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Shoreline Alliance ramping up erosion fight PAGE 4 Whittaker Street Bridge rehabilitation has officially begun PAGE 4

Williams Orchard’s grand reopening a huge success PAGE 6

Rotary Club of Harbor Country dedicates new ‘Fitness Zone’ PAGE 9

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Rep. Paquette issues statement on governor’s tax plan

ichigan state Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) recently called on the governor to consider the wallets of Southwest Michigan citizens and follow through on a balanced state budget that allows schools and local governments to set their budgets and operate effectively over the coming months. “Schools and local governments are in limbo because things have dragged on for this long – and it’s happening because the governor is set on reaching into residents’ pockets with a 45-cent gas tax increase,” said Paquette in a press release. Paquette’s comments come in response to ones made this week by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding alleged inactivity by the legislature. The governor remains committed to her vastly unpopular 45-cent per gallon gas tax increase. Provisions in the Michigan Constitution require action on a state budget before the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. “The governor had the summer to bring a viable alternative to the table in response to the taxpayer-conscience plans brought to her by the legislature, but instead she remains committed to giving Southwest Michigan residents the highest gas tax in the country. I have had exactly three constituents tell me they were in favor of the 45-cent gas tax increase, but they changed their minds when they realized that the governor would send the extra revenue to the most traveled roads – i.e. Detroit. That solution isn’t right for our families or for our small businesses on the state line that will lose customers to Indiana,” Paquette said. Throughout the summer, House Republicans have offered several different options and engaged in discussions to adequately fund road repairs. In June, the House approved a budget plan that puts all of the taxes paid at the gas pump toward roads, adding more than $800 million a year to road repairs without a tax increase. It’s a proposal that acknowledges the need to do more and comes on top of the 2015 deal, which is adding more than $1 billion in additional annual revenue estimated to be generated by 2021. The plan also emphasizes getting more money into schools by raising the state’s minimum per-pupil foundation allowance by $180 per student. Such an increase would directly benefit the vast majority of school districts in Berrien and Cass counties. The budget plan also makes key investments in literacy education and opportunities that prepares students for the real world, like career and technical education and early-middle college. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

SHORELINE ALLIANCE RAMPING UP EROSION FIGHT

he New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance is ramping up efforts to restore eroded beaches threatening their homes and the local economy. O’Connell and Dempsey, a governmental affairs firm experienced at working with decision makers in Washington D.C., has been hired by the alliance to provide ‘’more horsepower’’ in their push to get federal support for a proposed solution, said Ted Grzywacz, the NBSA president. Grzywacz said NBSA has also launched a fund raising campaign to keep providing the funds necessary to keep up the fight. He estimated anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000 are needed over the next 12 months during a Saturday meeting attended by more than 100 people at New Buffalo High School. Most of the people were Grand Beach residents judging by a show of hands of where audience members live. Grzywacz said NBSA was started with $15,000 from affected homeowners’ associations and individuals. Board member contributions topped $24,000 from $14,500 the previous year. ‘’Without your help, we would not be where we are today. To continue our work, we need to ask you again for your help,’’ he said. He said it took about $54,000 to operate NBSA this year with most of the dollars going toward engineering and consulting. Grzywacz said the budget next year is $100,000 but another $75,000 will be needed to pay the local match if awarded a Coastal Zone Management grant from the state. The grant and other revenue sources being sought would go toward building off shore breakwaters to increase fish habitat to help with shoreline erosion. Grzywacz said beach erosion is not so much from Lake Michigan being at record high levels. The cause is the break water at New Buffalo Marina has stopped the natural underwater flow of sand from the north that once replenished beaches south of the harbor, he said. He also said the U.S Army Corps. of Engineers used to bring in tens of thousands of truckloads of sand to help maintain the beaches here but hasn’t done so in more than 20-years. Now, beaches have narrowed or disappeared and the pump house used by the City of New Buffalo to bring in drinking water is at risk of falling into the lake. Property values in communities south of the harbor have also dropped 30-percent. ‘’The beaches drive property values which generate tax revenues for public services. They drive tourism. This is a public problem that touches every aspect of our lives,’’ Grzywacz said. Among the ways to donate is to click ‘’Donate Now’’ on the NBSA website. Grzywacz said more meetings are planned in Washington D.C. where officials like Congressman Fred Upton have given considerable attention to the matter. He estimated a solution being implemented in 5 to 7 years since the wheels of government often turn slowly and the competition out there for federal funds. “We are the only organization working to restore the beaches south of the harbor and we believe we are the only ones that have demonstrated any success,’’ he said.

