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Long Beach homeowners fighting back Lake Michigan PAGE 3 New Buffalo City Council approves Roger’s Wrecker’s preliminary agreement PAGE 4

Guests have a ball at New Buffalo Lions’ ‘Eye Ball’ PAGE 6 New Buffalo school board adopts amended 2019-2020 budget PAGE 7

Colorful creatures dot New Buffalo streets during ‘Running of the Bull’ PAGE 6

Converge Community Church welcomes community to play and socialize in indoor space PAGE 10 Search for Three Oaks village manager continues PAGE 11

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Long Beach homeowners fighting back Lake Michigan

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BY STAN MADDUX

ilings with 1,500 pounds of steel are being driven into the sand at Long Beach for new seawalls to protect seven homes threatened by a high Lake Michigan washing up closer to doorsteps.

At least one house was shored up by placing steel pilings and concrete under the partially undermined foundation.

“We’re just repairing and saving the houses,” said Tony Lindquist with JCI Bridge Group out of LaPorte.

At least ten homes were recently ordered to disconnect from septic tanks because of the advancing waters.

Those tanks will have to be pumped instead of the waste percolating into the soil.

“Their systems are in jeopardy of falling in, have already fallen or will be compromised,” said Amanda Lahners, supervisor of the environmental health, foods and water laboratory divisions of the LaPorte County Health Department.

The emergency steps along Lakeshore Drive are from lack of ice cover from a mild winter allowing waves during severe storms to crash into the eroded shoreline.

The new seawalls are replacing ones that failed during recent storms.

Larry Wall, the building commissioner for the town, said the new seawalls will be able to better withstand the forces of Mother Nature from pilings driven into the ground deeper than the ones they’re replacing.

They were also designed for better drainage to keep sand in the waves crashing over them from piling up behind the walls and the weight causing them to bow.

Regardless, he said the fix is only buying time until hopefully water levels start going back down again.

“It’s temporary. We don’t know if this high lake level is the new norm,” he said.

According to the U.S Army Corps. of Engineers, the lake has been rising since levels hit a record low in 2013.

The forecast calls for levels to remain at or break the record from 1986 in the coming months.

Longtime residents Francesca Caine and Robin Benoy said they’ve seen anything from staircases to water covered beaches and furniture on decks washed into the lake.

Caine said the damage this year is worse from more homes going up since the last time levels were this high.

Both women live a block from the water’s edge.

“We see monstrous waves. I often think about how scary it must be to live on the lake side,” Benoy said.

Wall said preventative measures were taken after a Halloween storm to protect Lakeshore Dr. and the utilities underneath it from washouts.

“We’ve installed temporary sandbags. We’ve installed concrete barriers to stop the wave action and energy from getting up that far and I monitor it myself seven days a week to make sure we’re in good shape,” he said.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8AM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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New Buffalo City Council approves Roger’s Wrecker’s preliminary agreement

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

uring the New Buffalo City Council’s Monday, Jan. 27, meeting, Nick Curcio, city attorney, presented a preliminary Roger’s Wrecker’s settlement agreement.

The agreement would limit overnight parking and require the business wreckers to be parked behind a fence.

Roger Lijewski, the business owner, will also have six months to move the business to a location in New Buffalo Township.

Curcio said the final agreement, which may be ready for approval by the February council meeting, will likely have more refined language.

The council approved the preliminary agreement.

Controlling flooding and erosion was a major topic of the meeting. High water levels and storms have compromised the revetment at the water intake structure off Shore Drive, and flooding continues at the city beach and adjacent properties.

After discussion, councilmembers approved a proposal

by Oselka Construction to replace filler material and add a layer of 8000-pound stones to the top of the structure. New Buffalo City Water Superintendent Ken Anderson said there have been three major events since Halloween 2019 that have cause strong waves to hit the revetment, washing out fill material and moving debris to the top of the revetment. Mayor Lou O’Donnell added that there is little sand in front of the revetment, allowing large waves to hit the structure without anything slowing them down.

In order to contain and redirect high water at the public beach and city boat launch, Tony McGhee of city engineering firm Abonmarche said berms could control the water. He said the flooding at Lions Park is from ground water and not much can be done when the soil is saturated. McGhee will get quotes and bids for possible structures to present at the February council meeting.

Abonmarche and Nies Engineering both were approved for general engineering service agreements with the city.

Nies provides engineering for the water department, while Abonmarche provides for other city departments.

Councilmembers voted to table a request from Ozinga Energy for site plan approval to install a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station and electric vehicle charging station at 825 S. Whittaker Street. Ozinga representatives said that both stations would be available to the public and the CNG station would allow them to use their CNG trucks in Michigan.

O’Donnell said while he liked the site plan, he had concerns that the change would bring increased traffic and noise to residential neighbors. Representatives said the compressors for the CNG would be about 75 decibels and would be enclosed in a noise dampening structure, as well as surrounded by pine trees.

Councilmembers agreed to wait on making a decision until a member and three or four interested residents could visit one of Ozinga’s existing stations to observe the level of noise and traffic.

Traffic on Red Arrow Highway is also a concern for many as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to look at a road diet that would reduce portions of the highway between the Indiana state line and Union Pier from four lanes to two, with a turning lane in the center.

O’Donnell said councilmembers had received conflicting information from MDOT representatives but it was clear that

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MDOT will not contribute financially if the reduced road is l used for the proposed Marquette Greenway bike trail. The reduced lane could be used as a path and buffer for the green c way, though.

MDOT has said the city could perform a temporary diet this a summer to see the impact. O’Donnell noted many people have o expressed concerns that the reduction will cause backups, as t passing in a turning lane is not permitted.

