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Community welcomes Three Oaks Township Library’s ‘greenspace’ at chamber ribboncutting PAGE 5
Visitors celebrate 15 years of chili at Skip’s European Farmers Market PAGE 6 Tigers too much for banged up Raiders PAGE 7 New Buffalo Yacht Club inducts new commodore, rear commodore for 65th anniversary PAGE 10 Buried man alive to tell about it PAGE 18
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Scrambling to stop the bleeding at EMS
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edics leaving at a high rate for more pay elsewhere has purse string holders in LaPorte County scrambling to stop the bleeding. No solutions were reached during a Thursday workshop by members of the LaPorte County Council and LaPorte County Commissioners. However, officials learned a tax increase might be needed to give medics enough money for them to stay and provide a decent enough raise to other county employees to keep them from leaving. The problem stems from salaries going up throughout the job market. Councilman Mike Rosenbaum said money is tight but one option is granting medics a large enough increase and spreading it over a several year period. Rosenbaum said medics receiving the entire amount all at once would mean lesser increases for other county employees unless taxes are raised. “We’re really trying to look hard on how we can do this,” he said LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service Administrator Andrew McGuire is asking for a $10,000 wage increase for each of his paramedics. He said 12 of his emergency medical technicians and paramedics from a 52 member staff have left this year primarily for higher pay at ambulance services in Porter, Lake and other surrounding counties. Normally, McGuire said less than a half dozen medics depart annually. Those departures are usually from retirement and switching occupations. “That’s why it’s very disturbing to us,” he said. As a result, McGuire said his department will spend about $400,000 in overtime this year. Typically, about $160,000 is spent annually for overtime, he said. McGuire said his department has been several medics
short for pretty much the entire year. That’s because it takes at least two months for every medic, once hired, to become available for duty. Then, others leave before they’re ready to start. McGuire said the workload the past nine months has taken enough of a toll on morale that it’s become an added factor in the turnover. He said medics work a standard 24-hour shift and then have two days off. Overtime means being on duty for 48 consecutive hours or sometimes another eight to 16 hours after a regular shift. “That’s where the burn out effect comes in,” he said. Knowing lives are at stake, McGuire said medics put in the extra hours when asked; however, they’ve increasingly become unwilling to.
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ccasionally, he’s also had to take an ambulance out of service for a shift or two when there aren’t enough medics to man the vehicle. Medics in ambulances that are still in service then have to respond more to answer every
call. Last year, EMS responded to 14,650 calls. McGuire said the number of calls right now is about 900 more than at this time last year. “Our call volume is so high there’s nights when they don’t even get a chance to do any relaxing. It’s not consistently like that but there are some pretty bad shifts when these guys are on pretty much around the clock,” he said. Fortunately, he said response times have not been hurt much because medics from outside the county help when short staffed crews too stretched by peak call volumes. Rosenbaum said another possibility is dipping into the $21 million that county government received in federal COVID-19 relief funds as well as workforce reductions in departments, where it’s possible to have enough money for workers. “We’ll work within what we can do,” he said.
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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM
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Prosecutor files defamation suit against former mayor BY STAN MADDUX
aPorte County Prosecutor limitations to file a lawsuit in such cases John Lake is suing the former in Indiana was also fast approaching. mayor of Michigan City for “I don’t want to get into the facts of alleging that he targeted his the case but what he said was a lie. We stepson for arrest to try and have a right to protect our integrity and cost him reelection. our reputations,” Lake said. The lawsuit claims defamatory Lake said the heated political climate statements by Ron Meer caused Lake in the nation was also a factor in his and his wife, Mary, loss of professional decision. stature and credibility. “These kind of attacks are becoming Mrs. Lake is a deputy prosecutor for more and more popular. People say her husband in the third year of his first outrageous things about four-year term. elected officials. It’s According to the According to the about holding people lawsuit, the couple lawsuit, the couple accountable,” he said. was also subject was also subject to The lawsuit contains to public contempt public contempt and example of statements and criticism by the criticism by the false released by Meer to false accusations, accusations, which hurt various media outlets which hurt their their future opportunities prior to the election. future opportunities for employment and “It is a very dangerous for employment and earnings. time in LaPorte County earnings. The remarks by Meer when the prosecutor, also caused them pain, John Lake, can have your embarrassment, anxiety and mental family members targeted for political anguish, according to the legal action retaliation and gain.” filed Oct. 5 in Starke Circuit Court. Meer went on to say “it is no Meer began accusing Lake after coincidence this is occurring just a the drug and gun related arrest of his couple of weeks before the election.” stepson, Adam Bray, less than a month The lawsuit alleges Meer in his before the November 2019 election. statement also claimed a confidential He lost his attempt at a third informant was involved in the set up at consecutive term by 76 votes to Duane the request of Lake and a member of the Parry. LaPorte County Drug Task Force. Lake said he didn’t file the lawsuit It’s also alleged Meer implicated both sooner because he wanted to see how people in remarks to then police chief, the criminal cases against Bray and later Mark Swistek, after his stepson’s arrest. Meer turned out. Swistek later resigned and now is the He also said the two-year statute of town marshal in Long Beach.
