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City ZBA denies variance for North Drive townhomes PAGE 4

Whittaker Street scoops and mysteries PAGE 5 Celebrate Halloween, Harbor Country-style PAGE 6

Harbor Arts offers support to artistic community PAGE 7

Arts, crafts and sweet treats PAGE 11

Authentic fall fun at Hesston Steam Museum PAGE 12 Behind the candy: Demystifying the popularity of Halloween treats PAGE 13

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BOO! Goblins and monsters will soon be walking the dusty streets of New Buffalo. Always beware, as the monster of your nightmare might be around any corner! There are Halloween parties throughout Harbor Country, and Lois Lane has put together some of the events that you do not want to miss. (Read about them on page 5) What are YOU going to be this year?

Harbor Country not only has monsters and zombies, but many nonprofit organizations. New Buffalo Times’ Francesca Sagala will be spotlighting organizations and their missions, as it can get confusing with regards to who does what. This will help all of us understand and appreciate the incredible work that they are doing. We would love to have your suggestions on any nonprofits that you would like to see in the

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spotlight. In the meantime, in this issue, we are starting with Harbor Arts. I appreciated listening in on the interview, as I now have a much better understanding of their purpose. We hope you will enjoy this ongoing series. (Page 7) I’m keeping this letter short, because I really have to work on my monster costume. (I heard that!)

I hope you have a very scary weekend. dee dee duhn

PS: While Whittaker Street may be dusty and muddy, remember that the businesses are still open, and it is a great time to support small business and your town. It is an exciting time that will be worth every bit of the inconvenience; however, we all really need and appreciate your support.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

City ZBA denies variance for North Drive townhomes

NEW WILDLIFE LICENSE PLATE AVAILABLE THIS DECEMBER

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eginning Friday, Dec. 1, a new wildlife license plate will be available in Michigan, as the current common loon plate will be replaced with an elk one to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the reintroduction of elk in Michigan.

“We are excited for the changing of the guard,” said Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason. “The loon license plate has had a long run, and helped to raise over $2.6 million for wildlife habitat since 2006.”

Next year marks 100 years since elk were reintroduced to Michigan, and celebrations are planned to take place throughout the year.

Once common in Michigan, elk had disappeared from the state in the 1800s due to unregulated take and lack of habitat.

In 1918, seven elk were brought from the western United States to Wolverine, Michigan. The state’s current healthy and abundant elk population is a result of intentional land management and increased law enforcement.

“All funds from the sale of the elk license plate will continue to help wildlife management,” Mason said. “This funding is extremely important because it helps all wildlife.”

Those interested in purchasing the current common loon plate have until Monday, Nov. 30. Those who already have the loon license plate can keep it, with thanks from the DNR for supporting wildlife. A new license plate can be purchased from the Secretary of State at any time for $35. An additional $10 specialty license plate fee is charged annually when drivers renew their registration.

The funds from this renewal fee are given directly to the DNR for wildlife habitat work.

Michigan residents can also order specialty license plates by mail or fax or at any Secretary of State branch office. To purchase a plate by mail or fax, complete and print the Wildlife Habitat License Plate Order Form. The plate will be mailed within 14 business days from the date it is ordered.

To learn more about the state’s elk population and history, visit michigan.gov/elk. — STAFF REPORTS

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

he City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 19, on a request made by Jerry Fedorchak of GM Fedorchak & Associates, who represented property owner, Jim Oselka, for a proposed 18-townhome development with a swimming pool for the north side of the harbor adjacent to the Marina Grand Resort.

The applicant was requesting to permit a parking variance with license for dedicated parking spaces on the city owned right-of-way on North Drive. The applicant was also requesting a variance because the proposed patios on the south side encroach in the rear yard setback. This request involves Zoning Ordinance Sections: 5-2B, OnPremise Parking and Loading-Multiple Family Dwellings and 3-11 B (4), Encroachments into Yards-Permitted Terrace, Patio, Porch and Deck Encroachments/located no closer than 10 feet from a street right-of-way line or rear lot line.

The property is located at 529 North Drive in New Buffalo, with Property Tax Code No 11-62-0009-0003-166.

The applicant also proposed to be allowed to develop 36 parking spaces on the city right-of-way on the north side of North Drive for public use. The proposed townhome/ condominium development would be adjacent to the Marina Grand Resort on the harbor, with the proposed 30 dedicated parking located immediately to the rear to the residents on the south side of North Drive, in the public right-of-way. The 36 public parking spaces would be developed on the north side of North Drive on what is now the residential side of the street.

Eight adjoining property owners and residents attended the Public Hearing to voice their objection to the proposed project. The majority of those speaking were strongly opposed to the project and to the proposed parking plan.

The residents voiced their concerns about congestion, parking, noise, and truck deliveries. They also noted that Marina Grand Resort was required to provide a parking lot when they were developed; however, there is right-of-way parking along Berrien and Water streets that services the public and the hotel.

Another big concern for the residents was the safety of neighborhood kids on bikes, people walking and jogging and people walking dogs in an area that they claimed was already overcrowded and dense. They also cited the traffic congestion created by the many tour busses and limousines serving the hotel.

One resident stated that if the off-street parking was developed on the north side of the street, the car headlights would be shinning directly into residential homes. Another resident stated their strong opposition to the parking and to the project, saying that the current parking was not adequate to serve the hotel, boaters, marina customers and garbage and dumpster pick-ups, and he felt there was a lack of adequate loading zones for the hotel. He also questioned the city services required to maintain the parking and the street, particularly leaf and brush pick-up and snow removal.

One property owner stated that he questioned whether this was the highest and best use of this parcel of land.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, all the residents said that they felt that the project would be an injustice to everyone.

