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Beach erosion project could turn up spotlight in New Buffalo PAGE 3 New Buffalo City Planning Commission reviews three new city projects PAGE 4 Farmer stricken by EEE prompts closing of family fruit farm PAGE 5 Private birthday-partyturned-fundraiser raises funds for New Buffalo, River Valley bands PAGE 6 Stabenow, Peters highlight need to address high water levels in the Great Lakes PAGE 7 Lubeznik Center for the Arts announces Adult Scholarship Fund PAGE 8 Memories to be explored in BCHA winter exhibit, ‘Wish You Were Here’ PAGE 8 Harbor Country Hikers to begin 2020 with Robinson Woods hike PAGE 14

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Beach erosion project could turn up spotlight in New Buffalo

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BY STAN MADDUX

he start of a major Lake Michigan beach erosion project in Indiana could turn up the volume on longstanding pleas to hold back the water from the New Buffalo area.

The National Park Service and the town of Beverly Shores began installing sand traps last month to combat beach erosion threatening to undermine the parking lot, road and buried utility lines.

An emergency with travel restrictions was also declared because of erosion along that stretch of shoreline at the park.

Ted Gryzwacz, president of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBSA), said he believes the work there draws more attention to their longstanding appeals and enhances the credibility to the proposed beach replenishment project they’re seeking government dollars to fund.

“I think our project is gaining momentum and I think people are realizing it’s not a higher water problem. It’s a sand problem that’s being greatly exacerbated by the high water,’’ he said.

According to the National Park Service, 300 linear feet of sand traps are planned along the beach and above the high-water mark at the Lake View parking area and Lake Front Drive in Beverly Shores.

NBSA is actively pursuing money at

the federal and state levels to build 33 breakwaters from New Buffalo Harbor to the Indiana state line.

Gryzwacz said the barriers will break the waves and collect sand that will be deposited in the waves along the shoreline.

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) is also seeking $2.4 million for 120,000 cubic yards of sand to be trucked in and deposited along the shoreline.

Right now, Gryzwacz said waves are hitting as high as 20 feet up the bluffs without beaches to break up the waves before slamming into shore.

Gryzwacz said about 20 feet of his yard at Sunset Shores went over the edge of an eroded bluff during the week of Thanksgiving.

His house is now about 25 feet from the edge. ‘’There’s not a lot of space between the lake and the house,’’ he said.

Gryzwacz said the break wall at New Buffalo built in the early 1970s has stopped the natural replenishment of sand on about 3.5 miles of beaches west of the harbor.

The same has occurred at break walls in other communities.

He said the U.S Army Corps of Engineers used to have sand hauled into the beaches but hasn’t done so since 1995. ‘’I think governmental people are finally getting it in saying we got to do something to stop it,’’ Gryzwacz said.

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New Buffalo City Planning Commission reviews three new city projects

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the City of New Buffalo Planning Commission had some site plans to review at their Tuesday, Jan. 7, meeting.

The commissioners approved the New Buffalo Area Schools Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) building site plan and amended special use permit application.

The STEAM building, along with an ancillary public recreational complex, will be located across the street from New Buffalo Middle/High School at 1112 E. Clay Street.

According to Evan LeDuc of Abonmarche, the original development consisted of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) building to be constructed across from the high school on property that the city owned between Clay Street and the CSX Railroad. As the project “progressed,” he said, the opportunity came to increase the scope of the project to include the renovation of the existing skateboard park, the upgrading of the basketball court, the construction of six new pickleball courts and a pavilion that will include two barrier free restrooms.

Included in the project’s expansion was the city transferring the rights of way to streets to the school, which “allowed the opportunity of creating a large recreational compound as part of the STEAM building itself,” LeDuc said.

The storm water issues between the property and the CSX line are being addressed with the development of a retention pond.

The area is being divided into two sections, with the east side containing the STEAM building with upgrades to the existing parking lot and a construction of a retention pond. The west side of the development will include the pickleball courts, the pavilion, the expansion of the existing parking, the renovation and upgrade of the skateboard park, and the new basketball court. The pavilion will be located near the west end of the recreational parcel. The west end will also include revisions to the existing parking, as the slope had to be reengineered to allow proper drainage.