The lawsuit contends Meer knew the statements were false and describes them as being “criminal in nature.” made with reckless disregard of the truth. T The City of Michigan City is also p named as a defendant in the lawsuit because the alleged statements by Meer m were made in his capacity as mayor. m The lawsuit seeks an undisclosed c judgement for compensatory damages, t punitive damages and all other just and C proper relief. M Six felony counts of intimidation and misconduct against Meer for his alleged s behavior toward police following his g stepson’s arrest were later dismissed. i
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t wo Class A misdemeanor i offenses of false informing c were scheduled to be l dismissed against Meer in K February as long as he didn’t o get charged with other crimes. c The charges were not dismissed, l though, because Meer in December of last year was charged with leaving the A scene of an accident and resisting law R enforcement, both misdemeanors. c After the accident, Meer allegedly drove home where he ignored a police officer’s request to discuss the motor vehicle accident. Bray is serving a five year sentence in prison and work release followed by one-year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, according to court records.
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Community welcomes Three Oaks Township Library’s ‘greenspace’ at chamber ribbon-cutting
new parking lot, as well as greenspace – complete with gazebo – promises to draw even more young and old readers to the Three Oaks Township Public Library, particularly in the warm-weather months. Having been several years in the making, the improvements were celebrated at an official ribbon-cutting that was administered by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Monday, Oct. 11. “Welcome to their new parking space but more importantly, their new greenspace they were able to integrate into the plan for their community to enjoy, their readers to enjoy – it’s going to be a great place to just come sit out in the sun and have the library be right at their door as well ,” Kimberlee Wendt, executive director of the chamber, said to the small crowd that had gathered outside of the library. Members of Wightman and Associates, the project manager, and Roggow Construction, its general contractor, were also present. The improvements include the
The crowd enjoys the benches in the greenspace
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expanded parking lot, along with a greenspace that boasts the gazebo, new trees, benches, and picnic tables. A new wall separating the library from the greenspace and steps leading up to the building were also part of the project. Patrons can also access Wi-Fi in the new outdoor space. Wi-Fi should be faster since the library now has MapleNet. Included in the gazebo is a ceiling fan and a phone charger. The library’s dropbox has also been moved to the front alongside the library building, which Debi Kearney, library board president, said seems “to work a little better – it’s pretty congested back here.” A few years ago, the previous Three Oaks Township Public Library Board decided to refinish the back parking lot when they saw a bright opportunity to provide a green space for book readers and the public. Kearney said that the new space allows for outdoor story time for young readers and possibly a place for special events. Eventually, they hope to bring native plants to the area to “give it a little more color.”
Kearney said that the entire project cost around $170,000. It was funded by millage money that the library already had saved. “It was nice to be able to use the monies that we did have,” she said. Cheryl Kersey, who’s been library director since 2011, said that the library had borrowed money to pay for some unexpected repairs to the building in 2010. “When I got here, we were in the red, and now we’re doing good so we could afford to do this,” she said.
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he project began in April. By the summer, children were utilizing the new space for special events – although there wasn’t actual grass yet (which Kersey said made it a “little harder”). “She (Kersey) would have blankets out on the grass and kids would be out here in story time, weather permitting - we’ve had little animals they’ve brought and shown here for an event. Even before we had the gazebo, we’d use the cement area,” Kearney said. The library is continuing to do curbside delivery. Patrons who don’t
Members of the Three Oaks Township Library Board pose with library director Cheryl Kersey
want to enter the building can call the library, so staff members will come outside and bring their books and other items to them curbside. Kersey said the library has fared quite well during the long Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve been wide open since last year, but we have a lot more square footage and social distancing isn’t such a problem - people aren’t on top of each other when they’re inside,” she said. Members of the Three Oaks Township Library Board of Trustees are Debi Kearney, Tom Pauly, Patience Petro, Thomas Rosenbluth, Connie Slavens, and Christina Zebell. The library is located a3 N. Elm Street in Three Oaks. The building, which was built in 1905, once housed the historic E.K. Warren building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s been the site of the library since 2000. For more information, visit www. threeoaks.michlibrary.org.
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hroughout her time as being the judge for Skip’s annual chili cook-off, Nora Duffy, a real estate broker out of New Buffalo, has tasted lots of chili. “She’s done it every year – she’s probably tried at least 150 chilis out,” Rhonda Sobecki, owner/partner at Skip’s Restaurant and Catering, said. The cook-off marked its 15th year Sunday, Oct. 10, which also marked the closing of the 13th annual Skip’s European Farmers Market. This year’s line-up of chili competitors was Beer Church Brewing Co (former champion), New Buffalo Township Fire Department (former champion), Berrien County Sheriff’s Department (former champion), Kettring and Company featuring father-daughter duo Darrel and Eryka Leigh Kettring (former champion), Three Oaks EMS
Visitors celebrate 15 years of chili at Skip’s European Farmers Market BY FRANCESCA SAGALA
(former champion), The Strand Brewery & Kitchen, Cooper’s Corner, Dick’s Bar, first-time competitor Eddie O’Bradovich (Team Drinko), farmers Chris Hebron and Marcial Kajer, John Swanstrom from Deer Creek Hunt Club, and Skip’s Restaurant & Catering. First place for the Judge’s Award went to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department (who also managed to clinch third place in the People’s Choice division), who thanked Skip’s in a Facebook post for “supporting and donating ingredients to the New Buffalo Township Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office” for their chili. Second place was awarded to Kettring and Company and third place went to Beer Church Brewing Co. Judges were Duffy; Charles Smith, a baker; Deborah Strefling, also a baker; and Michael Swietlik, a farmer at Twin Maple Orchards.
