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Chikaming Township hears GRSD update, hires outside inspection firm PAGE 4 Former New Buffalo official hurt in OWI crash PAGE 5 School Board honors Seal of Biliteracy recipients, approves SRO contracts PAGE 8

‘Friendship Dinner

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NBBA presents Car Cruise-In at the shore PAGE 14

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Three Oaks Village considers longer office hours PAGE 17

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Whittaker Street scoops LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

ummer is in full swing and the newly developed North Whittaker Street is filled, day and night, with people enjoying the streetscape, shopping, eating ice cream and yogurt and sitting on the benches relaxing, people watching, mingling and smelling the fresh flowers.

This week, there are additional spots to sit, relax and enjoy a bite or a cup of coffee, as the new sidewalk cafe-style tables and chairs arrived Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Tables and chairs from Landscape Forum are now in place in front of David’s Deli and Warner Vineyards. Mingle seating has been placed in front of Nancy’s Hot Dog Stand. Additional Strata Beam bench seating has also been added in front of Rosie’s and Casey’s. Next year may bring additional cafe seating areas, depending on the success of these installations.

Barely a day goes by where people aren’t seen perched on the green marble, custom made pebble seats at the northwest corner of Merchant and Whittaker streets, chatting or posing for photos. Across the street is a custom curved, concrete bench with a wood top from Forms and Surfaces.

The ends of the long Parallel 42 benches (with the green ends) also have something extra in their end caps: electrical receptacles and USB chargers for phones, notebooks and computers. These flowing, modular wooden benches were designed by artist Brian Rovoir of Landscape Forms of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Among the diverse seating provided, the Strata Beam bench seating along the streetscape offers roomy, wooden benches with silver metal end caps.

Designed by artist Jeff Sorel of Landscape Forms, some of the benches have backs and some are backless. Along the street are raised walls with stone facades that provide additional seating and accommodate ADA ramp walkways into the entrances of some of the stores and restaurants.

The furniture selections for the downtown were designed and custom created for New Buffalo by a couple of companies; Landscape Forms, Forms and Surfaces, and the pebble seating is custom made by Stone Forest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kathy Burczak, landscape designer with Abonmarche, and the New Buffalo Downtown Development design and visual impact subcommittee worked with the vendors to develop and procure the unique downtown look.

The furnishings along North Whittaker Street are for the enjoyment of everyone and not just for patrons of the establishments where they are installed.

Everyone is invited to come downtown, treat themselves, enjoy the view and meet old friends and make new ones along the journey.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018

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roundbreaking Nashville-based New Legacy Project will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the New Troy Grace Brethren Church.

Formerly the Blackwood Legacy, New Legacy is best known for their intricate harmonies, true southern Gospel sound, and homespun humor. They were recently honored with nominations for both “Fan Favorite” and “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” at the prestigious AGA awards show in Nashville.

New Legacy is led by Rick Price, who spent much of his 40-year career with the Grammy and Dove Awardwinning Blackwood Brothers and who was inducted in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the legendary quartet.

“In 40 years of Gospel music, his is the finest group I have ever been a part of. Not only are they great singers and musicians, they are wonderful Christian men,” Price said.

New Legacy is currently charting on radio with their latest singles “God of the Empty Grave” and “Come to The Water.” Their latest musical project, Doxology, is also being met with rave reviews across the U.S. The producers recommend you come to the performance early for best seating. This is a non-ticket and no cost event.

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Chikaming Township hears GRSD update, hires outside inspection firm

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

esidents heard about some concerning issues with regards to the Galien River Sanitary District (GRSD) at the Chikaming Township’s Thursday, Aug. 10, meeting.

Engineer Mark Prein of Prein & Newhof explained that the company had been working with the GRSD, which has been under a SAW program for the last three years. A grant fund through the state, the program allows communities to access their wastewater and storm water system. Eventually, Prein said an assessment management plan will be put together.

Prein said that they were trying to assess the risk that several pipes and lift stations will fail due to corrosion issues, holes in the pipes or bad construction. He emphasized that they were looking mainly at the condition of the system and not “the ability to transport.”

Prein showed a picture of a concrete pipe on Berrien Street, where the reinforcing steel that’s in the pipe can be seen. This indicates that more than 50 percent of the pipe is gone, which resulted in that area being rated a “high risk of failure.”

Prein said that, in addition to looking at what needed to be done to “keep the system functioning,” another problem needed to be considered.

“Are the pipes big enough for how your communities are growing and if they’re not, where do you need to be and how does it come into play?” he said.

Overall, Prein said that 77 percent of the lift stations are at a risk of failure. The treatment plant was also experiencing issues.

Prein said they also realized that there was a “significant inflow and infiltration problem” in the collection system, which he said involves individual community collection systems.

Prein said that, during a current rain event, the GRSD had an overflow in the system. He added that overflows have occurred within the treatment plant on high rain event days in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2017 and 2018.

Prein said that they can either “raise the capacity of the plant and all the pipe lines to get to the plant to stop the overflows” or remove the water from the system that isn’t wastewater but is storm water.

Prein said that the GRSD and communities needed to work on a way to address the myriad issues, adding that if the inflow and infiltration wasn’t removed, the “entire sewer system would need to be rebuilt.”

Prein said that while they couldn’t afford to do all of the necessary work right now, they could explore how to make “the best of what we got” for the time being.

“It comes down to a strategy of flow reduction and increase in capacity and finding that balance that makes it affordable for everybody,” he said.

Also at the meeting, board members agreed to hire the Athens, Michigan-based Safebuilt to handle the township’s zoning administration duties as well as mechanical, plumbing and zoning permits.

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Township Supervisor David Bunte explained that their current zoning administrator (ZA) was retiring and that they were experiencing trouble finding “local talent” to fill that position. Planning Commission members felt it was best to hire an outside firm to handle all the various responsibilities.

Bunte added that he wanted them to start Oct. 1.

Board members agreed to have a building at 15931 Lakeshore Road demolished as a dangerous building after failing to reach the owner.

Board members also heard an update about Chikaming Open Lands (COL) from executive director Ryan Postema.

Postema said they are currently working on some projects, including the purchase of 50 acres for a new nature preserve in memory of former executive director Chris Thompson located on Warren Woods Road.

Postema said that there’s been a lot of outreach education events since they’ve hired a full-time person to focus on that aspect of the organization.

Postema said the organization was going through a yearlong reaccreditation process, which will determine if it’s meeting the standards that have been established by the Land Trust Alliance.

COL members were starting to develop their next strategic plan, which would focus on issues such as exploring adding additional nature preserves and ensuring that they can financially maintain its operations for the next 20-50 years.

Some members of the audience questioned why COL has not pledged any major financial contributions to the Cherry Beach project. Postema responded that they reviewed the project a few years ago and determined that it didn’t meet their land protection criteria. He added that, since they weren’t a foundation or grant-making organization, it wasn’t a “typical practice” for them to give funding to projects. COL will be aiding the township in identifying and controlling invasive species on the property should the township acquire it.

