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uests enjoyed a late summer concert and live and silent auction during the first Up On a Hill concert at Apple Blossom Resort Wednesday, Sept. 2. Guests enjoyed the sounds of Elizabeth Moen, a Chicago based, critically acclaimed singer songwriter with a dynamic national following. Presented by Neighbor by Neighbor in partnership with the New Buffalo Community Education Foundation and Dune Coast Baseball, the signature fall music event features acclaimed Americana, indie, folk, roots, and alternative artists at Apple Blossom Resort, an 18-acre private estate in New Buffalo. Net proceeds will benefit Neighbor by Neighbor, New Buffalo Community Education Foundation and Dune Coast Baseball. Next up is Big Sadie Sept. 16 and Liam Kazar Sept. 30. For more information, visit www.uponahill.org.

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Zoning Board of Appeals ‘lacks jurisdiction’ over Trapstars appeal

embers of the New Buffalo Township Zoning Board of Appeals adopted a resolution stating that the board lacks jurisdiction over an appeal filed by Trapstars Outlet from the New Buffalo Township Board’s decision revoking the dispensary’s SLU permit at a Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting. Also stated in the resolution is that “solely in the alternative, even if the Zoning Board of Appeals had jurisdiction, it would affirm the Township Board’s decision.” The township board adopted a resolution, which states the dispensary “shall immediately cease retail marijuana operations on the property,” revoking the permit Aug. 17. The ZBA adopted the resolution in a 3-1 vote, with Howard Males, who sits on the township board, abstaining. Speaking on behalf of Trapstars, Sinéad Redmond said the “primary reason the ZBA should overturn the township board’s decision is because the township failed to provide the required cure period.” She said Section 455-5.22 on the zoning ordinance “identifies circumstances under which the township can pursue enforcement against a cannabis establishment;” however, sections 455-8.8 and 6.9 supplies the complete revocation procedure and “explicitly require notice of violation and a 15day opportunity to cure before a

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revocation.” Redmond said the “township cure proceeded directly to revocation after a notice, but they didn’t issue the required cure notice, they didn’t provide Trapstars 15 days to cure” and the township “didn’t discuss or explain why, in this instance, they believe the cure provisions didn’t apply.” “The township board invoked the ordinance and cited to those subsections but did not apply the ordinance in full so the board, therefore, based its decision on an erroneous interpretation of the zoning ordinance and the ZBA must reverse on those grounds,” Redmond said. She added the board “adopted the position that each alleged violation was independently sufficient to revoke the SLU - it didn’t exercise the discretion that the ordinance in 4555.22 grants the board.” The board also “improperly expanded the ordinance through the revocation policy” passed last February and “relied on generalized compliance history without consistently identifying a nexus between the land use that Trapstars was approved for and why the particular event warranted permanent land use revocation.” “The board didn’t identify that Trapstars SLU caused traffic problems, incapability with neighboring uses, excessive noise, nuisance - all the things we traditionally think of as appropriate for a municipality to consider,” Redmond said. Per the ZBA’s resolution, the lack

of jurisdiction was determined for the following reasons: “(a) The Zoning Board of Appeals possesses only the authority conferred by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3101 et seq., and the Zoning Ordinance, and Section 603(1) of the Act provides that, for special land use decisions, an appeal lies to the zoning board of appeals only if the zoning ordinance so provides;” “(b) The Michigan Court Of Appeals has held that, where a township zoning ordinance does not provide ZBA review of a special land use decision, the township board’s decision is final and reviewable in circuit court; . (c) Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance does not authorize an appeal from a Township Board special land use decision, including a revocation, to the Zoning Board Of Appeals; (d) Section 455-9.7 of the Zoning Ordinance, on which Trapstars relies, is the general provision governing appeals of administrative decisions and makes no mention of special land use decisions and (e) because the Zoning Ordinance does not authorize an appeal to the ZBA from the Township Board’s special land use decision, the ZBA lacks jurisdiction over this appeal.”

egarding the ZBA affirming the township board’s decision, the resolution states the following: “(a) The decision was not arbitrary or capricious. The Township Board proceeded on written notice detailing the allegations, held a public