Darrel Kettring, who was there with Eryka as well as Alice and Clare, said that he was a veteran at the chili cook-off. “We’ve only missed one year,” he said of the Kettring team. This year’s chili featured a confluence of pork and bacon flavors, with some Louisiana hot sauce – as well as a “secret ingredient” – thrown into the mix. Chili tasters were invited to vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice division. Winner of the People’s Choice Award went to Chris Hebron and Marcial Kajer with their Farmers Chili, which featured Hebron Farms meat and vegetables, Kajers Green vegetables, J2K cheese and Mattawan yogurt. Second place went to Eddie O’Bradovich (Team Drinko) and third place was the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Sobecki said the event always packs “lots of fun” into one day,
The crowd enjoys chili under the tent
Enjoying the last market of the season
seeing as how it’s the market’s last day of the season. “It’s always a well-attended event,” she said.
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he market itself was celebrating another successful season in Harbor Country. “We cannot complain honestly - with the way things have been, there’re no complaints,” Sobecki said. The market was particularly popular last year, as members of the public could gather outside safely while still enjoying themselves at a fun activity. This year, Sobecki said they chose to keep the market “smaller than normal,” with between 30 to 35 vendors every week. “The more you get, the more duplication you get, and we don’t like to duplicate except in produce because it’s a mix,” she said.
Chris Hebron and Marcial Kajer serve up their Farm Chili
Alyssa Brake and Tyler Mantei of Beer Church Brewing
The Generation Gap Band performs in the tent
She added that Skip’s also hit “record sales” last year and this year with their grill outside on the patio. Like last year, Skip’s will continue to do “pop up” grills throughout the fall, such as on a Sunday, with a fire pit outside. Skip’s European Farmers Market features a variety of fresh and handcrafted items, such as herbs, cut flowers for a table arrangement, coffee, organic produce, cheeses, pastries, breads, Italian sausages, handtrimmed restaurant-grade beef, meat rubs, jams, jellies, salsas, art, jewelry, and clothing. The market will be returning for its 14th season in May 2022. Skip’s Restaurant and Catering is located at 16710 Lake Shore Rd. in New Buffalo.
Kristin Robbins and Nick Magro from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department with their Judge’s Award First Place trophy
Therese Beck and Jerry Schuley with Three Oaks EMS
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Tigers too much for banged up Raiders BY STAN MADDUX
he game was close for a while but, eventually, the Red Arrow Raiders gave in to the size and speed of their opponents in high school football. The Raiders (2-4) lost to Lawrence 64-12 in a home game at River Valley High School Friday, Oct. 8. The Raiders, which is made up of players from River Valley and New Buffalo High School, went into the game not only lacking the athletic ability of the Tigers. They were without dynamic starting quarterback Michael Bombin, who’s out for the season from a knee injury and Peyton Lijewski, who’s lost for at least a couple of games from an ankle injury. Both players, who were watching from the sidelines on crutches, were hurt during a game the previous week. Tough on defense, the Raiders held the Tigers scoreless until late in the first quarter, when quarterback Bol Bok gained 79 yards on a keeper up the middle. Bok was tackled just short of the goal line by Eli Thomas but on the next play ran the ball into the end zone. The Raiders quickly came back when freshman quarterback Ethan Lijewski and receiver Michael Flick hooked up for a 74-yard touchdown. The Tigers started the second quarter with a quick touchdown after intercepting a pass from Lijewski. Lawrence scored again on an 82yard gain from a screen pass to speedy
running back Christian Smith. The Raiders pulled to within 10 points on a quarterback sneak into the end zone from Thomas following a 56-yard gain along the sidelines by running back Ben Coffeen. Lawrence, though, responded with a 10-yard screen pass for a touchdown after Bok ran for a 39-yard gain. The Tigers then turned a fumble recovery after the kick off into a touchdown when Smith, after catching a short pass, streaked 55 yards into the end zone. Lawrence led at halftime 34-12 and never looked back. Raiders Head Coach Matt Johnson credited execution of the game plan for his team’s early success. He said Lawrence then discovered how to attack their defense hurt not only by the loss of Bombin, captain of the defense and fierce tackler at middle linebacker, but other injuries forcing junior varsity players to fill the gaps. “Give credit to them. They figured out where we were missing some of our starters and they exploited that,” he said. Johnson said his players losing focus mentally during the second half didn’t help matters. The Raiders play again Friday, Oct. 15, at Bloomingdale. Ethan Lijewski might not be able to play after suffering a possible concussion from a tremendous hit on a two-point conversion attempt.
