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River bath driver claims he was lost PAGE 3 Commission wants to help high lake victims PAGE 4

Chamber members get a taste of February at Froehlich’s PAGE 6 New Buffalo school board hears of new safety technology for student bus riders PAGE 7

Lady Bison scale mountain against Titans; Bison on a roll PAGE 8

Lakers vying for repeat national tourney bid PAGE 9

Diary of a Puppy: The two week mark PAGE 14

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River bath driver claims he was lost

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BY STAN MADDUX

driver winding up in the Galien River at New Buffalo on January 17 claims he got lost on his way to Four Winds Casino.

That’s according to a police report filed in the case against Corbin Turner of Benton Harbor.

Turner, 30, is charged with operating while intoxicated as a 2nd offense due to a prior OWI conviction from 2014.

His alleged blood alcohol level was .225-percent, said police.

According to the police report, Turner about 7 p.m. drove a 2011 Jeep Liberty into the river after missing a curve on Marquette Dr. beside the municipal beach parking lot.

A witness told police he saw Turner climb from the front seat to the back seat and exit the partially submerged vehicle out the back door just before the SUV sank entirely.

Turner swam to shore and got into a police vehicle to warm up.

He was later taken by ambulance to Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.

A search warrant was obtained to draw blood from Turner to test for the presence of alcohol before his release from the hospital, police said.

According to the report, Turner told officers he was heading to the casino outside New Buffalo but got lost and thought he was in Niles.

Turner said he stopped to ask for directions from a man who got in and put a gun to his face.

Turner said he floored the gas pedal and the gunman jumped out before his vehicle hit the water, according to the report.

Police said there were no footprints in the snow covered ground or any other evidence to back up his claims of the armed encounter.

The SUV was removed from the water by Roger’s Wrecker Service the following day.

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

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

Commission wants to help high lake victims

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo Parks/Harbor Commission wants to provide direction to Lake Michigan flooding victims looking for help financially to repair damage to their properties.

After considerable discussion at its February 6 meeting, it was agreed commission president Don Stoneburner will approach City Manager Dave Richards and the New Buffalo City Council for ideas on getting some type of information to the public.

Originally, Stoneburner suggested the Parks/Harbor commission gather and present information to the public on any state or federal dollars that might be available and how to pursue those revenues.

In the end, the commission felt there were too many unknowns and moving parts on funding that could be out there to risk presenting information that might not be accurate.

Stoneburner will approach Richards and the city council on how to help property owners wanting answers prior to the summer boating season.

“The associations are looking for sources of funding. I don’t think there’s any.

Not finding out leads to further speculation,’’ he said.

New Buffalo Parks Director Kristen D’Amico reported approval has been obtained from the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers to put up a fence to keep the public off the break wall.

She said the lake being two feet above normal has made the popular pastime of walking on the rocks of the break wall too dangerous.

D’Amico said more of the rocks are slippery from algae growth in the moisture left by waves crashing over the break wall more frequently.

She said the risk of being washed off is higher from lake levels being closer to the top of the break wall also more tempting for use as a diving platform into the water.

“I just envision people getting injured out there all summer,” she said.

She said the type of barrier to go up has not been chosen but the fence must have a gate for emergency responders to reach anyone needing assistance or any other work that has to occur.

D’Amico also revealed a study will be conducted to determine if the channel in the harbor needs dredging.

She said the channel close to the mouth has narrowed from more sand carried in by water pushed in during strong northerly winds and waves crashing more often above the break wall.

Any dredging would have to be ordered by the city. The U.S Army Corps. of Engineers schedule doesn’t include New Buffalo this year, she said.

“We might not have to but we might have to,” D’Amico said.

Sounds of African American folk music to fill the 1839 courthouse

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he BCHA and Andrews University will celebrate the influential world of African American folk traditions during our Meriendas at the Courthouse event at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23.

The program is $5 for the general public and $2 for members and Andrews University students with ID. Refreshments will be available.

The world of African-American folk music is among one of the most influential, creating entire new genres like blues, jazz, country, and rock music, while keeping its own traditions alive and well. This month’s Merienda celebrates all that this genre has to offer.

