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Circle Federal Credit Union debuts New Buffalo location PAGE 3 Grand Beach Village Council addresses fireworks concerns in the village PAGE 7 Parents urge school board members to let them ‘choose’ mask wearing for students ahead of upcoming school year PAGE 9

Neighbor by Neighbor debuts office building in Union Pier PAGE 13 Songs for all ages at ‘American Music Festival’ PAGE 14

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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 Susan Larson, chief operating officer (center), cuts the ribbon with other members of Circle Federal Credit Union in New Buffalo location

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Circle Federal Credit Union debuts New Buffalo location

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he presence of Circle Federal Credit Union at the southern end of Berrien County was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting and open house Friday, July 23.

The ribbon-cutting was held at the credit union’s newest location in New Buffalo, which is located at 6 W. Buffalo Street (right by the main light in downtown New Buffalo).

“We are so glad to see another financial option here in Harbor Country…Always, when you have a space like this that has a storefront, you have a business that has moved in and occupies it and is one that provides great services to the community, so we’re really happy that you’re here,” Kimberlee Wendt, executive director of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, said.

Susan Larson, chief operating officer for Circle Federal Credit Union, said that they have three other locations: Niles, Edwardsburg, and Cassopolis.

According to its website, Circle Federal Credit Union was started in the early 1940s as Kawneer Credit Union.

Original membership was for employees of Kawneer in Niles. In 1984, it became

Greater Niles Community Federal Credit Union and at this time the charter was expanded to a community charter. In 2019, the name was changed to Circle Federal Credit Union.

Larson said that the New Buffalo location is going to be a lending office, where services that will be offered will be consumer branding and residential mortgages.

She said she was pleased to now have a second location in the county.

“I think we can offer a lot for the people in this area,” she said.

The new office will have two fulltime employees: Tammy Koziel and Nikki Welsch, who will be doing the mortgages out of there.

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verall, Larson said that Circle Federal Credit Union has close to 50 people who work in all the offices.

Hours of operation for the New Buffalo location are Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 5 p.m. (or by appointment). They can be reached at 269-231-5920. More information can be found at www..circlefcu.org.

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Arts Commission invests in Friendship Botanic Gardens to strengthen La Porte County through arts and creativity The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $3,900 to Friendship Botanic Gardens through the Arts Project Support grant program.

During its June 25, Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs.

Over 590 applications were reviewed by 167 Hoosiers from around the state specializing in arts, community development, and finance.

“The projects and organizations that are receiving funding have major positive impacts on the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana,” said Alberta Barker, chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “The Commission is impressed at the work being done around the state and is excited to support investment in Hoosier communities.”

“From the smallest rural communities to the largest cities, we see arts and creativity improving quality of life and driving economic development, and this funding will support the projects and organizations around the state at the heart of this progress,” said Lewis Ricci, IAC executive director. “It is an honor to support work that is strengthening the fabric of Indiana communities.”

Funding for the Indiana Arts Commission and its programs is provided by the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. — STAFF REPORTS

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANIGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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New medical use for old hospital

dedication was held Thursday, July 22, for part of the old Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City that will be put back to medical use.

About two-thirds of the former hospital at 301 W. Homer Street is currently being demolished.

The over 100,000 square feet of remaining space will be used by Franciscan Health for prenatal care, inpatient behavioral health and adult medical day care.

According to hospital officials, the cost of demolition scheduled to be completed in December and repurposing what’s left of the facility is $20 million, “This is going to be a nice, vibrant, beautiful hospital. Smaller but beautiful and doing a great job,” said Sister Jane Marie Klein, chairman of the Board of Franciscan Alliance.

Dean Mazzoni, president of Franciscan Health in Michigan City, said the 14-bed inpatient Behavioral Medicine Unit will be open later this summer.

PACE or Program for the AllInclusive Care for the Elderly will open in the fall then soon after that the Prenatal Care Unit will begin operating, he said.

Mazzoni said need for those services was the determining factor in deciding to make use of the old

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hospital abandoned in January 2019 when Franciscan Health opened a new hospital outside Michigan City along Interstate 94.

He said the Behavioral Health Unit will be for individuals who need a higher level of psychological care in

the evening.

Mazzoni said Franciscan Health has two other PACE facilities in Indianapolis and Lafayette but had none in this area.

“It’s a higher level of care but it still keeps people at home in their communities and able to stay out of a nursing home a little longer,” he said.

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areas like depression than what can be provided as an outpatient.

The BHU used to be at the former hospital then moved to the new facility.

Mazzoni said the mental health facility is moving back to create room at the new hospital for adding a medical surgical unit.

PACE will be for people 55 and over who need care during the day while a loved one taking care of them at home is typically at work.

He said those patients will be given the care and medicine they need by trained professionals while being in a social setting before returning home in

r. Vidya Kora, a member of the Northern Indiana Regional Board for Franciscan Health, said the prenatal care unit will offer expanded services than what’s currently provided.

He said expectant mothers at high risk of a “bad outcome” will be targeted and given the care needed to elevate their chances of giving birth to a healthy baby.

Pregnant women qualifying financially will also be enrolled in Medicaid, he said.

Kora said the program is especially needed in LaPorte County, which ranks near the bottom in the state for infant mortality and low birth weight babies.

“I think it’ll be good for our community,” he said.

Forty to 60 new jobs are expected to be created from putting a portion of the facility back to use, officials said.

The site was a provider of medical care since 1904.

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SUSPECTED KILLER WANTED TO KILL MORE

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man who allegedly shot two people within minutes of each other in Michigan City was out to kill again that same night.

Those are among the allegations revealed in the case against Joshua Cornelison, 40, of Michigan City.

Cornelison is charged with murder and attempted murder in La Porte Superior Court 1 for the July 13 shootings.

Aaron Luncsford, 39, died from a gunshot wound to the head suffered inside a residence at 1116 Buffalo Street, according to court documents.

According to court documents, Cornelison rang the doorbell and Luncsford—after coming to the door—was shot.

Paul Jones was inside a parked car when shot in the neck outside his home at 116 W. Homer Street.

About one hour later, police said officers were called to The River of Life Church at 516 Decatur Street.

A basement door was kicked in and Cornelison found inside was taken into custody at gunpoint.

Police said Cornelison bore a strong resemblance to the tattooed and scruffy looking man described as the suspect in both shootings.

He was also riding a red Harley Davidson motorcycle described as the vehicle spotted where both of the shootings occurred.

According to court documents, Cornelison told investigators he went to the church to shoot the pastor he remembered as a child.

The pastor, though, was no longer alive.

Cornelison also revealed he was going to kill another man next but police showed up before he left the church, according to court documents.

Police said a motive was not clear.

Cornelison, though, cried while stating “these people probably did nothing wrong,” according to court documents.

He is also charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief.

Cornelison was appointed a public defender and ordered to remain held without bond during his initial court hearing July 20.

He was also given a Dec. 20 trial date. — STAN MADDUX

Trail extension to further enhance Clear Lake

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lear Lake is becoming more of a centerpiece in LaPorte from an upcoming trail extension and other improvements to the shoreline.

The work scheduled to begin in October is the latest in a series of projects turning the lakes in the city into more of an economic driver.

A trail on Lakeshore Drive beside Stone Lake and nearby kayak launch along with a boardwalk on the southern edge of Clear Lake are among the recent water related enhancements.

Others include the Chessie Trail that begins at Pine Lake, which has long been a major attraction for recreational boating and fishing.

“We want to be the capital of quality of life in Indiana,” said Mayor Tom Dermody.

Dermody said Clear Lake will play a significant role in the ongoing transformation of the city built on manufacturing because of its close proximity to the downtown.

Two hundred resort type apartments beside Clear Lake are presently going up.

Future plans include a pedestrian

bridge over the Norfolk and Southern Railroad tracks from Clear Lake to the downtown.

