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LIFE ON THE SANDY SHORES, THE FRUITFUL FARMLANDS AND THE MAGNIFICENT VINEYARDS

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Michiana Humane Society issues statement on animal hoarding PAGE 3 New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance seeks shoreline erosion solutions during meeting and tour PAGE 4 Upton to face Longjohn in November PAGE 5

Summer reading program ends with a splash at Township Park PAGE 9

‘Back home on the old farm’ at Schuler Dairy Farm PAGE 12

ROASTING THE NIGHT AWAY

Motown memories at Classic Car Cruise-in PAGE 16

TRADITIONAL SUMMER FUN AT ANNUAL CORN AND SAUSAGE ROAST — PAGE 14 —

PHOTO OF JUSTIN BREITSPRECHER AND DAVE THOMPSON BY LINDA HENDERSON

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Harbor Commission sees increases in launching, docking in 2017/18

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t the New Buffalo Harbor Commission meeting on Thursday, August 2 commission members learned from Public Works Supervisor Tony Ashbaugh and Parks Director Kristen D’Amico that the final numbers are compiled for The fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The boat launch and Transient Marina figures were both up from the previous year, which is great news. Weather and water conditions play a significant role in determining the usage at both facilities, but 2017/18 seemed to be a good boating and tourist season for New Buffalo.

In 2017/2018 the boat launch revenues were $51,209 with commercial launches earning an additional $27,429.

The previous years the launch numbers were as follows: 2016/17 $46,139 with commercial launches at $24,184. In 2015/16 $55,475 with commercial launches at $25,420.

In 2017/2018 the Transient Marina revenues were $51,786.00. The previous years the marina numbers were as follows: In 2016/17 revenues were 46,139. In 2015/16 revenues were $61,761.

The members also discussed upgrades they would like to see at the Transient Marina including; bull nose lighting and upgraded electric. They brought up a concern regarding the condition of one of the docks closest to the pump out, which will be inspected by the city staff. They also requested information regarding any grant applications that have been applied for which would benefit the Transient Marina, as well as the DNR parking lot agreement and deed.

There was no information regarding dredging for this season, although $275,000 was awarded in June, by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) for this season. The USACE has not provided sounding information for this season, as of this time.

The Harbor Commission has sent letters soliciting voluntary contributions to the Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF) from the eight harbor entities: Dunewood Condominium Association, Harbor Point Shores and Harbor Landings Condo Associations, Lake Michigan Yacht Club, Oselka Marina, Pleasure Isle Marina, South Cove Condo Association and The Moorings Condo Association.

The Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF) has a balance of $289,501.63.

The next meeting of the Harbor Commission is Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.

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Michiana Humane Society issues statement on animal hoarding

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ohanna Humbert, executive director of the Michiana Humane Society, issued the following statement regarding the recent situation involving the hoarding animals at a residence in Michigan City, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS “You have probably heard about the hoarding situation discovered Monday, July 30, in Michigan City, Indiana. Thirty-five dogs (one deceased) were found living in a filthy house. A middle-aged couple tried to love and care for them but were clearly suffering mental illness.

Our shelter manager, Karen Edwards, received a call from MC Animal Control Monday morning and within minutes she was on her way to the scene.

She and representatives from the LaPorte County Animal Shelter assisted the police department with removing the dogs. Eight of them were transported to the Michiana Humane Society.

Dr. Rex Bailey of the Michigan City Animal Hospital has donated veterinary care for all of the dogs. He visited MHS to administer vaccinations and draw blood, with help from our veterinary assistant, Becky Blackmun. Dr. Bailey even offered to do or pay for the spay and neuter surgeries.

The good news is that the dogs appear basically healthy. They will require time in foster families, however, to learn how to stay clean in the home. They also need practice leash walking and learning other normal pet behaviors.

We want to offer our gratitude to Michigan City Animal Control and the police department, Dr Bailey and his staff, and our own dedicated animal care staff for stepping up to help these animals. We hope that just as the dogs are now receiving care, the people will get professional help.

Thank you for caring about what we do.”

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FOUNDING DOCUMENTS TO BE DISCUSSED

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ur founding documents are unique in human history.

A unique 4-week course is coming to the New Buffalo Township Library, where attendees will have the opportunity to look at the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist papers (selections), the Gettysburg Address, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural. Consider the collective genius that resulted in the framing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Contemplate the opportunity we have to read and celebrate these inspired words.

In consecutive Wednesdays in September, learners will take a deeper look into the documents that shaped America. Presented

by John “Pat” O’Leary, active member of the State Bar of Michigan, past president of the Detroit Bar Association, adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. Class size is limited. You may sign up inperson or by phone, with the front desk at the New Buffalo Township Library.

•W ednesdays in September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 3-4:30 p.m. in the Pokagon Room, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N Thompson St

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2x All Star, 2016 World Series Champion, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was spotted lunching with Family at Three Oaks’ Froehlichs.

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New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance seeks shoreline erosion solutions during meeting and tour

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group of government officials and members of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBAS) toured the lake Tuesday, Aug. 2, to continue to find a solution to the beach and dune erosion and the threat to the city’s pump house that have been caused by the break wall, the lack of sand replenishment and high-water levels.

The meeting was attended by Jim Luke, outreach director of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Detroit office; Jon Allan of the Department of Natural Resources Office of Great Lakes in Lansing, Michigan; Rhonda Woyzeck, chief of communications and an associate and local official; County Commissioner Ezra Scott; Lou O’Donnell IV, city mayor; City Manager Dave Richards and New Buffalo Township Clerk Judy Zabicki. Four NBSA board members were also in attendance: President Ted Grzywacz, Jim Cash of Warwick Shores, Mike Miske of Forest Beach and Ken Purze of Michiana.

