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Berrien County Health Department urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 PAGE 3 Variances approved for Journeyman Distillery Rickhouse PAGE 4

Young New Buffalo artists selected in 2022 Scholastic Art Awards PAGE 5 Under weather Bison suffer first loss PAGE 7

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Berrien County Health Department urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19

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ith record COVID-19 hospitalizations across the community, including among children, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding residents that vaccines are critical to significantly reducing the severity of symptoms and preventing hospitalizations.

With only 17% of Berrien County children ages 5-11 partially vaccinated and visits to vaccination clinics waning, the BCHD is urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted.

“Getting a vaccination or booster against COVID-19 has proven to be safe, effective and the best way to prevent serious illness or death,” Acting Health Officer Guy Miller said. “We encourage all Berrien County residents who are eligible to get vaccinated or boosted.”

Since the start of the year, BCHD’s vaccination clinics have seen a significant drop in visitors, going from more than 350 a day at its adult clinic to now only around 50 and from 70 children a day to now only about a dozen.

Through its weekly vaccine clinics for adults and bimonthly clinics for children at its Benton Harbor and Niles offices, BCHD is committed to making it free and easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Unlike other vaccination sites, BCHD does not collect health insurance information or bill for the doses.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS 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 NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming 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 7PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Variances approved for Journeyman Distillery Rickhouse

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he wheels for the construction standards per the recommendations in of a future rickhouse, which terms of the height and the footprint of will include an event center, the building.” tasting facility and bottling The Rickhouse will be in MU2 zoning and distribution room, “per the ordinance compatible zonings,” at Journeyman Distillery were set in Kil said. The building’s footprint size is motion when members of the Village “116 north-south 67 feet east-west,” said. of Three Oaks Zoning Board of Appeals He added that they were going from 35 (ZBA) approved two variance requests feet, which is the MU2 zoning, to 44 feet for it after a public hearing and meeting 8 inches.

Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Kil said the barrels will Members also approved be stored in the unheated Members also that the record reflect building with windows approved that the that the ZBA reviewed the that allow for ventilation record reflect that standards for approval and the “variation in the the ZBA reviewed that have been set forth temperature over the the standards for in Section 6.501 of the seasons is what matures approval that have zoning ordinance and been set forth in the whiskey.” found that each of the Section 6.501 of the “It allows the charred requests for the variances zoning ordinance inside of the barrel and meet these standards. and found that each the oak flavor to come Applicant Bill Welter, of the requests for into the whiskey,” he said, co-owner of Journeyman, the variances meet adding it will be stored for was requesting a height these standards. three to seven years. variance to 44 feet 8 Kil said as the barrels inches (from the currently are brought in, the distiller has “the allowed 35 feet maximum) as well as a opportunity to pull barrels off with at rear setback variance to 13 feet (from the least three years or to leave them in for currently allowed 50-foot rear setback). seven years.”

Each of the variance requests were After the aging process, everything will for the proposed Rickhouse, a 7,000 be bottled and distributed. barreled whiskey storage facility to be The building will be a dark color on located on property adjacent to 109 outside with metal siding and ventilation Generations Dr. in Three Oaks. at the top ridge as well as down below It was stated that the Journeyman the barrels. team will not be increasing any “So, that ventilation is important, production as part of the project and so the height is important in order to that it’ll house the barrel whiskey to induce the ventilation therefore provide “age and mature onsite,” Gregory A. the right condition, so the maturation Kil of KIL Architecture Planning said. process is effective and complete,” Kil Currently, the barrels are stored offsite, which is “not consistent with the design said.

The alternative is a “low squat building,” which Kil said isn’t desired because it won’t “use best practice standards for maturing the whiskey barrels.”

The building is in the center of the MU2 parcel. There’s an I1 parcel to the south, which will house the bottling building.

Kil said that this particular property was rezoned from the previous residential zoning to I1 and MU2. He added that there’s a setback requirement for the I1 zoning, but “the buildings want be close together in terms of proximity for moving the barrels.” There’s also a 50-feet distance requirement from the Michigan Building Code.

Kil said if the building is pushed to the north, there’d be a further distance, but it’d be close to the neighbors to the north.

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he nearest private residential building to the Rickhouse proper is approximately 552 to the northeast and the nearest municipal public building to the south is 175 feet.

