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Lakeside Goods joins Michigan Mercantile development in New Buffalo PAGES 12-13 Barn fire destroys antique cars PAGE 19

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Pickleball courts unveiled to the public in New Buffalo

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embers of the local pickleball community were in high spirits the morning of Saturday, Aug. 27, when the long awaited six pickleball courts located near the transportation garage across from New Buffalo Middle/High School were unveiled to the public.

Like clockwork, the pickleball players had gathered for their daily round of pickleball.

“We meet every single morning…People show up at 7, as soon as it’s light,” Kris Jacobs, a member of the community, said.

Jacobs said she “planted the seed” for a pickleball community several years ago.

“I put it in the New Buffalo Times probably about 10 years ago that if anyone is interested in playing pickleball that we were going to meet at the tennis courts on Tuesday and Thursday and I’d teach them to play,” she said.

About eight or 10 people showed up to play every day. Soon, the high school gave them the skate park, where temporary nets were put up. For the last six to eight years, the pickleball players gathered there, meeting in the gym at the former St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School in the winter.

“And then, through lots of efforts of different people, the high school and the community, we were able to secure some new courts,” Jacobs said.

In the winter, Jacobs heads south to The Villages in Florida, where there are 300 pickleball courts.

“I moved there about 12 years ago, and it was huge then, so that’s why I wanted to bring it back here,” she said.

Jacobs describes pickleball as a combination of table tennis, ping pong and tennis.

A view of the new pickleball courts

“It’s played on a half size tennis court with a paddle and what looks like a whiffle ball, so it’s very quick - your reactions have to be quick, but you don’t run as much as you do with tennis,” she said.

Les Wycoff, who counts himself as one of the over 200 members of the local pickleball community, said it’s a “quick game up front.”

“If you’re playing good pickleball, everything on that white line - the kitchen line - all four people are playing on that line,” he said.

A ping pong player, Wycoff also likened pickleball to the sport “except you’re on a court instead of a table.”

A pickleball player for four years, Wycoff was introduced to the sport by someone who told him he’d “be great at it.”

“I waited about a year before I even tried it,” he said.

Now, Wycoff rises at 7 a.m. with the other fellow players and plays until about 10 a.m. Others who work during the day play at night. Lights have been placed around the courts, so they can light them up when dusk falls.

“They’re awesome – they’re one of the best facilities in the state of Michigan, they’re top notch, no doubt,” Wycoff said of the new courts.

Experienced as well as newbie pickleball

players gathered to play a game on the fresh courts that morning.

Kristin Hillman, who’s been at it for a few months, said she hails from Washington State – the birthplace of pickleball.

According to usapickleball.org, pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a “short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington.”

“I’ve been playing a few months, now since December of last year - my husband and I had no idea pickleball existed, we started kind of playing on and off back where we live and just got hooked and we’ve been going much more consistently the past few months,” Hillman said.

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he said she was very pleased with the new courts she was playing on that day.

“We’re really excited to be here on the first day that they’re open,” Hillman said.

Tom Hillman said he’s from Arizona (he’s lived in a cottage over in Woodlawn Beach for many years), where the sport is “huge.”

He added that this was his third or fourth time playing so he’s “kind of starting.”

He said that JV Peacock, the former owner of Outpost Sports in New Buffalo, told him about the new courts.

“What a nice facility to have in the community because it’s such a great sport for community building,” he said.

The pickleball courts are a part of a larger construction project taking shape across from the middle/high school, which involves a 10,000 square foot STEAM facility (projected to be completed by the end of this month), a larger skate park and a pavilion with bathrooms and a drinking fountain.

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CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PARK BOARD CELEBRATES ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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eventeen new trees have been planted in Harbert Community Park greatly enhancing the park. Plans are in place for a children’s discovery play area next to the existing playground equipment, along with a fern garden — all part of the Garth Taylor Grant project.

The park grounds have been cleaned up with the removal of scrub brush and invasive plants.

With the upcoming construction of pathways and a performance platform in the area now designated as The Meadow, the Township will have a lovely venue in which to hold small events, free of charge. The public will be invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and sit in the new Meadow and enjoy musical performances, poetry readings, open mic events, puppet shows, story-telling, balloon shows and other fun activities for children and adults. The Grant project at HCP is on track to be completed this Fall.

On the urging of Union Pier residents and with the thoughtful actions taken by the Park Board a Miller Beach gate permit application was denied, and residents continue to have full uninterrupted access to the beach.

Parking at Cherry Beach is running smoothly with Assistant Josh Higgins as the parking attendant on weekends. All tire stops are placed and bolted into the ground, a directional sign is in place, a Lot Full sign is on hand and two parking spaces are designated and marked as handicap parking.

For the first time in several years, Pier Street Beach has new and improved stairs to the beach thanks to the efforts of the Park Board and the recruitment of volunteers to build the stairs using donated time and labor: a savings to the Township of $8-10,000.

