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Stalled tractor trailer split by train PAGE 3 Third time’s a charm for police in two state chase PAGE 4 New Buffalo school board approves elementary school security upgrades, hears flash flooding update PAGE 6 New Buffalo City Council approves settlement agreement regarding lawsuit, approves lifeguard program PAGE 8

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Stalled tractor trailer split in half by train

BY STAN MADDUX

he recent arctic cold is blamed for a tractor trailer stalling at a railroad crossing and being split in half by a freight train in LaPorte.

The truck driver, Myron Thomas of Detroit, climbed out of the rig before impact and was not hurt.

Thomas told officers the diesel fuel his truck was running on began gelling from the North Pole-like temperatures, police said.

The late morning January 30 collision was at the Norfolk Southern crossing on Boston St. on the city’s east side.

Police said the crossing arms with a westbound train approaching started coming down as the northbound truck began venturing over the rails.

The truck, hauling auto parts, quit running and the driver climbed out before the collision severed the cab from the trailer.

LaPorte Police Capt. Bill Degnegaard said the driver reported his engine also stalled a short distance away on E. Lincolnway but the truck started back up.

Degnegaard said it took hours to reopen the crossing because of the work involved replacing a signal light post ripped from the ground and fixing other damage in the well sub-zero temperatures.

Total damage was estimated at $100,000.

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THIRD TIME’S A CHARM FOR POLICE IN TWO STATE CHASE

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t took three high speed pursuits Monday to catch a driver whose first chase began in Chikaming Township.

The 49-year-old woman was stopped before 1 a.m. by officer David Wyman on Red Arrow Highway near Lakeshore Dr., according to Chikaming Township Police.

Police said she fled when asked to perform a field sobriety test.

The pursuit down Red Arrow Highway veered eastbound on U.S 12 in New Buffalo Township then westbound on Interstate 94.

Berrien County Police undersheriff Chuck Heit said the chase was discontinued at the Indiana state line.

Within minutes, though, a LaPorte County Police officer spotted a vehicle matching the description on U.S 20 near Michigan City.

According to LaPorte County Police, the vehicle swerving between two westbound lanes maintained a speed of about 35 miles per hour until stopping at 11th and Franklin streets.

The driver was being ordered out of the vehicle by two officers with guns drawn when she took off again, police said.

Police said she ran several stop signs at about twice the posted speed limit and veered around stop sticks at Michigan Boulevard and Carroll Ave. The chase was terminated when Heckman ventured back onto Interstate 94.

It wasn’t long, though, until officers in Porter County during another pursuit boxed her in and made the apprehension, police said.

A warrant charging Melissa Heckman of Michigan City with resisting law enforcement was being pursued in LaPorte County.

Whether additional charges will be sought in Berrien and Porter counties was not known.

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he Polar Vortex that blasted through Michigan and much of the Midwest and the heavy snow that fell on the ground Monday through Thursday, Jan. 29-31, may now seem like a distant memory for some; however, for many, it was a winter event that won’t soon be forgotten.

In southwest Michigan, at one point, the mercury on the thermometer reached a record-breaking minus 17 degrees. A statewide emergency alert was issued to homes by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for residents to turn down their thermostats to 65 degrees due to a fire at a Consumers Energy natural gas compression station in southeast Michigan Wednesday afternoon.

According to its official Facebook page, Berrien County Road Department had crews working in the early morning hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on opening roadways due to drifting snow. Residents were being advised to stay off the roadways.

The Road Department office, as well as many other county offices, remained closed all three days.

Schools across the state also got an unexpected “snow week,” as many remained closed for the entire week.

At the Monday, Feb. 4, New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that he knew he’d cancel class on Wednesday and Thursday based on the sub-zero wind chill that was being predicted for both days. Other schools in the county were experiencing problems with getting their school buses warmed up on Friday, a problem that Leslie said the district didn’t experience.

“We don’t have any of those issues because we have a heated transportation garage,” he said, but decided to close Friday due to the other schools being closed.

Road Department crews continued to clear off the roadways on Friday, when many people resumed their regular workday routines.

Closer to home, New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards said that as of Friday afternoon, all the city streets had been cleared. The main focus, he said, was “pushing the snow banks back.”

“Everything is clear - we just got snow packed on it (the roads),” he said on Friday afternoon.

According to Richards, the city has a contract with a firm that’s responsible for keeping the sidewalks clear and putting down salt.

