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Army Corps of Engineers deploying to eroded shoreline PAGE 3 Motorcyclist feels lucky to survive garbage truck collision PAGE 4 Broken sewer line suspected cause of beach closures PAGE 4

New Buffalo Railroad Museum welcomes authentic yellow caboose PAGE 8

New Buffalo Township park debuts outdoor ‘Fitness Zone PAGE 9

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Army Corps of Engineers deploying to eroded shoreline

BY STAN MADDUX

he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is being deployed to examine shoreline erosion in places like New Buffalo and Grand Beach. Whether any solutions emerge from the effort won’t be known for a while but corrective measures can’t come soon enough for lakefront homeowners trying to hold back the rising tide from Lake Michigan being at close to record high levels. According to the office of U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), the study will focus on the shoreline from the break wall in New Buffalo to the Indiana state line. The study will begin sometime in the near future, said Josh Paciorek, communications director for Upton. Paciorek said the impacts of erosion on that stretch of shoreline and whether harbor structures are contributing to the impacts will be looked at. Judging by the results, the Army Corps of Engineers will also decide if it’s in the federal government’s interest to follow up with a full study of the shoreline. “They said they will start this study shortly, but it won’t result in any specific mitigation measures until a few years later if the study determines it is appropriate for the federal government to act,” Paciorek said. Paciorek said the work is being paid for with money approved by Congress with support from Upton who has “continued to urge the Corps to take swift action to address the erosion issue.” Bob Stratton, owner of Service 1 Marine, said a stretch of shoreline just west of New Buffalo is completely under water. He said several lakefront property owners have had large rocks brought in and piled along the shoreline to try and prevent their homes from washing into the lake. “A particular customer wanted to truck in $100,000 worth of sand just so his kids would have a beach this year even though Mother Nature would probably swallow it up. It’s a problem. That’s for sure,” Stratton said. High water levels have also overtaken about 200 private slips in New Buffalo at The Moorings, where electricity running to those docks has been turned off as a precaution. Many boaters in those flooded slips have relocated their vessels to drier slips elsewhere in New Buffalo or Michigan City and St. Joseph.

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CORRECTION: In the Thursday, June 27, 2019, issue of the New Buffalo Times, it was incorrectly stated in the article “Grand Beach Village Council discusses 42 acres fundraiser gala, state road diet” on page 4 that a portion of US 12 from near the state line of Michigan toward Michigan City will change the four-lane configuration to three lanes, with one lane going toward Michigan City and another going toward the state line, with a center turning lane. The proposed “road diet” will begin at the Michigan/Indiana state line on US 12 and proceed into the City of New Buffalo, with one lane going east and one lane going west with a center turn lane. The New Buffalo Times apologizes for this error.

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Broken sewer line suspected cause of beach closures

I-94 CLOSURE RESULTS FROM WRONG-WAY DRIVER AND SEMITRACTOR CRASH

driver who was traveling the wrong way caused the brief closure of I-94 in Chikaming Township after traveling at a high rate of speed and crashing into a semi-tractor Wednesday, June 26. According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, the 1993 GMC Sierra Pick-up truck was traveling from Indiana into Michigan eastbound in the westbound lanes on I-94 at a high rate of speed at 3:01 a.m. June 26. The driver failed to stop after officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Lakeside Road in Chikaming Township. The suspect vehicle crossed the median and continued to travel eastbound in the eastbound lane of travel. The vehicle attempted to cross the median again at which time it was struck by a semi-tractor traveling westbound. The press release states that’s unknown at this time if this was an intentional act by the suspect driver. The suspect, Diego Flores, 25, from Chicago, was taken into custody after a short struggle with arresting officers. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Flores was transported to Spectrum – Lakeland Hospital for observation. Flores was charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Fleeing and Eluding Resisting/Obstructing Police. I-94 was closed with the assistance of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), New Buffalo Township Fire Department and several other police agencies for several hours while cleanup from this crash took place. Agencies involved were the Berrien County Sheriff’ Office New Buffalo Township Patrol, Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol, Chikaming Township Police Department, New Buffalo City Police Department, Bridgman Police Department, Pokagon Tribal Police Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Michigan Department of Transportation and Medic 1 Ambulance. — STAFF REPORTS

Motorcyclist feels lucky to survive garbage truck collision

BY STAN MADDUX

bloody and patched up Davey Churchill is an example of what can happen when a driver pulls out from a stop sign into the path of a motorcycle. The 32-year-old Churchill feels especially lucky considering it was a garbage truck he slammed into on his 1998 Suzuki GSXL 750 motorcycle. “It could have been a lot worse. I just want to use it to make more awareness for us bikers,” he said. The La Porte man said he was almost home from a short trip around the block Thursday, June 27, when a garbage truck pulled out from a stop sign into his path. He slammed into the passenger side of the truck owned by Lakeshore Recycling & Disposal, the contracted garbage hauler for the city. “I just saw a man slam into the side of our garbage truck. A truck is replaceable. Somebody’s life isn’t,” said a shaken Adam Brown, an employee of the trash disposal firm riding in the passenger seat of the refuse truck. Churchill, who restores and sells vintage Japanese motorcycles, said his most serious lacerations required 18 staples to close on his scalp and forehead. He did not sustain any broken bones. Churchill was not wearing a helmet. In general, La Porte County Police Capt. Derek Allen said all drivers need to make certain there are no oncoming vehicles before pulling out into traffic. Allen said defensive driving is especially important now with more motorcycles on the roads from the weather becoming more summer-like following the unusually cold, wet spring. “Look not once, but twice when crossing the intersections and traveling on the roadways,” he said. Allen said motorcyclists should also pay closer attention to speed-up reaction time and not follow too closely should the driver ahead of them come to a sudden stop.