At the beginning of the hearing, property owner Nora Duffy passed out the ZBA Roles and Responsibilities Handbook for Planning and Zoning. She urged the board to get back to basics when faced with a difficult project decision. She outlined a few issues that she had with the variance request. Section Two of the handbook states a nonuse-variance is granted when “practical difficulties for the property owner due to circumstances unique to the property exits.” She stated that she did not feel this project met the criteria, stating that their circumstances were not unique. She said that when Marina Grand Resort

was developed, it was approved contingent upon adequate parking being available. She stated that Number Six of the handbook states that the “spirit of this ordinance shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. While ‘substantial justice’ directly addresses fairness to the applicant, it also applies to others who might be affected by the variance, such as neighboring property owners… The substantial justice requirement dictates that the variance should not be granted if it would undermine the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance as it relates to adjoining properties.”

In closing, Duffy said that “if the variance is granted, then ‘substantial justice’ will not be done.”

“Granting the variance would undermine the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance as it relates to adjoining properties,” she said.

“I feel that a low bar has been set for this project, relative to the high bar set for Marina Grand,” Duffy added.

The New Buffalo City Zoning Ordinance Sections 15-2B, which are On-Premise Parking and Loading-Multiple Family Dwellings, states the following, “In all zoning districts, on premise parking facilities for the storage and parking of motor vehicles for the use of occupants, employees and patrons of buildings erected, altered, or extended after the effective date of this ordinance shall be provided as prescribed herein.” SECTION 15-2 states: “Location of Parking B. Multiple-Family Dwellings.

Required on premise parking for multiple-family dwellings shall be provided on the same lot or parcel as the dwellings they are intended to serve. In no instance shall any parking space, other than that provided within an enclosed garage or carport, be located nearer than 15 feet to a residential building.”

Section 15 C-3 states: “Public street right-of-ways shall not be counted for meeting on premise parking requirement.”

The board unanimously voted to approve the request for the 10- foot setback variance for the front yard patios, which will be less than five feet and will be located on the marina side of the property.

During their discussion, ZBA members stated that although they liked the project as a whole, they had concerns regarding dedicated parking and the congestion and safety issues that could result on a narrow, dead-end street with a tough-turn around for trucks. The potential for noise was another concern for both the board and the residents.

“The street use issue needs more work. I’m not sure we are there yet,” Chair Liz Vaughan Grimm said.

Following a discussion, the ZBA Board voted to deny the request for the use of public right-of-way parking by a vote of five yeahs to one nay, with member Paul Billingslea voting nay. They stated the plan had not met the required two-car per unit, on premise location in the zoning ordinance. They also felt the project did not have a practical difficulty and they stated, in their findings of fact, that it would be injurious to the neighbors.

The zoning ordinance is available online at www. cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

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Whittaker Street scoops

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

reat weather has enabled the Pajay Construction crew to make great progress on Phase Two of the North Whittaker Street Reconstruction.

Work competed the week of Monday, Oct. 16, which is the third week of construction, included the new sanitary sewer manhole set at the intersection of Merchant and North Whittaker streets, completion of a sanitary main line along North Whittaker Street between Mechanic and Merchant streets and the completion of the connections of sanitary services to a new sanitary main along North Whittaker Street between Mechanic and Merchant streets.

Work anticipated for the week beginning Monday, Oct. 23, will be the continuation of the sanitary sewer installation. The crew will construct a sanitary main line along North Whittaker Street between Merchant and Buffalo streets, as well as connect sanitary service to a new sanitary main along North Whittaker Street between Merchant and Buffalo streets.

The round brick planters were removed from the corner of Mechanic and North Whittaker Street by the city street crews Friday, Oct. 20. Eventually the remaining planters will be removed and replaced by a new streetscape design.

The crews scooped their first shovelful of dirt from North Whittaker Street Thursday, Oct. 5. The project is expected to be substantially completed by next Memorial Day weekend.

Where it’s possible, the crews will strive to keep the roadway open after construction hours and on the weekends. Access to the retail businesses is always kept open for pedestrian traffic. Parking is available on North Barton Street at the Barton Mechanic parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street and at the city lot on the corner of Buffalo and North Whittaker streets.

All construction schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather, underground issues, and other unforeseen circumstances.

On a weekly basis, project engineers Abonmarche will hold public tailgate meetings to keep everyone informed. This standing weekly meeting is intended to provide construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions regarding the construction process. Meetings will be held be weekly at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at the northeast corner of Whittaker and Mechanic Streets (near Subway), with the next one scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 26. — COMPILED

BY LINDA HENDERSON AND ABONMARCHE

More North Whittaker mysteries

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hile excavating the roadway on North Whittaker Street at the northwest corner of Merchant Street Thursday, Oct. 19, Payjay Construction crews made a third discovery.

Exposed by the excavating about a foot and a half below the asphalt were three rail tracks that seemed to curve toward the southeast. The tracks were cut off before continuing west on Merchant Street under the roadway. Only a few feet of track were exposed; however, as the excavation process continues on West Merchant Street, more may be exposed. The iron tracks were much smaller than what is used today for railroad tracks.

An 1853 chart of New Buffalo’s harbor that appears on page 30 of the “New Buffalo Story 1834-1976” shows the original harbor mouth beyond Willard Street, as well as a set of tracks crossing Lake Potawatomi (now Snug Harbor) and extending into Lake Michigan.

According to the book, this was where goods were transferred to ships bound for Chicago ports. At one point, the Michigan Railroad tracks appeared to be running partially down Merchant Street in a northwesterly direction toward Willard Street and what is now the New Buffalo Yacht Club, and then across a bridge extending over the harbor. Two sets of tracks appear to split by the shore and extend into the lake from what is now Lake Street in Sunset Shores. A plaque is erected on North Eagle Street in Sunset Shores, commemorating New Buffalo’s first lighthouse, which was built in 1939 to guide ships into the mouth of the harbor located on the west end of Lake Pottawattamie (west of Marina Grand Resort.)