“So, even though we’re requesting that additional height, we don’t believe that negatively impacts any other adjacent properties per the location of the Rickhouse on the site and relative location of other adjacent buildings in terms of obstructing views and casting shadows,” he said.

It was noted that there’d be emergency exit lighting, emergency lighting and a sprinkler system. He added it’ll be a dry pipe system, since it’s an unheated and unconditioned building.

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Young New Buffalo artists selected in 2022 Scholastic Art Awards

‘Simeon Says’

by Mylo Walters

Alyssa Ruszkowski works on her ‘It’s a Small World’ piece

‘Mochi’ by Aaron Berk

‘It’s a Small World’ by Alyssa Ruszkowski

Aaron Berk works on his ‘Mochi’ piece

Camille Czech displays her ‘Best Friends’ piece

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ow, four New Buffalo young artists can say they have something in common with Robert Redford, Andy Warhol and Joyce Carol Oates.

Recently, the following New Buffalo Middle and High School students were selected in the 2022 Scholastics Art Awards: Mylo Walters, ninth grade, “Simeon Says;” Alyssa Ruszkowski, 10th grade, “It’s a Small World;” Camille Czech, 11th grade, “Best Friends;” and Aaron Berk, seventh grade, “Mochi.”

A virtual ceremony of the show will be held for the regional show of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at www.southbendart.org.

There will also be an in-person open house from 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the South Bend Museum of Art. Guests must register for a free timed-ticket entry at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022scholastic-art-awards-open-housetickets-228532846897.

The Scholastics Art exhibition will be open for in-person guests at the South Bend Museum of Art’s Warner Gallery from Feb. 5 to March 12 during museum hours.

Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards includes a long list of several notable alumni (including the ones mentioned previously) in its winners’ circle, which can be found at www.artandwriting. org/awards/history.

Ashley Jager, art teacher at New Buffalo Middle/High School, said that achieving the honor can be very validating for the young artists, whether it’s at the national or regional level.

“It’s really about getting your artwork to the community and showing what you’ve done,” she said.

She said that this year’s entries stemmed from artwork that they’d done separate from class. Students took what they’d learned in art class and put their own spin on it, with the result being a heartfelt creation that’s truly their own.

Putting their unique stamp on their creations is what students need to ensure that they always “make art that they’re proud of,” Jager said.

“Everyone has their own different take

with it…. They add techniques they learned with value,” she said.

For her “It’s a Small World” piece, Ruszkowski chose to showcase a bird’s eye view of a grouping of islands that she unearthed via Google Earth, with a color palette that included reds, greens, blues and oranges.

Czech, who’s in individual study and whose piece Jager said is her end of trimester final project, made a mixed media piece containing pieces of photos of her friends (using pastel and watercolor for their clothing) amidst a backdrop of pages from books.

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alters turned to a keychain-size skeleton for inspiration for his “Simeon Says” portrait. Aaron Berk took a pop art candy assignment to make his “Mochi” creation, using watercolor, pen and ink to bring out just “the right raspberry flavor,” Jager said.

The South Bend Museum of Art is the affiliate for the Scholastic Art Awards’ Northwest Indiana and Southwest Lower Michigan Region, which includes 18 counties.

Regional awards include the Gold Key (the highest level of achievement on the regional level), the Silver Key and Honorable Mention.

This year, the students received honorable mentions.

Students submit digital images of their work, which is juried by a panel of jurors that include retired teachers, artists and museum curators.

Jurors judge a piece of artwork based on a uniform set of standards: its technical skill, its creative voice and the use of media.

Digital images of all Gold Key awards are sent on to National Adjudication in New York City, where award recipients at the national level are invited to participate in the awards ceremony held at Carnegie Hall.

The South Bend Museum of Art is located at 120 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in South Bend. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., and closed Monday, Tuesday, and on major holidays.

Admission is free.

More student artwork at New Buffalo can be viewed at www.newbuffaloart.wixsite. com .

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

he National Football League took another step toward cementing their hold as the number one sport in America today.

Two more evenly contested, hard fought, well played games, kept most sports fans glued to their television sets Sunday.

The first game pitted the young, upstart, Cincinnati Bengals against the powerful Kansas City Chiefs and the beginning of the game went as most expected it would.

