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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Vacating land moved to Council PAGE 4 New Buffalo Service League inducts new officers PAGE 4 Candidates announced for November elections PAGE 4

New Buffalo Township first responders thanked, purchase of new fire truck approved PAGE 6 Ideas, research shared at DDA subcommittee meetings PAGE 7

NBHS students exercise “civic duty” PAGE 10 City Manager prepares to transition out PAGE 12

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

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This is the weekend for the Apple Cider Century tour!

Thousands of bicyclists will be everywhere (seriously - more than 5,000 are expected). Apple markers are painted on more than 300 miles of our little country roads. The markers will be followed throughout the vineyards and farmlands of Harbor Country. This has become the Midwest’s largest century event and is rated as the number one bicycle event in the state. I can’t imagine a more beautiful way to see Harbor Country! As for me, I must remember to be patient and courteous to our visitors sharing the roads with us (or should I say, taking over the roads for one day). It will probably take me an extra five minutes to get to the store on Sunday. It’s all good, though - I am thrilled that Apple Cider Century

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is a HARBOR COUNTRY event and will welcome the cyclists with open arms:) One more reminder: The first rehearsal for the Harbor Country Singers was this past week and there were 42 participants. It’s their plan to do a concert in December and it’s my plan that they sing in the Thanksgiving parade, since we don’t have a marching band (I haven’t mentioned that to Cindy, however). If you are interested in getting involved, you can leave a message on their Facebook page, Harbor Country Singers. Be safe and don’t forget to share the roads with the cyclists and the deer this weekend! dee dee duhn

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LIGHT A CANDLE FOR BELOVED ANIMALS

he Michiana Humane Society will hold a very special candle lighting ceremony in remembrance of unwanted and abandoned pets who never found homes, as well as our beloved pets who died this past year, for the “Remember Me Thursday” event Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. (CST) on the shelter grounds. This event is free to all. If you would like to dedicate one or more luminarias in memory of pets or for the unwanted animals, they will have simple white luminarias available for $5 each. If you would like to purchase a luminary online, go to www.events. constantcontact.com/register/event. The Michiana Humane Society is located at 722 Indianan Highway 21 in Michigan City, Indiana. They can be reached at 219-872-4499, on Facebook or by visiting www. michianhumanesociety.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Vacating land moved to Council

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ollowing a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 14, the New Buffalo Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve a request to vacate a strip of land on a platted portion of Detroit Street east of Biddle. Property owner Anthony Ashbaugh told the Commission he had been approached by the City attorney to see if he was interested in obtaining the 33’ x 132’ strip of land. Since the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod vacated the other side of the platted portion previously, City Manager Rob Anderson stated in his report the land in Ashbaugh’s request is unlikely to be used in future development. Commissioners noted the status of the church’s position was unclear, as some documents in their meeting packet indicated land had already been vacated for the church, while other documents suggested the process was not yet complete. Ashbaugh said it was his understanding the City Council vacated land to the east in 1995 and the church approached the Council again in 2013 regarding the strip in question. Anderson said his understanding is the portion was vacated in 1995. He added he believed several alleys and platted areas in the city are not properly recorded and the plat map needs updating. In response to questions from Commissioners, Ashbaugh said he is not

aware of any utility lines or easements on the property. He said if the vacation is approved by the council it will be his responsibility as property owner to handle such issues. He also said the vacating process requires applicants to pay for an appraisal and then pay the city that value if the land is obtained at a cost to the city. Anderson said the city assessor determined there is no indication the city will incur costs if the plat is vacated, as it is undeveloped and would only have taxable value if annexed to an adjacent property. He added the assessor put the property’s taxable value at about $7000. Commissioners voted to recommend the council approve the vacation on the condition that prior to being presented to council, supporting staff documentation include identifying information, including staff members’ names, and titles and dates. During the meeting, Anderson explained the process to vacate land had become more complicated in the last few years and he did not think many property owners would pursue it. He suggested the City may want to approach landowners next to adjacent unused plats to suggest vacating land to give it taxable value. The Commissioners also accepted a resignation letter from Commissioner Debra Cronin. Cronin’s term was scheduled to expire in May 2017.

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NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE INDUCTS NEW OFFICERS

he members of the New Buffalo Service League met for their opening dinner of the year Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the New Buffalo Yacht Club where the officers for the 2016/2017 season were inducted. In the tradition of the League, each of the newly elected officers held a lighted candle as they pledged their support of duties for the coming year. The officers serving are: President Sherri Reinmann, Vice President Mary Jane Evans, Recording Secretary Irene Brinkman, Corresponding Secretary Joan Putzke, and Treasurer Cookie Ferguson. Arts and Crafts Fair Chair Nancy Gino announced that more than 100 vendors will participate in the annual fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 15, at the New Buffalo High School gymnasiums and commons area. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria and the bake sale will feature home baked goods and the League’s popular apple slices. The Arts and Craft Fair is the organization’s major fundraiser for scholarships that are awarded annually to New Buffalo High School graduates. The next meeting of the Service League is Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Skip’s Restaurant in New Buffalo. If you are interested in attending the meeting or joining the organization, please call Nancy Gino at 269469-1364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431. — LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