“Between our natural resources, our parks, our trails, we will be the destination for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors and live a healthy life,” Dermody said.

City engineer Nick Minich said the current trail going about one-third of the way around Clear Lake will be extended to form a loop around the body of water.

The trail extension will have a mostly asphalt surface with signs containing information about the history of Clear Lake and the surrounding area once dominated by heavy industry.

He said the loop trail will also be connected to the Chessie Trail, which now ends at nearby NewPorte Landing.

Eventually, the Chessie Trail will be extended to the downtown and double back toward Soldiers Memorial Park.

Minich said fishing piers in different spots around Clear Lake and native species planted along the shoreline are included in the project.

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Mark Schreiber said Clear Lake has never been as highly regarded as Pine and Stone lakes but that is changing.

The lake was once a source of discharges from Allis Chalmers, which closed in the 1980s, and is too shallow for motor boats.

“It’s just very gratifying to finally see us loving Clear Lake just as much,” he said.

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he enhancements would not be possible without a $2.2 million grant from the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte paying the entire cost.

Maria Fruth, president and CEO of the foundation, said the project reflects the group’s mission of LaPorte County being among the 10 healthiest counties in the state by 2030 from encouraging people to get outside and engage in physical activity.

She said nearly $6.5 million has been awarded by the foundation for similar projects in the city since 2017.

“These investments keep bringing us closer to the goal,” Fruth said.

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igs doing tricks judging by laughter from the crowd had fair goers in the area living high on the hog.

The shows are put on by a man who recently made it to the quarter finals last year on the popular television show, “America’s Got Talent.”

The ringmaster is Les Kimes, who took over for his father, Boyd, who started the traveling show in 1956.

His father made such a name for himself with his delightful act sprinkled with comedy that he occasionally appeared with his trained animals on late night television shows like “The Tonight Show” and the “Ed Sullivan Show.”

Les became part of the show when he was 2 then at 14 took over when his

Stunt pigs popular with fairgoers

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father passed away.

Kimes, 56, also found fame with performances on television shows like “Animal Planet” and “America’s Got Talent.”

He mostly travels to fairs and festivals but sometimes works theme parks, circuses, boat, recreational vehicle and pet shows.

He’s been to every state except for Alaska.

“Our motto has always been no matter what the gig, think pig,” Kimes said.

He and the pigs in “Cousin Grumpy’s Pork Chop Revue” perform several shows daily at the Porter County Fair, which runs through Saturday in Valparaiso.

Xavier Emmons, 7, of Cedar Lake

was allowed into the show arena to help sing the popular nursery rhyme, “Old McDonald Had a Farm.”

A pig loudly grunted when it was time for the porker to sing the “oink, oink” portion of the song.

“I liked it,” Emmons said.

“He loves pigs. That’s why he wanted to come out,” said his father, Josh Emmons.

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he show features tricks ranging from pigs pushing a baby stroller on two legs and pigs walking through a tunnel.

There are also goats walking a narrow platform five feet above the ground.

Beverly McCann of Chesterton said a

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llama jumping high through a hoop is what she liked best.

She was there with her husband, Eric, and their children, Amelia and Emma, ages 5 and 1.

They had their pictures taken with the animals following the 1:30 p.m. show.

“We thought it was great. The kids loved it. It was cute,” McCann said.

During his spare time, he and his wife, Nina, live near Tampa, Florida, where they have a hobby farm for their dozen or so animals.

Kimes said the animals are kept in a climate controlled environment when they all hit the road together.

“These guys are our family. We adopt them. They stay with us their entire lives,” he said.

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Grand Beach Village Council addresses fireworks concerns in the village

recent fire that took place on Main Street due to fireworks on the Fourth of July prompted a discussion on fireworks in the Village of Grand Beach at the Grand Beach Village Council’s Wednesday, July 21, hybrid meeting.

Village Council President Deborah Lindley said that the council can give more hours for shooting off fireworks but can’t cut the hours or the days that the state currently allows. Per state law, after 11 a.m., fireworks are allowed until 11:45 p.m. from June 29 to July 4.

Four fire trucks were needed to put out the fire, with the Village of Michiana’s fire department also assisting. With regards to the time that they arrived, Lindley said that the volunteer firefighters at New Buffalo Township Fire Department have a four-minute delay from when 911 gets the call and gives the dispatch.

Lindley said that it’s up to people to admit who’s shooting off the rockets, as they can come from several streets over and it’s hard to tell who shot them off.

Resident Howard Bayer, who stated in a letter to the council that one-third of his wife’s lot on Main Street was “engulfed” by the fire, said that the law is you can shoot off fireworks on your property but “not one firework that was shot off in the village” or in the state that was shot off from someone’s private property landed on the property “unless the property is 8 acres large or as long as a football field.” He added that all the fireworks going off that night were “illegal because they were interfering with someone else’s property.”

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their property.

Councilmembers discussed village Councilmember Paul Leonard said police chief Ryan Layman’s recent that the Eiffel Tower Estate is largely purchase of Smartsheet for the village dune grass, has very dry conditions at an annual cost of $200. in that area. He asked if the village Ed Trainor made a presentation has the authority to declare a local on Smartsheet to the Planning fire emergency at certain times saying Commission. a rocket can’t be shot off because “it Lindley said that the software can carries in the wind it and hits the be used to create documents that dune grass and it starts a fire.” can be used for short term rentals, New Buffalo Township Fire Chief and to let renters know some of the Jamie Flick said that he can’t just village’s rules and expectations. issue one burn ban for Smartsheet has a variety a village or section of of reports, which can Four fire trucks the township. He said be auto generated, were needed to that he issues bans put out the fire, and can be used for based off rain and with the Village data collection. Other certain conditions that of Michiana’s fire uses include tracking department also have taken place over building permits and assisting. With a certain amount of fire permits. regards to the time time. He said that very Leonard said that that they arrived, few bans were issued he believes that those Lindley said that throughout the state. who rent their homes the volunteer Councilmembers will be “more than firefighters at New Blake O’Halloran happy to provide us Buffalo Township suggested the council Fire Department with information.” A talking with other have a four-minute link for the form will be municipalities and delay from when available on the village’s writing a letter to the 911 gets the call website. state, allowing for some and gives the “As an entity, we have dispatch. local control in certain certain expectations for areas of the state, such how short-term rental as in wooded areas like Michiana and properties will be managed and rented Grand Beach. and supervised, and this is our effort to identify properties and give owners ouncilmembers accepted Ellen Frankle’s resignation. the opportunities to provide that information to us,” he said.

Frankle resigned shortly Councilmembers approved sending after being nominated to a letter a letter to employees after it fill former councilmember has been certified by village attorney Steve Slater’s seat in the spring.

Sara Senica regarding the Covid Councilmembers agreed to table vaccine. appointing someone else to fill the Lindley said the letter states that empty set for a term ending November for employees who got the vaccine 2022 until the next meeting, with and had to be quarantined or got Lindley saying that she had four or five people who have expressed sick then it’s up to the discretion of interest. either the council or council president

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to okay them not taking their sick days; however, for those who haven’t received the shot, they have to use their sick days.

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ouncilmembers approved a budget amendment to the 2020-2021 General Fund for the purchase of a pontoon boat and trailer. The purchase was included in the 2019-2020 budget, but Superintendent Bob Dabbs was unable to find a boat during that budget year.

Lindley said that the MERS (Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan) 2020 Actuary Report shows the village was funded at 94.6 percent at the end of 2020 and the village ended up being underfunded at $33,059.

Councilmembers approved putting in $11,500 as a lump sum contribution for the fiscal year beginning Nov. 1, 2022.

Councilmembers approved the village applying for American Recovery Act funding that’s available through the state of Michigan.

Councilmembers agreed to have Bob Dabbs bring three formal bids to the August meeting with regards to purchasing a new generator for village hall.

