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Thursday, September 7, 2017

New Buffalo helps for Hurrican Harvey PAGE 4 Local closure makes way for new pizzeria, Patellie’s PAGE 4 Where’s the beach? PAGE 5

School board discusses ChromaGen eye exam grant approval, bus Internet access PAGE 11

It’s Chic to Be Greek PAGE 12

Outrageous outside art at Outsiders Outside Art Fair PAGE 15

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Many Harbor Country businesses took advantage of this weekend to help Hurricane Harvey victims (read about it on page 4). While the sun was shining down on Harbor Country throughout Labor Day weekend, we continued to keep our thoughts and prayers with our friends, families and readers in southeast Texas who are struggling to stay strong. This weekend included the annual Greek Festival at the newly renovated Hellenic center. It was a weekend for fun, food and Greek dancing, along with church and museum tours (read about it on page 13). Wednesday was the final car cruise-in of the season! Always a fun night on Whittaker Street, the cruise-in was moved to the last Wednesday of August instead of the first of September. This Thursday is also the final New Buffalo Farmers Market for 2017. Not to worry Skip’s European Farmers Market will still be in full swing every Saturday and Sunday through mid-

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October. The Three Oaks Farmers Market will also continue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through October. Now it’s time to head to wine country! This is a great time of year for a day trip to the heart of Harbor Country’s wine country. While it’s a short and beautiful drive, it feels as though you have escaped to another world. I better check out our friends at Harbor Country Adventures, and let them do the driving. Congratulations to Local owners Ellie and Pat Mullins! New Buffalo’s favorite bacon place will be closing for good Sept. 10, so that they can open their brand-new pizzeria, Patellie’s, in Three Oaks, Michigan. We so loved having them in New Buffalo; however, the good news is they won’t be far away! Lucky for Three Oaks! NBT will keep you posted on their move and grand opening. (Read about it on page 4). Cheers, dee dee duhn

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n conjunction with the Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach program, Harbor Country Hikers will hold a Beach Treasure & Trash Hike at Cherry Beach led by Sand Pirate Janet Schrader from 7 p.m. until sunset Sunday, Sept. 17. Schrader, who is also a member of the Chikaming Township Park Board, will share her beach treasure hunting secrets and her knowledge of the history of local beaches during this slow-paced hike, ending with a sunset over Lake Michigan. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, HCH is holding an exploration of biodiversity versus invasives at Hoadley Trail in Three Oaks, with Jared Harmon of Berrien Conservation District pointing out invasive species common to Harbor Country. An invasive species specialist, Harmon will explain how biodiversity affects the circle of life and ways to help their elimination in backyard gardens. HCH is also hosting an exploration of Galien River County Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, led by Berrien County Parks Naturalist Kip Miller. Harbor Country Hikers is a new 501 (c) (3) organization formed by local residents to promote trail stewardship and education about local geology, history and plant and animal life. Although membership is encouraged, the event is open to all and children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Membership is $20 for individuals or $30 for families. For further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit harborcountryhikers@gmail.com. Further information is available at www. harborcountryhikers.com. Cherry Beach is located in Harbert and is accessed from Red Arrow Highway by turning west on Cherry Beach Road, which is found between Lakeshore Drive and Lakewood Drive. — STAFF REPORTS

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NEW BUFFALO LENDS A HAND TO HURRICANE VICTIMS

nce again, the people of New Buffalo and Harbor Country are using their giving spirits to rally around those who are in need, this time with Hurricane Harvey victims who are struggling in Houston, Texas. Designer Cottage Scapes Owner Karen Doherty saw the need and decided to encourage her customers to send help. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 2-4, she and her staff emptied out their shoe boutique, The Shoe Closet, and offered every pair of new shoes for only $25, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Women of Houston. The Shoe Closet carries popular band named shoes such as Bernie Mev, Sica, Jambu, Volitile, Corky and OTBT. With retail prices as high as $147, this was a great bargain for the shoppers. “We are offering great shoes at a great price and we are happy to help the women of Houston,” Doherty said. In addition to the shoe benefit, the business also has a notebook that people can sign to send good wishes to the Houston women. Any shoes that aren’t sold will be donated to a woman’s charitable organization and shipped to Houston, Doherty said. The impetus for the drive was for the women and visitors of Michigan to support the women of Houston. Doherty said many women also donated additional money for the charitable drive. “It was fabulous - we sold more than 57 pairs of shoes, bringing in $1,428, plus 40 pairs of shoes will be donated to the women of Houston and additional financial donations will be made by Designer Cottage Scapes,” she added. Also helping Houston was Promeny True Vine Revealed, who donated proceeds from the sales of 500ml bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

