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Township board fields STR concerns PAGE 3 City council tables potential changes to STRs PAGE 4 Village council pays respects to John Kramer PAGE 6

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of North Thompson Street and East Mechanic Street, with costume contest judging beginning at 2:30 p.m. The parade will kick off from 3-3:30 p.m., with trick or treating taking place in the city from 5-5:30 p.m. — STAFF REPORTS

Township board fields STR concerns

EDITOR NEW BUFFALO TIMES INTELLIGENCE EDITORIAL BOARD CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOE DURK

SETS STR TOWN HALL

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he New Buffalo Township Board agreed to hold a town hall on short-term rentals at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at their Monday, Oct. 19, meeting. Updates on location will be made on the township’s website, as it may be moved to the Public Safety Building on U.S. Highway 12. The decision came after several residents expressed concerns over STRs in their neighborhoods. Susanne James said that she had a letter regarding the township’s current situation with STRs, which was signed by 30 people. She said they’re “advocating that you make a motion to enact a moratorium on short-term rentals,” adding that they’re being “inundated” in their neighborhoods. “We are in a lot of trouble and you’re going to lose people to excessive complaints. There’re going to be a lot of difficulties,” James said. Those who signed the letter, James said, are asking the board to look at three important areas: the density of STRs and how many are being permitted in any one area; the process for granting an STR permit and consequences of STR violations. She added the permit process seems to only be “about safety and building codes and nothing about zoning or density – how many are nearby, how many are next to each other.” In her small neighborhood, a property that once held a single-family dwelling was split into three parcels, with three houses on each one. “If you have a short-term rental on a single parcel, it’s okay but when those

three parcels, which are side by side, get together we have approximately 50 people,” James said, adding that those properties invite guests on what are sometimes weekday nights. Kenneth Pohl said a moratorium would give the township that “special time to establish and adopt ordinances, rules and regulations that can be enforced and can be enforced toward the proper companies or the proper people.” He added that citing the people “that are being housed at these homes for short periods of time does nothing because there’ll always be another cycle of the people coming in.” “Who it will affect is the owner of the property- that needs to be documented, the number of times it’s documented, how often and a different kind of assurance that the police have been called to the residence,” Pohl said. Elaine Perri said she and her partner were able to obtain an “extensive list of people” from knocking on doors one afternoon who want to “advocate and have the township board take responsibility and act like something is happening here.” “We’re voters, we’re taxpayers and we are suffering these are homes that we bought, and we’re getting to the point where it’s really infringing on our peace of mind,” Perri said. Adding that they’re “losing their neighbors,” Perri said that she sees a lot of people “willing and able to spend upwards of $3,000 a night to stay in houses 50 feet from us.” New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that the township has an STR ordinance and rental ordinance,

both of which were put in place in 2018. While there is a process of getting licensed to rent your home, STRs aren’t in the zoning ordinance. Property owners are expected to follow the zoning ordinance as far as with issues such as parking. She added it’s been discussed to add it to the ordinance so “we could put buffers and some other restrictions in,” and density could be addressed. An owner can lose their license if there are violations, with Heit advising that police need to be called right away if there’s a noise or parking issue. Board members adopted a resolution authorizing the distribution of a draft community master plan for 63-day review. Heit said the plan has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and that they’ll hold a public hearing to adopt it most likely in January. The plan will be on the website. Board members approved hiring Cole Cress-Jaros as a paid on-call firefighter.

oard members approved Chad Butler as part-time building inspector at an hourly pay rate of $50 per hour for the building department. The amended General Finance Policy and the Non-Sufficient Fund Fee, which was increased from $15 to $30, were approved. The following outdoor assembly permits were approved: Gramz April 20, 2027; Backpack Boys Nov. 3 and 20; High Society Nov. 27; Dacut Oct. 31, Nov. 25, 27, and 28, 2026 and April 18, 19 and 20, 2027.

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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

City council tables potential changes to STRs

FIELDS CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS BY THERESE DONNELLY

Rich Killips told the council that Officer hile the New Buffalo City Council removed Nathan Voytovick responded to a call discussion on about a person choking and performed potential changes to the Heimlich maneuver, clearing the the short-term-rentals individual’s airway until EMTs arrived. in the city from their Monday agenda, He also said on two occasions over the attendees still had opinions. summer, officer Gavin Ales assisted in Several residents in the audience rescuing swimmers in at the Oct. 19 council distress. In one incident, meeting expressed Bart Goldberg told Ales and a bystander the council that he concerns on how shorthelped rescue a mother was “very pleased” term permits are handled and child from the the matter had been when properties are sold. water. In the second, removed from the Bart Goldberg told the evening’s agenda and Killips said, Ales and city council that he was “very lifeguards pulled several urged the council pleased” the matter had swimmers in distress to take their time been removed from the and determine what from the waves. evening’s agenda and people want done. Killips thanks the urged the council to take He noted many council for supporting people invested in their time and determine the city lifeguard short-term rental what people want done. program. property with the He noted many people The council appointed understanding invested in short-term Chad Barclay, Mick that they would be rental property with the Lantis and William able to include the understanding that they Reynolds to the Planning permit if they sold would be able to include Commission. and suggested if the permit if they sold any amendment City Manager Darwin is passed, giving and suggested if any Watson presented the existing permit amendment is passed, council with a request holders a window giving existing permit to pursue a grant from to sell before holders a window to sell the Pokagon Fund permits cannot be before permits cannot be for Rape Aggression transferred. transferred. Defense (RAD) training John Humphrey, a supplies and equipment for the police former council member, warned the department. council to proceed cautiously to avoid Watson explained officers Severn and leaving the city open to litigation. Schmitz are currently training through outside agencies on the program, which The council took a moment to offers a free three-day self-defense recognize two New Buffalo City police course to women. Purchasing the officers for lifesaving actions. Chief

equipment for the police department, he said, would allow officers to train and teach locally. The council approved the grant application, not to exceed $7500. The council also approved a $10,300 proposal for services from Abonmarche engineers to develop plans for a lift station at the beach concession stand restrooms. Watson said the city has had numerous issues with the current system, due to several causes including tree roots and visitors flushing items not intended for the pipes. Work on Clinton and Mayhew streets is expected to begin soon, as the council approved Abonmarche’s design and construction services proposal of $479,000. Work will include water, sanitary sewer and paving work.