As Pajay crews continue to excavate, even more surprises may be found. Crews discovered two additional road beds under the asphalt and brick layer on North Whittaker Street Monday, Oct. 9, indicating the street may have once been five feet lower than what it is today. A photo in the “New Buffalo Story” of the Clipper Ship/ Emporium Building from the early 1900s clearly shows horse drawn carriages hitched up well below the sidewalk grade. During Phase One construction in the spring, crews dug up an old wooden water main on the corner of North Barton and Mechanic streets.

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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.

HAUNTED PIRATE GATHERING 6-11PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club. 500 Water St. New Buffalo. 269-369-7405 Costume contest. Best Pirate and best creative costume. Music by Jammin with Jerry. Appetizer buffet, includes 1 Pirate Rum Punch Cocktail. Open cash bar. Benefiting the annual New Buffalo

Halloween Parade. In Honor of Bonnie Keffer. Tickets are $50 with a $10 discount with a treat donation. (21 and over event) 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.

FRIGHT NIGHT 9PM-2AM. Casey’s New Buffalo. 136 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

Prizes for best costumes. Feature: The Gateway Rugs. Drink specials. Cover charge: $5.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE 1PM. Judging begins on North Thompson Street. Downtown New Buffalo.

1:45PM. Steps off from North Thompson Street. Downtown New Buffalo.

2:30PM-4:30PM. Trick or Treating.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 HAUNTED HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS 1PM. Bear Park, State and Market streets. St. Joseph.

Berrien County Historical Association.

Stoll the historic district and hear eerie tales of old St. Joe days. Fee: $5.

HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY SING ALONG 2:30-4PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N Thompson St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2933. www. newbuffalolibrary.org.

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CALVARY CHAPEL INVITES GUESTS TO PACK A CHILD’S SHOEBOX

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Calvary Chapel New Buffalo, as the church is currently planning a shoebox packing party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, has collected and delivered more than 146,000,000 shoebox gifts to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

Individuals, families, churches and groups fill empty shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys, such as dolls or soccer balls. Each box requires a $9 shipping donation to place the gift-filled box into the hands of a child.

All toys and supplies will be onsite and waiting to be packed and delivered into the hands of children around the world.

Each shoebox gift will be an opportunity to share God’s love, from our communities to theirs.

Calvary Chapel New Buffalo is located at 1615 East Buffalo Street in New Buffalo.

To learn more, visit www. samaritanspurse.orq/occ, or call Pastor Len Pera at 269-5489980. — STAFF REPORTS

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n this first quilting class offered by the New Buffalo Township Library, Kathy Martus and Joan Putzke will teach you how to properly use a rotary cutter and cut fabric, and sew exact seams. You will receive a package of fabric to sew the block pattern we have chosen, all for the low cost of $10 per person. Signups are first come first serve at the library for this initial class, we look forward to a fun time and great learning experience with you!

Participants should bring their own sewing machine in good working condition, and have a basic knowledge of how to use it. They should also bring basic supplies like pins, needles, and thread -and a rotary cutter (45mm).

Two class times will be offered to accommodate as many as possible, please only sign up for one class. There is a limited availability for each time, don’t wait! Nov. 8 from 10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — STAFF REPORTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

Harbor Arts offers support to artistic community

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

or those who are looking to embark on a new creative project within the Harbor Country area, Harbor Arts is ready to lend a hand.

According to Harbor Arts Treasurer Janet Blake, throughout its 19year existence, the not for profit, 501 C3 corporation has had one main goal: to bolster the creative efforts of others.

There was Opera at the Acorn, which Blake said they sponsored from 20062012. After six years, founder Robert Swan was ready to branch out and form his own nonprofit, Harbor Country Opera.

“He grew under us – and then went off on his own,” Blake said.

There was the Three Oaks Theatre Festival, which Blake said they sponsored for a year. For a while, Blake said they also sponsored the popular historic radio theatre, which has included a 75th anniversary stage reading of the original 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio script, that’s been staged at the Acorn for the last few years. Currently, Blake that they still hold one of the licenses for the local radio station, WRHC. Blake said that while they don’t currently have anyone under their umbrella, the organization is still actively engaged in bringing creative projects to the community. This past summer, she said they helped with the Village of Three Oaks’ sesquicentennial celebration. Blake said she worked on a committee, designing the brochures and booklets, while one of their board members, Allen Turner, directed the historic play, “Three Oaks Against the World,” that was staged at the Acorn. Blake said that they’ve continued to put on the Music in the Park series, which they took over in 2001. From Flag Day weekend through Labor Day, visitors and residents can pull up a chair in Dewey Cannon Park and enjoy a wide variety of musical acts in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Blake said they usually kick off the first weekend with a performance by the Southshore Concert Band, and include a performance by the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival the first weekend in August. The event relies solely on donations for support. Due to its popularity, Blake said it’s become “fully self-sustaining.”

Fans of Music in the Park often have requests with regards to who should be the returning musical acts. With so many talented acts out there, Blake said they often have a wide range of choices.

“It’s very hard to pick who to bring back,” she said.

Originally from Connecticut, Blake said she worked for IBM for 30 years before coming to Harbor Country. While she’s not from the area, she said she has fond memories of spending summers on Lake Michigan at the cottage of her grandmother, who lived in Chicago, since 1950. Later, Blake would take her own children to the cottage. After retiring, Blake and her husband, who’s from Illinois, moved to the area in 2009.

Blake said she first heard about Harbor Arts through David Fink, who was one of the founders of the Acorn. Members of Harbor Arts include: Fink, who’s the president; Blake; Patricia Werhane, who serves as the secretary; Kim Clark; Turner; and Dave Knoebber.

