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Appeal filed by recall supporters PAGE 3 Grand Beach Village Council gives approval of moving forward wIith Marquette Greenway PAGE 5

Emerging Playwright Embarks on Gershwin-Era Musical PAGES 6-7 New Buffalo school board chooses Dr. Michael Lindley as interim superintendent PAGE 8 Raiders look promising in preseason PAGE 10 Chef Jackie’s ‘East Meets West’ takes readers on her culinary journey PAGE 11

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Electric vehicle battery maker knocking on door

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n electric vehicle battery making plant employing 1,700 people could go up between New Buffalo and South Bend.

Ultium Cells LLC has applied for tax abatement on a more than $2 billion investment proposed on about a 700 acre site outside New Carlisle.

“We look forward to the application being reviewed and hopefully approved later this month,” said Ultium Cells spokesperson Brooke Waid.

The company, which has three other battery cell manufacturing operations moving toward completion, is affiliated with General Motors and LG Energy Solution.

Its first plant in Warren, Ohio, is expected to start production soon.

St. Joseph County Economic Development Corporation Director Bill Schalliol said at least one other community is in the running for the proposed facility about four miles southeast of New Carlisle.

Schalliol said he’s confident of putting together a winning incentive package that includes tax abatement from county government and other financial benefits from the state.

He said the site currently used for growing corn and soybeans also has advantages for the company that should further help in the selection process.

“We aren’t overly aggressively but

we’re aggressive enough that we believe this project based on a lot of factors will end up here,” he said.

The St. Joseph County Council has begun the process of considering the request for tax abatement, which likely will come up for a final vote in September.

If approved, Schalliol said both sides will try to come to terms on a development agreement governing the project.

Schalliol said the plant would be among the largest employers in the county and provide an estimated $600 million economic impact annually.

“We think it’s a huge win on a whole lot of levels,” he said.

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onstruction, which could begin this year, is expected to take more than two years to complete.

A facility with such a large workforce would also have a noticeable positive impact on La Porte and the surrounding area, said Bert Cook, executive director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership.

Cook also said additional businesses like suppliers to the plant would likely go up near the facility.

“Many people that live here would obviously work at a plant like that, and that’s terrific for all of us,” Cook said.

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Appeal filed by recall supporters

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he failed recall attempt in New Buffalo has been formally challenged but whether the outcome changes remains to be seen.

There were 11 signed and notarized affidavits that were filed Monday, Aug. 22, with the Berrien County Clerk’s Office.

The affidavits are from people whose signatures were ruled invalid, a decision leaving recall petitioners six signatures short of the 212 valid signatures required to trigger a recall vote in November.

The people testified in the affidavits the thrown out signatures were from them.

The 88 of 294 that were signatures submitted Aug. 5 were thrown out primarily for not matching the signatures on their voter registration cards and signees not being registered to vote in the city.

The petitioners want Mayor John Humphrey and Councilman Brian Flanagan removed half way through

their four year term for supporting a cap and other restrictions on short term rentals.

The Berrien County Clerk’s Office could not be reached for comment on whether the affidavits will be reviewed and results possibly adjusted.

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upporters of the recall effort claim the signed and notarized affidavits conform with the requirements of Michigan Election law.

“It would be a blatant disregard of taxpayer rights if Berrien County officials ignored these signatures,” said Michael Davis, who’s helping to lead the effort for a recall.

Humphrey said he seriously doubts if the affidavits will be given merit, citing a letter he received Aug. 12 from the clerk’s office about the number of signatures thrown out.

“The county sent us what we were told was their final determination,” he said.

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Grand Beach Village Council gives approval of moving forward wIith Marquette Greenway

embers of the Grand Beach Village Council approved construction of the Marquette Greenway moving forward on village right of way and that there be a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or easement with regards to New Buffalo Township taking over the maintenance of the trail will be determined at a later meeting at their Wednesday, Aug. 17, meeting.

Marcy Hamiliton, senior planner with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, said the New Buffalo City Council approved requesting $150,000 from the municipal funds of the Pokagon Fund to support the project, so “we’re slowly closing our fundraising gap to fund the Michigan portion of 3.8 miles from the state line up to the trailhead in New Buffalo.”

The Michigan portion is estimated to be about $5.5 million, and there’ll be a last fundraising effort to raise an estimated $300,000 kicking off next month.

Hamilton added that they’re getting very close with getting the easement and approval from Amtrak, which has taken about two years.

The current plan is for cyclists to come up from Indiana on the lakeside of Grand Beach Road. At the very first road - Woodcrest – the trail will cross over to the track side and go up the U.S. 12 entrance on the track side, “so between Grand Beach Road and rail tracks is what the current proposal is,” Hamilton said.

The trail will then go up U.S. 12 in between the tracks and U.S. 12, and there’ll be a 15-foot easement from Amtrak “to make that work.” Cyclists will go down Willard Street in New Buffalo, turn on Mechanic and end

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improvements to the village. up at a trailhead at the end of Smith Councilmembers approved that a Street.

The trail itself will be 10 feet of letter to all property owners who are pavement. adjacent to beach accesses, a beach Hamilton said there’ll need to be access license agreement and a beach future discussion on what kind of access release and hold harmless fence the village wants, which may agreement are ready to go. depend on their budget. There’ll be The letter informs property owners the road, a little bit what they can and of grass, the trail, can’t use an access Marcy Hamiliton, a little bit of grass, for and that it’s senior planner with the the fence and the public; the license Southwest Michigan railroad. agreement between Planning Commission, The fence in the village and said the New Buffalo this portion will homeowner ensures City Council approved be on the Grand that, for any requesting $150,000 from Beach right-oflandscaping done the municipal funds of way; however, the on the property, the Pokagon Fund to fence along U.S. 12 the village has support the project, so will require input “we’re slowly closing our insurance for that fundraising gap to fund from Amtrak due property so it’s the Michigan portion of to it being on their not liable and the 3.8 miles from the state property. release and hold line up to the trailhead Hamilton said agreement for in New Buffalo.” the township had contractors says passed a resolution that they must a couple months indemnify the ago regarding putting the Marquette village for any liability if they use the Greenway and Red Arrow Linear village’s access points.

