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Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack alongside Ashley Hines from the Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation, winner of the $25,000 Big Idea Grant, to discuss their garden project and how you can help. Contact Berrien Community Foundation at berriencommunity.org to find out more about great grant opportunities like this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sarah with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber discusses several upcoming ribboncuttings at area businesses, plus the limited teams left for Monday’s Golf Outing, and great Movies in the Park coming to Bridgman in July & August! Head to SMRChamber.com for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This in this month’s Cornerstone team member spotlight, we talk to Vice President of Business Development Andrew Haan about coming to the area from Kalamazoo, his favorite events and things to do, and why he enjoys working at Cornerstone. Join the team at gomichigan.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the Heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District! Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Meet Spunky! Spunky is a 4-6 year old American Terrier Mix, neutered and up to date on shots. Spunky has been in the shelter since December 2021. Spunky is one of a kind, and patience is key with him, and allowing him an adjustment period. He is wary of people at first, but once he knows you he will love you. Spunky is very well mannered and is house broken. He loves to run around the play yard, playing fetch and soaking in the fresh air. Spunky would do well in a home with older, respectful children, and respectful dogs. Please contact Berrien County Animal Control (1400 South Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) or 269-927-5648 to learn more about Spunky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It’s Furry Friends Friday, sponsored by The Mason Jar Cafe, featuring Spunky from Berrien County Animal Control – Berrien County Government. Spunky is a 4-6 year old American Terrier Mix, neutered and up to date on shots. Spunky has been in the shelter since December 2021. Spunky is one of a kind, and patience is key with him, and allowing him an adjustment period. He is wary of people at first, but once he knows you he will love you. Spunky is very well mannered and is house broken. He loves to run around the play yard, playing fetch and soaking in the fresh air. Spunky would do well in a home with older, respectful children, and respectful dogs. Please contact Berrien County Animal Control (1400 South Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) or 269-927-5648 to learn more about Spunky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NHL – Blackhawks begin dismantling, trade DeBrincat and Dach The long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team trading Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators and Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens. Chicago eventually made three trades in going from having no picks in the first-round of the NHL draft to selecting three times. The Blackhawks got the seventh pick and two others for DeBrincat and No. 13 for Dach. Now the situation turns to the future of longtime Blackhawks stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane with the organization aimed at extending its rebuild over the long term. Their matching contracts expire after next season. Chicago added a third first-round pick at No. 25 by acquiring goalie Petr Mrazek from Toronto. NHL – Canadiens take Juraj Slafkovsky with top pick in NHL draft The Montreal Canadiens have selected Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky with the first pick in the NHL draft. He’s the first player from Slovakia to be taken No. 1. The previous best was Marian Gaborik going third in 2000. This was the first year in nearly a decade there was suspense about who was going to be the No. 1 pick right up until the player’s name was called. The Canadiens said they were considering Slafkovsky, Canadian center Shane Wright and American forward Logan Cooley. The New Jersey Devils surprisingly selected Slovak defenseman and Slafkovsky Olympic teammate Simon Nemec with the second pick. NHL – Red Wings select Center Marco Kasper from Sweden Detroit Red Wings general manager continued his pattern of going slightly off of the board for their selection in the 2022 NHL Draft. The Red Wings selected center Marco Kasper with the 8th overall pick. The 18 year old Austrian born player scored seven goals and had 4 assists in 46 games played for Rogle of the Swedish Hockey League. Yzerman also went slightly off the board when they selected German defenseman Moritz Seider with the 6th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Seider won the NHL’s Calder Trophy this past season as the Rookie of the Year. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Tigers 2, White Sox 1 – Rookie Brieske outduels Cease, Tigers beat White Sox 2-1 Rookie Beau Brieske tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning while outpitching Dylan Cease, Javier Báez homered and the Detroit Tigers hung on beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1. The Tigers won their fifth straight. They began this four-game series against the reigning AL Central champs after a four-game home sweep of the Guardians, their first against Cleveland in nine years. Spencer Torkelson had an RBI single in the ninth to give Detroit a 2-0 lead. Chicago then made it interesting in the bottom half against closer Gregory Soto, who earned his 17th save. Luis Robert had a one-out RBI double before Soto struck out two batters to end it. Dodgers 5, Cubs 3 – Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3 Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Mookie Betts hit a pair of leadoff homers and the Dodgers got a two-run blast from Gavin Lux and a solo shot by Justin Turner. Gonsolin is the first Dodgers pitcher to start a season 11-0 since Alex Wood in 2017. He and Houston’s Justin Verlander are tied for most wins in the majors. The NL West-leading Dodgers won their fourth in a row. The Cubs got a two-run homer from Christopher Morel in the fifth. Tonight Detroit (Skubal 5-7) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 5-4), 8:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:50 Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 9-1), 10:10 p.m. NBASL – NBA