Several maintenance projects have been completed including replacing the damaged posts on the gate at HRP and re-installing the gate,

preventing unauthorized vehicle access to the preserve.

The fishing platform at Chikaming Township Park and Preserve is being repaired and brought up to code. The mountain bike trails have had one volunteer cleanup day with a second planned later this summer. The trails continue to be maintained and expanded and avidly used.

The Dog Park platform under the existing shelter is in the process of being constructed from composite decking material at the request of the many guests of the Dog Park. The addition of the platform will be a significant upgrade to the shelter.

The Little Free Library at HCP is well maintained and, with the help of the Bridgman Public Library, we are able to keep it regularly stocked with a fresh assortment of books.

The Park Board is made up of an elected group of hardworking, enthusiastic unpaid volunteers.

Jill Underhill, with over 6 years of experience on the Park Board including service as Secretary and Vice Chair, became Chair on May 1, 2022. She is committed to efficient and creative management of the Park Board with the best interests of the residents of Chikaming Township in mind. We urge all citizens to support her in this role.

The other members of the Park Board are Kathy Sellers (Treasurer), Shelly Taylor (Secretary), Steve Ellis, Garth Taylor and Sherri Curry. The Park Board is seeking one more board member to fill a vacancy. Interested? Contact parkboardchair@ chikamingtownship.org.

The Park Board is always in need of community volunteers to help with maintaining our beautiful properties. Volunteer opportunities include the removal of invasive plants and trees, trail cleanup, beach cleanup and other important maintenance tasks.

We would love to have your help! For more info about volunteer opportunities, please contact: Jill Underhill at parkboardchair@ chikamingtownship.org, Kathy Sellers at ksellers@ chikamingtownship.org or Shelly Taylor at staylor@ chikamingtownship.org.

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Zoo temporarily closing for maintenance

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BY STAN MADDUX

ashington Park Zoo in Michigan City will be temporarily closed next month for maintenance and repairs.

The zoo at the lakefront is scheduled for closure from Sept.

19-23.

According to park department officials, the reason is to make minor repairs and maintenance in the zoo’s Jungle Building.

“Zoo management feels that the staff needs to focus on these tasks at hand and closing to the general public is the most efficient and safe way to accomplish their goals,” officials

said.

Some of the animals at the zoo will be moved from their viewing habitats to other holding areas until the tasks are completed.

Construction work to expand the African Lion and Bengal Tiger habitats will continue during the closure, officials said.

The expanded habitats called Big Cat Canyon is scheduled to open April 1.

Officials said the new space will add around 3,000 square feet of space for the cats and bring guests up close to the animals with glass viewing windows and rock-faced walls replacing the current wire mesh.

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Wiggles and Giggles with Miss Ollie, New Troy Community Center’s Story Hour for preschoolers, will begin from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, and will continue weekly throughout the school year.

In addition to stories, children will do projects, games, crafts and other learning experiences with former elementary school teacher, Ollie Jane Rosenthal, who always provides for a fun,

enriching time.

All children 3 years or older are welcome to attend. You do not need to be a resident of New Troy, but a parent or guardian is required to remain with the children.

The New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 California Road in New Troy.

For more information, call the community center at 269-4263909 or email friendsofnewtroy@ yahoo.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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‘Clear the Shelters’ encourages others to give animals their second chance

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ince last December, Duke, a 2-and-a-half-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, has been at the Michiana Humane Society (MHS).

“He’s really sweet, he loves tennis balls and loves to play fetch,” Megan Bollard, a staff member of MHS, said, adding he also enjoyed going to the beach on his Fetch Some Fun trips.

It’s dogs like Duke who benefit from campaigns such as Clear the Shelters, which took place Aug. 1 through 31.

The annual, nationwide pet adoption and shelter donation campaign is spearheaded by NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal. Each year, NBCUniversal Local’s NBCand Telemundo-owned stations, plus affiliated stations, partner with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to host Clear the Shelters events.

While the campaign ran for the entire month, Johanna Humbert, executive director of MHS, said that this year, NBC dedicated the last Saturday of the month as being the big adoption day for the campaign.

Bollard said the day gets people “in here, it gets the word out.”

“It’s the best way to get these older babies adopted,” she said.

Application fees were waived for approved applicants who applied for adult pets at MHS Saturday, Aug. 27. As of mid-afternoon, Humbert said they had received applications for about six animals.

“A lot of times, people see our social media, but they don’t take that next step to come in so now we’ll probably have 75 or 100 people through the shelter today - which is more than we have on a normal Saturday,” she said.

Humbert added that some may have come in that didn’t even realize that they can have application fees waived on adult pets, which may encourage

them to adopt.

It might also encourage them to give back to the shelter, which relies entirely on donations.

“It’s nice, too, on the backside when they do adoptions - lots of times people get free pets, but then they’ll make a donation to the shelter, so animals still here get that care,” Humbert said.

