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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Michigan City paves way for New Buffalo cruises PAGE 4 Proposed streetlight samples installed PAGE 5

Raising the BARR: A rare opportunity to claim your piece of New Buffalo history PAGE 7

It’s the Eye Ball PAGE 8

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After two very long flights adding up to almost 30 hours of air travel, I was sorry to have to miss the Eye Ball; however, I heard from many sources that said it was great! It is on my calendar for next year. Read about it on page 8.

What a great game on Sunday! I felt like it was one of the closest and most exciting games I had watched in quite a few years; however, I was somewhat disappointed in the half time show this year. The National Anthem was great, as the passion could be seen on all of the players’ faces. For once, they did not make this into a political statement. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole

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game! When it was all over, TEAM FLUFF took home the Lombarky trophy for Puppy Bowl XIV, 2018!

I must add that the Super Bowl was also rather incredible…

Seeing as how I have been out of touch for the past few weeks with spotty internet, I look forward to getting back into the swing of things in Harbor Country and back to reality - checking in on Whittaker Street and seeing all my friends and colleagues.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

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he City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA, is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This work will result in the much-needed replacement of water and sewer lines as well as an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. This series of FAQs will be appearing in the New Buffalo Times to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project.

Q: WHAT AMENITIES WILL BE INCLUDED AND WHAT WILL THEY LOOK LIKE; INCLUDING STREET LIGHTS, GARDENS, REFUSE CONTAINERS, PUBLIC SEATING, BICYCLE RACKS, ETC.? A: The final amenity package will include new decorative street lights, benches, trash receptacles, landscape beds, bicycle racks and public art. Information is available at regularly-scheduled Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Design and Visual Impact (DVI) Subcommittee meetings.

Please visit the city’s website at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org for meeting schedules.

Q: WHY DID THE CITY DECIDE ON PARALLEL PARKING ON NORTH WHITTAKER STREET, HOW MANY PARKING SPACES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) AFTER PHASE 2 IS COMPLETED (COMPARED WITH PRE-PROJECT SPACES), AND, WITH THE ELIMINATION OF ANGLE PARKING, WHERE ARE SPACES LOCATED? A: The decision to convert to parallel parking on North Whittaker Street was based upon discussions and feedback during numerous public meetings. Factors included safety, creation of a pedestrianfriendly downtown, developing a year-round CBD economy, and the opportunity to create parking in adjacent areas. After Phase 2 is complete, the total net, on street parking spaces in the CBD will be an increase of 34 spaces.

Angel and pull-in spaces are still available on Thompson, Barton, Mechanic, and Merchant streets and in the new parking lot at North Barton and West Mechanic streets.

Michigan City paves way for New Buffalo cruises

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BY STAN MADDUX IN MICHIGAN CITY

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on’t be surprised to see a cruise ship along the shoreline in New Buffalo this summer.

Recently, unanimous approval was given for a 65-foot, 20 deck sightseeing boat to dock at the harbor in Michigan City, Indiana.

Harbormaster Tim Frame told the Michigan City Port Authority Tuesday, Jan. 23, the plan is for cruises to places like New Buffalo to begin as soon as Memorial Day. Cruises would be open to individuals, groups, corporate events and special occasions like weddings, Frame said.

The Port Authority also approved the serving of food and alcohol on the vessel called ‘Friendship,’ which is currently docked in Detroit.

“It brings another attraction down here to the lakefront,’’ Frame said.

Behind the proposal is Victor Terry, owner of Harbor Country Adventures, which provides services like speed boat rides on Lake Michigan and winery tours.

Final approval to the docking agreement is still needed from Terry before tickets for cruises can start being sold primarily online, Frame said. A ticket booth could also be established at the Michigan City Harbor.

Frame said Michigan City was chosen for the boat to dock because the harbor in New Buffalo doesn’t have enough room to accommodate the large vessel.

Cruises were last offered in Michigan City during the ’20s and ’30s. Sam Ferguson, president of the Port Authority Board, said the return of a cruise ship here has been discussed for a long time.

He said Terry just came forward with idea before the holidays.

“It’s kind of evolved more in the last couple of weeks. We think it’s a pretty good idea. It’s just a good direction to go,’’ Ferguson said.

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ecently, Berrien County Commissioner Ezra Scott, New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit, City of New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell and Ted Grzywacz, president of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBSA), met for a working dinner at New Buffalo residents Ed and Nancy Oldis’ home to prepare for their trip to Washington D.C., later this month.

The group of local governmental officials and members of the NBSA have an upcoming meeting with senior members of the executive and legislative branches of government. Since the 2014 Halloween storm, the NBSA has been working with local, state and federal governmental agencies to restore the beaches south of the New Buffalo harbor breakwater. The NBSA has held two public meetings at New Buffalo High School to review the history of the harbor and the original design studies and engineering analysis that was performed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) when the harbor was built in 1975.

Also presented at the meetings was the USACE follow up comprehensive engineering study of the harbor and shoreline in 2009. An engineering review of that study that was done in 2017 by Edgewater Recourses, a marine engineering firm in Benton Harbor, outlines a long-term solution to the continuing beach erosion problem.

Recently, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) wrote the United States acting assistant secretary of the army in support of the federal government solving the problem, stating: “I am writing to urge the Army Corps to address the severe shoreline erosion impacting residents in the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township…

It is my understanding that when the New Buffalo Harbor was originally constructed in 1975, the Army Corps of Engineers had agreed to provide beach nourishment along the shoreline but has not fulfilled this commitment over the years.”

U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) also wrote a strong letter to the assistant secretary, which stated: “We write you today to enlist your help with the serious erosion problem that the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township are experiencing due to the failure of the United States Army Engineers (Corps) to maintain the beach nourishment plan as agreed to when the New Buffalo Harbor was originally constructed…” The letter continues to state that the “continued destruction of this Michigan shoreline and the potential destruction of a public utility cannot be allowed.”

