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Thursday, November 7, 2019

More shoreline erosion from Halloween storm PAGE 3

Chikaming Township adopts new zoning ordinance PAGE 4

Telling It Like It Is: Dr. Adolph Brown imparts real-life wisdom to middle, high school students PAGE 6

Bison fend off Lakers in volleyball district opener PAGE 9

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More shoreline erosion from Halloween storm

BY STAN MADDUX

Halloween storm pushed a record high Lake Michigan closer to a number of lakefront homes threatened by advancing shoreline erosion.

Ted Grzywacz, president of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance, said about 15 feet of his backyard in Sunset Shores fell down the already badly eroded bluff hammered by high waves from gusty northerly winds during the storm.

He said the swimming pool of another home at Sunset Shores is just a foot or so now from dropping over the edge of the bluff.

The house on that property is about 10 feet from the edge.

Grzywacz said a wall of huge rocks piled along the shoreline the past several years at Warwick Shores to try and hold back the lake was breached during a similar mid-October storm.

The wall was breached even further during the Oct. 31 storm.

“It’s a disaster out there right now,” he said.

Grzywacz said the problem isn’t so much the lake being at a record high.

He said the break wall at New Buffalo has stopped the natural underwater flow of sand that used to replenish the beaches west of the harbor.

The U.S Army Corps. Of Engineers was adding sand to help with beach replenishment but stopped in 1995.

“10-years ago. 15-years ago. When you had 20-foot waves on the lake by the time they got to shore they were seven or eight feet. Now, because there’s no sand, a 20-foot wave hits the shore at 20 foot,” Grzywacz said.

His group is planning another trip to Washington D.C. on December 5th to continue pushing for federal dollars to pay for a solution.

Building more than 30 break walls west of New Buffalo Harbor to the state line would diminish the size of the waves hitting the shoreline, restore natural beach replenish and create natural habitat.

He said the estimated cost of that work is more than $50 million and it could take five years or more to secure the funds.

Two feet of water covered Whittaker Street between the bridge and municipal beach from high winds pushing lake water into the harbor.

Some vehicles turned around while others with water high up on their tires drove through flooded stretch of road.

Bob Stratton with Service 1 Marine in New Buffalo said he hopes the lake starts going down or conditions like flooded docks forcing boaters elsewhere this summer could very well happen, if not worsen, next season.

“I’ve never seen it this bad. It’s definitely unprecedented and like I said before somewhat biblical,” Stratton said.

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Local Government Meetings CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM Monday, November 18, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8AM Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 3, 2019 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM Monday, November 18, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 12, 2019 CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Chikaming Township adopts new zoning ordinance

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new and improved zoning ordinance that will better align with Chikaming Township’s master plan will soon go into effect after members of the Chikaming Township Board approved a current draft of the ordinance at a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24.

At the meeting, board members adopted the resolution in favor of the ordinance to establish “comprehensive zoning regulations for the township of Chikaming.”

Members of the Chikaming Township Planning Commission had recommended the document to the township board during their Oct. 2 meeting. While members of the township board had planned on approving it at their Thursday, Oct. 10, meeting, a letter from one of the lakefront property owner’s attorneys asking for a hearing from the board regarding the waterfront setback halted the process. The property owner has a current outstanding Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) (formerly Michigan Department of Environmental Quality) permit.

After consulting with Charles Hilmer, the township’s attorney, David Bunte, township supervisor, said he felt it was in the township board’s best interest to review the request. Board members approved Bunte reviewing the documents from the attorney and consulting with Hilmer before setting a special meeting with the township board to address the matter, followed by a hearing with the property owner if necessary.

Bunte and Doug Dow, planning commission chair, had sent a letter to owners of properties abutting Lake Michigan within the township that explained the purpose for the new R-1-W lakefront zoning district as well as the proposed 150-foot lakefront setback. On Sept. 21 and 28, Dow hosted an open house with 26 lakefront property owners showing where the proposed setback line would run, with each owner expressing support over the proposed zoning changes.

After a discussion, board members voted in a 5-0 vote (David Bunte, township supervisor, Liz Rettig, treasurer; Paula Dudiak, clerk; Rich Sullivan, trustee; and Bill Marske; trustee) on the addition to the ordinance Article 5: Zoning Districts, Section 5.01: “(e) Exemption. An undeveloped lot for which an active permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-MDEGLE) has been issued under the provisions of Parts 323 and/or 353 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, for development of the lot on the effective date of this ordinance is exempt from the area, bulk, setback, height, and other dimensional requirements of this district provided that: 1) The lot is developed in compliance with the permit or any amendment thereto; and, 2) development of the lot commences before such permit and any amendments thereto expire and are not timely renewed.”