Board members agreed to the township participating in speed studies for Tower Hill Road and Holloway Drive to possibly lower the 55 miles per hour speed zones that exist there.

Board members approved the extension of a Special Land Use (SLU) permit to reduce a property at 9663 Berrien Street in Union Pier from having six units to five units as well as to provide off street parking.

Sue Phalen, the liaison from the Cherry Beach committee to the Township Board on the Cherry Beach expansion project, said that they still need approximately $330,000 left to fundraise out of the property’s approximately $4.6 million purchase price. If the township receives the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant, it would cover 75 percent of the purchase price should the township acquire the property; however, 25 percent of the cost must be raised through other grants and private donations.

Recently, the township has applied for a $50,000 Steven E. Upton Love Your Community Grant, which was due by the end of the month.

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FROM A CANDIDATE...

ugust 7th primary election marked a significant milestone in my candidacy for County Commissioner for Berrien County’s 9th District: I was elected the Democratic candidate.

I’m proud to be the nominee of the people who live here. Since I launched my campaign, I’ve gotten to know so many more of you, and it’s only reaffirmed my belief that the people who reside here are generous, welcoming and hardworking.

To those who made it to the polls and voted for me, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks. I appreciate your faith in me and I promise to work hard for you.

Since I announced my campaign in April, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to constituents and understanding the most pressing issues that face our county. And it’s around those issues that I’ve built my campaign: crumbling infrastructure, lack of opportunities for our young people, and threats to our safety.

Between now and November 6, I’m making it my top priority to continue listening and continue sharing. My campaign is based on objective decision making and cooperative leadership, listening to the needs of our community and working as a partner with State, County and local governments. Together, we can make big changes that will have a lot of impact on homeowners and businesses who call Berrien County home.

I invite you to learn more about my campaign at www.davidblumforMI. com. I also invite you to share this site with your friends and neighbors.

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Former New Buffalo official hurt in OWI crash

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BY STAN MADDUX

former New Buffalo official was among the several people injured when struck Tuesday, Aug. 7, by a suspected drunk driver.

The man arrested was behind the wheel of a 1980 Jeep Wrangler with no top during a heavy rain storm.

Joshua Thayer, 39, of Long Beach is charged with three level 5 felony counts of operating while intoxicated. Two of the counts are for causing serious bodily injury while the remaining charge is for having a conviction for OWI within the past five years.

Rosann Dudiak, 64, the former New Buffalo Township supervisor and a former member of the New Buffalo City Council, was a backseat passenger in a car westbound on U.S 12, according to Michigan City Police.

The driver, Christine Dudiak, 59, had just turned off her wiper blades when a yellow Jeep Wrangler without a top crossed into her path after disregarding a stop sign at Eastwood Road on the city’s east side, police said.

Janice Gurband, the driver of a vehicle behind the Dudiak car, swerved into a ditch and wound up stuck on the South Shore Railroad tracks.

Christine was taken to the hospital with a leg injury and pain to both arms, shoulder and her right leg.

Rose and her husband, Clifford, were taken to the hospital and later released.

Karen Dudiak, 62, had only a small cut to her knee and pain to her neck and wrist, police said.

Police said Gurband, 63, complained of severe chest pain. Her husband, Kenneth, was treated for extreme pain to his lower back.

Thayer, who complained of pain to the entire left side of his body, told investigators he didn’t see any oncoming traffic.

Police said Thayer had a blood alcohol level of .226-percent. He was previously convicted of OWI in July 2017.

According to police, the antique Jeep was on its passenger side when it came to rest on U.S. 12 and had large dents on every visible side.

All three of the vehicles were towed from the crash site.

Meeting seeking to inform local business community about Harbor Crossing

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Largest Surf Board at Great Lakes Surf Festival With the help of Grand Rapids, Michigan based Michigan Foam Products and Grand Haven, Michigan based surfboard builder Salt Free Surf Co, one of the largest surfboards ever made will be on display at the inaugural Great Lakes Surf Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 18th at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park.

Measuring at 36 feet long, the massive foam core surfboard will be the towering display centerpiece of the event and will be visible from two miles away.

The Great Lakes Surf Festival, the first event of its kind in the Great Lakes, will offer beach tent camping and RV camping, just a few steps from Lake Michigan. The family-friendly event includes over 40 activities, including free surfing lessons, SUP lessons, kayak lessons, yoga, and numerous other beach and surf related activities. All of these activities can be viewed on the schedule of events page on the event’s main website located at http://www.

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arbor Crossing developers, who recently proposed to construct a 250unit manufactured home community on 58 acres at the intersection of Hoder and Maudlin roads in New Buffalo Township, have invited members of the New Buffalo Business Association and the Harbor County Chamber of Commerce to attend an informational meeting at the New Buffalo Township Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, to provide an overview of the project.

At the meeting, two key issues will be discussed: if New Buffalo needs more young families, year-round residents, workers and customers and if there’s a shortage of housing at attainable pricing for families, workers and seniors looking to age in place.

According to the developers, Harbor Crossing “is a manufactured home community rivaling the best that the industry has to offer with 24-hour on site management, amenities such as a community center, dog park, sports court and nature trails and high quality, state of the art, energy-efficient manufactured homes approved and certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.”

The developers previously received a negative recommendation from the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission and the New Buffalo Area School Board and are looking to increase support from the business community before proceeding to the Township Board. — STAFF REPORTS

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he members of the PokagonNew Buffalo Local Revenue Sharing board met Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 to review requests submitted for Specific Actual Costs (SAC) related to the New Buffalo Four Winds Casino. The 2018 SAC requests totaled $190,650.14.

Two municipal entities submitted requests; Berrien County requested a total of $176,895 for Specific Actual Costs for two departments; Prosecution fees for Judicial and Jail costs were $24,978.78 and 9-1-1 Dispatch requested $151,816 for the costs to handle the increase in calls from the service area since the casino opened.

The County Health Department did not file a request for 2017. Berrien County RESA did not submit a request. The County SAC request represents an increase of $26,669.00.

New Buffalo Township requested $13,755.36 for maintenance and operating costs associated with the water booster station that supplies water to

LRSB receives 2018 SAC requests LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP

the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo.

This request represents a specific agreement between N..B. Township and Four Winds Casino to supply water to them, prior to the opening of the casino.

In past years New Buffalo Township requested reimbursement for the police protection costs. The reason for not requesting SAC for police protection was because N.B. Township residents voted for a Public Safety Millage in November 2016 to cover the operating costs of the Berrien County Sheriffs, a contracted law enforcement department, which reduced their SAC request for police protection approximately $426,000.00 annually.

The board discussed the requests, as to whether they would allow them to be brought to consideration for reimbursement at the October meeting.