he council also had the first reading of a proposed amendment to Chapter 8 of the city’s zoning ordinance. This amendment, if approved, will require developers to obtain a surety bond or insurance before beginning a project, to ensure work is completed to requirement, or the city has recourse to make an abandoned site safe. Before the council adjourned, councilmember Rich Knoll said that, while he is in favor of the Duneland Coast summer baseball league, he felt the city should look into if there is any conflict of interest in approving Duneland requests as part of the New Buffalo Area Recreation Authority while also hosting the games.

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t the start of the Oct. 14 Continuing business from previous meeting, Three Oaks meetings, the council approved a request Councilmembers said a from the owner of 6952 U.S. 12 to help sad goodbye to one of their provide trees as a sound barrier after members, councilmember plants in the right of way were removed. John Kramer, who passed away Oct. 2. Due to ordinances, a privacy fence Kramer had deep roots in the cannot be built. The council approved community, with his family first arriving the request, with the restriction money Thursday-Monday in the village in 1871. After graduating Open be used to purchase trees, and all thefalsefrontbar.com Three Oaks schools and serving in the maintenance is the responsibility of the military, he returned to Three Oaks, owner. where he raised a family and ran a The council accepted a bid of $100 for business. Kramer served on the Village a generator the village offered for sale. Council from 1986 until 2026, as well Village Manager Dan Faulkner said no as terms on the Township Planning one initially bid, but he was contacted by Commission, Board of Review and an interested buyer. Zoning Board of Appeals. After a brief discussion, the council In September, the Village dedicated the agreed to take part in the Twin Cities Area newly reopened Hickory Street viaduct in Transportation Authority. Municipalities Kramer’s honor. are not required to pay to participate in At the October council meeting, Village the first year of the program. President Steve Graziano presented The council acknowledged not many Kramer’s wife, Marlene, with the residents seem to use the current county nameplate that marked Kramer’s spot transportation but said it was still at the council table for much of his time important for those who rely on it. serving. Councilmember Lois Jones stated that Graziano praised Kramer’s dedication “transportation is imperative here.” and hard work for the village. Graziano agreed, saying even if the “Forty years from now, there are still village only has 90 people participate, going to be things John did that people like it did last year, the program is still talk about,” he said. helping residents. Marlene told the council members As part of the requirements to apply John had regretted having to miss recent for a grant to fund the downtown meetings due to his health, but he had streetscape, the village needs a complete frequently visited the village hall. street policy. Faulkner said creating such The council observed a moment of a policy would need to go before the silence for Kramer before beginning their Planning Commission, then get approved meeting. by the council. During the meeting, the council heard Grant applications are due Nov. 1, from Shelly Weich, Berrien County leaving little time to hold special meetings treasurer, who will be holding limited to create the policy. Councilmember Joe office hours in Three Oak Nov. 3, Jan. 25, H asked if the council could approve the Feb. 22 and March 15 to assist property policy at the current meeting, contingent owners with delinquent taxes avoid on approval from the Downtown foreclosure. Development Authority. “We do not want to foreclose,” Weich Faulkner said the DDA already explained. She said the county offers approved applying for the grant and payment plans and available exemptions the policy is complete but needs to to help people keep their homes. go through the proper channels. He “I do it all year long, but these are the suggested waiting until the 2027 round of critical months,” she said. The deadline for responses is March 31, grants. 2027. The council agreed to wait until a policy

can be fully approved. The council will consider merit raises for village employees at their November meeting. The October agenda included such raises for the treasurer and clerk, but decided to wait and consider all employees The council approved additional life insurance for employees, raising payouts from $15,000 to $50,000, plus accidenta indemnities. The council accepted Kevin Harrington’s resignation from the Planning Commission, with Jones noting he offered good insights during his term. The November council meeting will be Nov. 18, to avoid holding a meeting on Veterans Day. The council has discussed the possibility of permanently chlorinating the village water system. At the October meeting, Faulkner told the council if they want to continue researching the matter, he needs to know what direction they want to look.

he village currently chlorinates the system when contamination or breech is discovered. Making the treatment permanent will require additional equipment and training for the staff. In his comments to the council, Faulkner said the Parks Board had concerns and suggestions about the U.S. 12 garage sale. The village has organized booths in Watkins Park during the annua event, and the board suggested a policy to allow motorized vehicles into the park during loading and unloading. Faulkner said he hadn’t had time to research the proposal or discuss how to enforce any restrictions. Village employees recently detected close to $11,000 in fraudulent transactions on village bank accounts. Those transactions have been reversed, and the village is working with police and the bank. Police Chief Carl Krause said the fraud does not appear to have occurred locally.

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Medical office planned inside former J.C. Penney store at Marquette Mall

BY STAN MADDUX

ranciscan Health is planning to construct a medical office inside an empty portion of the Marquette Mall in Michigan City. Franciscan Health plans to operate a 120,000-squarefoot medical office inside the former J.C. Penney store at the northwest corner of U.S. 421 and U.S. 20. The site is just over two miles north of Franciscan Health hospital at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. According to Franciscan Health officials, the medical office will house more than 45 physicians, cost-effective imaging, an urgent care and multi-specialty physician offices, including multiple physicians each specializing in internal medicine, orthopedics, family medicine, pediatrics, ENT/audiology and endocrinology/rheumatology. The space empty since J.C. Penney closed in 2015 will also support resident ambulatory rotations. The multi-service medical office building supports Franciscan’s regional approach to cost-effective healthcare and aligns with two other similar Franciscan Health facilities currently under construction in Indiana at St. John and Valparaiso, officials said. “Meeting the needs of the patients we serve by locating services under one roof and making care more easily accessible supports our Franciscan values in action,” said Stacey Leva, DO, president and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City Tonn and Blank Construction purchased the former Marquette Mall property in mid-2025 and plans to renovate the empty space into a medical facility. Representatives from the construction firm plan to present the project to city officials and request building permits later this month. If approved, the timeline calls for the project to be completed by the end of 2027. Officials said final plans for office relocations will be determined and shared with patients and staff closer to the opening of the medical office.

