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New zoning districts highlighted in proposed Chikaming zoning ordinance PAGE 2

Two street benches destroyed by unknown motorist PAGE 4 The Pokagon Fund celebrates 10 years of making a difference in Harbor Country PAGE 6 School Board members approve BASE director resignation, approve 2018 audit PAGE 8

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New zoning districts highlighted in proposed Chikaming zoning ordinance

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

proposed new zoning ordinance that has some township parcels zoned differently as well as has some new zoning districts was discussed by Chikaming Township residents at a second public hearing at Township Center Wednesday, Oct. 2. Planning Commission Chair Doug Dow said that an effort to revise the current ordinance to align with the newly adopted master plan has been going on since the fall of 2016. The township retained McKenna to assist with the revision process. One new zoning district was R1-W Waterfront Single Family Residential, which set specific standards for parcels that abut Lake Michigan. The proposed district would require a 150-foot setback from the Ordinary High-Water Mark for all structures (except for lots that are less than 300 feet deep) as well as would prohibit fencing and signage within 150 feet of the Ordinary High-Water Mark. While the current ordinance has only one commercial district that covers the Community Centers, the Red Arrow Corridor, and the I-94/Sawyer interchange, the new one includes five new commercial/mixed use zoning districts to accommodate the different characteristics of those specific areas: C-I (Interchange), C-S (Sawyer), C-H (Harbert), C-L (Lakeside), and C-U (Union Pier). The C-I district would prohibit dwelling units; however, indoor storage, shooting ranges, car dealerships, gas stations, car washes, drive-throughs, and sexually oriented businesses would be allowed but with a special use permit. Those uses would not be permitted, regardless of special use or otherwise, in any other commercial district. The proposed ordinance also allows for “Agritourism” (which includes wineries) in the C and C-I districts and in the AG and R-2 districts with a special use permit. The new ordinance states that “small solar energy facilities” (which are smaller in footprint than the principal building on the site) are permitted in all zoning districts. “Large solar energy facilities” (which are larger in footprint than the principal building on the site) are allowed under a Special Use Permit within an AG district. The proposed ordinance also prohibits all wind energy facilities more than 50 feet tall (which would essentially prohibit wind farms). Smaller windmills are allowed in the AG district with a special use permit. The proposed ordinance allows up to five pets on any lot, of which up to three may be dogs (the current one allows for four dogs or cats on a residential property). Separate regulations still exist for livestock operations and dog kennels. Outside of these two uses, animals are classified as “pets,” “domestic livestock,” “commercial livestock,” or “exotic and wild.” Billboards are prohibited in the proposed ordinance, except where Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has jurisdiction. The new ordinance doesn’t address woodlands preservation regulations. Taking split zoned parcels and making them one zoning district was another major change. Under the new ordinance, parcels that abut the highway were made commercial. Resident Tom Davis said he has a split parcel that’s currently occupied by residents along Red Arrow Highway that’s proposed to be zoned commercial. He asked if the parcel will be subject to the new rules for a commercial property, and if he would need to obtain a special land use permit to sell the property for the purpose of it being “single-family residential.” Chris Khorey of McKenna & Associates clarified that the proposed rules states that the commercial district allows for single-family homes as “permitted by right use” and that, despite being zoned commercial, the residence would require no special permit. Local realtor Dan Coffey said that he took issue with the myriad regulations for lakefront property. “I hope you have a lawsuit by the property owners on the lake whose properties you’ve just degraded – I don’t think you’re going to change your minds until someone in the court tells you to do it,” he said. Virginia Holden of Ornoko Township said she was concerned with the township allowing commercial kennels, which she said she feels encourages puppy mills. She also urged the township to discourage the selling of live animals in pet shops, which is being banned in municipalities across the country and in Michigan because of their sourcing of puppies and kittens, as well as other animals such as ferrets and rabbits, from puppy mills and large-scale commercial breeders. “The animals are generally raised in warehouses, they’re not well treated, they’re often sickly and the regulations aren’t good,” she said of animals in pet shops. Mary Fisher said she felt that the number three was an “arbitrary” number with regards to the number of dogs that residents were allowed to have within the township. She said that it wasn’t the number that was the issue, it was how the pets were treated by their owners that determined if they were a nuisance. Dow said that the steering committee would be assessing the input from the second draft and recommending changes to Commission members, who would either recommend the ordinance to the township for approval or solicit further feedback.

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wo of the recently installed Strata Beam seating benches have been destroyed by a vehicle that apparently jumped the curb and crashed into the✩ benches, leaving them in a pile of lumber. The incident took place in the area in front of Rosie’s and just south of Casey’s on North Whittaker Street. The accident Public notices appears to havehelp takenexpose: place in the early in hours of Saturday, Oct. ● fraud government! 6. ●Police dishonest werebusinesses! notified early ● unfair competitive practices! Saturday morning of the destruction and debris Find out about these left on and much more inand your in local newspaper! the sidewalk the street. There were no witnesses and Participate in Democracy. there are currently no leads in the incident. Read your Public Notices. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Buffalo City Police Department at 269469-1593. — LINDA HENDERSON

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he New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBSA) got an Edgewater Resources stated that the long-term answer to the added boost to its “Save the Shoreline Project” last problem was off-shore break walls. week when US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) “They will protect homes, the dunes and the water intake Lt. Col. Greg Turner and his project engineer, Scott plant,” he said. Thieme, paid a visit to New Buffalo Wednesday, Oct. Weykamp proposed 33 off-shore break walls from New 3, with Berrien County Commissioner 9th District Ezra Scott. Buffalo to the state line and 640,00 cubic yards of sand The meeting was arranged at the urging of Brigadier General nourishment for the beachfronts. He stated that this type Mark Toy, Commander and Division Engineer Great Lakes and of break wall system has been successfully constructed in Ohio River District. Toy, who has his offices at the Pentagon, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio, but never in the wanted the local US Army Corp district officer from the Detroit state of Michigan. office to view first-hand the shoreline erosion problem south of Weykamp proposed an initial pilot program of a series of the New Buffalo break wall, which Toy previously admitted was break walls to be installed from Forest Beach to Sunset Shores caused by the break wall’s 1974 installation. in New Buffalo. In early September, he submitted joint permits The call came to Scott from Brig. Gen. Toy on Tuesday, which to the Michigan Department of environmental Quality (MDEQ) allowed him only a short time to arrange for the Wednesday and USACE for the pilot program to be considered. He stated visit. He quickly contacted Arie Donkersloot of Donkersloot that by submitting the permit applications, it would allow for and Sons Marine Development Co., who has done much of further study by each department and would also require a the shoreline revetment work, to join himself and the Detroit response from them. The permits will also identify the formal USACE group. regulatory review process for the project. Scott and Donkersloot took Turner and Theime to Sunset Weykamp said that submitting the permit applications is “a Shores, where they saw what was a recently re-enforced blowcritical effort to keep the ball rolling.” out of a vacant dune lot that had undergone a recent revetment The NBSA project is going before GLFER at its Oct. 22 board a few parcels to the north of the city water intake pump house. meeting for consideration. There is $15 million available in The group then paid a visit to two blow-out dunes located its grant funding budget and NBSA hopes to hear a positive in Forest Beach. Donkersloot Marine was in the process of response on the ✩grant. ✩the revetment work on those setting up its equipment to begin Scott said at the annual meeting that the Michigan damaged and threatened dunes. Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is very excited about From the vantage point of each visit, the USACE team was a possible GLFER grant because Michigan has not done this able to see all of the revetment work that has occurred and view type of fish habitat restoration project. the shoreline●allSchool the way to the north of the break wall, where To date, the following grants have also been applied for by district budgets Public Notice the beach has actually increased in size. Edgewater Resources for the NBSA: a $10,000 Coastal Zone ● Property auctions Luxury autos for sale! Donkersloot stated at the meeting that his company has Management (CZM) request for Alternative Analysis Funding ● than Public$10 hearings (which was not awarded) and a $3,000,000 CZM Resilience installed more million in revetment work for private Real estate offered cheap! ● Local changes Fund Grant that was requested for construction (which is property owners andtax home owner associations (HOA) since Abandonments, foreclosures. pending). It was noted 2014. This work represents the installation of an estimated ● Adoptions Great deals for sharp shoppers! that Toy’s personal federal budget for US Army Corp projects is $300 million dollars annually. Toy 30,000 tons of Armour stone along with smaller stone and Find out about these also pledged to Scott to take care of permits that may be needed replacement sand. (This figure did not include the monies spent and much more in your local newspaper! Follow the sales through your local newspaper. for future dredging and projects inside and out of the federal with Oselka Construction, which has also done a great deal of channel. the dune re-enforcement Participate inwork.) Democracy. haveNotices. shown that the New Buffalo break wall is the Turner stated that he felt the sand was drifting south ofRead the yourStudies Public break Read wall andyour back onto the shore line; however, that statement known cause of much of the erosion issues because it disrupts Public Notices. the flow/drift of littoral sand to the southern shoreline. was refuted by both Scott and Donkersloot. Donkersloot said that he lives and works in the area on a daily basis and there was Additionally, the USACE pledged to re-nourish the southern no evidence of sand drifting onto the southern shoreline. Turner shores annually with sand; however, federal funding ran out and the beach nourishment by the USACE stopped in 1995, leading stated that once sand was swept out into the depth of 20 feet of to disappearing beaches and eroding dunes. Past photos show water, it typically did not return or drift back to the shoreline. more than 400 feet of sandy beach (which provides shoreline Following the viewing of the shoreline, Turner directed his engineer to order high resolution satellite photos and imagery of protection) and recreational areas have been destroyed and are now gone. the southern shore of Lake Michigan. At the annual NBSA meeting Sept. 1, Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV At the direction of Toy, the Detroit team is now working on said of the NBSA project, “This is about getting what was agreed solutions to this problem. “Things are starting to look up, at least the top guys from the Army Corps are now heavily involved to when the USACE built the break wall in 1974.” The NBSA Board and its hired consultants, Engineer Greg with our issue. It appears that I have been talking to the correct Weykamp of Edgewater Resources of Benton Harbor, along people in Washington,” Scott said. ●exciting, School district with Scott, have been diligently working on a resolution to this “This is very verybudgets good things are happening,” he ● Property auctions continual erosion problem since the NBSA inception following added. the last big Lake Michigan storm Oct. 31, 2014. In addition●toPublic the US Army Corp of Engineers, Scott has hearings The NBSA organization was founded by Sunset Shores also met with●the Department of Interior and Sen. Debbie Local tax changes resident Ed Oldis and now president Ted Grzywacz and a group Stabenow’s (D-Mich.) Washington staff. Stabenow and Sen. ● Adoptionsboth of whom are on the Great Lakes of concerned shoreline owners with the slogan “One Storm Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Away.” Only time and weather could predict the damage and Task Force, are sending letters of support for the US Army Corp long-term negative impact of the next storm, the wave velocity, grant application to the Great Lake Fishery and Ecosystem the lack of beach nourishment and the continually rising water Restoration (GLFER) project. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. levels in Lake Michigan. Joseph) and U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg 7th Dist. (R-Tipton) are Find out about these and more in your local paper! NBSA has come a long way in finding solutions; however, also sending support letters for the GLFER grant application. more work and action is needed. The grant funding from the GLFER program would be Participate in Democracy. The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance needs the public’s secured by the USACE, which would be the administrators Read your Public Notices. help to keep it all moving forward. The NBSA is committed of the project that would build the initial set of break walls in to returning the beaches to their former state and recreating Lake Michigan off the shore of Sunset Shores for the purpose indigenous Lake Michigan fish habitat. To donate to this 501 of restoring indigenous fish habitat to the southwest Lake 3 (c) non-profit organization, members of the public can mail Michigan region. If Phase One is successful, additional break donations to: New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance, P.O. Box 425, N walls would be installed south to the state line. Buffalo, Mi 49117. 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Efforts continue to reintroduce Arctic grayling in Michigan