Broken sewer lines are the suspected cause of recent beach closures along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Berrien County. Swimming was allowed to resume Wednesday, June 26, at Cherry Beach, Weko Beach and Warren Dunes after the most recent testing found levels of e-coli bacteria associated with animal waste had returned to acceptable levels, said Gillian Conrad, a Berrien County Health Department spokeswoman. E-coli bacteria levels had been elevated along that stretch of shoreline for two consecutive weeks. The ruptured underground sewer lines have since been repaired, said Chikaming Township supervisor Dave Bunte. The breaks were in the area of Red Arrow Highway and Brown Road, he said. Bunte said Cherry Beach reopened three days after the repairs but high e-coli bacteria levels a week later caused the beach to be closed for a second time. That closure was lifted about 24 hours later when follow up testing showed the high bacteria levels had dissipated. “We are very thankful and hopeful it will continue to be that way,” Bunte said. Conrad said it’s believed the ruptured lines allowed enough contaminated storm water into the lake to elevate the bacteria levels at Cherry Beach and the other swimming areas to the north. “While we can’t finger point exactly why we had a higher reading last week, generally, the thought was it may have been related to just the residual effects of that sewer break,” she said. Conrad said it was just the first time Cherry Beach had been closed due to high bacterial levels since 2014. The health department tests the water at the beaches weekly during the summer as a safety precaution. — STAN MADDUX

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errien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski would like to warn property owners in Berrien County that there is a scam where people receive a letter in the U.S. Mail stating that “Property Seizure is Imminent” and they are asked to call a toll free number. The letter suggests that property seizure is imminent if the property owner doesn’t call the stated number and pay the balance of the lien over the phone. Treasurer Witkowski suggests that anyone in Berrien County who receives the letter, should ignore the letter. Residents are reminded to never provide any banking information over the phone to an unknown party. — STAFF

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he Friends of New Buffalo Library will relive “The Jolly Out There” epic road trip during the next community forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the New Buffalo Township Library’s Pokagon Room, 33 N. Thompson St. New Buffalo residents Laura and Fred Jolly spent two and a half years living in a 30-foot recreational vehicle traveling to all 50 states and visiting the 59 National Parks plus another 100-plus park units. The couple will leave plenty of time for questions following their formal program and offer pointers for those inspired to hit the road on their own adventure. Upcoming Community Forum programs include Building Bridges Across the Racial Divide Tuesday, July 23 and The Gunnness Mystery Tuesday, Aug. 20. The Community Forum Series is sponsored by the Friends of New Buffalo Library, underwritten in part by The Pokagon Fund. For further information, call New Buffalo Township Library at (269) 469-2933, follow the Facebook link at newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org or email new.buffalo.FOL@gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo Railroad Museum welcomes authentic yellow caboose

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adra Kissman said she’s always wanted a caboose in New Buffalo. Nadra (who was the president of the museum board for many years) founded the museum with her husband Al, her daughter Katha, and Ron and Rolland Oselka. Nadra said they’ve always wanted a caboose displayed next to the museum on South Whittaker Street. She knew their chances of acquiring one were low, though, as cabooses stopped being made in the 1970s. “We heard about one once and I called and they wanted $300,000 for it,” she said. This seemingly unreachable dream of Nadra, Al, and Katha was realized the afternoon of Monday, July 1. Cameras poised, members in a small crowd gathered at the museum to catch the first glimpse of an authentic CO 904126 Caboose being transported to the museum on a flatbed truck from West Shore Services, Inc. The caboose came from Holland, Michigan. Another flatbed truck that came before it carried the wheels. “They had to take body off the wheels…they’ll place the wheels, and a second flatbed will come with the caboose and with a crane put it on top of the wheels,” Katha said. The caboose was donated by CSX Transportation, an early supporter of the museum, in an “as is” condition. It will be joining the museum’s World War II Railroad Troop Car and Chessie System Box Car. The caboose’s relocation was largely due to a generous grant from a matching $5,000 grant from The Pokagon Fund to support the costs of its relocation and refurbishment. To secure the funding, the museum needed to raise $5,000 in new donations from individuals and businesses. Thanks to the more than 50 individuals and businesses that pledged funds, Katha said the museum ended up raising $11,000. Nadra said the caboose was essentially a “gift” to the museum. “We had to help raise money to get it but of course, the Pokagon Fund gave us the grant so it was wonderful,” she said. The bright yellow caboose will need refurbishing, which Katha said will probably be done in stages. The exterior will first be painted (the caboose has a lot of graffiti on it). Electricity will then go inside of the interior. Cabooses got retired when new technology arrived on the scene, Katha said. “Most people don’t even remember when cabooses were at the back of the train – that’s how people knew the train was done when it was going by, there never used to be the lights and arm going up and down,” she said. Katha said she herself has never been inside of an authentic caboose and was looking forward to touring it along with the museum’s visitors in the near future. “When we refurbish it and we connect it with the troop car and box car, people will be able to go in it,” she said. Established in 1989, the New Buffalo Railroad Museum provides an historical record of the history of the area highlighting the significant role the railroad played in the development of the greater New Buffalo community. The museum is a donation based 501C3 non-profit organization. Admission is free. The museum is located at 530 S. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo. For more information, visit new-buffalo-railroad-museum-org or call 269-469-8010.