Neighbor by Neighbor Town Hall to shine a light on growing financial hardship, food insecurity

ehind the scenic communities of Southwest Michigan, many individuals and families are quietly struggling to make ends meet. Rising housing costs, utility bills, food insecurity, and unexpected financial setbacks are creating difficult choices for households throughout the region. To bring greater awareness to these challenges and explore ways the community can respond, Neighbor by Neighbor will host a Town Hall featuring local nonprofit and public health leaders who work directly with families experiencing financial hardship from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm Street in Three Oaks. The discussion comes as demand for essential services continues to place pressure on community resources. During the third quarter, the Nutrition Exchange of Southwest Michigan and its partner organizations served an average of 4,460 households per month, underscoring the significant need for food assistance throughout the region. “We live in a wonderful community, but there is another side of the story that many people never see,” said Bob Murphy, executive director of Neighbor by Neighbor. “Every day, we work with neighbors who are doing everything they can to get by, yet one unexpected expense, a medical issue, or a reduction in income can put their financial stability at risk. These aren’t strangers. They’re the people who live and work alongside us.” Murphy will open the Town Hall with an overview of Neighbor by Neighbor, its services, new initiatives, and plans for the future. Allyson White, senior case manager at Neighbor by Neighbor, will provide a firsthand look at poverty and financial hardship in Southwest Michigan. Through her daily work with individuals and families, White sees how housing instability, utility costs, food insecurity, and other financial pressures affect households that are often already living on the edge.

Her presentation will explore the difficult decisions families face when their income simply doesn’t stretch far enough to cover basic necessities, as well as the broader economic conditions contributing to these challenges. Dr. Sarah Gendernalik, founder of SBG Health Strategies LLC and Operational Lead of the Nutrition Exchange of Southwest Michigan, will examine the growing issue of food insecurity and its impact on community health. The Nutrition Exchange connects healthcare organizations, hunger-relief agencies, local farms, and community partners to increase access to fresh, nutritious food while strengthening the region’s local food system. In the third quarter, the Nutrition Exchange and its partner organizations served an average of 4,460 households each month.

r. Gendernalik will share new data on food insecurity across Berrien County, including geographic mapping that identifies areas where limited food access and chronic disease are concentrated. She will also present findings from the Nutrition Exchange’s service and purchasing data that reveal changing demand across the local food pantry network. Her presentation will highlight how local partnerships are helping make food assistance more effective, supporting area agriculture, and creating opportunities for long-term solutions. While the Town Hall will examine the challenges facing the region, it will also focus on how the community can respond. The event will offer residents an opportunity to hear directly from those working on the front lines of poverty and food insecurity, learn about the resources available locally, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges affecting their neighbors. — STAFF REPORTS

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

portsmanship, particularly in youth sports, is so important. Don’t get me wrong, doing your best and competing as hard as you can is what sports are all about. Maximizing your skills, working hard, helping your teammates achieve their goals and winning help set you up with the skills you need in today’s world. Celebrating your, or your teammates successes, are part of the reactions that physical and emotional competition bring out. I’m pretty sure I’ll be in trouble with many for bringing up this subject, but when I witness someone acting the fool by dancing around and pointing to themselves after making a decent play, even though his team is losing by many points, it makes me wonder. I know I’m old school, but I preferred seeing Walter Payton hand the ball to the ref after scoring a touchdown. A story this week brought this subject to mind. After a little league game, the players and coaches from each team form a line to shake hands with their opponents. After a recent game, a coach pulled aside one of the kids on the other team and congratulated him on being such a good sport. That coach helped the boy understand sportsmanship. The young third baseman cheered whenever anyone, on his team or the opposition, made a good play or got a good hit, even though his team was losing. While thinking about this, I remembered another story about a

little leaguer who got hit by a pitch. The young man was hurting and when he finally got to first base and looked at the pitcher and saw him crying because he had hurt someone. Instead of being angry for being hit, he felt compassion for the pitcher. When the inning ended, the boy that got hit ran up to the pitcher and instead of confronting him he told him he was okay and not to worry then gave him a hug. Wouldn’t you rather cheer for, or hire for that matter, a person with compassionate qualities than a person who wanted all of the credit for a team victory. The Bears rebounded from their horrific showing against the Green Bay Packers by beating the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. I was going to say trouncing the Falcons, but for about seven minutes in the fourth quarter the Bears apparently thought the game was over. The Falcons had only scored seven points through the first three quarters, but when the Bears put in some reserves, the Falcons quickly scored sixteen points. The Bears scrambled and ended up winning by a score of 31-23. Caleb Williams was great in his return from a hamstring injury, and prodigal son Kyler Gordon was equally impressive on defense. The golden rule of sportsmanship is treating the people you play with and against as you would like to be treated yourself. Be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Struggles continue for Raiders in high school football