Tribal Representative Matt Weesaw motioned to move the N.B. Township request forward, but denied the Berrien County SAC requests saying he felt that their costs should be paid for from their

PILT payout. He felt that the costs did not qualify, nor were they costs over and above their budget.

His motions were unanimously supported by the board.

The Specific Actual Cost (SAC) requests totaled $190,650 for 2018.

None of the other six municipalities nor the New Buffalo Area Schools submitted SAC requests for 2018.

Each October the LRSB distributes 2% of the electronic gaming revenue from the New Buffalo-Four Winds Casino and Resort according to the 2000 State Compact Agreement between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, New Buffalo Township, New Buffalo City and Berrien County. The LRSB funds are allocated in three ways; 1.

Specific Actual Costs (SAC) incurred as a result of the casino being located in the County and in the Harbor Country community, 2. Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for the government entities that would normally receive tax reimbursement from property tax

and 3. Discretionary Payouts which are a predetermined percentage amount that is allocated to the Harbor Country communities and Berrien County. The SAC reimbursement come off the top of the pay-outs.

The Pokagon-New Buffalo Area Local Revenue Sharing Board distributed a total of $4,715,860.11 to the municipalities in 2017. The 2018 distribution has not yet been announced, the New Buffalo-Four Winds Casino normally awards the total distribution to the municipalities in mid-September.

The five members of the LRSB board are: Chair Pete Rahm-New Buffalo Township, Bobby Spirito-City of New Buffalo, Ezra Scott-Berrien County, Jim Bracewell-At Large Member, Matt Weesaw-Pokagon Tribal Representative.

The next regular meeting of the LRSB will be held at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the New Buffalo Township Hall at that meeting payments to all the municipalities will be determined.

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Striking a pose

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hree sisters from Crown Point, Indiana, took the time to emulate the Yoga Girls in Relaxation Station at Customs Imports Sunday, Aug. 12. Eight-year-old twins Tessa and Gracie and their 6-year-old sister, Taytum, each struck one of “the positions.” — PHOTO BY ANGELA GINO

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School Board honors Seal of Biliteracy recipients, approves SRO contracts

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he New Buffalo Area School district’s first recipients of the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy were given the spotlight at the Monday, Aug. 13 Board of Education meeting.

Spanish teacher Kelly Weidenmiller explained that the seal has been created to recognize high school graduates who exhibit language proficiency in English and at least one additional language (for that night’s recipients, it was Spanish). Students must demonstrate an intermediate to high proficiency (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in another language. Any eligible student must also meet the English Language Arts requirements for graduation.

Per the seal’s official requirements, an “intermediate high proficiency” means the ability to “express and understand oneself with ease and confidence,” which means they meet “all the practical needs of the language.” The seal has been created to encourage students to study world languages as well as for native speakers to “embrace their native and heritage languages.”

According to the Michigan Department of Education website, the seal will help future employers identify students who have “strong language and biliteracy skills.” It will also help colleges and universities identify an “applicants’ language abilities for admission and placement.”

This year, there were seven out of eight eligible seniors who earned the seal of biliteracy, which will be placed on students’ diplomas and transcripts.

To earn the seal, students were given two testing opportunities. Weidenmiller said that the following students showed “proficiency” in their Spanish skills in a first test that was given before graduation: Emily Keller, Jill Patel, Abby Price, and Jonathan Gaeta (who

education,” she said Weidenmiller said the level of language proficiency that is required to earn the seal is equal to the level of a college junior or senior Spanish major and is only one level lower than what she needed to be a Spanish teacher.

Abby Randall, Abby Price, Emily Keller, Kelly Weidenmiller, Jill Patel, Michaela Kwast and Kristen VanPelt surround the plaque

was not present that evening). Students were given a second chance to get the seal by earning a four or five on the advanced placement Spanish test. The following students earned these scores (which she just received in July) on the test: Michaela Kwast, Abby Randall and Kristen Van Pelt.

Weidenmiller added that the test will also give the students up to 24 college credits.

“I’m so incredibly proud of all the hard work and dedication these students have shown throughout their Spanish

The school has also purchased a plaque. Every year, students’ names will be added to the plaque.

Also at the meeting, board members approved the 2018-2019 school resource officer (SRO) contracts with Berrien County and the City of New Buffalo.

Board members had previously agreed upon having an SRO in the elementary school building and another one in the middle/high school building. Since the elementary school lies within New Buffalo Township, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said the district would

need to hire a police officer from either the township or the county. Since the middle/high school lies within the city, they’d hire an officer from New Buffalo City.

Board members approved the 20182019 Secondary Handbook, Elementary Handbook and Athletic Handbook.

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oard members accepted the letter of resignation, with regret, from longtime high school math teacher Clair McNair, effective June 30, 2018. Leslie said that he was a “fantastic teacher” and they were “blessed to have him” throughout his 43-year teaching career.

The Board employed mathematics teacher, Stephanie Nieman, pending background approval. Leslie explained that Nieman would be teaching three high school math classes as well as seventh grade math. Nathan Jones, the other math teacher, would be teaching calculus and other advanced math and middle school smart lab.

Board members also accepted the letter of resignation, with regret, from Patricia Glossinger, effective Sept. 1, 2018.

Board members approved the employment of Christian Hoch as the 2018-2019 middle school football coach, pending background approval.

The Tele-Rad quote of $15,857.24 (50 percent to be paid by the City of New Buffalo) to upgrade radio/ communication equipment was approved.

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‘Friendship Dinner by Candlelight’ an invitation to friendship

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riendships can be sacred progress more securely.”

There are virtuous friendships, hope and love - have impacted their – at least, they can be to “That’s really our relationship with which Faehnle said take effort. But friendships. Jaminet recalled when the women who attended our friends, our Christian spiritual the effort to forge such a close bond is one of their friends was diagnosed the “Friendship Dinner friends, we want people we can hold worth it, as it’s those friendships that with stage three brain cancer when

by Candlelight” that was hands with,” she said. lead to having someone to hold hands she was a young mother. She soon According to Aristotle, friendship with through life’s trials. held at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic received a rosary bracelet in the mail can fall into three categories: From a Christian perspective, Church Friday, Aug. 10. and thought about her friend every friendships of utility, where the focus Jaminet said they should strive The ecumenical event was open to time she glanced at it. The simple act lies on what one can get out of a for spiritual friendships, as Christ women from surrounding churches. In of hoping for the best outcome for her friendship; friendships of pleasure desires for everyone to have deeper addition to hearing Michele Faehnle friend and praying for her from afar and virtuous friendships. friendships to bring them even closer and Emily Jaminet, the authors of helped her beat her cancer.

