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Greenbush Brewing aiming for October reopening BY FRANCESCA SAGALA | PICTURES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK
fter closing this past April, Greenbush Brewing in Sawyer announced in a Facebook post that it’s working toward a fall 2026 reopening. Per the post, the closing was “due to not being able to cover the overhead and expenses” and the business was “on the verge of bankruptcy with no cash and a large sum of past due bills.” Scott, who was an original co-owner, is no longer involved in the business. Co-owner Justin Heckathorn and his family are involved in the reopening. All interior and exterior work completed this summer has been “personally funded and with hours of volunteer assistance from family and friends.” The Berrien County Health Department is scheduled for pre-open inspection Oct. 5. Greenbush is currently raising the capital needed to reopen through a New Mug Club Memberships, which will be open to everyone. Three membership levels have been created: Legacy, Premium, and Elite, each offering its own
set of benefits and perks. Pledges will be collected after Greenbush officially reopens. Existing Mug Club memberships will remain valid through 2026. The new Mug Club program will have an annual renewal fee, which is “necessary to help support the business in the slower, down-season months.” “Essentially, we are asking for support for those that want to see Greenbush reopen with a pledge going towards your membership in the new Mug Club program,” the post said.
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It was Epictetus, the slave philosopher, who first mastered his actions by distinguishing between what was actually in his control and what was not. — Dino N. Fatouros
he Episcopal Church of the Mediator at 14280 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert will be celebrating the annual Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, to honor St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. This event is a tradition where pets and other animals receive blessings from clergy, recognizing their importance in people’s lives and God’s creation. This event is open to all regardless of religious affiliation and welcomes a variety of animals, including pets, stuffed animals, or pictures of pets. Please make sure live pets are leashed. For more information, contact office@ mediatorharbert. com or 269-4691441. — STAFF REPORTS
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Democracy Requires Transparency
CITY OF NEW BUFFALO VANCE PRICE, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL MARK ROBERTSON, ROGER LIJEWSKI, KAREN GEAR, RICH KNOLL, VANCE PRICE City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD HOWARD MALES, MICHELLE HEIT, MICHELLE HANNON, PATTY IAZZETTO, BARBARA ANDERSON Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM SHERIFF BERRIEN COUNTY Sheriff, Chuck Heit Undersheriff, Greg Sanders NEW BUFFALO AREA RECREATIONAL AUTHORITY Meets at 9AM on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month (odd) at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway New Buffalo NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD LISA WERNER, JOHN HASKINS, DENISE CHURCHILL, JENNIFER SUMMERS, VANESSA THUN, STEPHEN DONNELLY, GREG VOSBERG The Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, ARTHUR ANDERSON Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 5PM EST KIMBERLY WOLNIK, CLERK-TREASURER HARRY WALDER, JACK GRACE, ED SEBASTIAN, PETER DOERR, EDWARD BRANDES MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM
Woman killed, two injured in head-on collision
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La Porte woman was killed and two men seriously in a head-on motor vehicle collision near Westville. La Porte County Police said Kayla Roche, 36, was struck by an oncoming vehicle during the afternoon Friday, Sept. 25, on Indiana 2 near County Road 900 West. Ronald Nuest, 60, of Medaryville was traveling behind a Fed Ex delivery truck when he suddenly veered into the opposite lane into the path of Roche, who was airlifted
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northern La Porte County man is recovering from injuries sustained when a tree fell on him. Karl Creech, 56, was transported to a hospital by helicopter at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. According to La Porte County Police, the tree fell on the man while he was doing some landscaping at his residence in Galena Township. Police said Creech called his wife, Verali, who drove to where he was and spotted him lying on the ground. He tried sitting up but was unable to because of severe abdominal pain. According to police, emergency responders discovered him on his back next to a tractor and surrounded by several individuals. Specifics about his condition were not available. In a social media post, Mrs. Creech said she thought she lost her husband, initially, but he’s doing “good now.”