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he Red Arrow Raiders looked strong early but fell behind late in the second quarter and never recovered against defending state champion Martin in eightman football. The final score was 64-34. The road game was very similar to the three previous matchups where the score was close until the Raiders (1-6) began fading before and after halftime. “When we’re executing our offense and our defense, we play really, really good football, but getting them to do it consistently that’s been the challenge of the season,” said Raiders Head Coach Matt Johnson. The Raiders on their opening drive scored on a 30-yard pass from a scrambling Colten Lijewski to Drew Bowen, who ran another 20 yards with the ball into the end zone. The score was about even in the second quarter when the Raiders drove the ball to the four-yard line of the Clippers. However, Lijewski on the next play was intercepted. The interception resulted in a scoring drive from the Clippers, who later reached the end zone again to take a 36-20 lead into halftime. Martin improved to 4-4. They were state champions in 8-man football in three of the past four years. The highlights in the second half included John Bradshaw after a Martin touchdown early in the fourth quarter

grabbing an onside kick and running 60 yards for a touchdown. Brody Nikkel had two receiving touchdowns in the game for the Raiders. Johnson said part of the blame for his team struggling later in games is exhaustion from competing against teams with physically stronger players. He also pointed to players doubting themselves once falling behind on the scoreboard and trying too hard to make up for mistakes. In general, Johnson said the team has also been hurt from having practically all new faces on the offensive and defensive lines from losing seniors to graduation on last year’s 8-1 squad. Johnson said the lines on both sides of the field have improved but not as quickly as hoped.

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e’ve got to get more consistent. Some years that comes together faster than others. This year, for whatever reason, it’s taking us all season and it’s still something we’re working on,” he said. The Raiders end the season Friday at Eau Claire. “The goal here is to win the last game of the season and give the seniors a good send-off and leave a good taste in the mouth for the kids that are coming back next year,” Johnson said.

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MHS throws country-westernmeets-disco Fur Ball

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

uring Fund-a-Paws for the second annual Fur Ball, which was at White Oak Farm Venue in Michigan City Sunday, Oct. 18, guests raised enough funds to purchase something that Michiana Humane Society Executive Director Johanna Humbert said was, albeit very important, not “very glamorous:” a dental radiograph machine. The announcement was made on MHS’s Facebook Oct. 19. Humbert said MHS can do basic cleaning; however, a couple weeks ago, a cat needed a full mouth extraction, which cost $2,000 at the veterinarian – and that was with MHS’ special discounts. “We’ve seen more and more of these animals that are suffering, that have pain, that can’t eat their food because their teeth are bothering them so much and the community is not able to afford to send them - people can’t afford to get their pets to the vet to get this dental work done,” Humbert said. Having the machine at the clinic will allow MHS’ vet to take care of these problems at the shelter because x-ray will allow them to “see what’s going on below the gumline and that’s where the big issues are.” Pets can also be taken care of by people they know and trust, there’ll be “less waiting for an appointment, less stress and faster relief for an animal that’s been living with pain for a long time.” “So today, when you raise your paddle, you’re not really raising it for an x-ray machine: You’re raising it for the dog who’s been quietly eating around the painful tooth, you’re raising your paddle for the cat who can only eat wet food and even that gets into her

decayed teeth and causes more problems, you’re raising your paddle for an animal that can’t tell us where it hurts but trusts us to figure it out,” Humbert said. “You’re raising your paddle to take away their pain and give them a reason to smile and to send them home with a new family and that, my friends, is a second chance worth raising your paddle for,” she added. MHS Board President Stacy Thomas said Fur Ball is the shelter’s second largest annual fundraiser and raises 15 percent of its total income. “Which is a really impressive number that is remarkably impactful, and we could not do it without all of you here,” she said. Thomas thanked all their sponsors, especially patron sponsors, Arlene Beglin Real Estate and The Ritz Klub Tavern, along with in-kind and ambassador donors.

Andrew Bell (front, left) leads guests in line dancing

Guests mix and mingle at White Oak Farm Venue

olunteers on the event committee, MHS staff, and board members were also thanked. The part countrywestern, part disco Fur Ball included an afternoon of music and dancing, an open bar, woodfired pizza and heavy appetizers. Guests could bid on live and silent auctions, from a 10-day luxury Kauai getaway to the chance to make their pet the face of the MHS van. Winners of a travel raffle could choose from four vacation destinations: golfing at Myrtle Beach, a tropical beach escape, Lake Tahoe, or Iceland. Michiana Humane Society receives no government funding or tax dollars. For more information on the shelter, located at 722-In 212 in Michigan City, visit www.michianapets.org.

Linda and Paul Hook meet a friendly dog and cat at White Oak Farm Venue

Guests enjoy wood fired pizza

MHS Executive Director Johanna Humbert speaks during Fund a Paws

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“ ” Pink is in

...Breast cancer is out. This month, we’re honoring all the women who have fought the devastating effects of breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we observe this important time of year, we reflect on the impact this disease has on the lives of women in Michigan and all across America. We remember and honor these women, their families, and all those they love. Our staff members at all Starks Family Funeral Homes are wearing pink to support those who survived, and more importantly, to honor those who did not. We’ve seen firsthand the terrible effects of breast cancer among members of our own families. That has committed us to raising awareness and money to find a cure for a disease that strikes one in every eight women in our country. We hope you’ll join us in honoring and remembering breast cancer victims and survivors. And we hope you’ll contribute to the research that seeks to end its devastating effects on our wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters.