Following a meeting at New Buffalo City Hall, the group went out onto the lake to see firsthand the erosion damage to the dunes that has been caused by the high wave action, as well as the threat that exists to the city’s and Grand Beach’s pump houses. The boat tour traveled from the New Buffalo federal channel to the Indiana state line, allowing for the group to evaluate the damage and get an up-close visual of the problems and how they might be solved.

According to Grzywacz, who captained the boat, the group was amazed at the damage that had occurred and the amount of rock revetment that had been installed along the southern shoreline. He said the visiting officials were well aware of the cost involved to homeowners, associations and municipalities, who are all trying to protect their properties and infrastructures.

“I feel that all of the visiting officials were very positive regarding assisting the NBSA with a solution and a fix for the beach erosion problem,” he said.

The NBSA has worked diligently since the October 31, 2014, storm that severely eroded the dunes along the Sunset Shores subdivision and the coastline south to the state line.

As a result of that storm, a home at 1450 Shore Dr. in Sunset Shores was ultimately condemned and removed by the city to prevent it from falling into the lake. This event spearheaded the formation of the NBSA, which consists of board members representing the city and township, Sunset Shores, Warwick Shores, Forest Beach, and the villages of Grand Beach and Michiana. Individual property owners have also joined the organization in an effort to find a remedy for the erosion and to restore the beaches.

As NBSA founding member Ed Oldis stated, the beaches should have been protected per the New Buffalo break wall/ harbor agreement that was made by the USACE and the state of Michigan, as they are all a part of the Public Trust, which means the beaches should be for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. When the break wall was installed at the New Buffalo harbor in 1974, the USACE pledged to continue to replenish the beaches south of the harbor entrance because they knew the break wall would prevent the natural lateral drift of sand to those beaches. The USACE replenished the beaches with sand until 1995, when USACE funding ceased.

This has resulted in a total loss of southern shoreline beaches.

As recently as February, Grzywacz, Oldis and Scott met with USACE and Department of the Interior officials at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., to present their findings and alternatives and remedies to the shoreline erosion.

The engineering documents presented to the federal officials were prepared by the engineering firm Edgewater Resources of Benton Harbor. The firm also presented their recommendations and solutions to help control the erosion.

The firm’s recommendation included the installation of numerous off-shore break walls, spaced 220 feet apart, that would break the wave action before the force of the waves further destroyed the dunes. This break wall design has successfully been installed north of Chicago and in Lake Erie

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and has contributed to dune protection and beach rebuilding.

The proposed breakwaters would be installed 300 feet off shore, would be 150 feet wide at the base and taper to 80 feet across the top. The walls are shaped like a triangle that get smaller as it rises out of the water. Navigational markings and lighting requirements would be determined by the Federal Bureau of Navigation. o The NBSA has applied for a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Coastal Zone Management Grant in the amountG of $100,000, a 50/50 matching grant that would provide C funds for future studies and alternatives to address the erosion S problem and recommend alternative solutions.

T NBSA members have also applied to Great Lakes Fishery & G Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) for a cooperative project with the USACE to build the break walls in the lake. The amount of funds requested is $15 million. Studies have indicated that P the break walls would slow the wave action and protect the shore from further damage, as well as provide a habitat for fish and birds. GLFER is most interested in reestablishing and providing a habitat for fish spawning in the southwest Michigan Great Lakes environment.

The three main goals of GLFER in the proposed project are to protect both the beach and city pump houses, to stimulate the economy and to restore ecological habitats for both fish and birds.

GLFER officials expect these habitats to increase spawning for small mouth bass and attract brown trout to Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan. Grzywacz said they are very interested in this project because they know that the fishing industry brings millions of dollars into the state’s tourism industry.

Under the GLFER program, the USACE will plan, design and construct projects to restore and protect aquatic habitats.

Edgewater Resources is also working with GLFER, providing statistics and information on behalf of NBSA. If the project is accepted by GLFER, the USACE will build the project. This is not a project that will be built by private companies or with grants to the organization or the municipalities. The request will not be awarded in the form of money granted directly to the municipalities (as is typically done), although 35 percent in matching funds is required from the municipalities to fund the construction.

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n the end, Grzywacz said that the community “will have better protected and better bluffs and better beaches and the fish will have spawning habitats.”

NBSA is also applying for a permit from the DEQ and USACE to install five pilot break walls, which would run parallel to the request to install numerous break walls under the GLFER proposal.

Grzywacz said that the day’s outing was “phenomenal.”

“It was the direct result of the trip to the Pentagon and the contacts that were made during those meetings,” he said.

With regards to the February Pentagon visit, Grzywacz said that those meetings were very cooperative and cordial, as well as very informative.

Grzywacz said the meeting that was held between the groups at City Hall prior to the outing was also very cooperative and informative. He added that they had a very good dialogue that included a good exchange of ideas by all of the parties present.

Grzywacz added that he felt that everyone was “generally interested in making the project work.”

“Everyone was very positive and offered great ideas,” he said.

The timeline for the next few months is as follows: Ongoing: Edgewater will continue to supply support information regarding fish habitats and solutions to GLFER. August: The Coastal Zone Management Grant will be awarded.

Sept. 1: New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance “Where’s the Beach” follow-up meeting will take place at New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m.

October: A GLFER meeting will determine the project’s acceptance.

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Upton to face Longjohn in November LOW TURNOUT RATES, CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP HIGHEST LOCAL AREA TURNOUT WITH APPROX 34 PERCENT VOTING, LOW 20S IN NEW BUFFALO, THREE OAKS

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he State and County Primary elections were held Tuesday, August 7. Turnout in Southwest Berrien County was light, with few local issues on the ballot. Following are the results for Berrien County, for a full list of results go to www.berriencounty.org.