“We started this season with them with the first snow and it’s been working,” he said.

Richards said that improving utilities for North Whittaker Street property owners during the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, which was completed last June, helped make conditions more bearable for everyone. In the past, property owners had been required to keep their faucets running all winter so that the pipes didn’t freeze.

“They now have all new water lines buried at the appropriate depths,” he said.

Richards said that widening the city’s sidewalks during the project has also provided better access to merchants despite the snow.

Similar to other government offices, New Buffalo City Hall was closed throughout much of the storm, although Richards said that residents were able to pay their bills online.

Area businesses also remained closed Wednesday and Thursday, with some opting to also close early on Tuesday before the area really got pummeled by the snow and cold. According to Villa Nova Pizzeria General Manager Spencer Coleman, the eatery had closed early on Tuesday and remained closed Wednesday and Thursday. Coleman cited the road emergency that was issued

by Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey, advising everyone to stay off the roads, earlier in the week as one of their reasons for closing.

“We can’t have our drivers driving around in bad conditions,” he said, adding that they were “already going gangbusters” in terms of pizza deliveries Friday night.

Warm air offered a much-needed reprieve from the cold at the beginning of this week, with temperatures reaching the upper 40s Monday, Feb. 4, throughout the region.

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• Dress warmly by wearing layers of lightweight clothing. Also have an extra set of mittens, socks and a hat in the car in case you or a passenger forget them. Grabber Mega Warmers are also a good idea for instant warmth.

• Flashlights with extra batteries are always great to have on hand. It gets dark early this time of year, be prepared if you need an extra light.

The Rayovac 2D Industrial Flashlight with Batteries resists chemicals, grease, oil, water and corrosion. It even has a place to keep a spare bulb in case the old one burns out.

• Have a distress sign, a brightly colored cloth, reflectors, or combination of the three in your vehicle if you get stuck and have to wait for help. Reflectors or even flares are advised in cases of harder snow. A warning triangle is great to place near your stranded vehicle for safety and visibility.

• Have extra blankets or sleeping bags in the back or trunk. These will provide extra warmth if stranded.

The Schumacher Heated Blanket is 100% polar fleece with quick warmup time, heated by a standard vehicle cigarette socket plug.

• Find a small shovel you can keep specifically in your car at all times.

During snowy weather a shovel like the Suncast Telescoping Snow Shovel will help get you out if your vehicle gets stuck in the snow. At only 34” long, this shovel fits easily into your trunk so you can forget about it until you need it.

• Create a medium bag of kitty litter, sand, or carpet strips to have in case you get stuck. You can sprinkle the kitty litter or place the strips down for additional traction.

• Pack high energy foods like nuts, or canned and dried fruit. Water and instant beverages are also suggested.

• Matches, candles, and a 3 pound empty coffee can will provide a pan for melting snow and even heating food if stranded. — STAFF REPORTS

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he League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties will host an exploratory forum on local public transportation issues at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Consortium Office for Community Development, 175 W. Main St., Benton Harbor.

The forum will be open to the public. Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns. Attendees also may feel free to bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.

Getting from point A to point B reliably is a big problem for many people in Berrien County. Individuals who don’t have affordable and timely transportation on which they can count often have trouble getting to work, school, medical appointments, the grocery store, places to meet with family members and friends, community events, and anywhere else that’s not in a reasonable walking distance. Causes of this lack of access vary - but often include - lack of a bus route to the destination, public transportation operating on schedules that start too late or end too early, and prohibitive fares.

Fortunately, some community leaders are very much aware of the lack of adequate public transportation in Berrien County and are trying to do something about it. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been working on transportation issues for a number of years. To this end, it has set up a steering committee including representatives of the four major bus companies operating in the area, city leaders, county commissioners, and private and public representatives. In 2018, this steering committee, based on studies authorized in 2014 and 2017, began working on final recommendations of service plan options for operations, maintenance, facilities, funding, administration and governance.

On Feb. 13, members of the public can learn more about these issues and the proposals from the leader of the steering committee, Pat Brandstatter, president of Kruger Plastic Products in Bridgman, Michigan. As a local private business leader, Brandstatter knows the impact that transportation has on the economic development of local communities.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the active and informed participation of citizens in government.