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nspired by David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona and the theatrical glamour of 1970s glam rock, Dunes Arts Summer Theatre will celebrate its 75th anniversary and look toward the future with its annual fundraising gala, Stardust 2101: The Next 75 Years. Benefiting the Dunes Arts Foundation, from 6 to 10 p.m. CT (7 to 11 p.m. ET) Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Great Hall at Purdue University Northwest, 1401 South US 421, Westville, Indiana. “The Dunes Arts Foundation was formed in 1951 with a big dream to bring a taste of Hollywood to Michigan City,” says Artistic Director Steve Scott. “Seventy-five years later we have a lot to celebrate. In addition to audience and critical acclaim for this summer’s productions including the run of the popular musical Avenue Q, a concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar, our fourth annual New Plays Festival, and continuing affiliations with the Safe Harbor program for children and the Holdcraft Center, we have grown our series of classes for pre-teens and teenagers. Stardust 2101: The Next 75 Years will celebrate all of these accomplishments while looking ahead to our 2027 season and the next 75 years.” The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, an open bar and live entertainment by a vocal trio performing music by David Bowie and fellow 1970s icons, including Cher, Elton John and Queen. Guests are invited to embrace the glam rock theme in their attire, though themed dress is optional. A silent auction and raffles will raise additional funds for the Dunes Arts Foundation. The Dunes Arts Foundation, which operates Dunes Arts Summer Theatre and Education Programs, was incorporated in the State of Indiana in 1951 and is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and is located at 288 Shady Oak Dr, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dunesARTS.org or call 219- 8797509. Follow along on social media @dunesartsfoundation. — STAFF
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he New Buffalo Education Association will be holding a forum for the School Board Candidates to share their platform before elections this fall at a School Board Election Candidate Night from 6-7p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Middle/High School Performing Arts Center. Following the forum, there will be a meet-and-greet in the cafeteria from 7-7:30 p.m. The association hopes the community will join them, so they can make an informed decision when voting for local representatives in November. — STAFF REPORTS
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New Buffalo ranks first in county for math, ELA proficiency
embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education heard positive news regarding state and county testing data at their second meeting of the school year Monday, Sept. 28. Regarding the first data set, Curriculum Director Samual Stine said New Buffalo third through seventh graders ranked first in the county in MSTEP ELA scores, with a proficiency score of 77.3%. Third grade ranked first in the state and second in the county for ELA scores at 80.6% proficiency; fourth grade ranked second in the county and sixth in the state at a 72.1% proficiency; fifth grade ranked third in the state and first in the county at a 77.1% proficiency; sixth graders ranked first in the state and county with a 78.7% proficiency and seventh grade ranked first in the county and second in the state (from 59th last year) with 78.3% proficiency. Regarding spring PSAT reading and writing scores, eighth grade had 85.4% proficiency score and ranked first in the county. Ninth grade SAT reading and writing scores were
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second in the county and 46th in the state with a 93.9% proficiency. The 10th grade ranked first in the county for reading and writing PSAT scores with a 84.2% proficiency, and 11th grade ranked 46th in the state for spring reading and writing SAT scores with a proficiency of 71.7%. Stine credited the “high growth” for ELA scores to Tier I doing “an excellent job” with students. Regarding the second data set, New Buffalo third through seventh grade ranked first in the county in MSTEP math scores, with a proficiency score of 72.5%. Third grade jumped up two spots and ranked sixth in the state this year and second in the county with a 75% proficiency; fourth grade ranked 13th in the state and second in the county at 69.8% proficiency; fifth grade ranked first in the state and county at 80% proficiency; and sixth grade ranked second in the state and first in the county with a 72.3% proficiency; seventh grade ranked second in the state and first in the county with a 67.4% proficiency. Regarding spring PSAT math scores, eighth and ninth grades ranked fifth
in the state and first in the county at 80.5% proficiency, 10th grade ranked first in the county at 60% proficiency and 11th grade ranked 12th in the state and first in the county at 56.5% proficiency. Superintendent Adam Bowen said they’ve “done a lot of different changes in just a short period of time,” such as Data Digs for the middle and high school and “seeing how they perform on individual assessments and providing their intervention or enrichment.” They’re also taking a hard look at their core sequence and getting input from teachers on pathways and course offerings. The district has also overhauled advisory time at the high school and is looking at formative assessment, ensuring the assessment being done in classrooms is “rigorous enough” for the PSAT and SAT.