GOVERNOR: Patrick Colbeck-R: 2957 Brian Calley-R: 3181 Jim Hines-R: 2178 Bill Schuette-R: 9060 Abdul El-Sayed-D: 3407 Shri Thanedar-D:1323 Gretchen Whitmer-D: 5890 Bill Gelineau-L: 61 John Tatar-L: 48 US SENATOR: John James-R: 10,324 Sandy Pensler-R: 6258 Debbie Stabenow-D: 10,147

US REPRESENTATIVE 6TH DISTRICT: Fred Upton-R: 15,124 David Benac-D: 2401 Rich Eichholz-D: 1920 George Franklin-D:2533 Matt Longjohn-D: 3450 US REPRESENTATIVE 21 DISTRICT: Kim LaSata-R: 9821 Dave Pagel-R: 8321 Ian Haight-D: 9645 STATE REPRESENTATIVE 78TH DISTRICT: Steve Bury-R: 142 Dana Daniels-R: 390 Daniel Hinkle-R: 585 David Mann-R: 1328 Brad Paquette-R: 3373 KellyPriede-R: 1033 Dean Hill-D:3914 COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 9: Ezra Scott

Ezra- R: 1218 David Blum-D: 1177 Chikaming Township had a proposal renewal for River Valley School District: Yes: 486 No: 117 Township of Three Oaks proposal renewal for River Valley School District: Yes: 335 No: 65 None of the Township positions had open seats running in the primary; Chikaming, New Buffalo or Three Oaks. Their elections are held every four years, in conjunction with the Presidential election.

Neither New Buffalo City nor the Village of Three Oaks had any candidates running in the primary. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018

FRIENDSHIP BOTANIC GARDENS TO HOST BACCHUS AND BEER FEST ON AUGUST 18

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n Saturday, August 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT, Friendship Botanic Gardens welcomes everyone 21 and over to enjoy adult beverages from several breweries and wineries at our annual Bacchus and Beer Fest.

Round Barn, Greenbush, Burn ‘Em, Zorn, Shoreline, Evil Czech, Upland, Black Dragon Meadery and Shady Creek Winery are some of vendors that will be in attendance. Enjoy delicious BBQ from Up N’ Smoke while listening to live music from musician Danny Moore.

Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite, the Friendship Botanic Gardens Facebook page or at the door the day of the event. Tickets are $40 and include unlimited drink samples. Advanced purchase is recommended. Grab VIP tickets for $45 to enter into the Gardens an hour before the event at 5:00pm. No refunds. Please no coolers or picnic baskets.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12, Michigan City, IN 46360. For more information call 219 878 9885 or visit www. friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORT

RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

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he River Valley Senior Center Nominating Committee is accepting applications for its board of directors.

Board members must be residents of Chikaming, Lake, New Buffalo or Three Oaks townships or parts of Galien and Weesaw townships west of Cleveland Avenue. This includes the following cities/villages: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, New Troy and Bridgman.

Applications are available at the Center located at 13321 Red Arrow Hwy. in Harbert, Michigan, by calling 269-469-4556 or by emailing RVSC@COMCAST.NET. Applications are due by Aug. 31.

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Blistering heat, cool treats at iconic Ice Cream Social WORDS AND PHOTO BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

ince 1979, there has been an Ice Cream Social in Lakeside, Michigan.

This 50-year-old event has been held regardless of the natural elements of heat, humidity, rain or shine. The Lakeside Association has held this historic event that in some ways personifies the nature and the culture of the Lakeside community and its respect for tradition and families bonding together. Now, the whole Harbor Country community is invited to share in this iconic event. Indeed, there were many who did just that Saturday, Aug. 4.

In spite of the suffocating heat and humidity, the attendance was remarkable. The bright yellow and white serving tent was busy from the moment it opened. Theresa Richter, president of the Lakeside Association, with the help of Harbor Country Rotary Club volunteers, kept serving cake and madly scooping ice cream to the very last soul. The tons of gallons of ice cream were donated by the generous Oinks Dutch Treat. The cake was made by volunteers of the Lakeside Association and the Rotary Club, who co-hosted the event this year for the first time.

Meanwhile, the band played with the “Loose Strings” group, which is composed of three members from the Moser family: wife and mother, Krystal; husband and father, Dan and their son, Wes. Each of them played gallantly and beautifully through the suffocating heat. They had the partial shade in their chosen staging area; however, Dan’s rehearsal shirt was soaked before he finally changed. It was hot, humid and miserable.

Picnic tables, which were covered with pleasant blue tablecloths, were arranged in a semi-circle near the band, which was front and center. Listening to the great music made the air feel almost breezy in spite of the heat. The Mosers were excellent entertainers and, with a big chunk of cake and a large scoop of ice cream in front of you (along with the great music), who could complain?

Meanwhile, in the famous Lakeside gazebo, the face painting artist was creating ghoulish designs on the faces of innocent, young boys, who were thrilled. Claudia Parish was making young Colt Swedon’s face scary and disgusting (she knows how to please her young admirers). Practice makes perfect, as Parish has been perfecting this art for years.

Alan Palmer directed the now famous and highly competitive cake auction with his great sense of humor and perseverance for the highest bids. This is where “the rubber meets the road,” as the competition gets rather heavy for which cake is the best and most unusual and will therefore receive the highest bid. (They take no prisoners in this contest). There was a beach scene cake, a pizza-looking cake in a box, a turtlelooking cake, and a carousel cake (to name a few).