Summer League Last Night Detroit Pistons 81, Portland Trailblazers 78 – (DET) Jaden Ivey 20 Points, Saban Lee 13 points, Isaiah Stewart 13 points, Braxton Key 11 points, Cade Cunningham DNO Today Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks, 4:00 p.m. NBA – Bulls finalize max contract with two-time All-Star LaVine The Chicago Bulls say they have re-signed Zach LaVine, after the high-flying guard agreed to a five-year max contract worth about $215 million last week. LaVine had said he wanted to explore the market as an unrestricted free agent for the first time after eight seasons in the NBA and five with the Bulls. If he went shopping, it was a quick trip. He announced his decision about 18 hours after the free-agent negotiating period began. Executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas praised LaVine’s work ethic while saying the Bulls “look forward to more great things from Zach.” LaVine averaged 24.4 points in the final season of a four-year, $78 million deal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Chicago Sky 93, Indiana Fever 84 Sky 93, Fever 84 – Chicago secures home court for the Commissioner’s Cup game Emma Meesseman scored 20 points, Candace Parker had 12 points, nine rebounds and five as

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We have details on fun events and things to do in the area from St. Joe Today including Krasl Art Fair, the Summer Movie Series, and more! Check out stjoetoday.com for more! Krasl Art Center presents their 60th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff this weekend! Kick things on Friday, July 8 with their Block Party; then catch the Art Fair on Saturday from 10:00AM-6:00PM and Sunday from 10:00AM-5:00PM. Visit krasl.org for more information! Catch the St. Joe Farmers Market weekly on Saturdays in Lake Bluff Park from 9AM-2PM! Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly market, now through October 8, in Lake Bluff Park. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! The City of St. Joseph kicks off their Summer Movies Series this Saturday, July 9! Attendees will enjoy Clifford in Milton Park at 7:30PM. Bring your own blankets, chairs and snacks! Catch Live Music in the Plaza from 7PM-10PM on both Saturday and Sunday hosted by Silver Harbor Brewing! Round Barn Estate hosts The Collective Artisan Market at Round Barn this Sunday from 12PM-5PM. The Collective is a community for entrepreneurs in Northern Indiana and SWMI. Sip and shop the over 75 locally owned small businesses! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lisa Cripps-Downey and Bob Harrison from the Berrien Community Foundation discuss what a community foundation does compared to a private foundation, and the importance of charitable legacies and volunteer involvement. Get more information at berriencommunity.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jennifer Tomshack with United Way of Southwest Michigan tells us about this year’s award winners for the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Awards, which you can see on video right now at uwsm.org! United Way of Southwest Michigan awards outstanding community volunteers Every year, UWSM recognizes volunteer leaders in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. This year, awards were delivered and recorded “prize patrol”-style in June. United Way of Southwest Michigan honored exceptional volunteers who serve Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties with their work and commitment and who create lasting impact in the community. “There is a long tradition of service in Southwest Michigan and this year’s winners have helped to keep volunteerism in the forefront of improving our communities and region,” said Debbie Ramirez, Volunteer Engagement Director of United Way of Southwest Michigan. “These winners are the cream of the crop of local volunteers and represent what it means to make true impact on an individual level and a corporate level. Hats off to them for their dedication to their communities and for inspiring others along the way.” The winners were: NEW IN 2022! Judge Susan L. Dobrich Volunteer Leadership Award for Cass County Winner: Chris D. Bergen Chris helped develop Ross Beatty High School’s first Robotics Team into one of the top teams of over 400 in Michigan. In that role, Chris is there every day, teaching student members how to use tools, make design changes, organize the workspace, plan game strategy, provide transportation, make robot parts in his machine shop, and too many other things to count. He organizes the team to participate in the annual Cassopolis Memorial Day parade. “Chris is a tireless volunteer and citizen of Cass County,” said Fritz Kucklick, a Robotics Team mentor who nominated Chris. Chris also volunteers with the VFW, Sheriff’s Department, Penn Township Fire Department, and others. For the winner of this great honor, $3,500 will be donated to a nonprofit that serves Cass County residents—the winner will choose from a list of agencies or organizations that serve Cass County. The monetary portion of this award is being provided by the McLoughlin Family Foundation. Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award Winner: Kathy Rossow Kathy helped build the landscape of community volunteering in Southwest Michigan, particularly in Niles and Buchanan. For nearly 30 years, she has been one of the prominent faces of volunteering in the region. In 1977, the Niles Service League asked her to lead a volunteer clearinghouse (which would become known as the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan) that grew to cover the tri-county area, serving more than 260 nonprofit organizations, 50 faith communities, 30 businesses, and every school district. In the mid-1990s, she ran for and earned a position on the National Council of Volunteer Centers, sharing her local wisdom on a regular basis with her national counterparts in Washington D.C. at the Points of Light Foundation. She helped national organizations to see the power of locally organized and grassroots community engagement. For the winner of this great honor, $3,500 will be donated to the nonprofit organization of her choice. Nominees: Bob Stanwood and Jackie Huie Volunteer United Service Impact Award Winner: Keith Stevens Keith has been a volunteer for the Berrien County Cancer Service for three years. He spends his time there leading Art Play Workshops and creating Design Art Displays. The Art Play Workshops are particularly important for children