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Feds say allegations of SRTS fraud unfounded PAGE 4

Township house slated for demolition PAGE 4

Rolling history along: Pine Ridge moves to new resting place PAGES 6-7

Ibrahim Parlak fights on PAGE 8

Bison stomp Mustangs PAGE 11

Safe Routes to School project update PAGE 12

PHASE II IS A GO

GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATES NEW BUFFALO’S NEXT PART OF NORTH WHITTAKER’S REDEVELOPMENT — PAGE 5 —

Lighting up the night for Remember Me Thursday PAGE 14

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OOPS! Last week, I requested that the front page feature the latest round of streetlight selections. I want to clarify that the light fixture in the photo was only one of several contenders and a final decision has NOT been made. I apologize for the confusion; however, I am happy to know that so many of you read the NBTIMES, as there certainly were a lot of reactions to last week’s front page.

The groundbreaking for the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment’s Phase Two has happened. What an exciting and gratifying event! So many people have volunteered for endless hours.

It has been impressive to watch this come together. Congratulations to the City of New Buffalo - I can hardly believe this is happening!

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CLARIFICATION: The streetlight fixture that was shown on the front page of last week’s New Buffalo Times has not been formally selected for the downtown and is just one of the options that is currently being considered by the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Design/Visual Impact Subcommittee (DVI).

More models were presented, and more will follow in the future. The DVI hopes to have the recommended light fixture for the DDA Board’s approval at their Oct.12 meeting. NBT is sorry for the confusion and will continue to keep you informed on the progress on North Whittaker Street.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017

Feds say allegations of SRTS fraud unfounded

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he Federal Highway Administration has responded, via a letter, to Susan Gotfried, following complaint letters regarding The Safe Routes to School Project (SRTS) that she has written to the Michigan Department of Transportation, (MDOT), the Federal Highway Administration and the City of New Buffalo.

The letters have resulted in project delays and increased project expenses for New Buffalo’s Safe Sidewalks to School. The city was awarded a grant in July 2014 in the amount of $584,000 from the Michigan Fitness Council/Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) and the Michigan Department of Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) to develop sidewalks and programs that will allow children safe passage to and from three New Buffalo schools: New Buffalo Elementary and Middle/ High schools and St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School.

After numerous delays, the project got underway Tuesday, Sept 5. Engineering for the project was provided through a Pokagon Fund grant. (See page 11 for an SRTS progress update.)

The federal government has addressed the allegations of fraud in the following letter to Ms. Gotfried dated Sept 28, 2017:

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Township house slated for demolition

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he New Buffalo Township Board held a special meeting Monday, Oct. 2, to discuss a Show Cause Hearing and to adopt a MERS Retirement Plan Resolution.

The Show Cause Hearing was regarding a property located at 19511 U.S. Highway 12 in New Buffalo, which has continued to fall into disrepair. The property is owned by David R. Uhl, who was present at the hearing and gave his comments to the board.

Monday’s hearing was held as a follow-up to an Aug. 12, 2017, hearing to determine if the building was a dangerous and unsafe building. At the August hearing, Hearing Officer Jerry Jones issued a decision declaring the building to be dangerous and unsafe, pursuant to MCL 125.539 and the New Buffalo Housing Law Ordinance and that the house (a residential building) should be demolished on or before Sept. 1.

At Monday’s Special Meeting, Township Attorney David Peterson gave additional testimony to the board based on a written report by Jones. He stated that Jones indicated numerous and various repairs that were needed, and that there were many building code violations on the building.

Jones reported that the entrances and exits were borderline, the back porch was in dangerous disrepair and that he felt it may collapse at any time. He also questioned the structural strength and proper supports for the house. He stated that the house was subject to collapse in its present state. He said the walls, roof, soffits and siding had deteriorated, and that the building was unsafe for entry. He also stated that there was no running water in the building, including toilet facilities and kitchen facilities, which was against the law for a residential home.

Superintendent Michelle Heit reviewed current water bills and stated that there was no recorded water usage on the meter since Aug 1, 2017. In fact, they stated that there had been no water meter usage since 2015. She said that the Township Water Department replaced the meter in August 2017 to ensure the meter wasn’t faulty, but there has been no recorded water usage since that time.

Peterson also stated that junk and rubbish was stored on the inside and the outside of the building, which is in violation of residential building codes.

“It is unsanitary and unfit for human use,” he said, adding that it was an “attractive nuisance and a danger for children.”

In defense of his property, Uhl stated that he has been waiting for the building inspector to give him a list of items to repair. He also stated that the Hearing Officer’s opinions were “patently false.” He said that

the structure is enormously strong, and that Building Inspector Bill Lambert did not state that the walls and roof were unsound. He said the statements made by Jones were “glaring falsehoods.”

Uhl asked for time to bring in an independent contractor for his written opinion.

Despite Uhl’s protests the board voted to uphold the opinion of Jones. Trustee Pete Rahm stated, “I think he did a thorough job.”

In response to Uhl’s many statements, Heit said, “This situation has continued for over four years with no repairs being made. I believe it is beyond repair, you could have been working on it for the past four years.”

A building permit has not been pulled for any of the repair work to be done. It was again stated that Jones felt “the building was beyond repair.”

“It would cost more to repair than it is worth. The disrepair exceeds the value of the property,” said Peterson.

The Township Board, (with Clerk Judy Zabicki excused) voted by roll call and unanimously approved and affirmed the decision of the Hearing Officer for the demolition of the house.

The Board further determined by resolution “that the building has been substantially destroyed by deterioration, neglect, abandonment or other causes and the cost of repair of the building will be greeter that the State Equalize Value of $65,200. (MMCL 125.541(4) ).

The resolutions stated, “If the house has not been demolished and the property restored to grade the township will demolish and remove the building, restore to grade by October 21, 2017, the costs of demolition, including but not limited to fees of the Hearing Officer, costs of title searches or commitments, recording fees, notices and dumping charges and costs or charges authorized under the law, shall be billed to David R. Uhl. (MCL 125.541 (4) ).”

The owner is ordered to remove all personal property and accumulated items by Oct. 21.

The adopted resolution goes on to say that the owner “may appeal the decision or order to the Berrien County Trial Court by filing a petition for an order of superintending control with twenty (20) days for the date of this decision. MCL 125.542).”

In other business, the board adopted a MERS Retirement Plan Resolution for a defined benefit plan for the employees. Resident David Stumm objected to their decision, citing his years of professional experience in the industry. Although the resolution passed, Heit will meet with Stumm prior to the December activation date of the policy.

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All systems are go: Groundbreaking celebrates New Buffalo’s North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase Two

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

esidents marked the beginning of the final leg of to families pushing strollers while out shopping. Parallel a 14-year journey toward a new and improved parking will exist on both sides of North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo during the North Whittaker which Kemper said will prove to be “safer” for cars navigating Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase Two the street than the current angled parking spaces. Among groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 2. the parking spaces will be ADA ones, which Kemper said New Buffalo City Council members dug their golden will make New Buffalo more accessible for those who have shovels into the symbolic pile of dirt disabilities. on the corner of North Whittaker Other improvements will include and Merchant streets. The scene was improving utilities for North Whittaker an almost exact replica of another Street property owners, who are from earlier in the year, when the required to keep their water faucets on groundbreaking for the project’s Phase all winter so the pipes don’t freeze, as One took place on the corner of North well as eliminating the overhead power Whittaker and Mechanic streets in lines that currently block the view of the February. While Phase One focused on expansive lakefront.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell speaks reconstructing side streets Barton (from Kemper added that he hoped that to the audience the improvements will also encourage Merchant to Mechanic) and Mechanic property owners to make investments (from Barton to Townsend), Phase Two in the city, which is key to improving its will be focused on North Whittaker commercial district.