Proceeds from the auction benefit the Lakeside Association’s scholarship fund, which allows the yearly distribution of scholarships to college-bound River Valley High School seniors and Lakeside students. This year’s cake sales rendered the fund with a handsome amount of revenues, with two cakes receiving the highest bids at $75 each.

The ever-vigil Jan and Frank Tomecek were selling the now famous fashion statement in all of Lakeside, the blue T-shirts that have the great saying, “Tradition woven into the future,” on them. All proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund.

This year’s scholarships were awarded to Devin Lee Alexander, Kathryn Marie DesLauries, Joel Robert Doepker, Anette Renee Donner, and Hannah Renee Korbel.

Rotary Club members helped set up and serve the many attendees and did the myriad jobs that were necessary to ensure that the proper seating and the tents were set up, as well as helped with the overall responsibility of this iconic, historic event that has been going on for half a century. On the plus side, it never gets old, it’s more philanthropic and there aren’t any events that are tastier than this one.

We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.

-Cato the Elder

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BLESSINGS...

n the last year at New Buffalo Elementary there were 43 kids that received food assistance on a weekly basis from Blessings in a Backpack. Last year New Buffalo graduated 50 high school seniors.

That means in our elementary school we have nearly an entire grade’s class that is at risk for going hungry over the weekends. Over 18,000 items of food were sent home with kids to help them from going hungry on days when there wouldn’t be food provided for them at school. If you didn’t know, nearly half of the children that go to New Buffalo Public schools are eligible to receive the free and reduced lunch program. All kids also receive breakfast at New Buffalo as well. Children in our community rely on these programs for their basic daily necessities. There are children in our city and town that without the food they get from the school system will go hungry. And so far we have just mentioned the elementary school. So what happens when they can’t receive this food from school? What happens when the cafeteria is closed? Its easy to imagine, though you may not want to.

Currently, during the summer camp that is put on by New Buffalo there are meals available for anyone under the age of 18, but once the camp shuts down the cafeteria will close and there will be no meals for kids from August 3 until the beginning of school. Water’s Edge Church is looking to bridge this gap in service. We want to make sure that kids have the opportunity to eat everyday. So we will be setting up a table in the 5/3 Bank parking lot Monday through Friday from August 6 to August 31 so that we can give out sack lunches to any kid under the age of 18 that is hungry.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help make lunches in the mornings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as well as volunteers to help pass out the lunches from 11:30am to 1pm Monday thru Friday.

If you are interested in volunteering in the kitchen or in passing out lunches, we invite you to visit our website h2oedge.org and click on the “Bridge the Gap” logo. Also, if you are interested in supporting this important program financially, checks can be made out to Water’s Edge Church with “Bridge the Gap” written in the memo or you can go online at H2oedge.org and click the Give button.

— KEL PENNY, PASTOR WATER’S EDGE CHURCH

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head count and economic impact from the race.

Last year, the firm reported $10.7 million because of the race was spent locally breaking the mark set in 2016 by about $1.1 million.

Arnett said a majority of the revenue is from hotel bookings by people from Chicago and other places outside the immediate area.

Two of the 30 or so boats competing in the Sunday races flipped in separate incidents.

There were no injuries.

Jeff Hamilton, director of the LaPorte County Hazardous Materials Team, said about 100 gallons of fuel was lost from one of the boats.

Not much, if any, leaked from the other watercraft.

He said there was no need for a clean-up because racing fuel is such high octane it evaporates in the water from the sun ‘’fairly quickly.’’

The fuel remaining in the tanks was pumped out once the vessels were towed back into Trail Creek, Hamilton said.

ower boat racing along Michigan City’s lakefront and other related events could have exceeded last year’s attendance record of more than 150,000.

Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said turn out for all of the weekend festivities during the 10th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix is just beginning the extensive process of being tallied.

However, early indications are ‘’we blew it off the roof. We really nailed it this year,’’ Arnett said.

He said more people on shuttle buses and parking lots at Washington Park filling up sooner for Saturday’s time trials and races Sunday indicate record numbers.

Turnout for Saturday’s boat parade downtown also seemed noticeably higher, he said. ‘’They were just packed 10, 15 people deep. 20 deep all along that route,’’ Arnett said.

One of the racers, Wayne Valder, came from New

Zealand.

Valder has won championships in other circuits where he lives and in Australia but after 30-years of racing now wants one in the U.S. He’s presently 2nd in the Super Boat International standings with two races both in Florida left in the season. ‘’The secret to any of these courses is get to the optimum speed as fast as you can. If you get to that optimum speed as fast as you can you’re pretty hard to catch,’’ Valder said.

Joe Benoit from Homewood, Illinois came with his wife and four children along with more than a dozen other family members. ‘’I’m glad I’m here. I like the boats. I like the people here. The girls in bathing suits. Everything,’’ he said.

It’ll be several weeks before official attendance figures are presented by Certec, Inc., a marketing analysis group out of Lexington, Kentucky.

The firm is paid annually by the LCCVB to estimate

The edge of the lighthouse was popular for gaining a bird’s eye view of power boats entering and leaving Lake Michigan to prepare for races on Sunday

Wayne Valder came from New Zealand to race his boat in Sunday’s 10th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City. He flies to Florida then drives up with his boat

Thousands gathered on the beach Saturday to watch race boats preparing for Sunday’s Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City

Conditions were ideal for power boats to test the course for Sunday’s Great Lakes Grand Prix along Michigan City’s shoreline

About 30 race boats tested the course Saturday before Sunday’s annual Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City

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Summer reading program ends with a splash at Township Park

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ew Buffalo is home to one of the area’s best libraries – one that’s full of natural light, a friendly staff and enjoyable programs.