According to the approved ordinance, all principal structures “shall be set back at least 150 feet from the Regulatory Ordinary High-Water Mark (ROHWM), or halfway from the ROHWM to the front lot line, if that distance is less than 150 feet.” In addition, all accessory buildings “shall be set back at least 150 feet from the ROHWM. No accessory building located between the waterside wall of the principal structure and the ROHWM shall exceed 225 square feet in area.”

Also stated in the ordinance, at the time of its adoption, the ROHWM, which has been set by set by EGLE, is “580.5 feet above sea level, rounded up to 581 feet for ease of measurement.”

At the Oct. 10 meeting, Bunte said the process of revising the ordinance began in 2016. The process involved several open houses and public hearings with residents. A steering committee was also formed as well as focus groups addressing different part of the ordinance.

“I can’t tell you the number of days, meetings and hours, not only here but at home – I know the blood sweat and tears that went into this for the love of the township and for the goals and future of the township,” he said.

Like the last one, Bunte added that the ordinance is a “living and breathing document” and may undergo some changes in the future.

The Chikaming Township Zoning Ordinance will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

It can be viewed at www.chikamingzoning.com.

The November meeting of the New Buffalo Service League will be held on Wednesday, November 13, at New Buffalo Bill’s. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with dinner starting at 6:30. The program for the evening will be a recap of the October Arts and Crafts Show. Anyone wishing to attend or learn more about the Service League can call Liz Rettig, reservations chairperson, at 269266-2116. — STAFF REPORTS

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The captain’s dream of creating a major Lake Michigan seaport never materialized. In fact, the town almost disappeared after his death before developing into the resort destination it is today.

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Dr. Adolph Brown III shows students there’s more to how a person looks when he introduces himself to students in his first outfit

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Dr. Adolph Brown imparts real-life wisdom to middle, high school students TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

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eal talk?”

This question was posed frequently to a packed auditorium of middle and high schoolers and teachers and staff during a special “class” that was taught by Dr. Adolph Brown III in the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center Monday, Nov. 4.

Brown’s visit to New Buffalo Senior High School was made possible through a grant from The Pokagon Fund. New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler and New Buffalo Elementary School Principal Adam Bowen heard Brown speak at the National Principals Conference in Chicago.

Brown conducted a lesson to students on how they could be real-life superheroes – although not in the ways that they may have thought.

Indeed, there are plenty of ways that students can be superheroes in their everyday lives, Brown said – from standing up for a fellow student who’s being bullied to conquering life’s many obstacles without losing one’s footing – and when one does lose one’s footing, to pick themselves right back up and try again.

In fact, Brown said, if someone falls eight times, they should get up one more time, because you have to get up one more time than you fall.

“Real talk?” Brown asked his students, and they responded, “Real talk.”

Brown is no stranger to obstacles. As a child, he was reared by a single mother in abject poverty of the inner-city housing projects which, as he describes on his website, were “infested with gangs, drugs and violence.” His oldest sibling and only brother, Oscar, was murdered when Brown was 11 years old.

Brown found he lugged all these problems around with him in what he referred to as an “invisible backpack.” Everyone has an invisible backpack, Brown said, because everyone is “carrying around something.” Even the student who has the most perfect grades, friends and seemingly perfect life may be lugging around a load of life’s difficulties.

“In society, we get caught up with the winner, the trophies and medals - but the winners in my book are

battling things that you know nothing about,” Brown said.

This was why, Brown said, he was prodding students to look past someone’s exterior – no matter how rough – and view them as a person.

With Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” blaring overhead, Brown whipped out a mirror and held it in front of the rows of students.

“Ninety-nine percent of problems in the world could be avoided if people just mind their own business – people don’t look in their own mirrors.

I have a whole lot of things I could work on every single day of my life,” he said.

“We have to look in our mirrors, a lot of us look at other people, we make snap judgements about other people, we get in people’s business,” Brown added.

At the same time, Brown also encouraged students to look a little more closely when they sense that something is off with a fellow student – the right time to get into their business.

In his time working with students, Brown said that he’s learned that 2% of them “sometime cause 50% of the problems.”

“I said that because I don’t want you to be that kid - I want you to be the student who’s kind, I want you to be that student where, when you see something different, you investigate, you don’t hate,” he said.

Brown said he’s thankful for those who didn’t hate but investigated in his own life, which caused him to have a second chance at success. His grandfather worked on a farm, where Brown often got sent to spend his summers when found himself tangled up in some of trouble in his inner-city life. There, his grandfather encouraged him to improve himself, inserting his own little nuggets of wisdom into Brown’s life whenever possible.

As a result of his grandfather pushing him to succeed, as well as the encouragement from students who stood up for him along the way, Brown was able to rise up from his slump. He became the first in his family of five to participate in Head Start, graduate high school, and attend college.

“I changed over time, not overnight - I got this way now because of good people and good friends

that believe in me and people sitting beside me when other people didn’t,” he said.