Street (from Buffalo to Mechanic).

“Our residents will now have a place Construction for Phase One wrapped to enjoy and demonstrate their civic up in May. Phase Two is slated to begin pride and show that New Buffalo really sometime this month and be completed is the heart of Harbor Country,” he said. by next Memorial Day. Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV thanked The Pokagon The crowd awaits the groundbreaking Fund, who awarded a $1.6 million grant emper said the journey ceremony on the corner of Merchant to be used toward the project almost a has just begun for DDA and Whittaker streets year ago to that day. Thanks were also members, who will continue given to city residents, who approved to support the city council a 15-year, $4 million referendum issue on economic improvement for infrastructure improvements last projects and renew city ordinances and November. While a portion of the funds permits to further improve parking. from the referendum will go toward Members of the DDA Board of Directors the downtown area, the rest will be include: Kemper, Dee Dee Duhn, J.V. used toward a capital improvement Peacock, Joe Lindsay, Karen Gear, Pete program to repair the side streets, such Rahm, O’Donnell and Ellie Mullins.

Pokagon Band as Clay Street, throughout New Buffalo.

The DDA’s Design/Visual Impact of Potawatami O’Donnell said that, hopefully, they will (DVI) Subcommittee is currently in member Barbara have received bids for that program the process of selecting light fixtures, Ann Warren DDA Chairman by the end of the year. Currently, he benches and other amenities for the expresses her Robert Kemper said that Abonmarche Engineering, gratitude to New outlines the downtown’s overall design.

Buffalo project’s history which is the engineering firm for the Barbara Ann Warren, who is a North Whittaker Street project, was member of the Pokagon Band of identifying which streets were in Potawatami, said that part of the most need of repair. City water and Potawatami tradition was to “give away sewer funds that have been saved up more so you receive more.” Warren throughout the years will also finance said that by giving to New Buffalo’s the project, O’Donnell said. downtown project, not only would Noting the project’s long 14-year New Buffalo residents, merchants and history, Downtown Development visitors be benefitting from it, but the Authority (DDA) Chairman Robert Pokagons as well.

Kemper declared himself to be the “I’m just bursting at the seams – we’re “happiest man alive” that improvements proud that we have been able to do this US Congressman Fred Upton District were finally coming to fruition. for you, because it’s going to bless us Director Mike Ryan speaks to the audience “Whittaker Street has been neglected too,” she said. for far too long,” he said.

Since 1997, Warren said that the Kemper reminded the crowd of the DDA’s humble Band has donated close to $25 million through the Fund beginnings in 2003, when the Business Improvement District to nonprofit organizations and for local governments. In (BID) was formed. In 2013, members on the second city addition to last October’s $1.6 million grant, the Fund also council before the current one took the “next step” to create gave around $30,000 to the city in 2008 to further explore the DDA and ensure the project was the city’s “top priority.” downtown updates.

Kemper said that through all the changes in the city’s Mike Ryan, who serves as district director for US administration and the long discussions held at public Representative Fred Upton (R-Mich.), commented on how meetings, the goal has remained the same: fix up North the upcoming facelift would only add to New Buffalo’s appeal Whittaker Street. to residents as well as the numerous visitors who frequent it “Through countless public meetings, work sessions and in the summer months. “This is just going to make it (New political change - the project has prevailed,” he said.

Buffalo) more inviting for them and other people to come,” he Kemper said the project will resolve many “nagging issues” said, referring to it as a “jewel.” for downtown merchants and property owners. Underground Overall, O’Donnell said that the day was a significant one issues, such as “failing water lines” and “storm drain issues,” for the city’s future. will be resolved. The new wider, 18 foot sidewalks will cater “This is a great day in the history of New Buffalo,” he said.

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What’s good for the goose?

Chikaming Open Lands published an article Friday, Sept. 29. On Sunday, Oct. 1, WSJM-FM 94.9, WRHC-FM 106.7 and WRHZ 93.5 radio stations aired an interview

by John Smietanka with Chikaming Open Lands Executive Director Ryan Postema on his radio show “With Respect.”

The article read: “Hey everybody! Today (Friday, Sept. 29), is ‘goose day’! No, we didn’t just make that up. Everyone around here is very familiar with geese, in particular, Canada (note: not Canadian) geese. They are one of the most common birds found in the contiguous United States and Canada. In fact, their population is growing, and growing rapidly.

Why are they so successful as a species? Well, here’s another example among many of how human intervention can have a pretty significant impact on the natural world. At the beginning of the 20th century, Canada geese populations were in trouble-seriously depleted due to hunting and habitat loss. So a wildlife protection plan was put in place. It was successful. Maybe a little too successful.

See, at the same time we were trying to boost dwindling populations, we were also creating man-made spaces that geese like to live in-- spaces that have open, unobstructed views to scan for potential dangers, with water to drink and grass to eat. Spaces like lawns, golf courses, agricultural fields, parks and airports. As you’d expect, with all this great new habitat, Canada goose populations increased dramatically, from less than 500,000 in the 1980s to more than 5 million today.

Of course, anytime that wildlife and humans attempt to share the same space, problems arise. The geese eat grass, screwing up our nice lawns and golf courses. They also eat our crops. And they poop everywhere. (Fun fact: just 50 geese can generate up to two-and-a-half tons of feces a year. Yeesh.) More seriously, flocks of geese hanging out at airports pose a grave threat to aircraft in the form of bird strikes.

Some would argue that in rightly trying to correct for nearly wiping out the species, we accidentally created a nuisance population. It’s not the first time the animal in need we lend a hand to morphs into a relentless gang wreaking havoc in our yards (see: deer), and it won’t be the last.

The lesson? Try as we might, we can’t always predict the results when we encroach further and further into various animal habitats.” — Staff Reports

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017

Rolling history along: Pine Ridge moves to new resting place

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rand Beach Village homeowners Steve and Amy Slater are fulfilling their dream to build a new, larger, full-time home at 46113 Royal Avenue, while still preserving a vintage cottage that has a 107-year-old history in the Village.

The couple had choices to make, such as if they should keep the small cottage as it was, demolish it to make way for their new home or move it and save it. After living in the cottage full-time for the past three years, they knew they wanted more space for their growing family. After looking at all the options, Amy said they opted to preserve history and begin a new life adventure.

“We’re both from entrepreneur type families and we love this kind of thing,” she said, adding that Steve recently completed a renovation of an industrial building in Burns Harbor, Indiana. for his business.

“We love the location on Royal Avenue - I can walk to the playground with my grandbaby, walk to the beach and walk to the golf course but we wanted more square footage for our family. We were lucky to find one of the last buildable golf course frontage lots in Grand Beach to move the cottage onto,” she added.

Amy stated that by moving the cottage, they were “able to save the original cottage, save the foundation and, hopefully, save the existing trees.”