The improvement of the current storm water drainage would be an underground system of stormwater drainage and drain structures underground, LeDuc said.

The STEAM building will be used by the high school robotics club and for storage for the Performing Arts Center, woodworking shop and metal shop as well as a storage facility for snow removal vehicles owned by the school. There will also be the addition of an adjacent driveway and parking area and construction of a stormwater retention.

The drainage plan is still being reviewed by the Berrien County Drain Commission.

New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards said that the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) had determined at an earlier meeting the project’s application is complete and meets all the requirements of development standards that have been set by the ZBA. The drainage plan also meets the zoning requirements set

forth by the city.

LeDuc said the existing development with the tennis courts, skateboard park and basketball park and existing parking puts the project over the 35% in terms of percentage of coverage. The project’s expansion increases the hard surface coverage. The ZBA had approved the increase in coverage though, he said.

Commissioners also approved the site plan and special use permit application for a 12-feet by 20 feet fenced-in outside patio in conjunction with Warner Vineyards, located at in 19 N. Whittaker Street in New Buffalo. Patrick Warner said that the patio will include seven tables and 28 chairs.

Commissioners approved the site plan application from Ozinga to allow for the construction and use of a compressed natural gas (CNG) facility for fueling Ozinga trucks and for public use on its property located at 825 S. Whittaker Street.

According to Ozinga’s website, CNG is “an alternative fuel comprised mostly of methane and compressed to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure.”

Jason van den Brink, Ozinga operations officer, said Ozinga uses and sells CNG “because it’s sustainable, it’s plentiful it’s local and affordable.”

Van den Brink explained that Ozinga is participating in MTM Corridor, a national program started by the Department of Energy “to develop a corridor along 1-94, from Detroit to Montana, with fueling infrastructure to sustain vehicle travel to use that entire corridor on alternative green fuels - compressed natural gas being one of those.”

“It was identified that New Buffalo is in a place along the corridor that’s a gap, where there’s not a compressed natural gas fueling resource for vehicle operators,” he said.

According to the application, the proposed station (which will be located in the front of the New Buffalo plant) will have a single pump and related underground equipment.

Bryan Rieger, senior project manager at V3 Companies, said that a new drive is being proposed further on the north side of the property that will loop around the gas station. The dispenser will be located 125 feet from the roadway and will be in the center of a concrete area. Further away from the street will be the CNG equipment, which will be hidden behind landscaping and enclosed in a fenced-in area.

On the north side of the fenced-in area are two spots for future electric charging stations for vehicles although Rieger said there’s currently “no timeline” on that.

A new sign will be located at the front entrance pinpointing the location of the CNG dispensary. The New Buffalo sign will be located in the northwest corner of the Ozinga site with landscaping.

The single-residence house located near the property will also be demolished.

The station will be unattended and open 24 hours for vehicle use. Ozinga’s workforce will be maintaining the site and visiting it regularly. The city’s police and fire chiefs both approved of the project.

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Farmer stricken by EEE prompts closing of family fruit farm

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tricken by a deadly mosquito transmitted virus last summer, Bill Teichman is now home but his landmark family owned fruit farm in southwest Michigan is up for sale.

Viewed as the heart and soul of the operation, the 57-year-old Teichman has made some progress but still requires 24-hour care and faces a very uncertain long-term prognosis, said his sister in-law, Irene Latack.

“Very, very small improvements. He still has a long road ahead of him,” Latack said Tree Mendus Fruit Farm, which is located near Eau Claire, closed for good on Dec. 31.

It was a popular u-pick destination, with a country market offering products like cherry topping, ciders and apple butter.

The farm also hosted the International Cherry Pit Spit contest for 47 years.

Teichman returned home in late October after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis last August.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one-third of people contracting EEE die from the virus that often causes swelling of the brain.

Many survivors have ongoing neurological problems.

There is no cure, according to CDC. Latack said her brother-in-law was released from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids because he wasn’t regaining his cognitive abilities quickly enough to justify keeping him at the facility.

Encouraging, though, are the baby steps Teichman, who was once on a respirator, keeps taking in his recovery: the occasional uttering of a word and squeezing of a hand as well as the occasional smile.

“He can hear. He can see. We know that,” she said.