The restoration of the beaches is an important issue for these local governmental bodies, as the beaches are the region’s economic driver. In 2014, the state reported that visitor spending in Berrien Country was at $403 million, and state and local taxes paid by visitors was at $25 million. The beaches drive property values, which generate tax revenues for public services and tourism.

The NBSA believes that this is a public problem that touches every aspect of residents’ lives, as any money that is spent protecting the beaches is an investment in the area’s homes, schools, communities, economies and future.

Currently, the NBSA boasts a membership of around 500 local residents. — Staff Reports

Groundhog Day is a popular Pennsylvania German tradition that is celebrated in the United States and Canada every February.

This year, the famous Gobbler Knob, Pennsylvania character, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow at 7:25 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 2. The officials of the ‘inner circle’ read the proclamation, which declared “six more weeks of winter.”

As folk lore goes, if Phil does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.

The men in top hats, or the ‘inner circle,’ at Gobbler Knob in Pennsylvania take their traditional sunrise ceremony seriously. They care for and pamper the furry meteorologist (who they claim is 132 years old), and they plan the weeklong events surrounding Phil’s predictions.

Revelers gathered in the frigid cold at 4:30 a.m. on Gobbler Knob to listen to a blue grass band, watch flame eaters and view a spectacular fireworks display, all in anticipation of the big reveal.

Historically, although the inner circle claims he is highly accurate, the truth is that Phil isn’t very reliable, and has only seen his shadow 18 times over the course of 132 years. Despite Phil’s forecast, February and March of last year both proved to be warmer than normal throughout the United States.

According to data from the Stormfax Almanac, Phil’s predictions have been correct only 39 percent of the time. A number of other parts of the country have their own weather forecasting rodents, some with different outcomes; however, the ‘inner circle’ claims the others are “just imposters.”

Since 1988, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been listing Groundhog Day predictions. Only six of Phil’s last 29 predictions were correct, NOAA reported, which is only a 21 percent accuracy rate. NOAA further stated that “there is no predictive skill for the groundhog during the most recent years of the analysis.”

This year, the National Weather Service suggests the month of February will have colder than normal temperatures in the northern and northeastern United States, with abnormally warm weather in the west.

According to a local release by Chikaming Open Lands, “... weather doesn’t really have much to do with it.

Groundhogs emerge from hibernation in early February to scope out potential partners for mating season, which is in March. Once they’ve surveyed their options, they return to their burrows until it’s time to mate.”

So, toss a coin and arrive at your own prediction. — COMPILED BY LINDA

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he City of New Buffalo installed two samples of the North Whittaker Street lighting choices at the corner of Merchant and Whittaker streets Thursday, Feb. 1.

The contemporary style LED Chateau fixture was originally chosen by the DDA Board of Directors and presented to the City Council for approval at the Nov. 21, 2017, council meeting. The light fixtures are manufactured by Sternberg Lighting of Roselle, Illinois.

Both of the new light poles have a silver finish and hold a single light fixture.

The light fixture on the south side is a medium size cylinder of frosted glass.

Meanwhile, the fixture on the north side is taller with a clear glass cylinder.

The LED Chateau fixture is available in either height or either glass choice.

At the November council meeting, DDA Chair Robert Kemper stated that the fixture met the lighting needs that were identified for the downtown. He also stated that the upright single chateau light will provide a clear sight line from the Buffalo Street intersection to Lake Michigan, and that the contemporary style tied the downtown and the residential areas together.

The DDA will consider which light fixture they feel best suits the overall downtown streetscape at their Thursday, Feb. 8, meeting and they will make their recommendation to the City Council at their Tuesday, Feb. 21, meeting.

If the council approves of their choice, the fixtures will be ordered for a spring installation on North Whittaker Street.

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ater’s Edge and “Blessings in a Backpack” would like to thank teachers Tina Keller and Jacob Zapor and their students at New Buffalo High School who worked so hard to make their annual “Empty Bowls” dinner a huge success. We are very thankful to be the recipient of the donations that were given at the dinner to help support Blessings in a Backpack in New Buffalo.

For a donation, members of the community were served a delicious meal of soup, chili with all the toppings, drinks and desserts to help raise awareness about hunger in New Buffalo and across the world.

In addition to the wonderful meal prepared by teachers and parents, each person attending the dinner got to pick out a beautiful ceramic bowl to take home that was made by the High School Art students. The students were very creative with the many colors and shapes of the bowls that they made. The bowls served as a reminder of all of the empty bowls in the world.

More than 13 million children in the United States live in food insecure homes. Children receive breakfast and lunch at school during the week, but many families wonder where the food will come from on the weekends.

Through generous donations and many volunteers, Blessings in a Backpack sends food home with students who might not have enough food to eat on the weekends.

Thank you to everyone for your time, thoughtfulness and your generosity to Blessings in a Backpack. Many thanks to all of you that supported this great cause by attending the dinner. Your donation will go a long way in helping provide food for the weekends for those that need help at New Buffalo Elementary School.

— MARY ROBERTSON, WATER’S EDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

First Mates’ creations provide comfort, warmth

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he First Mates at the New Buffalo Yacht Club All of the items made by the First Mates are given to the have been sewing and crocheting blankets, patients and their families to keep and to take home. The jackets and hats to benefit Ronald McDonald ladies hope that the blankets will bring cheer, comfort and House and South Bend Memorial/Beacon warmth to their hospital stay and for the days ahead.