A three-car police escort by the Village of Grand Beach, Michiana and New Buffalo Township Police led the .6-mile journey which resembled a parade, complete with the American flag proudly flying from the front of the cottage. The adventure was launched on Thursday morning, Sept. 28, when it was wheels down, and the Volvo BM L70 B loader slowly and meticulously pulled the rig onto Royal Avenue to begin the 12 and a half hour move from the century old home site through the village.

Family, neighbors and friends gathered Thursday morning with coffee in hand for the spectacle and to lend support. The Slater children, daughter Lauren with grandbaby Elaine, along with son George and wife Kelly and Steve’s parents, George and Marge, were all present, riding on golf carts and walking the hilly and curvy route, along with faithful labradoodle Dutch and his Wheaton Terrier buddy, Tim. It was a day no one will forget.

The cottage was originally established in 1910 by the VanPelts in what was called Grand Beach Springs. On

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Thursday, it departed Royal Avenue, rolling to its new location overlooking the second tee and green on the golf course from its new 15 Acres of Grand Beach home site. The actual move began after three days of preparation by the moving crew from Laraway & Sons House Movers of Pullman, Michigan.

Prior to the actual move, crews carefully jacked up the home and installed steel I-beams and lumber blocks under the home, slowly and carefully lifting it from the basement foundation so that a flatbed trailer with wheels could be installed under the cottage. Over the long journey, the crews patiently and

under utility wires and tree branches.

Eight white concrete road posts were temporarily removed along Royal Avenue, as were many mailboxes and street signs, which were also replaced along the route by the crew.

At 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning, the cottage made the first of many difficult turns, going onto Royal Avenue and turning sharply to the right/south, clearing the first of many trees and the concrete retaining wall across the street by inches. It was then gently rolled down the hill to Perkins, and then across Crescent. Navigating the long block along the tot lot and tennis courts required

carefully cleared a path to “squeeze” the house between concrete walls, utility poles, massive trees and scrubs, over fire hydrants, concrete entry posts, past numerous mailboxes and road signs, and

he route taken by the cottage on wheels was south on Royal Ave, right onto Station Road/ Wildwood, and then turning south onto Dogwood to Tulip Tree and then Oak Drive.

At Oak, they turned east onto Grand Beach Road, making their way to 15 Acres of Grand Beach, where they turned onto Anna Livia and finally, at 7:30 p.m. the crews made the difficult right turn into Reitz Place, where it rested in the cul-de-sac for the night. On Friday morning, the movers rolled it onto the [clockwise from top right] Moving Pine new concrete ridge down along the road; Passing the foundation.

Arch; Posts were removed for passage; But that is not Spectators and the tun onto Station; The Slaters. Steve Amy with Dutch, Kelly with the final resting Tim and George, Lauren with Marge and place for Pine George and baby Elsine on Roya; Pine Ridge Cottage.

Ridge est. 1910 The next step in the project, which begins next week, is to jack the home up the removal of eight of the concrete a story, so that a first floor living area roadway posts. Finally, after three and and an inside garage can be constructed a half hours, the crew was ready for the turn onto Station Road as the house underneath it. When the first floor headed west. (It had been determined structure is complete, the cottage will

early on that the house and rig could not fit through the iconic Grand Beach Arch, which would have been the shorter route to Anna Livia.) The long journey down Station/Wildwood to Dogwood was not without obstacles, as mailboxes and signs were moved and reinstalled, trees and bushes were trimmed and fire hydrants and utility poles were slowly and carefully passed and cleared. At one tight spot, the gutters provided the extra inches needed, and they were squished tightly to the house to fit through a narrow passage. Often, there was a man on the button roof of the cottage overseeing the operation and advising adjustments for upcoming obstacles.

Throughout the trip, the crew continued to relevel the I-Beams, supporting the cottage with jacks in order to keep everything plum.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 Chervinko, retain homes on either side of the Royal Avenue cottage site. Their sister, Nancy Roberts, lives a few blocks away.

According to the album, this is not the first move for the cottage, although it is the longest. In the late 1940s, Vernon Roberts had the cottage jacked up so that a full basement could be poured under the house and a lower level garage could be built. At the time, the cottage was also rotated. Daughter Nancy recalled the house being up on stilts throughout most of the summer.

She said when the wind blew, the cottage would sway. On a daily basis, she said her mom would remind her and her four siblings to walk softly lest the cottage to fall over. She said she had many fine memories of summers spent growing up in Pine Ridge.

“Watching my parent’s home roll past my present home on Thursday afternoon was very emotional,” she said, but added that she is happy the cottage survived.

rior to the moving crews’ arrival, preparations were made by the Slaters to ready the home for its new look.

They first rented a nearby home to live in during the cottage relocation and reconstruction and construction of a new home on the Royal site. In Pine Ridge cottage, they removed the old kitchen cabinets and many of the fixtures and appliances.

All usable items not retained were donated to Habitat for Humanity.

The original claw foot, cast-iron tub he former Roberts home was sent out for a complete makeover also had a guest cottage to be reinstalled in one of the newly called “N Between” in renovated bathrooms. Amy said that reference to Nancy and they plan a complete renovation of the John Roberts’ home to cottage, which include changing some the north of Pine Ridge. The Slaters room sizes and installing new electrical, have replaced that cottage with a new, and plumbing and an HVAC system. charming guest house and ground floor Many of the original features, like the garage. The new quarters are built in old doors and woodwork, are being the Dutch Colonial style of architecture, saved, Amy said. She said that she likes which will also be the style of the new to combine the three-level home old with the planned for the A three-car police escort by new and with site. Architect the Village of Grand Beach, industrial looks.

Heidi Hornaday Michiana and New Buffalo Helping Amy of New Buffalo Township Police led the .6with the interior has designed mile journey which resembled design elements the plans for a parade, complete with the and finishes the newly built American flag proudly flying are Cindy home and has from the front of the cottage.

Franzen and also created the The adventure was launched plans for the Kathy Hanley on Thursday morning, Sept. renovations and of Lake Interior 28, when it was wheels down, additions for the of Lakeside, and the Volvo BM L70 B loader relocated cottage Michigan. slowly and meticulously pulled on Reitz Place, Amy offered the rig onto Royal Avenue to which Amy praises for the begin the 12 and a half hour said will have a interior design move from the century old Craftsman style team, saying, home site through the village.

“They have great of architecture. taste, great ideas Each property and they are budget conscious. They project will have a different builder and also are very creative and have great crew working simultaneously on each integrity.” home, with the Slaters acting as general Children of former owners, Vernon contractors for both of the projects. The and Hazel Roberts, compiled and creative duo also plans to do some of documented years of family and village the finish work themselves. Building history in an album, which has been the new Dutch Colonial style home will passed on to Amy and Steve. be Paul Barber. Capstone Construction Former deeds and abstracts show Inc. will handle the new construction/ that the property and cottage has had renovation work on the Craftsman style five owners, including the Slaters. In cottage.

1910, the Van Pelts built the original The moving operation brought to cottage around a live tree. They were mind a biblical saying: “It is easier for followed by the Dressens, the Kriels a camel to pass through the eye of a and the fourth and longest owner needle ….” At times, that eye seemed and resident, the Roberts family, who very tiny; however, the adept movers owned Pine Ridge from 1943 until 2014 managed to move the cottage through when the Slaters purchased it. Two of every obstacle to its final destination on the Roberts’ five children, Nancy and Reitz Place.

John Roberts and Dorothy (Roberts) Stay tuned for the rest of the story.