Latack said it’s also comforting to simply have him back home.

Teichman and his wife, Monica, lease the farm from his mother, Liz, who put the farm up for sale.

Latack said hiring someone to run the farm was not an option and with nobody else in the family available to take it over, the only choice was to place the more than 450-acre spread raising apples, cherries and other fruit on the market, she said.

The Teichmans have three children, including one still in high school, with other career interests, she said.

Latack said the owners of surrounding farm land have expressed interest in the property.

She didn’t know what their plans might be for the farm started by William and Leone Teichman more than 80 years ago.

The first trees producing Jonathan apples were planted on a hillcrest covering 15 acres.

What was then known as Skyline Orchards evolved into a u-pick operation three years after their son, Herb, purchased the farm in 1969.

Herb Teichman died in January 2019.

For now, Latack said the only activity going on at the farm is the usual end of the season clean-up activities, like putting up equipment by some of the existing staff.

She anticipates a sale happening soon because of the pruning and other maintenance work fruit trees require to produce at their highest level.

Latack said whether Teichman suffered any brain damage as a result of the swelling triggered by the virus was still not known.

By spring, though, she hopes more will be known on what the future holds for Teichman.

“It’s waiting for those nerves in the brain to heal. So, you just don’t know. It’s a wait and see game,” she said.

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According to Charles Covert, 125 people enjoyed food, fun and music provided by Red Deluxe at the restaurant Monday, Dec. 30.

Covert said that in the obituary for Gary Doyle Collins, who passed away last March, it was stated that “in lieu of flowers, please donate to the River Valley or New Buffalo band departments.”

“I was driving and the light bulb went on: I could help fulfill Gary’s wish - music enrichment for students,” Covert said in a recent email.

“I had a venue and I had Gary’s band, Red Deluxe (Gary was a founding member),” he added.

Covert said he and Collins were longtime friends. They started kindergarten in New Buffalo and graduated in 1968. They remained friends, having both resided in Harbor Country through the years.

“Gary was a well-known guitar player and band leader in the Michiana area. Through the years, as a musician, Gary always pitched in to help our community: fundraisers, open mic events, etc.... Ghost Isle Brewery was closed on Monday and Red Deluxe was available to play,” Covert said.

The birthday-party-turnedfundraiser took 10 days to plan.

Ghost Isle Brewery, Red Deluxe and Gary’s wife, Mary Berndt Collins, “all came on board to support our school bands in honor of Gary Collins.”

With the help of family, friends and invited guests, the fundraiser raised $860.

“Gary was a veteran and a member of American Legion Post #169. On New Year’s Day, I took a plate of meats, cheeses and extra birthday cake to the post in New Buffalo (my actual birthday). The generous support of our community raised a total of $1000,” Covert said in the email.

Covert said a formal presentation of the funds ($500 to each band department) will be made to both schools boards at their upcoming meetings – the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, and the River Valley Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ere’s hoping everyone had fantastic holidays! So, what does one do at the end of the year? One path is to look forward but, because my prognostication skills are weak, I’m going to look back at Chicago sports in 2019.

There were a lot of lows last year, but let’s try to remember some of the good things that took place. Remember: There’s always more just around the corner.

Let’s begin with the Blackhawks. This season has started off unevenly, but it’s always a joy watching Patrick Kane play. He’s one of the best to ever play for the Hawks and we should enjoy watching his considerable skills. Other bright spots are the play of goaltender Robin Lehner, and rookie Kirby Dach, the center who the Hawks chose third in the draft. The Blackhawks were fortunate to obtain the third pick, while the Bulls could have used some of that luck themselves. The Bulls didn’t get their first pick until number seven, but they used it wisely to draft Coby White, who looks like he will develop into a star. The front office picked up a couple of really good role players, and many of the returning players. Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn, in particular, have played very well. As I write this column, the Bulls are only a game and a half out of the last playoff spot.

The Bears season was disappointing, but when you start looking around, you can find some good things. Remember the end of last season, when the “double doink” knocked them out of the playoffs? The entire city, as well as the Bears organization, spent most of the off season gnashing their teeth over the teams kicking problem. Eddie Pineiro finished the season strong, ending up making 23 of 28 field goal attempts. A negative turned into a positive at the linebacker position. Danny Trevathan and Roquan Smith both went down with injuries but their replacements, Nick Kwiatkoski and Kevin Pierre-Louis, played brilliantly. Some of the young players improved and most importantly, the quarterback and the coach had another year to grow. Contrary to many Bear fans, I really believe that Coach Nagy and Qb Trubisky are going to improve next year by leaps and bounds.