The adoption of the storm water ordinance, which Leonard said was given provisional approval from the MDNR, was approved.

Councilmembers approved accepting an electrical inspector ordinance, effective Sept 1. Lindley said that the village’s current inspector is retiring next month, and that the ordinance is necessary to have the state take over the village’s electrical permits and inspections.

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New Buffalo High School adding space

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obotics students at New Buffalo High School will have their own facility in a building going up soon across the street.

A 10,000 square foot structure will be constructed on a narrow strip of land between Clay Street and the railroad tracks.

New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Jeff Leslie said the facility is also for the Performing Arts Center.

Leslie said current conditions are too cramped for the robotics class and some of the work related to the Performing Arts Center.

“We’re just really crushed for space,” he said.

Robotics students during the peak of their school year activities are moved into the library to provide the room needed for projects and prepare for competitions.

The robotics students for the rest of the school year occupy a portion of one of the science classrooms.

Leslie said the new facility will also contain a wood shop and metal shop to be used by robotics students and Dwayne Whitmyer, director of the Performing Arts Center.

Whitmyer now uses the back of the stage to build sets and furniture for plays and musicals.

“It’s just not an acceptable space for him for what he’s trying to accomplish,” Leslie said.

The new facility also includes plenty of room for storage by the Performing Arts Center.

“As these programs grow we just got to have the space to grow along with them,” Leslie said.

Leslie said a retention pond about half the size of the building will also be constructed for drainage because of how high the water table is in that part of the city.

He said the metal sided building should begin going up in October, with completion likely next summer.

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he work also includes construction of six pickle ball courts in a grassy area between the existing tennis courts and the school district transportation building.

Leslie said the three existing pickle ball courts used heavily in a sport growing in popularity will be replaced by an expanded basketball court and skate park.

The current basketball court with one goal will have two goals at each end and a soft sport court surface will also be laid over the existing concrete.

A pavilion with restroom facilities and drinking fountains will also go up close to the new pickle ball courts.

Leslie said the price tag for all of the work should be about $4 million.

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nticipation. Carly Simon sang it and I’m feeling it.

This week we begin the process of setting up our fantasy football league. Some members of the league will meet this week to determine, randomly, what position each team will have in the draft.

Then, for the next few weeks, tons of articles will be consumed by each league member, trying to get a leg up on the competition. After that comes the draft, the most fun night of the year, at least in our league.

This is when you pick the players you believe are going to stay healthy and outperform the experts’ expectations. It seems unbelievable, but a short 46 days remain until the opening game of the NFL season.

Being a Bears fan brings me even more anticipation than usual this year. With Aaron Rodgers still threatening not to play for the Packers and with newcomer Justin Fields possibly getting some playing time with the Bears, their division is up for grabs.

Both the real and fantasy seasons should be unpredictable and exciting this season.

The NBA draft is July 29 and free agents can be signed on August 6 this year. I believe the Bulls are a good point guard away from making the playoffs next season, and I anticipate the team having quite a busy offseason.

All of the above are factors in my sports anticipation but by far the most pressing factor is the Cubs. July 30 is the trade deadline and the team has a lot of work to do. Most Cub fans, including myself, fell in love with our heroes when they won the World Series in 2016.

While they’ve been very good since, they have fallen short of another championship and it’s time for new contracts, so almost everyone is ready to move on. The players that have been rumored to be on the trading block are many.

Kris Bryant seems to be gone for sure.

He’s been an extremely valuable player but his agent will probably have him move on, so it’s expedient for the Cubs to move on and get something in return. Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez could also be traded unless the players and the team can reach contract agreements. The team allowed Kyle Schwarber to leave before the season began. Addison Russell and Ben Zobrist are gone for personal reasons.

That leaves only Wilson Contreras (also rumored to be on the trading block) and Jason Heyward ( untradeable due to a bad contract ) remaining from the championship team’s everyday lineup. Pitching looks to be available for trades too.

The best reliever in the league this year, Craig Kimbrel, and a few other relievers may be traded, and every starter is available for the right price. This week should be one of the most interesting weeks for the Cubs in a very long time. By next week, we may not be able to tell the players without a scorecard.

Dr. Seuss said, “Oh, the places you’ll go!

There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.”

Refuse hate. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

No I’m not lucky, I’m blessed YES. — Nicki Minaj

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SCHOLASTICS

Parents urge school board members to let them ‘choose’ mask wearing for students ahead of upcoming school year

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ith the 2021-2022 school year approaching, parents expressed concerns over the issue of maskwearing for students at the inperson meeting of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Monday, July 26.

Bryan Strother said that as the parent of his children, he can make their medical decisions, whether it’s that they wear masks or get vaccinated or what they eat. An article that was detracted after it was published in the journal of the American Medical Association states that children wearing masks “shows very significant problems and that this needs to be looked at in a very serious way” when making policy.

“When we have state legislators or state governors or public health departments making policies saying we have to do this, I would like our school board to push back and be a loud voice and say, ‘We should be able to choose for our students,’” he said.

Rose Strother said that there’s “plenty of science” coming out now stating the dangers of mask wearing and the Covid vaccine and she has the right to “digest” the information and make her own decision.

“When it comes down to the new school year and the mandates are coming from the CDC and the governor’s office, I urge the members of this school board this year to fight for our right to keep the choice up to us - do not punish any child by taking away their right to breath,” she said.

Diane Selir said that there’s a 99 percent survival rate of students in the younger age group.

“If these changes come (regarding masks mandates), make that that choice available to the parents of the students - leave that decision to us,” she said.

Jim Oselka said he finds fault with the “one size fits all” approach that the state has taken regarding mask mandates and that the “widespread” studies of the physical and psychological impacts mask wearing has on students hasn’t been taken into account.

Debbie Collins said she’s concerned about

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a meeting for school board presidents and superintendents the next day with the health department to be updated on what the Covid situation looks like on a county level.

Heit added that the board does have to follow the law as written until it’s “challenged and overcome;” however, he hopes the board will “take heed” to what was heard that night about parents giving the option for their children.

Trustee Lisa Werner said that the situation is “evolving and changing.”

“We’re not at a point right now where we should be saying what we’re going to do or not do, we need to gather all of the information first,” she said.

L Views of the newly finished courtyard

“bullying” that may occur amongst students that haven’t been vaccinated or don’t wear a mask.

“I hope we have the right to choose if we think we should wear a mask - any of us - if we should get the vaccination - any of us – to do anything that we want to do and that we’re not discriminated against, ever,” she said.

Todd Tanskley said that masks aren’t “safe – end of story.”

“If God wanted us to have a mask on, he would’ve given us one,” he said.

Board president Chuck Heit said that he and Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie will be attending

eslie said that unlike other districts in the county, theirs doesn’t start school until after Labor Day. “We’re fortunate we have little bit of time we can hammer this out,” he said.

Board members approved the New Buffalo 5-C Education Contract for 2021-2024.

Board members accepted the letter of resignation from first grade teacher Lauren Lancioni, with regret.

The donation from Grand Beach Land Development for Building Trades property on Codi Street was accepted.

Leslie said that they were approached about the lot that will be used specifically for the high school’s Building Trades class. For the past four years, the students have been building houses in the Summerhill subdivision located in New Buffalo.

Heit said that it’s a “great offer” that’s “very timely” for them.

Leslie urged everyone to check out the renovations done to the middle/high school courtyard, which included new signage (which pays homage to the values of The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi) as well as turf. The renovations were made possible through federal funds and The Pokagon Fund and were done

by Nesci Landscapes.

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he deadline for still exhibits to be registered for the 2021 Berrien County Youth Fair is Sunday, Aug. 1.

A limited number of exhibitor handbooks and entry forms are available at the Fair Office, Berrien County public libraries, Baroda City Mills in Baroda, Country Heritage Credit Union in Buchanan, Red & White Feed and Family Farm and Home in Benton Harbor, Tractor Supply Company and Rural King in Niles, Seifert’s Farm Supply in Three Oaks, and Tractor Supply Company in Stevensville. The Exhibitor Handbook is also available online at www.bcyf.org.

