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Woods at old fruit farm protected for eternity PAGE 3

Grand Beach Village Council approves golf fee increases PAGE 4

An international tasting day at Girl Scouts’ Thinking Day celebration PAGE 6 Bison storm to victory; Lady Bison peaking for post season PAGE 8

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Woods at old fruit farm protected for eternity

BY STAN MADDUX

t was one of the largest orchards in northern Indiana and southern Michigan during its heyday.

Arthur Schuck made sure his 36 wooded acres containing a lot of mature hardwood trees like cherry and beech at his former Sun Acre Fruit Farm on 300 East near Hesston will never be threatened by development.

The 87-year old Schuck still living in the two-story 1840 farmhouse he grew up in donated the woods with a creek running through it to the Shirley Heinz Land Trust for preservation.

The property, which includes another seven acres of former agricultural land, will be known as Sun Acre Nature Preserve.

“It’s a beautiful piece of woods,” he said.

Schuck moved here from Illinois when his father bought the property near the Michigan state line state line 80-years ago to be closer to his construction job.

There were just a few fruit trees on the property at the time.

His father started adding trees and Schuck after returning from the military in 1957 sort of took over the planting until reaching 300 acres of peach and apple trees.

Schuck and his late wife, Frances, made their living full-time on the farm providing u-pick and already picked fruit.

Arctic cold in the 1970’s killed all of his peach trees but he continued with his apple trees not hurt by the extreme temperatures until about 15-years ago.

Declining health and his son not wanting to carry on with the farm had a lot to do with his decision to bring in a bulldozer to knock down all but 50 of his remaining apple trees.

“It was just time to get out,” he said.

He still leases more than 20 acres of

his land for raising corn and soybeans.

Schuck said a friend knowing of his desire to protect the woods put him in touch with a representative of the land trust.

The group based in Valparaiso has more than 2,500 acres under its protection in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties.

Many of the protected acres are open to the public for hiking or simply enjoy.

Kristopher Krouse, executive director of the land trust, said the donated land is part of the Valparaiso Moraine, a continuous band of mature forest extending around the southern edge of Lake Michigan from southeast Wisconsin to southwest Michigan.

Parts of the moraine locally are protected already by the land trust.

Krouse said the donation not only adds to the amount of land they’re protecting but since it was given outright the not-for-profit group is not spending limited resources like it has for other properties to acquire it.

“That is a pretty phenomenal gift,” he said.

The Valparaiso based organization was founded in memory of Dr. Shirley Heinze, a psychologist who devoted her free time to exploring, restoring and preserving the Indiana Dunes on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

The Ogden Dunes woman died of cancer in her early 50’s in 1978.

Schuck said his fear was another owner of his farm someday logging out the trees for money to help pay down the mortgage.

He added his decision to get out of farming is something he still struggles with at times.

“You talk to anybody who farmed for a long time and when they hang it up they miss it. If they say they don’t, they’re fibbing a little bit I think,” Schuck said.

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

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tate Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s self-distribution package recently passed out of the Michigan House of Representatives with overwhelming support.

Initially unveiled at the Michigan Brewer’s Guild Winter Conference and Trade Show in early January, the legislation gained the support of Michigan brewers across the state as well as various other local and industry stakeholders.

“Representative Wendzel really understands small business,” said Dave Coyle of Arclight Brewery in Watervliet. “This bill gives small breweries like ours a chance to grow organically without imposing burdensome overhead at too early a stage.”

In addition to the Brewer’s Guild testifying in support of the legislation, Round Barn Brewery and Public House also put in a card supporting the package.

The main bill in the package, House Bill 5343, allows microbrewers to self-distribute up to 2,000 barrels of beer to a retailer or wholesaler annually. Any on-premises sales from a micro brewer’s taproom would not be included when calculating the 2,000-barrel limit. Additionally, the package gives more flexibility to beer festivals conducting licensed events, clarifies regulations surrounding the manufacturer and wholesaler relationship, reduces the frequency of when beer and wine taxes are paid from monthly to quarterly, and eliminates redundant product registration requirements.

“Craft brewing is a billion-dollar industry in Michigan providing nearly 10,000 jobs in communities throughout our state,” Rep. Wendzel said. “Our state sits near the top of every list as it relates to brewing, and I hope that this package will help create an even better environment that allows these small businesses to grow and thrive. I want to thank my colleagues for supporting this legislation, and I look forward to seeing these bills signed into law.”

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Grand Beach Village Council approves golf fee increases

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hose golfing in the Village of Grand Beach this upcoming spring and summer can expect to see a slight increase in fees.

At their Wednesday, Feb. 19, meeting, members of the Grand Beach Village Council approved in a 3-0 vote (Paul Leonard Jr. and Steve Slater were absent) the following fees for 2020: for those who pay before May 1, the golf cart sticker parking fee will be $240 (it was previously $235), for those who pay before June 1, the fee will be $265 (previously $260) and for those who pay after June 1, the fee will $290 (previously $285); power cart rental fees will be raised from nine holes for $10 to $12 and from 18 holes for $16 to $18 and the nonresident weekday green fees will be increased from $13.50 to $15.

