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Third video in ‘Play Your Part’ series addresses vaccine hesitancy PAGE 3 Planning Commission takes first steps in marijuana businesses discussion PAGE 4

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BERRIEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOSTS PANEL DISCUSSION FEB. 11

he third video in the popular “Play Your Part” series addresses vaccine hesitancy and will debut on Friday, Feb. 11, at noon as part of a panel discussion hosted by the Berrien County Health Department.

BCHD has again partnered with Traci Burton, a Southwest Michigan influencer and the executive producer and creative director, to create a music video that showcases hesitancy, vaccine awareness and the power of relationships in the decisionmaking process. The five-minute video features an original rap by Benton Harbor resident Jo-Jo Norwood.

Burton will be joined by Diane Young, one of the participants in the video, and representatives from BCHD and Spectrum Health Lakeland for a panel discussion at noon on Feb. 11 on vaccine hesitancy.

The community can watch the panel on the BCHD Facebook page, https://www. facebook.com/bchdmi.

“We so appreciate this opportunity to connect with our community and tackle some tough questions related to why some residents choose not to get a vaccine,” said Chioma Ejiofor, the BCHD special projects coordinator. “With record hospitalizations across our community, we want to address misconceptions and remove any roadblocks to someone receiving the vaccine.

“Traci’s video is an engaging way to reach residents and highlight all the reasons we should ‘play our part’ so we can turn this pandemic into an endemic.”

With financial support from United Way of Southwest Michigan and BCHD, Burton has produced a five-minute video set in Martin Temple that begins with Pastor Philander

Martin sharing news that a member of the congregation has contracted COVID and is really struggling. Pastor Martin encourages the congregation to get a vaccine against COVID-19 and lets them know he’s available to talk with them to address concerns.

After hearing a question about the vaccine’s effectiveness, his wife, Elect Lady Stephanie Rockette-Martin responds and notes there are free clinics throughout Benton Harbor, encouraging the congregation to “do our part” and protect one another – and the community.

Norwood begins his rap, which is interspersed with scenes of the congregation dancing and responding, “hold on – it’s gonna get better.” Congregants share their individual reasons for why those chose to get the vaccine, from protecting students and co-workers to protecting their legacy and futures.

“If we’re going to move forward as a community, we have to make space for hesitancy,” Burton said. “This is a very personal decision for many, and we need to understand and address the concerns people have so we can remove barriers and begin true conversations.”

Burton and Young will share their personal stories during Monday’s panel discussion. They will be joined by Chioma Ejiofor, the special projects coordinator for the Berrien County Health Department, and Betty Moore, a nurse practitioner from Spectrum Health Lakeland.

BCHD offers free vaccine clinics weekly.

The adult clinic for ages 12 and older takes place every Tuesday in Benton Harbor and every Thursday in Niles. The children’s clinic for ages 5 to 11 is the first and third Wednesday of the month in Benton Harbor

and the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Niles.

The adult clinics are walk-in and run from 3 to 6 p.m. at BCHD’s Benton Harbor office, 2149 E. Napier Ave., and from 4 to 6 p.m. at its Niles office, 1205 Front St. The children’s clinics are appointment-only and run from 3 to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.bchdmi.org/covid19.

The adult clinics offer all three COVID-19 vaccines – Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer – as well as booster shots for individuals 12 and older. Individuals are eligible for the Pfizer booster five months after they complete the primary two-dose vaccine series. It is recommended teens who received the Pfizer vaccine series stay consistent and receive the Pfizer booster.

Individuals 18 and older may receive any U.S.-approved booster.

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CHD also partners with InterCare Community Health Network and Spectrum Health Lakeland to provide vaccine clinics at convenient locations throughout Berrien County.

InterCare’s Benton Harbor is available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at 800 M-139 and its Eau Claire clinic is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at 6270 W. Main Street. Both clinics are available without an appointment for anyone 12 years and older. For more information, call 855-869-6900.

For more information about Spectrum Health Lakeland’s walk-in and by-appointment clinics, visit www. spectrumhealthlakeland.org/covid19.

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Planning Commission takes first steps in marijuana businesses discussion

embers of the City of New Buffalo Planning Commission started the process of making a future recommendation with regards to how marijuana businesses would be regulated should they be allowed in the city at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Planning Commission Chair Paul Billingslea said that they were there that night to elicit feedback form the public. Since the city is in the process of rezoning, he feels that it’s a timely conversation.

“I think we need to take a hard look at zoning and decide what uses we want to allow in New Buffalo,” he said.