Downstairs is one of the most whimsical children’s spaces in existence. Children can pretend to set sail on a large play boat or curl up in a cozy reading tent. The space is always cool, clean and comfortable, with plenty of spaces for families to connect over books and board games. Most days, you’ll find Kristy Good, the library’s children’s librarian, sitting behind the desk while checking in books or cutting out seasonal paper decorations.

If there were an Olympics for children’s librarians, Good would have a case full of medals. She was born for this position. Whenever a child creates something out of Legos or discovers a beautiful picture book, she responds with genuine encouragement and delight. Good always gives children her full attention and is genuinely thrilled to see them reading and enjoying the library’s youth space. The youth programs available at the library are always innovative and fun, from colorful story times to relevant teen events.

This past week, the New Buffalo Township Library wrapped up another summer reading program. Entitled “Libraries Rock!,” this year’s program involved lessons on music, paleontology, dinosaurs, music and dancing, complete with an inflatable T-Rex costume.

“I am so very fortunate to be a part of this library and our summer reading program. It is marvelous to be able to come up with innovative programs that get our youth to think outside of the box and to get them and their parents dancing,” Good said.

“It is always a wonder to put on programs for our youth and to see them smile every time they get to dance to one of our programs or every time they proudly bring in their weekly reading tracking sheets to pick out a prize,” she added.

To finish up the summer’s programming, the library threw two parties at New Buffalo Township Park, one for younger children and one for local teens. Despite a surprise storm, both parties were well attended and had treats, water balloons, and games for families to enjoy.

“Every day is a new, happy wonder seeing our youth and teens grow and prosper and I am deeply proud to be a part of that. I am very excited to continue to work with our families and to keep bringing them happy, lifelong memories of coming to the library,” Good said.

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Harbor Country Young Life treats New Buffalo band to ice cream sandwiches, real-life Angry Birds

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f you had the chance to drive down East Clay Street in New Buffalo last week, you would have seen the New Buffalo High School Marching Band hard at work.

Currently, the band is working on this year’s show, “ROY G BIV,” which centers around songs inspired by the colors of the rainbow. To thank them for their hard work, the Harbor Country Young Life team provided them with dinner and games the night of Thursday, Aug. 2, at the pavilion in Oselka Park.

The evening consisted of hot dogs, an Epsom salt foot bath (to soothe their tired marching feet), a live action Angry Birds game and an ice cream sandwich-eating contest.

“The kids loved the Young Life event and all of the effort that was put into it.

They felt so good that someone did something special for them,” Jennifer Fiero, color guard leader, said.

The committee, which is working to bring Young Life to the area, consists of business owners, teachers and adults who are passionate about mentoring students. As an organization, Young Life is known for its Christ-centered message and a relationship-based approach to working with students. The ministry starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to meet them where they are, on their turf and in their culture, as they work to build bridges of authentic friendship with time, patience, trust and consistency.

“Our youth deserve the best and Young Life is the best. It is a fun, committed, caring group and a great place for our youth to hang out together,” said Hollis Oselka, Harbor Country Youth Life chair.

The group is planning on continuing the growth of a local Young Life ministry, with hopes of hosting weekly events (known as “clubs”) that will engage high school students throughout Harbor Country.

“We worked really hard so it was really nice of them (the Young Life leaders) to do that for us. The food was delicious and it was fun to hang out with friends. I’m looking forward to future events with Young Life because that was a lot of fun,” Alison Ransom, a local student, said.

For those who want to know more about Harbor Country Young Life, contact Oselka at oselkahr@gmail.com. Also, be sure to come out to support your local bands at halftime this fall football season.

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group of college friends and I were reminiscing about the good old days a few weeks ago. One of the people we discussed was our friend Carl Mauck, the middle linebacker on Southern Illinois University’s football team back when we attended school. Carl was a big guy with a big personality who befriended us, but we had lost touch with him after graduation. Carl was an excellent student and terrific football player and many of us were surprised when the NFL draft came around and he wasn’t picked until the thirteenth round. Besides being smart and talented, Carl proved to have a heart as big as his personality and a desire to excel that was off the charts. The pros believed Carl’s future was on the offensive line, and boy were they right. The Baltimore Ravens drafted Carl, and he played there for a year before moving on to Miami where he also played for one year. He then played four seasons in San Diego before moving on to Houston where he completed his playing career, playing seven more seasons. All told, Carl played for thirteen seasons and his NFL career wasn’t over yet.

The year after finishing his playing career, Carl landed an offensive line coaching job with the New Orleans Saints and continued coaching for twenty seasons. In 2013, Carl was honored by being selected to S.I.U.’s all century team and in 2017, Carl received the prestigious Gerald R. Ford legends award, an honor for excellence both on and off the field. All in all, he had a great football career. Carl is married and has four children, and was never in any trouble, on or off the field.

I got a surprise message from a friend who got Carl’s phone number when he happened to run into a mutual friend at a ballgame.

Because it had been forty nine years since I last talked to Carl, I asked him to share his number with me. A few days later, I was awakened by a call, and who should be on the other end of the line but this big kid who is 71 years old chronologically, but still 21 years of age in his heart. He was on his way to the NFL hall of fame induction ceremony but took time out of his day to give me a call.

We reminisced about the good old days and it felt like no time had passed. I’m looking forward to talking to Carl again in the near future so that I can tell him how proud I am of him for his all of his wonderful accomplishments.

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‘Back home on the old farm’ at Schuler Dairy Farm

s it possible that a cow can be milked by a robot and that human hands don’t need to ever touch the animal, except to scratch them behind their ears and to pet them? Are the cows ever happy and content?

The answer to all of these questions is a resounding - yes.

