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Chikaming Park Board meeting elicits response on potential property acquisition PAGE 4

Scam alert in Harbor Country PAGE 5

Whittaker Street Scoops PAGE 6

New Buffalo Bands gear up for band festival concert PAGE 8 School safety focus of New Buffalo School Board meeting PAGE 9 Grand Beach Village Council reviews golf course needs, shoreline revetment PAGE 10 Shoreline Alliance goes to Washington PAGE 13

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FEBRUARY HIT AREA WITH PLENTY OF SNOW, RAIN AND FLOODS — PAGE 7 — PHOTO OF RED ARROW HIGHWAY AT THE GALIEN RIVER BY KRISTIN FATOUROS

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REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NEW BUFFALO AREA HEADED TO WASHINGTON D.C. THIS WEEK. A meeting was held at the Pentagon to discuss the eroding Harbor Country shoreline, a monumental problem that must be resolved before it is too late. It’s a web of complications that will take more than” a village” to solve, as the federal government and local and state representatives must also be enlisted to help. An extensive amount of time, effort and research has been put into solving this issue over the years.

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NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY beautiful, winding country roads and little creeks and wetlands that became rivers and lakes last week. The snow melted, and the rains never seemed to stop. Widespread flooding caused detours, which can be a fun adventure – if you have the time. My friend, Gretchen Rock, reported historical flooding along Riverview Drive in Benton Harbor, which required firsttime evacuations as their homes were flooded. Read more on page 7.

I had thought that Mardi Gras was behind us; however, I was wrong! For a smile, take a look at the Mardi Gras party photos taken at the New Buffalo Yacht Club Saturday night on page 14.

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he second annual Friends of the New Buffalo Township Library Design a Bookmark Contest is here.

The contest, which is open to all New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township students in kindergarten through 12th grade, has been shortened this year to two weeks. Entries must be submitted by the end of the school day Thursday, March 15.

Entry forms are available from art teachers at New Buffalo Elementary School and New Buffalo Middle School/High School. All work must be done in class, with the exception of home-schooled students, who can pick up their entry and rules form at the library’s circulation desks.

Contest categories and prizes remain the same as last year: kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade and ninth through 12th grade. The first-place winner in each category will receive $25, while $20 and $15 will go to second and third place winners, respectively.

Contestants are asked to design a bookmark that fits one of these themes: “If I wrote a book, this is the cover I would want” or “I would like to read a book with this cover.”

Only one entry is allowed per child. All entries must be original artwork with no computer-generated images or copyrighted material (Harry Potter, Disney or DreamWorks, e.g.). Entries may be done in ink, crayon, pencil, colored pencil, paint, magic marker, or any medium approved by the art teachers. No glitter is allowed. All entries become the property of New Buffalo Township Library. All entries may be reproduced for public distribution and displayed at the library.

Winning entries will be printed and laminated and available to library patrons while supplies last. — STAFF REPORTS

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

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he City of New Buffalo in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This work will result in the much needed replacement of water and sewer lines as well as an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. This series of FAQs will be appearing in this newspaper to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project.

Q. WHAT WILL THE LANDSCAPE AND AMENITIES LOOK LIKE WHEN THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED? A. Renderings of the amenities and landscaping depicting what the completed project will look like are available at City Hall.

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he Village of Berrien Springs in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued a precautionary boil water order for the residents of River Springs Estates, located at 9387 Old US-31 Highway Township of Berrien. This order only affects

River Springs Estates and no other customers of the Berrien Springs Water Department.

This precautionary boil water order is being requested due to the loss of water pressure in the service lines as a result of the flooding and is part of the restoration process in getting

utility services returned to normal operating conditions.

This boil water order will be in effect until further notice.

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Chikaming Park Board meeting elicits response on potential property acquisition

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

urrent and former residents packed Chikaming Township Hall to show their support for the township possibly expanding its public beach frontage by 50 percent at a special Saturday, Feb. 24, meeting.

Hosted by the Chikaming Township Park Board, the meeting allowed residents to learn more about the undeveloped, approximately three-acre Beidler Trust property adjacent to Cherry Beach that Park Board members are currently trying to acquire for the township’s public use.

Audience members heard from members of the Cherry Beach Committee, which was formed to research the acquisition process. Describing the committee as an “ad hoc, grassroots” one, member Peggy McTigue said that the Cherry Beach Committee was currently eight members strong. Helping the committee was Peg Kohring, the Midwest regional director for The Conservation Fund and Marcy Hamilton, senior planner for the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission.

In his opening statement, Park Board Chair Joseph Reed said that board members were hoping to get the community behind the possible acquisition, enabling them to “go forward productively and strategically in a way that makes the most sense for the township.”

“This type of opportunity doesn’t really come along every so often,” he said.

McTigue said Cherry Beach was deeded to the township by the Warren family in 1922. In 1982, its current owner purchased the adjacent property. In 2017, he obtained a Department of Environmental Quality permit. Shortly after, he decided to put the property for sale with an asking price of $4.65 million.

McTigue explained that the owner securing the permit was significant because the property was now “a buildable site with a building permit on a critical dune.” The permit could be transferred to a future private owner who’s seeking to buy the property, allowing them to legally build a compound on it.

The property is eligible for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant that would allow it to be purchased at 75 percent of its purchase price, or fair market value. The fair market value would be determined through two appraisals that would be given to the township if the grant was awarded to them at the end of this year.

While the grant would cover 75 percent of the purchase price, the Park Board would still need to provide a 25 percent match.

McTigue said this meant that, if the purchase price was $4 million, then up to $3 million could be awarded to the township by the State of Michigan; however, another $1 million would still be needed to be raised through other grants, a possible township contribution and private financial contributions.

McTigue said they were now asking residents to pledge a dollar amount toward the required $1 million in matching funds. No actual money would be required in 2018 with the exception of possible earnest money, which would allow the property to go under contract with the seller while it’s

determined if the grant will be awarded. McTigue added that if they didn’t commit to the 25 percent in matching funds by Oct. 1, they risked losing the grant. Pledges would be needed by September.

McTigue said they were asking the township to pass a resolution at their Thursday, March 8, meeting that would support the Park Board applying for the grant as well as would allow the Conservation Fund to negotiate a contract with the seller on behalf of the township.

The grant is due Sunday, April 1. No funding can be sought until the township passes a resolution at their March 8 meeting.

McTigue said that acquiring the property would fulfill several goals that were outlined in the township’s Master Plan, including taking advantage of opportunities to expand the beaches through public and private initiatives. Currently, the township has 7 miles of beachfront; however, only 800 feet of it is public.

In response to a question that was posed by Park Board member Jill Underhill, McTigue said that, should a house be constructed on the property, only 21 percent of the property taxes would stay within the township. She said she felt that this wouldn’t be “comparable” to the benefits of the land being available for public use.

McTigue said that the property’s owner has been approached in the past about an acquisition; however, since it now had a transferrable building permit, there was a greater urgency.

“I think he realizes we’re a very serious buyer this time around and he’s willing to work with us,” she said.

Chikaming resident Leo Krusak said that the current population is “greater than what the present width of Cherry Beach is suitable for,” as he’s witnessed a “continual spill off” to the south of the township.

“I think it’s just an admirable project and I’m proud to speak here about it,” he said.

In a written statement that she read out loud, Union Pier resident and Cherry Beach Committee member Fran Wersells said that the state touts its miles of beaches in its nationwide “Pure Michigan” campaign; however, 98 percent of the Southwest Michigan lakefront is privately owned.

“The result is that our tiny beaches are extensively used and often crowded, leading the township to develop many rules and restrictions regarding the use of the road end beaches,” Wersells said.

“The attempt to acquire the adjacent parcel to expand Cherry Beach is the first viable attempt to increase beach frontage for community access in Chikaming Township since the road access points (in Union Pier) were designated in the 1920s and 1930s,” she added.

Reed encouraged the audience to fill out comment cards with their questions and send them to cherrybeachproject@gmail. com. Letters of support would also be included in the grant application.

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.

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Scam alert in Harbor Country

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t. Juli Flick Supervisor of the New Buffalo Township Patrol for the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office recently published the following Scam Alert for Harbor Country: “I want to share helpful information with you to avoid becoming the victim of a fraud or scam. Recently, they have occurred right here in the Harbor Country area.

On Feb 1, 2018, on Lakeshore Drive in Union Pier, we handled what we call in law enforcement a “gypsy scam.” Over the past several years, I have handled several of these thefts and I am aware of other local agencies handling them as well.