Path under the parks department, As was requested from the so the township will take care of the last meeting, beaches and parks maintenance; however, the village commissioner Peter Doerr said that needs to figure out the “best legal he’d added to the letter that any vehicle between the village and landscaping must have approval township to memorialize that.” from the council and that a licensing Councilmember Blake O’Halloran agreement is enclosed. said that it “sounds to me there’s no cost associated to the village to have oerr said that a contractor this” and the trail is necessary from a from another state can’t safety perspective to keep the cyclists be required to pay a higher fee to use the off the road. access points; however, “I think most villagers understand they can be charged more if they use a how congested old Grand Beach Road crane. can get,” he said.

Councilmembers agreed that they’re Paul Leonard said if there are any interested in moving forward with other costs, they have Act 51 money regards to a Wildwood/Ely Waterline they must spend on nonmotorized

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Easement proposal.

At the last meeting, councilmembers accepted the lowest bid of $69,410 from Merritt Engineering and Paul Oselka from Pay Jay Construction, Inc., with regards to the relocation of the water lines, although clerk Mary Robertson hasn’t signed the contract yet.

Councilmember Paul Leonard said that homeowner Joe Farwell may need to incur costs, such as moving a power pole. He said that Joe suggested that he sell the easement over the water lines to the village for the lower price of $60,000.

Councilmembers agreed to let Robertson first get the information on some dollar figures that the village has already invested in the project, such as legal and engineering fees, before deciding to move forward with the proposal.

Councilmembers agreed to purchase a wood plaque in the amount of $300 displaying the article that appeared in the New Buffalo Times regarding the village’s recent acquisition of the Grand Beach Nature Preserve.

Councilmembers agreed to charge $150 per white cement post in the village that has been knocked down and must be set back up and per broken post that must be rebuilt.

Councilmembers agreed that members of the Harbor Country Hikers can park in the circle area by the village hall and walk to the Grand Beach Nature Preserve for a hike that’s being planned for November or December.

Councilmembers approved reappointing Bracewell as ex-officio member of the Planning Commission with a term ending Aug. 31, 2023, and Frank Giglio as a member with a term ending Aug. 31, 2025.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 William Robert Martin at the piano

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Emerging Playwright Embarks on Gershwin-Era Musical

merican playwright and concert pianist, William Robert Martin, is an emerging artist whose star is on the rise. His 1930s-style musical comedy about George Gershwin writing a musical comedy, “The Curtain Rises” is destined to make a big splash with audiences worldwide.

Influenced by the aesthetic choices of George Gershwin, Martin’s ambitious undertaking fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of a bygone era.

Against the backdrop of the Chicago skyline, Martin—a champion of artistic endeavors— reveals why he is writing drama as

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opposed to other literary forms: “I write drama, as opposed to other literary forms, because I think in terms of action and dialogue. Most of my writing is done away from a computer or pad of paper—it happens when I’m driving, or in the shower, or doing my day job. In these moments, I see the action of my play on the stage in my mind’s eye. I hear my characters speak. I’ll muse like this for days, weeks, or even months, until I can run an entire scene in my head from beginning to end. Then I sit down and write it.”

On the art of playwriting, Martin continued adding “I try to write about old truths in

new ways. The truth always needs to be rediscovered because people forget. I know I do.”

Freshness and originality play into Martin’s rich and deep oeuvre of work. Similar to the instrumental compositions of Gershwin, which Incorporate Jazz in its various facets with classical music, Martin’s thematic material creates a mystique so powerful.

“My primary focus has been writing ’The Curtain Rises,’ a 1930s-style musical comedy about George Gershwin writing a musical comedy. It is inspired by the film and stage musicals of the Golden Age—you know, things like Fred & Ginger, the Marx Brothers, Kaufman and Hart, and

Busby Berkely. While it is lighthearted entertainment, it deals with the timeless themes of art vs commerce, love vs duty, and high art vs low art. What makes it particularly interesting is that the characters aren’t characters at all but real people! It has romance, spectacle, comedy, big production numbers, and Gershwin’s music.

Who could ask for anything more?” expressed Martin.

Much like Gershwin’s unforgettable orchestral and piano compositions of clashing melodies and bold improvisation, Martin’s concert works and dramatic productions intend to create an immediate, evocative response.

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oss Hart had the idea to collaborate with George S. Kaufman and the Gershwin brothers on a musical comedy about the writing of a musical comedy, in which they would all play themselves on stage. ‘Curtain Going Up,’ they called it; but they never actually wrote it because George Gershwin died. So I wrote it. I tried my

very best to be true to who they were, to their writing styles, and to their times. More than anything, I wanted to bring them back to life on stage so that I might finally meet them—and so t that others might meet and fall in e love with them, too,” said Martin.

Pointing clearly to l, developments to come, he n continued adding “I am also working on a dramatic short about Dame Myra Hess, whose acts of courage during the London Blitz in World War II are legendary. Despite the constant danger of bombings, , she gave free piano concerts in the middle of London to uplift the spirits of the people, and to remind them that beauty persists even in a war-torn world.”