Billinglsea said that the results of the survey, which was sent out to residents, revealed that 60% are in favor of having some type of marijuana business in the city (some were in favor of medical but not recreational) and 40% were opposed.

City Manager Darwin Watson said that the City Council had requested that the Planning Commission have at least a public hearing to then “make a recommendation to the council as to how to regulate, whether to opt in – just what they think should be done.”

City attorney Nick Curcio said that the 2008 MMMA (Michigan Medical Marijuana Act) authorized a medical marijuana program in Michigan through a caregiver system. Individuals could assist five qualifying patients who had medical marijuana cards and could provide a limited amount of marijuana to them, a program that still exists today.

In 2016, the governor signed legislation to fill the “perceived gap in that statute with the provisioning centers and the other businesses that we now know.” Under the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), the five types of marijuana facilities are “all licensed and regulated by

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the state:” growers, processers, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities.

Proposal 2018-1, which was a statewide ballot initiative that legalized recreational, or adult use, marijuana, was approved by 57% of Michigan voters. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) was adopted as a result of the approval of the initiative.

After the MRTMA was approved by voters, the New Buffalo City Council adopted an ordinance opting out of all marijuana businesses, which means that no licenses for marijuana businesses can be issued in the city at this time.

Municipalities can “adopt opt in ordinances that limit the number of any given business type,” Curcio said.

“When this is done, especially on the MRTMA recreational side, the statute says that the ordinance has to provide a way to select among competing applicants using a competitive process,” he said.

Curcio said some municipalities have chosen to limit the number of facilities through zoning ordinances, which include spacing regulations and limiting the number of zoning districts where they can be located.

Under the 2018 statute, there’s a 10% excise tax on retailers and a portion of the tax is distributed to municipalities that have either adult use retailers or adult use microbusinesses within their communities.

Curcio said the disbursement per facility to a municipality in 2021 was about $28,000.

During a public hearing, Roger Barbour said he built out a restaurant on his property on South Whittaker Street right as Covid hit. Now, he’s considering doing something different with the property, noting that a dispensary “makes a whole lot of sense out there.” He feels that traffic can be regulated

by zoning, as dispensaries could only be allowed “right at the edges of the city” where people could “get marijuana, turn around and head back.”

Regarding marijuana sales, he said in 2021, sales were $1.3 billion and the excise tax is 10% of that, which is a 257% increase.

“So, if you just do the math, we’re looking at something like $72,000 to the city for having a single dispensary,” he said.

Tom Ferrell said his business, The Refinery in Kalamazoo, provides about 25 to 28 full time full paying jobs to locals. He added that they also work with local charities and the city asking, “what they want out of us.”

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ean Callahan said that, while he’s in favor of dispensaries in the city, he believes they should be pushing for the selling of local products and not “just another chain coming in her telling us how it should look.”

Jamie Cooper, a licenses and owner of a cannabis lifestyle magazine, said that a study showed that about one in five Michigan residents consume cannabis, with the same amount dealing with chronic pain.

She said the marijuana industry has resulted in 33,000 jobs so far having been created in the state.

Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit said that he spoke with the police chief in Buchanan and Niles (both of which have dispensaries) and said that one of the biggest issues they must deal with is parking.

Heit said that it’s been discovered that people who come into the municipality to visit the dispensary usually pick up their product and leave and don’t stay to shop in the nearby stores.

He added that there haven’t “really been law issues” in Buchanan and Niles with regards to having dispensaries there.

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Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Coloma, presents an honorary legislative tribute to Cheri and Eric Heward

FLOOD RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR SUBDIVISION

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esidents of a large subdivision in La Porte County will see relief from longstanding problems with flooding.

The La Porte County Commissioners on Feb. 2 approved a bid of slightly more than $1 million to improve drainage at Meadowview Estates.

Commissioner Joe Haney said many of the residents operate two sump pumps at a time from spring to fall to keep their basements dry and keep an extra one in stock to plug in right away should one of their sump pumps go out.

“I’m glad we’re finally moving it forward here,” said Haney, who made addressing the issue a top priority after taking his seat on the governing body for the first time last year.

The bid submitted by Woodruff and Sons Construction of Michigan City was about half as much as the next lowest of the five other bids.

Haney said the plan is to run a drainage pipe about 1,000 feet to carry excess storm water from the subdivision three miles south of La Porte to Kingsbury Ditch.

He said the project will also alleviate flooding from other developments, farmland and roads in the surrounding area.

Haney said flooding became an issue several years ago when the subdivision expanded and other developments emerged around it.