Blake O’Halloran, village council pro tem and pro shop and golf course commissioner, said that he and Don Butler, Pro Shop manager, looked at rates at other golf course in Michigan City and La Porte.

“The thing that we always have to look at is not just what can we potentially raise it, it’s what’s our competition and where they’re at – we’ve got to keep in mind and be competitive,” he said.

O’Halloran noted that it’s been two years since any fees were raised. All money goes toward the golf course.

He added that there are only so many sources of revenue for the course, which currently includes the green fees, golf cart parking stickers and whatever is sold at the pro shop.

Current needs for the golf course and pro shop include three new carts to replace ones that are more than 15 years old in the village’s fleet of rental carts (O’Halloran said it shouldn’t cost more than $9,000) and a new floor for the Pro Shop.

Money raised through the village’s brick program goes toward improving the pro shop. O’Halloran added that the village will be ordering 12 of the personalized bricks that people can order to be personalized and installed outside the pro shop and that the program will continue throughout the summer.

Councilmembers approved Bob Dabbs, village superintendent, placing an order for the replacement fence materials for the white fence along Grand Beach Road for a cost of $15,000.

Village Council President Debbie Lindley said that the village received a $15,000 donation to replace the fence.

Originally, the cost to replace the fence was $18,000 for materials that would need to be cut and assembled; however, resident Tim Pendergast found a place that has precut materials and will only require assembly of the fence.

The material is made of a plastic composite and fiber and won’t have to be painted, Dabbs said.

Last month, Slater volunteered

to be a village representative for the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance due to Cynthia Denning resigning; however, Lindley said she was inviting residents to serve on the Alliance by notifying Mary Robertson, village clerk, by Wednesday, March 11.

Lindley said she had reservations about Slater serving as the representative, since the village council was the “last hearing board” to make final decisions and she was interested in getting an “outside view” for residents.

The position will be appointed at the council’s meeting next month.

Lindley suggested that the village develop a survey for people who are selling their homes. She said that while several people claim the erosion occurring along the lakefront as the impetus for selling their home, she feels that there might be other reasons as well and that she would like to see if the village can fix any problems that need fixing.

O’Halloran pointed out Grand Beach has an aging population, with some choosing to sell their homes due to downsizing or moving to Florida.

Councilmembers agreed to engage realtors in the discussion, including local realtor Dan Coffey.

That day, Lindley and Ellen Frankle of Grand Beach Land Development (GBLD) had met with two different appraisal companies and rode on an ATV with them in the 42 Acres. The village received a $2.4 million Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant in December 2018 and successfully raised the remaining $800,000 in matching funds that will go toward the acquisition project’s estimated $3.2 million cost. The undeveloped property, which is owned

by GBLD, includes the driving range, pond and wooded area. Two appraisals are required by the state to determine the final project cost.

Lindley said that one company should be doing the appraisal March 5 while the other will follow up with theirs a month later.

Lindley said the village’s updated FiveYear Parks and Recreation Plan has been approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and that the village is now eligible for new grants to make improvements. Councilmembers approved the plan, which was created by Park Board members, last December.

Councilmembers approved using $8,000 from the Local and Major Street fund to trim two trees in the village.

Dabbs said he received two bids for $7,000 to remove the trees.

Lindley okayed Robertson telling the insurance company to move forward with the annual renewal. Insurance has increased by $1,000 or 2%, over last year’s premium. The village will receive a rebate of $1,976, which reduces the premium to $27,787.

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n Tues Feb 18, 2020 the New Buffalo City Council did not support the one-year trial aimed at determining the effects of going from four to three lanes on Route 12. This test would have included re-striping the road from the Michigan/ Indiana border to the New Buffalo Post Office. The test would run for about one year and include taking traffic data at key points.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has gone from four to three lanes in many locations in Michigan, which has resulted in improved safety. This experience was reviewed at an open meeting at the NB High School a couple of months ago.

However, there are very strong feelings in the NB area both for and against going from four to three lanes on Route 12. As a result, MDOT proposed to re-stripe Route 12 to test out the concept in our area. It was proposed as a COMPROMISE. All that MDOT required was for both NB Township and the city to endorse the test.

NB Township approved it unanimously.

However, the city voted not to support it.

As someone who has worked hard over the years to improve the quality of life in Harbor Country, I was very disappointed and embarrassed by the lack of support this test compromise received from the city. We often criticize the folks in Washington concerning their extreme positions on both sides of the isle, with little or no energy being spent on finding the middle ground. Unfortunately, it appears this same model has taken hold in the city of NB. My hope is that after giving this subject some additional thought, the city will vote to support this test at their next meeting.

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by Americans which were passed in the House, yet have been blocked by Republicans in the Senate are: HR 1 – A bill to fight government corruption, and to reinvigorate American democracy.

HR 3 – A bill to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.

