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New Buffalo caregiver charged with embezzling nearly $200,000 PAGE 3 Village of Grand Beach denies Marquette Greenway easement PAGES 4-5

SWMPC, Friends of Harbor Country Trails respond to Grand Beach Marquette Greenway decision PAGE 6

Equilibrium Fitness unveils Three Oaks location PAGE 10 Township shares in celebrating 10year Pokagon Fund anniversary PAGE 12 Meeting introduces local business community to proposed manufactured home park PAGE 17

What’s in Season? Zucchini & Blueberries PAGE 19

City Council discusses creating Department of Public Works Position PAGE 23

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

NB Caregiver Charged with Embezzling Nearly $200,000

STAN MADDUX

New Buffalo woman caring for her elderly bedridden aunt is charged with draining close to $200,000 from her bank account. Jamie Staback, 42, is charged in Berrien County Circuit Court with embezzlement of more than $100,000 from a vulnerable adult. She could face an up to 20-year prison sentence. According to New Buffalo Police, the investigation began in July when officials at the defendant’s bank suspicious about recent activity with her account notified law enforcement and the victim. Police said Staback transferred close to $180,000 from the victim’s account into an account she just opened then over the next 38 days spent close to $21,000 of the money. Staback was power of attorney for the woman but the account containing the freshly transferred funds was in the defendant’s name only, police said. Police said Staback, who’s not a licensed caregiver, had been caring for her great-aunt for about six-years after her sister did so the previous three-years. According to police, nobody came to the door when they first went to the home to speak with the victim. They later went back and were greeted by Staback who slammed the door shut and locked it. Eventually, officers were allowed inside and spoke to the victim appearing ‘’emaciated’’ with toenails that looked like they hadn’t been cut in a long time. When asked if she felt she was being well taken care of, the woman replied ‘’not very well. But, it’s better than nothing,’’ according to police. The woman said she was paying Staback $550 a month for her care and only she and Jamie had access to her funds. According to police, the victim stated three times Staback told her to lie to the police about her taking the money. Police said some of the money was spent by Staback on things like medication for her pets and at local gas station/convenience stores and a restaurant. The police report did not reveal how the remainder of the funds were spent but the last four transactions prior to the account being frozen by the bank totaled more than $5,000. None of the expenses were made for the victim or her care, police said. Staback, who’s out on bond, is scheduled for a preliminary examination hearing before Berrien County Trial Court Judge Sterling Schrock on September 14. According to courtroom officials, she’ll have an opportunity to plead guilty at the hearing or proceed with the case toward a possible trial.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

Village of Grand Beach denies Marquette Greenway easement

fter months of discussion and a public hearing, the Village of Grand Beach Council members cast four “yay” votes to one “nay” vote to deny the request for an easement across village property to construct a non-motorized trail for the Marquette Greenway Trail extension into Michigan at their Wednesday, Aug. 15 meeting. The meeting opened with a motion to go into closed session to consider attorney-client privileged material. During regular commission reports, the members reported everything was running at normal levels. Councilman Jim Bracewell reported six new home construction projects, with some dragging a little behind. Councilman Frank Giglio reported his concern regarding the high-water levels in White Creek, which flows into the lake along the pier, and that it may be causing erosion damage to the pier structure. Superintendent Bob Dabbs will inspect the pier and report back to the council. Leonard stated that there continues to be efforts underway to clean the creek. The LaPorte County Board of Health is involved in the effort, as the source of the contamination is coming from south of the state line. Councilperson Debbie Lindley reported that car break-ins continue to be a concern in the village, with loose change being the common theft item. She reminded everyone to lock their homes and their cars. She also read the procedures to be followed during a council meeting. Councilman Blake O’Halloran reported golf revenues are close to those from July of 2017, which he said was “very good.” He said the golf course is a profit center for the village and they are constantly working to improve it and the pro shop. O’Halloran reminded everyone that golf carts are not allowed on the course at night. Recently, he said that vandalism and damage has occurred on the course. He asked everyone to remind their children and grandchildren “the golf course is not a place to play.” Dabbs asked the council for their position on striping the basketball court so it can also be used for a pickle ball court. The council stated that last year, they gave temporary permission for the two sports to use the court. The members did express their desire to establish a separate pickle ball court in the future. O’Halloran did not feel the two sports had compatible users, nor should the groups use the same court for the two different sports. Giglio stated he had not had any responses from people interested in building a new pickle ball court, which the council discussed in two spring council meetings. The estimated cost to build a court is $26,000. He said the pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church has invited players to use the school gymnasium courts to play pickle ball. The council felt more discussion was needed for a future

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pickle ball court construction plan. They ultimately agreed to painting the court for both sports to use. Chief Dan Schroeder stated that residents making cell phone 9-1-1 calls should identify that they are calling from Michigan so that Berrien County 9-1-1 responds in a timely manner and the call does not get diverted to Indiana, which slows response time in an emergency. He said the problem is being fixed in Berrien County, but it may take a year. The council felt that was unacceptable; however, there is little they can do about it. A notice will be published on the website and in the “Breeze.” Following regular commission reports, the council discussed the proposal to allow the Marquette Greenway Trail an easement through the village, which was proposed to run from the Indiana state line along Grand Beach Road on Grand Beach Village right-of-way land. The proposed 10-foot path would’ve switched from the north side of the roadway to the south side as it traveled north to avoid the busy intersection near the railroad crossing and provide a safe off-road route for bikers and pedestrians. The easement would have been built on 20 feet of village rightof-way and necessitated the removal of many old growth trees, bushes and scrub vegetation along the route, which posed a concern for many residents. The Marquette Greenway Trail project is an off-road paved trail that will be 10 feet wide, with five-foot buffer areas on each side of the path. The 58-mile trail originates in Chicago and the planned termination is in the City of New Buffalo. Hopes are to extend it to St. Joseph, Michigan and beyond. The proposed 3.8-mile Michigan section of the trail was planned to include an area north of U.S. 12 within the boundaries of the land owners and property owners adjacent to the trail: The Village of Grand Beach, the three Home Owner Associations (HOAs) in Forest Beach, Warwick Shores and Sunset Shores and the City of New Buffalo. Portions of the trail in Illinois and Indiana have been completed and funding has been secured for the remainder of the trail in both of the adjoining states. The Michiana segment of the Indiana route is projected to be completed in 2020. This section joins Grand Beach Road at the state line. The final 3.8-miles of trail is estimated to cost $3 million. Numerous grants have been applied for by New Buffalo Township, the City of New Buffalo and by Friends of Harbor Country Trails to fund the project. Additionally, a private fundraising campaign is underway to obtain matching funds should the grants be awarded. On June 24, Marcy Hamilton, deputy executive director with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, addressed village residents at a public hearing held by the Village Council. At that time, many residents spoke in

support of and against the proposed trail. The public hearing was held after many months of presentations at village council meetings by Hamilton and the organization spearheading the Marquette Greenway Trail, which has been in the planning stages, tri-state wide, for many years. Following the public hearing, many residents who were not in support of the trail coming through Grand Beach formed an organization, The Grand Beach Preservation Council. At Wednesday’s meeting, they addressed the council with their concerns. Prior to opening the floor to audience comments Wednesday evening, Village President Paul Leonard Jr. made a statement to the residents assembled in the main room of Village Hall. More than 100 residents attended the meeting to hear the council members’ input and express their own opinions on the offroad trail. In opening his remarks, Leonard stated his feeling as both a councilperson and an avid cyclist. He said that he has remained open minded throughout the review process and the request to grant an easement or permit parallel to Grand Beach Road for the trail, but he said it was obvious that the project has become “more and more controversial.” He stated the portion of the proposed route from the state line to the intersection across the railroad tracks in Grand Beach is .3 of a mile. He said if Grand Beach did nothing, the cyclists would use the existing road and turn right over the tracks.

eonard said he felt Grand Beach did not need to give up any land at his time. “I don’t see any purpose at this time, especially if our neighbors to the north do not approve of the continuation of the route through their properties,” he said. “It makes no sense to me.” O’Halloran stated that he felt “making a decision tonight was premature because all of the facts are not in.” He cited the need for funding to be established and he said that he heard that Notre Dame Catholic Church in Long Beach, Indiana, objected to the trail going through their school and church campus property. O’Halloran also expressed concerns about the volume of bikers coming into Grand Beach from Chicago and Indiana and crossing out of the village at the tracks onto and along US 12. He stated that, if in fact the trail was constructed to the state line, then the village could have further discussion. “I don’t think we should vote at this time,” he said, adding that he was also not in favor of “giving village property away.” Council member Debbie Lindley said she wanted to hear both sides and she was disappointed that a proposed survey to the residents was not put out.

