She says you haven’t lived until you ate chili crab or saw the Singapore zoo and finished your trip with a Singapore Sling. She loved talking to interesting people and finding out their stories. Sometimes tagging along and making their adventures hers as well.

But music was her passion. She followed her friends to every road house, bar, gin joint or speakeasy they were playing. You could not have dragged her out. Even having band practice in her living room because someone’s girlfriend was mad at them or the space they used was taken.

Patty has had many jobs throughout her life and the people who worked with her were always considered to be family.

She did not believe that family had to be defined by blood alone. Everyone who met and worked with her enjoyed her infectious laugh, sarcastic humor and her friendship. She will be missed.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan from 12-3 pm EST. Sharing of memories will be at 3 pm. Reception to follow which will be announced through Sommerfeld Chapel at www. sommerfeldchapel.com where you can also leave a message of condolence for the family.

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rene Joyce Payne, age 87, of Harbert, died peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Woodland Terrace of Bridgman.

Her life began January 22, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois, one of five children born to Clarence, Sr. and Margaret (Feher) Moss. She married Larry A. Payne on February 14, 1953 in Harbert, Michigan. After thirty-nine years of marriage, he preceded her in death June 21, 1992.

Irene spent a good deal of her life teaching Sunday school at the Sawyer Highlands Baptist Church and later, worked in the nursery. She was an avid reader of high-level psychology literature and World War II history. She will be remembered as a compassionate care giver who enjoyed traveling up

north during weekend getaways.

Irene will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Dan) Skorupa of Sawyer; two grandchildren, Cally (Eric) Weist of Fargo, North Dakota and Kyle Skorupa of St. Joseph; three great grandchildren; one sister, Dianne (David) Nicholas of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one brother, David Moss of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Mark Payne, Timothy Payne; one sister, Marilyn Shuler; and one brother, Clarence Moss, Jr. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 am in Riverside Cemetery, Three Oaks, Chikaming Township, where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Irene be made to Sawyer Baptist Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, Michigan 49125 or Blossomland Learning Center, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103.

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

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15th annual Opera in the Gardens to take place end of August

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rom 3 to 6 p.m. CDT Saturday, Aug. 29, Friendship Botanic Gardens will host the 15th annual “Opera in the Gardens,” featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Chicago’s arts and culture scene.

The event will include performances

by Maia Surace, Cornelius Johnson, Gary Alexander, Paul Dykstra, Aaron Wardell, and Chicago Lyric Opera Ryan Center artist Kimberly Jones. All have performed throughout the United States with major opera companies or on Broadway. The program will include arias from “West Side Story,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Les Miserables,” “The Greatest Showman,” “Frozen,” “The Sound of Music,” and more.

General admission is $45, with premium tickets at $50.

Premium tickets include one free drink. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are available for purchase at www. friendshipbotanicgardens.org but will also be sold at the door the day of the event, cash or card.

“I am thrilled that our performers

are returning to help celebrate our 15th year of Opera,” said Dr. Rima Binder, event chair and second vice president of the FBG Board. “We are looking forward to a great afternoon!

Join us!”

A cash/credit card bar with wine and beer will also be on site. All proceeds contribute to the continued restoration and maintenance of Friendship Botanic Gardens.

The performance will begin promptly at 4 p.m. Arrive at 3 p.m. for wine, beer and other beverages while taking a stroll through the 105 acres of gardens, trails, and meadows.

Chairs will be available for use in the Celebration Meadow; however, guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Seating will be safely distanced in the lawn. No outside food or drink allowed in the venue.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12, Michigan City.

For more information, call 219-878-9885 or visit www. friendshipbotanicgardens.org.

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