For those who are interested in further exploring the nonprofit sector, Blake’s advice is simple: find an organization that they’re passionate about, and get involved. While working at a major technology company, Blake said she continued to nourish her creative side by putting together presentations for speeches. She also did graphics work for a community theater in Connecticut. It was a line of work that Blake wanted to continue doing in Michigan.

“I was looking for something theatre related, and this was the closest thing,” she said.

Blake said she enjoys seeing the effect their events have on the greater community, such as with all the suggestions they receive on who to bring to Music in the Park. It’s a sure sign, Blake said, that they have developed a following – as well as attracted more people to the arts.

“There are great people who do come and like and appreciate what we’ve done,” she said.

For more information on Harbor Arts, visit www.harborarts.com or email info@ HarborArts.com.

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Halloween Hootenanny at the library

The New Buffalo Township Library and the School of American Music will be hosting their second oldfashioned hootenanny/song circle/ jam session from 2:20 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29, at the library.

This is an informal get-together, where like-minded people of all ages and skill levels bring acoustic instruments to play, sing or “percussion along” with each other.

Just about any kind of music that can be played or sung is welcome, including folk songs, blues, rock, pop, Motown and show tunes.

In addition to Halloween songs (such as “Monster Mash” and the ever-popular “Woolly Bully”), the October Hootenanny will feature songs celebrating the season (such as “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “California Dreaming”). With every Hootenanny success, the singers get more adventurous (such as with songs with bigger harmonies, like “Monday Monday”), the songs get funnier (like a rendition of “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” on ukulele) or more serious (“Yesterday, Little Boxes”), and the musicians take more chances (such as with a rendition of “Eight Miles High” with a never-before-imagined solo on digeridoo).

Those who’d rather not perform are invited to come and sing along or just listen, as there will be copies of words and music. Children are welcome, and there will be coffee and juice. There is no cost for the event.

The Hootenanny is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, underwritten in part by The Pokagon Fund and co-sponsored by the School of American Music. For additional information, email new. buffalo.fol@gmail.com or call 269-469-2933. The New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 North Thompson Street in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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ANOTHER WIN FOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

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he New Buffalo varsity volleyball team played Grace Christian High school Monday, Oct. 16. The varsity team won in three, with scores of 26-24, 25-21 and 25-21. Jacqueline Hausman contributed with six aces and 10 digs, while Sophia DeOliveria had three aces and five kills.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he Chicago Cubs were eliminated from postseason play by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers will represent the National League against the Houston Astros who defeated the New York Yankees and will represent the American League. Both teams won more than 100 games during the regular season and the World Series should be well played and hotly contested. While I must admit I am disappointed that the Cubs fell a little short this season, overall I’m thrilled that the team reached the league championship series for the third straight season.

The Cubs front office is trying to figure out what went wrong this season, and so am I. Chris Bosio, the teams pitching coach, became the first casualty seemingly because the pitchers were not aggressive enough and walked too many hitters. At first this shocked me because the pitchers seem to love him, but the Cubs no longer settle for anything but excellence , so Bosio got the axe.

I’m sure the team will make other moves before next season in an attempt to return to the World Series.

Personally, I believe that the Cubs troubles began when they decided not to bring back Dexter Fowler. He was an excellent outfielder, a great teammate, and a terrific lead off hitter, and the Cubs were unable to replace him. I understand why the Cubs let him go. They had Schwarber, Almora, Heyward, Zobrist, and Jay on heir roster, all fine outfielders in their own right. However, none of them were able to replace Dexter in his role as the lead off hitter.

More importantly, in my opinion, the Cubs missed their teammate, an integral part of their championship team.

Think about how many times there are groups of people that fall apart because one of the group leaves. Last week I had the privilege of attending a wedding with a group of people I’ve known and loved for the last ten years. My gal and I would have a “date night” every Thursday at our neighborhood “Cheers,” and the employees and patrons of our neighborhood establishment became good friends.

Molly, one of the most wonderful bartenders (and people) ever, moved to L.A.; Jamie, another treasure, became a law secretary; and Sarah (my favorite), moved to Arizona. The bar struggled for awhile, then closed and was demolished. Soon it will be a condo building.

Molly returned to Chicago to get married and the whole gang got back together for the joyous occasion. What fun we all had. My point is, when these three people moved on, the group fell apart. When everyone got back together again, it was like magic. When the Cubs lost Fowler, they lost part of their magic. Hopefully, the team will be able to find it again next season.

The Bears won their second game in a row last Sunday for the first time since 2015. While I don’t expect a championship in the near future, I believe the team is heading in the right direction.

Steven Covey said, “Synergy is better than your way or my way.

It’s our way.” Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling.

Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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GPS workshop for cyclists

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workshop on GPS use for cyclists will be offered by the Three Oaks Arts & Education Center 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. A Garmin 520 Edge (or higher) cycling computer, or a compatible device, is necessary for the workshop, and a laptop computer for hands-on exercises, like creating and loading a route, also would be helpful.

The cost is $10 per person and preregistration is required. Contact margespears@comcast.com or call 269-409-1191. The Three Oaks Arts & Education Center is located at 14 Maple Street in Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

Annual Market to kick off holiday shopping season

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isitors to Fernwood Botanical Garden are invited to get a head start on their holiday shopping during their annual Holiday Market, which is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

Visitors can browse the booths of nearly 20 vendors, all of whom will be touting a variety of items including unique jewelry, handmade kitchen items, one-of-a-kind ornaments and stuffed animals, clay whistles and pottery, hand-crafted baskets, lavender products and specialty plants, beautiful textiles, original art and cards and a vast assortment of unique food items.

For refreshments, Fernwood’s Café will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade food items from Chef Tim Carrigan also will be available for purchase.