Brown said that students have to take responsibility for their own actions too. As he drew closer to adulthood, Brown started to unload his own invisible backpack. There, he discovered that he was carrying around a load of problems that didn’t even belong to him – and that he was taking it out on others.

“If I don’t get rid of my rejections, they become projections on people. That means we bleed on the people who didn’t cut us because hurt people hurt people,” he said.

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nce students can dig through their own tunnels of obstacles, they’ll discover that there’s a world of opportunity waiting for them at the other end.

“I had every excuse in the world – my dad wasn’t there, we were poor, my brother was murdered, he was my hero. I had every excuse but I was stronger than my best excuse,” Brown said.

Most importantly, Brown said, students needed to push past their obstacles to see the once-in-lifetime opportunities that were spread before them.

“Real talk?” Brown said. Brown’s students: “Real talk.”

Assisting Brown with his presentation was his godson, Jahzeel Mumford (who went through his share of teasing as a child because his grandmother reared him after his mother used drugs while pregnant with him), who’s acted on “The Vampire Diaries” as well as sung background vocals for Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey, and now Pharrell Williams.

Dr. Brown is an American urban and rural school educator, author, research-scientist, businessman, and keynote speaker, as well as father of eight, who has earned undergraduate degrees in anthropology and psychology with a minor in education, master’s degree work in special education and experimental psychology, and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. For more information, visit his website at www.docspeaks.com.

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BY STAN MADDUX

t wasn’t the way the young Bison team wanted to finish its first season of eight man high school football.

New Buffalo lost at home Friday night, October 29 to Lawrence 38-6.

“I am proud of our team for their effort and perseverance. This was certainly a learning year for our program as we transition to 8-man football,” said Matt Johnson, head football coach for the Bison.

Bison quarterback Michael Bombin after a hard hit was also taken out of the game during the first half and never returned with a possible concussion.

Bombin scored the only touchdown for the Bison.

The Bison were down just 16 to 6 at halftime but they seemed to physically wear down from the size and speed of Lawrence which opened the third quarter with a 42 yard touchdown run.

After the Bison on their next series of downs were

quickly stopped, Lawrence racked up huge chunks of yardage then rushed the ball in for a touchdown from the three-yard line.

The Bison came back to life late in the third quarter with a 20 yard run by Anthony Lijewski followed by a 15 yard pass completion from Lijewski to fellow sophomore Nick Peters.

New Buffalo, though, failed to reach the end zone on that series of downs.

Lawrence (4-5) midway through the fourth quarter ended the scoring with a 96-yard touchdown pass.

“Lawrence had a couple big plays early in the 4th quarter that blew the game wide open,” said Bison head coach Matt Johnson.

He said two miscues by his offense in the red zone during the first half didn’t help matters.

The Bison finished the season at 1-7.

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he Bison fought hard to avoid an upset in the district tournament opener against Lake Michigan Catholic in girls high school volleyball Monday, Nov. 4.

New Buffalo (29-5) won all three sets 25-19, 28-26 and 25-10.

The Bison opened the match with a 15-2 lead over the Lakers, who seemed overpowered by the hard serves and spikes from Bison players like junior Sophia De Oliveira and freshman Kelsey Corkan.

Suddenly, the Lakers on defense began handling the Bison power shots and taking advantage of Bison mistakes to narrow the lead to 21-17.

In the second match, the Bison were ahead 20-10 but LMC came roaring back again this time overpowering the Bison at times with hard strikes of their own.

LMC after forcing overtime was on the verge of winning until the Bison scored three consecutive points, including the game winner from Corkan on a driving serve the Lakers were unable to return.

New Buffalo opened the final match with a 9-3 lead and coasted to victory this time with help from a series of spikes from Corkan and back to back kills by freshman Ava Mullen set up at the net each time from volleys by senior Mary Mayer.

Mullen and junior Allie Smith stopped any momentum LMC was trying to muster by teaming up on a put back of a sizzling Lakers spike late in the final match.

Head coach Kevin Labaj said he was not surprised at the level of play from the Lakers beaten by the Bison on three previous occasions this season.

Labaj said he also liked the killer instinct shown by his players during the final match.

“I think they got too comfortable with a lead like that and started to mess around a little too much. That will be taken care of at practice tomorrow,” he said.

The Bison play River Valley in the district semi-finals at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6.

season next year with no seniors on the current squad and talented players coming up from a middle school team that had a successful year.

He also expects the commitment shown by his varsity squad this year will also pay dividends next season.

“Coaches and players had to adjust as the season progressed. The kids came to practice every day and worked hard and always played to the final horn in each game, no matter the outcome. We switched offenses mid-way through the season to put the ball in more of our athletes’ hands which will pay dividends in the future,” Johnson said.

Before leaving the game, Bombin ran the ball six times for 40 yards and completed six passes for another 64 yards.

Ben Coffeen led the defense with 9 total tackles, including 3 for lost yards.