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going to track them to see if they become proficient on the next assessment,” he said. Board members accepted the 2025-2026 audit as presented by Kruggel, Lawton, & Company, L.L.C. In total, the district had $22 million of revenue at the end of the fiscal year June 30, with 86% of that being local or roughly $19 million. Total expenditures at the end of the fiscal year were about $18 million, with instruction being 47.9%, or $8.7 million. Regarding revenues, the district budgeted $21.9 million and came in at $22.1 million, so it had an overage of about $129,000 and came in at .5%. Expenses were budgeted at $18.5 million, and the district came in at $18.3 million, which means it came under at about $189,000, which is a 1% difference. The district had budgeted the fund balance at $5.3 million; however, it came in at $5.7 million at the end of the fiscal year. Board members approved relinquishing the 20262027 Title III and Section 41 funds.
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What’s Happening, Hillary? YOUR CURATED GUIDE TO THE BEST IN NEW BUFFALO, AND BEYOND! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2: • Harvest Moon Celebration at Friendship Botanic Gardens | Michigan City | 7-10PM CT [Tickets] • Lindsay Lou at the Acorn | Three Oaks | 8PM [Tickets] • Michael and Amber at Union Pier Social | Union Pier | 7PM [Free] • Karaoke at SideYard | Sawyer | 7-9PM [Free] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3: • Donut Fest at Round Barn Estate | Baroda | Saturday & Sunday | 11AM6PM [Cover Charge] • Blue Moon Barn Boutique Market | Westville | Saturday & Sunday | 11AM-5PM CT [Free] • Kölschfest at Round Barn Brewery | Baroda | 12-10PM [Free] • Seedz 6th Annual Oktoberfest | Union Pier | 1-10PM [Tickets] • Dablon Vineyards & Winery Harvest Party | Baroda | 11AM-6PM [Free] • Sweetgrass Turtle Workshop at Sandpiper | Bridgman | 1-4PM [Tickets] • Live Music at Gravity Winery 12 pm, Union Pier Social 7PM, The Acorn 8 pm, Shoreline Brewery 8PM CT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4: • South Bend Record Show at Gillespie Conference Center | South Bend | 9AM-4PM [Cover Charge] • Dig the Dunes Mac and Cheese Fest at Zorn Brew Works | Michigan City | 1-4PM CT [Tickets] • World’s Best Putter Competition at Welter’s Folly - Journeyman Distillery | Three Oaks | 11AM-3PM [Entry Fee] • Live Music at Gravity Winery 2 pm, Round Barn Estate 2:30PM, Shoreline Brewery 3PM CT, The Acorn 8 pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: • Paws for Humanity Bingo at Union Pier Social | Union Pier | 6:30PM [Charge for Card] • Halloween Haunt Makeup with Caitlin Harlow at the New Buffalo Public Library | Ages 8-18 | 5PM [Free] • A Special Evening with Professional Basketball & Baseball Player, Ron Reed at The Vicker’s Theater | Three Oaks | 6PM [Free]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7: • Spooky Strings Macrame Workshop at Peat’s Cider Social | Stevensville | 6-8PM [Tickets] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: • The Temptations & The Four Tops at Four Winds Casino | New Buffalo | 8PM [Tickets] • Michael and Amber Live Music at Union Pier Social | 7PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10: • Beachglass Brewfest | Downtown New Buffalo | 12-7PM [Free] • Chicago Art Girls Fall Pop-Up at Commune + Market | Three Oaks | Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM4PM [Free] • 9th Annual Barrel-Aged Brewfest at Journeyman Distillery | Three Oaks | 12-5PM [Tickets] • Granor Farm Not-Chili Cook-Off | Three Oaks | 12-3PM [Free] • Sonny D’s Oktoberfest | New Buffalo | 6PM [Free] • Live Music at Round Barn Estate 12PM, Gravity Winery 12PM, Union Pier Social 7PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11: • Intro to Risograph Printing At Handmade Studio | Sawyer | 1-4PM [Pre-register] • Dead Inside DJ Set at Out There | Sawyer | 3-7PM [Free] • Live Music at Burn ‘Em 12PM CT, Gravity Winery 2PM, Round Barn Estate 2:30PM ONGOING FALL FUN! • Ghost Train at the Hesston Steam Museum | Weekends | 12-5PM CT [Tickets] • New Buffalo Railroad Museum | Weekends | 12-5PM [Free] • Niles Scream Park | Fridays & Saturdays 7-11PM | Sundays 7-10PM [Tickets] • Vicker’s Throwback Thursdays: scary movies all month [Tickets] • Dinges Fall Harvest | Open Daily | 10AM-6PM [Cash only] • Twin Maple Orchards | Open Daily | 10AM-6 pm • Williams Orchard | Open Sundays through October 11 | 9AM-3PM
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Raiders fall short in high scoring homecoming game
he Red Arrow Raiders could not get enough stops on defense in a 64-48 loss in high school football during homecoming Friday, Sept. 25, against Fennville. “We had opportunities to do some things. Defensively, we just couldn’t stop them,” said Raiders Head Coach Matt Johnson. The Blackhawks took the lead early in the first quarter at River Valley High School on a 54-yard touchdown pass, but the Raiders on their next possession evened the score on a 32-yard touchdown run by quarterback Colten Lijewski. The Raiders then took an 8-6 lead when August Johnson ran three yards into the
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end zone for the two-point conversion. Fennville marched right back down the field to the Raiders’ nine-yard line before completing a pass in the end zone to regain the lead. The Raiders went ahead again just before the end of the first quarter when Lijewski completed a pass to Brody Nikkel, who ran the rest of the way for a 66-yard touchdown play before a successful two-point conversion. After another Fennville touchdown early in the second quarter, Lijewski and Nikkel connected again on a pass for a 30 yard gain a few plays before Nikkel ran the ball five yards into the end zone to tie the score to 22. After forcing Fennville to punt on their
next series of down, the Raiders took the lead on a 65 yard drive ending with a 15yard touchdown pass to Drew Bowen with less than four minutes remaining in the second quarter. However, Fennville on their next series of downs took the ball on the kick-off to the Raiders’ 42 yard line. Four plays later, the Blackhawks took a 30-28 lead into halftime after a four-yard touchdown Run and two-point conversion with less than a minute left on the clock.
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he Raiders (1-4) dropped further behind on the scoreboard in the second half, though, and trailed by three touchdowns when they put the
ball into the end zone again toward the end of the game. Johnson said his players held up well against the size and strength of the Blackhawks until the second half. “Our kids got tired. They wore us down,” he said. The Raiders do not play on Friday, Oct. 2. Johnson said one of the focuses before the next game will be on continuing to improve the work of his young offensive line, which has struggled at times this season. “This is a good week for us just to work on those basic fundamental drills and try to increase their confidence so they can be more competent,” he said.