Admission to the market is free. For a full list of vendors and items, visit www. fernwoodbotanical.org or call (269) 695-6491. Fernwood Botanical Garden is located at 13988 Range Line Road in Niles, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

Quilts of Valor registration at New Buffalo Township Library

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o honor those who have served our country or have aided in bringing our fallen heroes home via Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, the New Buffalo Township Library would like to award a quilt to a veteran who has been touched by any war. Kathy Martus, our own staff member, has created a beautiful quilt for this event.

The Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, by founder, Catherine Roberts, whose son Nat was deployed in Iraq. The message of her dream was: Quilts = Healing. They are quality-made, hand or machine quilted and “awarded,” not just passed out. A Quilt of Valor says, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our nation.” The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all veterans touched by war with comforting and healing “Quilts of Valor.”

We are inviting veterans from Berrien County to come to the library’s front circulation desk and complete a registration form. Please submit your name only once. Forms will be available from Thursday, October 19, 2017 until Thursday, November 9, 2017. The recipient will be randomly chosen in a drawing. The quilt will be awarded to the veteran on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Our quilt will be on display in the lobby of the library along with the Quilt of Valor Foundation’s history. — STAFF REPORTS

New royalty to be crowned at New Buffalo pageants

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he annual New Buffalo Scholarship Pageant is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center in New Buffalo.

The pageant will present the Littles Miss and Miss Teen New Buffalo contestants at 2 p.m., with the Miss and Mr. New Buffalo Pageant scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Both this year’s chair, Tim Taylor, and Littles Chair, Lea Grzywacz, said they look forward to a lively and entertaining program.

For tickets, contact Grzywacz at leagrzy7@gmail.com or 708-204 5324. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. — STAFF REPORTS

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Arts, crafts and sweet treats LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

T Carol Bock with Paula Dudiak, Patti Zboril, Nancy Gino and Sandy Ross

Georgee and Stevet’s primitives

Barb Coffman with Sherri Reinmann

American Girl Cub Fan

Romy Collier with Donna Salerno

President Mary Jane Evans with Mary Jo Baran

Jackie Monoco and Carol Bock display their hand craftd cigar box scenes

Jim and Bonnie Purcell with their bean bag games

Toni Lee display her Uniquelee designs

he New Buffalo Service League “ladies in pink” held a very successful Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, Oct. 21, in both of the New Buffalo High School gymnasiums, as well as in the commons area and cafeteria.

Now in its 35th year, the show draws repeat customers as well as new ones, who hear about the high-quality items that are offered and, of course, the oh-so famous apple slices and home baked goods. Event Chair Nancy Gino and her committee organize the show throughout the year. This year featured more than 112 crafters booths offering handmade clothing, textile art, seasonal decorations, ceramics, wood work, baskets, pet items, jewelry, original art and local art photography and specialty food items.

“It was beautiful, over 1,000 people came out to support the New Buffalo Service League’s annual Arts and Craft Show. The day was both fun and rewarding - to see all the members come together and pitch in for our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Gino said.

Once again, crafters were generous with their donations to the raffle sale. The apple slices were also in high demand, with many people buying the delectable treats for their friends and neighbors. The homemade bakery items and breakfast and lunch sales were also brisk throughout the day.

“The Service League ladies made it a fun time for all, and I personally thank each of them for their time and support of this wonderful event,” Gino said.

Gino gave a big thank you to Keith Carlson and the engineering staff, and Patti Iazzetto in the kitchen, for their nonstop help and support. She also gave a special thank you to Ms. Wheeler for bringing her class down on Friday afternoon to help with the set-up.

Gino also added that, once again, money is in the bank to support the scholarships for area students. Last year, the Service League gave $6,500 to local college bound students.

Mark your calendar for the third Saturday in October for the 2018 show.

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Authentic fall fun at Hesston Steam Museum

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assengers were in for a spooky surprise when they hopped aboard the normally peaceful Flying Dutchman Railroad at Hesston Steam Museum Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15 and 21-22.

The train, which was being dubbed on those weekends as the “Hesston Ghost Train,” veered off course into the Haunted Woods. There, passengers were cautioned to be on the alert for the Mad Lumberjack, who is rumored to haunt the woods.

After hopping off the train, guests could relax by munching on some popcorn, an elephant ear and other carnival treats and watch the museum’s steam-powered saw mill cut huge logs into lumber with its 60-inch saw blade. The saw mill operates on select weekends throughout the year, including the October Ghost Train weekends and during the four-day Steam and Power Show on Labor Day weekend.

The saw mill is just one of the many ways that the museum helps its visitors gain knowledge about a simpler time in life while still having fun, which General Manager Ted Rita said is one of his main goals for the museum. Even the food offers guests a fun history lesson, as Chef Brad Hindsley said that all of those who work behind the counter of Doc’s Soda Fountain are well versed on how old-fashioned soda fountains used to operate.

“They undergo an immense amount of training so that they can provide a history lesson to customers,” Hindsley said.

In its fourth season at the museum, the fountain offers a variety of old-fashioned treats, such as sodas, sundaes, cones, splits, and egg creams. Guests can sit on stools at the counter and watch their chosen refreshment be made before their eyes.

Everything is made in-house, and Hindsley said that they make their own syrups for the sodas and sauces for the sundaes. Food includes hot dogs, French fries, onion rings and the ever-popular hand-dipped corn dog. Hindsley said that they offer birthday packages, during which they also provide simple decorations.

Visitors can find out more about the packages by visiting their website.

Next door to Doc’s, Hindsley said visitors can also enjoy smoked pork, brisket, chicken or turkey with Root Beer BBQ Sauce at Uncle B’s Smokehouse. The smokehouse is opened on Father’s Day weekend, the Civil War Train Raids weekend, the Fourth of July Celebration, American Family Day, Labor Day Weekend, and the Ghost Train weekends.