The Chiefs jumped out to a 21-3 lead and seemed poised to be on their way to an easy victory.

But just before halftime, the Bengals scored a touchdown and the Chiefs got stopped on the one yard line. This series of events completely changed the momentum of the game and the Bengals dominated the second half and won in overtime 27-24.

Unbelievably, for the first time since 1988, the Bengals will appear in this year’s championship game. They have never won.

The second game Sunday was also a barn burner. The San Francisco 49ers travelled down to Los Angeles to take on the Rams and as expected, the game was close from beginning to end. San Francisco had emerged victorious the last few times they played, so they came into the game full of confidence even though the Rams were favored.

The game was tied at seventeen until the Rams kicked a field goal with one minute and forty six seconds remaining.

The 49ers couldn’t form a last minute comeback so the Rams will move on to the

championship game in two weeks to take on the Bengals.

The games leading up to the championship have all been great to watch. The level of play has been spectacular, and as much as I hate to admit it, light years ahead of my team, the Chicago Bears. I have enjoyed watching the rise of the Bengals, who many used to call the Bungles. Last season they only won four games and this year they’re in the championship game.

Hopefully the Bears’ new general manager and his coaching staff can find the right players and together they can turn the Bears around quickly. It sure would be nice if our team was one of the elite and competing for the championship in the next few years.

Parties for the big game will be upon us in a couple of weeks and a welcome diversion for those of us who dare to get together with some friends. Snowy, freezing weather and the Covid pandemic continue to take their toll on everybody so hopefully it can take our minds off of our troubles for a day or so.

As a final observation for this week, have you watched the movie “Don’t Look Up” on Netflix? I found it both amusing and alarming and thought it was quite a realistic look at the world we currently inhabit.

The Dalai Lama said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Always locked in!

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NEW BUFFALO STUDENT ALLYSON WHITE NAMED TO ALBION COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST

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ew Buffalo student Allyson White was named on the Fall 2021 Albion College Dean’s List.

Dean’s List honors are given to students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in four graded courses.

White is majoring in English and anthropology with a minor in psychology and a concentration in the Gerald R. Ford institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service and is a member of the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. White is the child of Gloria White of New Buffalo and is a graduate of New Buffalo Junior/Senior High School.

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1,500 students and is nationally recognized for its academic excellence in the liberal arts tradition, a learningcentered commitment, and a future-oriented perspective. The College is a leader in preparing students to anticipate, solve, and prevent problems in order to improve the human and global condition. — STAFF REPORTS

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Under weather Bison suffer first loss

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BY STAN MADDUX

ot feeling quite up to par, the New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team suffered its first loss of the season.

The Bison, ranked No. 1 in Class D, were defeated 80-64 at Brandywine Friday, Jan. 28.

Head coach Nate Tripp said many of his players battling colds and other non-Covid-19 sicknesses didn’t have the energy level required to keep up with the size and speed of the Class C Bobcats.

“It was just one of those games we didn’t have it,” he said.

The sluggish looking Bison, who were trailing early, fought back to within four points at the end of the first quarter and trailed by just three points at halftime.

New Buffalo, which was outscored by 10 points in the third quarter, could not muster another comeback attempt.

“We just did not have the energy and no matter what we could do we weren’t going to find it,” Tripp said.

Kaden Parmley led the Bison with 17 points but was just one of seven shooting from beyond the three-point line.

Jeremiah Mitchell and Anthony Lijewski contributed 12 points and 11 points respectively.

Mark Shaw and Zack Forker each added eight points.

Shaw also racked up nine assists.

Byron Linley was the leading scorer for Brandywine with 19 points in just 11 minutes of play.

Linley nailed four of his seven three-point shots.

Tripp said most of his players from being under the weather failed to move the ball fast enough to find gaps they could penetrate on offense.

They were also a step slow many times in getting back and being in the right position on defense.

“We didn’t even run down the court sometimes,” he said.

The illnesses exposed lack of bench strength for the Bison, with four starters playing over 20 minutes and Parmley exceeding 30 minutes of game time.

New Buffalo was also hurt by second chance shots from the Bobcats, who had 18 offensive rebounds compared to just six for the Bison.

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Bison sting Bees

BY STAN MADDUX

he cold and flu season weary Bison had just enough sting to defeat the arch rival Bees at Bridgman a day after losing their first game of the season Saturday, Jan. 29.