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hearing, considered written and oral comment, and issued a written decision identifying each violation and explaining the basis for revocation. (b) The decision does not rest on an erroneous material fact finding. The violations are established by Trapstars’ stipulations dated Nov. 19, 2025, and Dec. 30, 2025, the CRA consent orders entered Nov. 24, 2025, and Jan. 5, 2026, Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports and citations, and Township Building and Zoning Department reports, warnings, and citations. Trapstars identified no

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 unsupported finding. (c) The decision was not an abuse of discretion. The violations were numerous and repeated, and several occurred after warnings or admissions of similar conduct. The Zoning Ordinance expressly authorizes revocation for these violations. Although a lesser remedy was available, revocation also was within the Township Board’s discretion. (d) The decision was not based on an erroneous interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. Section authorizes revocation, after notice and public hearing, for violation of

the Zoning Ordinance, a special use permit condition, or an applicable State law or regulation, and Sections 455-8.8 and 455-6.9(B) provide the same authority. Because the recorded Special Land Use Permit requires compliance with Section 455-5.22, the Township Board correctly treated each violation of that section as an independent permit violation. (e) Trapstars received due process, including written notice of the allegations, an opportunity to submit written comment, an opportunity to appear and be heard through counsel,

and a written decision stating the findings and conclusions on which the revocation rests.”

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f a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the ZBA has jurisdiction over this appeal, then the ZBA affirms” the resolution “in all respects and denies the appeal based on Paragraph 2. The lack-of-jurisdiction determination and alternative affirmance are independent,” the resolution states.

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Semi-truck, trailer fire extinguished in Chikaming Township

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urrounding fire departments brought a semi-truck and trailer fire under control on I-94 in Chikaming Township Sept. 7. Per Chikaming Township Fire Department’s Facebook, at approximately 1:34 a.m., the fire department was dispatched to westbound I-94 for a reported semitruck and trailer fire. While crews were responding, additional information indicated the trailer was actively burning, prompting requests for mutual aid from Lake Township Fire & Rescue and New Buffalo Township Fire Department. Upon arrival, the crew quickly went to work to contain and extinguish the fire. Law enforcement closed westbound I-94 to traffic, which provided firefighters with a safe working area to mitigate the incident while protecting the traveling public. The fire was brought under control at approximately 2:12 a.m.

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ne westbound lane was reopened as emergency operations allowed, with crews and other agencies remaining on scene for an extended period while the vehicle and its cargo were removed. All lanes were reopened later that morning,” the post states. No injuries were reported during the incident. Assisting Chikaming Fire was Lake Township Fire & Rescue, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Chikaming

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Dog rescued from storm drain

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pet dog is back in loving arms after being dug out a storm drainpipe where he was trapped outside his home near Michigan City. David Lant said he was relieved Sunday when “Bubba” emerged from the pipe on the other side of a roughly 40-foot-long culvert in a ditch in front of his residence at 7933 W. Dianne Drive just off Wozniak Road. Lant, 62, said he was outside with first responders during the rescue while his emotional wife, Loretta, stayed inside. Her tears from worrying about her beloved Yorkshire terrier quickly turned into tears of joy. “She was just crying and all upset,” he said. Lant said the dog was roaming free in his yard when he made his way over close to the drainage culvert and then disappeared. He said the first thing he did was walk to where he last saw the dog and heard the echoes of him barking and whimpering from inside the 12- to 15-inch-wide pipe. Lant with limited physical ability from Parkinson’s Disease chose not to try and rescue dog himself but, instead, called 911. Coolspring Township Assistant Fire Chief Warren Smith said the dog was trapped in a bunch of dirt and sand inside the pipe. “The dog got in there and got

wedged,” he said. He said duct tape was used to fasten a garden hoe to the end of a long pole to reach the clog about halfway into the pipe. Firefighters Hunter Wrobleski and Tyler Bohle took turns slowly moving the pole in and out of the opening, removing just a small amount of dirt and sand each time. Smith said about one hour later, as Wrobleski stood up to take a short break, was when the dog emerged from the end of the pipe. “He was a happy little dog. He was just running around like no big deal,” he said.

ant speculated the dog ran into the pipe while chasing a ground hog, a mole or some other animal into the opening. He has since placed two metal roads in front of the openings on each side to try and keep the dog out of the culvert. “That dummy is still going to the pipe wanting to get in there. He’s very smart,” he said. Lant said he was given the dog about six-years ago by a friend, who found him running astray with his fir matted down from dirt. He said it took giving the dog a bath three times before he was clean. “We’ve had that rascal ever since,” he said.