The relationship between a woman to Him. “The Friendship Project: The Catholic “Hope is more than wishful thinking “We need community in our life to Women’s Guide to Making and Keeping and her nail tech whom Jaminet - we need hope get over the dark ran into at a nail salon once was a help purify us, to help us grow closer Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends,” speak, times,” she said. the women were also led through a series of hymns by Treese Cortese, a ecky Borglin, who was St. Mary of the Lake parishioner, and the event’s co-chair, said Cindy Dryden, the director of Harbor she conceived the idea to Country Singers and the wife of Jeff invite Faehnle and Jaminet Dryden, pastor of Converge Community to St. Mary’s after she and Sawyer Highlands Church. Women and her sister heard them speak at were also invited to renew their own a conference at Queen of All Saints friendships over a potluck dinner in the Church in Michigan City, Indiana. church’s lower level.

By chance, she ran into Cindy at the Most importantly, Jaminet said National Day of Prayer in May, where women were invited to give friendship she learned that she and Cortese had another chance. already been planning to collaborate “When we talk, we always tell the on an event. (left) Lori Bulthuis gets her book Becky Borglin welcomes ladies, ‘Don’t think about that one In the midst of one of her nightly signed by Michele Faehnle the women to the program friendship that didn’t go so well.’ This is a night of new beginnings. We all have that one friendship or moment that might sting our heart a little bit, but this is a night of moving forward,” she said.

The two authors have been friends since their college days at Franciscan University of Steubenville Cindy Dryden and Treese in Steubenville, Ohio.

Cortese open the music Women gather inside of St. Mary of the Lake Becky Borglin (center) with daughters Certain “coincidences,” portion of the evening Catholic Church April Graham and Autumn Hulting such as when they both gave birth on the same day, have convinced prayer sessions, Borglin them that there’s a higher said she realized one of reason for why they’ve the virtues that’s listed been friends for so long. in the book that struck “We’ve had so many her the most was the beautiful moments in our virtue of gratitude. friendship that God was “I’m grateful for all using it to draw us closer you being here -we to him,” Faehnle said. are grateful for all our Jaminet said the same friends,” she said. could be said about that Visnja Howard, night. who also chaired the “This evening is not a event, said they were (left to right) Michele Faehnle and coincidence - this is all hoping to host similar Emily Jaminet speak to the crowd Pastor Father John, Emily Jaminet, Becky Borglin and Michele Faehnle part of God’s greater plan activities for women in and greater design that the community in the friendship of utility. Jaminet said she to God, to help us extend our hands we’re here, (tonight),” she said. future. recalled watching the woman quickly in mercy. When community comes Jaminet said that many saints “We want to continue, although we walking out the door and shouting to together, friendship becomes the within the Catholic church address don’t know in what capacity,” she said. the nail tech that she’d see her next center opportunity to start talking friendship, such as St. Francis de For more information on “The week. about our faith, praying with each Sales, who has the famous quote: Friendship Project,” visit www.

“Once she stopped getting her nails other,” she said, adding that no one “Those who walk on level ground do thefriendshipproject.com. Faehnle done, there was no friendship that could “exist in a vacuum.” not need to hold hands, but those who and Jaminet have also written another friendship was not going to continue,” Faehnle and Jaminet said that each climb steep and slippery roads need book, “Divine Mercy for Moms.”

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This is a night of new beginnings. We all have that one friendship or moment that might sting our heart a little bit, but this is a night of moving forward,” she said.

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Bridge the Gap bridges the lunch gap for students

BY LEANNE PENNY

f you’re reading this as a second home owner or are here in New Buffalo on vacation, you likely see this lakeshore town for what it is: a lovely gem on the shores of Lake Michigan. However, if you live here full time, you’ll know that this beautiful town comes at a price - one that is hard for some families to pay.

New Buffalo Elementary School does a fantastic job supporting students, including feeding them Monday through Friday while school is in session. This includes free breakfasts, free and reduced lunches (which 43 percent of students qualify for) and healthy after school snacks during Bison After School Enrichment (BASE), a fantastic after-school program offered at no cost to families.

However, these programs only feed children throughout the week. Of the roughly 250 students at the elementary school last year, 41 of them took home backpacks full of food to help them through the weekends.

There are a few school districts in Harbor Country doing just as much to help families in need; however, the summer months leave families without these extra resources. While students under 18 years of age can receive a free lunch at New Buffalo High School when summer camp is in session throughout July, the month of August leaves a gap for families in need of food assistance.

Currently, a new program known as Bridge the Gap is in operation on the corner of Whittaker and Buffalo streets in the Fifth Third Bank parking lot in New Buffalo. Bridge the Gap will be passing out healthy lunches to children under 18 years of age until school is back in session.

Although the program was started by members of Water’s Edge United Methodist Church, several community members and businesses quickly jumped onboard.

“When I found out that there wasn’t going to be any food program between the end of day camp and the start of school, I knew that we had to do something. I went to Pastor Kel at Water’s Edge to see if there was anything that we could do,” said New Buffalo resident Debbie Schmidt.

The program quickly took shape and started handing out meals Monday, Aug. 6. While the first week of the program was slow, it quickly picked up when families saw the tent and stopped in. During the first week, 26 lunches were distributed to families.

“Right now, we need people to get the word out so kids know when and where to come and get food,” said Schmidt.

When asked about the program Kel said he didn’t want it to just be “our thing.”

“Helping children and families under financial strain is a community wide need and we’d love for everyone to help out,” he said.

Those who’d like to support the Bridge the Gap program with donations or assistance can contact Kel at kel@h2oedge.org or visit h2oedge.org/whatwedo/.

If you know a family in the Harbor Country area who could use this lunchtime assistance, spread the word about Bridge the Gap, which will be feeding children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout August.

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’m pretty darn excited about the quickly approaching conclusion of the baseball season and the beginning of the football season, but before we get around to talking about them, I want to honor Stan Mikita. Stan was one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played 1396 NHL games, all for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was the biggest reason I became a hockey fan. Stan, along with Bobby Hull, were the Kane and Toews of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He was voted the 17th best hockey player of all time by The Hockey News in 1998. He still leads the Hawks with 1467 points, more than 300 more than second place Bobby Hull. His team won the Stanley Cup in 1961.

He was the first hockey player to wear a helmet full time; he decided to wear it after a shot tore off part of his ear. He invented the curved stick. Early in his career, Stan was penalized often, but one day his daughter asked why Dad spent so much time sitting down (in the penalty box). Stan decided to change tactics, and went on to twice win the Lady Bing Trophy that combines sportsmanlike conduct and excellence. Stan teamed up with Kenny Wharram and Doug Mohns to form the Scooter line, one of the best lines of the era. He is a member of the hockey hall of fame.

Indeed, Stan was a great player, but he was so much more than that. Stan founded the Stan Mikita School for the Hearing Impaired.

He helped bring the Special Olympics to Chicago. He was a golf pro, business man, and restaurateur. Stan is the main character in a children’s book and appeared as himself in the movie “Wayne’s World.” He became a goodwill ambassador for the Blackhawks. Stan Mikita was a great man, on and off the ice. Rest in peace young man.