t’s been a little over two years since the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, announced a new initiative to bring back a long-gone historical species – Arctic grayling – to the Great Lakes state. Michigan’s Arctic Grayling Initiative – with more than 45 partners, including state and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses and universities – is committed to reintroducing this culturally significant species, with steady progress made since June 2016. “Our formal mission as an initiative is to restore self-sustaining populations of Arctic grayling within its historic range in Michigan,” said DNR Fisheries Division Assistant Chief Todd Grischke. Michigan’s history with the Arctic grayling is long and storied. A striking fish with a sail-like dorsal fin and a slate blue color on its body, it was virtually the only native stream salmonid (a family of fish that also includes salmon and trout) in the Lower Peninsula until the resident population died off nearly a century ago. “The fact we have a town named after this fish indicates just how iconic it was, and still is, to many in this state,” Grischke said. “When you add in other factors – such as the fact they’re only native to Michigan and Montana out of all the lower 48 states – it just adds to their legendary status.” In the 19th century, Arctic grayling were found in many coldwater streams in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and in one Upper Peninsula stream – and large populations of grayling flourished in the Manistee and Au Sable rivers – offering anglers plenty of opportunity to catch these unique fish. But a variety of factors slowly erased their presence, including the cutting of Michigan’s vast virgin forest in the 1800s. “Logging practices during that time period used streams to transport trees that were harvested. The streams carried logs to mills for processing,” explained Grischke. “These practices greatly impacted the physical nature of those streams and basically destroyed stream habitats for fish, including grayling spawning areas.” Additionally, the cutting of the trees caused blockages in many of those same streams, often displacing grayling from where they lived, but this was just one issue that affected Michigan’s Arctic grayling, another being the introduction of non-native fish species. “Other types of trout were introduced into Michigan’s waters to create additional opportunities for anglers to pursue – but a consequence

of this action was that grayling couldn’t compete with more aggressive fish like brown, rainbow or brook trout,” Grischke said. The other factor that led to the species’ demise was overfishing, as people harvested grayling in large quantities with no possession limits or other regulations to stop them. The last native Arctic grayling on record in Michigan were caught in 1936. Since that time, natural resource managers have repeatedly looked for options to reintroduce the species. “In the late 1800s and early 1900s they tried stocking millions of Arctic

by various partners. The group is gleaning as much information as possible from the state of Montana and its successful effort at re-establishing stable Arctic grayling populations. In addition to Michigan receiving help from biologists in Montana, both states also have been collaborating with Alaska. “Within our action plan we’ve identified four focus areas and associated goals that were developed by all the partners and that we believe will give us the best chance of success moving forward,” said Grischke. The four focus areas of the action

The cost to reintroduce the fish will total around $1.1 million, according to DNR Fisheries Division Chief Jim Dexter, with virtually the entire amount being supplied through private and foundation support. To date, nearly $325,000 has been raised for the initiative. Contributors include the Consumers Energy Foundation, the Henry E. and Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation, Rotary Charities of Traverse City, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, Oleson Foundation and Little Manistee River Watershed Conservation Council. Plans are under way to recognize donors at Oden State Fish Hatchery. “A diverse group of partners has invested themselves toward attaining a shared goal, and that says something about the nature of this project,” said Dexter.

Research being done in the field as part of the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative includes work with remote site incubators to better understand how the grayling rearing process

grayling fry into Michigan streams, but that didn’t work,” said Grischke. “And then in the 1980s we, the DNR, stocked hatchery-reared yearlings into lakes and streams, but again to no avail.” In each of these previous reintroduction efforts, something critical was missing that prevented these populations from flourishing, but the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative hopes to rectify that. “We have learned from the previous reintroduction events and plan to capitalize on new approaches, dedicated partnerships and advanced technology,” Grischke explained. Much of the initiative’s focus is detailed in its official action plan, reflective of the vast work to be done

plan are research, management, fish production, and outreach and education. The research focus area includes work – already under way – on understanding relationships trout between resident and grayling, prioritizing streams for grayling introduction and evaluating instream remote site incubators. These incubators allow fish to be reared and released directly in the streams to better allow them to imprint to the waters they hopefully will reproduce in later. Better imprinting means the initiative will be one step closer to establishing a self-sustaining population of Arctic grayling, which is the ultimate outcome of this effort.

unders are critical in financially supporting various projects within the initiative. “I am delighted to play a role in returning the Arctic grayling to northern Michigan’s streams,” said Charles Wilson, a member of the Henry E. and Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation’s board. “There has been a void in Michigan’s biotic community for way too long, but thanks to knowledge gained from Montana’s experience and research performed elsewhere, a reasonable chance exists today for successful reintroduction.” Goals for the management focus area will include evaluating key habitat criteria, establishing population goals, and working on regulations related to fishing for grayling. The fish production focus area’s work will center on experimenting with remote site incubator designs, ensuring fish health standards are upheld and maintaining a genetically diverse broodstock (fish used for breeding purposes) that will be housed at a hatchery facility. Lastly, goals for the outreach and education focus area will be concentrated on informing the public about this initiative’s efforts, identifying future partners and creating a stewardship plan. “The goals of these focus areas will be accomplished by partner representatives working together,” Grischke shared. “The only way this initiative will be successful is if we continue to work together towards our mission.” To learn more about the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative, visit migrayling.org. Check out previous Showcasing the DNR stories in our archive at michigan.gov/dnrstories. To subscribe to upcoming Showcasing articles, sign up for free email delivery at michigan. gov/dnr. — MAKENZIE SCHROEDER