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s I write this, today (Sunday) is the day that NBA free agent players are allowed to sign with whatever team can afford them. There is a salary cap and there are incentives to stay with your current team, but the players and their agents have figured out paths that make these restrictions basically passé. Probably, long before this week, teams and agents have come to an agreement on where a star player will wind up. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “the inmates are running the asylum” and to me, the players and their agents are currently running the league. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that I’m old school. When Saint Louis outfielder Curt Flood was the first professional athlete to become a free agent, the floodgates were about to open. Flood rebelled because the Cardinals wanted to trade him. Professional sports teams owners were most likely to blame, holding the players’ salaries to a minimum. Then, agents got involved and started dictating how much a player would be paid and where he would play. Now, salaries are so high that it costs an arm and a leg to go to a ballgame. The commissioners of the major sports leagues say attendance is higher than ever and everything is fine, but I’m not entirely convinced. So anyway, back to the NBA. Today, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan all decided to join the Brooklyn Nets. You may say that I’m just jealous the Bulls didn’t land any of these stars, but honestly I’m not. Surely I know that the teams I love have benefited from free agency, but they also made good trades and developed a sound farm system. Today Brooklyn, like Miami before them, purchased a championship team without having to do anything else. How is that fair to teams like Milwaukee or any of the smaller market teams? They can do everything right and have no chance to win just because a few star players decide they want to play together so that they can win a championship. As you can tell, I’m not at all happy about the state of the NBA. My team, the Bulls, drafted a solid point guard and signed a free agent, Thaddeus Young, of their own. In my opinion, the best they can hope for in the Eastern division is a sixth place finish. If the star players continue to want to go to Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, how long will it be before the young fans don’t care about the Bulls anymore? Hopefully, someone will figure out how to take back the power that the agents seem to be exerting. How about our women’s soccer team?! They beat France, 2-1, on the hottest day ever in France to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup. These athletes are really, really good and I hope our entire nation follows their progress. Soccer, in the United States, has come of age like it already had in the rest of the world. I finally took a little time to learn the rules and figure out some of the strategies, and the sport deserves to be right up there with the other major sports in our country. Pat Gillick said, “No matter how much technology changes scouting, no matter how much free agency and big TV contracts change the business of baseball, I hope and pray that the heart of the game will never change.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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New Buffalo Township park debuts outdoor ‘Fitness Zone’

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ow visitors to New Buffalo Township Memorial Park can work up a sweat exercising while still enjoying the great outdoors – without having to step off their exercise equipment. Located near the park’s wooded area (behind the bocce court and near the pavilion), the new Fitness Zone features adult exercise equipment from Greenfield’s Outdoor Fitness on a slab of concrete. According to Rotary Club of Harbor Country President David Stevenson, the equipment can operate in any kind of weather and climate and is “virtually maintenance free.” The equipment, which has been designed to work every muscle group, has been installed in 48 states and four provinces of Canada. “This is very state of the art and high quality – it works with hydraulics, it’s been very popular around the country, not only parks but also communities have installed it,” he said. The Rotary Club of Harbor Country led the efforts to install the equipment, A year Members of Rotary Club of Harbor Country and a half ago, Stevenson said pose with the plaque bearig the names of he approached the township sponsors in front of the new Fitness Zone to install the equipment. The township and Rotary Club worked with the township to obtain grants, with the township obtaining two grants for the project. Stevenson said he obtained four other grants. Last winter, the Rotary Club of Harbor Country teamed up with Jackie Shen of Jackie’s Café for her annual Fudgeraiser. Shen agreed to donate 100% of the proceeds toward the equipment installation. New adult exercise equipment is installed (Shen personally made 400 at Memorial Park by Rotary Club of pounds of fudge using Belgium Harbor Country members chocolate.) Two donors also matched fudge sales: a match from the Larry Bub Endowment for $7,500 and a $10,000 match from Nora Duffy. Stevenson said more than $20,000 was raised through the FUDGE-raiser. “We raised more money than was needed for the project,” he said, adding that the money is now sitting in trust account to be used for future projects benefitting seniors in Harbor Country. The project cost was approximately $47,000. The Pokagon Fund also donated generously to the project. Other sponsors include Frederick S. Upton Foundation, Larry Bub Endowment, Berrien Community Foundation, William J. Deputy Foundation, Nora Duffy, Jackie’s Café, Spectrum Health Lakeland and Ozinga Foundation (which donated the concrete). A dedication ceremony will be held in the near future, which will include the installation of a plaque honoring the sponsors as well as two benches. Community members are invited to attend and receive a lesson on how to properly use the equipment from a professional. Stevenson said the equipment is located in the ideal spot in Memorial Park: tucked away near the forest, where shade is plentiful. Bathroom facilities are adjacent to the area, and areas to picnic, play bocce ball and horseshoe are just steps away. Stevenson added that having the equipment outdoors will promote “good socialization” as well as give people more motivation to exercise. “Statistics show that people will exercise more if it’s outdoors rather than if they’re indoors,” he said. New Buffalo Township Parks Director Pat Donnelly said that the location was more ideal than the field in front of the park’s pavilion, which would be too hot from the sun. He said he hoped that the equipment will be available for use year-round. Donnelly said he hoped the equipment would give everyone one more reason to come out to Memorial Park. The park already has a splash pad and playground for children and a basketball court. “Adult and even grandparents can come out here and work out,” he said. New Buffalo Township Memorial Park is located at 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. in New Buffalo.