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Full steam ahead at annual Steam and Power Show

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ll machines great and small were raring to go at the 70th annual of Hesston Steam Museum Steam and Power Show in La Porte, Indiana, Friday through Monday, Sept. 5-7. Guests could witness a 60-inch blade cutting logs into lumber at the Hesston Steam Sawmill. Visitors could also hop aboard a train on three railroads: The Hesston and Galena Narrow Gauge Railroad, Vintage Miniature Railroad

and The Craftmans Railroad. At the D. Graham & Son Blacksmith Shop, a blacksmith was forging handcrafted, useful objects. Visitors could watch John Deeres, Farmall tractors and other engines make their way down the museum’s main drag during the Parade of Power. The Hesston Steam and Power Show is presented by the La Porte County Historical Steam Society, a not-forprofit organization/501c3 corporation.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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urn around and they’re two, Turn around and they’re four, Turn around and they’re a young man, Walking out of the door.” Those lyrics to the song Turn Around refer to how quickly life goes by, as a parent watches their child moving on to begin a life of their own. Back when I was a child, my mom would shed a few tears when she heard this song. I really didn’t understand because I was a kid, but as time moved on and I became a parent, then a grandparent, I often found myself humming that song. It seems like only yesterday that as a Cub fan, I would hurry home from school to watch the end of their games. Turn around and the Cubbies are playing night games and Harry Caray is singing the seventh inning stretch. Turn around and I’m watching Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa and Rick Sutcliffe thrill me with their skills. Turn around and Rizzo and Arrieta are leading the team to a World Series victory. Turn around and Peter Crow Armstrong is leading the team back to the playoffs. The same goes for all the professional teams in Chicago. Long ago, I rooted for the go go White Sox with Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio, and now I love the team they have become after being so bad just two years ago. Michael Jordan was unbelievable but before him Norm Van Lier and Jerry Sloan were so fun to watch. The upcoming season will be

fun watching the teams new rookie Caleb Wilson. The Blackhawks, from Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita to Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have always brought us thrills. Connor Bedard will soon join their ranks. Finally, the Bears. Like all teams there have been plenty of bumps on the road, but oh the thrills they have given us. From Sayers to Payton, Butkus to Singletary, Mike Ditka the coach and player, to Colston Loveland. The 85/86 Super Bowl winning team featuring the best defense ever and the punky qb (Jim McMahon) to Caleb Williams, Chicagoans have been blessed with so many great players, teams, and moments. Turn around and there will be a new batch of players ready to thrill us. I had a birthday recently and it put me in a sentimental mood. Having been around for many decades, I believe that I’m finally beginning to understand how precious time is. It’s as important to have fun as it is to work hard. It’s important to take the time to cherish your family, your friends, and your work. It’s important to be understanding, because we don’t know what others have gone through. It’s important to treat others with the respect you want to be treated with. If you’re not sure about something, err on the side of kindness. If you doubt any of this, just turn around. Jimmy Buffett said, “I’m growing older but not up.” Me, too, Jimmy. Be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Raiders having early season struggles in football

BY STAN MADDUX

he Red Arrow Raiders have lost the first two games of the high school football season. The Raiders on the road fell to a very good Breckenridge team, 28-0. The Raiders early in the first quarter had a chance to score first but fumbled the ball away after the snap on first and goal from the opponent’s five-yard line. In response, Breckenridge drove the ball about 70 yards before connecting on a 30-yard touchdown pass. Breckenridge scored three more touchdowns before the Raiders nearly scored again, but Brody Nikkel after catching the ball at the three-yard line was tackled before he could reach the end zone as the first half clocked expired. The Raiders couldn’t narrow the lead despite Breckenridge not scoring again in the second half. “We held them scoreless, but we just couldn’t muster any offense,” said Head Coach Matt Johnson. Not making things any easier was Johnson having to go to the hospital

for a kidney stone just before the team started to leave for the two-hour bus trip to the game. After watching video of the game, Johnson said a mostly inexperienced offensive line needs to improve to help the offense put points on the scoreboard. Johnson said too many defenders are getting through the offensive line, causing quarterback Colten Lijewski to run out of the pocket too quickly to avoid being sacked and rush his throws.