Registration is open to any Berrien County resident, ages 5 to 20 years of age. The exhibitor age is as of Jan. 1, 2021. Online registration is free for all departments. Online registration is now open. Once registered (each year you will create a username and password – it can be the same as last year’s), exhibitors can return to the program and add more entries up until the deadline. Families can register under one e-mail and password. The exhibitor’s printed email confirmation will serve as the traditional yellow copy

of the entry form and is required on entry day, just as the yellow copy of the traditional entry form is. The link for online entries can be found at www. bcyf.org.

Entry forms may be brought to the Fair Office between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday before Aug. 1, postmarked on or before Aug. 1, or placed in the drop box outside the fair office until midnight on Aug. 1 (the Fair office will be closed Aug. 1). The Fair Office will be open Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon to accept entries, but exhibitors are encouraged to get their registrations in early.

Other upcoming deadlines include the Berrien County Youth Fair Baked Fruit Pie Contest, which is open to adults and youth (see specific rules in exhibitor handbook for each class’ age requirements). Registration deadline for the contest is August 1.

No late registrations will be accepted.

Questions can be addressed by contacting the Fair Office at 269-4734251.

Berrien County Youth Fair dates are Aug. 16-21 with the theme “Diamonds are Fair-ever.” — STAFF REPORTS

Baseball museum to host open house in honor of Eddie Gaedel anniversary

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he Biggest Little Baseball Museum (located on the second floor of the historic Three Oaks Township Library) is proud to host an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19.

This special day is the anniversary of Eddie Gaedel’s 1951 appearance in a Major League game. At 5 p.m. the Southwestern Michigan Chapter of the Eddie Gaedel Society #1/8 will gather to celebrate Eddie’s life. Then from 5:30 to

6:45 p.m., teams of five will compete in a baseball trivia event. Those who want to enter a team of five or be placed on a team of five must let the Biggest Little Baseball Museum know by Aug. 12.

There will be no entry fee. Prizes for the top teams, and Cracker Jacks for all will be available.

Like Biggest Little Baseball Museum on Facebook and send a message, or email garry.lange1@gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Froehlich’s hosts private soirée for cannabis experts

BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS

n elegant and intimate affair sponsored by the connoisseurs of cannabis—Bloom City Club—ensued at Froehlich’s at 19 North Elm Street in downtown Three Oaks, Michigan.

The Thursday last soirée was alive with social and intellectual forces including local politicians, decision makers, advertising agency executives, influencers, creatives, and other VIP visionaries.

Guests engaged in a variety of conversation while enjoying local craft beers, wines, spirits, and theatrically assembled artisan snacks. Members of the crowd talked of current events and big ideas including made in Three Oaks moments.

The premiere provisioning center—Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry—is situated within a set of eight towns dubbed the “Hamptons of the Midwest.” The locality is an upscale rustic getaway and summer playground for the affluent and the notable.

Specifically attuned to creating truly memorable

experiences, Bloom City Club, www.bloomcityclub. com has an eye on the prize, an interest in opening a dispensary in the area. With outposts in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, and Burton, Michigan, Bloom City Club is known for its knowledgeable “budtenders” and upmarket store designs. The intensity of interest in Three Oaks is exemplified by the distinctive style and character of the brand.

Utilizing the freshest local ingredients, the original Froehlich’s Bakery at 26 North Elm Street across the street is a delight not to be missed.

Restored to its glory, the architectural treasure in the Three Oaks historic district offers a wellchoreographed lineup of jams, jellies and preserves.

To discover local favorites and browse quirky and distinctive items drop by www.shopfroehlichs.com.

Snappy and the appealing, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128 is a gracious place for embracing continuity— an array of relaxing and enticing options await.

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Friends of New Troy debuts Friday night market

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

esidents and visitors can gather at the “Center of the World” to enjoy food, shopping, and camaraderie once a month from now until the fall.

The Friends of New Troy (FoNT) Market debuted Friday, July 23, on the north lawn and in the back of the Friends of New Troy Community Center located at 13372 California Rd. in New Troy.

All proceeds from the market will benefit the community center.

Victoria Petroff, vice president of the FoNT Board of Directors, said that the first market brought a “diverse group of vendors,” which included ones who were touting their produce, vintage items, elaborate wood workings, crafts, freshly roasted coffee beans from Red Arrow Roasters, honey, soaps, lotions, natural perfumes, and jewelry.

“The whole idea is it’s by the community and for the community - we want everybody to feel good and this to be a place to gather and have fun,” she said.

Classic Catering & Events was also serving up its Old Mill Run Taco Special. Live music was provided by Ron Spears of Down by the Dock Big Band.

Markets will be held the fourth Friday of the month through October. Those who are interested in being vendors can visit www. friendsofnewtroy.org.

Featured at the market was gourd art by The Gourd Man, Harold Harris.

A veteran of the Korean War, Harris took up creating vessels, lamps, bird houses and wall hangings - all made from gourds -

after he retired in his 60s.

“He and his wife went to a craft show one day and he saw gourd art for the first time,” Lorraine Hanover said, adding that he said, “I think I can do that.”

Harris won awards for his art, including first and second place medals at the National Veterans Creative Competition in the Visual Arts. division The Center of the World Woodshop Showroom represented his collection for more than a decade. In 2019, Harris gave his collection of work to Hanover when he moved to assisted living. This past March, he passed away.

Hanover said his artwork can now live on through the market.

“We wanted to do something for Vicki (his wife) and thought maybe this is a good way to move some of Harold’s art and help her out,” she said.

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orna Horton of Twisted Gemini said she was happy to display her decorative tumblers and trays and custom clocks (among other items).

“This is my first time at a market,” she said.

Philip Mielke, who works at the Center of the World in New Troy, was displaying his creations that he made out of wood – including a three-dimensional piece depicting a horse in an open field.

He said he uses a CNC router machine to make the creations.

Oftentimes, he’ll be on the hunt for a piece or scrap of leftover wood.

“I figure out a way to use it,” he said.

Ron Spears provides the live entertainment at the Allan Boyd Memorial Gazebo

Marlene Newmiller displays her honey and other products from Newmiller Farms

Marketgoers enjoy tacos behind the center

Visitors mill about the market at the community center

Lorna Horton and Jayda Kershner sit behind their display of crafts from Twisted Gemini

Carson and Melissa Boyd serve taco toppings to hungry guests

Philip Mielke displays his three dimensional piece of a horse among his other wooden creations

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Linnea Berg, Marcie Dust and Peg Kohring cut the ribbon on Neighbor by Neighbor’s Union PIer office

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Visitors gather at the new Neighbor by Neighbor Union Pier office

Paula Durren, Tate Butler, Shanda Atterberry and Peg Kohring mingle at the ribbon-cutting

Neighbor by Neighbor debuts office building in Union Pier

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

eighbor by Neighbor now has a physical place it can call home.

A ribbon-cutting was held at the organization’s new office, located at 16170 Red Arrow Highway, Suite C7 in Union Pier (in the strip mall), Tuesday, July 20.

Just that morning, the office received 20 calls.

Neighbor by Neighbor (NBYN) is an initiative seeking to connect Harbor Country residents to social services. It primarily helps residents of Chikaming, New Buffalo and Three Oaks townships within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level find help from a variety of resources: social service agencies, governmental agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and the Social Security Administration, local churches, and organizations.

Peg Kohring, executive director of NBYN, said that they’ve worked out of cars and met clients in the area libraries.

“It’s gotten to the point where we are doing programming and we really needed a place to be,” she said.

Since this past Jan. 20, Kohring said that NBYN has grown from having 150 to

940 clients.

“There’s been a lot of evictions, so our numbers have kind of flown and gone up and gone down but it’s the steady going up of servicing people,” she said.