It’s hard to believe, but baseball has less than 50 games remaining in the regular season. As I write this, the Cubs lead the Brewers by three games and the Cardinals by five and a half. Sunday night, David Bote hit a pinch hit grand slam homer with two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Cubs a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, and in the process, got Cub fans the world over excited again about their team’s chances in the post season. I found it amazing that was only the second time in major league history that a player hit a pinch hit grand slam walk off homer to win the game 4-3.

Bote was drafted in the 18th round and had an undistinguished minor league career. He’s 25 years old and even though he has only had 75 plate appearances, he now has two ninth inning home runs, one to tie a game and one Sunday night. Wow. This is the stuff of legends.

The Bears still have a few exhibition games to play, but I am more excited than I’ve been in years because of the new coaching staff.

Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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MICHIGAN RECEIVES $10 MILLION TO INTEGRATE PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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he Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently received up to $10 million in grant funds from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to promote integration of primary and behavioral healthcare. The program will improve access to and quality of care to Michiganders by strengthening the coordination of physical health, mental health and substance use disorder services.

The funds, up to $2 million annually for the next five years, will be used to implement the Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care program. The program’s goals are to: Promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between primary and behavioral healthcare.

Support the improvement of integrated care models for primary care and behavioral health care to improve the overall wellness and physical health status of adults with a serious mental illness or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

Promote and offer integrated care services related to screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders, and cooccurring physical health conditions and chronic diseases.

“This program allows for a continuum of prevention, treatment and recovery support services,” said Lynda Zeller, deputy director for MDHHS’ Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration. “Integrating behavioral health care with primary care is considered an effective strategy for improving overall health outcomes, and could greatly improve the lives of many Michigan residents.”

SAMHSA requires states partner with both a Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to ensure primary care and behavioral health services are addressed.

MDHHS worked with CMHSPs, FQHC organizations, the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan and the Michigan Primary Care Association to select these partners.

MDHHS will begin implementing the PIPBHC program by convening a meeting with its partners this fall. More information about the program is available on the SAMHSA website. — STAFF REPORTS

GRANTS TOTALING $80,518 WILL AID IN TREE PLANTING THROUGHOUT STATE

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n Tuesday morning, The Pokagon Fund awarded a matching grant to the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA), an area non-profit organization who participated in a series of three Harbor Country workshops sponsored by The Fund for non-profit development last year.

The NBBA also rose to the challenge to raise $5,000 for their organization, between January and June of 2018. If they met the challenge, put forth by the The Pokagon Fund, the Fund pledged to match their fundraising success. New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) did met their goal and received $5,000 in grant funds at the presentation on Tuesday.

Pokagon Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli said that the grant award was two-fold. The Fund wanted to recognize those who took the time to attend all three of the workshops with their executive director and a board member, which NBBA did. Secondly, they wanted to give each of the organizations the opportunity to utilize the fundraising skills they learned at the workshop, so they issued a challenge grant with a $5,000 incentive reward.

NBBA President Karen Poff stated that the NBBA held a number of fundraisers in order to meet the $5,000 bench-mark; Jackie’s Cafe hosted a cooking demo at the restaurant, Casey’s held a give-back dinner and an anonymous business owner donated to the cause. Cathi Rogers held an innovative art challenge contest for the children at New Buffalo Elementary School. A winning artist from each grade at NBES and their illustrated vegetable art piece was applied onto market bags, T-shirts and buttons, which were sold at New Buffalo’s Farmer’s Market and the proceeds went to the NBBA fundraising challenge.

Poff was very grateful for all of those that helped the NBBA meet their challenge and thanked every one of their partners and their staff for participating in the successful campaign.

Other area organizations that received matching $5,000 grants were: the New Buffalo Railroad Museum, Chikaming Open Lands, River Valley Senior Center, the Acorn Theater and The Therapeutic Equine Center.

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he Michigan DNR, DTE Energy Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan partner to offer grants that make tree-planting efforts like this, in Hamtramck, possible.

Thirty-six communities and organizations across Michigan recently learned they’re getting a share of $80,518 to support their tree-planting efforts. The grants, from the DNR, the DTE Energy Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan, will support the planting of 1,600 trees along streets and in parks and other public spaces.

“Trees help to make our communities and neighborhoods beautiful, healthy and vibrant places,” said Kevin Sayers, DNR Urban and Community Forestry program coordinator. “This program promotes properly locating and planting trees to ensure they stay healthy for years to come.” The grants will support the purchase of a variety of trees to be planted this fall or next spring.

The program is part of a long-term DTE Energy Foundation/DNR initiative to partner with communities, schools and nonprofits to take care of the environment. Since the program’s founding, nearly 40,000 trees and seedlings have been planted in 500-plus communities. The program, funded by the DTE Energy Foundation, is administered through a collaborative partnership between the DNR and the nonprofit ReLeaf Michigan to increase opportunities for community involvement statewide.

“The DTE Energy Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations focused on protecting Michigan’s natural resources,” said Lynette Dowler, DTE Energy Foundation president.

“Our 22-year partnership with the DNR and, more recently ReLeaf Michigan, has helped more than 500 communities across the state become both more beautiful and more environmentally friendly,” she said. “This is a legacy of which we can all be proud.”

Communities interested in launching volunteer tree plantings or educational events are encouraged to contact ReLeaf Michigan at 800-642-7353 or visit releafmichigan.org.

For more on the DTE Energy Foundation and its programs, contact Anne O’Dell 313-235-5555.

For a list of approved grants or information on the Urban and Community Forestry program, contact Kevin Sayers at 517-284-5898 or visit michigan.gov/ ucf. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 M.G. Bailey brings the tunes

NBBA presents Car Cruise-In at the shore

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caravan of classic cars rolled in for another exhibition of vintage vehicles at New Buffalo’s Lions Park Friday, Aug. 10.

Automobile lovers enjoyed checking out their favorite models while listening to great live music by M.G. Bailey.

The tempting aroma of delicious smoked meats filled the air, as folks lined up for a taste from Woodstock Grill, which was serving barbeque prepared on their unique grill made from a converted Volkswagen Bug. Lulu’s Licks was also on site serving up sweet treats.

Thanks go to the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) for providing the town’s residents and visitors a delightful start to another great weekend at the beach.

Lining up for Woodstock Grill BBQ

Bill Roth of Michigan City and his 1923 Ford Kit Car

Deryl Campbell of Galien and his 1958 Chevy Delray

David and Andrea Blair cruised in from Beecher, IL

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Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale A COLLECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

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BY HOLLY SHULMAN

t only happens once a year: This past weekend, collectors and bargain hunters of all kinds hit the trail for Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale, a stretch of more than 180 miles all along the US 12 corridor from New Buffalo to Detroit.

