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League of Women Voters to host forum on redistricting PAGE 4

Fresh signs of style at One Cottage Way PAGE 10

Bison to become Cougars PAGE 11

Dancing to the Beat: Library program teaches the art of swing, Bollywood dancing PAGE 13

America the Beautiful: Grand Beach hosts patriotic Golf Cart Parade PAGE 14

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he City of New Buffalo in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This series of FAQs is published to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project. Q: PLEASE EXPLAIN THE NEW PARKING ENFORCEMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. A: Parking will be limited to three hours through the Labor Day weekend from the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. For this summer, 2018, the three-hour limit will be effective from mid-June through Labor Day between the same hours. The following streets are included in this three-hour time limit: Whittaker Street from Buffalo Street to Water Street, Mechanic Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street, and Merchant Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street. When the city launches the new parking plan, warnings will be issued for the first two weeks of the implementation phase. After that time, parking tickets will be issued. Q: WHO IS GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING THE THREEHOUR PARKING LIMIT? A: The city hired a parking information officer and this person will be responsible for educating all stakeholders about the appropriate parking laws and ordinances that directly affect them. This person will be authorized to issue parking citations to help ensure orderly and lawful parking of vehicles. The parking officer will work under the direction of the police department administration. STREET FROM TO N. Barton

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FRIENDSHIP BOTANIC GARDENS TO HOST ‘NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY’

riendship Botanic Gardens will honor the region’s first residents and gardeners during its free event, “Native American Heritage Day,” from 12 to 4 p.m. (CDT) Sunday, July 8. The day will celebrate the rich and enduring legacy of Native American heritage along the very same river banks and forested valleys where the Potawatomi hunted and fished hundreds of years ago. Guests can stroll through the Native American garden featuring plots of native and heirloom plants, many of which are edible and/or medicinal. Guests can also experience the prairie restoration garden, a plot recreating a small patch of the grassland habitats that once covered vast swaths of the Midwest. Visitors will also have the chance to experience the indigenous peoples’ traditional gardening, trapping, cooking and crafting techniques first hand through presentations and demonstrations by local experts. Free craft activities for children will also be available in the Native American Garden. At noon, Henry Boulley, Ojibwe, New Buffalo, will start the fire in a traditional manner. He will then speak to the public about his ancestors, customs, foods, ceremonies and what’s happening this year in the Native American world. At 1 p.m., Jude Rakowski, a garden volunteer, will do open fire cooking using wild foods. Cindy Deardorff from Kouts, Indiana, will display wild seeds and speak about Native American gardening. At 2 p.m., Lorraine Sauder from Elkhart, Indiana, will entertain children and adults with stories. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 E U.S. Highway 12 in Michigan City, Indiana.

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League of Women Voters to host forum on redistricting

he League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass counties will host a public forum on redistricting in the Norris Room at the St. Joseph Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, with Margaret A. Leary, retired director of the University of Michigan Law Library, as the featured speaker. Redistricting contains many complicated matters. Leary will help clarify them so that when voters go to the polls in November, they will have a better understanding of the issues and can vote for or against a proposal that may determine how redistricting will take place after the 2020 census, when congressional districts will be redrawn consistent with shifts in population reflected in census data. The subject of redistricting looms large this year for other important reasons. Some states likely will gain seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and other states will lose them. Even states that neither lose nor gain seats, however, will draw new lines so that their population is distributed among districts in roughly equal numbers. At least that is the stated goal. The party that has control of a state’s legislature generally has control of the redistricting process. When it exercises that control to draw distorted districts with the goal of protecting or enhancing its own political position, redistricting becomes gerrymandering—a term that has significant political currency this year because cases raising the issue are pending in several courts throughout our country, including the U.S. Supreme Court and a Federal District Court in Michigan, and because Voters Not Politicians is working to put on the ballot in November a proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would take control of redistricting away from the legislature. The public is invited to attend this event for a glass of iced tea, a cookie or two and – most importantly — an opportunity to gain understanding of the important issues of redistricting and gerrymandering. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. — STAFF REPORTS

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French Twist to host Bastille party

his summer, Equilibrium Fitness of New Buffalo will open a second location in downtown Three Oaks. According to owner Katie Maroney, MS, NASM-CPT, the new 24hour facility will be located at 5 West Ash St., Unit 4. Originally from New Buffalo, Maroney grew up playing many sports in the region. As a former Division I College Athlete, she brings vast health and wellness knowledge to the community. “We are expanding to meet the needs of our current member base and to reach other surrounding communities that are underserved in the fitness realm,” she said. Maroney said the new Equilibrium Fitness facility offers an easily accessible, affordable, clean, secure and motivating space, where people of all fitness levels can feel comfortable working out. It will feature brand-new, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, free weights, kettlebells, and innovative functional training equipment. Personal training will be available to members ages 18 and up this fall. Group training classes will also be offered and open to the public for ages 12 and up. Memberships are flexible and include 24/7 access to both the Three Oaks and New Buffalo facilities, as well as discounts on all fitness classes. “We are waiving the $50 activation fee on new annual memberships if you sign up now through July 15,” said Maroney. “Current members will be invited to take an exclusive sneak peek at the new Three Oaks facility.” Maroney added that updates on the new facility will be posted on the Equilibrium Fitness website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Equilibrium Fitness is Harbor Country’s premier 24-hour fitness facility. Its New Buffalo facility is located at 705 West Buffalo St. and offers weekly spin cycle classes. For more information about memberships, day passes, class schedules or open houses, visit www.eqfitnessnb.com, stop by the New Buffalo facility during staffed hours or call (269) 586-4280. — STAFF REPORTS