Kohring said that the NBYN has lately been doing “Covid catch up.”

“There’s one group who are seniors and people with disabilities where we’re trying to stabilize them and get them in a safe environment and then we’re trying to get people back to work,” she said.

Kohring said that the NBYN recently got a grant in collaboration with Teachers Federal Credit Union, which will help someone who’s unbanked get a bank account and do a financial management class.

Neighbor by Neighbor is administered

by Harbert Community Church and is primarily funded through a grant from The Pokagon Fund.

Jay Fast, pastor at Harbert Community Church, said he’s pleased to be administering it during a period of significant growth.

“It’s like a foster child, who you’re able to take in for a time – now, the child has grown up and is doing well,” he said.

Paula Durren, who serves on the

Neighbor by Neighbor Board of Directors and is former rector of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert (NBYN’s former sponsor), said that she’s pleased with how far NBYN has come since its inception four years ago.

Its first social worker, Shanda Atterberry, who worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Benton Harbor, will start Aug. 2.

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innea Berg, volunteer coordinator, said that Tate Butler, administrative coordinator, “thinks at the systems level and if technology will “save us times to focus on clients.”

NBYN has now grown from solely linking residents with area agencies to offering different kinds of aid to those who need it.

Covid, especially, alerted everyone to the needs of the community.

“When Covid hit, we could help a lot of people have food on their tables, a roof over their heads, transportation to get to work…We were right where we needed to be at the right time,” Durren said.

Berg said that volunteers have been helping to deliver commodities to elderly

disabled shut-ins who can’t get to a mobile food pantry.

Every other Wednesday, through a partnership with Meals on Wheels, bags of fresh produce as well as nuts and cheese have been distributed to seniors.

“A lot of our seniors, when they’re isolated in their home, they don’t get fresh fruits, they might get a lot of canned and dried stuff…It’s a real treat for them to get real apples and tomatoes and melons,” she said.

Home restorations may also be done in the future.

“Being able to go out in the community doing these things has opened a pandora box of what are the needs in our community,” Durren said.

Berg said that it’s hoped that more people can be trained in the future to mentor clients one on one to achieve their goals, such as finishing high school and moving on to trade school or college or giving tips on how to look for a better job.

“We want to move people (out of poverty), not keep them there forever with band aids all the time,” she said.

For more information on Neighbor by Neighbor, call 269-225-5792 or visit www. neighborbyneighbor.org.

Of course, we’re brothers, my money is your money. — Dino

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Songs for all ages at ‘American Music Festival’

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Harvey “Ole Harv” Stuaffer of Ole Harv and the Blues Katz sings the blues

Patti Shaffner and Scott Pazera perform jazz standards from the Great American Songbook

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

t was music festival for all ages during the School of American Music’s (SAM) second annual American Music Festival held at Dewey Cannon Park behind SAM’s Arts & Education Center in Three Oaks Saturday, July 24.

The festival showcased tunes spanning 19th century work songs, old-timey guitar blues tunes, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and big band.

The artists who performed these timeless classics were Garth Taylor and the Work Song Project, Ron Spears (performing finger-picked early 20th-century guitar blues tunes), The Ben Benedict Bluegrass Trio, Patti Shaffner and Scott Pazera (performing jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, Ole Harv (Harvey Stauffer, host of WVPE 88.1 FM public radio’s weekend Blues Revue) and the Blues Katz, and the New Carlisle, Indiana-based Down by the Dock Big Band (performing tunes that came of age in the 1930s and remained popular in the ’60s).

The festival was made possible by a generous grant from the Pokagon Fund and the School of American Music. To donate to SAM, visit https://schoolofamericanmusic. com or call (269) 409-1191.

Music lovers get into the swing of things during Down by the Dock’s rendition of jazz standards

Music lovers gather at Dewey Cannon Park

Members of the trombone section of Down by the Dock Big Bag perform jazz standards originating in the 1930s

Steve Harris of Ole Harv and the Blues Katz takes center stage

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Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the School of American Music’s Spring Street Stage, 14 Maple Street, behind the Arts & Education Center in Three Oaks.

Sponsored by HCS, the sing along will feature familiar tunes, such as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Down by the Riverside,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “This Land is Your Land.” The rain date will be Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the same time.

“This program inspires us all to be lovers of American folk music,” said Pat Putnam, producer of the event.

“We all know the words, no one can help but move to the music, and a good time is had by all.”

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director and voice teacher Donna M. Mitchell and SAM music instructor Ron Spears will join Putnam as song leaders, and Spears will accompany the singers on guitar.

The event is free and current COVID-19 restrictions will be observed. Song books will be provided, but attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. Musicians are invited to bring instruments to play along.

For more information, contact the School of American Music at schoolofamericanmusic@gmail.com, 269-409-1191, or visit SAM’s website, schoolofamericanmusic.com.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of the School of American Music and is supported by a grant from the Pokagon Fund.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 249 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9; ARTICLE II; SECTIONS 9-5 THROUGH 9-16 OF THE NEW BUFFALO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR GENERAL BUSINESS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. Sections 9-5 through 9-15 of the New Buffalo City Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 9-5 Short title.

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “General Business Registration Ordinance.”

Section 9-6 Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

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Insignia (or its singular number insigne) Any tag, plate, badge, emblem, sticker, or any other kind of device which may be required for any use in connection with any license.

Registration or registrant licensee As used generally herein shall include respectively the words “permit” or “permittee,” or the holder for any use or period of any similar privilege, wherever relevant to any provision of this article or other law or ordinance.

Person Include individual natural persons, partnerships, joint adventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts, or corporations; or any officers, agents, employees, factors, or any kind of personal representatives of any thereof, in any capacity, acting either for himself or for any other person, under either personal appointment or pursuant to law.

Premises Includes all land structures, places, and the equipment and appurtenances connected or used in any business, and any personal property which is either affixed to or is otherwise use in connection with any such business conducted on such premises.

Public Safety and Code Enforcement Includes the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Department and Code Enforcement Department of the City of New Buffalo, Michigan.

• Exceptions. This article does not apply to individuals with permanent business or nonprofit enterprise establishment outside the city who meet in the city with previously arranged appointments in a restaurant, motel or hotel or the premises of a registered business or nonprofit enterprise located in the city. It also shall not apply to any person if its application to such person would render this article or any portion of it unconstitutional or unlawful.

•S ingle act. Except as otherwise provided in this section, for the purpose of this article, any person shall be deemed to be in business or engaging in a nonprofit enterprise and thus subject to the requirements of this article when that person does one act of:

1. S elling any goods or services;

2. S oliciting business or offering goods or services for sale or hire;

3. U sing any vehicle or any premises in the city for business purposes;

4. P rovides any services for any type of remuneration or consideration.

• Agents responsible for registering.

The agents or other representatives of nonresidents who are doing business in this city shall be personally responsible for the compliance of their principals and of the business they represent with the provisions of this article.

• Joint registration. A person engaged in two (2) or more businesses at the same location shall not be required to obtain separate registrations for conducting each business but, when eligible, shall be issued one registration which shall specify on its face all such businesses.

• No license required for mere delivery. [Nonprofit, charitable, and religious purposes] The City Manager shall issue special permits, without the payment of any license fee or other charges, to any person or organization for the conduct or operation of a nonprofit enterprise, either regularly or temporarily when he finds that the applicant operates without private profit for a public, charitable, educational, literary, fraternal or religious purpose.

Section 9-8 Duties of city.

The city shall collect all registration fees and shall register the name of all persons qualified under the provisions of this article and shall: 1. Promulgate and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations necessary to the operation and enforcement of this article; 2. Submit all applications to interested city officials for their endorsements thereon as to compliance by the applicant with all city regulations which they have the duty of enforcing; 3. Investigate and determine the eligibility of any applicant for registration as prescribed herein; 4. Notify any applicant of the acceptance or rejection of an application and shall, upon refusal of any registration or permit, at the applicant’s request, state in writing the reasons and deliver them to the applicant by first class mail to an address provided by the applicant.