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he Michiana Humane Society stepped up over the Labor Day weekend to help their friends at the Houston SPCA. The Houston SPCA has been working to rescue, recover and reunite pets and families after the devastating Hurricane Harvey. They are acting as a hub to distribute food, care items and funding to shelters, rescue organizations and individuals in need. The MHS worked to collect funds for the pets in Houston. These are the ways you can help: On Friday and Saturday, the Michiana Humane Society accepted checks for the Houston SPCA. On Friday night the bar at the Outsiders Outside Art Fair party at Judith Racht Gallery in Harbert accepted donations for the organization, with all of the bartender’s tips going to Houston. The Michiana Humane Society Board of Directors, generously agreed to match one-to-one donations received for the Houston SPCA up to $1,000. For future donations visit the Houston SPCA web site at https:// 30secure2.convio.net/hspxca/site/Donation2. N Whittaker St • Open Daily For additional information contact the Michiana Society at www.michiananhumanesocity.org or call 219-872-4499. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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llie and Pat Mullins have come a long way since opening their business, Local, New Buffalo’s source for sustainable raised meats and produce, in March 2011. Now, six years later, they’re ready to embark on a brand-new business venture: opening a restaurant. The couple will be opening Patellie’s, a pizzeria, in nearby Three Oaks, Michigan. As a result, Ellie and Pat said that Local will officially be closing its doors Sunday, Sept. 10. Meanwhile, Ellie said she hopes that the pizzeria will be officially opening its doors sometime in the early fall. According to Ellie, Local has grown by leaps and bounds since its humble beginnings in 2011. “The whole store was empty – there were just four meat cases,” she said of how the store looked upon its grand opening. Due to the increase in popularity that Local experienced throughout the last few years, Pat said that they felt it was time to move on to a bigger space than their current 424 East Buffalo Street location in New Buffalo. “We were busting out of the seams,” he said, and added that they’ve quickly realized that they’ve “grown out” of the space. Patellie’s will be located in the building next to Froehlich’s on North Elm in downtown Three Oaks. Seeing as how the building has been occupied by a pizzeria for the last 30-40 years, Ellie said they thought it only fitting that they continue the tradition by opening their own pizzeria there. She said that they still plan on making their sausage for pizza toppings and sausage sandwiches; however, customers can now enjoy it hot and fresh from the oven. “We’ll be providing more ready to eat food,” she said. Ellie said that Patellie’s will be doing take outs. Eventually, they hope to add a small area for dine-in seating. In addition to pizza and sandwiches, Ellie and Pat said that they’ll also be opening a specialty wine, beer and hard cider shop, P. and E.’s Bottle Shop, behind Patellie’s shortly after its grand opening. Ellie added that they’ll be transferring their current liquor license at Local to their new Three Oaks business. Pat especially said he’d be looking forward to making pizza again. Before arriving in New Buffalo, he used to make pizza at Pizzeria Delfina in San Francisco. When his mother and stepfather relocated to Harbor Country and started a small farm in the area 10 years ago, he said he and Ellie decided it would be the perfect place to open a place of their own. “We saw a need for a store like this,” he said. Since Patellie’s will be located only seven miles away from New Buffalo, Pat said he looks forward to continuing to cater to the same local customer base that they’ve enjoyed getting to know throughout their time at Local. Seeing as how the two communities are in such close proximity to each other, he said that he views Patellie’s as being an asset not only to the residents and visitors of Three Oaks but to the ones in New Buffalo as well. “We’re looking to still be a part of Harbor Country – what’s good for one town is good for each individual town,” he said. Ellie said she and Pat have learned a lot during their time at Local, and that they especially would like to thank the local community for allowing them the time to grow as business owners. She said that she hopes to see the same “familiar faces” as they continue to grow at their new dining establishment. “We’re so excited about this new chapter – it’s going to be great,” she said.

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ore than 300 citizens who are concerned about the lack of beaches and dune erosion attended the second forum hosted by the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center Saturday, Sept. 2. The speakers for the event, President Ted Grzywacz and organizer Ed Oldis, informed the interested shorefront property owners and their neighbors what the Alliance has been doing to help restore and mediate the erosion problem that exists from south of the New Buffalo break wall to Michiana, where virtually all of the beaches have been eroded and many dunes and properties have been threatened. Also attending the meeting was Berrien County Commissioner-9th District Ezra Scott, who addressed the group regarding his recent Washington D.C. trip that resulted in the possibility of federal help. There was also a PowerPoint presentation by Edgewater Resources Engineering firm, who has been retained to help the 501 (3) (c) organization look for remedies and funding to address the ongoing problem. Numerous studies have shown that the 1975 construction of the New Buffalo break wall has contributed to the problem along the southern shore. The natural littoral southern drift of the sand has been impeded by the structure, causing the south beaches to starve and the north beaches to grow considerably. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) anticipated that this would ahappen and promised to nourish, or replenish the sand, on the south beaches; however, after 1995, most of those efforts stopped due to a lack of federal funding for recreational harbor dredging. Prior to that time, the dredging spoils (sand) from the harbor was placed on the southern beaches, with the USACE claiming to have dumped almost a million cubic yards of sand on the south beaches during those years. Although there has been some nourishment placed on the beaches after 1995 from the dredging, there has not been consistent replenishment. In addition, the lake has risen over the past three years to close to an all-time high water level. Severe storms, particularly the 2014 Halloween storm, have wreaked havoc and caused damage to many of the dunes and private properties, threatening homes. Property owners and condominium associations along the lakefront have spent many millions of dollars on beach protection, installing metal sea walls that are backed by large Armour stone. The damage has negatively impacted property values, and has

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caused a decrease in tourism in some areas. Oldis gave a history of the problem, saying that prior to the break wall being built, many area beaches were 200 feet wide; today, they are all but gone. He said this issue was predicted by the USACE studies prior to construction. In a court deposition, the engineer who designed the harbor break wall stated that the “more structures that go into the water, the more will be interruption of sand movement.” His report went on to state that the “interruption of the littoral transport (of sand) will be approximately 100,000 cubic yards (of sand) per year.” He also anticipated that the sand would go around the end of the harbor and ‘some’ would eventually return to the shore, but probably not for two or three miles southwest from the harbor. (Three miles is approximately where the steel wall juts out into Lake Michigan at Grand Beach.) The area from the New Buffalo harbor to Grand Beach is the dead zone and is the area where continual damage is concentrated. A 2009 study by the USACE for The Village of Grand Beach provided twenty-five different coastal management solutions that would benefit the region, including on-going beach nourishment, groins and offshore underwater breakwaters. The study showed the loss of beachfront along the southern shore and stated that Sunset Shore has lost the most beach area followed by Warwick Shores. Today most of the southern beaches are all totally eroded and the northern beaches have grown, in fact, according to a study, the north fillet is now the size of 35 football fields; that is about 2 miles long by 160 feet wide. The Alliance members looked at many ways to get help, including a lawsuit against the Corps, but history has proven that this is a very costly and often non-effective route to take. Most suits against the Corps average 15 years and cost in the millions of dollars. Oldis stated that it was determined, by the board, that it was better to work with the U.S. Army Corps, rather than against them. After interviewing multiple engineering firms, to aid the effort, the Board choose Edgewater Resources of St. Joseph, Michigan to study, advise and recommend solutions to the problem. One solution was to break up the wave energy off-shore by installing thirtythree (33) off-shore underwater breakwaters that would be located approximately 230 feet off-shore. The firm showed the effectiveness of an above-water system in Lake Forest, Illinois. The cost of installing an underwater system could be in the $12 million dollar range. In addition, there would need to be 400,000 cubic

yards of sand, approximately eight (8) million dollars’ worth, dropped onto the beachfronts. The soft costs and engineering, to implement the plan, would be an additional $950,000. Who would pay for it? The group suggested the City of New Buffalo, Berrien County, the Michigan DNR and MDEQ, FEMA and the USACE. The permitting for off-shore structures would also have to be approved by the MDEQ and USACE. To date no off-shore break walls have been installed or approved for Lake Michigan by the State of Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin have approved similar structures. Grzywacz stated that they have two paths forward to fund a project. One path is through FEMA and one path is through the White House.