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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO
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y love of baseball continues unabated. The Cubs and White Sox are both participating in the playoffs, and as we know, anything can happen in the playoffs. This has happened three times before but the only time both teams ended up in the World Series was in 1906, 120 years ago. While neither team was able to secure the home field advantage for the first round, both finished their seasons with a victory. Both teams will be playing Tuesday, Wednesday, and if needed Thursday. The Sox will be in Houston playing the Astros at four in the afternoon and the Cubs will be in San Diego playing the Padres at nine in the evening. The Bears are playing the Eagles on Monday night so Chicagoland sports fans will be entertained all week. Win or lose, this week promises to be really exciting for baseball and football fans alike. Whatever happens this week, the future looks bright for those of us who cheer for the Chicago teams. The White Sox have improved exponentially. To make the playoffs just a couple of years after setting the record for most losses in a season is remarkable. Every Sox fan should feel proud of their team. The future looks very bright. On the other side of town, the Cubs boast the probable, possibly unanimous MVP in Peter Crow Armstrong. Like the Sox, this young man was pretty average two years ago, but this year he blossomed into probably the best player in the
majors. With PCA leading the way, the Cubs future, like the White Sox, looks very bright. When you’re a baby, you learn how to roll a ball and stop it when it’s rolled back to you. Then you learn to throw the ball against a wall or the steps and catch it on its way back. Next thing you know, your mom is walking you onto the field for your first little league game. Fast forward a few years, years that are filled with dedication to your craft at the expense of almost everything for you and your family, and you become a major leaguer. Moving along, you become an outstanding pitcher, marry a beautiful Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, have a family, but continue to be dedicated to your sport. Finally, it’s time to retire. Time to try to experience all of the things you missed out on. Time to devote yourself to your family, friends, coaches and everyone who contributed to your illustrious career. The manager comes toward the mound to replace you and all of a sudden your daughter comes running out to the mound. Your mind flashes to the past when your mom brought you onto that little league field, then snaps back to the present and your beautiful daughter. Justin Verlander, you’ve worked hard and led a charmed life. May the rest of your life bring you peace and joy. Henry Ford said, “Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” Be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.
I’m from Kansas, so there were a lot of vacant lots and open fields to tackle each other in so we could avoid tackling each other on the street. But running on the street and trying not to get taken down on the concrete, that will make you fast, that’s for sure. — Barry Sanders
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High caliber basketball returning to Civic Auditorium
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he La Porte Invitational featuring some of the best young high school basketball talent in the nation is returning. Ten of the best high school programs from across the country, including La Lumiere, will play games over three consecutive days at the Civic Auditorium beginning January 8. “This event brings together some of the best programs and brightest young talent in the country, and many of these athletes are on their way to competing at the highest levels of college basketball and even the NBA,” said La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. The historic feel of the near century old Civic Auditorium enhances the experience for players and fans. “It’s a special experience, and one
basketball fans won’t want to miss,” Dermody said. Over the years, the La Porte Invitational has welcomed more than 30 McDonald’s All-Americans and over 25 players who have gone on to be selected in the NBA Draft, including the 2025 first overall selection Cooper Flagg.
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a Lumiere will be the hometown team with a talented roster that includes, Chase Branham, who’s committed to play in the future at Indiana University. One of the La Lumiere games will be televised live nationally on Fox Sports 1 (FS1 on Saturday, January 9 beginning at 1 p.m. A full game schedule and ticketing information is available online at www.La Porteinvitational.com.
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Celebrating 53 years of the Apple Cider Century
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eeing as this was the last one of which he’d be serving at the helm, this year’s Apple Cider Century, which took place Sunday, Sept. 27, was particularly meaningful to Bryan Volstorf. After 53 years, Volstorf said he’s handing the reins to his son, Tim, who’s been involved in the century for at least 25 years. “He’s ready to take it over at the end of the year and I can sort of retire but still be doing it,” he said, adding that Tim will be the director of the event as well as the Three Oaks Bicycle Museum and Three Oaks Spoke Bicycle Club, which sponsors the event. Volstorf, who turned 82 this year, added he’ll be the “go-to guy” for advice. Tim’s wife, Lori, has been handling online registration and technical duties. Volstorf’s daughter, Marcia, does all the graphic designing. Volstorf said he’s seen “a lot of interesting things happen” on the ride for the past 53 years, including all the “ups and downs.” “It’s been a really fun run,” he said. The ride began with 220 riders. For five or six years straight, there were 7,000 riders. Now, it’s settled on about 3,000, which makes the ride “easier to plan.” Many area groups pitch at the SAG stops throughout the ride, which winds through the backroads of southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana. In the spring of 1974, the Apple Cider Century started at Three Oaks Elementary School as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. At the time, Volstorf gave them all money raised from the bikea-thon, not considering the ride’s cost. “I decided to have a bike ride in September to recoup some of our expenditures and then it kept growing from there,” he said.