The final score was 66 to 56.

Head coach Nate Tripp said his players, after being badly outrebounded especially on the offensive glass against Brandywine Friday, dedicated themselves to clearing the boards against Bridgman.

New Buffalo, which is 11-1 and ranked No. 1 in Class D, outrebounded the Bees 41-23.

Tripp said the huge rebounding advantage revealed how committed his players are to bouncing back after a defeat even if they’re still not feeling well.

“We still didn’t have a lot of energy. We still didn’t have a lot of that get up and go that our team is used to, but they had determination,” he said.

Leading by four points at halftime, New Buffalo had an eightpoint advantage going into the final quarter.

Making just eight of 32 shots from beyond the three-point line made it difficult for the Bison to put Bridgman away.

Mark Shaw and Kaden Parmley led a balanced attack for the Bison with 11 points apiece.

Ryan Vinson and Zack Forker each scored 11 points, while Anthony Lijewski and Jeremiah Mitchell added nine points apiece.

Anthony Anderson scored six points for New Buffalo in less than 10 minutes of game time.

Bridgman (6-7) defeated Brandywine by 12 points Jan. 25 after losing to the Bobcats by 23 points the previous month.

The Bees were led Jayce Warren and Riley Gloe with 21 points and 19 points respectively.

Tripp said he hopes the condition of his players is as close to 100% as possible Friday night, when his team travels to arch rival River Valley.

The Mustangs (8-2) defeated Class D No. 2 ranked Eau Claire 68-60 at home Jan. 28.

The Bison defeated River Valley 74 to 62 Jan. 10.

“Guys are tired. Guys are sore. Guys are battling different things right now. Hopefully, we can get that fixed,” Tripp said.

Tripp said he doesn’t expect his team to be ranked No. 1 in the next poll.

What matters most is reaching the state finals and coming back with the first-place trophy.

“Once we get everybody some rest and healed up, we’re going to be fine,” he said.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra executive director to retire

ith a mix of sadness and gratitude for her service, the board of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra has announced the retirement of its executive director, Sue Kellogg.

Kellogg, who has been with the symphony for more than 22 years, including the last 16 years as its executive director, will step down, effective May 31, 2022. Kellogg said she feels the timing is right as it coincides with the selection of a new music director for the SMSO. “The year I became the executive director was the same year that Robin Fountain became the music director.” she said. “We worked harmoniously side by side to advance the mission of the SMSO for 14 years. I could not have asked for a better colleague to work with, and I wish the same for the next team.”

Having worked with Kellogg for over a decade, former music director Robin Fountain said he felt privileged to work with her.

“Over time we developed the ability to proceed truly ‘in concert:’ Deeply shared goals enabled us to solidify the triumphs and weather the failures as one,” he said. “This is not the experience of every music director. I was and remain profoundly grateful.”

As past SMSO board president, Dr. Norma Tirado said that having partnered with Kellogg, she felt Kellogg was innovative, tenacious

and highly dedicated to the success of SMSO as well as being an exceptional executive director and collaborator.

“She believes in our mission of Transforming Lives Through Music, and respects and cares deeply for the musicians, as well as for the community we served,” Tirado said. “Sue has been a great leader, inspiring the board and music director to give their all for an organization that aims to improve the lives of the people it touches.”

During her tenure, Kellogg has spent countless hours working to ensure that the symphony will remain a viable part of the arts community within Southwest Michigan. As a result of Kellogg’s leadership during the uncertain time of the pandemic and all the restrictions, the symphony was able to pivot and provide music to the community by offering pop-up outside concerts that patrons could attend free of charge.

In addition, Kellogg said that during the summers of 2020 and 2021, the

symphony took part in an Arts Challenge through the Berrien Community Foundation.

The SMSO, along with nine other arts organizations, were challenged to raise $75,000 that would be matched and would then benefit all 10 organizations.

The challenge exceeded expectations, raising $216,048 in 2020 and $155,000 in 2021 to benefit the organizations that participated.

“Working together, we exceeded our goal,” she said. “It is evident that this community loves and supports the arts.”

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irado said that under Kellogg’s leadership, the SMSO developed its Summer Series and started the Music Makers program with the Boys and Girls Program.