n August, County Commissioner (9th) Ezra Scott, visited Washington D.C. with all of the Michigan County Commissioners. At that meeting he was fortunate to get the attention of the FEMA Director and a top aid to the President, Justin Clark, who became very interested in the Southwest Michigan erosion problem and the negative impact it had on property values and the economy. Scott has since spoken directly to the Department of Defense, the Director of the EPA, who wanted information on the New Buffalo Pump House and the Deputy Director of the Interior/Government Affairs office who wanted to know if water was supplied to Tribal lands, which the Four Winds Casino is and it does receive New Buffalo City water. NASA also contacted Scott, and informed him that they have daily Ariel photographs of the shoreline before and after the break wall construction. NASA stated that they film daily shots of the Great Lakes and they can review the erosion over the past 30-plus years. After a series of phone calls and emails Scott was able to supply the Undersecretary with all of the documentation that had been assembled by the Shoreline Alliance. A 300-page binder of information was Fed-Exed to Clark for the Presidents’ review, the day following the meeting. When questioned, Scott told the aid that there was a quarter to a half billion dollars of property values at stake. Since the federal government receives six percent of all property taxes collected, this was an interesting statistic to them. Subsequent phone calls and emails have Scott and the Alliance members hopeful that key personnel are involved and may provide a solution to the problem. Scott said of his experience, “I was lucky to be in a situation where I talked to the right people, at that right time. People have taken an interest in it. We’ll have to wait and see.”

Oldis informed the group that FEMA has a pre-disaster mitigation program which will award grant money to prevent or protect property before disaster happens. This year, ninety (90) million dollars have been approved by Congress, for nationwide grants. Grants are first submitted to the State of Michigan Hazard Mitigation Office, who then chooses the applicants that will go on to compete at the federal level. The maximum award is three (3) million dollars per applicant. The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance, working with New Buffalo Township and the City, submitted their application to the State of Michigan last week. All of the local municipalities that are effected by the erosion had previously passed council resolutions in support of the grant application. The state must submit their winners to FEMA by November 14. The federal recipients will be announced in December, with money awarded in January of 2018. The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance has launched a fund raising campaign to help continue their forward progress. To date over $30,000 in private funds have been invested in the organizations efforts. The expenses have covered legal opinions, engineering studies and organizing expenses. All donations are tax deductible. To the fullest extent allowed by law. In order to keep moving forwards, $50,000 is needed for short term engineering expenses. The members suggested that every homeowner effected contribute $750, but they stated that they would be happy with greater or lesser donations from all concerned citizens. Donations can be made in cash, check, and credit card, or by a pledge card donation. On Saturday morning, following the presentation, many people were donating to the fund, but further financial help is needed. To follow the Shoreline Alliance progress visit their web site, https:// newbuffaloshorelinealliance. org. To view past meetings go to, http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v9oQP4ccC714&t=303s. Their address is: New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance, P.O. Box 425, New Buffalo, MI. 49117. Members of the Shoreline Alliance Board of Directors include representatives from The City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, Sunset Shores, Dunewood, Warwick Shores, Forest Beach, Village of Grand Beach and Michiana Shores. Congressman Fred Upton and Senator Debbie Stabenow have also been involved in this effort, however little federal help has resulted, to date.

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On the rocks LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

n the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 5, the boat, Endeavour, was attempting to return to New Buffalo Harbor when her engines failed, causing the 60-foot Sea Ray to be thrown off course and onto the jetty rocks off the Lake Michigan Yacht Club beach. Quick action was taken by South Cove Management staff, Dan D’Agostino and boat owner Mike Von James. Ron Bissonnette, who is moored at LMYC, was also on the scene aboard his North Star dingy. All three men were able to aid in the rescue of a passenger prior to the arrival of the U.S. Coast Guard from Michigan City. D’Agostino and Von James were able to pull the passenger, who had fallen into the choppy waters, off the boat and onto the jetty. The passenger was pinned between the tossing vessel and the jetty rocks in very life-threatening conditions. Following the rescue, the Coast Guard arrived and secured the victim on a backboard. Bissonnette, who was piloting the North Star dingy, towed the South Cove Management dingy with the victim aboard to the city beach. There, he was transported by Medic 1 Ambulance to the hospital with an apparent broken leg. Permanently moored in South Cove, Endeavor was returning from St. Joseph, Michigan. The waves at the time were rolling in at three to five feet and were continuing to build on the lake. Red warning flags flew over the New Buffalo beach at the time of the accident. The beach parking lot was filled with bystanders and those wishing to help. The U.S. Coast Guard, New Buffalo Police Department and the Pokagon Tribal police were on the scene onshore. As of press time Tuesday night, Endeavour is still sitting on the lake bottom of the jetty off Lake Michigan Yacht Club beach. Marine crews from Donkersloots’ Jamie Lynn barge tried repeatedly to bring the boat onto shore, but were not successful. In the process of trying to right the boat and tow, four cable systems were snapped. The 60-foot Sea Ray has taken on millions of gallons of water and the seas are rolling at a volume too rough to attempt a move. Tow boats U. S. were also on hand, but could not to her in. When the lake calms down another, attempt will be made to bring her to a safe port. At 60-foot, she will need to be taken to Michigan City or St. Joseph, to be hoisted out of the water.