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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO
’m speechless, and that’s not a good thing for a guy who is about to write a column. Sunday was not just another day in Chicago’s sports world. The day began with more than 33,000 people attempting to run 26.2 miles in the Chicago Marathon. I actually know a couple of them, nice job Kevin and Terry. Then, in the early afternoon, the Bears took on the Las Vegas Raiders, and beat them, 20-9. The Bears’ season that appeared to be going down the drain two weeks ago has suddenly turned around, and offered hope to the Bears and their fans. Later in the afternoon, the Chicago Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury, 91-77, to take a 1-0 lead in the WNBA finals, and to top off the basketball portion of the day, the Bulls won their third straight exhibition game, with a one point victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. All of the above mentioned events were wonderful in themselves, but I’ve saved the best for last. Growing up a Cub fan, on the south side of Chicago, gave me a unique view of Major League Baseball. It also made sure that I would grow up with the vast majority of my friends being Sox fans. For the first half of my life, I hated the White Sox. As I grew older, I turned my disdain from
the White Sox to the St. Louis Cardinals, and because so many of my friends are Sox fans, I started to pull for them. I’m still a Cub fan at heart, but it sure was thrilling watching the Sox come back from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Houston Astros 12-6. A stadium full of raucous Sox fans, almost all of whom were wearing black, helped the team come back from the edge of defeat. That momentum wasn’t enough, as the Sox lost on Tuesday night. Much like the Cubs when they were on their way to winning the World Series, the Sox have a great bunch of young men that are easy to root for, and have a team to rival for years. Ex-Cubs are everywhere in the post season. Dusty Baker is managing the Astros. Kimbrel, Tepera, Cease, and Jimenez played well, and had fun for the Sox. Bryant is doing really well, and enjoying playing for the Giants, and Schwarber is hitting homers for the Red Sox. Muhammad Ali said, “If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologize.” Refuse hate. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.
You never get over losses. I’ve never gotten over one loss I’ve had in my career. They always stick with me. — Tom Brady
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Lady Bison stung by Bees
he New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team won the first set but lost their match against Bridgman at home Monday, Oct. 11. The Bees dominated the final three sets when junior Takiya Cornelius seemed almost unstoppable from her slew of hard strikes of the ball over the net. The Lady Bison successfully returned some of her spikes but looked overwhelmed at times by the speed of her over the top deliveries of the ball at the net. One of her final points was from a ball ricocheting off a Lady Bison defender into the rafters of the gymnasium ceiling. The Lady Bison (5-1) in their division of the Berrien Cass St. Joseph conference and (9-11-2) overall were
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defeated 25-23, 8-25, 13-25 and 13-25. New Buffalo trailed 21-17 in the first set but won by scoring eight of the last nine points. Junior Shannon DeWit ignited the rally with consecutive points off serves. Senior Ashley Hauseman then scored twice from returning a spike at the net and delivering a spike of her own to the floor. The Lady Bison won the set from a serve by junior Amanda Jones being returned out of bounds. The high jumping Cornelius then heated up and later her much taller freshman teammate, Tatyanna Hill, began scoring from spikes. The Lady Bison also started making more mistakes with returns not clearing the net and landing out of
bounds at a higher rate. Hauseman and freshman Jane Funk led the Lady Bison offensively with a combined 11 kills while sophomore Ava Johnson contributed eight assists.
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auseman also recorded two aces. Jones on defense notched a whopping 25 digs. The Lady Bison won their previous match against Eau Claire 25-14, 25-23
and 25-13. Jones led the way on offense with seven kills and 10 aces while Johnson had 15 assists. Jones was also a major factor on defense with 10 digs.
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New Buffalo Yacht Club inducts new commodore, rear commodore for 65th anniversary
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embers of the New Buffalo Yacht Club (NBYC) welcomed a new commodore and rear commodore aboard during a night of dinner and dancing at the traditional Commodore’s Ball, which took place at the yacht club Saturday, Oct. 9. Members celebrated the induction of Phil Adamski as commodore and Joey DiMaggio as rear commodore. Previous commodore and rear commodore was Dana Hybl and Paul Billingslea, respectively. As commodore, Adamski said he will oversee the activities of the club and ensure it “stays substantial and stays in good health fiscally wise” as well as that the club takes care of its dedicated employees and members. He said he’s been a member of the club for around eight years. “It’s the camaraderie, it’s the people that we know, the people who come in here and we see all the time…It’s just the enjoyment of the socialization and basically having a good time,” he said. Adamski added that NBYC also provides services as well as activities for the community, such as the annual Corn and Sausage Roast that takes place every August. Being a member of the club, Adamski said he loves to get out on the water every now and then. “I’ve been a boater for more years than I care to talk about…I’ve probably had a boat for 40 years,” he said.
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DiMaggio said he feels “incredibly honored” to be the new rear commodore. “I’ve been a member for two years now, but I’ve been coming here for years as a guest…I’ve thought about joining for years and I’m glad I did – it’s like a family here,” he said. As the general manager of The Stray Dog in New Buffalo (a position he’s held for 16 years), Adamski said DiMaggio will add an area of expertise to the board of directors. “Our treasurer is a CPA, we’ve got an attorney on staff – we’ve just got a varied amount of people on our board, which helps get things done the way things should get done,” he said.