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The Pokagon Fund celebrates 10 years of making a difference in Harbor Country

or the past 10 years, The Pokagon Fund has been making a difference in the lives of the residents of Harbor Country and the other communities it serves by teaming up with people and organizations to provide grant funding to enhance the communities for both residents and visitors. They have awarded over $25 million in grants to more than 300 grantees to support programs in education, arts and culture, health and human services, recreation and environmental impact for the past decade. To honor and celebrate this milestone during the month of October, the New Buffalo Times will feature articles highlighting four grantees of The Pokagon Fund, whose projects reflect a dynamic vision for the future of Harbor Country. Last week, the first story told about a group of volunteers who had a dream to create Radio Harbor Country. The Pokagon Fund embraced that dream and gave its very first grant in the amount of $14,300 to Radio Harbor Country in 2007 and has continued to provide almost $80,000 over the years to support WRHC (Three Oaks) and WRHZ (Sawyer). This week, the New Buffalo Times features the largest recipient of early grant funding, the New Buffalo Township Library, which received three Pokagon Fund grants for the construction of a new library facility for the enjoyment, enrichment and educational benefit of the entire community. In January 2008, The Pokagon Fund fully funded a needs assessment project in the amount of $14,462.40. Library Director Julie Grynwich said that the needs assessment study “confirmed our need for a new library building.” “I was so impressed by the process that included community members and organizations to conduct the study,” she said. A second grant was awarded Aug. 10, 2011, when the Pokagon Fund awarded $50,542 for print and online resource material for six beneficiaries, including the New Buffalo Township Library. This enhancement made it possible for the area schools, New Buffalo Township Library and Three Oaks Library to provide everyone with 21st century resources, which included encyclopedias, multimedia periodicals, e-books, primary source data bases, hands-on experiments, quizzes, podcasts, worldwide newspapers, foreign language sites, computer web tutorials and government resources. The allinclusive materials helped students gain

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academic achievements and gave library patrons access to updated and current information that was not locally available prior to this offering. Following the needs assessment study, the Pokagon Fund recognized the need for a new library building and answered the library’s request with an award of a $900,000 pledge May 22, 2012. At the presentation of the first payment installment of $250,000 Feb. 1, 2013, Pokagon Fund Executive Director Mary Dunbar stated, “We are so delighted to be a part of this community initiative. To think in a years’ time, we will have a new library.” Members of the library board wished to build a new facility to service the community’s needs. The new building would expand the current library from 7,300 square feet to 18,100 square feet of modern, energy efficient, ADA accessible, state of the art space, with off-site parking for 26 vehicles. The total project expenses were initially projected to be $4,781,300, but soon rose to a projected $6 million figure. In November 2012, the community answered the pledge incentive by passing the debt service millage the first time it was presented. The taxpayers approved a $5 million millage and with the Pokagon Fund pledge of $900,000, the dream of a new library was realized. Construction began in April 2013 with the demolition of the then current library building. The operation of the library continued in a temporary building on West Madison Avenue until the grand opening of the new library facility, which took place Aug. 16, 2014. The library has grown to nearly 5,000 registered patrons, who have checked out

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between 4,000 and 7,000 items monthly since the opening of the new facility. The new library now offers even more books, programming and space for people of all ages. On a weekly basis, there are club and group meetings, presentations, lectures, children’s story time, teen programming and events, fun activities and both on-site and on off-site road trips. Patrons come into the building daily to read the newspaper, look at a magazine, get a good book to read, download a good book to read, take home a DVD to watch, look up something on the internet, have fun at children’s story time, or be part of the activities sponsored throughout the year. The Pokagon Room provides a much-needed community meeting space for more than 100 people to attend community meetings and other educational presentations. There now is a genealogy/history room, which also provides space for board meetings and a dedicated lower level for children’s activities and education. A second-floor patio provides outside space to relax and mingle and enjoy the views of the lake and downtown. Grynwich said of the new library, “The library building itself has exceeded all of our expectations. It is a warm, inviting place for people to gather and work. People of all ages feel comfortable visiting the library and taking advantage of all we have to offer. Circulation of our books and other items have remained steady, and our meeting rooms are usually filled. Everything we hoped to achieve with a new library has happened. Now, we get to enjoy our library and continue to bring great services to our

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community.” Another important component of a successful library is the volunteer champions of Friends of the Library. As they say, “Everyone needs friends! The New Buffalo Township Public Library has the most wonderful friends!” The Friends work in cooperation with library contacts on activities, such as raising donations and assisting with special events. Friends groups have an annual and ongoing membership drive to raise funds. The Friends’ donations help to supplement existing library resources. One of their very successful fundraisers was the engraved commemorative brick program. Patrons can now enjoy seeing their special brick as they enter the building or stroll past the iconic “Dewey” sculpture. Members of the New Buffalo Friends are: President Loretta Friend, Vice President Arlene Urquhart, Treasurer Annette Van Dusen, Recording Secretary open and Corresponding Secretary Kathleen Reinmuth. Nonofficers are Community Forum Bob Mueller and Friends Book Sale Coordinator Judie Giardina.

n addition to private donations that were raised, the New Buffalo Township Library is supported by a property tax millage and by a special .5 mill tax, which was voted on and approved by both the city and New Buffalo Township. Chikaming Township also pays its penal fines into the system for the support of the library. The state contributes approximately $2,000 per year in aid. Members of the library board at the time of the Capital Improvement Plan’s drive were: President Dan Donnelly, Vice President Sandy Sporleder, Secretary Nancy Mrozek, Treasurer Albin Sikora and trustees Cynthia Spriggs, Mary McPherson, Leah Aaron, Kate Vyskocil, and Nora Duffy. “We continue to work with the Pokagon Fund with what I feel is a partnership,” Grynwich added. “They are open to our ideas for programs and community outreach too, in this ongoing partnership. We are very blessed to work with them on an ongoing basis. We as a library staff and board are very thankful for the Pokagon Fund’s work in our community.” The new Buffalo Township Public Library Is located at 33 N. Thompson Street and is open six days a week until 5:30 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. Next week, the New Buffalo Times will feature the New Buffalo Township Hall and Township Memorial Park.

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ew Buffalo Area School Board of Education members accepted the resignation of Andrea Brown, the director of the district’s awardwinning Bison After School Enrichment (BASE) program, at their Monday, Oct. 8, meeting. In a letter addressed to the board, Brown said she has been “honored” to “maintain” the afterschool program for the past 11 years. Emphasizing that he accepted the letter “with regret,” President Chuck Heit said that whoever is hired to replace Brown will have “big shoes to fill.” Last spring, BASE was one of 25 recipients throughout the state to receive the Michigan Association of School Boards/School Employers Trust/School Employer’s Group (SETSEG) Foundation’s 2018 Education Excellence Award. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that the district posted a job opening for the vacant position last Wednesday that would run until this Friday. So far, he said he’d received seven serious applicants. Leslie added that he planned to conduct interviews next Wednesday and have a potential candidate for the board’s approval at the next meeting. Also at the meeting, board members accepted the 2018 audit as presented by Kruggel, Lawton & Company, LLC. With regards to the general fund (the district’s operating fund), as of June 30, 2018, the district has $15.8 million in total revenues. Alex Schaeffer, Kruggel, Lawton & Company senior manager, said that a majority of the revenue came from local sources of $13.9 million. The district also received state revenues of $1.4 million. Schaeffer said expenditures for the year were $13.1 million, with instruction and support making up 94 percent of those expenditures. The district’s total expenditures were $13.1 million. The general fund transferred out monies of $2.5 million. The district’s net change of fund balance was a positive $219,792. Currently, Schaeffer said district has built up three and a half months of equity in its fund equity. Board members adopted the 2019 Summer Tax Resolution. Based on the final 2018-2019 evaluation for department heads and contracted employees, board members approved that merit pay be included in pay at the end of June 2019 as follows: $500 for “effective evaluation” and $1000 for “highly effective evaluation.” Based on the final 2018-2019 evaluation for support staff employees, board members also approved that Merit Pay be included in pay at the end of June 2019 as follows: $300 for Effective Evaluation and $600 for Highly Effective Evaluation. Leslie said that this would ensure that every district employee would be eligible to earn merit pay and not just teachers, principals and the superintendent. Board members approved choir director Christina Sokol applying for a Pokagon Fund grant to help pay for formal wear for choir members. Leslie explained that the overall cost for the formal wear is $3,500 and that the Pokagon Fund grant, the district and a group of parents would each be covering a third of the cost. The choir, which is open to fourth through 12th grade students, started rehearsing last month. So far, Leslie said that approximately 44 students had joined the choir. Board members approved employing Nathan Jones as head varsity track coach for the 2018-19 school year and Maria Semunchuk in cafeteria services. The adoption of the National School Lunch Week Proclamation for the week of Oct. 15-19 was approved. Board members had a first reading of Policy 6150 – Tuition Income. Leslie said that Pat Fisher, who had spearheaded the recent effort to create cross country trails near the elementary school’s nature study trails, reported that it appeared that people were riding their motorcycles down the trails. Board Treasurer Pano Arvanitis suggested that they look into installing signage that would tell motorcyclists to keep off the trails.