Some of the earliest versions of this tradition lies in songs composed and sung by enslaved Africans in the American south. Music continued to be an important part of the African American community as the songs reflected faith and frustrations, calls for justice and celebrations of victories.

From the historical to contemporary, the sounds of this amazing tradition are celebrated by musicians from Andrews University. The center of the courthouse will be open for those who want to dance along to the music.

For more information about exhibits and programs, contact the BCHA at 269471-1202 and visit www.berrienhistory.org. — STAFF REPORTS

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS PLAN BUSY FEBRUARY

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he Harbor Country Hikers will both practice and preach about the benefits of hiking during two events at the end of February.

The group will learn how to identify trees and shrubs in the winter at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve near South Bend, Indiana, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Although the bog itself is not on the HCH’s trail, the preserve contains a variety of habitat types, including wetlands interspersed with high ridges and islands of upland forest. Many interesting plant species characteristics of bog habitats have been identified at the site, with the preserved area protecting much of one of the last remaining bogs in Indiana.

Lydick Bog is a 178-acre dedicated Indiana State Nature Preserve located just west of South Bend at the northern edge of North Chain Lake, 25898 U. S. Hwy. 20. The entrance is about a half mile from Quince Road.

The two-hour hike will cover 1.4 miles of moderate, hilly terrain.

It will be led by Doug Botka, stewardship technician at Shirley Heinze Land Trust and resource management technician at Indiana Dunes State Park.

Dr. Maggie Bailey, HCH member, will discuss the special benefits of hiking in natural areas at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Pokiagon Room of the New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. “In addition to easing anxiety and depression, exploring nature with a walk in the woods is more beneficial that an urban walk. It facilitates clearing your mind and appreciating forgotten things like song birds, woodpeckers and insects,” said Bailey, a family physician, in a press release.

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

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School of American Music student places first in singing competition

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auren Eggleston, a third-year vocal student at the School of American Music (SAM) in Three Oaks, won gold division first place in Group II competition singing at the Indiana State School Music Association Vocal and Piano District contest in Granger, Indiana.

A freshman at St. Joseph High School in South Bend, Eggleston sang “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi in the Saturday, Feb. 8, contest.

Eggleston studies voice with Donna M. Mitchell at SAM. According to its website, the mission of the Indiana State School Music Association, Inc. is “to provide educationally evaluated music performance opportunities for students and teachers of school music ensembles from member schools in Indiana, to assist in the development of performance oriented assessment of standards for Lauren Eggleston shows off her first-place medal music education, to promote the inclusion of music ensembles as part of each school’s core curriculum, and to offer educational support to fulfill this mission.” For more information, visit www.issma.net.

According to its website, the School of American Music (SAM) “offers quality, one-on-one instruction in instrumental music, voice, and music theory and composition, delivered by experienced teachers who are also performers.” The school, which only had one student in April 2012, currently serves more than 100 students per year. SAM’s Arts & Education facility is located at 14 Maple Street, Three Oaks. For more information, visit www.schoolofamericanmusic.com. — STAFF REPORTS

Frederick S. Upton Foundation announces spring grant deadline

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All grant materials submitted must be postmarked or delivered in person by this date to the Berrien Community Foundation at 2900 South State Street Suite 2E, St. Joseph, MI to be considered during this grant cycle.

The Frederick S. Upton Foundation considers grant requests from a wide variety of nonprofit organization but focuses its efforts in Berrien County.

Agencies are eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.

For additional information or to receive a grant application, contact the foundation at 269-983-3304 or email uptonfoundation@berriencommunity. org. You must contact the foundation to obtain the most recent grant application prior to applying. — STAFF REPORTS

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Chamber members get a taste of February at Froehlich’s

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n evening indulging in an array of appetizers and European-style wines in an elegant upper-floor hideaway was just the ticket for members of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce who were looking for a way to shake off the mid-winter blahs at the chamber’s Thursday, Feb. 6, mixer.

This month, chamber members met at the expansive upstairs event space of Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry in downtown Three Oaks.

“I’m so glad so many of you gathered here on this winter evening in this amazing event space,” Kimberlee Wendt, chamber member services director, said to the large crowd (the large turnout was attributed to the attendance for the mixer not being capped for the evening).

The full-service restaurant, event space and beverage boutique opened last June. It’s located at 19 N. Elm Street, across the street from Froehlich’s Bakery and Deli, which is located at 26 N. Elm Street.