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When it comes to the theatrical form, Martin expresses an expanded, considered view of playwriting. “Cheryl Coons, who serves on the National Council of the Dramatists Guild, is my mentor. I love her. I often say she’s my George Kaufman because she taught me how to break down a scene into its narrative beats, just as Kaufman did for Moss Hart. I learned more from her about musical structure than from anyone else,” expounded Martin.

He continued, adding “My three favorite playwrights from the past are Moss Hart, John Dryden, and Eugene O’Neill.

Hart, whom I consider to be my first playwriting teacher, taught me that ’character is destiny’—which is as true in playwriting as it is in life.”

When it comes to the dramatic medium, Martin reflects on the essential art form “Nothing changes minds and hearts quite like theatre, because you can’t put it down or on pause, like a book or a movie; everything is really happening, right in front of you. You are witness to the transformation of the characters; and mystically, that transformation can take place in your heart, too, if you let it. That said, my primary goal is to entertain. If, in the process of entertaining, I remind you of something true and beautiful, then all the better.”

Using music to tell stories, Martin reveals where to direct investments within the creative process: “I believe one of an artist’s most important roles is to help society remember who we are.

In ‘The Sacred Wood,’ T.S. Elliot talks about the meaning of the word, ’original.’ To be truly original, he says, is not to write something new, but to ’go back to origins’—to say something old in a new way. All good art does this. All good art remembers something vital, something true and worth preserving.”

William Martin’s dad is Fr. Paul Martin, the presiding priest at Annunciation St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo, Michigan. His mom Nikki is an active parish member.

“Gershwin has been at the front and center, always. My dad is a huge Gershwin fan, to such a degree that Gershwin’s music is practically a Martin family heirloom. My dad and I have always related through music; in this sense, my art could be said to be born of a son’s love for his father,” reflected Martin.

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urning heartaches and challenges into a story about how he overcame obstacles, Martin is ready to embrace the spotlight.

“As a matter of fact, Gershwin helped to save my life. In 2012, at the very beginning of my career, I developed a crippling case of tendinitis which the doctors all said would prevent me from playing the piano ever again. Thanks to Sheila Paige, a brilliant pianist and teacher who developed The Keyboard Wellness Seminar to help broken pianists recover from

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terrible injuries, I was able to get back to the piano and make my professional debut as the featured pianist with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, playing— you guessed it!— Gershwin.

Gershwin’s music healed me.”

On thinking about the scope of his work, Martin’s artistic bent for unearthing hidden treasures for dramatic production is noteworthy.

“All of my writing is musical.

Whether I’m writing a play, or working as a music supervisor, or playing the piano, I use music to tell stories. For ’The Curtain Rises,’ I’ve chosen Gershwin sleeper hits to tell his story, because so many of his unknown works are just as great, if not greater, than the ones we all know and love. My goal was to make my show feel like a new Gershwin musical, as though it were a script from the 1930s recently discovered in somebody’s attic. The one well-known hit I use is ‘The Man I Love,’ but there’s a very special reason for this. Every time Gershwin tried to put that song in a show, the producers would cut it because they thought it would bore people. Can you imagine? So, I put it in my show twice,” expounded Martin.

Drawing upon an immense influence from 1920s Broadway musical theatre’s most talented score-writer—George Gershwin— Martin’s masterworks aim to create a truly memorable experience. To delight in an idyllic escape, namely an exhilarating interpretation of George Gershwin’s “A Rhapsody in Blue,” played by William Robert Martin drop by www. williamrobertmartin.com.

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embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education approved hiring Dr. Michael Lindley, a previous superintendent of the school district for 18 years, as interim superintendent at a special session meeting Monday, Aug. 22.

Board members approved his hiring in a 4-2 vote (Heather Black was absent), with Frank Magro and Chuck Heit voting “nay.”

At their regular meeting after the special session, board members approved a salary and contract for Lindley at $115,000 for 200 days plus mileage and travel allowance up to $2,000 a month and that he’ll also be paid for conferences to represent the district. There will also be a 10-day right of cancellation on either the part of the district or of the interim superintendent.

Lindley was chosen from a pool of two other candidates John Jarpe, who retired out of Brandywine a few years ago and served as interim superintendent at Brandywine and Constantine and Vickie Markavitch, who was superintendent at

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Oakland Schools, PennHarris-Madison School Corporation in Indiana, Niles Township High School District outside of Chicago and Skokie School District.

From 1991 to 2008, Lindley served as superintendent of New Buffalo Area Schools, during which he said he led three successful bond campaigns. This included building a new middle/ high school, adding onto the middle/high school, finishing the track and adding features to it, selling the old school property and purchasing the property across from the middle/ high school, which now consists of a future STEAM building, tennis courts, new pickleball courts and the transportation garage.

For 10 months, he served as interim superintendent in Bridgman, where he led two successful financial campaigns that enabled the district to add furniture and a construction and recreational millage.

From 2013-2015, he served as interim superintendent in Niles, where he led a successful bond campaign to remodel the schools and add onto some buildings as well as close others, which helped the financially strapped district by reducing the

that title - you’re our superintendent,’” he said.

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Board president Lisa Werner with interim Superintendent Dr. Mike Lindley

administration and putting more teachers in the same grade levels in the buildings, which he felt “led to better collaboration.”

He was on the board of directors for Lake Michigan College for 10 years, where served as chair, vice chair and treasurer and on Berrien RESA’s board for almost three years, where he served as president.

Lindley said the board discussed the difficulty of switching from an interim superintendent to a new one.

“I think what I bring to table is some institutional memory to New Buffalo schools, I believe I’ve earned the trust of the staff and the community, and I believe the transition would be much easier in that

there are two transitions,” he said.