Candidates announced for November elections

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andidates have been announced and the ballots are being set for the upcoming local elections in New Buffalo City, New Buffalo Township and Chikaming Township, Three Oaks Township and Village and Grand Beach Village. The elections for seats on the city council, Township board, local School board and local Library Board is Tuesday, November 8, which is also the National Presidential election and the state and county elections. As in previous elections, The New Buffalo Times will give candidates an opportunity to be heard in our “VOTE” columns. Running on the City of New Buffalo ballot are ten candidates for three open council seats, and one candidate is running against Mayor O’Donnell in the special recall election. In New Buffalo City, there are three council seats open for election with expirations in 2019, plus there is a recall of Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV, whose seat expires in 2018. There is also an open seat that was vacated in August by the resignation of Councilman John Peterson. The vacant seat, which expires in 2018, will be appointed by the City Council from the candidates that have submitted letters and resumes for consideration. The City of New Buffalo has a total of five city council positions, including the Mayor. Ten candidates are running for the three open council seats; they are: incumbent councilmen Robert Spirito and Mark Kroll, along with Elizabeth Ennis, Lea Grzywacz, Kevin Huber, Jeanette Kirkus, Ray Lawson, Diana Nichols, Si Osiri and John Sayne. One candidates is running against Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV in the recall election, Ray Kirkus. Those seeking consideration for appointment by the city council, to the vacant seat are: Lea Grzywacz, Kevin Huber, Ray Kirkus, Charles Krametbauer, Bill McCollum and Diana Nichols. In New Buffalo Township those running for the New Buffalo Township Board are as follows: Township Supervisor, Michelle Heit who defeated incumbent Rose Dudiak in the primary will be facing a write-in challenge by Dudiak in November. Incumbent Treasurer Jack Rogers (D) defeated Barbara Anderson in the primary and is running unopposed. For the Clerk position Incumbent Paul D. Oselka (R) will face Judith Handley Zabicki (D). There are two positions open for Trustee; Patricia Iazzetto (R) and Incumbent Pete Rahm (R) will face Shannon Sawver (D). Two candidates from each party would run in November, if there were two Democratic candidates. The top two vote getters, regardless of party, will win the Trustee seats. Grand Beach Village has two openings on their five member council; running for re-election are two incumbents, Jim Bracewell and Blake O’Halloran. New Buffalo Township Library Board has six seats open, running are: Incumbents Kathie Butler, Paul Ciccarelli, Mary Stewart McPherson, Albin Sikora, Sandra Sporleder and Becky Borglin. Running for the New Buffalo Area School board for three open positions are: Incumbent Chuck Heit, and Heather Black, Joyce Lantz, Lisa Tertel, and Lisa J. Werner. In Chikaming Township those running are: Incumbent Supervisor Wayne Warner against challenger David Bunte, also running are Incumbents; Clerk Paula Dudiak, Treasurer Liz Rettig, Trustee William Marske and Rich Sullivan. For Chikaming Park Board the following are running for re-election: Joseph Reed, Janet Schrader, Kathy Sellers and Shelly Taylor. Running in Three Oaks Township are: Supervisor George Mangold and Incumbents: Clerk Elizabeth Cummings, Treasurer Kathleen Osburn and Trustees Rexalee Gordon and Christian P. Mitchell. In the Village of Three Oaks, incumbent President David Grosse is running for re-election unopposed. Running for The Village of Three Oaks Council, with three open seats, are: Incumbent Cheryl Capiak, Johnny Pappa and Troy Zebell versus challengers, Dustin Blaszczyk and Brendan Wagner. River Valley School Board has two positions open, running are: Incumbent Michael Ehlert and Jon Cory German against Jennifer Alderink and Cheryl Capiak.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

New Buffalo Township first responders thanked, purchase of new fire truck approved

he New Buffalo Township Board heard three presentations at their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 19, and approved the purchase of a new fire truck. The children of the Water’s Edge Methodist Church Sunday School group, DIG (Deep Into God) attended the meeting to give thanks to the men and women who keep us safe in the community. Class leader Hollis Oselka explained that the children are learning to associate words with actions, and that they recently studied the meaning of loyalty and trust. The students chose the first responders and the New Buffalo Township Police and Fire department members as good examples of both loyalty and trust. On behalf of the class, Oselka thanked the members of each department for their dedication and loyalty to the community. The children presented New Buffalo Police Department Supervisor Juli Flick and New Buffalo Township Fire Chief Ed Lijewski and their members with goody baskets and plates of home-baked cookies as a thankyou to those they trust. Following the presentation, each child met and shook hands with members of the first responder teams that were present. Martha Pepple, CFO of Lake Michigan College and Joan Smith of Friends of LMC, addressed the Board regarding the importance of the proposed capital millage, which will be before the voters on the November ballot. She explained that the millage will only be used for long-needed capital improvements on the college’s three campuses, which serve more than 7,000 students from the community. She said that a major emphasis is retraining skilled workers for the local job market, who she stated are currently underqualified for the requirements of area employers. She said that after meeting with employers over the past three years, the college has developed and instituted new classes and they are trying to bridge the gap for area candidates by adding new programs, such as Design Engineering, Winery and Culinary Education, and additional business education classes. She stated that only 30 percent of the available local job force meets the requirements of area employers,

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which forces them to go outside of the area to hire 70 percent of the skilled labor force that they need. The college has also recently built and opened a residential hall on the Benton Harbor campus, which now has a wait list for rooms. Their programs also provide for early and middle college, which allows high school students to attend classes while completing high school, thus saving money for their education, in the long run. She also stated that more than 30 percent of the students are adults who are retraining for today’s job market. LMC is asking for approval of .48 mils over the next 10 years. This amounts to a tax of $24 per year, from a property owner, on property valued at $100,000 (with incremental increases based on increased value). The capital improvements budget is $80 million dollars and the college has raised over half the amount through private donations and grants. They are asking the taxpayers to fill the balance of the funds needed. The Board also heard from Ryan Postema, Land Protection Specialist from Chikaming Open Lands (COL), regarding the acquisition of land along Turtle Creek in New Buffalo Township. The 12-acre parcel is located on Lubke Road, behind New Buffalo Elementary School, and borders Turtle Creek on the north and Lighthouse Creek on the western edge. It is comprised of woodlands and wetlands. COL hopes to complete the acquisition with the financial support of the community, and they plan to develop walking trails that will connect to the NBES schools existing trails. The land was purchased from a private property owner at what Postema said was “a very reduced priced of $75,000.” In addition to the purchase price, there are project costs of $15,000. COL has raised $72,000 to date through a Pokagon Fund grant and private donations. They are seeking to raise the balance needed of $18,000 by the end of the October contract period to complete the purchase. Once acquired, the land will be a permanently protected area as a natural open space and designated nature preserve, open to the public for passive recreation. This will be one of three preserves in the