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Whittaker Street Bridge rehabilitation has officially begun

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

raffic shouldn’t be too affected by the Whittaker Street bridge rehabilitation in New Buffalo, representatives of Abonmarche said during a meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 27, at New Buffalo

City Hall. The project was officially kicked off earlier this week, during which everything was installed and all the materials were staged. Abonmarche’s Max Rehlander assured everyone that the bridge will only be closed during construction in the event that “things need to be moved around for safety reasons.” Vehicular, pedestrian and boat access will be maintained throughout the project. The repair is projected to take two and a half months, with a Nov. 15 completion date. During the New Buffalo City Council’s June 17 meeting, a $469,972 bid from Grand River Construction was accepted to work on the project. The council also awarded Abonmarche the project’s engineering agreement in the amount of $42,000. At the council’s December 2018 meeting, it was revealed that it was deemed necessary to repair the bridge after a biannual inspection of it by Abonmarche. Describing it as a “minor bridge rehabilitation project,” Rehlander said that the bridge repair will include road milling and resurfacing. One lane will remain open on the bridge throughout the majority of the project, allowing for vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow. J.D. McPhail, also from Abonmarche, added that boat traffic should also be smooth sailing. “We don’t envision any real restriction to boat traffic—they’ll have some scaffolding tied up to the piers, but the contractor believes you should be able to get two way traffic underneath there (the bridge),” he said, adding that there might be a pontoon while everything was being set up underneath the bridge but the plan was to have it staged off to the side. Traffic lights will be put in at both ends of the bridge, with some channelizing devices for traffic to go around. McPhail that the plan was to see how the first setup goes to determine if any devises needed to be shifted around. “We might shift as we see the impact to Water

Street to prevent cars from backing up in front of Stray Dog—we don’t want them to back up too far there, so we to might play with some of those distances,” he said. McPhail said that the bridge project will involve tackling some of the bridge’s “joint issues.” Some of the concrete has some spalling that needs to be cleaned up. Debry will be removed and replaced with good material, and the whole surface will be milled off and the top will be paved. The first phase will consist of mostly working underneath the bridge, with both sides of the bridge being tackled in separate stages. The second phase will focus on the top of the bridge. The pillars across one half of the bridge will be worked on during one phase, with the other side being tackled once traffic controls have been switched around. There are currently no plans for the project to continue on the weekends, although there may be a Saturday toward the end of the project during which the crew will need to catch up on work due to the weather. McPhail said that asphalt can’t be put down in cold weather. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. McPhail added that there will be asphalt paving “limitations” toward the end of the project when cars won’t be able to drive over the 300-degree mat while the other side of it is being pulled. Drivers will need to wait an hour or two for the mat to cool down while the other side is pulled. McPhail said the sidewalk on the bridge will remain, although it’ll be fixed in a couple of areas where it will be removed and replaced at the very two ends where it’s connected to the bridge. During construction, there will be a “delineated,” four-foot pedestrian path, which will increase to five feet in areas where there’s the width, McPhail said. At the project’s end, the walk will return to its usual five-foot state. To keep downtown business owners updated, resident Diane Pyshos suggested the compilation of an email list. Similar to the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, the city will also be posting weekly updates on its website, www. cityofnewbuffalo.org, which will include updates on any major changes.

Friendship Botanic Gardens to host Polish Heritage Festival

he Polish Heritage Festival will be held at Friendship Botanic Gardens from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT Sunday, Sept. 15. The event will begin with a Polish-English Mass in the Symphony Garden at 10:30 a.m. This year, there are new extended hours, with food and festivities beginning immediately after the church service. There will be a variety of performances, including the Polish folk dancers “Wesoły Lud,” Polish Polka Band

“Ampol-Aires” and Polish dancers “WICI Song and Dance Company.” Festival highlights include a Polish Heritage Day Proclamation, a Polish Ambassador Award Presentation and a Polish Heritage Essay Scholarship Award Ceremony. There will be authentic Polish food available for purchase from Hammond’s Cavalier Inn. Fresh pastries from South Bend’s Polish bakery, Baker’s Dozen Bake Shop, which specializes in babki breads, kifli, paczki and

pierogi, will also be available. Additionally, there will be a kiszka booth, pisanki, cultural displays, raffles, Polish jewelry, souvenirs, vendors, a beer garden and more. General admission tickets are available at the door the day of the event for $7. Children under 12 are free. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 E. U.S. Hwy. 12, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, call 219-878-9885 or visit www. friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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BROOKVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOSTS 6TH ANNUAL PIRATE RUN 5K/10K ON SEPTEMBER 21