That is, if you are talking about the herd at the Shuler Dairy Farm – an unimaginable, high-tech farm, the likes of which you have never seen before.

Having been raised on a dairy farm myself, it was a fascinating sight for me to see all of the functions (literally all of the functions) of a dairy farm being run by computers. The good news is that the dairy herd is treated just as well as if a human hand were touching them (human hands do pat and scratch them behind their ears at will).

These are the happiest, most content cows compared to any herd anywhere.

Why? Because their every need is provided to them from morning to night.

The cows are milked by computer when they feel like going into the stall where that is done, mostly because when they wander into that high-tech stall, they are getting a little molasses treat while the computer takes over their milking. First, though, they are disinfected by the long arm of the robot that is driven by a camera to enclose each sensitive teat and disinfect all four of its friends before going to the milking stage. The milk is shot through the pipes to the cooling vats, which reduces the temperature from 101 degrees to 37 degrees, before sending it on to the 2700-gallon chilled tank from which it is picked up before being hauled to the dairy.

No human hands have touched any of the cow’s parts or the milk she produces. Does all of this sound like the fun part of the milking and caring process has been removed? On the contrary, it’s just the opposite. If the cow becomes ill, it shows up on the computer that is monitoring her 24 hours a day.

Is she hungry for that human touch? Hardly. She has everything else provided for her 24 hours a day.

She may even decide to go into the milking stall more than twice a day - it’s her choice. Unlike when cows are milked by hand, there are no particular hours of the day. Furthermore, she eats when she wants to from a manger that is feeding her twice a day. Along with the entire herd, she has an air conditioned shed that never gets too cold or too hot, whether summer or winter. The shed is cleaned automatically by more devices, so that she is never subjected to the usual nastiness of a cow shed.

How does this all happen? Well, you can do as I did and take a tour of the farm with none other than the owner as your guide. You can count on Billy Shuler to make the experience one that’s beyond your wildest dreams. (On a dairy farm, you ask?

You bet.) First, you are shown a film about this state of the art dairy farm, which is not only informative, but actually entertaining. There is no aspect of this farm that is less than exciting, and most of the time you are in a state of shock. Good shock, that is – everything about the farm reassures you that the herd of 70 cows in seven families (they keep track of their ancestry) is treated with nothing less than kid-gloved hand treatment (or, in this case, a computer’s gentle hands).

It’s also an experience to learn about what might seem like a less than human experience with the herd; however, just the opposite is true. These cows

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are very happy campers. They get more attention than any herd could wish for, and they get their share of petting from the visitors and the Shulers.

The entire high-tech facility was built on the family farm that contains acreage that has been in the family since 1882. The original farm house has been renovated and still stands in the same spot.

The mother still lives there with the youngest of Billy’s two sons. Both sons run the farm while Billy conducts the daily tours and has a little fun after decades of hard farm work.

When asked how this all got paid for (the milking robots are $350,000 each - and there are two of them), Billy said, “Smart investments.” End of that

there’s not much of the usual heavy lifting that I experienced on my family’s old-fashioned farm.

There’s not a pitch fork in sight, and there’s no getting up at four in the mornings to go milk the cows anymore. Every Saturday isn’t scheduled to go clean out the sheds of the manure anymore, as I had to do growing up. The cows are fed automatically almost from start to finish and no one has to go up the ladder of the silo each day while rats run down over your shoulders (which is what I experienced as a farm boy). This family works hard, but they work “smart” and are not “married” to the farm as we were when I was growing up. They don’t have to be home from a wedding in time to “milk the cows” twice a day, seven days a week.

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story. Whatever his investments were, we all should find out, because the farm buildings and high-tech machines cost more than he would say (but count on it being in the millions).

ou have to schedule a tour of this fascinating farm that dispels all notions of a high-tech farm being like the old-time idea of a dairy farm. The greatest change in that perception is that this family loves the farm life that I didn’t exactly love for much of the time. (I often hated it.) In contrast, the Shulers and their family can actually go out to eat without

Kids petting Jersey cow

fretting about getting home in time to milk the cows. This change brings new meaning to that expression, “Back home on the old farm” (which wasn’t really all that rosy for most).

Much as I’d rather he interview not admit it, we can was thank the brainy guys precipitated with their magical by a chance computers for erasing meeting at Cows manger and eating time the time consuming, the Get Away Bar and confining and incredible Restaurant, a local watering hole and restaurant in physical labor a farm once demanded. That is now Bridgman known best for its value meals and the over, at least for the Shulers. They are pioneers for Wednesday night dollar quarter-pounder, with my opening a whole new chapter in dairy farms, at no friend, Jan Tomecek. We were there on the pricier small expense. They have paid their dues, too.

Tuesday night when Jan recognized Mrs. Shuler For those who would like to take the same tour from her substitute teaching days. We ended up that we took, the Shuler Dairy Farm is open for joining them and eating, and subsequently made plans to take the tour. tours for a modest $5 charge (optional ice cream Mrs. Shuler taught the handicapped for years and and a petting farm are also included). said she loved every moment of it. Now retired, she The farm is open from 12 to 7 p.m. Tuesday helps her husband with the tours of their highthrough Sunday. It’s located at 10823 Date Rd. in tech farm. Between them, they are no less than a Baroda, Michigan, three miles east of Exit 16 off dynamic duo. Their two sons are now doing the I-94. For more information, call 269-326-0366 or heavy lifting for the mammoth operation, although visit www.shulerfarm.com.

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In the afternoon, a few energetic orn, sausage and live music rocked the dancers took to the floor to house Saturday, Aug. swing to the music of the Red 4, for the 62nd annual Deluxe band, while others stayed New Buffalo Yacht hydrated under the big top tents.