Seeing as how a large number of guests often make the trek to the museum every year, Hindsley said that the atmosphere can become quite hectic on some weekends. Still, like with the museum’s visitors, he said his experience at the museum has proven to be a fun one.

“I like the fast pace of it – it’s an enjoyable stress,” he said.

The Hesston Steam Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization that is located at 1201 East 1000 North in LaPorte, Indiana. For more information, visit hesston. org. Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy one more ride aboard the Ghost Train this Saturday and Ava, Ethan and Harper Szucs check out Sunday, Oct. 29-30. one of the Halloween figurines

Working at the 1900 era saw mill

Sophie McManus hangs out in the miniature haunted house

Owen (top) and Max Brzycki enjoy a pile of leaves on museum grounds

Thomas aka Thomas the Tank Engine, Melissa aka Tinkerbell with Melissa Stokes

Chef Brad Hindsley with mom Kathy, who also helps him manage the fountain

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Behind the candy

DEMYSTIFYING THE POPULARITY OF HALLOWEEN TREATS

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hile knocking on the doors in the olden days on Halloween, kids anxiously shouted the age-old greeting: “Trick or treat, give me something sweet to eat!”

Today, that refrain may mean different things to different ghosts and goblins. Most people have a strong opinion about their favorite and least favorite candy - especially while sharing, trading or pilfering after digging in the treat bag.

Since Halloween is just around the corner, CandyStore.com has compiled data on their biggest sellers and also conducted extensive online surveys to determine what people think are the best and worst candy choices. It’s expected that $2.7 billion (with a “b”) will be spent on trick-or-treat candy this year. CandyStore.com figures that, if you’re spending that much, you may as well get your choices right. As a result, the New Buffalo Times is divulging the data.

To help you choose the right candy for your area, the website has put together their top sellers of the most popular Halloween candy by state. They have also done extensive surveying to determine the worst candy choices. Interestingly, some of the candy appearing on the “worst” list is actually the most popular choice by state purchase data.

Michigan has a love affair with candy corn. The company stated that they expected Michigan to have a love affair with automobiles or college football; however, candy corn also rules in this Midwestern state. According to the data, around Halloween, Michigan consumes nearly 150,000 pounds of candy corn. Meanwhile, Skittles and Starburst come in at a respectable second and third.

Illinois’ most popular Halloween candy changed this year. In fact, all top three candies have changed. The number one and number two choices from last year switched spots, while the number three Halloween candy is a brand-new one for the top three. Sour Patch Kids is the new champion, with Kit Kats falling to the number two position and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups sliding into a strong number three position.

It’s always hot in late October in Indiana, and their candy choice reflects that: Hot Tamales was the number one choice in Hoosier country, with 95,000 pounds being consumed there around Halloween time. Meanwhile, Starburst is the second choice.

The nationwide ranking of favorite candies reflects different choices than that of the online surveys, as the more than 40,000 people surveyed across the country chose Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as their favorite. This was the blowout of the century; of the seven lists that they ranked, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups ranked number one on six of them, as well as ranked number three on the other lists.

Coming in at second most favorite was Snickers, while third place went to Twix.

The others, which were mostly chocolate flavored treats, that ranked in the top 10 were: 4) Kit Kat; 5) M & Ms; 6) Nerds; 7) Butterfingers; 8) Sour Patch Kids; 9) Skittles and 10) Hersey Bar. The survey, which was conducted by the company, also ranked the worst or least favorite candy choices, with some ranking a “favorite” status in the state surveys.

The number one least favorite candy went to Circus Peanuts - the orange, chewy, banana-flavored candy of yesteryear. Second place went to candy corn, which was Michigan’s favorite, and not-so-honorable third place went to Wax Coke Bottles. The following are the rest of the top least favorite candies: 4) Necco Wafers; 5) Peanut Butter Kisses; 6) Tootsie Rolls; 7) Smarties; 8) Licorice; 9) Good & Plenty and 10) Mary Janes.

In no way do the above lists reflect the choices of the New Buffalo Times staff.

We greatly and fully accept all sweet treats in our trick or treat bags (except Circus Peanuts). For additional information, visit www.candystore.com. — COMPILED BY

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en. John Proos on Thursday voted to eliminate Michigan’s punitive driver responsibility fees (DRFs).

“Michigan’s driver responsibility fees are an unfair double penalty that makes it difficult for many residents who have made a mistake to regain their license and get back to work,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph. “I was proud to support legislation to finally get rid of these over-the-top fees and give relief to thousands of Michigan residents struggling to provide for their families.

“Let’s turn the page on this chapter of the Granholm era and help affected workers get back to helping build our economy.”

Senate Bills 609-615 and 624-625 would eliminate assessment of new DRFs as of Oct. 1, 2018 and forgive any outstanding DRFs older than six years on a rolling basis. The bills would also enable drivers who cannot pay their fees to get their license back immediately and pay the DRFs through community service or a workforce training program.

“Driver responsibility fees unfairly punish Michigan drivers for violations that have already been penalized,” Proos said. “The result has been an enormous negative impact on working families and our economy. Many Southwest Michigan residents lost their driver’s license and often their job because they could not afford to pay the fees. Now, growing Michigan businesses are being impacted because the fees are artificially limiting the availability of skilled workers.”

Proos previously supported a reform to phase out the fees. Under the reformed law, no new DRFs will be issued after Oct. 1, 2019, but already assessed fees would still be collected.

“It is time to end this counterproductive program and provide relief and options to drivers with outstanding fees,” Proos said. “In addition to hurting workers and employers, the vast majority of the fees owed in Michigan will never be collected because low-income drivers will never be able to pay them.” — STAFF REPORTS

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ulnerable and at-risk mothers in Michigan will benefit from a $7.9 million federal grant to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Funding goes to the Michigan Home Visiting Initiative that promotes maternal, infant and early childhood health, development, and safety; school readiness; and strong parent-child relationships to improve health outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the grant to the initiative will run through September 2019.