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he South County Cougars, after a tough road loss, play the final two games of their inaugural high school football season at home. The Cougars (0-7) lost Friday night 58-0 at Brandywine (5-2). SCC, a merger of the New Buffalo and Bridgman high school football programs, will host Lake Michigan Catholic October 12 at

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.S. Eliot said, “This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper.” The world didn’t end for Chicago Cub fans this week, but their favorite team’s season surely did. Unexpectedly, the Cubs came up short at the end of the season, losing consecutive games to Milwaukee and Colorado. Those of us who are Cub fans have been spoiled by the team’s recent success and even though there were plenty of warning signs, we failed to recognize the lack of consistent offense. When you score only one run in each of your final two games, it’s no wonder your season comes to an abrupt end. The off season will be more interesting for Cub fans than it has been in several years as there are many quality free agents, including Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and a slew of excellent relievers. The free agents and the front office’s willingness to move some of their position players will probably have Cub fans uttering the phrase popularized fifty years ago by Brooklyn Dodgers fans, “wait till next year.” One of the best things about sports in Chicago and other great cities is that we have a team to root for all year round. This week is the Bears bye week, and Bear fans can bask in the knowledge that the Bears remain in first place. The cherry on top of the sundae was the Lions’ victory over the Packers. For those of you who are Lions fans, Chicago salutes you and your team. Hopefully, the Lions and Bears are catching up with the Packers and Vikings, and our division will be more competitive. The Bulls’ season doesn’t begin for a couple of weeks, but the Blackhawks’ season started last week. It seems like only yesterday that the Blackhawks were winning three Stanley Cups in six years, but two years ago they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs and last year they failed to qualify. Expectations for the team this year aren’t off the charts, but they soon may be. The team’s two superstars, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, are still young, only 29 and 30 respectively. The determining factor in the success of this year’s team will probably be the health of the teams goalie, Corey Crawford. The backup goaltender, Cam Ward, has not been spectacular to begin the season. The Hawks have allowed three, four, and seven goals in their first three games this season. All three games have been overtime affairs, and the Blackhawks won two of three. The offense, lead by Toews and Kane, has been great. When Crawford returns from his concussion, the Blackhawks may be in position to once again challenge for the Stanley Cup. All in all, it’s a great time to be a sports fan in Chicago. Ashton Kutcher said, “The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart. And being thoughtful. And being generous. Everything else is crap! I promise you! It’s just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less. So don’t buy it. Be smart, be thoughtful, and be generous.” Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happ

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CITY PARK BOARD AND HARBOR COMMISSION WANTS YOUR INPUT

he City of New Buffalo Park Board and Harbor Commission, is in the process of updating their Community Park and Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Plan. Your opinion is a valuable part of this process and the board members want to hear from you. The future Master Plan will guide the community’s investment in parks, harbor and recreation facilities and activities for the next five (5) years. This Master Plan is a requirement to secure grant funding for the parks, harbor and recreational options from the State of Michigan. Please take 8 to 10 minutes of your time to complete the on-line survey. The survey is available on the city’s web site at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org and follow the link at www. surveymonkey.com/r/NBwebsite. To-date over 200 community people have completed the survey. You may be a resident, second homeowner, boater, business owner, neighbor or visitor; all of your input is important to prepare a well represented Parks Master Plan. The draft Master Plan will be available for the public review at City Hall and at the Library after October 20, 2018. Public comment will be heard at the Harbor commission meeting on Thursday, November 1, the Park Board meeting on Monday, November 12 and the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 20. — STAFF REPORTS

Participants raised more than $58,000 at Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s

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Harbor Country Hikers to go warbler watching at Warren Dunes

ore than 300 residents from Michigan City and the surrounding area joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, October 6 at Washington Park in Michigan City. Participants exceeded the 2018 Michigan City fundraising goal by raising more than $58,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “We were so fortunate to hold the Walk to End Alzheimer’s between rain and storms, as the weather cleared just long enough for this event,” said Sara Spruth, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter. “We are grateful to the community for coming out to support our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Funds raised provide Alzheimer’s research, advocacy, and care and support for those in the community facing Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers.” Highlights from the 2018 Michigan City Walk to End Alzheimer’s: • Amount raised: More than $58,000, exceeding the goal of $50,000. There’s still time to donate and make a difference. Visit act.alz.org/michigancity to give. • Number of walkers: More than 300 participants on 46 teams • Top fundraising team: Beach Bums with $17,578 • Top individual fundraiser: Lynn Duttlinger with $4,385 • Participants joined in a moving opening ceremony featuring the event’s signature promise garden flowers, followed by a one-mile or three-mile walk through Washington Park. • Sponsors included Statewide Presenting Sponsor Eli Lilly & Company and Statewide Major Sponsor Trilogy Health Services. In Indiana alone, there are more than 110,000 people living with the disease and their 338,000 caregivers. In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 16 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For more information on upcoming Indiana walks and how to get involved, visit alz.org/Indiana/walk. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sis the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. — STAFF REPORTS

Warbler watching at Warren Dunes State Park is on the agenda for Harbor Country Hikers beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Led by Lisa Doyle-Schaller, a local birding enthusiast, the HCH program will discuss and observe the fall warbler migration and other October winged travelers, who travel through the nearshore habitat of the park’s natural research area. The hike will begin from the group camping parking lot at the Floral Lane entrance to the Warren Dunes Nature Center from Red Arrow Highway. Jackets and binoculars are suggested for the moderately difficult two-hour, twomile hike. Cars without a seasonal pass need to obtain a day permit at the main entrance to the park. HCH will participate in the Celebrate Chikaming Open House at the Chikaming Township Center,13535 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Harbor Country Hikers is a 501c3 organization formed in the spring of 2017 as a recreation and learning resource to complement the area’s parks and preserves. Although membership is encouraged, the events are 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. com. — STAFF REPORTS

Cornerstone Chamber now accepting nominations for 2019 Chamber awards

he Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations for its 2019 Chamber awards will be accepted now through Friday, Nov. 9, to be presented at the 2019 Business Recognition Event in February. The 2019 Chamber Awards are:

• Business Focused: • Economic Impact Award • Small Business of the Year Award • Customer Service Award • Green Business of the Year Award • Individual Focused: —A mbassador of the Year Award • The Young Business Leader of the Year Award

• Business or Individual Focused: • The Pat Moody Award – Presented by the 2018 Winner Kruggel Lawton CPA

To make it fast and convenient to nominate your favorite businesses, award criteria and the nomination submissions can be found online at http://

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of Commerce in order to be eligible for recognition. No self-nominations will be accepted. Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstone Alliance will host The Business Recognition Breakfast at the Grand Upton Hall located in the Mendel Center from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. — STAFF REPORTS

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LINDA HENDERSON IN THREE OAKS

ore than a dozen members of the New Buffalo Service League gathered in the kitchen of St. Mary of the Assumption Hall in Three Oaks to make the traditional apple slices that are sold each year at the organization’s annual Arts and Craft Show. The women were hard at work all day on Thursday - washing, peeling and coring apples, making and rolling fresh dough and filling each pan with just the right ingredients to produce the mouth-watering treats that everyone clamors to buy. Sawyer Garden Center provided the Service League with six half bushels of Jonagold Michigan grown apples. Nancy Gino, who is chair of the event, said that not only did Sawyer Grader Center procure the delicious apples, they also gave the Service League a “wonderful price” for the fundraiser. Chair Nancy Gino ready to finish After assembling more a pan of Apple Slices than 12 pans of the delicious pastries, Service League members placed them in freezers. There, they will stay until they’re baked in the New Buffalo High School cafeteria in the early morning hours before the show opens. Come early for your homemade treat - the apple slices go fast. The Arts and Craft Show and bake sales are Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at New Buffalo High School, 1112 East Clay St. in New Buffalo. The show benefits college scholarships for graduating seniors.