She stated that she had many concerns about the many people entering the village on the roadways, and safety was a major concern for everyone. Lindley felt that there was ample time before any construction even began to take all aspects of the proposed plan into consideration. Leonard asked of the council, “What should be the governing principles for the council to give away land to a third party?” He answered his statement, saying, “The land is the only asset we have.” “An important function for the council is to guard and protect it. We need to have a really good reason to do it (give it away). Number one: There must be a need to give it away, such as for public safety, (police or fire department use). Number two: Giving the land away must have a benefit of such magnitude it warrants giving away vacant land. As it currently stands, the bedrock on making the decision based on need and benefit is not there,” he said. “We can’t do it because we want to be good neighbors,” Leonard added. Council member Jim Bracewell stated that 60 percent of the council will be up for re-election in November, and they could speak to the issue after that time; however, he said “no is no at this time.” Council member Frank Giglio repeated that he felt the trail should go along the railroad right-of-way or along US 12. “No trees and no flowers would have to come out,” he said. Giglio also stated that Calumet City, Illinois, was able to get an Amtrak easement for their portion of the Greenway Trail, which was a safer route through their community. Giglio said he felt with a new governor being elected in November, getting MDOT and Amtrak easements could be accomplished for the Michigan trail. Following council comments, more than a dozen residents each took the fiveminute allotted time slot at the podium to address the council. The opening speaker, Dr. Mike Lindley, stated he was disappointed that a survey was not conducted to gain dialogue and public opinion over the next month. He said he felt the village was made up of people, not just land, and that this issue had divided neighbor against neighbor and fragmented the community, which he did not like to see happen. Frank Dolan, who formed the Grand Beach Preservation Council in July, said he was “against the village relinquishment of real property.” “There is a very large Grand Beach contingency that did not want a blade of grass or a spoonful of dirt given up for a public easement bicycle path,” he said. Dolan said the amount of land required for the path said was “3.73 acres of our property for a public bicycle path.” He also questioned the improvement of real estate values. Dolan said the village

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has real needs to address: lakefront and beach erosion, the water supply system and irrigation for the golf course, which is the only enterprise in the village. He said the Preservation group does not support giving away the easement, saying they weren’t “backing down from our position.”

hile resident Steve Slater agreed with the concerns raised by some, he also felt everyone could work together towards a win-win solution by considering what Grand Beach could get in the way of a positive return. He said he loves bike paths in other communities and pointed out that walkers, people with baby strollers and the elderly also use the off-road, nonmotorized paths. Slater said a 2009 Village Master Plan survey stated the top two priorities for the Village were cooperating with nearby communities and developing greenways and nonmotorized connecting trails. He said he felt “those were good priorities, let’s not throw them out now.” “It is too early to vote (on the issue) tonight,” Slater added. Eight other people continued to address the council, all questioning or objecting to the trail project and granting the easement for various reasons, including having to remove old growth trees and bushes, worrying about safety and the added burden on the police department, dealing with long-term and on-going maintenance, disturbing the peace and quiet of village residents, experiencing an increase traffic and congestion and adding an urban element to a rural setting, which was not deemed desirable. Security, both for personal property and for people and children’s safety, was a “massive aspect” for one gentleman who spoke. While no one in the audience spoke in favor of giving away the village easement for the use of a non-motorized trail though the village, some felt the dialogue should continue. Following the public comments, the council made the following motion: “We deny granting an easement or permit for use of land in the village from the state line on the south end to the north end, for the creation of an off-road bike path.” Again, council members re-affirmed their opinions, with O’Halloran stating that “a lot of people in the village are in favor of a bike path.” He said he felt that, in the future, if it comes to the border, it could mean a lot of traffic and the council could address it at that time. O’Halloran said it was “too early to vote on the decision” and he felt a better solution or alternative plan could be explored. During the council discussions, some audience members clapped and at other times some groaned loudly at comments, making sure their opinions were heard. In the end, most were in support of the council’s motion and quickly left the hall prior to the discussion of other council and village matters.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 In new business, the council reviewed an Abonmarche Engineering report for the repair and protection of the pump house and drainage pipe on Ridge Road. Council members felt the recommendation of approximately half a million dollars in repair/revetment was too costly and opted to talk to other contractors regarding a solution. O’Halloran said he felt this was very critical and “an unbelievable concern... but half a million dollars wasn’t the solution.” “We are not going to be able to balance the budget, these are huge expenses,” O’Halloran said. The village has already spent close to $240,000 on revetment at access points due to the lake erosion. Two proposals for village beach access revetment from Donkersloot and Sons were approved. One approval was for the access at Lake Park and Struass in the amount of $31,320, and the other one was for the repair of the easement at Robin Lane in the amount of $29,470. Leonard stated these have to be done to protect the neighboring properties and village infrastructure. The stairs at Robin Lane have already been claimed by the lake, but the deck currently remains. “When this is done, along with some other properties, almost all of the Grand Beach shoreline will be armored up against the lake,” he said. Leonard told council members he was interested in having village attorney, Sara Seneca, draft an ordinance to keep excavated sand from building sites in the Village and to have it deposited by the pier. Next season, he would like to have sand trucked in to replenish some of the remaining access point beaches. The council discussed the condition of some of the village right-of-way trees. Council members are concerned that the trees might present a public danger from falling branches or from decaying trees falling. It was decided that Clerk Mary Robertson and Dabbs would contact the Village of Michiana and other sources to acquire estimates for hiring professional arborists to render opinions. A resolution to revise the 42-acre Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant request, appraisal adjustment, was tabled until the September meeting. Council members acknowledged the receipt of the AT &T Video Report. No action was needed. The following members were reappointed to the Planning Commission: Chair Ray Kelly, with a term ending Aug. 31, 2021 and councilman Jim Bracewell, Ex Officio member, with a term expiring Aug. 31, 2019. Council members reviewed the correspondence that they had received. Leonard said, “I thank everyone, who is still here, for your letters and concerns.” The next regular Village of Grand Beach council meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.

TWO DROWNINGS REPORTED AT INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK

n separate water rescue incidents, two Chicago boys downed Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Indiana Dune State Park in Chesterton, Indiana, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). At approximately 4:45 p.m., a 10-year-old boy was pulled from Lake Michigan after he was found faced down floating about 40 yards offshore. The young male was retrieved and CPR was performed prior to him being transported to Porter Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Porter County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Joshua Torres of Chicago. A second, 14-year-old male, also from Chicago, was rescued about an hour later at 5:40 p.m. about 50 yards from shore in the same area. Two on duty Porter Police officers pulled the boy from the water. A Chesterton police officer administered CPR before the boy was transported to Porter Regional Hospital. He was later airlifted to University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Early on Sunday morning, he died. The name of the second victim was not released as of Sunday morning. Indiana Conservation Officers are currently investigating both incidents. The IDNR said that during the time of the two incidents, the Indiana Dunes State Park had placed water restrictions at the location. The restrictions only allowed swimmers to go into the water waist deep, according to IDNR reports. Porter EM, Porter Fire, Porter police, Chesterton and Burns Harbor police and Indiana Dunes State Park staff assisted in the incidents.

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BBQ GRILL SUSPECTED CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRE

sers of barbecue grills can learn a thing or two, perhaps, from a house catching fire apparently from cooking outdoors. A LaPorte family on August 11 was driven from their badly damaged home at 1316 Scott St. According to police, 45-year old Ai Wireman told investigators she left the grill on and the lid open after using it for cooking. She later heard a ‘’pop’’ then walked out and saw flames climbing up the back of her two-story residence close to the grill on her wooden deck. Police said Wireman got her nine-year old son and her pets safely out of the home. LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said it’s possible embers from the grill could have flown out and caught the deck on fire. Another possibility is some type of malfunction allowing propane to find its way onto the deck and somehow ignite, he said. Snyder said grills should be on concrete or some other non-flammable surface when used. The structure sustained an estimated $30,000 in damage. There was another $10,000 in content loss. Snyder said the woman used a garden hose to try and put out the flames which found their way into the soffit and attic. — STAN MADDUX

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY COMING TO NEW TROY

here will be a Mobile Food Pantry in New Troy at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd., New Troy. — STAFF REPORTS

NBBA BOOTH OPENS TO A NEW LOOK

he New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) booth at the corner of West Merchant and North Whittaker streets has returned following the reconstruction of the streetscape on North Whittaker Street and the surrounding area. The NBBA has upgraded the booth to harmonize with the new streetscape, including the “Welcome to New Buffalo” signage on the new awning. The booth provides brochures and marketing information to all who pass by and are interested in staying informed. Several businesses and business owners helped with the improvements and fundraising: Horizon Awning, Clay Howard of Howard’s Excavating, Anthony Motycka at Lakeview Builders and Brian Roark Painting. Also helping to raise funds were Jackie’s Cafe, Casey’s Bar and Grill and The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