The area with a high water table began holding more water than it was able to drain.

“It’s just kind of a culmination of a series of unfortunate events that led to the position they’re in today,” he said.

Haney said the hope is to begin the project as soon as possible.

The commissioners also approved a $2.4 million bid from Reith Riley Construction of La Porte on two road projects.

La Porte County Planner Mitch Bishop said the bid is for resurfacing a five mile stretch of 500 West between U.S. 6 and Indiana 2 and 150 North eight miles from Lofgren Road to the St. Joseph County line.

Bishop said new shoulders and striping on both roads are included in the work, which must receive final approval by the La Porte County Council.

The state is providing $1 million toward the cost of the projects under its Community Crossings program, which awards road money to local governments providing dollars toward the improvements.

Bishop said La Porte County has been receiving at or close to the $1 million annual maximum under the program over the past several years. — STAN MADDUX

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Small Town Ground awarded February Business of the Month

tate Sen. Kim LaSata recently announced Small Town Grounds and Florist of Bridgman as the recipient of the Small Business of the Month award for February.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and provide both a service to local customers and a paycheck for local workers,” said LaSata, R-Coloma. “Small Town Grounds is a family-owned business that truly cares for their customers and even partners with other local businesses to support the

community. They are a shining example of what this award represents.”

The business was founded by Cheri Heward and her son Eric.

Small Town Grounds and Florist currently employs more than eight people and provides quality, freshly ground coffee in-house or directly to people’s homes.

They serve residents all over the region, including Bridgman, St. Joseph, Sawyer, Stevensville, and other area communities. They also see regional customers from throughout the Midwest.

“I always enjoy meeting with

small business owners to see the day-to-day operations and experience first-hand the role they play in their communities,” LaSata said. “I am happy to present Small Town Grounds and Florist with this award and appreciate them sharing their story with me and allowing me to spend some time in their shop.”

Residents wishing to nominate a small business may do so at www.statesenatorkimlasata.com/ business-of-the-month, or by sending an email to senklasata@ senate.michigan.gov. — STAFF

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Student Senate sponsoring Empty Bowls Dinner

he New Buffalo High School Student Senate is sponsoring the 10th annual Empty Bowls Dinner in the New Buffalo High School Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,

Feb. 15.

A suggested donation of $10 will provide guests with a ceramic bowl made by a New

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Board of Commissioners begins application process for ARPA fund requests

he Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution #B2201191 at their Thursday, Jan. 27, meeting, which begins the application process for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund requests.

One of the approved uses of the funds is to invest in Broadband in underserved and unserved areas. The federal government guidelines allow Berrien County to sub-grant a portion of their allocated ARPA funds to

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Buffalo Area Schools student, and a meal of soup or chili with crackers, a beverage, and a dessert.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

New Buffalo Middle/High School is located at 1112 E. Clay Street in New Buffalo. — STAFF

local entities for the purpose of deploying broadband.

Berrien County is inviting interested organizations to submit applications for broadband proposals. The application inviting local entities to request those sub-granted ARPA funds is now available and can be found on the Berrien County website at www. berriencounty.org/1833/ARPA-Funds Instructions for the requirements and process are contained in the application.

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Hikers will explore ancient lakebed

he Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) will hike a portion of the bed of ancient Lake Baroda, an iceage-era body of water that once stretched nearly the entire length of Berrien County, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Hickory Creek Preserve and adjoining Knauf Park in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Before leading the group on a 2.1mile walk along the edge of the preserve, Hikers President Pat Fisher will give a brief introductory talk on the geology and history of the extinct lake. The path will take the group through a variety of habitats— woodland, savanna, streams, marshes and ponds. Estimated total time for the event is two hours, and the hike is rated “easy.”

Attendees are urged to dress in layers, wear

sturdy boots and a warm hat, and bring plenty of water. Depending on the weather, there may be some wet or icy stretches. Though membership is encouraged, most Hikers events, including this one, are open to the public. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

HCH observes federal and state Covid guidelines, and face masks are currently optional. The group owns an all-terrain rollator—an outdoor walker with oversized wheels—and makes it available on a first-come, first-served basis by email at harborcountryhikers@gmail.com. More information about the Feb.19 hike and HCH in general is available at www. harbourcountryhikers.com or on Facebook at Harbor County Hikers. — STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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his week will be difficult to put a positive spin on things, but I think I’m up to the task.

Let’s start with football.

This is the week before the “big game,” so there was no action on the field. Off the field was a different story.