Here is how they work: The suspects will usually arrive dressed as workmen. They will knock on your door and tell you they are doing work outside and need to explain what they are doing. Many times, they want the homeowner to walk outside with them to the back of their own homes. They are doing this to distract the homeowner while a second person slips quietly into the home and quickly searches for money, jewelry and coins, etc.

Below are some common lines that are used by the suspects: - Tell you they are doing work for your neighbor - Wants to know where the property line is and may ask you to come out of the house to show them - Wants to explain how they will complete the job - May offer to do small jobs at your home, such as offer to stain the deck or seal the driveway - Will continue to engage in conversation to stall for more time for their partner In the past, suspects have used “walkie talkies” to communicate. I have heard they are now using cell phones and may not answer their phone, but are communicating with the cell phone rings to alert each other. Many suspects are described as speaking with an accent.

Unless you have called to schedule an appointment with a service provider, repair man or utility, do not open your door to unknown visitors and do not let unannounced visitors in your home.

Do not leave your home unattended to walk outside with anyone.

Keep your door shut and call 911.

Many times, thieves go straight to the top dresser drawers in the bedrooms to look for valuables. Do you keep your valuables in this location? If you do, move them or get a safe to lock your valuables in.

If you have any questions about this type of theft or other frauds, please call me at 269-98-7141 ext. 7024.” — STAFF REPORTS

Man found dead in St. Joe River

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olice have identified the victim who was found dead inside a car in the St. Joseph River in Osceola, Indiana, which is east of Mishawaka, Indiana, Sunday, Feb. 25.

The victim has been identified as Houston Rayburn, 31, of Mishawaka.

Following the discovery of the immersed vehicle by newspaper carriers, fire crews were called to a car in the river at around 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the 700 Block of Vistula Road in Osceola.

Police reported that they believe the car went into the water at around 2 a.m.

Sunday morning. Officers said they’re still trying to figure out what caused the vehicle to go in the water.

“Unfortunately, we have had vehicles drive off from here into the river before.

It hasn’t happened in a while, but it does happen,” said Bill Thompson, assistant chief of St. Joseph County Police Department Police said they do not believe Rayburn’s death was related to the severe flooding in the area. — Staff Reports

Redamak’s opening delayed due to renovations

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raditionally, the unofficial first day of spring in New Buffalo has been when Redamak’s reopens for the season; however, this year, those who can’t wait to “bite into the legend’ will have to be patient.

Currently, Manager Chuck Maroney said the restaurant is undergoing a complete renovation of the kitchen and will not be quite ready to serve their loyal patrons this Thursday, March 1.

“There are a host of subcontractors in building working feverishly to get it done.

The weather and equipment scheduling has been an issue. Unfortunately, there have been delays. We are committed to getting it done and serving everyone the legendary burger soon,” he said. — LINDA HENDERSON

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For one thing, there’s still a pay gap between women and men. Also, women take more time out of the workforce to care for their families – which means they may have lower balances in their retirement accounts and receive less Social Security.

If you’re a woman, how can you deal with these challenges?

For starters, contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or similar plan, and increase your contributions whenever your salary goes up.

Also, consider growth-oriented investments that meet your risk tolerance and time horizon.

And think of ways to maximize your Social Security.

For example, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s earnings and Social Security record. This could be helpful if your spouse has been the higher earner. Consult with your tax advisor before making any moves.

As a woman, you face special financial challenges – and striving to overcome them will be a lifelong activity. But it’s worth the effort.

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WORK ANTICIPATED, WEEK OF 02/26/2018:

be laid in the middle of the street, the new water service ajay crews and the City of New Buffalo Water main lines are on the west side of the street with lateral Department will attempt to complete the lines connecting to the east side. And the storms sewers are installation of water services on N. Whittaker, with projected increases in the temperatures, the week run along the east side of N. Whittaker Street. All of these of February 26, the twentieth week of the project; installations have been completed. localized intermittent closures are are expected.

Phase II work will continue, weather permitting, through Concrete work for retaining walls will begin, as well as the month of February with the replacement of gas lines sidewalk removals. Full-block closures will be required and the burying of electrical lines will take place after the intermittently. water service is fully installed.

With projected increases in Phase II of the project will the temperatures, the week begin in the Spring; in March of February 26, the twentieth crews will perform the final week of the project, Pajay site grading and install light crews and City of New Buffalo pole foundations. In April new Water Department will attempt lighting will be installed along to complete the installations with new curbs and sidewalks. of water service on North The final roadway paving, Whittaker Street, localized landscaping and site amenities intermittent closures are will be done in May. expected. This week will also be the beginning of concrete he City of New work for retaining walls, as Buffalo, in well as sidewalk removals on partnership with North Whittaker. Full-block the New Buffalo closures will be required Downtown intermittently. When possible, Development Authority (DDA), North Whittaker Street and is in the final phase of making the sidewalks will remain open much needed improvements Gaslines go in and passable for vehicles and to the community’s downtown pedestrians. Access to several area. The work underway on businesses will be impacted as N. Whittaker Street reflects retaining wall work is ongoing. the final portion of the $4.3 Crews will accommodate access million investment in the to front doors to the extent downtown, which began in the it is safe and feasible. Two spring of 2017 on East and West restaurants may require use Mechanic and N. Barton Streets. of side entries, but will remain This work will not only result in open: David’s Deli and Rosie’s the much needed replacement Cafe. of water and sewer lines, but will The light poles on the west result in an entirely new streets side of Whittaker will be cape for the downtown. removed soon. Temporary The City Council approved The work continues on Whittaker Street lighting will be in place before going for bid on Phase III of the the poles on the east side are project at their January 16, 2018 taken down. council meeting. Phase III includes the amenities package, Although snow and rain has caused work shutdowns, the such as benches, bike racks, waste receptacles and trees and crews were busy during the week of Feb 19, installing water landscaping. mains and Semco Gas Company was on site installing gas Pajay crews scooped their first shovels-full of asphalt and mains along the north block of Whittaker Street. Weather dirt from North Whittaker Street Phase II on Thursday, Oct. delays were figured into the timeline for completion and work 5, 2017. The project is expected to be substantially complete will continue to move ahead, weather dependent. for Memorial Day weekend activities in 2018.

The streetscape plan is reaching final approval stages, Parking and Accessing Businesses: The crews will strive to with benches, street lighting and landscaping chosen, and keep the roadway open, where possible, after construction approved by the City Council, for spring installation. hours and on weekends. Parking on adjacent streets has Water Service Connection Notes: been developed to serve the downtown area while N. Water service connections to the building interior require Whittaker Street is impacted due to construction and access access within buildings. to businesses will be maintained throughout construction If you are a resident and/or business owner along N. with the exception of a few short closures during water service Whittaker St. and have NOT signed a permission form replacement, depending on location for safety reasons. to authorize access to your building to perform service Parking is available on N. Barton Street, at the Barton and W. connection work, please do so at City Hall as soon as possible.

Mechanic Street parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street Notices are to be distributed to businesses/residents prior and at the city lot on the corner of Buffalo and N. Whittaker to water service connection work Street and on N. Thompson Street. Parking is available on N. Businesses and residents are advised to continue to run Whittaker Street when the road is open to traffic. water during freezing conditions as previously done, to All construction schedules are subject to change without prevent freezing until notified that new water system is notice due to weather, underground issues, and other functional. unforeseen circumstances.

The next public tailgate meeting is Thursday, March 1 at 9 Paver bricks from N. Whittaker St. continue to be available a.m. at New Buffalo City Hall. to the residents at the boat launch parking lot. No heavy This standing weekly meeting is intended to provide equipment is allowed to sort or load the vintage bricks. construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity For further information go to www.cityofnewbuffalo.org. — to ask questions regarding the construction process.

COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE The redevelopment plan called for the sanitary sewer to CITY OF NEW BUFFALO.

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February hit with snow, rain and floods LINDA HENDERSON

outhwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana have been hit with challenging weather this winter, from snow to the heavy February rains and flooding that many have said they will not easily forget.

A Feb. 9 blizzard was followed by a thaw and then heavy rains Monday, Feb. 19. Since the ground was still frozen, the melting snow and rain had no place to go but above ground. The overnight Monday rains brought severe flooding and road closures to Berrien Country and Northwest Indiana Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Numerous roads were flooded and, in some instances, sections of the road bed were completely washed out. Many area homes experienced basement flooding, as there was standing water in many yards.

Area residents living along the banks of the Galien River who reported extremely high water feared that the river would reach their homes. In some areas of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana, homes were completely underwater.

In New Buffalo Township, the Red Arrow Highway at the Galien River bridge area was flooded and closed to traffic on Wednesday; however, it reopened on Thursday when the high water receded below the roadway. The Third Coast kayak trailer, the outhouse and the old Behner barn on the north side of the road were all halfway submerged. Witnesses actually saw fish jumping across Red Arrow Highway.

