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City Council approves draft master plan PAGE 3 Parking now available at boat launch PAGE 4 The Pokagon Fund celebrates 10th anniversary of making a difference PAGE 6

Beer garden opens at Beer Church PAGE 8

‘Civil War Days’ offer a weekend of living history PAGE 16

New Buffalo sailor reunites with family PAGE 18

NightBlue Theater Camp closes out its 10th year PAGE 19

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City Council approves draft master plan

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he New Buffalo City Council approved a draft master plan at a special meeting Thursday, July, 26. The approval was recommended by the Planning Commission, who has worked many years revising and redrafting the master plan, which the state requires on a five-year basis. Aiding the Planning Commission in the rewrite was Houseal Lavigne of Chicago, which is a professional consulting firm specializing in all areas of community planning, urban design and economic development. Following the approval of the draft plan, there will be a 63-day review period by the following stakeholders who will be affected by the future plan: Berrien County, New Buffalo Township Library, New Buffalo Area Schools, the railroad, Semco and AEP, along with neighboring municipalities New Buffalo Township, Village of Grand Beach and Three Oaks Township. Fifteen days following that review, the city will hold a public hearing for the public to review and comment on the proposed plan. Following all of the review periods, the final approval of the plan, which will be submitted to the state, will be by the City Council. Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV and council members thanked Planning Commission Chair Paul Billingslea for the long hours and dedication of the city planning committee members.

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ew Buffalo Township proceeded with the demolition of a property located at U.S. 12 and Grand Beach Road after months and years of building code violation notices. Owned by David Uhl, the property has been the subject of lengthy discussions by the Township Board for more than 17 years, According to the New Buffalo Township Building Department, the Township has spent the last three to five years trying to get the owner to bring the building into compliance; however, those efforts failed. An onsite building evaluation was conducted by Jerry Jones, hearing officer for New Buffalo Township and Berrien County, earlier this year. At the inspection, Jones determined that the building was dangerous and unsafe for habitation. He determined that the integrity of the structure was unsafe, with many severe issues. Jones stated in his report that the building was beyond repair. Following Jones’ inspection report, a hearing took place in the Berrien County Civil Courts March 12, 2018, and Berrien County Judge John M. Donahue authorized a court order for the demolition of the building to take place April 17, 2018. Uhl then filed an adjournment with the court, but Judge Donahue denied that motion and re-issued the demolition order for May 15, 2018. The Township gave the property owner additional time to remove his belongings. The week of July 23, the wrecking ball and excavators arrived and demolished the aging structure. The property, a pole barn and a storage barn will remain under Uhl’s ownership; however, the cost of the demolition will go onto his tax bill as a property lien until the bill is paid in full. It has been said by local residents that the early 1900s building was originally a railroad train station. In later years, it served as Slosson’s liquor store.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

DRIVER KILLED FOLLOWING POLICE CHASE

driver was killed Saturday, July 28, in Niles, Michigan, following a police chase, according to a Berrien County Sheriff’s reports. The driver involved in the single-vehicle crash was identified as David Lee Bross Jr, 24, of Berrien County. The crash occurred on Niles Buchanan Road when Bross lost control of his vehicle west of Mayflower Road. The deputy tried to stop the 1999 Subaru in Niles on a report of drunken driving about 5:30 p.m. The department had received an area broadcast regarding a vehicle traveling in the City of Niles, which matched the description which officers received that alerted them to be on the lookout for a possible intoxicated driver, according to the police report. The deputy attempted to affect a stop in Niles but the driver reportedly fled the scene, driving erratically and traveling at a high rate of speed. He was traveling westbound on Buchanan Road, where the vehicle sideswiped another vehicle. The Subaru’s speed exceeded 100 miles per hour at times, and the driver lost control of the car west of Mayflower Road, where the vehicle struck a tree on the north side of the road. The report stated that the deputy in pursuit did not have the vehicle in his site at the time of the crash. Prior to the crash, the deputy observed only a dust cloud, which was caused by the vehicle leaving the roadway and striking the tree. Bross was the car’s only occupant. The crash caused major damage to the vehicle and the driver was unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital by SMACAS Ambulance personnel, where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy will be performed Monday, July 30. Assisting at the scene were City of Niles Police and Niles Township Fire departments. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the crash investigation by the Michigan State Police Department, which is normal procedure. — STAFF REPORTS

Parking now available at boat launch LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

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he City of New Buffalo and its parking contractor, Total Parking Solutions, Inc., have recently installed a parking meter/tower at the city boat launch lot to accommodate additional short-term parking requirements for the city and for the beach. The new meter will register paid users by using a phone app or credit card. A receipt will be printed that can be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. The city parking enforcement officer will be able to access information for all those vehicle owners who have paid to park on the blacktop along the east side of Lions Park. The last row of parking spaces in the boat launch lot will be provided for short-term parking, while the remainder of the boat launch lot will be reserved for vehicles with boat trailers. The parking fee will be $3 per hour or $12 per day. No overnight parking is allowed. This new parking lane allows for approximately 40 to 50 additional angle parking spaces. The installation of the parking meter/tower was recommended by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board and approved by the City Council at their July 15 meeting. This is a trial meter, which may be used in other areas of the city in the future if it’s successful. The cost of the installation and maintenance for Phase I is $13,100, which is being paid for from the City of New Buffalo Park Improvement Millage Fund. The parking fees will be added to the beach parking revenues for this fiscal year. The city treasurer recently released the final beach parking revenues for fiscal year 2017-18, which ended in June 2018. The final beach parking revenue figure for fiscal year 2017-18 is above last year’s beach parking revenue by $22,257. The following are parking revenue totals from the past four years: $206,498 for 2014-15; $274,478 for 2015-16; $243,133 for 2016-17 and $265,390 for 2017-18.

