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CHICAGO • LONG BEACH • MICHIANA SHORES • GRAND BEACH • NEW BUFFALO • UNION PIER • THREE OAKS • LAKESIDE • HARBERT • SAWYER issue 9, volume 81

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Concerns over LGBTQ+ professional development addressed at school board meeting PAGE 6

Parmley breaks alltime scoring record; Bison clinch share of conference title PAGES 7 & 8

Young New Buffalo musicians gear up for band festival season PAGE 8

A Cultural Immersion: New Book ‘Modern Greece’ Unveiled PAGE 9 Goldberry Woods celebrating 10 years of natural living PAGE 10

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Luxury high rise living announced for Michigan City

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new train station for the South Shore Railroad commuter line featuring more than 200 luxury apartments is planned in downtown Michigan City.

The $80 million project announced Feb. 22 is designed to capitalize on the upcoming construction of a second rail line projected to significantly reduce commute times to and from Chicago.

“Fasten your seat belts. We are catapulting Michigan City through the present, right into the future,” said Mayor Duane Parry.

According to the mayor’s office, the development, 11th Street Central, will include a 558-space parking garage and 10,000 square feet of commercial space.

The building will go up at the same location as the old train station on 11th Street just east of Franklin Street.

A second rail line from Michigan City to Gary is expected to start being laid soon.

A one way trip from Michigan City to Chicago is expected to be reduced by more than 30 minutes from adding an extra line.

“Time to the job market is what matters to our commuters,” said Michael Noland, president of the South Shore Railroad commuter line.

It’s anticipated that quicker travel will bring more visitors and new residents from Chicago who can live here and still enjoy reasonable commute times to and from work.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM

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First responders trained to treat canines

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mergency responders throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area were taught how to give medical treatment to police dogs wounded or harmed in the line of duty.

A three-day training session was held Feb. 16 at the Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative, an emergency responder learning facility in Valparaiso Todd Konrady, a tactical medicine teacher at MAAC, said the training is in response to a new Indiana law allowing public safety dogs to be treated out in the field and transported to a local animal clinic.

“We want to be able to take care of them just as much as we can as our own fellow human first responders,” he said.

The training sessions were led by Dr. Lee Palmer, Director of Medical Education at PennVet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

One of his focuses was treating canines exposed to heroin and other narcotic powders during vehicle searches.

Palmer said the antidote, Naloxone, should be administered through the nostrils and a muzzle placed on the dog to keep medical providers from potentially getting bit once the animal wakes up.

He said the dog should also be

intubated by inserting a tube fastened to a bag down the animal’s throat.

The bag is squeezed repeatedly to breathe for the dog until the animal is out of danger.

“Nothing is more life-saving than oxygen until the naloxone takes effect,” he said.

Training was also provided on treating gunshot wounds, broken legs and other conditions like heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a leading cause of harm for canine dogs followed by hemorrhaging from gunshots, stabbings and contact with other sharp objects, said Lyn Schuh, co-founder of the Operational Canine Medical Team of Wisconsin.

Her group trains emergency responders throughout Wisconsin in providing medical care for police dogs out in the field.

“If they’re two miles out tracking a bad guy, they need to know what they can do right there,” she said.

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chuh said the pay back is not having to replace a dog costing thousands of dollars to purchase and train and sparing grief for handlers of dogs they care for at home and become emotionally attached to.

Konrady said handlers also learned about the early signs of heat stroke so they can order the dogs to stop before their condition becomes serious.

“The dogs have such a work drive

they’ll keep going until they collapse,” he said.

Most of the life-saving procedures were practiced on a robotic dog belonging to MAAC, which is in the process of forming its own canine tactical medicine training program.

A remote control allows the dog to bleed and quit bleeding from life-like wounds in its fir covered rubber hide and breathe at different rates while treatment is applied.

A live dog was used to practice things like bandaging.

Schuh said treating dogs is similar but different than humans and emergency responders and their handlers are usually not trained to provide them with medical care.

For example, she said the four legged animals don’t have wrists like humans for checking the pulse.

She said the heart rate in dogs is detected under the thigh of the right back leg, where a main artery exists.

Medical providers on dogs also have to take different angles when applying treatment.

“Dogs don’t stand up like humans so things are positioned differently,” Schuh said.

Among the pieces of advice from Palmer to his students was to be prepared as much as possible.

“It’s better to make mistakes in training than making mistakes in real life,” he said.

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ater’s Edge and “Blessings in a Backpack” would like to thank Brewster’s Italian Café’, New Buffalo Middle/High School and the community for their continued support of Blessings in a Backpack.