immediate area; COL currently owns the Sima Nature Preserve in New Buffalo City along the Galien River and the Grand Beach Marsh, in addition to eight other preserves in Berrien County. COL has planned a family picnic and fundraising event Saturday, Oct. 1, on the grounds of the elementary school from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The gathering will take place in the gazebo behind the school building. There will be free food and beverages courtesy of Bentwood Tavern. To learn more, visit cwww. chikanigopenlands.org/protectturtle-creek. Berrien County Sherriff Juli Flick, Supervisor of the NB Township police force, said that in July, the department received 152 complaints, issued 14 tickets and made 11 arrests in New Buffalo Township. She stated that nothing was out of the ordinary for a busy summer month. Fire Chief Ed Lijewski reported that to date, the department has responded to 119 calls. He said that pump testing inspections are complete; one truck experienced a pump failure, which was repaired. He also reminded residents to obtain a burn permit before burning fall leaves, check smoke detector batteries and perform furnace maintenance before winter. He told the Board members that the fire department has been bringing the fire truck to football games so that children can see the truck, learn about safety and the department could possibly recruit new firefighters from the high school student body. He said that October is Fire Safety Month, and the department planned to visit the elementary school for safety education.

n other business, the Board approved a down payment of $3,637.50 to Fusion Design Group LTD for the front half of the new Township website design, which will comply with state ADA requirements. The balance for the design work is due upon completion. Treasurer Jack Rogers abstained from voting as his son owns the business. They approved an invoice for the Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) district work for Wightman and Associates in the amount of $4,979.71. Supervisor Rose

Dudiak stated that once the winter tax bills are collected, the Township will see reimbursement of the costs going to Wightman. The Board made a revision to the sick day employee policy, allowing for half day and full day sick time for doctor appointments and hospital stays for Township employees. They authorized Dudiak to sign four letters to the Pokagon Fund for approved grant requests. She stated that she was concerned that the fire truck grant may have to be extended beyond the grant period because the truck has an eight-month manufacturing and delivery timeline. They approved the purchase contract for a new fire truck in the amount of $ 212,238 from Spencer. The new truck will replace the 27-year-old grass rig. It will aid in fighting fires along I-94 and also allow four men to travel inside of the casino garage to fight car fires. The truck is equipment to pump and roll, which alleviates the need for firefighters to be on the highway, outside of the truck, which poses a potential danger to them. They can also respond to the fires faster as the truck is fully equipped with packs for four men and ready to go immediately. The truck can also pump and spray both water and foam. Lijewski stated that foam is 64 percent faster in putting out fires and the current truck is only capable of carrying and pumping water. The current truck also only allows for two firefighters onboard. The Board approved a Special Land Use request for Shubert Automotive located at 18771 US 12, pending a MDEQ permit. The SLU recommendation was made by the Township Planning Commission. They approved Firefighter I and II classes for Nick Magro and Erik Petravicius in the amount of $400 each, plus mileage and travel expenses. They approved hiring Attorney Catherine Kaufman in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for her zoning expertise for the Township Planning Commission. The commissioners are planning to revise some of the zoning ordinances, with her assistance and guidance. The next meeting of the New Buffalo Township Board is Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Township Hall.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Ideas, research shared at DDA subcommittee meetings BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hile no official decisions were made that it was the visitors – not the design on the benches yet with regards to streetscape and – that made the town so unique. economic development on North “The best part is the people sitting in them,” he said, Whittaker Street, members of New adding that they shouldn’t place so much concern on Buffalo’s Downtown Development the design. Authority’s Design/Visual Impact and Economic Plants were also discussed. Members were in Business Development subcommittees still made agreement that above ground might not be the most headway on potential ideas for improving the practical idea, as they would just need to be replanted downtown area during their respective meetings every year. Currently, planters sponsored by area Wednesday, Sept. 14. businesses sit on the corners of North Whittaker Street, Due to all decisions with regards to North Whittaker and subcommittee members agreed that they were Street’s streetscape and conceptual design needing spending a lot of money replanting them every year. to be made before Dec. 1, DDA Chair Robert Kemper Ford said he viewed New Buffalo having four basic proposed that the two subcommittees meet every areas, which he called “transition zones” or “outdoor two weeks from now until Dec. 1. The meetings will rooms:” the downtown one, the one across from the help push forward plans for North Whittaker Street, tracks which he said “takes on a distinctly different ensuring that the City is eligible for grants and that character” from the downtown, the pedestrian bridge the proper bidding process can occur before Sept. 1, leading to the beach and the beach area. Calling 2017, which is when Phase Two of the attention to the beach area, he said project, which includes streetscape, that when he first visited the town, Due to all decisions with paving and infrastructure for North the beach was what first caught his regards to North Whittaker attention. Whittaker and Merchant Streets, will Street’s streetscape and “When we are talking about new commence. conceptual design needing people coming into the area - that Present at both meetings were Bob to be made before Dec. 1, is the first impression,” he said. Ford and Matt Hull from Landscape DDA Chair Robert Kemper At the Economic Business Architects & Planners, Inc. At the proposed that the two Development subcommittee Design/Visual Impact subcommittee subcommittees meet every meeting, members heard about the meeting, Ford explained that the two weeks from now until purpose of the meeting was to “dive results of their research of festivals Dec. 1. The meetings will into some of the materials,” which and sidewalk cafes, which are help push forward plans they would return to during later included in the North Whittaker for North Whittaker Street, meetings. Subcommittee members Street project. ensuring that the City is have been sharing their ideas on eligible for grants and that the website, http://www.create.dvi. athi Rogers, who’s also the proper bidding process lapinc.net. The website was utilized executive director of the can occur before Sept. 1, throughout the meeting to give New Buffalo Business 2017, which is when Phase members an idea of the various types Association, gave an Two of the project, which of benches, trash receptacles, bike update on her research includes streetscape, paving racks and other items that could be into area communities and how and infrastructure for North used for North Whittaker Street. they handle their festivals. These Whittaker and Merchant Ford thanked DVI members included the Tulip Festival, which Streets, will commence. for taking the time to share their is held every spring in Holland, thoughts, as it has allowed less Michigan, as well as the Popcorn “interpretation” with regards to how members want to Festival, which is held in Valparaiso, Indiana, in the improve the downtown. late summer. While Rogers did say that she wasn’t “We’re very appreciative of your time and interaction given much information with regards to how Holland with this (the website),” he said. handles its visitors that converge on the town for the One theme that members were in agreement festival, she did get to visit the Popcorn festival and see upon was that they utilize items that were more firsthand how it’s structured. “nature based” in color as well as more “subdued” in One important aspect of the Popcorn Festival that left appearance. Incorporating New Buffalo’s greatest asset the biggest impression on Rogers, she said, was how – the lake – into the design was also highly encouraged. Valparaiso businesses benefitted from the event, as the “Let’s do a streetscape that reflects the beach in a City made them a part of the festival with tenting and classy, subdued way,” Hull said, adding that they make café markets. She said this was something to keep in mind for the Ship and Shore festival in New Buffalo, use of “simple lines” and “simple images” and that “less where the bulk of the festival takes place on the main is more.” “Organic” was another word that was tossed street. around by members throughout the meeting. “How do we incorporate the city into the event?” Ellie Mullens, DVI Chair, agreed with the overall Rogers said. beach theme. Also at the meeting, EBD Chair Doug Roch discussed “We’re bringing the beach to the downtown,” she sidewalk cafes, saying that he found four sample said. Members viewed various ways, via create.dvi.lapinc. ordinances that could be used as a template for net, that this could be accomplished, such as through a designing one for New Buffalo. Regarding the cafes, dune grass patterned litter receptacle or a bench with a Roch said a site plan review is required, as the issue dune grass pattern cut into its back. In addition to the must go to the Planning Commission for review. He look of the benches, members expressed a desire to pay said it was a “lengthy application process,” as there close attention to their comfort. As pointed out by one were a “lot of standards” to ensure that everything “fits member, they wanted to ensure that those who were together.” visiting the City were going to make use of the benches. Similar to the DVI, subcommittee members agreed The use of rocking chairs, as opposed to traditional to set up a website where they could also share their benches, was also discussed. further research and ideas. DDA member Joe Lindsay, who’s also chair of the The next DVI/EBD meeting will be held Wednesday, Communications subcommittee, said that the best part Sept 28, at City Hall. The DVI meeting will be held at 4 of the New Buffalo was the people who visited it and p.m., with the EBD one following shortly after.