From yards, to driveways, to garages, to parking lots, to road side tables, shoppers were scooping up fabulous finds.

As a former antique dealer and collector, I’ve had my share of getting “junk drunk” at garage sales, flea markets, auctions and estate sales. I’m also not ashamed to admit the heart-pounding excitement of pulling off to the side of the road to load up a treasure that someone else has kicked to the curb.

So, when the US 12 Garage Sale weekend comes around, I am selling, not buying. I go through the boxes and bins in my sheds, basement, storage lockers and closets and find the things I am finally ready to let go.

I’ve been doing this now for the past several years. It’s hard work to get it all gathered, organized, priced and displayed; however, my sales are always worth the effort. While I certainly won’t get rich from it, my garage sales give me other valuable pay offs. I meet the nicest people who, like me, get a big kick out of shopping, browsing and giving a second life to others’ castoff possessions. I enjoy the bargaining banter of trying to get to the right price. I love seeing my treasured belongings go to good homes. Selling off my excess lets me enjoy less clutter in my life. And yet, no matter how much I sell, each year I seem to find plenty more stuff to unload.

My mom was a big flea market fan. Her addiction was costume jewelry - mostly rings, watches (so many watches) and earrings.

When she passed away a few year ago, I couldn’t throw away her bags full of flea market finds. This weekend, I felt ready to part with her junk jewelry and let it all go for just $1 apiece. It was the biggest hit of the sale. Every woman (and some men too) stopped to pick through the piles and came away with something that made them smile.

(I know my mom would’ve loved that.)

Other sold items of note were a barbeque grill, a sweet hand painted corner cabinet, two folding beach chairs, two Adirondack chairs, a vintage canister set, a vintage oven timer, a back pack, bed linens, a milk glass lamp, a piece of rolling luggage, a ceramic pitcher and a pair of garden lanterns.

Maybe one year my sheds, basement, storage lockers, cabinets and closets will be clutter free.

That’s the year I’ll be out there on the US 12 sale trail with my kindred spirits. We’ll be looking for those special things we don’t really need but can’t seem to resist. It’s just Rings, watches, & bracelets another take on the circle of life. were a bargain at 2 for $1

Treasures for the taking

Hunting for treasures at the costume jewelry table

Rick Gardener and Chuck Sittig

Sale items waiting for their new home

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ound Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery will host its biggest party of the year, Jammin’ in the Vineyard’s 26th annual Harvest Party, which celebrates the harvest in southwest Michigan’s wine country with great local bands, delicious wine, and tasty food, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug 18 and 19, at the vineyard (last call is 30 minutes before closing time).

The following is the live music lineup: Saturday, Aug. 18: 1-3:30 p.m.: JGJ Band Start with an acoustic guitar, add two multi-instrumentalists playing bass, percussion, harmonica, and keyboards, throw in some innovative livelooping and a drummer of many grooves, now point it all squarely at your favorite hits of the 1960s through 2000s - and that’s JGJ Band.

4-6:30 p.m.: Six to Midnight You may find yourself dancing and singing to all your favorite songs when Chicago cover band Six to Midnight joins the concert lineup. They’ll cover songs from Michael Jackson to Green Day and everyone in between.

Sunday, Aug. 19: 1-3 p.m.: MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND You’ll be shaking your groove thing when South Bend’s highenergy, seven-piece dance band, Memphis Underground, takes the stage with grooving tunes from Elvis to Motown.

3:30-5:30 p.m.: Semple Band Number one in Chicago on Reverbnations’ rock chart, Semple’s original music and high-energy stage performance is sure to be a highlight of your summer.

Admission is $5 per person.

No outside food or beverages are permitted. Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery is located at 10983 Hills Rd. in Baroda, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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Three Oaks Village considers longer office hours

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Popular Equilibrium Fitness expands to Three Oaks CHAMBER TO CUT RIBBON AT GRAND OPENING AUG. 17

he popular work out center in New Buffalo, Equilibrium Fitness, has added a second location at 5 West Ash Street, Unit 4 in Three Oaks. The Grand Opening will be held at the facility Friday, August 17 from 12 pm to 7 pm (EDT). The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will commemorate the occasion by cutting an official ribbon at 5:30 pm. The public is invited to stop by for a tour, enter a raffle and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.

Members who join Equilibrium Fitness will have convenient access to both facilities, Three Oaks and New Buffalo. Each location features easily accessible locations, on-site parking, complimentary lockers, classes, and affordable rates. They offer short-term and long-term memberships with 24 hour and 7 day access. Couples, families and groups receive a discount membership. Classes are offered each week, they are open to the public (ages 12+), and are discounted for gym members. The Three Oaks location offers all personal and group training classes, and features very unique pieces of functional training equipment. The New Buffalo location will continue to offer weekly spin cycle classes, and will be adding some lowimpact classes this fall. Online registration is required to reserve a spot in all fitness classes.

Katie Maroney, the owner of both enterprises lives by the motto, “Train like an athlete, live like a champion”. She knew the time had come to broaden the business for her current members, and to offer affordable options to the surrounding communities. As she says, “Fitness should be fun and accessible”.

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All about beekeeping at next ‘Munchin’ on the Preserve’

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ith the budget public hearing planned for September, the Three Oaks Village Council approved the preliminary budget review during its August 8 meeting.

The top five expenditures in the 2018-2019 budget are police, public works, parks, general government, and fire.

Village Manager Mike Greene recommended the council approve increases to the police department’s payroll, noting it is difficult to recruit and retain officers with the village’s current wages.

Greene also suggested the possibility of increasing the village administrative office’s hours so the office is open to the public Monday through Friday.

The Council approved a proposal to clean the three filters at the water treatment facility. Peerless Midwest will perform the cleaning for $15,000.

The Council also discussed but did not make a decision on the possibility of village employees assuming responsibility for plumbing inspections in the village. Currently the state performs such inspections and keeps the fees.

The village’s Industrial Pretreatment Plan for handling industrial discharge into the wastewater system is expected to be ready in soon. Village President David Grosse said a public hearing will be held before a decision is made.

Next year’s Flag Day festivities will include a 5K run from Watkins Park, looping Locust Street and returning to the park. The Council approved a request by organizers to close the streets for the duration of the run.

Greene’s annual evaluation by councilmembers gave him an overall score of 3.9, the same as last year’s evaluation.

Council member Darlene Heemstra noted the DDA is still seeking input for the Master Plan updates. A survey is available at http://www. threeoaksvillage.org.

Heemstra also said the grant proposal for the Watkins Park trail has received a positive response and a decision should be made by November.

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Enter the world of bees with local beekeeper Charmi Keranen during Chikaming Open Lands’ (COL) latest program in its summer lunch and learn series, Munchin’ on the Preserve, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22.

One Wednesday each month during the summer, COL hosts a program outside in the covered picnic area at Chikaming Township Park and Preserve to learn about different and important conservation topics.