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The large, flashing sign on the south end of Union Pier and Townline roads has many people confused and others amused. The sign, which reads, “Union Public notices expose:Aug. Pier closing Julyhelp 18 through 12,” is actually referring ● fraud in government! to the I-94 overpass, which is being ● dishonest businesses! renovated by Michigan Department ●Transportation unfair competitive practices! of (MDOT) crews. Find out about these Detour signs for the bridge have and much more in your local newspaper! been posted. The New Buffalo Times is happy Participate in Democracy. to report that the town of Union Read your Public Notices. Pier and all of the beaches have been open and very busy this summer season. — LINDA HENDERSON

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The newest plaque at New Buffalo Library honors the memory of a long-time community member. The New Buffalo Lions Club sponsored a plaque in the library entryway to recognize Dan Donnelly, a former Lion who served on the library board during the planning and construction of the new library building. Members of the Donnelly family joined the Lions at the library on July 28 for a brief dedication.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

Beach Glass 101: What you need to know

n any given summer day, the shores of Lake Michigan are dotted with beachgoers, most of whom spend the hours splashing in the waves, soaking in the sun, or devouring a good book; however, the beach population also includes beachcombers strolling the shores in search of beach glass, oblivious to almost everything else. If you’ve lived in Harbor Country for long, you’ve probably found a piece or two of beach glass along the shore, but where does it come from? How long has it been in the water? How rare is each color? And when is the best time to find beach glass along the shores of Lake Michigan? This week, we hope to answer these questions and more in an effort to shine a little light on the mysteries of one of Harbor Country’s favorite pastimes: hunting for beach glass. Where does it come from? For years, it was common practice to dump trash in the lake, as there just wasn’t a focus on environmental protection like there is now. As the trash dissolves in the water, the glass pieces are tossed around by the waves and water. As the glass approaches the shore, it hits the rocks along the bottom repeatedly, transforming into beach glass. True beach glass has no sharp or shiny edges and

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has been completely tumbled on all sides. Sandy beaches will produce rounded beach glass, as the glass is tumbled evenly against the sand. Along the shores of Lake Michigan, most of our beach glass doesn’t have that rounded appearance due to our rocky shorelines, although the edges are still smooth and safe to handle. The opaque appearance is a result of extended time in the water, which slowly leeches substances from the glass, resulting in an etched, opaque appearance. Color rarity and origins It doesn’t take too much logic to realize that the colors of glass you encounter in your everyday life are also the more common colors for beach glass. White, brown, and emerald green are the most common beach glass colors, as they come from beer bottles and household

jars. These common pieces of beach glass come from what is known as production glass, items that have been mass produced in molds. Designer glass pieces are more rare and expensive, originating from “small-batch” pieces of glass and resulting in unusual colors like amethyst, turquoise, yellow, gray, lavender, and the elusive red. Beach glass found in these colors may have originally been dinnerware, stop lights, street lamps, serving bowls, or perfume bottles. It takes anywhere from five to 50 years for a piece of trash to transform to a beautiful piece of beach glass, meaning that the piece you pluck from the sand could have been a coke bottle, or may have a long and unique history. Best times to comb the b each The best times to comb the beach are after a storm, or on a windy day. As the lake churns with the wind and waves, the beach glass moves from the bottom of the water to the shoreline. Also, crummy weather can make for prime beach glass hunting. I mean, who else would be crazy enough to be out looking? Although these are just guidelines, with beach glass you never know when you might have some luck, so hunt as often as you like. So, there you have it - your official Harbor Country beach glass primer. Go hit the shores with confidence, and make the waves be ever in your favor.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

The Pokagon Fund celebrates 10th anniversary of making a difference

en years have passed since more than $25 million in grants funded by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi have been awarded by The Pokagon Fund to improve the lives of the residents in Harbor Country, Dowagiac and Hartford, Michigan and South Bend, Indiana. Much has been written about how residents and visitors in these communities have benefited from the support given by the Fund for parks, libraries, hiking and biking trails, education and countless other community projects. However, the Pokagon Fund board feels that real heroes of the past decade have been the many grantees who have devoted themselves and their organizations to bettering the lives of individuals and communities in need. The Pokagon Funds website has published 10 personal audio testimonials that give thanks to the Fund for the grants they have been given. Visit their website, www.pokagonfund.org. The founders of the Fund believe that encouraging the development of those communities bordering the Tribal trust land consolidation sites is a wonderful opportunity to create a better place for all residents to thrive. Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli shared valuable insight into the past 10 years of the Fund’s community involvement. She said that the board of directors wanted to focus on the best way to celebrate the 10-year anniversary. “Rather than have a big party, they chose to focus on what we have done,” she said. Cocciarelli said they wanted to shed light on the decade of partnerships and their relationships with the municipalities including the Harbor Country communities, along with Hartford and Dowagiac and South Bend. The collective purpose of the Fund and the desire of the Band is to pursue the mission of the Fund, which is to enhance the lives of those in the community. The Fund has three focus areas for funding: education, poverty reduction and community vitality. The Fund provides strategic grant support to initiatives that help reduce the burden of poverty, strengthen our local schools and student achievement, enhance the success of our residents and provide vital support to our rural communities. Cocciarelli said that the 10-year history of their three partnerships is most impressive. The cornerstone partnership is that which exists between the municipalities thoughout Berrien County and the Band. She said that since the Four Winds-New Buffalo opened, they have given more than $50 million in grants to the units of government, which includes money that flowed through both