Once again, the Three Oaks United Methodist Church will be providing the free community supper at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The menu (which is subject to change) will include Salisbury steak, macaroni and cheese, steamed peas, berries, and fruit. This event is at no cost to Three Oaks community members and their neighbors. This meal is made possible through a partnership with Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan, Senior Nutrition Services. A donation, if possible, will be kindly received. For more information, contact Meals on Wheels at 269-925-0137 and www.snsmeals.org/donate or call the church at 269-756-2053. Three Oaks United Methodist Church is located at 2 Sycamore St. E. in Three Oaks.

rookview Montessori School welcomes the public on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 8:30 am to join in the fun at the 6th Annual Brookview Pirate Run. For 3 years, the school held their annual 5K in April. Then in 2014, the event was moved to September with the addition of a Pirate theme and a 10K run option. Both kids and adults alike get into the fun and don pirate costumes! Participants can run or walk the 5K distance, and runners may choose to complete two laps of the route for a 10K distance. The stroller friendly course loops from the Brookview Montessori School campus through the beautiful Benton Township River Park along the St. Joseph River. Ye might even spy a pirate or two... arrghh matey! “This event offers many options for families. To encourage healthy activity for children, we welcome youth ages 10 and under to participate in the free Kids’ Fun Run at 8:30 am,” says Larry Schanker, Executive Director of Brookview Montessori School. 2019 brings many new options to the Brookview Pirate Run. Chiptiming and Finisher Medals are included with paid registration, as well as a super soft short sleeve t-shirt! Both the 5K and 10K events are timed, and awards will be presented to Male and Female Overall Finishers in the 10K and 5K Run, and 5K Walk Divisions. With a focus on family, the race offers many low cost or free options for those with young children: • Ages 4 to 6 can register to run or walk the 5K for free, with paid adult • Ages 7 to 14 can register to run or walk the 5K for $15, includes t-shirt • Ages 10 and Under can register for the Free Kids Fun Run at 8:30 am • No charge for kids pushed in strollers during the 5K or 10K events • Supervised play in a fenced play area adjacent to the start/finish line is available. • A Pirate and Mermaid will be onsite for fun photos! Fees for adults and youth 15 and over are $25 through September 8, and $30 September 9 through Race Day. Visit runsignup.com/ brookviewpiraterun for more details, and to sign up to run, walk, volunteer, or make a donation. — STAFF REPORTS

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Williams Orchard’s grand reopening a huge success

BY STAN MADDUX

grand reopening at Williams Orchard over the Labor Day weekend drew about 1,000 people, all of whom seemed to relish the comeback of a 150-year-old Harbor Country tradition. The grounds on 500 East in northern La Porte County were open for the usual picking of apples, along with new features like bounce houses, wagon rides and a petting zoo. Also new was food and beverages, like apple cider offered in the original 1870s barn. Mark and Melissa Fisher, who live part-time in Three Oaks, came with their four children: Patrick, 10, Liam, 8, Owen, 5, and Isla, 3. Melissa said they learned about the reopening while driving by the place on their trips from Indianapolis and there’s nothing about the experience she didn’t enjoy. “We were very excited when we saw that they opened,” said Melissa, while standing next to a bag of freshly picked apples and watching her children play in the bounce houses. Jessica Zarobinski, 26, of La Porte brought her three-year old daughter, Gracelynn. She remembered going to the orchard while growing up and especially likes the goats, longhorns and the other new offerings. “It’s nicer for the kids to have more things to do to keep them entertained,” Zarobinski said. Jon and Robyn Drummond, originally from Holland, Michigan, purchased the 135-acre spread after third generation owner, Ken Williams, died in February of 2018. He was 98. Immediate family members of his were not interested in continuing the operation started by Benjamin and Ester Williams after he returned from serving in the Civil War. Jon said about 750 people turned out Saturday. Another 300 or more people came out on Sunday. “It was kind of mission accomplished as far as let’s get this thing launched and let’s make it part of the community again,” Jon said. Leigha Vinson, 17, of New Buffalo and Kameron O’Hara, 17, of South Bend work at the orchard. Some of their time was spent overseeing the four longhorns that were being kept inside a wooden fence. O’Hara said one of the longhorns is due to give birth in the spring while a young steer weighing about 1,000 pounds right now should double in size in eight months. Brittany Oaks and her family from Chicago decided to check out the orchard after learning about the new offerings while searching online for things to do in the area. “I like it. We’ll definitely tell people we’re coming back out here again,” she said.