“Sue will be greatly missed, but she leaves the organization in a great position as we survived some very difficult years during this pandemic,”

Tirado said.

Current board president Bill Downey said that Kellogg’s “energetic leadership over the years has been a constant, regardless of what the external economic conditions have been.”

“The ship has been extremely steady.

Now as we also look to bring on a new music director, she’s setting us up for a really bright future for some great new musical opportunities. All of us on the board are looking forward to what more we’ll be able to accomplish thanks to the foundation that Sue has built,” he said.

Because of her passion for the symphony, Kellogg said that while she will be retiring, she will not step away entirely, and is planning to help as a volunteer with the SMSO, possibly helping to lead small fundraisers.

As the SMSO board begins its search for a new executive director, Kellogg said she will do her best to provide a smooth transition and will be available for consultation for both the new executive director as well as the new music director once they are on board and have settled in.

Anyone interested in applying for the executive director position can submit their application outlining their qualifications for the position, including a statement of interest, a resume, and three references.

Candidates should submit materials electronically by Feb. 19, 2022, to SMSO.executivesearch@gmail.com.

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Members of 2022 Three Oaks/River Valley Royal Court begin their reigns

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

s an 18-year-old senior at Bridgman High School, Maura Killips is nearly ready to embark on her future endeavors.

For now, though, she’s reveling in the present by being able to represent her community as the 2022 Miss Three Oaks/River Valley.

Killips was crowned the title during the “Future”-themed pageant – the first one held since November 2019 – at the River Valley High School Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 29.

A resident of Three Oaks, Killips is the daughter of Richard and Meg Killips.

She’s a varsity golf athlete who has been named all-conference, and her golf team has placed third at regionals and has been named conference champions (as well as her volleyball team).

Her activities include secretary of her DECA chapter, being in the National Honor Society, dog sitting, and doing yard work for the elderly.

In the future, she plans to obtain a master’s degree in accounting to become a forensic accountant for the IRS. As for her community’s future, Killips said she hopes it “continues to prosper and continues to be like one big happy family.”

Killips’ hopes for positivity to reign over negativity were also reflected in the answer she gave when the following question was posed to her: What do you feel is the greatest problem facing our

youth today?

“Bullying - because not only does it affect that child who’s being bullied but it can also affect their friendships with other people,” she said.

Crowned first runner-up to Miss Three Oaks/River Valley was Alexis Walton.

A 17-year-old senior at River Valley High School from Three Oaks, Walton is the daughter of JJ Taylor. She’s received numerous awards in football and cheerleading and has taken first place in oration and singing contests. Activities include serving as president of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and as student liaison for the River Valley School Board, coaching rocket football cheerleading, serving as student council senior class vice president, being involved in marching band and choir, and peer to peer mentoring.

She would like to attend Western Michigan University to become an occupational therapist.

“The dream I have for my community is everyone continues to feel like they’re at home,” she said.

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alton said she believes social media has a negative influence on her peers.

Walton was no stranger to being crowned royalty, as she was Little Miss Three Oaks/River in 2013 and competed for Miss Teen in 2018.

Maura Killips is crowned 2022 Miss Three Oaks and River Valley while First Runner-up Alexis Walton looks on

Emcees Zach East and Heather Rowlinson

Sebastian Kirk is crowned Mr. Three Oaks and River Valley

Alexis Walton and Maura Killips await their crowning

Peyton Monroe is introduced to the crowd

Carlie Przybylinski is crowned Little Miss Three Oaks and River Valley

Little Miss contestants Peyton Monroe, Carlie Przybylinski and Hazel Bross

The 2020 Royalty performs a final number

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T The contestants strike a pose after the opening number

Zach East poses a question to Isabelle Falzone

2020 Miss Three Oaks and River Valley Madison Lumley is escorted onstage by her father

Jr. Teen River Valley Addyson Frazier says her farewell

The 2022 First Runner-up and Miss Three Oaks and River Valley Alexis Walton and Maura Killips

The 2022 Miss Three Oaks and River Valley Royal Court

Sebastian Kirk escorts Alexis Walton onto the stage

The contestants perform during the opening number

he 2022 Mr. Three Oaks/River Valley is Sebastian Kirk.