Lindley said he’s “provided leadership and mentorship to over 80 administrators.”

Another positive trait that Lindley feels he can bring to the position is his ability to bring the “right people to the table to make the right decisions” as well having the “courage to hold people accountable to do their job that we employ them to do.”

After serving as interim for Bridgman and Niles, he said he was asked to continue as a consultant and to mentor the new superintendent.

“After a very, very short period of time, they said, ‘You don’t act like an interim, we’re dropping

hen he first came to New Buffalo, he was “39 years old, full of knowledge, wrapping up a doctorate couple years before that but lacking in experience.”

Trustee Tricia said,“Now I’m slightly older, full of experience and much wiser – my people skills have not diminished, my problem-solving skills have not diminished, my leadership skills have not diminished and my passion and love for this school district has only grown over the years.”

Newton said she worked with Lindley as a union leader and teacher for multiple years.

“What he says is what he does - the decisions that he makes are consistent no matter who the audience, he will have uncomfortable conversations with folks if it’s for the betterment of students – Dr. Lindley hold employees accountable and I’m confident he will move us forward with his leadership,” she said.

Board members approved Melissa Lijewski as the nominee for the Berrien Regional Education

Service Agency Parent Advisory Group for 20222023 (expiration date of Aug. 31, 2023).

The employment of Melissa Ashdown in the position of base aide for the 2022-2023 school year was approved.

Board members approved Scholl Dairy to supply milk products for 2022-2023.

Board members authorized Mary Cooper to submit a $7,000-$8,000 Pokagon Fund grant application, for middle school students, in support of an author visit by Kathrine Arden.

The employment of Conner Lijewski as middle school football coach for 2022-2023 was approved.

Board members approved employing the following substitute kitchen workers: Carla Cybulski as needed; Shana Price scheduled at the high school for the first eight Fridays and as needed and Katrina Turensek scheduled Monday through Thursday at the high school for the first eight weeks and then as needed.

At a special session board meeting held Aug. 10, board members also approved employing Rebecca Marfia in the

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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re you ready for some football?

A couple of preseason games that resulted in a couple of Bear victories, have changed my attitude about the upcoming season. I’m an optimist by nature, but even an optimist was hard pressed to see how the Bears could be any good this year. The local media questioned every move they made, the national media is still expecting them to be the worst team in the NFL this year, and the fans had basically given up on this year, hoping for a good 2023.

But a funny thing happened on the way to the regular season. The Bears played the mighty Kansas City Chiefs to a standstill and eventually pulled out a 1914 victory. Next, they traveled to the west coast to take on the Seattle Seahawks and beat them handily, 27-11. Please don’t get me wrong. I’m completely aware that the outcomes of preseason games are meaningless, but the intensity that the Bears players showed was very promising. The new coaching staff seems to be making every effort to put the players in position to succeed. The general manager seems to have done an excellent job with limited salary cap space and a shortage of draft choices.

The players seem to be buying in to the program and with a little bit of luck, the Bears team that many predicted would be the worst in the league could end up somewhere near the middle of the pack.

Offensively, the Bears have looked

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much better than expected. The new offensive coordinator has Bear quarterback Justin Fields rolling out rather than being a sitting duck. This takes advantage of Fields speed and also helps the much maligned offensive line. Given enough time, the receivers, including the backs and tight end, don’t look bad at all. The defensive coordinator has done a great job of converting the scheme from a three/four to a four/three. Head coach Matt Eberflus is allowing his assistants to do their jobs and the coaching team seems to be hitting on all cylinders.

Rookie GM Ryan Poles stood firm in his stare down over salary with his star linebacker and won ( at least for now ).

Obviously, I feel much better about the Bears than I did just a few short weeks ago. I think they’ll win six to ten games this year, while the prevailing consensus is two to four wins. My biggest hope is that they play hard nosed, smart football and their key performers, particularly Justin Fields, make strides toward becoming the best players they can be.

If that happens, and the injury bug stays away, I can see the Bears competing for championships in the not to distant future.

Arthur Ashe said, “Start where you are.

Use what you have. Do what you can.”

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

You know when I fight, I’m going to sell out the show.

— Nate Diaz

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Raiders look promising in preseason

BY STAN MADDUX

he Red Arrow Raiders showed potential to have a very good season during a pre-season scrimmage at New Buffalo High School last

week.

The team consisting of players from New Buffalo and River Valley high schools were outscored by a good Climax-Scotts High School squad.

But, Head Coach Matt Johnson said his players would have put the ball in the end zone a few times had it not been for dropped passes and other mistakes for a team with good athletes lacking experience at key positions.

Several players like Josh Seifert and Caydenn Krieger have excelled in other

sports but never played football or competed in the sport for a number of years.

Another new player with talent is Jaquan Pierce, who transferred to River Valley from Bridgman.

Johnson said the team will get better as those players further develop.

“We’re going to experience success.

I just don’t know if it’s going to be immediately or if it’s going to take a couple of weeks,” he said.

The quarterback position is wide open after losing fleet footed and elusive Michael Bombin to graduation.

Johnson said he expects senior Eli Thomas and sophomore Ethan Lijewski to share the duties at quarterback.

He said how many snaps each of them take will likely depend on things like game situations and match-ups from the opposition.

The strong armed Lijewski seems to be more of a natural passer while Thomas also with a good arm has greater ability to run with the ball.

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homas is also a speedy wide receiver.

“I don’t want to say one or the other is going to be our starting quarterback. I think there are points in the game both of them will play quarterback based on what we see, what the other team is giving us and what we can do at that

position,” he said.

Right now, Johnson said the strength of the team appears to be the offensive and defensive lines which did not lose any players from last year.