Three Oaks’ French Twist will be hosting a Bastille Day party from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14, that will celebrate all things French and will feature French refreshments, food and tres chic French fashion. “This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate a summer night in Three Oaks and highlight the latest summer fashion trends, while celebrating the French tradition of fabulous fashion,” said Pamela Wannemacher, French Twist owner. French Twist is located in the heart of downtown Three Oaks at 15 South Elm St., Three Oaks, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

Legislation banning personal care products containing microbeads now in effect

egislation passed by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) prohibiting the sale of personal care products that contain microbeads went into effect Sunday, July 1. Microbeads are tiny plastic particles that can get through water treatment facilities and harm fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes and other bodies of water. “This is great news for our Great Lakes, which are so important to our economy and Michigan way of life,” said Stabenow. “By implementing my law banning microbeads, we are closing the chapter on a dangerous threat to our health and our water.” “This is an important step to ensure that our Great Lakes are protected for generations to come,” said Peters. “Pollution from microbeads is a serious threat to the health of the Great Lakes, and our ban will help keep our wildlife and waterways safe from further harm.” The Microbead-Free Waters Act, which Stabenow and Peters passed into law in 2015, phased out manufacturing of products containing microbeads, such as shampoo, soaps and facial scrubs. The law provided companies with time to make needed changes to their formulas and perform safety testing on new products. More information may be found on the Federal Drug Administration’s website. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo library to host YouTube sensation

ew Buffalo Township Library will welcome the YouTube sensation with 4 million views, Matthew Ball (aka the “boogie woogie kid”), from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. An attorney turned musician, Ball has a program of fastpaced New Orleans piano and boogie-blues-swing and song that has earned him descriptions such as “awesome,” “crushing” and “fantastic.” The free, family-friendly concert of toe-tapping favorites will include arrangements of classics such as “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” “In the Mood,” “Basin Street Blues,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Careless Love,” “Bumble Boogie,” “Waltzing Matilda,” and “Swanee River.” New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 N. Thompson St. in New Buffalo. For more information, contact 269-469-2933. — STAFF REPORTS

Lemon Creek to host ‘Vintage Blues Bash’

emon Creek Winery will present its traditional summer concert, “Vintage Blues Bash,” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21. This year will feature a wide variety of musical guests. Starting at noon, JR Clark & the All Star Blues Mob will perform. JR Clark fronts the band on vocals and guitar. Melding a host of influences such as Michael Burks, Luther Allison and Larry McCray, JR puts out a big sound of house rocking blues, soul and southern rock of his own. Next up will be Q Sonics featuring Kevin “Q” Quarandillo as lead guitar and vocals, James “Jimmy” Hill, John “Johnny on the Spot” Smeltzer and Grant Darby. The musicians’ influences are various; however, the sum is a pleasing sound that is blues based, with heavy influences on rock, soul and funk. Finishing the evening will be SHAKE ‘N CHILL, a classic, Indiana-based blues band known for what has been called its “smoking rhythm and blues.” Admission is $12 per person 21 and older. Those who are under 21 are free when accompanied by parents. The gate fee includes admission, parking, a wristband for re-entry, a ticket for three free wine tastings of estate grown, award-winning Lemon Creek wine and a souvenir wine glass. Lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged; however, dogs are not. Only small coolers are allowed and will be searched. No outside alcohol is permitted. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase food from Big Wheels BBQ and the Doggie Bag, an all-American food truck serving up hot dogs and brats. Lemon Creek Winery is located in the heart of the Lake Michigan shore wine country. Directions and more information about the winery’s history, wines, awards and future events may be found on the website at www. lemoncreekwinery.com or at 269-471-1321. — STAFF REPORTS

The Adventure Continues: Dunes Learning Center to host ‘A Dunes Affair’

he Dune Leaning Center’s board of directors, along with Jo Ann Engquist, honorary chair, will celebrate 20 years of unforgettable learning adventures in the dunes at “The Dunes Affair” from 6 to 10 p.m. (CDT) Friday, Sept. 14, at Sandy Creek Country Club. The elegant evening of fun and friendship will feature presentations of the Green Apple Award, a silent auction with one-of-a-kind adventures and music by Eve Senderhauf. Wine, beer and gourmet food stations will also be available. Guests can honor 20 years of connecting children with nature and support 20 more years of education and fun. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased at www.duneslearningcenter.org or by calling 219-395-9555. Tickets are $100 per person. Sand Creek Country Club is located at 1001 Sand Creek Drive in Chesterton, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