All the adult animals that were up for adoption that day had been spayed and neutered and vaccinated, Humbert said.

To make the atmosphere festive, the Ice Cream Dream Team - LaPorte County Ice Cream Van and Joey Nichols (formerly of Biggieee’s Place) were also there to provide lunch and dessert.

The animals were in a festive mood as well. Humbert said there were probably 12 staff members there and at least 12 volunteers, so the animals were receiving a “ton of attention.”

Cats were waiting to be adopted by a loving human

Playing with Miss Kitty in the cat room

Bob Zinkhan and Beverly Hammel get to know the cats

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HS had recently held its Cocktails at the Grand Cottage fundraiser, which raised over $300,000 of income for the shelter. Humbert said a lot of that money will help with veterinarian care for the animals that come to the shelter.

This Friday, Sept. 2, MHS will be hosting the bar at the Outsiders Outside Art Show held at Judith Racht Gallery in Harbert.

Other upcoming events include Remember Me Thursday Sept. 22, during which the community dedicates candles in memory of pets they’ve lost with a luminaria and Fall Into Art Saturday, Oct. 1, which is a self-guided afternoon tour through Michiana of eight local artists’ studios.

Karrie Harbert, foster mom to O’Neil, a Pit Bull Terrier and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, who’s up for adoption

Megan Bollard hangs out with Duke in the back of MHS

Visitors check out the cat room

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Raiders show fight in season opening loss

t was a tough start to the high school football season for the Red Arrow Raiders.

The team of players from New Buffalo and River Valley high schools was soundly defeated at home Thursday, Aug. 25, by Fennville.

Fennville, which featured several physical players with breakaway speed on offense, led 60-6 at halftime.

The final score was 68-28 in a game played at River Valley High School.

Head coach Matt Johnson said his players during the second half cut down on their mental mistakes and poor tackling, which he blamed for the first half struggles.

“Fennville is a very talented team but I feel if we would have executed better it would have been a more competitive game,” he said.

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The Blackhawks returned the opening kick-off for a touchdown, but the Raiders came back to nearly score when sophomore quarterback Ethan Lijewski ran 37 yards to the three yard line.

The Raiders came away from the drive empty handed, though, after the ball was snapped over the head of Lijewski tackled for a 20 yard loss.

Fennville responded with a 66-yard touchdown run and then an interception on defense that led to a 35-yard run into the end zone by senior quarterback Ben Peterson.

The Blackhawks threatened to score again on their next series of downs but senior defensive back Cadden Krieger on a long pass knocked the ball away from the outstretched hands of a receiver near the end zone.

Krieger responded to his big play by

catching a pass for a 31 yard gain.

However, the drive ended when a pass to Eli Thomas was broken up in the end zone.

The game was out of reach early in the second quarter when junior Aiden Swindle, who was off a screen pass, took the ball 60 yards for a touchdown and Peterson after the snap raced up the middle for a 44-yard gain into the end zone.

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oth physically strong players didn’t seem phased much from the hits delivered by would be Raiders tacklers.

The Raiders came back to score on their next series of downs when Lijewski hooked up with junior Jaquan Pierce on a 24 yard touchdown pass.

Lijewski also ran for a 15 yard gain

after connecting with Krieger and Thomas on passes for first downs in the drive prior to the touchdown.

Peterson displayed a strong arm when connecting on back to back 12 yard passing gains while on the run during a touchdown drive before halftime.

Johnson said the team has added several talented players to the roster but they don’t have a lot of football experience.

He said the key for the team reaching its potential is further developing the new players and continuing to work with their more experienced teammates on things like execution.

“We did some really good things. We just didn’t do it consistently enough to be competitive in that game. We got to be consistent,” he said.

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More light shed in fatal shooting of woman

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A man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend at her home in La Porte has been arraigned on the allegations.

John McCaw, 62, is charged with murder.

He allegedly delivered a single gunshot wound to the head of 57-year-old Nancy Ainsworth on Aug. 18.

During an Aug. 26 initial hearing, McCaw when offered a public defender said he wanted to try and hire an attorney to represent him in the case.

La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos scheduled a hearing in two weeks for McCaw to report if he’s been able to secure private counsel or needs the court to appoint him a public defender.

Alevizos scheduled the case for trial on Aug. 7.

According to court documents, a man believed to be McCaw told a 911 dispatcher the woman shot herself in the head by accident and he was still inside the home with the victim.

However, a neighbor’s surveillance system captured McCaw leaving the residence 10 minutes prior to the call, police said.

Court documents also revealed McCaw was later stopped by police in Gary who knew he was a person of interest in the slaying.

Ainsworth was pronounced dead not long after she was discovered on a living room couch in her home at 906 Ridge Street.

Evidence at the scene indicates the shot was fired through a pillow judging by what appeared to be bullet entry and exit holes on the pillow located near a spent shell casing and the body.