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ew Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education members had a light agenda for their last meeting before the start of the 2017-2018 school year Monday, Aug. 28. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie gave an update on the Vision Examination Pilot Program on Word and Number Movement with ChromaGen Vision that the school district will be entering into this school year. Board members heard about the program and approved the district entrance into it in the spring. He said the district had been approved for a grant from The Pokagon Fund in the amount of $7,000 to go toward the payment of the exams, which will be administered by Smoke Vision Care in New Buffalo. The district had approved applying for the grant last Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey month. Leslie gave an update on In March, Leslie had explained that the Vision Examination Pilot the program would be a partnership Program on Word and Number between the school system and Smoke Movement with ChromaGen Vision Care in New Buffalo, as students Vision that the school district would need an optometrist to perform will be entering into this an eye exam on them before receiving school year. Page 1 a ChromaGen exam. It is anticipated that students who are qualified for the exams will have been tested by the end of September. In other new school year news, Leslie said that this year, they hoped to have Internet access in the school buses for the students. He said that they would be using the students’ upcoming trip to Purdue Northwest as a part of their dual enrollment program as a “guinea pig” to test it out, as students would be traveling 30 minutes to and from New Buffalo High School. At the last meeting, Leslie said that 11 students would be traveling to and from the school to take college classes as a part of the district’s dual enrollment program. Leslie said all Internet access would be going through the school district’s filter. Students who are traveling to and from athletic events should also have access to the Internet, as Leslie said it would give them something productive to do between games. Board members approved a payment in the amount of $583.90 to Roger’s Wrecker Service for the towing of the school van and tires. (Board Trustee Roger Lijewski, who is the owner of the business, was absent from the meeting and didn’t vote.) Leslie gave a special thanks to Food Service Director Patty Iazetto and her staff for their work over the summer during the summer feeding program. According to Iazetto, he said they’d prepared 2,649 meals this summer.

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airadise” was the theme for the 2017 Berrien County Youth Fair and we had almost perfect “fair” weather all week. Barns were decorated with palm trees and hula skirts to depict the paradise theme. We all greatly appreciated the sunny days and cool nights instead of the liquid sunshine we had all week during the 2016 BCYF. Our attendance was 121,563, up 3,154 from 2016. Exhibitors were down by 33 at 2,172 and they displayed 11,791 exhibits. All species of livestock were represented at the 2017 BCYF. Our show arena schedule and equine showing schedule were updated. We welcomed two baby goats during the week in Wonders of Birth plus eggs hatching each day. The grandstand welcomed back demolition derby and motocross this year in addition to truck and tractor pull, Circus Continental, Brothers Osborne and Bullmania. The Ag-Expo building again featured information on agricultural products as well as the Farmer for a Day display. The USA building featured the 98.3 “The Coast” youth talent contest winners throughout the week as well as Zendor the Magician, Robotics, Senior Day (exhibits and demonstrations) and the Baked Fruit Pie Contest. The mall stage was busy with many youth exhibit trophy and award presentations and a variety of acts throughout the week. Many fair visitors enjoyed the jazz music, hula dancers, oldies music and Elvis was sighted. The Historical building featured Berrien County Centennial Farms. A “big” thanks to all the livestock auction supporters - $540,168.72! There were 901 lots passed before the auctioneers and the crowd of buyers (rabbits and poultry) on Thursday and Friday (lambs, goats, gallon of goat milk, gallon of cow milk, beef and swine). The BCYF mission, which is “developing the character of our community by developing the character of our youth,” was exemplified when a 20-year-old exhibitor donated back 40 percent of her swine auction proceeds to the swine barn for improvement. We look forward to counting on her as a volunteer for many years. Volunteers are the backbone of the Berrien County Youth Fair Association, Inc. Thanks again for your tireless hours of dedication to provide a showplace for our youth. BCYF could not do it without all of you. Mark your calendars for the 2018 Berrien County Youth Fair — August 13-18. The theme for the 73rd youth fair is “Passport to Adventure.” — KAREN M. KLUG, BCYF SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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It’s Chic to Be Greek

BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS

Greek Festival troupe dancers delight the crowd

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It’s chic to be Greek at the 2017 annual Greek Fest

Lily Brian and Nancy Marko enjoy the merriment of the time-honored Greek Festival

Greek pastries galore made with love by the volunteers of the Berrien Women’s Orthodox Group

reek Fest, organized by The Berrien County Greek Orthodox Church, kicked off Friday; continued on Saturday; and wrapped up on Sunday over Labor Day weekend. The acclaimed gathering— housed annually at the newly modernized American-Hellenic Center—focuses on celebratory music, folk dancing and authentic Greek delicacies prepared by Tony Mamouzellos of Formal Fork; and rich, sweet delectable pastries crafted by The Berrien County Orthodox Women’s Group. Guests were captivated by live entertainers; and took part in appetizing sustenance, lively dancing and cheerful repartee. The social affair imparts a feeling of unity and oneness within the Greek-American populace and that hospitality and big-heartedness extend to the broader community at large. Father Paul Martin led tours of the beautiful Byzantinestyled Annunciation and Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek Museum of Berrien County [http://www. greekmuseumofberriencounty. com/]. For a more detailed account of Greek-American heritage in Berrien County, contact “History of Greece” author and exhibit curator, Elaine Thomopoulos, Ph.D. at Thomop@msn.com. For more information about the Parish drop by http://www.aapgoc. mi.goarch.org/.

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Outrageous outside art at Outsiders Outside Art Fair

WORDS AND PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

nce again, Judith Racht shined a light on the unsung artists in the world of art during her meticulously organized Outsiders Outside Art Fair held at her Recht Art Gallery in Harbert, Michigan, Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 2-3. Racht’s Herculean efforts for this show are successful because of her determination and dedication to the creative artists that have not undergone formal training. Most of the artists at the show had more self-taught abilities and skills in self-expression than many who hold degrees from the Sorbonne, proving that creativity is not exclusive to the formally trained artist. Celebrating 22 years at presenting this show, Racht has sustained this grand tradition all of these years without a profit, as she believes it’s important to these artists and the art community in general. The attendance grows each year, as do the artists who show their work in the jam-packed tents in which they set up. Some arrive as early as 5 a.m. to set up their precious space in this world-famous tradition. Every square foot of the gallery’s grounds is covered with tents, all of which are erected in a marathon effort throughout the night in preparation for the artists. Ellison Art from Lansing has been exhibiting for years, mixing their collection of paintings with Knoll mid-century chairs and tables. Janine Fentiman has been in all but one of the

shows, and has shown in the same spot for more than two decades. Theresa Disney said that this year, she broke from her paintings to explore her “found art” sculpture of a mannequin with a swarm of birds perched on it. Joel Pinkerton uses his patience and creativity to piece together chrome hubcaps and other chrome objects into surprising creations. Douglas Wyant doesn’t know how to stop painting and collecting his eclectic mix of art and antiques. One can’t ever predict the ways and means in which the outside artists create their art, which is the most refreshing aspect of this iconic show. It is a must for those who admire and respect the unconventional, the bizarre and the unexpected, making it unlike any other on this planet. The Michiana Humane Society was on hand with their refreshment Canoe Bar of beer and wine, with all tips going to the Houston SPCA for animals caught in the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Tables and chairs adjacent to the Canoe Bar offered a nice respite for the barking dogs as well as an opportunity to watch the passing guests in their outrageous garbs (which get more outrageous with every year). One lady had a dress with oversized appliques depicting her version of a cat’s face; another one had bangles and beads that hung to her feet. Breaking from her usual understated attire, Racht was resplendent in an all gossamer-like dress and coat painted in vivid colors. She was the center of attention (and deservedly so, seeing as how it was her day).