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Fresh signs of style at One Cottage Way BY HOLLY SHULMAN IN NEW BUFFALO

iving on the shores of the big, beautiful lake inspires a relaxed way of life and a unique style of home decor. For One Cottage Way owner Tracey Lefevour, it inspired a new business idea. Lefevour and husband, Ray, opened their doors last week, offering rustic, cottage-style home goods and a place to showcase her own hand painted farmhouse signs that she creates in her onsite workshop. From the moment one steps inside, Lefevour’s definitive aesthetic is apparent throughout. The look of her handmade farmhouse signs complements the other home goods merchandise she carries, which includes many gift and home decor items such as tableware, glassware, wall decor, pillows and throws, rustic metal accent pieces, T-shirts and much more. The pallet is fresh and natural, with an airy, contemporary feel. “I describe it as a little bit farmhouse, a little bit lake house, and a little bit rustic beach. I guess it’s open to interpretation” she said. “This is what I do for fun, so it was a challenge, to take my style and turn it into a shop.” At some time in the future, Lefevour would even like to offer wood signmaking classes in the workshop studio Tracey Lefevour housed right behind the storefront. Much of the past year has been spent renovating the home that houses the store, which was previously an insurance office and, before that, an antique shop. Lefevour has put her art and heart into transforming and redesigning the space to be multi-functional for her business and her life here. Behind the store is a room dedicated to her sign-making workshop. The upstairs houses a renovated attic, which is now a sweet living space that Lefevour redesigned. “We love having the extra bedroom space for visiting house guests if we have overflow,” she said. The couple and their son, Ryan, commute regularly from their home in Naperville, Illinois, every weekend and usually twice during the week. They’ve enjoyed a second home and a boat in New Buffalo for several years. “We just love New Buffalo so much, it’s our happy place,” Lefevour said. The store concept grew from Lefevour selling her signs through her busy Etsy online shop. “I’ve always wanted to try this and I thought it would be a good addition to the town to have a little shop like this. So, we decided to follow our passion and go for it,” she said. Come check out what she has in store every weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 45 S. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

ast Sunday night, as I prepared to write this column, I ran into a roadblock. I use an iPad to write and transport my thoughts to the editors, and because we had just moved the day before, my iPad was safely packed in a box somewhere. The problem was, there were about a zillion boxes that still needed to be unpacked. Fortunately, I opened the correct box sometime during the week, so I’m back in business. Moving is a pain in the rear end. Packing up everything, moving it all to a new building, then trying to figure out where everything should go, is not an easy task. Hopefully, by Thanksgiving, we will have everything figured out. In the meantime, I’m already loving the new place, and the move gave me an idea for a column. There’s some good in almost everything if you just look for it. When I was in eighth grade, the teacher had us do a project about what we wanted to be when we grew up. Being in the prime of my athletic life, my choice was to be a baseball player. Let’s take a look at what that would have been like. After signing with a team, you would go to their lowest minor league affiliate, and if you were successful, you would move up the ladder. The more successful you were, the quicker you would move until you finally made the major leagues. Most players went through at least four moves to reach the big leagues, often being told to pack their things today because you are needed at the next stop tomorrow. We had 60 days to find a new place, and the thought of having any less time than that absolutely frightens me. I find it amazing that a young person can leave his home, move at the drop of a hat, and go out and perform at a high level. Had I thought about all the moving, my career choice would probably have changed to being a fireman. All work and no play makes Kurt a dull boy, so I took some time off and watched a couple of World Cup soccer matches. Unfortunately, I still don’t understand the nuances of the game, but the excitement of the fans and skill of the players is undeniable. The save that the Russian goalkeeper made during the shootout was unbelievable. He dove to his right but the ball was kicked behind him and somehow he kicked out his leg and stopped the shot from going into the net. I’m finally beginning to understand why soccer is the most popular sport in the world. When we visited France earlier this year, we talked about soccer with our eleven year old friend Sami. At first, Sami didn’t know what we were talking about when it dawned on him that we were talking about football. By the time we left, Sami had us convinced that it was indeed football, and because of his love of the game, we’re rooting for France. Albert Einstein said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Bison To Become Cougars LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

one are the Bison and the Bees, on the football field. There is a new beast in town! When the pig skin is kicked-off on the opening night, of the local high school football season, the fans from New Buffalo and Bridgman High Schools will be cheering for a new team: The South County Cougars. Recently the New Buffalo High School Bison football team combined with the Bridgman High School Bees to form a new cooperative high school football program with the Bridgman Public Schools. With both schools suffering from a lack of eligible players, the answer was to combine the two teams and become more competitive and safer. The merger will supply enough younger and older players to also form a Junior Varsity team for the Freshman players. Currently, with a lack of enough students, many younger, 14-year old players were lined-up against bigger, more developed 18-year old players, this merger will allow for two age appropriate teams. Last year the New Buffalo Bison team was made up of 3 Juniors, 0 Sophmores, 6 Freshman players, and 9 Graduating Seniors,

leaving a shortfall of experienced players for the 2018 Varsity season. The Cheerleading Squad, of 20, will be comprised of girls from each school. No decision has been made on which band will perform a the games. The South County Cougars will play against teams in the Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph (BCS) League, which is an athletic conference for high schools in southwest Michigan, both teams were formerly in the Red Arrow Conference. The opening scrimmage game will be on Thursday, August 16 at Buchanan High School, on Thursday, Aug. 23 the team plays at Fennville H.S. at 7 p.m. The first home game will be Thursday, Aug. 30 against Martin High School at 7 p.m. on New Buffalo’s Slater Field. For football games, gone are the Blue and Gold Bison shirts and the Orange and Blue Bee Shirts, new gear will be coming. Rumor has it the new team colors will be gray and white. But don’t disguard the Bison gear, as all of the other sports teams will still be playing under the Bison Mascot and New Buffalo School colors.