HR 4 – A bill to protect voting rights.

HR 8 – A bill to require background checks for all gun purchasers.

HR 582 – A bill to gradually raise the Federal Minimum Wage.

Senate Republicans don’t seem to respond to the needs and wants of the American people. They only seem to care about partisan blocking of Democratic proposals, while supporting the dictatorial actions of Donald Trump.

We need to continue to elect Senators who will respond to and represent “We, the People.” Michigan is fortunate to have two such senators in Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Senator Gary Peters.

Senator Peters is a candidate for reelection this November, and I remind you that he has been a very effective senator who is a proponent of passing legislation to: • Make government more efficient and effective, • Reduce the cost of health care, • Strengthen the middle class, • Support the Great Lakes, • Strengthen agriculture and rural communities, • Strengthen agriculture and rural communities, • Support civil rights, • Invest in education, • Honor our military and veterans, • Keep America safe and secure, and • Support women and families.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

An international tasting day at Girl Scouts’ Thinking Day celebration

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he smell of foods from lands that are continents away that were rising from the tables and intermingling in mid-air was enough to lure anyone into the cafeteria at New Buffalo Elementary School Sunday, Feb. 23.

The cafeteria was the location for this year’s Community 203 2020 International Tasting Tea and World Bizarre, which is held in honor of the World Thinking Day. According to the website for World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the day, which has been celebrated since 1926, is “an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 150 countries.”

The tasting tea is put on every year by area Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana and Michiana, which is comprised of Girl Scout troops from Michigan City, New Buffalo and Three Oaks.

Before the event, Girl Scouts were given a passport, which was stamped every time they made one stop on their food-tasting journey. This year, the troops set up stations for the following countries: Dominican Republic, Luxembourg, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Belarus, Zimbabwe, and Barbados.

The girls weren’t just there to taste food, though. As explained by Abby Bauer, who’s the leaders of Troop 51016, each troop had to choose different aspects to display about their chosen country based on their age level. For example, Bauer said her troop (which is comprised of Daises and Brownies who attend Cool Spring Elementary School) only had one food to try (a Stroopwafel), one SWAP Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere, or a small token of friendship) and a poster board with facts about the country. Some of the troops with older members had two or three foods and a craft.

On the table at the Netherland’s station was a pair of wooden Dutch shoes, which Daisy Alice Bauer said her father had brought back from work. Her father currently works at Hearthside Food Solutions, a bakery in Michigan City, and visited the Netherlands to open a bakery there.

“That played a role in why we chose this country,” said Abby.

At Troop 00028’s Dominican Republican station, girls were scooping out plates of Dominican beans and chicken and rice as well as directing a craft involving how to make a baseball pennant.

Troop leader Tracy Combs said that lots of people in the Dominican Republic strive to play in the major league baseball teams.

“It’s their way out of poor countries,” she said, something that the girls learned through their research.

Next door, girls could create an African Spin Drum at Troop 00214’s Zimbabwe’s station. On the other end of the cafeteria, girls could purchase a tiger mask for 25 cents or create a floating locust flower at Troop 00344’s Thailand station. Chicken Satay, Mango Rice and Iced Thai Coffee was the Thai cuisine that could be sampled at the station.

The troop is comprised girls from New Buffalo High School who are Ambassadors (the highest level of Girl Scouts) and Cadettes. Member Keegan Stocks-Mcelligott said that while some parts of putting together the station took a while, most of the food could be whipped up in one morning.

“The chicken and iced coffee didn’t take a lot of time they were—just made when came here—probably the craft took the longest doing, we did it at the cookie booths when we had free time,” she said.

Member Andie Haberichter said that food remains the main draw for her at the annual event.

“It’s cool to make different types of food and to go around and see what people made,” she said.

Last year, the troop did Romania. Similar to Troop 51016, the troop chose Thailand based on a familial connection: Member Hannah Tannehill’s great aunt is from Thailand.

Yvonne Bancroft, who organizes the event and works with the troops and troop leaders of Northern Indiana and Michiana, said that each tasting costs a quarter.

Half of the money raised from the event goes toward the Juliette Lowe International Friendship Fund while the other half goes back to the troops. This year, it was decided that half the money from the International Fund will also go toward an organization within the local community. Girls cast their votes on which cause the money should go toward: the Michiana Humane Society, the Sandcastle (a homeless shelter), or a scholarship fund for an area girl to attend day camp, which was started in memory of a Daisy Girl Scout from Michigan City who was killed two weeks before her first day of camp three years ago.

“It expands their horizons a little more—they get a choice where their money is going to go,” said Bancroft.

Girls chose a country based on if it’s from a WAGGGS region. WAGGGS has five world regions: Western Hemisphere, Africa, Arab, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

“Every community chooses what they want to do—some celebrate this day with an event where maybe girls play games and sing songs from other countries, some just do a swap, this is what we’ve done for many, many years,” Bancroft said.