SWMPC, Friends of Harbor Country Trails respond to Grand Beach Marquette Greenway decision

wo organization that have been shepherding the Marquette Greenway Trail project have responded to the motion made by the Grand Beach Village Council at their Wednesday, Aug. 15, meeting to deny an easement through the village’s right-of-way property for the project. During the past year, Marcy Hamilton, deputy executive director of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission (SWMPC), has partnered with and taken the lead in promoting the Michigan segment of the tri-state trail project, along with the Friends of Harbor Country Trails and the Friends of the Marquette Greenway Trails. Hamilton has held numerous meetings with area municipalities, homeowner associations, and Berrien County Departments, including the Road Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), as well as the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission, to coordinate and promote the completion of the 3.8-mile Michigan portion of the trail project. Hamilton has also been instrumental in aiding the municipalities and the organizations in applying for grant funding for the project. The final 3.8 miles of the trail in Michigan is estimated to cost $3 million. The following grants have been submitted to fund the project: A State of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (MNRTF) in the amount of $300,000, the maximum available level, that has been submitted by New Buffalo Township, which also requires matching funds from the township or other sources; the township board has pledged to fund $150,000 toward the project; the Pokagon Fund has pledged $300,000; grant funding is being sought from the MDOT-TAP Passport Grant in the amount of $150,000, which will fund trail heads and way finding signage, by the City of New Buffalo, who will also will apply for a matching grant from the Fund in the amount of $3,500; and the Friends of Harbor Country Trails have applied for a $400,000 grant from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation. Hamilton stated that she is also looking into MDOT Alternative Programs grants. An additional private fundraising campaign will be spearheaded by the Friends of the Marquette Greenway Trails project, with the goal of raising an additional $270,000 for matching funds to leverage state and federal grants if they are successfully obtained. To date, no grants have been awarded, but are anticipated to be in the fall grant allocations. In hearing of the decision, Hamilton

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said, “Many residents are still excited about having a multi-use path for walking, jogging and recreational biking. SWMPC will continue to work with community leaders, municipal officials and others to find a safe route for the path from the Indiana state line to downtown New Buffalo.” Arnie Feinberg, president of Friends of Harbor Country Trail, said, “I was very disappointed that the Grand Beach Village Council voted to not grant an easement for the trail along Old Grand Beach Road. Some of the Grand Beach Village folks requested additional documentation regarding issues such as the effect this trail will have on property values, liability, crime, etc. Documents on these issues were put together and given to the Grand Beach Village Council on the day they voted, which was two weeks earlier than they requested this information be provided. What is so disappointing is that it appears they did not take the time to at least review this information.” Feinberg said that prior to the council meeting, he and Hamilton prepared a binder with requested documentation regarding statements and claims that had been made at previous meetings by Hamilton. He said that the FoHCTs and SWMPC responded completely to what was requested by Village President Paul Leonard, Jr. and by Grand Beach Preservation Council organizer Frank Dolan. The binder was delivered to Grand Beach prior to the council meeting on Wednesday, which was two weeks prior to the Sept. 1 request date; however, it was not discussed at the meeting. Friends of Harbor Country Trails was originally formed to initiate formal planning for Hike & Bike Trail development within the threetownship area known as Harbor Country. Their board is comprised of municipal and community leaders from throughout the area. “Since 2010, our primary mission is to develop safer trails throughout our corner of southwest Michigan,” Feinberg said, adding that “safety is our middle name.” According to their website, Friends of Harbor Country Trails is a “not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the development of multi-purpose bike and hike trails throughout Harbor Country in southwest Michigan, connecting the communities of New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Sawyer, Lakeside, Union Pier, Michiana and Grand Beach, and integrating into surrounding areas.” Feinberg stated that much of the studies and planning of the bicycle network has been made possible because of the generous cooperation and funding provided by the Pokagon

Fund. He praised and commented on the early support received from a former Pokagon Board member, the late Attorney Larry Frankel, saying he was a strong advocate and supporter of trails. “I give Larry credit for catapulting the subject of hike and bike trails in Harbor Country,” Feinberg said. The organization has been instrumental in bicycle trail development and in influencing municipalities to include bike lanes when road projects are undertaken. Their hope is that as roadways are repaved, each segment will include bike lanes that will eventually connect all throughout southwest Berrien County. In the past year, Marquette Greenway Trail project planners again became active in the tri-state trail development and the Friends of Harbor Country Trails (FoHCT) again became involved in that project. Feinberg said that with no current funding mechanism to pay for engineering and planning studies for additional and various other trail projects, the organization has chosen to put all of their energy into completing the Marquette Greenway Trail. He said the idea was to attack small portions of the overall community plan and look at a completely off-road, safer and more scenic path. Feinberg added that they felt that type of off-road, non-motorized path would garner more support from cyclists as well as joggers, pedestrians and families. He said they have become part of the larger group, which was led by Hamilton. Since its inception, the Friends of Harbor Country Trails, along with funding from the Pokagon Fund, have been instrumental in the installation of bike paths in numerous locations. An early project was in partnership with the City of New Buffalo and the Fund when bike trails were installed during the reconstruction of Jefferson Road from South Whittaker Street, east to the bend where it becomes Maudlin Road. In subsequent years, the bike path was continued south on Maudlin Road when New Buffalo Township and the Berrien County Road Commission repaved the full length of roadway and added a fivefoot bike path on each side of the road to the Hoder Road intersection. In the city, FoHCT installed bike lanes on each side of South Whittaker Street, connecting to Jefferson, when the Michigan Department of Transportaion repaved that roadway, again with funding provided by the Fund. The city is now adding bike lanes to the recently reconstructed East Clay Street project. Lanes have also been added on both sides of the

street during the recently completed North Whittaker Street-Downtown Redevelopment Project. FoHCT added bike lanes in New Buffalo Township on Wilson Road from LaPorte Road west to US-12 when that road was redone. A bike/ walking path on Townline Road from Lakeshore Road west to Townline Beach in Union Pier was also installed. In Harbert, bike lanes were added on Red Arrow Highway from Lakeshore Road to Cherry Beach Road when the Berrien County Road Commission rebuilt a compromised Red Arrow Highway overpass/culvert. In addition to bike paths, FoHCT has installed 100 trail signs to guide riders through southwest Michigan, from New Buffalo to Sawyer to Three Oaks. Three trail heads have also been installed, one in Oselka Park in New Buffalo, one across from Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks and another one outside of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce office south of Three Oaks. “The Pokagon Fund has underwritten and played a most significant role in developing most of the bike trails throughout Harbor Country,” Feinberg said. Future plans of Friends of Harbor Country Trail include continuing development in Harbert and Chikaming Township with a bike path planned along Red Arrow Highway between Lakeshore Drive and Youngren Road (this is a continuation of the recently developed culvert bike path). In Harbert, a future path is being planned from Warren Woods Road to Lake Shore Drive with a crossing at Red Arrow Highway and Warren Woods Road going onto Lake Shore Drive. In Three Oaks, a path is being planned that will go through Watkins Park and connect to paths downtown on Elm Street. The planned City of New Buffalo Loop Trail is currently a dormant project pending the outcome of the Marquette Greenway Trail development. Members of the Friends of Harbor Country Trails Board of Directors are President Arnie Feinberg, Treasurer Katie Maroney, New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit, City of New Buffalo councilman Bobby Spirito, Warren Peterson, Chuck Garasic and Larry Shawver. For more information and trail maps, visit friends@ harborcountrytrails.org. Friends of Harbor Country Trails is a 501(c)3 organization. Any donations made to the Marquette Greenway Project go to that project.

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o show appreciation and to say thank you for their service to the community, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all active-duty first responders to ride the train free of charge Sunday, Sept. 9, through Saturday, Sept. 15, on all off- peak weekday and weekend trains. In order to take advantage of this promotion, all first responders must present ticket collectors with valid active-duty identification. All active-duty police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers and emergency medical technicians are welcome. “Everyone at the South Shore Line sincerely appreciates the hard work and sacrifices made by our first responders each and every day,” said Nicole Barker, director of Capital Investment and Implementation at the SSL. “By welcoming first responders to ride the train for free, we hope to convey our gratitude for all they have done to protect our communities.” Throughout the year, the SSL gives back to the community by welcoming various groups to take advantage of free round-trip transportation on designated days. In the near future, the train will be offering a week of free transportation for military, including active-duty, reserves and veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Keep up with the SSL on social media for the official announcement and details of this special promotion. Additionally, the SSL offers reduced fares for seniors, active duty military personnel, commuting students, infants and passengers with disabilities on all trains year-round. Up to three kids 13 and under also always ride free on all daily off-peak, weekend and holiday trains. For more information on train schedules, discounts and to plan a trip, please visit www.mysouthshoreline.com or download the SSL app (available for iPhone and Android). The South Shore Line is a commuter rail line operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) between Millennium Station in downtown Chicago and the South Bend International Airport in South Bend, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