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Sunday, Sept. 24, potluck gathering honoring Ibrahim Parlak, who is continuing his long battle against deportation, included the installation of Tristan Fick’s sculpture.

Fick is a student member of Renaissance Kids, SM, which is sponsored by Professor Mark Mareno of Andrews University. The sculpture was installed at Parlak’s Cafe Gulistan in Harbert, Michigan. Even though he is only 13 years old, Fick’s sculpture was selected from the many others that were submitted. Renaissance Kids serves about 150 children a year.

This year’s class project includes building a sculptural “Peace Garden” dedicated to Parlak. The garden will represent the beauty and richness of our immigrant population that was inspired by Parlak’s struggle to stay in this country.

At the event, which was held on the patio of his café, Parlak gave a small speech that thanked Congressman Fred Upton for all of his help with his case, as well as former Senator Carl Levin and all of his supporters who attended the event. District Director for Upton Mike Ryan, who attended the event in Upton’s absence, said that Upton will continue to support Parlak.

“Ibrahim is here to stay!” he said.

Parlak is scheduled for another hearing Friday, Oct. 20, that he invited his supporters to attend to show their support. Details will be announced at a later date.

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Janet Cocciarelli, the Executive Director of The Pokagon Fund, expressed the Fund’s appreciation for the work of the Lions Club.

“Since 2011, over $450,000 has been awarded to the Lions Club to provide vision care to Harbor Country residents. The effect on the lives of those who have been given improved eyesight is immeasurable,” she said.

In recognition of a significant initiative by the New Buffalo Area Schools to provide vision care, the Fund also awarded $7,000 in support of a $25,000 school program to identify students who suffer from disorders of eye focusing (accommodation) and eye teaming (vergence). In providing this vision care, New Buffalo Area Schools will be partnering with Smoke Vision Center, a full service eye care facility located in New Buffalo, for eye examinations and with ChromaGen Vision LLC, a Pennsylvania-based company, in order to use its unique and proprietary system of 16 different tinted lenses that can be embodied in a contact lens or worn as eyeglasses to improve vision.

In thanking The Pokagon Fund for its support, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie stated, “The goal of the New Buffalo Area Schools is to increase student achievement and a love of reading by eliminating focusing and vergence issues. We are grateful to The Pokagon Fund for its long-term support of youth vision and, in particular, its support for this program.”

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he New Buffalo Bison traveled to Three Oaks to meet the Mustangs of River Valley.

In a wide open scoring affair featuring New Buffalo’s Andrew Coffeen and Jarvis Tarnowski combined for six touchdowns and Tim Mayer and Seth Margaritis one each to lead the Bison over the Mustangs 56-14.

Will Korbel threw for two touchdowns to put the Mustangs in the scoring column. Robby Thorn kicked all the extra points for the Bison. — NEW BUFFALO TIMES SPORTS

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The Varsity team won in 3: 25-9, 25-9 and 25-13. Sophia DeOliveria had 6 aces and 6 kills, and Colbie Robertson had 4 aces and 5 kills.

Wednesday, they played Covert, where varsity won in 3: 25-10, 2927 and 25-19. Colbie Robertson had 5 aces and 3 kills; Hope Motycka had 3 aces and 3 kills.

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Saturday, Oct. 7.

During the launch event, Gurley Leep Subaru will have a Distracted Driving Simulation in an effort to discourage texting while driving in our community.

This simulator will teach the importance of safety and staying focused while on the road instead of on one’s phone.

The simulations are free and anyone who drives and owns a cell phone is encouraged to experience the simulation.

“This launch event is going to be a lot of fun and also raise awareness to the dangers of driving while distracted. We are very excited for folks to see the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek.” said Gurley Leep Subaru General Manager Mark Simpson.

For those who come out to the event, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments available.

Test drives of the new Subaru Crosstrek will take place and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about this highly anticipated vehicle.

The new Subaru Crosstrek redefines versatility and features symmetrical all-wheel drive and 33 mpgs. Upgrades from last year’s model include a larger cargo area and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats plus an increase in horsepower.

You’ll also find integrated roof rails, 18-inch wheels and a Harmon Kardon Premium Audio system.

The event takes place at Gurley Leep Subaru located at 5302 North Grape Road in Mishawaka, Indiana. For more information about the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, visit GurleyLeepSubaru.com Gurley Leep is proud to serve the people of Mishawaka and the surrounding areas for 40 years. The dealership group is family owned and operated and is a supporter of various community charities including the Ronald McDonald House.

Gurley Leep has seven new car locations across Michiana that house 14 different new car manufacturers. — STAFF REPORTS

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epresentative from Abonmarche and Northern 2014 in the amount of $584,000 from the Michigan Fitness Construction Services Corp. presented an Council/Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) and the Michigan update on the SRTS project at a meeting Friday, Department of Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Sept. 29, with city officials. to develop sidewalks and programs that will allow children In Area 1, all removals are complete, safe passage to and from three New Buffalo schools: New sidewalks are installed, with grading and mainline having Buffalo Elementary and Middle/High schools and St. Mary been completed. Corner ramps were scheduled to be of the Lake Catholic School. The grant is to provide for installed between Monday, Oct. 2 and the installation of approximately 3.5 Tuesday, Oct. 3. Restoration work is miles of new sidewalks for the SRTS planned for completion by the end sidewalk program. of October. Area 1/Phase I included the construction of sidewalks in the he federal government southeastern section of the project, originally adopted the SRTS which included the Indiana, Bronson, grant program as a national and Norton streets area. This first initiative to encourage network of sidewalks will connect the exercise and the increased New Buffalo Middle/High School with mobility of children, which includes a walking route to Buffalo Street and bike riding and walking to school, onward toward Whittaker Street and which they felt would slow down the lake front. childhood obesity. The program was Phase 2 (Area 2) of the project also developed to assist communities includes the southwestern portion of to improve their sidewalk networks the city. It includes planned sidewalks to benefit the community as a whole. on the following streets: southeast Studies have shown that sidewalks of Detroit Street near the elementary reduce the number of pedestrians hit school with sidewalks on both sides by cars, reduce vehicle congestion of Clinton, Marshall, Monroe (north and air pollution, promote health Emerson Collins and Madison Creech enjoy to Indiana Street), Eagle, and Chicago and fitness, and improve community walking on the new sidewalks along Lubke to Indiana streets. security, as well as beautify and Road Tuesday, Oct. 3 With regards to Area 2, all removals improve property values throughout have been completed and sidewalks have been installed, the community. The specifications of the grant called for which includes the grading. Mainline work was scheduled the five-foot standard for safe passage of wheelchairs and to continue Wednesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct 7. buggies that may be traveling in opposite directions on the Corner ramps will be installed Monday, Oct. 9 through walkways. McGhee said that, where possible, the placement Tuesday, Oct. 10. Restoration work is planned for the end of of sidewalks has been adjusted to project existing trees.

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The Safe Routes to School Program is not intended Phase 3 (Area 3) of the project includes streets in the for the general repair of sidewalks. The grant program northwestern side of the city, near St. Mary of the Lake has a limited scope, which is to focus on improving the Catholic School. The streets included are: North Berrien connectivity between neighborhoods and the schools. between Mechanic and US 12/ Buffalo streets, Merchant The grant, as awarded, did not include repairs to existing between Berrien and Smith streets and US 12/Buffalo sidewalks. between, approximately, Eagle and Willard streets.