Children’s Hospital’s neonatal unit and Fundraisers have been held to help with the purchase children’s ward for the past five years, and their generosity of materials, and donations are always welcome. In the continues. past, the New Buffalo Yacht Club and Sunset Shores The enthusiastic and creative group of industrious women Homeowners Association, as well as numerous individuals, regularly meet at the club to create and assemble blankets have financially supported the blanket effort. and baby layette sets for the neonatal unit, for young Beacon Health Center is the nonprofit parent organization patients staying at the Beacon Children’s Hospital and of Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital of South for family members staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Bend and the 350-provider Beacon Medical Group is the The ladies also remember members of the club who have largest locally owned health system in the region. In addition hospital stays with a warm blanket gift. to traditional services, they also provide specialized pediatric To date, the ladies have provided more than 300 fleece care, and are the region’s only designated children’s hospital. blankets and The Children’s infant accessories Hospital offers a to babies, youth mother and child and teen patients care center which and adult family features a special members. care obstetrics The reversible antenatal blankets have unit, spacious various patterns, labor-delivery with some suites with representing hydrotherapy sports team, tubs and a cartoons, graphics mother/baby and floral designs. care center with The blankets lactation support are of various services, NICU designs and sizes. and neonatal transport Some have tied services, a fringe edges, pediatric unit, others have hand PICU, a pediatric crocheted edges; hematology/ however, all are oncology program made with love and an onsite and care.

Ronald McDonald Chair Rita Family Room.

Watson said that A new, free when the women standing, Ronald deliver the McDonald approximately House has also 100 blankets and recently opened front-opening Rachel Weber and Sharyn O’Mara across the street layettes each from the new year, hospital Beacon Children’s Hospital to provide a respite of peace for staff members’ faces light up. Staff members tell them how families of sick children, all at no cost to families. The new appreciative the patients are to receive the handmade gifts. home expanded the available bedroom space from three The knowledge that someone else is caring for their needs bedrooms to 20 bedrooms. The new facility also provides also plays a big role in their happiness, she said. a huge kitchen, where the families can cook. There are also When Watson first heard of the need to help with patient family dining and relaxing areas and a playroom in the comfort, she organized the eager crafters. The group has home. Daily volunteers come to the facility to cook and to grown over the past five years to include Phyllis Schultz, provide breakfast and lunch for the visiting families, while Kathy Hildebrand, Carol Smurawski, Linda Hankus, the hospital provides evening meals. The home also has a Sharyn O’Mara, Rachel Weber, Maria Gabryszewski, Cameo well-stocked food pantry with items that are available for Kuklinski and yours truly; however, anyone who wanders the families’ needs. All toiletries, towels and even laundry into the club is welcome to lend a hand and join the fun detergent are provided for guests as needed. (men are also invited to participate).

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana Those who would like to lend hand and enjoy an mission statement is as follows: “We provide a homeafternoon harbor side are invited to attend the next blanket away-from-home for families with seriously ill and injured making gathering at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Participants children. We believe that every child deserves a safe aren’t required to have sewing, crocheting, knitting or knot and supportive place to grow. Ronald McDonald House tying skills, as teachers are eager to help any newbies.

Charities of Michiana creates, finds and supports programs Beacon’s has a coffee cart that makes daily rounds of the that directly improve the well-being of children and their children’s ward and gives each child the opportunity to pick families to live happier, healthier lives. an item from the cart. The one-of a-kind, colorful, warm Hand in hand with this mission is our vision: Create blankets and other age appropriate items that are donated smiles and comfort. Positively impact the lives of children by the First Mates are included in those gift items and and their families in our community.” continue to be a popular choices among the patients.

It seems to me, Love requires acceptance. — Dino

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Raising the BARR A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO CLAIM YOUR PIECE OF NEW BUFFALO HISTORY

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BY HOLLY SHULMAN

’ve been a treasure hunter for most of my life. It all started with Pippy Longstocking, a favorite childhood book. In chapter two Pippi invites her friends on a “thing-finding” expedition, explaining that everything lying on the ground is fair game.

It’s no surprise that I was drawn to the massive mounds of torn up Whittaker Street now sitting at the boat launch parking lot adjacent to Lions Park.

Those dusty piles contain thousands of century old street paver bricks. They were discovered and thankfully appreciated by the crews who are working on our downtown renovations. The city recognized that these old bricks were not only beautiful, but relics of a bygone era and authentic souvenirs of our town’s history.

They’ve posted notice that the vintage bricks are available to any and all who are interested.

I’ve been passionate about hunting and owning found things. Objects tell a tale, and my imagination is captivated by the stories still alive in them. I’m especially drawn to old things that have been discarded, lost or left behind. These things hold stories shaped by time. To come upon them is to experience the magic of time travel.

In the late 19th century most American city streets were simple dirt, with some wood slats if you were lucky. Especially in working class areas, it was all mud and muck. By 1900, technology had developed a type of paving brick that was cheap, impervious to water and nearly indestructible. Manufacturers created vitrified brick by heating kilns to such intense heat that the clay and minerals turned to liquid and then hardened when cooled. Thousands of brickmaking companies opened their doors to keep up with the new demand for covering streets. The paving brick brought the end of mud, the end of dust, and the start of mobility, culture, and civilization to many cities and small prairie towns. However, by the mid-1900s, and the advent of automobiles, asphalt roads became increasingly more common, resulting in many brick streets being covered over or replaced.

At the boat launch parking lot, some may see only unsightly mounds of debris.

But to me the piles look more like the Rocky Mountains waiting to be mined for gold. On my first expedition I came upon a fellow treasure hunter, excavating with shovel in hand. “How many you looking for?” he asked. “I don’t know. It looks like they’re not in such great shape.” I said with disappointment. “Well, you got to dig for the good ones. It’s pretty picked over around the edges by now. You might want to get a shovel.”