A 17-year-old junior at Bridgman High School from Galien, Kirk is the son of Thomas and Loneta Kirk. He enjoys volunteering at church, mini Bees Basketball and Sons of the Legion. He’s also the captain of the cross country team, has received numerous awards for 12 years of showing animals at the Berrien County Youth Fair, has won allconference in cross country, and manages the basketball team at school.

His future plans include joining the Navy and completing his bachelor’s degree in construction management to become an underwater welder.

Kirk said of his community that he hopes that “everybody enjoys it and finds it as beautiful as I do.”

He said that dependency on technology is the greatest problem facing his peers.

“I think that everyone should have to go through a week of school without technology to know how it feels,” Kirk said.

Like Walton, Kirk also has experience wearing aa crown, as he was bud prince when he was 8 years old.

Crowned 2022 Little Miss Three Oaks/River Valley was Carlie Przybylinski.

An 8-year-old second grader at Chikaming elementary School who resides in Three Oaks, Przybylinski is the daughter of Mike and Erin Przybylinski.

She enjoys softball, math, drawing, making crafts with aqua beads and spending time at Real Life Community Church.

Most of all, she enjoys showing her horses (she’s already won several first-place ribbons) at the

Berrien County Youth Fair.

“When I grow up, I dream of being a horse trainer,” she said.

Crowned first runner-up to Little Miss was Isabelle Falzone.

A 9-year-old fourth grader at Three Oaks Elementary School who resides in Sawyer, Falzone is the daughter of Dustin and Ashley Falzone.

She enjoys math and art, singing, talking with friends and family and playing basketball.

Her future aspirations include being either a gym teacher or an eye doctor.

Falzone said she likes to include everyone when she plays games with her friends.

“Sometimes in the summer I like to play with them a lot - even though sometimes they don’t like to play with me, I’ll still play with them,” she said.

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ther Little Miss contestants included Payton Monroe and Hazel Bross.

Emceeing the pageant were Zach East, vice president of business development and innovation for Midwest Family-Southwest Michigan, an employee-owned local company that operates seven southwest Michigan radio stations, multiple digital brands and local events; and Heather Rowlison, a learning ambassador and associate for Amazon who is a former 2012 Miss Three Oaks, 2011 Miss Congeniality for the Three Oaks court and a court member for the Miss Teen courts in 2007 and 2008.

Judges for the Littles contestants were Stammy Ellinger, Morgan Motycka and Tara Mabry. Judges for the Miss/ Mr. contestants were Katelyn Boyer, Christin Davis-Adams and Jane Strebeck.

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Hikers to celebrate ‘Bluebird Day’ with winter walk in Three Oaks

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“bluebird day” is a sunny, clear day after an overnight snowfall, and the Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) will lead a bluebird day hike through the Three Oaks Township Conservation Area and the adjoining Kesling Nature Preserve at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.

The two hiking venues, a combined 200 acres, are home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife and are great fishing and bird-watching spots. The Feb. 5 hike will meander through winter prairies, flatwoods, uplands and floodplains, alongside deep ravines and under a canopy of mature trees.

The group will meet in the township parking lot, 8505 W. Forest Lawn Rd., in Three Oaks. Attendees are advised to dress for the weather and bring

plenty of water. This hike is rated moderately physically difficult, and there may be some muddy or icy areas.

The Harbor Country Hikers follows federal and state Covid guidelines, and face masks are currently optional.

Though membership is encouraged, most Hikers events, including this one, are open to the public.

Children are welcome if they’re accompanied by an adult. HCH owns an all-terrain Rollator—an outdoor walker with oversized wheels— and makes it available on a firstcome, first-served basis by email at harborcountryhikers@gmail.com.

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The New Buffalo Lions Club recently purchased $500 in children’s winter coats and pants for donation, with Angela Robertson (center), the elementary guidance counselor, receiving the clothing. The clothing will be distributed to students in need at the school.

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Grassroots input sought on raising income tax

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eedback is being sought from all cities and towns in LaPorte County before deciding whether to raise the local income tax to bolster public safety.

The LaPorte County Council is asking the 11 municipalities to support or reject a resolution in support of a higher tax at their next city or town council meetings.

The motion was made by councilman Mark Yagelski, who feels a vote in those communities will reveal if lack of public safety money for things like higher salaries is an issue elsewhere in the county.