The last time anyone could remember the area flooding was during 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, which caused a minor disruption. The new bridge over the Galien River was constructed in 1992 at a higher level than the previous bridge; however, obviously, it was not engineered high enough.

On Glassman Road in New Buffalo Township, a crater opened in the road, causing a wash out south of the 1-94 overpass. A culvert also collapsed and washed out a section of Rose City Road between Stomer and Wilson roads in New Buffalo Township.

In the City of New Buffalo, the Galien River was running down stream at a very fast pace by the city boat launch ramps, through the federal channel and out into Lake Michigan. The municipal docks were barely above the water line on Wednesday, with trees, logs and debris caught in between the docks.

The recent engineering project by the Berrien County Drain Commission at Lighthouse Creek in Sunset Shores held the creek within its boundaries, although the little creek was rushing water very fast into Lake Michigan.

Grand Beach’s Royal Avenue, which is adjacent to the playground, was standing water, as was the play lot; however, the street crews pumped the water off the roadway so that it could quickly be reopened to vehicle traffic.

The New Buffalo and River Valley School districts and other area schools and libraries were closed for part of the week. High water throughout New Buffalo, Three Oaks and Chikaming townships restricted buses from reaching many of the students.

In Berrien Springs, authorities kept an eye on the Buchanan Dam, which threatened to collapse. Eventually, they opened a portion of the dam, which caused flooding and an evacuation of a nearby mobile home park and adjacent areas.

In Niles, Michigan, the St. Joseph River crested, flooding Riverfront Park along the banks and streets throughout the downtown area. The overflowing banks was an historic event, as the St. Joseph River level crested at 16.9 feet at approximately 7 a.m.

Thursday. The previous record of 15.1 feet was set in 1988. The St. Joseph River in Niles is considered to be in flood stage at 11 feet.

St. Joseph, Michigan, also experienced extreme flooding, with the river cresting at record heights. Flooding could be seen from published drone footage along the river banks, from Eagle Point to Riverview Park to the Berrien Hills Golf Course, which was totally underwater. People said the area was unrecognizable.

Flooding also occurred on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Michigan, and areas in Kalamazoo, where residents took to the streets in kayaks, jet skis and canoes. Few areas were spared in the southwest portion of the state.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb declared a State of Emergency in Elkhart County, with flooding also occurring along the St. Joseph River in the downtown area and residential areas of South Bend, Indiana. Outlaying towns in Indiana were also affected by the high water.

Numerous roads throughout Berrien County were flooded. In some instances, sections of the road bed were washed out.

The Berrien County Road Department issued a list of closed or completely washed out roads on Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. They also issued a warning to avoid high water areas that may be deeper than expected, and asked for motorists to observe posted signs. Violating road closure signs is subject to a traffic ticket, if not being stranded or swallowed into a sink hole.

In New Buffalo Township, the Road Department reported that Rose City Road at Wilson and Stomer roads had a collapsed culvert, and the road was washing away.

In Three Oaks, they reported Elm Valley /Three Oaks Road at Schwark was closed, Lakeside Road north of Forest Lawn Road and Flynn and Minnich roads were closed, Kaiser and Flynn were washed out and Mill and Warren Woods roads and Glassman road were washed out. Spring Creek Road west of Nye Road in Galien was closed.

On Sunday, the sun was shining, temperatures were in the ’40s and the city beach was filled with beachcombers and dune hikers.

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Debris under the bridge

Lighthouse Creek at Lake Michigan

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o help address the problems of the widespread flooding throughout Berrien and Cass counties, United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Berrien Community Foundation have partnered to establish a Disaster Relief Fund to help with the recovery needs of families impacted where 100% of all funds will go directly to disaster relief assistance through the American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan. Donate to the Disaster Relief Fund online, text UWSMRELIEF to 51555 or mail to: Disaster Relief Fund, c/o Berrien Community Foundation, 2900 South State Street, Suite 2E, St Joseph, MI 49085. — STAFF REPORTS

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and festival season has arrived at New Buffalo Middle and High School.

In preparation for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s upcoming concert band festival, students in the Blue and Gold Band and the High School Band put on a pre-festival concert for family and friends at the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center Thursday, Feb. 22.

The Blue and Gold Band, which is comprised of seventh and eighth graders, performed three pieces: “Forward March” by Paul Murtha; “Monuments”

by Sean O’Loughlin; and “Imperium”

by Michael Sweeny. Next up were members of the High School Band, who also performed three pieces: “Pacifica (Concert March)” by Nayoa Wada; “To Dream in Brushstrokes” by Michael Oare; and “Highland Legend” by John Moss.

The all-day festival is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Sponsored by the state band association, Band Director Christina Baumann explained that the festival requires students to perform a concert of three pieces for adjudication, with one piece being from the band association’s required music list.

Baumann said that three concert performance judges will then evaluate the bands on their tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, and interpretation. Ensembles are rated on a scale of I to V, with V being the highest rating. A formula that combines each judge’s rating determines the overall rating.

Another portion of the festival is devoted to site reading, during which band members have five minutes to study and discuss a brand-new piece before playing it before a site reading judge.

Baumann said the experience really gives students a chance to showcase their musical prowess.

“That’s where they can really show off that they’re excellent musicians,” she said.

Baumann added that Thursday night’s concert was vital to the bands’ success at the festival, as it gives the students a chance to make any necessary tweaks to their overall performance.

“It gives us a good recording we can listen to so we can see what we need to adjust for the next week and a half,” she said.

Parents and friends can catch the New Buffalo Bands’ performance in this weekend’s middle and high school production of Annie, which is scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

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chool safety dominated the discussion at the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting Monday, Feb. 26.

In light of the recent school shooting that claimed the lives of 14 students and three teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards introduced Police Chief Rich Killips and let board members know the city was there for them to offer any services the district may need in “these critical times.”

Killips, who had just started working for the city a week ago, said he was “looking forward to building a relationship with the schools.”

Also present at the meeting were New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV and city councilmember Mark Robertson.

While talks on school safety have been ramped up in recent weeks, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that the district had been staying up to date on ways to keep students and staff members safe even before the Florida massacre had occurred.

He said a school safety committee had been formed, and a school safety expert had conducted a Friday, Feb. 2, training session with Bison Afterschool Enrichment employees, custodians and secretaries.

Leslie reminded board members that it was almost a year ago when the district received an anonymous online threat from an unknown individual, and that the situation had been investigated and closely monitored by the city police department and county sheriff’s department.

Leslie said talking about school safety was an “ongoing topic,” as they were constantly looking at their practices and policies for improvements.

“It’s just kind of the times we live in,” he said.

High school students will be participating in a 17-minute walkout protest in support of stricter gun laws on the morning of Wednesday, March 14, in front of the high school. Senior Anna Vitale, who was spearheading the walkout, had discussed it with Leslie and Middle and High School Secondary Principal Wayne Butler along with student senate members. Leslie said that the school would be slightly adjusting its schedule that day as a result of the walkout. The walkout would be similar to other ones that are currently staged by students in school districts nationwide.

Leslie added that Michigan state Rep. Dave Pagel (R-Berrien Springs) would be hosting a roundtable discussion in the Performing Arts Center that would also be centering around the topic of school safety.

Also at the meeting, Leslie told board members about the following slew of positive, districtwide happenings: The middle schools had raised more than $4,000 for the American Heart Association at a dance they held Friday, Feb. 23.

The New Buffalo Elementary School PTO’s chili cook-off, which was held the same day as the dance, was “phenomenal,” as Leslie said it was “almost getting to point we’re outgrowing that space” in which it was held.

Diane Chase, middle school special education teacher, was recently named the Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Teacher of the Year.

Chase, Jennifer Bauer, middle school special education teacher who also runs the peer-to-peer mentoring program and Kathy Dohner, head elementary school cook, will be receiving recognition at the Berrien RESA Parent Advisory Committee Excellence Awards Tuesday, March 13.

The high school robotics team, the Bionic Bison, will be competing in their first competition Friday, March 9, at St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Leslie said they’d spent the last two months building their robot as well as engaging in marketing and fundraising initiatives.

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hat a mess the weather has been.

Snow, rain, cold, rain... and rain and more rain. I am so ready for spring and the upcoming baseball season.

Maybe we’ll get lucky, and February showers will bring March flowers this year.