Section 9-9 Issuance of license.

Application required. Every person required to register under the provisions

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PUBLIC NOTICES of this article shall apply for such registration to the city. The application shall: 1. Be in writing upon forms provided by the city; 2. Require the disclosure of all information which the city shall find to be reasonably necessary to the fair administration of this article; 3. Be accompanied by the full amount of the fees chargeable for such registration.

Issuance of receipts. Whenever a registration cannot be issued at the time the application for the same is made, the city shall issue a receipt to the applicant for the money paid in advance. Such receipt shall not be construed as the approval of the city for registration; nor shall it entitle or authorize the applicant to open or maintain any business contrary to the provisions of this article.

Annual renewal procedures. The applicant for the renewal of a registration previously approved shall apply for such registration to the city annually. The application shall disclose the conduct and operation of the applicant’s business during the preceding registration period as it is reasonably necessary to the determination by the city of the applicant’s eligibility for continued registration.

1. T he term of the business registration issued under this Article is twelve months (January 1-December 31).

2. Applicants for renewal of business registration shall apply to the city 45 days prior to the date of expiration of the license.

3. An application for renewal of a license shall be considered in the same manner as the original application.

Duplicate registration. A duplicate registration certificate shall be issued for one which has been lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed. There shall be no additional fee charged for duplicate issuance.

Denial of registration. The city shall disapprove any application where the applicant’s business premises fail to comply with any applicable law, rule, regulation, ordinance provision or lawful

order or directive. Upon disapproving any application submitted under the provisions of this article, the city shall refund all fees paid in advance by the applicant provided the applicant is not otherwise indebted to the city.

Compliance pending legal action. When registration is denied and any action is instituted by the applicant to appeal its denial or to compel its issuance, such applicant shall not engage in a business for which the registration was refused unless a registration certificate be issued pursuant to a judgment ordering the same.

Section 9-10 Fee rate.

The annual general business registration fee shall be in the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35.00).

Fees shall be reviewed annually and adjusted, as deemed necessary, by the City Council.

Fees shall be prorated for partial years.

Except as provided in this ordinance, no rebate or refund of any fee or part shall be made by reason of the nonuse of such registration or by reason of a change of location or business rendering the use of such registration ineffective.

Section 9-11 Registration certificate.

Each registration issued hereunder shall state upon its face the name of the registrant and any other name under which such business is to be conducted, business address, the dates of issuance and expiration.

Section 9-12 Duties of registrant licensee.

General standards of conduct. Every registrant under this article shall: `1. Ascertain and always comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to such business; 2. Avoid all forbidden, improper or unnecessary practices or conditions which do or may affect the public health, safety and general welfare.

Display of registration. Every registrant shall display the registration certificate at the business premises. If the registrant does not have an actual physical business premises or utilize such premises on an intermittent basis, the registrant shall carry such registration on their person.

Inoperative registration. No registrant shall allow any registration to remain posted or displayed or used after the period for which it was issued has expired, or when it has been suspended or revoked or for any other reason become ineffective.

Unlawful possession. No registrant shall loan, sell, give or assign to any person, or allow any other person to use or display, or destroy, damage or remove, or to have in his possession, except as authorized by the city or by law, any registration which has been issued to said registrant.

New location desired. A registrant shall have the right to change the location of the registered business; provided the registrant shall obtain written permission from the city for such change of location and promptly report the completed act of such transfer to the city and surrender the original registration certificate.

New registration issued. Upon the completion of a transfer of registration in compliance with subsection (e) above, the city shall issue a new registration certificate to the transferee for the unexpired term of the old registration.

Section 9-13 Enforcement Inspection of premises.

1. P ersons authorized. The following city official(s) are authorized to conduct inspections in the manner prescribed herein:

a. P ublic Safety and Code Enforcement shall make all investigations reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this article;

b. P ublic safety and Code Enforcement shall have the authority to inspect and examine businesses within the City of New Buffalo to enforce compliance with this article.

2. A uthority to inspect. All persons authorized to inspect businesses shall have the authority to enter pursuant to law, with or without search warrant, at all reasonable times, the following premises:

a. T hose for which registration is required;

b. T hose for which registration certificates were issued and

which, at the time of inspection, are operating under such registration;

c. Those for which the registration has been revoked or suspended.

3. Inspection Reports. Persons inspecting registrants, their businesses or premises as authorized shall report all violations of this article or of other laws or ordinances through the chain of command to the city manager and shall submit such other reports as the city manager shall order.

Provisional order. When an official authorized with the enforcement of this article determines that a violation of this article has occurred, the city shall issue to the affected person a provisional order to comply. The provisional order shall be in writing and shall be personally served and shall apprise the person affected of the specific violation(s). In the absence of the person affected or his agent or employee, a copy of such notice shall be affixed to some structure or posted in a conspicuous location on the premises. Depositing such notice in the United States mail shall also constitute service. The provisional order shall require compliance within ten (10) business days of service on the affected person.

Citation. Upon the failure or refusal of the violator to comply with the provisional order, the enforcement official shall issue a citation for the violation.

Section 9-14 Penalty.

Any person and/or business convicted of violating any provision of this general business registration article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties of Chapter 1, Section 1-7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Buffalo, Michigan, except that there shall be a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation.

Section 9-15 Liability of violator.

The amount of any unpaid fee, the payment of which is required as provided for under the terms of this article, shall constitute a debt to the city which may be collected by an action at law or may be certified on the delinquent tax rolls of the city as prescribed by law.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Section 2. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and the ordinance shall be effective 20 days after enactment or upon publication, whichever is later.

YEAS: Robertson, Lijewski, Flanagan, Mayor Humphrey NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: O’Donnell CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 249 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on July 19, 2021.

JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR ANN M. FIDLER, CLERK Adopted: July 19, 2021 Published: July 29, 2021 Effective: August 17, 2021

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 250 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15; SECTIONS 15-2, 15-7 AND 15-9 OF THE NEW BUFFALO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE PREPARATION AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ORDAINS: Section 1. Addition of Definition. Article II, Section 15-2 of the New Buffalo City Code is amended to add the definition of “Construction & Demolition Waste Material”, which shall appear between the definition of “Ashes” and “Garbage” to read as follows:

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MATERIAL Construction and demolition waste material shall mean those materials resulting from the alteration, construction, destruction, rehabilitation, or repair of any manmade physical structure including houses, buildings, industrial or commercial facilities, and roadways. This shall include: • brick, concrete and other masonry materials • stone • glass •w all coverings • drywall • f raming and finishing lumber • r oofing materials • plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, sinks, water heaters, pipes) • heating equipment (e.g., furnaces, duct work) • electrical wiring and components containing no hazardous fluids or refrigerants • insulation • carpeting • asphaltic substances • metal (incidental to any of the above) • weathered railroad ties and weathered utility poles Construction and demolition waste material does not include: • materials whose removal has been required prior to demolition (e.g., National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulated asbestos and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulated PCB containing materials) • materials identified or listed as solid wastes, infectious wastes, or hazardous waste(s) • materials resulting from mining operations, nontoxic fly ash, spent nontoxic foundry sand, or slag •c ontainerized or bulk liquids, fuel tanks, drums and other closed or filled containers, tires, and equipment or vehicular batteries Section 2. Amendment of Definitions.

Article II Section 15-2 of the New Buffalo City Code is amended to modify the definition of “Rubbish” to read as follows: RUBBISH Garbage and nonputrescible solid wastes (excluding ashes), consisting of

both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, metal cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, and similar materials; but not to include body waste, automobile frames or debris resulting from construction, reconstruction, or repair of premises.

