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LIFE ON THE SANDY SHORES, THE FRUITFUL FARMLANDS AND THE MAGNIFICENT VINEYARDS

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Grand Beach hears of NBSA plans PAGE 4 Candidates running in the November 6, 2018 elections PAGE 5

Mother Nature packs a wallop on the area PAGE 8

Visitors celebrate Halloween at Hesston Steam Museum PAGE 10

New Buffalo celebrates a very Bison homecoming PAGE 14

HART-FELT HOMECOMING

A blissful night at MHS ‘Harvest Dinner Dance’ PAGE 16

‘PHENOMENAL’ AND INSPIRATIONAL COACH AND PRINCIPAL HART INDUCTED IN HALL OF FAME — PAGE 12 —

PHOTO OF RON AND DIANE HART BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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Demolition paves the way for La Porte Hospital

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n old two-story medical office building is the next structure being torn down to make way for the new $125 million La Porte Hospital.

Once it’s been cleared, Ashley Dickinson, president and CEO of the hospital owned by Community Health Systems, said the site will become the front entranceway for the hospital that’s scheduled to be completed

in 2020.

The new six-story hospital is going up on State Street, where several dilapidated houses were torn down in late summer.

The new location just south of Lincolnway is a block west of the existing seven-story hospital built in 1972.

Dickinson said the existing hospital will be torn down once the new facility containing 20 percent less space opens.

The decision to downsize was made because of the trend nationwide toward more outpatient care due to medical advances in technology and procedures that allow patients to recover quicker.

There were 4,500 inpatient admissions at LaPorte Hospital in 2017 compared to 92,000 outpatient visits, officials said.

Already, the new hospital is facing competition from a new $23 million hospital just recently announced by Franciscan Health and Beacon Health Systems.

That hospital will be created by adding onto the existing Beacon Medical Group on I Street less than a mile from LaPorte Hospital.

Features include a 24 hour emergency room with 10 emergency room beds and eight inpatient beds. ‘’This is going to be an incredible, high quality option for hospital services and outpatient imaging,’’ said Dean Mazzoni, president and CEO of Franciscan Health out of Michigan City.

The new $233 million Franciscan Hospital along Interstate 94 outside Michigan City is scheduled to open before the end of the year.

Berrien County’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign to continue into November

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he Berrien County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Office of Highway Safety Planning to get impaired drivers off the roads and help save lives during the high visibility national enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” which runs through Sunday, Nov. 4.

During this two-week enforcement period, law enforcement officers from approximately 100 agencies in Michigan will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

During this period, just like at any other time, local law enforcement will show “zero tolerance” for impaired driving.

Those who plan on enjoying fall activities, like tailgating and football games, should plan for a sober driver to get them home safely.

In 2016, an average of one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 50 minutes in this country. Therefore, 10,497 individuals were killed in 2016 in drunk driving crashes nationwide. Between 2011 and 2016, the month of October in Michigan saw the third highest number of alcohol-involved fatal crashes and the fourth highest number for drug involved fatal crashes.

In Michigan, and in every state, it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher.

Impaired driving represented 45.7 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2017. In 2017, there were 470 alcohol and drug related traffic crash fatalities in Michigan.

A Driving while Impaired (DUI) conviction can cost drivers $10,000 in attorney fees, fines, repairs, and lost time at work. In Michigan, a first-time offender convicted of Impaired Driving faces up to 93 days in jail, up to a $500 fine, up to 360 hours of community service, six points on a driver’s license, and up to 180 days with a suspended license (a restricted license is possible after 30 days).

Anyone who refuses a breath test is given a one-year driver’s license suspension.

The extra enforcement is paid for with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. — STAFF REPORTS

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resident Pro Tem Blake O’Halloran conducted the regular monthly meeting of Grand Beach Village council in the absence of President Paul Leonard, Jr..

At the top of the meeting, two members of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBSA), President Ted Grzywacz and Board member Ed Oldis, along with County Commissioner-9th District Ezra Scott, gave a one-hour presentation and conducted a discussion to inform residents and answer questions regarding recent developments with the NBSA. Also in attendance were Grand Beach NBSA board members, Cindy Denning and Brian Byrnes.

They informed the audience of a recent meeting held in New Buffalo with US Army Corp of Engineers Col. Greg Turner and project engineer Scott Thieme of the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Detroit office. The USACE team was given a tour of the southern shoreline of New Buffalo and Forest Beach with regards to the severe shoreline erosion. The meeting was arranged at the direction of Brigadier General Mark Toy, Commander and Division Engineer Great Lakes and Ohio River District out of Washington D.C. Scott stated that he was optimistic “that the right people are now involved in the erosion problem.” He also reported that Brig. Gen. Toy is planning to visit New Buffalo Dec. 12, 2018. “That will be a very important development,” he added.

The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance is hopeful that a Great Lake Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) grant will be awarded for the installation of off-shore break walls, which would be installed 300 feet off the shoreline and parallel to the shore. They would divert the wave action and restore fish habitat, while protecting the shoreline and the city pump house.

It has been proven by other installations, that the break walls aid in the latoral drift of sand, in this case, to areas south of the New Buffalo harbor. The only off-shore break walls that have been installed in the Great Lakes have all been installed with the tops of the break walls above the water line, although the MDEQ could choose to install these with the tops below the water line. They are planned to be 150 feet in width and there would be 120 feet between each break wall. The grant application will be under consideration at the Oct 22, 2018 GLFER board meeting; the amount of the grant is $15 million and will be secured and administered by the USACE. The first phase of the break wall installation is anticipated to be placed parallel to the shoreline, 300 feet off-shore from Sunset Shores to Forest Beach; Phase Two, if the first phase is successful, may include Grand Beach. 220,000 cubic yards of sand is also planned to be installed to help build the beaches in Phase one. The projected costs to do both phases is $55 million dollars; Phase One is projected to cost $22 million.

The men took audience questions following the presentation. High on the list was whether the break walls would include extending them in front of the Grand Beach shoreline. Oldis explained that a 2009 USACE study did not recommend the break walls be installed in front of Grand Beach, because computer modeling showed existing currents, but the NBAS engineering

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team gave the MDNR, MDEQ, GLFER and the USACE two alternatives, one included ten break walls in front of Sunset Shores extending to Forest Beach and one include two sets of five break walls, one set of five off-shore of Sunset Shores and five offshore of Grand Beach. Oldis stated, that the final decision on their location, if the GLFER grant is approved, will be made by the USACE. The break walls will be made up of over 12 tons of Armour Stone and rock, each installed in a triangular manner with the top of the break wall being narrower than the base; the break walls would not interfere with the rock revetment already in place along the shoreline.

If the $15 million GLFER grant is awarded to NBSA, a 35 percent match of funds will be required. The $5,250,000 required could come from other grant sources, municipal and/or private funds.

At the annual meeting on Sept 1, 2018, President Grzywacz reported that todate all the money raised by the NBAS has been spent on engineering, legal fees and associated costs, the balance of the NBAS 501 3 ( c ) fund, at that time, was approximately $80,000.

Board member Brian Byrnes stated that Grand Beach has 420 homes and that only 47 residents had contributed financially to support the work being done by NBAS. Councilman Jim Bracewell added, they are here for the community, stating, “we all have skin in this game.” Denning added, “We are all working together.”

Those not currently members of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance were encouraged to join the organization, at no fee. Oldis also encouraged everyone to contribute to the fund, whose board is working diligently to bring an answer and remedy to the erosion of the southern lakefront shoreline. To contribute or to register for the free email newsletters, go to www. newbuffaloshorelinealliance.org.

Oldis also told the audience that all past NBSA annual meetings were recorded and could be viewed on the website.

Regardless of the outcome of the grant application, or of the direction that the proposed break walls take, everyone agreed on one thing, this was “Grand Beach not Rocky Shores.” When asked by Oldis for a show of hands, every hand indicated, “Yes, we want our beaches back.”

During council reports, Building Commissioner Jim Bracewell reported that seven new homes are under construction along with decks and additions; all is going well, with the exception of one complaint on a three-year new home construction project on Oak Street. Bracewell also pointed out to the audience, that the USACE study done in 2009, that is being used as a benchmark by the NBAS was funded by the Village of Grand Beach, with additional financial contributions from Sunset Shores, Warwick Shores, Forest Beach and Grand Beach Land Development. That Grand Beach USACE study cost $39,000 at the time it was done.

Parks and Beaches Commissioner Frank Giglio reported that the beaches have continued to suffer due to constant wave action and high water levels. He said that beach accesses and easements have been severely impacted at Walnut, Lake, and Ely. Golf Commissioner Blake O’Halloran stated that the golf course revenues were better

than 2017, and lower than their high in 2006, but other fees were up. Clay Putnam reported that they are currently $7,500 under budget and on-going maintenance and winter preparations are underway.

The staff fixed four breaks in the irrigation system last month. He asked that people refrain from going onto the golf course when frost is visible on the grass; he asked everyone to wait for it to burn off, to avoid damage.

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n New Business, the board approved forming a committee to study an alternative irrigation system for the golf course. Currently the golf course is irrigated by water that is pumped from Lake Michigan by the Village pump house at the lake front. However, high water and constant wave action has eroded the dune area in front of pump house and is threatening the structure. The Village board authorized a revetment to the area with rock, but that permit is still pending with the MDEQ; hopes are still high to get the revetment work done prior to winter storms.

If the pump house becomes damaged and rendered inoperable, an alternative water source must be found to irrigate the golf course. In a previous meeting Clay Putnam, of Servicescape, stated that on a daily basis, the golf course requires 180,000 gallons of water to irrigate the course, which he said was a “massive amount of water.” Golf Commissioner O’Halloran said that there needs to be two plans, A & B. Plan A is to continue to protect the pump house, of which he said, “We are fighting for everything, the pump house is taking a beating.” Plan B is to identify an alternative source of water, should the pump house become inoperable. At this time drilling wells is one source of obtaining water. It was determined by Peerless Midwest that there are locations on the golf course that could be drilled, but the quality of the water has not yet been determined, nor is the pressure of the water available yet. The cost of drilling a well is approximately $13,500 for each well and possibly seven wells would be needed, at a cost of $241,000.