Councilmembers approved the site plan review and special f land use application for New Buffalo Area Schools’ proposed STEAM building on East Clay Street across the street from the t middle/high school. McGhee said the completed plan would N exceed the maximum ground coverage due to parking and courts, necessitating the SLU. p The Planning Commission had previously recommended the r approval of a site plan review and special use permit to 19 N. Whittaker Street to allow Warner Vineyards to have outside e seating on the property. At the council meeting, City Manager m David Richards said Warner’s lease on the building has not been renewed. Building owner and co-applicant Deborah a DeVos told the council she would still like the permit for future tenants but the council said the change required a new r application. c A settlement agreement between the City of New Buffalo s and the Galien River Sanitary District was originally on the January council agenda but was removed prior to approval of the agenda until it could be formalized. Richards did clarify thate the original balance of $1.8 million had been reduced to a little v over $100,000 after clerical errors and incorrect measurementsc were realized. He said the city had refused to pay the original w balance while making GRSD realize the charges were t “outrageous.”

City employees will continue to have the city cover 80% w of their healthcare coverage costs after the council passed p Resolution 20.01 to set the healthcare cap.

Councilmembers also approved a revision to the community r room rental contract, outlining costs for groups that exceed H their allotted time. Richards said a city employee must be a on site when the room is rented to outside groups. The new costs will help cover overtime pay and discourage groups from h exceeding the 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. rental times. v The council voted to apply for a $5,000 grant from the b Pokagon Fund to help pay for the Southwest Michigan Symphony to perform as part of the Independence Day celebration. Katie Maroney, New Buffalo Business Association s d board members, said the planned activities will cost almost t $30,000 overall and the NBBA has begun fundraising.

Plans for a St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown New Buffalo Saturday, March 7, are underway and the council approved the C t special event application. Organizer John Dooley said more than 20 floats and two marching bands have signed up. He added that many local businesses have helped with planning. l Near the end of the meeting, councilmembers went into s closed session for a personnel evaluation for Richards.

After reconvening, councilmembers approved the $5,403 a purchase of FBI-compliant fingerprinting equipment for the d New Buffalo Police Department. Richards said the current equipment cannot be updated.

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Harbor Country Vacation Rental Association aims to be ‘go-to’ organization for municipalities

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

local group has recently been formed to help the public navigate the vacation rental industry as well as shed some light on its effects on the local community.

Called Harbor Country Vacation Rental Association (HCVRA), the group currently consists of six members, all of whom are involved in the industry: Toni Morris from Yellowbird Vacation Rentals; Jason and Erika Milovich of Bluefish Vacation Rentals; Tonya and Henry Arana of Aqua Vacation Rentals, and John Natsis and Tom Hemingway of Beachtown Vacation Rentals.

Among one of the group’s main goals is to be a “main liaison between our local municipalities and the vacation rental community,” Natsis said.

“We would like to be a go-to for them as well as the others in vacation rental community, as well as the general public,” he said.

“If there is an issue, we want to be that call, because we would like be able to address it and not let it fester and become a problem. We want to be the go-to org that people call when they have questions and concerns because we’re on the front lines for all of this,” he added.

Members of HCVRA had worked with the nearby municipalities that have formed rental registries.

“We want to make vacation rentals better in the area, so we’re all happy with the registration and some things that are now required by municipalities,” Natsis said.

“We feel the regulations that have been made locally, since we’ve been a part of most of it - we’re good with that. I think it just helps us to have better renters to run better businesses when we have a blueprint,” he added.

Morris said that the group desires to make the rental industry work for everyone. The group formed when its current members began to hold informal meetings on a “code of ethics,” she said.

“Initially, it started with forming our code of ethics that we would guarantee all communities that we live in that we’d be good citizens and I think that’s really important for everybody to believe in,” she said.

“I think as a group, much larger down the road hopefully, we have a collaborative and very positive impact on the community we live in,” Erika said.

While the group is just comprised of its seven members now, it may eventually be open to other individuals and business owners who have vacation rentals. Anyone future members would need to adhere to the group’s code of ethics and its bylaws.

The group is also an affiliate of the Vacation Rental Managers Association, a worldwide association that offers training and other learning opportunities for those in the vacation rental industry.

The group also has some core beliefs (which are shared on its website), with one of them being that “the option to rent your home is a right and not a privilege - you can live in it, you can rent it out, and you can sell it.”

Also listed on the website is the number of jobs that are created through the rental community: office personnel, house keepers, plumbers, landscapers, HVAC companies, electricians, appliance repairs, waste disposal companies, accountants, realtors, banking and insurance industries, contractors, pool and hot tub companies, and realtors.

In addition to the people that the rental companies hire, Natsis said that vacation rentals also bring people to the area – which, in turn, cause the businesses to thrive.

“We’re the ones bringing people to the restaurants, the grocery stores, the spas, the retail shops, bakeries, the caterers, the wineries, breweries and distilleries, the coffee shops and antique shops – all these places exist and thrive as a result of us and the people we employ,” he said.

Bringing people to the area to patronize the businesses in the Harbor Country area is important, as Jason said that it’s thriving businesses that drive the tourism-based economy.

“There isn’t any other industry driving the economy (in the area),” he said.

Through the years, more and more people – including those who don’t here live here full-time – have continued to come up to the area more often, Natsis said.

“Second home owners come up here a lot - 20 years ago, it was three months and then they’d lock it up, turn of the heat. Now, they come up every weekend during the week to spend time here - people are here now,” he said.

For more information on HCVRA, visit www.hcvra.org.

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REP. PAQUETTE LEADS CONVERSATION ADDRESSING LAKE MICHIGAN’S RECORD HIGH WATER LEVELS, SOIL EROSION

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tate Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) spearheaded a roundtable discussion with several other lawmakers, coordinating ideas to address the shoreline soil erosion disaster along the Great Lakes.

Paquette, who represents Berrien and Cass counties, said many in his district, most notably, the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance, have reached out with their concerns and want to know what steps they can take to address the problem.

“All of us sitting here represent quite different areas in Michigan, geographically,” Paquette told his colleagues. “So, it’s understandable that our questions about the matter may be varied. But one thing is certain – answers are needed. All our communities along the shoreline have been affected by this crisis. We must unify our voices to take effective action in protecting our shoreline.”