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the Local Revenue Sharing Fund (LRSB) and the Fund. In addition, the Fund has distributed $25 million to the local municipalities, which is approximately 45 percent or $12 million going to the nine communities in Harbor Country: Chikaming Township, New Buffalo City and Township, New Buffalo Area Schools, Three Oaks Village and Township, the Villages of Grand Beach and Michiana and Berrien County. Through the years, the Fund has supported many projects, causes and organizations in the area. In their support of the environment, they have contributed to the acquisition and preservation of land, protected local water sheds and provided funds to build and improve parks and increase hiking and biking trails throughout the area. Public safety has also been a big recipient of funds. Cocciarelli said that between 2009 and 2016, the Fund has given $1.2 million in grants to Chikaming Township, New Buffalo Township and Friends of Harbor Country Trails to support and study the creation of bike- and pedestrian-friendly, non-motorized paths. The Fund has provided municipal infrastructure, with the biggest grant being the $1.6 million one that went toward the improvement of the City of New Buffalo’s Main StreetNorth Whittaker Street Redevelopment. The second largest grant was awarded to the acquisition and development of Galien River County Park in New Buffalo Township. The second biggest partnership is that between the Fund and non-for-profit charities. Cocciarelli said that through the Fund, the board has been able to support the arts and education and to provide social services to people in need, with the greatest impact of the grants being in education. In 2007, she said that only about 33 percent of local graduating seniors from both of the high schools attended college. Today, she said that through scholarship money provided by the Fund and the LRSB, 92 percent of students from New Buffalo and River Valley High schools receive secondary and college education. She said that the Fund awarded $550,000 in scholarships to high school graduates and to adults in Harbor Country. In 2012, they granted $340,000 to River Valley High School to renovate their athletic field and in 2015, they awarded River Valley $1 million to improve the technology in the schools. The Fund has also invested heavily in New Buffalo’s summer camp program. Cocciarelli said that another area where both schools have benefited is from the more than $220,000 is funds that were granted for bus trips for the students. High school students are given trips to area colleges to review potential college choices and middle and grammar school students are

transported to Chicago for educational trips to the Art Institute, Museum of Science and Industry, Lincoln Park Zoo and to live performances at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Cocciarelli said one of the largest contributions to social services was a $500,000 grant given to Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac for building a new emergency room. In the area of health and human services, the Fund has granted more than $400,000 to create a Vision Program in Harbor County for students and adults who may receive eye exams and glasses through the New Buffalo Lions Club program. In that endeavor, the Fund has granted more than $600,000 to different organizations to provide food and groceries to families and to the elderly in need. Additionally, the Fund has granted $150,000 to Hospice Home for Life for hospice care for individuals with lifelimiting illnesses and for bereavement support and care for family members and children in both of the area school districts. They have also granted River Valley Senior Center more than $175,000 to provide for elderly services. The four-legged community members have not been excluded, as the Fund has granted more than $70,000 for the spaying and neutering of homeless animals and pets. They have also provided services for pet adoptions through Animal Lovers, Inc.

ore than $1 million has gone to support the local arts, which has included $150,000 to New Buffalo Fine Arts programs and $210,000 to collective performances at the Acorn Theater and performances sponsored by the Harbor Arts organization and Harbor Country Opera. The Region of Three Oaks Museum has received $70,000. The biggest benefactor has been New Buffalo Township Library, which received a $950,000 grant toward the building of the new library building in downtown New Buffalo. Cocciarelli said that the Fund is also focusing on responding to the most pressing needs of families, which include child care, education, housing, food and job training, which are resources that families need to be successful and provide for their children. The third important partnership, she said, was between the Fund and the Band areas, including the communities of Hartford and Dowagiac and South Bend. She added that The Fund is able to support the quality of life for people living in those areas. Community vitality is another important area for the Fund. Cocciarelli said they want to provide funding for municipal projects to attract and retain local populations. The board feels it