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New Buffalo ushers in fall with a successful (and drizzly) Harvest and Wine Fest

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he 13th annual Harvest and Wine Fest in New Buffalo was interrupted by a steady rain on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 6; however, according Abigail Clark and Finn and Grayson Dobbels show off their newly painted faces to Cathi Rogers, the event was far from being a washout. “I’m still seeing people come in, so that’s great,” Rogers, who’s the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) production manager, said. Despite the sudden downpour, Rogers said the large, 7,200 square foot white wine tent at the edge of Lions Park remained one of the main draws for festivalgoers. “People will still drink,” she said. This year, Rogers said the festival featured 18 local wineries. Outside the wine tent, approximately 50 vendors lined their booths, which were brimming with food products Alli and Samantha Creedon put the Ryan, Brighton and Kate Hooper enjoy and produce, handcrafted jewelry, lotions and oils, clothing, finishing touches on their pumpkin faces the wine and beer tent photography, wine accessories, yard art, blown glass, leather goods, lamps and pillows, along Lions Park. More food vendors crowded another corner of the park. This year, Rogers said they were pleased to welcome the Four Winds Casino food truck, “A Taste of Four Winds,” to the festival. Near the festival’s entrance was a children’s area featuring face-painting by Michiana Face-painting and a shelter for decorating pumpkins. Not too far away, rock music was overflowing from the 4,000 square foot entertainment tent (also a popular refuge for festivalgoers when the rain hit). Rogers said the lively musical lineup included a band that’s made an appearance at this year’s popular New Buffalo Farmers Market along North Whittaker Street, Vintage Postcard. Later in the evening, festivalgoers enjoyed Deja Booths crowd Lions Park Saturday afternoon Vu Band, which was this year’s headliner band. Overall, Rogers said she was very pleased with the turnout of the popular festival that ushers in fall on the southwest Michigan lakefront. “The vendors are busy, the wineries are cranking and the bands have been great,” she said. The festival is presented by the NBBA. For more information on upcoming NBBA holiday events in New Buffalo, like the Facebook page at facebook.com/ Rochelle Ulleg from the Lazy Ballerina pours wine The Newports take the stage Saturday afternoon newbuffalo.

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Brittany Konrath and Kelly McCann enjoy local brews in the wine and beer tent

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 Chamber members and winery staff surround John Braganini and Sherri Waddle-Cummings as the ribbon is cut

Kimberlee Wendt (center) presents a tribute from state Sen. John Proos, state Rep. Dave Pagel and US Rep. Fred Upton to John Braganini (left) and Sherri Waddle-Cummings

St. Julian – Union Pier outdoor dining spot is officially open

Sherri Waddle-Cummings, St. Julian Union Pier retail manager, thanks the winery’s staff

Chamber members enjoy the new pavillion

Betty and Rick Scanlon enjoy the outdoor pavillion with Dan Cummings

Joel Szakaly enjoys some wine in the pavillion with Sara Braganini

Chamber members toast to the new pavaillion

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heir wine glasses raised, Harbor childhood in this business…I can remember the Country Chamber of Commerce growers bringing the grapes to the winery when I members gave a resounding “salud” to was five or six years old,” he said. the new outdoor pavilion at St. Julian Braganini said his grandfather, Mariano Meconi, Winery’s Union Pier tasting room who started the winery at the earlier half of the during a ribbon-cutting event Friday, Oct. 5. 20th century, passed the winery onto his father. The 800 square foot rustic pavilion can be His father, in turn, passed it on to his brother, accessed through a side door in the tasting room. who helmed the business for 42 years. Two years Wood ceiling beams overlap the skylights on the ago, Braganini himself stepped up to the plate and roof above. Down below, guests became the winery’s newest are invited to sit at tables and president. chairs that are spread out on the After debating whether he floor and bask in the warmth should sell the business or take that emanates from the nearby it over, Braganini said he made stone fireplace. the “best decision of my life” John Braganini, president and chose the latter option. of St. Julian Winery, said that “The people who work for it was decided that all of the St. Julian’s, the culture, the winery’s retail stores and tasting growers, the community, the rooms needed a makeover early chamber of commerce, the last year. The outdoor will be an small towns - everything fit ideal place for St. Julian Wine together,” he said. Club members and visitors to Kimberlee Wendt, the John Braganini, St. Julian Winery preident, “come and take a glass of wine Chamber’s membership welcomes everyone to St. Julian Union Pier and sit down and smell the and marketing coordinator, beauty of the earth and wine.” said St. Julian Winery is one of the Chamber’s Sherri Waddle-Cummings, who has served as the “originating members,” when it had only 30 Union Pier tasting room’s retail manager for the members (compared to now, when it has nearly last eight years, said the space will be especially 500 members). ideal for group gatherings. “We’re thrilled to see St. Julian continue to “Buy a glass of wine and do a flight out here - we expand and grow here at Union Pier,” she said. have flight boards we can bring right out, we have Calling the winery one of the “true Michigan assorted cheeses and meats, it’s a lovely place to wineries,” Wendt added that St. Julian produces have a business meeting in the afternoon,” she wines only from Michigan-produced grapes, and said. that nothing’s imported from out of state. Waddle-Cummings thanked Bill McCollum of “They are the oldest and largest and most awardWillian McCollum Architects for designing the winning winery here - that makes them a great symbol for produce grown in the region as well as pavilion, as well as Ron Lindsay and Gary Geist within the wine industry,” she said. from Terralux Construction, which served as the Wendt also presented the winery with a pavilion’s construction team. She also thanked tribute from Michigan state Sen. John Proos Linda Oman, the semi-retired assistant manager (R-St. Joseph), state Rep. Dave Pagel (R-Berrien (who Waddle-Cummings said has been with St. Springs) and U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) Julian for the last 18 years); Chris Padgett, the for the “contribution that St. Julian has made to assistant manager and Joel Szakaly, St. Julian’s southwest Michigan and being able to expand this regional retail manager. location.” “We look forward to hosting many events out St. Julian Winery’s main winery and office is here,” she said. located in Paw Paw Michigan. In addition to Union Calling himself an “emotional guy,” Braganini Pier, it also has tasting rooms in Frankenmuth, said that that evening’s gathering had helped his Dundee, Troy and Rockford, Michigan. The Union mind tap into a reservoir of long-held childhood Pier location is located at 9145 Union Pier Rd. For memories. more information, visit www.st.julian.com. “I go all the way back to the earliest years of my

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hite Pine, New Buffalo’s newest single family residential community, is hosting its first family-friendly “Fall Fest” to celebrate the beauty and bounty of Fall. The event, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 12pm to 3pm, includes fall menu plus themed beverages, live music with Jesse Lee and the Notre Dame football game on the big screen in the barn. For the kids, there will be games and pumpkins to pick from the White Pine Pumpkin Patch. In order to share the bounty, guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry. Rob Harte, developer and host said, “We have much to be grateful for this year and celebrating our community’s success is not complete without sharing the bounty with those who may find themselves in need. The Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry has been serving Harbor Country since 1986 and with winter coming, we are happy to be able to help” White Pine New Buffalo is a 22-acre community of 22 single family private lots and homes which enjoy more than 10 acres of shared open space. Resort style amenities include a pool with a 45-foot lap lane and lounge shelf, sun deck and screened pool house, walking trails, a stocked fishing pond and Adventure Island, a unique clearing in the woods with a play shed complete with all sorts of family games. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Heather Pritchard 219-243- 7184 or email hpritchard@ucdgrp.com. Event: White Pine New Buffalo Fall Fest When: Saturday, October 13, 12pm to 3pm Where: 13369 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI 49117 White Pine New Buffalo is an Uppercross Development Group community, represented by @properties, Liz Roch (312-506-0266) and Renny Mills (312-243-0716). For more information you may also call 219-243-7184 or go to the website, www. whitepinenewbuffalo.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Fernwood to celebrate grand opening of Sims Education Center

fter more than four years of planning, designing, fundraising, and construction, Fernwood Botanical Garden in Buchanan Township, Niles, will celebrate the grand opening of its new 5,500-square-foot Sims Education Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. The community is invited to attend and tour the building and outdoor spaces. The event will include light refreshments and live music, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. The new facility will become the central location for lectures, classes, workshops, exhibits, and botanically and environmentally focused books for all ages. It also will be a gathering space for camps and field trips and will replace the 35-year-old Nature Center on the Fernwood grounds, where youth classes and camps have historically been held. “As environmental awareness continues to take center stage in our country and worldwide, students, teachers, schools, and our region’s community members can now turn to Fernwood as an even stronger resource for youth and adults,” said Carol Line, Fernwood executive director. The Education Center will double Fernwood’s teaching and learning space and allow the organization to serve larger groups. Two education wings – Flora and Fauna – will accommodate youth and adult groups of all sizes. The Fauna wing features bird-viewing areas overlooking the ravine. When not in use for educational purposes, classrooms may be rented for meetings, retreats, and other private events. The Education Center is designed for hands-on learning, as well as displays featuring current and historical naturalists, environmentalists, horticulturists, garden designers, and artists. Fernwood’s library, which is currently in the Visitors Center, will move to the Education Center to join the nucleus of educational activities. A special section dedicated to the learning needs of children and families will ignite in young minds curiosity and interest in the natural world. The facility boasts sustainable design features that are in line with Fernwood’s environmental principles. A green roof covers 25 percent of the Education Center and will work with a rain garden to mitigate the effects of rainwater runoff. The features will work to protect delicate ecosystems throughout the nature preserve and gardens. The Education Center has been made possible by “Seed the Future,” an extensive fundraising effort that to date has raised more than $3 million for Phase One of the 10 to 15-year garden master plan. The opening of the Education Center will position Fernwood for growth. “So many individuals, foundations, and companies have come together to support the “Seed the Future” campaign. Their generosity not only has made construction of this facility possible but will allow Fernwood to realize growth in other important ways and for generations to come,” said Joanne Sims, “Seed the Future” campaign chair. The following is a list of principals for the project: Architects, Tigerman McCurry Architects from Chicago, Illinois; general contractor, ec moore of berrien county, inc., from Berrien Springs, Michigan; the Garden Master Plan creator, Pashek+MTR of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the landscape architect, Rosborough Partners Inc., of Libertyville, Illinois; the garden designer, 3Fromme Design of Sanford, Florida; Claudia Parish Landscaping of Harbert, Michigan; and the green roof designer, Christy Webber Landscapes of Chicago, Illinois. The Education Center will be open to the public during Fernwood’s regular hours, as well as during special events, such as the upcoming Halloween Happening and Holiday Market. Fernwood is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older, $7 for students, $5 for military, and $5 for children ages 5 through 17. Children under 5 and Fernwood members are admitted free. Fernwood is located in Buchanan Township at 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, Michigan. For more information about Fernwood, visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org or call 269-6956491. — STAFF REPORTS