Cyclists begin their journey Sunday
Jordan Maloni gets refueled at the Lalumiere SAG stop
Sophia and Olivia Roscoe get refueled at the Schwark SAG stop
Brad and Tracy Martin and Wendy and Danny Schuman stop at Dinges
Bryan Volstorf and Sam interact with riders and dogs
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Riders enjoy a spaghetti dinner at St. Mary of the Assumption
Valentina and Keary Hall enjoy the Schwark SAG stop
Riders enjoy spaghetti after the ride
Serving up ice cream at Dewey Cannon Park Saturday
n the 1970s, no one wore a helmet or had cycling clothes – just a T-shirt and gym shorts and shoes sufficed, Volstorf said. It wasn’t until the 1980s when you started to see bicycling equipment. Now, some cyclists hop onto e-bikes, which Volstorf said was welcomed into the century fold four to five years ago. “It’s not a race - e-bikes might get back quicker but so what? They get the same spaghetti dinner someone makes all day,” Volstorf said. The start and end point for the ride has also changed, migrating from the high school to the grade school and now, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Three Oaks. Now that mountain bike racing has become popular amongst the 20s and 30s crowd, Volstorf said the average crowd is around 45-50 years old. The event continues to be the largest century event in the Midwest. In 2015, the Michigan Department of Tourism and transportation had a study done by a company in Colorado to discover how bike paths and riders affected the state’s economy and to invest in bike lanes and trails. “And Apple Cider Century generated over $2 million every weekend because of the and B&Bs and the restaurants and gas stations – so they were happy with us,” he said. The ride attracts cyclists of all ages. Sophia Roscoe, who’s 7, just learned to ride her bike and celebrated by joining her family on the 15-mile lap. “She wanted to join for a number of years,” her mom, Olivia, said. She added they started doing the ride four years ago after joining with friends who’d been doing it for 20 years. At the Lalumiere SAG stop, which attracted the 75- to-100-mile riders, Jordan Maloni, 50, was tackling 100 miles with family: Nick, 77, and Joe, 22, “It’s three generations to see who can last the longest,” he said.
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BY SYLVIE DARLING ake the Risk On the contrary, The main hallway at I tend to avoid my orthodontist’s office is opportunities in decorated with an obnoxious which I might collection of excessively not perform well. You could call me large, Monopoly-themed prints, each a control freak, but the idea of the bearing its own intimidating phrase: “unknown” terrifies me. And I quickly SUCCESS IS NEVER OWNED. IDEAS realized that many people in my ARE WORTHLESS WITHOUT generation feel the same way. EXECUTION. And one that hits close to On the surface, growing up in the home: TAKE THE RISK, OR LOSE THE technological age might seem to benefit CHANCE. those who hate risks. After all, with My childhood memories of playing limitless information at my fingertips, Monopoly are some of my most I should encounter fewer unknowns embarrassing memories to date. No than ever before and, therefore, feel matter how hard I tried, the games more secure as I move through life. always ended the same way, with my Nevertheless, I’ve realized that our dad and older sister battling for first ability to eliminate the unknown doesn’t place as I moped behind my graveyard just protect us from discomfort – it of mortgaged properties. It didn’t prevents us from discovering what lies make sense to me. I played a safe, beyond it. careful game – investing in attainable Rather than blindly booking a trip properties and never spending more to Colorado, for instance, I can scroll than I owned. Yet I always ended through pictures, search up facts, up bankrupt while my dad, who had and browse tourism websites before I gambled his hand on extravagant commit. But what if knowing exactly properties like Park Place, and my what to expect causes me to miss the sister, who had spent every last dollar detours, interruptions, and off-road building megamansions on her property moments that add the most beauty to sets, somehow became rich. When the the experience? I’ve learned that for me, game finally ended, my dad would clap and perhaps others, avoiding risks can a hand on my shoulder, and deliver the mean avoiding opportunities too. same advice: “You just have to take the The game of life is no different. risk, Sylv. You’ll lose a little at first, but Comfort culture will tell you to settle for Baltic Avenue and hold onto your it’s worth it in the end.” hundreds, watching the game shift It took me about six years of my life around while you sit in imaginary – and many more rounds of Monopoly safety. But eventually, Park Place will be – to realize that he didn’t just mean this about the game. If you read my previous ahead. Will you take the risk, or pass up the chance? article about the fear of failure, you The dice are in your hands. discovered I’m not a natural risk-taker.