Johnson believes the team has potential to finish the nine game season with a winning record despite what he believes is a tough schedule.

Last year’s injury plagued squad hurt mostly by a season ending injury to Bombin finished 4-4.

“As long we we’re getting better than we were the week before we’ll be in a good spot to be competitive. I think for the most part we got the pieces to the puzzle. We just have to fit them together a little bit,” he said.

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Chef Jackie’s ‘East Meets West’ takes readers on her culinary journey

hef Jackie’s culinary journey can be traced all around the world.

“Every year I was working in Chicago, I got a tax refund to go to a foreign country and try out the food,” Shen, who owns Jackie’s Café in New Buffalo, said.

A renowned Chicago chef throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Shen’s resume from being in the Windy City includes working at La Mer, starting her own restaurant in Lincoln Park in 1982, being an executive chef at Lawry’s Steakhouse and working at Red Light in the West Loop.

One year, Shen had enough money to visit Italy. Another year, it was Thailand. Europe and Egypt were other destinations.

For every place she’s been to, Shen said, she gleaned new and innovative ways to cook from the local cuisine scene.

“I took my past experiences and put together recipes,” she said.

Now, for the first time, she’s ready to reveal these personal recipes with the public in her first cookbook, “East Meets West My Culinary Journey Through 40 Years,” which was designed and produced by Fusion Design Group, Ltd. in New Buffalo.

For every $25 book purchase, Shen is donating $10 towards Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan. Every $10 helps the program provide two meals for senior citizens.

The book also includes stories that are accompanied by pictures of Shen’s travels and with people she’s gotten to know through her cooking, such as former Mayor Richard Daley, Ann Landers and former bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Cardinal George.

Shen said the cookbook was six years in the making.

While she had compiled all the recipes, she needed someone who could make them stand

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out on the pages of a book – which is where Tim Rogers came in. The owner of Fusion Design, Shen said that Rogers has years of experience with layout, including designing the Harbor Country Guide.

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hile half of the recipes had been tested through the years, Shen said that the other half needed to be taste tested before appearing in the pages of a

book.

One quarter of the recipes were tested by Rogers, while three quarters were tested by Shen and her friend in Chicago.

One section is devoted to soups. Shen said she keeps her popular soups in the back door freezer at the cafe.

“I decided to throw that chapter in there,” she said.

The recipes, while they may sound fancy, are easier than they seem The salmon with Mediterranean relish and orange sauce has frozen orange juice concentrate as one of its ingredients. The description for the Asian Bolognese with egg pasta (aka Asian Sloppy Joe) claims that it’s a “30-minute meal” (which was confirmed by Shen).

The Bolognese is one example of Shen’s affinity for meshing two cultures when experimenting in the kitchen, as she said she took the traditional Italian dish and sprinkled in some Asian flavor (“It was tested

by Tim – he just loved it”). Per the pages of her cookbook, at Jackie’s in Lincoln Park, she became known as the “first Chinese woman chef creating Asian-French cuisine.”

In addition to the appetizers, entrees and soups, experienced and novice chefs will find desserts tucked into the back, including “Million Dollar Fudge,” which Shen has been making for the past 20 years around Christmastime for fundraising.

The desire to give back through her culinary expertise has long been ingrained in Shen’s heart. In the past, Meals on Wheels has benefited from Shen’s annual FUDGE-raisers held every November and December. Shen said she especially wants to give back now with her cookbook sales due to the rising cost of food.

“With inflation, prices are going up – it’s $5.75 per senior that’s coming out of the budget per meal,” she said, adding that this “led me to believe that Meals on Wheels needed funds to help get food.”

“East Meets West” is available for purchase at Jackie’s Café, which is located at 801 W. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo.

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Indulging in old-fashioned American fair fun at ‘Red, White and Blue’ Berrien County Youth Fair

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esidents of and visitors to Berrien County experienced a big slice of Americana when they indulged in a week of fair fun at this year’s 76th annual “Red, White and Blue in 2022”-themed Berrien County Youth Fair, which took place at the fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, Monday through Saturday, Aug. 15-20.

The fair attracts over 100,000 spectators, all of whom enjoyed a week of almost 11,000 exhibits on display exhibited by over 1,000 Berrien County Youth ages 5 through 20, animals, food, rides, over 100 commercial exhibits and live entertainment every night.

The Grandstand entertainment featured award-winning country artist Granger Smith, an NTPA Regional Truck and Tractor Pull featuring Super Farm, 3.0 Diesel Trucks, Mini Rods and Hot Farm Pulls, Bullmania (produced

by Super Kicker Rodeo) and demolition derbies.

The highlight of the fair was the group of farms and stables full of goats, cows, rabbits, swine, sheep, chicken, llamas, alpacas and horses that crowded one side of the fairgrounds.

Ava Starbuck of Bridgman and her 8-year-old goat, Sugar, were celebrating their Reserve Grand Champion of Any Other Breed Victory Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Starbuck, who lives on a blueberry farm and has been showing him for seven years, said that Sugar is easy to wrangle.

“He is really behaved, and he

follows me, so he’s an easy goat to show,” she said, adding that he’s “not rambunctious so it’s easy to maneuver him and control.”

“I just love him - he’s fun and he’s really laid back,” Starbuck added.

For the entire week, young riders from the Three Oaks-based River Valley Wranglers 4-H Club donned their polished ensembles and rode atop their horses in the Equine Complex.

Barn captain Allison Benard said that she was pleased with the young riders’ performances.

“Everyone is in a great mood and the horses are performing well for them and they’re well prepared for the classes they’re in, so we’re having a fantastic year,” she said.

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o help them gear up for the weeklong competition, Benard said they have riding meets in the summer every Thursday leading up to the fair.