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Curtis Brown, Tyler Eggert and Rich Poninski stand in front of the electric light power plant

Steam-powered fun at annual Steam and Power Show

Volunteers work at the threshing machine

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variety of big about steam power while still machines came having a good time. He said that’s roaring to life one of his main goals for the during Hesston museum: that visitors won’t even Steam Museum’s realize that they’ve picked up any 61st annual Steam and Power knowledge until they’re discussing Show, which was held last Friday their day at the museum in their through Monday, Sept. 1-4. cars on the ride home. On one end of the museum’s “We want them to learn grounds, a Browning Locomotive something – that’s what this steam crane was lifting logs into show’s all about,” Rita said. the air and onto the 1900-era Judging from the “phenomenal sawmill skidway. Meanwhile, response” Rita said he has been the sawmill was cutting the logs receiving from the show this year, into lumber with a 60-inch saw it’s a goal of the visitors to learn blade. Nearby was the threshing something as well. machine, harvesting wheat for “People are really wanting a the upcoming quality visit fall harvest by with a little bit removing the of education grain from the mixed with it,” inedible part he said. of the plant – Rita gave known as the a special “chaff” - with thanks to the the help of the museum’s many steam traction volunteers engine. who put their In addition time and effort to seeing big to make the machines long weekend in action, possible. The Rich Poninski shovels coal into the boiler at the electric light power plant museum guests museum is could also hop operated aboard three different steam by the all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) railroads, including behind a 67not-for-profit La Porte County ton 1929 Shay logging locomotive. Historical Steam Society. Rita said Even the cuisine was full of steamhe especially is impressed by the powered fun, as guests could younger volunteers who give of enjoy fresh popcorn from the 1893 their time to help run the show, Steam Popcorn Wagon. Built by as the museum needs the help of inventors C. Cretors & Company, future generations to continue to Museum General Manager Ted keep it running. Rita said the popcorn wagon is the “We don’t want it to cease to oldest one known to exist. exist someday,” he said. Rita said he was pleased to see Hesston Steam Museum is children and their parents having located at 1201 East 1000 North fun viewing the machines up close, in Hesston, Indiana. For more as he enjoys watching visitors information, visit their website at become more knowledgeable Hesston.org.

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intage cars, hot rods and trucks gathered on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 28, in downtown New Buffalo for an end-of-the-season car cruise-in. As always, the vintage vehicles did not disappoint. George Spoa, who was at the opening June cruise-in, returned from Burns Harbor, Indiana, with his mint condition 1959 Inca Gold Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible. No one could walk past the car without “oohing” and “ahhing,” and many had a story to share with regards to their own car memories. Some attendees even wanted to write a check for their dream car and drive it home; however, the Inca Gold Ford Galaxy was not for sale. Spoa said he takes the car out every chance he gets, even in the winter. Of course, he only takes it out when there is no snow and salt on the roads to corrode his prize car. “I bought the car to drive it and enjoy it, not trailer it and keep under cover,” he said. Spoa said the important things to know about the car are its make, model and transmission, which, for his particular car, are Cruise-OMatic, 390 cubic inch V-8, with a 325 horse power engine. He said it gets 15 miles to the

gallon at 45 miles per hour. After acquiring the car from Wichita, Kansas, 11 years ago, Spoa said he did the restoration work in Burns Harbor, Indiana. He replaced the tires with new white wall, Bias Ply tires from the 1950s era and redid the interior, including the seats, carpet and instrumentation on the dash board, the lights and the radiator. He said he wanted the car to look as close as possible to its original condition. As a teen, Spoa said his father had almost an identical-looking car, only his was a four-door model, a Galaxie sedan; however, it had the same Inca Gold color. When he discovered the vehicle was for sale, he purchased it immediately. The car had been left in a barn in North Platte, Nebraska, for more than 20 years, and was included in a property auction/estate sale as a “walkaway,” or a leave behind item. The first buyer attempted to restore the car; however, he lost interest after eight months and gave it to a high school buddy who loved the car and lived in Wichita, KA. He, too, lost interest in the restoration and eventually sold it to Spoa. The past 11 years have been Spoa’s good fortune and good times.

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IT HAPPENED IN WRIGLEY BY KEVIN MURRAY | EDITED BY SARAH NOE

he cabbie said in a heavy Indian accent. “I do not know what a New Buffalo is or Michigan. If you know how to get there I will drive.” “By the way my name is Bobby and I am from Mumbai.” “Well, hi Bobby, my name is Jack. -I don’t care what it costs. I need you for the rest of the afternoon. How’s five hundred bucks sound? And I’ll pay for the gas!” “Get in my friend. Looks I am going to find out about this New Buffalo place.” “Please sit back and relax. I have aroma therapy and music, you will be refreshed when you arrive.” The next hour Jack and Bobby talked. Bobby, it turned out was a doctor who hadn’t had any luck getting a job, so he drove a cab during the week. The cab arrived in New Buffalo and pulled up to an old two- story commercial building. New Buffalo was a small lakefront community that is a second home and vacation destination from Chicago. There were many shops, restaurants and long sandy beaches. Jack stepped out and leaned in through the window. “Hey Bobby, there’s a bar next door if you want to wait. Just give me the bill, I’ll take care of it, but please, no more than two drinks, I don’t want to have to drive you home.” Do not worry my friend. I am not very thirsty today. Last week though, you might have had a problem. I drank so much, I had a hangover that lasted one whole week.” Bobby got out and walked next door to Casey’s Bar & Grill. Jack was standing on the sidewalk looking up to the second-floor window with a neon sign that said “psychic.” Jack, opened the door and began to walk up the rickety stairs. When he reached the top of the stairs he saw a sign next to the door. “Miss Lucy-best psychic ever known.” At the bottom of the sign it read, ‘Trip Advisor.’ The door opened slowly with a creak. Jack casually poked his head in. Standing at the end of the room, behind a large table was an older woman in a loud-colored in yellow, red and blue flowing dress with a large bright red and yellow head band with tails that extended down her back. The woman was holding a wooden cane with a large glass crystal handle. Miss Lucy pounded the cane on the floor three times. “Come in Jack. It is good to see you. I see you have something of great value with you.” she said in a Jamaican accent. “Yes, yes, I have,” said Jack. “So, you have brought- the Ball.” They both finished simultaneously Miss Lucy interrupted. “I have been on this planet a long time Jack,