Julie Haberichter, Leanne Penny, and Eva Grzywacz serve Bavarian pretzels with cheese and mustard for Troop 51027’s Luxembourg station

Keegan Stock-McElligott and Andie Haberichter scoop up Thai cuisine

Daisy Penelope Sims from Troop 00028 scoops up some rice at her troop’s Dominican Republic station

Members of Troop 0048 pose by their South Korea (their chosen country) poster board

Jen Stocks, Andie Haberichter, Keegan McElligott-Stocks, and Hannah and Monica Tannehill of Troop 00344 pose by their Thailand station

Tracy Combs, co-leader of Troop 00028, shows girls how to make a baseball pennant

Alice Bauer and Callei and Addy Withers are proud of their Netherlands station

Girl Scouts from each troop prepare for the flag ceremony to kick off the festivities

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read a story last night that brought back a ton of memories. I’m getting a bit older now, so if I mess up any of the dates, please accept my apologies. When I was young, my three favorite teams were the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. The Bulls weren’t even a team until I went away to college, not playing their first game until 1966. Anyway, one of my best friends and I, would sit out on the front porch of the apartment we shared in Carbondale with six or eight other guys and listen to Blackhawk games over the transistor radio. Sometimes, all of us would be on that porch and people would walk by and stop to listen to the game with us.

Back then, there were only six teams, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal. I knew all the players on every team and really enjoyed the league. During my college years, the league expanded to 12, then 14 teams and I started to lose track of the players, and eventually began to lose interest in the league. Shortly after getting married, the Blackhawks got really good and my interest was rekindled. Getting together with old and new friends to go to the pub and watch the Hawks play for the Stanley Cup is still etched in my memory.

Many in Chicago lost interest in the team when the ownership made the ill advised decision to not broadcast any home games on television.

Then in 2007, Hawks owner Bill Wirtz passed away and passed the torch to his son Rocky. The team, led by Kane and Toews, won multiple Stanley Cups and brought back their fans, including me. Some of those same guys that sat on the porch with me in Carbondale now sit and tweet about the games with me from all over the place.

Saturday night something happened that rekindled all of those memories for me, and more. Sporting events are certainly about the competition, but occasionally things happen that you didn’t think were possible. I wasn’t even aware of the fact that the home team had to supply an emergency backup goalie in the event of injury to both goalies on either team. David Ayers, who was sitting in the stands with his wife enjoying the game between Carolina and Toronto, when the starting goalie for Carolina, then his backup were injured and Ayers had to enter the game as an emergency backup goalie. Ayers is a 42 year old Zamboni driver, and the first two shots went right past him into the net, but he settled down and stopped the next eight shots to lead his team to a 6-3 victory. He is the first emergency backup goalie to ever win a game, and for his efforts he earned $500 dollars and got to keep his jersey. When I pass away, I hope I’m lucky enough to join my friend Jim in heaven so that we can discuss this story. We always knew that anything was possible in a sporting event.

Harry Chapin wrote, “All my life’s a circle, but I can’t tell you why The seasons spinnin’ round again, the years keep rolling by.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ew Buffalo racked up back to back wins last week in boys’ high school basketball.

The Bison defeated Lake Michigan Catholic 68-27 at home Friday two days after a one-point victory on the road against Lawrence.

New Buffalo (10-6) pressured the ball much of the time on defense against the outmatched Lakers and often pushed the ball up the court on offense in jumping out to a quick 11-0 lead.

The Bison led at halftime 36-6.

New Buffalo slowed down the pace of their play on offense at times when head coach Nate Tripp felt things on the court were getting out of control.

A put back of an offensive rebound for a bucket by sophomore Mark Shaw, sophomore Kayden Parmley sinking a shot from well beyond the 3-point line and Sean Gordon scoring in the paint off an offense rebound were among the highlights for the Bison in the first two quarters.

Sophomore Anthony Lijewski led the Bison with 19-points.

Parmley added 15-points and Gordon contributed 9-points.

Against Lawrence, the Bison took a four point lead into halftime then after going up by 11-points held on for a onepoint victory.

Lijewski scored 19-points while Shaw and Parmley added 16-points and 14-points respectively.

Lady Bison peaking for post season

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ew Buffalo didn’t wait to roll up their sleeves in cruising to victory against Lake Michigan Catholic at home Friday in girls’ high school basketball.

The Lady Bison (14-4) seem to be peaking for the upcoming district tournament and possible rematch against Michigan Lutheran for the title.

“I think we’re ready to go in head strong,” said junior Abby Vitale.

There was no slow start for the Lady Bison unlike their previous conference match against the Lakers which New Buffalo won 51-41.

New Buffalo leading 25-4 three minutes into the second quarter was ahead 31-6 at halftime.

“This game we just kind of shot up.

It was great seeing the improvements we’ve had since the beginning of the year,” said senior Clair Workman.

Workman and Vitale each had buckets going into halftime.

The third quarter began with sophomore Aaron James sinking two jump shots then off a steal taking the ball the length of the court for a lay-up.

James hit another jump shot in the fourth quarter to make the score 45-19.