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

must admit that I don’t feel like talking about the Bears this week. Those of you who read this column somewhat regularly know that I always try to put a positive spin on every subject I talk about. After watching the Bears lose for the fourth straight week, finding a way to not be negative is going to take a Herculean effort, but what the heck, let’s give it a try.

I watched the game Sunday in Harbor Country with three of my grandsons.

My intention was to give them a different perspective so that the boys who wanted to play could learn to watch different players to find out what made them successful. Of course, I had them focus on the Bears and by the time the game was half over they had stopped listening to Grandpa and were off to bigger and better things, and I didn’t blame them. The Bears were more inept in the first half of the game against the Eagles than at any time I can remember. They only gained nine yards in the first half. Nine yards. They only gave up 12 points, but whenever the Eagles needed a first down, they seemed to get it. Not a single player distinguished themselves. The Bears were totally dominated, but to me, being a lifelong fan, I couldn’t give up on them, so I watched the second half.

Wouldn’t it be marvelous if the Bears came out in the second half and dominated, allowing me to tell you about a real “Cinderella story”? Well, the Bears did come out in the second half and played much better, but not good enough to win. They did however, score a couple of touchdowns and on three separate occasions the defense stopped the Eagles cold, allowing the offense opportunities to get back in the game. The team played so much better in the second half, that I believe they may have finally turned the corner. Maybe the team can begin to play like everyone expected them to play when the season began.

Because the season began with such high hopes, this four-game losing streak has been especially difficult to take. Last year, the Bears were better than they’ve been for a long time, and fans, including myself, expected them to compete for the Super Bowl this year. We were not alone as the players and coaches also expected excellence. When the season didn’t go as expected, it seemed like everyone had a crisis of confidence and things began to snowball out of control. My hope is that the second half of the game Sunday will be an indication of how the second half of the season will go. They will have to finish the season with at least six wins in their last eight games in order to reach the playoffs, but when the season began, winning six out of eight seemed easily attainable. Coach Nagy was so good last year that I believe he will be able to reverse the downward spiral that the team has been in.

Because there are no longer great expectations for this team this season, reaching the playoffs will be exceptionally satisfying for “Da Bears” and their fans.

Ankara Subbarao said “A rolling stone gathers no moss...but it sure gathers momentum.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

I try to cancel out every possibility of losing the fight, and this runs through my head all day long. I’m seeing myself become smashed in the face, cut, or being submitted or being knocked out in so many different ways all day long.

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Berrien County Parks seeking public input on 2020-2024, Berrien County Parks Five Year Plan

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errien County Parks and Recreation officials are seeking public input on the development of the 2020-2024 Berrien County Parks Five Year Plan.

The plan will cover Rocky Gap, Silver Beach, Love Creek, Madeline Bertrand, Historic Courthouse Square, Paw Paw River r and Galien River County Parks.

A draft of the 2020-2024 Five Year Plan is available at Love Creek, Madeline Bertrand, Historic Courthouse Square and the Parks Administration office in St. Joseph. The draft is also available at the public libraries in Watervliet and New Buffalo. The draft may also be viewed electronically on the Berrien County website at Berriencounty.org in County News section.

The public may provide input by sending written comments to Berrien County Parks, 701 Main Street, St. Joseph MI, 49085 or by emailing comments to parks@berriencounty.org. Please have written or emailed comments in by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. — STAFF REPORTS

Fudge-raiser to benefit River Valley Senior Center

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ackie’s Café of New Buffalo has chosen the River Valley Senior Center to the recipient of this year’s “Fudge-Raiser,” donating 100% of proceeds to RVSC plus 100% in matching funds from The Larry Bubb Endowment to help fund facility improvements and the expansion of much-needed services and programs.

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, River Valley Senior Center serves the senior population in 11 surrounding communities.

The fudge sale will run until Tuesday, Dec. 31. The fudge is great for employees, clients, customers, and family and friends. This delicious fudge is wrapped for gift-giving.

This year’s goal is to sell 1000 pounds of fudge, with $14 per pound of fudge equaling a $28 donation. Those who pre-order now can pick up the fudge after Thanksgiving at Jackie’s Café, 801 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo.

For more information about the fudge sale, services and programs or how to volunteer, contact RVSC at 269-469-4556. Jackie’s Café can also be reached at 269-469-1800. — STAFF REPORTS

DAR to hold Shedd Cemetery reveal of new sign, pollinator garden

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he Rebecca Dewey Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new cemetery sign, pollinator garden and a permanent, lighted flag pole at the Shedd Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17.

The cemetery is located on Spring Creek Road, south of Three Oaks and in Three Oaks Township. The public is welcome and refreshments will follow.

A grant from the Heart of Cook/Berrien Community Foundation made the garden possible.

The DAR Rebecca Dewey Chapter has adopted this cemetery for restoration and preservation in partnership with the Three Oaks Township.