longer than you know. Now, let us get down to the not let anyone see or touch this ball. NOW GO!” tacks of brass, as you say.” She opened a drawer to “Okay, but one thing. I keep having these dreams the table nearby, pulled out a blue velvet bag and where I see many people I know are dead. One is tossed it on the table in front of her. Harry Carey. He just said the other night that I have to fulfill my destiny. Do you think my destiny “Contributions in the bag. This ball has great is to get rid of the CUBS curse?” powers, and your aura tells me time is of the “Jack, look me in the eye. You know the answer, essence. DON’T DOUBT ME!” she yelled. you don’t need me to tell you what you already “Doubt you? Never! You saved me and my know” grandfather in the crash of ’87. We shorted the Jack was starting to leave but turned back. “Oh, market and made a killing. Not only that, you have one more thing. I always keep a ticket from the correctly predicted everything, in my professional CUBS World Series game from 1945 and one ticket career and personal life!” stub from the Bartman game. In fact, it’s Bartman’s “Enough” Miss Lucy waved her hand. “Place the ticket. I had to pay a little extra to get this, but I ball on the table and do not let me touch it! “You have it. Can you sprinkle some of that powder on are the only one who can break the curse. But, before we get started….” Miss Lucy leaned over the these tickets?” Jack reached in his other pocket and pulled out the tickets. table toward Jack, who at the same time is leaned “Jack, I sense these tickets have been a heavy in to Miss Lucy. They were eye to eye. burden for you.” Miss Lucy pulled a pinch of the “Put the money in the bag, Jack.” powder out and rubbed both sides of each ticket. Somewhat startled Jack leaned back and reached “Please be careful; you have a great power. I have in his sport coat pocket. “Yes, yes, how foolish of not felt anything like this in me.” Miss Lucy walked over to my lifetime. This power can be He pulled out ten crisp a large wooden bookshelf, a good thing, but if not used one hundred-dollar bills and reached up and grabbed a correctly, it can be bad…. very placed them in the bag. bowl, a lighter, and incense. bad.” “Thank you. I don’t do She crumbled the incense into Jack placed the tickets his charity work anymore. I gave the bowl and lit it. The incense pants pocket. He picked up the you a lot of free advice before, started to smoke. Next to the ball from the table and held it but those days are over. I have bowl was an old red leatherup for a long solemn moment to retire someday you know? bound book. Miss Lucy opened before he bid Lucy farewell So now, together, we will fix the book to a page marked and turned to the door. Miss this problem of yours.” with a red ribbon. Lucy walked to the window, Miss Lucy walked over to looked below to the street and a large wooden bookshelf, muttered. “May the gods protect him.” reached up and grabbed a bowl, a lighter, and incense. She crumbled the incense into the bowl ack found Bobby at the bar watching TV and lit it. The incense started to smoke. Next to and drinking a beer. Two empty beer the bowl was an old red leather-bound book. Miss bottles and a couple of shot glasses were Lucy opened the book to a page marked with a red next to him. Bobby turned to Jack with ribbon. bleary eyes and a dopey grin on his face. “Wow, that book looks ancient.” said Jack. “Hey Mister Jack! Are you ready to go?” “Generations of my family have had this book. “Hey, you know what?” said Jack. “You stay It is a book of spells and curses that go back to the here for a while: you’re having fun. I decided I’m beginning of mankind.” going to take the train into Chicago. Here’s the Miss Lucy began to read the passage in the five hundred I owe you, plus another fifty for the book. Her eyes turned white. She was speaking in drinks… But I think it’s time to have some coffee.” a language Jack didn’t recognize. She pulled out Jack motioned for the bartender to bring the a pouch around her neck, opened it, and tossed a cabbie a fresh pot. pinch of powder in the bowl of incense, and then Bobby jerked his head up and looked at Jack. sprinkled some onto the ball. “You are a man of honor, my friend. You would do “Jack, give me your hand.” She took another well in my country. It is a pleasure to know you. pinch of powder, grabbed Jack’s hand, and placed Take my card. If you ever need ride somewhere, the powder in his hand and squeezed it closed. anywhere, at any time, I will come for you, unless I Miss Lucy came out of the trance, exhausted, big circles under her eyes and sweat dripping down her am drink too much. You know what? My hangover is now officially gone.” Jack took the card and left forehead, and gazed at Jack. “You must now go. It is imperative to get this ball Casey’s, his destination- the train station across the street. signed by the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern. Do

KEVIN MICHAEL MURRAY – Kevin is a writer, actor and voice-over artist. Some of the movies he has been involved in were made right here in SW Michigan -The Middle Distance and Fang. Since taking a writing class with the Sandcastle Writers at The Lubeznik Art Center in Michigan City, he has completed many short stories and a few screen plays. With the tremendous editing skills of Sara Noe, he has completed a fictional short story that he had been writing for over five years. It Happened At Wrigley is a story about how the CUBS curse was actually removed allowing them to obtain their first World Series victory since 1908.