The final score was 47-27 due to a late surge from the Lakers.

Junior Nadia Collins led the Bison with 11-points while James and senior Mary Mayer contributed 10-points and 6-points respectively.

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Guests crowd the American Legion for its annual Mardi Gras celebration

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Chefs Dan and Carol Ross, Tina Olson with Dave and Gloria Thomas

Mardi Gras goers party for local scholars, veterans

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his year, those who donned glittery can be picked up at the Legion, which is located masks while partying through the night at 204 W. Linden Street in Three Oaks. Students and letting the good times roll at the must meet GPA requirements as well as write an annual Mardi Gras celebration at the essay to qualify for one.

American Legion Organizing for the Mardi Gras Post 204 in Three Oaks were is a year-long event, although donating not only to emerging everyone goes really “hardcore” local scholars but to those who preparing for it six weeks in fought for American citizen’s advance, Whitlow said. freedom.

“We got lots of donations for Sponsored by the American the silent auction items and an Legion, Sons of the Legion and amazing all-homecooked meal Women of the Auxiliary, this in the back in kitchen – we get a year’s celebration took place better deal on food when it’s all Saturday, Feb. 22. prepared here,” she said.

As explained by Heather Whitlow, a member of the hef Dave Thomas Women’s Auxiliary, it was makes two types decided that funds raised from of gumbo, Thomas the event would go not only said, while chef toward the River Valley High Dan Ross makes School Scholarship Program but two types of jambalaya. The also toward local veterans. menu also includes corn “Whatever we raise, we’ll bread and Cole slaw as well as The Red Deluxe Band performs split between the scholarship bread pudding, brownies and at the American Legion’s Mardi Gras program and the rest is going to cupcakes for dessert. local veterans,” she said.

After the Cajun meal, guests Gloria Thomas, who runs the could get up and dance to live Mardi Gras event, said that it entertainment from the Red was the success of last year’s Deluxe Band. event that determined that In addition to the homemade proceeds could go toward a sweets that were served after second cause. Last year, nearly dinner, guests could once again make a pit stop at the Women’s $10,000 was raised.

Auxiliary’s Sweet Shop and Thomas said that the need for grab some homemade desserts help for veterans is strong in the to take home with them. This area. year’s line-up of sweets included “I just found out about this Bananas foster bread and cream homeless shelter in South cheese muffins from A.J. Boggio Bend that has a wing that can of the White Rabbit Inn. house up to 20 veterans try to “We’re rather aggressive – transition them get back into the we always think we can sell working force - our goal is to be more and usually, we do,” said involved with that a lot more,” Joan Brown, a member of the she said.

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Scholarships are available Judith Raziunas and Lisa Derken Getting everyone involved in to any high school students get into the Mardi Gras spirit the big event is what makes it a living within the River Valley at the American Legion success, Thomas said.

School District. Scholarships “We really bring everybody in to one event where are $7500. Last year, the Auxiliary gave away four we all have different roles to come together and scholarships, the Sons of the Legion gave out two put on one great event,” she said. and the Legion gave out one. Scholarship forms

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he table brimming with colorful, glazed ceramic bowls – some molded into a shape that resembles a dog or some other creature and others molded into the more traditional circular shape – has become something of an annual fixture at New Buffalo Middle/High School.

For one night in January or February, members of the student body sponsor an Empty Bowls Dinner, where community members are given the chance to enjoy a homecooked meal, a handmade bowl and the feeling that they’re donating toward local children who may need some extra help.

Sponsored by the student senate and the New Buffalo High School Class of 2021, the seventh annual Empty Bowls Dinner took place in the middle/ high school cafeteria Friday, Feb. 21.

For a suggested donation of $10, guests were promised a ceramic “empty bowl” made by a student, a meal of soup or chili with crackers, a beverage, and a dessert. Guests had a quite a lot of bowls to choose from this year, as both middle and high school students in Jacob Zapor’s art classes all had a chance to make one.

According to a flyer on each table, Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.

Sophomore Olivia Schroeder, who is a student in Art II, said the process to make a bowl was a lesson in patience. Overall, all art classes took a couple of months to make the collection of bowls.

“We did it over the course of a week – it took longer for some students, mine took three days to mold but took longer to glaze and fire because you have to wait two weeks for it to dry out,” she said.

The effort is worth it, though.

“A lot of people like to see their children’s artwork so it’s a fun way for them to pay for it and have money go to charity,” she said of the wintertime event.

Taylor Oselka, a senior and member of the student senate who was ladling soup and chili (everything was made by members of the community) into bowls, said that the event was a great community-builder.

“For all the people that come out, it’s a good way to get the community together and fundraise,” she said.

Proceeds for the event went toward the New Buffalo chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, which is supported by Water’s Edge United Methodist Church. A nationwide charity organization, Blessings in a Backpack is based out of Louisville, Kentucky.