Rep. Paquette said record water levels have damaged homes and businesses, as well as roads, beaches and other public sites along the lakeshore, and that solutions will be discerned as quickly as possible.

One proposal Paquette supports would allow people to immediately begin the process of protecting their property without having to obtain an individual permit, if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares a state of emergency along the shoreline.

At the end of 2019, Paquette and several of his colleagues sent a letter to the governor, urging her to declare a state of emergency for the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. While awaiting her decision, Paquette has been actively coordinating with the group to find solutions, engage in conversation and brainstorm effective ways to prevent future damage.

The plan Paquette supports would ensure a homeowner’s property taxes would not increase based on those developments, as the work would be considered maintenance and not an improvement. Along with making the permitting process easier, he also supports a plan calling on Canada to stop redirecting water into the Great Lakes.

“Because many other states invest in protecting their miles of beaches, these discussions are the first steps toward positive action.” Paquette said.

“We must keep the conversation open and continue seeking out insight from the people we represent.” — STAFF REPORTS

ARTISTS APPLICATIONS FOR LUBEZNIK’S ART FESTIVAL ARE NOW AVAILABLE

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rtist applications are now open for the Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF), which will take place Aug. 15 and 16.

Currently in its 39th year, LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Michigan City. It takes place on LCA’s grounds to connect festivalgoers to the organization’s dynamic programming and exhibitions. LCA’s summer blockbuster, “Well-Behaved Women: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage,” will be on display during LAF. In addition to art, the festival’s lineup includes food vendors, family artmaking activities and live entertainment.

Fine artists and fine crafters are invited to apply for the opportunity to exhibit at LAF in 2020. The festival will feature approximately 85 exhibitors working across a wide variety of mediums. Available categories include 2-Dimensional Art, Fine Craft, Jewelry, Photography, Sculptural Objects and Wearable Art. There will be $3,000 in cash prizes that will be awarded.

This year’s juror is Laura Cutler, co-owner of the Thaddeus C. Gallery in La Porte. Cutler holds a BFA from Otis College of Art & Design and an MFA from The New York Academy of Art. She has taught painting, drawing and ceramics at numerous colleges and is currently an associate faculty member at Indiana University of South Bend.

LAF is extensively marketed via social media, radio, television, print and promotional signage. For complete details and to apply, please visit www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8354. Contact Kyle Murphey, marketing coordinator, at (219) 874-4900 or kmurphey@lubeznikcenter.org.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts 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. CST. Weekend hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. For more information, visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call (219) 874-4900.

Bentwood Tavern, 600 W. Water Street, New Buffalo, will be hosting a give-back dinner to benefit Lubeznik Center for the Arts from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 6. Bentwood Tavern has generously agreed to donate 50% of all food and beverage revenue from the evening to support LCA’s mission. — STAFF REPORTS

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Guests have a ball at New Buffalo Lions’ ‘Eye Ball’

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Adam Kesling with Maggie and Bill Oberts

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

uests did a lot to help out the local community when they dressed up and danced the night away during an elegant evening at the Grand Beach Clubhouse for the New Buffalo Lions Club’s third annual Eye Ball, which was held Saturday, Jan. 25.

“Because you’re here, your helping to put people behind the wheels of cars because they can’t afford eye exams and glasses to drive. By being here, you’re helping people buy glasses so they can perform their jobs at work, which they ordinarily wouldn’t be able to do,” said Pete Rahm, a member of the New Buffalo Lions.

For decades, one of the Lions’ main mission has been to provide financial assistance for vision exams and eyeglasses to those who can’t afford it. Rahm said that the New Buffalo Lions provide vision assistance for those who don’t qualify for The Pokagon Fund Vision Grant.

Seeing that vision still remains one of the primary focuses of the Lions, it seemed fitting that the Eye Ball’s theme was “For Your Eyes Only,” which was also the title of the 1981 James Bond British spy film.

Guests enjoyed a buffet with food from Classic Catering.

After dinner, guests could bid on a variety of auction items donated by local business and dance to music provided by Madhatters.

This year’s event was chaired by New Buffalo Lions members Susan Giglio and Migs Murray.

The Eye Ball, which is put on every January, and the Lions Golf Club Outing, which occurs every June, are two of the New Buffalo Lions’ biggest fundraisers.

John Postelli, the district governor for the 37 Lions Clubs that comprise Multiple District 11 B2 (which includes Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, St. Joseph, and Kalamazoo counties), Michigan’s lower district that’s a part of Lions International, said that the Lions have five pillars of service: vision, the environment, diabetes, hunger, and childhood cancer.

The Lions latched onto the vision cause after Helen Keller (who was born both blind and deaf) urged them to become “Knights of the Blind” at one of their conventions in the 1920s.

Once a year, all members of the clubs in the MD11 B2 District will come together and donate toward approximately 10 district charities, including EverSight, Camp Leo (a camp for local handicapped children that Lions sponsors with Berrien RESA), and Leader Dog out of Rochester Hills.

“This year, we raised over $6,000 from the clubs for those charities,” Postelli said Members of the clubs in each respective district will partner in other ways as well. Postelli, who belongs to the St. Joseph club, said that the clubs in Watervliet and Coloma recently partnered together for a need that was identified in the local community.

Lions have always strived to attach themselves to issues that may be present within their communities. For the New Buffalo Lions, this has included participating in KidSight, an organization that has a trailer where children can receive eye exams that comes around to schools and community functions, as well as donating food to those in need.

“During the holidays, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, we help put together food baskets for those in the immediate area,” said Giglio.

Being on the lookout for a community’s needs remains an integral part of being a Lion, Postelli said.

“From that perspective, if an elderly person has fallen and needs a wheelchair ramp, our clubs will come together and make that happen,” he said.

“The Lions Club motto is ‘we serve,’ and how we serve depends on what the community’s needs are - we like to say, ‘Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion’,” Postelli added.