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On June 27th, Fred Upton voted to support Donald Trump’s immoral and destructive anti-immigration policies. The bill that Upton voted for would: • Greatly reduce legal immigration by eliminating the immigration lottery, which ensures that immigrants from many countries would be able to come to the U.S., and by severely curbing family network immigration, which allows legal immigrants to sponsor their family members’ immigration efforts • Make asylum much more difficult for individuals who are seeking refuge from persecution in their native countries • Enable the U.S. government to detain children and parents indefinitely in Homeland Security “detention centers” (i.e., prisons) • Appropriate $23 billion to build a wall on the southern border that many experts have concluded would have little or no effect on immigration by undocumented individuals • Create a very convoluted and uncertain pathway to possible legal status for individuals who had been brought to this country by their parents when they were children and have lived here their entire lives. Many of these “dreamers” would likely be deported. The Trump-Upton attack on immigration is built on a thin tissue of lies. • Lie number 1: Our southern border is being overrun by a steadily increasing “flood of illegal aliens.” The truth: The number of undocumented individuals attempting to cross our southern border has been steadily declining for the past 10 years. • Lie number 2: “Illegal aliens are bringing violent crime to America.” The truth: Multiple studies have shown that undocumented individuals commit fewer violent crimes than individuals born in the U.S. • Lie number 3: Immigrants are lazy, they don’t want to work. The truth: Immigrants come to our country to find work. The vast majority of

immigrants are employed and pay taxes. Trump and Upton’s efforts to curb legal immigration is the opposite of what our country needs. The best way to reduce illegal immigration is to make legal immigration easier, not harder. Our economy is greatly in need of immigrants. As more and more Americans retire from the workforce, immigrants are needed to fill those jobs. Fred Upton is a supporter of Trump’s immoral and destructive immigration policies. In November, we the people need to elect someone who will support us, not Donald Trump. — LARRY FELDMAN LAKESIDE

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he Great Lakes are one of the best places to spend the 4th of July. Chances are, plastic pollution on the beach, or in the water, isn’t a part of your perfect holiday. It’s an eyesore, it’s bad for wildlife, and it gets in our drinking water. Tens of thousands of people around the Great Lakes are taking on the fight against plastic pollution. Last year, Adopt-a-Beach volunteers removed over 18 tons of plastic trash from beaches. And yesterday, July 1st marked the final phase of the federal ban on microbeads, the tiny plastic pieces formerly found in toothpaste and face wash. Millions of these microbeads were found polluting our lakes, and people like you spoke out to stop this type of pollution. Small actions make a huge difference. We’ve put together tips to help you have a plastic-free 4th of July: • Choose reusables — from water bottles to tote bags to cutlery • Skip the balloons, and the straws • Opt for paper over plastic • Recycle what you can • Clean it up! July 5th is big day for Adopt-a-Beach — join a cleanup near you! Make every day plastic-free. Take the Plastic-Free Great Lakes Pledge to help the Great Lakes and reduce plastic pollution. — NATE DRAG WATER PROJECT MANAGER

Peace Run reaches Michigan

he Oneness-Home Peace Run will reach the state of Michigan on July 14 The goal of this major international relay run is to remind us that world peace is not a mere dictionary word, but a reality which will gradually materialize in our world. The aspiration for a culture of friendship, oneness and peace – at the foundations of the international relay – is symbolized by the passing of the Olympic-style torch from hand to hand, community to community, nation to nation, along the incredibly long route. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Run. Begun in 1987, the Peace Run has evolved to reach over 100 nations, the longest and largest running event ever held. For the second time the North American route will be interweaving between the United States and Canada, briefly touching Mexico. The North American route is about 11,000 miles long – starting in New York City and ending there after four months (see route map below). An international team of runners runs an average of 80 to 100 miles a day, carrying the flaming torch through the country’s large and small communities, through America’s magnificent landscapes and immense open skies. This global event will enter the state of Michigan at New Buffalo Saturday July 14 at approximately 1:50 pm, coming on Route 12 from Michigan City. They will be hosted by the owners of Fuller’s Resort and Campground (Buchanan). On July 15, the runners will proceed south to South Bend, Toledo, then back to Michigan. They will reach Chelsea July 17 evening; then continue east to Ann Arbor and Detroit July 18; entering Canada at Port Huron. Please visit www.peacerun.org/us to check the runners’ daily log with photos, videos, and more. The Peace Run is not associated with any political cause, no fee is charged for participation, nor funds are being raised. It simply stands as a universal statement of the potential for world peace and harmony based on the idea that each of us can step out and influence the progress towards global harmony among peoples and nations. Inspirer behind the World Harmony Run was late peace visionary Sri Chinmoy. Often addressed as a Renaissance man, Sri Chinmoy was an athlete, philosopher, artist, musician and poet. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of the ideal of world friendship and oneness. Sri Chinmoy saw in sports a powerful instrument for promoting world harmony. Volunteers all over the world are carrying on this vision by taking the torch to communities on six continents. Everybody is welcome to join the runners along the route for a few steps, a block, one mile, or even a longer distance.