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DDA DESIGN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEET; FUTURE DESIGN PLANS FOR NORTH WHITTAKER STREET DISCUSSED

he Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Design and Visual Impact Committee and the DDA Economic Business Development Committee will hold a series of five (5) meetings in September. The meeting topics and format is listed below. The two committee meetings overlap for maximum input. The public and all those that are interested in the future plans for the development of the streetscape of North Whittaker Street are welcome to attend and participate in the meetings. The meetings will be held at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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t’s over. The first step is complete. The Cubs clinched the National League central division championship last Thursday, earning a chance to participate in the playoffs for the second consecutive year. So far this season, the Cubs have been the best team in baseball. When they clinched their division title, they lead the Cardinals by 16 games. In the near future, they will need to defeat two very good National League teams and the American League champion in order to win the World Series for the first time since 1908. How did the Cubs turn things around? After years of futility, the northsiders have assembled a great team that is the envy of most, if not every major league team. Let’s take a quick look at how this happened. In 2009, the Ricketts family bought the Cubs from Sam Zell and the Chicago Tribune. Tom Ricketts, a Cub fan, promised to do everything possible to change the team’s fortunes. In 2011, he made his first and probably most significant hire, Theo Epstein. The team was in bad shape and needed to completely rebuild, so a five-year plan was put into place. There are four avenues to rebuild a team and the Cubs aggressively pursued them all. The draft yielded a slew of good players, highlighted by Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber. Free agency brought them Jon Lester, Ben Zobrist, John Lackey, and other key contributors. International free agents Wilson Contreras and Jorge Soler were brought in and finally, trades. In my opinion, the draft and trades are the two avenues that have brought the Cubs to the brink of their first championship in over 100 years. Through shrewd trading, the team has acquired Anthony Rizzo, Jake Arietta, Aroldis Chapman, Dexter Fowler, Addison Russell as well as others. After years of being on the wrong end of trades and drafting poorly, this administration has turned it around. Just one thing remained to be accomplished for the Cubs to thrive and become serious contenders. The final piece of the puzzle took place in November of 2014. Joe Maddon, the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, opted out of his contract and the Cubs pounced. Maddon is a great manager who works extremely well with young players. He was the perfect fit for the Cubs, leading them to the post season in both of his first two years at the helm. With all of the pieces in place, the future looks bright. Some say that if the Cubs don’t win the World Series this year, the season will be a disappointment. I don’t buy into that theory. The team is set up to compete for championships for many years and I’m convinced that if not this year, then very soon, the Cubs will get the monkey (or goat) off of their back and finally reward their fans by becoming champions. Through all of my years of being a Cubs fan, there has never been a team like this one. Almost everyone connected with the team is a good person. I’ve always enjoyed rooting for my team, but I enjoy it even more when the players are good people. Let’s go Cubs! Like New Buffalo’s George Smith said, “that town is going to go nuts!” John Wooden, widely regarded as the best college basketball coach of all time, said, “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ina Keller said she still clearly remembers when she turned 18 and her parents took her to register to vote. Now, as a Social Studies teacher at New Buffalo High School, she said she wants her students to also practice their “civic duty.” “I want to inspire my students to feel empowered to do the same,”

she said. Students were given the opportunity to have a say in their country’s future leaders when Mary Lynn, Deputy Clerk at City of New Buffalo, and Kathie Butler, Deputy Clerk at New Buffalo Township, paid a visit to Keller’s classroom to register students to vote Thursday, Sept. 15. Lynn and Butler wandered around the room, helping students fill out the necessary forms. Since they will soon be heading off to college, they also explained to the students about absentee ballots, and added that local college students still had time to apply for one. New Buffalo Township Deputy Clerk Students Josh Fulwiley and Kathie Butler helps Kristen Kozel Samantha Hatfield both said it felt with her voter registration form “cool” to now be old enough to have the privilege to vote, with Hatfield expressing a particular interest in this year’s presidential candidates. “The candidates are the best for this year’s election,” she said, laughing, adding that it felt great to finally be old enough to make a difference.