Anyway, there are still issues to get past before we get to the positive stuff. Many universities that are big time basketball powerhouses have star players who have allegedly been given “perks” such as money, meals and transportation that are against NCAA rules. These violations are confined, for now, to players and agents, but if coaches or universities are discovered to have any knowledge of these infractions, big trouble lies ahead. In any event, changes are probably on the horizon, and as far as I’m concerned, that’s a good thing. Some have even suggested paying college athletes, but I hope this doesn’t happen. I believe non-revenue producing sports and women’s sports will suffer if monies are funneled off to pay star basketball and football players. Some of the NCAA rules do seem ridiculous, so changes probably should be made; however, making college students professional is not needed.

The other issue bothering me has been taking place in professional basketball. The Dallas Mavericks front office has been accused of sexual misconduct. The players are not responsible, it’s the business side of the operation. What is happening to us? Cheating, lying, bullying, killing. All of us need to be better, as fair and kind as we can be, to turn this around.

Joe Maddon, the Cubs manager, has many great thoughts; however, I found his latest one to be very powerful. Joe reminisced about growing up in the ’60s, when young people were protesting (mostly about Vietnam) and vowing to make things change for the better. Well, 50 years later, we’ve not fulfilled that promise. The time to throw all of our resources, knowledge, and goodwill at the problems our society is facing is now. While Joe’s not always correct in his thoughts (like having Kyle Schwarber be the lead-off hitter last year), most of the time, he’s brilliant.

Speaking of Kyle Schwarber and Joe Maddon, the spring training games have begun. Maddon has a pretty much set roster this year, and expectations are high. Schwarber, who was not as good as was expected last season, seems ready to have a bounce back season. The Cubs have so many great players who also seem to be really nice young men that it’s hard to pick a favorite, but I think Kyle’s my guy. He worked so hard this off-season, lost a lot of weight, and is ready for a big comeback. He seems to be a leader among leaders and I won’t be surprised if he is among the league leaders this year. Heck, he even stole two bases in the exhibition game Sunday. I can’t wait for the season to begin.

Henry James said, “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Be kind to one another. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Snakes and Turtles at Love Creek Nature Center

oin Chikaming Open Lands at Love Creek Nature Center Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m., when naturalist Pat Underwood leads the program, “Take-A-Hike: Snakes and Turtles! “ Guests are invited to explore the world

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of these amazing reptiles, as well as to learn what they have been doing all winter long and what they do to get ready for spring.

The event will feature an exclusive meet and greet with some of the nature centers’ resident reptiles. Guest can watch a live feeding of their

garter snake and explore the trails to see what snakes and turtles call Southwest Michigan home.

Those who are interested should contact Casey at COL, cstruecker@chikamingopenlands.org or (269) 405-1006.

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Grand Beach Village Council reviews golf course needs, shoreline revetment

n regular council reports, Parks and Beaches Commissioner Frank Giglio stated that the beaches are not expected to return this season, and he suggested placing a fence around the pier for safety. Councilman Jim Bracewell, who also serves as building commissioner, said that, after a twoyear delay, the home on Oak Street is proceeding.

Village President Paul Leonard Jr., who also serves as street commissioner, asked residents to report any pot holes that need filling.

Police Commissioner Debbie Lindley reported that the retirement package for police officer George Keeler was completed and was included in the council packet.

An open house and reception in his honor will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. (EST) Friday, March 2, in the Village Hall. All are welcome to wish Keeler a happy retirement and thank him for his 16 years of service to the village.

Superintendent Bob Dabbs stated that the 48-inch drain pipe under Crescent Road that has broken and shifted is undermining the roadway. The pipe drains water and run-off from White Creek into Lake Michigan. It also serves to drain water from the play lot and the golf course, specifically from holes three, six and seven, which is where water tends to accumulate.

Wednesday’s widespread flooding also affected Grand Beach, with standing water on a section of Royal Avenue. A portion of the playground was under water, and there was also standing water on the golf course.

While the street department quickly pumped the water from Royal and opened the roadway to traffic, Dabbs said that the drain pipe and drainage under Crescent must be addressed. He estimated that the replacement of the pipe and the resurfacing of the road would cost approximately $60,000 to $70,000, and that the repair work was beyond the capabilities of the street department’s equipment. As a result, Dabbs said he will solicit pipe replacement bids and include the road resurfacing and repair in his village road resurfacing proposal for the upcoming budget meetings. Leonard stated he would like the work to be done in the spring or early summer. The council will review any quotes submitted for the project at their March meeting.

Additional March work planned by the Street Department includes the replacement of the dry well at Holiday Hills and Maple, where Dabbs reported flooding has occurred. Replacing the the dry well on Lakeview is also in the works for next month.

Police Chief Dan Schroeder reported that Friday, March 1, the villages of Grand Beach and Michiana police departments will began join patrols of each village. The new village squad car will be delivered in March.

Building Inspector Bill Lambert and Clay Putnam of Servicscape were not in attendance.

In unfinished business, Leonard reported that revisions to the village charter are still on-going and under advisement from Village Attorney Sara (Bell) Seneca. Leonard distributed a preliminary document outlining a possible revision to the charter, which would be placed on the November ballot for approval by the residents. The revision authorizes compensation to the village council members for attending meetings and other required functions. This proposed compensation is similar to that of all the surrounding municipalities’ compensation packages for elected official serving on councils and township boards. The options for the November ballot recommendation will be reviewed, discussed and voted upon by the council at their March 21 regular meeting. Any changes proposed to the village charter must come before the residents and be placed

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on the ballot to be approved or rejected.

The council adopted a resolution to add the following streets to the State of Michigan Act 51 map: an easterly portion of Grand Beach Road, Deer Park Drive and Robin Lane. These streets and rights-of-way have been added to the public street system and were effective as of Jan 27, 2017. They also authorized changing the designation of the following streets from local or minor streets to major streets on the Act 51 map because of their high traffic use as north and south connecting routes in the village. The streets that have been changed are: Perkins Boulevard, Grand Beach Road and the entire Golf View Road.

Councilmembers took bids on proposed changes to the fence surrounding the Village Water Tower. Dabbs stated that the current fence does not allow for snow plowing or adequate turnaround of vehicles. The tower and the enclosed area also serves Verizon equipment and Berrien County 9-1-1 radio antennas. Berrien County will re-ground the fence once it is moved. Dabbs stated that both Verizon and Berrien County personnel inspect the site on a monthly basis, and access has been difficult. The council received three bids for moving the current fence and enlarging the fenced-in area. The four members present voted unanimously to accept the lowest bid from Fence Masters of Valparaiso, Indiana, in the amount of $2,132.

The members had a lengthy discussion regarding the need for revetment at the pump house and on the Lake Park and Strauss access. Leonard stated that the critical dune at Lake Park and Strauss is seriously eroding and in danger of a blowout. He suggested Armour stone be placed in the 50-foot village access to protect the dune. Currently, there is no seawall in that location. He stated that neighboring property owners plan to add revetment to the frontage in the spring, and he hoped that the village could add onto that scheduled work.

He stated that Donkersloot & Sons would be doing the neighboring work from their barge, which would help the village, since there is no easy road access to that site.

Leonard also stated that the dune at the pump house is taking a severe beating from the high wave action, and he is concerned about a possible wash out behind the pump house. He said that the access at Walnut, which used to be a slope to the water’s edge, has been severely eroded and is now 12- to 15-foot drop-off cliff.

The members of the council will individually visit each site and revisit the issues at their March meeting.

Councilmembers accepted a quote for smart tablet NCR Silver Quantum Point-of-Sale (POS) software and hardware purchase for the pro shop. The software is more user friendly than the previous software and will greatly decrease the time and efficiency to check out customers, track inventory in and out and allow for email blasts to residents and the creation of gift cards.

An online store is also a future possibility. The monthly users fee will apply to the months in which the system is being used. The bank transactions fees remain the same as previous fees. The hardware needed will be $500 for an iPad and a $60 per month fee when the pro shop and golf course are operational. The system is connected to Horizon Bank and operates via Wi-Fi. The previous POS system costs will be eliminated; an annual support fee of $240 per year and a $25 per month phone fee.

Councilmembers unanimously approved the lease for the driving range offered by Grand Beach Land Development in the amount of $1 per year. Bracewell thanked GBLD for their continued generosity to the village.

Blake O’Halleron reviewed options under consideration for the golf course irrigation system.

Once again, councilmembers discussed what options

are available to them should the intake at the pump house fail and the irrigation of the golf course be interrupted. In the event of a shutdown, it was agreed that an alternative source for irrigation be established.

It was learned that using the village’s water supply was not feasible. At the rate of water needed, the weekly water use fee would exceed $73,000 per week. Using the water supply would also strain the tower’s water reserve.

The installation of underground wells is a possible alternative; however, an additional study would be needed.