The Chicago Bears have a new general manager, assistant general manager, head coach, and every assistant coach. Most of the “experts,” and many of us who aren’t exactly experts, think the Bears did a really good job. I like that the Bears obtained assistants from both the Packers and Vikings.

Our first clue as to how the new regime will do will come in March when free agents can be signed, and then near the end of April when the college draft takes place. I’m extremely anxious to see how the Bears roster looks after the draft and free agency.

Major League Baseball’s owners and players seem to be on a collision course to delay the season with a strike. It’s amazing to me that billionaires and millionaires aren’t able to “read the room” and come to an agreement.

Baseball fans everywhere would be counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and the sport would be such a welcome diversion from the pandemic. Instead, the powers that be are further alienating their paying customers, all for a few extra bucks. The sad thing for the White Sox and their fans

is that they should be one of the best teams in baseball this year.

For the Cubs and their fans it won’t be so bad, because they aren’t expected to compete. I sure hope this gets settled quickly.

The NBA All-Star game is fast approaching. On February 20th, the best basketball players in the world will play a lot of offense—and a little defense—and put on quite a show.

The Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan will start and Zach LaVine will be a reserve.

Unfortunately, the Bulls lost Sunday and fell one half game behind Miami for first place in the Eastern conference.

Because of the loss, Bulls coach Billy Donovan will not be coaching the game, and that’s really a shame because he has done such a great job so far this season. If it weren’t for all the injuries the Bulls have suffered, they would be running away from the rest of the teams in the league. With a little luck, everyone will be healthy when the playoffs roll around.

Locally, New Buffalo and La Lumiere are both having terrific seasons. La Lumiere is a perennial powerhouse, but New Buffalo is having a breakout season. Good luck to both teams.

Confucius said, “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”

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

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Bison soundly defeat stubborn Mustangs

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BY STAN MADDUX

fter suffering their first loss of the season, the New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team won their second game in a row Friday, Feb. 4, against talented arch rival River Valley.

The Bison jumped out to a 9 to 1 lead but the Mustangs made a game of it for a while before a packed house at River Valley.

Fueling the fast start for the Bison was the three point shooting of senior Kaden Parmley.

The Mustangs later in the first quarter pulled to within one point from a steal and lay-up by junior Jayden McNabb, who then laid the ball into net after catching a pass in mid-air from junior Josh Seifert.

Starting the second quarter with a five-point lead, the Bison began putting the game away when senior Zack Forker, after grabbing a rebound, passed the ball the length of the court to a streaking Mark Shaw for a layup.

A blocked shot by Forker led to another lay-up and 12-point lead for the Bison, who went up by 17 points on a lay-up from senior Ryan Vinson before another blocked shot by Forker.

The Mustangs, though, pulled to within 12 points at halftime.

The shooting and play making of Parmley and senior Jeremiah Mitchell were keys to a third quarter run for the Bison, who took what appeared to be a commanding 22-point lead.

The momentum swung back to the Mustangs momentarily when Seifert blocked a shot nearly into the stands.

However, the Bison came roaring back to regain a 20 point

advantage going into the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs pulled to within 13 points on three quick buckets from McNabb and senior Patrick Driscoll.

Any hope for a comeback was doused after Parmley fouled on a driving lay-up and hit a freethrow with less than 60 seconds on the game clock.

Head coach Nate Tripp said a fast start was part of the game plan to take the crowd out of the game.

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ripp said he also didn’t want to give the Mustangs an early confidence booster given the level of talent on their team.

He said the Mustangs chipped into the lead from his players in the second half becoming less disciplined, which led to poor shot selection, turnovers and being outrebounded.

“Our guys kind of went into cruise control mode,” he said.

Tripp said his players were more overwhelming when they passed the ball to open shooters and attacked the boards, which is part of the killer instinct he wants to see consistently from his team.

“The game was never in doubt but we certainly left it to the point where they could hang around,” he said.

Parmley scored 31 points while Mitchell contributed 20 points and Vinson 10 points.

McNabb and Seifert scored 22 points and 18 points respectively for the Mustangs.

The Bison improved to 12-1 while River Valley dropped to 8-4.

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Bison no longer ranked No. 1 following loss

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team dropped slightly from its No. 1 ranking in Class D after losing to Brandywine last week.

The Bison are ranked No. 3 in the latest Michigan High School Athletic Association power rankings.

The rankings also reveal the Bison could have a fight on their hands in repeating as District 4 champions in the post season.

Eau Claire is ranked No. 13 in the power rankings after losing to River Valley, which moved up to No. 18 in the ratings based largely on strength of schedule.