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embers of the NBYC Board of Directors are Phil Adamski, commodore; Yasmin Stump, vice commodore – power; Tom Smith, vice Commodore – sail; Joey DiMaggio, rear commodore; Brian Campbell, treasurer; Tom Bowmar; Brian Poynton; Mark Gabryszewski; and Greg Vosberg. Having been established in August 1956, the New Buffalo Yacht Club is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Currently, the club has capped its membership and has a waiting list for those who are interested in becoming future members. Adamski and DiMaggio said that the
interest in the club has grown in the last few years. Adamski said they want to ensure the club can “serve the people we have.” “The club has come a long way in the last five years and we’re just looking to keep it moving forward,” Adamski said. “Everyone who’s come before us has done an incredible job, there’s a line of photos on the wall of all the past commodores - it’s a legacy club, and we’re just looking to carry on the tradition and freshen up things a little bit and do some small things every year, just kind of make some improvements,” DiMaggio added. The New Buffalo Yacht Club is located at 500 W. Water Street in New Buffalo. For more information, visit www.newbuffaloychtclub.com.
Past New Buffalo Yacht Club Rear Commodore Paul Billingslea and Commodore Dana Hybl
New Buffalo Yacht Club Commodore Phil Adamski with Rear Commodore Joey DiMaggio
Guests enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing
Human nature is complex. Even if we do have inclinations toward violence, we also have inclination to empathy, to cooperation, to self-control. — Steven Pinker
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Welcoming fall at annual Harvest and Wine Fest
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fter a one-year hiatus, New Buffalo was once again the perfect picture of fall when the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) presented the annual Harvest and Wine Fest – this year in the middle of the downtown – for the 15th year Saturday, Oct. 9. Fall-themed activities, such as throwing the pumpkin in the buckets, pumpkin-painting, and face-painting, were in full swing on one end of the downtown. Tents with vendors touting their fresh apples and other
The Zanto family enjoys pizza at the festival
The wine and beer tent was busy throughout the day
Olive and Lily Zalewski display their painted pumpkins
Migs and Kevin Murray with Bunny Ambrose serve drinks in the wine and beer tent
Children do some pumpkin painting in the activties area
Festivalgoers enjoy the live music throughout the afternoon
Joanne Lis (center) and Brooklyn and Kate Shawber check out the fall sensory box
Maria Pasqinelli, Teri Watland and Nick and Vicki Martinski enjoy drinks outside the tent
Children spot their painted pumpkins in the activities area
Josh and Tiffany Cosner from Peat’s Cider Social serve drinks in the tent
Top Secret Band entertains the crowd
Marcella Sightes shows off her painted face while enjoying an apple
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Festival goers stroll the street
Festival goers streamed in and out of the wine and beer tent
fall produce and various crafts crowded the middle of North Whittaker Street.
The Edgar Wilbury Experience performs in the afternoon
Grady Smith and Aaron Klug stand behind their fresh fall produce from Klug Family Farm
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usic from a lively line-up of bands drifted overhead throughout the afternoon and into the evening from the stage at one end of the festival’s limits. People streamed in and out of the large white wine and beer tent, which featured a large variety of representatives from area wineries, that was located on Merchant Street. Local wineries were Domaine Berrien Cellars, Lemon Creek Winery, St. Julian Winery, Round Barn Estate, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Dablon Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room, Journeyman Distillery – OCG, Wyncroft Marland Wine, and Hickory Creek Winery.
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HOR0SCOPE OCTOBER 14-20, 2021
AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19
Relationships will greatly improve this week, and not just romantic ones. Business relationships take a turn for the better because of new approaches and the letting go of past grievances. A more relaxed approach and your enthusiasm for new ideas will help others feel free.
LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21
There will be some very happy tidings coming from neighbors or siblings and even though there may be matters you would like to keep private, siblings will have a way of getting the information out of you and into the family loop. Unexpected travel opportunities are possible now too.
You will be exceptionally outgoing and positive this week, which will draw the right people to you that will help facilitate your creative side. Being around positive and inspiring people will cause you to be more aware and you’ll use any down time to selfreflect or evaluate the bigger picture.
TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20
Your work environment and work load will be much easier to handle this week. Partly because of finding the right teammate, one that provides mutual benefit and support. The one caution is that it may be hard to keep secrets or hide insecurities from someone that you mesh so well with.
VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19
There is a lot to be learned and discovered this week about finances and creating more wealth. Mentally you are clearer than you have been in months and you have a lot more energy and enthusiasm to put towards resources and sustaining wealth. Great time to invest and speculate.
Career and leadership skills connect nicely, giving you the chance to get some of your great ideas off the ground. Anything that involves group activities is emphasized with bountiful energy now. People will be more open to your ideas and more generous with their resources.
GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21
You are entering a very fun filled period. One where you feel physically charged and up for anything. There may be some shocking news from friends, but nothing you need to stress. The good news is that your health is substantially better than it has been and you are moving freely now.