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Hike the haunted trail at Friendship Gardens Friendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting a “spook-tacular” evening of family fun sponsored by Fifth Third Bank from 3 to 6 p.m. (CDT) Saturday, Oct. 13. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for a night of familyfriendly scares set in the winding nature trails of the gardens at dusk. Children can trick or treat on the Haunted Trails Loop, have their faces painted, do crafts, play games and enjoy a bonfire. Up N Smoke will be offering food and beverages. Children can also check out phase three of the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, the newly installed arena for interactive natural play experiences that was created with the support of the ArcelorMittal Corporation. The entrance fee for children ages 12 and over is $5 and $2 for those who are 12 and under. Children 12 months old and younger get in free. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Hwy. 12, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, contact 219-8789885 or info@friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

36th annual Service League Arts and Craft Show next weekend

igns of fall are (finally here) -crisp, cool weather, emerging brilliant fall foliage colors and the New Buffalo Service League Arts & Crafts show, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gyms at the New Buffalo High School/Middle School, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo. More than 100 arts and crafts booths will be offering handcrafted items for the home, yard, holidays and beautiful wearable art items as well as delectable edibles, toys and floral decor. Service League members will be having their famous bake sale with a mouthwatering variety of home-baked goods (you will want to make sure you get there early). In addition, members will be offering their luncheon menu (complete with homebake apple slices - get your very own before they sell out) for busy shoppers and crafters. Proceeds from the show are dedicated to the Mary Ann Frey Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship awards to area high school seniors each year. Admission to the show is $2, which includes a door prize ticket (additional tickets are available for purchase.) The building is handicap accessible. — STAFF REPORTS.

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public water fountain? An actual, working public water fountain in downtown New Buffalo? With a water bowl for dogs at its base? A new, gleaming, smooth surface on North Whittaker Street? Wider downtown sidewalks? So wide you don’t have to walk in the road anymore to avoid oncoming pedestrians? New flowers and trees and a view of Lake Michigan no longer obstructed by ugly, overhanging wires? A beautiful new sculpture honoring the Pokagons? Brand new neighborhood sidewalks, allowing children to walk to school? A city beach that miraculously isn’t constantly littered anymore with thousands of disgusting cigarette butts? All accomplished without a tax increase? Can this really be New Buffalo, a town that not that long ago was the laughingstock of Southwest Michigan, thanks to neverending City Council wars, angry residents and bureaucratic incompetence? Yes, yes it is. And after more than a decade as a resident here, I am actually proud to call this place home. For that, there are many people to thank. Robert Kemper and the DDA. The Pokagon Fund. And last but not least the current City Council, which arguably has accomplished more in the last few years than all of the previous city councils combined. Which is why, on Nov. 6, I will happily be voting to reelect Lou O’Donnell and Mark Robertson to our City Council.

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his letter serves to encourage the residents of New Buffalo to vote for Lou O’Donnell IV and Mark Robertson for re-election to City Council on November 6. Because of their leadership, we now have walking friendly sidewalks and a beautiful downtown project that was completed on time and under budget. In addition, many other streets were re-paved, including Clay Street. Lou and Mark know how to work in a collaborative spirit with members of city council and our city staff. Lou and Mark will continue to work hard to keep New Buffalo moving forward and will make decisions that are in the best interest of our community. Please know that re-electing Lou O’Donnell IV and Mark Robertson will be the best decision for New Buffalo. If you want New Buffalo to be a place that residents and visitors can be proud of, then vote for Lou and Mark on November 6. — TOM SMITH AND MAUREEN SHANLEY

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y way of introduction, we are Lou O’Donnell IV and Mark Robertson and currently serve on New Buffalo City Council. We are the only two incumbents running in this election. Together we have lived in the city of New Buffalo for over 85 years and understand our City’s unique challenges. Over the last few years there has been a lot of positive momentum which we would like to see continue. We are especially proud of the following accomplishments: Many neighborhood streets have been paved and infrastructure repaired or replaced • Beautiful downtown project completed on time and under budget • No property tax rate increases • Budget is balanced with multiple cost savings resulting from careful oversight, re-evaluating contracts, and seeking multiple bids • Restoring our City’s reserve fund • Walking-friendly sidewalks have been installed • Master Plan completed • Multiple grants sought for our City’s fair share of Federal and State grant funds • School safety prioritized with newly installed School Resource Officers We are fully engaged in the operations of city business, respectful to our fellow city council members and staff, adhere to

our promises, and always act in the best interest of our city. We need a City Council that can work TOGETHER to get things done! There is much work ahead of us to attract new businesses and year-round residents; continue infrastructure, street and sidewalk improvements; update antiquated ordinances; expand grant funding and KEEP NEW BUFFALO MOVING FORWARD! This is a particularly important election because it will determine the future of New Buffalo. We will continue to work in a collaborative manner with the upmost respect for our City Council and City Staff. Please give this some thoughtful consideration and vote for Lou O’Donnell IV and Mark Robertson on November 6th! — THANK YOU, LOU AND MARK

MATT LONGJOHN IS THE BEST PERSON TO REPRESENT US IN CONGRESS...

r. Matt Longjohn, Democratic candidate for the office of 6th district congressman, has spent his entire career working to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. He has been recognized as an “outstanding health care innovator” for his important work in public health. He has built coalitions with many different individuals and groups to solve urgent problems. He listens, he cares, and he takes positive actions. Matt is strongly committed to universal, affordable health care; to increasing the number of good-paying jobs; to strengthening and improving public education; to protecting the environment; to improving roads, bridges, and all other elements of our infrastructure; to reducing gun violence; to ensuring civil rights and voting rights for everyone; to women’s and LGBTQ rights; to supporting and protecting legal immigration; to campaign finance reform; and to ending the abusive practice of gerrymandering. Matt Longjohn is an independent Democrat. He is not beholden to any political leader. He is running for office because he strongly believes it is time for new leadership in Washington. I hope you will join me in voting for Dr. Matt Longjohn on Nov. 6.

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UPTON’S ATTACK AD IS EXTREMELY DISHONEST...

red Upton recently unleashed an appallingly dishonest attack ad against his Democratic opponent, Dr. Matt Longjohn. The first dishonest statement in Upton’s attack ad is that “Nancy Pelosi’s political machine handpicked Matt Longjohn for Congress.” The truth is that Dr. Longjohn decided to run for Congress because he was appalled by Upton’s “flip-flop” on the terrible House Republican bill that would have deprived millions of Americans of affordable health care. Furthermore, Matt Longjohn has publicly stated that because he believes new leadership is needed, in both political parties, he will not support Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House if the Democrats regain the majority in November. The second dishonest statement in Upton’s ad is that “Longjohn wants to gut America’s military.” The truth is that Matt Longjohn, whose eldest son is currently serving in the United States Air Force, supports a strong military. What he does not support is wasteful or fraudulent military spending. The third dishonest statement in Upton’s ad is that “Matt Longjohn wants to abolish immigration enforcement.” This statement is, of course, totally untrue – Matt Longjohn does not want to abolish immigration enforcement. What he does want to abolish are Donald Trump’s inhumane immigration policies, which have included separating children (even babies) from their parents and putting young children in cages. Upton’s dishonest attack ad is a desperate attempt to smear Dr. Matt Longjohn, a distinguished public health physician who has spent his entire career working to improve the health and wellbeing of all Americans. Fred Upton has been in office much too long. The right person to represent Southwest Michigan in Congress is Dr. Matt Longjohn