According to Colleen Froehlich, owner of both Froehlich’s sites, the process to finish the restaurant took longer than expected; however, she said she’s never been someone to “bite off something that I don’t finish.”

“People kept asking me when I’d do more sit-down stuff—we were doing a lot of offsite catering in people’s homes but people wanted to come in,” she said.

Downstairs, guests will find a duplicate of the bakery. Upstairs, Froehlich Dan Petersen, executive director Colleen Froehlich, owner of Froehlich’s said, much of the original structure was kept intact as much as possible, as the of The Pokagon Fund, introduces Kitchen and Pantry, welcomes himself to the Froehlich’s crowd the crowd to her establishment dark floors have been cleaned and finished and everything has been opened and exposed to the elements. Froehlich added that every window needed to be replaced and that every window was “recycled downstairs.”

Guests that evening enjoyed wine from Hickory Creek Winery in Buchanan.

The winery will also be featured at the Hickory Creek Winemakers Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry. A Valentine’s Day Chef’s Table for Two is also on tap from 5 to 9 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15, and is $30 per person. Reservations for Froehlich’s events can be made at www. shopfroehlichs.com.

The mixer also featured several special guests, including Dan Petersen, The Pokagon Fund’s new executive director.

Petersen said he looked forward to working with the people and businesses of Harbor Country.

“I can tell they (the communities) are full of vibrancy and people who really care and…I look forward to being a part of it and working with many of you to improve The crowd gathers at Froehlich’s spacious event space it,” he said.

Mike Nadolski, executive director of The Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, introduced himself to the crowd and said that the center does 200 events a year. An upcoming event is the Winter Delights Festival, which will be the largest indoor festival in southwest Michigan, that will take place from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and will feature 40 exhibitors including artists and craft breweries. Space is still open for those who want to exhibit at the festival.

In chamber news, Wendt asked members to post area events on the calendar on the new website, www.harborcountry.org, as the Steve Stachrya, Kristen Bird-Sheldon chamber office has already been receiving calls Karen Cummings, Amy Schultz and Emily Hojera and Scott Schneckenburger on what’s coming up this summer.

Members of the Harbor Country Guide Committee have been “madly piecing together” the guide, which will be distributed during the second annual Spring Breakout Party at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks Thursday, March 26. Tickets will go on sale the last week of February. Wendt said those who are interested in sponsoring the event should contact Jen Thompson, president of the chamber’s board of directors.

John Dooley, owner of Dooley’s Lake House Pub in New Buffalo, gave an update on another major event happening this spring: the first New Buffalo St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place Saturday, March 7.

The event will kick off at 9:30 a.m., when the Galien River is painted green— like “our sister city not far away, Chicago.” The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to numerous floats, the parade will also feature 10 custom choppers, bagpipers and a police motorcade.

Dooley said that the parade committee is currently looking for additional Scott Schneckenburger and Kimberlee assistance as well as sponsors and volunteers.

Wendt, member services director at “There are plenty of opportunities—those who own businesses, we encourage the chamber, celebrate their upcoming The crowd mixes and mingles at Valentine’s Day nupitals Froehlich’s spacious event space you to be a part of this,” he said.

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New Buffalo school board hears of new safety technology for student bus riders

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Area School Board of Education heard about more ways the district’s Department for Transportation is ensuring the students are safe at their Monday, Feb. 10, meeting.

Board members approved the purchase of a 2021 Integrated CE S Bus from Midwest Transit Equipment in the amount of $95,688.

Ed Lijewksi, director of transportation and technology at New Buffalo Area Schools, said that he was currently looking to get a 360 round camera system, which will allow the driver to see blind spots on the bus, installed on the new bus.

While $125,000 was budgeted for the bus, it should only cost $95,000, he said.

Lijewski has also been looking into the installation of a Predictive Stop Arm. A Safe Fleet Brand, according to www.seon.com, the Predictive Stop Arm allows students and drivers to receive audible alerts while still on the bus “when it’s not safe to cross, helping to prevent accidents before they occur.”

“The Predictive Stop Arm™ uses patents-pending radar and predictive analytics technology to monitor oncoming vehicle traffic and gauge when a stop arm violation is likely to occur,” the website states.