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he Definition of Irony As I drove my BMW through Century City traffic on a relatively low-smog summer day in 1986, I thought about how L.A. really hadn’t changed much during the nine years I’d lived here. Oh sure, restaurants came and went. And air quality hovered between fair and not-so-good. But some restaurants stayed around and grew in popularity and there were days when the sky was so dazzlingly clear that you could see the mountains in the distance from the 405 Freeway. I smiled to myself, thinking “Here I’ve been in L.A. for almost a decade and I still don’t know the name of those mountains.” It didn’t matter. What mattered was that I was going back to Barry & Enright Productions, this time as a respected writer on loan-out to Andy’s father so I could help him develop an animated series. I wondered if Associate Producer Nick still worked for Barry & Enright. I doubted it. While some things didn’t change much in L.A. one thing that did change a lot was the jobs that people held. Writers, producers, directors and production crews at production companies, studios and broadcast networks job-hopped like crickets hyped up on Blue Mountain coffee. Sometimes they changed jobs because they found a better one, but often it was because they were fired during a shake-up. I pushed Nick out of my mind as I parked in the lot for the skyscraper that housed Barry & Enright Productions’ executive offices. I had work to do and between my continuing DIC salary and a hefty bonus I was getting for my work with Barry & Enright, I was being paid handsomely for it.
That said, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived. But I hoped I’d fare better than I had on my last visit to the production company. I walked into the reception area where half a dozen visitors were waiting for meetings, told the receptionist who I was, and was about to tell her I was here to see Deke Heyward when she enthusiastically interrupted with, “Oh, you’re from Andy Heyward’s office! We know all about you!” She pressed a couple buttons on her phone and as we waited she asked about the shows I’d worked on, excited by each one I mentioned. I reminded myself what had happened the last time I’d given chapter and verse about my writing history. So when Deke Heyward came from the executive offices and smiled at me, I was determined to keep a low profile. But Deke wouldn’t have any of it. In a voice a bit louder than needed, Deke said he was delighted to meet me, shaking my hand heartily. He announced that he’d “asked Andy to send his best writer” and with my credits, which he rattled off one after another, said was “confident Andy had delivered” on that request. I glanced around and saw every visitor in the lobby looking at me and Deke, my writing credits on full display. I thought how ironic it was I’d sunk my own boat eight years earlier when I boasted about my credits to a make-up artist within earshot of an Associate Producer, and yet now a highly respected Executive Producer was revealing my entire television career for the benefit of everyone within earshot in the lobby. Well, I guess some things in L.A. do change over time after all…
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LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER22—DECEMBER21
There are some tough alignments to deal with, this week. Partners and friends may say things that feel like a put down or it may seem like they are questioning your abilities. Don’t let this get you down. Use it as a way to clearly see where the two of you differ and what makes you distinct and original.
Sometimes you just have to do things differently and adjust to new styles or approach things with more modern flare. The energy this week is all about updating things and letting go of things that really are not necessary for the times or situations we are in now. Don’t be afraid to change it up.
The best way to handle the week ahead is to be more creative and outgoing. There may be some challenging situations or obstacles to maneuver around now but the energy is there to help you think quickly and make adjustments easily. The key is to not let people lock you into thinking there’s only one way.
TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20
VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22
CAPRICORN DECEMBER22—JANUARY19
It’s time to toughen up and face any opposing energy with the idea of clearing the air and moving on. Being kind to yourself first will help you be more at ease with partners and those you work closely with. This is about letting go of secrets and being more authentic when expressing yourself.
It is time to gather your resources and create a solid budget or operating system. Get into the nitty-gritty of things and make every dollar count. It’s not about being cheap, it’s about utilizing everything you have and not wasting anything. This is your opportunity to create a good setup for the future.
There is some challenging energy coming your way this week and it’s important to maintain strong boundaries and set limits with people and spending. There is only so much you can contribute now without cutting into your own resources and sacrificing your own comforts. Put food on your own table.
GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Partners and friends could find themselves in some intense situations this week and you may be put in the middle of their differences or called upon to referee the conflict. Understand that the flow of energy coming your way will help you understand the conflict on a deeper level and your input will help immensely now.
AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18
There is some stressful energy coming in this week and you will likely feel a lot of pressure to perform or maintain obligations, now. Trust that the flow of energy also carries a courageous vibe with it, helping you face challenges head on. Set up a reward system for yourself that includes socializing.
CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22
The energy coming your way this week can be a little challenging and you may have to accept there are things you need to learn or get more invested in before you can move forward with certain relationships. This is about updating your current information or feelings to be more in the flow of the times.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER21 There is a challenging energy coming in now that will push you to get back into shape or address health issues head on. Dental work is a good example. It’s something that is very important but can easily be ignored until it isn’t. This is the week to face the things you have been putting off. The energy is there.
Discussions with partners or roommates could get a little heated and there may be a hard “no” thrown out. Know that boundaries are needed now and this is the time to get it all out on the table and sorted out. The energy coming in is all about clearing the air and being completely honest.
PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20
There is some harsh energy entering the arena this week and the best way to handle it is to talk it out with friends or coworkers. If you are dealing with a health or wellness concern, talk to people. You will likely find you are not alone in this fight and people may have some good resources to share.
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ore than 500 luminarias were purchased to commemorate pets who are no longer here on the 13th anniversary of Michiana Humane Society’s Remember Me Thursday, which was Thursday, Sept. 24. “These are the most candles that we’re ever had for Remember Me Thursday,” said Johanna Humbert, MHS executive director. Guests could purchase and decorate the luminarias for $5, with proceeds going toward the shelter. Members of the staff walked amongst the rows of luminarias, lighting the candle in each one. According to its website, Remember Me Thursday was
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created to “shine a light” on pet adoption. People from around the world join to spread awareness about the millions of pets waiting for their forever homes. Last year, over 140 countries and territories supported the #RememberMeThursday movement. “Tonight, we celebrate every life represented here because we know better than most that somewhere between our hellos and our goodbyes, there’s so much love -thank you for caring for your pets, for giving them a home and for making their lives and your own richer than they could’ve been before you shared with them,” Humbert said. The event draws newcomers
and MHS alumni. Returning to his old stomping grounds was pit bull Batty, who was adopted by Katie Wilson after she took him out for the shelter’s Fetch Some Fun excursions and agreed to foster him. The next fundraiser for MHS is the third annual Fur Ball, Michiana Humane Society’s fall fundraiser, which will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at White Oak Farm Venue in Michigan City.
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MHS Executive Director Johanna Humbert speaks at the ceremony
The theme combines disco with country-western, with guests adding personal flair by dressing the part. The event features an open bar, heavy appetizers, DJ and dancing, and live and silent auctions and a raffle and paddle raise that contributes to the funds raised through corporate and individual sponsorship and program advertising. Tickets are $150 each. Sponsorships and individual tickets are available at MichianaPets.org/FurBall. For more information on Michiana Humane Society, visit michianapets.org. The shelter is located at 722 Indiana Highway 212 in Michigan City.
Pets and humans reflect at the luminarias
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