This turned out to be excellent advice! I returned the next day with a garden shovel and a miner’s spirit. Sometimes I’d dig to find nothing but badly damaged, chipped, or broken bricks, but then I’d hit a mother load! It was thrilling to find so many whole bricks in fine vintage shape. I imagined the horse hoofs, wagon wheels, carriages and early automobiles that created their beautiful imperfections and well-worn patina. Holding them simply transported me to another time.

The century or so of use has delivered each brick it’s own one-of-a-kind look, yet all feature the brick maker’s mark: BARR. There is also a raised elliptical shaped design element in each corner. These lovely salvaged pieces can be used for any creative project you imagine. The helpful fellow I encountered was intending to display his in a local brewery. I think I’ll use mine to make a small patio entrance to my back yard “she-shed”. Perhaps you could use some for stepping-stones in your garden, or as a trim to your fire pit, porch planter or edging a flowerbed.

Even if you can grab just one or two, why wouldn’t you? In a world that only races toward the future, you can pause and embrace a moment of local history and claim a rare relic of a simpler, slower time in America. Don’t miss this opportunity. Grab a shovel. Stake your claim. There’s gold in them there hills! And stories to be told.

Important note: Whittaker Street bricks are available on a first-come, firstserved basis at the boat launch parking lot adjacent to Lions Park. The bricks are only to be hand loaded. No heavy equipment is allowed to sort or load the bricks.

For more information, call the Street Department at 269-469-2781.

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ccording to organizer and New Buffalo Lion Migs Murrary, the first New Buffalo Lion’s Club Eye Ball, which was held Saturday, Feb 3, was a “great success.”

The dinner dance was chaired by Vice President Susan Giglio, who thanked all the contributors to the silent action and all the Lions who gave of their time for the event.

The ball took place at Grand Beach Village Hall, which overlooks the golf course.

Supporters enjoyed a catered dinner by Classic Catering and music by Chicagoland crooner Jim Bulanda. Bulanda sang old favorites by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin throughout the dinner and provided dance music by popular artists later in the evening.

An exciting silent auction also took place, and dancing kept everyone on their feet and mingling during the cocktail hour and after dinner.

The New Buffalo Lions Club, along with financial support from The Pokagon Fund Vision Grant, aids children and adults with eye examination costs and in procuring eye glasses and vision care. — LINDA HENDERSON

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uper Bowl LII, which took place Sunday, Feb. 5, was one for the books.

Many who gathered with family and friends at homes and parties across the nation will remember the hard-fought game that saw the underdog Philadelphia Eagles upset the New England Patriots with a score of 41-33. As stated by one announcer: “It was an oldfashioned shootout.”

On Sunday evening, the New Buffalo Yacht Club was brimming with fans who were cheering for both sides and anxious to celebrate their team’s victory.

The fans enjoyed a huge pot-luck buffet, exchanging high fives and barbs as the game unfolded. In the end, it was the Eagles who took home the Vince Lombardi Trophy, their first-ever franchise Super Bowl victory.

Records were set, with Philadelphia’s back-up Quarterback Nick Foles passing and receiving for a touchdown and New England’s Quarterback Tom Brady passing more than 500 yards, scoring three touchdowns with zero interceptions without bringing home the trophy.

The most offensive yards ever recorded in a game was set Sunday at 1,151 offensive yards gained.

The annual Super Bowl game has become a favorite national pastime event for not only diehard football fans but also for those who enjoy the fun of watching the commercials and the halftime show.

It seems there were many mixed reviews regarding the entire event. While most agreed the game was exciting to watch, the half-time show and commercials left some wishing for more. Fans of halftime entertainer Justin Timberlake applauded his performance and Prince tribute; however, there were others who came away disappointed.

The same could be said for the commercials: with each 30 second spot being worth $5 million, many people were hoping for more entertainment value.

The TV ad critics were also divided on both showings, with some calling the commercials “very cautious” and “lacking in high entertainment value” and others calling the halftime show a “disappointment.”

Everyone seemed to agree that the game was exciting, and that there is “always next year.” Stay tuned for Super Bowl 53. — LINDA HENDERSON

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actually considered writing this column before the “Big Game” took place. We were going to travel an hour to our friends house to attend a party and watch the game, then stay after the game to watch the wonderful television show, “This Is Us.” By the time we said our goodbyes and traveled back home, it would probably be well after midnight and I wasn’t sure if I would be able to write a good column starting that late. Well, we had a busy weekend and I didn’t find the time to pre-write the column, and as it turned out, I would have thrown it away anyway. The Big Game turned out to be exactly that, and it would have been nearly impossible to foresee the outcome.

Sunday began with a few inches of snow, which made our hour long trip pretty exciting, but the best was yet to come. Great food, great company, and one of the best football games I’ve ever seen. Shucks, I even won a square at halftime, and because we’re such big betters, I came home ten bucks richer. Our host and hostess supplied us with bingo cards, so everyone paid attention to both the game and the commercials (the cards included football plays and commercial sponsors). When the Eagles jumped off to an early lead, the tone was set. Both teams marched up and down the field and played offense brilliantly, while the kicking game left a bit to be desired and the defense looked like they were overmatched.

The great Tom Brady was indeed great, as usual. He passed for 505 yards, the most ever in any playoff game. His final pass of the game, a Hail Mary with time expiring, was almost completed, but ended up falling harmlessly to the ground, ending the game with the Eagles on top 41-33.

But the real story to me was the game’s MVP, Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles, and his coach Doug Pederson. Pederson was very aggressive and Foles carried out the game plan flawlessly. Foles began the season on the second string and would have remained there if not for a season ending injury to the starter, Carson Wentz. The fact that he out-dueled arguably the best quarterback ever is amazing, and the sport of football, along with the Eagles, were big winners.