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a better spot,” he said. The Raiders lost the previous week at home to a strong Bridgman team, 56-28. Johnson said the team must also start reducing mental mistakes like penalties during critical moments in games. The Raiders play again Friday, Sept. 11, at Bangor.

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In praise of artistic outsiders at ‘Outsiders Outside Art Show’

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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uests were hunting for art that was unique – of the whimsical variety when they visited Judith Racht Art Gallery in Harbert during the 30th annual Outsiders Outside Art Fair Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-6. Art could be found on full display in the tents that filled the backyard of the art gallery. All the paintings, woodcuts, sculptures, and fiber art were created by artists who use many non-traditional materials to make their art. While all the various pieces of artwork differed from one another, a commonality lay at the heart of each one: It was created by an artist who has not been formally trained – hence the term “outsider artist.”

Patrick Smith discusses his acrylic paintings with guests

The crowd mixes and mingles inside the gallery

Johanna Humbert and Bob Catania talk with gallery owner Judith Racht

Guests browse the tents of artwork

Michael Vargas stands by his sheet metal sculpture

The Michiana Humane Society serves drinks Friday night

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Larry Zenk and Fred Story perform Friday night

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Michigan City Police officer has resigned over alleged misuse of the department’s Flock camera system. According to mayor’s office, Open theThursday-Monday department learned about thefalsefrontbar.com questionable searches conducted by an officer during a routine audit of Flock system activity. In response, an internal investigation resulted in the officer, initially, being placed on administrative leave before the resignation, officials said. Once the investigation is completed, the findings will be presented to the La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office for review and possible filing of charges. So far, the name of the officer has not been released. Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch weighed in on the matter. “Public trust requires transparency and accountability, particularly when the City uses technology that gives law enforcement access to sensitive information. Our residents have every right to expect that these tools will be used lawfully, ethically and only for legitimate public-safety purposes. When that trust is violated, we have a responsibility to identify it, address

it and be transparent with the public about what occurred,” she said. In recent weeks, there’s been considerable public debate about the use of Flock technology in Michigan City because of the police department asking the city council for funds to expand the system. “Misuse of law-enforcement technology will not be tolerated,” said Michigan City Police Chief Steven Forker. “Our officers are entrusted with access to sensitive systems and we expect that access to be used appropriately and only for legitimate law-enforcement purposes. In this instance, our auditing process identified a concern, and we acted immediately,” he said.

he department is not releasing specific details on how the Flock system was used inappropriately due to the ongoing investigation. Officials said they will continue to conduct routine audits of Flock system activity and review compliance with department policies to help ensure the technology is being used appropriately and to hold users accountable when violations occur.

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A Day in the Life KIND WORDS FOR A KINDER WORKER... BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

a breakfast for the kids that is both a favorite of theirs and genuinely nutritious; fresh juice, eggs, or oatmeal. Patience is her virtue. The children eat their hearty breakfast every day before heading off to school in her zippy little car. A master of time management, Naomi arrives at her studio precisely on time for a full day’s work at the Michigan Pace facility for the aged, a state-owned leader among contemporary institutions serving seniors who choose it over a rest home. She maintains a full schedule of participants who never miss a session with this dedicated instructor. She never disappoints. Afterwards, she heads home or makes a house call; home visits are not unusual for her. She is an expert in home exercise equipment, and she personally directs each participant through custom programs. Exercise and guided practice are the key words of her work with the elderly. She can boast that she has restored ambulatory skills to many patients. It’s amazing what disciplined exercise can produce in the elderly! Some could not even feed themselves at the beginning of their programs. Regaining that ability is a victory worth all the effort. This working mother and wife brings boundless energy and passion to both her work and her family.