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s a belated gift to New Buffalo Area Schools office after getting buzzed in at the schools’ double glass Board of Education members, the Bison Choir doors. While he planned to start on those entranceways the started the rescheduled Monday, Feb. 4, Board Friday of spring break so that they’d be completed by the of Education meeting on a musical note. time the students came back to school, he said he wanted In honor of last month being School Board to work on the elementary school over summer break.

Recognition Month, New Buffalo Elementary School music Leslie gave an update on what he said will be hereafter teacher and choir director Chris Sokol explained that the known as the “Great Middle School Flood of 2019.” He choir would be performing two songs for the board. said that last Friday between 6 and 7:30 a.m., water The Bison had flooded the Choir, which middle school, is comprised including four of of students in the classrooms. fourth through He thanked Keith 12th grades, was Carlson, the formed at the district’s director beginning of the of operations, and school year. So his department far, the choir for doing a has performed “phenomenal job” at a Christmas having everything concert, the city cleaned up within of New Buffalo’s a couple of hours. tree-lighting Leslie added ceremony and that Service Pro the New Buffalo brought in big Service League’s extractors and Arts and Crafts cleaned the carpet Show. “as good as can be” as well as Sokol, who brought in a giant serves as the Chris Sokol directs Bison Choir members New Buffalo dehumidifier Education into the four Association president, also presented board members with classrooms. He said that he planned on having the carpets replaced over spring break. a small token of appreciation on behalf of the district’s Classes had been cancelled last week due to a rare teachers.

Also at the meeting, board members accepted, with Polar Vortex that had hit Michigan as well as much of the Midwest. regret, the letter of resignation (retirement) of Elizabeth Board members approved the employment of the Ditto, the English and high school radio teacher, which will go into effect at the end of the school year. following coaches: Nathan Jones, high school track head Leslie said that Ditto was the one who got the district’s coach; Renee Fitts, assistant track coach; Tyler Wilson, varsity baseball head coach; Jamie Flick, assistant baseball radio station class “off the ground” and could be called coach; Jason Haskins, varsity softball head coach; Maggie the “pioneer” of that effort. With regards to her teaching, Mullen, assistant softball coach; Erik Beers, soccer head Leslie said that Ditto was the reason why the district had coach; Nicholas Talbott, assistant soccer coach; Amy Ingle, such good test scores in English.

Tennis (girls) head coach; Ed Fidler, golf head coach; Board members approved the proposal of a schematic Vance Price/Lisa Knoll/Natalie Walter, middle school design from Abonmarche, in the amount of $3500, to track coaches. begin a security upgrade renovation of the main entry at An overnight/extended student trip to Caberfae Peaks New Buffalo Elementary School.

Ski Resort in Cadillac, Michigan, from March 2-3, was At the last meeting, board members had approved approved. making safety upgrades to the middle and high school Board members approved board treasurer Pano entranceways for a cost not to exceed $25,000. Leslie Arvanitis traveling and staying for one night at a hotel for had explained that he wanted to construct a door where the Michigan Department of Treasury budget and finance a small window currently is on one of the walls in each of training in Lansing, Michigan, Saturday, March 2. the entranceways, ensuring that guests signed in at the

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t’s just after midnight, and we just got back home from our “big game“ party.

As usual, it was nice seeing good friends, the food was plentiful and wonderful, and our hostess put together a series of games and wagers that kept us on our toes for the entire game. There were, however, a couple of things missing. First of all, we all missed our friend Jim, who passed away recently. Jim’s knowledge of football and sense of humor were irreplaceable, and for me it took away a lot of the joy I usually had when we would watch sporting events together.

Wherever you are, my friend, I hope you enjoyed the game with some of our old friends.

The second thing that was missing from the “big game“ was, well, a big game. While the game was close, it failed to live up to expectations. The experts predicted a high scoring game and boy were they wrong.

The first half ended with the Patriots leading 3-0 and the third quarter ended with the game tied 3-3. The Patriots finally scored the game’s only touchdown about half way through the final quarter and added a field goal late to insure their victory.

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New Buffalo City Council approves settlement agreement regarding lawsuit, approves lifeguard program

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embers of the New Buffalo City Council approved a Release and Settlement Agreement that discharges all claims related to the lawsuit “Kirkus vs. City of New Buffalo, et. al,” at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV explained that they were meeting that morning because Berrien County Judge Dennis Wiley said he wanted the council to decide on a settlement by the end of that day at a recent settlement conference.