Club Corn and Sausage Roast, a By sunset, the breeze off the lake summer must-do event. had picked up and the revelers With temperatures over came out to eat, drink and party. the 90-degree mark, the grill The dance floor was packed all masters and volunteer staff had a night, with everyone getting their challenging afternoon serving up groove on to live music from the plates of food and pitchers of ice In Like Flynn band. cold beer in the scorching sun and The food line searing heat. had a steady To prepare flow of people, for the guests, who enjoyed members and the grilled staff spent Polish or Italian hours in sausage, fresh the kitchen sweet corn and and outside numerous side manning the dishes. The grills. In the First Mates kitchen, two group peddled bushels of homemade onions were Ron Watson with Nancy Gino sweet treats peeled and and cool Jell-O sliced and three shots to raise bushels of fresh funds for green peppers their Ronald were cleaned McDonald and sliced House and before being Memorial pre-grilled Hospital of and going George Prescott, Grillmaster Tom Mays South Bend to the buffet and Dave Ambers blanket project. line. More As the night came to an end, the than 50 pounds of cold slaw was club grounds were still packed prepared, along with many pans with those wishing to dance under of potato salad, baked beans the stars all night long, but alas, and sauerkraut. Thirty pounds all good things must come to an of butter were slowly melted for end. corn dipping. The grill masters The traditional party has always cooked and served more than been a New Buffalo favorite and 800 freshly made Italian and is a highlight of summer fun Polish sausages and hot dogs, and along the lakefront. Mark your bushels of fresh Michigan sweet calendars for Aug. 3, 2019, when corn were shucked, steamed and the NBYC Corn and Sausage Roast dunked into the butter bath for the perfect feast. returns for its 63rd year.

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Motown memories at Classic Car Cruise-in

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ll the sweet rides rolled into town for the second Classic Car Cruise-in on Wednesday, Aug 1. Vintage car lovers strolled up and down North Whittaker Street to view the beautifully preserved legends of automotive history.

Detroit’s most beloved mid-century nameplates were well represented, from Stingray, to Cadillac, to Mustang, to Impala and Bonneville. Older models also attracted attention, like the 1929 Ford Model A. Proud car owners mingled with the crowd, answering questions about their vehicles. Some even invited folks to hop in and take a seat behind the wheel for a photograph.

(For those who’ve been dreaming of owning one of their own, there was a gorgeous turquoise blue ’54 Chevy with a “for sale” sign on the windshield.)

Rev up for the next and final cruise-in from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Lion’s Park, where there will be live music, food and plenty of four-wheel fun. The free event, which will be presented by the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA), will be kid and pet friendly.

Bob Shariat and his 1932 custom Ford Roadster

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE DRYDENS

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espite the ominous clouds that hovered above the tents, almost all the vendors weathered the storm and kept their stalls open from one downpour to the next during New Buffalo’s downtown farmer’s market Thursday, Aug. 2.

Every time the rain let up, visitors poured back out onto North Whittaker Street to browse, shop and enjoy the market in the delightfully cooled summer air.

The market’s bounty was as ripe for the picking as ever.

Michigan and Indiana farmers and growers presented fresh harvests of colorful produce, plants and flowers. There were also taste temptations, like baked goods, gourmet seafood, barbeque meals, pizza, roasted coffee, honey, syrup, jellies and jams and nuts and candy, as well as scented oils, creative handmade crafts, unique apparel, accessories and jewelry.

The New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) said the official farmer’s market bags, buttons and stickers featuring original artwork by local students, plus other market swag, are selling well and continuing to raise money to benefit a local charity.

The New Buffalo Farmers Market will pop up every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. on North Whittaker Street through Sept. 6.

ecently, an event took place in New Buffalo to honor two people who have been an integral part of Harbor Country for 30 years: the indefatigable Pastor Jeff Dryden and his wife, worship leader and close confidant, Cindy.

The Drydens raised their six children here. The first four graduated from River Valley, and the last two from New Buffalo. They arrived in 1988, when Jeff took the position of youth pastor at Sawyer Highlands Church. His position has changed over the years, and he is now lead pastor at Sawyer as well as the newer second campus, Converge Community Church in New Buffalo.

The event was held at New Buffalo Township Park’s pavilion. There, 200 parishioners and friends gathered to honor and celebrate this dynamic couple’s dedication to the church over the last three decades, where they have enjoyed serving this growing flock of the faithful. All but one of the couple’s six children were there, including Amber Smith, Bethany Darling and Noelle, Caleb, and Elisha Dryden. (Hannah, the youngest, was unable to attend.)

The event’s facilitator was Rick Blake, Jeff’s life-long friend. He spoke with great emotion about their friendship and for the occasion to honor Jeff and Cindy.

Also speaking was Mike Bettig, who was a youth group kid when Jeff first came. Now, he serves beside him at Converge. In his opening remarks, Mike recounted how he first came to

the church and shared a few hilarious stories from Jeff’s early days of ministry and the indelible effect his mentor had on him.

Another speaker was Rich Sullivan, friend and former high school math teacher at River Valley, who held an album of letters that had been collected from the congregation thanking the Drydens for their 30th year commendation.

As they do every Sunday before the service begins, church parishioner volunteers made a large, Bacchanalian-style buffet luncheon.

A marvelous compilation of photographs was projected on an ever-changing screen in the pavilion that recalled visually the three decades of this inspirational couple’s history with the church. It moved many to tears, including Cindy, who viewed the photos that documented the iconic couple’s time with their children and others in different gatherings and countries over their long association with this church.