According to court documents, what police described as a suicide note apparently written by McCaw was found on a kitchen counter.

Police said the letter contained an apology to his son for taking his life and revealed the suspect left everything he owns to his son.

Blame was also placed on the victim in the letter announcing his intentions to commit suicide.

“It’s time for me to be gone!” the words in the letter proclaimed.

The letter also indicated McCaw was heading to Michigan to “say goodbye to my brothers.”

No explanation was offered by authorities on why McCaw was in Gary, not Michigan, after the fatal shooting.

Alevizos ordered McCaw to remain held without bond until the conclusion of the case. — STAN MADDUX

Surabhi Ensemble, performers in this year’s Some Enchanted Evening concert

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ome Enchanted Evening II,” the School of American Music’s annual end-of-summer outdoor affair, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on Spring Creek Stage, 14 Maple Street, at the edge of Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks.

The event is sponsored by Neil Hackler, a new Harbor Country resident with a commitment to the arts and community development.

Though the performance begins at 7 p.m., if last year is any model, eventgoers will arrive much earlier to set up elaborate picnic dinner spreads in a competition that brings settings ranging from theme-based formal dinner tables to picnic basket dinners on a blanket. The lawn opens at 5 p.m., and prizes are awarded for creative dining concepts. Details will follow in case of inclement weather.

This year, the event will feature Indo-Flamenco dance and music presented by the Surabhi Ensemble.

A collective of music and dance artists with connections to the Indian, Spanish, Senegalese and Arabic cultures, the ensemble will depict the Andalusian Trail through world music including Flamenco, Indian, Arabic and West African beats. The Andalusian Trail is the path from India to the Middle East to North Africa and across the Mediterranean into Andalusia, Spain, that led to the foundation of Andalusian and flamenco music.

“Yes, this magical evening is back for a second year,” said event organizer Marco Chavarry. “We have a great show planned for your enjoyment, so please join us!”

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at schoolofamericanmusic.com or by calling 269-4091191. Proceeds benefit the School of American Music’s Future Fund, the fundraising campaign to establish an endowment for the school. Every dollar donated to the Fund is matched by the Michiana Arts Foundation. SAM is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are taxdeductible.

For more information or to donate, visit www. schoolofamericanmusic.com. — STAFF REPORTS

FUNDS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRARY RENOVATION

riends of New Troy (FONT) has launched a fundraising drive to renovate the New Troy Community Center’s library and meeting room.

While serving the community well for more than a decade, organizers say, the library’s offerings of donated computers and donated books have not kept pace with changing needs. FONT’s goal is to offer educational and engaging programming and technology for all ages in a bright, updated and welcoming space. Here, the community will be able to use or borrow computers, check out books from a curated collection, play games, socialize and attend special programs.

The following age-appropriate areas are planned for the library: a preschool play area with children’s iPads, wall-mounted toys and early childhood Legos; a Story Hour/youth section with craft table and supplies and a youth to adult section with computer/gaming tables and multiple Chromebooks, a Macintosh computer for creative work, chess/checker table, Legos table and puzzle table.

Kindergarten-size toilets and a decrepit sink will be replaced with secure storage and an efficient staff station. Mismatched, scavenged bookshelves will be replaced with new, movable units. Aged carpeting and curtains will be replaced with cleanable surfaces in both rooms, and all remaining fluorescent lights will be replaced with LEDs. The projected cost of the renovation is $43,500, including labor. FONT plans to fund the project through events, grants and donations.

To date, $10,500 has been raised or committed.

To contribute to the effort, please visit www. friendsofnewtroy.org/donate and use the link, or mail a check to Friends of New Troy, P.O. Box 125, New Troy, MI 49119. Please be sure to specify that your donation is for the Library Renovation Fund.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

he focus of this column has been, and will continue to be, professional sports with particular attention to the teams based in Chicago.

That will be the case again today but first, let’s talk about kids. Some are obsessed with sports and some could care less, but almost all of them will kick or throw a ball, or a rattle, or their food, before they can walk or talk. When I was a kid, I spent most of my waking hours playing baseball, basketball, football or some other game. In the morning, I would grab a ball, go to the park, meet some friends who had the same idea and play until dark. Some of us were good and some of us just loved playing. We learned how to win, how to lose and how to act no matter what the outcome. We policed ourselves, argued and occasionally fought; however, when it was time to go home, we went home friends.

What made me reminisce about my youth today? Yes, my friends, it was the Little League World Series. The youngsters from Hawaii were one of the best little league teams I’ve ever seen. They started off the championship game with backto-back homers and never looked back.

They beat Curaçao via the mercy rule, 13-3. They never lost a game during the tournament and outscored their opponents by a combined score of 60-5. A lot of people prefer college sports over professional because of the unbridled enthusiasm of the players and fans. I’ll take little leaguers anytime. From the kids in the local park to the champions from Hawaii, there is no

agenda, just pure love of the game. My love of these games began at the park, and continues to this day.