Another District 4 team, Countryside Academy, came in ranked No. 24 in the power rankings.

“Having four teams in the top 24 shows how good of competition we’re playing,” said New Buffalo Head Coach Nate Tripp.

The Bison defeated teams from the three schools, Class A Sturgis and a very talented South Bend Career Academy before losing Jan. 28 to Class C Brandywine.

Tripp said many of his players were fighting colds and other sicknesses in the loss to the Bobcats.

He said the players are feeling much better now and it showed with their energy level Friday night against River Valley.

“We got one or two guys who are still in the recovery mode.

We’re heading in the right direction,” he said.

The Bison recently added much needed bench depth and a potential starting player in the event of injury or sickness.

Anthony Anderson is a senior transfer student from Michigan City.

The 5’ 11” Anderson is another player in a line-up loaded with speed and quickness and ability to score while running the court and shooting from the outside.

Tripp said Anderson is already making a positive impact on a team with a mission to bring home a state title.

Anderson scored six points and dished out three assists in just over 17 minutes of playing time against River Valley.

“He’s playing nice defense for us. He’s still trying to learn the system. The more he learns the more I think he’s going to be able to help us down the stretch,” he said.

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he top two teams in the latest power rankings, Hannahville Nah Tah Wahsh and Mackinac Island, are in the Upper Peninsula of the state.

Tripp said his players were disappointed from no longer being ranked No. 1 but learned what it takes to remain at the top.

“They’re kids. They like seeing that. It makes them feel good as it should. It’s something to be proud of. I think they learned they either go 100% or they let me know they can’t go 100% and we’ll get someone else in for them,” he said.

Bison boys beat Countryside 94-77

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team overcame major obstacles to defeat a talented Countryside Academy squad on the road Tuesday, Feb. 8.

The Bison won 94 to 77 but had just a three point lead entering the fourth quarter.

Head Coach Nate Tripp said the difference in the game was the fast paced style of play from his team on offense and defense wearing down the opponents.

“Countryside got a little bit fatigued and we were able to keep the accelerator down and pull away,” he said.

The Bison (13-1) began the first half without two of their starters and a key member off the bench available.

Anthony Anderson, a transfer student from Michigan City joining the team last month, played a major role in keeping the game close until the two starters out for disciplinary reasons during the first half returned to the floor.

The quick, sharp shooting Anderson continued to come through after Ryan Vinson and Jeremiah Harrison fouled out late in the third quarter and early in the fourth quarter.

The 5’11” Anderson finished the game with 19 points.

“The kid is going to be a really nice piece for us,” Tripp said.

Tripp said a tough zone defense by Countryside Academy along with their “tremendous athletes” posed major difficulties for his players until they took control in the fourth quarter despite being in foul trouble.

Mark Shaw led the Bison with 28 points.

Vinson scored 13-points while Zack Forker and Anthony Lijewski contributed 12 point and nine points respectively.

Forker also blocked four shots and grabbed 15 rebounds.

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Taking the plunge for a good cause at Polar Plunge Special Olympics 2022

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he motto for the Polar Plunge Special Olympics – “Freezin for a Reason” – couldn’t have been truer for this year’s Southwest Michigan Polar Plunge, which took place at Watermark Brewing Company in Stevensville Saturday, Feb. 5.

After standing around in the frigid air outside the brewery (where temperatures had reached the low 20s) for the better part of the morning, plungers had to endure diving into a big, freezing pool of water at noon.

“The sooner we get in, the sooner we get out,” Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit said shortly before making the plunge.

But it was worth it: On a Feb. 7, Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Facebook said that $85,000 (the goal) was raised.

Matt Malone, morning host of 975country WYTZ-FM, gave a shoutout to all those who were members of law enforcement who were participating in the event.

“We’re not only supporting Special Olympics Michigan, we’re supporting all the folks who put their lives on the line for us in emergency situations every day,” he said.

Chief Jamie Flick of the New Buffalo Township Fire Department, which was one of this year’s participants, said the department raised $2,226 for the Special Olympics.

Taking the plunge for the Special Olympics at Watermark

The crayons from Blossomland Learning Center are ready to take the plunge

Brian Poynton from the New Buffalo City Police Department dives into the icy water

Nick Peters from the New Buffalo Township Fire Department takes the plunge

The crowd awaits the plunge

Taking the plunge for a good cause

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ther law enforcement and public safety partners who were participating that day were the Michigan State Police Niles Post, the Michigan Department of Corrections, Benton Township Police Department, Berrien County Prosecutor’s Officer, St. Joseph Public Safety, New Buffalo Police Department (which raised $759), Buchanan Police Department, and Van Buren County Firefighter Association.