Three veterans received their VA markers in 2018 and many grave markers have been repaired or erected upright. More work with other grave markers and records will continue next spring.

The local recruitment assistant specialist for the 2020 census will be at the Three Oaks Township Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, to help those who may be interested in applying to become a 2020 census taker. The positions are part time and offer great pay and flexible hours. For more information, check www.2020census.gov/jobs. — STAFF REPORTS

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In Praise of the Acorn

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ACORN THEATER HOSTS DECADENT DENIM AFFAIR

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he Acorn Theater is approaching a milestone birthday.

“This (upcoming) April is our fifth birthday as a nonprofit,” Kathy Stada, chair of the Acorn’s board of directors, said at the theater during its annual fundraiser, “Denim, Diamonds, and Dancing,” which was held Saturday, Nov. 2.

Peter Carey, who, along with Sandra Thompson, the Acorn’s executive director, served as emcee for the evening, added that the Acorn continues to allure guests from near and far – and the theater’s nonprofit status is the icing on top of the cake.

“Even though we’re a nonprofit, the whole community profits from it,” he quipped, adding that he knew he would fall in love with the venue from the moment he first stepped foot through the Acorn’s doors years ago.

Guests (who came decked out in their bejeweled jeans and jean jackets and skirts) certainly came out the night of the benefit to show their support for the Acorn – mingling, dining on food prepared by chef Frank Biondo, executive chef of Frankie’s Place in Union Pier, and dancing to live entertainment.

A silent auction was also going on, during which guests could bid on a variety of items from area businesses.

The event was sponsored by Dan Coffey of ReMax Harbor Country.

Entertainment sponsors were Kruggel Lawton CPAs, who underwrote the entertainment portion of the evening.

Members of the evening’s planning committee were co-chairs Laura Jolly and Molly Nocerino and Sandra Thompson, Margaret Thompson, Vicki King, Laurie Koehler, Maggie Martin, and Lani Myron.

Visitors show their support for the Acorn throughout the year. According to Stada, so far this year, the Acorn has had 14,197 patrons in its audience.

There have been 2,250 additional people come to the Acorn’s famous Open Mic Nights, during which guests have the chance to see regional and local artists perform onstage. The Acorn will also have had 300 hours of entertainment this year, which includes Open Mics as well as shows.

Due to its nonprofit status, Stada said the Acorn owes these successful statistics to its supporters.

“That (success) doesn’t come easily, it comes with a lot of hard work, it comes from wonderful donations from each of you, which we so appreciate,” she said to the audience.

Stada said that the Acorn currently has one full-time employee – Thompson, who continues to amaze with all she executes, “because it’s a lot.” It also has six part-time staff members and more than 70 people who volunteer. This year alone, volunteers put in 3,000 hours of volunteer time. Volunteers do everything, from gardening to construction to lifting (Stada was alluding to the volunteers who helped lift heavy equipment onto the stage when Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young recently performed to a packed audience at the Acorn).

Artists who seek out the Acorn as their chosen performance venue also continue to show their support. Stada said that out of all the artists who performed this year, 25 of them have some kind of nomination or award.

Ed Asner, a seven-time Emmy Award winner and star of stage, television, film, and voiceover, was one such performer who recently graced the Acorn’s stage, as well Jim Peterik from the Ides of March, who has won Grammy Awards and was a judge at the Acorn’s annual singer/songwriter competition. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary and Nash can also be counted among the Acorn’s lineup of past award-winning acts.

In addition to the silent auction items, guests could also make a donation to the Acorn’s Fund-a-Need program. Guests could donate any amount to help the Acorn raise money for two cordless microphones, 60 new, comfortable matching chairs for its floor seating, a movie projector and full-stage screen (Sandra said that the current screen needs to be lowered by a crank and the projector is from the “dinosaur age”) and other items.

Guests could even choose to sponsor an Open Mic night, which Carey said serves as a springboard for local up-and-coming acts on their way to future success.

Guests also had the chance to donate funds in the Matching Donation Station. On Oct. 19, the Acorn received a $15,000 matching grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts. That night, every donation received at the station was matched dollar for dollar by the council.

The Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generations Dr. in Three Oaks. For more information on upcoming shows or how to volunteer, visit https:// www.acornlive.org/.

Gary Wood, Tom Flint and Leslie Wood

Priscilla Sabouran, a Singer and Songwriter Competition winner, provides the live entertainment

Linda Bell with Jan Marc Peterson

Guests mix and mingle in the Acorn Theater

Peter Keseric with Sandra Thompson

Co-emcees Peter Carey and Sandra Thompson

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Jo Ann Jansky

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o Ann Jansky, age 69, of New Buffalo, died peacefully, Friday, November 1, 2019 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Jo was born April 21, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the only child to Harold and Betty Metzger.