Early Childhood Home Visiting programs provide voluntary, prevention-focused services in the homes of pregnant women and families with children ages 0-5 by connecting trained professionals with vulnerable and at-risk mothers and families to nurture, support, coach, educate and offer encouragement with the goal that all children grow and develop in a safe and stimulating environment.

“MDHHS is focused on improving health outcomes for all Michiganders,” said MDHHS Director Nick Lyon. “Home visits from trained professionals during pregnancy and the first five years of a child’s life can be a key in assisting families in caring for infants and building strong, healthy relationships with their young children.”

Statewide, more than 600 professionals serve an estimated 34,000 families each year. Federal funding for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program is also an important part of these efforts.

Families in at-risk communities experience challenges that include poverty, unemployment, crime and domestic violence, child maltreatment, substance abuse, infant mortality, and poor school outcomes. Grant dollars will pay for continuing to improve home visiting services in several counties, building infrastructure to support the quality and success of home visiting services and supporting local stakeholder involvement and coordination.

Past grant awards have similarly helped strengthen Michigan’s home visiting system and support integration of early childhood home visiting within Michigan’s Great Start Early Childhood system.

The Michigan Home Visiting Initiative is a multi-agency effort of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Education in support of Michigan families.

For more information about the Michigan Home Visiting Initiative, visit www.michigan.gov/homevisiting. — STAFF REPORTS

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENTS BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW BUFFALO TO ALL OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING-DESCRIBED LANDS: The Michigan Shores Area Water District #1 consists of the following parcels of property located on Ash Drive, Catalpa Drive, Dogwood Drive, Elm Court, Evergreen Drive, Grand Beach Road, Highland Drive, Lakeshore Drive, Maple Drive, Oak Drive, Park View Drive, Pinewood Drive, Poplar Court, Ravine Drive, Ridgeview Drive, Spring Creek Drive, Tulip Tree Drive, Wolf Lane, Woodcrest Lane: TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan, 1954, as amended, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intention to proceed with the public improvements described as follows: The replacement of and improvement to existing water mains, including gate valve boxes, auxiliary valves and fire hydrants, and necessary pavement and road construction and improvements incidental thereto, together with all necessary interests in land, appurtenances and attachments thereto.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively declared its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designated the above-described premises as a special assessment district against which at least a part of the cost of said public improvements is to be assessed.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared plans showing the public improvements, the location thereof and an estimate of the cost thereof which have been filed with the office of the Township Clerk, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo, Michigan, for public examination.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board will meet on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 2017, at 3:00 o’clock p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, at the Township Offices, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo, Michigan, to hear objections to the public improvements and to the proposed special assessment district therefor.

NOTICE TO NEW BUALO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: REZONING OF PROPERTY

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLATION

At the Township Board Meeting on October 16, 2017, the Board voted to rezone property as follows:

The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission’s previously scheduled public hearing during their Regular November Meeting has been cancelled. The Regular Meeting will still be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board may determine to proceed to make said improvement without a petition unless written objections to the improvement are filed with the Township Board at or prior to the Township Board meeting to be held on November 7, 2017. If written objections are received from record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district the Township Board may not proceed to make the improvement unless it first receives a petition requesting the improvement signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district.

If a notice of intent to file a petition is not filed, the rezonings will take effect seven days after publication of this notice.

This meeting is an open meeting.

This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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yra “Miss Tyra D” Saxe, age 42, of Galien, died Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born July 2, 1975 in Hawthorne, California.

Tyra was a wonderful woman with a unique, larger than life personality, loving, caring, giving and willing to help anyone.

She was a wonderful mother and daughter, a wonderful friend/wife to Itty, a great, fun Mee Mee to Aiden, and a great mother-in-law to Josh (the son she never had). Miss Tyra D was a strong, independent person.

Tyra will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Mercedie Saxe, Alexis Saxe; two grandchildren, Landen Kaiser, Alivia Kaiser, with one on the way; her parents, Paul Kevin and Linda Lewis;

maternal grandparents, Harold and Barbara McKnight; and one sister, Katherine Lewis.

Family and friends will gather on one of Tyra’s favorite days, Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon for a time of telling stories and sharing memories in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. The family is sure that Tyra would like for everyone to dress up for Halloween.

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.

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HORROR-SCOPE OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 1, 2017 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will find yourself in a lonely estate, far from anyone, and alone with your family.

You will feel very uneasy and quite sure you are being followed by spirits. When you sleep at night you will be awakened by the shuffling of feet and the sound of chains dragging the floor.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 If you smell smoke and hear the sound of chanting outside your bedroom window, it is most likely a large group of Satanists honoring their dark lord. Leave your lights on when you sleep and never leave your window open, for they may try to enter your room and snuggle in with you.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Stay out of the woods. If you hear howling run. Beware of the moon, for only a man who is pure of heart can escape the curse of the wolf. If you start growing hair all over your body, or if your teeth grow into large fangs, please do not eat the family pet.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Beware of anyone moving into the neighborhood that carries in coffins rather than beds.

Be very suspicious if they do not come out during the day, and if you see a man with bats in his eyes, who is charming, well dressed and smells like dirt, he is most likely a Vampire this week.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Beware the traveling shows and night carnivals. If a Volkswagen Beetle suddenly pulls into your driveway and clowns start getting out of it, do not go out there. They could possibly be the escaped clowns from your local government agency, that have been known to eat humans.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You will wake in the night screaming and when you run to the door you will find a brick wall in your way. If you find a stranger coming out of a secret passage next to your closet, the only way to escape is to blast disco music into his face and do the bus stop.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Strange lights and swooshing sounds at night can only be one thing this week: an alien space craft. It will be easy for you to listen to their little voices, as they call you from sleep, to board their space craft, but you must resist the urge to become one of their lab rats.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Stay away from towers that have electrical generators on their roofs. If you hear screaming and see a large creature running from the tower, do not approach him. He will say he only wants to live and experience friendship, but he is an abomination, a creation of a mad doctor trying to play God. VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 A toxic gas has been released over the cemetery and the rain has washed it down onto the corpses below. The toxin has caused the corpses to awaken and crave human brains. The only way to escape is to cover your head in hot sauce.