Guests were decked out in a variety of Western ensembles

Tom Starks, Owner

At Starks, we strive to provide a meaningful celebration of life. So we’ve pledged to help fight this disease… and survive it.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CORRECTED NOTICE: VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the Village of Grand Beach, county of Berrien, State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the: State General Election of the Village of Grand Beach, Michigan will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Said election will be held in the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, Michigan. The purpose of this election is to fill three (3) seats on the Village Council. The terms of these seats are as follows: Three (3)- 4 year terms ending November 2030. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall each serve a four-year term. The following people have been nominated to fill the vacancies: James Benz Marc Connelly Peter Doerr John Larkin Harry Walder The polls for said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. ET and remain open until 8:00 p.m. ET. KIMBERLY WOLNIK CLERK-TREASURER VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SPECIAL USE PROVISIONS FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended, and the Village of Grand Beach Zoning Ordinance, the Village of Grand Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider comments regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Village Hall, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117. At that time, the Village Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to listen to and consider any public comments about the proposed Zoning Amendments described below, which include the following summary of changes: An amendment to Article XII, Special Land Uses, Section 12.07(A), Ramifications of Approval, which shall be amended to read as follows: All special land use permits approved by the Village Council pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be binding between the parties, and said use shall not be modified, altered, expanded or otherwise changed except through and with the consent of the Village Council by reapplication. Further, all permits and conditions shall run with the land and be binding on the landowner(s), successors, heirs, and assigns, except as expressly provided in paragraph D of this section. An amendment and addition to Article XII, Special Land Uses, Section 12.07(D), Ramifications of Approval, of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Grand Beach would be amended to include that a Special Land Use Permit (“SLUP”) for a Short Term Rental will be personal to the property owners named as the applicants of record at the time of the SLUP approval, and that the approval for a SLUP for a Short Term Rental SHALL NOT run with the land, and will require a future owner to reapply. Short Term Rental SLUP permit holders shall notify the Village Clerk in writing within 15 days of any transfer of ownership of the subject property.

An amendment and addition to Article XII, Special Land Uses, Section 12.08 to define the Short Term Rental application dates for each calendar year. Special Land Use Permit for a Short Term Rental shall be accepted by the Village Clerk only during the period beginning January 1 and ending February 28 of each calendar year for any Short Term Rentals during that calendar year. Any Short Term Rental Special Land Use Permit application submitted after February 28 will only be accepted for filing for a Short Term Rental for the following calendar year. This provision governs only the acceptance of new applications and shall not affect the term, conditions, renewal, or enforcement of a Short Term Rental Special Land Use Permit previously granted, nor limit the Village Council’s authority to revoke a permit at any time for cause under any provisions in this Section. A complete draft of the proposed Amendment language can be reviewed by contacting the Village Clerk, Kimberly Wolnik, at 269469-3141 or by email at clerk@ grandbeach.org during regular business hours after the publication of this Notice. The proposed Amendment in its entirety may also be examined at the public hearing. Individuals with disabilities or the need for auxiliary aids should contact the Clerk by phone or email above, or send correspondence to the Clerk at 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117, not less than 5 days before the hearing. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received by the Clerk at the Village Hall by email or mail not less than 3 days prior to the public hearing to be included in the written materials submitted for review by the Planning Commission. KIMBERLY WOLNIK, VILLAGE CLERK OCTOBER 22, 2026

Police chase ending in crash leads to dispensary marijuana bust

BY STAN MADDUX

police chase ending with a crash Sunday night in the Michigan City area led to the seizure of dispensary marijuana purchased outside New Buffalo. Cody Withrow, 31, of Indianapolis is charged in La Porte Superior Court 4 with resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana, both Level 6 felonies along with reckless driving, a Class C misdemeanor. According to La Porte County Police, an officer about 7:30 p.m. began following a 2016 Toyota Camry traveling at a high rate of speed and making erratic, unsafe lane movements around U.S. 421 and County Road 400 North. Police said the officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver later identified as Withrow merged into the eastbound lanes of nearby Interstate 94. He immediately veered off the interstate and returned to U.S. 421 before taking another ramp to head westbound on the interstate, police said. Police said Withrow, with the officer still in pursuit, returned to U.S. 421 and went back for a second time to the eastbound lanes of the interstate before veering onto the ramp to head northbound on U.S. 421. He was still on the ramp when he rear-ended a pick-up truck. He drove around the truck, but his vehicle with heavy front-end damage came to a stop a short time later and he was taken into custody at gunpoint, police said. Two large bags containing the name of a dispensary in Michigan along U.S. 12 in New Buffalo Township were recovered from the trunk of Withrow’s vehicle. Police said the bags contained various marijuana products still in their packaging valued at more than $1,100. Marijuana remains illegal in Indiana. Withrow was being held in the La Porte County Jail on a $755 bond.

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Michigan allowing farmers to burn tax-free diesel fuel

BY STAN MADDUX

ichigan has joined Indiana and Ohio in allowing farmers to burn tax-free diesel fuel in their semi-trucks hauling grain during this year’s harvest to provide relief from record high prices

at the pumps. Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 12 issued the tax waiver order, which will save farmers in her state 52 cents a gallon at a time of rising costs for other inputs like fertilizer and seed. Her order declaring a statewide energy emergency, which also extends tax free diesel fuel to loggers, is set to expire on Dec. 31. “Michigan farmers and loggers face unprecedented financial strain from record high fuel prices, tight margins and significant market volatility. Therefore, granting eligible highway-licensed vehicles temporary access to this fuel would provide immediate relief,” she wrote in her order. While food producers in the state appreciate the savings, farmers like Jay Williams of Waldron wish the order would have come a few weeks sooner to provide relief at the very beginning of this year’s harvest. “I think, overall, in the farm community it’s a positive that something is being done. I think it would have been received better had it not been delayed for quite as long as it was,” he said. According to AAA, diesel fuel prices on average nationwide set a record in September at $6.53 per gallon, an increase of more than 70% from a year ago. Michigan Farm Bureau was among the organizations in the industry calling for the tax waiver about two weeks prior to the governor’s decision. Williams, who serves on the board for the Michigan Soybean Association, said the savings will not be a make or break for growers and his savings will be less since markets for his corn and soybeans are within relatively short distances from his fields. His 1,600 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat are in fields in Michigan and nearby Ohio, where farmers are saving 47 cents a gallon on tax free diesel fuel in their grain hauling trucks during the harvest under an order from Governor Mike DeWine that went into effect on Oct. 4. Governor Mike Braun’s waiver of the diesel fuel tax for harvesting farmers hauling grain in Indiana began on Oct. 6.