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he New Buffalo Beach Club screened the family film The Goonies with remarkable sound quality on a high-resolution projector Tuesday, June 25. The film selection was made by movie patron Alice Morris. Snacks and drinks were sold to patrons who sat on arranged chairs, while kids played on the dunes and the playground. The sun set beautifully in the background. Dustin Harvey, owner of the New Buffalo Beach Club, said he plans additional screenings just before sunset on Tuesday nights during the summer. — ALEXI MUMFORD, JUNIOR REPORTER

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fter retiring here from Chicago, Dave Stumm had no idea he would be making ice-cream out of fruit growing on his trees. He actually didn’t know the 400 or so trees on his New Buffalo Township property bear fruit until learning by accident a few years after building a home on the secluded, wooded parcel. Stumm is now a big fan of paw paws. Stumm said he enjoys the fruit so much he’s also made biscuits, muffins and bread out of the unusual looking banana custard tasting fruit since making his discovery. It was not like striking gold. So far, Stumm hasn’t found many takers for the fruit that he’s tried selling to restaurants and on road sides. He’s made a few sales; however, he cited the problem being that hardly anyone has ever heard of a paw paw, which is oblong shaped with a green yellowish color. His trees near a stream are in five different locations on his 12-acre spread. “Paw paws like water. They like to be near water and that’s where they’re usually found growing in the wild,” he said. Stumm said he didn’t know his trees grew anything until he saw what he suspected to be some type fruit on the ground below the branches. His neighbor told him it was a paw paw. Stumm began learning about the fruit and has tripled the production of his trees by clearing some of the other species of trees nearby so they get more sun. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, paw paws can taste terrible but, on the other hand, if you do know what you’re doing, they’re wonderful tasting,” he said. His advice is not to eat the skin and the lima bean shaped seeds. Paw Paw, Michigan, was named after the fruit because of the paw paw trees that were once plentiful along the Paw Paw River. According to history, Thomas Jefferson was a grower of paw paws and George Washington enjoyed them for dessert. Paw paws are sold commercially and used to make beer in just a handful of locations in in states like Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. “We’re still just trying to give them away. The crop keeps getting bigger and bigger every year because we’re trying to grow them but we still don’t have much of a market for them,” Stumm said.

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John Krsul and Bob Stine hold up the Waterski Fans’ Adirandock Chair

Annie Stine is interested in one of the handmade chairs being held up by Bob Stine

Hana Bolinder admires the Vanity Chair from Pink Lemon Studio

Guests admire chairs on display in Froehlich’s event space

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Fighting Irish Chair, created by Paul Cromheecke

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Auctioneer Frank Schmidt leads the live auction