Mary Robertson, chair of the New Buffalo chapter, said that this is the ninth year their program has been distributing food to students at New Buffalo Elementary School. Currently, food is being distributed to 33 children every week. Students who may not be receiving enough nourishment throughout the weekend are handed the sacks of nonperishable food at the end of every week.

Robertson said that overall, the New Buffalo program has 20 volunteers who help with the weekly food collection and distribution throughout the month (this number also includes those who buy the food).

“The majority have been there since the start, which is really nice,” she said.

Volunteers will pack food in the back of a classroom at the elementary school. Students are given 10 to 12 food items, which is largely due to the generosity of those who donate to two food drives held at Barney’s Market every summer. Food is also bought through the donations that are received at the drives. Extra food is tucked into the sacks before Christmas break and other extended vacations.

Customers who frequent Barney’s during the summer are always floored that the problem of hunger could exist in New Buffalo.

“Second home owners come in shocked that in this community, there’s a need like this this - people from out of town think this is a wealthy community,” Robertson said.

Two years ago, New Buffalo’s Blessings in a Backpack started distributing Thanksgiving baskets to children who benefit from Blessings in a Backpack.

Water’s Edge also does a “Bridge the Gap” program to provide meals to children during the long summer months. New this year, the church’s women’s club, Helping Hands, has initiated “Project Extra for You,” which provides snacks to middle and high school students after school.

The program was started by Hollis Oselka, who said that it’s an “extension” of Blessings in a Backpack. A teacher is given the supply of snacks to give to students who are staying after school and don’t have money to buy a snack.

“It’s a way to help teachers help the students,” she said.

More information on Empty Bowls can be found at www.emptybowls. com.

Janet and Bob Roggers display their chosen bowls and enjoy a warm dinner

Dr. Jeff Leslie, NBAS superintendent, and Wayne Butler, NBHS principal

Anna and Chloe Staudenmaier

Olivia Schroeder and Allie Smith

Members of the student senate dish up soup and chili for a good cause

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PUBLIC NOTICES New Buffalo Township by writing or calling.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact New Buffalo Township by writing or calling.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TO THE ELECTORS OF NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Trustees of New Buffalo Township (the “Township”) intends to issue municipal securities in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 (the “Municipal Securities”).

The Municipal Securities shall be issued for the purpose of defraying the cost to design, acquire and construct certain capital improvements within the Township including, but not limited to, a new fire station, site work related thereto and all work necessary and incidental to those improvements, and to pay for some or all of the costs of a new fire truck, and to pay the costs of issuing the Municipal Securities, and capitalized interest, if any.

The Municipal Securities of this issue shall mature within the maximum terms permitted by law with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. The Municipal Securities shall be issued pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended (“Act 34”).

SOURCE OF PAYMENT The principal of and interest on the Municipal Securities will be secured by the limited tax full faith and credit general obligation of the Township, payable from any available funds of the Township.

Pursuant to this pledge of its limited tax full faith and credit, the Township will be obligated to levy such ad valorem taxes upon all taxable property in the Township as shall be necessary to make the payments of principal and interest on the Municipal Securities, which taxes, however, will be limited by applicable constitutional, statutory and charter limitations on the taxing power of the Township.

2020 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW

JUDITH H. ZABICKI NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK

The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will hold its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo, New Buffalo. This is not a meeting to protest the assessments for the 2020 tax year.

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PUBLIC HEARING MEETING NOTICE NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, BERRIEN COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN

2020 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will meet Tuesday, March 17, 2018, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo, New Buffalo, Michigan. The Board of Review will meet to hear protests of the 2020 assessments. If you are unable to appear in person to protest, letters of protest will be accepted if received by noon on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.

If you have any questions, you can call 269-469-1500 or 269-587-0208.

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2020 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, to examine and review the 2020 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, property exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/ or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 3:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9, 2020, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 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.

MICHELLE HEIT, SUPERVISOR NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP SHALICE NORTHROP, ASSESSOR NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP New Buffalo Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to New Buffalo Township.

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On March 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., the New Buffalo Township Board will hold a public hearing at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117, for the purpose of discussing and commenting on the submission of a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant application. The proposed project is to develop a multiuse trail called the Marquette Greenway that will ultimately connect Chicago to New Buffalo.

The MDNR grant request is for $300,000 with local match from New Buffalo Township ($150,000) and The Pokagon Fund ($150,300).

The New Buffalo Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon fiveday notice to the New Buffalo Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the New Buffalo Township Board by writing or calling the following: New Buffalo Township Clerk, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, 269-4691011.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made by Steve Hardey, owner for 718 W. Indiana Street.

The owner is requesting a variance to extend the existing six-foot fence that is on the property line between their home and their neighbors to enclose the back yard and side yard of 718 W. Indiana Street. The new portion of the fence will follow all setback guidelines.

This request involves Article 3-5, (b) fences erected within the front yard in any district shall not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height. Section 3-14, swimming pools (a) such side walls, fence or enclosure, including the gates, shall not be less than four feet or greater than six feet above grade.

Said property is located at 718 W. Indiana, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-8270-0017-00-4. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting.