who are experiencing or impacted by cancer as it provides an emotional outlet for them through play. Nancy Church, RN, OCN, President and CEO of Berrien County Cancer Service, who nominated Keith for this award, said, “His philosophy is instead of complaining about what needs to be done, you should get involved and make change with whatever talent you have. He will be awarded $1,000, which will be designated to the local nonprofit organization of his choice. Nominees: Eduardo Lopez and Paulina Valdes Volunteer United Business Partner Impact Award Winner: Honor Credit Union “Honor Credit Union team members show up in all of their communities, volunteer their time and talents with dozens of organizations and municipalities [serving on local councils, chambers, etc.], and work hard to make those communities strong,” says the individual who nominated them for this award. Honor Credit Union offers their employees paid time monthly to volunteer for the organizations of their choice, which includes volunteering for events, special projects, churches, schools, organizations, agencies, boards of directors, and much more. Their employees are seen throughout Southwest Michigan and in all the communities in which they live, work, and play. They will be awarded $1,000 which will be designated to the local nonprofit organization of their choice. Nominee: Girls on the Run of Southwest Michigan Videos of the award deliver

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Jessica and Chris from Cornerstone Alliance join Zack to talk about the return of the Water Taxi service between St. Joseph & Benton Harbor and how you can use this great free service now through Labor Day. Visit ExploreMIShore.com for more details and to download the wayfinding app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the Heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District. Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Meet Eldora! Eldora is a fun-loving Pit Bull Terrier mix who is around 3 years old. She came to us as a stray who had clearly had puppies. Eldora was also found to be heartworm positive. Since arriving, Eldora has gone through treatment for her heartworm and we are happy to say she is doing great! Eldora loves people, and is very friendly to strangers. She absolutely loves to play and chase balls or chew on stuffed toys. Eldora will keep you entertained with her happy antics! She is microchipped, spayed, and vaccinated. If you are interested in meeting Eldora you may fill out an application at the Al-Van Humane Society website: Al-Van.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Furry Friends Friday, sponsored by The Mason Jar Cafe, featuring “Eldora” from Al-Van Humane Society! Eldora is a fun-loving Pit Bull Terrier mix who is around 3 years old. She came to us as a stray who had clearly had puppies. Eldora was also found to be heartworm positive. Since arriving, Eldora has gone through treatment for her heartworm and we are happy to say she is doing great! Eldora loves people, and is very friendly to strangers. She absolutely loves to play and chase balls or chew on stuffed toys. Eldora will keep you entertained with her happy antics! She is microchipped, spayed, and vaccinated. If you are interested in meeting Eldora you may fill out an application at the Al-Van Humane Society website: al-van.org/adopt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniele from St. Joe Today has details on lots of Independence Day celebrations and fireworks to enjoy! Check out stjoetoday.com for more! The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber invites you out to their annual Independence Day Celebration this Friday, July 1 from 5:30PM-11PM at the Watermark Solarium! Enjoy live music, drinks by Watermark Brewing, food from Woodstock & Grill and Nola Roux, and more! Forever Books kicks off their Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt this Friday, July 1! Stop by Forever Books to pick up your passport and visit participating locations to find Waldo July 1-27. Catch the St. Joe Farmers Market weekly on Saturdays in Lake Bluff Park from 9AM-2PM! Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly market, now through October 8, in Lake Bluff Park. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra hosts their annual Independence Day Celebration this Sunday, July 3! Attendees will enjoy patriotic favorites with a thunderous display of fireworks overhead. The City of St. Joseph will host their Fourth of July Fireworks on Sunday, July 3 at dusk. Other area fireworks on Sunday include Baroda and South Haven. Antiques on the Bluff returns to Lake Bluff Park this Sunday, July 3 from 10AM-5PM! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Susan from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to speak to Michelle Hannon with the New Buffalo Area Recreation Authority about the William J. Deputy Grant. You, too, can establish your own legacy fund to make a lasting impact in a Berrien County community like Bill Deputy. Reach out to Berrien Community Foundation at berriencommunity.org for details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sarah from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has details on Thursday’s Business After Hours at Simple Computer Repair, Friday’s Independence Day Celebration at Watermark Solarium, and the July 18th Golf Outing with less than 10 team slots available! Get to smrchamber.com for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In The Heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District! Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Meet Tim & Dixie Tim is a male Black & White Tuxedo cat. Dixie is a female Brown Tabby Cat with White Patches. Tim and Dixie are one year old, and they are brother and sister! The siblings enjoy the company of other cats. Tim and Dixie are loving and energetic, still enjoying their youth. They are neutered/spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Please call Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan at 269-934-7729 to learn more about terrific Tim and delightful Dixie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen and Jessica from The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance join us to discuss the 100 for 100 in 100 Day Campaign as well as upcoming WBC events. Find more at cornerstonewbc.com and donate to the campaign at gomichigan.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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