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PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS GRAND BEACH GOLF COURSE RENOVATION, LONG-TERM LEASE & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PURPOSE: The Village of Grand Beach is seeking proposals and qualifications for a capital renovation and long-term operating lease for the Village-owned Grand Beach Golf Course, to be undertaken and operated by an experienced 50l(c)(3) nonprofit organization at no direct cost to the Village. The Village of Grand Beach owns and directly operates a public 9-hole golf course designed in 1911 by Thomas Bendelow. The course requires significant capital renovation, including but not limited to a new irrigation/sprinkler system, new turf/ grass, renovated greens, refreshed and expanded sand traps, and repair of the water intake system. The Village does not have the capital budget to fund these improvements.

to: organizational structure and IRS documents; capital funding plan for improvements; multi-year operating financial plan; proposed lease structure; insurance information; plan for community and youth programming; resident access and community benefit. Hard copies of a sealed letter of interest and proposal details should be submitted to the Village Clerk Kimberly Wolnik, 42800 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117, no later than September 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Email submissions will not be accepted. The Village website where this same information can be found is www. grandbeach.org under the heading Grand Beach Golf Course Renovation Questions about the proposal should be directed to the Village President, Harry Walder at hwalder@grandbeach.org Anyone interested in a tour of the golf course with Jack Grace should contact Kimberly Wolnik at clerk@grandbeach. org. KIMBERLY WOLNIK, VILLAGE CLERK PHONE: 269-469-3141

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BERRIEN COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S ESTATE

The Village is seeking a proposal from a nonprofit organization with extensive golf course maintenance and operating experience for a long-term lease of the golf course. The organization would be responsible for the following: (a) funding and completing approximately $6 million dollars in course renovations, and (b) operating the course under a long-term lease (approx. 25-30 years), while the Village retains full ownership of the land, course, and all infrastructure and improvements throughout and at the conclusion of the lease term.

Estate of: James Cantwell Dolan Jr. Date of Birth: 12/13/52

The Village is issuing this request for proposals and qualifications to request formal letters of interest and detailed proposals from qualified interested parties, and to ensure that any resulting agreement is transparent, competitively solicited, and protective of the public interest. This proposal does not include any Village funding or payment toward golf course operations; it seeks proposals under an “operator-funded capital improvement plus long-term operating lease” model.

TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James Cantwell Dolan Jr., died April 6, 2026. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Andrew James Dolan, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

The detailed requirements for the RFP/RFQ include submission of documents including but not limited

Personal Representative: Andrew James Dolan 305 Elmore St. Park Ridge, IL 60068

CASE NO. 2026-0586-DE-M HON. MABEL J. MAYFIELD Court Address: 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 / 1205 North Front Street, Niles, MI 49120 Court Telephone No.:(269) 983-7111

A Writer’s Life...

DURING THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION ANIMATION

BY JACK OLESKER

Stroll Down Memory Lane… With Century City’s skyscrapers towering around me as I drove to Barry & Enright Productions, I thought back. When I arrived in L.A. back in 1978, before becoming a part of The Golden Age of Television Animation, the money left from selling the film rights to my first novel, No Place Like Home, and the modest retirement fund I’d cashed in was shrinking fast. One day, sprawled on my couch, I was watching the popular game show The Joker’s Wild. I was amazed at the money contestants were making by answering questions that seemed pretty easy to me. It occurred to me that the questions seemed easy because I was a smart guy. I’d scored in the 96% percentile in the Air Force placement exam, which was why I was able to choose to become an Aerospace Medic. After I separated from the service my first novel, No Place Like Home was not only published but became a bestseller, film rights purchased by MGM. I followed with my second novel, The Siege of Superport. I figured it stood to reason, with all I’d done by twenty-nine, that I could go on a game show and win big bucks like the suffuses I was watching on The Joker’s Wild. And that’s how I came up with the idea to try and be a game show contestant. So there I was in 1978 L.A., looking all spiffy in a pair of freshly pressed khakis, a crisp white dress shirt and a navy blazer, driving to Barry & Enright Productions’ offices. Because I was a fan of the entertainment industry I’d entered after I sold the film rights to my first novel, I knew the production company’s history. Back in the 1950s, Jack Barry and Dan Enright – respectively the on-camera host and producer – were the sitting on top of the world. They had a trio of hit