Section 2. Amendment. Sections 15-7 and 15-9 of the New Buffalo City Code are amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 15-7 Responsibilities of property owner and occupants All property owners and occupants who receive refuse collection services contracted by the City pursuant to Section 15.3 shall comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable contract, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Such contracts may address topics, including: 1. S ize and other specifications for refuse bins; 2. A ppropriate locations for placing refuse bins prior to pick up; 3. Size limitations for the curbside pickup of bulk items and yard waste; and 4. Appropriate separation of refuse and recyclable materials.

Refuse and recycling receptacles shall not be set out for collection prior to 3:00 PM preceding the day of collection. After such receptacles are emptied, they shall, on the same day collections are made, be removed from the street right-of-way and stored in an appropriate location in the side or rear yard of the property no later than 8:00 PM. Receptacles shall not be stored in the front yard.

Downed trees and tree limbs exceeding two cubic yards in volume or four feet in length do not constitute “yard waste” for purposes of this chapter and therefore are not eligible for regular curbside pickup by the City or its contractors. Property owners and occupants shall be responsible for disposing of such items.

Grass, brush, leaves, and limbs up to four inches in diameter are considered yard waste, but brush and limbs must be cut to a length of four feet or less. These items must be placed in

a thirty-two (32) gallon container, or biodegradable paper bag of not more than thirty-two (32) gallons and tied in a bundle not to exceed 50 pounds.

The owner or occupant of any lands and premises within the city upon which any building or structure is being constructed, remodeled, altered or repaired shall cause all construction and demolition waste material resulting from such work to be removed and disposed of, and no such construction and demolition waste material shall be deposited or placed on any street, public right-of-way, alley or other public place within the city.

Sec. 15-9 Authority to remove unauthorized items from right-of-way and recover costs.

In addition to any other available remedy, the City may remove unauthorized items from the street right-of-way and recover costs from the property owner in accordance with the following procedures: For purposes of this section, unauthorized items in the right-of-way include: 1. Rubbish receptacles placed at the street in violation of Section 157B above; 2. Trees or tree limbs too large for curbside pickup; and 3. Other items not suitable for curbside pickup.

Upon observing an unauthorized item in the right-of-way, the City Manager or designee is authorized to notify, in writing, the owner of the adjoining premises that the City intends to remove such item at the owner’s expense. Such notice shall be served by hand delivery or posted in a conspicuous location on the premises.

After service of the notice, the owner shall remove the unauthorized item from the right-of-way within twenty-four (24) hours. If he or she fails to do so, the city may remove the item violation at the owner’s expense.

1. If the item is a rubbish or recycling receptacle, the City shall remediate and serve notice to the owner and occupants (when applicable) of the premises upon which, or adjacent to which, a violation of this section

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PUBLIC NOTICES occurred. a. The first violation in a calendar year the property owner or occupant shall receive a written warning (via first class mail or hand delivery), as well as a copy of the ordinance from which this section derived; and

B. Any subsequent violations shall be served by hand delivery to or posted in a conspicuous location on the premises and result in a fifty-dollar ($50.00) fine.

• Such charges shall be billed, collected, and, in all cases, there shall be an additional late charge (consistent with the penalty assessed in Section 19-13 Bills and billing; penalty for late payment) if the fee is not paid within thirty (30) days of the notice date, or in the event an appeal is filed and denied, within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the denial notice.

• Notice of the existence of and reason for such a lien shall be mailed to the property owner’s last known address. If payment is not received, the city may levy a singlelot special assessment to recover such costs pursuant to Chapter 17, Article V, of the City Code.

2. If the item is not a rubbish or recycling receptacle, the City may dispose of the item or contract to do so and send the owner an invoice for the actual cost of removal and disposal plus a $50 administration fee. Such invoice shall be paid within 30 days.

If payment is not received, the city may levy a single-lot special assessment to recover such costs pursuant to Chapter 17, Article V, of the City Code.

3. If the item is a rubbish or recycling receptacle containing waste, the City shall take the necessary measures to dispose of the waste or contract to do so and send the owner an invoice for the actual cost of the disposal and an additional $50.00 administration

fee. Such invoice shall be paid within 30 days.

4. If payment is not received in any of the cases identified in 1-3 above, the city may levy a single-lot special assessment to recover such costs pursuant to Chapter 17, Article V, of the City Code.

This section shall not be construed to limit the authority of the City to relocate or remove unauthorized items from the right-of-way at the City’s own cost without prior notice to the adjoining owner.

Section 3. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and the ordinance shall be effective 20 days after enactment or upon publication, whichever is later.

YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 250 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on July, 19 2021.

JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR ANN M. FIDLER, CLERK Adopted: July 19, 2021 Published: July 29, 2021 Effective: August 17, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate Eleanor M. Brown Date of Birth 12/3/1927 Date of Death 5/29/2021 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judy S. Brown personal representative or the probate court P.O. Box 38 Union Pier, Michigan 49129 within 4 months of thus publication.

Salt & Light Coalition announces return of in person black tie Radiate Gala 2021

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alt & Light Coalition formally invites you to join and support the Radiate Gala 2021 on August 14 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago.

They are ready to meet again and get glam in person to help raise awareness towards their mission to help empower survivors of human trafficking.

Now more than ever it is vitally important to help support services that provide for those affected by trafficking. We have seen a 40% reported increase in trafficking since last April (Polaris Project, 2020).

Pandemic restrictions have left this demographic even more vulnerable and only 24% of anti-trafficking organizations said they would be able to remain fully operational without extra funding in the next 12 months.

"The ODIHR/U.N. Women report also surveyed trafficking survivors from 40 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Two thirds of respondents said they had experienced difficulties accessing the most critical services since the start of the pandemic, including food and water, safe accommodation and medical care.

Others listed issues such as a lack of psychological support or available childcare—both problems that didn’t originate this year, but which COVID-19’s associated lockdowns and limitations have aggravated over the past five months” (PBS, 2020).

Although Salt & Light has continued to make enormous strides and thrive during the pandemic, the annual gala plays an important

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role in their continued fundraising efforts. The last in person gala was in 2019 and was such a large success that it allowed them to move to their own location and A double their attendance size! Their goal this year is to celebrate the anticipation of being able to come together in person as a community to raise 700K. This goal largely helps s support us in accommodating 50 clients per cohort in the coming year. p b The Radiate Gala also provides a b platform to help give the community a better understanding of what T Salt & Light Coalition does, as well as allows them to celebrate the accomplishments of their current graduates!

This year’s gala mantra is ‘Shining y light in a world of darkness’. o Jessica Mitchell, head of Business y Development for Salt & Light says c “The gala is an opportunity for all G of us to acknowledge how dire the darkness looms over trafficking.

Light emits from one single point and then radiates. We individually come together for this special event, but collectively shine out Light to c overcome tragic injustice.” o Salt and Light Coalition is a m grassroots movement mobilizing t p individuals and organizations to empower survivors of trafficking C to live meaningful and purposeful lives.For more information or to donate online, please visit www. saltandlightcoalition.com/volunteer.

To purchase a ticket for the gala, www.one.bidpal.net/salcradiategala. c — STAFF REPORTS

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HOR0SCOPE JULY 29-AUGUST 4, 2021

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

Be prepared for some drama this week. The good thing is it will be dull and monotonous and will have more to do with friends and social groups rather than with your own personal life. Previous liaisons may not be reliable this time around which will be a marked change.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

The next few weeks will be great for changing your approach in relationships. Don’t shy away from differences.

Embrace the fact that you are dealing with someone who sees things completely different than you do. Celebrate the fact that you are two distinct individuals.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Be careful when you are out and about this week. It will be easy for you to get distracted by phone calls and texting while driving. You hear it all the time but put the phone down and avoid emotionally charged conversations when operating heavy equipment.