is important for a community to be a vibrant place to work, live, grow and play, for all people. It is also important to attract new families and residents to the area. She said that education is a factor in this in all of the communities, as the opportunity to attend a college is important to future generations in order to obtain jobs that are above minimum wage. Cocciarelli said she felt that it is important for the children to come back to their hometowns to live and work. Cocciarelli referred to a recent study by Michigan State University (MSU) regarding poverty levels. The study included those people living below the poverty level, as well as those who are slightly above the national levels, but are still unable to afford necessities. The study indicated that the number is high in this area. She said that the MSU study showed New Buffalo Township had a combined population of 39 percent of people living with those combined poverty levels. Three Oaks Township had 43 percent of their population falling within those combined levels. Additionally, the study found that 77 children were homeless, meaning they had no regular bed to sleep in and they were bouncing from place to place. Given our school populations, that represents 9 percent of the students that are in the homeless status, versus statewide numbers of 3 percent of the student population in the homeless category. In 2008, which was the first full year of the Four Winds Casino New Buffalo operation, the the Fund received $6 million per year. Ten years later, they receive approximately $1.5 million per year. The revenue originally came from 2 percent of the electronic gaming revenue, but that was reduced in recent years to .75 percent, per the State Compact Agreement. Since the South Bends Casino opened earlier this year, New Buffalo has experienced up to a 15 percent decrease in funding. She stated that decrease is expected to continue over the next five years. The decrease in revenue is due to a number of factors: the revenue coming into electronic gaming at the New Buffalo Four Winds casino is down and the percentage of the electronic gaming revenues received went from 2 percent to .75 percent. The only revenue received by the Fund is from one sole source, the New Buffalo Four Winds Casino, not the other three casinos operated by the Band. The reason the Fund has had to tighten their belt is not only because the monthly revenue stream is decreasing, but, unlike most traditional foundations, the Fund does not have an endowment fund. They are not able to live off the interest earned from such a fund, like most philanthropic foundations. “That is what is really hard. After 30 years of working, most people have more money coming in and bigger retirement funds, but The Pokagon Fund operates

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in the opposite manner because of a decrease in the revenue formula,” Cocciarelli said. The State Local Agreement contract did not include provisions for an endowment fund.

oday, the total net worth of the Fund is only a little more than $6 million, she said. That net balance is because the board has spent revenues down, meaning they have distributed the money back into the communities. Cocciarelli said that in the beginning, the Fund had seven broad program areas, which they funded and were

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 able to give very large grants. With lost revenues over the past 10 years, the grants have decreased. She said that today, the board is focusing on their three main grant areas. Cocciarelli said that the Fund will continue to provide conventional philanthropic services to the area, but they also want to support catalytic change. She described that “as akin to swimming upstream to identify the root cause of the problem and addressing it here if possible,” adding that “is hard to do.” “We look forward to and we invite creative minds and organizations to work with us to meet our goal,” Cocciarelli said.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

‘MICHIGAN’S LONGEST YARD SALE’ COMING THIS WEEKEND

arbor Country communities will participate in the U.S. 12 Heritage Garage Sale, “Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale,” Friday through Sunday, Aug. 10-12. Each year, individuals clean out their attics and stake out their front yards along the U.S.12 corridor stretching more than 180 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit. The sales can be found along the highway at homes, farms, businesses, parking lots and fields. Some areas will have large numbers of vendors, while others may be scattered. Those who love shopping and searching for hidden treasures will find antiques, collectibles, furniture, dishware, fresh produce, homemade jams and jellies and live entertainment. Perhaps even more interesting than the “treasures” are the people you will meet along the way, as most come to see the unusual and socialize. As you drive the country roads on your quest, you will be privy to incredible stories related to the individuals and the items they sell and see a plethora of items that only your grandmother could love. It is Americana at its best. Please remember to drive safely and to slow down while traveling US-12 and pay special attention when parking and crossing the highway during the sale. Join the other adventurous folks who have made this an annual tradition and download a map and schedule at http:// www.us12heritagetrail.org/ garage_sale.asp. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

Beer garden opens at Beer Church

he sky was lit up with pops of bright orange umbrellas at the soft opening of the Beer Church beer garden at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 27. It was the perfect summer day and weekend to gather under beautiful sunny skies on the new patio. Good beer and lively conversation was flowing as soon as owners John Lustina and Jane Simon swung open the doors to their much-anticipated patio addition. “It’s a special place, really cool with a good vibe. We are thrilled and we are happy to have it in New Buffalo,” Lustina said. The 1,400 square foot garden bordering South Whittaker Street has a large stone fireplace soaring upwards 20 feet as the south focal point and a glassed-in brew house as the west focal point. There are a dozen tall white cedar pine posts throughout the garden, which support strings of outdoor lighting and act as dividers for more private seating areas, but Lustina said the garden is still keeping the communal feeling. There is also a new stainless-steel service bar in the garden. Enthusiastic patrons gathered around the custom made communal table and filled the individual four- and six-top tables throughout the garden all weekend. The new beer garden is designed to accommodate 65 patrons, which is twice the size of the current tap room. The furnishings and bar for the garden have been designed by local woodsmith Andy Brown of Hearthwoods Custom Furnishings in Lakeside. For those that wish for a little friendly competition, there will also be boccia ball courts in the garden setting. The former church building also has fresh new exterior siding and new steeple windows. The future plans include interior lighting in the steeple, so that the 1880 iron bell in the tower can be seen. Lustina said that during the tower renovation the mystery of the

crooked cross was unveiled. Over the years, the cross on the top of the steeple often appears to be leaning, but at other times, it seems to be a little straighter. The “crooked” mystery was solved when workmen discovered that the cross is actually an operational weather vane, as well as a lightning rod. The cross is always turning, depending on the wind direction. Lustina said the crooked cross provides “a good lesson in perceptive” and a bit of historical trivia.

congregation space and also the lower kitchen prep areas. The dining room will provide seating for an additional 135 people and will offer small plates along with their signature dish, Neapolitan Pizza, which will be cooked on the main floor in the wood fired oven for all to watch. The anticipated completion for those spaces, and the introduction of the Neapolitan pizza is the beginning of November. The Beer Church interior and beer garden were designed by local architect Bill McCollum. The construction was completed by CopperRock Construction of Grand Rapids. Local landscaper Eudave Landscaping installed the garden’s landscaping and plant finishes.