It was only Wednesday, and DJ Freehling, 15, was celebrating some successes The previous day, he and his 11-year-old horse, Hot Special Effects (barn name Felix), had won Jack Dean Overall Grand Champion.

As a result of the win, he’d be heading to the Sweepstakes competition on Saturday, where the best people from each animal category get together to show several animals to see who’s the best showman.

Ava Starbuck of Bridgman with Sugar

Avery Pinnette with Topper

Kids show off their roosters at the fair

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Goats were aplenty at the fair

Avery Mollberg poses with Katie

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Young ducks in the Wonders of Birth building

Children lead their llamas into the show arena

reehling said he’s been riding his whole life.

“My mom’s done it, so I’m doing it,” he said, referring to his mom Gail.

Emma Zeiger had received third seat in English Equitation and second in Hunt Seat Pleasure with her horse, Redford, who had just turned sweet 16.

The 15-year-old, who’s homeschooled, resides on a farm outside of Three Oaks, which has seven horses.

“The relationship I have with the horse – it’s fun,” she said.

Avery Mollberg, 11, from Galien, has been showing horses since she was 5.

Her years of dedication paid off on Wednesday, when she celebrated her winning sixth place in Championship for Showmanship with her horse, Katie.

Her dad, Dunnar, said that Avery and his two other daughters each have two horses at the fair.

“She has another miniature pony over there she’s going to do some stuff with, too,” he said.

Ava Pinette of Buchanan said she’s been showing horses for two years and riding since she was 3 years old.

“I like the part of showing

when you get awards and when you get excited,” she said.

The 9-year-old, who was there with her horse, Topper, had received second in her equestrian pattern and sixth in My Pleasure.

She said she appreciates the versatility in competing as a horsewoman.

“You kind of get to cantor if you want and that’s super fun and when you’re showing you also get to dress up really pretty and you also get your horse all nice,” Pinette said.

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opper was looking stylish that day with a braided mane, although mom Erica, who owns Classic Imports in New Buffalo with her husband, Brandon, said that there’s a meaning behind the hairstyle Red Ribbon in the Tail which means “give me space.”

“It’s not just ‘Get out there and trot around,’ it’s ‘Pay attention to your surroundings’ - the boom speakers were banging, they started up when she was in there and I saw some of the horses get worked up, so then you add another level of control on top of ‘Pay attention to your surroundings,” she said.

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Harbor Country Community Center launches survey to address local needs

local nonprofit has worked behind the scenes for the last four years to unite and strengthen the Harbor Country communities through health and wellness. Now, they’ve launched a survey to find specific community needs.

Next, they’ll answer those needs by opening a community center and launching programming for the region of Southwest Michigan just above the Indiana state line.

The Harbor Country Community Center’s survey is open until Labor Day weekend, and they want you to make your needs known by participating at https:// harborcountrycommunitycenter.org/.

“Our region could really use more services and things to do, especially for families, seniors and our area workforce. Most think our region’s number one resource is the lake and tourism, but it’s really the people. It’s the teachers, the baristas, the service and hospitality workers, the grocery store clerks, the emergency personnel, the residents and so on. Over time, our area has become more divided — very rarely are we seeing collaborative efforts to help address community needs. We hope that this project

will inspire change,” Katie Maroney, Harbor Country Community Center leader, said.

After moving back to her hometown of New Buffalo in 2013, Maroney opened a 24-hour gym. Immediately after, she noticed the lack of services and things to do in the region. So, she joined several boards, hoping to change that. In the fall of 2018, The Pokagon Fund was selected for a Rural Economic Development Cohort by the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM). They conducted the Harbor Country Community Needs Assessment, which identified affordable housing, broadband internet, a community center and jobs as four areas of need in the region. Then Pokagon Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli appointed Maroney as the community leader to make meeting these needs a reality.

But jumping from concept to reality is difficult without a key ingredient — experience. For that, Harbor Country Community Center turned to the YMCA of Greater Michiana.

YMCA representatives have worked with Maroney’s team and other stakeholders creating committees, hosting meetings and giving

presentations.

Maroney’s current plans include building meaningful, lasting partnerships with New Buffalo, River Valley and Bridgman schools and organizations. This will fulfill the part of Harbor Country Community Center’s mission dedicated to cultivating a safe space for all ages to learn, grow and share together.

Apart from that, services and programs will revolve around community needs to strengthen the relationship between residents, visitors, municipalities and other organizations. Examples include a dire need for affordable daycare, childcare and healthcare.

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he survey will help determine where in our region this community center will be built and the scale of it, especially with amenities like a community pool being a top priority. But the vision expands beyond the walls of whatever structure is built, too.

“We intend to help establish more recreational sports opportunities for all ages, utilizing existing parks and facilities for additional programming and activities. Most importantly, we hope that this project will be a beacon

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In the meantime, they encourage everyone in the Harbor Country region to participate so a fair sample of what the community needs is represented across various categories. Abonmarche is conducting this Assessment & Feasibility Study specifically for a community center in the region. The first phase of this project is strictly for information gathering and community engagement, with the survey being open all summer until Labor Day. The fall and winter following the survey’s closing will mark the start of Steering Committee meetings to evaluate results and potential sites.

Once a site is selected, Abonmarche will then begin the Feasibility Study, and the Harbor Country Community Center will begin fundraising and introducing programs in 2023 with the help of the YMCA of Greater Michiana.