After the big game, a big episode of “This Is Us” aired. For those of you who watch episodes at a later date, I won’t reveal anything about the story. Suffice it to say that this is a beautifully written and acted television program, as good as any show I’ve followed. What a marvelous day of entertainment.

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His journey in baseball took him to hallowed ground like Ebbetts Field and the Polo Grounds in New York City not to mention a championship as a coach in New Buffalo.

Carl Swenson, who pitched in the minor leagues for several seasons, died on January 16.

Fittingly, perhaps, a celebration of life service to be announced later will be held on a day warm enough to play baseball, according to his family.

He was 79.

Swenson was an assistant coach on the 2005 New Buffalo High School baseball squad that won the Class D state championship under head coach Wayne Tremblay, a former minor league pitcher himself in the Boston Red Sox organization.

According to his family, Swenson grew up in New York City and during his minor league career realized a dream of pitching at Ebbetts Field, home to the former Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Polo Grounds, where the old New York Giants played.

Swenson was drafted by the Giants organization in 1958 a year after the team moved to San Francisco.

His minor league career included a stop in Michigan City where he played for the White Caps and met his late wife, Lottie, in 1960.

The White Caps existed from 1956 to 1959 and played their home games at Ames Field.

Swenson remained in Michigan City after his playing days were over. ‘’He was an interesting guy,’’ said Jim LaRocco, a former teammate of his on the White Caps and longtime friend.

Swenson was on the city council in Michigan City when LaRocco’s father, Joe, was mayor in the 70’s.

He also served on the Michigan City school board and for many years ran his own baseball pitching clinic.

“He coached baseball for a very long time. I think he just quit not too long ago,’’ LaRocco said.

According to family members, Swenson never took off the state championship ring he earned while helping to coach the Bison and was beloved for his endearing quotes, antics and sense of humor.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Carl Swenson Youth Athletic Memorial Fund used to help local athletes or teams c/o 1st Source Bank, 3905 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360. — STAN MADDUX

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ecently, state Rep. Kim LaSata announced plans to meet with residents of Berrien County during her scheduled office hours.

“Hosting office hours helps me stay focused on the issues that matter most to the people of our community,” LaSata said. “Talking to my neighbors, listening to their concerns, and answering any questions they may have about state government continues to be one of the most important parts of my job.”

February office hours will take place from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 12, at Olympus Restaurant, which is located at 9735 Red Arrow Highway in Bridgman.

No appointment is necessary.

Those unable to attend are invited to contact her Lansing office by phone at 517-3731403 or via email at KimLaSata@ house.mi.gov. — STAFF REPORTS

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he 2018 Orak Shrine Circus is coming to the La Porte Civic Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 13 and 14, with performances at 6:30 p.m.

Audiences will see amazing acts that feature all of their favorite animals, including elephants, camels and horses, daring performances by acrobats and trapeze artists and, of course, plenty of clowns to keep everyone laughing. In addition, children who come one hour before show time can ride the animals and meet the circus stars and performers.

The show benefits the Orak Shriners, a fraternal group which supports many good causes, including the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners in Northwest Indiana is best known for its community service, civic involvement in local parades and for its support of the children’s hospital.

The circus is produced by Camden International Circus of Missouri.

Tickets are available at supershrinecircus.com or one hour prior to showtime at the box office. Prices range from $9 to $18 with special online discounts available. The Civic Auditorium is located at 1001 Ridge Street in LaPorte, Indiana.

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he LakeView Video and Tanning store has recently expanded to include an array of gift items (many of which are ideal for your Valentine sweetheart) and made in Michigan products in a new specialty shop, LakeView Venditions.

Video sales and rentals and the tanning salon are still offered at the store; however, the new specialty store brings something extra and special for everyone. For the lover of sweets, the store features Mackinac Island fudge, taffy and peanut brittle, along with South Bend Chocolate Company tasty treats and San Saba River Pecan Company Pecan Pie in a jar. Michigan made items include Cherry Republic products, as well as salsa, jams and candies, a line of Michigan Mitten products, puzzles and handmade Petoskey Stone jewelry.

For those who are in search of a unique gift, LakeView Venditions offers handcrafted leather accessories and repurposed military tent and truck tarp handbags and wine sacks from Clea Ray. For those who are seeking that special touch, they offer unique wine glasses and stemmed and stemless glasses by Lolita and furry stuffed animals by Gund.

The store also carries a couple of lines of naturally made, scented candles and soaps by Good Earth and Cheerful Givers products. Both companies offer chemically free, United States made products. Pam Collins, who works with her dad, Bob Cook, in the sprawling adjacent space, said that the store is always expanding and growing, so shoppers should watch for new items coming this spring.

While the former LakeView Video now bears a new name and look, the space still contains more than 7,000 DVDs to rent or purchase. Collins said that new movie titles come in every Tuesday. The tanning salon still features two tanning beds and one standup booth to bring a little sunshine into your life.

“In addition to a gift shop, we’re still a video store and tanning salon,” Collins said.

Jan Folino is the store manager; however, like with all of the Cook family businesses, the entire family (including their dogs, George the cat and a cockatiel) pitches in to make them friendly, customer oriented and successful establishments.

LakeView Venditions is open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The store is located at 400 South Whittaker Street in New Buffalo and is adjacent to New Buffalo Electric and Captain Cook’s Sporting Goods. They can be reached at 269-469-0892.

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he Michiana Humane Society’s (MHS) 20th annual Spring Fling Disco Ball will take place at the Uptown Center’s beautifully restored 1876 ballroom Saturday, March 24.

The event will help support MHS’ care of homeless animals from LaPorte and Berrien counties. Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, Feb. 26. The evening’s tickets are $135 per person and include an open bar, dinner and silent and live auctions. The auction items will allow guests to dine, pamper themselves and be adventurous. Auction items are listed on the MHS website and include private dinners prepared by renowned chefs at home, yacht cruises and fishing excursions, ball game tickets, area restaurant certificates, golf packages, wine baskets, symphony tickets, sky diving and horseback riding lessons and some exciting weekend getaways.