John Postelli, district governor for the Lions Club lower Michigan district, with wife Natalie

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Deborah Devos, Kristen D’Amico, Dustin Harvey, Kristen Bird-Sheldon, and Colleen and John Dooley

Larry and Betty Mazies

Migs Murray and Susan Giglio, co-chairs of this year’s Eye Ball

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New Buffalo school board adopts amended 2019-2020 budget

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education adopted the 2019-2020 General Fund Amended Budget, which was presented by the school district’s new business manager, Pano Arvanitis, at their Monday, Jan. 27, meeting.

Amended revenues are expected to be $16 million, with local taxes making up 77% of the revenue at $12.4 million. The amended total budget operating revenue for 2019-2020 is $14.5 million, with local taxes making up 86% of the revenue at $12.4 million. Arvanitis explained that the $14.5 million doesn’t include Local Revenue Sharing Board funds.

The amended budget for 2019-2020 showed expenditures at $16.7 million, with roughly 69% of the operating budget going to payroll, insurance, retirement, and FICA while the other 31% going to operating expenses.

The amended fund balance on June 30, 2020, is projected to be $4.1 million, which is 29% of the district’s expenses.

The amended fund balance on June 30, 2020, for the New Buffalo Bison Educational Trust Fund is projected to be a little more than $5 million.

Arvanitis reminded everyone that residents will be voting on the five-year renewal of the school district’s operating millage at a Tuesday, March 10, election. According to the motion that was passed during a meeting last month, the proposal “will allow district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2020 tax levy.”

“It’s very important that everyone understand that that’s where we operate from,” Arvanitis said of the operating milliage.

Board members approved the Skillman Corporation proposal for construction management services, in the amount of $440,000, for the elementary school’s security upgrades and the construction of the STEAM facility and STEAM recreational area/pavilion (which will include expanding on the current recreational area) across from the middle/high school. A consultant from Abonmarche, the civil engineering firm hired to work on the three major projects, presented on them at the previous meeting.

Students will also be a part of the projects. New Buffalo Area School Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that 40 students from Building Trades, the advanced art class and Robotics students visited Abonmarche that day. Students also visited the Richard Hunt Studio, as they’ll be designing a solar or windpowered art piece for the front of the STEAM building.

Board members adopted the National School Breakfast Week Proclamation for the week of March 2-6.

Board members did a second reading of the following board policies: 1420 -School Administrator Evaluation, 2265 - Child Care Center Staff and Volunteers, 2450 - Community and Adult Education, 2628 - State Aid Incentives, 3210 - Staff Ethics, 3220 - Professional Staff Evaluation, 5230 - Late Arrival and Early Dismissal, 5330.02 - Opioid Antagonists, 6800 -System of Accounting, 7300 -Disposition of Real Property, 7440.03 -Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 8400 - School Safety Information, 8462 -Student Abuse and Neglect.

Board members voted to cancel the Monday, Feb. 24, meeting and to reschedule the Monday, March 9, meeting to Monday, March 2.

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I&M RATE CASE SETTLEMENT MARKS BLOW TO COAL AND GAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY

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he Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) recently approved an all-party settlement in a rate case for the Indiana Michigan Power Company, which serves more than 129,000 customers in southwestern Michigan and the Michiana area.

According to a press release, I&M, a subsidiary of utility giant AEP, filed its request for a rate increase in June. The Environmental Law & Policy Center, Vote Solar, the Ecology Center, the Sierra Club and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) intervened.

The groups negotiated a settlement that cut the utility’s original annual revenue increase request by $22.1 million, from $58.5 million to $36.4 million, saving money for I&M customers across southwestern Michigan, the press release said.

The utility’s original plan would have greatly reduced the credit paid to customers who sell electricity from solar panels or wind turbines back to the grid, which would have “essentially killed” the solar market in southwest Michigan, said Environmental Law & Policy Center Staff Attorney Nikhil Vijaykar.

Over three months of negotiations, the environmental groups fought off those changes to the distributed generation tariff. They also successfully countered several of the utilities’ rate design proposals that would have hiked fixed charges on customers’ bills, hurting customers’ ability to implement and benefit from energy efficiency and renewable energy. They also secured a requirement that I&M seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission before extending their lease at Rockport coal-burning unit 2, which is one of 22 super polluters in the United States.

“This settlement is a victory on two fronts,” Vijaykar said in the press release. “First, we won a reasonable interim rate for distributed generation customers, and kept Michigan moving towards a fair, valuebased rate for solar. Second, we kept Indiana Michigan Power’s original regressive rate design proposals out of the picture.”

“Sierra Club applauds the Public Service Commission’s approval of this settlement which requires I&M to get permission before extending its money-losing lease with the super polluter Rockport coal-burning plant in Indiana. This decreases the likelihood that I&M will extend its commitment to the massive Rockport unit 2, and instead create an opportunity for Michiganders to demand cleaner and less expensive energy.” said Mike Berkowitz, Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign representative for Michigan in the press release.

“This is about fair rates and the freedom to choose where your energy comes from. Providing fair value for the local, clean energy hardworking Michigan families and businesses produce is essential to achieving our clean energy goals and ensuring customers can go solar if they so choose,” said Will Kenworthy, Midwest Regulatory Director for Vote Solar.

“We’re grateful that the Michigan Public Service Commission saw the I&M proposal for what it was, a backwards attempt to distort energy prices and lowball the value of solar in Indiana and Michigan.

This decision is a win for energy consumers and will help to improve customer choice, grow local solar markets and create jobs that can’t be outsourced,” said Nakhia Morrissette, central region director and counsel at SEIA. The new rates will go into effect Feb. 1. They will not affect I&M customers in Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

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hile the Chicago Bulls have fallen on hard times lately, it wasn’t that long ago they dominated the NBA. With arguably the best player ever leading the way, Michael Jordan and company won three titles and then, just to prove they were real, won three more. The Bulls were on television all the time back then, and I was positive I was witnessing the greatest basketball team, led by the greatest player, there ever was or ever would be. Comparing Michael to anyone who had ever played, or ever would play, seemed ridiculous.