Irish not ready for Big Stage in Utah! BY GEORGE M. KRUEGER

n a completely chaotic Saturday in college football, the Notre Dame Football team unfortunately added to the chaos. The Irish lost 28-24 to the BYU Cougars on a back-and-forth battle that strangely ended with Notre Dame having the ball at BYU’s 4 yard line with 1 second left on the clock. Yes, that is not a typo: the clock said 0:01when the game ended. We all should have known we were in for a crazy game right from the start. On BYU’s opening drive to start the game, Notre Dame’s best defensive player, Boubacar Traore, was kicked out of the game for hitting BYU star quarterback late and in the head area. It was definitely the correct call by the official. It became a bigger issue as the game continued minus one of the stars on defense. Notre Dame’s defense almost looked like they were shell-shocked with that occurring. The entire defense looked two steps slow and passive for the first three quarters of the game, which is very hard to understand with everything the team is playing for this year. As bad as the defense was, the offense unfortunately matched them. Notre Dame’s star quarterback CJ Carr probably had one of the worst games of his short ND career. He missed on a couple of big throws that he usually completes in his sleep. He just seemed to be having an off night at a really bad time. Another strange thing was the game plan of Notre Dame’s offense. The star freshman running back Jonaz Walton only got the ball five times the entire game. It makes no sense that the coaches who are paid heavily to put the players in the best positions to win games could think that was best. The Irish took their first lead of the game on Jonaz Walton’s three-yard TD run and 2 point conversion run, making the score 24-21 with nine minutes to go in the game. On BYU’s next possession, ND defense came up with a huge interception. Right at that moment it looked like the Irish were going to survive this night and get the win. Notre Dame did absolutely nothing with the ball running 3 very conservative plays and punting the ball right back to BYU. It looked like they were playing not to lose and when a team does that, they usually do lose. It made no sense at all. The Irish had all the momentum in

the game and that’s when good teams and coaches play for the win, especially when they are the favorite and on the road. BYU took the ball all the way down the field and put it in the end zone on a 3rd and 6 td pass with 1:47 left in the game making the score BYU 28 - ND 24. This is when the game really got strange. Cj Carr drove the Irish all the way down to the 4-yard line of BYU with four seconds left. It looked like somehow the Irish were going to pull the miracle off. On the last play of the game, Carr rolled out to the right and threw the pass intended for ND wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, who was pretty much tackled by the BYU defender. Greathouse never had any chance to catch the pass with the defender holding one of his arms and the other arm was being grabbed and pushed. 99 percent of the time that would be called pass interference in any game, but not in Provo. The crowd immediately rushed the field with the celebration. While it was complete chaos the referees never looked at anything and the game ended with a 28-24 final score. Kirk Herbstreit who was announcing the game for ABC instantly said he couldn’t believe the referees didn’t throw the flag for pass interference. If the flag had been thrown, the Irish would have received another play at the 2-yard line for the win, but the flag was not thrown. About one hour after the game, the Big 12 conference commissioner made a public statement that the Big 12 referees made a mistake and there was one second left on the clock when final pass hit the ground, and ND should have had one more play in game. Five out of the top seven ranked teams lost on Saturday, so all is not lost for Notre Dame. There is still a ton for the Irish to play for and they definitely are not eliminated from anything. The bottom line is Notre Dame needs to come together and decide to get the ball to their best players and quit playing like they’re afraid to make mistakes. If they don’t make some quick adjustments unfortunately there will be another devastating loss coming! Thank You

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Nadra Diane Robinson Kissman, aka “Nadra K”

1934-2026

adra Diane Robinson Kissman, aka “Nadra K”, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1934, and grew up on a chicken farm/ summer resort in Lakeside, Michigan. She met her husband, Al Kissman, while attending New Buffalo High School where they were both star athletes. Nadra graduated in 1953 as the Valedictorian of her Class and also as the lyricist of the New Buffalo School Fight Song, still used today. Nadra and Al were the loves of each other’s lives. They married in June 1954 after a courtship that included Al’s regular trips to South Bend, IN, to visit

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his sweetheart while she was studying at the South Bend Business College. Their 70-year marriage and business partnerships, Orchard Acres and Nadra K Real Estate, were successful on every level. They were extremely proud of their children and each of their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren: Katha and her husband, the late Samih Farsoun, and stepdaughter Rouwayda; Brian and his wife Simendea (nee Christensen), daughter Ashly and her husband Andrew Smith and their children, Dawson, Evelyn, and Isla and daughter Amanda and her husband, Kyle Neal, and their sons Wells and Oliver; son Dave and his wife Tammie (nee Ponegalek), and their sons Andrew and Aaron; and daughter Karla (and her late former husband Paul Madison) and their children Lena and Jade. Al and Nadra traveled the country and the world because of their children, and they felt incredibly blessed to have had such opportunities. However, their all-time favorite place was the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. Nadra and Al’s life work to improve their beloved community through their real estate endeavors began with their initial development of an old apple orchard, now a subdivision known as Orchard Acres. Combining Al’s construction experience with Nadra’s business and marketing talents, Orchard Acres was one of the first subdivisions in the 1960s which helped to spark the renaissance of New Buffalo and Harbor Country as a quality first-home community and desired second-home destination. While Al continued running large construction projects in Northwest Indiana and Michigan, Nadra entered the real estate world with Lakeshore Realty. She rapidly rose to become a Million Dollar + Club REALTOR. In 1980, Al and Nadra opened Nadra K Real Estate with their daughter, Katha Kissman, and together they operated one of the most successful and wellrespected real estate firms in Southwestern Michigan. Sons Brian and David participated in the business over the years and daughter Karla Madison joined the firm working with her parents until their retirement and closing of the business in 2011. Over the years Nadra earned Multi Million Dollar Sales Club recognitions by the Southwestern Michigan Board of Realtors. Nadra was also named a Berrien County Outstanding Women Leader and appeared on the cover of Michiana Executive Journal. The many, many community activities that Nadra