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Chair lovers unite at second ‘A Chair Affair’ BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ere, there - everywhere, there was a chair at the second annual ‘A Chair Affair’ event Wednesday, June 26. The event, which benefits Neighbor by Neighbor, was held in the spacious upstairs event space of the new Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry, which opened in downtown Three Oaks last month. A long table was set up in the center of the space, where a collection of handmade chairs that appealed to a variety of tastes was prominently displayed. For the diehard college football fan, there were the numerous chairs painted in the colors of renowned universities, such as the “Fighting Irish” chair that was designed by Paul Cromheecke. For the “hang 10” surfer type, there was the bright yellow “Waterski Fans’ Adirondack Chair” designed by Andy and Mary Brown of Hearthwoods. For the pampered princess type, there was the “Vanity Chair” (complete with a sweet pink seat) that was created by Jackie Tito of the Pink Lemon Studio. The event’s youngest attendees gravitated toward the chairs that were made in their size, such as the “Starry, Starry Night Child’s Adirondack Chair” (in which artist Elisha Beam had used broad strokes of her brush to create a design with dark and light blues) and the “Doll’s Tea Party” (complete with a petite child’s tea set) chairs and table set created by Linnea Berg. All the chairs were auctioned off in a live and silent auction. The live auction was led by auctioneer Frank Schmidt, who said he does occasional auctions for nonprofits. Guests could make a direct donation to Neighbor by Neighbor during one portion of the evening. Linnea Berg who leads the Neighbor by Neighbor advisory board and is the program administrator, said that she got the idea for a chair auction from a friend who witnessed one in the Detroit area. “We’re just thrilled we got a lot of people out to learn about Neighbor by Neighbor and to raise some funds for our program,” she said. Berg added that the event featured only 10 chairs last year; however, the high demand to expand it this year was clear from area chair artists and woodworkers. “A lot of artists called and said, ‘But we wanted to do one,’ so we expanded it and next year we’ll try to get new people,” she said. Started in 2017, Neighbor by Neighbor connects Chikaming, New Buffalo and Three Oaks townships residents with resources and services. “What happens is a lot of services are located in St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and Niles, but there’s virtually none in our area…a lot of these organizations are supposed to serve Berrien County, but a lot of people lose out,” Berg said. “So, we started Neighbor by Neighbor so that we can link people from our area with the existing services and resources,” she added. The services and resources being located so far away can sometimes serve as a hindrance for those who are trying to find what they need, Berg said. “We have someone trained and educated who knows all the resources and who can help put them in touch and, lots of times, give them significant help,” she added. Neighbor by Neighbor has a resource and reference specialist who can also give referrals over the phone and online. “A lot of our people If they don’t have a working car they may not be able to go out to St. Joe or Benton Harbor to get things, so our Neighbor by Neighbor person can do stuff over the phone or on the Internet or with a fax machine so sometimes people don’t have to do all that traveling to get what they need,” Berg said. Neighbor by Neighbor is primarily funded through a generous grant from The Pokagon Fund. Harbert Community Church serves as the fiduciary and manager of the program. Jay Fast, pastor at Harbert Community Church, explained that the church took up the position after the pastor for the Church of the Mediator (which originally had the position) retired. “Right now, Neighbor by Neighbor is under our church but it’s a community program,” he said. Fast said that the organization is “developing and a big help” to area residents. “One of the exciting things from the past year for me is to see the board form so there’s leadership for it besides out Harbert Church,” he said. Fast added that the board for Neighbor by Neighbor is comprised of people from Harbert Church, the community, and Church of the Mediator. Members on the advisory board (who planned and executed A Chair Affair) are: Berg, Paula Durren, Peggy Lefebvre, Stephanie Rutherford, Bob Stine and Leslie Woods. The following is a lineup of this year’s chair artists/woodworkers: Elisha Beam, Julie Bender, Linnea Berg, Megan Bolinder, Bob Bonarigo, Andrea Bonarigo, Carol Brychta, Paul Cromheecke, Dana Davis, Mike Durren, Sarah Erickson, Victoria Geigler, Hearthwoods/Andy and Mary Brown, Mick Lantis, Peggy Lefebvre, Sue Polishuk, Kim Pruitt, Stephanie Rutherford, Pink Lemon Studio/ Jackie Tito, and Kim True. For more on Neighbor by Neighbor, visit www.nbynharborcountry.org, Facebook at nbynharborcountry or call 269-231-0648.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 Alex Fullam and Matt and Louis Latronica hang out in their Grand Beach Fire Department-themed golf cart

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Dinosaurs, Apollo 11 and more celebrated during golf cart parade

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

nce again, those famous, lavishly decked-out golf carts cruised through the streets of Grand Beach during the village’s annual golf cart parade, which was held Saturday, June 29. Golf carts included in this year’s lineup paid tribute to a variety of movies, songs, events (such as the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11, which took place July 20, 1969) and America’s upcoming birthday. “Jurassic Park” seemed to be the most popular theme, as more than one golf cart was decorated with dinosaurs and a banner bearing the name of the popular movie (one or two golf carts even had a real-live dinosaur walking beside it). Other carts were decorated for the Fourth of July holiday with every red, white and blue trimming imaginable – balloons, flags and sparkling star banners strewn across the top of each cart. Lollipops and other sweet treats were also given recognition. A golf cart with a blue dolphin atop it and blue paper stuck to it sang the praises of the oldfashioned-but-now-cult-classic song, “Baby Shark.” After the parade, everyone gathered for the annual Family Fest at Grand Beach Village Hall, where a dinner and children’s activities awaited them.

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Jurassic Park was a popular theme for golf carts in this year’s parade

The Brzozowski golf cart cruises through Grand Beach

Summer Fitzpatrick, Rachel Bender and Tessa Goll hang out in their decorated golf cart

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MHS volunteers and staff pose with dogs up for adoption in front of the Lulu’s Licks food truck