Harbor Country Singers to begin rehearsals for Christmas concerts

arbor Country Singers (HCS), the area’s community chorus, will begin rehearsals for its fourth series of Christmas concerts Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the School of American Music’s Arts & Education (A&E) Center, 14 Maple St., Three Oaks. The rehearsals will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to join. The ability to read music is not required, but chorus members are expected to attend regular rehearsals. “It is at the rehearsals that preparations begin for what always proves to be an inspiring and magical evening of beautiful Christmas music,” Cindy Dryden, HCS founder and director, said. “This year’s offering will be ‘A Christmas Collage,’ featuring the talents of not only our group, but the gifts of an array of musician friends and creatives from our community.” Participation in HCS is free, but donations are welcome. For more information about HCS, visit the group’s Facebook page, Harbor Country Singers, or visit the School of American Music’s website, schoolofamericanmusic.com and click on the Harbor Country Singers tab. In addition to the Christmas concerts, HCS performs traditional and patriotic songs at events throughout the year. Breakout groups are also being formed. — STAFF REPORTS

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took a vacation last week to spend some wonderful and much needed time with my family. Of course, the week I took off produced a story or two that I felt the need to share with you, so without further ado: On July 31, at the last-minute trading that was allowed, the Cubs acquired Nick Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers. Since joining the Cubs, Nick has been nothing short of sensational, hitting .336, with 11 homers and 20 RBIs. Those are wonderful numbers for a single month, but equally important are the things Nick has said and done off the field. Initially, he said how great it was to play at Wrigley Field, due to the fans and the ballpark. Playing every day before a full house is a lot more satisfying than playing in front of empty seats. When Nick was interviewed a couple of weeks ago, he was asked to respond to his manager’s praise. The interviewer asked Nick how it made him feel to hear the praise his manager heaped upon him and he said it made him feel like crying. Now, I know Tom Hanks famously said that there was no crying in baseball, but Nick’s reaction contradicted that old adage. Cub fans embraced Nick even more after the interview, and most of us hope the team attempts to keep him around for years to come. While the Cubs continue to flounder, Nick is doing more than his fair share of clutch hitting and his enthusiasm is contagious. Hopefully, he will be able to lead the Cubs into the playoffs. Completely shifting gears: My friends and I held our fantasy football draft last week. My dear friend, Jim, had been the commissioner of our league for many years, but because of his passing away, I anointed myself as the commissioner this year. With Jim leading the draft, there was rarely a hiccup, and if there was, he knew just how to fix it. I had no such knowledge, so I had to rely on my son to help me. Unbelievably, because of my son’s help, the draft went off without a hitch. A few of my friends came to my house a few hours before the draft, so that we could all do some studying together. We decided to go to the corner tavern and have a beer and a pizza while we studied. Unfortunately, we got to talking about almost everything except football. We returned to the house and went over some last-minute details and were almost prepared when the draft began. The real season begins Thursday in the NFL, with the Bears playing the Packers and I couldn’t be more excited. The Bears are beginning their 100th season. The team has a legitimate opportunity to win the championship for the first time since 1986. With the Bears doing well, along with my fantasy team, this football season could be very special indeed. And, of course, the Cubs making a deep run in the postseason could make this the best year in Chicago sports in quite some time. Dr. Seuss said, “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Rotary Club of Harbor Country dedicates new ‘Fitness Zone’

R Katie Maroney, owner of Equilibrium Fitness, demonstrates how to use the equipment with Jordan McGuire

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Jordan McGuire helps Deborah Hall-Kayler with the new exercise equipment at New Buffalo Township Memorial Park

John Krsul, Deborah Hall-Kayler, Nora Duffy, Hilary Bubb, David Stevenson, Susan Matheny, Pat Donnelly and Michelle Heit pose in front of the adult exercises equipment