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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FAQ SERIES

he New Buffalo DDA was formed by the City Council under the State’s Downtown Development Authority Act. The DDA captures funds that would normally leave the community for the state, instead rerouting them to be spent exclusively within our downtown at the discretion of the DDA Board. This series of FAQs will be appearing in the New Buffalo Times, and you are welcome to submit your own questions as well. The DDA is launching its own website, which can be viewed at www.newbuffalodda.blogspot.com. The DDA Board would love to hear from you; no idea is too big or too small. The Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 8 a.m. in the Council chambers at City Hall.

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Who is making the decisions on how the streetscape will look and can the public participate in these decisions? Discussion and recommendations will be made by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) subcommittees for DDA’s approval and will be submitted to Planning Commission and City Council for final approval. The easiest and most direct way for the public to participate is to attend the meetings. MEETING DATES AND TIMES COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

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9/28/16: Parking Policy/Shuttles

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10/12/16: Landscape & preliminary low impact dev. (LID)

10/12/16: Off Whittaker Street Municipal Parking

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All of the above meetings are held at City Hall and topics are subject to change. For additional information, visit the City’s website: www.cityofnewbuffalo.org.

Why is the North Whittaker Streetscape Plan important to New Buffalo? City water and sewer pipes that serve this district are failing. Some pipes are more than 100 years old. The residents and businesses in this district must run the water in the winter to avoid frozen pipes and in one section the city sewer pipe froze in the winter, causing back up’s in homes. The width of the sidewalk and current parking is unsafe for pedestrian traffic and does not provide access for all residents. This plan will provide pedestrian safety and access for our seniors, persons with disabilities and families with children. Storm drain improvements and completion of sidewalks and gutters will benefit all homes and businesses that currently drain toward South and North Whittaker Street. Many studies and local examples demonstrate that main street success, helps the entire community. These and many other factors have made this the highest priority project for the city.

What design elements are being decided upon? Many elements will require decisions; for example: landscaping, bike racks, tables, benches, planter boxes, umbrellas, street lights, paving materials and patterns, recycling and trash containers.

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fter reconvening from closed session near the end of the meeting, the New Buffalo City Council indicated that City Manager Rob Anderson will be leaving his position with the city. The Council went into closed session to discuss the follow up review for the city manager. After reopening the public meeting, the Council voted to move forward with plans to transition to a new city manager. Anderson explained he felt this was the time to make the change smoothly for residents. Information on the closed session was not disclosed to the public but details are expected to be released in the coming weeks. During the meeting the council also recognized Water Superintendent Ken Anderson for 30 years of service to the city. City Manager Anderson noted the water department had been dedicated to serving residents, including a late night water main issue crews repaired September 19. The Water Department received approval from the Council to award contracts for work on two upcoming water main projects- one on East Indiana Street and one on North Drive. Second readings of Ordinances 217, 218 and 219 were read. The proposed ordinances would affect the application processes for Special Land Uses and Planned Unit Development and the site plan review process. Councilmember Donna Messinger stated she was opposed to the ordinances and was the sole dissenting vote. All councilmembers approved Anderson’s recommendation to cooperate with New Buffalo Area Schools in hanging banners of student athletes along Clay Street near the school. During a discussion of attorney bids, Anderson suggested the council consider looking for an inhouse attorney. He stated that with several upcoming projects, Anderson explained he felt including the new master plan this was the time to make the and rewriting of city ordinances, it change smoothly for residents. may be more economical to have Information on the closed a full-time attorney and consult session was not disclosed to with specialists on some matters. the public but details are He said costs for examining the expected to be released in the master plan could “easily cost coming weeks. $100,000” as proposed attorney bids ranged from $180 per hour to $220 per hour and updating city code and removing conflicts would take “hundreds and hundreds of hours.” Messinger questioned the need for a full-time attorney and asked where in the budget money would come from. She also said legal costs in recent years had been a result of Anderson filing suit against members of the Planning Commission for allegedly violating city codes. Anderson stated the legal actions taken were not wrong. Mayor Lou O’Donnell made a motion to make a Request for Proposal to determine the cost of an in-house full-time attorney. A request from the property owner at 314 S. Norton Street to waive sidewalk replacement requirements was approved by the Council. While sidewalks are required in front of new or renovated houses, the address would be the only one on the block with sidewalk in front of it. Anderson advised the Council Norton Street may be part of the Safe Routes to School program, which would result in the city installing sidewalks along the block. Both the annual Halloween Parade and the Harvest Wine Festival received permission to take place. Ryan Postema, Land Protection Specialist for Chikaming Open Lands, gave the Council and audience members a brief presentation on the COL’s plans to acquire 12 acres of land in the township near New Buffalo Elementary School. (See Township page 6). While the evening’s agenda originally included appointing someone to complete a partial term ending November 2018, the matter was removed while the council determines if having a candidate for both this position and the open seat to be voted on in the November election. O’Donnell confirmed that applicants who submitted before the September 16 deadline will not need to reapply and the City Clerk will contact all applicants once a public hearing is set. Township resident Ezra Scott asked the Council about city property on South Whittaker Street that is currently being leased. Scott said since the city is making money on the property, it needs to be reentered into the county tax rolls. Anderson said he would have to research state statutes on the matter.