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ulu’s Licks lived up to its name when owner Mandy McGrath rolled the tropical-green food truck up to the Michiana Humane Society (MHS) & SPCA building the sweltering afternoon of Thursday, June 27. For almost an hour, the truck was parked in back of the building. Dogs that were released from the shelter were led up to the food truck window, where they got a lick of sweet doggy treats that Lulu’s had whipped up just for them. “We made Greek yogurt and banana and peanut butter frozen treats and pumpkin and peanut butter little bones,” McGrath said. Catering to dogs’ taste buds is nothing new for McGrath. The proud owner of five rescue dogs, McGrath said that the restaurant frequently contributes to causes related to animal rescue. Currently, 100% of the restaurant’s tips are being donated to Guardians of the Green Mile Animal Rescue. “We do a lot with dog rescue – the whole idea of the truck was centered around dog rescue,” McGrath said, adding that she also tries to “educate people on rescue.” Dogs are a big fan of Lulu’s mission, as their signatures of approval crowd the bottom of the food truck. Brianne Markos, the rescue coordinator at MHS, said that she conceived the idea to hand out sweet treats to dogs after sending a video of her taking her own dog to her neighborhood ice cream truck to Becky Blackmun, veterinary technician at MHS. “She just sent me a video of her dog loving going and getting her little Bom Pop from the ice cream truck and I thought, our dogs don’t have that opportunity, we need to get it to them – we need to bring it here,” Blackmun said. Both Markos and Blackmun said that the afternoon was a “great form of enrichment” for the dogs. “It’s the social interaction, with more than one dog out at time with lot of people… they all did really well, they had a great time,” Blackmun said. McGrath added that the event also gave exposure to MHS’ mission to give homeless pets a loving home. “It was a win-win for everyone,” she said. Lulu’s Licks is known for its bubble tea, empanadas and Mexican Street Corn. Currently, two Lulu’s Licks trucks tour Northwest Indiana and Michigan. “We do a lot of private parties and weddings,” McGrath said. For more on Lulu’s Licks, call 765-398-3398 or visit www.luluslicks.com. To view the dogs that are currently up for adoption at MHS, visit www. michianahumanesociety.org . The shelter is located at 722 Indiana Hwy. 212 in Michigan City, Indiana.

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obert Michael “Bob” Keefer, age 70, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, early Sunday morning, June 30, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones in Hanson Hospice Center. He was born January 25, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana, the youngest of three children of Darrell and Helen Keefer. Bob was drafted into the Army following graduation from Galien High School in 1968, serving in Korea during the Viet Nam Era. After serving honorably, he came to Three Oaks and worked for Lintners Chevrolet and Jim Hall Ford, before becoming the owner of Keefer Automotive in Three Oaks. Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Keefer of Three Oaks; one daughter, Karen (Chris Clay) Keefer of Three Oaks; one son, Kelly (Amy York) Keefer of Galien; six grandchildren, Rose Keefer, Drew Holub, Ava Holub, Jaren Christ, Makena Christ, Nora Keefer; two brothers, Larry (Sue Anne) Keefer of Otsego, Michigan, Kevin (Susie) Stephenson of Fremont, Michigan; sister in law, Linda Keefer; father and mother in law, Dale and Marjorie Koth of Baroda, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Frank Stephenson; and one brother, Jim Keefer. Family and friends will gather Friday, July 5, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home followed by full Military Honors. The family prefers contributions in memory of Bob to Hanson Hospice Center, 4382 Cleveland Road, Stevensville, Michigan 49127. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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CIVIL WAR DAYS IN THREE OAKS ON TAP FOR LATE JULY

nion and Confederate soldiers will battle it out in Three Oaks Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, during the annual Civil War Days in Three Oaks. Units from Michigan, Indiana and elsewhere, along with artillery, will converge at Dewey Cannon Park. Also planned for the weekend is talks from Generals Grant and Stuart, President Lincoln and Mary Wade and “battles” at the Three Oaks Elementary School grounds. A four-hour kids camp is planned for Friday, July 26, at Dewey Cannon Park, with activities and drills for the little soldiers. Children’s activities will be at the park all weekend. Friday at dusk, the Movie in the Park will be showing “The Red Badge of Courage” with popcorn. The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 204 and opening remarks by state Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Berrien Springs). The day will also include public battles, a pie baking contest, living historian presentations, booths to visit, two battles with artillery and fire arm demonstrations. Visitors can also grab a one-on-one discussion with Generals Grant, Stuart and President Lincoln over a cup of coffee. A 10 a.m. church service led by pastor Rich Zieger of Real Life Church will kick off Sunday’s festivities. A Forest Lawn cemetery tour for Three Oaks Civil War veterans will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday. Other events taking place throughout the day include a rolling pin toss contest, more living historians, a battle at noon with artillery and fire arm demonstrations at the elementary school grounds. Once again, the Region of Three Oaks Museum is helping the Civil War Days Committee put on the event. Other sponsors are The Village of Three Oaks, Horizon Bank, New Buffalo Savings Bank and the Three Oaks American Legion, Post 204. All donations are gratefully accepted. To register to participate as a reenactor, to have an arts and/or crafts booth, or to participate in the pie baking and Rolling Pin Toss contests and kids camp, contact the Civil War Days in Three Oaks at cwinthreeoaks@yahoo.com, https://civilwardaysthreeoaks. jimdo.com/ or the Facebook page. — STAFF REPORTS