O’Donnell explained that the settlement agreement was in regards to a lawsuit that was filed by city resident Ray Kirkus last spring against the city because of work that was being performed by the city on the city-owned right-of-way at Eleventh Street (located by his property on East Indiana Street).

O’Donnell said the city had filed for summary judgement stating that “there’s no basis to the case.” The city had also held a settlement conference with the judge regarding Kirkus’ lawsuit against the city the previous week.

Last weekend, Kirkus and his attorneys and the city’s attorneys agreed to what O’Donnell said was what the city had originally told the judge: that the lawsuit be dismissed.

The Release and Settlement Agreement states that Kirkus is not required to remove the well-head located on the Eleventh Street right-of-way as long as its location is clearly marked and identified in the event that the city “performs future maintenance and snowplowing on Eleventh Street;” if Kirkus hasn’t clearly marked the location of the well-head and the city damages it “during routine maintenance and plowing,” then the city “takes no legal and/or financial responsibility” for repairing it; should the city further develop the Eleventh Street right-of-way, it “reserves the right to require the undersigned to tap into city water;” Kirkus is “prohibited from storing or offering for sale vehicles that are within Eleventh Street rightof-way and all other city-owned property pursuant to city ordinance;” that otherwise than these listed stipulations, the agreement doesn’t “impact any rights” of the city to “perform maintenance on any city-owned property,” including Eleventh Street. The well-head also won’t be removed if Kirkus and the “released parties” agree that the city will remove “at its discretion” the tree that is located “on the northeast portion” of the right-of-way and “adjacent to the northwest portion” of Kirkus’ garage as well as another tree that’s located at the “northwest corner of Eleventh Street right-of-way and adjacent to the northwest corner” of his residence.

O’Donnell added that the council was not involved in the lawsuit but that it named the city, himself, former city streets superintendent Tony Ashbuagh and City Manager Dave Richards.

O’Donnell added that Kirkus had agreed in front of the judge on Monday to the settlement and the city was waiting to hear back from its attorneys.

Also at the meeting, City Council members approved a lifeguard program for the city’s public beach for an estimated cost of $47,532.

Police Chief Rich Killips said that city lifeguard Faith Hoekstra and the Lifeguard Committee compiled a few options for lifeguard coverage at the beach this summer. According to a letter that Killips sent to Richards, the $47,532 option provides four or seven-day coverage depending on the staffing levels and volumes of visitors.

Killips said that the option would allow four-day coverage at the beginning of the summer season, when college students were just getting out of school, as well as towards the end of the season. The beach would have seven-day coverage when the tourist season hits its peak in the middle of the summer.

Councilmember Mark Kroll agreed the proposal was the best option since the beach wasn’t nearly as busy at the beginning of the summer or toward the end of August.

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Chamber Director Viki Gudas greeted the crowd and welcomed new members Deb and Patrick Porter of Hummingbird Fashions. The women’s boutique is opening in downtown Bridgman this spring. Gudas also announced Angela Reichert of Ozzie’s Hideaway in Sawyer and Scott Schneckenberger of Scott Alan Builders have joined the Sherry and Frank Butera Chamber.

Shortly before the Mixer, the Board of Directors met and learned the Chamber’s audit had come back with the highest possible rating, according to Gudas.

This year’s Harbor Country Guide will be out soon. The Chamber will unveil the new layout March 28 at Journeyman Distillery as part of the Spring Break Out Party. This Chamber event will be open to the public.

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Dining and dancing for a good cause at annual Eye Ball

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eeing how one of the main missions of Lions Club International is to prevent what its website deems “avoidable blindness,” it seemed fitting that the New Buffalo chapter’s second annual Eye Ball, which was held at Grand Beach Club Saturday, Feb. 2, centered around the 1942 movie, “Casablanca.”

According to event co-chairs and Lions members Susan Giglio and Migs Murray, the evening’s official theme was “Here’s Looking At You, Kid” - a line which is uttered by Rick (played by Humphrey Bogart) to his lover, Ilsa (played by Ingrid Bergman) during one of the movie’s most iconic scenes.

Giglio said that the use of the word “kid” in the theme was perfect because the club is also involved with the program KidSight,.Murray explained that a machine had been able to determine in four seconds if children at New Buffalo Area Schools needed help with their vision. When the test was done the test last year, four children had discovered that they needed help with their vision.