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

esidents of Harbor Country were introduced to a whole new way to exercise when members of the Rotary Club of Harbor Country officially unveiled new adult outdoor exercise equipment at New Buffalo Township Memorial Park’s new Fitness Zone Friday, Aug. 30. A small crowd gathered around the new Greenfield Outdoor Fitness equipment, which is tucked away near the forest. Bathroom facilities are adjacent to the area, and areas to picnic, play bocce ball and horseshoes are just steps away. After the dedication, Katie Maroney, owner of Equilibrium Fitness in New Buffalo and Three Oaks, and Jordan McGuire, Equilibrium Fitness trainer/instructor, were on hand to give a demonstration on how to use the seven pieces of equipment properly. Calling it a “collaborative effort,” Rotary of Harbor Country President David Stevenson said that the effort to obtain the equipment was started approximately 18 months ago when he started searching for grants to support it. The organization worked with the nine organizations, all of which have names engraved on a plaque next to equipment, to purchase the equipment. Initially, the organization worked with New Buffalo Township, which obtained a grant from The Pokagon Fund and anther one from the William Deputy Foundation. Rotary of Harbor Country received a “For Good” grant from the Berrien Community Foundation as well as the Frederick S. Upton Foundation. Spectrum Health also contributed to the project. In addition, Jackie Shen (who Stevenson referred to as a “dynamo”) did a fudge-raiser through her café, Jackie’s Café, last winter, during which $7500 worth of fudge was sold to go toward the project. The Larry Bubb Foundation then matched that amount for $7500 and Nora Duffy contributed $10,000 to the project. When all was said and done, Stevenson said that an amount in excess of $48,000 (the project cost) was raised. The excess funds were put in a fund dedicated to helping seniors in Harbor Country. Stevenson said the Rotarians already did a project at the River Valley Senior Center with the funds. In June, the equipment was officially installed at the park on a slab of concrete. Stevenson said that Ozinga contributed the 23 cubic yards of concrete to make the pad. The equipment can be used nearly all year round and can work every muscle group, Stevenson said. Each piece of equipment also has a QR code, which can be used to access a video on it. “I hope everybody gets to enjoy the equipment - what a great location in the shade, near the pavilion, adults can come work on equipment while kids play in the park,” Stevenson said. “I think this all came together so well,” he added. Maroney said that she was impressed with how everyone came together to see the project come to fruition. “It’s great to have something like this to be able to access year-round for all ages – I’ve seen kids out here, which is great,” she said. Stevenson added he planned to take members of the River Valley Senior Center on field trips to the park to learn how to properly use the equipment. Pat Donnelly, New Buffalo Township parks director, concurred with Maroney. “It’s nice to see a whole age spectrum use it – the whole family can hang out and work out together,” he said. For those who are unsure of how to handle the new equipment, Maroney said that Equilibrium Fitness is here to help. “They’re always welcome to contact us or New Buffalo Township we’re always happy to come out and show people how to use to use the equipment or show them how to use similar machines at our locations as well,” she said. And Maroney said that she hopes people will give it a try. Not only are the pieces of equipment outdoors, they’re also in close proximity to each other. Like Donnelly noted, this allows for whole families to work out together. “When people exercise with a partner or group, they’re more likely to actually complete the workout or stick with a program,” she said. Whatever it takes to get one’s body moving, Maroney said, is worth it. “As long as you’re doing something that you enjoy, keep doing it that’s the message,” she added. New Buffalo Township Memorial park is located at 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. in New Buffalo.

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Annual art fair a celebration of the artistic ‘outsider’ WORDS AND PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

fter 24 years of sponsoring and nurturing the Outsiders Outside Art Fair, one could call Judith Racht of Judith Racht Gallery not only a very old friend, but a very loyal one. Racht has held this exhibit for all of these years without compensation and exclusively for the un-trained, un-schooled artist’s creativity. For some, that is exceptional; for others, it’s more experiential in terms of talent and their creativity. Regardless of what it may mean to someone, the show features an interesting collection of individuals and serious artists’ works from all over the nation. In short: The show is well worth the time for open-minded viewers of art and eclectic collectors. Racht, who recently underwent some serious surgery, was still greeting guests at this year’s fair, which was held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30 Sept. 1. Friday was the last day for the set-up and display for the artists. The now legendary Floyd Gompf was setting up his new line of rectilinear striped chairs, along with his newest addition to his collection: ceramics in the look of the very respected George Ohr, who lived and died before his work (which now sells for hundreds of dollars) was discovered in the ’60s. A ceramist for 20 years, Gompf’s did a year-long study of Ohr ceramics. Now, he designs his own styles that are amazingly close to the look of Ohr’s (except his prices are far, far less). Indeed, it’s a labor of love for the long overlooked Ohr creations. Gompf can be reached at Floyd Gompf.com. Theresa Disney has been described by her friends as being obsessive-compulsive about creating, creating and creating every minute in her waking hours. She had three booths this year for her body of work, of which she used every bit - plus the walls of the adjacent drink vendor’s bar. Disney’s range of works is phenomenal: her large abstract paintings sell for $600. Her coloring books (which are $20) contain 29 images (which are good enough to frame without any coloring) of your choice of birds or flowers. Disney’s works are currently in The Fun House Gallery in St. Louis. She can also be reached via