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Township shares in celebrating 10-year Pokagon Fund anniversary

he New Buffalo Township Board approved the first payment to Pajay Construction for work on the Michiana Shore water project and heard a presentation from The Pokagon Fund on its “Decade of Grant-giving” at their Monday, Aug. 20, meeting. In audience comments, David Stumm said he was pleased to see improvements on the township website to the Building Department site. He said that Denny Bouler, the code enforcement officer, is now posting the building complaints that the township receives and the action being taken on problematic properties. He also reported that there have been 19 building permits that have been issued for new home construction this year, compared to 15 last year and 14 in 2016. “That is a great thing for the township,” Strumm said. Strumm also mentioned that one of the new homes was a fourbedroom, two-bath, modular home that was built on private land for a cost of $150,000. He stated that this was a good example of attainable housing that was being built within the township. Fire Chief Jamie Flick reported that the fire department had responded to 25 calls in the month of June, which was a busy month. Year-to-date, they have responded to 108 calls. He said that the department had a lot of fun during Kid’s Day at the Bison Afterschool Enrichment Summer Camp, where they succeeded in getting everyone wet. The department also participated in the Berrien County Youth Fair Demolition Derby and at the Youth Center. Flick said the Bio Care event also went well. Berrien County Sheriff Sargent Julie Flick gave the June township report. She reported that 88 complaints were answered, six tickets were issued and four arrests were made within the township. Flick welcomed Larry Pitchford to the department as an experienced new deputy. She added that she was excited to announce that Deputy Michael Troup will began a new assignment as the school resource officer at New Buffalo Elementary School. The City of New Buffalo will have an officer assigned to New Buffalo Middle/High School. The two officers will work in coordination. In celebration of the Pokagon Fund’s 10-year anniversary, the board heard a presentation from Janet Cocciarelli, executive director of the Fund. Cocciarelli said the Fund has granted $25 million to Harbor Country communities and to Hartford, Dowagiac and South Bend, Indiana, since 2007/08, when they began the foundation.

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The money is distributed through Fund grants from revenues derived from 2 percent of the electronic gaming at New Buffalo Four Winds Casino. The local municipalities receive 45 percent of the revenue, the charitable organizations receive 45 percent and the designated outlaying communities receive 10 percent of the proceeds. The board considered celebrating with a party with the grantees before deciding to focus on the accomplishments of the recipients of the decade of grants. Cocciarelli showed an eight-minute video highlighting the work that has been done in the area by local charity organizations. The video, which can be viewed on the Fund’s website, featured individuals and causes that have benefited from the grants and how the grant funding has changed and improved their lives. Cocciarlli said the Fund will continue to focus on supporting the communities. The Fund has three focus areas for funding: education, poverty reduction and community vitality. Township Supervisor Michelle Heit thanked the Fund for its continued support, saying, “You have been wonderful partners and we appreciate all that you do.” Clerk Judy Zabicki followed up on Cocciarelli’s comments with an update on the proposed senior workout equipment that was proposed by the Rotary Club for installation in Township Memorial Park. She said that to-date, $30,800 has been pledged for the $46,000 project. The Fund has pledged $15,000, $3,000 has been pledged from the State Rotary Club and $3,000 matching funds from Harbor Country Rotary, $2,300 has been pledged from the Lake Land Foundation and $7,500 has been pledged from the Wm. Deputy Foundation. Jackie’s Cafe is holding bake sales at the New Buffalo Farmers Market, with proceeds going to the project. Hillary Bubb is provided matching funds from the Larry Bubb Foundation. The Ozinga Concrete plant has pledged 22 cubic yards of concrete for the foundation for the equipment. Recent grants have been applied for from the Berrien County Foundation and the Fred Upton Foundation. “This is a very good thing for our seniors and for the park,” Zabicki said. Board members approved the first payment to Pajay Construction for the Michiana Shore Subdivision Water Project in the amount of $85,009.95 for work performed through July 30, 2018. The first change order #1 for the Michiana Shores Water Project, which was the result of changes

required by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), was also approved. The contract will decrease by $10,025.00. The original contract amount was $ 1,182,375.00. The new contract amount, including this change order, will be $1,172,350.00. As a result of the changes and delay in issuance of the MDOT permit, the contract time will be increased by 20 calendar days; the date of substantial completion, as of the date of this change order, is Nov. 22, 2018. The resulting final completion date is Dec. 16, 2018. In an effort to maintain the contract schedule, the restriction for working on Fridays and Saturdays has been removed. The board approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Berrien County regarding the Pager Grant. This memorandum agrees to collaborate as partners and make an application for a regional FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace VHF Fire/EMS field radio equipment with UHF 800MHz equipment that will operate on the Michigan Public Safety Communication System (MPSCS). It was stated that the VHF radio coverage continues to be unreliable in the southwest area of Berrien County. Flick said the pagers currently do not work in Berrien County and it is a safety issue. If the grant is obtained, the township will pay 50 percent of the costs. Heit said this is a muchneeded safety item.

oard members adopted a resolution in support of Regional NonMotorized Land and Water Infrastructure. Heit said the resolution was supported by many neighboring communities participating in the Best Practice Group. She said having these letters of support helps everyone when applying for Department of Natural Resources grants and other grants for community walking and water trails. Upon the recommendation of the Township Planning Commission, board members adopted a zoning ordinance amendment. The revised ordinance reads: “On lots with an area of 15,000 square feet or less, accessory buildings with a total footprint of 1,500 square feet are permitted. On lots with an area larger than 15,000 square feet, accessory buildings with a total footprint equal to 10 percent of the lot area or 10,000 square feet (whichever is less) are permitted.” Heit stated that this update clarifies the current ordinance. The hiring of J.P. Gillen & Associates, a computers service and repair company in South Bend, Indiana, for a cost of $680 per month for assurance services was approved.

The township previously used the services of the Tech in Bridgman. A $1,300 quote from Pro Safety for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for one of the fire trucks and for use in the fire house was approved. Currently, the department doesn’t have an AED. A quote from Lakeshore Construction in the amount of $12,817 for repair and upgrade work at Fire Station #1 and the water department building on East Clay Street was approved. The board accepted, with regret, Jarvis Tarnowski’s letter of resignation from the township fire department. Tarnowski will be leaving the area to join the U.S. Marine Corp. Heit thanked him for his service and wished him well in his service to our country. The purchase of Emergency Reporting software from the Fire Department in the amount of $2,505.85 was approved. The software will be tied directly to the state reporting system and will allow for on-scene reporting, as well as will track personal hours and equipment maintenance schedules, will allow for pre-planning and will keep personal records. Board members approved Flick and Assistant Chief Dan to attend a Sept. 17 fire chief conference. The course cost is $266, plus overnight accommodations, meals and travel expenses. Matt Davis of Wightman and Associates said that the project team was meeting weekly, onsite with neighbors in the Michiana Shore Subdivision for weekly construction updates. The meetings are held every Monday at 9 a.m. at the corner of Oak and Ash streets. The construction schedule has also been posted on the township website. Davis said that the Amtrak permit is in place and the boring work will begin the week of Sept. 17. Hiet said she did not have the best news to report regarding the beautification project at the Exit 1 overpass. She said they are still hopefully awaiting the permit and approval from MDOT for the project design plans. Heit stated that she is still hopeful that they will have the permit soon. She did state that the contractor who was doing the MDOT work is not interested in doing the township’s $900,000 beautification project. Heit said the project may have to be put off until the spring; however, she’s still hopeful for a fall outcome. The next regular meeting of the New Buffalo Township Board is Monday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall on Red Arrow Highway.

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Johnny Roder two-time Men’s Grand Beach Village golf champion AMY SLATER CAPTURES WOMEN’S TROPHY; JEAN MURRAY IS TWO-TIME GRANDMOTHER’S FLIGHT CHAMPION; CHARLIE O’HALLORAN AND MARY KATE SWORDS WIN CHILDREN’S FLIGHTS

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nder blue skies on a beautiful summer day in the Village of Grand Beach, the final rounds of the Men’s Grand Beach Village Golf Tournament were played Saturday, Aug. 18. For the second time, the coveted Men’s Championship trophy was awarded to Johnny Roder. Amy Slater received the Women’s Championship Trophy and Jean Murray was once again awarded the trophy in the Grandmother’s Flight. The children played in a nine-hole championship tournament the previous week. Winning top honors was Charlie O’Halloran, who beat Michael Ryan in the boys’ flight. In the girls flight, Mary Kate Swords bested Molly Faul. The trophies were presented on Saturday afternoon in Village Hall following the men’s and women’s final rounds. The Lorraine and John Fox trophy was established as the Grand Beach Club Championship Cup in 1920. On Saturday, the men played 27 holes of the 36-hole tournament on the final day of competition and the women shot 18 holes. The grandmother’s and children’s tournaments were played the previous week. In the second round of play for the day, Johnny Roder was declared the winner when he defeated Mickey Swords on the ninth hole of the final round. He was up at that point by 10 points, with nine holes remaining to be played. In the Women’s Tournament, Amy Slater defeated Colleen Healy Cusick. In the Grandmother’s Tournament, past champion Jean Murray beat Nancy Roberts for their top honors. The First Flight of the Men’s Tournament play was won by Henry Blauw. The Second Flight honors went to Michael Alch and the Third Flight was won by John Walles. In each flight, the golfers played match play competition. Match play is a scoring system for golf in which a player, or team, earns a point for each hole in which they have bested their opponents. This is as opposed to stroke play, in which the total number of strokes is counted over one or more rounds of 18 holes. Village councilman and grandfather to Johnny Roder (who was in the gallery) Jim Bracewell said of the matches, “I am very proud of my grandson Johnny and my family of golfers, his brother Patrick and my son-in-law Fudd Roder.” The Roder family has a history of taking home the Grand Beach Men’s Championship Cup. Johnny’s brother Patrick is a two-time Village Champion, winning in 2011 and 2012. His father, Larry (Fudd), was also a two-time trophy winner in 2017 and 2014. On Sunday, following the tournament, Johnny headed to the University of Indianapolis, where he will play on the university golf team as a freshman. Mickey will be a senior at South Lansing High School in Michigan. Following the play, everyone gathered in the clubhouse for the top awards celebration. Everyone enjoyed fellowship and a potpourri of light bites and sweets, which were provided by residents.