Jo was a dedicated mother who cherished her children and grandchildren. She was a hardworking woman loved by many. She always had an imaginative sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Jo enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog Tank.

Jo will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Gretchen (John) Robbins of Bridgman, Carrie (Richard) Cardone of New Buffalo; one son, Richard “Rich” (Erica) Akins of Lafayette, Indiana; her soul mate, William Jansky of Lafayette, Indiana; eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Lorne Akins; and one grandchild.

Family and friends gathered to tell stories and share memories Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions be made in memory of Ms. Jansky to Berrien County Cancer Services, Inc., 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

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

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

Kathleen A. Socha

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rs. Socha, age 70, died on Thursday October 24, 2019.

Kathleen was born in Michigan City, Indiana on October 13, 1949 to the late Glenn and Emily (Eggert) Murray.

She was a 1968 graduate of New Buffalo High School and a 1972 graduate of Ferris State University. Kathleen was the editor of the Catholic Weekly for many years retiring in 2008.

Mrs. Socha is survived by her husband Peter Socha II, their son Peter Socha III. Also surviving are 3 brothers; Darrell (Gerda) Murray of Kalamazoo, Glenn Murray of Norman, Oklahoma and Jim (Nita) Murray of Three Oaks, Michigan, 2 sisters in law; Carol (Donald) Eager of Bay City, and Barbara Urbaniak of Sterling Heights also survive. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Emily L and Glenn E Murray; her father and mother in law Peter and Gertrude Socha, 2 brothers in law; Douglas Urbaniak and John Babiarz

and sister in law Patti Babiarz.

A mass was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday November 4, 2019 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish-St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 915 Grant Street, Bay City. The family received friends at the church on Monday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com.

Gregory Lawrence Wagner

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regory Lawrence Wagner, age 78, of Sawyer, died peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2019, in his residence in the presence of his family.

Greg was born August 28, 1941, the twelfth of fifteen children of John and Jean Wagner of Chicago, Illinois. He married Margaret “Peggy” Catherine Harrington, October 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.

Greg served honorably in the US Army Missile Command in Fort Carson, Colorado from 1959 to 1962. He then worked as a brakeman and conductor for CSX Railroad for thirty-five years.

Greg will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Peggy Wagner of Sawyer; one daughter, Margaret Mary “Maggie” (Jerry) Olson of Harbert, Michigan; two sons, Gregory John (Joey) Wagner, Gary Lawrence (Kimberly) Wagner, both of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Nicholas Rosenbaum, Kathryn (Payton) Aubrey, Natalie Wagner, Grant Wagner; two great grandchildren, Rylynn Rosenbaum, Miles Aubrey; one sister, Patsy (Jerry) Javier; two brothers, William (Pat) Wagner, Timothy (Joan) Wagner; three sisters in law, Mary Wagner, Janice Wagner, Joan Wagner; one brother in law, Bill Wilson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Barbra Wilson; ten brothers, Eddie Wagner, Jack Wagner, James Wagner, Robert Wagner, Wayne Wagner, Ronald Wagner, Tommy Wagner, Terrence Wagner, Randall Wagner, Daniel Wagner.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 6781 Sawyer Road, Sawyer with Father Vanathaiyan Savariuthu MSFS officiating.

Mr. Wagner’s remains will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in Chikaming Township where he will be accorded full Military Honors.

The family prefers contributions be made in memory of Gregory to either, Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 6781 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, or, American Diabetes Association, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48076.

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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California wild fires

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FESTIVE THANKS... shout out to Tracy and Kurt Hausman for producing HauseFest 2019. The food and drink, the entertainment and the silent auction, all terrific.

The costumes and all the great people from the area made this latest edition of HauseFest a night to remember. The only thing that was not enjoyable was the weather.

Thanks again Tracy and Kurt for all the hard work that brought the people from the area together and all for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, what a great cause!

— MARK JOSEPH, NEW BUFFALO

POSTHUMOUS ‘THANK YOU…’

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he New Buffalo Halloween Parade Committee would like to thank the following donors for making this year’s parade possible: Ann Fetzer, Buffalo Bill’s, City Flowers and Gifts, Hidden Gem, Howard Excavating LLC, Kerhoulas Insurance Agency, Linda Henderson, Louis and Barb Price, New Buffalo Animal Hospital, New Buffalo Business Association, New Buffalo Legion Auxiliary, New Buffalo Savings Bank, New Buffalo Yacht Club, Nora Duffy, Pete and Sue Rahm, Posh, Pristine Pools and Spas, Ray Bock with Weber Yachts and Gold Coast Management, Redamak’s – In Memory of James and Angeline Maroney, Rosie’s Restaurant, Stark’s Funeral (Sommerfeld Chapel), State Farm Insurance, Sweetwater, Whole Nine Yards, the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo City Fire Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, New Buffalo Parks Department, and New Buffalo Police Deparment.