Another alternative is to create a retention pond to pump the water from, which may require fewer wells on the course. The council approved resident John Deaner, who has experience in irrigating his former fruit farm, to head the committee. They also approved to further the development of an irrigation study with scoping plans, feasibility and costs, to locate the irrigation system to a safer location.

An alarm system was approved to be installed for the protection of the pump house. The alarm will be installed along with phone hook-ups and monitored through the current alarm system. In an emergency it will alert officials; both police and the water superintendent Bob Dabbs, through their smart phones. If the sump pump or back-up pump fails, and the building begins to take on water, the staff will be alerted and they will able to install an additional pump in the building to protect the pumping equipment, should it be threatened by high water or other incidents. The building currently has an external sounding alarm which sounds for problems or trespassers, but only the neighbors or passers-by can hear it.

The cost of the system is $450 for the equipment, plus $100 installation, plus $30 for the monitor and $10 per month for the additional cell phone service fee.

Under the advisement of Police Chief Dan Schroeder, the board approved purchasing four Automatic External Defibrillators, (AED) for two squad cars and two devices for the Village Hall; one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Chief Schroeder noted that the current AED’s are fifteen years old, outof-date, and they needed to be upgraded.

O’Halloran noted that he witnessed Grand Beach Police Officer Jamie Flick save the live of a person having a heart attack at Whittaker Woods, this past year. He said if Flick would not have administered the help via the AED, the man probably would have died. It was determined that the cost of the units was well worth the life saving benefits.

The four units, two with wall mounts for the club house, will be approximately $7,080.00. The two squad car units are portable and can be moved to the Police ATV, if needed in a remote location. The purchase funds will come from the police budget and the general fund.

The council gladly accepted “the very generous offer” of a collaboration agreement between Chikaming Open Lands (COL) and the Village of Grand Beach, for COL to perform a donation of in-kind services to oversee, guide and advise on the 42-acre parcel that would be a nature preserve for maintenance and preservation, for a 20 year period. This agreement will take effect should the Village be successful in obtaining the state MDNR Trust Fund grant to purchase the property from the Grand Beach Land Development Company, for the purpose of establishing the Grand Beach Nature Preserve conservation and recreational land. The 42-acre parcel is adjacent to the COL 11-acre Grand Beach Marsh Preserve. The in-kind donation of services from COL has a value of $1,000 dollars per year and the agreement is for 20 years. O’Halloran also stated that if the grant is awarded for the purchase of the 42-acres, three promotional/ marketing events would take place; a press release would be issued to the local media, a ribbon cutting ceremony would be held and there would be signage and web site presence.

The council unanimously approved pay raises for the Village employees. They had budgeted a three percent raise for each full time employee and $1.00 per hour for maintenance employees. It was was stated that figure was on par with area municipalities. They also stated it was important to keep good employees.

Bracewell stated, “The staff provides excellent service to the Village.” They also approved Wage Ordinance #46, as they do every three years.

They approved a transfer of funds to the Capital Projects for Fiscal Year 17/18, as was approved in the annual budget meeting.

And they approved transferring recently received Local Revenue Sharing Funds (LRSB) to Capital Projects. The Village of Grand Beach received Discretionary Funds of $29,095.42 from the LRSB, from the Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo, on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.

The next regular meeting of the Village of Grand Beach council is Nov. 21, 2018 at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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Candidates running in the November 6, 2018 elections

andidates have been announced and the ballots are being set for the upcoming local elections in New Buffalo City, New Buffalo Township, Chikaming Township, Three Oaks Township and the Villages of Grand Beach and Michiana. The elections for seats on the City Council, Village boards, local School boards and state and county offices are Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

It is important to get out and vote on Tuesday to determine who will be be your representative for the next four years. The last day to register for the November general election was Oct. 9, 2018.

State offices running in the general election: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General along with judges and various school and library boards.

Running in local elections that effect the Berrien County/Harbor Country area are: • US Senator – Five (5) candidates are running: Republican John James and Democrat Debbie Stabenow, US Taxpayers George Huffman III, Green Marcia Squier, and Natural Law John Howard Wilhelm.

• US Representative 6th District – Three (3) candidates are running: Republican Fred Upton and Democrat Democrat Matt Longjohn, US Taxpayers Stephen J. Young.

• State Senator – 21 District Two (2) candidates are running: Republican Kim LaSata and Democrat Ian Haight.

• State Representative 78th District - Two (2) candidates are running: Republican Brad Paquette and Democrat Dean E. Hill.

• County Commissioner District #9, - Two (2) candidates are running: Republican Ezra Scott and Democrat David Blum.

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n local elections the following municipalities are conducting elections: • New Buffalo City has four (4) candidates running for 2 open council positions. Nonpartians: Lou O’Donnell IV, Mark Robertson, Kevin Huber and Ray Kirkus.

• Village of Grand Beach has six (6) candidates running for three (3) open council positions: Nonpartisans: Deborah Lindley, Paul Leonard Jr., Frank Giglio, Norman R. Cherrett II, Steve Slater and Harry Walder.

• Village of Michiana has two candidates running for two (2) open council positions: Linda Stein and Paul Bonello.

• Village of Three Oaks has six (6) candidates running for three (3) open council positions: Nonpartisans: Dustin Blaszczyk, Steve Graziano, John C. Kramer, Nick LaFlex, Colleen Newquist, and Becky Thomas.

• Village of Three Oaks also has two

(2) candidates running for one (1) seat as Village President: Nonpartisans: Tom Flint and David G. Grosse • New Buffalo Area Schools: Five (5) candidates are running for four (4) board seats. Vote for four (4).

• Nonpartisans: Pano Arvanitis, Loren Croskey, Roger A. Lijewski, Frank Magro, and Tricia Newton.

• River Valley Schools: Four (4) candidates are running for 2 board seats. Vote for two (2) • Nonpartisans: Jennifer Alderink, Jennica Jaspering, Brendan James Wagner, David Whitlow.

• None of the Townships, Chikaming, New Buffalo or Three Oaks have open positions running. The Township elections are held every four years, in conjunction with the Presidential election.

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olls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Polling Places are located within the following municipalities communities: New Buffalo City Hall, New Buffalo Township Hall, Chikaming Township Hall and Three Oaks Township Hall.

LOCAL PROPOSALS ON THE NOV. 6 BALLOT: VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH CHARTER AMENDMENT SECTION 11 Shall Section 11 of the Village Charter be amended to provide as follows: The government of the village and all the powers thereof, except as otherwise provided in this charter or state law, shall be vested in a council of five members, who shall be citizens and shall have been registered voters in the village at least one year prior to the date of taking office. Starting in 1974, two members shall be elected for a two-year term and three members for a one-year term. Thereafter all members shall be elected for four-year terms. Council members, including the village president, shall be compensated at a rate which shall be set from time to time by resolution of the council, this compensation being the only remuneration which may be paid to the members of the council for the discharge of their official duties, except that reasonable expenses actually incurred in their service to the village may be paid when so ordered by the affirmative vote of no less than three members of the Council. No change in compensation for the village president or council members shall take effect during their current term in office?

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH CHARTER AMENDMENT SECTION 19 Shall Section 19 of the Village Charter be amended to provide as follows: SECTION 19. The council may by ordinance create such additional offices as it may deem necessary in the conduct of the village’s business,

but no elective office shall be created by ordinance. Except as otherwise provided by this charter or state law, the duties, powers and compensation of Officials shall be fixed by ordinance; provided, that no official may be paid by fees. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, all fees paid to any office or officer under this charter, the ordinances of the village or state law, shall be accounted for and paid into the village treasury by the official receiving them. The council shall also establish a per-meeting fee for appointed planning commission members and zoning board of appeals members from time to time by resolution?

VILLAGE OF MICHIANA MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the Village of Michiana, Berrien County, Michigan, impose an increase of one (1.0) mill, which is equal to $1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation of real and personal property subject to taxation? Said millage would be an extra voted millage to provide funds for the general operations of the Village, and if approved by electors of the Village of Michiana, will be levied for a period of five (5) years, 20192023, inclusive. Based on the current valuation, it is estimated that the levy will generate approximately $73,942 in the first year of the levy.

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in River Valley School District, Berrien County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed .75 mill ($0.75 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2020 to 2024, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2020 is approximately $590,760?

STATE PROPOSAL SECTION 18-1 A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through statelicensed retailers This proposal would: • Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption. • Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts

over 2.5 ounces be secured in locked containers. • Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them. • Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located. • Change several current violations for crimes to civil infractions. Should this proposal be adopted?

STATE PROPOSAL SECTION 18-2 A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State: ◦ 4 each who selfidentify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and ◦ 5 who selfidentify as unaffiliated with major political parties.

• Prohibit partisan office holders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners. • Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan’s diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to political parties or candidates. • Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation. Should this proposal be adopted? 18-3 A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, noreason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to: • Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a driver’s license or state-issued personal identification card, unless the person declines. • Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2-week period prior to an election, up to and including Election Day. • Obtain an absent voter ballot without providing a reason. • Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting in a partisan general election. Should this proposal be adopted? — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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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 more than $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 New Buffalo Times featured New Buffalo Township’s Memorial Park, which received Pokagon Fund grants in the amount of $1,069,929.63, as well as Township Hall, which was awarded a $2 million grant from the Fund. This week, the Galien River County Park, which was developed with the help of four Pokagon Fund grants, is being featured.

While Berrien County Parks Chief Naturalist Kip Miller said he can’t be too sure of how many people wander through the Galien River County Park on any given day throughout the summer months, he does know that it’s quite a large number.

In fact, Miller said that people also enter into the park on a chilly spring or fall day; however, the number of visitors does tend to grow by leaps and bounds during the warm-weather season.

“All summer, that parking lot is full,” he said.

With regards to the cooler months, Berrien County Parks Director Brian Bailey said that 300 vehicles were recorded entering into the park from a traffic count that was done on a Saturday in October 2015. Seeing as how the count was taken during the offseason, Bailey said that number is impressive.

Bailey added that members of the park’s maintenance staff can especially attest to the park’s almost year-round draw.

“They very rarely don’t see a vehicle (in the park),” he said.