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he Youth Fair was held at the Berrien County Fairgrounds August 13 through 18, with weather cooperating to offer youth of all ages the chance to roam (or run) the fairgrounds, enjoying the annual event. Whether the reason for attending is to see the animals up close, attend the auctions, have a gander at the tractors, go to the grandstand events (demolition derby or bullmania, anyone?), enjoy the festival food, watch the equine events, ride the rides, or all of those things, this year’s Fair did not disappoint. Young people from around the county participated fully for yet another year, from tirelessly setting up camp and showing their animals each and every day, or maybe they just came for a day to wander the fairgrounds and enjoy the company of other young people. The Berrien County Youth Fair does not discriminate between an 8 year old young person or an 80 year old who is young at heart. — STAFF REPORTS | PHOTOS BY KRISTIN FATOUROS AND HOLLY SHULMAN

Shana Rosenbaum and Magic win Reserve Champion

t the 2018 Berrien County Youth Fair, which took place August 13-18, Shana Rosenbaum placed 1st in Barrels for her age group (14-16 year olds), and she won Reserve Champion in her age group for Speed Events Overall. Following are all her placings for speed events: Barrels 1st; Speed n action 2nd; Down and back 2nd; Poles 3rd; Stakes 4th; Overall - reserve champion (that’s what the big trophy is for). Her horse is a 19 year old mare named magic, and she boards and trains at bittersweet pet resort and stables in Niles, Michigan. — PHOTO PROVIDED BY BROOKE ROSENBAUM

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n the fabled Paris of the Forties and Fifties, there was no more famous or loved performer than Edith Piaf. Every Frenchman knew and loved her as “the little sparrow.” She was discovered on the streets in the Pigalle area of Paris singing for her supper by the nightclub owner Louis Leplee. During the war, her songs became the songs of the French resistance. By the end of it, she sang to all of Paris from the top of the Eiffel tower. Her fame overtook all others of the time, including Judy Garland--a singer whose troubled life colored her singing much as Piaf’s did hers. In 2014 many Piaf fans were unable to get tickets, so Bob and Martha have been asked to bring this favorite back to the Acorn after successful performances in Chicago and Michigan. These songs have been lovingly collected by Martha and Bob, from out-of-print manuscripts and obscure collections, but also include the mainstream songs that made Piaf the iconic singer she was. Her most famous song “La Vie en Rose” was written by Piaf herself on a tablecloth with an eyebrow pencil in a café on the Champs Elysée. She hated it, tried to give it away, and only recorded it two years later, to huge acclaim. She nurtured many budding songwriters including Charles Aznavour, who was her secretary, until he wrote a song for her, which they perform in Robert Swan’s English translation, called “Plus Bleu Que tes Yeux,” knowing that Mme Piaf had an affinity for men with blue eyes. This song is almost completely unknown to the American public, as is the oddly moving love song “Fallait-il” and the surprisingly western/cowhand sounding “Eden Blues.” Familiar favorites like “Autumn Leaves,” originally written for Marlene Dietrich, and “Sous le Ciel de Paris,” are brought back to life in both French and English. There was one song that Piaf never sang in any other language than English-“Simply a Waltz,” proclaimed by President Eisenhower as his favorite song of all time. Then,of course, there is the inimitable “Je Ne Regrette Rien.” The song “Milord,” one of the world’s great drinking songs, is treated to a fresh translation by Robert Swan in a style that is much closer to its original bawdy feel, and it may surprise some Piaf fans that she adopted the “Exodus Song” in the last couple years of her life, partly to appeal to the American audience, but also because she knew a good song when she heard it--so in this performance, her words are juxtaposed with Pat Boone’s. It takes courage to think that one can do justice to the memory of a spirit as rich as Piaf’s, but it’s well worth the try, in this the fifty-fifth year of her passing. Martha Cares brings a dedication rarely seen to the revivification of these great songs. Her talents, which have been exhibited on the Broadway stage and opera houses across the country, her beauty, and her extraordinary devotion to the music and memory of Mme. Piaf, make her the perfect vessel for the attempt. She has no desire, out of respect, to imitate Mme. Piaf’s unique style, but brings her own palette of emotions to bear on songs she has come to cherish. Robert Swan’s credentials not only include Broadway and opera, but also a raft of film and television, including appearances in “The Untouchables,” “Hoosiers,” “Miss Marple,” “The Dollmaker,” “All My Children,” and many more. Locally, he has been nominated for numerous Jefferson awards for his stage work. Martha and Bob will be accompanied by Grammy award winning pianist and accordion phenomenon Don Stille with Dick Bunn on bass. Tickets @ $25, and $35 cafe seating are available at www.acorntheater.com, or 269-756-3879. — STAFF REPORTS

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Meeting introduces local business community to proposed manufactured home park

he developers for a proposed 250-unit manufactured home community in New Buffalo Township held an information meeting at the New Buffalo Township Library for the members of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce and the New Buffalo Business Association Thursday, Aug. 16. Following a brief video overview of the proposed homes and the community called Harbor Crossing, developers Bob Fink and Tom Fraerman offered two key issues for discussion: if New Buffalo needs more young families, year-round resident workers and customers and if a shortage of housing at attainable pricing for families, workers and seniors looking to age in place exists. Fink and Fraerman stated that they felt the answers to both of those questions was “yes” and therefore were key factors for them in choosing New Buffalo and the Hoder and Maudlin roads location for their development. Fink said other factors in choosing the New Township site was the proximity to the City of New Buffalo as well as to Chicago, Lake Michigan and the Four Winds Casino. Fink said they felt the area was a family-oriented community with wonderful recreational and amusement facilities as well as a great school system. They felt that the township had “these qualities along with a shortage of attainable housing in the area, which made this a perfect location for a new manufactured home community.” Fink added that their partner in the development, Four Leaf Properties, has sold approximately 1,300 manufactured homes in southwest Michigan, including 150 homes that were sold last year. He said they identified a suitable 58-acre site northwest of the intersection of Hoder and Maudlin roads that had been designated by the township on their future Master Plan Land Use Map for medium density residential houses, which called for three to six units per acre. The Harbor Crossing development would be 4.4 units per acre, which is less than allowable on the future zoning map. In addition to the future medium density zoning designation, the township also ran sewer and water lines ready for hookup under the road frontage in the area in 2011. Currently, Fink said that in the township and city, there are only 14 homes listed for sale on the MLS between $175,000 and $240,000, with the majority of them being older homes. The average price of a manufactured home is $90,000. He said that studies have shown that the

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price of stick built housing is growing so fast it is taking people out of the traditional housing market. Fink stated that the manufactured homes cost between $30,000 and $50,000 less to build than stick built one. A recent Bloomberg Business Report stated that “sale prices for new double-wide manufactured homes averaged $91,400 in March, according to the most recent Census Bureau data. For new single-family homes, including wholly site-built and modular houses, the average price in June was $363,300.” Fink said he felt that the community needs to bring in a new attainable housing development to serve a market need and bring additional people into the community on a permanent full-time basis. Fink said the production of manufactured housing is 30 percent of the cost to build conventional site-built homes. The homes are constructed with standard building material and are built almost entirely off-site in an efficient factory setting. He said that these savings allow more Americans to own their own home, even in the face of an ever-widening housing affordability gap, Fink said. All of the homes proposed to go into Harbor Crossing will be offered for purchase only and there will not be any rental homes. In addition to the home sites, the community will have 24-hour, on-site management and a club house with a community pool, a dog park, nature trails for walking and natural wetland areas. All potential residents are screened and must pass a background check, as no felons will be allowed to be residents in the community. Like other similar developments, there are rules that govern the homeowners and the duration that guests can stay in the community. The homes, which will be offered will be in a variety of models, range in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet and will be 26 feet wide. “This is not your grandfather’s trailer park – (the development) is not the at all like former manufactured home parks,” Fink said. The homes are high quality, state-of- the-art, energy efficient manufactured ones, which are approved and certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The two-, three- and four-bedroom models come with high-end finishes and are designated to house a limited number of people. Two pets are allowed in each home, but only one dog, not to include pit bull or Rottweiler breeds. The home sites each come with two assigned parking spots. The homes are purchased from

and financed by the developers. The home sites are then rented at a rate of approximately $375 to $400 per month. The total average monthly cost to a buyer, including the purchase and site rental, is $900 to $1,250 per month. The portfolio of other Four Leaf developments included statistics for their 7,000 current residents. The average age of the owners is 40.6 years, occupancy is 2.7 people per home, the average income is $49,872 annually and work history at the same job is 58 months, all of which indicate a stable group of homeowners. There are currently 13 manufactured home communities in southwest Michigan. The developers anticipate spending $6 million in the site development and 250 families living in the community, with each family spending upwards of $12,500 annually in the township’s retail/ entertainment market. The park will generate approximately $60,000 to $100,000 in local school tax revenue, $3 million in new roads, $200,000 in ready-to-serve sewer and water fees and $400,000 in water tap-in fees.