Domestic issues or family functions will take a lot of your focus this week and you may not have complete control over things like you did in the past. Issues with parents or in-laws could cause problems with your work or throw your daily routine completely out of whack.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

It will be easy to get sucked into negative thought patterns or you may have a hard time letting past issues go right now. Even if things were settled or handled in the past situations could occur that will trigger those old issues this week. Perhaps you haven’t dealt with everything.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Previous interactions or past conversations may come back to haunt you this week. Don’t try to deny previous comments or gaslight your way out of the situation. You’ll earn a lot more respect if you stick with the truth and follow through with past promises.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Technological issues and electronic malfunctions could cause you to get really frustrated this week. This is not the time to purchase any new devices.

On another note, you may decide that you and the people you have been associating with are not a good mix.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Just when you thought money or financial issues would stabilize your going to get another shake up. Take any opportunities to consolidate or restructure debt. Times may be lean, but this is when you’ll really be able to dig in and rework previous arrangements.

This is not the time to push others or try to dominate situations. If you do it could cause some major upsets with your public image.

It’s better to keep quiet and let people figure out things on their own this time.

You can support them, but you can’t control them.

Intimacy and close personal relationships could get a little intense this week and may not work out as well as you had hoped. It’s not anything either one of you can change.

It’s just bad timing and possibly the wrong place. Give yourself some space and try again later.

You will be very busy this week with other people’s issues or problems and won’t be spending much time alone. You will not have too many quiet nights, so enjoy the down time when you can. If you promised to help someone or donate your time, expect it to be quite the chore.

Old habits will be hard to break this week. Be very aware of old patterns and their triggers because it will be easy to go back to them now.

Stay strong and know that this is just a momentary thing. It will get easier once you avoid that initial push. Reach out to loved ones.

As soon as I opinion, I don’t want it to occur or not occur, I’m cured. — Dino

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Essie M. (Rochefort) Angelo

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ssie M. (Rochefort) Angelo, age 74, of Three Oaks, died at home peacefully Saturday, July 24, 2021, with her family by her side.

Her life began September 12, 1946, in Manila, Arkansas, born to Hattie Branch and Nolan Mills. She had four children with Jerry Fisher and five stepchildren with Harlan Rochefort who passed away in 2003.

Essie volunteered at the Food Pantry in Three Oaks and was an avid fan of River Valley Sports. She attended First Congregational Church in Three Oaks. She retired as a supervisor in 1979 from Allied Signal in Stevensville, Michigan. Essie enjoyed cooking biscuits and gravy, cherries delight and chicken and dumplings for her family. Some of her favorite activities included attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, going to the beach, caring for animals, and being outside watching birds, in her later years. She will be remembered as a loving and caring person who welcomed everyone with open arms. Many people considered her a second mother.

Essie will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Ginger Casto of Three Oaks, Carrie Fisher of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Tracy Fisher of Lawrence; one son, David (Tammy) Fisher of Delton; five grandsons; two granddaughters; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Mills of Arizona, Debra (Chuck) Hover of Stevensville; seven brothers, Wayne (Fran) Mills of Arkansas, Gary (JoAnne) Mills of Texas, Ted (Pat) Mills of Benton Harbor, Glen (Karen) Mills of Texas, Johnny (Linda) Mills of Michigan, Terry (Brenda) Mills of Texas, Jan (Betty Jo) of Michigan; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harlan Rochefort; one sister, Murrel; two brothers, Jimmy and Doug; and her beloved four-legged companion, Gallagher.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the

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American Legion Randall Couchman Post 204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Essie be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan, 5400 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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ichard John“Dick” Soper, age 83, of Galien, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at home in the comfort of his family’s presence.

His life began March 22, 1938 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Roy J. and Mae (Schmidt) Soper. He married Brita Skog on October 5, 1963 in Danville, California.

Dick enjoyed watching his granddaughters participate in sports and anything they did, especially River Valley Softball.

Additionally, he liked woodcarving animals, primarily whales and dolphins, as well as birdwatching anytime he and Brita traveled. One of his real pleasures was Hog Roasts. He had a dry sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes. He would lead people through a story and they weren’t sure if he was kidding or not.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of fifty- seven years, Brita Soper of Galien; daughter, Kristine (Craig) Goodenough of Galien; son, Greg (Dawn) Soper of North Ft. Myers, Florida; four grandchildren, Kaitlin, Haley, Brandon, Ethan; one brother, Lee J Soper of Henryville, Indiana; and many great, loyal employees that were like family.

Family and friends will gather for a Hog Roast Celebration of Life at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm, 4403 Spring Creek Road, Galien, Michigan 49113.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com

THREE OAKS – Irene J. Payne, 87, of Harbert, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

Pioneer family is focus of New Buffalo FOL forum

The Friends of New Buffalo Library will visit dunes area pioneer Joseph Bailly and his family during the next Community Forum presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12.

This will be a Zoom presentation, but all are welcome to watch this Community Forum program together on the Pokagon Room’s large screen and for question and answers and discussion at 33 N. Thompson Street.

Bailly and his family were the first permanent settlers in Indiana’s dunes region. Through the Bailly wives and daughters, all of Native American descent, the family achieved vast land holdings, wealth, fur trade connections and a place in Catholic archives. Susan Ard, of the Westchester Public Library, tells the story of these women and the survival of the Bailly Family legacy for almost 200 years.

The Zoom link to join the Forum is found under Activities/Events on either the library’s Facebook page or its website, or email new.buffalo.fol@gmail. com. — STAFF REPORTS

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TROTOM, SAM to team up for live pioneer songs program at Acorn

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he Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM) is teaming up with the School of American Music (SAM) to y present a live performance of “Songs of the Pioneers” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 19, at The Acorn, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks.

Back by popular demand, this live presentation follows the program’s debut via Zoom in February 2020.

“Songs of the Pioneers” showcases songs that depict the lives and labors of Southwest Michigan’s 19th-century settlers, including logging, farming, domestic work, the railroads, Great Lakes sailing and celebrations. The tunes will be performed by six local musicians: SAM founder Garth Taylor on guitar, dulcimer and banjo; SAM voice teacher Matt Daniel on vocals; Water’s Edge music director Tara Dodge on vocals and flute; SAM student Laura Eggleston on vocals; Three Oaks entrepreneur Brendan Wagner on drums, and Mister Bassman himself, Daniel Rodriguez.

Tickets for the event are $30 and can be purchased through the School of American Music’s website, schoolofamericanmusic.com. Proceeds will benefit TROTOM as well as SAM’s Fund for the Future campaign, a fundraising drive to increase SAM’s endowment. Donations can be made on SAM’s website.

“This is going to be fun,” said Taylor, a long-time student and player of vintage American music. “Pioneer songwriters are essentially among the early historians of our country. Their rhythms

and words can resonate deeply within today’s listeners.”

Program host Nick Bogert, a TROTOM board member, will provide historical context for the songs via a pictorial introduction of old photos and paintings of lumberjacks, railroad crews and other related archival materials.

“I conceived of the program while schlepping mulch at the Chikaming Community Garden, thinking about how singing or humming or just remembering a tune helps make heavy, hot work more tolerable,” Bogert said.

“Since no one did more heavy, hot work than the pioneers, I asked Garth to research work songs from the 19th century. Our hope is that audiences will learn some history while being entertained by the lively music the SAM musicians play.”

Doors at The Acorn will open at 6 p.m. and a cash bar will be open. The performance starts at 7 p.m. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place per current CDC guidelines.

The Region of Three Oaks Museum collects and displays historical artifacts, papers and records that tell the story of the historical heritage of our region.

The museum is located at 5 Featherbone Ave., next to The Acorn in Three Oaks. It is open through October from noon to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

The mission of the School of

American Music is to provide 30 N Whittaker St education, performance and audience Deli by day opportunities in music and the related arts in the Southwest Michigan area.

Jimmie & Mindy Married February 14, 2016

Jimmie was fired from her job as a teacher because of who she loves.

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