This project was the result of a strong team effort between The crews planned to start removals, grading and the New Buffalo Area Schools, St. Mary of the Lake School mainline in Area 3 Tuesday, Oct 3 through Friday, Oct. 13.

System, the City of New Buffalo, SRTS/MDOT, Pokagon Corner ramps will be installed the week of Monday, Oct. 16, Fund Grants for funding engineering, the Friends of Harbor with restoration work commencing when weather and time Country Trails and previous Project Manager-Landscape allows.

Architects and Planners.

The three phases of the project are scheduled for Abonmarche, the firm hired to engineer and manage substantial completion by the end of this month, weather the Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, is also permitting. Project Manager Tony McGhee of Abonmarche overseeing the project. Questions should be directed to said that site restoration, which includes new grass seed, McGhee at (269) 927-2295 ext. 130. Project information will most likely be done in the spring for best results. and maps are available for review on the city website, The City of New Buffalo was awarded a grant in July wwwcityofnewbuffalo.org.

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A&E Center to offer GPS workshop

he Three Oaks Arts & Education (A&E) Center is offering a workshop on GPS use for cyclists from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Led by local cycling enthusiast Ken Ramsay, the workshop will show attendees how to track their rides, pre-load itineraries into their computers, use turn-by-turn navigation, search for addresses, plan round trips and monitor their performance.

“GPS can greatly enhance the cycling experience,” Ramsay said. “The planning and navigational features give you greater control over your rides, help you to explore new routes and ensure that you never get lost.”

A Garmin 520 Edge (or higher) cycling computer, or a compatible device, is necessary for the workshop. Ramsay added that a laptop computer for handson exercises like creating and loading a route also would be helpful. Free Wi-Fi is available at the A&E Center.

Cost for the workshop is $10 per person, and preregistration is required.

To register, or for more information, contact Marge Spears at margespears@ comcast.net.

The A&E Center is located at 14 Maple Street in downtown Three Oaks, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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he Harbor Country Singers is looking for additional members to sing at its annual upcoming Christmas performances.

Rehearsals begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Three Oaks Arts & Education (A&E) Center and continue each Wednesday evening until the performances in early December.

Harbor Country Singers Leader Cindy Dryden said that members don’t need to know how to read music or have previous choral experience.

“If you love to sing, we’d love to have you,” Dryden said. “If you are unsure, come on the 18th - you may just find yourself drawn to sing along.”

Previously, the Harbor Country Singers have performed Christmas music at the Three Oaks United Methodist Church, the Convergence Community Church in New Buffalo and the New Buffalo Township Library. The group also has performed patriotic and traditional songs at the Acorn Theater and the A&E Center’s stage, the latter in conjunction with Three Oaks’ recent sesquicentennial celebration.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of the A&E Center, with rehearsals being held at the Center. The Center is located at14 Maple Street in downtown Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

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Lighting up the night for Remember Me Thursday

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n a clear, early autumn night, a small crowd of people quietly kneeled in front of rows of white paper bag luminaries that blanketed the front lawn of the Michiana Humane Society. Meanwhile, Michiana Humane Society staff members wandered between the rows of luminaries, briefly leaning down to light the small candles that were contained inside of each of them.

The crowd was there to mark the fifth annual Remember Me Thursday, an international event that encourages everyone to pay their respects to those animals who’ve passed away as well as those who are orphaned and haven’t yet found a home.

For $5, guests could purchase a luminary and label it with their pet’s name before placing it on the lawn.

Humans weren’t the only ones who wanted to remember the innocent creatures. Hren Hildenbrandt had brought along his four German shepherds, all of whom he said were

MHS Executive Director Johanna Humbert speaks to the crowd

rescues from local shelters. He said that they were honoring the memory of one of his other dogs who had passed away.

“That’s why we’re here,” he said, nodding toward the luminaries.

Michiana Humane Society Executive Director Johanna Humbert added that staff members had dedicated several luminaries that year to animals to whom they’ve grown attached during their time at the shelter. Every day, Humbert said, the staff devotes considerable time to “cleaning, feeding, exercising and loving” the animals that arrive at the shelter.

Before the lighting of the luminaries, Humbert read a special prayer that implored everyone to show “compassion” toward and be “true friends” to animals that may be in need of special care.

The Michiana Humane Society, which provides shelter for more than 1,200 animals a year, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that relies solely on private donations and receives no tax funds for support. They’re located at722 Indiana Highway in Michigan City, Indiana.

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Brown set up large tables for the massive array of food that was donated by no less than a dozen fine restaurants, specialty foods shops, and caterers. A bar that was set up in the middle of the venue was well stocked with beer, wine, and other beverages, courtesy of local breweries, distillers, and vendors. Thanks to the successful efforts of the event committee and board members, the food and beverage choices were superb.

There were 22 large trays painted by local artists that were sold in the silent auction. Combined with the door sales, there was enough revenue raised to feed 25 people for a year, said Meals on Wheels Executive Director Linda Strohl.

“We are thrilled with tonight’s proceeds and all that we can do with it,” Strohl said.

David Alger, a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, spoke of their mission for the staff of 10 drivers and their deep commitment to serving the elderly and those who are unable to leave their homes.

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1953-2017

evin Beadles, age 63, of Galien, died peacefully Saturday morning, September 30, 2017, at home in the comfort of his family’s presence.

He was born October 23, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana, the fourth of eight children born to Bud and Polly Beadles. He married Diane Kay Lambert October 21, 2006.

Kevin was a history buff. If someone was blowing stuff up he wanted to know about it. Kevin liked weapons of all kinds, but especially black powder guns. He enjoyed blacksmithing, leather working, blues music and good whiskey. His family will miss the many “debates” that they teasingly suggest he thought he always won, although they said he wasn’t happy unless he was complaining. He was a prolific killer of catfish. He did a lot of camping with his daughters when they were young.

Kevin was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved taking trips with his wife. Kevin will definitely be missed.

Kevin will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Diane Beadles of Galien; three daughters, Sarah Harmon of La Porte, Jessica Fritzen of Chesapeake, Virginia, Rebecca Beadles of Casper, Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Jefre Fritzen, Bruce Beadles, Marcos Hernandez, Alexandria Hernandez, Clarissa Harmon, Ethan Harmon, Leland Harmon; two great grandchildren, Jay Brooks, Emeri Newnam; four brothers, Claude Michael Beadles of Fish Lake, Indiana, Roger (Delona) Beadles and Tim (Diane) Beadles both of La Porte, Indiana, Thomas Beadles of Fish Lake, Indiana; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Bruce Beadles, Lisa Smith, and David Beadles.

Family and friends gathered Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Michigan time) in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (Michigan time) in the funeral home.

Mr. Beadles’ remains will be laid to rest in Galien Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

Helen Margaret Dunkel

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1933-2017

elen Margaret Dunkel, 83 of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel 15 N. Barton Street, New Buffalo, Michigan.

Helen was born on October 25, 1933 in Enfield, Illinois to the late William and Nora (Biggerstaff) Basinger. She married Bill Dunkel on November 22, 1951.

He preceded her in death on February 15, 2016. As a devout Catholic Helen was a member of St. Mary of the Lake parish for sixty years, and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Her passion in life was feeding her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren both physically and spiritually. She was a warm, loving, selfless caretaker and nurturer.