Event supporters are Harbor Country Storage, Welcott Farm, Scheerer Auctioneers, Inc., NIPSCO and Beth Doherty-Coldwell Banker. Additional sponsors include: Baroda Founders Wine Cellar, Brandt’s Old Fashion Emporium, General Insurance Services, Harbour Trust, Investment Management Company, Meijer, Animal Wellness Center and Uptown Cakery.

The Michiana Hume Society is located at 722 Indiana Highway 212 in Michigan City, Indiana. They can be reached at www.michianahumanesociety.org or 219872-4499. The Uptown Center is located at 907 Franklin Street in Michigan City.

Parking will be available at the First Presbyterian Church at 8th and Washington streets. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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Competitive Edge honored for excellence in product innovation, decoration Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), in conjunction with the PPAI Expo that took place Sunday through Thursday, Jan. 14-18, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Pyramid Award Competition by awarding 44 Gold, 88 Silver, 12 Supplier Star and 10 Supplier Award of Merit winners at the PPAI Walk of Fame award ceremonies held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Since 1958, the PPAI Pyramid Awards has recognized and honored promotional products businesses and helped shine the spotlight on the collaborative business model unique to the industry. The Stevensville, Michiganbased Competitive Edge was presented a Silver Pyramid Award in the Supplier/ Distributor Collaboration category for the 2018 Pyramid Award Competition.

“I am thrilled to congratulate Competitive Edge, winner of PPAI’s prestigious Pyramid Award,” Paul Bellantone, CAE, president and CEO at PPAI, said.

“Competitive Edge’s dedication to solution-based selling combined with creative inspiration and the ability deliver promotional strategies that resonate with customers and deliver results,” he added.

The winners were selected by a panel of industry and independent, outside marketing and advertising professionals.

For more information about the PPAI Pyramid Awards program, visit www.ppai. org/awards or contact the PPAI Awards and Recognition department at awards@ ppai.org.

Founded in 1903, the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) is the world’s largest and oldest not-for-profit association serving more than 15,000 corporate members of the $22 billion promotional products industry, which is comprised of more than 40,500 businesses and a workforce of more than 500,000 professionals. PPAI represents the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocates on its behalf. PPAI operates The PPAI Expo, the industry’s largest trade show; provides the leading promotional products safety and compliance program, a prestigious professional development and certification program; and publishes industry trade journals and publications.

The multibillion-dollar industry includes wearables, writing instruments, calendars, drinkware and many other items, usually imprinted with a company’s name, logo or message. For more information, visit PPAI.org and find them on Twitter @PPAI_HQ, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. — Staff Reports

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ot even the harsh, icy wind that was blowing somewhere. Those who take a peek into his backpack will across the New Buffalo Elementary School find the following items: a sleeping bag arrangement, a first parking lot could deter Harbor Country Hikers aid kit, garbage bags (sleeping bags can be substituted for members from giving off-trail hiking a whirl garbage bags, he said), materials for starting fires, and water. on the New Buffalo Area Schools’ Nature Study Trails the morning of Saturday, Feb. 3.

Members hiked through the area known as the Nature Study Loop, which took them on a winding journey through the forest located in the back of the elementary school and COL’s Turtle Creek Preserve. After exiting the preserve, the group crossed the street via the Lubke North Easement and dove headlong into the deep forest and wetlands (some of which were frozen over) located in back of the houses along Lubke Road.

Harbor Country Hikers President Pat Fisher, who was helming the hike, drew the hikers’ attention to the wide variety of natural wildlife that inhabits the area.

He said that he’s spotted several types of birds while hiking the school’s nature trails, including packs of 20 to 30 wild turkeys. He’s also seen robins as well as Harbor Country Hikers President Pat Fisher (left) pileated woodpeckers, who are “having highlights the natural area to curious hikers a heyday” retrieving wood from the ash trees in search of insects. Cardinals can be heard chirping in ontrary to what others may believe, Fisher said the distance, and crows and red-tailed hawks are locked in a that hiking in the winter can be good for you, as it constant battle with each other. helps the human body build up antibodies. He said Next to humans, Fisher said that the crow is often regarded he’s already seen an improvement in his health as the “smartest thing on Earth.” For example, he said that since he started spending more time outdoors. the crows rarely make any noise at him anymore when he “I haven’t had the flu in six years,” he said. hikes along the trails (their “territory”), as they have now Harbor Country Hikers is a 501 c3 organization that was grown familiar with him. formed in Spring 2017. Fisher said that some members “I have high respect for them,” he said, adding that he was hail from areas outside of Southwest Michigan, such South surprised that the crows weren’t making noises at the strange Bend, Indiana, South Haven, Michigan, and the Chicagoland hikers that morning for daring to tread across their land. area. Events are open to everyone, although membership is A variety of trees also grows along the trails, such as encouraged. Membership is $20 for individuals and $30 for sassafras (used for making root beer), Christmas ferns (which families. stay green all winter long), the native black cherry and the Fisher said he’s tentatively scheduling two hikes for March: beech tree (which is distinguishable by its light tan leaves in one that will take place at the beginning of the month and one the wintertime). that will take place at the end of it. The hikes will give new Fisher also pointed out the unique terrain of the area, meaning to March’s famous “in like a lion and out like a lamb” saying that the elementary school was built on sand dunes. motto, as hikers will see that plants are already starting to He pointed to one of the trails, which dips down into a creek. poke out of the earth at a rapid pace by the end of the month.

Eventually, the creek empties out into Lake Michigan.