The council approved a background study for developing groundwater and that an irrigation supply to the golf course be conducted. The proposed $3,500 for the study by Peerless Midwest of Mishawaka, Ind., was unanimously approved.

Leonard stated that an ongoing irrigation system for the golf course was a critical part of the village infrastructure.

“The golf course is the remaining jewel of the village and this is an investment in our future,” he said.

Leonard added that the lakefront pump house has a useful life expectancy and that, under current Great Lakes regulations, it can’t be replaced should it fail to perform. As a result, an alternative must be found.

Councilmembers tabled the decision to take any action on the need to have a diver go into the lake and inspect the intake pipe, pending further diving quotes.

The intake pipe is 10 inches and stretches beyond 100 yards into the lake. Once the lake water is pumped up, there is a system at the pump house that pumps the water into the irrigation system, which waters the golf course. Leonard also stated that the lake is expected to rise an additional foot this season, which may or may not affect the pump house intake pipe; however, it could affect the dune.

After announcing that Sevicescape was raising their contract for golf course management by 3 percent this season, O’Halloran, who also serves as the village’s golf course commissioner, proposed several increases for golf course related fees for the 2018 season. For golf cart registration and sticker fee, he proposed a $5 annual increase per cart for registration and a sticker, which allows carts to legally travel on the course and village streets. The increase would bring the fee to $ 235.00 per cart, per season. Councilmembers approved the increase in a 3-2 vote, with Lindley and Bracewell voting nay and Leonard, Giglio and O’Halloran voting yea.

In addition, O’Halloran proposed increases in fees for junior and children and family rates and packages.

Junior golfers who are ages 14 to 21 years old will see an increase of $1 per round from $8.50 to $9.50. The 10-round punch card is now $90 and after 10 rounds, a free round is given. The season pass will remain the same at $150. Children ages 6 through 13 years old will also see a $1 increase from $5 to $6 per round, and the season pass will be increased to $75 from $60. Family passes, which will include three children golfers, will receive a $30 increase for the season at $130.

Councilmembers approved these increases in a 5-1 vote, with Bracewell being the lone dissenting vote.

The Village Grand Beach Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, March 7, to consider applying for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant for the acquisition of approximately 42 acres of land located north of Grand Beach Road and east of Fox Trail within the village. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. (EST) at Village Hall.

The next regular council meeting is at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

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Women’s Shelter Drive at library

or the second year, in honor of March’s Women’s History Month, The New Buffalo Township Library is hosting a drive for the Stepping Stone Shelter for Women in Michigan City, Indiana.

Fine forgiveness will be given up to $5.00 for items brought in around the same approximate value or more during the month.

The shelter is especially in need of cleaning products for kitchens and bathrooms, paper products, trial sized hygiene and beauty products, feminine hygiene products, women’s and children’s underclothes, baby supplies, and Michigan City Area Schools uniforms.

The library will also accept snacks and non-perishable foods, tea and coffee, bottled water, laundry supplies, African-American hair products, and office supplies (paper, legal pads, pens, pencils, etc). The library cannot accept some items on behalf of the shelter, please contact us if you are unsure. Items should be new and unopened.

If you have questions about the viability of your donation, you can contact Courtney at nbtlcreate@gmail.com or 269-469-2933.

For more information about Stepping Stone and to see a full list of needed items, you may visit www.steppingstoneshelter.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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Income tax scams presentation

ncome Tax Scams may start with your phone ringing, e-mail, U.S. mail or in person. They claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service and demand your money now. How do you know if it is the IRS? This presentation will cover the top income tax scams being used across the country, and help you from becoming a victim. This program is hosted by the New Buffalo Township Library and is free to the public on Monday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Pokagon Room. Presented

by Gregory Serrano.

New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 N. Thompson St., in New Buffalo. They can be reached by calling 269-469-2933, or visiting www. newbuffaltownshiplibrary.org. — STAFF REPORTS

THE NEW BUFFALO LIONS CLUB WILL BE HOSTING “LIONS KIDSIGHT USA” MARCH 12, 13 AND 14 AT THE NEW BUFFALO SCHOOLS. Lions KidSight USA is a national coalition that brings together Lions programs that screen preschool and school age kids of all ages.

With the permission of parents, all school-age children will be tested by the KidSight Lions program.

At the New Buffalo Middle School and New Buffalo High School.

This is another service provided to our community by the New Buffalo Lions Club.

Our mission is to ensure eye screening and follow-up care is given to all kids because every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly. To do this, we will work with Lions to increase the number of screening programs around the country in order to reach more children when it is possible and where it is needed.

Calling all kids: Michigan Kids Count project holding first-ever open call for photos

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he Michigan League for Public Policy’s Kids Count project announced today that it is calling for photographs of a diverse range of kids age 0-17 and families from around the state to fill its upcoming 2018 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book. The deadline for submissions is March 20, 2018. Photos can be submitted online at www.mlpp.org/kids-count/share-photos.

“We are very excited to show everyday Michigan children and families in our 2018 Data Book, because they’re the ones we’re fighting for every day,” said Alicia Guevara Warren, Kids Count in Michigan project director at the Michigan League for Public Policy. “We want to pair real faces with real data to better tell the story of how our state’s kids and families are impacted by policy decisions.”

With this call for photos, Kids Count is looking for a broad representation of Michigan’s families, with diversity in age, geography, gender, and race and ethnicity. The project is also hoping to get photos of kids in action and participating in activities to match the Data Book’s main categories of Education, Health and Safety, Economic Security, and Family and Community. Interested families should take a look at the 2017 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book for examples.

There will be no compensation for submissions aside from inclusion in the 2018 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book. Photos must be received by the end of the day March 20, 2018, and submitted by the parent or guardian of the child or children in the photographs. Questions can be emailed to lauramr@ mlpp.org.

Since 1992, the Michigan League for Public Policy has been compiling and releasing the annual Kids Count in Michigan Data Book to analyze and evaluate the well-being of children in the state. The report also ranks Michigan counties for overall child well-being.

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Elementary school cook-off boasts chili, clowns and prizes

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

amilies enjoyed their traditional wintery night of eating a warm meal, playing games and mingling with friends during the New Buffalo Elementary school PTO’s annual Chili Cook-off, which took place at the elementary school Friday, Feb. 24.

Guests sampled a variety of homemade chili before casting their votes for the best ones. The winners of this year’s chili cook-off were: first place, Dos Mama Caliente chili (which also garnered the Kid’s Choice vote); second place, Halftime Chili; and third place, Kerry’s White Chicken Chili.

After the warm meal, children worked off their energy in the gym by jumping around in a bounce house that was rented by the PTO, scaling a rockclimbing wall and getting their faces painted and balloons blown up by a genuine clown. A silent auction was going on outside the gym, where parents could try to win a themed basket containing items donated by local businesses.

Calling this year’s cook-off their “biggest one yet,” elementary school principal Adam Bowen said that the PTO has been putting on the annual event for the last several years. This year, he said

that the PTO was hoping to raise money for a new outdoor electronic sign for the front of the elementary school. Work will commence on a new elementary school parking lot in front of the school when school lets out in June. At their Monday, Feb. 12, meeting, New Buffalo Area School Board of Education members approved a parking lot design that will include a net gain of 33 parking spaces as well as parent and bus drop-off loops to eliminate vehicle congestion during key drop-off and pick-up times.

“We thought it would be a great time to upgrade the electronic sign,” Bowen said.

PTO Treasurer Karen Oselka said the sign would cost around $30,000. She added the PTO was hoping to provide a third of the cost, or $10,000, for the sign.

For the past few months, the PTO has been putting a “handful” of fundraisers to raise money for the sign.

In the past, preschool through fifth grade classrooms would put together themed baskets for the cook-off. This year, she said they wanted to shake it up a little by trying something different.

“All the business who donated were very generous to us,” she said.

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ast week, Berrien County Commissioner Ezra Scott, New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance President Ted Grzywacz, Ed Oldis, the founding member of the Alliance, and President of Edgewater Resources Greg Weykamp were in Washington D.C. for a series of meetings that addressed the shoreline in the City of New Buffalo and the surrounding area as well as the city’s pump house issues.

A scheduled mid-morning meeting was held with Todd Wynn, director of intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Interior, where a discussion on the pump house and the risk of interruption of the water supply to the Four Winds Casino was held. Scott also spoke with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.

The group also had an hourlong meeting at the office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) with Aaron Suntag, her senior policy advisor and Cristina Shoffner, her legislative aide, to discuss the erosion issue. Stabenow is cochair of the bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force. Her office has been a supporter of the efforts to save the coastline.