— THE NEW BUFFALO HALLOWEEN PARADE COMMITTEE

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BY DAEMON OWENS IN CALIFORNIA

ccording to a few residents living in California near the wild fires, “the Problem is coming from “worn” transmission lines.”

The insulation has completely worn off & has left the bare wire exposed.

When the wind blows, the lines come in contact with each other causing sparks that fall on the wild grass & shrubbery below & it sparks a wild fire.

The fire moves quickly in the grass. Being pushed by the winds it can travel from one community to another rapidly causing evacuations & forced power outages.

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tradition in its 8th year, Johnny V and Friends reprise this annual celebration of the Holiday Season and the artistry of Neil Young at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring St, Michigan City, IN 46360. December 7, 2019, 7:30pm CST (Doors open at 6:30).

General Admission is $25 (online or at the door). VIP packages are available online buying visiting www.yptcinc.com/tickets.

Since its origins at Valpo’s Front Porch Music eight years ago to this year’s encore residency at the beautiful HPAC theater, the Heart of Gold for the Holidays concerts have each year approached the season and the music of Neil Young from a fresh perspective.

This year features the musical talents of Rocco Labriola (Heart of Gold Band, Gato) on pedal steel; Billy Romer (Heart of Gold Band, Freek Johnson, The Unit) on drums; Anthony Massaro (Killer Bzzz, Caution) on guitar; Janis Wallin (Johnny V’s Wildflowers, Terrapin Flyer, The Family Groove Co.) on bass; Al Joseph (Country Roads) on Violin; and Johnny V on keyboards, vocals and guitar.

This year, a VIP Package is available featuring: Two tickets to the show; One nights lodging (for 2) at the secluded Brewery Lodge; Beer Bus transportation to and from the theater; VIP after-show meet-and-greet at the Lodge; and downloads of all five Johnny V albums (including the long-awaited reissue of ‘Medicine Wheel’ along with ‘Barns and Bridges’, ‘Balance’, ‘Wood Chips’ and ‘Inside Reality’). Price is $200 plus tax and availability is very limited. Packages are available online at www.thejohnnyv.com/vip-package.

Johnny V is a staple on the regional music scene. Whether as a solo artist, or with a myriad collection of stand-out musicians, he transports his audiences through stories and music.

Young People's Theatre Company, Inc. was founded in 2004 offering young people the opportunity to experience the magic of theatre.

The Brewery Lodge is a 12-suite boutique hotel located on a wooded 40 acres in Michigan City, just off I-94 at exit 40 near the Indiana/Michigan border.

Guests are welcome to bring new and unwrapped toys or gifts to benefit Toys for Tots to the show. — STAFF REPORTS

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Local restaurants to host 2nd Annual Hometown Heroes Food Fight For Veterans; all proceeds to benefit Bridgman American Legion

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Heart of Gold for the Holidays Benefit Concert December 7

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Brewster’s Italian Cafe, Greenbush Brewing Co., Lake Street Eats, Casey’s Bar & Grill, Early Bird Eatery, Froehlich’s, The Featherbone and Ghost Isle Brewery will host the 2nd Annual Hometown Heroes Food Fight for Veterans, taking place Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 2-5PM EST at The Weko Beach House, located at 3501 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106, featuring a Taco competition between participating restaurants along with wine, beer, live music and activities for kids.

The Hometown Heroes Food Fight is a collaborative event with eight local establishments in an effort to bring the community together, meet local veterans, celebrate their contributions to the community and show our thanks for this Veterans Day. All proceeds will benefit the Bridgman American Legion Chapter.

Tickets $10 — Veterans, Active Duty military and kids under 10 have free admission.

Ticket includes: samples from all participating restaurants and a choice of wine, beer or nonalcoholic refreshments. Ticket also includes a vote for the best taco.

Donations are also welcome if unable to attend—see our Facebook (@brewstersitaliancafe) for more information.

Purchase tickets at the door or ahead of time at foodfightforveterans.eventbrite.com (please print ticket if purchasing online).

Contact Abagail at abagail@ brewstersitaliancafe.com for more information. — STAFF REPORTS

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HOROSCOPE NOVEMBER 7-13, 2019

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 There will be opportunity to come into a beneficial agreement with any big personalities you have been dealing with. Embrace breakthrough moments as soon as they happen. You can make some really good strides forward, if you release past experiences or preconceived notions.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Be prepared to put in some extra hours at home this week. The vibe coming your way now looks very positive for completing projects at home or deepening your commitment to a better living arrangement. Whether you set up a home gym or a new bed, you will want to be home.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Having the right teammate is important now because your path in life is opening up in a big way and there will be no room for negativity or fear mongering. Listen to the feedback and honor good criticism but use judgement to gage what’s authentic and based in love.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You will have a much clearer perspective this week and will totally understand what you need to let go of and what you need to cultivate. There may be some hesitation here, as to the best way to get ideas off the ground but once you start brainstorming, you’ll get it right.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 The chance to land a better job or position will present itself now and it will help release you from previous commitments or restrictive conditions. Embrace opportunities to move away from people you have a hard time dealing with and into a more flexible arrangement.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 The opportunity to release anger and let go of anxiety causing burdens will come this week. It’s important you take the time to convey any bad feelings you have been harboring and release the dragons. There is refreshment and help from friends coming in to aid you.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Working with family will prove beneficial now and synthesizing one on one relationships will be a lot easier this week.