I was aware of the greats who played before Michael. Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J., Wilt Chamberlin, Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and many others. They were all great ball players with hearts of champions, but in my opinion, nobody compared to M.J.. He could leap tall buildings in a single bound and his will to win was unequaled. Since Michael retired almost twenty years ago, there have been a couple of stars that have been compared to him. LeBron James is one of those stars. His size and strength are unbelievable and he is probably one of the five best to ever play the game. The other, of course, is Kobe Bryant.

Kobe came to the league straight out of high school and played his entire professional career, spanning twenty years, with the Los Angeles Lakers. While with the Lakers, they won five championships, he was the most valuable player in 2008, he was an eighteen time all star, and a twelve time member of the all defensive team. Kobe seemed to pattern himself after Jordan. Early in his career Kobe seemed to be more interested in his scoring than the rest of his game, but soon he became a complete player. He was as competitive as anyone who ever played the game, and certainly in my top five of all time.

Unfortunately, as you all probably know, Kobe was a passenger in a helicopter that crashed and took his life, along with one of his daughters and seven others. Kobe was only 41 and his daughter, Gianna was 13. The outpouring of love, respect, and sadness by the sporting world, music world, basketball fans, and the general public was heartfelt and sincere. The Pro Bowl football game had reactions from the announcers and some of the players during the game. The Grammys, just a few hours later, dedicated a song to him. Michael Jordan was devastated and said Kobe was like a little brother to him. I heard someone say that the night Kobe scored 81 points in a game, the next highest scorer was Smush Parker who scored 13. Kobe allegedly whispered “that’s why I had to score 81.” Kobe even won an Academy Award. He was indeed a wonderful player and human being. He left a positive imprint and will be missed by many. He left behind his wife and three daughters. Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant.

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he New Buffalo high school boys’ basketball team defeated River Valley for the District 4 district title game last year but lost the regular season rematch on the road Friday.

The Bison couldn’t keep up with the shooting of the Mustangs in the 42 to 27 loss.

It was the third straight loss for the once 5-1 Bison.

Head coach Nate Tripp expecting better things from his team this season expressed a great deal of frustration over his players’ recent struggles.

“We’re not who we thought we are but that’s ok. We’ll go back to the drawing board,” he said.

Sophomores Anthony Lijewski and Ryan Vinson started the scoring with three point buckets for the Bison leading 9 to 8 after the first quarter.

River Valley (9-2) scored 10 of the next 12 points but the Bison charged back trailing 18 to 16 at halftime.

The Bison led 24 to 21 in the third quarter on lay ups from Vinson and sophomore Kayden Parmley but the Mustangs scored eight unanswered points to take a five-point lead into the fourth quarter.

River Valley extended their lead to 12 points with five minutes left in the game.

The Bison picked up the tempo on defense to try and wage a comeback but River Valley laying back on offense to take time off the clock found and sank open shots off passes.

The Mustangs sealed the game on a lay-up from Jacob Barbour with 1:30 left on the clock.

“They out played us. They out coached us. We just didn’t have it,” Tripp said.

Vinson led the Bison on offense with 12 points while Lijewski contributed 8 points.

On January 21, the Bison were defeated 56 to 40 at Brandywine which also has lost just twice so far this season.

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he Lady Bison struggled offensively in a 36 to 25 loss to River Valley on the road Friday.

The Mustangs (7-3) held senior Mary Mayer, the leading scorer for New Buffalo, to just 2 points and second leading scorer junior Abby Vitale to 6 points.

The Lady Bison had difficulty finding good shots from a tenacious River Valley defense but also missed a lot of open shots.

New Buffalo (7-3) was also plagued by a lot of passes intercepted by the Mustangs and other turnovers.

River Valley from capitalizing on the mistakes good and passes to open shooters led 10 to 6 after the first quarter and 21 to 10 at halftime.

The Lady Bison started chipping into the lead on a quick third quarter bucket from Vitale and later a jump shot from junior Nadia Collins.

The Lady Bison entered the fourth quarter down by six points from another bucket from Vitale.

New Buffalo cut the lead back to six points when Vitale driving to the rim scored off a pass from freshman Kelsey Corkran.

River Valley, though, extended the lead to 10 points from consecutive lay ups then put the game out of reach on a 15 foot jump shot from junior Hailey Hauch.

Collins led New Buffalo with 10 points while Vitale contributed 6 points.

Sophomore Lucia Rico led the Mustangs with 12 points while Hauch and junior Taylor Volstorf added 6 points apiece.

Scott Syme, head coach for the Bison, said the Mustangs are a good team but his players seemed to lack intensity especially during the first two quarters and ran out of gas from playing harder to try and come back.

Syme also cited turnovers and poor shooting for the loss.

New Buffalo defeated River Valley by two points at home on December 6.

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Colorful creatures dot New Buffalo streets during ‘Running of the Bull’

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nder the direction of a giant brown bull, those colorful creatures once again made their way (or rather, “crawled” their way) down the streets of New Buffalo during the fifth annual Running of the Bull Afternoon Pub Crawl, which took place Saturday, Jan. 25.

Once again, the group had one goal in mind: to hit all of New Buffalo’s prime watering holes within the span of a single wintry afternoon. The group had quite a few spots to hit: Dooley’s Lake House Pub (which served as the starting point), Bentwood Tavern, New Buffalo Yacht Club, Brewster’s Italian Café, Stray Ginger Scoville with Morgan and Steve Sleeper hang out in Dooley’s Dog Bar & Grill, and Casey’s New Buffalo. Participation in the event is free, although everyone must pay for their own food and drinks at each pit stop.

Through the years, the event has adopted a “come as you are” mantra. While some chose not to dress up for the event and sported their everyday clothing, others chose to throw on a costume. The Psychedelic Chicks – in their colorful wigs and tie-dyed outfits – made another appearance at the annual event.

Tricia Mayer Bowden, a New Buffalo resident, came decked out in full-on pirate gear. Someone dressed as a slice of bacon, which paired nicely with the person who came decked out as a chef (complete with a towering chef’s hat).