Lijewski said that Michigan hasn’t vetted the Stop Arm yet; however, Florida and Minnesota do allow it on school buses. If New Buffalo Area Schools was to get it, it would be the first district in Michigan to have one.

Lijewski said he’s already contacted state Reps. Brad Paquette (R-Niles), Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet) and state Sen. Kim Lasata (R-St. Joseph) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but so far has only heard back from Paquette.

He’s been corresponding with Ken Micklash with the Michigan Department of Education Pupil

Transportation Unit.

Lijewski brought up the recent accident in the Tri-County Area School District in Wisconsin, where a kindergartener was killed while waiting for a school bus while a car passed the bus on the right side of the road.

“We feel to have this on the bus is paramount to what we do and is a very important thing dear to our hearts…preventiveness is preparedness,” Lijewksi said.

Having Predictive Stop Arm may be an additional cost; however, Lijewski said that the overall purchase still shouldn’t cost more than for what was budgeted.

New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that there will be a presentation featuring representatives from the school district and New Buffalo City and Township in the Performing Arts Center Monday, March 30, regarding the creation of a New Buffalo Recreational Authority between the three governing bodies.

Leslie said that the brandnew authority will improve each governing body’s chances of receiving grants for projects. He gave an example of Oselka Park, which the school uses but is owned by the city. If the city is able to apply for grants to improve it, it will also help the school district.

Board members approved the following employees for the 2020 Summer Lunch Program: Desi Williams, cook and Stacy Gropp, cashier/kitchen helper.

Leslie said that winter activities are in full swing within the district, with winter sports athletes and members of the robotics club and the cast for the upcoming spring musical, “Mary Poppins” (scheduled for Friday through Sunday, March 21-23) working hard.

The high school just finished a successful Winterfest week, and Frank Magro, board treasurer, thanked the staff and students for decking out the school for the week (for full Winterfest coverage, see pages 10-11).

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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y the time the New Buffalo Times hits the streets this week, the Cubs, White Sox, and Tigers will have reported to spring training to begin preparing for the 2020 Major League Baseball season. Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday that the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros to win the 2019 World Series? The off season was busy for some, not so much for others, but filled with story lines for all.

I’ve heard it said that the White Sox were the winners this winter and are ready to compete for the championship this coming season. I couldn’t agree more. The team added some powerful bats and some good pitching during the free agent signing period, and along with adding a couple of really good looking rookies, the pale hose appear to be ready to compete for a playoff spot this season. On the other side of town, the Cubs spent the entire off season waiting for an arbitrator to decide whether Kris Bryant had to wait one year or two to become a free agent. The decision didn’t come down until a couple of weeks ago, severely restricting the Cubs attempts to make moves during the off season. The Cubs seem almost desperate to get under their self imposed salary cap so that they will be in a better position to sign some of their own players when they become free agents in the next couple of years.

The Boston Red Sox and the Cubs were both traveling down he same road until last week when the Red Sox traded Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers for a couple of young players with a lot of promise and small salaries. Apparently, the Cubs want to make the same type of trade, using Kris Bryant for bait. Baseball, my favorite sport, has to figure some things out. One of the sports talk show guys in Chicago was upset at Red Sox fans because they weren’t mad at the teams ownership for trading one of the very best players in the league for a couple of kids. Some people think the owners are greedy while others think it’s the players. In my opinion, when the two sides have their next bargaining session, they should include a third party, the fans. The fact that teams have to trade some of their best players so that they’re not penalized for spending too much money seems preposterous. Players that turn down 300 million dollar contracts because they’ll probably be able to get 400 million are thinking only of themselves, not the team or the city or the fans that love them.

Owners charging twelve dollars for a beer and ten bucks for a hot dog are just wrong. Because the players have no loyalty, one day the fans won’t either. Come on baseball, please don’t screw up America’s past time. Please think of the fans, both current and future, when you next come together to bargain.

Andy Stanley said, “Greed is not a financial issue.

It’s a heart issue.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Every day when I get on the floor I give it my all and play because you never know what tomorrow holds.

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Bison on a roll

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Lady Bison scale mountain against Titans

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t was like scaling Mt. Everest for the Lady Bison and they practically made the daunting task look easy.