Back to basics: The Bears may finally have themselves a quarterback, and a coach and general manager to boot.

Although it’s only the preseason, the Bears have outperformed even their most optimistic fans’ expectations. Justin Fields looks so much better than he looked last year. The coaches are putting the team in positions to succeed, and the GM drafted and brought in players who seem to be much better than most fans and media members thought they were. It probably won’t be this year, but I don’t think it will be long before the Bears return to the Super Bowl.

The White Sox remain snake bit, suffering so many injuries it’s almost unbelievable. The healthy players keep making fundamental mistakes and the manager doesn’t seem to be holding anyone accountable for their mental errors.

It’s been a very disappointing season for Sox fans. The Cubs are beginning to change my mind. Hopefully, after this season, they can compete again and be finished with being as bad as they can be.

There have been some individual bright spots this season, and I am now optimistic about the near future.

David Weaver said, “Broken crayons still color.” Be careful out there. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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fter a challenging few years for international engagement, nine Michigan State University students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2022-23 academic year and four additional candidates have been named as alternates.

More than 9,300 applications were submitted in this cycle, according to the Institute of International Education.

As Fulbright participants, grantees will study, conduct research and teach abroad for the 2022-23 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected in an open, meritbased competition that considers leadership potential, academic and/or professional achievement and record of service.

The 2022-23 MSU Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees are: Research or study project awards Marlo Buser, Serbia – Ph.D.,

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he New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team seems vastly improved over last season’s rebuilding year.

More players are striking the ball harder and with greater accuracy, which was made a priority by Head Coach Bruce Malineaux before the start of the season.

The Bison (7-4-2) soundly defeated White Pigeon at home Monday, Aug. 29, in three sets.

Malineaux has high hopes

Bison volleyball rising to next level

BY STAN MADDUX

for a team of mostly seniors and sophomores after strong but losing performances against Michigan Lutheran and River Valley in early season tournaments.

Right now, the Titans and Mustangs are viewed as the teams to beat for the conference and district championships.

It took Michigan Lutheran four down to the wire sets to defeat the Bison in their most recent tournament match.

“We could have won it but we

didn’t,” he said.

Malineaux said it’s too early to make any predictions but feels the team has most of what was missing from last year’s softer hitting, but decent squad.

“We’re improving. We’re working hard,” he said.

Jane Funk, who came on strongly as a freshman, is again leading the team in kills followed by senior Amanda Jones.

Sophomore Benita Puskinigus, who played at the junior varsity level last year, is

emerging as a major scoring threat with line drive shots at excellent speed from all positions on the floor.

Funk, Jones and Puskinigus were responsible for many of the overpowering shots against White Pigeon.

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hey also delivered overpowering shots from the serve.

Serves at good speed from senior Amanda Selir resulted in a string of consecutive points

locking up the victory in the final set.

Junior Ava Johnson is also showing a soft touch while setting up teammates for spikes at the net.

Malineaux said more power shots from the middle of the court, though, is one area he wants to see improvement.

“We’ve improved on the outside hitting. If we can get the middles to hit a little harder and more consistent I think we’ll be pretty good,” he said.

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Lakeside Goods joins Michigan Mercantile development in New Buffalo

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Graphic sweatshirts and T-shirts fill the shelves of Eastern Standard Time

Candles shaped like popular sweets fill a table at Eastern Standard Time

Little tricycles for kids fill the shelves at Lakeside Goods

Customers browse Lakeside Goods on opening day

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hose who are wandering down the streets of downtown New Buffalo now have another place to shop for unique items for sprucing up the home at Lakeside Goods, which opened its doors Saturday, Aug. 27.

The store occupies the former building that housed The Villager, which, in addition to being the original location for the hardware store in New Buffalo, is also approximately 135 years old, Leslie Danesi, who owns the business with her husband, Marc, said.

“We bought the building unexpectedly, basically, in March or April and we’ve had the opportunity to renovate it and keep the integrity of the old building,” she said, adding that they kept the hardwood floors in the front.

In addition to Lakeside Goods in the front, two weeks ago, they also opened Shore in the back of the building, which sells men’s apparel, including the Faherty line (men’s casual wear and swim trunks), and women’s apparel and jewelry and accessories.

Inside Lakeside Goods, guests will find home provisions, an entire book section, a kid’s section featuring little tricycles and mini vespas as well as a children’s book section, decorative items such as wax candles from Italy in the shapes of cakes, fruits and tarts, and memory books.

“So basically, if you have a home here you can come and

get glassware and server ware and special kind of acrylic things you can use on your boat, we have games and doublesided puzzles - fun things for your home and to entertain your guests,” Leslie said.

Both Lakeside Goods and Shore are part of New Buffalo’s Michigan Mercantile Development.