quiz shows entitled Twenty-One, TicTac-Dough and The $64,000 Question in which contestants competed for cash prizes. The questions were tough and competition was fierce, with athome audiences awed by brainy competitors. Barry and Enright’s The $64,000 Question, on CBS, was television’ topped-rated Tuesday television program, to the point that President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a standing order in the White House that he and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower were not to be disturbed while they were watching the show. But Jack Barry and Dan Enright had a problem. Their Twenty-one quiz show was lagging in the ratings. That changed when Charles Van Doren, a brilliant college professor who held a B.A. in Liberal Arts, an M.A. in Astrophysics from St. John’s College and a Ph.D. in English from Columbia University, appeared on the show and promptly knocked off reigning champ Herb Stempel. Viewers loved Van Doren’s charm and movie star good looks and he quickly achieved rock star status. After defeating Herb Stempel, Van Doren crushed opponent after opponent during a streak in which he amassed $129,000 in winnings ($1,560,703 in 2026 dollars). When Van Doren was finally defeated, he was quickly offered a threeyear $150,000 contract ($1,814,771 in 2026 dollars) on NBC and also a ‘Special Correspondent’ position on the popular Today series in acknowledgment of his having made education ‘cool’ for millions of Americans. The problem was Twenty-one was rigged. Van Doren was fed, in advance, the answers to every question asked in each episode of Twenty-one. His fall from grace was devastating. I was going to get a taste of it myself, but for a very different reason.

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HOROSCOPE SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2026 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER22—DECEMBER21

You can expect a wakeup call in the relationship department. Whether you are realizing that you are headed for trouble or just need to hammer out some hard to approach topics, take some time for yourself to analyze happenings and the emotions attached to them before you approach others.

There may be some disturbance of the peace by partners on the home-front and your cozy little nest may get shook up a bit by a partner or family members unexpected behaviors. Use this commotion as an opportunity to communicate your ideas about money and responsibilities.

Understand that you may not be seeing or comprehending information clearly. Rather than going inward and dealing with issues on your own, this is the time to reach out to a larger community to get clarity. Get out of your head and let others know what you’re thinking.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER22—JANUARY19

This is the time to hit it hard as you will be feeling more motivated and in sync with work schedules. Be aware that this may put you at odds with partners, if you don’t manage your time in a way that includes a date night or family time. Make the money while you can but be sure to make time for others.

Things don’t always go as planned, even when you hammer out all the details before-hand. Be aware that there is a strong spontaneous energy at work this week and even though you have detailed plans, or a well thought out system of operation, you are dealing with that uncertainty principle.

As much as you would like to pass the hard work onto others and not actually get involved but provide the funds, that’s likely not going to happen this week. It’s important that you realize you are responsible for your issues or chores and even though you may be paying, you need to double check it.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Take some time this week to analyze your work environment and your relationship with coworkers. Perhaps, it’s time to pull back, accept reality and plan accordingly. Let your health and wellbeing take precedence over finances and your ego. Balance relationships, finances and selfpreservation.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER21 Rather than pushing forward, when you feel resistance, pull back and get in touch with what is happening on the inner levels of the situation. Whether you are dealing with communication problems, like being misunderstood or taken out of context, or being bullied, resist the urge to react thoughtlessly.

Your timing and perceptions could be a little off this week. So, be sure you make your self aware of your surroundings and audience before, you do and say things that will have you in a situation that is way over your head. Your heart may be in the right place but your words are actions could be off. The energy this week is all about becoming aware of the larger picture and analyzing the information and communications that have been coming your way over the past few months. This is a good time to get to the root of problems and realize the changes that need to be make your life better.

The vibe coming in this week will help you take care of any personal issues. Whether they are about being more assertive and really putting up boundaries or just taking better care of yourself, you will have the support of the cosmos to aid you in taking charge of your life.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

The energy coming in this week will help you focus in on others and push you to analyze personal relationships and how you interact with others. This is when you will see things more clearly, and realize how to make better choices when you encounter people that push your buttons.