The Harbor Country Community Center works to unite and strengthen the Harbor Country communities through health and wellness. For more information, visit www. harborcountrycommunitycenter.org, their Facebook or their Instagram. — STAFF REPORTS

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THREE OAKS – Brooks Culpepper, of New Buffalo, died Sunday, August 21, 2022. Arrangeme nts are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

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onnie Jean Parker, also known as G-Ma, age 83, of Three Oaks died peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Her life began March 4, 1939 in Flint, Michigan one of three children born to John and Bonita Kliss. She married William Boyd Parker October 26, 1957 in New Buffalo, Michigan.

After twenty-five years of marriage, he preceded her in death on April 21, 1983.

Bonnie moved to the New Buffalo area at a young age. She attended and graduated in 1956 from New Buffalo Schools. Bonnie and Boyd were high school sweethearts and married the year after she graduated. Bonnie

and Boyd owned and operated C&K Transport Trucking Company in New Buffalo for twenty-five years. During these years they started and raised their family.

Bonnie was the friendly voice you heard when you called the River Valley Senior Center since 1983. She worked right up until the end and was a firm believer in working hard every day.

Outside of work she enjoyed playing cards, watching football and basketball (cheering on her Spartans) and making side bets with her grandkids. Basically, any competitive game there was, she was in. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life and attending their school and sporting events were her most treasured blessings.

Bonnie will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Anne (Jerry Jr.) Koebel and Theresa Sokolowski, both of Three Oaks; one son, Kirk (Lori) Parker of Three Oaks; three grandchildren, Melissa (Josh) Humphrey, Megan (Clay) Papoi, Victor (Lindsay) Sokolowski; seven great grandchildren, Ethan and Drew Humphrey, Ty and Trae Papoi, Lilly, Natalie and Emma

Sokolowski; one sister, Ruth (Edward) Eggert of Union Pier; one nephew, John “Tiger” Eggert of New Buffalo.

She was preceded in death by her A husband; her parents; and one son-inlaw, Brian Sokolowski.

Family and friends will gather Monday, August 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik e A Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three t Oaks. m Bonnie will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Boyd, in Forest Lawn T Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Bonnie be made to the Berrien Springs Hearing Impaired Program at the Berrien Springs Public o Schools, Attention Ellen Hasse, 285 Sylvester Avenue, p w Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. This m is a group that was near and dear to Bonnie as they benefited her youngest G daughter, Theresa, who is hearing impaired.

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

This is the time to open yourself up to all the different potentials and possibilities you have in the work field, by listening more to your elders and people who have experience.

Avoid being the “hot shot”. There is a lot to see and learn now that can help you move into a more rewarding career.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

This is the time to get more for your money.

Open up to all the different money-making skills you have. Start handling your money differently by refining your preferences based on its utilitarian value. If it’s not something that holds value and you are really going to use, how valuable is it really?

It is time for a road trip or an excursion that will get you out and experiencing something new. Avoid boring routines or things that have a monotone vibe.

Rework your daily routines to include time to explore or experience other cultures.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Push yourself to be more original and move away from other people’s opinions and ideas. This is the time to start exploring your own uniqueness and move away from people pleasing. Embrace changes to what you value and make moves that are more in line with your true nature.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Old business associates or coworkers a good chance of showing up again. Stand firm with the new systems or ways of doing things.

Take time to walk them through the new format or they may fall back into the old routine. It’s important to set people up with clear and concise direction, now.

Take the opportunity this week to take someone under your wing and show them the ropes, or take the time to get to know someone who can show you how to do something creative. Spend time talking with people who are journeymen in their fields, this week.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The energy coming your way this week, is all about enhancing your home life and the way you safeguard your space. Learn how to create more quiet spaces where you can get more hands on with your talents.

Create a place for reading or crafting.

Develop surroundings that reflect you as an individual.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Now is the time to eliminate bad attitudes or unhealthy patterns. The energy coming your way is all about letting go of negativity and embracing a more positive attitude. Step back from tense situations and look for the silver lining because the opportunities for a positive change are there.

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Get ready for some unusual feedback. This is the time to listen to critics and make adjustments where you can. Rather than getting upset or walking away, pull back and reflect, then make some comeback moves. The energy has shifted to a more reflective, refining one; go with it.

Don’t resist the urge to dig out some of those old creative projects.

Take the risk and utilize the talents you’ve been developing or have been learning over the past few months.

Rework some of those hidden gems and bring them out of hiding. Now is the time to revise old ideas.

Don’t get too attached to the physical realm. When dealing with interpersonal relationships put the focus on how the relationship makes you feel, not who is contributing what and how much.

There will be a lot of ups and downs over the next few weeks but it will all even out.

Your energy levels are up and your creative juices are flowing. Use this creative burst to its highest potential by making changes in your career field that will truly utilize your talents. Pursue activities that have an artistic flair. Don’t shy away from selfexpression.

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BCYF crowned fair king, queen aila Roman of Niles and Daniel McKee of Niles represented the Berrien County Youth Fair (BCYF) as the queen and king at

to attend Western Michigan University

and swine departments. She is the

served as this year’s BCYF Princess

and pursue a degree in Education

daughter of Kelli and Josh Lomoro.

and Prince.

with a minor in Music. This year, she

Tyler is a 17-year-old student at

entered various exhibits in the flower

Buchanan High School. He plans to

are like the duties of the king and

last week’s fair during a contest in the

building this year. She is the daughter

pursue a degree in the trades in a

queen, so fairgoers saw them around

Grandstand Friday, Aug. 12

of Tonya and Shane Roman.

welding program. He showed in the

the fair attending various ceremonies

rabbit, home economics, crafts and

and serving as public relations

Miller of Buchanan and first runner

Brandywine High School. He has plans

flower departments. He is the son of

representatives.

up to the queen was Abby Lomoro of

to pursue a degree in Pediatric and

Katie Miller and Daryl Miller.