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either led or been involved in over the years are too numerous to mention. The family were active members of the United Methodist Church, with Nadra singing in the choir, when the children were young. Al and Nadra both worked hard to get the then-new Oselka Gym built and various school mileages passed. She was a Co-Founder and former President of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce in 1980 and helped coin the name “Harbor Country”. She served in various officer roles throughthe 1990s. In addition, Nadra was a former Co-Chair, Miss New Buffalo Blossomtime; former President, New Buffalo Area Service League where she eventually attained Lifetime Status for membership and services for over 25 years; a former President of the New Buffalo PTA, actively serving on the PTA in different offices; and Co-Founder and President of the Wilkinson Heritage Museum, Lakeside, MI from 1990-2024. Nadra was also a former Trustee and Member of the Berrien Community Foundation in the 1980s and 1990s. As part of the bicentennial, Nadra researched and co-wrote The New Buffalo Story: 1834-1976 along with her dear friends Norma Cook, Elizabeth McNeill, and Sandy Lapham. Nadra was also a contributor to The New Buffalo Story: 1977-2012. Al and Nadra were Co-Founders of The New Buffalo Railroad Museum, now the Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail, along with Ronald and Rolland Oselka in 1989. They generously and tirelessly contributed both their talents and labor to establish (with Davie Olms and George Schlechta) and maintain the building and the exhibits, as well as contributing the majority of its financial support since its opening. Nadra is survived by her brother Doug Robinson. Her parents, Geraldine Bucher Robinson and William Robinson preceded her in death. Nadra always said she had a great life. She was so proud of her wonderful family. She will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail, PO Box 3, New Buffalo, MI 49117. There will be a private burial service at Riverside Cemetery with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at a future date to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to the Sommerfeld Chapel 15 N. Barton St. New Buffalo, Michigan 49117. Feel free to share a memory with the family on their online tribute wall at www.starksfamilyfh.com.

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Kathryn Margaret Hisaw

1937-2026

athryn Margaret Hisaw, 89, of Three Oaks died peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence.Her life began May 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Raymond Gartner and Katherine Tryan. She met Roy Hisaw, Jr. in her teens and they married on August 23, 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana. On January 24, 2000, he preceded her in death. Kathy moved to Michigan at eleven years old and attended Lakeside School. Her and Roy settled down in Lakeside. Kathryn proudly worked for Gerber Baby Company in Three Oaks before retiring to care for her family and spoil her grandchildren. Kathy was known for many things: being the supportive wife of a fire captain, who also liked to bring home and raise stray animals, her practicality and most importantly, her joy of being “Grammie”. She was the first person her grandchildren would run to when they entered a room and their last stop for a hug before they left. Kathy always enjoyed hearing stories of their latest adventures and attended many of their events. Any grandkids who spent time with her in

the summer got a lesson in canning and weeding. She was, in the truest sense, the center of the family. Many holidays and birthdays were hosted at Grammie and Papa’s house; especially Christmas when there were so many people and presents that you could barely see the floor. Kathy will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her children, Carol Riley of Bridgman, Margaret (Jeff) Hischke of Sawyer, Ray (Kathy) Hisaw of St. Joseph, Glenn Hisaw of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Betty (Dave) Rothrock of Buchanan, Wayne (Lisa) Hisaw of Cushman, Arkansas, nine grandchildren; twentyone great-grandchildren; three greatgreat grandchildren, all her keepers and special friends at The Willows and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, daughter Vicki Hisaw and infant daughter, and son-in-law Derek Riley. Family and friends will gather on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 East Ash Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Kathy will be laid to rest beside her husband in Lakeside Cemetery. The family prefers contributions in memory of Kathryn be made to Special Olympics Michigan, 160 68th Street South West, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 or to Blossomland Learning Center, 771 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares. com.

A Writer’s Life...

DURING THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION ANIMATION

BY JACK OLESKER

elcome to the weird and wacky world of development deals As I said, Lauren Shuler-Donner was an incredibly talented producer in her own right, with three successful films – Mr. Mom, St. Elmo’s Fire and Thank God It’s Friday-- under her Gucci belt by the time we met. She would go on to accrue fifty-two producing credits, including You’ve Got Mail, Free Willy, Deadpool, Logan and eight films – jeez! -- from a franchise called X-men. Her husband, Richard Donner, of course, had a fabled career with, at the time of our meeting, seventy director and four producer credits to his name. To be working with his wife was a kind of reflected glory for me. As I sat with Deke and Lauren, Deke’s stellar career as a writer, director and producer, intermingled with stints as a studio executive, was palpable. He wasn’t condescending to Lauren or with me for that matter. But he emanated an aura of being The Man. He did this with class and in a manner I can only describe as suave. Now I understood where Andy had gotten a lot of his polish and savoir faire. I took copious notes as Deke and Lauren spoke about rebooting Winky Dink and You. Our meeting lasted close to an hour, after which I was dispatched to start working on the series bible and pilot episode script. We shook hands and I said I’d send them the series bible, story springboards and the treatment and pilot episode script within a month. I think they liked that time frame. Then I left Barry & Enright Productions’ offices, never to see or talk with Deke Heyward and Lauren Shuler Donner again. I didn’t realize it at the time but I was

part of a development deal. In the wonderful world of the television industry, there are two ways one works as a writer: writing for an existing series or writing for development of a series that’s in preproduction. Up until now I’d only written for existing series, whether it was The Littles, Care Bears, Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats and other series I’d worked on as an episode writer or story editor and sometimes to write series bibles for shows that would be greenlighted for production. There was no pressure or stress about whether or not a project I was working on would get picked up for broadcast. It already was. As I would soon find out, working in ‘development’, which is what I was doing for Winky Dinky and You, was an entirely different matter. In my naivete, I thought Winky Dink and You was a done deal – that all I’d have to do was write the series bible and pilot episode script and then Deke and Lauren would sell the series to a broadcaster. I was guessing that since Deke was Andy’s dad, and Andy had lent me out to Barry & Enright Productions, that Winky Dink and You would be a co-production between Barry & Enright Productions and DIC Entertainment, and I’d end up writing episode scripts for the series. I thought I was pretty smart to have figured that out. Unfortunately, as I’d learn, that wasn’t the way it always worked. Sometimes (gasp!) the goal of development work wasn’t even to get a series picked up for production, but to establish relationships. I should have known better because, whether I knew it or not, I had been involved in a development deal of my own, long before I’d lived in L.A. and worked in children’s television.