In addition to the patio, the brew house to the south is now enclosed with two sides of soaring glass windows, so that one can watch master brewer Nathan Peck create vats of new brews. Peck has been the master brewer with Beer Church since the inception of the brewery in 2017. He has enjoyed much success with his exceptional beer, as beer aficionados have been raving about his new craft brews. Peck has more than 10 years’ experience in the brewing business. He was formerly with Tapestry Brewery in Bridgman and Sand Creek Brewery in Wisconsin. Beginning this weekend, the owners plan to offer Yoga in the Garden. Following the yoga session, all participants will be treated to a fresh craft beverage. Yoga will be held one hour prior to opening at 10 a.m. and it will be led by Yoga Maria and other guest instructors. The next space that has yet to be finished are the interior dining room, which is the former church

heir website publishes a weekly tap list, which always features Pontius Pilate IPA and Crooked Cross Cream Ale; other craft beer choices vary. This week, they offered Key Lime Colioquy and three guest beers: Fullers Brewery ‘ESB,” Odd Side Brewery “Dirty Dauk Juice” and Stone Brening “Woot Stout.” They also offer a Blueberry Bliss Cider and an Apple Crisp Cider. The brewery also has a canning machine, which will seal freshly poured, two-pint growler cans of to-go beer. They also offer four packs and single cans for carry-out. Lustina added that he and Simon “are proud to move commerce and beautification to the South Whittaker Street corridor.” The Beer Church is open daily Monday thru Thursday from 2 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. They open one hour earlier on weekends for Yoga in the Gardens. The brewery occupies the historic site of the former Water’s Edge United Methodist Church at 24 S. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo.

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he 75th annual “Passport to Adventure”-themed Berrien County Youth Fair will take place Monday through Saturday, Aug.

11-18. This popular fair has something for everyone to enjoy, from animal exhibits, to competitions and shows, to rides, to great food and Grandstand highlights. There is the Wonders of Birth building, the Ag Expo and the Historical Building, all of which offer exhibits and contests. The USA Building is jam-packed with entertainers of all types and for all age groups, including adults, children and four-legged creatures. Ride Wrist Band Day, which is every day, is made possible by Honors Credit Union. Discounted wrist band vouchers are available for $18 until Aug. 10 at honorcu.com. Regular Wrist Band Fair Week prices are $22 Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Saturday. Grandstand shows require additional tickets for the shows. On Monday, tickets are $12 at the various tractor pull events at 7 p.m. Tickets are free for the Circus Continental

shows area at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, reserved seat tickets for LOCASH’s 7 p.m. show are $30, $35, and $45. Tickets are $12 for the Truck Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are $12 for the Car Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $11 for BULLMANIA at 7 p.m. Saturday. Youth Fair Gate admission is $7 for an adult pass and $20 for a season pass. Day passes are $4 for children ages 5-12 and $10 for season passes. Day passes are $5 for adults ages 65 years and over. Courtesy shuttles and tram services are available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from various points throughout the fairgrounds. Various events are held in the early morning. The exhibit buildings open at 11 a.m. The fairgrounds close at 10 p.m. For more information, tickets or a brochure, visit www.www.bycf.org or call 269-473-4251. The Fair office is located at 9122 Old US 3l in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Gates 1 and 2 are located at 9122 US Hwy. 31. Gate 3 is located at 4261 E. Shawnee Rd, Berrien Springs.

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t’s the worst nightmare, perhaps, for any owner of an antique car especially one worth more than $100,000. In this case, the owner is much relieved after the over $20,000 fresh paint job on his 1958 Chevy Corvette convertible showered with gasoline from a leaking gas station fuel pump hose sustained no obvious damage. Only the two white walled tires on the driver’s side of the car were discolored. Chrome cleaner managed to remove the spots the gasoline left on the new chrome bumpers. ‘’We’re very thankful,’’ said Ken Carlson. The 73-year old LaPorte man has owned the car previously featured in a few trade magazines since he was 18. His 52-year old son, Scott Carlson, said the charcoal gray car with the fresh paint job was driven out of the body shop July 24 a day before he pulled into Family Express on Indiana 2 just east of the LaPorte city limits. He was fueling it up when gas began spewing out of what he felt was a dry rotted portion of the hose. Scott said gasoline kept gushing out until an employee of the store turned off the pump. Not only was the outside of the car drenched in gasoline but so were the seats and carpeting. Scott was also soaked from head to toe. ‘’The car was absolutely spotless. Just waxed. Not a speck of dust on it. It was pretty shocking. I couldn’t believe it,’’ Scott said. His father credited a clear coat buffed into the paint for providing a protective shield against the gasoline.