The development includes Eastern Standard Time, which is also owned by the Danesis and made its debut this summer. There, guests will find graphic driven apparel, such as sweatshirts and T-shirts with flowers and smiles on them as well as kids’ sweatshirts and toddler onesies. In addition to clothing, there’s also greeting cards.

Leslie said they also had artists out of Los Angeles who do album covers design some of the shirts, with one featuring all the towns in Harbor Country sprouting from a tree with an owl in the middle.

“All of them say EST or Eastern Standard Time with the word Michigan, so they’re all kind of really funky, great artwork,” she said.

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he towns that are located along what Leslie calls the Southwest Michigan Shoreline – Lakeside, New Buffalo, Michiana, Harbert, Union Pier, Grand Beach and Sawyer – also are featured on the side of the Lakeside Goods building, with the word Michigan mixed in

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A view inside Eastern Standard Time

Madeline Borrowdale with mom Leslie Danesi celebrate Lakeside Goods’ opening day

with them (which Leslie said is the result of playing Wordle).

The Danesis also own the local Starbucks chain, which opened last summer and is next to Eastern Standard Time. In back is Mick Klug Farm, with fresh fruits and vegetables.

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hile each of the stores are different, Leslie said that she hopes that they’ll “blend together and we’ll create a unique shopping concept for New Buffalo.”

“We wanted to make sure that all these concepts had kind of something to do with the area…

I love putting tables out for Starbucks and it gives people a bigger area to congregate, but it’s basically creating another retail flow through the main town of New Buffalo – which is the way it used to be a long time ago,” she said.

Family has also gotten involved in the endeavor. Leslie said her daughter, Madeline Borrowdale, is partnering with

her in Eastern Standard Time and that she and Mercedes Derkacy are helping design all the clothing and logos.

Julie Peterson, who did visuals at Ralph Lauren for 35 years but wanted to do something different after Covid, is the head of retail.

The Danesis have been in New Buffalo for 30 years, having opened their first restaurant, Dakota’s, near Oink’s before opening Stray Dog 20-something years ago.

“We raised our family here - we really love New Buffalo and we’re glad to be able to do something with these older buildings and give them a new life,” Leslie said.

Lettering on the side of Lakeside Goods spotlights the Southwestern Shore towns

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Items for the home fill tables at Lakeside Goods

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Brooks Otis Culpepper III

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rooks Otis Culpepper III, 60, of New Buffalo, Michigan died peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, in the comfort of his family’s presence.

His life began August 22, 1961 in Gary, Indiana born to Brooks Otis Jr. and Carol Culpepper. He married the love of his life Kasi K. Kitchen November 20, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brooks was all about the love. He lived his life to be an amazing father, “Papa”, brother, husband, and friend.

He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1981 to 1985. He retired with over twenty years in the Laborers Union Local 81. He enjoyed the rest of his retirement working for Goldberry Woods Bed and Breakfast in Union

Pier.

Brooks will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Kasi Culpepper of New Buffalo; two sons, Brooks Otis Culpepper IV of Valparaiso, Indiana, Benjamin (Erica) Culpepper of Hebron, Indiana; one stepson, James Wilkie of New Buffalo; seven grandchildren, Brooks V, Kaelynn, Kaedence, Amelia, Myles, Jett, Willow, Reed; two sisters, Cindy (David) Nelson of St. Joseph, Kelly Culpepper of Chesterton, Indiana; two sisters-in-law, Kelly Weldon of Hobart, Michele (Tim) Kitchen of Tennessee; one niece, Sarah (Josh) Pace of Chesterton, Indiana; and two nephews, Robert (Morgan) Garber of Stevensville, Dane (Ashley) Nelson of Watervliet; and a host of Kitchen and Weldon nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

The family will observe a private remembrance.

Brooks will be laid to rest in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel,

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

Isolina Maria Janz

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solina Maria Janz, 88, of Buchanan, formerly of Chicago, Illinois and Lakeside, Michigan died peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

She was born November 30, 1933 in Vartelai, Lithuania one of five children born to Stanislaus and Helene Gataveckas. She married Gerhard Reinhold Janz September 20, 1958 in Elmhurst, Illinois. After fiftynine years of marriage, he preceded her in death April 20, 2018.

Isolina loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and

enjoyed praying for others at all times. She enjoyed flower gardening and canning fruits and vegetables from their gardens. Her children will remember her beautiful singing voice and learned many songs from her. She liked to read and had a knack for building jigsaw puzzles.

Isolina had a talent for crocheting and knitting items for her family. She was noted for her gorgeous penmanship.

She was hospitable and was an amazing hostess. She was very sociable and had a great sense of humor. She worked in the Accounting Department for Sears Roebuck and Company in their original offices in Chicago.