New Buffalo served Michigan Lutheran its first loss of the season in girls’ high school basketball Friday night at home.

The final score was 54-34.

The victory followed losses to the Titans earlier in the season and for the district title the past two years.

“For us to do that at this point in the season and them being undefeated it’s huge for us,” said senior guard Mary Mayer.

Center Nadia Collins becoming more of a dominant force as the season has progressed led the Bison with 22-points.

Collins said the focus was not having a late game let down which she blamed for the previous losses to the Titans.

“Today, we really kept it together. We pulled through,” Collins said.

The Bison led by two-points after the first quarter then went into halftime up 25-18.

New Buffalo extended the lead to 18 points with five minutes left in the third quarter by a string of buckets from Collins, Mayer, Sophia DeOliveira, Aaron James and Clair Workman.

A three-point shot from James stretched the lead to 20-points.

The final points for the Bison came from a lay-up

by Emma Lantz off a nifty pass from Abby Vitale and a 15-foot jump shot from Vitale with second left on the game clock.

Head coach Scott Syme said his players worked hard to execute changes made to the offense, defense and the game plan crafted for the Titans.

The results were more patience working ball until finding open shots and handling better the pressure Michigan Lutheran applied on defense.

Syme said his players also shot at a higher percentage while the Titans missed a lot of shots they normally make.

“Tonight, for the most part, it clicked. It was a fun game,” Syme said.

BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo boys’ basketball team scored its second impressive victory in a row against Michigan Lutheran at home Friday night.

The Bison won 57-40.

Sophomore Kayden Parmley, struggling offensively for much of the season, appears to have overcome a strained tendon in his left elbow that was hindering his play.

Parmley scored 24-points.

Six of his buckets came from beyond the threepoint line.

He scored 21-points the week before in the 67-49 win at home against Countryside Academy. ‘’It feels good to be back,” Parmley said.

Michigan Lutheran trailing by six-points after the first quarter drew within three-points but lost momentum on quick buckets from Ryan Vinson and Parmley off a baseline steal.

The Bison (7-5) held off the Titans again in the third quarter with two spectacular buckets in the paint from guard Mark Shaw.

Parmley blew open the game with a coast to coast lay-up and consecutive 3-point buckets.

The Titans pulled to within 11-points in the fourth quarter but points from Parmley, Shaw and Nate Tripp, Jr. sealed up the game for New Buffalo.

Parmley said it felt great to regain his shooting touch and the defending District tourney champs getting back to firing on all cylinders. ‘’We had a good week of practice. I think New Buffalo is back,” he said.

Head coach Nate Tripp feels the team is positioned for another strong finish to the season with Parmley healthy again and other players like Vinson and Shaw coming on.

Tucker Morse, a key player from last season, is also expected to return soon.

“We’re getting there. We’re getting there,” Parmley said.

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he La Lumiere High School boys’ basketball team made a case for returning to the national tournament with a 71 to 54 victory at home Saturday against Lake Forest Academy.

The Lakers ranked 12th in the nation are hoping to be invited to this year’s Geico Nationals featuring eight teams April 2-4.

La Lumiere made it to the finals in the New York City tournament last year and won the tourney in 2017 when it was sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

The Lakers leading by four-points going into the second quarter were up 16-points at halftime.

Senior Wendell Green, Jr. led the second quarter run with four three-point buckets while senior Jaden Ivey and junior Jeremy Sochan contributed slam dunks.

Green, Ivey and sophomore Kamari Lands helped extend the lead to 22-points during the third quarter but Lake Forest Academy pulled to within 8-points going into the final period.

La Lumiere regained the momentum from quick lay-ups from Lands and Ivey off rebounds taking the ball the full length of the court.

Sochan ended the scoring with an alley oop slam dunk off a pass from Green in the final seconds.

Lands led all scorers with 22-points while Green contributed 19-points.

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NBHS ‘dances through the decades’ during Winterfest 2020

Jacob Fiddler and Grace Gradowski recieve the ceremonial Spirit Jug

Ellie Cybulski, Ella Roch and Camille Czech dress for the decades during Decades Day

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ew Buffalo High School kicked off a new decade with a “decade” -themed Winterfest week, which took place Monday through Friday, Feb. 3-7.