Brewster’s had a “giving tree” in the restaurant over the holidays and all of the food that was donated was given to Water’s Edge UMC to support our programs related to feeding the children. Thank you to Brewster’s and your customers for your kindness and support!

The New Buffalo Student Senate and Art Department held their 10th annual “Empty Bowls Dinner” after taking a break in 2021 due to the pandemic. I would like to thank Beth Scoggin, Ashley Jager and their students at New Buffalo High School who worked so hard to make the dinner a huge success once again.

For a donation of $10, you were served a bowl of delicious chili or soup, dessert and a drink. In addition, you were able to choose one of the unique and colorful bowls that were created by the art students for this event. The bowls served as a reminder of all of the empty bowls around the world where people don’t have enough food to eat and face hunger every day.

13 million children in America are struggling with food insecurity, which means they have limited or uncertain access to enough food to support a healthy life. Children receive breakfast and lunch at school during the week, but many families wonder where the food will come from on the weekends.

Through generous donations and many volunteers who help make this ministry a success, Blessings in a Backpack sends food home with elementary students who might not have enough food to eat on the weekends.

Thank you to everyone for your support of Blessings in a Backpack. For more information or to make a donation, contact Mary Robertson at 269-469-1925.

— WITH GRATITUDE, MARY ROBERTSON WATER’S EDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

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The Acorn announces March shows

he Acorn will be presenting the following upcoming shows this month: Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Friday, March 18, and The Music of Ella & Billie at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Saturday, March 26.

Led by free-wheeling frontman Miles Nielsen, The Rusted Hearts have been wowing audiences for years with the diversity of their sound, the tightness of their four-part harmonies, and the quality of their songcraft. Equally comfortable in a compact 3-minute pop song and an epic 10-minute jam, the band has toured incessantly since their inception in 2011, amassing an army of hardcore followers that have dubbed themselves the Rusted Herd.

The band’s new album “OHBAHOY” ventures into a sphere of Americana that feels both familiar and excitingly new. Tight drums, rich guitar tones, gorgeous woodwinds, and sweeping harmonies provide the perfect complements to Nielsen’s immense storytelling gifts and impeccable vocals.

General Admission tickets are $30 and Reserved Seating is $55.

The Acorn is proud to present a memorable evening featuring the music of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Vocalists include Patti Shaffner, Char Jones, Lauren Dukes and Meredith George. They are accompanied by the phenomenal jazz trio of Leandro López Várady, Scott Pazera and Lannie Turner.

Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was arguably the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.

Nicknamed “Lady Day’’ by her friend and music partner Lester Young, Billie Holiday had an

innovative influence on jazz music and pop singing - in fact, she was a superstar of her day Holiday first rose to prominence in the 1930s with a unique style that reinvented the conventions of modern singing and performance. The evocative, soulful voice which she boldly put forth as a force for good, turned any song she sang into her own. More than 80 years after making her first recording Billie’s legacy continues to embody what is elegant and cool in contemporary music.

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atti Shaffner performs a wide variety of musical styles including folk, blues, jazz, theater and improvisational singing with ease. As a seasoned performer, she is dynamic and engaging on stage.

Char Jones is a mother, singer, songwriter, recording artist, and motivator. She began her musical journey in the church, where she sang, led the choir, and composed music. Char has served as the music director/pianist for 39 years.

Lauren Dukes is a singer/songwriter from Chicago.

Being entrenched, from an early age, in many different musical styles (including gospel, classical, soul, rock, hip hop, and world music) has shaped her into a well-rounded multi-genre artist. With the release of her self-titled EP in 2021, publications from all over the world have agreed she is an artist to have on your radar and playlists.

As part of local trio, The Backups, Meredith plays piano and sings with two of her best friends. She describes Jazz and the “lady-crooners” Ella, Billie, Lena and Rosemary as her all time musical favorites.

General Admission tickets are $35 and Reserved Seating is $60. For tickets for both shows, visit acornlive.org. The Acorn is located at 107 Generations Dr. in Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

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Concerns over LGBTQ+ professional development addressed at school board meeting

oncerns over a recent grant application regarding LGBTQ+ professional development for teachers dominated the discussion at the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education’s Monday, Feb. 28, meeting.

At their Feb. 14 meeting, board members approved authorizing Christina Beushausen to submit a Pokagon Grant Fund to request funding for the professional development.

Parent Todd Tanskley said that while he feels issues of bullying need to be addressed, he “disagrees with the organization that’s been contracted to address these issues,” which is the Out Center of Southwest Michigan in Benton Harbor.

He said Mary Jo Schnell, executive director, “is extremely vocal about allowing parents to have any say in their education of children” and her disparaging views toward “conservative thinking” on social media.