Leading the head of the bull was Tim Burke, while Greg Doughtery had the honor of holding up the rear. Having come from Baltimore (where pub crawls are ubiquitous), Doughtery decided to bring a crawl to New Buffalo after his wife brought up the idea to him.

“It’s basically about meeting other people who live around here - we get to meet our neighbors and just relax,” he said.

Doughtery brought the idea up to Burke, who immediately jumped onboard. The two had met in the Naval Academy in Newport, Rhode Island, where Doughtery said they perfected A crowd of colorful characters gears up for the pub crawl at Dooley’s the fine art of marching.

Meanwhile, Tom Smith (dressed as a penguin) serves as their fearless and “quiet” leader.

“The only problem is I have to be at the front of the bull because if I’m I the back, I’ll get dizzy and keep falling over, so he (Doughtery) graciously agreed to take the back half and I’m the front half,” Burke said.

Burke now works as an airline pilot and splits his A chef and other interesting characters head down Smith Street Colorful creatures crowd Dooley’s Lake House Pub time between Texas and Utah (he had flown up from New York the night before the crawl). Doughtery now resides full-time in New Buffalo and works for the Southshore Railroad.

Burke said the crawl is a good way to shake off the winter doldrums.

“It’s kind of in between football playoffs and the Superbowl, which is kind of a slow time in town,” he said, adding that the event started off having just seven people marching in it.

Dressed in cozy onesies, Ginger Scoville and Morgan and Steve Sleeper said they read about the Running of the Bull event on Facebook. The crawl is organized by a small group of people, who wish to remain anonymous.

Scoville said the trio planned on marching through New Buffalo before heading to a night of “Inappropriate Trivia,” which is hosted by Big Comedy LaPorte at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium that night.

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lot has happened with the new community space that Converge Community Church finished building in the fall of 2018.

The church, located at 601 W. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo, held a ribbon-cutting for the wing located on one side of the church that was formerly the Goodwill Industries drop-off point in November 2018. Part of “Converge Community Church Phase Two” (the church officially opened its doors in the summer of 2015), the wing was transformed into a children’s play space as well as a space for Bible study classes, youth group meetings, and social events.

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“In the winter, you start feeling kind of closed in. To me, this is a great space for moms and their kids to get out of the house to breathe and even connect in friendship with other moms they don’t usually hang out with,” she said.

“I once looked out the windows at noon and I saw a whole bunch of moms together and I thought, they probably just took kids to preschool, they could just pack a lunch and come here after preschool and let their kids while they play sit in these cozy place, have conversation and enjoy friendship,” Dryden added.

The area allows parents to safely supervise their children while still catching up with friends.

“They’re in a safe environment - because of all the glass, they’re able to see their kids,” Dryden said.

The larger open space beyond the play space can be used for larger groups of people for social gatherings. Dryden said that the space could be a perfect spot for a winter birthday party. Tables (some of which were made by a craftsman who attends the church’s Sawyer campus) and chairs can be moved around and suited to each group’s specific needs. A sliding door can separate the space surrounding the play area from the rest of the wing. A kitchen that connects the second wing with the church’s lobby can also be used by groups.

“We want this to be a community asset for if there’s groups that want to meet here. I’ve heard different the business people meet sometimes, this would be great space for that,” Dryden said.

The church just finished up “21 Days of Prayer,” during which the community was welcome to meet in the church from 6 to 7 a.m. The walls of the church are currently decked out in yellow sticky notes featuring prayer intentions (with blue ones indicating an update).

“It’s just to start the new year and committing the year to the Lord and lifting up people who have some needs - sickness or financial trouble or relationship brokenness or addiction – we’re doing our small part in lifting up people’s needs in our own community to the Lord,” Dryden said.

Those who missed the days of prayer are still welcome to anonymously drop their intentions inside one of two boxes, which are located in the shelter area outside of the church throughout the year.

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

embers of the Three Oaks Village Council will continue to search for a new village manager after their initial choice declined the position.

At a brief special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, members voted to offer candidate James Toth the position pending a background check. While Toth initially accepted the offer, later the same week, he informed Village President David Grosse that he would no longer be able to accept.

Grosse said medical issues cause Toth to withdraw.

Councilmembers have interviewed other candidates and will continue to look for a new manager.

Former manager Michael Greene resigned in December to accept a new position in Saline, Michigan.

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he fascinated crowd of high brows was thrilled by the virtuoso string masters during “Viola Virtuosity!”, which was held at Converge Community Church in New Buffalo Saturday, Jan. 25.

Rudolf Haken (who was on the viola) and Kunito Nishitani (who was on the violin) played to an audience that was totally in awe.

Haken has been a featured performer of contemporary music at the Society of Composers, Inc., Society for Electro-Accoustic Music in the U.S. and American Composer's Alliance in New York City, as well as in recital at the Studio fur neue Musik at Universitat Siegen (Germany). His performances have been lauded in concerts all over the world, including Great Britain, China, Germany, Canada, Istanbul, and many more, where he was the featured artist in a community of celebrated artists all around the globe.

Nishitani also has a vast world renown presence. He has served on the faculties of New York University, Portland State College, and Kunito International Violin School. Nishitani has released five CDs and wrote several books, including “Kunito Violin Method.”

The evening was punctuated with surprising string virtuosity.

Members of the audience, who were enraptured by the concert, couldn’t contains their thrills, and often applauded the performance in a way that wasn’t dissimilar to a rock concert.

It was an unusual Saturday night, as few couldn’t compare it to any of their other Saturday night experiences.

The concert was a product of a partnership forged between the School of American Music (SAM) in Three Oaks and Michigan City Chamber Music Festival and underwritten by The Pokagon Fund.

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SOUTH BEND RECORD SHOW OPENS 2020 WITH LEADERSHIP, LOCATION CHANGES

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he South Bend Record Show, the largest one-day sale of recorded music in Michiana, will open its 2020 season 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 9 under new leadership and in a new location.