“It’s so good for young kids because it’s really fast,” she said, adding that they planned on having the test done to students every year.

Money from that night’s ball would go toward the club’s involvement with programs like KidSight. Due to the club no longer being involved with The Pokagon Fund Vision Grant, which in the past had helped provide financial support for the costs of children and adult eye examinations, Murrary said that they were considering other alternatives.

“We’re looking at other options,” she said, adding that she couldn’t confirm anything at this time.

The New Buffalo chapter is also involved with national causes, such as Leader Dog and Paws with a Cause, which aids young adults and kids with disabilities through the custom-trained Assistance Dogs.

The Lions Bear Lake Camp, which takes place in Lepeer, Michigan, for persons with special needs and is sponsored by the Lions of Michigan, is also another cause that the club supports.

The Eye Ball and the Lions’ annual golf outing, which is held every summer, are the New Buffalo Lions Club’s biggest fundraisers.

In addition, Giglio’s husband, Frank, collects around $600 a year through the change that people put in for mints at all of the stores.

Murray added that the club is also involved with promoting good hearing as well as vision.

For that evening’s ball, Murray said that everyone had been told to dress in either black or white attire. In keeping with the “Casablanca” theme (which was showing on a projector throughout the evening), that cuisine that was catered by Classic Catering in Bridgman, Michigan, had a “Moroccan twist to it.”

Members of the community and local businesses had donated items to the silent auction, including a silk flower Jim Bulanda entertains the arrangement from City Flowers, a $30 crowd at the Eye Ball gift certificate to SKip’s Restaurant and Catering, and a “classic lake tour” on the Emita II in Michigan City, Indiana.

Returning this year was Chicagoland vocalist Jim Bulanda, who provided the live entertainment with his stylings of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and other artists. Giglio said that, unbeknownst to club members, Bulanda had recently sang for a celebration of the film.

“We were unaware when we chose our theme was that this past summer, he went to Key Largo and did the 75th anniversary party for Lauren Bacall’s and Humphrey Bogart’s children,” she said.

Murray and Giglio said that the Eye Ball began after the club held a 75th anniversary dinner in 2016. Since the annual Bev’s Ball had been cancelled, Murray said they “thought we’d fill in that spot.”

“Our main emphasis is having a fun dinner with dancing and entertainment in the middle of winter- thank goodness we have a break from cold, so people can come out and have a good time and it is for a good cause,” Murray said.

Guests enjoy Moroccan-themed food from Classic Catering

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veryone loves Girl Scout cookies - especially those who have risked their lives for United States citizens’ freedoms.

Cookie season has been in full swing in New Buffalo. For the past few weeks, local Girl Scouts have set up shop in front of area businesses, lining up boxes of Thin Mints, Caramel deLites and other popular cookie flavors at tables. Near each table, girls have also hung a picture of soldiers from different branches of the military clutching a box of one of the cookie flavors while being stationed overseas.

As explained by Jen Stocks, who, with Monica Tannahill serves as the leader for Troop 00344 (which is comprised of Cadettes and Seniors), members of their troop will once again be shipping boxes of the cookies to US military troops. One lucky girl from each troop who collects the most boxes can spend the day in La Porte, Indiana, packing the cookies into boxes to send overseas. In all, 12 girls are chosen to pack the cookies into boxes.

Last year, Troop 00344 collected 144 boxes to send overseas. Keegan StocksMcElligott, who is a Cadette, was the lucky troop member who was chosen to join other area Girl Scouts in La Porte.

Stocks-McElligott said she enjoyed the opportunity to meet up with girls from other area troops as well as members of the military and their families.

“We had lunch with the families and wrote letters to the military,” McElligott, who lists Thin Mints and Lemonades as her favorite cookie flavors, said.

Stocks said one would be surprised how much of a difference a box of cookies could make in a soldier’s life. Once, a veteran had come up to troop members while they were selling cookies and thanked them for their generosity. “He came to our booth and said what a big deal it was (to receive the cookies),” she said.

Stocks said that revenue from cookies sales helps each area Girl Scout council and participating troops fund year-round activities for girls as well as community service projects. Revenue also helps fund scholarships for girls in underserved areas.

Proceeds from cookie sales in each troop can also be used to pay for supplies, activities or upcoming group trips. Last year, Stocks said their troop paid a visit to Savannah, Georgia, which is the birthplace of the Girl Scout’s founder, Juliette “Daisy” Low. (Typically, girls in kindergarten and first grade begin their Girl Scout journeys by first becoming Daisies.)