Students from each grade decorated a banner to go along with the decade of their choosing.

Winners of the banner contest were as follows: first place went to the seniors and their Roaring ’20s-themed banner, second place went to the freshman class and their 1950s Bison Dinerthemed banner, third place went to the sophomores and their Bison Beat 2000s-themed banner, and fourth place went to the juniors and their classic 1980s banner.

The entire week was jampacked with Spirit Day activities.

Students were engaged in a fierce competition throughout the week to see which class had the most members dressed up in

Students played a game of Rock, Paper Scissors Hopscotch as part of a Winterfest activities day

The senior class shouts out their graduation year at Friday’s pep rally

A scooter competition was just one of the fun activties at Friday’s pep rally

The junior class had fun with the 1980s while creatinng their banner

The Bison Band performs before Friday’s game

Student dancers put on a show before Friday’s game

Students play a game of Rock, Paper Scissors Hopscotch as part of a Winterfest activities day

Sisters Jacqueline (Winterfest Queen) and Ashley Hauseman (sophomore class representative)

www.newbuffalotimes.com Winterfest King Michael Flick with Winterfest Queen Jacqueline Hauseman

The Class of 2021 shouts their graduation year at Friday’s pep rally

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 High school teachers Beth Scoggin, Kelly Weidenmiller, and Lisa Mollison get into Spirit Week fun on Decades Day

Students have fun during the hula hoop competition at Friday’s pep rally

The freshman class’ Bison Diner banner

Cheerleaders Alaina Baker-Cervantes and Addison Tripp keep the crowd’s spirits up during the Winterfest game

unique outfits pertaining to that day’s designated theme (such as Pajama Day and Decades Day). This year’s Spirit Week winner was the seniors. Second place went to the juniors, third place went to the sophomores and fourth place went to the freshman class.

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Students jump through hula hoops as part of Rock, Paper Scissors Winterfest activity

Seniors deck out their banner for the Roaring ‘20s

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he festivities culminated in the Bison varsity basketball team against against Michigan Lutheran’s Titans in the high school’s gold gym Friday, Feb. 7 (for details on the game, see page 8), where members of the student senate handed the ceremonial Spirit Jug to the seniors Jacqueline Hauseman and Michael Flick were crowned Winterfest queen and king, respectively. Other seniors who served on this year’s Winterfest court were Nick Keen, Kira Arvanitis, Grace Gradowski, Jacob Fidler, Hope Motycka, Ian Cawley, and Taylor Oselka.

The following were student representatives for this year’s Winterfest: Teddy Kohl and Lauren Nash, freshmen; John Lafayette Feather and Ashley Hauseman, sophomores; and Konstantin Bauer and Sarah Walter, juniors.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Tuesday, March 3, 2020 3:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9, 2020 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2020 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP The Pubic Accuracy Test for the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, Michigan.

This test is held to demonstrate that all votes cast in the election will be accurately counted by the electronic tabulating equipment.

JUDITH H. ZABICKI NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK

2020 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW

and on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than noon on March 16, 2020.

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THE TWO WEEK MARK

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y name is Lola. I am a ten week old, Labradoodle. I’ve been adopted by an older couple. I just found out I live in Sawyer, Michigan Today is the two-week mark in my new house with my new parents. I tell you, I am hard pressed to remember my birth mother or father. Not that my new mother is all that great. She has a lot of rules. She must have gone to obedience school. Sit here stay there, and the one command I hate the most is the one called “drop it.” She always lets out a loud T “drop it – just when I am chomping down on a rock or one of those yummy H things called shoes. I know what “drop it” means. “Drop it” means I have to let B go of it lickity - split. I drop it because if I do, she gives me a yummy treat or maybe two, depending on her mood. If she starts up on one of her yelling jags, a anything goes. Honestly, I really think my new mom should find herself a good h bone and chow down. a One thing I noticed is that I am getting bigger. I can reach the cushion on a the wicker chair. So I did what any puppy would do, pulled it down to the floor m and took a nap on it. Puppies need a lot of sleep you know. And … it won’t be long before I will be able to knock down the humiliating baby gate separating t me from everything I like. I‘ve been in the living room and believe me, it is i puppy-topia, lots of wires to chew. And then there is the TV. I decided not to S chew the TV cord because I love to watch “Lucky Dog,’ a show about this guy a who rescues orphan dogs. I tell you, I never knew that some dogs and cats do e not have forever families. This guy teaches these dogs to become guide dogs h for people who need their help. “Lucky Dog” makes me proud to belong to the r puppy universe. But get this, after doing all this good work with people and dogs, I was horrified to see the lucky dog guy rescues cats too. w As far as the cats the “Lucky Dog,” guy rescues, someone should tell this guy c to throw them back. Even though I am only ten weeks old, I know that cats o are killers. One cat lurks under the bird feeder in my backyard. Yesterday I ( watched him score a bluebird for dinner. I was totally grossed out. Who eats o blue food anyway? Cats are so stupid they don’t even know about “Meow Mix”. g They can get it at Harding’s Grocery. o About a week ago, I discovered a thirst quenching fountain in the back yard. o What fun I had! Sticking my head in the bowl, slurping to my heart’s delight.