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ccording to Denita Inez, dancing requires more than just moving one’s body in the correct way. “You always want to add a little personality to your dance and movement,” she said. Children’s as well as parents’ personalities were on full display during New Buffalo Township Library’s “Dancing with Class” event, which took place in the Pokagon Room Tuesday, June 26. Led by Denita Inez and Hector Hernandez from the Chicago-based May I Have this Dance, Inc., the interactive event offered audience members a fun introduction to simple swing and Bollywood dancing styles. To help them learn how to do the different dancing styles, Inez and Hernandez taught the young audience how to tackle some simple dance moves first, such as the “rockstep” (used in East Coast Swing), the “sway” and “the “shorty George.” Put them together, Hernandez said, and they will have mastered swing dancing. Once the lesson was over, Inez and Hernandez stepped back and let everyone add their own flair to the dancing moves that they had just been taught. As explained by Inez, Denita Inez teaches the fine art of dancing to eager young students “Dancing with Class” is May I Have this Dance’s outreach program. As part of the program, Inez and Hernandez travel to different school systems and libraries to teach young participants the fine art of dancing. Similar to the dancing styles that they taught, Inez’s and Hernandez’s respective paths to being dance instructors were unique. Inez said she had been dancing for a “long time” and had a background in postmodern dancing. What most drew her to dancing, she said, was how it brought so many different people together. “It’s just being able to dance with so many people – it’s bringing the community together,” she said. Hernandez, who’s been with May I Have this Dance for a year, said he was a teacher before becoming a dance instructor. Dancing, he said, has a “mixture” of his two passions in life: his love of teaching children and love of dancing. In addition to being a dance instructor at May I Have this Dance, Inez said she also started her own dance company, Desueno Dance. According to its website, denitainez.com/desueno, the company focuses on “mixing Latin, jazz and contemporary movement.” The event was a part of the library’s annual summer reading program. Kristy Miller, the library’s youth services coordinator, said she starts planning the program’s event lineup months in advance, adding that she came up with the idea for “Dancing with Class” last November. For more information about upcoming summer reading program events, visit www. newbuffalotownship.org. To learn more about May I Have This Dance, visit https://mayihavethisdance.com or facebook.com/MayIHaveThisDance.

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he Village of Grand Beach celebrated the start of the Independence Day week with its traditional Golf Cart Parade, followed by Family Fest on the lawn at Village Hall, Saturday, June 30. Despite the stifling heat, villagers once again went all out decorating their golf carts with themes that were unique, colorful and all things patriotic. The Grand Beach Village Police and New Buffalo Township fire departments stepped off the parade with their sirens blaring. Following them was a giant birthday cake float honoring Ellie’s special day. There was also a beach cart filled with mermaids, a pirate ship, a fishing charter boat and giant flamingos. The “House Divided”

(Chicago Cubs and White Sox) float proudly displayed its colors and as it passed, the crowds cheered for their favorite team. The “Peace Gang,” with their blaring ‘80s disco music, rocked the route, along with Grammy winners, monsters, Ninjas and Star Wars floats. As always, the parade was a competitive and festive event that was full of family fun and tradition for multiple generations of Grand Beach residents. Argh Following the parade, families gathered at rows and rows of tables that were set on the front lawn of Village Hall to enjoy family and renew friendships, while savoring a fried chicken dinner with all the fixings. The children enjoyed the bounce house and pony rides and all the time-honored festivities.

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heresa Ann Bukowski, 86, of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Theresa was born on January 9, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Angeline (Ludwin) Tomaka. On June 27, 1952 in Chicago she married the late Charles Anthony Bukowski (died August 10, 2007). Theresa is survived by her children – Crystal (Jason) Little of Coloma, MI, Michael (Joyce) Bukowski of New Buffalo, MI and Robert Bukowski of Battle Creek, MI; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister - Alice Hojnacki. Many people will remember her as “Mother Theresa” and having worked in the deli department at Barney’s Grocery Store in New Buffalo from 1971 until recently. Theresa loved to play bingo with her grandchildren and her friends where she resided at the Vineyards in St. Joseph. “If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for us. Then place them in our mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us. Tell her that we love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.” A Celebration of Theresa’s Life will take place at her son’s home – 18783 Rose City Rd., New Buffalo, MI – on July 28, from 2:00-6:00PM.

Joan Oszust

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oan Oszust, age 69, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Friday, June 29, 2018, in her residence in the presence of her family. Joan was born March 19, 1949 in St. Joseph, Michigan to George and Marcella Skalecki. She married Larry Oszust on May 22, 1976 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo, Michigan. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Phyllis Skalecki and Diana Wilkey; and grandson Joshua.

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OBITUARIES Joan was a sports fanatic, especially loving Chicago White Sox baseball. Her joy was spending time with her family and was incredibly close with her grandsons. She and Larry have been members of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo for 42 years. They both were lay ministers and Joan recently became a member the Alter and Rosary Society. Joan was known for being light hearted, even in hard times. She could be found laughing under the most trying situations. Joan will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Larry; daughters Elizabeth Oszust of Three Oaks, Jennifer Oszust of New Buffalo, and Rebecca (Julio) Serrano of Three Oaks; grandchildren Jordan, Ian, and Evan; sisters Nancy (Daniel) Forker of New Buffalo and Christina Hogan; brothers Robert (Debbie) Skalecki; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends will gather at a later date. Joan’s remains will be laid to rest in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Michigan City, Indiana. The family prefers contributions be made in Joan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or The Shriners Hospital for Children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