Isolina will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Christina (Harold) Abele of Buchanan; two sons, Daniel (Rita) Janz of Lakeside, Sieghard (Melissa) Janz of Dorr; five grandchildren, Christian Janz, Chloe Janz, Mia Janz, Alexander Janz, Christopher Janz; one sister, Elvira Pliess of Morton Grove, Illinois; three nieces, Yolanda (Heinz) Kirstein of Morton Grove, Illinois, Wilma (John) Rickert of Breslau, Ontario, Canada,

Sonia (Joachim) Weber of Park Ridge, Illinois; two cousins, Elfriede Hilmer of Cummings, Georgia, Irena A Navickaite of Kupiskis, Lithuania; and her three Godchildren, Yolanda Kirstein, Joachim Weber, and Helga Herrman.

She was preceded in death a by her husband; her infant e a son; her parents; and three t infant siblings.

Family and friends will T gather Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon in Trinity Lutheran Church of Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer. r o Isolina will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in t i Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeside.

The family prefers G contributions in memory of Isolina be made to the Alzheimer and Dementia Research Foundation, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 or y t to Trinity Lutheran Church o of Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, w Sawyer, Michigan 49125. a Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family C Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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

Be aware that health issues may flare up this week. Don’t panic.

This is your opportunity to take more control over what is happening and reign in your strength. Put in the extra efforts to prepare and trust in your abilities to go the distance. Dig in and get the positive energy established.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

There is a miserly vibe to the week ahead.

Whether money is tight or there is a sense of having to account for other people’s spending habits, don’t go off the deep end. Now is the time when you will have the ability to make more money or even land a better job. There’s a silver-lining for you, Tiger.

You will not want to take responsibility or cover for other people any longer. Even if it affects your social standing, you cannot compromise your sense of self-worth. Your sense of integrity is very important now and if the truth hurts, then let it hurt. Hold onto that deeper perspective now.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

There will be a lot to get done this week and the people you would like to count on may not be available now.

Thankfully you will be ready for the challenge and you will rely on your own ingenuity and creativity to pull through this one. This is merely one step in the initiation process.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

It will be easy to be overly hard on yourself this week. When you get overly anxious, ask for help from family or loved ones. Don’t alienate yourself; get others involved. Your creative juices are flowing and what better way to spend time with people, than working on a project.

There is a real sense of having to go it alone.

Whether you feel the need to travel the globe or just journey inward on your yoga matt, sometimes it’s best to do it on your own.

So, you can find meaning for your life.

Harness your inner guide and make that journey up the mountain.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

There may be some tension at home this week.

Family members or roommates may not want to connect with you one-on-one now, which may add to the tension. Rather than focusing on what you need from them, dig into what you need to do to feel good about yourself.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Communications may not go as smoothly as you had hoped this week and tensions with coworkers could ensue. The good news is the vibes coming at you from the stars are encouraging you to step back and spend some time at home, tucked away, making apple pie.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Even though you may experience a sense of stagnation or feel that situations beyond your control are keeping you from accomplishing projects. Don’t get discouraged. Take the down time to dig into your belief systems and focus on what you want most out of situations.

You might feel a little at odds with your friends or social circle this week. Money issues or a clash of value systems may present itself. The good news is your ability to talk things out and perceive things on a deeper level will help you resolve issues amicably.

Things could get quite intense with friends this week. Be careful not to exert too much force or try to dominate the situation. There is a sense of having to keep secrets or having to keep some of your ideas to yourself now.

Negativity is very draining all parties involved.

There will be a stirring of the pot this week, giving you a chance to see how strong your connections to others really are. Even if things get bumped around, trust in the friendship you have and the connection that goes beyond physical. Don’t get all high and mighty.

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“I heard about the idea from someone who already does this in their region of the country. It has been highly receptive with their homeowners, and I thought - this is the kind of company I want to be, we need to do this” owner Dan Saunders said.

With the launch of their new “Hometown Heroes” program, Third Coast Vacations is asking their guests to nominate someone in their hometown who deserves to experience what makes this area so special.

“Our guests will nominate someone in their lives or community who has made an impact, it could be a foster parent, a firefighter or a fourthgrade teacher, someone who gives

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Barn fire destroys antique cars Several antique sports cars were destroyed in a LaPorte County barn fire.

The late Saturday morning fire was on County Road 500 West near Indiana 2 between LaPorte and Westville.

According to LaPorte County Police, a lawn mower was on fire inside a barn and the homeowner, Thomas Pollick, was attempting to put it out with a fire extinguisher.

However, Pollick said the gas in the nearly full tank caught fire and soon the barn was engulfed in flames.

Police said a 1969 Camaro, a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am along with a 1999 Ford Mustang Gt were inside the heavily damaged barn.

Pollick told investigators he just finished putting the mower back inside the barn and going inside his residence when his wife alerted him to the fire, police said.

Firefighters from Scipio Township, Westville and other departments responded to the fire. — STAN MADDUX

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itchell Patrick, 86, of Lakeside, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

His life began April 30, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the fifth of twelve children born to Matt and Essie (Allen) Patrick. He married Elsie Marie (Lockridge) Clemons February 26, 1966 in Knox, Indiana. After forty-six years of marriage, she preceded him in death August, 2012.