Helen is survived by seven children – Ron (Elaine) Dunkel, of Schererville, Indiana, Becky (Mel) Borglin, New Buffalo, Nancy (Randy) Mast, New Buffalo, Jim (Betsy) Dunkel of Bakersfield, California, Donna (Brian) Allen, Three Oaks, Judy McCance, New Buffalo, and John (Emily) Dunkel of Prescott, Arizona; 23 grandchildren; Amber, April, Kyra, Jennifer, Autumn, Jeff, John, Ray, Dustin, Sabrina, Karla, Aaron, Eric, Kristen, Kyle, Darin, Ryan, James, Jamie, Maggie, Michael, Mathew, and Mark, 22 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Betty Rubenacker, Union Pier, Lou (Lee) Brent, Katherine (Gene) Trapp, Clara (Gene) Voyles, Eddie (Jim) Ward, and two brothers, John (Shirley) Basinger and Charles (Betty) Basinger of New Buffalo. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Bob Basinger and Joe Basinger, son-in-law Blaine McCance, great-grandson

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A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 718 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, with Father John Peter officiating. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Friends visited with the family on September 28, 2017, at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., a Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Lake Church, New Buffalo, Michigan. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.

Mildred H. Hickle

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ildred H. Hickle, 86, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 29, 2017, in her residence in the presence of her family.

She was born September 10, 1931 in Three Oaks, Michigan, the second youngest child born to Arthur and Bessie (Fleck) Zebell.

Mildred grew up on her parent’s farm and graduated from Three Oaks HIgh School in 1949. She spent most of her life caring for her family and home. She and her husband, Jack Hickle, owned and operated Hickle Water Conditioning in Hebron, Ohio. Mildred was a sixty four year member of Modern Woodmen of America.

Mildred loved Lake Michigan and lighthouses and any large rock she could pick up and take home. She loved drives in the country and hot fudge sundaes especially “around the river.” For many years she volunteered at the election polls. A favorite of Mildred’s grandson was her making fudge and pumpkin pie at Christmas time.

She adored her two great grandsons and loved to take them to McDonalds for bacon double cheeseburgers and hot fudge before driving to Warren Dunes.

Mildred will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Melanie Cheval of Grand Rapids, Heidi Wells of Florida; one grandson, Derek (Erin) Webb of Chicago; two great grandsons, Izaak Webb and Paul Webb; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bessie Zebell; two husbands, Dale Brown, Jack Hickle, as well as a special friend, Don Reed; her siblings, Chester Zebell, Raymond Zebell, Delbert “Bud” Zebell, Arthur Zebell, Florence Harrington, and Lenora Hinman.

Family and friends gathered Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. The Reverend John Williams will officiate.

Mrs. Hickle will be laid to rest near her parents in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family is grateful for the loving care provided to Mildred by Care Community of Battle Creek. They prefer contributions be made in Mildred’s memory to either, Care Community of Battle Creek, 565 General Avenue, Springfield, Michigan 49037, or, SouthernCare Hospice of Kalamazoo, 1911 West Centre Avenue, Portage, Michigan 49024.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

Vincent “Vinnie” Lauricella

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1961-2017

incent “Vinnie” Lauricella, 56, of New Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo,

Michigan.

Vinnie was born on May 30, 1961 in Mount Vernon, New York to the late Anthony Vincent and Ruth (Avery) Lauricella. He served his country while in the U.S. Navy. On May 8, 1993 in West Point, New York, he married Traci Simpson. Vinnie worked at Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Michigan for 19 years and for the past 5 years at Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven, Michigan. He was a member of the New Buffalo City Fire Department as well as the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169. Vinnie was an avid duck and deer hunter, fisherman, amateur golfer, excellent cook, traveler and a full-time jokester. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

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Buffalo; and his brother – Richard (Bernadette) Lauricella of Yonkers, New York.

A Celebration of Life service will be on Sat., Oct. 7, 3:00 p.m. at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo with Rev. Jeff Dryden officiating. Visitation with the family will precede the service on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Buffalo City Fire Department.

Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com.

Janice Reben Greenberg Stein

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he world lost one amazing woman on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 when Janice Reben Greenberg Stein, 92, of Union Pier, passed away at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, Illinois.

Although she was separated by many miles from some family and friends after living in New York, Chicago, Park Forest, Union Pier, Steger and Hazel Crest, she always made everyone feel special and loved, and the moments shared were chocked full of laughter and joy. Janice knew how to make people smile, but she also wasn’t afraid to get in your face if you were screwing up.

Janice’s sharp wit, addiction to Jeopardy and love of cats couldn’t begin to define her; she lived a full life and accomplished so much as a feminist, lover of the environment, protector of animals, political activist, wife, mother, grandma, professional, and friend.

Jan – we’re sorry you couldn’t live to see the first female president elected. Strong, courageous women like you fought tirelessly to make that dream a reality--it will happen one day soon, and largely because of the groundwork laid by you and many other unrelenting women.

Jan taught people to be kind to others, live life to the fullest and always give a good hug. She was always an inspiration and led by example.

Janice is survived by her children, Robert (Carrie) Greenberg of Poplar, Wisconsin, Jeannette (Gordon Hampden) Kraar of Palm Bay, Florida, and Susan (Kim) Kortokrax of Steger, Illinois; grandchildren, Kristopher (Mary Prohaska) Kortokrax, Alan (Jessie) Stein, Gregory (Kathy) Stein, Allison Kortokrax, Josh (Annika), Jacob (Tara), David, Maceo (Laura), Gian, Gregory and Russ (Trish Tripasi) Greenberg; and great-grandchild, Alexandra Clemente. Janice was preceded in death by her first husband, David Greenberg; second husband, Albert Stein; parents, Robert & Priscilla Reben; and son, Charles Greenberg.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Michigan Humane Society, http:// humanesocietyswm.org/donate-2/, or Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, https:// www.auntmarthas.org/donate/. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.

Jan, we will miss you, but will forever love and remember you! Lifting a glass in your honor. L’chaim!

Our hearts are with those affected by the Las Vegas tragedy on Sunday, Oct.2, 2017.

Know that love always prevails.

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rigley Field, Oct 14, 2003 9:32 PM. Faces blurred together, the boos melting into white noise. “Jack!”

Emma’s voice sounded like it was echoing from the end of a long tunnel. She was but one shadow in a sea of shadows, but Jack reached out to her nonetheless.

“Emma!” He clutched at the fabric of her shirt as the darkness swallowed everything.

Crack! The sound of the ball meeting a bat snapped colors and faces into the shadows. But the faces had changed and so had the clothing.

Jack blinked, his eyes setting on the overweight, bearded man with a beer in one hand and a hot dog in the other. His CUBS jersey was wrinkled in Jack’s fist.

The fan turned and looked at Jack. “Where the heck did you come from?”

Jack forced his fingers to open. The sky was black. Faces were lit by bright lights casting strange shadows on the crowd. “This is a night game, right?” asked Jack.

“Yeah, it’s a night game, buddy. Are you high or something? Where did you just come from? I blinked and there you were.”

Another crack! This made Jack turn to the field below. The crowd was stirring with restless excitement at the foul ball coming toward Jack.

Moises Alou, the left fielder was sprinting to get to the ball when a fan, wearing headphones leaned over the wall to catch the ball, which dropped into the stands. Moises started screaming at the fan and somehow without even seeing the fan’s face, Jack knew his name was Steve Bartman. The whole crowd was now yelling at Bartman.