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n August 7th voters in the 79th District have the opportunity to vote for a candidate who is compassionate about and dedicated to our community and who has a strong work ethic – traits that will bode well for Southwest Michigan as an advocate for education and jobs as our State Representative in Lansing. That candidate is Maria Moen, and I invite you to join me and cast your vote for her. Maria has made her mark in our community through her many volunteer/ leadership roles – Curious Kids’ Museum Board vice-president, St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation board member and public relations committee member, Berrien Community Foundation T.E.A.M. (Teens Exhibiting Able Minds) advisor, CCEC Lake Michigan Catholic School board member, United Way basic needs committee member, Readiness Center volunteer. For the past 10 years Maria has worked as a relocation consultant assisting families moving to Southwest Michigan. As a wife, mother, employee and volunteer, as well as listening to literally thousands of residents on the campaign trail, she is keenly aware of the issues important to all of us. Maria is young enough to represent us with energy and enthusiasm yet mature enough to have the life experiences that will allow her to be a respectful representative and make decisions that will be in the best interest of our entire community. Maria truly has a servant’s heart. — LEE PASSARO, ST. JOSEPH

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n July 13, the Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats, issued a strong warning about new cyber attacks on our nation. Focusing on the “growing cyber threat to our nation’s security”, he said that “the warning lights are blinking red”. Coats referred to Russia as “the most aggressive foreign actor” and said that the country is continuing their efforts to undermine our democracy; stating “It’s their intent to undermine our basic values…and create wedges between us and our allies”. In his shameful press conference in Finland following his meeting with Putin, Trump strongly sided with Putin’s denials over the conclusion of our own intelligence agencies that the Russian government launched cyber attacks against our country in 2016 and is gearing up to attack us again in the midterm elections. So here we sit, watching our president being played like a puppet, calling the Russian interference investigation a “witch hunt”, all the while dismissing sound national security intelligence while palling around with a dictatorial puppet master. Why does our president insist on being friends with a criminal who arrests and kill his political opponents and bans media sources he doesn’t like? What’s in it for the U.S. to be friendly with Russia? It’s not like Russia has any exports we need. It’s far more likely that there’s a simple personal motive. After U.S. banks stopped giving loans to Trump (prior 2016), he went to Russia for money. If only he released his tax-returns, maybe we could understand his outrageously dangerous foreign diplomatic strategies better. The majority of Congressional Republicans are afraid to criticize Trump’s feckless governance and take action against his authoritarian behavior. Their fearful and selfish struggle to remain in power is reckless, dangerous and appalling – where is their patriotism, where is their belief in “country over party”? Sadly, such power hungry politicians, especially our very own Mr. Upton, clearly cater to the elite and are far removed from their own constituents. Wake up people, the lights are blinking red; please join the giant blue wave to come and put them out. — DAMON WOLF, BENTON HARBOR

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he State Primary will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, during which voters will determine who will be on the Nov. 6, 2018, State General Election ballot. The registration deadline for the primary was July 9. The deadline for absentee ballots was Saturday, July 28. The last day to register for the November general election is Oct. 9. Village candidates who wish to seek office in the primary election needed to file by Tuesday, July 24 at 4 p.m. The withdrawal deadline was at 4 p.m. Friday, July 27. State offices running in the primary are: governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general, along with judges and positions on various school and library boards. The following are running for a Michigan U.S. Senate seat: Republican John James and Republican Sandy Pensler and Democrat Debbie Stabenow. Running for US Representative for Michigan’s 6th District are Republican Fred Upton and Democrat David Benac, Democrat Rich Eichholz, Democrat George Franklin and Democrat Matt Longjohn, Running for the state Senate seat in Michigan’s 21 District are Republican Kim LaSata, Republican Dave Pagel and Democrat Ian Haight. Running for state Rep. for Michigan’s 78th District are Republican Steve Bury, Republican Dana Daniels, Republican Daniel Hinkle, Republican David Mann, Republican Brad Paquette, Republican Kelly Priede, and Democrat Dean E. Hill. Running for county commissioner for Michigan’s 9th District are Republican Ezra Scott and Democrat David Blum. Chikaming, New Buffalo Township, and Three Oaks Village don’t currently have open seats running. Their elections are held every four years, in conjunction with the presidential election. Chikaming Township, Three Oaks Village and Township does have a proposal renewal for River Valley School District. New Buffalo City does not have any candidates running in the primary. Village of Grand Beach has the following six candidates running for three open council positions: Debbie Lindley, Paul Leonard Jr., Frank Giglio, Norman Cherrett, Steve Slater and Harry Walder. Running for two open council positions in the Village of Michiana are Linda Stein and Paul Bonello. Village of Three Oaks and the Township of Three Oaks do not have any candidates on the primary ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Polling places are at the following locations within the each municipality: New Buffalo City Hall, New Buffalo Township Hall, Chikaming Township Center and Three Oaks Township Hall.

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n advance of the primary election on August 7, Radio Harbor Country will re-broadcast interviews with the Republican and Democratic candidates in Southwest Michigan’s Congressional and State races. Originally aired this summer on John Smietanka’s program, With Respect, the candidates discuss their backgrounds, reasons for running, and plans for the future if they are elected. The following schedule of interviews will air on Monday, August 6: 1pm to 1:30 pm - Dave Pagel - Republican candidate for 21st MI Senate District 1:30pm to 2pm - Kimberly LaSata - Republican candidate for 21st MI Senate District 2pm to 2:30pm - Rich Eicholz - Democratic candidate for 6th Congressional District 2:30pm to 3pm - David Benac - Democratic candidate for 6th Congressional District 3pm to 3:30pm - George Franklin - Democratic candidate for 6th Congressional District 3:30pm to 4pm - Matt Longjohn - Democratic candidate for 6th Congressional District 4pm to 4:20pm - Troy Rollins - Republican candidate for 79th MI House District 4:20pm to 4:40pm - Pauline Wendzel - Republican candidate for 79th MI House District 4:40pm to 5pm - Bruce Gorenflo - Republican candidate for 79th MI House District A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Radio Harbor Country is a communitysupported non-commercial radio station broadcasting from Three Oaks, Michigan since 2006. Tune in at WRHZ 93.5 FM (Sawyer), WRHC 106.7 FM (Three Oaks), or online at radioharborcountry.org.