It all began in 2001. That year, the Berrien County Parks Commission

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acquired 86 acres of land to establish what would one day become the Galien River County Park.

While acquiring the property automatically deemed it protected and publicly owned land, the Parks Commission also desired to develop the land for the enjoyment of visitors as well as the greater Harbor Country area.

In 2008, the Commission took its first step in achieving this goal when it received a $15,000 grant from The Pokagon Fund to develop a Master Plan for Park Improvements, which was completed in 2009. Next up was a $4,000 Pokagon Fund grant, which helped create a scale model of the park. According to the original application that was submitted to the Fund, the scale model was needed to work “in concert with Master Plan documents to present a clear easily understandable image of the facilities proposed in the master plan and their relationship to the site’s topography.”

Miller said the Master Plan was vital to the park’s eventual development, as the county couldn’t receive any future funds until it created a detailed roadmap on how it planned to improve the land.

“You have to have a vision on what you want to do (with the land),” he said.

Phase One improvements, which included the park’s now famous 300foot canopy walkway that leads to a 60-foot high Marsh Overlook Tower and a 600-foot long Marsh Boardwalk that leads to a river viewing and fishing platform, were made possible through a $500,000 grant from that state trust fund and $300,000 from

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The Pokagon Fund and funding from the County’s general fund and parks millage. Visitors can access both these attractions by hiking on hard surfaced, barrier-free trails.

Phase One improvements were completed in 2014. The ribbon was officially cut on the “Tree Canopy Walkway” Thursday, May 8.

Since its grand opening, the park has played an important role in the area’s economic development. Miller said that the park provides one more opportunity within the county for visitors to enjoy a respite from their harried city lives. Residents will often suggest that out-of-town family members include a whirlwind tour of the park in their vacation itineraries, he added.

“This summer, I noticed that, before going to the beach, people would stop here to take a walk,” Miller said. “It’s one more thing for people to do while visiting here.”

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ne of the park’s highlights is the expansive wetland area that’s a part of the larger “New Buffalo Marsh,” which is a Great Lakes marsh that has formed along the Galien River just upstream from the river’s mouth at Lake Michigan.

Visitors can take in a bird’s eye view of the wetlands from the Marsh Overlook Tower or observe it closer to the ground on the fishing platform down below. During the summer months, Miller said, those who are standing on the platform waiting for the fish to bite can wave hello to people who are kayaking along the marsh New Buffalo Township Clerk Judith

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Zabicki said she remembers when she was also the township clerk in 20002004, when the county acquired the property from Jim Sima, whose family originally owned the property. The park has changed significantly through the years, as Zabicki remembers when it was just a private property.

“There was nothing there, no one hiked it – it was just a wooded area and a marsh,” she said.

Improvements to the park are ongoing. Just this past spring, The Pokagon Fund provided an approximately $50,000 grant toward paving the former gravel parking lot located right after the entrance to the park with asphalt.

Zabicki said that the recent paving of the parking lot has only added to the park’s overall appeal. In addition to cars, buses transporting students from nearby schools are often a common fixture in the park’s parking lot.

“Before the county did that, you had cars parked all over, buses parked all over – it was very unorganized,” she said. “They paved it and striped it, and now you can get a lot of cars in there.”

Bailey said the county is waiting to see if it will receive a $300,000 Recreation Passport Grant, which will help pay for the installation of vault rest rooms that could be in place by next spring.

In addition to the county, Bailey added that the park has garnered statewide recognition. In 2015, the Parks Commission received a Park, Facility and Recreation Program award from the Great Lakes Park Training Institute for the development of the park. Last year, the cover of the 2017 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Annual Report featured a photo of the park’s overlook.

Miller said the park has received accolades for its overwhelming natural beauty.

“It’s a jewel in this area,” he said.

Echoing Miller, Zabicki declared the park a “diamond” for the township.

“We’re very happy to have it here,” she said.

The Galien River County Park is located at 17424 Red Arrow Highway (across from New Buffalo Township Hall) in New Buffalo. The park is open daily from dawn until dusk, and closes in the winter months due to safety issues with snow and ice. Admission to the park is free.

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NBHS STUDENTS TO SPONSOR ‘SPOOKY TRAILS’ EVENT THIS WEEKEND

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ew Buffalo Township Park will be hosting a frighteningly good time for visitors during its spooky trails event, which is scheduled to take place Thursday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 27.

Sponsored by members of the New Buffalo High School band and International Club, the event will include free spooky trails, snacks and fun activities.

Thursday and Friday activities will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include spooky trails, snacks and fun activities. Fun for all ages will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, with a scary special for older ages taking place from 8 to 10 p.m.

New Buffalo Township Park is located at 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. in New Buffalo. — Staff Reports

TRICK OR TREAT SCHEDULE • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 THREE OAKS HALLOWEEN PARADE NOON: Three Oaks Elementary School Parade on North Elm St. • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 THREE OAKS TRICK OR TREATING 4-6PM: Thoughout the downtown and neighborhoods C HIKAMING TOWNSHIP TRICK OR TREATING 3-7PM: Throughout the Township • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 NEW BUFFALO HALLOWEEN PARADE & TRICK OR TREATING 2:30PM: Judging will start on North Thompson 3PM: Parade Steps-off traveling through downtown New Buffalo, commencing at the N.B. Fire Station 3:30-5:30PM Trick or Treating in town

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Declining enrollment no longer a money issue

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n Sunday, October 21, 2018, all seemed calm and somewhat back to normal, in New Buffalo, with sunny skies and light breezes, although many residents and businesses throughout the Harbor Country area were still without power, cable and internet. Saturdays’ storm packed a wallop on the area with the first winter-type storm to hit. By midafternoon Saturday, Mother Nature had kicked-up the lake and was dumping rain and sleet which was mixed with snow, on the area. Trees came down bringing power, cable and phone lines with them, leaving many feeling very disconnected through Sunday evening and in some cases longer.

The U.S. Coast Guard Station in St. Joseph, Mi. reported winds gusting from the Northwest, to 40 mph. The weather buoy off the AEP Cook Nuclear power plant in Stevensville, Mi. indicated wave heights reaching 13.8 feet. On Sunday afternoon the waves were reported at 3.5 feet, with winds at 13 knots, although small craft advisories remained in effect on Lake Michigan.

Fierce waves crashed over the New Buffalo break wall causing huge surges and giant sprays of water mixed with sand. In the federal channel geese and sea gulls were seen riding the white caps. Throughout the entire harbor the wind was howling and the water was churning and challenging the moored boats. Canvases on boats were taking a lashing from the high winds which were pulling the boats in all directions and straining many tie-ups as the water quickly rose two feet over some docks.

Water in the federal channel rose eighteen inches over the Transient Mariana docks. In the Moorings/South Cove, “E” dock, the grass fairway area and docks were completely submerged, on “D” dock the sideways and docks were under two-feet of water. Many dock boxes and tables, that were displaced by the high water were seen floating freely, with their bright yellow umbrellas still upright, in the channels on Saturday and Sunday, others were left in piles on the fairways. On the lakefront any unprotected dunes were continuing to be eroded as the waves continued to pound the shoreline and the lake levels continued to rise. Beaches north of the break wall were also being consumed by the high lake levels.

Many area roads were closed and impassable due to downed trees and power lines.

N.B Fire Department had a portion of Buffalo/US12 closed on Saturday afternoon between Villa Nova Pizzeria and Jameson St. due to a tree that was threatening to fall and bring down power lines. On South Whittaker a sparking power line crossed the road by the former Hannah’s location and a tree blocked the road on Bronson St. Trees were reported down throughout Harbor County and many broken limbs, along with flying debris, also littered yards and sidewalks.

American Electric Power (AEP) reported that Berrien County was the worst hit in the Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana area. They reported widespread power outages across Michiana, which effected 31,200 customers at the peak. As of Sunday morning, 19,000 customers were still without power. In Berrien County they reported 16 percent of their customers were still without electricity on Sunday morning. Additional crews from out-of-state came to the areas to aid the local linemen, however AEP said it could take a couple of days to restore all of the power in the effected areas.

New Buffalo High School was without full power on part of Saturday and on Sunday. The school announced that classes would be canceled on Monday due to a transformer being knocked out. Some area restaurants were also closed due to lack of electricity, Skip’s in New Buffalo and Mesa Luna in Sawyer both suffered outages Saturday through Sunday. In many cases land line phones were also out, due to downed trees that took down the power, cable and telephone lines.

Despite the inclement weather and snow, 84,000 fans braved the cold, packing Notre Dame’s Football Stadium for the sold-out, Garth Brooks Live concert on Saturday night.

Enrollment at New Buffalo High School is down but fewer students no longer means panic here financially.

The student head count from three years ago has gone from 210 to 184 in grades 9-12, said New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie.

He said revenue for small school districts like New Buffalo, River Valley and Bridgman is not determined by enrollment like it used to be to avoid situations like the one forcing the school district in Galien several years ago to shut its doors.

After receiving local property tax money, the state would return those dollars in amounts based on number of students.

Now, Leslie said funding for New Buffalo and the other two districts is tied directly to the 18 mils levied on second homes and businesses in the districts.

About 95 percent of the schools in Michigan still have funding decided by the state’s per pupil formula. ‘’If we got some fluctuations in our enrollment, it really doesn’t hurt us financially,’’ Leslie said.

There are downsides to the enrollment decline but Leslie sees it as mostly positive.

As was witnessed by the recent merger of the football program in New Buffalo with the one in Bridgman, filling rosters on sports teams is more challenging. It’s also best to have a few more heads in classrooms for subjects like literature, he said.

Leslie said operating costs go down, though, freeing up money from the stable revenue supply for other needs in the district.

Students also receive more attention from teachers in already low class sizes, he said.

In all of the grades, total enrollment remained the same from last year at 565, with close to 80 of the students coming from other districts.

New Buffalo Area School Board of Education President Chuck Heit said enrollment fluctuates a bit from year to year.

There’s also been some talk of possibly accepting more students from outside the district.