Granger resident Ken Price, who has run the popular show since 2003, pegged South Bend’s Jeremy D. Bonfiglio to helm the event going forward. Bonfiglio, a former print journalist who worked locally at the South Bend Tribune and The Herald-Palladium and now works in the marketing department at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Mich., has been a regular dealer at the show for the past five years.

“A few years ago, Ken asked me if I would be interested in taking over organizing the show,” Bonfiglio said. “I said, ‘Of course. When you are ready, just let me know.’ Early last year, he told me it was time, and we have been planning on this transition ever since.”

Part of that planning was finding a larger venue to accommodate both vendors and attendees. The record shows, previously held at Comfort Suites on IN-933 for the past 17 years, expanded from one room to two in 2018. In 2019, with the continued resurgence of vinyl records, Price said, it became clear “we had outgrown the space.”

“It was something we were hearing from customers,” added Price, who still plans to sell records at the show. “There were times when people didn’t come in because it was too crowded. I don’t think we will have that problem at the new venue.”

Starting with the Feb. 9 event, the South Bend Record Show moves into the 9,000-square-foot banquet room of Ramada by Wyndham, formerly Waterford Estates Lodge, 52890 IN-933, across the street from its old location. With the larger venue (more than twice as large as the old space), Bonfiglio is expecting 30 dealers from six states to fill the 72 tables with tens of thousands of LPs, 45s, CDs, and more.

“One of the great things about this show is that there is something for everyone,” Bonfiglio said. “There will be dealers with $1 bargains and dealers who sell high-end, rare vinyl. Some specialize in 45s or CDs, some sell concert DVDs, and cassettes. We have one dealer who restores and sells vintage stereo equipment. But this is a record show, so there are always plenty of LPs.” — STAFF REPORTS

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TOWNSHIP OF NEW BUFFALO NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20200121, ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN To the residents and property owners of the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, and all other interested persons: On January 21, 2020, the Township of New Buffalo (the “Township”) approved a Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Site Plan and Planned Unit Development Agreement with Harbor Crossings LLC for the property described below. The Township also adopted Ordinance No. 20200121, Ordinance to Amend Zoning District Map of the Township Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”).

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Section 2. Amending Zoning District Map. This section amends the Zoning District Map of the Township Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Map”) to change the zoning symbols and indications as shown on the Zoning Map for certain real property located in the Township, as described and depicted below. Corresponding regulations and land uses are established for the real property described below. The Township Zoning Map is hereby amended to change from the I (Industrial District) zoning designation and use district to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning designation and use district for the following parcel: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 13-0021-0003-00-5 ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION The Fractional Southwest Quarter and the South 53.31 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 8 South, Range 21 West Corresponding regulations and land uses are established for the above-described property as stated in the Harbor Crossings Planned Development Agreement, which, when fully approved and executed, shall be recorded by the Berrien County Register of Deeds.

Section 3. Validity and Severability. This section provides that if any portion of the Ordinance is found invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

Section 4. Repealer Clause. This section provides that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the Ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give the Ordinance full force and effect.

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Guests choose from a variety of homemade treats

Pamela Kay Oselka

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amela Kay Oselka, 74, of Bridgman (formerly of New Buffalo), passed away unexpectedly from complications of a stroke on January 24, 2020.

Services were held on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at St. John United Church of Christ, 200 W. Buffalo St, New Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. Friends could visit with the family from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 28 at Sommerfeld ChapelStarks Family Funeral Home, 15 N. Barton St, New Buffalo.

Pam was born on June 9, 1945 to Virgil and Elaine (Thomas) Mendenhall in Wichita, Kansas. After the family moved to Florida, she graduated from Largo High School in 1963. She then went on to graduate from Michigan State University, where she met her husband, Rolland Oselka. They were married on July 8, 1967. Pam taught school for many years and served on New Buffalo and Bridgman School Boards for a total of 26 years. Pam was active in La Leche League for many years and was also part of many community organizations. But to her, her most important role in life was wife, mother and grandmother.

Pam was a loving mother and grandmother to 5 daughters, 4 sons-in-law and 11 grandchildren.

She loved the Lake Michigan beaches, traveling, playing games with her family and being a part of family events and celebrations.

Pam is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rolland Oselka; 5 daughters: Katharine Butler (Chad), Beth Stroup (Clay), Karla Walsworth (Eric), Keri Haskins (Erik), and Kelly Oselka; 11 grandchildren: Hailey and Ryan Butler; Jacob, Lauren, Michael, and Joey Stroup; Eleanor and Wesley Walsworth; Lillian, Reid, and Wade Haskins. She also is survived by her siblings, Terrell Mendenhall, Donna Steele, and Curtis Mendenhall.

Memorials can be made to St. John United Church of Christ or a charity of your choosing.

Library guests enjoy a spot of tea on a snowy day

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he rooftops and streets were dusted with a fine layer of powdery snow when devoted tea-drinkers reunited for New Buffalo Township Library’s sixth annual Afternoon Tea, which took place Sunday,

Jan. 26.

This year, the library’s Pokagon Fund Room was styled to look like an old-fashioned English cottage garden. Birdhouses, some with cardinals and other birds peeking out from inside of them, that were displayed on small stack of books served as the centerpieces for the tables that crowded the room.

Wooden fences with flower garlands strung across them and quaint benches were present in every corner of the room.

Members of the library’s staff made an array of treats, all of which were on display at a large table, along with dainty turkey and egg and chicken salad sandwiches. Gluten-free options were also available. On the other end of the room was the tea table, where guests could fill their china teacups.

Strawberry Sensation, Black Currant Burst, Apple Ginger and Cranberry Green Tea were just some of the tea flavors that were being offered.

In addition to enjoying treats and tea in the company of other guests, guests also had the chance to win some items in a raffle: a $25 gift certificate for Jackie’s Café in New Buffalo, a box containing a

A cardinal peeks out from a birdhouse that was one table’s centerpiece

selection of teas, a birdhouse made by local resident Frank Schmidt, a little rose plant in a vase, and a $20 gift certificate to Sawyer Home and Gardens in Sawyer.