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all was in the air while everyone was enjoying the 12th annual Chili Cook-off and the final day of Skip’s European Market Sunday, Oct. 4. The market vendors were stocked with harvest bounties, beautiful flowers and homemade products and crafts. The booths were busy as patrons were stocking up for fall and doing their early holiday shopping. Under the big top, Michael Hulett entertained on his saxophone and belted out oldies as the hungry hounds savored chili and libations. Ten competitors competed to win the coveted “Best Of” award. Each chili was sampled by a team of judges and then by the discerning pallets of the patrons. The chili represented a full variety of flavors, from sweet and spicy to smoky to savory. Some chefs chose to introduce interesting new ingredients to their recipes, including chocolate, chorizo, apple sausages and even squash. Most people agreed on one thing: If you like chili, this was the place to be. While every dish didn’t appeal to everyone, there

were favorites, and most people said they had a hard time choosing which one should be “Best of Show.” Winners of the Judges Award were: first place, repeat annual winners Kettering and Company, which was represented by Bear fans and fatherdaughter team Darrell Kettering and Eryka Kettering; second place, culinary instructor Phil Siciliano; and third place, Three Oaks EMS. People’s Choice winners (which were similar to the judge’s choices) were: first place, Phil Sililiano; second place, Swingbelly’s Restaurant; and third place, Kettering and Company. Those who participated in the foodie fun offered their closely guarded recipes along with side toppings, all for the love of the game. Most cooked between eight and 10 gallons of chili for the event. Other who were vying for top honors were: New Buffalo Bill’s wood fired pit barbeque, Featherbone Restaurant, Hebron Farms, Chili Chuck Wagon by Just M Builders, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, and Skip’s Restaurant.

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ealthy and Productive Michigan, the committee that opposes Proposal 18.1 and the effort to legalize recreational marijuana, is excited to announce that Dr. William Morrone, DO and Dr. Phyllis Boniface, MD, will serve as its campaign medical directors. Scott Greenlee, president of Healthy and Productive Michigan, said, “Our efforts to defeat this proposal has had overwhelming support from the medical community. These leaders are very aware of how this ‘plant’ (as the opposition likes to refer to it) can have a radically dangerous influence on users and the physical and mental well-being of ‘secondhand users.’” The Michigan State Medical Society, which represents 15,000 doctors in Michigan, has come out strongly against this proposal. An overwhelming amount of medical professionals agree: recreational marijuana is dangerous. These doctors will lead a coalition of medical professionals, who strongly oppose 18.1 and any legalization of recreational marijuana. Morrone is the medical director of Recovery Pathways and the deputy chief medical examiner in Bay County. Boniface works in a private practice and has been treating patients for more than 30 years with mental and behavioral health issues. The doctors will serve as medical spokespeople for the campaign, offering their expertise and deep understanding on this issue. In a joint statement, Morrone and Boniface said the following: “We are proud to be part of such an important effort. We both feel passionate about making sure every Michigan citizen is well aware why this particular ballot proposal is bad for Michigan citizens. This proposal would be unleashing marijuana like water onto our streets and this is morally, medically, and fundamentally wrong.” — STAFF REPORTS

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$4.1 million distributed to local governments by the LRSB from the Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo

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he Pokagon-New Buffalo Area Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) distributed $4,156,488.80 to the local communities at its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8. The amount was a decrease of $461,381.37 from the 2017 distribution of $4,517,860.17. The largest casino distribution was in 2011, when the LRSB received $6,232,023.04 from The Four Winds-New Buffalo. For the past three years, the total amount awarded to the LRSB has been down approximately $1,000,000, which may be the result of the Four Winds Casino – New Buffalo no longer including revenue from the Free Promotional Play slot machine revenues (as they did in the first five years of distribution). On Tuesday, the board distributed the funds for Specific Actual Costs (SAC), Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Discretionary payments to all of the municipalities in the LRSB/Pokagon Fund area. The board approved the SAC requests. Only one request was approved for payment, the New Buffalo Township Booster station, in the mount of $13,755.36, which represents maintenance and operating costs associated with the booster station that supplies water to the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. The SAC payment was down $79,454.90 from the 2017 SAC distribution. The specific costs come off the top of the revenue sharing before the PILT and Discretionary percentage distribution is calculated. The balance of the funds distributed after SAC payments and administrative fees was $4,156,488.80, an increase of $233,338.88 from 2017. Following the SAC approval, the board approved the PILT and the Discretionary payments. New Buffalo Area Schools, which received $1,506,576.93 largely because of the PILT payment, was the largest recipient of funds. The second largest amount went to New Buffalo Township, the host community, which received $798,344.76. Berrien County received $606,113.07, the City of New Buffalo received $290,954.22, Berrien Regional Education Services Authority (RESA) received $214,653.37, Lake Michigan College received $205,829.77, Chikaming and Three Oaks townships each received $145,477.11, Three Oaks Village received $72,738.55, New Buffalo Township Public Library received $71,888.42, and Grand Beach Village and Michiana Village each received $29,095.42. The total distribution comes from 2 percent of the “net winnings” derived from the electronic games at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, but does not include Promotional Free Play revenues. The Four Winds Casino, which is located within New Buffalo Township on Pokagon Tribal sovereign land, doesn’t pay property tax. The Pokagon Band agreed to make Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) annually to governmental bodies that would have benefited from assessed taxes on that property prior to their ownership. PILT payments were included in the above totals and are equal to 65 percent of the total distribution dollars. The PILT payment for 2018 is $2,701,717.72, which is $109,304,72 less than the 2017 distribution. The taxing bodies and payments made are: New Buffalo Public Schools, $1,546,029.22; New Buffalo Township, $202,680.97; Berrien County, $504,279.10; Berrien County (RESA), $202,105.66; Lake Michigan College, $191,282.06; and New Buffalo Township Public Library, $57,340.71. The Pokagon Tribe also agreed in the 2000 State Compact to disburse the remaining 35 percent of the funds to the government entities that are within 10 miles of the Four Winds Casino Resort to assist with any financial impact that the casino may have on the communities. These are the Discretionary Funds, which total $1,454,771.08 in 2018. The disbursement is a decrease of $58,256.41 from the 2017 payment. (The discretionary funds are included in the above totals.) The Discretionary Fund payments for 2018 totaled $1,454,771.08. The payments and the percentage received by municipality were: New Buffalo Township, 40 percent or $581908.43; New Buffalo City, 20 percent or $290,954.22; Chikaming Township and Three Oaks Township each received 10 percent or $ 145,477.11; Berrien County, 7 percent or $101,833.98; Three Oaks Village, 5 percent or $72,738.55; Grand Beach Village and Michiana Village each received 2 percent or $29,095.42; New Buffalo Public Schools, New Buffalo Township Public Library, Berrien County (RESA) and Lake Michigan College each received 1 percent or $14,547.71. To date, the casino has distributed $59,147,458.05 in LRSB Funds to the municipalities. This does not include The Pokagon Fund, which is a separate non-forprofit organization that is also supported by revenue from the Four Winds CasinoNew Buffalo. The LRSB members and the communities they represent are: Chair Ezra Scott, Berrien County; Bob Spirito, City of New Buffalo; Pete Rahm, New Buffalo Township; Matt Weesaw, Pokagon Band; and Grand Beach Village councilman Jim Bracewell, who represents Chikaming Township, Three Oaks Township and the Villages of Grand Beach, Michiana and Three Oaks and New Buffalo Area Schools. The next meeting of the LRSB will be Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall.

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HOUSE FOR RENT NEW BUFFALO 3bd, 1ba, home. Approximate 1500 sft. Large yard, country living, close to town. Call 219-872-3843 forinformation, scheduled viewing.

NEW BUFFALO CITY 3 bedroom 1 Bath Home. 1,000 sq. ft. 220 S. Townsend Walking Distance to Beach. Rent: negotiable /per month. Please text 269-876-7452 to Show

FOR RENT NEW BUFFALO RETAIL US 12 high-visibility rental & pop-up spaces next to popular yoga studio. Great parking. 700-2,000 SF. Call to view/rates @ 312-259-4011.

NEW BUFFALO Year Around Rental. Large 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Will be available in September/ October. Quiet Living, no pets. $750-$925 per month. For more information call 269-469-1364.

HELP WANTED LOVE WORKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE TREES? Then C & A is for you. Local tree care company looking for ground crew help. We train. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting involved. 269-756-2571 or jamietreephilosophy@gmail.com.

PART TIME WORK FROM HOME AND/OR NEW ANTIQUE SHOP IN UNION PIER. Computer skills needed for data entry and maintenance of Website. Some weekends at shop required. Please contact Chuck at Piece by Piece Antiques at 847-840-6369

SWINGBELLY’S RESTAURANT IS NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS. TOP PAY FOR HARD WORKING INDIVIDUALS! Apply within: 3101 E US Highway 12 Michigan City, IN 46360

Resource & Referral Specialist for Neighbor by Neighbor in SW Berrien. NbyN links local low-income residents to resources. 30-35 hrs/ wk. Must have BSW or equivalent. Send resumes to Harbert Community Church, PO Box 197, Harbert, MI 49115 by 8/31/18.