Calling this year their “rebuilding year,” Stocks said that the troop is currently raising money to either travel to Mexico or London in two years. Both locations contain World Centers, which are places for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to stay for short or long periods of time while enjoying tours, training sessions and international events. According to girlscouts.org, the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides (WAGGGS) has centers in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, India and Africa.

Having the chance to travel to far-off places is one of the benefits to being an older Girl Scout, Stocks-McElligott said. “There tend to be less girls in troops the older you get, so you can do more,” she said.

Closer to home, the troop will be celebrating World Thinking Day by participating in a fair from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Each troop will set up a display in the New Buffalo High School cafeteria that will center around a different country. Guests will also have the chance to taste food from the designated country.

As for cookie sales, Stocks-McElligott said that Girl Scouts will be selling cookies in New Buffalo until March.

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He graduated as a Lieutenant in 1950 from Morgan Park Military Academy in Chicago. On August 1, 1953 in Berwyn, IL he married Marilynn Kriz. Don owned and operated Fox Valley Paving for 35 years in Hinsdale, IL. Together Don and Marilynn moved permanently to New Buffalo in 1983. They then bought and ran Bridgman True Value Hardware store from 1983 – 1995. Upon retirement, Don worked part-time at ‘I Love Toy Trains’ in New Buffalo for several years. Don loved living on the shore of Lake MI, the beach and boating. He was also a former member of the Board of Directors at Alliance Bank in New Buffalo as well as a Lakeshore Rotary member.

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“Pawnee” is a 15-month-old, female, chocolate lab, who came to the CAC through the Canine Advocacy Program (CAP) in collaboration with the Leader Dogs for the Blind program in Rochester, Michigan.

Pawnee is a “career change” dog, who was deemed not compatible with the Leader Dog for the Blind program and was career changed into the Canine Advocacy Program (CAP). She is trained to provide emotional support to people, and especially children. Pawnee will be utilized as a support animal in a therapeutic setting and as a calming presence for children and adults in the community, who are partaking in abuse prevention lessons offered by the CAC. Pawnee will also be able to work with CAC clients during their court prep in the mock courtroom located in its agency. Once at the courthouse, the children will be able to testify with the help of another CAP dog, “Mr. Weeber,” who works at the Berrien County Courthouse.

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Your opinions or ideas may be a bit unusual, but they will have a bigger impact now. If your looking to change the status quo or make changes to some long-standing traditions, now is the time to take the risk. Even though your energy levels are skyrocketing, try not to rush around too much.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You’ll get a nice boost in the relationship department this week, which will help you be more open and flirtatious.

When you tell people the things you like or want, then the ball is in their court and they can act on what will make you happy, rather than guessing how to show you they care.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Enlightenment is coming for the Bull this week; don’t fight it. You will start to understand why situations have gotten so serious or why people are reacting so strongly to you. The important thing is to own what’s happening and why you should change it up now.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Home and family may require some attention or investment this week. The important thing is to not get too angry or do things in a big hurry. No matter how rushed or impatient you feel, take things slowly. If you start to feel angry and your voice starts rising, take a break.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 The desire to get out and explore will be heavy this week. Gather some friends and go exploring the dunes or take a class together.

This is also a great time to undertake a new creative project. If you can’t get away, perhaps coming up with a new color scheme for the house will suffice.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Situations around the neighborhood or with siblings could really get heated this week. You may have to have some strong words with people or really put things on the line to make the proper impact. There is an element of jealousy or feeling like others are strutting their stuff.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Try not to get too emotional this week or take situations too seriously. It may seem like your left to do things on your own, but you do have support. It’s just that if you do need help, it’s up to you to ask. You don’t have to be the authority, but you do need to know who is.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Be sure to approach situations calmly and with care because domestic issues and normal family life could get really fired up this week. There are some shifts happening in about what’s important and what takes precedence over other things. Make taking better care of yourself the priority now.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 It’s important that you slow down and listen to what others are saying. You have a lot to learn or will need time to sort things out before you totally see what is going on. You may come off as a know it all or someone who is being egotistical if you don’t let other people share their opinions.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You will be feeling much more talkative and edgy this week. Try not to set yourself apart from the crowd too much. Join in on discussions but try not to override or change other people’s opinions. Be sure to give others a chance to respond without interference. Too much honesty can bite.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It won’t hurt to take some extra precautions this week.