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Members of the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office are ready for the plunge

Plungers dressed up for the occasion of diving into the icy water

Meg Killips of the New Buffalo Police takes the plunge

The crowd awaits the plunge in front of Watermark

Members of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department are ready for the plunge

Andrew Flick and Nick Peters of the New Buffalo Township Fire Department celebrate making the plunge

Members of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department celebrate thier plunge into the cold water

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eit, who said the Sheriff’s Department had six plungers this year, said that they had a “very friendly competition” with the prosecutor’s office.

As of Sunday, the Sheriff’s Department raised $9,400 for the Special Olympics. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office raised a little over $7,000.

“As a whole, it’s going to outpace every other year as well,” Heit said of the money raised from the event.

Other organizations were also participating, such as Honor Credit Union (which was a Silver Sponsor).

According to the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan, Polar Plunges are one of many annual Law Enforcement Torch Run events. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics involves local law enforcement personnel who help raise funds and increase awareness of Special Olympics in their communities.

Participants must raise at least $100.

According to www.plungemi.org, the Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Michigan provide year-round training and services to over 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.

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By Invitation Only THE EVER-ELUSIVE CONTENTMENT

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BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

aving been a news groupie for years, I think I know what’s going on in the county, the country, the world, and even the universe.

Does that make me guru for life’s best choices in achieving an enlightened state of contentment? Of course not.

We live in a time frame that is challenging every day to make any sense, or at best to find things semi- acceptable and comfortable for us personally.

Worse yet are the issues that we must face every day that challenge our judgment, our pride, our acceptance, and our finding of a true “meaning of life,” to use an overused cliche.

I was born and raised in a simpler time frame (1938) in a bustling Indiana community of 500. It was a time when families were fraught with challenges, and it was even more scary with a World War. My Dad worked for Kroger’s for $10 a week as a butcher.

But the highlight of the week was “going to town” by parking the car in a space along the two-block section of retailers to watch the people walking by and socializing with those you knew, which was a large portion of the small populace.

My grandmother would make a special trip in the afternoon with her spotless Plymouth and park it in front of the post office on those Wednesday nights.

In order to have a premium parking spot to see the passing crowd, she would walk the few

blocks home. Grandpa was a doctor and had his office on the same block. It was where I took my naps on his horsehair couch and then I got a nickel when I awoke from the nap. Once, after getting my nickel, I went to the restaurant nearby that sold freshly made deep-fried donuts at two for a nickel! They were greasy and voluminous, and I ate two of them entirely and got sick over them (to this day, I do not eat deep fried donuts).

It was a simple life, with few disappointments.

Today, we worry about endless issues and value judgments, decisions of massive relevance, and now, the possibility of war. We have the pandemic issue(s), the ever -provocative political scene that tests our loyalties and judgment every day with the endless news cycles churning up new challenges and the delicate balance of our values, our philosophy, our political judgments, our anxiety that is being constantly in a test of nerves seeking resolution.

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have friends that I dare not discuss anything political with if we are to maintain the friendship.

So, you change the subject, go silent and grind your teeth, turn up the stereo, or the football game. Life is, once more, simple.

There is one outlet that has become more important to me every year: Going to church!

I think one’s religion is very

private and personal. With its moving sermons, fabulous music and sermons, I am very private but so relaxed when I’m attending church.

I love the warmth, the music and sermons that are all exceptional. I am so moved and so comfortable that I sometimes slip into dreamland, and I feel like I am still receiving the sacred words and service by osmosis. It’s magic.

It’s contentment.

Recently, I had a dinner party, and we played a great parlor game with cards that had different semi-provocative quotes on them. It was the player’s job to explain the significance of the quotation and how it applied to you (if at all). I somehow got onto speaking about my extraordinary personal satisfaction and contentment with my life of recent. More than I could ever remember, at 83 years of age. Is this because the curtains are getting close to their closing? (Stay tuned, this all could change). I am not paranoid, nor do I fear things might catch up to me. I have been told things are bound to get testy once again, but I will be prepared for whatever that might be. I am really enjoying my contentment phase for as long as it lasts, and hopefully it will last until I am pushing up daisies. It was a very revealing parlor game for some of us, and perhaps created even more contentment for the whole group (I think).