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homas Hugh Martell, age 82, of Galien, Michigan, died peacefully, Monday morning, February 3, 2020, in his residence.

He was born November 18, 1937 in Three Oaks, Michigan the second of three sons of Hugh and Lois Martell. He married Barbara Ann Barkley July 10, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tom was raised in Three Oaks on a big dairy farm and was milking cows at a young age. He had a wonderful life growing up with his brothers that he loved - having fun or making their own fun. Tom was a truck driver at a young age as he raised his children. He also worked for Reith Reilly and belonged to the union. He was a Heavy Duty Operator. He was also a member of the American Legion.

In 1981 Tom and Barbara met and fell in love, got married, and started their life together. When they met, Tom was working designing and installing golf course irrigation systems. He worked all over the United States as well as on two courses in the United Kingdom. Tom loved having a garden and canning. He had the best pickles and beets that were loved by everyone who tried them. He loved riding around the neighborhood with his dog, Orrie, on his golf cart. Tom was one of a kind. He can never be replaced.

Tom will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of almost thirty-eight years, Barbara Martell of Galien, Michigan; children, Roberta (Brad) Tennis of LaPorte, Indiana, Thomas Dean Martell of New Carlisle, Indiana, Daniel Lee Martell of New Carlisle, Indiana, Lisa (Andy) Mills of LaPorte, Indiana, Michael (Sara Boocher) Shenenberger of South Bend, Indiana, Lisa (Kevin) Kimble of Granger, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one brother, Jack (Teri) Martell of Missouri; a special nephew, Jim Martell of Sarasota, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his youngest daughter, Anita Martell; one granddaughter, Ashley Eva Mills; and one brother, Jim Martell.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the celebration of his life at 3:00 p.m. (Michigan time) in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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Linda Jay Robinson 1954-2020

inda Jay Robinson, 65 of Lakeside Michigan passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on March 24, 1954 to Charles W. and Gertrude (Dieckilman) Timm.

Linda is survived by two children, Jeremy Robinson and Erin (Jim) Bosse, one sister, Barbara (Jeff) Eggers, six grandchildren, Josh, Rowan, and Idun Robinson, Nathanial, Paige, and Bailey Bosse, and a great grandmother to four. She worked for Knoll Bos. In New Buffalo, Michigan as an assistant manager for many years.

Services will be held at a later date. Newhard Funeral Home in Westville, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.

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Students participate in tours on MSU’s campus in East Lansing to learn how Spartans are helping to solve critical challenges related to food and hunger here in Michigan, and around the world. This year’s Institute takes place May 7 in East Lansing, Michigan.

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HOROSCOPE FEBRUARY 13-19, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will be filled with a lot of solid business ideas but this may not be the time to act on them. It’s better to investigate and prepare your ideas for now. Perhaps by taking some down time and letting ideas gestate, they will be more developed and ready for implementation next month.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Even though you would much rather be at home decorating and moving things around, you will be asked to put in more time at work. This is not the time to implement changes in production or stray from previous modes of operations. Stick with the tried and true, and keep it simple.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 This is the time to face challenges with conviction.

Situations may be veiled in secrecy or uncertainty but now is when you can expect to move past mental blocks or stir up stagnant energy. Don’t rely on outsiders to solve issues. Trust that you can handle it and go for it.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Your words and ideas will be very powerful and profound this week. So, be sure to use them to calm chaotic situations.