SERVICES FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties Pond Lakes Laggis Fish Farm 269-628-2056 Days, 269-624-6215 Eve.

HOME CLEAN HOME Affordable, reliable and ready to serve all of your cleaning needs! Residential, rentals, and business servicesserving NWI/New Buffalo and surrounding areas. 219-393-9501.

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Three Oaks man living his ‘Bozo the Clown’ dream

BY STAN MADDUX

Three Oaks man was among the army of clowns from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and other states that descended upon the area for what seemed like a family reunion. James Kuhn wrote skits and made props for stage acts performed during the annual Midwest Clown Association’s (MCA) recent week-long convention at the Best Western Plus hotel in LaPorte, Indiana. Professionally known as ‘’Ha Ha the Clown,’’ Kuhn said he grew up in the Chicago area watching the old ‘’Bozo’s Circus’’ on television. Three years ago, his lifelong desire to become like the popular Bozo came true when his busy work schedule lightened up and gave him time to dress up as a clown in parades, like the one on Flag Day in Three Oaks. Bringing smiles during his visits at nursing homes is what he enjoys most. ‘’It’s a perfect job for me being a clown,’’ said Kuhn, who relocated to Three Oaks nearly 20 years ago when he ‘’fell in love with the area.’’ For 37 years, Earl Tempkin of Michigan City has performed as the hobo clown, “Orky.’’ His wife also decided to become a clown after helping during one of her performances. He was the World Clown Association’s ‘’Clown of the Year’’ in 2011. ‘’You cannot imagine the responses you get from kids. They just come up with funnier things than the clowns can think of,’’ Tempkin said. Darryn Chupp, aka ‘’Harvey’’ the clown, drove in from Buffalo Grove outside Chicago to take part in the festivities. Chupp gave clowning a try while attending Illinois State University, which had one of the few collegiate circuses in the nation. ‘’I keep doing it because I have fun,’’ he said. This was the third time the MCA held its annual convention in LaPorte. Jim Caffrey, the MCA president, said the main purpose of the organization is to get young people interested in becoming clowns and providing them with instruction in areas like juggling, face painting, unicycling and balloon sculpturing. He made the three-hour drive from western Illinois, where he performs as ‘’Hillbilly Willie.’’ ‘’We want to teach people our art in clowning. It’s pretty in depth. It really is,’’ Caffrey said. The association also has clowns in Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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HOR0SCOPE OCTOBER 11-17, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 There are certain things you’d like to announce or make public about your relationship, but others may be keener on keeping things private. Also, there may be a clash with authority figures or certain power dynamics may keep you from being open about your feelings.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 There are issues, repairs or situations at home you would like to improve on, but it may clash with family members or your home may not be able to accommodate the changes you want to make. The resources may be available as well, but things may not gel just yet.

TAURUS

Don’t get reckless or start pushing yourself beyond your physical abilities this week. There may be some strenuous activities or hard work you’d like to tackle but this is not the time to get careless with your health or body. Asking for help may help you get closer to others.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Conversations or something you overhear may cause you to pull back or abandon a good idea. Ask for clarification and be very upfront about how things make you feel. As much as you would like to close up and move away from painful topics, now is the time to straighten things out.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There are some changes you would like to make happen in your daily routines or productivity levels, but those ideas may clash with intimate partners or the support you had hoped for may not be available for now. The opportunities are there but the help you need is not there yet.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Friends and finances will not mix easily this week. If you must borrow money or expensive equipment be sure to write out the terms or take out insurance to cover any damages. The same goes the other way, if you lend friends money be sure you are clear about the repayment.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 It’s important you move away from the past and approach relationships with a fresh outlook. Don’t carry dark shadows with you. Open up and start having more fun with partners. Be lighthearted and embrace newness where you can. This is a good week to clear out those cobwebs.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You would like to be recognized for the hard work you’ve done or for the completion of a difficult project, but the problem is that person you had hoped would notice may not acknowledge it at this time. Do the work and know that the rewards are coming. They are just delayed.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 When people don’t do what they say they will do, or if their actions don’t match their behavior it can be upsetting. This is especially true if you are depending on something or if you’ve been promised help and it doesn’t come through. Have alternative plans prepared just in case.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 As much as you would like to go on a wild adventure and blow off responsibilities, this may not be quite the right time for that. Others may feel abandoned or left behind if you go without them. Better to wait until all parties can either accept it or have something else going on.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The urge to impress and financial restrictions will clash this week. Rather than spending money on fancy outings to get close or to impress someone, take the time to sit down and have a good old fashion conversation. Avoid shopping or areas that you tend to spend more than you should.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Friends or social groups may not notice how much you have given or helped them right now and may seem insensitive by asking for more. Don’t let your desire to impress or the need to flex your muscles get in the way of keeping good boundaries up and getting a proper thank you.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

What worries you, masters you. — John Locke

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FALL GIRLFRIEND SALE TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKENDS

he fashionable fun continues this weekend at the Fall Girlfriend Sale in the Long Beach Community Center. The pop-up resale consignment event includes all of the season’s stylish looks, from outerwear, sweaters, dresses, tops, pants, boots and shoes to handbags, jewelry and accessories. Gorgeous, brandnew items are featured in a must-see designer room. Fashionistas have the following weekends to shop the great deals and fill their closets with items that will take them into the season looking their best: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13; 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 (everything will be 25 percent off that day); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 (famous halfprice day); and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 27 (featuring a giveback sale to benefit The Good Samaritan Center). All times are Central Standard Time. The Long Beach Community Center, Studio 11 is located at 2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

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EVERY MONDAY

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

HAUNTED TRAIL & FAMILY FEST 3-6PM CST. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 US HWY 12. Michigan City. 219-8789885. www.friendshipgardens.org. Trick or Treat on our Spooky Trail. Enjoy crafts, games, food, and beverages by the bonfire. Family friendly “spooky” tickets available at the door or on website.

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

ACORN GALA BENEFIT 2018 7PM Pre-MixerDinner and Show. $80. 8:30 PM. Joan Curtao quartet. Show only. $50. Acorn Theater. Reservations suggested.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

EVERY TUESDAY

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

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N. North Thompson. New Buffalo.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER NILES SCREAM PARK 8-11PM. 101 Mayflower Rd. Exit 5 off the US 31 by-pass. Niles, Mi. 269-687-FEAR. www.haunted.org. Admission various per event $8 to $35 or $49 for full day all-inclusive pass.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY

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

HAUNTED TRAIL & FAMILY FEST 3-6PM CST. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 US Hwy. 12. Michigan City. 219-8789885. www.friendshipgardens.org. Trick or Treat on our Spooky Trail. Enjoy crafts, games, food, and beverages by the bonfire. Family friendly “spooky” tickets available at the door or on website.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

14TH ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER DANCE & BLISSFUL BARN PARTY FOR THE MICHIANA HUMANE SOCIETY 6:30PM. Blissful Barn. 4706 Watson Rd. Three Oaks. www.michianahumanesocity.org. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:30pm. Music by The Gerald Dowd Band. A live and silent auction will also be held. Michigan Friends of the Michiana Humane Society will be raffling off a dinner for 6 with wine pairings at Mesa Luna. The winning bidder will enjoy a custom menu created just for them, including 5 courses and wine pairings. All proceeds go for the care and protection of the homeless animals. Tickets: $125 per person, includes an open bar. Reservations required by Oct. 6.

the holiday shopping. Presented by the New Buffalo Service League. Admission: $1.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

ISLEY’S BARREL-AGED BREWFEST 1-5PM. Journeyman Distillery. 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. 269-8202050. www.journeymandistillery.com. More than 30 breweries will be onsite bringing with them their choice selection of beer. They will also have a Journeyman Distillery barrel aged brew, exclusively made for this event. General Admission: $45, VIP Tickets: $75. Designated Driver: $15. 21 and older event. No tickets sold day of event. 100 percent of the ticket sales go to Islay’s Barrel, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to extend summer program opportunities to southwest Michigan children.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING 6-8PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-6956491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org. Dress in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with activities and treats for the whole family. Enjoy trick and treating in the gardens, a fun, creepy craft, spooky creatures, stories, and more. 7TH ANNUAL HAUSEFEST 7:30-MIDNIGHT. Acorn Theater. 269-469-2090. Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Spooktacular event. Musical entertainment by the Rebecca Anne Band, food resented by Harbor Country’s favorite restaurants, silent auction, dancing and a Halloween costume contest and more. With your help, $40,000 has been raised so far and this should be the best year yet. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR 9:30AM-4PM. New Buffalo High School Gym. 1112 Clay St. New Buffalo. More than 100 arts and crafts booths. Baked goodies are available. A great place to get a jump on

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. — Albert Einstein

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