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armen R. Kramer, age 94, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was born in Lakeside, Michigan, April 21, 1923 to Edward and Carrie (Wire) Austin. On December 27, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Kramer. Together they had 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Carmen graduated from Three Oaks High School in 3 years, and attended Twin City Business College. She worked for Ben Drier for 5 years, Electro Voice for 10 years, and New Buffalo Savings and Loan as book-keeper for 20 years. Carmen is survived by her children: Nancy (Jerry) Koebel, Wallace (Jan) Kramer, Carrie (Robert) Fultz, and Herb (Loretta) Kramer.Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, and one grandson. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life Funeral Service on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., with an hour of visitation prior to the service at St. John’s Congregational Church of Three Oaks, 108 Ash Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Pastor Mark Keel will be officiating. Carmen will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks Township, Michigan. The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Carmen’s memory to: Three Oaks Township Library, 3 North Elm Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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rances Mahoney Prusa was born on August 13, 1920, in Niles, Michigan. At the age of four, she moved with her family, including her sister Emma Jean, to Jackson, and went on to attend high school at the Ursuline convent in Quebec City, Canada, where her deep rooted Catholic faith was further solidified. In 1948 she married Rudolph Prusa, a firstgeneration American born from Czech immigrants, and they made their home on the pear tree-lined expanse of Union Pier Road, where she lived for 67 years. The course of her life spanned 18 presidencies, included caring for her three children Jay, Rudi, and David—as well as her nephews and niece Frank, John, and Kathy Ehrhardt; the latter three were taken into Fran’s home after their parents’ deaths. That small army of children has since produced 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Much of the narrative her life will ring familiar to others in and around Union Pier: weekly double-cart grocery shopping trips, daily summer walks to the Bohemian Beach for swimming and sunsets, and perfecting the balancing act of conflicting schedules and demands of her six children. Family road trips in their white Chevy station wagon would traverse the country, including sojourns to Jensen Beach, Florida, and California’s Disney Land—with all the chaos you’d expect (including once leaving one of the kids behind at a gas station for a few heart-beating hours). Throughout the course of her life she worked as a telephone operator in Chicago, as a secretary for St. Mary of the Lake Church and the Vice Principal of New Buffalo High School, and a night administrator at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, IN. But every night, they all gathered for a home-cooked meal—Bohemian roast duck with potato dumplings, perhaps, a dish her husband, Rudy, loved. After his passing, she’d beam with joy whenever one of her grandsons would mutter a few words of Czech learned after living in Prague. It reminded her of Rudy, who would occasionally speak to Frances in his native tongue. It reminded her of the life they’d made together. Not one to sit idle, she combated empty nest syndrome by traveling with her friends to places far and wide, from central Europe to Russia to Washington, DC, where they drove down to catch the spring cherry blossoms. She loved spirited political debates, and finished the crossword puzzle each day almost as religiously as she attended St Mary of the Lake Church. And the promise of a home-cooked meal and lively conversation continued to lure her relatives back for frequent visits. Her extensive network of family and friends will remember her fondly as a voice of reason, good humor, strong will, and fierce intelligence. The way she navigated raising six children while her husband got the family construction business off the ground. The way the hand-me-down wool jackets would itch the skin of her grandchildren as they made snowmen in the front yard, with promises of steaming hot chocolate waiting inside. How conversations at meals would follow a serpentine path—politics, family drama, secret recipes—always with an undercurrent love. The way her grandchildren would gather around her big old box TV in her bedroom to watch the Bears as she cooked dinner with her daughter in the kitchen next door. The way she swam in the frigid waters of their swimming pool as her sweatshirt clad family watcher her in awe. The way she smiled at every wedding, and beamed with pride during the last family reunions held in her honor for her 90th and 95th birthdays. Those…and so many more. She was loved and will be missed. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton Street in New Buffalo, MI. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 10-11a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the River Valley Senior Center – 13321 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI 49115. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com.

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he New Buffalo Planning Commission gave the ok for a proposed parking lot extension for a local congregation.At the regular meeting on September 5, the Commission heard from representatives for Converge Church, located at 601 W. Buffalo Street. Church member Lou Hoekstra explained that the church has been leasing the lot across Harrison Street for parking. While the lot currently provides adequate parking for church members, Hoekstra said, they had an opportunity to purchase property behind the church for possible future use as a parking lot. The lot in question has been split from the property at 606 W. Michigan Street. Seller Pano Arvanitis said the county and city have approved splitting the land into two lots. He said Berrien County will not issue a new tax identification number for the split Church member Lou lot until January 2018. Hoekstra explained Converge submitted that the church has a site plan for the been leasing the proposed parking lot across Harrison lot to the Planning Street for parking. Commission. While While the lot City Building currently provides Inspector Ed adequate parking Carpenter reported for church members, the parking lot Hoekstra said, they plans meets zoning had an opportunity requirements, the to purchase property Commission did behind the church receive an email from for possible future a neighbor objecting use as a parking lot. to the parking lot and expressing concerns that light from the lot would be disruptive. Church representatives said the site plans do not include lighting. The Planning Commission noted there are lights in the vicinity that may be city utilities. The Commission asked the church to check that lighting on the property does not disturb the neighbors. The property will also require a boundary to separate it from adjacent properties. While privacy fencing or landscaping are both allowed, the Commission asked that the church speak to the owners of neighboring properties to see what they preferred. Hoekstra said they planned to contact the neighbors but he felt they would prefer an evergreen barrier to fencing. He also said he hopes to preserve a large tree on the property. Handicap parking was not shown in the scope of the site plan but Hoekstra said spots would be included in the new lot, along with existing spots in front of the church. The Planning Commission voted to approve the site plan with the requirement that bumpers be added to mark parking spots, and landscaping and lighting are discussed with affected neighbors. Under city ordinances, Converge has one year to begin work on the parking lot. If they do not begin within the time frame, they will need to apply for a new site plan review before beginning any work.