On Aug. 22, Keranen will talk about the process of beekeeping, hive life cycles and what the bees need to make it through winter. She will also be bringing some of her local honey for everyone to taste.

Keranen is a Michiana-area backyard beekeeper of six years.

She keeps five to eight hives in her garden on one-acre of land in northern Indiana. In the summer months, some of her bees can be found educating adults and children alike via an observation hive at the Fernwood Botanical Garden’s Nature Center. An avid gardener, hiker, brewer, and poet, Keranen incorporates bees and bee activities into her daily routine.

Guests are invited to bring their own lunches or contact the COL office and ask about box lunch options from David’s Delicatessen. Contact COL at cstruecker@chikamingopenlands. org or call (269) 405-1006 for any questions about the program or to place an order for a box lunch.

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You will enjoy samples at Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Michigan, along with a tour of their brewery, live roof, and hops yard. Next stop will be Arcadia Brewery in Kalamazoo for a tour and samples. Lunch is on your own, followed by samples at Latitude 42 Brewery in Portage. The day will end with a tour and samples from Silver Harbor Brewing in St. Joseph.

The cost is $75 per person or $60 for members. To register, call 269-695-6419 or visit http://www. fernwoodbotanical.org/education/bustours-and-trips.html. — STAFF REPORTS

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ichard John Linzing, 82, of New Buffalo, passed away at Rittenhouse Villages in Michigan City on Friday, August 3, 2018.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Richard was born on July 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Linzing. He served his country while in the U.S. Army.

On October 11, 1969 in Chicago he married Irma Siebholz; she preceded him in death on June 7, 2016. Richard was a draftsman by trade having worked at various Chicago firms and also in some small businesses in New Buffalo. He was also a member of many community organizations – including the St. Luke United Lutheran Church in Michigan City, the Masonic Lodge in Three Oaks, D.A.N.K., and the German American Singers.

Richard is survived by a sister – Ruth Brusie of Simi Valley CA and a brother – Robert Linzing of BeeBee, Arkansas; as well as many friends and church family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sat., Aug. 18, 11:00am (CST) at St. Luke United Lutheran Church in Michigan City, IN with Pastor Ruth A. Popkin officiating. Richard’s final resting place is at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo, MI. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.

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Mark was born October 25, 1956 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Leroy “Piney” and Charlotte (Heyn) Waaso.

Mark graduated from River Valley High School in 1975 and then attended Lake Michigan College where he earned an Associate’s in Applied Science. He was enlisted in the United States Army as a crewman. He then worked in security at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant for several years. Mark was most recently employed with the Herald Palladium.

Mark was proud to be a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed going to the firing range. An avid reader, he liked anything history oriented; ranging from the Medieval times through current events. Mark loved animals, even taking in a neighborhood stray cat to care for.

Mark will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mark is survived by his aunt Juanita Blosser of Bridgman; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Kathy Ann in 1949, and his parents.

Family and friends gathered Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128, and also on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home.

John Williams officiated.

Mark’s remains will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery next to his parents and sister.

The family prefers contributions be made in Mark’s memory to the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 5400 S Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085, or Berrien County Cancer Service, 7301 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, MI 49127.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

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he City of New Buffalo Street Resurfacing Project for 2018 is nearing completion, with the exception of Stromer Road, which is just beginning.

The neighborhood street reconstruction project began April 9 and most designated streets, curbs and sidewalk ramps were PART TIME WORK FROM completed prior to Memorial Day, excluding Clay Street, which was the biggest HOME AND/OR NEW ANTIQUE project and the newest project, Stromer Road. Clay Street east of S. Whittaker SHOP IN UNION PIER. HOUSE FOR RENT St., continues to be under construction throughout the summer, but will be Computer skills needed for data entry NEW BUFFALO reopened, as promised, for the beginning of the 2018/2019 school year. and maintenance of Website.

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1500 sft. Large yard, country living, Please contact Chuck at Piece close to town. Call 219-872-3843 began work on Stromer Road, south of the city. Stromer Road was closed from

by Piece Antiques at 847-840-6369 forinformation, scheduled viewing.

Redmond & Company Dog Care to Sand Lake Road; but will open no later than noon on Tuesday. The road has been badly deteriorating for many years ● School district budgets Public Noticeand the city is now addressing those roadway issues. Gone will be the ruts and SWINGBELLY’S RESTAURANT FOR RENT IS NOW HIRING BUFFALO RETAIL ●NEW Property auctions pot holes, replaced with a compact sledge surface. Stromer will be pulverized, Luxury autos for sale!

ALL POSITIONS. TOP PAY US 12 high-visibility rental & pop-up graded and reshaped to its proper crown and then it ill be compacted. ● Public FOR HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS! spaces next tohearings popular yoga studio.

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On Monday, August 13 crews began the final milling and paving on Clay Apply within: 3101 E US Highway 12 Great parking. 700-2,000 SF. ● Local tax changes Street, which will continue until Wednesday August 15. It will be passable Michigan City, IN 46360 Call to view/rates @ 312-259-4011.

Abandonments, foreclosures. in both directions with the help of a flag person each way, but delays are ● Adoptions Great deals for sharp shoppers! expected. The laying of a continuous and final top coat of asphalt from S. SERVICES NEW BUFFALO Find out about these Whittaker Street to the US12 intersection is expected to be completed this FISH FOR STOCKING Year Around Rental. and much more in your local newspaper!

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Laggis Fish Farm Will be available in September/ Last winter, Northern Construction Services, Corp. the lowest of three 269-628-2056 Days, October. Quiet Living, no pets. bidders, was awarded the Clay Street project. Their bid was $1,343,633.00 269-624-6215 Eve. $750-$925 per month. for the 1.2 mile major reconstruction project. The Clay Street project included For more information the complete reconstruction of Clay Street from South Whittaker Street call 269-469-1364.

HOME CLEAN HOME to East Buffalo Street/US-12. The project was split into two (2) phases to Affordable, reliable and ready to serve accommodate local and school traffic. Construction began on Monday, April all of your cleaning needs! Residential, HELP WANTED 9, 2018 with the removal of the road bed on East Clay. The plan called for rentals, and business servicesLOVE WORKING OUTDOORS the road to be completely rebuilt, starting with the road base approximately AND IN THE TREES? serving NWI/New Buffalo and Then C & A is for you. Local tree care surrounding areas. 219-393-9501. two feet below the former road grade and completely rebuilding it to support the heavy vehicle and bus traffic. Phase 1, of the reconstruction, included Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street. It included reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, driveways, the complete roadway and the addition of a bicycle lane. Phase 2 included East Clay Street from Bronson to E. Buffalo/US-12. New Buffalo Township also participated in the cost of the .6 mile portion of Clay Street that leads up to US 12.