Finally, let’s talk baseball. The White Sox are clearly finished rebuilding and are ready to contend this season. The emergence of Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncado, and Lucas Giolito, the great play of Tim Anderson, James McCann and Jose Abreu, the free agent acquisitions of Encarnacion, Keuchel, Grandal, and Gonzalez, and the promise of next year’s rookies, Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal, make the Sox a real contender this year. On the other side of town, the Cubs have been strangely quiet. Last year did not end well for them, so Joe Maddon was replaced by David Ross. Everyone expected some trades this winter but so far, nothing has happened. The team should contend as it stands now, with Baez, Rizzo, Bryant, Schwarber, Lester, Darvish, and Kimbrel leading the way. However, I still believe that some changes will be made, and I hope that, somehow, they are able to resign Nick Castellanos. While baseball disappointed last year, this year should be really exciting. How wonderful it would be to have a city series.

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Stabenow, Peters highlight need to address high water levels in the Great Lakes

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enators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) urged the Department of the Army and the Office of Management and Budget to help Michigan communities effected by high water levels in the Great Lakes and inland waterways. Extreme weather, flooding, and erosion have led to damaged property, harbors, beaches, roads, and infrastructure in Michigan.

According to a press release, the senators asked that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) allocate funding to address coastal erosion and dredging needs, provide technical assistance with floods and storms, and fund a study to coordinate strategy on protecting the Great Lakes.

“Communities and coastlines across Michigan have been battered by flooding and erosion as a result of record high water levels on the Great Lakes and inland waterways,” the lawmakers wrote. “It is imperative that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continue to help our communities address these near- and long-term challenges that stem, in part, from the climate crisis.”

The letter states that addressing the challenges “begins with the USACE allocating funding in the FY2020 work plan for these and other actions that will help Michigan communities: • Coastal Erosion The USACE has the authority to help address significant erosion around ports and coastlines across Michigan. We understand this authority extends to Grand Haven, Grand Traverse Bay, Harrisville, Holland, Lexington, Ludington, Muskegon, New Buffalo and South Haven. We ask that sufficient funding be included in the work plan to enable the USACE to address erosion in these and any other areas of Michigan in which the USACE possesses the authority act.

• Maintenance Dredging The Administration’s FY2020 budget contains significant gaps in funding to address dredging needs at harbors across Michigan. It is our understanding that there is a $4 million shortfall in the amount needed to dredge commercial harbors in Holland, Marquette, Monroe, and Ontonagon. In addition, another $8.42 million is needed to dredge 14 recreational harbors across the state, including: Arcadia, Charlevoix, Clinton River, Leland, Little Lake, New Buffalo, and Pentwater. We urge the USACE to include this additional funding in the work plan to ensure access to these harbors that are critical to our local and state economies.

• Technical Assistance Robust funding is needed in the FY2020 work plan for the Flood Plain Management Services (FPMS), Planning Assistance to States (PAS), and Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) programs. These programs are critical to assisting communities across Michigan with planning needed to protect against extreme weather events and flooding. We understand that seven counties in Michigan are already receiving technical assistance from the USACE. The FPMS program alone is being utilized by the USACE to assist with flood and storm water studies in Antrim County, Detroit, Kentwood, Meridian Township, and Mt. Pleasant.

In addition to the FPMS, PAS, and FCCE programs, we ask that funding be included for the Tribal Partnership Program (TPP). In Michigan, the TPP program is currently being utilized for the Bay Mills Shoreline Erosion Study to develop solutions to protect Tribal lands and a known burial ground.

With the frequency and severity of extreme weather events projected to increase as a result of the climate crisis, the importance of programs like FPMS, SAP, TPP, and FCCE will only grow. Sufficient resources should be provided to these programs in the upcoming work plan to enable the USACE to provide much needed technical assistance to communities and Tribes across Michigan.

• Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study We again join with calls from a bipartisan group of lawmakers across the Great Lakes region in urging the USACE to fund this study in the upcoming work plan.

The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study, proposed by the USACE, in consultation with Great Lakes states, would be a first-of-its-kind effort to develop a coordinated strategy to manage and protect the Great Lakes and its 5,200-mile coastline from these threats. Proponents for the study include seven Great Lakes states, three USACE Districts (Chicago, Detroit, and Buffalo), and the USACE’s Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. It also has the support of the Great Lakes Commission and several federal agencies with missions in coastal management, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Despite Congress formally authorizing the study as part of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (Sec. 1219 of P.L. 115-270), the Administration did not include funding in last year’s work plan or budget request. To rectify this decision, we urge the USACE to allocate $1.2 million for the study in the FY2020 work plan.

Thank you both for considering these important requests.” — STAFF REPORTS

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts announces Adult Scholarship Fund

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ubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) in Michigan City, Indiana, is proud to announce an expansion of its popular scholarship program to include adults.

Start-up funding for this project has been provided through a generous grant from Unity Foundation of La Porte County.

“At LCA, we believe art is for everyone,” said Hannah HammondHagman, education director. “Our onsite classes, workshops and camps engage children and adults in our community with the arts in a deep and personally meaningful way. The new Adult Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance for students ages 18 and up who wish to pursue their artistic passions through LCA’s art classes and workshops but face financial barriers.”

LCA offers three sessions of art classes per year, plus several weeklong summer camps. In a typical session, the schedule includes 10 to 12 different youth and adult classes on topics ranging from abstract painting to fused glass to stop motion animation.

In keeping with its mission to provide equal access to impactful arts experiences, LCA has long offered youth scholarships to eliminate barriers for children who wish to attend classes and camps. This program is largely supported by two funds – the LCA-specific Dolly Fund endowment for children ages 7 through 18, and the Michigan City Public Art Committee (MAC) Children’s Scholarship Fund for Michigan City children ages 5 to 18.

In addition to allowing LCA to expand the age range for scholarships, grant funds can be used to meet any youth scholarship needs not covered by current funding sources.

“Over the past year, we have seen a dramatic increase in scholarship requests,” said Michelle Shirk, development director. “This is wonderful news, as it means we are becoming more effective at raising awareness of our programs and creating an environment that is welcoming to all.

However, it also means we must rely on community partners like Unity Foundation of La Porte County to help us sustain our growing audience. We are so grateful for their support.”

Registration for LCA’s spring session of classes opens Wednesday, Jan. 15. To learn more about specific offerings or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call (219) 874-4900.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides access to compelling exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary ideas. The organization is located at 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront in Michigan City.

Admission is free year-round. Gallery weekday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All times are Central Standard Time. The galleries will be closed through Friday, Jan. 24.

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MEMORIES TO BE EXPLORED IN BCHA WINTER EXHIBIT, ‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’

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he Berrien County Historical Association’s (BCHA) first exhibit of 2020 opens with a look at how we used postcards to share our memories, a few laughs, and some touching moments.

The exhibit, “Wish You Were Here,” will run from Wednesday, Jan. 15 to Friday, Feb. 28, and will be located inside the Sheriff’s House. There is no admission to view the exhibit and guests can enjoy it as part of their visit to the History Center at Courthouse Square.

The exhibit will include more than 50 postcards from the BHCA archives and select pieces from the collections to create a truly memorable experience for visitors.

Visitors looking to send their own postcards will have several options to choose from in ‘On the Docket Books and Gifts.’

The Berrien County Historical Association is committed to sharing its collections with the community through specially curated exhibits throughout the year. In addition to showcasing the BCHA collections and archives, these exhibits allow for its community partners to participate in the exploration of its shared history. In 2020, the BCHA will host seven exhibits inside the Sheriff’s Residence, including three community curated shows.