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

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER22—DECEMBER21

It’s time to dig deep and rehash issues surrounding debt, support and commitments. You will be getting some clarity on exactly what it is you are supporting and what you have been entangled with. There may be some hidden elements that will be brought to light now that may not sit to well emotionally.

You will be getting some clarity and a deeper understanding of your current living arrangement and the people you have obligations with. This is the time to evaluate situations honestly and start making a solid plan to enact next month. Don’t take any serious actions now, just watch, learn and plan.

There is a sort of dark and gloomy energy moving in this week and the best use of this vibe is to sit with yourself and allow these energies to settle. There is no need to push forward when the vibe is to slow down and reflect. Pull back and spend some time alone among the trees, enjoying the fall color.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER22—JANUARY19

It is important for you to broaden your perspectives when it comes to partners and the requirements you place on relationships. There may be things about yourself you need to understand before you can truly feel comfortable in a relationship right now. First and foremost, it’s important to be a good partner to yourself.

Conversations and interactions that usually go without added stress may get complicated now. There may be subjects that are dark or are uncomfortable for people but somehow need to be addressed in order to resolve problems or complete projects. This is the time to ask those unusual questions.

The energy this week is all about getting involved with others on the journey of life. Pay attention to the people around you and how they respond to what they encounter. You will see some important coping mechanisms or a different perspectives on social issues that are not what you are used to.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The energy this week is a little heavy and may push you to look more deeply at the things you need to start doing and the rewards these projects bring you. Be more serious about your money and time, not just how you spend it but how you contribute to society and the effect you have on people.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER21 Being un-apologetically you goes without saying, but sometimes you need that gentle reminder that you are deeply interesting and people sometimes live vicariously through you. This is your season to give them something to become obsessed about. Don some new fashion trends. Be beyond on point.

The stars are positioning themselves in a way that will give you a boost to get more serious about your health and daily routines. Take inventory of how you spend your time and make the changes necessary to get you to peak performance. Listen to your body and make moves that support it. This week the energy is about getting to the heart of the matter and getting clarity on what it is that you are passionate about. Use this energy to its fullest by going within and getting in touch with the things about yourself that you can be proud of and what talents you can contribute to the world.

The energy coming your way this week will center itself on career issues and personality clashes. People you have worked with in the past or clients that were troublesome may show up again but this time you have more experience and will not let the past repeat itself. Better boundaries will be set.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

There is a part of you that will be seen as a little ahead of your time and you may be singled out because of it. Don’t take offense. Use it as an opportunity to understand what makes you stand out and what people truly want and expect. There is a service to provide and you may be able to corner the market.

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favour. — Elon Musk

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o accommodate parents who were previously unable to attend, Wiggles & Giggles Story Hour at New Troy Community Center will now take place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Children do not need to reside in New Troy or Weesaw Township to take part. All preschoolers aged 3 and up are invited. A parent or guardian is required to remain with them. Join the fun provided by Miss Ollie, a former elementary school teacher, and Miss Marlene. Stories, projects, games, crafts, snacks, and learning experiences are all packed into an hour of fun. The New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 California Road, New Troy. For more information, call the Community Center at 269426-3909 or email FriendsOfNewTroy@yahoo. com. — STAFF REPORTS

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verything about New Buffalo Service League’s annual Arts and Crafts Show is steeped in tradition, even down to the apple slices. Member Liz Rettig, who handles kitchen duties, said the recipe came from the aunt of one of the original founders of the league, Linda Colvin, whose husband used to own Colvin Insurance. She said members get all the slices together at St. Mary of the Assumption in Three Oaks and then haul them to the cafeteria at New Buffalo Middle/High School, where cafeteria staff bakes them. Jonagold apples come from Sawyer Garden Center, which gives them a special discount. For the 43rd annual show, which took place Saturday, Oct. 17, they used 27 half pans with six half bushels of apples. “They’re world renowned -

everyone loves them and usually, by noon we’re sold out,” Rettig said. Other homemade treats included walking tacos, sloppy joes, hot dogs, a breakfast casserole with ham and cheese and vegetables and cookies and other treats at a bake sale. Event chair Nancy Gino said there were 69 vendors at this year’s show, all of whom touted their array of handmade treasures—from cozy clothing and unique home décor to dazzling jewelry and delicious specialty foods – in both gyms at the middle/high school. She added that they had some new vendors this year, including ones who were selling pet treats, sewing products and even an author. Items must all be made by hand. Vendors come from Indiana, Grand Rapids and one from the southwest side of Chicago.

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“They come from all over and the ones who come from all over generally come back,” Gino said. The show raises money to support local scholarships and community needs. “Last year, we gave scholarships to nine kids, so we had nine students who were happy and we were happy to give it to them,” she said. urrently, the league has around 43 members, which Gino said is the most members they’ve seen. “I think with Covid and the girls who had weekend houses came here to stay and looking for some likeminded women, looking to help the community joined us,” she said. A charitable, non-profit organization, New Buffalo Service League provides the Maryanne

Frey Scholarship and additional scholarships as well as needed funds, materials or assistance to various other charitable endeavors in the community. Gino said they often help community members pay for electric bills. They’ve partnered with Neighbor by Neighbor, a nonprofit resource for the county’s low-income neighbors. During last year’s Mother’s Day Tote Assembly, 25 totes were filled with over 20 beauty, toiletry, gift cards and household items that were donated by league members, and league funds. The totes were delivered to Neighbor by Neighbor, who deliver them to designated mothers in need in the community. Members meet once a month at the New Buffalo Yacht Club from September through May.

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