Facebook. “The Peace Prophet” booth featured a woman who resides in downtown Chicago on the sidewalk, where she sleeps and paints (literally). She does not have a home, nor does she want one. Her mission is to help others find shelter through the sales of her artwork, which includes mostly paintings on whatever she can find to paint on. Regarding her paints, she buys the best (she has her standards). Her sponsors at this year’s show volunteered for her, as she would find displaying her work at any shows “unthinkable;” however, Judith Racht Gallery does carry her works in its collection. For questions on “The Peace Prophet,” contact Francis and Pat Fullman (her “saints”) at (708) 595-5831. Paul Hart creates sculptures that reflect his deep “understanding of structure and constructuralism,” as he states about his artwork. His sculptures are remarkable in their simplicity and startling beauty. He grew up on a farm and his mother was, an antique dealer. Hart’s greatest inspiration came from his visit to the Indianapolis Museum of Art to view “Crossroads of American Sculpture,” an exhibition of five of Indiana’s famous sculptors’ works. His simplicity in his found object sculptures makes his expressive works look as though they were born from his own creative nature, and somehow made to be moving and clear. Hart resides in Greenfield, Indiana, where he is a practicing veterinarian, as well as an artist. He may be reached at linda.hart37@att.net. As this show has matured over the course of more than two decades, it is a reminder that art is not exclusively the result of formal training in an institution of higher learning. The show’s mission is to focus on the art created by unschooled artists, who create on their own, often on borrowed and squeezed time (such as late at night, when their other jobs are done). That is what the “Outsiders Art” show is all about to the Judith Racht Gallery and all of its hard-working staff and volunteers. Judith Racht Gallery is located at 13689 Prairie Rd., Harbert.

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Porter Steam Locomotive pulls up at Hesston Steam Museum for Steam and Power Show

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esston Steam Museum General Manager Ted Rita was 7 years old when he first caught a glimpse of the 1911 Porter Steam Locomotive #2. The #2 Porter was built in 1911 by H.K. Porter Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and operated in Guatemala for several years before returning to the United State. Around 1965, Elliott Donnelley of R. R. Donnelly & Sons Company donated it to Hesston Steam Museum. “I just thought it was so cool—it seemed so big back then,” Rita said of his first impressions of the locomotive. Looking back, though, Rita said that he always had an inkling that the big old locomotive could be something more. “It just wasn’t quite right,” he said. Years later, Rita had the chance to make it “right.” In 1985, a fire had erupted in the museum’s engine house, damaging both the 67-ton Shay logging locomotive and the Porter #2. In 2006, Rita and museum volunteers had been able to restore the Shay logging locomotive. Next, they would focus their energies on the restoring the Porter. It took 11 years, but finally, the Porter Steam Locomotive #2 was emitting short blasts of steam as it pulled up to a crowd of excited passengers at Hesston Junction during the museum’s 63rd annual Steam and Power Show, which took place Friday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Shortly after the noon whistle Saturday, Aug. 31, Rita and Indiana state Rep. Mike Bohocek (R-La Porte) formally dedicated the newly restored locomotive to the museum. Rita said that it wasn’t “11 years’ worth of solid work” to get the locomotive running again. Since all the engines are running for Hesston visitors throughout the summer and fall, and museum volunteers have also been focused on improving other parts of the museum (such as Doc’s Soda Fountain, which opened in the spring of 2014) throughout the years, everyone had to work when they could on the locomotive. Rita said he couldn’t be more pleased with the finished product. “It was never really dolled up—we made several improvements, both aesthetically and also for safety,” he said. A new tender was built for it, with Ramsey Sheet Metal of La Porte, Indiana, donating the superstructure for the tender and making it look “like a 1900 locomotive,” Rita said. “They really went out of their way to make it look the part and historical,” he added. Rita said it’s a “light 2-6-0 locomotive,” meaning that it has two front wheels that guide it down the tracks, which “makes it very smooth on the track.” “There’re six driving wheels that provide the power to the track through the rods and the cylinder, so the side rods that go around actually pull the wheel and push the wheel so it can go,” Rita said. Rita said that the locomotive is what he calls a “common steam locomotive,” as it looks exactly like what springs to one’s mind when they hear the word “locomotive.” It’s a locomotive that one might see in a small Midwestern town, or somewhere in Colorado, perhaps. “Some of our other one, they’re nice but, quite frankly, they’re from Germany or Czechoslovakia—but this type of locomotive, when people think of a locomotive, this is what they think of,” he said. To go along with the brand-new locomotive, Rita said that the museum has launched a brand-new railroad name: Hesston and Galena Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad. “We’re trying to pay homage to a special feature in our community (the Galena River)—we want to be part of that Galena corridor…We wanted this to feel like a real railroad, we wanted something more to sell it. We wanted the theme to be something that never was—but maybe should’ve been,” he said. Rita said the locomotive will be running throughout the fall, including during the museum’s Ghost Train event, which is set to take place the last three weekends in October. Anthony Barango, who was part of the core group of volunteers who worked on the locomotive for the last 11 years, said that it was the Shay restoration that got him interested in volunteering at the museum. Around 2009, it was announced that the Porter was slated to be the next major restoration. “Old grease was caked on it, there was lots of scraping, grinding cleaning, and priming everything and painting it, inspecting everything—every bearing, every bolt every nut, making sure everything was tight,” he said. Steve Brown, who’s been volunteering at the museum since 2002 and also had a major hand in the restoration, said that the “ground up restoration” included taking the wheels off it. “Everything was taken apart and reconditioned and put back together and