The History Center at Courthouse Square is operated by the Berrien County Historical Association and is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Since 1967, the BCHA has operated the five buildings located on Courthouse Square, including the 1839 courthouse, an 1830s log cabin, a recreated blacksmith forge, an 1870s sheriff’s residence, and the 1860s county records building. For more information about exhibits and programs, contact the BCHA at 269-471-1202. Find the BCHA online, on Facebook, and on Instagram. — STAFF REPORTS

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Jack McNeill 1959-2019

ack McNeill of New Buffalo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the age of 59. Jack was born to parents William and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) on January 11, 1959 in Buchanan, MI. Jack loved music and storytelling, and worked in broadcast as a radio personality, DJ and On-air Journalist at stations including WIDR (Kalamazoo), WHFB (Benton Harbor) and Harbor Country Radio WRHC/ WRHZ (Three Oaks).

Jack is survived by his sister Margaret Cooley, his brothers John and Bill McNeill, and nephews Bob and Brian Cooley. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Elizabeth McNeill, and his brother Jim McNeill.

As per his wishes, there will be no service or viewing. Also to his wishes, he has been cremated.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Sclerosis Society in Michigan or to Harbor Country Radio.

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Karen Marie Smith-Paraf 1956-2019

aren Marie Smith-Paraf, age 63, of Sawyer, died Friday, January 3, 2020 in the presence of her family.

Karen was born March 16, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Christy “Chris” and Olga Rigoni. She married Corey Paraf February 23, 2007 in Cook County, Illinois.

Karen was an amazing woman that truly loved her family and friends, and always put them above herself. Her smile lit up rooms, and she spread love and laughter with everyone she encountered. Karen will be greatly missed by her loved ones, but her spirit will live on in each of them.

Karen is survived by her husband of twelve years, Corey Paraf of Sawyer; one daughter, Krystal (Dan) Smith-Rettich of Justice, Illinois; one son, Donald (Marylin Winkle) Smith of Los Angeles, California; one grandson, Abraham; twin granddaughters, Penelope and Willow; one sister, Rea Pietras of Chicago, Illinois; one cousin, Martha “Cookie” (Ray) Nelson of South Haven.

Drier’s Meats, Kaminski Meats, Jackie’s Café, Hardin The family prefers contributions be made in memory of Karen to the Veteran’s Organization of your choice.

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HOROSCOPE JANUARY 9-15, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 There is a real balancing of powers going on now.

Don’t fight this flow; give a little and get a little. By compromising and releasing extreme demands, everyone benefits.

This is a good week to relax and release tension. Sit back and enjoy the sparkles of hope. Let them fill your imagination.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You will be surprised by how influential you are with people at work or the company you work for. Use this influence to deepen the relationship you have with those that work under you or those who have less seniority than you. Also, this is a good time to contact your parents.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 You will have an easier time disassociating from situations that may be unhealthy or harmful now.

This is a good time to move away from toxic or stressful situations and into a space that is more accepting, liberating and stimulating. Get out of the shadows and into the light.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You will be very busy this week trying to get your points across to others.

Whether you are presenting work or production ideas or trying to express your feelings to your significant other, there will be a lot of back and forth traveling and also, a lot of electronic communication involved.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There could be some fluctuations with finances or the things you value emotionally. Don’t be surprised if you have a sudden change of heart because there is a new piece of information surrounding the origin of your valuables. The real value is in detaching and feeling secure without it.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Connections that you made last month will solidify now, which will help make your situation feel more stable and secure. The opportunity to focus on your home and wellbeing will present itself when you let others handle the things that are beyond your expertise.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You will start to see the bigger picture now. Let those visions and ideas help you balance out your relationships. There is an opportunity to share ideas and feelings with those close to you coming in this week. Use it to it’s fullest by being completely honest about your experiences with them.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You may experience some emotional fluctuations this week with partners or close associates. Let situations unfold fully and reserve judgement until all parties have spoken. There is a good chance you will miss important information if you jump to conclusions.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You will have to depend on the help of others this week. It’s important you let people do their job without too much interference.

There is a bit of surrendering you must do now but don’t let it threatened you.

Use it as an opportunity to deepen your relationship or commitment.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Don’t brush off taking care of your health and wellbeing. This is a good time to deepen daily practices and find the right medicines or practitioners. On a physical level, it’s about sticking with it. On an emotional level, it’s about releasing painful memories; heal and build up strength.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Now is the time to get involved in something more exciting and uplifting.