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Gosh recognized by Friends of New Buffalo Library

he Friends of New Buffalo Library presented a lifetime membership and plaque to founding member Tom Gosh before his recent move to Mexico with his wife, Judy. Tom was recognized for his foresight and energy in forming the support group to New Buffalo Township Library and his leadership and active participation over the years. The plaque, which will be permanently mounted on the Friends’ bookcase in the new library at 33 North Thompson Street, reads: “Tom Gosh, President 2008-2012, A driving force behind the formation of the Friends of New Buffalo Library in 2008.” — STAFF REPORTS

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n the nineteen eighties, I had a thriving career writing what I called corporate show biz: videos and audiovisual extravaganzas for corporations. I lived alone and wrote alone in my Lincoln Park condo. It was an utterly forlorn existence. Then one bright day, I began writing in a coffee shop and my horizons brightened. The first coffee/writing experience I had was at a place called Coffee Chicago, on the corner of Clark and Oakdale. I found the low din of chat to be comforting. After all, didn’t I deserve some soothing conversation? Wasn’t I brave enough to face the terror of the blank page daily? I feel I must remind you that there were no cell phones in the nineteen eighties. If I was at Coffee Chicago and needed to call a client, I waltzed across Oakdale to a bar called Durkin’s. Durkin’s was inhabited by old men who sat all day drinking Schlitz beer - straight from the can. Durkin’s didn’t have much atmosphere, but it did have the one contrivance I needed desperately; a pay phone. I immediately claimed it as my office phone. This is why I made friends with some of the old codgers who congregated here. Many were leftovers from the Al Capone era in Chicago, former criminals mellowed by days of nothingness. “Willie the Wire Tapper” had done serious time in a Joliet prison and was now seriously wasting time at Durkin’s. With no juicer offers coming his way, “Willie the Wire Tapper” acted as my receptionist. If a client returned my call to Durkin’s pay phone, “Willie the Wiretapper” would stumble across the street to Coffee Chicago and find me. The system worked perfectly. A few years later, the first Starbucks in Chicago opened on Diversey Avenue near Clark Street. This was closer to my apartment, but it was one of the first “smoke free environments” in Chicago. And I was a heavy smoker then - especially when I was writing. I thought the muse lived inside the cigarette. What a ridiculous thing to believe! Everyone knows the muse lives in the coffee. In 1999, the Starbucks chain began to grow at a rapid pace. At that time I wrote at a Starbucks on Lincoln Avenue near Belmont. This was a place with great “writing vibes” for me. When WBEZ, Chicago Public Radio and the Chicago Tribune began to feature my essays, I was writing mostly from this Starbucks. In 2005, I moved across the lake with my husband and dog to Sawyer, Michigan. At that time, the only legitimate coffee shop in SW Michigan was in New Buffalo. David’s is a great coffee house indeed. I love writing there, as do many other writers, but it is fifteen minutes away. Another place in Michigan City, Indiana is popular with Indiana writers but the Lighthouse Outlet Mall across the street was a distraction I didn’t need. There was even a short time when I wrote at a Starbuck’s counter franchise at Martin’s Grocery store in Stevensville, Michigan. The scene at the food store was pretty grim. It seemed all the employees were telling me how much Jesus loved me even after I told them I was Jewish. Martins Grocery did not feed my craving for that singular coffeehouse feeling. All it did was make me long for Chicago and the same espresso buzz that fueled the beat poets. I mean, writing in a grocery store felt so soulless. At home, I have a perfectly fine office with a window looking out on a country scene. Don’t ask! Birds tweeting just doesn’t do it for me. Going to a coffee house gives me a reason to get dressed, and finish whatever I’m working on, which these days can be a personal essay or an absurd play for my Radio Harbor Country show, called “Cheaper Than a Shrink.” Then something truly miraculous happened. The forgotten downtown of tiny Sawyer, Michigan began to come alive. A former laundromat/video store became a brewpub called Greenbush, which became the IN spot. An extremely tacky bar and I love tacky bars - was turned into a fashionable restaurant. 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ick up your Heels” was the theme for the 2016 Berrien County Youth Fair and if you forgot your boots – you had wet feet. With over eight inches of rain throughout the week – memories were made! Some interesting facts were learned – goats do not like water, how to work together to get water flowing in the right direction and you can float on inner tubes in the yellow parking lot! Although we had a WET week with some schedule changes and cancellations, volunteers, exhibitors and fair goers worked together to make the best of the 2016 BCYF. Our attendance was 118,409 (down 6,604) from 2015 – exhibitors were up at 2,204 with exhibits up at 11,980. Poultry exhibits were back this year, but access to the swine barn was limited to exhibitors and two designated adults per family due to swine influenza outbreaks at three county fairs prior to BCYF. We ended the week with healthy pigs, healthy exhibitors and healthy fair goers – our precaution paid off. Thanks for the support of all our auction buyers – $505,393 for small and large animals. Goats in the tent next to the poultry barn were moved to higher ground in the llama tent on Friday after two sessions of flooding. We may plan to have ducks in that tent area for 2017. All areas benefited from the installation of our upgraded storm drain though the equine area (tested and it worked!) and the water containment project undertaken this summer by RESA. Thanks to RESA for letting us utilize their parking lots on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday when our grass lots had taken a beating creating mud and ruts. The equine show rings were soggy throughout the week, but most classes were run between raindrops. We hope everyone noticed several improvements – the horse restroom received a total facelift (painted inside by Benton Harbor Kohl’s employee volunteers and new fixtures), BCSD Mounted Division Barn has new concrete approach and inside the barn (their volunteers poured the concrete and provided the picnic tables), the M-139 fence project was completed with the last brick pedestal at Gate 2 complete (donated by the Ron Keigley Family) and black chain link fence from M-139 to the Gate 2 ticket booths (In memory of Tim Pullano – a grant from the Greater Berrien Springs Endowment) and the Al Barbott Memorial Mall Stage has a roof covering (thanks to memorial and volunteer donations to help make this happen). What a week it was – a huge thanks to our board members, staff, superintendents, assistant superintendents, special attraction coordinators and volunteers who went above and beyond to make the 2016 BCYF a great success as always – we could not do it without your passion for the youth of Berrien County. Our mission is “Developing the character of the community by developing the character of our youth”. Mark your calendars for the 2017 Berrien County Youth Fair – August 14-19. Our theme for 2017 is “Fairadise” – hopefully that means sunny days and cool nights!