Scott, Grzywacz, Oldis and Weykamp were given direction on the availability of funds and how the process for funding works, as well as insight on who in the government needs to be engaged in solving the coastline and pump house issues. Advice was also given on how to increase the project’s success by structuring it to be constructed and funded over a number of years, as opposed to trying to get the whole project funded at one time. It was also learned that partnering with state and local governments and private interests tended to be more successful in securing funding.

The group moved from the Senate Office Building to the Pentagon for a meeting with Ryan Fisher, assistant secretary of the Army. Fisher is in charge of the Army for Civil Works, and has a budget of about $5 billion. Fisher’s office is exactly one floor above where the plane crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, and the group was shown creaks in the floor that are still visible from that attack. A discussion was held at Fisher’s large conference table on the history of the harbor, the cause of the erosion of the beaches and the threat to the pump house.

The groups referenced the Corps 2009 study and the 25 solutions the Corps studied in that engineering report. Weykamp led a discussion on the Corps’ suggested engineering solution from the 2009 report and how successful those projects are in other states and around the world in saving and rebuilding beaches.

Fisher gave guidance on how to get the project funded and the vision the White House has for infrastructure spending. He said these projects are more successful with public and private participation with the Corps. He also shared who needs to be engaged in the government to secure funding.

The group learned that the city’s situation is well known at the White House and with the Corps, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Everyone in the governmental group is supportive of efforts to save the coastline and the pump house.

The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance has scheduled a meeting with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of discussing their permitting requirements. It was agreed that a permit application will be submitted shortly to the Corps and the MDEQ to begin this project.

While the group agreed that they are much closer to success than they have ever been, they also said that their success is dependent on the cooperation of the federal, state and local governments and the private sector.

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The Big Easy comes to NBYC

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

ardi Gras celebrations came to New Buffalo in a Big Easy way Saturday, Feb. 24, when members and guests of the New Buffalo Yacht Club enjoyed authentic Creole cooking and lively entertainment throughout the evening.

Some revelers came dressed in costume for a night of partying.

There were court jesters, flappers and gentleman callers in attendance, many of whom were wearing hats, beads and costumes in the authentic Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold and green.

Following dinner, the members honored Bobby Spirito, the court jester, by selecting him as the night’s “Best Costumed.” Spirito won a king cake for his creative and courageously worn outfit.

New Buffalo Yacht Club chef Brian Palm, Chairperson Rita Watson and Kathy Hildebrand, the kitchen helper, cooked up pots of Cajun and Creole cuisine favorites for the partygoers.

The chefs served shrimp jambalaya and gumbo made with Andouille sausage and pork. Delicious crab cakes were served along with sweet potatoes and a hug pot of red beans and dirty rice that was simmered with ham. Other traditional staples, such as homemade corn bread and homemade biscuits, were also served.

A big party favorite was the authentic muffuletta pasta salad and the traditional muffuletta sandwiches.

To the delight of all, Palm prepared a flaming Bananas Flambé dessert treat, complete with flames that were shooting to the ceiling. The sweets table featured individual king cupcakes (with the traditional, hidden good luck baby), homemade bread pudding with a whiskey glaze, cheesy coffee cakes, decorated cookies and festive colored candies. The signature drink for the evening was the famous hurricane, which was served in a souvenir beverage glass.

Bobby Spirito wins Best Costume Following the festival, with Rita Watson and patrons danced to the live Commadore Adam Umbrasas music of Island 49 Band and competed for prizes in between breaks. The winner of the highly competitive musical chairs game was Nancy Oldis.

For commandeering the last chair from Kathy Hildebrand, she took home an authentic king cake, complete with the good luck baby prize.

No one left hungry, some left with prizes and everyone left with beads and great memories of a Carnival night, NBYC-style.

Brian Poynton with Mike West and Brandi Smith

Venessa Thun, Rose Marie Melechar, Rita Watson, Tricia Bowden and Lori Schlundt

Kathy Borg, Dana and Linda Devlin with Maria Gabryszewski

Nancy Oldis wins Musical Chairs with Rita Watson

Mike West with Brandi Smith

Carol Ludwig and Bobby Spirito with Ron Watson

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Four Sites Designated for UM School of Social Work Institute GRANT ASSISTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ2S IN FOSTER CARE

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he National Quality Improvement Center (QIC) on Tailored Services, Placement Stability and Permanency for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S) Children and Youth in Foster Care, in collaboration with the Children’s Bureau (CB) at the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, have selected four implementation sites for a $10 million grant to assist lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and Two-Spirit children and young adults in foster care.

Two Spirit is a term used by some Native American communities to describe someone whose body inhabits both masculine and feminine spirits. The grant was awarded to the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UM SSW) in 2016.

The four sites are: Prince George’s County in Maryland; Allegheny County in Pennsylvania; Cuyahoga County in Ohio; and the state of Michigan.

The QIC-LGBTQ2S will be working with each of these sites to develop, integrate, and sustain best practices and programs that improve outcomes for children and youth in foster care with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions (SOGIE).

The QIC-LGBTQ2S is led by the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at the UM SSW in Baltimore along with participating core partners Human Service Collaborative, Judge Baker Children’s Center, and Youth M.O.V.E. National.

Prince George’s County is partnering with All Children - All Families of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Shelley Craig and Ashley Austin, the founders of Project Youth Affirm. Together they will be implementing and evaluating innovative approaches to staff training and care coordination services for children and youth with diverse SOGIE. “Prince George’s County led the State of Maryland’s local Departments of Social Services in its efforts to increase understanding of, and response to, the needs of children in care who identify as LGBTQ,” said Gloria Brown Burnett, director of the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services. “We are proud of the progress made and look forward to ongoing relevant work across the agency to improve outcomes for all children and all families by further educating our workforce, foster parents, and other partners.”

Allegheny County’s efforts are led by Shauna Lucadamo, the SOGIE project manager for Allegheny County’s Children, Youth and Family Services. Allegheny is partnering with Jill Jacobs from Family Builders, Betty Hill from the Persad Center, Project Youth Affirm, and system partners. Together they will be implementing and evaluating The Youth Acceptance Collaborative, an intervention around youth, parent, and clinical support, and Affirming Families, a training for families and caregivers and workforce development.

Cuyahoga County’s team is co-led by Kathleen Sullivan, senior manager for the Division of Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Kori Sewell, supervisor of DCFS. Also providing oversight from DCFS will be Karen Anderson, special program administrator. Cuyahoga is partnering with the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, the Waiting Child Fund, the Mandell School for Applied Social Sciences (MSASS) at Case Western Reserve University, Project Youth Affirm, and A Place 4 Me: a Jim Casey Youth Opportunity Initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Together they will be implementing and evaluating a family-finding intervention for youth with diverse SOGIE, developing a specialized group of highly trained foster homes to provide nurturing and affirming placements for this population, and developing and facilitating additional education opportunities for staff, youth, and caregivers.

“It is important that we create a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ youth in the custody of DCFS,” said DCFS Director Cynthia Weiskittel. “This calls for us to be diligent in addressing the unique risks and needs of these young people in our care.”

Mike Kenney, executive director of Waiting Child Fund added, “The need for improved permanency services for LGBTQ youth in foster care has never been greater. The grant funding from the Quality Improvement Center is an incredible opportunity to partner with local and national agencies to ensure that all children are able to live with a chosen and affirming family.”

Michigan Department of Health and Human Service’s QIC-LGBTQ2S local implementation site is led through the Children’s Services Agency in partnership with the Ruth Ellis Center and Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, director of the Family Acceptance Project. Together they will be implementing and evaluating data collection procedures at the state level, implementing a cognitive behavioral counseling intervention for youth, and supporting an intervention to move families and caregivers toward acceptance of their SOGIE-diverse children and youth.

“We are thrilled with the sites that we have selected to participate in this process,” said Marlene Matarese, PhD, principal investigator for the QIC-LGBTQ2S. “They each bring passion and commitment for supporting youth with diverse SOGIE as well as the infrastructure and capacity to successfully implement best practices.”

QIC-LGBTQ2S Project Director Angela Weeks added, “We have incredible teams at each of the sites. Together with the Institute for Innovation and Implementation, our partners and the local implementation sites, I am confident that our work over the next four years will have a pronounced impact on those serving children and youth who have diverse SOGIE in foster care.”

To sign-up to join the Institute’s listserv, send an e-mail to theinstitute@ssw. umaryland.edu. Like The Institute on Facebook (The Institute UMSSW) and follow The Institute on Twitter(@InstituteUMSSW). — STAFF REPORTS

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SEN. PROOS SURVEYS FLOOD DAMAGE

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en. John Proos attended the Berrien County Emergency Operation Center meeting with Berrien County Sheriff Emergency Manager Rockey Adams and then surveyed the damage from the air with officials from the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport.