Fisher said that each hike has a purpose: to give hikers a “It’s the first Michigan water that dumps into the lake,” small sampling of the features that are unique to each of the Fisher said. area’s ecosystems.

Knowing the area’s terrain before embarking on an off-trail “We try to talk about the geology of the region and hiking session is a must, Fisher said. Hikers must be equipped ecosystems in that particular place,” he said. with certain hiking tools of the trade, such as a compass and Fisher added that the district owned land that they hiked on maps. One must also be dressed so that one has the ability to that morning is frequently used by the elementary students, dress down, as Fisher said hikers don’t want to “get sweaty.” particularly those who are involved in COL’s Mighty Acorns An avid hiker, Fisher said he often carries a backpack while program. on his own outdoor expeditions. Since he hikes alone, he For more information on Harbor Country Hikers, visit said he must be prepared should he have to spend the night harborcountryhikers.com.

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he River Valley Post Prom Committee will host a four-team donkey basketball tournament fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, in the River Valley High School (RVHS) gymnasium. Advanced tickets are on sale for $6.00 apiece and they will be available at the door for $8.00 apiece.

Children 6 and under get in free.

Donkey basketball is a variation of the standard game of basketball played on a standard basketball court, as the players ride donkeys. The quirky

twist to a traditional basketball game will surely be a hit among spectators and participants alike.

This year’s teams will feature RVHS administration and staff, RVHS alumni, junior/senior students and the Three Oaks Township Fire Department.

Spectators can expect to see at least three games of donkey basketball, including a final match between the two best teams. During the intermission, spectators can pet the donkeys. Young spectators can ride

the donkeys for free.

In addition to the game, the River Valley Post Prom Committee will be having a 50/50 raffle and concession stand. All proceeds will benefit the River Valley High School junior/senior post prom.

Those wishing to purchase advance tickets can do so by calling or texting (574)229-8721. Tickets will also be available for purchase during the remainder of the RV boys’ varsity home games. — STAFF REPORTS

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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 Vander Clay, City Clerk, (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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ona Mabel Lambert, 78, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan. Private memorial celebration will be in Florida.

Mona was born in Jasper Grove, Illinois, on Sept. 16, 1939 to the late Maurice and Mona (Klaus) Kendall. Mona owned ‘Mona’s Beauty Salon in Harbert, Michigan, from 1970-1982. She then became owner and operator of the Diamond Bowl in New Buffalo for approximately 25 years until 2005. Mona then was a tour guide for Disney at Epcot. She was also a wonderful artist working with oils and ceramics. Above all Mona was a great mother and grandmother, and will be missed.

Mona is survived by her three children – Debra Ann (Daryl Edwards) Wilkie of New Buffalo, Brenda Lee Jackson-Thompson of New Buffalo, and John Raymond (Dana) Jackson of Three Oaks; five grandchildren – Angela (Nicholas Yaris) Wilkie, Emily Adamec, John Jackson IV, Kyle Taylor, and Liv Jackson; a great granddaughter – Willoh Wittenburg; and a sister – Linda Ward of Kissimmee, Florida. Preceding her in death are her parents and a brother-Maurice Kendall and a sister-April Kendall.

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ibliophiles united under one roof for a cozy meal on a cold winter’s night during this month’s giveback dinner at Marina Grand’s Bentwood Tavern Thursday, Feb. 1.

Once a month throughout the winter and spring, the New Buffalo restaurant donates 50 percent of its food and beverage revenue on a designated night to a local nonprofit. This month, proceeds went to the Friends of the New Buffalo Library.

New Buffalo Library Board President (as well as Friends member) Sandra Sporleder said that the main goal of the Friends is to provide support for the library. This includes providing financial support for the library’s myriad youth activities, helping to fund its special technological needs as well as other equipment and projects and providing educational programs for the community. The Friends also assisted with the campaign to build the new library, which opened to the public in August 2014.

Fundraising efforts for the Friends include the ongoing book sale on the library’s upper level, garage sales, the opportunity for community members to purchase personalized bricks located at the entrance to the library.

Sporleder said that their adult discussion groups, which have centered around topics ranging from the nature of the surrounding area to the gangsters of Southwest Michigan, have proven to be especially successful. The programs are free, as the Friends, as well as occasionally The Pokagon Fund, has provided the necessary funds to put them on. For this reason, Sporleder said that fundraisers like that night’s giveback dinner are very important.

Sporleder said that she is thankful for the new library, which is substantially larger than the old one.

“It has far exceeded our expectations,” she said.

Sporleder added that they are thankful for the Pokagon Room, which is located on the upper level and where several of their presentations are staged. Such a large room didn’t exist in the old library, she said.

“It’s been wonderful having the meeting room,” she said.

Officers for the Friends of the New Buffalo Library are as follows: Gary Reinmuth, president; Arlene Urquhart, vice president; Annette Van Dusen, treasurer; and Kathleen Reinmuth, secretary. Currently, Sporleder said the Friends of New Buffalo Library are approximately 70 members strong; however, she said that they’re always looking to grow.

Membership application cards can be mailed or turned into the library’s main desk.

“We’re looking for new members,” she said.

The Friends of the New Buffalo Library was established in 2008. In 2014, they were the recipients of the Outstanding Friends of Michigan Libraries Award. To learn more about the Friends as well as other library programs, visit www.newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org. New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 North Thompson Street in New Buffalo.

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Annette VanDusen, Friends treasurer; Arlene Urquhart, vice president; Sandra Sporleder, library board president and Mary Donnelly, library board trustee

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“Paper Creations from Dried Plant Leaves” demonstration will be provided by Sue Nuti at the River Valley Garden Club’s first meeting of the year Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Harbert Community Church in Sawyer.

Nuti will use plant material from her own garden such as iris, daffodils and day lilies to create beautiful handmade paper. In addition, some of her own creations will b available for purchase.