— KAREN M. KLUG BCYF SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Laura M. Vaughn

1931-2016

aura M. Vaughn, 85, of Bridgman Michigan and a longtime resident of Lakeside, Michigan passed away peacefully, Friday, September 2, 2016, after a short term illness. Laura was born February 19, 1931 to Edward and Ardelle (Hebard) Hopper in Thayer, Indiana. Laura was preceded in death by her husband Willard Jenkins, who passed away in 1958; and her husband Lawrence Vaughn, who passed away in 2004; her son John Jenkins and her daughter Jackie White. Laura will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her remaining children, Willard (Mary), Sheila, Brenda (John), Michael, Carol, Tonya (Mike); her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a longtime volunteer and one of the original founders of the Harbor Country Food Pantry and Resale Shop. She volunteered at the shop until she was no longer able because of her health. Laura was also an active member of the Lakeside Methodist Church. Friends and family will gather for a Graveside Service at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeside Road, Chikaming Township Michigan. The Reverend George Lawton will be officiating. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to: Harbor Country Food Pantry, P.O. Box 113, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128, or, Lakeside Methodist Church, P.O. Box 402, Union Pier, Michigan 49129. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

Jerrold E Wojahn

1945-2016

errold E Wojahn, age 70, of Galien, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 15, 2016, in South Bend, Indiana. Jerry was born October 29, 1945 in Merrillville, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Josephine (Price) Wojahn. He married Judy Ward on August 16, 1997 in Galien, Michigan. Jerry loved playing golf. It was his favorite hobby. Going to all his grandchildren’s games and activities was very

important to him. Jerry was an avid Notre Dame football fan. Jerry welcomed retirement to the fullest. He enjoyed “not doin’ nothin”, if he wanted to. Jerry will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Judy; his children: Jerrold R (Kim) Wojahn, Teresa (Todd) Canfield, April Connely, Star Chambers; his grandchildren: Leah, Kyle, Alec, Cameron, Connor, Richie, Amelia, Alannah, Mason, Heaven, Kaylee, Jaimee; his sisters Joanne (Jim) Dugle and Janell (Michael) Helt; and his brother Jim (Dorothy) Wojahn. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jeff Wojahn. Family and friends gathered Monday, September 19, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Funeral at 1:00 P.M. at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. The Reverend Robert Hamilton officiated. Jerry will be laid to rest in Galien Cemetery. The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Jerry’s memory to the Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Indiana 46637-3437. Arrangements were entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

James J. Wold 1959-2016

ames J. Wold, 56, of Berrien Springs passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at South Haven Health System. A funeral service was held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with Pastor Maynard Schoen officiating. Friends met with the family from 5 - 6:30 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences accepted and a live stream of the service at www.pikefh.com. Jim was born September 25, 1959 in Michigan City, Indiana the son of Harold and Carol (Sips) Wold. On August 21, 1993 Jim married the former Janis Dowell. He was a State Farm Insurance agent in Mishawaka. Jim always put family first and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed boating and in his younger years worked at Oselka Marina in New Buffalo. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Janis; a daughter, Jillian (Fiancé, Michael Starbuck) Wold of Wyoming, Michigan; a son, Jacob Wold of Berrien Spings; his mother, Carol Wold of New Buffalo; a brother, John Wold and a sister, Kathleen Wold both of New Buffalo; and fatherand mother-in-law, John and Marian “Buddy” Grooten of Berrien Springs. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold A. Wold in 2011.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

HOROSCOPE SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2016

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 This week you will feel much more organized, and will be ready to present. Your personality will have a certain charm to it, that will give you the ability to influence action and initiate change. You will make moves that are surefooted and based in concrete ideas. Your will power will be stronger.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Let your focus turn to your home and mothering side. Engage in activities that connect you to the earth, like picking apples or making jam. Perhaps creating a hearty meal of your favorite comfort food is in order, followed by a nice walk in the woods. Take time to treat yourself to some softness.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 You will get a good handle on clutter this week. Things will feel less chaotic and more solid as you to see things more clearly now. Visualize which moves will have beneficial effects and start making the plans for change. Restless minds will rest and you will feel more peace within the world.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You will be much more talkative and open this week. Your personality will be much more engaging and charismatic. Get out there and network. Now is the time when you will get the right exposure, that will line you up with the right people, who can open many doors. Go for it, speak up.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Loosen up on the home front, and let your guard down. Don’t bottle up your feelings when it comes to those you share space with. Be sure to take the initiative and start conversations that center on contentious topics. Be forthright and honest, but also prepare to hear some hard truths. Face facts.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 It is time for you to take the drivers seat and take yourself where you want to be. When you honor your talents and promote them with confidence, other people feel safe to get behind you. You can make yourself happy and help people at the same time. Don’t let other people devalue you.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 One on one relationships have the propensity to deepen now. You may be working closely with another or making moves toward exclusivity. Rest assured you will have a deep rapport and a mutual respect for each others ideas. So don’t shy away from intimacy, see where it takes you first.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Your mind is going to be exposed to new ideas and ways of operating, this week. You will be shown many new techniques and ways of getting your personal talents onto the market. The nice thing is, is that your mental abilities are very astute, and your understanding of new topics is very keen.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Work and creative ideas begin to pay off this week. You may be recognized for the hard work or the creative input you gave, and you may be in line for that raise or corner office. Don’t get involved in gossip or office drama. Keep your nose to the grindstone.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 This week, put on that camouflage and just let yourself blend in. Instead of making a lot of noise, watch and learn. Listen more, and your own understanding will expand. The outer world will be showing you a lot about yourself. By paying more attention to others, you get in touch with the self.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Change it up, Virgo. Go for a new hair cut or style. Get some new cloths that flatter your goods. It’s time to shine and express yourself. If you’re not into fashion or revamping your look, focus on artistic pursuits, that help you express your uniqueness. Think sculpting or carving, use your hands.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Being with others is important now. Get out and socialize more. Make it a point to get out. You will be surprised by how much you can relate and connect with those around you. Relationship opportunities are coming in now, and your ability to open up is expanding. Break through those walls.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2016 SEPTEMBER 11 Animal Cruelty General Non-Criminal Civil Dispute Medic 1/Assist Other Agency NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency SEPTEMBER 12 NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency Welfare Check Civil Standby SEPTEMBER 13 Open Intox. VCSA/Possession of Marijuana SEPTEMBER 14 General Assist/Fingerprints NBAS Employment Domestic Violence SEPTEMBER 15 Fallen Tree Branch SEPTEMBER 16 Dogs at Large Private Property Damage Accident Suspicious Situation SEPTEMBER 17 Trailer Inspection Welfare Check/Dogs in Car Medic 1/Assist Other Agency