Jean Whittemore Sharp

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ean Whittemore Sharp passed peacefully on June 26, 2018 having lived for 95 creative years advocating for the environment and serving the community as well as organizing memorable social events and family reunions. Born Harriet Jean Whittemore on February 3, 1923 to Harlow Olin Whittemore and Helen Case Whittemore, she is survived by brothers Hal and Bruce Whittemore, daughter Cyndi Sharp and her husband Bill Ligety and grandchildren Charly and Ted Ligety, and Leslyn Williams, as well as great-grandchildren Elliot, Alexia, Oliver and Andersen Williams, and Jax Ligety. Also surviving is Jean’s son Randy Sharp and his wife Carol Smith with their daughter Nicola and son Sam Sharp. She was predeceased by sisters Margaret Kelleher, Dorothy Ross, and Ruth Sansome, as well as the love of her life, Ted Sharp. Jean’s creative family life in the university town

of Ann Arbor, Michigan gave her the passion for landscape architecture, the performing arts, writing and independent thinking. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1940 as editor of the Omega Yearbook and president of the French Club. In 1944, she received a bachelor of arts in psychology from University of Michigan and was honored for her many activities supporting the War effort and editing the Michiganensian Yearbook. Shortly after she graduated, she married Theo Frederick Sharp (Ted), an Engineer from the University of Michigan. Ted and Jean first lived in Chicago where he built engines for B-29 bombers while she counseled families of servicemen. After WWII, the couple moved to Detroit where Cyndi was born and Jean worked in the lingerie department at Hudson’s flagship store. Working with Chrysler and then Borg Warner, Ted relocated the young family to Ithaca, New York, where Randy was born. Living by Lake Cayuga, Jean and Ted were active with the Ithaca Yacht Club organizing themed dance parties, vacationing by boat to Canada and New York City, and establishing a new racing fleet of Mobjack sailboats. Jean was editor for the Cornell University alumni magazine and leader of the rosy-cheeked Christmas Carolers of North Sunset Drive. Ted Sharp later joined senior management teams with Dodge Manufacturing and Clark Equipment, moving the family to South Bend, Indiana. Jean’s greatest achievement was co-chair of the Michiana Watershed where she successfully campaigned and built the East Race, an Olympic class whitewater kayaking facility that helped to revitalize downtown South Bend. She also organized the St. Joseph River Run that fostered public awareness of water pollution and provided the inspiration to clean the River. Jean and Ted were absolutely fabulous swing dancers and hosted numerous themed dance parties. The couple was very active with the 100 Dance Club of South Bend and the Chikaming Country Club of Lakeside, Michigan. They traveled extensively including promoting art history tours to Egypt, Greece, and the Chicago Institute of Art. Jean’s greatest passion was exploring, painting and protecting the Lake Michigan sand dunes. After Ted died in 2005, she moved full time to the ‘Beachhead’ house on Lake Michigan at Harbert where she hosted ‘holiday camps’ for the grandchildren and the greatgrandchildren. She was very active with organizations including the Fernwood Botanical Garden, the River Valley Garden Club and The Berrien Cass League of Women Voters where she tackled major environmental and climate change issues in the State of Michigan. We will miss her unbridled enthusiasm for dance, art, the environment, swimming, alpine skiing, and most of all for her loving family. For online condolences to the family, please visit: www.larkincares.com

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The out aboutand these Brett, along with her Find grandchildren Brad Ball was held every February for 13 Patrick and caregiver, Krystal and much more in Garcia. your local newspaper! FollowBusiness theyears salesasthr a fundraiser for the New Buffalo Nancy was born in Chicago July 5, 1933, Association (NBBA). during the World’s Fair, to Harold and Lucille Nancy loved her family and friends, sailing Wood. She was raised in LaGrange, Illinois, her boat, Kermit, fishing on the Bill Fish, and graduated from Lyons Township High downhill skiing, riding her scooter and bird School. She worked in the jewelry industry and squirrel watching. She enjoyed sipping as the manager of the jewelry department green tea and visiting and knitting at David’s for many years at Tiffany and Company Deli and the New Buffalo Township Library, on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, where and she enjoyed weekly luncheons at the Stray she furthered her talents by taking classes Dog (especially the rooftop). She loved to at Tiffany’s Stained Glass and learned the cook and entertain, competing in many chili techniques for creating her own pieces. She began her career at C.D. Peacock’s in Oak cook-offs and baking for everyone’s birthdays, Brook, Illinois. Prior to moving full time or for just any day. Her recipes and sweets to New Buffalo, she raised her family in treats were legendary and delicious. Her Hinsdale, Illinois. zest for life and interesting conversation was A life-long artist who was consistently ahead boundless. of her time, she earned her BA in Art History In her final months, the city and her from Oberlin College in 1955. She pursued her friends went above and beyond to celebrate MFA at the University of Minnesota. her, holding a “Nancy Smith Appreciation While she was a talented painter and sharpDay” Dec. 17, 2017, which she genuinely witted scholar, to her family, she will always appreciated. be best remembered for the stained-glass Always the quite initiator, city historian and masterpieces she created later in her life, valuable contributor to the City Council, DDA, including the large city seal window in the Parks Board and Planning Commission, she Council Chambers at City Hall and the many also shared her vision, insight and volunteer pieces that grace area homes and collections. hours with the Forward New Buffalo Team. 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ommunity, art and generous hearts all convened on the lawn of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert for the “A Chair Affair” auction event Thursday, June 28. The event was held to benefit Neighbor By Neighbor (NBYN), a resource referral service that connects Harbor Country residents to social services that provide short term help to people who are in immediate need. The sold-out evening featured one-of-a-kind designed chairs created and donated by local artists. Repurposed and newly created chairs ranging from whimsical showpieces, to functional seating, to spiritual inspirations, were all up for auction. The bidding began with a shabby, chic chair that sold quickly for $55 and ended with the biggest sale of the night, a sleek modern wood design that closed at $325. Guests also participated in a 50/50 raffle and were treated to a tasty, light snack buffet accompanied by live piano music by Jill Garcia. New Buffalo Florist donated fresh flower arrangements for the tables. Megan Bollinder, resource and referral specialist, said, “It’s not so much about the money we raise, which is wonderful and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve, but what’s also important is how events like this help spread the word about Neighbor By Neighbor.” Bollinder talked about how people who are struggling “are really in need of connection and a safe place to have their stories heard.” A core mission of the program is to “educate, advocate and encourage connectivity and believes that communities thrive when people reach out to support one another.” NBYN bridges Harbor Country residents and families in need to social services that can provide needed assistance, such as paying bills for rent or utilities; a food or clothing pantry; support groups for AA, parenting, grief or divorce; legal assistance or just to volunteers who can lend a hand with rides, shoveling snow, fixing a door or painting a fence. NBYN is sponsored by the Episcopal Church of the Mediator through the generosity of a grant from The Pokagon Fund. For more information and for help there are several ways contact NBYB by calling 269-231-0648 or visiting www. nbynharborcountry.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OAK HILL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, has determined to undertake the construction of a sanitary sewer system in the southeast area of the Township (“the Improvements”), located within a special assessment district tentatively designated as the Oak Hill Sanitary Sewer System Special Assessment District No.1 (the “District”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, MCL 41.721 et seq., as amended (“Act 188”). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The Township Board has tentatively determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, which parcels are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Township Board on July 16, 2018, at 7:00 PM., at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo has initiated these special assessment proceedings pursuant to Section 3 of Act 188, MCL 41.723, on the Township Board’s own initiative, and that the Township Board may proceed with the proposed Improvements unless written objections to the Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the public hearing by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district. MCL 41.723(1)(a). TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING.