More importantly, though, Heit said test scores in New Buffalo are among the highest in the state. ‘’The bottom line is providing a great education to the students that are here,’’ Heit said. — STAN MADDUX

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Dave Schmidt (left) chats with Ryli and Raynee (bottom) Purcell in the Hesston Blacksmith Shop

Stella Hadda hangs out in the minuature haunted house

The Cornelius and Marker families get ready for some scary fun aboard the Ghost Train

Visitors celebrate Halloween at Hesston Steam Museum Quintin and Emmerick Kozak steer a golf cart with a skeleton as its passenger at Hesston Steam Museum

(front, from left) Payton and Olivia Hernandez and Ava Harman and (back, left to right) Richard and Marianne Harman enjoy hot apple cider

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esston Steam Museum is all set for the spooky season.

For the past two weekends, the museum has been hosting its famous (or infamous, for those who scare easily) Ghost Train event, which runs for one more time Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28, and on a special “scare-free” day Friday, Oct. 26.

Guests hopped aboard the Flying Dutchman Railroad for a ride through the Haunted Woods. Before the train could take off, they were alerted to be on the lookout for the Mad Lumberjack, who’s rumored to haunt the woods.

Meanwhile, back on the museum grounds, a festival that was brimming with fall fun was in full swing. Children held pumpkins while juggling cups of apple cider. Hand-

crafted, forge items were being created at the Hesston Blacksmith Shop. On the other side of the museum, guests could witness the museum’s 1900-era steam-powered sawmill in action (which operates on select weekends throughout the year).

Visitors will have one more chance to visit Hesston Steam Museum this year when it opens again in time for Santa and his crew during the Candy Cane Express event, which will take place during the first two weekends in December.

The Hesston Steam Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization that is located east of State Rd. 39 (west of Basswood Rd.) on LaPorte County Rd. 1000 North. From I-94, take Michigan Exit 1, New Buffalo or from the Indiana Toll Rd. use Exit 49, La Porte. For more information, visitwww.hesston.org.

Hesston volunteers make bales of hay at Hesston Steam Museum

(counterclockwise from top) McKenna, Jeremy and Raegan Hernandez have a brief leaf fight on the grounds of Hesston Steam Museum

Museum volunteers cut logs into lumber with a 60-inch saw blade at the 1900-era sawmill

A flying skeleton greets visitors to the Hesston Blacksmith Shop

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nother win on October 17 means the Bison Varsity volleyball team took the BCS league conference, 7-0.

The Bison defeated the Lawrence Tigers in three, winning 25-20, 25-17 and 25-20.

Ashley Hauseman made six kills and three aces for the Bison. Mary Mayer finished with seven aces, 15 assists and one kill.

The victory brings New Buffalo’s overall season record to 14-6-5.

The JV Bison lost to Lawrence 4-25, 25-13 and 17-19.

Cougars drop season finale

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BY STAN MADDUX

he South County Cougars ended their inaugural season with a homecoming loss Friday, Oct. 19, at New Buffalo.

The Cougars (1-8) were defeated 44-6 by Decatur, which finished at 5-4.

SCC was coming off an impressive 30-6 victory over Lake Michigan Catholic the previous week in a game highlighted by 200 yards rushing by Cougars freshman Matt Mulligan.

The Cougars were created by the merger of the football programs at New Buffalo and Bridgman.

River Valley won 46-6 at Eau Claire.

The Mustangs finished at 5-4 while the Beavers on a limited schedule ended the season at 1-4.

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he Krush Volleyball Club will be holding tryouts for the 2019 travel season Sunday, Nov. 4 and 11, at “Krush Courts” in Niles, Michigan.

The following is a list of times for tryouts for the following groups: 12 and under teams, 9 to 11 a.m., 13U and 14U, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 15U and 16U, 1 to 3 p.m.; and 17U-18U, 3 to 5 p.m.

Krush Volleyball Club is a registered member of USA Volleyball and the AAU. More information will be available at a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. For directions to Krush Courts, visit www.krushvbc.com or email dennis.cooper@ krushvbc.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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ast week the N.B.A. began it’s regular season, and for at least the next week, all four major professional sports are in session. It’s a great time for sports nuts like myself and my friends. If we’re unhappy with the way it’s going for one of our teams, we can move onto the next. Being Chicago sports fans, that’s a good thing. Those of you who are fans of Michigan State are probably glad to have other sports to take your mind off of your team, while Michigan fans probably only have eyes for their football team. After Michigan’s 21-7 victory over Michigan State, only an opening day loss to Notre Dame mars the Wolverines record, while the Spartans have fallen to the middle of the pack.The Chicago Bears have also fallen to the middle of the pack, but with more than half the season remaining I’m still cautiously optimistic.The Bears offense is almost twice as good as last year. Seriously, the Bears are averaging 28.33 points per game this season while last year they averaged 16.5. When all of the Bears best defensive players return from injuries, the exciting games they’re playing will turn into exciting, winning games.

The Bulls season started last week with a couple of losses, but there were a few bright spots. Zach LaVine looks to be completely healed from his knee injury. He’s flying all over the place and scoring a ton of points.

Bobby Portis is averaging a double double, and rookie Wendell Carter Jr. is playing well for a rookie. When Lauri Markkanen returns from his injury and Kris Dunn returns from his personal leave, the starting five will be both young and talented. With Jabari Parker, Robin Lopez, Denzel Valentine, and Justin Holiday coming off the bench, the Bulls may compete for a playoff spot. A losing season wouldn’t be the worst thing because the Bulls could then get a higher draft choice and one more great player could turn the team into a championship contender.

The Blackhawks are off to a decent start. Toews and Kane are scoring goals but the most important development was the return of goalie Corey Crawford. Corey’s return to good health could result in another Stanley Cup run. The World Series begins this week with the Dodgers taking on the Red Sox. The Red Sox are the favorites and I agree with most of the experts and believe they will win in six games.

Finally, I have a couple of personal things to relate. One of my granddaughters tried out for her high school basketball team. I’m not sure if she made the team yet, but it honestly doesn’t matter. Stepping out of her comfort zone and giving it all she had were the important things. I’m so proud of you young lady. Finally, I came very close to not writing this column. A couple of months ago I wrote about my best friend and his battle with cancer. Unfortunately, Jim lost the battle this week. He was an extraordinary friend and I am really going to miss him.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 Former students surround NBHS coach and principal Ron Hart (center)

NEW BUFFALO FOL FORUM WILL COMBINE NATURE, FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA

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endy Jones, Fernwood Botanical Gardens’ head naturalist, will combine trivia, folklore and fun facts for an unusual exploration of nature during the Friends of New Buffalo Library Community Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the New Buffalo Township Library’s Pokagon Room, 33 N. Thompson St., New Buffalo.

Jones will lead the way through a look at folklore and fun facts about the world’s plants, animals, weather, skies and geographical features. Some of the topics that will be addressed in her talk will include how James Bond, 007, was named for an ornithologist; that the North Star wasn’t always the North Star and won’t be forever; and that groundhogs are usually still fast asleep on Groundhog Day because they usually hibernate until early March.

Upcoming FOL programs include “The Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis,” Monday, Nov. 12; and “The Top Five Environmental Issues in Southwest Michigan” Monday, Dec. 3.

For further information, call New Buffalo Township Library at (269) 469-2933, follow the Facebook link at newbuffalotownshiplibrary. org or email new.buffalo.FOL@ gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

BOX FACTORY TO HOST GRANTWRITING WORKSHOP

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he Berrien County Community Foundation will offer a grant writing workshop from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1, at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1011 Broad St., St Joseph, Michigan.

The session will give nonprofit organizations tips on developing and communicating with funders, on understanding the grant process from the funder’s perspective and on becoming grant ready. Lisa Cripps-Downey, BCF president, and Susan Matheny, BCF program manager, will give an in-depth presentation with real-life situations and examples.

Space is limited to 35 participants and online registration is required. The $25 fee includes all workshop materials. Payment of check or cash will be accepted at the door.

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‘Phenomenal’ and inspirational coach and principal Hart inducted in Hall of Fame

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nly you can prevent forest fires.”

Like all of the rest of them, this particular “Hart-ism” that Ron Hart used to toss around during his tenure at New Buffalo High School had a grain of truth buried beneath it - if students took the time to uncover it.

The former New Buffalo High School football and track coach, athletic director, assistant principal and principal was honored by teachers, students, family and friends when he was inducted into the New Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame in between the first and second quarters of New Buffalo High School’s homecoming game against Decatuar High School Friday, Oct. 19.

In 1983, Hart became the assistant principal, athletic director and football and track coach at New Buffalo High School. He assumed the role of high school principal in 1989. It was a role that he kept until his retirement in 2013.

From 1983 to 1994 and from 1997 to 2006, Hart was the head high school football coach. In 1985, his team experienced the first winning season at New Buffalo since 1962. In 1988, Hart’s team finished 7 and 2, which was at the time the highest school finish in the Red Arrow Conference’s history. Two seasons later, the Bison had an undefeated regular season and made it to the second round of the playoffs.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, New Buffalo Middle/High School Secondary Principal Wayne Butler said that the bison teams “ran a revolutionary offense called a “run and shoot,” which involved a lot of motion along with a “stout passing game.”

His teams also were known for being regular leaders in “scoring, pass yardage and touchdown passes.”

Teams that were coached under Hart in 1998, 2000 and 2001 also had success with “playoff firsts,” Butler said.

Throughout his long coaching career, Hart was a six-time Michigan City News Dispatch Coach of the Year winner, a six-time Red Arrow Coach of the Year, the 1990 South Bend Tribune Coach of the Year, the 1988, 1990 and 1998 Michigan High School Football Coach Association Regional Coach of the Year, the 1990 Associated Press Coach of the Year and the 1990 Class DD State Coach of the Year.

Beyond his “coaching records and awards,” Butler said Hart has left an “indelible mark on the thousands of students who walked” the halls of New Buffalo High School and the “hundreds of athletes he was entrusted to coach.”

“Although he was a phenomenal coach, his ability to inspire and motivate his charges to better themselves is what Coach Hart will long be remembered for,” he said.

Hart’s desire to encourage students to always strive for the best was evident in one of his other “Hart-isms:” “What the mind believes, the body can achieve.”

Hart’s wife, Diane, was also given the spotlight.