The meeting includes a potluck luncheon at noon, followed by a short business meeting and then the demonstration at around 1:30 pm. Anyone with an interest gardening or paper making is welcome to attend.

Club members are also planning and preparing for the annual plant sale, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, at Harbert Community Park in Harbert, Michigan. The sale consists of wide variety of perennials, ground covers, bushes and small trees that members have dug up from their own gardens. Baked goods will also be for sale.

Membership in the River Valley Garden Club is open to interested gardeners. For more information, contact Elizabeth Palulis at 269-426-3513 or email her at evpalulis@yahoo.com. Also visit the club’s website, www. rivervalleygardenclub.org. — STAFF

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This exciting portrait drawing event gives guests a chance to experience art as it is created. Stroll through the many galleries in the Box Factory to watch local portrait artists in action as they paint and draw from live models. See how each artist interprets the same model differently in their unique style. The artists will work in the medium of their choice to give guests different examples of portrait artwork.

Glasses of wine or local craft beer will also be available.

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HOR0SCOPE FEBRUARY 8-14, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES

MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Pay attention to your dreams this week. They could hold the answers to issues that have been troubling you.

In your waking life look for signs or omens of higher forces at work and trust that you are being guided and protected. Keep your mind on higher thoughts and expect the best of outcomes.

Work relationships will blossom nicely now. So, if you feel like you’re alone or have no friends at work, this week should put you at ease. You can expect others to be ready to help and support you in any way they can.

The opposite holds true too; you’ll be there with the helping hand also.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

APRIL 20—MAY 20

Love and affection will be essential to your wellbeing this week. Generally you have no problem facing things on your own but this week you could use a hand to hold, not because things are tough but because you want to feel connected. You would like to share your experiences.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll be quite the chatter box this week. Invite people over and start that discussion or support group.

There are some things you really should get off your chest and now is the time to do it. Start with your inner dialogue and then move it to the outer world by engaging with others.

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CAPRICORN

Because you have a more refined mental outlook, you’ll be able to express yourself in a way that cultivates awareness for others. Compromise will come easy because you will not only understand, but accept another’s viewpoint, even if it differs from yours. Peaceful times ahead.

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AQUARIUS

Stick to the primary sources of information this week, like direct communication. Don’t rely on technology to get the job done for you. You’ll need to actually talk face to face if you want results. Social status may be important to you but being authentic is more critical than being accepted now.

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You can expect to feel the help and support of family this week, particularly female relatives, and any issues you’ve had with them will be worked out. Big business, banking and investing are also highlighted now. So, be sure to take advantage of any opportunities to expand your investments.

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DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Cultural and artistic events are highlighted this week.

So, be sure to stop at the local art galleries or visit places that have an ethnic flair. If you have opportunity to travel, go to places that have not only a cultural flair but a historical significance; perhaps Cahokia Mounds or the Serpent Mounds in Ohio.

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It may be difficult to keep your mind focused on one thing this week because you will be having so many noteworthy ideas and opportunities to travel. It’s quite possible you will meet someone who will give you the opportunity to study, travel, or expand your opportunities in some way.

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OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

Be sure to take advantage of any chance encounters you have with authority figures.

If you see people in your field that could advance your career or standing, be all means reach out to them, but rather than telling them all your ideas, listen and follow through on any information they give you.

MAY 21—JUNE 21

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FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You have a tendency to close yourself off now, which can make you feel isolated and on your own. Don’t be your own worst enemy, get out and help others; work on being compassionate. By helping others, you help yourself feel like you are connected and part of the greater good in society.

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 3-5PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

THE UNWRITTEN STORY OF OUR LANDSCAPE 6:30PM. Bridgman Public Library.

460 Lake St. Bridgman.

The Unwritten Story of Our Landscape Join HCH President Pat Fisher for a presentation on our local landscape. From glaciers to mega mammals, giant sand dunes, Indian settlements and a unique, but fragile, ecosystem, learn what makes Southwest Michigan unlike any other place in the world.

THE HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS - OPEN HOUSE 3-7PM. 705 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

Snacks, refreshments, gym Tours.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TAKE-A-HIKE: ANIMAL LOVE 1-2PM. Jens Jensen Preserve. 6808 Parkway. Sawyer. 269-405-1006.

Bundle up and come explore the different ways animals attract a mate. We will learn how animals use bright colors, interesting dances and loud calls all in an effort to find love. Even though this is a free event, an RSVP is always nice and it’s helpful to know that you’re coming. Sponsored by Chikaming Open Lands.

CLEAN PLATE CLUB 2-3:30PM. 5875 Sawyer Rd. Sawyer.

Flagship Specialty Foods and Greenbush Tap Room will host an oyster master class and shucking seminar along with beer pairings with both raw and cooked oyster preparations. $35 per person includes an oyster knife. Space is limited and reservations are required.

THE TRUE VOICES OF ELVIS-SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SYMPONY 7:30-9:30PM. Lake Michigan College.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Song Bentwood.

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Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

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Tickets Show $35. Meet and Greet $50.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

4TH ANNUAL SHELF ICE BREW FEST 1PM. Franklin Street between 6th & 8th Sts. Michigan City.

Advanced tickets are necessary.

MARDI GRAS PARTY 6PM. American Legion.

204 Linden. Three Oaks.

Dining, dancing, and silent auction. A scholarship fundraiser. Tickets are $20.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

PAPER CREATIONS FROM DRIED PLANT LEAVES NOON. Harbert Community Church in Sawyer. 269-426-3513. www.rivervalleygardenclub.org.

Potluck and a demonstration will be provided by Sue Nuti at the River Valley Garden Club’s meeting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

MADE IN AMERICA – A TRIBUTE TO TOBY KIETH 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $35.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date.

Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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