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HOR0SCOPE JULY 5-11, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing and passions will clash creating chaos, or intense feelings will fizzle out making you feel bored and in need of a new adventure. Rather than focusing on emotional issues, delve into work and focus on increasing your pocketbook.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It will feel like you just can’t have fun with your friends this week or you’ll feel like you’re being pulled into some shadowy stuff. This may be stemming from some old relationship wounds that are based in the feeling of spending too much on others. So, don’t pay the bill this time.

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You will be very in tune with your community, neighbors and siblings this week, and will want to nurture and protect others when the best course of action may be to toughen up or be more matter-of-fact. Rather than giving too much of yourself, devote your time to your hobbies.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Being hardnosed or competitive is not the way to go. Even though you will be feeling very motivated and gifted now, you still have the tendency to be very hard on yourself which makes you comes off as a cutthroat to coworkers. To keep the peace, try using humor.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Avoid being overly technical when communicating with others. This week you’ll be very busy and talkative which can be verbally overwhelming for others. Try to be very succinct and concrete in your conversations, which will not only save time but help stop the word farting.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You’ll be operating from a more emotional base this week and connecting on an intimate level with others will be important. In doing so you may say things others are not necessarily ready to hear. So, before you blurt out your true feelings, think about how it will affect others first.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You’d really like to get a handle on your finances and get your ducks in a row, but things won’t be clicking just yet; give it another week or so. For now, use the inspiration you feel to reach out to others and get your ideas flowing with friends. Share your ideas and listen to feedback.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Your financial obligations may seem overwhelming this week, but the opportunity to get debts under control and make more money is coming. You should feel some stability and security take shape now. You may not be able to pay everything all at once but a good chunk anyway.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Don’t get lost in your head. It will be easy to take the fall or take on too much responsibility for things not working out in the relationship department. Sure, you can take some blame but don’t use it to beat yourself up. Use it to invest in your career and public image instead.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Being more assertive and pushy is not the way to get the nurturing you need. Try backing off from power struggles and rather than being the one demanding for more, try compromising or just plain letting it go. In the end you’ll be the better person for it.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It’s important you take a break and rest this week. You’d like to hunker down and break bad habits, change your lifestyle, or just plain get onto something new, but now is the time to breath and give yourself a chance to relax. Rather than pushing onward, go jump in the lake.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 It may be hard to let issues go with friends right now but cutting your losses and moving forward is the best option. Use the extra energy you have now to talk more with partners or close friends and come to better terms rather than holding onto regrets or resentments.

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EVENTS

TOWNSHIP PARK TO HOST GEOCACHING NIGHT

hose who are looking for a new family hobby to fill the summer months will want to try geocaching at a “Geocaching 101” night at 6 p.m. Thursday, July, 12, at New Buffalo Township Park. Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt in which the players use GPS-enabled devices to find real life treasures (containers) hidden at certain locations. Hosted by Water’s Edge Church, the free, family-friendly event will involve a cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs, a brief explanation of geocaching and, finally, a hunt for new caches that will be hidden in the park. Participants can bring a GPS enabled phone, comfortable shoes, bug spray and a dish to pass if they want. For the hunt, a smart phone with GPS will be needed. To register, visit h2oedge.org/, email leanne@h2oedge.org or call 269-469-1250. The park is located at 17425 Red Arrow Highway in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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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 TUESDAY

CHELLBERG FARM CAMP 9AM-2PM CST. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. 700 Howe Rd. Porter, IN. 219-395-9555. www.duneslearningcenter.org. Session 2/Ages 7-8 July 10, 17, 24. $75.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