ink stated that while the community and the site amenities will be developed upfront, the home sites will be filled over a three to four-year period as the homes are sold. Delivery time for the homes is approximately six weeks. The slower occupancy time will allow for New Buffalo Area Schools (NBAS) to project its future needs and growth requirements over time, rather than have a flood of students enroll all in one year. NBAS has seen a decline in enrollment over the past few years. Last year, there were 85 less students who were enrolled in the high school and some additional classroom space in the grade school was available. NBAS states that the cost of educating each student is $20,000 annually, while statewide, the costs are $12,000. This development would provide $400 per student in annual tax revenue. Although higher taxes are generated by non-homestead properties in the township and city, the second home owners do not have children attending the schools or people living in and supporting the retail and restaurant community on a fulltime basis. The developers feel that a growing population is needed for the community to remain vital and to attract families and students to the area. They also see a need for attainable work force housing and opportunities for housing for seniors who may want to downsize their present homes but stay in the area.

Fink challenged the group and said, “If you only want second home owners who offer no employees to work in the community and no student enrollment, then this is not what you want.” Fink said they still felt that this was a good idea, even if it was somewhere else in the community. He questioned if this was not the place or time for the project. Fink added that a subdivision of full-time residents needs to be a community that the rest of the community wants to see here. He said the development team is willing to work through obstacles presented by the school board and those of some community members if others are willing to come to the table to talk and look for answers and remedies. While no decisions were made at their August meeting, in July, the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission voted to deny their request for a zoning change from Agriculture Residential (AG-R) to Manufactured Home Park (R4). The planners were concerned about a number of issues including the current zoning, the density, water run-off, increased traffic, the impact on the natural areas and the increased enrollment at the school. Residents attending the July public hearing also did not support the development for their area. At the Aug. 15 meeting, commissioner Dan Coffey asked numerous questions of the developers and questioned some of their responses. Commissioner Dave Stumm also suggested relocating the development to someplace else within the township, such as Stromer Road. In July, the New Buffalo Area School Board of Education also did not support the development at their meeting. Board members reheard a presentation from the developers at their August board meeting. The board members feared a glut of new student enrollment and a need to expand the school and staff, resulting in increased expenses. NBAS does not get state money to operate the school district because it is “out of formula.” The school is supported primarily by the non-homestead, 18 mil tax revenue. Both the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce and New Buffalo Business Association wrote letters saying that they supported the development of attainable housing in the area; however, neither board specifically mentioned for support this development. The New Buffalo Township Board has not yet approved or denied the zoning change for the area or the approval of the development. The project will be presented to them at a future public meeting.

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UpperCross Development Launches Sales for White Pine Resort Community in New Buffalo, Mich.

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he School of American Music and the Three Oaks Arts & Education Center will be offering an array of musical class beginning the week of Sept. 4 in downtown Three Oaks. The classes will be offered in both small group and private instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Group classes include Rock Ensemble I, Ensemble Performance and Conscious Vinyasa Yoga. Private classes include guitar, slide guitar, bass guitar, Ukulele, piano, violin, voice and flute. The music will cover contemporary, classical, jazz, blues, gospel bluegrass and rock and roll. To schedule private lessons, email: schoolofamericanmusic@gmail. com or call 269-409-1191. Visit the website at www. schoolofamericanmusic.com. Office hours for the School of American Music are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. They are located on the second floor of the Three Oaks Township Library, 3 N. Elm St. in Three Oaks. The Three Oaks Arts & Education Center is at 14 Maple St., Three Oaks, on the north end of the historical Dewey Cannon Park. — COMPILED BY LINDA

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ob Harte of UpperCross Development Group, LLC has spent the last 25 years developing real estate within some of the most well-known resort communities in the country. Now, he’s back home in the Midwest with his attention on the Lake Michigan shoreline and four distinctive communities including his latest project, White Pine. Sales are now underway for the development, which is bringing 22 luxury single-family home sites to New Buffalo, Mich. Located at 13369 Wilson Rd., just east of Highway 12, White Pine offers home sites ranging in price from $75,000 to $135,000. Homebuyers can design and build their own custom home on the sites, which are fully prepared with underground utilities (including public water and sewer) and roadways installed. White Pine will also feature an assortment of amenities, including a community pool with 45-foot lap lane and lounging shelf; sun lounge and screened-in gathering space; gas grills; stocked fishing pond; and more than 10 acres of shared conservation land. Vacation-management and rental services will also be available to homeowners. “White Pine is more than a development; it’s a destination,” said Harte. “Between the community vibe and array of amenities, it appeals to the next generation of second-home buyers who are seeking a private retreat with social elements as well.” According to Harte, the concept of creating a destination stems from his experience at prestigious resort communities all over the U.S. including The Yellowstone Club (a private residential ski club in Big Sky, Montana), and Maluhia at Wailea (a gated beachfront community in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii). In addition to White Pine, Harte is applying this approach to three other vacation-home developments in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana, which include: • Beachwalk Resort, a neo-traditional community in Michigan City, Ind. Harte purchased the remaining 30 of the original 212 home sites in the development, and also acquired Beachwalk Vacation Rentals, which manages over 70 of the homes. A model home was completed earlier this summer. @properties has been hired to sell the remaining sites, which range in price from $40,000 to $80,000. • The Peninsula at New Buffalo, a waterfront single-family home development featuring private boat slips. Currently only two home sites remain, priced at $325,000 and $375,000. • Tryon Farm, an environmentally-friendly community in Michigan City. Formerly a dairy farm, the development has 170 acres, including 120 acres of preserved woods, meadows and dunes. Harte has been retained as a consultant by the developer, and @properties has been hired to conduct sales for the community’s remaining 18 home sites, which are priced at $75,000 and prepared with utilities. “There’s great energy and excitement behind these communities at a time when this region is seeing a huge uptick in interest from vacation-home buyers,” said Liz Roch of @properties, the exclusive sales and marketing firm for all of Harte’s projects. “Each community has its own concept, but they all represent an opportunity for buyers looking for resort-style living in a vibrant location just one hour from Chicago.” For more information about White Pine and UpperCross Development Group, visit http://www.whitepinenewbuffalo.com or http://www.ucdgrp.com/. — STAFF REPORTS

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DeGroot to expand its warehouse

Recently, Cornerstone Alliance, Berrien County’s lead economic development agency, has announced that DeGroot, Inc. will add more than 69,000 square feet of new warehouse space at its facility in Coloma, Michigan. Cornerstone Alliance presented the tax abatement on DeGroot’s behalf, which was recently approved by the Coloma Charter Township Trustees. DeGroot began as a bulb grower in Coloma in 1957 and has become one of the largest packaged dormant plant suppliers in the country. For more than three decades, DeGroot has grown perennials and edibles. Today they are known as a one-stop source for the best selection of small fruit plants, along with perennials, flower bulbs, vegetables, and flowering shrubs. “DeGroot is a multi-generational, Michigan-grown business and we are proud they decided to expand their operations in Michigan’s Great Southwest,” said Cornerstone Alliance Business Development Manager Cathy Tilley. “DeGroot is a community-oriented company, which is further demonstrated by their investment in this expansion project that will create new opportunities.” DeGroot will be adding 60,000 square feet of warehouse, along with a 9,000 square foot cooler, to its existing facilities. This project was spurred by the growth of new business throughout the United States and is expected to be completed by December 2018. In addition to the more than $1 million investment, DeGroot will add five full time jobs and 15 seasonal jobs to DeGroot’s existing employment of 25 fulltime employees and more than 100 seasonal positions. “We are very thankful for the hard work and dedication of our employees that has led to the rapid growth we have experienced since our last expansion in 2014 and has required us to expand our facility again,” said DeGroot Chief Financial Officer Tyler Richardson. “We are also thankful for the tax abatement approved by the Coloma Township Board that will reduce some of the additional tax burden we will see as a result of this expansion, allowing us to continue to invest in our company, our employees, and this community. This wouldn’t have been possible without our partners at Cornerstone Alliance and we appreciate their assistance.” “Cornerstone Alliance is here to help companies of all sizes and we appreciate the confidence DeGroot had in allowing us to have a hand in helping them execute this project,” said Cornerstone Alliance President Rob Cleveland. “This is the second expansion project for DeGroot in the last five years and both projects have significant benefit to Michigan’s Great Southwest.” — STAFF REPORTS