It’s important to expand your mental and cultural experiences now. Don’t hesitate if you are asked to go to a museum or attend a lecture. This is the time to drop preconceived notions and be open to new things.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You will find that the best part of who you are goes into your creations and you will not tolerate negative projections, especially if it is not constructive criticism. Therefore, it is imperative you don’t place too much value on what other people think now. Be true to yourself and the beauty you create.

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

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HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS TO BEGIN 2020 WITH ROBINSON WOODS HIKE

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arbor Country Hikers (HCH) will start the new year with a quiet hike through the Robinson Woods Preserve, 8016 East Rd., Three Oaks, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.

Pat Fisher, hike leader and HCH president, will share the postglacial history of the area during the 1.5-mile moderate level hike. Deep ravines and ancient sand dunes are hidden in these woods. Cold weather gear and water are recommended.

Harbor Country Hikers free events are open to all.

Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and dogs are allowed according to destination rules. Membership ($20 for individuals or $30 for families) is encouraged. For weather cancellations, further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit www.harborcountryhikers. com. — STAFF REPORTS

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY See weekly library events on page 3.

EVERY MONDAY

ZUMBA 6:30PM. New Buffalo High School High Gymnasium/Dance Studio. 111 E Clay St. New Buffalo. 219-614-8847.

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

NEW TROY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy. 773-803-9773.

Hosted by New Troy Flea Market and the Friends of New Troy, the market lasts until April.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

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

All are welcome.

GIVE-BACK DINNER FOR HARBOR COUNTRY TRAILS 5-10PM. Bentwood Tavern. 600 W Water Street. New Buffalo. 269-469-1699.

The restaurant will be donating 50% of all dine-in revenue to support Harbor Country Trails’ mission to bring a network of interconnected non-motorized vehicle trails to the corner of Southwest Michigan.

EVERY THURSDAY

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

TRIVIA NIGHT At dooley’s 7-9PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

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.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC at night AT DOOLEY’S 8PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios.

200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

BROOKLYN CHARMERS— THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlive.org.

Brooklyn Charmers is a Steely Dan tribute band comprised of some of Chicago’s top players. General Seating tickets are $30 and Reserved Seating Tickets are $55.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

DUNES GEOCACHE ADVENTURE DAY 10:30AM-4PM CST. Indiana Dunes State Park. 219-926-1390.

This is a fun annual geocaching event that lets any level of geocachers come together to compete and enjoy the beauty of our Indiana Dunes region. All you need is a GPS unit or the geocaching app on your cell phone, along with a sense of adventure. Full details can be given by calling the nature center, or searching for the event page with zip code 46304 at www.geocaching.com.

CSNY TRIBUTE— MARRAKESH EXPRESS RETURNS! 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Reserved seating tickets are $55 and general seating are $30.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

FIFTH ANNUAL ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST NOON-4PM. Corner of Broad Street and Lake Boulevard. St. Joseph.www. stjoetoday.com.

Craft beer enthusiasts will enjoy sampling from local and regional Michigan breweries.

Tickets are $35/person and includes sample cup, 12 tokens, winter comradery and music. One token is a four-ounce sample. You must be age 21 or older to attend. Tickets can also be purchased by phone or in-person at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College at (269) 927-1221 or at St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, 301 State St., St. Joseph.

NEW BUFFALO RUNNING OF THE BULL PUB CRAWL 2020 12:30-10PM. New Buffalo. newbuffalo.bull@gmail.com.

The crawl will begin at Dooley’s Lakehouse Pub 310 W Buffalo Street, at 12:45 p.m.

No admission fees. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Pay as you go at each of the local hot spots for food and beverage. Costumes encouraged, but not required.

BOOTLEGGIN’ AT BARKER MANSION 5-7PM CST. Barker Mansion. 631 Washington St. Michigan City. 269-8731520. www.barkermansion.com.

Four area restaurants will compete for the best cocktail. Tour the mansion while listening to live music, sipping some spirits and noshing on a delicious spread of food.

There will be two “cocktail tours,” 5PM and 8PM CST. Each tour is limited to 100 people. General admission tickets are $45.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE ACORN WITH HOST JOE BISCEGLIA 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Come experience Harbor Country’s most exciting array of acts, packed into one night on the fabulous Acorn stage with a state of the art, professional sound system. No admission fee, but donations are encouraged.

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.

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