Young people or your children will be quite unpredictable or challenging now and it’s important you talk calmly and supportively.

Speak from the heart.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There is some intense energy coming your way this week. Things could get dramatic or passionate so, be sure to keep your cool and resist harsh language. Also, power dimensions could become unstable and not knowing who is in charge or calling the shots could really add to the confusion.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You will be focused on finding things of value or expanding your pocket book this week. Unfortunately, issues with family or living arrangements will flare, causing you to spend any extra money you allotted for that shopping spree to be spent on family and home items.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Relationships will be advancing and shaping up nicely this week. The problem is you will be very forgetful and there is a chance you may misplace things or lose them completely. So, be sure to double check everything, including dates, times and even your attire.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 The good news is you will be feeling stronger and more comfortable with yourself, helping you get more grounded and secure.

The bad news is there could be some inconsistencies or changes with siblings or neighbors that could lead to some confusion about boundaries or limitations.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You will be very busy at work or with coworkers this week. The atmosphere could get very tense but stay focused on being part of the team and share the responsibilities.

It may be difficult to honor all your commitments on your own now so, don’t be afraid to call in some backup.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Be very careful with financial documents and personal information this week. It will be very easy to get payments mixed up or misplace paperwork which may cause personal information to be exposed to the public or cause some financial difficulties at the months end.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 There is a wonderfully creative and productive vibe coming your way this week. Use it to solidify or strengthen your presence with others. Partners or people you work closely with may be dealing with changes or difficulties and your support or input may be necessary now.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 It’s important you get out of your head and talk to people more this week.

Avoid getting trapped in that negative thought loop.

You may be sabotaging good ideas by over thinking them. Now is the time to engage with others and share your thoughts and creative ideas. Avoid isolationism.

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

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo.

Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

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

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

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

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

THREE OAKS AFTERHOURS 5-8PM. Downtown Three Oaks.

Bring your friends and loved ones to enjoy a long day or a beautiful evening in downtown Three Oaks. We will stay open late to welcome you after dark. (Be sure to mark your calendars for every third Saturday of each month year-round.)

THE CHICAGO EXPERIENCE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

MESA LUNA FUNDRAISER 3-6PM. Alapash New Home.

14 N Elm St. Three Oaks.

Lani Myron is hosting a fundraiser to support the staff of Mesa Luna restaurant while they are closed during owner Denise Luna’s medical recovery and Marco Chavarry, Alapash owner, has generously donated Alapash’s space. Bring a bottle and minimum $25 cash donation. Hang out with old friends and meet new ones (just like Mesa Luna’s magical bar!) while supporting the kitchen and wait staff of one of our favorite restaurants.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

EMPTY BOWLS DINNER 5-7PM. New Buffalo High School.

The dinner will be sponsored by the student senate and New Buffalo High School Class of 2021. For a suggested $10 donation, guests will receive a ceramic bowl and a dinner of bowl of soup or chili and crackers, a dessert and beverage. Proceeds will benefit Blessings in a Backpack.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

MARDI GRAS 6PM-MIDNIGHT. Three Oaks American Legion Post 204. 204 W Linden St. Three Oaks.

The event will feature entertainment from Red Deluxe, a silent auction, music, and food. The cost is $20. Proceeds to benefit local veterans and youth scholarship program.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

HICKORY CREEK WINEMAKER DINNER 6-8PM. Froehlich’s Kitchen and Pantry.

19 N Elm St. Three Oaks. www.shopforehlichs.com.

The event will feature unforgettable dining and imbibing with host Adam McBride, owner of Hickory Creek Winery. Featuring a three-course dinner and four award-winning wines right from our backyard, a threecourse dinner and four award-winning wines right from our backyard. Tickets are $60.

Reservations required.

CORKY SIEGEL & ERNIE WATTS WITH KAYLAN PATHAK 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Two-time Grammy winner and internationally renowned jazz saxophone icon Ernie Watts, (Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Buddy Rich, Pat Metheny, Tonight Show Band) joins Chicago Blues Hall of fame legend, Corky Siegel. Reserved seating is $60 and general seating tickets are $35.

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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