PIPE ORGAN CONCERT SERIES Noon CST. First Congregational Church. 531 Washington St. Michigan City. Concerts performed by National organist on an 1891 Roosevelt tracker pipe organ. July 6 is Carol Garrett. KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK 6-9PM. New Buffalo Township Park. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo.269-469-1011. www.newbuffalotownship.org Enjoy live music at 7 pm. and food in Memorial Park band shell. Alcohol, smoke and pet free. Food served at 6:30, cash only. Limited parking/biking or car pool suggested. July 11 is the The Snyder’s.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

NEW BUFFALO CLASSIC CAR CRUISE 6-9PM. Downtown New Buffalo. Through August 29. * NOTE: The Cruise In will be on Wed. July 11 due to the July 4 holiday.

EVERY THURSDAY

NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET 4-8PM. Whittaker St. Downtown New Buffalo. Occurring thru September 6.

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

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

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

BRIDGMAN FAMILY FUN FEST 6-9PM. Downtown Bridgman.

A family-friendly community event taking place on Lake Street in downtown Bridgman. Live music, kids’ activities, popup artisan market. See www.facebook.com/ bridgmanmerchants/ for details.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township. THREE OAKS FARMERS MARKET. 9AM-2PM 1 South Elm St. Three Oaks. Small farmers offering fresh produce, fresh flowers, plants and many other things. Rain or Shine.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30PM. Dewey Cannon Park. Downtown Three Oaks. info@HarborArts.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-8PM CDT. Uptown Arts District. N Franklin St. Michigan City. www.uptownartsdistrict.org. www.lubeznikcenter.org. Warhol: Icon & Influence Opening Reception. Free admission. Cash bar, light bites. Original works by Andy Warhol will be on display. Art galleries, shops and boutiques along N Franklin St. are open until 9PM.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

KATIE TODD BAND 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Drive. Three Oaks. Tickets: $20, under 21 are $15.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 7-8

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 9AM CDT. Hesston Steam Museum. 1201 E 1000 N Hesston, IN. www.hesston.org. 9–11 AM (CST). Breakfast at Doc’s and meet the train crews. Noon. Trains roll Spend the holiday viewing the equipment that made America great. Admission to the grounds is free. Ride costs on the three trains vary. $27-32.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

THE NEWPORTS: BLUES, ROCK & SOUL 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets: $15.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

a chair. Admission is free after 3:30PM. CORKY SIEGEL’S CHAMBER BLUES & LYNN JORDAN 5PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets: $15-$30

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 9-13, JULY 23-27 DUNES DISCOVERYCAMP Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. 700 Howe Rd. Porter, IN. 219 395-9555. www.duneslearningcenter.org. Dunes Learning Center, campers explore rivers, search for salamanders, identify insects, hike through dunes, cool off in Lake Michigan, laugh with new friends and sing around the campfire. For ages 9-13 years. $450 per child.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 GEOCACHING 101 & COOKOUT 6PM. New Buffalo Township Park. Family fun and a cook-out at the pavilion. Bring a dish to pass if you desire, a smart phone with GPS and bug spray. Carpooling or biking is suggested. No pets please. Sponsored by Water’s Edge Methodist Church. Free event, all are welcome.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 13-15 57TH KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF 269-983-0271. www.krasl.org. 5-10PM Fri. Krasl Block Party sponsored by Kruggel Lawton CPA’s. Pearl Street & Lake Boulevard. St. Joseph. Suggested donation: $5 Enjoy beer and wine, food trucks and entertainment. 10AM- 5PM Sat. & Sun. Krasl Art Fair in Bluff Park. St Joseph. MI. (No pets please Sat. 6:30 PM. 16th annual smooth jazz at sunset presented by 98.3 The Coast. Art by day, smooth jazz with Cindy Bradley at sunset. Gates open at 6 p.m. Nearly 1,000 artists apply for the opportunity to be juried into one of 200 booths at the event. This year, 164 new and 36 returning artists representing 19 media categories and unique, distinctive styles will participate in this nationally ranked art fair.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 13-14 SUMMER STREET DANCE 7-12:30PM. Downtown Bridgman. Band: Wysiwyg. Under the Big Top: Beer, mixed drinks, wine, soft drinks and snacks.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY NOON-4PM CDT. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US HWY 12. Michigan City. Free event.

TASTE AND TRIBUTE CONCERT AT FRIENDSHIP GARDENS W/ JOHNNY V. 7PM. Friendship Botanic Gardens. $5 for 13 + (12 and under free). Gates open at 6 p.m. Free event.

SECOND SUNDAY CONCERTS: PETER AGLINSKAS-GUITARIST 4-5PM. Ferwood Botanic Gardens. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org. WAUS Rradio and Fernwood present classical artists performing outdoors. Bring

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Pottawattomie Country Club

Full family golfing privileges, use of the driving range, swimming pool, casual and formal dining privileges, club and family events. This membership is perfect for families: live, laugh, golf, and enjoy a life well played!!! A limited number of memberships are available, $1500.00 Dollar initiation fee waived. Just $300 per month ($1500 per year F&B minimum). Contact our Business Office for details. Call 219-872-8624, Ext. 1000 or email pccbusinessoffice@pottawattomie.com.

For a limited time, Pottawattomie Country Club is offering an Annual “Epic Golf Membership” at $300 per month.

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