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Most of these Everyone came animals are dressed in their surrendered by finest and most their owners who festive attire to can no longer celebrate the provide care. summer soiree MHS also take in stray, abandoned and a magical and unwanted evening. animals found The annual event featured within the service a raffle drawing area. Once Kaitlin Emerick with Bentley, Marcy Blake Chris Johnson, Tom and Gena McGlone and a very there, healthy, and Natalie Howe with Ajax14 Satin, Muffin and Luna just want to play and Tony Ashbaugh exciting and non-aggressive competitive live auction. Throughout animals are guaranteed care until their the evening, guests enjoyed strolling “forever homes” are found, no matter through the lush gardens and sitting how long it takes. at festive tables, which were set upon the manicured dune overlooking ith an annual budget Lake Michigan, all while mingling of around $550,000, with friends and meeting new ones the caring staff and and enjoying a beautiful sunset. The volunteers provide guests also got to meet and greet a shelter, food, basic few of the four-legged, available-formedical care and vaccinations. Since adoption kittens and dogs, who were 2015, 100 percent of the dogs, cats and happy to receive all of the affection and rabbits have been spayed or neutered attention that was doled out to them. before being adopted. Prior to the live auction, which was MHS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit conducted by Scheerer McCulloch organization relying solely on private Auctioneers, Inc., Humane Society donations, as they receive no tax funds The crew from Lake Shore Cottages Executive Director Johanna Humbert to help with their mission. They serve got everyone inspired and in the wars and raised $55,400. The FundBerrien County, Michigan, and LaPorte bidding mood by sharing many of the A-Paws broke the ceiling goal of County in Indiana as the Michiana shelter’s past years’ animal success Humane Society and SPCA, Inc. 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‘Civil War Days’ offer a weekend of living history BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ast weekend, an Sometimes, he said they even make the kind of activity basically on a daily basis Mangold on an 1867 Melodeon unprecedented battle was molds. somewhere in the U.S. - whether it was organ at the Region of Three Oaks waged in the normally idyllic Merle said they’ve been journeying in the north or the south,” he said. Museum; coffee with General Robert Three Oaks, Michigan. to several festivals and fairs for a “long, Rowley added that groups of E Lee, General George Armstrong The battle was a part of the long time.” reenactors are comprised of some who Custer, Brigadier General Joshua L. village’s living history event, Civil War “We have a lot of fun doing this – we are decedents of Civil War veterans and Chamberlain and General J.E.B. Stuart Days, which took place from Friday, travel around and have a good time,” he some who are “historians.” in Carver Park; and a concert that July 27, through Sunday, July 29. said. Bob Fragala, the 7th Arkansas included a medley of patriotic tunes, Throughout the weekend, visitors were One of the popular events was a Company E. captain, said that the such as “Dixieland,” “Yankee Doodle” granted the opportunity to step back “mock battle” that was staged in the tension escalated when members of and the “Battle of the Republic,” by the in time and learn more about the time field behind Three Oaks Elementary the same family fought on opposite Harbor Country Singers on the School period surrounding the deadliest war School. Gunfire pierced the late sides. John Crittenden, a senator from of American Music Arts and Education in American history through different summer stillness, prompting passersby Kentucky, had two sons who became stage. exhibits and demonstrations. to stop in their tracks and watch the generals; however, while one was a Members of the Civil War Days In Dewey Cannon Park, visitors could “Battle for Three Oaks” unfold. To the general in the Union Army, another one Committee included Chair Kathleen slip inside of one Avery Alton, of the various Priscilla Lee tents that had Hellenga, Karen been erected Lubarski, George on the grass for Mangold, Teri the Civil War Showalter, David encampment Grosse, Mark and chat with Scygiel, Jessica the various Scygiel and Julie reenactors. For Sittig. some, reenacting Alton, who also is a family serves as regent Members of the Confederate States Army Union Army members gather Merle Miller (right) teaches Lucas Zeiger affair, as Janis for the Rebecca tip their hats to Three Oaks after the battle how to mold metal in Dewey Cannon Park Moore (who was Dewey Chapter assuming the of Three Oaks, role of a sutler), said that she said that not only decided Three did she meet her Oaks should have husband while at a Civil War Days a reenactment, after witnessing her daughter the positive met her husband reaction from at one as well. residents over Joellen Meuninck, last year’s oneInterim Director Donna M. Mitchell leads the Harbor Country Singers Kathy Kolacz spins alpeca who’s a part of day Civil War Sunday afternoon in front of a young audience Confederate soldiers storm the field the 21st Indiana encampment Light Artillery in (which was staged South Bend, Indiana, said that is was left, Confederate States Army members in Dewey Cannon Park last August), of served on the Confederate side. her husband who made her become armed with rifles advanced toward the which she was also in charge. “You can only imagine what involved with the reenactments for the center of the field; to the right, Union that family reunion was like - or last 35 years. lton said committee soldiers positioned their rifles toward Thanksgiving,” he said. “It was either do it - or marry some members held fundraisers the soldiers and kneeled beside a tree, Although Fragala’s only been doing else,” she said with a smile. and planned for this year’s bracing themselves for the inevitable reenactments for five years, he said it Others were inspired to be a part event throughout the battle that lied ahead. “seems like 20 years.” of reenactments because of their winter and spring. The Dave Rowley from the 10th Michigan “We try to portray an active, tactile immense interest in the time period’s effort was worth it, as Alton said that Infantry (which he and his father skirmish to show people the smaller rich history. Erica “Marie LaPres” the reenactors were pleased to return started many years ago), who’s been engagements,” Fragala added. Emelander, who was portraying a for an encore performance in Three doing reenactments for 42 years, said The event was kicked off with a teacher from the 1860s (and is also a Oaks. that the point of the “mock battles” was Friday evening dedication ceremony middle school social studies/religion “The soldiers loved the park,” she to give audiences a taste of the battles at Shedd Cemetery, during which teacher in real life), said that she’s said of their reaction to last year’s besides the popular ones that they three Three Oaks Civil War veterans, doing her graduate paper on the Civil event. studied in school, such as the Battle of Pvt. Thomas Brock (US Colored War. Currently, she’s working on an Alton said that visitors especially Gettysburg. Infantry Co. H), Pvt. John Redman historical fiction Civil-War era book enjoyed getting the chance to interact “There were many, many, major (23rd Michigan Infantry Co. G) and series, the Turner Daughters, which is with the knowledgeable reenactors, battles, but there were literally tens of Corp Benjamin Platts (12th Michigan available on Amazon. who “really studied their history.” thousands of small battles,” he said, Infantry, Co. C), received grave Husband and wife duo Merle and “Our idea of this event was for it to adding that those men served “just as markers. The dedication was made Suzanne Miller of Pumpernickel Pewter honorably” as the ones in the larger be fun and educational and to give possible by members of the Rebecca were displaying their various metal people the opportunity to come and battles. Dewey Chapter of Three Oaks, a figurines, earrings and other jewelry at see the perspectives from Union and Rowley said he also wanted to stress member of the Daughters of the a table in the park. Merle also divulged Confederate soldiers, mothers who to audiences that the root cause of the American Revolution, who has also details on how the treasures are made: stayed at home and children’s lives Civil War is more complicated than been doing research for the historical first, he melts the metal over charcoal (from the 1860s),” she said. how it’s usually portrayed in modern preservation and restoration of the (“The metal has to be hot enough,” he Judging from the soldiers’ reactions times. burial grounds. Tours of the Shedd cautioned), and then, he pours it into from this year’s event, the sleepy Three “There wasn’t a single issue, because Cemetery also took place throughout a mold. The couple has more than 500 Oaks hasn’t seen the last of the Civil there so many different political, social the weekend. molds (one of which is 80 years old), War battles. and economic things were going on at Other events included talks centering including a cow, fence and milkmaid “If all goes well, we’ll be back next that time and unfortunately, in 1861, around topics from the time period; mold and a mold for Robert E. Lee, year with a bigger program for you,” the spark ignited and the war started, an 1860s-era church service; a piano Ulysses Grant and Abraham Lincoln. Rowley said. and it was literally four years of this concert that was given by Linda