Benton Harbor.

Rapid Response Nursing. He showed

Daniel is a 16-year-old student at

First runner up to the king was Tyler

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crafts departments this year. He is the

of the fair, handing out ribbons and

son of Elaine and Anthony McKee.

trophies, and attending ceremonies

Abby is a 16-year-old student at

and concerts throughout the week, in

Watervliet High School. She has plans

addition to showing their exhibits.

to attend Central Michigan University

Laila is a 17-year-old student at

to pursue a degree in Meteorology

Brandywine High School where she

with a minor in Broadcasting and

will graduate this year. She has plans

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A Day in the Life WHAT’S UP, DOC?

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

t’s confusing and depressing watching the news today!

I try to follow all the legalities involved in the various proceedings being carried out with the ex-president’s legal issues, the abortion issues and the floods and fires and now the threat of a month-long flood in California that threatens millions of people and their homes. The Ukraine war atrocities get worse daily.

Is this Armageddon? It seems every day brings a new panoply of threats and disasters.

I am not one to hold my opinions too closely (some would say that I have a motor mouth). Strange as it might seem to me, my mother did say that she thought I was born with “foot in my mouth disease.”

A mother is always right; however, in this instance, I think she was wrong, because I spend half of my waking hours containing my big mouth. Oops.

I have many opportunities to prove myself wrong.

I don’t like the suggestion that I am out of control. I truly do work at keeping my opinions to myself. This column may be the obvious exception, but even with that I try to keep my opinions to myself as much as possible. I like to think I do so politically, though I’m certain it’s no secret what political party I am partial to.

The epicenter of political discussion is the barbershop. Since the pandemic, I have been avoiding the barber shop. I miss George. I don’t know if George’s Barber Shop remained open or not, since I stopped going there for my haircuts. Fortunately, I have a friend who cuts my hair. She is the daughter of another friend, who is my most constant companion.

He drives me most places I need to go to, and we enjoy each other’s company because we are about the same age. He exercises a lot of control with me.

We could not be more opposites; however, we have become quite close and barely a day goes by that we don’t see each other for one reason or another. The grocery store is the most common excuse for seeing each other. His wife is a gourmet cook and requires a run to the grocery nearly every day for her various needs to cook her fabulous dinners. She has one whole drawer filled with spices alone. Poor Bob must

deliver exactly what she writes on his shopping list, or he will have to go back again. But the food she prepares is the best, according to Bob and the family.

They have a family reunion this next weekend, and so she is cooking up a storm - and she has Bob shopping up a storm, too. He has the patience of Job. He and I go out to lunch at such lavish places, like Burger King, Subway, McDonald’s and sometimes a regular restaurant. We tend to go to where they have “down home” cooking. Randy’s Drive In is where they have the old-fashioned curb service that is flawless, and likewise their food is as well. It’s not fancy - just like a drive-in restaurant used to be.

Bob and I once liked to eat in a café Bridgman, which shall remain nameless. It had a pleasant menu of the basics, and it was a current choice since they reopened after a change of ownership.

However, we were not pleased with the service the last time we were there. They delivered our order to the wrong party, and we had to wait the better part of an hour for ours. When I asked to see the owner for compensation, she arrived at the table with a scowl on her face and said, “You’re not getting any free meal, but I’ll give you 10% off of your bill.” No discussion, no apology, just the words she spat at us.

We aren’t going there anymore.

The newest grills seem to have a new twist! Mine is called a Traeger grill and has all the whistles and bells until the cows come home (and the food that is grilled on it is delicious).

A

t my recent Bon Voyage dinner party with friends, I served chicken livers, shrimp cocktail, mini shish ka bobs, deviled eggs, and cheese and crackers as hors d’ oeuvres. The main course included a mix of grilled chicken thighs and breasts, pork chops and sausages with potatoes and veggies.

A second platter held a selection of steamed green or white asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower, followed by a selection of five different pies served à la mode.

It seemed no guests went away hungry. I took leftovers to the River Valley Senior Center. I confess, I may have overserved my guests (just slightly).

HIKERS RESCHEDULE GRAND MERE HIKE FOR ZTHIS SATURDAY

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ue to rainy weather, the Harbor Country Hikers have rescheduled their hike at Grand Mere State Park for 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27.

Most habitats found along our Lake Michigan shoreline are unique to the Great Lakes and the Harbor Country Hikers have visited examples of many of them. Pat Fisher, hike leader and president of HCH, will define the habitats and where to find them. Hikers will see several of the habitats on the hike.

Those who are interested in making this more than five-mile hike with extra challenges will be rewarded with some spectacular views in a seldom visited part of the park (expect to spend at least three hours there). Some areas of this hike have little shade, so hikers should dress appropriately and bring plenty of water.

Grand Mere is nearly 1,000 acres of beautiful undeveloped wetlands, woods, sand dunes and beach. Protected from Lake Michigan by the dunes to the west, the park has many natural features not found throughout the rest of the state. In 1968, it was designated a National Natural Landmark. A Recreation Passport is required.

HCH recently purchased an All-Terrain Rollator, which may be reserved for use on hikes. Reservations can be made by emailing harborcountryhikers@gmail.com on a first-come first-served basis. The Rollator should work well for the shorter hike.

Wear long pants (preferably tucked-in), a sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent and bring plenty of water. Depending on the weather, there may be some damp or muddy areas. HCH hikers observe federal and state guidelines, so mask wearing is optional.

The estimated presentation time is 15 minutes, and the hike is estimated to last two hours. The hiking distance is two and a half miles, and the hike is rated moderately difficult (slight climbs and some loose sand). The hike is located at Thornton Drive in Stevensville, Michigan.

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