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ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You might feel a bit discouraged at work or overwhelmed with your daily routines. The thing is, is that you have a tremendous amount of creative energy right now, and to properly channel it you need to focus in on the h details and work on each aspect before you can throw things together and present it to others.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Your connections with friends will take you out on the town this week. You’ll be spending more time visiting and helping friends than you will at home. Getting more connected with others will help you get in touch with some of your own mental blocks and talking about it will help you get past them.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 You will be extra sensitive to how others react and it may influence some of your decisions that don’t apply to them. Be sure you are not overextending yourself or taking on too much of people’s drama. Where you tend to mother others, now others tend to want their freedom and it may hurt your feelings.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Take some time to strengthen your affiliations. Reconnect with organizations that are in line with your interests or talents. This is a great time to utilize your connections to further your moneymaking abilities. You may have to decide between the betterment of the group and your own domestic happiness.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Get your home life in order. Go through the closets, cupboards and drawers. Get rid of items that no longer fit, work, or are to your liking. The same goes in the relationship department. Clear out people who are unsupportive or overly competitive. It is hard to say goodbye but it’s easier than feeling used.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This is a great week to explore and try new things. Being out with people and in the public eye will make you feel good. It’s when you connect to bigger issues or get connected to an outside force, that you feel a sense of value and enrichment. Take charge of situations for those who cannot do it themselves.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Don’t concern yourself with other people’s issues or lose sight of yourself. Spend time overhauling your daily routines and make the most out of your time and efforts. Increase your productivity and maximize your earning potentials. Don’t hesitate to make cuts and embrace timesaving techniques.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You are very aware of what you are responsible for and like to follow through on promises. That may be difficult to do this week. You will feel limited in how you can help or support family members. Understand that you cannot always take care of everything and it is okay to let people fend for themselves.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Creating things of value or things that will last, seem unrealistic right now. Be prepared to follow through with changes and embrace the new routines you have set out for yourself. Even if your actions feel counterproductive, press on. Rather than externalizing your feelings, become more self-aware.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You are generally very light hearted and tend not to take relationships so seriously, while others are very serious about you. Well this week, the tables will be a bit turned on you. You will be feeling very serious about the relationship while others will be lighthearted and unattached to outcomes.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It is your season to shine, Virgo. Embrace this vibrant energetic time by getting out of the house and mingling with others. You will find some nice opportunities to get your home life in order and the help you need to complete any wremodeling or decorating projects that have been lingering form last month.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Keep work, friends and home-life separate. Don’t air your domestic issues at work and be careful what you say afterhours to others about your job. It would be wise to use discretion with your family. Don’t get too many people involved when you don’t need to. Leave work at the office and family issues at home.

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TENNIS 10AM-12PM. NBHS Tennis Courts. 1112 W Clay St. New Buffalo. Open play for adults. All levels welcome.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND 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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 4-6PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK 6-9PM. New Buffalo Township Park. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo. 269-4691011.www.newbuffalotownship.org. Enjoy live music and food in Memorial Park band shell. Alcohol, smoke and pet free. Food served at 6:30, cash only. Limited parking/car pool suggested. September 13: Open Mic Night with the Smiths. Food by Milda’s.

EVERY THURSDAY

Admission: Adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, kids under 4 years old free.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

AN EVENING WITH THE MANHATTAN MEDIUM THOMAS JOHN 7-9PM. Acorn Theater. Cost is $40

SATUDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 & 10

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS 10AM. Hoadley Trail. Three Oaks. www.harborcountryhikers.com.

THREE OAKS AGAINST THE WORLD SESQUICENTENNIAL PLAY 7PM Sat. & 1PM Sun. Acorn Theater. Tickets are free, but reservation required. 21ST ANNUAL HARVEST FEST NOON-6PM. Lemon Creek Winery. 533 Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs. 269471-1321.www.lemoncreekwinery.com. Family Friendly. Dancing to live music, hayrides, farmer’s market, craft vendors and much more! Admission $10 over 21. Under 2 free includes parking, souvenir glass and 3 tastings. FAST AND CURIOUS 1-7PM. Round Barn Winery.10983 Round Hills. Baroda. www.roundbarnwinery.com. Stroll among the time-honored cars in the vineyard setting. Lunch at the Grille, awardwinning libations including wine, beer and spirits. Enjoy live music all afternoon. Cost is free.

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

EVERY FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

THREE OAKS FARMERS’ MARKET 9AM-PM. 4 N Elm St. Three Oaks. Small farmers offering fresh produce, fresh flowers, plants and many other things. Rain or shine.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township Park.

THRU MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

COLUMBUS’ NINA & PINTA REPLICA SHIP TOUR Port Authority. 200 Heisman Harbor. Michigan City. 787-672-2152. www.niapinta.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

6TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE CENTER OF THE WORLD 8AM-NOON. New Troy Community Center. 13372 California St. New Troy. 269-4695687 www.facebook.com/runtothecenter. Race direction and timing will be provided by SWMI Racers. Both race routes (5K and 10K) are USATF sanctioned. A 5K Fun Walk will also. Registration fee.

BARODA FOUNDERS GRAPE STOMP 3:30PM. Baroda Founders Wine Cellar. 8963 Hills Rd. Baroda. 269-422-5222. www.founderswinecellar.com. Prizes will be given for best costumes and the team to produce the most juice. Teams of 4 people and Don’t forget to choose a fun team name. CAll to sign-up early, or sign-up day of, until 2PM. Cost is free.

NEW BUFFALO’S FARMERS MARKET 4-8PM. East Merchant St. Downtown New Buffalo. Final night of the season.

THE NEVERLY BROTHERS 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $25.

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club. 500 W Water St. New Buffalo. Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS Robinson Woods. East Road. Chikaming Township. www.harborcountryhikers.com 1/3/4 mike hike.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 SECOND SUNDAY CONCERTS 4PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org. Free admission.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

SWISS STEAK DINNER 5-7PM. Trinity Lutheran Church. 5791 Sawyer Rd. Sawyer. 269-426-3151. Tickets $15.

THREE OAKS 150 YEAR GRAND FINALE 11AM. “The Three Oaks of Three Oaks” Presentation. Three Oaks Library. 3 N Elm St. 1-4PM. Events and contests in Dewey Canon Park. 4:30-5PM. Parade. Downtown Three Oaks. www.facebook.com/three-oaks-150 Following the parade Three Oaks will dedicate the E.K. Warren sculpture across from Big C Lumber. Cost is free. COL EIGHTH ANNUAL BARN BENEFIT 5-7:30PM. Granor Farms. Three Oaks.269405-1006. www.chikamingopenlands.org. Tickets are by reservation. DEAR JOHN: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LENNON 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $25. DINNER IN THE VINEYARD 5:30-9PM. Domain Berrien Cellars. 398 E Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs. 574243-6365. www.papavinositaliankitchen. com/dinnerinthevineyard.html. Cost: $150 per person (+ $3.50 ticketing fee). Explore and learn about Domaine Berrien with interactive tasting and teaching stations. Enjoy a glass of Sangria and appetizers in the reception area, followed by a locally sourced Wine Harvest Dinner composed by Papa Vino’s Executive Chef Harry Anderson. Dinner is served familystyle, with wine pairings selected by winemaker Wally Maurer. Cost: $150 per person (+ $3.50 ticketing fee).

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