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riendship Botanic Gardens welcomes Mary Beth Rebedeau Warden and Dan Todd as new members of its board of directors, as well as Carly Kwiecien, its new communication director. “I am so excited to have Mary Beth, Dan and Carly join our team at Friendship Botanic Gardens,” said John Leinweber, president of the board, in a recent press release. “They are all great movers and shakers with great backgrounds to continue our upward drive to restore and develop the Gardens for our community.” Rebedeau Warden, semi-retired from her management business, The Rebedeau Group, enjoys producing and managing a few professional conferences annually. “My business background includes fundraising and sponsorship sales, and I hope to be able to help bring additional revenue to the Gardens to fund exciting projects in the pipeline,” she said in the press release. Warden also acts and models professionally from time to time in print ads and commercials. She joined the board in November, after being initially involved with FBG through the mentorship of Rima Binder, second vice president of the board. “Rima gave me a garden tour shortly after we moved here two years ago and I fell in love with the history, legacy, natural beauty and possibilities,” Warden said. “Under Rima’s tutelage, I became involved in Garden projects and met other board members and volunteers, all of whom were warm, enthusiastic and so excited about the Gardens. Then I met John Leinweber, who is a force of nature, and the rest is history.” Todd, a financial advisor for General Insurance Services, also joined the board last November. “I chose to get involved with FBG after learning more about the amazing history and what a value it brings to our entire region,” he said. Before Todd joined as a board member, he had previously volunteered during the clean-up days and enjoyed attending children events, such as the Reptile Romp and Butterfly Bonanza, with his family. He is excited for the opportunity to become more involved in the community. “I’m excited for many reasons, but specifically excited about the rejuvenation of the historic gardens, significant capital improvements and other unique projects that FBG is able to bring to fruition,” Todd said. “This is absolutely made possible by local, regional and even international partners who recognize the significance and value that Friendship Botanic Gardens holds. I learn something new every time I visit and I’m thankful we have the opportunity to continue securing the future growth of FBG.” Likewise, Kwiecien initially became involved with the Gardens last summer as an intern. She is a recent graduate of Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, and is grateful to continue her work at FBG. “I am happy to be a part of the Garden’s continued progress and growth,” Kwiecien said. “There are several events and new projects happening this year and I am looking forward to sharing with the community all the Gardens have to offer.” Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Hwy. 12, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, call 219-878-9885 or visit www. friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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riendship Botanic Gardens will host a bug safari, which is a free afternoon of invertebrate adventures in the diverse natural habitats found throughout the 105-acre garden, from 2 to 4 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 14. Families can discover a hidden world of marvelous mini-beasts living all around them while viewing live creepy-crawlies. Attendees are encouraged to bring their nets and magnifying glasses to learn about the crucial role insects play in their lives through hands-on, children’s craft activities. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Hwy. 12, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, call 219-878-9885 or visit www. friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

Berrien County residents can recycle and safely dispose of unwanted electronic and scrap tires from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the share parking lot of the Weesaw Township Park and The New Troy Community Center at 13372 California Rd., New Troy. This event can only accept waste from Berrien County residents and from no businesses. This will be the seventh year that the Friends of New Troy (FoNT) has held this annual recycling event. This annual recycling event is held so that residents can have a venue to responsibly dispose of electronic and scrap tire waste. The Friends of New Troy will once again be partnering with Green Earth Electronics and DeerPath Recyclers to collect the electronic and scrap tire waste. Green Earth Electronics Recycling will be collecting all consumer electronics (DVD, VCR players, phones, etc.), or anything with a plug. Batteries will also be accepted. There will be a fee of $10 per computer monitor and $20 per television, due at the event by cash or check. Other electronics will be accepted at no cost. More information about Green Earth Electronics can be found at www. greenearth1.com DeerPath Recyclers specializes in processing scrap passenger, semi, tractor and OTR tires. The tires are processed at their Dowagiac location and turned into various size nuggets and crumb rubber. The end products are then used to make running tracks, playgrounds, and tennis courts. The following tires will be accepted at the corresponding fees: car/small truck tires, $1 each; car/small truck tires on rim, $2 each; and semi-truck tires, $5 each. Residents can call for prices on oversized/tractor tires. Fees for tires can be paid by cash or checks made out to Friends of New Troy (FoNT). For more information about DeerPath Recyclers, visit www. deerpathrecyclers.com. Any monies raise at the event will be used to help fund the Weesaw Township’s regular recycling program. The Weesaw Recycling Program is a partnership between Friends of New Troy, Weesaw Township, and Berrien County. For more information, contact Janna at 773-275-1514. — STAFF REPORTS