“She held babies, sat in rainstorms, issued equipment and helped coach several generations of high school athletes,” Butler said, adding that they were “both being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame tonight.”

Hart said he was surprised that his name was now enshrined in the school’s long athletic history.

“It’s a great honor…it’s very special to be recognized by New Buffalo, it’s a great place,” he said.

Butler said that that night served as the perfect example of the impact that Hart had on students during his time at the school district, as several of them had shown up on the cold, drizzly night to give him a warm welcome back to his old stomping grounds.

Butler said it was now a rare to see someone like Hart dedicate so many years to one school district.

“People don’t stay in places that long anymore,” he said.

Hart was also an influence on teachers and other members of the administration, as Butler said he guided him when he was an athletic director and assistant principal at New Buffalo.

“I had a good mentor, that’s for sure,” he said.

Recently, Dollar General has completed a remodel of its store at 18519 Harbor Country Dr. in New Buffalo.

With an updated layout and design, the store now offers a selection of expanded frozen and refrigerated food offerings in addition to the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.

“Through our ongoing commitment to provide a pleasant shopping experience to our customers, we are excited to welcome the community to see our recently remodeled location in New Buffalo,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development.“We hope our customers enjoy the fresh layout and design, as well as the new expanded product assortment.”

Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by providing a focused selection of national name brands and private brands of food, housewares, seasonal items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and health/beauty products. The store’s fresh layout is designed to make shopping simple for customers.Seasonal products are displayed in the center of the store, departments are easily recognizable with visible signage and coolers are conveniently located at the front of the store.

Dollar General gives its customers more than everyday low prices on basic merchandise.

Dollar General is deeply involved in the communities it serves and is an ardent supporter of literacy and education. At the cash register of every Dollar General store, customers interested in learning how to read, speak English or prepare for their high school equivalency test can pick up a brochure with a postage-paid reply card that can be mailed in for a referral to a local organization that offers free literacy services. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $159 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping nearly more than 10 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and its grant programs, visit www.dgliteracy.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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‘Disco ‘70s Fright Night’ kicks off Halloween in Harbor Country LINDA HENDERSON IN UNION PIER PHOTOS BY TRICIA BOWDEN AND MELODY SCHRADER

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he revelers came out in support of the New Buffalo Halloween Parade with an early kick-off party at Timothy’s Restaurant in Union Pier Saturday, Oct. 20.

Timothy’s served up a sumptuous buffet that featured prime rib sliders, chicken satay, roasted veggies, humus and other delectable treats. The libations were flowing in the bar.

The second annual themed party was held by Tricia Bowden to raise funds for the traditional New Buffalo Halloween Parade and trick or treat goody bags that are distributed by the New Buffalo City fire fighters at the fire house following the iconic parade through downtown New Buffalo.

Hostess Tricia Bowden had everyone rocking to the sounds of the ‘70s. Guests came dressed in their favorite ‘70s garb for the throwback party.

Last year, Bowden hosted a pirate themed party at the New Buffalo Yacht Club.

The party is always a fun time and a great way to support this community event for the children and the children at heart.

“Thank you everyone who came out to support the parade and thank you to everyone who continues to give through your monetary donations. It’s awesome to always have so much community support for this fun event,” Bowden said.

Those participating this year all agreed that celebrating a happy Hollow’s Eve a week early set the tone for the upcoming Halloween weekend parties, the parade and trick or treating.

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he second annual Islay’s’ Barrel Brew Fest, which was hosted by Journeyman Distillery Saturday, Oct. 20, turned into a cold and windy affair when a storm blew in and took down several tents and tables at the well-attended outdoor event.

Organizers commented that the hardy crowd was not deterred by the strong winds and rain as visitors huddled together to keep tasting all the unique brews.

More than 30 breweries, meads and ciders and wineries were onsite with their choicest selections. As the hazardous winds destroyed many participating brewers’ tents, the other brewers generously banded together to help one another by inviting those brewers that had tents that were taken down to team up under tents that were still standing.

Eventgoers soldiered on to continue enjoying tastes from all the taps.

Volunteers underneath the tents stood with their arms raised to hold the tents down against the gusting winds.

Journeyman’s food tent also took a hit; however, those who were underneath it were able to continue serving cups of hot chili to warm the crowd.

Islay’s Barrel is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to extend summer program opportunities to southwest Michigan children. Through various fundraisers, Islay’s Barrel raises money to send recipients to local summer programs.

The event also supported valuable programs, such as the Dunes Learning Center and Camp Eberhart, both of which serve community children.

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Ecosystem-themed golf carts are ready to roll during Friday night’s Homecoming game

The female half of the NBHS population plays some powderpuff football Tuesday night

New Buffalo celebrates a very Bison homecoming

Freshman boys do some cheering in the stands during Tuesday night’s powderpuff football game

Students compete in a peanut butter and jelly-eating competition onstage during Friday’s pep rally

South County Cougars cheerleaders jump around during Friday night’s Homecoming game

The South County Cougars face off against Decatuar High School during Friday night’s game

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and Amy Ingle, the Student his year, the theme for New Buffalo High Senate co-advisors. Second School’s homecoming place went to the juniors, third week, which took place went to the sophomores place Monday, Oct. and fourth place went to the 15, through Friday, Oct. 19, had a freshmen. scientific twist to it.

On Friday, current and former In honor of the “ecosystems” members of the Bison family theme, cheered as students last year’s decked out homecoming golf carts with king and decorations queen, Danny pertaining to Lam and Jill their grade’s Patel, crowned chosen this year’s king ecosystem and queen, for Friday seniors Alilyn night’s big Purcell and Ben homecoming O’Donnell, at game. Winners halftime during of this year’s the football golf cart game against competition Decatuar High were: first School (see place, the page 11). junior’s The 2018 Homecoming Queen and King Alilyn Purcell rainforestHomecoming and Ben O’Donnell are crowned during themed cart; Court also halftime at Friday’s night game second place, included the the seniors’ following other coral reefedNew Buffalo themed cart; High School third place, seniors: Max the freshmen’s Folino, Kaitlyn tundra-themed Bates, Joshua cart; and fourth Kaminski, Riley place, the English, Olivia sophomore’s Haskins, Jacob Sophomore girls revel in their victory during Tuesday night’s powderpuff game tropicalSmith, Alaina themed cart.

Maniscalco, Joseph Turcotte, and Annabelle To show their Bison spirit, Yanz. students dressed up in The 2018 homecoming class outfits every day of the week representatives were: freshmen, that pertained to that day’s Ben Coffeen and Georgia designated theme. Winners of Arvanitis; sophomores, Phineas this year’s Spirit Week were the Payne and Nadia Collins; juniors, seniors, who were presented Nikolas Keena and Jacqueline with the traditional Spirit Jug at Hauseman.

Friday’s game by Beth Scoggin

Cheerleaders rile up the NBAS student body onstage in the PAC

Students compete onstage in the PAC during Friday’s pep rally

Senior boys cheer on the girl during powderpuff football Tuesday night

Students have a fruit roll-up competition in the PAC during Friday’s pep rally

The 2018 Homecoming Court poses before taking the field during Friday night’s game

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Arts, crafts and sweet treats enjoyed at annual Arts and Crafts Show

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he New Buffalo Service League’s “Ladies in Pink” held a very successful 36th annual Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, Oct. 20, in the New Buffalo High School gymnasiums, commons area and cafeteria.

The show draws repeat customers as well as new people when they hear about the high-quality items that are offered Elaine Rozycki, Rachel Weber, Jan Adamec, Mary Jo Baran and Nancy Mrozek as well as the famous apple slices and home baked goods.

Similar to previous years, attendance was great, as attendees came out to support the League’s efforts to raise money for high school graduate scholarships. Sleet, snow and blowing winds kept some people home in the later afternoon; however, those who came out in the morning when the sun was shining said they were delighted with all aspects of the show.

The raffle ticket sales were up from last year and the famous apple slices were again in high demand, with many people buying treats for their friends and neighbors.

Homemade bakery items and breakfast and lunch sales Dub Wigley Joan Putzke were also brisk all day.

Event chair Nancy Gino and her committee organize the show throughout the year. This year, more than 110 crafters from the tri-state area were offering handmade clothing and textile art, seasonal decorations, ceramics, wood work, baskets, pet items, jewelry, original art and local art photography and specialty food items.

An added treat this year was a performance by the New Buffalo School Choir. Christine Sokol directed the forth through 12th grade students, who performed a variety of familiar songs for a standing room only crowd. Kellie Meyer accompanied the choir on key board and not even the power playing havoc with the organ stopped the enthusiastic choir from singing.

“We were delighted to have the New Buffalo Student Frannk and Kathy Schmidt choir, they gave a wonderful performance to a packed cafeteria audience,” Gino said.

“It was a great day and I was overwhelmed with the enthusiasm of the Service League members and their commitment was over the top,” she added.

Gino gave a big thank you to Keith Carlson and the engineering staff, who hustled all afternoon to keep the electricity on while the winds howled outside and threatened a power Kathey Butler with custom stocking for Coach Ron Hart New Buffalo Schools Bison Chior outage. Patti Iazzetto and the kitchen staff also worked non-stop. Shelly Wheeler and her students eagerly joined League members and the staff to help out in every area.

The students received community service hours for their participation.

“As in past years, the Service League Scholarship Fund was the big winner,” Gino added.

The proceeds from the event fund scholarships for area seniors. Last year, the Service League gave $7,500 to college bound local students.

Although many come for the great shopping, there are those who come for the fabulous bake sale. Items prepared

by Service League members included homemade candies and fudge, muffins and unique breads, cakes, pies and cookies. Breakfast and lunch are served in the cafeteria and the breakfast casseroles, pastries, croissant chicken salad Chair Nancy Gino with Rachel Weber Christine Davis sandwiches, hot dogs and sloppy joes were big sellers.

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n their way to the “Harvest Dinner Dance,” the latest fundraiser for the Michiana Humane Society (MHS), guests were probably wondering: Are they going to get enough souls to drive in their clean cars on this muddy road through the rotten weather to the Blissful Barn?