“I commend the professional and well-coordinated effort that Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is leading during this county emergency,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph. “It is extraordinary to watch the cooperation of state and local agencies and area nonprofit organizations to step up to help so many people impacted by this ongoing disaster.”

Proos said that Berrien County residents and business owners can now report flood damage to the sheriff’s office by calling 1-800-815-5485 or by filling out a damage form online at www.bcsheriff.org.

Emergency funding is available for low-income families affected by the flood. The Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services will have a special team to assist flood victims. Residents should contact the department at 269-934-2000.

“This is a difficult time for many residents throughout Berrien County, yet local emergency management officials are working with public and private entities to help,” Proos said. “Historic flooding has displaced so many of our neighbors, and without these outstanding coordinated efforts, the risk for injury and loss would be even greater. Although the river has crested, the flood waters can still be damaging and the work to help affected communities recover continues.”

Proos said that seven assessment teams are surveying damage and entering affected regions of the county. Results were expected to be in a full report to the governor on Friday. — STAFF REPORTS

REP. GRIFFIN SPONSORS BILL TO BETTER PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE

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tate Rep. Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, unveiled her latest legislation to better protect Michigan children from child abuse, neglect and sexual conduct or abuse.

The bill, part of a 10-bill legislative package to protect Michigan’s children and survivors of childhood sexual abuse, increases the number of authority figures who must report evidence of abuse. Griffin helped unveil the bill at a Capitol news conference.

Her legislation mandates coaches, assistant coaches and athletic trainers working with youth leagues, K-12 school sports, and college athletic activities to report suspected abuse to the proper authorities, including law enforcement.

“As someone who has coached youth sports and was required to be a mandatory reporter as a teacher, I believe that increasing the number of adults who must report abuse or neglect will help keep our children and student athletes safer,” Griffin said. “Coaches and trainers are sometimes in the best position to identify abuse. It is important we require them to report it to provide better protection for children.”

Increases criminal penalties for mandatory reporters, such as coaches and athletic trainers, who fail to report child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse.

The legislation is inspired by the sexual assault allegations against former physician Larry Nassar, who has been sentenced to up 175 years in federal and state prison for his crimes against more than 200 victims. Also attending the press conference were several of Nassar’s victims. — STAFF REPORTS

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Celebrate Red Cross Month by giving blood

n honor of March being Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.

Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and who bring hope to those who are facing emergencies.

Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand, as his wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son.

“If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said.

“Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good,” he added.

The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes

across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those who rely on blood products.

Those who are interested in donating can make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

The following are upcoming blood donation opportunities in Berrien County: from 12 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Buchanan American Legion, located at 403 E. Front St. in Buchanan;

PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 225 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO Create a new chapter 2, article IV of the new buffalo city code to provide for the appointment of city administrative board members The City of New Buffalo ordains:

CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 225 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on February 20, 2018.

LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR LORI K. VANDER CLAY, CITY CLERK Introduced: January 16, 2018 Adopted: February 20, 2018 Published: March 1, 2018 Effective: March 20, 2018 2018 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW

SECTION 1. ADDITION. Chapter 2, Article IV, to be entitled “City Administrative Boards – Generally,” is added to the New Buffalo City Code to read: Chapter 2, Article IV City Administrative Boards – Generally SECTION 2-17. DEFAULT APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE. Except as expressly provided by state statute, the city charter, or another provision of the city code, the members of all city boards, commissions, committees, or other similar bodies shall be registered electors of the city appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the City Council.

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SECTION 2. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Clerk shall cause to be published a notice of adoption of this ordinance within 10 days of the date of its adoption. This ordinance shall take effect 20 days after its adoption, provided it has been published.

2018 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW

YEAS: Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll, Mayor O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None

The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will hold its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West

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Wednesday, March 14, at the American Red Cross, B N located at 3838 Niles Road in Niles.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, follow the instructions on the website, redcrossblood. org/RapidPass. u The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and t provides emotional support to victims of disasters; t supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; t teaches skills that save lives; provides international b humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit n organization that depends on volunteers and the h generosity of the American public to perform its y mission. For more information, please visit redcross. y org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or follow the Red Cross w on Twitter at @RedCross. — STAFF REPORTS w W w S

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SHALICE R NORTHROP ASSESSOR 2018 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will meet Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Thursday, March 22, 2018, 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 2018 assessments. If you are unable to appear in person to protest, letters of protest will be accepted with a postmark dated no later than March 16, 2018. If you have any questions, you can call 269-6468020.

SHALICE R NORTHROP ASSESSOR

The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will hold its Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:00 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 2018 tax year.

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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 REQUIRED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 4:00 pm March 13, 2018.

Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2018 are as follows: Agricultural 50% 1.0 Commercial 50% 1.0

Industrial 50% 1.0 Residential 50% 1.0

Personal Property 50% 1.0

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 2018 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 6, 2018, 9:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 12, 2018, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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

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WHO IS DRVING THIS BUS, ANYWAY?

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magine that you are a bus driver. All your thoughts and ideas and inner voices are your passengers. Maybe they are future plans and dreams and wishes, dressed in sparkly garb, glitter sprinkling as they enter through the folding door. Next are fears and concerns - Let’s dress them in 90’s grunge. Plaid shirts tied tight around the waist, heavy boots thundering up the stairs. Next we have insecurities and self doubt. To try and feel secure, they enter cocooned in big puffy down coats and moon boots. Now, imagine that they all pile into your lap. Wait, what?! How can you be expected to drive the bus of your life if all your passengers have dumped themselves on you, blocking your sight line, and making it impossible to reach the wheel.

In addition to these present day passengers, you likely have regulars who never got off the bus-trauma histories, old heart ache, grief, and shame. You hardly notice these passengers anymore, but when they are crammed into your driver’s seat, they are just as big a source of distraction. So, even though you may not have crashed yet, it’s easy to see how the course you thought you wanted to plot for your life can veer off course.

What do we do with these unruly passengers who want to drive, when they want to take over and make us reactive? We move them to the passenger seats.

We don’t need to abandon them on the side of the road-in fact, doing that would just lead us to worry about them, and we’d have their ghosts in our laps.

So, now in addition to everything else, we’d be scared!!

Here are a few strategies to help you move your passengers to their proper seats, and move them out of the driver’s seat.

Feel the weight of them. Tune into where your body holds discomfort.

Are your legs tight or aching? Shoulders? Back? Now, focus on that area.

Thoughtfully shift your focus now from the sensation of the discomfort, and as you softly touch, tickle or rub that area, imagine your thoughts loosening their grip, as you soothe them, and assure them that they can ride in the bus, just not in the driver’s seat. Use a mantra of your choosing as you comfort yourself.

“Easy, easy, easy” is an option, or “Okay, I’m okay, I’m okay”.

Engage the senses! Have you ever felt like just staying home, but then you get to where you’re going and the mood of the room or the music makes you happy to be there? Your mood was changed by how your senses experienced your surroundings. Create an environment your senses are nourished by. Low lighting, scented candles, music you love, even a favorite movie can all help.

When we feel overwhelmed, focusing our attention on our senses, and how we perceive of our space can really help. On a smaller scale, think of the sight of a flame flickering, the scent of an essential oil, or soft hand of a blanket-all these sensory stimulators work to calm our minds, and get the passengers out of our driver’s seat.

Finally, grounding is a powerful tool, and when regularly practiced can help to derail a passenger who attempts to thrust you out of the driver’s seat. Doing these exercises as a regular practice delivers benefits similar to a meditative practice. It is basically retraining your brain to believe that you are safe.

Grounding uses our wise minds (thinking+feeling) to regain control. Start by firmly placing your feet on the floor. Your goal here is to stay in your body, in the moment, and connected to your surroundings. Feel the floor under your feet, know that you are solidly connected to the earth. Then with deep belly breaths, nice and easy, quiet your internal voice by focusing on the breath feeling. Feel your body in the chair. Now, count something in the room while your nervous system re-regulates. Tiles on the floor or ceiling, outlets, things hanging on the wall, leaves of a plant…slowly, 1,2,3.

It is okay to have passengers on our buses. It’d be boring going through life with no passengers! What is key, is that they sit in the passenger seat, while you maintain clear line of sight, and can reach the steering wheel as you navigate life’s challenges.

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he Moersch Hospitality Group will host a job fair Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the Round Barn Public House.

Over the last 25 years, Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery and its sister properties, Tabor Hill, Public House and Free Run Cellars, have taken on every role in Michigan’s hospitality industry. Now, as the Moersch Hospitality Group, they are looking for people who share their obsession with entrepreneurship and love for wine, beer, spirits, and fresh ingredients.