Kathy Martus and Joan Putzke, members of the library’s staff who chaired this year’s tea, said that they painted some of the birdhouses that they had purchased but left some of them alone to show the intricate details that were already on them.

“It’s very soft and romantic,” Martus said of this year’s chosen tea theme.

The library has been collecting tea sets since it first began hosting the tea. The event has grown since then, as people return and bring new guests along with them.

“That first year we had the tea, we used teapots to serve the tea but it’s difficult on this scale to keep them hot and to keep enough hot water going for everybody,” Martus said.

“The first year we pretty much bought everything and went out and collected for months, but gradually, we got some great donations,” Putzke said.

Several teas were purchased at Meijer, which Putzke said has a great selection.

Martus and Putzke gave credit to the library staff (especially Carol Bracewell, the “cleaner-upper extraordinaire”), for setting up, cleaning up and making the treats and sandwiches.

Carol Shubert gives her tea cup a refill of hot water

RoseAnna Mueller and Pam Feeney pose against the idyllic, garden-like setting

Kathy Martus and Joan Putzke announce the winners of the raffles

Some guests donned fancy outfits just for the occasion

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JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 5, 2020 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 The energy this week will help you get in touch with some of your deeper issues and you may need some time to yourself to process them before you can share them with others. There is value in these feelings and it is worth sharing them publicly, when you’re ready.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Life will be very lively and busy this week. There will be a lot of phone calls, office visits and visitors that need entertaining, that will require you to stay on top of things.

Be sure to keep paperwork organized and write down appointments. It won’t hurt to take notes either.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Get inspired and enjoy the diversity of life. Don’t just settle on one thing now. It’s important you try new things and remain open to new ideas and prospects. Get involved with group efforts and move away from things that isolate you or hold you back.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There is a very excitable vibe shining on you this week. Use it to be more spontaneous with friends and partners. Let it light up your passions and motivate you to laugh and create good memories with those you love. Avoid drama and angry scenes; that can wait.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Whether you realize it or not, you are a social influencer. You have the ability to sway people or influence their perceptions and it’s important you use this force for good. Use this ability to ease anxiety and promote feelings of peace and prosperity.

Join forces to promote goodwill.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This is a great time to get your home in proper working order and work out any family drama.

Anything that can be done out of the home will be very rewarding and prosperous now. If you have been estranged from siblings or old friends now is the time to invite them over.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Let your view of the world expand this week. Set your sights above mundane and personal issues. It’s time to move into the bigger picture and let the little things go.

When you collaborate on issues, don’t get dragged down by negativity. Use criticisms constructively.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You will have the opportunity to express your ideas or communicate with others in a more positive way. Now is the time to approach those rough types or approach those difficult topics with confidence. Trust that previous arguments can now lead to laughter and shared happiness.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Get ready for some intense energy this week. You may have to expose some of your darker feelings or deal with some rigid judgements now. There is a sense that you are being forced to give up some of your power but as things play out it will be a blessing in disguise.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 There will be some very good financial opportunities coming your way this week. Not only will your normal sources of income increase but you will likely get more compensation from varying or different sources now. It’s time to diversify or incorporate new funds.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will be working closely with another this week.

Whether you are assigned to a partner on a work project or you are spending more time with your partner having fun, it’s important you stay present and really be there sharing and contributing. Make room for two.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There will be opportunity to get involved with a group or organization that is totally inline with how you feel or what you identify with. You will enjoy being around like-minded people which ultimately leads you to see yourself more clearly and helps you uncover your true feelings.

What happens is not in my control and appears to be necessary. My opinion and Judgment, on the other hand, is extensively in my control? This is the Universe.

— Dino

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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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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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY

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.

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

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.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 2

16TH ANNUAL MAGICAL ICE FEST 5:30PM Jan 31-7:30PM Feb. 2.

St. Joseph. www.stjoetoday.com.

Join us in downtown St. Joseph for our 16th annual Magical Ice Fest presented by Silver Beach Pizza. Hosted by St. Joseph Today.

THURDSAY, FEBRUARY 6

GIVE BACK DINNER: LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 5-10PM. Bentwood Tavern.

600 W Water St. New Buffalo.

The restaurant will be donating 50% of all dine-in revenue to support Lubeznik’s mission to creatively interweave art exhibitions, the performing arts, educational programming and collaborative community outreach to enrich the arts experience within the region.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

POLAR PARTY 3-9PM. Downtown Bridgman. www.bridgmanfoundation.org.

There will be beer, wine and food from local vendors and a live band and dancing. Enjoy the day chilling in Bridgman while helping raise funds for The Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence to benefit the students of Bridgman Public Schools. Adults are $10 for advance tickets and $15 at the gate. Children 5-18 are $5 and under 5 are free. A family pass is $25 in advance only.

BALLROOM DANCE NIGHT 7-10PM. Elsie Earl Studios. 200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 734-646-6633.

The first of Ballroom Dance Nights. Park on N. Barker Street either on the street or in

the church overflow lot. Cost is $15 at the door. There will also be weekly classes on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30PM. and 8:309:30PM practice ($10 at the door).

WORSHIP MUSIC OPEN MIC WITH HOST MARCUS AND MARKETO 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlive.org.

This is a special “themed” Acorn open mic night. All types of spiritually based music are welcome. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! 2-3:30PM. New Buffalo High School.

1112 E Clay St. New Buffalo.

Theatrebam Chicago will present a free performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! in the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 1:30PM and the free performance starts at 2PM.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

SHELF ICE BREW FEST 1-5PM CST. Outside at 8th and Franklin Streets. Michigan City. www.theuptownartsdistrict.com.

The event will feature four big tents with 40 local and regional breweries, as well as fun snow stuff, fire pits, ice sculptures, and food trucks. This event is a major fundraiser for the Michigan City Mainstreet Association which is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Michigan City’s downtown.

THE CHICAGO EXPERIENCE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

A special Valentine’s weekend concert. The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds – a group of musicians who call Chicago home, and who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time…Chicago.

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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