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What’s in Season? ZUCCHINI & BLUEBERRIES LEANNE PENNY

ne of the best parts of living in Harbor Country in the summer is the abundance of fresh, local produce. As August comes to a close farmers and gardeners are picking mountains of zucchini and summer squashes. If you’ve ever known someone with a bumper crop of zucchini, you’ve probably been the recipient of their overflow, even some monster sized ones that evaded harvesting. Zucchini is a member of the summer squash family and is rich in potassium, manganese, and vitamins C and A. It’s an incredible versatile veggie, and can be tossed into pasta, added to skewers, GOLDBERRY WOODS’ eaten in an egg scramble or thrown ZUCCHINI BLUEBERRY directly on the grill with a coating of BREAD WITH A SWEETENED, olive oil. Many low carb dieters lean on LEMONY GLAZE zucchini as a noodle substitute, or even hollow it out and fill it with meat and INGREDIENTS #BeUnderstood cheese. FOR THE BREAD Zucchini is in season now, but If you’re 3 eggs, lightly beaten wondering how to preserve it for the 1 cup vegetable oil 3 tsp vanilla extract winter months, Innkeeper and microfarmer Julie Haberticher has some tips. I 2¼ cups white sugar 2 cups shredded zucchini recently sat down with her in the kitchen 3 cups all whole wheat white flour of her bed and breakfast, Goldberry (or all purpose) 1 tsp salt Woods, to discuss the prolific and 1 tsp baking powder versatile zucchini. ¼ tsp baking soda “Smaller is always better no matter 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp cardamom (can omit if you what vegetable you’re cooking, the baby don’t have it) patty pan and zucchini are the tastiest 1 pint fresh blueberries and most tender” she says, but that GLAZE doesn’t mean you can’t use the big stuff 2 cups sifted powdered sugar either. You just have to get creative. “It Zest of 1 lemon seems like everyone around here ends 3 Tbsp lemon juice, or until glaze is up with a zucchini baseball bat on their thick front porch from a generous neighbor.” INSTRUCTIONS When you have too large, or just too 1. P reheat oven to 350 and lightly much zucchini on your hands, the best grease 2 loaf pans before lining thing to do is grate it down with the them with parchment paper. skin on, preserving the veggie with all 2. I n a large bowl, combine flour, salt, its nutrients. The easiest way to do this baking powder, baking soda, and is with the grating attachment on your spices food processor, if available. Once you’ve 3. I n a medium bowl, whisk together grated it all, freeze it in baggies in 2 cup the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar. amounts. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients before folding in the Another seasonal item that pairs zucchini and blueberries. wonderfully with zucchini is blueberries. 4. T ransfer to your prepared loaf pans Although most blueberry farms in the and bake for 1 hour or until a knife area have closed for the summer, you can inserted into the bread comes out still buy 10 lb boxes of Michigan berries clean. at Sawyer Garden center and freeze what 5. C ool the bread for 20 minutes in you don’t gobble up immediately. the pan before transfering to a For a recipe that effectively uses up cooling rack to cool completely. both of these seasonal items, try making 6. B efore serving, drizzle glaze over Goldberry Woods’ Zucchini Blueberry the top of your bread, allowing it Bread with a sweetened, lemony glaze. to drip down the sides.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

WOMEN DURING WWII TOPIC FOR FOL FORUM

he role of women during World War II will be the topic for the Friends of New Buffalo Library Community Forum at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in The Pokagon Room at the library, 33 N. Thompson St., New Buffalo. Author Barbara Deane will discuss the many new roles assumed by American women in both military and civilian life during World War II beyond Rosie the Riveter and the Atomic Girls. Included in her discussion will be the American Red Cross Clubmobile program, which was essentially a mobile club featuring doughnuts, coffee and good old American girl-next-door friendliness brought to the frontlines in Europe, Asia, India and Australia. Dean is also the author of “On the Homefront” and “Killing Her Softly.” Upcoming FOL programs include: a private afterhours tour of the Warhol Exhibit at Lubeznik Center in Michigan City at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17; “The Enduring History of Friendship Gardens” Thursday, Oct. 4; “The Story of Magic in Michigan” Monday, Oct. 15 and “Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir” Monday, Oct. 22. The Community Forum Series is sponsored by the Friends of New Buffalo Library, underwritten in part by The Pokagon Fund. For further information, call the library at (269) 469-2933, follow the Facebook link at newbuffalotownshiplibrary. org or email new.buffalo.FOL@ gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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teps by the New Buffalo City Council to create a new position were met with mixed reactions by the audience during the August 21 regular meeting. During the meeting the Council voted to approve a first reading of Ordinance No. 232, a duty revision that would repeal the duties of the Recreational Facilities Department and Streets Department Superintendent into a Department of Public Works with the current Parks Supervisor, Tony Ashbaugh in the position. Councilmember Mark Kroll noted many municipalities combine the two rolls into one. While presenting the proposed ordinance City Manager David Richards said the idea had been discussed for years before coming to the current council. Before the Council voted, several members of the audience used the public comment portion of the meeting to give their opinions on the proposed ordinance. Ray Kirkus voiced objections to the new position, calling Ashbaugh “a liability” to the city, claiming Ashbaugh performed street work without a plan or council action and had created a dangerous intersection on US 12. Kirkus also alleged Ashbaugh was improperly claiming homestead status while his home shared a lot with rental properties. Donna Messinger stated she had filed a second ethics complaint against Ashbaugh and Richards and had not had either addressed by the Council. She said Ashbaugh had delivered a bed to Richards’ residence using a city truck during the work day. Other residents spoke in support of Ashbaugh. Thomas Kakaletris spoke of Ashbaugh’s work ethic and said he was “true to his word”. Gena McGlone said Ashbaugh had the city’s interest and she often saw him working seven days a week. No action will be taken on the ordinance until after a second reading. The Council did approve Ordinance 230, amendment 12-20, after a second reading. The amendment clarifies the City’s nuisance ordinance, particularly regarding inoperable vehicles. Ordinance 231 also had its first reading. The ordinance redefines the Downtown Development Authority’s boundaries, correcting legalities and adding properties. On a recommendation by engineering firm Abonmarche, the Council approved a sanitary sewer smoke test. Non-toxic, non-staining smoke will be pumped into the city’s sanitary sewer to find areas where groundwater and greywater are entering the system. The test will cost a total of $29,700 and be complete by December 31, 2018. Funds are available in the LRSB. Residents will be notified prior to testing starting in their area. Abonmarche will leave door tags with contact information to report any smoke on properties. Abonmarche also informed the city that a Marina Preliminary Engineering Study proposal grant it submitted to MNRTF on behalf of the city had been approved for $15,000. The study will provide the city with information needed for future grants. The Council voted to accept the grant. Abonmarche will help complete the Recreation Park Plan in accordance with DEQ standards for $6750 from the Parks Improvement Fund. The Parks Board recommended the proposal and the Council approved it. Public input will be sought in meetings and surveys. The Council approved Resolution 18.25 to revise the city purchase policy. The resolution clarifies some matters and makes the procedure easier to understand. Councilmember Mark Roberts noted the revisions would help streamline paperwork related to city purchases. Following revisions recommended by the city attorney, the Council voted to approve a contract with SafeBuilt, LLC to provide building inspection services in the city. The agreement was discussed at the July council meeting. In a move to help improve communication among city workers, the Council approved entering a radio enhancement program with New Buffalo Area Schools. The City will pay 11962.38 as its part in an agreement to share a radio system that will allow city workers to communicate with each other. Police Chief Rich Killips said this was not part of the public safety system. The Council also voted to provide a school resource officer for the upcoming school year. Payjay, Reith-Riley and Northern Construction all received approval for pay requests related to work in the city. Before ending the meeting, the Council also approved budget amendments for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Richards said the amendments addressed reductions in cost and allocations of budget items not completed in the previous fiscal year. Kroll added it was a matter of bringing money forward from one year to the next.