Seasonal, part time and full-time positions are now available. For current career openings, visit www.roundbarnwinery.com. The Public House is located at 9157 First Street in Baroda, Mich. — STAFF REPORTS

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ecause they can’t wait for spring, Harbor Country Hikers are hosting a “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Ice Formations of Lake Michigan” sunset outing at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the City of New Buffalo Beach, Whittaker Street and Lake Michigan lakefront.

While gathered on the leeward side of the beach house before sunset, HCH Board Member Janet Schrader and President Pat Fisher will explain the origins of the many ice formations found along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Weather permitting, some formations will remain for first-hand inspection, and the Sunset Coast will live up to its reputation as the sun sets.

The presentation will last about 20 minutes and be followed by what is described as an “easy, but potentially cold and windy,” short hike.

For further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit www.harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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HOR0SCOPE MARCH 1-7, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES

MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Look for alternative methods of healing that will compliment and support traditional medicine this week. By exploring all types of healing modalities, you will not only strengthen your natural medicine chest but bring emotional and physical imbalances into alignment. Healing is on the way.

People’s emotions will be running high this week, creating a lot of undercurrents on the job front. Because you are emotionally intelligent and are very diplomatic, people gravitate towards you; especially coworkers that are having issues with management. When you smile…

TAURUS

SCORPIO

APRIL 20—MAY 20

You have an edge for drama this week. Put it to good use by going to the theater or shopping at stores that carry unusual items. Artistic or creative ideas can have a big impact now and have the ability to reach a larger audience. So, prepare ideas and don’t hesitate to engage in public speaking.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

Your sense for business and successful ventures are highlighted this week.

By paying close attention to details, you can feel certain about your choices. Having confidence comes from knowing the risks and preparing for them. So, go after the things you want with certainty and you’ll happy.

CANCER

CAPRICORN

Your critical thinking skills are peaking this week. Be sure to write down ideas and follow through with them by getting your friends involved.

Community and public relations are moving to the forefront which will require strong speaking skills. The students are here. It’s teacher time.

LEO

AQUARIUS

This is a good time to unlock security issues and get closer to that someone special. It will become apparent that your relationship and intimate experiences are being affected by your issues with authority or are related to issues with your father. Let love guide you, not power dimensions.

VIRGO

PISCES

It will be very easy for you to beat yourself up or take on too much of the burden for a situation that has gone awry. Rather than taking all the blame, reset commitments and guard against feeling responsible for the ability of others to process their emotions. Be patient with loved ones.

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JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

Take the time to analyze your financial commitments this week. This is an excellent time to restructure your debt so, that you won’t feel restrained financially or bound by obligations. Whether you are entering into a legal situation or just looking to refinance, know all your options.

AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Friday evenings @ 6PM January 2018

DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

This is a good week to analyze your skills and strengthen them by taking classes or reading up on new theories. Improving not only the basic skills of reading and comprehension, and arithmetic and problem solving, but art and creativity will open up many travel opportunities this year.

JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Astrology Classes

NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

You will be overly critical of your family and home environment now. It’s not that you are unhappy with them, it’s just that you are overly concerned with the perception of outsiders and how they may view your family or lifestyle. Be authentic and let your reputation speak for itself.

JUNE 22—JULY 22

Beginner Level

OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

Strong memories and influences from the past will have an effect over your judgements this week. Be it past friendships or lovers, you will be motivated by these feelings and they may influence you to persevere and remain faithful to a person or situation, even if it is unconventional.

MAY 21—JUNE 21

COME LEARN THE SECRETS OF THE STARS

FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

A lot of your attention will be focused on your partner and analyzing their faults or issues this week. This may ultimately lead to arguments because they will feel you are being too critical or overbearing. If single, you may be overly critical of friends or misunderstood by them. Not a good time for comments.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER FEBRUARY 19-25, 2018 FEBRUARY 19 Domestic Violence PBT FEBRUARY 20 PBT False Alarm FEBRUARY 21 DPW/Assist Other Agency General Assist False Alarm FEBRUARY 22 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency General Assist FEBRUARY 23 Pokagon Tribal PD/Assist Other Agency Suspicious/Open Door General/Fingerprints/NBAS Employment Private Property Damage Accident NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency FEBRUARY 24 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Parking Complaint General Assist/Car Seat Inspection False Alarm PBT Ordinance Violation Welfare Check Probation Violation Suspicious Situation FEBRUARY 25 OWI/High BAC Medic 1/Assist Other Agency PBT Private Property Damage Accident

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM .

NEW EVENTS EACH WEEK. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND 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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 3-5PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

219-874-7729 for more information. Cost: $40 per person.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 KENNEDY’S KITCHEN 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Homemade Irish music. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 1PM CST. Franklin at 10th to 4th Sts. Michigan City.

BEGGER’S BANQUET: A ROLLING STONE’S TRIBUTE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

EVERY FRIDAY

8TH ANNUAL CORN BEEF COOK-OFF NOON-4PM. David’s Delicatessen.

33 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

SUNDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 11-12

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

BENTWOOD GIVE-BACK DINNER: CITIZENS CONCERNED FOR THE HOMELESS-KEYS TO HOPE RESOURCE CENTER 5P10PM. Bentwood Tavern in the Marina Grand Resort. 600 W Water StrSteet. New Buffalo. 269-469-1699.

Fifty percent of the gross payments for both food and drinks will help fund the Citizens Concerned for the HomelessKeys to Hope Resource Center projects.

Reservations are suggested.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

FIRST FRIDAY 5-9PM. Uptown Businesses District.

Franklin Street. Michigan City.

Open Houses with works of revolving artists displayed. 5-8PM. Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosts A Taste of Burn ‘Em Brewing and CAT MAN DOG. Free Admission. Cash bar, light bites.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

BO DEANS: STRIPPED DOWN, BEAUTIFUL RENDITIONS OF BO DEANS CLASSIC 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $50 Adults. VIP sold Out.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

OSCAR PARTY 4-9PM CST. Duneland Beach Inn. 3311 Pottawattamie Tr. Michigan City.

219-874-7729.

Our first Oscar party is scheduled this year! We are very excited to extend this invitation to everyone. There will be a custom pre-fixed menu offered, craft cocktail specials, your own “red carpet” moment, a live showing of the 90th Academy Awards on three screens, ballots for voting with prizes given, and even an Oscar statuette to take home as a favor for joining us! Reservations are required to attend. Contact Chelle or Leshia at

BLOSSOMTIME PAGEANT 6:30PM Sun. Mr. Blossomtime and Showcase of Queens. 7PM Mon. Showcase of Queens. LMC Mendel Center. Benton Harbor. 269-982-8016.

Tickets are: $20 Sunday & Monday.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Harbor Grand - Terrace Room.

111 W Oselka Drive St. New Buffalo.

Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization, call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 STEPHEN KELLOGG 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, MHS 20TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING AND DISCO BALL 5PM. The Uptown Center. 907 Franklin St. Michigan City. 219-872-4499. www.michianahumanesociety.org.

Benefiting the Michiana Humane Society.

The Spring Fling helps to supports the MHS care of homeless animals from LaPorte and Berrien counties. Parking will be available at the First Presbyterian Church at 8th and Washington streets.

Tickets are $135. Tickets include cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent and live auction.

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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APARTMENTS FOR RENT THREE OAKS, MI 1 bedroom $589 2 bedroom $679 305 Locust St W 630-629-4646

HELP WANTED

LAKESIDE AND GORDON BEACH INNS seeking housekeepers and front desk help for the upcoming season.

Start April 1. Weekends and holidays a must.

Call 269-469-0600.

PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LOCAL MARINA Computer and service experience preferred but will consider training right candidate. Weekends are a must in the summer with minimum 24 hours per week.

ALSO, MAINTENANCE position 40 hours per week. Both are seasonal positions and start immediately.

Season ends October 31st. 269469-5790

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WE PROUDLY SUPPORT OUR BISON ATHLETES!

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Pottawattomie Country Club

Full family golfing privileges, use of the driving range, swimming pool, casual and formal dining privileges, club and family events. This membership is perfect for families: live, laugh, golf, and enjoy a life well played!!!

A limited number of memberships are available, $1500.00 Dollar initiation fee waived.

Just $300 per month ($1500 per year F&B minimum). Join now and you don’t have to pay dues until April 1st.

Contact our Business Office for details.

Call 219-872-8624, Ext. 1000

For a limited time, Pottawattomie Country Club is offering an Annual “Epic Golf Membership” at $300 per month.

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