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HOR0SCOPE FEBRUARY 10-16, 2022

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

There is a definite “Go” vibe to the week ahead, and your powers to attract a better position financially or to advance your station will be accentuated. There will also be a tremendous boost to your powers of persuasion. Use it wisely by pulling in the right people and creating a masterpiece.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Schedules and the flow of routines will harmonize now, helping you get a lot of things accomplished and off the table. Things will move from a team effort to more of a one-on-one kind of set up, and you will find yourself getting to know someone on a more personal level.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

You will see some fresh shoots of green, on that money tree this week.

You may not be rolling in the dough now but at least you are seeing a promise of growth and rejuvenation.

This is the time to focus your attention on learning and expanding the mind. Let material concerns go.

Set your thoughts on a higher octave this week. The energy coming your way is all about moving out into the world and exploring new places. Rise above any conflicts you are having domestically and align yourself with the universal flow of discovery and knowledge. Get inquisitive, not angry.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

There is a definite competitive drive settling in this week. This is the time to express yourself and stand in the spotlight, for a while.

Show off your work and communicate your ideas. Don’t let all the imperfections you see, hold you back. Other people may not be as nitpicky or judgmental, as you think.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Keep up on communications and staying in contact with people this week.

Commitments could feel heavy, and it’s important that you let people know where you’re at, or what you need to fulfill obligations. Know that you will be shifting out of intense situations, toward contentment.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 There will be a sense of finally wrapping things up or getting changes completely implemented at home this week. You will be shifting your attention to enjoying the things you’ve created and relaxing into being more expressive. Engage with people more and enjoy opportunities to commiserate.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

The roller coaster ride you’ve been on in the relationship department is coming into the final curve. Now is the time to solidify things and make sure you have all your cards are on the table. Be completely up front with people to ensure a successful union and positive outcome.

There will be a resurgence of sorts in the neighborhood this week.

You can expect to engage with siblings, neighbors and old schoolmates again but this time there will be a sense of finality to projects or experiences. Know that you are moving into a larger sphere of influence. Hello, world.

You have been going through a metamorphosis of sorts over the past couple of years, and you are coming up to the final phases of that transformation. You are more aware of who you truly are and what you value most out of life. Rise above your previous experiences and begin anew.

There is a lot of behind-the-scenes action or detective work you will be doing this week. This is the time to be more sensitive and feeling. Listen more, and talk less. Keep your eyes open and use your ability to rise above all the chatter to get to the heart of situations.

You can expect to have things to be revealed and questions answered in the friendship department this week.

There will be a sort of mediumistic quality to your interactions and you will easily find hidden information or lost items. Mischief managed and mysteries solved.

There will come an age when our average life expectancy will reach 200 years. — Masayoshi Son

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The ideal candidate will be asked to perform a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work of city parks, recreation facilities and city buildings, including but not limited to maintaining baseball fields and related facilities, grass mowing, snow removal of downtown sidewalks, pruning and trimming of trees in parks, painting and maintaining of parks facilities and city buildings. They should also have the ability to operate a variety of equipment such as, lawn mowers, backhoe, Bobcat, and other machinery and tools.

For more information, visit the Employment Opportunities section on the city’s website (www. cityofnewbuffalo.org). Candidates should submit a resume and application to afidler@cityofnewbuffalo. org, or mail to City Clerk at 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 no later than 3:00 PM on February 18, 2021.

HDPE sanitary force main, a cleanout structure, three 1 ¼” service stubs and restoration for the sanitary extension portion of the project. The project also includes the replacement of three on-street parking areas which includes the removal and replacement of over 500 square yards of asphalt parking with concrete pavement, the replacement of concrete ramps, sidewalk, and curb and gutter all meeting ADA guidelines.

The Site of the Work includes property, easements, and designated work areas described in detail in the Contract Documents but generally located along Whittaker Street near Water Street in New Buffalo, IN. Installation of individual grinder stations including electrical improvements and extension of sewer force main service lines to the ROW line are not included in the public bid part of the project.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis. Sealed Bids bearing the project name as well as the name and address of the bidder shall be submitted to Amy Fidler, City Clerk, 224 W. Buffalo St, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117.

Bidding documents will be available on February 11, 2022. Electronic contract documents can be obtained online from the Abonmarche website, found at www.abonmarche.com/bids. There is no fee for registration on the plan holder’s list and download of electronic bidding documents. Hard copies are available from ABONMARCHE, 95 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022. 269-927-2295.

A certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, made payable to the City of New Buffalo will be required with each bid as security for the proper execution of the contract. A 100% Labor, Material, and Performance Bond will be required of successful bidder.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO NORTH WHITTAKER STREET SANITARY AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Bids for the construction of the City of New Buffalo - North Whittaker Street Sanitary and Parking Improvements will be received by the City of New Buffalo at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 until 11:00 am local time on Friday, March 4, 2022, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of installation of 295 lineal feet of 2-inch

No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled opening without consent of the OWNER. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informality in bidding or to accept the bid, consistent with law, which best serves the interest of the Owner.

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The Acorn to present ‘Time Out’ with The Accidentals, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kim Richey and Maia Sharp

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ime Out Tour is coming to The Acorn at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, with Time Out with The Accidentals, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kim Richey and Maia Sharp.

Tickets are available at acornlive. org. General Admission $30. Reserved Seating is $55. VIP Experience with Reserved Seating is $100. Doors open at 6 p.m. VIP Experience is available at 5 p.m.

Time Out is an unforgettable songwriters in the round concert, featuring The Accidentals, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kim Richey and Maia Sharp.

Reminiscent of a night at the legendary Blue Bird Cafe where award-winning writers swap personal stories and inspirational songs in an intimate setting, Time Out is a lyric lover’s dream.

The Accidentals (Sav Buist and Katie Larson) spent the better part of the last year writing songs for a Time Out album with writers that inspired them to create, including Hall of Fame writer Beth Nielsen Chapman (Willie Nelson, Elton John, Faith Hill), barrier-breaking Kim Richey, and Maia Sharp (Bonnie Raitt, Dixie Chicks, Cher), among others.

After a sold-out 13-city tour, and 15 weeks at top ten radio, they decided to record Time Out 2. With the release of the second Time Out comes another round of compelling co-written songs and this incredible lineup.

Twice Grammy-nominated Nashville based, Beth Nielsen Chapman has released 13 solo albums and written seven #1 hits and songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings, Indigo Girls, & Faith Hill’s mega-hit This Kiss, ASCAP’S 1999 Song Of The Year. The fall of 2021 will bring the release of Beth’s 15th solo album, along with a world tour starting in

the UK. An Ohio native, Richey’s passion for music was sparked early on in her great aunt’s record shop. She took up the guitar in high school and college but it didn’t stick right away. After college, Richey worked in nature centers in Colorado and Ohio and traveled to Sweden and South America before landing in Bellingham, Washington, where she worked as a cook. Friends talked up Nashville and convinced Richey and her partner to load up their Ford F150 and head to Music City. In Nashville, Richey cooked at the famed Bluebird Café and gigged around town before meeting Luke Lewis and Keith Stegall. At their meeting she played one song, talked a lot, and got a record deal at the musical home of Billy Ray Cyrus and Shania Twain.

Maia Sharp has always managed to play all sides of the songwriting field. She has had her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, Terri Clark, David Wilcox, Art Garfunkel, Lizz Wright, Paul Carrack, Lisa Loeb and more. She produced Edwin McCain’s album Mercy Bound (429 Records) and two songs for Art Garfunkel’s retrospective double album “The Singer” (Sony). And through it all, Maia has continued to record her own albums. She has eight solo releases (on Ark 21, Concord, KOCH, eOne, Blix Street and Crooked Crown respectively), NArt Whittaker a collaborative project30 with Garfunkel St Deli by day and Buddy Mondlock “Everything Waits to be Noticed” (EMI Manhattan) and a duo project called Roscoe & Etta with writing/production partner Anna Schulze. Each release has led to extensive touring throughout the US and UK and appearances on Mountain Stage, Acoustic Cafe, World Cafe, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” CBS Early Morning and the Today Show to name a few.

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woman seriously injured when her bicycle traveling downhill near the lakefront struck a pothole in Michigan City came out on the losing end after taking her case for damages to the Indiana Supreme Court.

Laura Johnson sued the City of Michigan City after her plans to join the National Guard were detailed by her physical limitations suffered in the April 2017 crash.

According to court findings in the case, Johnson after striking a large pothole on Duneland Beach Drive flew over her handle bars.

Johnson after three surgeries on her broken leg was not able to walk on her own six months after the crash and underwent physical therapy.

The injury never completely healed, though, and she was not able to pass the physical test required to be accepted into the National Guard, court findings revealed.

Johnson alleged the pothole and overall poor condition of the street resulted from negligence by the city.

However, the Indiana Supreme Court in late January upheld the ruling in June by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

The appellate judges ruled the city was immune from negligence.

The judges found the city doesn’t have the money to maintain all roads at once but has a system to inspect 20% of the streets every year and prioritize the ones for upcoming repair.

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