This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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ixie Lee Grott, age 72, of New Buffalo, died peacefully, Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Dixie was born December 27, 1947 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the second of three children born to William and Lorraine Heitz. She married Michael Paul Grott August 23,1969 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2000.

Dixie was raised on a dairy farm owned by her parents outside of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. She and her siblings attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade.

They were active in 4H though high school. Dixie graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1966. While living in Madison, Wisconsin, Dixie was introduced to Michael Grott by mutual friends. They were married in 1969 and moved to Michael’s hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. In May 1970, they moved to New Buffalo where they raised their three children and lived until their deaths.

Dixie will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Erin (Juergen) Nittner of Chesterton, Indiana, Laurie Grott of Michigan City, Indiana; one son, Andrew Grott of New Buffalo; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Leanna) Grott of Buchanan, Brennan Grott of Michigan City, Indiana, Colin, Leah, Emily, Paige, Heidi Nittner all of Chesterton, Indiana; one sister, Joy (Jerry) Witkins of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; one brother, Ron (Susan) Heitz of Waukesha, Wisconsin; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents and husband.

Family and friends gathered Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan.Mrs. Grott will be laid to rest with her husband of thirty-one years, in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo.

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

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

LOCAL AUTHOR SIGNING BOOKS AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY

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ammy Spears, a local author, will be at the Three Oaks Township Public Library with her book of inspirational poetry, “Flutter of an Eye,” at 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 21. Copies will be available for purchase for $10 each. Please RSVP to 7269-56-5621 so enough books will be on hand.

Spears wrote her book in memory of her mother, Diana Hullings, who passed away at age 61 from lung cancer. Her mother was, and still is, her inspiration in life and Spears dedicates her book of poetry in her memory to share with family and friends to be inspired as well.

“Flutter of an Eye” contains inspirational poems of love for a mother and a mother’s love, blessings in life, love of family, love to share, God’s gifts and blessings, honoring the military, life experiences, seasons of change, memories of a loved one, reminiscing and cherishing precious time, and love of a child and spouse.

Three Oaks Township Public Library is located at 3 N. Elm Street in downtown Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

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Murder Mystery Co. out of Grand Rapids is heading to Michigan City Sunday, March 22, for a murder mystery show and three-course dinner.

The Brewery Lodge and Dig the Dunes are excited to host this event and want to make it into a full night of fun.

Guests can arrive and check into the lodge around 3 p.m. CST. There will be a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium and then the dinner and show will take place in the bar/restaurant at 6 p.m. The show is a “Hollywood Whodunnit” and the Lodge will transform into the estate of Sir Warren Peace for the evening. Guests will get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, murder and fun that they will not forget.

Room packages are still available, but going fast. For $287, you get a room for the night, three course dinner for two, the murder mystery show, a welcome drink and a continental breakfast in the morning. The bar will stay open after the show for overnight guests. More information and tickets can be purchased online, or you can call the lodge at 866-625-6343 to reserve your package.

Guests are welcome to dress up for the show, but it is not necessary. Old time Hollywood is the theme. Movies like “The Aviator,” “Dick Tracy” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” can give you an idea of costume.

Brewery Lodge is located at 5727 N 600 W. in Michigan City. — STAFF REPORTS

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Bison fight back against cancer

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BY STAN MADDUX

wenty-three-year-old Joshua Bushu is now cancer free and so is 40year old Molly Stanage.

The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from New Buffalo High School did their part to help to help with the success rate. during halftime of each game in the Bison gymnasium.

The players at halftime during their games at home Friday night accepted $1 from each person wanting a ball to try to make a basket from the half court line.

Young children given a ball were allowed to shoot from the free throw line or try Some of the players cheered on the participants especially the little ones having trouble getting the ball to the rim. ‘’It’s just an important cause everybody can get behind,’’ said Dalton Stanage, the owner of a

Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Bridgman sponsoring the event.

Fortunately, his wife, Molly, caught her cancer early during her first mammogram.

She’s hoping for a cancer free rest of her life after just undergoing her final radiation treatment.

The Stanage’s have six children ages 20 to 2. ‘’It was very scary. We’re just glad there was such a good support system in this area,’’ he said.

Bushu of Stevensville during a brief speech from the official scorer’s table revealed he’s cancer free after an over three-year battle and no longer has to gone in for regular check-ups.

His advice for cancer patients is ‘’don’t be afraid to rely on friends or family if they want to help,. Some don’t want to because they feel it’s charity. You never know when you’re going to need the help or when you’ll need to support to others,’’ he said.

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ushu goes to public events, occasionally, to share his story and help keep alive the fight against cancer.

“Any time I can get out and get the community to help give back it’s just a great chance for me and I love doing that,’’ he said.

The proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to further cancer research.

Janet Wartman with the ACS out of Paw Paw said the players from New Buffalo High School took part in other fund raising events like a silent auction in recent weeks for the cause.

The goal was $5,000, she said.