Jack turned away from the action and barely made his way toward the walkway He stopped short, an older woman blocking his path. “Emma?”

“Yes, Jack. Yes, it’s me.”

The crowd continued. “Three, two, one.” Ted, the “My god, I just left you like ten seconds ago.” guard, pulled the switch and ball was zapped and “Try fifty-eight years ago Jack. Fifty-eight long destroyed. years, I waited for this night.” Emma held up Jack’s Emma slipped her hand inside Jacks. He said.

2003 playoff ticket stub and his watch. “You owe “I guess there’s nothing left to do now except get me six hundred bucks for the watch, but I’ll take another pair of World Series tickets.” installment payments if you can’t pay all at once.”

They kissed as everyone cheered. Emma then Jack laughed. ” Emma, you look fantastic. How pulled away from Jack slightly and looked behind is this possible? You must be what, eighty years old Ted. On the wall was a photo of Mr. Sianis and his now?” goat at the entrance to the “Try eighty-five Jack.” ballpark.

Moises Alou, the left fielder “Eighty- five! You don’t look Emma noticed two other was sprinting to get to the a day older than fifty. And a people standing next to him. ball when a fan, wearing great looking fifty, I mean it!”

She nudged Jack and pointed headphones leaned over the “I know, people kidded me for to the photo on the wall. “Jack. wall to catch the ball, which a while, until a lot of my friends Look at the photo behind Ted.” dropped into the stands. started dying off, and I still feel Ted heard her and turned Moises started screaming at like a kid. I don’t know what it around to look at the photo. He the fan and somehow without is. Maybe it’s this ticket? I keep looked at the photo and then at even seeing the fan’s face, this with me at all times. Every Emma.

Jack knew his name was Steve single day!” She held it up for “This isn’t possible. This is Bartman. The whole crowd Jack to see. you, isn’t it?” was now yelling at Bartman.

Jack pulled out the baseball Emma just shrugged from his coat. Emma reached her shoulders. “Must be a over and cupped her hands with the ticket around coincidence. A lot of people look like other people.”

Jack’s hand and the ball. Suddenly, they were both “Yeah, well I’m opening the frame and looking at transported to Harry Carey’s restaurant, standing in the whole photo just to be sure.” the back row of people watching and waiting for the “Now Ted, don’t rush to any conclusions.” said Jack ball to get electrocuted.…. The ball disappeared from Ted opened the photo and just at the frame was the their hands and was now sitting in the glass box. full photo showing Emma arm in arm with Jack, who The crowd was counting down. “Seven, six….” is wearing the same clothes.

Someone in the front row in front of the glass case Ted looked at Jack and Emma, put the photo back shouted out. “Hey look, something’s on the ball, some in the frame and placed it on the wall.

“I don’t know what’s going on, and frankly, I don’t writing. I didn’t see it before.” care.” Ted muttered to himself.

Jack seized Emma’s hand and pushed their way to “Thanks Ted, like I said, it was very important that the front. He squinted at the faded handwriting just I take that ball for a while. I just didn’t know it was below the stiches: ‘Jack, I am William Sianis and I going to be fifty-eight years.” curse the CUBS.’

KEVIN MICHAEL MURRAY – Kevin is a writer, actor and voice-over artist. Some of the movies he has been involved in were made right here in SW Michigan -The Middle Distance and Fang. Since taking a writing class with the Sandcastle Writers at The Lubeznik Art Center in Michigan City, he has completed many short stories and a few screen plays. With the tremendous editing skills of Sara Noe, he has completed a fictional short story that he had been writing for over five years. It Happened At Wrigley is a story about how the CUBS curse was actually removed allowing them to obtain their first World Series victory since 1908.

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Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for older Michiganders.

Falls are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries and injuryrelated hospitalizations for seniors.

Falls resulted in 804 deaths in 2015 for people aged 65 and older in Michigan, and 15,689 people of this same age group were hospitalized from fall-related injuries.

Falls among older adults cost the U.S. health care system more than $30 billion, annually.

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Elsie Earl Studios, 200 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo.

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP SNOW PLOWING BIDS New Buffalo Township will be accepting bids for snowplowing for the 2017-2018 through the 2020-2021 winter season. Specifics are as follows: (3) Locations: New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. Fire Station #1, 17655 E. Clay Street.

Fire Station #2, 19001 U.S. Hwy. 12.

Specifications: Parking Lots and most Driveways are concrete & asphalt.

Township Parking Lots should be plowed when 3 inches deep and must be plowed by 8:00 a.m.

Fire Stations must be accessible 24 hours a day and should be plowed when snow is 2 inches deep.

Salting only as needed and requested.

Township Hall requires building sidewalks to be cleared as well.

Snow piles should be kept away from road ways and fire hydrants.

All bids must include a valid certificate of workers compensation, liability, and automobile insurance. Copies must cover contract period.

Sealed bids should be submitted to the New Buffalo Township Clerk’s office through October 15, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

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HOROSCOPE OCTOBER 5-11, 2017

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES

MARCH 21—APRIL 19

Things are likely to break this week so, why not take charge and direct the breaks to bad habits and nonproductive coping mechanisms. Consider you daily routines and restructure them to include things that are productive and adaptive.

Your relationships will benefit greatly by the changes you make.

TAURUS

APRIL 20—MAY 20

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Some relationship issues may come to light this week, causing you to seek some time to reflect and go within.

As much as you thrive on being with others and like to feel the support of friends, this may be the time to pull back, take some down time, and be out on your own. Don’t be afraid to put yourself first and take time to decide what is right for you, without any outside influence.

No matter how invested you have become to creative projects, you may need to completely change or abandon a large part of it this week. New information or newly found schematics will be at the core of the changes necessary. There is a sense that the changes will halt progress, but you will be able to apply the new changes rapidly.

Even though this is a very social time for you, there is a part of you that would do better on your own.

Reconnect with the Spirit side of life. Spend some time walking in the woods or strolling down the beach, and reconnect with nature.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

MAY 21—JUNE 21

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 23—

NOVEMBER 21

NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

If you are dealing with someone or something that is a draining your energy, take charge of it this week. This is a great time to get a handle on things that are not productive or create chaos every time you deal with them. Friday is especially a great day to deal with things that are problematic. You will work it out nicely once you confront it.

This week is all about breaking through restrictions and pushing past limitations. Things will need encouragement to flow smoothly and persistence will be necessary, if you want to finish projects and come out on top. People may look to you to be the expert in the field or teach them in some way. This may not be the best week of the year..

CANCER

CAPRICORN

JUNE 22—JULY 22

DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

You may encounter some problems in your neighborhood, schoolyard, or with siblings, this week. Rely on your ability to communicate when dealing with confrontations. The stars are aligning in such a way that problems are more likely to arise, but at the same time your communication skills are also highlighted.

If you get in a jam this week, make use of the social connections you have. Don’t shy away from pulling strings to get the upper hand at work or when making financial deals. You’ve made some pretty good connections over the past year and this just may be the week to reach out to them.

There is a chance you will have to train for work.

LEO

AQUARIUS

JULY 23—AUGUST 22

JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

Things could get pretty noisy on the home front.