Chikaming Open Lands (COL) invites everyone to the Pokagon Room at New Buffalo Township Library for “Hunters of the Night: Owls!” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Lake Milton Raptor Center, a wild bird rehabilitation center, will bring some of their resident owls to have a family-friendly personal meet and greet of these amazing creatures. The program is free and open to the public. For questions, contact COL at col@chikamingopenlands.org or call (269) 405-1006. Those who can’t get enough of owls can join COL at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, to build their own screech owl nest box to attract owls to their own backyards. COL will help everyone assemble an owl nest box kit and provide information about the proper placement to best attract an owl. Participants will also learn about screech owl life history and distribution in our area. Nest box kits and tools will be provided. The location of the Owl Nest Box building program will be the Chikaming Open Lands office located at 12291 Red Arrow Hwy. in Sawyer, Michigan. Cost of the program is $30 for COL members and $45 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required two weeks in advance (Aug. 23, 2018). Contact the COL office at (269) 405-1006 or email cstruecker@ chikamingopenlands.org. COL offers a wide variety of fun and educational programs designed for any age throughout the year. For upcoming events, visit chikamingopenlands.org or their Facebook page. — STAFF REPORTS

Harbor Country Singers set for Wednesday, September 26

arbor Country Singers is a local group of folks who simply love to sing. Perhaps you are one of many who claim, “I only sing in the shower...” but this group is special! No experience is required... just a teachable spirit and a love of music! Their first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 at the Arts and Education Center, 14 Maple Street in Three Oaks. You are heartily welcome to come and see if HCS is for you! If it is your first time, feel free to come 15 minutes early. See our Facebook page for more information. — STAFF REPORTS

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Audrey A. Alkire 1930-2018

udrey A. Alkire, 88, LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 3:00 am in Aperion Care-Michigan City. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. (CST), Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Pastor Kevin Galloway officiating. Private burial will take place in Clinton, Indiana. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (CST), Thursday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana. She was born March 10, 1930 in Hornersville, Missouri to the late Bryant Jefferson and Nettie Katherine (Owens) Altman. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene Williams of LaPorte, Indiana; son, Willie C. (Visnja) Howard of LaPorte, Indiana; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Nettie Fay Moore of Michigan City, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Alkire; two sisters, Mildred Hammons and Lois Darby; and five brothers, David “Lee Roy”, Alvin, Ellis, Charlie and Richard Altman. Audrey was a member of the D.A.V. Auxiliary in Clinton, Indiana and loved being with family and friends. Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN 46360. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit www.otthaverstock. com.

Andrew James Bucksbarg 1968-2018

ndrew James Bucksbarg, 50, of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan. Andrew was born April 24, 1968 in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Gerald and Judith (Loftus) Bucksbarg. He was a graduate of River Valley High School in 1987; received his Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University at the School of Music and his Master’s Degree from the California Institute of the Arts in Multi Media Studies. Andrew was a working artist and entrepreneur. Andrew is survived by his parents – Gerald and Judith Bucksbarg of Three Oaks, Michigan; brothers – John Bucksbarg of Chesterton, Indiana, and Matthew Bucksbarg of Valparaiso, Indiana; sisters - Susan (Harold) Luhrsen of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Lynn (Todd) Bicker of Bridgman, Michigan, Jenny Bucksbarg of Oxford, Mississippi, Megan (Joe) Bailey of Mason, Ohio and Jodie Bucksbarg of Portage, Indiana; three nieces and five nephews; and his beloved cat Muppet. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Friday, August 31, 11:00am, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church – 5791 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, Michigan, with Pastor Randy Lett officiating. Memorial contributions in Andrew’s memory may be made to your local Humane Society. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

HOR0SCOPE AUGUST 23-29, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 This is a very constructive time for career, health and financial advancements. The key is to really go for it. Make the most of your talents by sticking with projects and following through on commitments. You may do better working alone in a familiar nook at this time.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This week is very favorable for getting past mental and emotional blockages. Your mental acuity is akin to having hawk vision. You will be able to see into the heart of matters and pinpoint exactly where you need to be and when. Really focus on your goals now.

TAURUS

There are wonderful opportunities for advancement both personally and creatively now but be careful not to let your lust for power or money cloud your judgement. Certainly, embrace the creative boost you feel this week but don’t get too pushy or stingy.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Avoid getting caught up in drama with coworkers. When you punch out be leave the theatrics at the office and go out with friends. This is the perfect time for rekindling friendships and affairs of the heart. The right drama for you is bringing laughter to your friends.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Family, home and your mood will sync nicely this week. Take advantage of this peaceful period by making a nice dinner for your family or inner circle. They will be a nice audience for you bounce your career ideas off of and help you feel more connected.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Some very auspicious stellar alignments are setting up this week giving you good vibes for your career and public image. You could really benefit financially from these opportunities if you follow through and push past your fears of success. Nock that arrow and take aim.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Let others be of assistance this week. Take time to reconnect with family, friends and open your heart to relationships of all kinds. If you make the effort to rekindle love relationships you won’t be disappointed. Now is a great time to get close to people.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Travel and adventure opportunities await the mighty goat this week. Embrace that sense of adventure and plan a vacation or get out of town for the weekend. It’s time to see something different and try new things. Don’t let any opportunities to travel pass you by.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Money matters will flow nicely this week. The important thing is to go for it and don’t be shy about telling people what you need. Money will most likely come through female connections or career opportunities will be center around the more nurturing professions.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 It’s all about regenerating, renewing and getting revitalized this week. It’s time to transform negative patterns and embrace new ways of relating to your family and loved ones. Use your shrewd business sense to mend some bridges at home and set things right with family.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 This is a very positive time for Virgo. The stars are in perfect alignment for you to advance both personally and professionally. Don’t let these golden opportunities pass. Don’t second guess your talents or resources. Grab the bull by the horns and ride him out!

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 This is a very good time for your love life and improving your social scene. Be cautious though, because you are very sensitive to the vibrations of others, you tend to be influenced by who and what you are around. Let those influences be positive and uplifting.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

ZOO-B-QUE TO SUPPORT THE BIG CATS

ashington Park Zoo will host its annual Zoo-BQue from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. The family-friendly cookout takes place at the Washington Park Zoo as a means to fund much-needed support for animal care and enclosure expansions. The zoo aims to expand its big cat exhibits with help from this fundraiser. The event includes door prizes and auctions. Participants can also enjoy attractions that are normally off limits to the general public, such as a behind-the-scenes look inside the big cat cages, the fallow deer exhibit, the animal care clinic, the zoo’s animal dietary needs kitchen, along with access to other closed sectors. Keepers will also bring animals, including the baby gator and armadillo, out of their enclosures to join in on the fun. There will also be a special species display courtesy of Silly Safari. Food and soft drinks are included in the ticket price, with beer and wine available via cash bar. The ticket price $15 for adults and $10 for children. Washington Park Zoo is located at115 Lake Shore Dr. in Michigan City, Indiana. They can be reached at (219) 873-1510. — STAFF REPORTS

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

EVERY TUESDAY

CHELLBERG FARM CAMP 9AM-2PM CST. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. 700 Howe Rd. Porter, IN. 219-395-9555. www.duneslearningcenter.org. Session 2/Ages 7-8 July 24. $75. KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK 6-9PM. New Buffalo Township Park. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo.269-469-1011. www.newbuffalotownship.org Enjoy live music at 7 pm. and food in Memorial Park band shell. Alcohol, smoke and pet free. Food served at 6:30, cash only. Limited parking/biking or car pool suggested. August 29 is Chester Brown.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

PIPE ORGAN CONCERTS Noon 12:15 CST. First Congregational Church of Michigan City. 531 Washington St. Ann & George Dobie 269-469-0051. International organists throughout August.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

NEW BUFFALO CLASSIC CAR CRUISE 6-9PM. Downtown New Buffalo. Through August 29.

EVERY THURSDAY

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

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY OPEN TRAP PRACTICE

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

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

NEW LEGACY PROJECT CONCERT 6PM. New Troy Grace Brethren Church. 13310 California Rd. New Troy. 269-426-3121 Non-Denominational Concert, Formerly Blackwood Legacy Quartet. Free event.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

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

HEARTACHE TONIGHT—A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES; OPENER AMY ANDREWS 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets: $30.

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FRIDAY-MONDAY, AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3

EVERY FRIDAY

BRIDGMAN FAMILY FUN FEST 6-9PM. Downtown Bridgman. A family-friendly community event taking place on Lake Street in downtown Bridgman. Live music, kids’ activities, pop-up artisan market.

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

EVERY SATURDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30PM. Dewey Cannon Park. Downtown Three Oaks. info@HarborArts.com. August 25 is Cabildo, Eight-Piece Ensemble (Latin American-driven Cumbia, Ska, Rock and Folk).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 ROBBIE FULKS RETURNS!! 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets: $30.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

ZOO-B-QUE 4:30-8:30 PM CDT.Washington Park Zoo. 115 Lake Shore Dr. Michigan City. Cost: Adult $15. Children $10.

HESSTON STEAM AND POWER SHOW 10AM CDT. Hesston Steam Museum. 1201 E 1000N. Hesston, IN. Bring some cash for outdoor festival food vendors, flea market and for the new Family Activity Area. Grab breakfast as early as 8:00 CDT at Doc’s Soda Fountain. Cost: $5 admission 13 and under free. Train ride tickets to purchase.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2

GREEK FEST NOON-9PM Dinner. Dancing until 11PM. Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church. 1800 Behner Road. New Buffalo. Food, pastries, kids games vendors and dancing. Free admission.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 LA VIE EN ROSE: THE SONGS OF EDITH PIAF 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets: Bistro $35, GA $25.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

ANTIQUES ON THE BLUFF 10AM-5PM. Lake Bluff Park. Downtown St. Joseph. The premier place to find antiques and collectibles in Southwest Michigan. Features vendors selling their treasures along the treelined overlooking Lake Michigan.

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