Executive Director Johanna Humbert and co-chairs Keek Bielby, and Debbie Goldenthal thought that this was going to be one of their best fundraisers yet - until they saw the weather and the muddy roads. (“This could be a disaster,” they probably thought.)

Not so fast with that assessment.

The pre-paid reservations were sold out to a crowd of hard-core Humane Society’s supporters. (Never underestimate the power of caring for a homeless animal with this group.)

Guests enjoyed the barn, which features beautiful beam work and startling, magnificent crystal chandeliers. The first couple danced the swing on the dance floor, with the Gerald Dowd Band playing in the background.

Cowboy and Western wear were clearly the chosen attire for the evening. Cowhands and cowgirls were quickly on board for the “down home on the ranch” theme.

The bar was serving drinks at a very brisk pace, as guests had received pre-paid cocktails with their tickets. Waiters and waitresses in crisp, black and white outfits carrying scrumptious hors d’oeuvres on silver trays served guests continuously throughout the evening.

Included in the fabulous line up of silent auction items were a week in Tucson in the Bielby’s home and a Mesa Luna dinner for six with the finest of wines included.

The four-course dinner, which started with corn chowder soup, was served on china with all different patterns and designs mixed up in trendy settings.

While it was cold under “them thar beams,” portable heaters were brought in. (The event planners were prepared.)

The Harvest Dinner Dance was clearly a most popular event, with revenues being raised beyond all hopes. Having saved more than 1200 furry friends last year, MHS will now be able to save many more in the coming year thanks to the generosity of its faithful and heartfelt supporters.

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‘SPECTACULAR TOURNAMENT OF PLAYWRIGHTS’ TO RETURN TO THE ACORN

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he Acorn Theater will host its second annual Acorn Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Acorn Theater.

This year’s event is sponsored

by The Pokagon Fund and will feature six original 10-minute plays, each of which will be performed by a local theater company.

The tournament brings notyet-published works to the Acorn and gives local theater companies the opportunity to brandish their acting chops for a fresh audience. Each script delivers a complete story in 10 minutes. The top six plays were selected out of submissions from 14 states and New Zealand. According to this year’s producer, Kathy Stady, the “Tournament of Playwrights is an exciting evening. With six plays, six theater companies and audience voting, the evening moves quickly and is packed with variety.”

The top six scripts are: “38 Minutes by” D.C. Finney, Celebration, Florida; “If Heaven Exists” by David Smith, St. Joseph Michigan; “La Puerta by” Jefferson Helton, Commerce, Texas; “Lending a Hand” by Craig Gustafson, Lombard, Illinois; “String Enough Memories” by Robin Rodriguez, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and “The Snake Charmer”

by Stanley Toledo, Rio Vista, California .

The participating theater companies are: 4thStreet Theater, Chesterton, Indiana; Beckwith Theatre Company, Dowagiac, Michigan; Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso, Indiana; Hammond Community Theatre, Hammond Indiana; Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso, Indiana; and Twin City Players, St. Joseph, Michigan.

Judges who are experienced in theater select the winner and runner-up and the audience votes for People’s Choice. The winning playwright receives $300, the runner-up receives $75 and the People’s Choice winner receives $75. The event is family-friendly and open to all ages.

Tickets are $15 and are available at www.acorntheater. org. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

The Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generation Dr., Three Oaks, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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Harbor Arts to present ‘Pinocchio’

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New Troy Indoor Flea Market returns for another season

urrently, the New Troy Indoor Flea Market is taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second and third Saturdays of every month through April.

Families are invited to the market for a day of fun and a really tasty lunch. The market is always chock-full of treasures, including antiques, tools, crafts, books, memorabilia, housewares, furniture and lots of yummy, locally made or grown goodies. Lunch will be available for purchase.

The New Troy Indoor Flea Market is located in the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd., New Troy, Michigan. A map is available at www.

Facebook/NewTroyFleaMarket.

Admission is free. Proceeds from space rentals benefit the Community Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non-profit organization, Friends of New Troy. For information, contact Donald Heitsch at 773-803-9773. — STAFF

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arbor Arts is excited to announce its fall fundraising event: the live, staged reading of “Pinocchio,” the beloved tale of the little wooden puppet who learns how to be a boy - and learns the lessons of truth, kindness and bravery along the way).

The live production will take place at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3, in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center.

The final selection of cast members, who were chosen from two days of interviews and auditions, is a blend of community members, professionals, students and former students (from both New Buffalo and River Valley). As part of the community outreach efforts of Harbor Arts, it was important the production blended performers from all walks of life both for speaking and non-speaking roles. The cast features Martha Cares, Chase Ehlert, Jasmine Ehlert, Cody Grzelak, Cooper Harrington, Kaitlyn Jones, Kora Kennedy, Robin McBride, Elijah Smith, Ron Spears, Hannah Tannehill and Justin Wippich.

The production team is headed by the inimitable Dave Knoebber as director, who is partnering with the prodigious talent of David Lahm as musical director and David Patric, who will be lending his talents on sound.

This script for “Pinocchio” is based on the same story that brought everyone the memorable Disney film; however, before the film was made, it was originally written and performed as a Lux Radio play in 1934. In addition to the themes of truth, bravery, respect and hope, the story also underscores the importance of conscience, a belief in fairies, a good education, persistence, love, family and the evils of a life in the theater. The significance of conscience is underscored by bringing it to life in the role of Jiminy Cricket. Throughout the production, little Jiminy and Pinocchio are, again and again, pitted against the evils of such characters as John Worthington Foulfellow and his sidekick Gideon; the Great Stromboli; and Lamplighter (the naughty lad who is turned into a braying donkey on Pleasure Island); Monstro the Whale; and other temptations. These timeless reminders, which are no less important to today’s audiences than those of the past, are often put forward in the guise of “Pinocchio’s many wonderful tunes of: “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “High Diddle Dee Dee (an Actor’s Life for Me),” “I’ve Got No Strings” (To Hold Me Down) and “Give A Little Whistle.”

As in past Harbor Arts live staged radio plays, there will be many, many sound effects. For “Pinocchio,” the artistic team is taking a slightly different approach by creating all the sound effects live on stage by a crackerjack sound effects team. Also new for this production will be the livestream radio broadcast (on WNBI 107.9 of New Buffalo).

When viewing the play, audience members will want to keep this quote from original story in mind: “I am going to spare both the father and the son. I have only wanted to teach you…that in this world of ours we must be kind and courteous to others, if we want to find kindness and courtesy in our own days of trouble” (1882).

Harbor Arts has been the lodestar for supporting the arts community in Harbor Country for 20 years by foundering, fostering and guiding local arts organizations and supporting the creative spirit through a myriad of outlets.

Tickets (and additional information) for Pinocchio are available at www. harborarts.com and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Admission for preschool students is free. The Performing Arts Center is located at 1112 E. Clay St. in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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Jackie Shen will be hosting a cooking demonstration to benefit the New Buffalo Township Library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Jackie’s Cafe.

Guests will have the opportunity to look into a chef’s mind and, through trial and error, learn how to make a menu.

Reservation are being accepted by calling 269-469-1800. The cost is $35 per person and will include the sampling of some great treats.

Jackie’s Cafe is located at 601 W. Buffalo St. in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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rasl Art Center will celebrate its new Sculpting Community Project with a ribboncutting ceremony at noon Thursday, Nov. 1.

Local artist Richard Hunt created two sculptures to serve as gateways that will welcome visitors to the Krasl grounds.

Julia Gourley, executive director of the Krasl Art Center, said, “The vision for the Sculpting Community Project is to take the mission of the Krasl Art Center outdoors, to a space where people can connect with each other and be inspired by the art on their own terms.”

The Krasl is located at 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, Michigan. For more information, visit www.krasl. org. — STAFF REPORTS

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reetings from the New Buffalo Community Halloween Committee!

Mark your calendars! The annual City of New Buffalo Halloween Parade will be Sunday, October 28. Plan on arriving on Thompson Street, just down from the library at 2:00 p.m. Michigan Time, judging will begin at 2:30 p.m. sharp, and the parade will kick off at 3:00 p.m. The parade route will begin on Thompson Street and conclude at the City of New Buffalo’s Fire Station.

The door-to-door Trick or Treat in the City is slated from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

We have kept the 12 different group breakdowns again this year: • Baby 0-18 months • Toddler 18 months – 2 ½ years old • Preschool “A” 2 ½ years – 3 ½ years old • Preschool “B” 3 ½ years – 5 years old • Kindergarten 5 years old • 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • Middle School 6-8 Grades • School Band Your contributions enable us to have the presentation of awards, along with goody bags that will be given out by the firemen to each child at the conclusion of the parade. Last year over 650 children participated.

We are counting on your support by donations of money, judging, or just by helping with the parade.

Everyone’s contributions ● School district guarantee budgets another GREAT year for our children. Please mail your donation today ● New Property to the Buffaloauctions Community Halloween Fund at the ● address listed above. Remember – every little bit Public hearings helps, and no donation is too small. ● Local tax changes This is a wonderful event for all the local area children.

Contact one of the following individuals to ● Adoptions volunteer your help, or if you have any questions: Find269-405-7051, out about these Mike Keefer Tricia Bowden 269-369and much more in your local newspaper!

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1. The end justifies the means, always.

2. No matter the truth of the allegations against you, always deny them, never admit.

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4. T o arouse your supporters, cultivate division in the nation.

5. I f you must choose between being loved and being feared, choose to be feared.

I would be happy to see evidence against these, but I can’t think of any.

Mr. Trump is not on the ballot this fall, but his supporters and enablers are. One of Trump’s enablers is Congressman Fred Upton. Before you cast your ballot, please consider whether you want to continue to enable this style of governance. There are choices to be made.

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o me, the most important issue in this year’s Congressional election is health care.

As you compare the two candidates in the 6th district race on this issue, the differences could not be clearer.

Fred Upton voted multiple times to deprive millions of Americans of affordable health care. Matt Longjohn is a strong supporter of affordable health care and is a distinguished innovator in the field of preventive medicine.

Upton voted to reduce federal support for Medicare by more than $500 billion through the next ten years. Longjohn would never do that – he supports maintaining and strengthening Medicare.