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DAILY EVENTS

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EVERY MONDAY

ULTIMATE MONDAYS 6–8PM. Township Memorial Park. New Buffalo. 6PM warmup followed by game. Ultimate Frisbee on a small field; High school age or older, for info txt 206-465-5875.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

EVERY THURSDAY 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 FRIDAY

STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoakslibrary.org FISH FRY 5-9PM. American Legion Post #169. New Buffalo.

EVERY SATURDAY-SUNDAY

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS’ MARKET 9AM-3PM. At the corner of Red Arrow Hwy & Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341

EVERY SATURDAY

THREE OAKS’ FARMERS MARKET 9AM-2PM. Corner of Central & Elm. Downtown Three Oaks. www.threeoaksfarmersmarket.com. YOGA CLASSES AT TOWNSHIP HALL 9:30-10:30AM. Township Hall. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo Session are $10 per week.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 REMEMBER ME THURSDAYS—LIGHT A CANDLE FOR BELOVED ANIMALS 6:30PM CST. Michiana Humane Society. 772 Indiana Hwy 212. Michigan City. 219-872-4499. www.michianhumanesociety.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23-25

BLUE MOON VINTAGE MARKET 10AM-5PM. 16860 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks. 219-851-0900. Admission is free.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24-25

CLASH OF THE LUMBERJACKS— STEAM, STEEL & SAWDUST Hesston Steam Museum. 1201 E 1000 North. Hesston. This will be the only one like it in the area. There will be an admission which includes all that day’s Lumberjack competition shows.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

42ND APPLE CIDER CENTURY RIDE Bicycle Tour. Village of Three Oaks. 888877-2068. www.applecidercentury.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DESIGN AND VISUAL IMPACT COMMITTEE 4-5PM. New Buffalo City Hall. Topic: “Walking surface treatments/ colors”. Both Committees overlap for discussion between 4:30-5:00

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECONOMIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 4:30-5:30PM. New Buffalo City Hall. Topic: “Parking Policy/Shuttles”. Both Committees overlap for discussion between 4:30-5:00.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2

FOUR FLAGS APPLE FESTIVAL Festival grounds. Corner of Lake and 17th Sts. www.fourflagsapplefestival.org. Carnival rides, Food vendors, Arts and Crafts on Sat. & Sun. with over 190 booths. Parades, Contests, Free Entertainment, And much more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 31

HARBOR COUNTRY HARVEST DAYS Throughout Harbor Country. 269-4695409. www.harborcountry.org. Celebrate the bountiful days of harvest with scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks and seasonal decorations abound. Lots of activities for the family, live entertainment, hay rides, farmers markets and much more.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

PINKTOBER SOCK-HOP CHARITY GALA 7PM. Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center. 11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices for the event start at $125 includes event, pink socks, food by Hard Rock and an open. A portion of the ticket sales going to the Southwest Michigan Community of Susan G. Komen.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBOER 5

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN 6-9PM. Downtown. New Buffalo. 888-660-6222. www.newbuffalo.org. Kid and pet friendly. Live music while you stroll the cars. Free of charge, sponsored by the NBBA.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

ANNUAL HARVEST & WINE FEST NOON-10PM. Lions Beachfront Park. New Buffalo.www.newbuffalo.org. Wine, beer and live music, family activities, marketplace and more. Sponsored by the NBBA. Admission is $5. The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. And please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

EVENTS

SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2016 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 BABY BOOMER COMEDY SHOW 7PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 YOUNCE GUITAR DUO 7PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 KATES AT THE ACORN 8PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 SINGER/SONGWRITER WINNER JOE GEORGE WITH OPENER JAMES NEARY 8PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 PAUL BYROM 8PM

ACORN THEATER 107 Generations Drive Three Oaks, Michigan WWW.ACORNTHEATER.COM

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

11th Annual

Harvest & W ine Fest Saturday, October 8th Noon - 10pm

Lions Park, New Buffalo Beachfront

Sample Award Winning Wines, Ciders, & Craft Beers! Wine Baroda Founders Wine Cellar, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Free Run Cellars, Lazy Ballerina Winery, Lemon Creek Winery, Round Barn Winery, Tabor Hill Winery, 12 Corners Vineyards, Warner Vineyards, White Pine Winery, Burgdorf’s Winery, Cody Kresta Vineyard Hard Cider Crane’s Winery and Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Beer Round Barn Brewery, and Tapistry Brewing $5 entry fee, kids 12 and under free! More information online: www.newbuffalo.org or facebook.com/newbuffalo Thank you to our sponsors!