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Hesston Steam Museum General Manager Ted Rita (far left) stands with museum volunteers in front of the 1911 #2 Porter

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The 1911 Porter #2 Locomotive pulls into the station at Hesston Steam Museum

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ilfred “Bill” or “Will’ DeMorrow, age 91, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2019, in the presence of his family. Wilfred was born December 4, 1927 in Racine, Wisconsin the son of Lloyd and Cecilia DeMorrow. He married Mie Miura on December 13, 1950 in Kobe, Japan. After 65 years, she preceded him in death on January 20, 2016. Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Cordelia Smith; three brothers, Louis DeMorrow, Thomas DeMorrow, Michael DeMorrow; two brothers-in-law, Paul Keller and Willie Smith. Wilfred loved playing or watching golf. He liked to keep busy by doing yard work or walking through the neighborhood. He cherished family gatherings, where he played cards or Tripoli, for holidays, but especially Christmas. Wilfred was in the Army from 1946 to 1953. While in the service he was an MP and mechanic and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Wilfred will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his children: Judy (Andrew) Obrowski of Three Oaks, Michael DeMorrow of Galien, Johnathan DeMorrow of Michigan City, Indiana, Monica (Michael) Schuler of Union Pier, Joseph (Renda) DeMorrow of Fish Lake, Indiana, Margaret (Thomas) Miars of Eugene, Oregon; his grandchildren: Daniel, Jennifer, Cari, Yvonne, Dawn, Jason, Johnathan, Marina, Michael, Michelle, Kyriea; his great-grandchildren: Alexandria, Alexa, Garret, Donavan, Allyssa, Owen, Ivy, Hadley; his sisters, Bernadette (Andrew) Kelley of Viburnum, Missouri; Teresa Keller of Statesville, North Carolina; his brothers, David (Shirley) DeMorrow of Camden, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends will gather Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. The Reverend Father Vanathalyan Savarimuthu will be officiating. Mr. DeMorrow will be laid to rest next to his wife, in Riverside Cemetery, Chikaming Township, where he will be afforded full Military Honors. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Wilfred’s memory be made to Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Be aware that health issues may flare up this week. Don’t panic. This is your opportunity to take more control over what is happening and reign in your strength. Put in the extra efforts to prepare and trust in your abilities to go the distance. Dig in and get the positive energy established.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Communications may not go as smoothly as you had hoped this week and tensions with coworkers could ensue. The good news is the vibes coming at you from the stars are encouraging you to step back and spend some time at home, tucked away, making apple pie.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 There will be a lot to get done this week and the people you would like to count on may not be available now. Thankfully you will be ready for the challenge and you will rely on your own ingenuity and creativity to pull through this one. This is merely one step in the initiation process.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You might feel a little at odds with your friends or social circle this week. Money issues or a clash of value systems may present itself. The good news is your ability to talk things out and perceive things on a deeper level will help you resolve issues amicably