If you are currently on Medicare or are looking forward to such coverage in the future, the 6th District candidate who best supports the viability of this key safety net is Matt Longjohn.

Public Notice Fred Upton voted to eliminate the pre-existing autos for sale! conditions requirementLuxury of the Affordable Care Act, putting many vulnerable individuals at great risk. Matt Real estate offered cheap!

Longjohn will not support another such attack on this Abandonments, foreclosures. key provision.

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Medicare to negotiate with drug companies (who are major donors to Upton’s campaign) to lower Follow thehigh sales through your local newspaper. the outrageously prices that seniors pay for vitally needed medications. Matt Longjohn supports allowing Medicare to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.

Fred Upton has an abysmal voting record on the most important issue in the election, a viable health care system.

A vote for Matt Longjohn will be a positive step toward maintaining and strengthening affordable health care in our country.

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ormer Vice President Joe Biden called for America to rediscover itself as a nation striving with a sense of decency toward consensus.

He said members of Congress hold the key and can start by lowering political barriers, no matter how wide, to get to know each other as human beings. ‘’We got to start talking to one another again,’’ said Biden during a Tuesday, Oct. 16, presentation in front of close to 2,000 people at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor.

The 47th vice president who served under Barack Obama and the former longtime U.S senator from Delaware said the shortage of lawmakers reaching across party lines was caused by gerrymandering and unlimited cash political action committees donating to campaigns without PACs having to disclose their financial contributors.

Biden said gerrymandering of the U.S House of Representatives district boundaries result in just 140 of the 435 seats being competitive.

The rest of the districts are so overwhelmingly democratic or republican, Biden said many officeholders base decisions strictly on the wishes of PACs to avoid losing that support to an extremist primary challenger.

The views behind the extremist money also discourages opposing party members in Congress from getting to know each other personally, which can stop any effort to reach a middle ground from getting underway. ‘’Too many people in both parties have decided the job is worth more than their principles,’’ Biden said.

Biden was 29 when elected in 1972 to the U.S Senate as a democrat from a state that supported the reelection that year of republican President Richard Nixon.

Times were different, with more congressmen, including himself, reaching out to members from the other party not just on the issues but to get acquainted.

Biden said he even made many republican friends like John McCain, the late U.S senator from Arizona.

At McCain’s request, Biden delivered his eulogy.

Now, he said the extremism from both political sides has hate groups that he thought had crawled into a hole years ago that are back in the spotlight and human decency toward one another nationwide diminishing.

Eventually, Biden said he believes the uprising fueled by resistance to a changing society will go away.

Biden hopes Congress can begin the healing process before too many children begin following the example of the underbelly they’re seeing more often on their screens. ‘’I believe we’re living through the battle for the soul of this nation,’’ Biden said.

Biden kicked off this year’s 75th annual line-up of guest speakers brought in by the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan.

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AS CARTELS ‘DIG IN,’ BORDER WALL CONCEPT FACES CHALLENGE

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hen the U.S. House of Representatives in latter September advanced pivotal legislation about homeland security, it became clear that Americans might need to rethink the logistics of building a border wall, regardless of opinions about it.

According to Texas Republican Reps.

Michael McCaul and Pete Sessions, among others, law enforcement authorities are finding tunnels—lots of tunnels—crossing from Mexico into the U.S. These tunnels vary in size and sophistication.

During a House session covered on Capitol Hill by this writer, McCaul recalled that, earlier in September, a tunnel 600 feet long was found, connecting Mexican territory with an abandoned Arizona restaurant. He also recalled that in 2010, a tunnel that reportedly went under the Rio Grande River was unearthed near El Paso, Texas.

About 200 cross-border tunnels have been discovered since 1990, according to McCaul. He and Sessions addressed fellow House members about three weeks before reports surfaced that another “caravan” of 2,000 or more largely Honduran refugees is traveling some 1,700 miles to the Texas border—“on foot”—a highly unlikely prospect, given the distance (equivalent to walking from New York City to the Colorado border).

Not to mention various hazards, ranging from wild animals, to inclement weather, to the ever-present dangers posed by human traffickers who exploit the “asylum-seekers” no matter what their mode of travel is, subjecting adults and children to new dangers long before they reach the U.S. In that House session, Rep. Sessions remarked: “Drugs, crime and gangs have been streaming in” through these tunnels, referring to strategies that MS13 Salvadoran gang members and drug cartelists use, in order to burrow into the U.S. He added: “No part of the U.S. is safe if the southern border is not effectively taken care of.”

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consideration pertaining to border security, the Border Tunnel Task Force Act, H.R. 6740, is key. Having passed the House Sept. 26, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Across the aisle, strong support for that and related legislation came from Democrat Cedric Richmond of Louisiana. Echoing his Republican colleagues, Richmond stressed that not only marijuana, but also cocaine, heroin, people, and other contraband are being found in these tunnels—some of which have functional water systems.

Richmond also stressed that adding fence and wall sections may incentivize transnational gangs and cartels to dig even more tunnels.

To address another dimension of this issue, Richmond sponsored H.R.6620, the Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act. It’s parked in the same Senate committee.

Yes, you read that correctly. Congress is now confronting the specter of drug cartels using drones, officially called “unmanned aerial systems,” to fly drugs and other contraband over the U.S. border.

Under the above legislative measures, federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement will be authorized to seriously address the tunnel problem, while the Department of Homeland Security will be tasked with conducting threat assessments regarding drones.

Of course, not all illegal border-crossers can dig tunnels or obtain and operate drones. But tunnels and drones do present distinct challenges from the most dangerous elements wanting to enter the U.S. Another bill, H.R. 6742, the Secure Border Communications Act, also was forwarded to the Senate committee after House passage. It would ensure that Customs and Border Enforcement agents have “inter-operable secure radios” whose transmissions cannot be intercepted.

To weigh in, call your Congress and Senate members at 202-224-3121 or 2253121.

TASTINGS AND AUTHOR TALK HUNGRY FOR HARBOR COUNTRY

indsay Navama, creator of the recent “Hungry for Harbor Country” cookbook, will present the creative process behind selfpublishing and her inspiration for the book at the New Buffalo Township Library on Thursday 11/1, at 6:30 p.m.

Along the way we’ll sample her Oatmeal Whiskey Cookies + Apple Mocktails, straight from her cookbook! Her book features original recipes along with our area’s favorites from places such as Journeyman, David’s Deli, Bentwood Tavern, and more.

The event is free, no sign up required. For more information you may contact Courtney at nbtlcreate@gmail.com. 33 N. Thompson St, New Buffalo. (269) 469-2933, www.newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org. — STAFF REPORTS

THE POKAGON FUND CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON HEALTHY EYES FOR HARBOR COUNTRY YOUTH, SENIORS

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tarting Dec. 1, The Pokagon Fund Vision Program will begin accepting applications from Harbor Country youth and seniors for free eye exams and eye glasses.

Details regarding qualifications for the free vision care and application procedures will be distributed and publicized Nov. 15.

Previously, The Pokagon Fund Vision Program had been administered by the New Buffalo Lions Club, which stopped accepting applications Oct. 1 when the current vision care grant made in 2017 was completed. The Board of Directors of The Pokagon Fund praised the Lions Club and its Vision Committee chaired by Migs Murray for its administration of the Vision Program from 2011 through the end of September. During that period, The Pokagon Fund awarded more than $450,000 in grants to the Lions Club resulting in free vision services to more than 500 community residents.

The Pokagon Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli expressed the Fund’s appreciation for the work of the Lions Club.

“Since 2011, the Lions Club has helped to provide vision care to hundreds of Harbor Country residents. The effect on the lives of those who have experienced improved eyesight is immeasurable. The Pokagon Fund wishes the Lions Club continued success in its many other programs that benefit the New Buffalo area,” she said.

The Pokagon Fund is a non-profit, private foundation supported by revenue from the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo. The Fund’s mission is to enhance the lives of residents of southwest Michigan through the financial support of projects aimed at supporting education, alleviating poverty and increasing community vitality.

Since the organization’s inception in 2007, The Pokagon Fund has provided more than $25 million in grant awards and scholarships. — STAFF REPORTS

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Michigan City turns up its nose to pigs Even if regulated like cats and dogs, Michigan City turned up its nose to miniature pigs.

By a single vote, the city council struck down a request to allow households to have no more than one miniature pig at a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16.

The issue boiled down to whether pigs, even if spayed and neutered and current on their vaccinations, were pets or strictly livestock. ‘’I’ve also heard the argument they’re just like a large dog but, in fact, they’re not,’’ councilwoman Sharon Carnes said.

Miniature pigs also would have been required to be tagged and subject to annual medical examinations 60 days prior to the scheduled renewal of their owner’s license.

Weight could not have exceeded 125 pounds, which raised concerns about dumping of swine once too heavy on the scales.

How people would react to a pig in their neighborhood and whether animal control was properly trained in handling the creatures typically on a farm were among the other points of contention.

Councilwoman Pat Boy argued pigs under the failed measure were ordered kept indoors.

If let outside, pigs had to be confined to their yards in the presence of their owners.

Boy said pigs can be viewed as pets when not used as food or fiber under the definition of livestock from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The proposal was in response to a Michigan City family having to get rid of its beloved miniature pig last year and reports of other households presently with pet porkers.

In New Buffalo, the city prohibits farm animals under an ordinance in the books since 1995.

City Manager David Richards said no interest at least recently has been expressed to change it. ‘’There’s not been any inquiries to my knowledge,’’ he said. — STAN MADDUX

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICES services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven (7) day notice to City Hall.

The contact address and phone number is as follows:

Lt. James Thomas Roberts

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orn in Chicago on Sept. 6, 1939, passed peacefully at home on Oct 13, 2018 at age 79 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Morgan) Roberts; his children Jason Morgan Roberts and Mary Rose Roberts; his brother Tim Roberts and sister Marsha Spaniel; his brother- and sister-in-laws Ed Morgan, Keith Spaniel and Penny Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall Thomas Roberts, his mother Mary Rose Roberts (Kamarauskas), and his brother John and sister Mary Margaret.