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Light up the sky. Your creative juices will be returning and you will be able to get back to some of those projects that may have been put on the back burner, since January. Now the resources will be there also. So, you can go all out and really make an impact.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Spread those butterfly wings and get out in the world. It’s summer and now you can do all those things you dreamed about doing over the winter. Schedule that garden party or order that extravagant outdoor patio set. This is a great time to entertain, socialize and make the most of these warm nights.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Domestic issues that weren’t fully resolved may come back up now. The good news is you will be much more prepared for breakdowns and will have the people in place to assist you, which is what was missing earlier this year. You won’t be afraid to hire professionals this time.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There will be improvements made in your career or workspace this week. Things that may have been unstable or up in the air should solidify now. Think back to January and what you may have wanted to initiate then but couldn’t; that is what will be coming back up now.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Go ahead and reach out to those people you may have missed at the beginning of the year. Go back and visit that old neighborhood or schoolyard. There may be some people or places that need to be revisited so that you can free yourself from past hurts or fears.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 It’s time to take that leap of faith and go after what you hesitated on earlier this year. Fire those arrows and hit the ground running. You don’t have to hold back or surrender your dreams or desires. You are ready to face the unknown and feel the courage and strength you didn’t feel before.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 This is a great time to resolve financial issues that couldn’t be resolved at the beginning of the year. You are ready to put in the hard work and will see that pay off now. You won’t have a problem asking for money either or letting people know when it’s their turn to pick up the check.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 The changes and transformations you had hoped to happen this winter will be happening now. That breakout point or that chance to show how much you’ve improved is coming in now. Be sure to stand up for what you know is right and you won’t have to second guess it this time around.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 It’s time to get refreshed and pampered. Take some quality time for some personal enjoyment and use it to let go of career or reputation issues. Don’t get too caught up in what others are doing or thinking. Focus on yourself and don’t compare notes. Trust in who you are and stay fabulous.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Relationship issues or power struggles with those closest to you that were a problem in January are likely to come up again. The good news is, now you have the determination to get to the root of the issue and resolve it once and for all. Be firm and don’t make excuses for them.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 There is a lot happening socially or with friends and it’s important you keep your wits about you. It’s likely you had a glimpse of what is about to transpire at the beginning of the year and won’t be too caught of guard now. There is no need to get overly involved in the drama.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Reinstate that health kick you let slide earlier this year. It’s summer and it will be much easier to get active and eat healthier. Most importantly you will be in a much better frame of mind, making it easier to get motivated and more importantly be around people. Nurture that body.

The first precept was never to accept a thing as true until I knew it as such without a single doubt. — Rene Descartes

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

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EVERY MONDAY

ZUMBA 6:30PM. New Buffalo High School High Gymnasium/Dance Studio. 111 E Clay St. New Buffalo. 219-614-8847. Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org. KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome.

I’ve been searching for ways to heal myself, and I’ve found that kindness is the best way. — Lady Gaga

MUSIC IN THE PARK 7-9PM. New Buffalo Township Park. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo. Listen to a live band every week and enjoy food from a local dining establishment.

EVERY THURSDAY

NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET 4-8PM. N Whittaker Street. New Buffalo. The market features local goods from farmers/growers, businesses and local artisans. TRIVIA NIGHT AT DOOLEY’S 7-9PM. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse. com.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo. Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios. 200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com. The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lake Shore Rd. New Buffalo. Featuring a wide array of food, crafts, produce and other items from local vendors.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township. THREE OAKS FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. Carver Park. Three Oaks. The market takes place every Saturday, and features produce, flowers, jewelry, plants, crafts, eggs with music.

SATURDAY, JULY 6

THE NEWPORTS “LIVE AT THE ACORN!” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WITH FUNKY MOJO DADDY 8PM. Acorn Theater. The Newports, Harbor Country’s favorite blues/rock/soul ensemble, returns to the Acorn to celebrate the release of their debut album “Live at the Acorn!”

SUNDAY, JULY 7

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL 2-4PM. New Troy Community Center. 13372 California Rd. New Troy. 269-369-1897. Featuring complimentary strawberry treats and soft drinks by Classic Catering and live music from Down by the Dock.

THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 FRIDAY, JULY 12 18 ARTISTS OPENING Elsie Earl Studios. 200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com. NW Indiana & Chicago artists on Sunday, July 7, 1-4PM. Oil, watercolor, & acrylic paintings, photography, and sculpture.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 4-7

HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 11:30AM-5PM CT. Hesston Steam Museum. 1201 E 1000 N. Hesston, IN. 219-778-2783. www.hesston.org. Grounds open at 11:30AM. Trains run from noon to 5PM. No admission fees. Train ride fares are $3 for children ages 3-12 and $5 for adults. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Doc’s Soda Fountain at 9-11AM, July 4 and 5.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

REDS, WHITES & BREWS 11AM-6PM. Round Barn Winery, Brewery, and Distillery. 10983 Hills Rd. Baroda. www.roundbarn.com. Round Barn is celebrating the holiday weekend with cold beer and live music for Jammin’ in the Vineyard Red, Whites & Brews. FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 11:45AM-1PM. Lakeside Park. Lakeshore Dr. to Pier St. Lakeside. Enjoy everything red, white and blue at this timeless parade sponsored by the Lakeside Association.

FRIDAY, JULY 5

BRUCE IN THE USA 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks. This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show. Tickets are $35.

THE CHIPPEWA PROJECT 6:30-9PM. Fernwood Botanical Gardens. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org. Join the gardens for the first concert of its Summer Concert Series. Food by Chef Tim Carrigan. Tickets in advance are $8 and purchased between July 9–12 are $10.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 13-14

58TH ANNUAL KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF 10AM. 707 Lake Blvd. St. Joseph. 269-983-0271. www.krasl.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 14

BUG SAFARI 2-4PM CDT. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E Hwy 12. Michigan City. 219-878-9885. www.friendshipgardens.org. A free afternoon of invertebrate adventures in the diverse natural habitats found throughout the 105-acre garden.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

8TH ANNUAL FULL THROTTLE THROWDOWN 9AM-6PM. US 12 Speed & Custom. 19015 US Hwy 12. New Buffalo. 269-231-5234. The event will feature hot cars, bikes and pin up models, live entertainment, beer garden and food vendors, pedal car race for the kids and a jet car demo By Chicago’s Best Hot Blade Dragster. Free to spectators and $10 for car entries.

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