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There may be some tension at home this week. Family members or roommates may not want to connect with you one-on-one now, which may add to the tension. Rather than focusing on what you need from them, dig into what you need to do to feel good about yourself.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You will not want to take responsibility or cover for other people any longer. Even if it affects your social standing, you cannot compromise your sense of self-worth. Your sense of integrity is very important now and if the truth hurts, then let it hurt. Hold onto that deeper perspective now.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Even though you may experience a sense of stagnation or feel that situations beyond your control are keeping you from accomplishing projects. Don’t get discouraged. Take the down time to dig into your belief systems and focus on what you want most out of situations.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There is a real sense of having to go it alone. Whether you feel the need to travel the globe or just journey inward on your yoga matt, sometimes it’s best to do it on your own. So, you can find meaning for your life. Harness your inner guide and make that journey up the mountain.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 There is a miserly vibe to the week ahead. Whether money is tight or there is a sense of having to account for other people’s spending habits, don’t go off the deep end. Now is the time when you will have the ability to make more money or even land a better job. There’s a silver-lining for you, Tiger.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Things could get quite intense with friends this week. Be careful not to exert too much force or try to dominate the situation. There is a sense of having to keep secrets or having to keep some of your ideas to yourself now. Negativity is very draining all parties involved.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It will be easy to be overly hard on yourself this week. When you get overly anxious, ask for help from family or loved ones. Don’t alienate yourself; get others involved. Your creative juices are flowing and what better way to spend time with people, than working on a project.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There will be a stirring of the pot this week, giving you a chance to see how strong your connections to others really are. Even if things get bumped around, trust in the friendship you have and the connection that goes beyond physical. Don’t get all high and mighty.

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

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

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EVERY MONDAY

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

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EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome.

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

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

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and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

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

EVERY THURSDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT AT DOOLEY’S 7-9PM. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-8

APPLE FEST ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9AM-4PM CT. Garwood Orchard. 5911 W 50 S. LaPorte. Featuring more than 20 crafters with a large variety of crafts for your shopping pleasure.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

23RD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL NOON-6 PM. Lemon Creek Winery. 533 E Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs. This event is family friendly and will feature dancing to live music, hayrides, a farmer’s market, craft vendors, and catered food. ROUND BARN AUTO SHOW 11AM-7PM. Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery. 10983 Hills Rd. Baroda. 269-422-1617. Cars of all makes, models, and years will be showcased with the Rusted Knuckles Car & Truck Club, along with entertainment and libations. Cost is $5. To learn about how you can put your hot ride in the show, contact Ryan from Rusted Knuckles Auto Club at rustedknucklesmaingarage@yahoo. com or call 219-477-9720.

so please arrive 6-6:15PM. We will install and welcome our new board and discuss our plans for the new year. If you are interested in joining us, please call Liz Rettig at 269-266-2116 or contact a member for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

MICHAEL GLABICKI OF RUSTED ROOT WITH DIRK MILLER 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlive.org. Rusted Root, the multi-platinum band out of Pittsburgh, evolved around front-man Michael Glabicki’s distinct sound and grew into a musical entity that has thrived in a non-genre specific category all its own. Tickets are $25.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

DUNE WALK WITH PRESERVE THE DUNES 1-PM. Warren Dunes State Park. 5301 Floral Ln. Bridgman. Hosted by Chikaming Open Lands (COL). Enjoy an afternoon with Preserve the Dunes and COL as we explore the world of sand dune ecosystems and their special ecology.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL 10:30AM-5:30PM CT. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US Hwy 12. Michigan City. 219-878-9885. www.friendshipgardens.org. General admission tickets are available at the door the day of the event for $7. Children under 12 are free.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

WURSTFEST 10AM-7PM. Downtown Three Oaks. Featuring 50+ classic cars, 40+ farm/craft/ food vendors, 15+ craft breweries (two wineries and Journeyman Distillery), two music soloists, and four bands.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club. 500 W Water St. New Buffalo. This is our kick-off meeting for the 20192020 league year. Buffet dinner at 6:30PM,

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