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Power up Libra. The last of the weird vibes are heading out this week. You will feel a huge boost in your will power and selfesteem, once they are gone. Turn that energy towards self-improvements, like buying new cloths or getting a new hairstyle. Beautify yourself and your surroundings.
AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18
CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22
SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21
PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20
The reconciliation of domestic or family issues will bring you a lot of happiness. Health, work, and home all seem to balance out nicely this week. There may be a few surprises in your career or public life now, but nothing that harms your reputation, more like something that flatters you.
Drink from the waters of refreshment, my Scorpion friend. You will get much needed sustenance this week, and with Mars getting ready to move into your sign, you will feel like the Universe is raining gifts of plenty on you. The only thing you need to do, is be open and receive.
Don’t let disruptive conversations or an ill-timed revelation throw you too far off the track. Use this information to put your thoughts or plans into motion. This information will be key to solving a long-standing problem or stalemate. Think of it as the final or missing piece to the puzzle. Learning how to work closely with another and making a commitment to stick with a tiresome task, will be a major part of your week. The joining of forces will get the job done twice as fast. Once you get your mind focused on working as a team, the rest is easy.
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Buried man alive to tell about it
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BY STAN MADDUX
man buried alive in La Porte is doing well enough in his recovery that he expects to return to work later this month. Brandon Watkins, 40, was injured while being dug out; however, he considers it a blessing knowing the outcome could have been much worse. “When you face death, it kind of gives you a new perspective on life,” he said. On Sept. 30, Watkins was part of a crew boring underneath the ground in the 200 block of Park Street. He said a drill bit snapped about 10 feet below the surface and a trench was dug with a backhoe to try and recover the broken piece of metal. Watkins said he jumped in to see if he could grab the bit and determine if there were any buried water and sewer lines to avoid once they resumed the boring. The walls of the trench collapsed, though, covering Watkins in dirt that was more than a foot above his head. Watkins said he began screaming but tried to stay calm since he was able breathe and heard co-workers coming to his rescue. He also took shallow breaths to conserve whatever oxygen was left in the air pockets of the soil. “I knew up there, they were going to find me,” he said. Watkins said he also thought about his two teenage daughters and girlfriend while encapsulated. The first scoops of dirt above him were removed with the backhoe. Watkins said the operator stopped the
machine after hearing him scream again from the teeth of the metal bucket making contact with his back and neck. He estimated more than a minute went by until another co-worker cleared the rest of the dirt from his head with a shovel and his hands. LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said it took another 15 minutes or so with help from his men to remove enough of the soil for the man to crawl out of the hole.
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e said Watkins was walking toward an ambulance when he collapsed in the street. Watkins was immediately taken to the trauma center at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was released the next day. “We always are very happy with success stories like that,” Snyder said. Watkins said the scrape on his back above the spine was minor but close to 30 staples were put in to close a gash on the back of his neck. He said he feels well enough to go back to work but was told by his boss to take a few weeks off. Watkins said God must have been watching over him. “I’m only going to have scars. I didn’t lose a limb. My lungs didn’t collapse or anything like that. I give praise there,” he said. Watkins, who lives outside Cincinnati, works for an Evansville based firm subcontracted by another company that’s installing fiber optics lines throughout the city.
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Threat to defund 4-H in leadership fight BY STAN MADDUX
he LaPorte County Council has cut $5,000 from the local branch of Purdue Extension to send a message about its desire for new leadership. Councilman Mike Rosenbaum said at least one-third of the roughly 600 volunteers who were once with the local Purdue Extension 4-H program have quit or were forced to leave by a style of leadership he described as “heavy handed.” Rosenbaum said he’s open to withdrawing every penny of the $427,000 county government contributes to the local chapter of Purdue Extension annually unless steps are taken to resolve the rift between leadership and 4-H volunteers. He said the funding cut was in response to Purdue University failing to act on a promise, so far, to reassign certain members of the leadership team, who were blamed for the departure of 4-H volunteers. “We’re getting a very slow response. Therefore, we want to send them a message that we’re willing to unfund the program, if necessary,” Rosenbaum said. A portion of the money from county government is used to pay the salaries of two Purdue Extension office employees. The funding cut also followed turmoil last month at a Purdue Extension meeting, where an administrative decision to remove Vern Schafer as president of the local Purdue Extension Board was announced. Supporters of Schafer maintained he could not be removed unless the decision was made by the board. LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney, who was at the meeting, said he wasn’t sure what the new leadership is trying to accomplish from its attitude toward volunteers. “There needs to be a change,” he said. Judging from the cold shoulder given to some of the volunteers, Haney speculated the rift might be over a new direction Purdue Extension wants to take in terms of programming. He said there should be a middle
ground. “We can preserve a lot of the wonderful programs that have been going on for decades and add new programs as well,” he said. Mark Parkman, a Westville area farmer and former 4-H volunteer, said there seems to be no room for negotiating in the eyes of Purdue Extension leadership. He was let go as the 4-H council president after complaining about phone calls to the Extension office not being returned. “If you don’t agree with what they say, you kind of get threatened. You get talked down to. You get to where they won’t include you into things,” Parkman said. Rosenbaum said he’s concerned about the future of the local 4-H program because the number of volunteers has dwindled to 400 or less.