The vibe coming at you this week is one to take caution under. Situations have the capacity to get out of control quickly now, and it’s better to err on the side of caution than to get caught up in something you can’t easily get out of.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 It’s important to keep heavy emotions out of the financial picture this week. Let go of emotional attachments to things and get the money for them if you need it. If you are being asked to help out financially be sure you are clear on being paid back. Don’t let money ruin friendships.

There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.

— Sam Walton

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 18, 2019 is cancelled and will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30pm due to City Hall being closed for the Presidents’ Day federal holiday. (Per Chapter 3, Section 3.4 of the City Charter).

LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

EVENTS Reach 5,000 + unique Event goers each week. Please send your Event you wish to publish including the number of times in Advance of your Event that you wish to Advertise to Media@NewBuffaloTimes.com Additionally, please mail $28 for each time you wish your Event published to New Buffalo Times P.O. Box 369 New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Thank You Reaching 5,000 + unique Event goers each week.

DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

New Buffalo Times LOCAL INTELLIGENCE — SINCE 1942 —

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.

— Henry Ford

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. 33 N. North Thompson. New Buffalo.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY NEW TROY FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

SAWYER DANCE TROUPE ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30-8:30PM. Trinity Lutheran Church.

Sawyer.

The Sawyer Dance Troupe presents it’s annual Father-Daughter Dance to be held on Saturday February 9th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer, Michigan from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost of $20 per couple ($5 additional child) includes a hot dog supper, door prize, and keepsake photo. There will be a professional DJ and amazing raffle prizes!

SHELF ICE BREW FEST 1-5PM CST. Uptown Arts District.

7th and Franklin streets. Michigan City.

The winter beer fest will feature four big tents with 40 local and regional breweries.

General admission tickets are $45 including a $3.30 fee and VIP tickets are $70 including a $4.56 fee. Visit www. shelficebrewfest.com or call 507-400-2787.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 THAT’S AMORE! 2-3:30PM. Acorn Theater.

107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

An afternoon cabaret of Arias & Love Songs.

Tickets are $25 and include light snacks.

Contact info@smso.org or 269-982-4030.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CHEF NIGHT 5-6:15PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

Pastry chef Denise Churchill will demonstrate cookie and cupcake decorating. Cost is $25 per family (three person minimum) and $20 per individual.

Proceeds will benefit Friends of New Buffalo Library.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING 6:30PM. Mesa Luna. 12868 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer.

The February meeting of the New Buffalo Service League will be held Wednesday, February 13 with dinner at 6:30. Got cabin fever??? Join us for an evening of fun, friendship, food and see why you should be a New Buffalo Service League member! Please call Nancy Gino at 269-469-1364 to reserve your spot!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 COLM KEEGAN, HISTORY OF IRELAND THROUGH MUSIC 7:30PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks. www.acorntheater.org.

Irish singer Colm Keegan, most known for his role as a Celtic Thunder principal singer, will be debuting his new show at the Acorn.

Tickets range from $25 - $60.

VICTORIAN VALENTINE FUNDRAISER 2PM. Fellowship Hall. Three Oaks United Methodist Church. Three Oaks.

Sponsored by the Civil War Days in Three Oaks Committee. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. Contact cwinthreeoaks@yahoo.com.

MISS NEW BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT BAKE SALE 3PM. New Buffalo High School Commons.

1112 E. Clay St. New Buffalo.

Proceeds from the sale will help fund materials for the New Buffalo Royal Court’s float, which will ride in the annual Blossomtime parade in May.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 WHAT ANIMAL IS IT? TRACKS, SCATS AND SIGNS 1PM. Jens Jensen Nature Preserve.

6851 Parkway Dr. Sawyer.

Join Chikaming Opens Lands Education and Outreach Coordinator Casey Struecker as she leads Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) on a wilderness forensics hike through Jens Jensen Preserve.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 RESCHEDULED EMPTY BOWLS DINNER 5-7PM. New Buffalo High School.

Suggested donation of $10 for a ceramic bowl will provide diners with an homemade “empty bowl” and a meal of soup of chili, a drink and dessert. Sponsored by the New Buffalo High School Student Senate.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@newbuffalotimes.com.

Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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