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180724-N-OY799-0229 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 24, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Stephanie Almaguer from New Buffalo, Michigan, reunites with her family during the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan’s (CVN 76), homecoming to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a recent patrol. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combatready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate.)

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.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate The U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach recently sent the New Buffalo Times a family reunion photo featuring Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Stephanie Conlin Almaguer, who is a class of 1999 New Buffalo High School graduate. The photo was taken in Yokosuka, Japan, July 24, 2018. She was reunited with her family after returning from a recent patrol during the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan’s (CVN 76), homecoming to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combatready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Almaguer’s family members shared the following recent post that she sent to them: “I joined the Navy on June 1, 2004. I am the Leading Petty Officer of Repair Division, ensuring that we keep the Ronald Reagan in top condition. We do everything from fabrication, welding, brazing to taking care of the plumbing system to include repairs to the piping system. I arrived in Japan in January 2018 on the USS RONALD REAGAN, America’s flagship and the only forward-deployed carrier home-ported at Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the United States Seventh Fleet. Six months out of the year I am able to see my family, who lives in Japan with me: my husband, Antonio, and our three children, Izzy, Jack and Gabe. We haven’t been back to the states since arriving in Japan and we hope to come back to Michigan soon to see our family there. Plane tickets are expensive though, especially for a family of five. I miss my family the most! I miss sitting around my grandma’s house with all of the family laughing and joking with each other. I miss driving on the right side of the road. And I miss the food!!! Especially Albano’s and Redamak’s and Rio’s. The thing I love most about the Navy are my sailors. Taking care of them and watching them grow and develop. I work with some amazing people who are my family away from home. My favorite thing about going out to sea for patrol (deployment) is the different ports we are able to visit. And since this is my first time in Japan, I am able to visit so many different countries that I wouldn’t have been able to visit if I was stationed in the United States, such as the Philippines, Hong Kong, Guam, Busan, South Korea, Singapore and Brisbane and Australia, just to name a few.” The New Buffalo Times thanks all of our military women and men for their service. We are happy to provide e-subscriptions to all enlisted service personnel. Please forward the addresses of service personnel who would like to receive their hometown paper to: info@newbuffalotimes.com.