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The Acorn to present ‘Dennis Quaid Live’
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udiences will experience the musicality and passion for playing live that have earned Dennis Quaid rave reviews when he performs at the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. A riveting performer, Quaid captivates audiences with engaging stories about his illustrious film career and stories behind the highly personal songs that will populate his forthcoming inspirational album set for release in 2022 via Gaither/ Primary Wave. During Quaid’s shows, he covers some of his favorite songs, including tunes from Jerry Lee Lewis as a tip of the hat to “the Killer,” who Quaid portrayed in the box office smash “Great Balls of Fire!,” displaying equal ease on the piano with rock ‘n’ roll classics as well as country standards with his acoustic guitar. Musically, his shows encompass country and rock driven by his distinct vocals and anchored by his gift for telling compelling stories in his songwriting. Though he loves writing, recording, and making movies, the stage holds a special place in Quaid’s heart. For the last four decades, he’s toured extensively, earning the acclaimed actor a reputation as a respected touring artist. Quaid is an Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe nominee, who’s known for his roles in hit films “The Rookie,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Traffic,” “Vantage Point,” “Frequency,” “The Parent Trap,” “Soul Surfer,” “The
Right Stuff,” “Breaking Away,” and “Midway.” More recently, his latest big-screen credits include starring roles in Sony’s thriller “The Intruder,” Universal’s “A Dog’s Journey” and “A Dog’s Purpose,” and Roadside Attractions’ “I Can Only Imagine,” among others. On the television side, Quaid starred in and executive produced Netflix’s holidaythemed multi-camera comedy series “Merry Happy Whatever.” He also starred in the third season of Amazon’s “Goliath” opposite Billy Bob Thornton, which premiered in 2019.
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uaid is currently in production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the biopic, “Reagan,” produced by Mark Joseph and directed by Sean McNamara. He will begin shooting “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” in February, produced by Andrew and Jon Erwin of the Erwin Brothers, Lionsgate, and Mark Ciardi (“The Rookie”). Other upcoming projects include “The Tiger Rising” opposite Katharine McPhee and Queen Latifah. Quaid is also developing “The Charley Pride Story,” which he will produce along with Ben Howard’s production company, Third Coast Content. On the musical side, Quaid is currently in the recording studio working on a new Gospel album slated for release this summer. Tickets are available at www.acornlive.org. — STAFF REPORTS
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er life began June 13, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana, one of three girls born to Alfred and Marjorie Siuda. She married James W. Miles, Sr. May 27, 1967 in Three Oaks, Michigan. Nancy was an extremely hard-working woman, but her favorite job was caring for her family. She was also a strong willed and strongminded woman. She enjoyed watching her “stories.” She cherished every opportunity she had to attend her kids, grandkids, and greatgrandkids events and sporting events. Nancy’s greatest attribute was her loving and caring heart. Nancy will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of fiftyfour years, James W. Miles, Sr. of Three Oaks; her four children, James Miles, Jr. of Three Oaks, Scot (Marcie) Miles of Three Oaks, Cindy (Scott) German of New Buffalo, Tina (Gary) Stroud of Benton Harbor; ten grandchildren, Katelyn, Brandon, Jessica, Jennica (Wesley), Zachary, Aarika, Sueann, Austin, Preston, Brandi; twenty-six great grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Hays of Burleson, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Cathy Crowel; and her granddaughter, Kristine Stroud. Family and friends will gather Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. The family prefers contributions in memory of Nancy be made to the family, care of Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.
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ohn Sinner, age 69, of Three Oaks, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 with family members by his side. He was born September 25, 1951 in Weesaw Township, Michigan to Alex and Harriet (Smith) Sinner. He married Irene VavraValentine on November 1, 1986. John loved his nieces and nephews. He never missed a baseball or football game, dance recital or horse show. His devotion had an impact on their lives and his presence will be missed. He was a loyal Lions fan through all the good and tough years. He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Irene Vavra-Sinner of Three Oaks; sisters, Jackie (Tom) Deneau of Watervliet, Bernice Sinner of Colorado, Elizabeth Sinner of Sawyer; his nieces, Sarah Mooney, Kate Vavra-Musser; his nephews, Alex Keen, Kevin Keen, Tyler Vavra, Michael Bowen, David Vavra: grandnieces, Freya Mooney, Rowan Mooney, LillaMai Vavra; and grandnephew, Atticus Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joel Sinner. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life luncheon Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Watkins Memorial Park Pavilion (Little League Field), located at Nels Drive and Locust Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. The family prefers contributions in memory of John be made to Three Oaks Baseball, Post Office Box 206, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.