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FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2020 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Be cautious, you may be at odds with authority figures, this week. You may feel pressured to conform, which may not jive with what you perceive is right. There is an element of either going against the grain and risking an argument, or conforming and not feeling confident about the work.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It may be hard to feel completely relaxed, even when you actively pamper yourself. So, avoid heavy topics and disengage from interactions or people that you know trigger you. Engage in activities that burn off frustrations and work you physically, like resistance training.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 There is an element of not wanting to let go of the things you know are no longer serving you. It’s time to embrace the things you know and believe in, and go out on that limb. Set your sights on the outer world and don’t get caught up in secrets. Remove mental blockages and start acting.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Things may not go as you had hoped this week, and it appears as if there is nothing that you can say that will change the situation. It’s better to not say anything and avoid situations where you may be put on the spot. Give it a week or two, things will work out better then.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Issues with friends or affiliations may arise this week. You may be asked to do more than you can handle or may have promised more than you can give. This is really an opportunity for you to express your true feelings or have a more profound impact on the situation.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 There are two things you need to address this week.

One, is your spending and the second is your value system. Firstly, don’t count on things to make you happy or fulfilled.

Next, take pride in the talents and ideas you have regardless of what other people think.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 What you would like to accomplish career wise may conflict with your relationship this week or your reputation may feel threatened but this is really an opportunity for you to show your strengths and resiliency. Step out of your comfort zone and embrace the maverick that you are.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There could be some upheavals or disruptions on the home-front this week.

The good news is you have a lot of creative ideas, along with vibrant energy levels to help you deal with any troubles you encounter. This is also an opportunity to increase the value of your home.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You may be feeling a bit overwhelmed this week because you will have a lot to get done and may not have the know-how to do it.

Branch out and ask for help when you need it. You will not only get help now, but you will gain a mentor, who will teach you how to handle things on your own.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You have a very progressive outlook now, that will help you discuss issues with people that are usually off limits or taboo. These conversations will help you clear the air or give you an opportunity to free yourself from negative or toxic relationships; free as the spring winds.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Drama alert! You could easily get roped into something that you think will be a simple job, just helping someone out, but it could turn into an all-day event. Rather than shying away, look at it as an opportunity to have an adventure and expand your relationship. You will be rewarded.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There may be some things you would rather not share with others this week. It’s not about sharing personal information, it’s more about not letting people know what’s important to you. There is an element of not wanting people to discourage you or interrupt your flow.

You can’t Judge me, only the wise can Judge.

— Dino

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

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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.

SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

773-803-9773.

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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.

NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO CHILI COOK-OFF AND GUEST SPEAKER 6-7PM. Chili tasting and hot dog dinner in high school cafeteria.7-8PM. Anti-Bullying and Youth Motivational Speaker Tom Thelen in New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. New Buffalo High School.

Chilis will be judged by chefs from local area restaurants. Admission is $5 per person at the door and includes chili tasting, dinner, kid’s activities and a raffle ticket. Admission is $4 per person if purchased in advance.

Those only coming to listen to the speaker won’t be charged.

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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29

WINTER DELIGHTS FESTIVAL AT THE MENDEL CENTER 1-10PM. The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. 2755 E Napier Avenue.

Benton Harbor. 269-927-8700. www.themendelcenter.com.

Winter Delights Festival returns with a bigger schedule of events, more food, more regionally made beverages, a Makers Market, and a new focus on music with two stages—all indoors at The Mendel Center.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

KNOW YOUR VOTE: NEW BUFFALO SCHOOL MILLAGE Q & A 7PM. The False Front. 30 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

The Michigan Primary Elections are March 10 and you may have noticed a vote about New Buffalo Area Schools Operating Millage Renewal. NBAS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie will be here to answer all your questions over a beverage or two.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 7-8 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND AFTER PARTY 11AM-MIDNIGHT. Downtown New Buffalo and Dooley’s Lake House Pub. www.newbuffalostpatricksparade.com.

Enjoy a parade in the downtown and a “Shamrock Shenanigans” After-Party with fantastic regional live music programming, Irish fare, drink specials - all under a heated, big top tent in Dooley’s parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

THE GRASS ROOTS DEBUT 8PM. Acorn Theater.

The Grass Roots, rock and roll legends with more than 20 million records sold worldwide, will perform their classic hits “Let’s Live for Today” “Midnight Confessions” “Temptation Eyes,” and more. Tickets are $100 reserved seating and $75 general seating.

SUNDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 15-16 MISS/MR. BLOSSOMTIME PAGEANTS & SHOWCASE OF QUEENS 6:30PM. Sunday: Mr. Blossomtime. 7PM Monday: Miss Blossomtime. The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. 2755 E Napier Ave. Benton Harbor. 269-982-8016.

Spanning two days and evenings, more than 20 community queens will vie for the title of Miss Blossomtime and each community also sends two gentlemen to compete for Mr. Blossomtime. Tickets for both pageants are $20. Limited Premier Seating tickets are available for both nights for $35 each.

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