A final presentation was made by Dave Seltzer, who announced the grateful congregation’s generous gift to the Drydens: a trip to the Holy Land.

After the presentation, Cindy stepped forward to offer an emotional thank you to the misty-eyed congregation. She and Jeff were spontaneously surrounded by their children, creating a moving tableau for all to witness of this large, loving family. It was a teary-eyed, touching scene that no one will soon forget.

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f you’re into the Harbor Country art scene and you haven’t stopped by Elsie Earl Studios, well, what are you waiting for?

The local art space has been open for roughly a year and features the work of 16 artists, some local and a few from out of state. According to owner Loretta Friend, the space was opened as a gallery but is evolving into an event space where the community can gather to talk about art and creativity.

The studios hosted an artists’ reception Saturday, Aug. 4, which highlighted the work of photographer Jennifer Palm and color pencil artist Rob Prellwitz. The atmosphere for the reception was cool and welcoming, with wine, cheese, and ample time to enjoy the art and artists. The music of guitarist George Matthew added to the atmosphere and ambiance of the evening.

A Chicago photographer, Palm captures stunning landscapes of the Lake Michigan coastline as well as vistas of her home state of California.

Palm has a passion for photographing lighthouses, which Jennifer Palm feature prominently in her work. She has a talent for capturing the color of the world, highlighting a single moment of ethereal beauty.

“I like people to see the more beautiful side of the world - there is so much ugliness.

When people see my photos, I want to make them happy,” Palm said.

Showing alongside Palm was Prellwitz.

Rob Prellwitz Prellwitz has always loved to draw and made a career out of art education and well as working with special needs children. He enjoys drawing portraits, often spending roughly 40 hours on a single face, until he is utterly familiar with each line and curve.

“When I retired I went back to what I love to do best, which is pencil drawing,” Prellwitz said.

Prellwitz soon learned that black and white drawings don’t sell. He eventually pulled out a set of colored pencils that he’d kept stashed away since college.

“I love to draw - put a pencil in my hand and I’m happy.

I’ve painted, but I can get all the color I need out of pencils, they blend beautifully,” he said.

Elsie Earl Studios will continue to feature weekly events and monthly artist receptions as well as community classes and 3D painting. Stop in or visit www. elsieearlstudios. com to learn more about opportunities and upcoming events. The current show runs through August 31.

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Financial situations will cause some unexpected changes in your relationships. Even though the changes will be abrupt, you will handle things easily. It’s important you don’t get caught up in power struggles. Detach and let your daydreams hatch.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This is a great week to schedule a massage or treat yourself to a day at the spa. It is important you grab some down time while you can and take some time to clear your head.

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GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There is a good possibly of catching the lazy day disease this week. It’s okay if you have all your work done, but if you don’t, you could be creating a lot more work down the line. Also, don’t shy away from telling people important information, like the truth.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Watch your pocket book, especially when going out with friends. Be sure to give yourself a budget and stick with it, as it will be easy now to spend too much on friends or frivolous items. You may be spending more money because you are trying to hide your insecurities.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Make the changes necessary on the home front. Even if they alter your friendships or social scene, you need to take action.

Just be careful you don’t isolate yourself or cut yourself off from everyone. Financial issues may contribute to feeling isolated or stuck.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Be firm with people. It’s hard to feel good about yourself when people continually take more than they should from you. You can be very generous and while most people take modestly, you do get the ones that take more than they should. They must be told no.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Alter your approach and communication style with others. Once you change the way you deal with people, they will change the way they respond. Break bad communication habits once and for all. On another note avoid making drastic changes to your looks this week.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Family members or roommates may change your plans or create a situation that causes you to miss an important meeting or work day. It may seem like it is somehow your fault they have an issue, or they may try to guilt you into taking blame for them. Don’t do it.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Your cash flow may be a bit tight or you could have some larger than normal bills come in this week. You may need to reevaluate some expenses or rework the budget. The good news is once you start looking more closely at your finances you’ll start to find ways to save.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 As much as you try to be there for people, you may have to tell someone you cannot help them this time.

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At the end of the month, a donation will be made to the School of American Music.

Based in Three Oaks, Michigan, the school provides education in a variety of musical styles to children, teens, and adults.

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International organists throughout August.

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CASEY’S MUSIC FESTIVAL Casey’s New Buffalo. 136 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

Live Music. Dance. Drink. Food. Friday: 3PM Sticky Scissors. 10PM DJ. Saturday: 5PM Buddy Pearson. 10PM DJ Glow Party.

Sunday: NOON George Matthew. 4PM Sara & Jason Murphy. Cost: Free.

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NEW BUFFALO CLASSIC CAR CRUISE 5-11:30PM. Lions Park. Beachfront on Marquette Rd. New Buffalo.

Enjoy over 60 classic cars, live music and food vendors - family fun for all! Car owners: Free to join, no prior sign up needed. Cost is free.

JAMES NEARY & THE BEVY BLUE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $15.

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PIG ROAST & BUFFETGRAND RE-OPENING NOON. Whittaker Woods Golf Club. 12578 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3400. www.golfwhittaker.com.

Cost: Adults $18. Children 12 & Under $10.

GOSPEL FEST 2018 Calvary Chapel. 1615 E New Buffalo Street. New Buffalo. 269-548-9980.

Featuring Paradise Road from Nappanee, IN. 3-5PM Afternoon Conceert. 5:30PM Pot luck. 7-9PM Evening Concert. No cost.

GIRLS LIKE US - THE SONGS OF BARBRA, BETTE & BERNADETTE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $27.

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73ND BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR “PASTPORT TO ADVENTURE” The Fair office is located at 9122 Old US 3l. Berrien Springs. 877-772-5425. www.bycf.org.

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