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Barrel Aged Brew Fest to benefit local youth
ourneyman Distillery will host its annual festival of small-batch brews from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with proceeds benefitting local 501c3 nonprofit, Islay’s
Barrel. Featuring barrel-aged beverages from dozens of breweries, wineries, and cideries in friendly competition for bragging rights and the coveted Golden Barrel trophy, the event draws fans of craft brewing from Chicago and beyond. “It’s an opportunity for area makers to get creative and connect with fans,” Tom Balich, production manager at Journeyman, said. This year’s list of competitors reads like a who’s who of local brewers and makers: 18th Street Brewery, Burn ‘Em Brewing, Crooked Ewe Brewery, Great Mead Hall & Brewing Co., Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, The Livery, Exit Strategy Brewing, Whiner Beer Co., Haymarket, Misbeehavin’ Meads, Wolf Den Brewing, Odd Side Ales, Seedz Brewery, Greenbush, River St. Joe, Blockhead Beerworks, Two Toms Brewing, Dablon Winery, and Virtue Cider (subject to change without notice). General admission tickets include a Barrel Aged Brew Fest glass to take home, plus six tasting tickets. Early access VIP tickets to get in before the doors open include an extra hour of tasting starting at noon, Barrel Aged
Brew Fest Gift, Barrel Aged Brew Fest Glass, and eight beer tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available at the festival along with hot food, music, and more. Designated Driver tickets are available as well. Doors will open at 1 p.m. VIP ticket holders will be admitted at noon. One hundred percent of ticket sales benefit local kids. Visit www.journeymandistillery. com/events/brewfest-nwslb, or @ JourneymanDistillery on Facebook for event details and tickets. Islay’s Barrel is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to extend summer enrichment opportunities to Southwest Michigan children in need. The organization was founded in 2012 by Journeyman Distillery proprietors Johanna and Bill Welter and named for their young daughter, Islay. Shortly after Isaly’s birth, Johanna and Bill filled a 53-gallon barrel of Rye Whiskey for the benefit of her future education. Their nonprofit, Islay’s Barrel, seeks to extend that concept to the 30 N Whittaker St community, empowering a network of Deli by day people to have a positive impact on the lives of local kids. Learn more and find your spirit at journeymandistillery.com. — STAFF REPORTS
Porsche convertible engulfed in flames in Michiana
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Chicago woman was enjoying the recent beautiful Harbor Country weather in her 1956 Porsche convertible when her high dollar sports car was suddenly engulfed in flames. It appears the cause of the fire had something to do with the engine. Barbee Bancroft, 70, was at an intersection late Monday morning, Oct. 12, in Michiana Shores, according to LaPorte County Police. Police said Bancroft was preparing to turn onto Michiana Drive when she heard what she described as being a “loud bang.”
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BIGGBY COFFEE TO OPEN IN SAWYER
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here is a new place to catch a cup of morning joe in Harbor Country, as Biggby Coffee will soon open a BCubed store the week of Nov. 1. The shop is conveniently located just off Exit 12 at 12874 Super Drive, Sawyer. The drive-thru building will also offer walk-up ordering and a nice patio in the warmer months to enjoy their brew. The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will welcome the business to the area by performing a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. The public is invited to join the group and enjoy a hot cup of their signature coffee. In honor of the Grand Opening, area residents should watch for Biggby Coffee mailers offering a Buy One – get one drink free (BOGO) or $1 off drink coupons. The coupons will be valid till the end of the year. Co-owners Michael Martinez and Justin Neal chose the location because, “we love Sawyer! We frequent this wonderful town every chance we get from Sawyer Home and Garden to Greenbush Brewery. The small- town feel, and wonderful people made it an easy decision for us. We are excited to meet everyone in the community as the support has been outstanding. But we are also looking to make quite a few ‘lifelong’ customers as well. We are committed to Sawyer and look forward to establishing a great relationship with the town and its citizens.” Biggby Coffee is currently hiring. If job seekers are interested in a career with a great company offering a fun atmosphere with competitive wages, they can text “Jobs” to 888-271-8655 to schedule an interview. — STAFF
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• Real Estate • Special Needs Planning • Probate and Trust
Administration
Best live music in Harbor country UPCOMING SHOWS Dennis Quaid
SUN 11/7 7 P.M. ET
Judy Collins
SUN 11/14 8 P.M. ET
The Nielsen Trust
FRI 12/3 8 P.M. ET
We Banjo 3
SAT 12/4 8 P.M. ET
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre
AQUALUNG 50th Anniversary Tour
WED 1/19 7 P.M. ET
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24 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021
(269) 469-4438 212 S. Whittaker St.
Gregory A. Bubb, CIC
269-469-4438
(269) 469-4438 212 S. Whittaker St.
212 S Whittaker St. New Buffalo, MI
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• Islay’s Barrel 4th Annual Fundraiser •
B R E W I NG F O R A C AU S E
Whittaker Street 11 N.N.Whittaker Street Suite A A Suite NewBuffalo, Buffalo, MI MI 49117 New 49117
269.469.3636 269.469.3636
www.hometownpharmacy.com www.hometownpharmacy.com “Just what thewhat doctorthe ordered!” “Just
doctor ordered!”
barrel aged
brew fest Barrel-aged beverages from dozens of local breweries, wineries, and mead/cideries for a friendly competition.
Saturday, October 16 1PM-5pm | tickets on sale!
tickets + Participant list
Trust It To Be Wonderful
RESTAURANT
16409 Red Arrow Highway | Union Pier