Yagelski said he expects the input to be helpful when it’s time for the county council to cast the final vote.

“We’ll have some data to go with,” he said.

The decision came after a presentation

by LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody, who called for a 50-cent increase in the 0.95% tax.

Dermody said the higher tax would provide a new source of incoming revenue for solving long term what he described as a “public safety crisis.”

Without more funding, Dermody predicted shortages in manpower and quality work from experienced personnel leaving at a steady rate for much higher pay and being replaced by people with little or no prior service.

He said the already difficult task of filling job openings would become worse from salaries not drawing enough applicants.

“Right now, there’s a paramedic position available that’s been open for four months at the county. Not one application,” Dermody said.

Dermody said he would like to use the city’s share of additional tax money on hiring additional police officers and more technology after money was found last year to increase wages for law enforcement because of turnover.

He said the extra tax money would later be needed to keep police officer salaries competitive.

Dermody also said the income tax rate in LaPorte County is very close to the bottom of what’s assessed in other Indiana counties and would still be 20% below the state average even with an increase.

LaPorte County Commissioner Sheila Matias said a better option is the state creating a public safety trust fund to share with local governments and contributing money annually into the account.

Matias said a projected $5 billion state surplus at the end June should be used to create the fund.

“No county tax increase. Just a smarter way to use the money that’s already collected from the hard working taxpayers of our county,” she said.

State Rep. Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie said he doesn’t believe such a fund would gain majority support at the statehouse.

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e said the legislature gave counties the option of imposing an income tax to better meet their financial needs.

Pressel said all but four Indiana counties assess a higher income tax rate and LaPorte County not wanting to use the income tax as more of a revenue generating tool would probably be frowned upon by a majority of his fellow lawmakers.

“That’s a tough question for me to be able explain,” Pressel said.

Last month, the council gave police and ambulance workers a 6% raise for this year along with a $4,000 bonus to be reflected on paychecks over the next 24 months.

Many people complained it wasn’t nearly enough to compete with salaries up to $10,000 higher in surrounding areas.

No specific timetable has been set for making a decision but the desire is to have more dollars to further elevate first responder salaries as soon as next year, officials said.

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HOR0SCOPE FEBRUARY 3-9, 2022

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

Your emotional needs will be particularly strong this week. You’ll enjoy activities that not only bring out your creative side, but also offer you ways to deepen your connection with others. So, put it out there, get involved, and let others know your deeper feelings. If single, it’s time to mingle.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

You could be a bit moody this week.

There is a strong need for recognition now, which could make you too eager to please and vulnerable to flattery. The desire to be appreciated and admired could be stemming from an unhealthy home environment or a sibling rivalry of sorts.

This week you will prefer to look at the deeper meanings to life’s mysteries. You will be much more open to exploring the motives and philosophies of others, rather than judging or shunning what’s different or strange. You are a natural teacher and will easily explain any new concepts you uncover.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Anything that connects you to your roots, family or home-life will prove most rewarding this week. So, if your career and financial responsibilities are getting you down, perhaps reconnecting with family or visiting a parent will recharge your batteries and keep your creative juices flowing.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Your radars are up and fully operational, giving you a very strong sixth sense this week. There is also a desire to work alone or in seclusion, which may be because your imagination is very active and you’re also extremely sensitive now. Any slights to your ideas, real or imaginary, will wound you deeply.

Intimate relationships may fluctuate this week, and the handling of another’s finances could prove tricky. Your best bet is to play it straight and be completely forthcoming if you find any discrepancies or issues. There is a strong element of secrets or hiding things; don’t get sucked down that rabbit hole.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

You’ll get much more done when you break out of routines and embrace spontaneity this week. This is the time to follow your impulses and go with the natural flow of events, rather than straining to fit into plans or ideas of others. Siblings will prove very helpful now, so be sure to utilize them.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Organizational work or becoming part of a larger movement is highlighted this week.

Getting involved with others will make you feel stronger and supported, and you’ll realize that you are not alone in your experience. You may even open your home to group meetings or organize a group from home.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Much of the focus this week will be on material possessions and valuable acquisitions, making it a great time to shop and invest. The key is to avoid being overly generous or extremely stingy. These two extremes can be alleviated by realigning your value system with a restorative principle.