Turns out they don’t like spicy.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There’s a secret place out in the woods, where the earth has soured and the dead cannot rest. If you bury anything out there it will return and live again, but it will be unnatural.

It will belong to the undead, which can never be among the living. For the sake of us all, please don’t do it.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 It is rumored that there is an old well at the outskirts of town, where you can still hear the screams of BettyLou. She was a on her way home from the prom when she met her untimely death. It is she who walks those lonely roads waiting to be picked up. If you give her a ride, you will die.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 They gave him a potion. It smelled of turpentine and it burned his throat as he drank it. After drinking the potion, he convulsed and ripped his shirt off. His hair grew and he found a deep liking for late nights and Italian food. They say he was last seen eating a slice on North Whittaker.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER OCTOBER 16-22, 2017 OCTOBER 16 Welfare Check/911 Hang Up DWLS 2nd Offense OCTOBER 17 Fraud/Identity Theft Medic 1/Assist Other Agency False Alarm OCTOBER 18 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency (x3) False Alarm PBT DWLS 1st OCTOBER 19 False Alarm Harassment Complaint OWI 1st Offense OCTOBER 20 Missing/Found Dog PBT Assault & Battery Complaint Ordinance Violation/Loud Party Complaint OCTOBER 21 Tribal Police/Assist Other Agency (x2) NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Counterfeit Bill Complaint NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 22 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency False Alarm Embezzlement Complaint

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM .

NEW EVENTS EACH WEEK. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 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

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

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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.

ALL HALLOWEEN EVENTS ARE LISTED ON PAGE 6.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27-29

BLUE MOON VINTAGE MARKET 16860 Three Oaks Road. Three Oaks.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

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

Tickets: $20.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

GPS USE FOR CYCLISTS 4-5:30PM. Three Oaks Arts & Education Center. 14 Maple St. Three Oaks.

269- 409-1191. www. schoolofamericanmusic.com Cost: $10 per person.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 & NOVEMBER 5

RUNNING DEER SHOT 10AM-FINISH. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club.

2 Shots per turn. Rifles & pistols, prizes; ham chicken and bacon prizes. Open to the public. For information, contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 BONNIE KOLOC W/GUEST ED HOLSTEIN 4PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $25.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM CST. Uptown Arts District. N Franklin Street, Michigan City. www. uptownartsdistrict.org.

Art galleries, shops and boutiques along north franklin street are open until 9PM, CST. The Lubeznik Center, 101 W Second St, 5-8PM. opening reception of FRAGILE CODES and IN THE ABSTRACT. In FRAGILE CODES artists Jason Bernagozzi and Eric Souther will present video installations, sculptures and prints that borrow and repurpose images from popular media to create a transformative experience.

Upstairs IN THE ABSTRACT presents artwork by four Chicago area artists (Shelly Gilchrist, Jeffrey Hirst, Michele Thrane, and Karen Tichy) using hot wax and pigment in their own distinctive artistic language.

Jeffrey Hirst and Michele Thrane will be at the opening reception to demonstrate how this artwork is created. Don’t miss it.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 HOLIDAY MARKET 10AM-5PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden.

13988 Range Line Rd. Niles.

269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

HARBOR ARTS PRESENTS: BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY 6:30PM Doors Open. 8PM Show. Vickers Theatre. 6 N Elm St. Three Oaks.

Academy Award nominated Director John Hancock hosts a special anniversary showing and tribute benefiting Harbor Arts.

Enjoy the film, a silent auction of movie memorabilia...and more, exciting door prize, complimentary champagne and chocolates and a discussion with John Hancock. Free admission, reservations encouraged.

JEFF DANIELS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $50.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Song Chinese Restaurant. 301 W. Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

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.

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.

Harbor Country Communities for a Lifetime to give away Kindles Harbor Country seniors may qualify for a free Kindle Fire 7.

Harbor Country Communities for a Lifetime has partnered with Chef Jackie Shen, The Larry Bubb Endowment, New Buffalo Township Library and Three Oaks Township Library to offer the Kindles to Harbor Country residents over age 50 who meet a certain income criteria.

The give-away will be held November 13 and will include a 90-minute class so recipients can learn how to operate their Kindle and download e-Books through their library. The class will be offered at both libraries.

According to Hillary Bubb, HCCFL Chair, the Kindle Fire 7 was chosen because of its ease of use and read aloud function, a big plus for many seniors.

A few things are required before you can use your Kindle; a library card, an email address and an Amazon account.

The deadline for applications is November 6. For more information, contact Three Oaks Library at 269756-5621 or New Buffalo Library at 269-469-2933. — STAFF REPORTS

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

— Antiquity

While Whittaker Street may be dusty and muddy, remember that the businesses are still open, and it is a great time to support small business and your town. It is an exciting time that will be worth every bit of the inconvenience; however, we all really need and appreciate your support.

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Ride through the haunted woods aboard a real steam train.

www.hesston.org Last Weekend to Ride this Weekend!

Noon—5:00 CDT

Not too Scary (appropriate for kids) Safe local Holoween fun!

Just minutes South of New Buffalo!

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Railroads to Ride

Look for the billboard at CR 1000

North & IN-39 GPS: 1201 East 1000N LaPorte, IN 46350 Hesston Steam Museum

Sawmill in Operation