The neighborhood streets contractor was Reith Riley Construction Company, who bid $783,873.09 for that portion of the road project, which included some side streets and the reconstruction of Oselka Drive. Streets where full depth roadway milling and resurfacing has been completed are: North Whittaker Street, from the railroad crossing to Water Street (in front of the Stray Dog), West Water St., along the Transient Marina, W. Water Street from Willard ● School district budgets Street to west of Eagle Street, N. Eagle Street from Water Street to Buffalo ● Property auctions Street/US-12, N. Willard Street from Water Street to Washington Street, and W. Clay Street from Willard Street to S. Whittaker Street. ● Public hearings In addition to the City of New Buffalo neighborhood streets project and the ● Local tax changes Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, Amtrak replaced the crossing on N. Whittaker Street. They replaced the Willard Street Crossing last year. ● Adoptions In other area road construction, the MDOT bridge replacement continues on South M239, (Exit 1) with one lane of traffic open. MDOT is replacing the Exit 1 bridge over I-94 at Exit 1, as well as overpasses on Kruger Rd. and work on Exit 6. New Buffalo Township has passed a $900,000 beautification plan to enhance Exit 1 and welcome all to “The Gateway to Michigan” after MDOT competes the bridge replacement at Exit 1. MDOT will be completing the Find out about these and more in your local paper! beautification project in partnership with New Buffalo Township. That project will continue throughout the summer.

For additional information regarding the City of New Buffalo projects, please contact Tony Ashbaugh, City of New Buffalo at (269) 469-2781 or Project Engineer Jason Marquardt, Abonmarche, at (269) 926-4565.

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HOR0SCOPE AUGUST 16-22, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Embrace your creations this week. Whether they are your actual children or your artistic creations be proud of the things you can produce. Take this opportunity to let your inventions or concepts reach a larger audience and take you further up the ladder.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You will be much more open minded to other ways of looking at things this week.

Use this as an opportunity to find common ground with work associates and people you may not have gotten along with in the past. Now is the time to mend those relationships and start over.

TAURUS

Dig into your roots this week. Whether you actually do some gardening with your parents or investigate your ancestry, get in touch with your family. In looking at the experiences they had, you may be able to understand more about your current situation.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 This week you will be much more flexible and resourceful. You will be able to operate without too many blocks or detours.

So, get going on those career moves.

This is when you can make a strong impression on authority figures and financial backers.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Use your literary skills to deal with any sibling, neighborhood or school issues. Talking things out face to face could easily become heated and lead to harsh words.

So, draft those letters, proposals and thank you cards rather than meeting in person.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You’re going to be feeling very philosophical and scholarly this week.

Follow up on anything that motivates your mind. Rather than getting stuck behind a computer screen, try going to the historical places, or talking with people who actually experienced it.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Money and financial opportunities will start to open this week. They may not fully develop till next month, but you will feel more at ease by weeks end. You might not , be able to rely on partners for financial backing at this time, but they will help you creatively.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You will be keenly aware of innuendos and people’s true intentions even though they may try to hide their feelings or purposes. Also, authority figures may not be completely honest or may use subversive tactics to get you to promise to do more work than normal.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Take some time to understand why you are doing what you are doing this week. If you are feeling alone and unable to relate to others, it may be because you need to be the first one to reach out. Make that first move and you’ll be happy with the results.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Your council will be sought after this week.

So, be sure to be completely honest with your perspectives and insights. Keep in mind that there is no point in arguing with the truth and that’s exactly what’s needed, the truth.

Be kind but don’t sugar coat it.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 There could be some difficulty in expressing yourself or relating concepts to others this week. The real issue is that you don’t feel secure about what you are presenting. Get clear on topics by doing the research before you present information.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 This is going to be one of those weeks where you will be working very hard to keep up with promises and obligations. The good thing is you won’t have to deal with too many delays or mix ups. You will flow through the work days with ease and rest well at night.

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Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB

6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY FRIDAY

STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoakslibrary.org.

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

BRIDGMAN FAMILY FUN FEST 6-9PM. Downtown Bridgman.

A family-friendly community event taking place on Lake Street in downtown Bridgman. Live music, kids’ activities, pop-up artisan market.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

THREE OAKS FARMERS MARKET. 9AM-2PM 1 South Elm St. Three Oaks.

Small farmers offering fresh produce, fresh flowers, plants and many other things.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30PM. Dewey Cannon Park. Downtown Three Oaks. info@HarborArts.com.

August 18 is De Hurricane, Caribbean Vibe (Reggae, Calypso, Jazz, Blues).

MONDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 11-18

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.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 18-19

37TH LUBEZNIK ARTS FESTIVAL 10AM-5PM CDT. Lubeznik Center.

101 W 2nd. St. Michigan City. www.lubeznikcenter.org Admission $5.00, Free for LCA members, children 16 & under and active military Enjoy contemporary art, artist activations and food. Free off-site parking available.

Free parking and shuttle service from Blue Chip Casino. Admission: $5 single-day pass, Free for Active Military w/ID and for children under 16.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS GRAND OPENING NOON-7PM. 5 W Ash St. Unit 4. Three

Oaks. 269-586-4280.

Raffle plus complimentary snacks and beverages. HCCof C Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m.Cost: FREE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

BACCHUS AND BEER FEST 7-10PM CDT. Friendship Botanic Gardens.

2055 E US Hwy 12. Michigan City.

Up N’ Smoke will be back this year with mouth-watering BBQ. Live music will be provide by Danny Moore. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. This is a 21+ event. Cost: $40 EXPO 76 8PM Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

ALL ABOUT BEEKEEPING— COL LUNCH & LEARN 11AM. Chikaming Township Park & Preserve. Warren Woods Rd. Three Oaks.

Bring Your Own Lunch or order from David’s Deli though COL. No Cost

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 ROBBIE FULKS RETURNS!!

8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

NEW LEGACY PROJECT CONCERT 6PM. New Troy Grace Brethren Church.

13310 California Rd. New Troy.

269-426-3121 Non-Denominational Concert, Formerly Blackwood Legacy Quartet. Free event.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

HEARTACHE TONIGHT—A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES; OPENER AMY ANDREWS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2

GREEK FEST Noon-9PM Dinner. Dancing until 11PM. Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church.

1800 Behner Road. New Buffalo.

Food, pastries, kids games vendors and dancing. Free admission.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date.

Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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beach!

Make your day an adventure on a paddleboard or kayak. Outpost Sports has a huge fleet of outstanding paddleboards and kayaks to choose from for rental!

Rent by the hour, day(s) or week.

Groups of up to 40 people welcome.

Reservations accepted.

Lessons available.

We deliver rental kayaks, paddleboards and bikes to your door!

Free delivery is available to the Galien River Access in New Buffalo.

Call 269.469.4210.

Visit our beach stores in New Buffalo and South Haven and our year-round store in Mishawaka to shop a great selection of bikes, boards, kayaks and beach gear and attire.

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