James attended St. David’s Catholic Grammar School and De LaSalle High School. He was a Chicago Park District lifeguard on Oak Street Beach; a clerk at the city’s Union Stock Yards meat packing district; a soldier in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he taught survival swimming skills; a mainframe computer operator for the Circuit Court of Cook County; an owner of The Hideout tavern in Bridgeport; a Chicago Fire Department (CFD) firefighter and a lieutenant with the Fire Prevention Bureau, later returning to the CFD as a lieutenant at Engine 8 in Chinatown. He also was a lifelong member of the Hamburg Club in Bridgeport and beach commissioner in charge of lifeguards for the Village of Michiana, Michigan.

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass, 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 South Longwood Drive, Chicago.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Michiana Shores (Indiana) Volunteer Fire Department at 911 El Portal Dr, Michiana Shores, IN 46360 or (219) 872-1788.

PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH WAGE ORDINANCE #46 TO BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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HOURLY RATE SALARY Superintendent – Salaried $66,000 Maintenance 10.00-22.50 Part Time Maintenance 9.25-14.00 Clerk/Treasurer 14.00-29.25 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer 10.00-22.00 Police Chief – Salaried $82,100 Officers – Full Time (3 14.00-29.50 Officers – Part Time 14.00-19.00 Golf – Summer Maintenance 9.25-14.00 Pro-Shop Manager – Salaried $18,300 Pro-Shop Employees 9.25-12.00 Ranger 9.25-12.00 MOVED AND ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2018.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST The public accuracy test will be performed on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 3:00pm at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117. This test is to demonstrate to the public that votes cast in the election will be accurately counted by the electronic tabulating equipment.

This meeting is an open meeting.

The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori K. Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of New Buffalo’s five year Parks and Recreation Plan draft is available for public review and comment beginning today, October 19, 2018. The plan can be viewed on the City’s website, at City Hall, or at the New Buffalo Township Library for the next 30 days.

The Parks and Recreation Plan forms the road map for the decisions to be made in the next five years regarding the provisions of the parks, beaches, and recreational land. This plan has to be submitted and accepted by the MDNR in order to be eligible for recreational grants.

A public hearing for review and comment of the plan will take place during the regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council on November 19, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 224 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, Michigan. Concerns and comments are encouraged and comments can be made at the City Council meeting or in writing via email to tbulson@ abonmarche.com.

This meeting is an open meeting.

The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: The City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and

City of New Buffalo 224 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (269) 469-1500 LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK

The regular New Buffalo City Council meetings will now be held on the third (3rd) Monday of each month at 6:30pm.

The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6:30pm.

LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK

BEACH CONCESSION FOOD SERVICES AND/OR FOOD TRUCKS BID NOTICE The City of New Buffalo will receive sealed bids for the operation of BEACH CONCESSION FOOD SERVICES AND/OR FOOD TRUCKS at its public beach until 10:00am EST on Monday, December 3, 2018, at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud.

All bids must be sealed and marked “BEACH CONCESSION FOOD SERVICES AND/OR FOOD TRUCKS”. Bid specifications are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall.

All bidders must have retail food experience along with a current certificate of liability insurance.

Bidders are required to submit certification that they have and will comply with all State of Michigan health and food safety requirements and guidelines.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days.

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BY HOLLY SHULMAN

hen your lap top crashes, your network goes down, your website starts looking wonky, or your employees can’t get into the system…who ya gonna call?

While Chris Purcell of Need-A-Nerd in New Buffalo knows there are plenty of techies who might be able to fix your computer problems, he makes it his business to take care of your business.

Purcell is the go-to guy for many local professionals who have relied on his services to save on stress, worry, money and time. He says he enjoys all his diverse clients, from individuals to business owners to those who work in retail, restaurants, insurance offices, dentistry, law and real estate.

Purcell knows that most people probably haven’t even considered all the technology issues they might face. When you’re relying on technology to get you through your day, you need to be ready to not just handle problems, but to also prevent them. The following is just a short list of the services offered through Need-A-Nerd to solve or prevent technical disasters: help with viruses and malware and hacking and security protection, data back up and data loss recovery, Outlook email support, IT assessments and recommendations, scanner set up, file configuration, and Cloud storage support.

Beyond business issues, Purcell is also available to help individuals. Equally skilled on Mac or PC, Purcell has professional service expertise that is backed by 23 years in the field. You can call on him to help with upgrades and repair, Wi-Fi set up, Mobile device configuration, printer and scanner set up, or how purchase the best equipment to serve your needs.

Purcell, who said he really likes working local, is available anytime to help and can work at your place or his. In many cases, he can address problems by just linking up to your computer, network or system remotely from his own computer.

Best of all, he can respond to distress calls in a matter of minutes, and is happy to work through the night to have you up and running by morning.

Additionally, Purcell offers WordPress website design, set up and site updates, domain certification and even photography, photoshop, and image printing. For a look at his photo talent, check out his online portfolio or see his work hanging in Casey’s Ice House.

Need-A-Nerd is located at 447 ½ S. Whittaker St. (upstairs above the old Cut Above). You can reach Purcell at 269-612-4648 or visit his website at www.needa-nerd.net. (As Purcell reminds everyone, “Don’t forget the hyphens.”)

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018

HORR0R-SCOPE OCTOBER 25-31, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 It will be a dark and stormy night with a strange howling and barking in the distance.

Try as you might to turn on the lights or find your umbrella, you will be in the dark and wet with fright. Whatever you do, stay away from the windows and keep that aluminum foil helmet on!

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The men in black will arrive at your home again this week. It seems the recent trip you made to the desert, to a certain area has created a rip in the time space continuum again and the neighbors chihuahua has been sucked into another dimension. The local humane society has some questions also.

TAURUS

This is the week that everything about you changes. You will grow long fangs, sharp claws, and intense facial hair.

The desire for very rare meat and sweet treats like eyeballs and cow’s tongue will be overwhelming. Others may be very frightened, but that’s what will make it feel normal.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 A caravan will be approaching your home, a night circus or dark carnival of sorts. Trucks with trailers filled with all manner of horrifying creatures great and small will be making its way to your neighborhood. Avoid this carnival and stay away from the cotton candy. It rots your teeth.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You will have many sleepless nights this week because of all the chanting and stomping you will hear. You may notice a strange cone of light coming up from the woods behind your home and figures dancing in a ritual fashion. Be afraid, be very afraid.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Today your lucky numbers will be imaginary and your winnings will be unseen.

You will hear nothing when there is no sound. You will see nothing if you do not look. If you keep your eyes closed, you will only see darkness. Also. if you keep them closed and walk, you’ll have a nice trip.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 A box will be delivered to your home. Inside you will find a packet of seeds. Do not plant these seeds or expose them to water and certainly do not sing to them. Any kind of acknowledgment will awaken them.

They may not be real but they can be conceptualized.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Lock your doors! Close the windows and do not go outside. The government has just released an announcement that the there has been a strange odor and a weird vapor has settled over the cemetery near your home. The dead have risen. They’re coming to get you Capricorn.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 A large group of crows will encircle your home.

A man with an unnatural expression will speak to them and they will do his bidding. You will feel rooted to the ground, expressionless, swaying in the breeze.

These crows will dive down and peck at you. Wait, is your home in a corn field?

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You may be able to tell yourself it was only a dream and the lab wasn’t a real place. No, not that recurring dream. The one with the thunderstorm! The lightening! The howling winds. No, not last night. The night the creature lived! The towns people came with torches.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will visit a cabin in the woods this week and even though you are a book lover, do not open any books you find there. A book bound in strange leather, written with blood red ink has the ability to change the earth as we know it and release hell and all its demons. No more reading!

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Your feet will grow extremely large and will not fit any of your shoes. Your face will turn white and an unusual smile will caress your lips.

Your car will become extremely small but will hold more people than you can imagine. The mere presence of you will make babies puke.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY 8PM. Journeyman Distillery. 107 Generation Drive. Three Oaks.

Featuring spook-tacular Halloween inspired cocktails, O’Dea Entertainment – Chicagoland’s choice emcee’s, Freeze Frame Photobooth, and a Costume Contest (costumes are optional). If dressing up, prizes are: $300 Staymaker Gift Card for 1st Place, $200 Staymaker Gift Card for 2nd Place, and $100 Staymaker Gift Card for 3rd Place! Tickets are $10 per person plus tax and fees. Includes 1 drink ticket.

Tickets available on Eventbrite at: jd-halloween.eventbrite.com. Must be 21 or over. Please bring a valid ID.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER

STEVE POLTZ DEBUTES WITH OPENER LAURA JOY 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

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Township Memorial Park. Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo.

Recommended for older kids. Halloween fun, activities, snacks. Hike the trails...

Beware. Sponsored by the NBHS Spanish Club and Band for their trips to Spain and Disney World. Free.

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo.

Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

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

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.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-27

SPOOKY TRAILS 5-7PM. 8-10PM SAT. New Buffalo

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING 6-8PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491.

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.

FRIGHT NIGHT AT CASEY’S 9PM-2AM. Casey’s New Buffalo. 136 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

Drink Specials. DJ Doublee. Prizes for Best Costumes. Cost: $5 cover charge.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

HESSTON GHOST TRAIN 10AM-5PM CST. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 N. Hesston, IN. A spooky ride through the haunted woods for your young ones and the kid in you! Free admission. Free admission. Train ride tickets to purchase.

NEW BUFFALO HALLOWEEN PARADE & TRICK OR TREATING 2-5:30PM. New Buffalo.

Judging will start on North Thompson at 2:30PM. Parade steps-off and travels through downtown New Buffalo at 3PM, commencing at the N.B. Fire Station. Trick or Treating in town is from 3:30-5:30PM. Come out and cheer on the kids, have treats ready and celebrate Halloween the New Buffalo way!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27-28

THREE OAKS HALLOWEEN PARADE NOON. Three Oaks Elementary School Parade on North Elm St. CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP TRICK OR TREAT 3PM-7PM. Chikaming Township.

THREE OAKS TRICK OR TREATING 4-6PM. Throughout the downtown and neighborhoods.

ACORN OPEN MIC: SONGS OF PRAISE 7PM. Acorn Theater.

With host band Chasing Rain. No admission fee. Donations are encouraged.

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