In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things. — Miyamoto Musashi

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olice officers with flashlights caught a suspected impaired driver after he fled on foot into a woods along the Indiana Toll Road in La Porte County. Nicholas Daniel, 33, of New Carlisle was booked into the La Porte County Jail for operating while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement. It was late in the night on September 2 when a number of people in a motel parking lot in Coolspring Township grabbed the attention of an officer by pointing at Daniel as he was pulling onto U.S. 421, according to La Porte County Police. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop, but the weaving vehicle kept accelerating until stopping at a Toll Road Plaza where Daniel with his left arm out the window pushed the gate out of his way. He then continued on in the westbound lanes, police said. Police said Daniel then drove across the median into the eastbound lanes and lost his right front tire. He allegedly tried crossing the median again but got stuck in the soft ground and fled on foot across the westbound and eastbound lanes then up a hill before entering the woods. Additional officers were arriving when the man came out of the woods and began running along the westbound lanes until veering back into the tree line, police said. Eventually, police said an officer entering the woods spotted Daniel, who had fallen to the ground, and took him into custody. Police said Daniel refused a breathalyzer test, which led to his automatic arrest for OWI under state law. He was evaluated by medics at the scene for cuts on his left leg and a large cut above his right eye.

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Hickory Street Bridge dedicated to longtime resident, public servant

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eeing as how the contributions of John Kramer have formed lasting connections between residents that transformed the community into what it is today, Michael Shannon said it made sense that the restored Hickory Street Bridge in Three Oaks was dedicated to him. “Like this bridge, John has spent his entire life connecting people, bridging the gap between the past and the future and supporting the way of our community’s needs,” he said at the bridge’s dedication Thursday, Sept. 3. John’s impact has been far-reaching in the community, Shawn VanKempen, Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce membership and community engagement director, said “For more than eight decades, John has been a part of the fabric of Three Oaks, continuing a family legacy that reaches back more than 150 years - through his military service, public service, local business leadership and lifelong commitment to this community, he has made an impact that will be remembered for generations,” she said. John’s story in Three Oaks, Shannon said, can be traced to 155 years ago, when his great grandfather arrived in 1871 “looking at the landscape vastly different from the one we see here but seeing a place to build a future.” In 1875, his grandfather was born, followed by his father, Charles, in 1918. “By the time John arrived in 1945, the Kramer name was already woven into the fabric of Three Oaks,” Shannon said. From 1951-1963, John walked through the halls of Three Oaks schools, playing every sport there was – basketball, baseball and football (his favorite). He graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1963 and, after a couple years at Eastern Michigan University, went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969, where he served honorably during the Vietnam War. Once he got back from serving his

country, John launched into serving his community by joining the American Legion Post 204. There, he’s been a member for the past 57 years, “standing tall for his fellow veterans and ensuring those who served are not forgotten.” In 1978, he partnered with Butch Schwark and started Spring Creek Masonry – a 30-year partnership, Shannon said, that “bore hard work, sweat and concrete into our community.” “For decades, if you wanted something built to last, something honest and strong, you called Spring Creek…I would wager a guess that most of us have a piece of John’s and Butch’s handwork in our house - look down the sidewalk, the driveways, the foundations of our village. John literally helped lay the groundwork for the community we enjoy today,” Shannon said. Following in father’s footsteps, John ran for the Three Oaks Village Council in 1986, a position he still holds today. For 40 years, he sat on the Township Board of Review, 30 years on the Board of Review and three on the Zoning Board.

n November 1977, John married his “anchor” and who he “very accurately calls ‘Sarge’: his wife, Marlene. Together, they raised four daughters and are the grandparents of 11 grandchildren. “John’s legacy isn’t just in the council minutes or the poured concrete - it is in the beautiful family that surrounds him today,” Shannon said. Comparing it to the concrete that John and Butch “poured for 30 years,” Shannon said that John’s “dedication to Three Oaks is solid, unyielding and foundational.” “To John and his family and to the friends gathered here today, it is our distinct honor to dedicate this structure – may it stand as monument to a lifetime of service - from this day forward, may all who cross it remember the man who helped build, support and guide the village we love,” Shannon said.

Michael Shannon speaks about John Kramer’s impact

John Kramer faces his crowd of supporters

Community members gather at the Hickory Street Bridge

Cutting the ribbon on the new Hickory Street Bridge

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