Mitchell was a very special Grandpa and his grandchildren are heartbroken that they will no longer hear his infectious laughter. He always loved to laugh and have fun. They each had their own special relationship with him and he will always hold a special place in their hearts.

Mitchell loved music his entire life and was a fantastic singer and guitar player. He had a band in the 1960’s “The Four Aces.” Mitchell loved the outdoors. He was a great hunter and fisherman and loved gardening and camping.

Mitchell worked at Independent Steel Castings in New Buffalo, Michigan for thirty years until retiring in 1998. He served as a volunteer firefighter for Lakeside Fire Department for many years. He also worked as a tree trimmer for five years, which he enjoyed immensely.

Mitchell will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by one daughter, Connie (Archie) Smith of Three Oaks; two sons, Ronald Clemons of Niles, Donald (Shellie) Clemons of Michigan City, Indiana; five grandchildren, Misty (Brian) Green, Ty (Julie) Smith, Ryan Clemons, Sharon Clemons, Taylor Whiting; fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, Ralph “Pat” (Eve) Patrick; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pauline Dadlow, Christine Patrick; eight brothers, Eugene Patrick, Aaron Patrick, Ernest Patrick, Ray Patrick, Beecher Patrick, Gorman Patrick, Melvin Patrick, and Rondall Patrick.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for a Graveside Service in Lakeside Cemetery, 15011 Lakeside Road, Lakeside, Michigan where Mr. Patrick will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife.

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

A Day in the Life

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didn’t go to church! That’s it! That’s why I was sick, bored and restless - I didn’t have my religious experience for the day.

I missed Pastor Jeff Dryden’s always outstanding delivery of the day, the month and the year!

I awoke sick to my stomach and stayed up just long enough to have a cup of coffee. While still at my desk, I decided I wanted to go back to bed - and I did. It felt so good to snuggle down under the covers. I was thinking what a real luxury it was.... until I woke up sick to my stomach again!

I would normally have been picked up by my good friends to go to church. But I had called them and got no answer, so I left a message that I was in no condition to go to church. They didn’t pick up the message, so they came here and beeped outside for my appearance. By that time, I was back in my bed. Roscoe barked at their arrival, and so I got out of bed to wave them off and explain that I was not feeling well.

This had a domino effect on the usual plans of going out to brunch after church. Lately, we have been going to Randy’s (an old drive-in restaurant). We are so impressed with their food and service, not to mention their modest prices.

We like to eat outside in their updated drive-in service seating, which is sort of a makeover from another day. All of it spanking clean and recently painted, and the service is extraordinary. It’s on U.S.12, just after the turn-off from 112 a couple of miles.

A couple of hours later, I was awakened from my nap by my name being called from the back door. My friend Fred was just “checking” on me and stayed for a few minutes, during which he commented that he’d never been in my bedroom to see the collections there. He particularly enjoyed my horses, which are sculptures on top of a carved chest and in front of a marvelous large print of horses on the wall. He was particularly taken with the cowboy riding his gorgeous horse with a rifle in his hand. He also loved the wedding photos taken by Tom Bert, who was the photographer who took Frank Sinatra’s album covers. He had to be influenced by our friend, who was dating him; otherwise, he would not have

ever shot a low-rent wedding! It took us years to pay those off.

Fred left and I was perplexed for what to do with myself, as I was feeling fine now. I decided to get out of my sick bed and maybe get something to eat. I entered the kitchen, which was billowing with smoke from the chops I had put in the oven four hours earlier. One gets punished when one doesn’t go to church.

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ater, after cleaning up that mess, I decided that I should eat. I was not in the mood for burned pork chops. So, I prepared macaroni and cheese. Then, I gabbed on the phone and lazed around. It was a boring day, but at least I was no longer sick.

I knew I would not be going to dinner at my friends’ house, since they were at a family reunion; however, they called and said they were on their way home and that dinner with them was still on. I told them I had been sick, and I should stay home. It was one of the first practical things I had done all day.

Roscoe was to be picked up Monday for a “Day at the Spa,” a gift from well-intentioned friends who felt he needed attention (for which I am probably supposed to be embarrassed, but I am not). Most people who see him think he needs grooming because his hair grows every which way, and he looks neglected for those who don’t know that he is this way because that is how a “wire haired” Dachshund is supposed to look. We shall find out when he’s had his day at the spa, as I must tell them that I don’t want him sheared. I used to have the same challenge with my Lhasa Apsos. They are supposed to be left long haired to insulate them from the sun in the summer, as well as have long hair over their eyes protect them from the sun; however, most owners are lazy and don’t want to keep up with the grooming that the long hair requires.

That’s my mini lesson on grooming dogs that is out of the mainstream for everything else I have in here in my “stream of conscientiousness” column.

Boring!

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