Scheduling may have been an issue before but now you will get the greenlight to go forward and all parties should be in agreement this time around.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There will be some business arrangements or contracts that will either end or be postponed this week. The good news is it will give you the opportunity to go out with friends and get new ideas ignited and passions heightened. Be aware that you may have go in a different direction now.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 The opportunity to get your home in smooth working order will present itself this week. You will see the fruition of good ideas or plans you had hoped start at the beginning of last month. Communicating artistic ideas will go much smoother and will take place on a deeper level.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You will have the opportunity to make a lot more money this week or you will be recognized for all the hard work you have been doing. Either way there will be a lot to feel good about this week. Also, you will let go of heavy emotions making you feel much lighter.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will be able to get projects done right, if you keep the lines of communication not only open, but flowing. Know that in depth questions will need to be answered this week and follow up visits will be necessary now. Just plan on extra time for face to face communications.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 The opportunity to get more involved or get deeper into an area of study will present itself this week.

It’s important to open your mind to new ideas or new ways of gathering information now. Friends and coworkers can really help you with different perspectives so, be open to sharing.

For the most part, Man cares about his body not his soul (infinity).

— Dino

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SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

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Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

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KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT At dooley’s 7-9PM. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

EVERY THURSDAY & 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.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC at night AT DOOLEY’S 8PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios.

200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

NEW TROY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

773-803-9773.

Hosted by New Troy Flea Market and the Friends of New Troy, the market lasts until April.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

FAMILY DAY AT KRASL ART CENTER: COOKIE CREATIONS 11AM-12:30PM. Krasl Art Center.

707 Lake Blvd. St. Joseph.

269-983-0271 www.krasl.org.

Adults and children will learn and create side-by-side in these mini art activities at Krasl Art Center. Admission is free.

QUILT OF VALOR DRAWING 2-4PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

33 N Thompson St. New Buffalo.

To honor our veterans, New Buffalo Township Library will be hosting a drawing for a Quilt of Valor. Veterans and a family member or friend are invited for coffee and cake followed by the quilt drawing.

NOKTOBERFEST 2019 6-10PM. Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry.

19 N Elm St. Three Oaks. www.shopfroehlichs.com.

A celebration of German food, drink, music and culture to benefit the Curious Kids’ Museum of St. Joseph. Prepare for a fun-filled evening for the whole family featuring the 30-piece German Band, “Ein Prosit”, dancing, authentic German food, an interactive kid zone and full cash bar for adults. Tickets are $40 and free for children 9 years and younger.

SPECTACULAR TOURNAMENT OF PLAYWRIGHTS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

The finalists for the third annual Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights will treat the audience to original plays from a variety of genres. The playwrights for the top six plays will be selected from a pool of submissions from across the country to compete for a firstplace award of $300. Reserved seating tickets are $40 and general seating tickets are $15.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

SECOND ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES FOOD FIGHT 2-5PM. Weko Beach House.

5301 Lake St. Bridgman.

Hosted by Brewster’s Italian Café, Lake Street Eats, Casey’s New Buffalo, Froehlich’s, and Ghost Isle Brewery. Vote for your favorite taco and give back to your local veterans.

Featuring, wine and beer and live music.

Tickets are $10. Veterans, active duty, military, and children under 10 are free. All proceeds benefit Bridgman American Legion.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

MISS/MR., MISS TEEN, AND JR. MISS THREE OAKS/RIVER VALLEY PAGEANT 3-5PM. River Valley High School. 15480 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

MEGA BEATLES DEBUT 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlive.org.

A talented group of musicians from Northwest Indiana/Chicago that recreate the music of the Beatles with precision, passion and love. Tickets are $30 for general seating and $55 for reserved seating.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

25TH ANNUAL LUMINARY FESTIVAL 5-8PM. Downtown St. Joseph.

Stroll through the beautiful candlelit streets as 1,000 luminaries light your way as you shop in downtown St. Joseph. Shops will be open late on Friday and throughout the weekend.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24

JOURNEYMAN ARTISAN MARKET 10:30AM-7PM SATURDAY. 10:30AM-5PM SUNDAY. Journeyman Distillery.

109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

For two days, artists and makers of all kinds will fill Journeyman’s iconic event spaces.

Admission is free.

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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