You will be drawn to public affairs this week and may look into running for a public office or becoming part of a movement to advance society’s discarded peoples. There is a sense of rooting for the underdog and supporting those less fortunate. Adopting a lost dog or rescuing a kitten isn’t far off the mark.

You will be particularly sensitive to the needs of others and will enjoy nurturing those close to you this week. The problem is you could be dealing with some moody and tired people, which don’t always make for best patients.

You may have to force feed them that chicken soup.

You may encounter some issues with coworkers this week. You are in the mood to work hard and accomplish things.

Those around you may not be pulling as much weight as you think they should, leading you to become very frustrated. Better to keep to yourself and work on your own for now.

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BY STAN MADDUX

harges against a man stopped on the Indiana Toll Road were cemented after bricks of cocaine were allegedly found in his vehicle.

Gustavo Plascencia, 38, of Visalia, California, was being held in the LaPorte County Jail on $50,000 bond.

He’s charged in LaPorte Circuit Court with Level 2 felony Dealing in Cocaine.

According to court documents, the suspect driving with one hand on the steering wheel and doing the speed limit suddenly slowed down as he approached a police officer monitoring traffic.

The once relaxed westbound driver was now sitting up straight in his rent-a-car with both hands on the wheel when the officer began following the vehicle.

Police said a traffic stop was made outside LaPorte when the vehicle changed lanes without a turn signal activated.

According to court documents, the officer approaching the SUV was hit by a strong odor of marijuana.

Suspicions were further raised when the driver after stepping from the vehicle was sweating heavily despite the outside temperature being 8 degrees, police said.

Police said a quarter ounce of marijuana in three jars from a dispensary were located inside a bag on the front passenger seat.

A much larger amount of cocaine was also found hidden behind two pieces of foam and a suitcase in the trunk.

Police said the cocaine was in the shape of two bricks weighing just over two pounds apiece.

Court documents also revealed over $4,000 of cash in a large rubber banded bundle was also confiscated from the pocket of his jacket.

According to court documents, Plascencia told the officer he was driving back to California from Philadelphia where he went to visit his girlfriend.

Plascencia told the officer he couldn’t prove the drugs were his because they could have left or placed in the rent-a-car before he drove off in the vehicle.

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‘An Acorn Evening with Terri Hemmert: Hosted by Janet Davies’ coming next month

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he Acorn will present “An Acorn Evening with Terri Hemmert: Hosted by Janet Davies” at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

In the inaugural event of the new series – “An Acorn Evening with…” – Janet Davies will serve as the guide for a fascinating conversation with radio great Terri Hemmert.

Terri Hemmert has been at WXRT for over 45 years. Starting as overnight announcer and public affairs director in 1973, Hemmert became the first female morning drive personality in Chicago in 1981. In 2002 she became host of Breakfast with The Beatles, 8 to 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Prior to joining WXRT, Hemmert was an air personality at WCMF in Rochester, New York, and served as program coordinator for WGLD (currently WVAZ) in Chicago.

She has served on the board of directors of the Peace Museum, Facets Multimedia and other not-for-profit groups. She teaches the History of Rock and Soul in the broadcasting department of Columbia College Chicago, where she has taught for over 40 years, and was an advisor at the student radio station, WCRX. She has volunteered with the Inner City Teaching Corps, Latin School of Chicago, and other schools, teaching classes on the Roots of Rap, Women in Music, Classical Music’s influence on Rock and Soul and other musical topics. Hemmert works on music education programs with the Chicago

Symphony Orchestra and hosts The Classic Encounter Series. She serves on the advisory board of WRSE-FM (the Elmhurst College student radio station). She was also a volunteer with the AIDS Pastoral Care Network for 10 years and is an active current member at St. Clement Catholic Church. She was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. Hemmert has hosted Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans for over 40 years. In her spare time, she loves writing about life and music on her public Facebook page, reading, listening to music, being aunt to countless kids, and visiting her family in Ohio.

Terri Hemmert resides in Chicago and is a graduate of Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech. In 2017, she received an honorary doctorate from Elmhurst.

Davies was the entertainment reporter for Chicago’s ABC 7 for over 30 years. She was also the host and executive producer of 190 North, a multiple Emmy award winning Chicago-based entertainment and lifestyle program. Davies has received numerous awards, including 18 Emmy awards for hosting, producing, writing, and reporting.

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