Whether you are dealing with noisy neighbors or loud equipment from renovations or construction, you are going to feel blocked from enjoying a quiet weekend at home. Get away from it all by taking a ride through the country, hitting the apple orchard.

Group activities might get a little dicey this week. Power struggles are likely and a certain amount of division may have to happen for people to feel good about the group. You may deal with some very strong personalities that differ greatly from yours. Fortunately, you are intrigued by differences.

VIRGO

PISCES

AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

There is a possibility that you will be caring for or investing in another’s life or wellbeing this week, and as much as you would like to help financially or timewise, you cannot make someone change their habits or personality. On a brighter note, this is a great time to change your personal fashion style. Now that’s worth your time.

FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You are not usually one who values power and possessions over harmony and sharing resources, but this week you would rather have it your way and go without, than have to share or separate things with people who have no regard for people’s feelings or well-being. Keeping things harmonious is important to you.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER SEPTEMBER 25OCTOBER 1, 2017

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM . NEW EVENTS EACH WEEK. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

SEPTEMBER 25 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency False Alarm SEPTEMBER 26 MDOP PBT Medic 1/Assist Other Agency SEPTEMBER 27 Suspicious Situation/Open Door Pokagon Tribal Police/Assist Other Agency PBT Warrant Arrest

DAILY EVENTS

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY See weekly library events on page 3.

EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

TENNIS 10AM-12PM. NBHS Tennis Courts.

1112 W Clay St. New Buffalo.

Open play for adults. All levels welcome.

NBBA hosts one day event. Award-winning wines from regional vineyards along craft beers and hard-ciders. Live music with 5 bands throughout the day, food trucks and craft vendors. Lots of kids activities.

Admission $5.00, kids under 12 are free.

Bands: Noon: Johnny V, 1PM: Eillott and Joel, 3PM: WYSIWYG, 5PM: The Newports, 7PM Headliner: PS Dump Your Boyfriend.

Admission $5.00, Kids Under 12 are free.

SEPTEMBER 28 Warrant Arrest NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Suspicious Situation PBT Medic 1/Assist Other Agency Welfare Check

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

14TH ANNUAL HARVEST HOME TOUR & BLISSFUL BARN PARTY www.michianahumanesocity.org.

Benefitting Michiana Humane Society homeless animals of LaPorte and Berrien Counties. Tickets: tour only $60 in advance. $75 day off. Barn reception & tour $150.

SEPTEMBER 29 False Alarm General Assist/DPW/Debris in Roadway General Assist/Funeral Escort Suspicious Subject/Trespass General Assist/Raccoon in Roadway Suspicious Situation/Traffic Complaint NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency Chikaming Township PD/Assist Other Agency NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency OWI Fleeing/Eluding DWLS

EVERY WEDNESDAY

ACORN GALA BENEFIT 2017 7PM. Acorn Theater.

Pre-Mixer/Dinner and Show $80.

Joan Curtao quartet. Show only $50.

Reservations suggested.

SEPTEMBER 30 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency OWI/High BAC OCTOBER 1 Ordinance Violation/Loud Party Hit and Run/PDA NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency

OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo.

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

KNITTING AT THE DELI 4-6PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

THE HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER

NILES SCREAM PARK 8PM-11PM. 101 Mayflower Rd. Exit 5 off the US 31 bypass. Niles. 269-687-FEAR. www.haunted.org.

Admission various per event $8 to $35 or $49 for full day all-inclusive pass.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMER’S MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

THREE OAKS FARMERS’ MARKET 9AM-PM. 4 N Elm St. Three Oaks.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM CST. Uptown Arts District.

N Franklin St. Michigan City.

5PM-8PM. The Lubeznik Center.

101 W Second Street. Michigan City. www.uptownartsdistrict.org. www.lubeznikcenter.org.

Art Galleries, shops and boutiques along North Franklin Street are open until 9PM. Let your voice be heard at LCA’s 2nd Annual Karaoke Contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Michigan City. Ten contestants will sing their hearts out for $250 while the public can purchase votes (1 for $5 or 6 for $20) for their favorite contestant. Free admission & cash bar.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

12TH ANNUAL HARVEST & WINE FESTIVAL NOON-9PM. Lions Park.

Lakefront New Buffalo.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

SKIP’S CHILI COOK-OFF 1-5PM. Skip’s Restaurant and Catering.

16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo.269-469-3330.

Chefs and home cooks compete against each other for both the judges and people’s choice award during the last day of the Skip’s European Farmer’s Market. Family fun. Live entertainment and cash bar. Cost: Admission Fee MOVING AGAINST HUNGER: WALK, RUN, RIDE 1:30PM. The Gathering. 301 N Elm St. Three Oak. 269-469-8468.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Skip’s Restaurant.

Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE 7:15PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $35 and include a social hour with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction from 6-7pm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

ALICE PEACOCK AT THE ACORN W/OPENER KEN YATES 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $30/$35.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

HESSTON GHOST TRAIN NOON-6PM. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 North. Hesston, IN. Spooky fun for your young ones and the kid in you. Take a terror-ific ride through the haunted woods aboard the flying Dutchman Railroad. Doc’s opens for breakfast at 9AM. Free admission. Ride packages available.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 ARRA IN CONCERT! 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $25.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR 9:30AM-4PM. New Buffalo High School Gym. 1112 Clay St. New Buffalo.

269-469-1364 More than 100 arts and crafts booths.

Baked goodies are available. A great place to get a jump on the holiday shopping.

Presented by the New Buffalo Service League. Admission: $1.

BARREL-AGED BREWFEST 1PM-5PM Journeyman Distillery.

109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

269-820-2050.

More than 25 breweries will be onsite bringing with them their choice selection of beer. They will also have a Journeyman Distillery barrel aged brew, exclusively made for this event. General Admission: $40 (400 Tickets Available). VIP Tickets: $75 (100 Tickets Available.) Designated Driver: $10.

21 and older event. No tickets sold day of event.

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS 1PM. Galien County Park. New Buffalo Township. www.harborcountryhikers.com.

ALAN BARCUS – CONFESSIONS OF A RELUCANT MUSIAN IV 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

MILES NIELSEN & THE RUSTED HEARTS W/OPENER LAURA JOY 7PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

CALLAGHAN W/GUEST JESSE TERRY 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING 6-8PM Fernwood Botanical Garden. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

Dress in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with activities and treats for the whole family. Enjoy trick and treating in the gardens, a fun, creepy craft, spooky creatures, stories, and more.

6TH ANNUAL HAUSEFEST 7:30PM-Midnight. Acorn Theater.

Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities! Spooktacular event. Musical Entertainment by the Rebecca Anne Band, food resented by Harbor Country’s® Favorite Restaurants, silent auction, dancing and a Halloween Costume Contest and More! With your help, we have raised $40,000 so far and this should be the best year yet! Tickets are $50 in advance. $60 at the door

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

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

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112th 2th Annual

Harvest & Wine Fest Saturday, October 7th Noon - 9pm

Lions Park, New Buffalo Beachfront

WINE, BEER, CIDER TASTING LIVE MUSIC FOOD VENDORS LOCAL ARTISTS & PRODUCE KIDS ACTIVITIES & FAMILY FUN $5 entry fee, kids 12 and under free!

Presented by

More information online: www.newbuffalo.org or facebook.com/newbuffalo Thank you to our sponsors!

Community Sponsors: Harbor Country Insurance LaRose & Bosco

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