Tanksley said the grant states “students don’t feel teachers intervene to teach other students how to be more tolerant of differences.”

“The fact of the matter is it can have an entirely different meaning to different people- and it’s all dependent on perspective…The modern takeaway is that being tolerant is entirely objective, it means what you want it to mean depending on your point of view of your expressions,” he said.

Patrick Kennedy said that he was disappointed the board didn’t “question what the program is going to look like” and “who is going to be in charge” of the program. While he agrees that bullying needs to be combated, he feels “public education

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works hand in hand with parents” and that parents should have a say in their students’ education.

Gerik Nasstrom, Out Center program coordinator, said that making policies in school for antibullying – not just systemic bullying but “interpersonal bullying” – “creates a place where all types of people can be comfortable in school.”

“The affirming of LGBTQ+ students not only make it safer for these students but, by all available data, makes it safer for all students - The Out Center believes in making schools safe for all students, including LGBTQ+ students and student of the conservative mindset,” he said.

Board trustee Tricia Newton said that a recent survey revealed that 22% of the student population identifies with the LGBTQ+ community.

“Their perception is they’re being bullied and underserved by staff members and teachers,” she said.

Newton added that professional development on the matter had already taken place in the school, and she wasn’t aware of any complaints from staff regarding Schnell.

“The fact of the matter she is presenting to the trained professional teacher, both conservative as well as liberal and everything in between…

These professionals are then the ones that take the information and see how it can be used best to serve our students,” she said.

Donna Messinger said that she’s worked with Schnell through Help for Southwest Michigan before and she’s “a wonderful woman and she’s very qualified.” She added that her sons say that a lot of bullying does go on in the district.

“It’s so important that we all realize children don’t want to be bullied, that’s the way they’re born and that the way we should treat them…Nobody likes to be picked on, nobody likes to be different in middle and high school, so we really need to support this program and I’m glad it’s here,” she said.

Board president Lisa Werner said that the district is “addressing bullying in general and not just aimed at a certain demographic.”

“It’s all students and so if it’s reported, we certainly can do something more about it,” she said, adding that the board is aware of the situation.

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oard members amended the 2021-2022 budget.

Business manager Pano Arvanitis said that most revenues come from the operating budget. The district is levying 18 mills on non-homestead and non-qualified agricultural property for operations for the school district.

Regarding the General fund, Arvanitis said 70% is spent on payroll and benefits and the other 30% is spent on school operations.

Total revenues for the year should be approximately $17.5 million. The fund balance as of June 30 is expected to be $4.3 million.

Board members adopted the 2022 Annual Summer Tax Resolution.

The employment of Nathaniel Tripp, Jr. as BASE helper, pending background approval, and Melissa Ashdow as BASE helper were approved.

The employment of Morgan Motycka as varsity softball coach, pending background approval, was approved.

HIKERS PLAN ‘CENTENNIAL’ HIKE AT JENS JENSEN

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he Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) will celebrate its 100th scheduled hike at Jens Jensen Preserve in Sawyer at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 5.

Now nearly five years old, the group has held planned hikes, usually two a month, since 2017. In addition to its scheduled hikes, it has also led hikes sponsored or co-sponsored by other groups, formed a hiking program for children at the New Buffalo Elementary School, and held “flash hikes”--informal, spontaneous walks often on weekday evenings.

Treasurer Bob Mueller, who co-founded the group with president, Pat Fisher, in 2017, will kick off the March 5 hike with a brief history of the Hikers and a quick biography of the early 20th century landscape architect and preservationist for whom the preserve is named. Fisher will then lead a 1.5-mile hike through the preserve and the adjacent Pepperidge Dunes Nature Sanctuary. Jens Jensen Preserve is a high-quality beech-maple forest with stands of oak, black gum and tulip poplar trees and seasonal wetlands. Together with Pepperidge Dunes, it forms 45 acres of woodlands and is part of an important corridor for migratory birds.

The Hikers’ inaugural event took place April 20, 2017, with a hike on the New Buffalo beach led by veteran beachcomber and HCH board member Janet Schrader. Called “Beach Glass, Fossils, Whale Burps and Other Beach Treasures,” the event drew about a dozen people. Many of the hikes since then have been led by Fisher, but others have featured botanists, naturalists, geologists, preservationists and historians.

The March 5 hike is rated moderately physically difficult and is expected to last about two hours. Those who attend should dress for the weather, wear a warm cap and sturdy shoes or boots, and bring plenty of water. Depending on the weather, there may be some wet or icy patches on the trail. HCH follows CDC and Michigan Covid guidelines, and face masks are currently optional.

The Hikers offers an all-terrain Rollator--a wheeled walker with oversized tires--on a first come, first served basis. To request the Rollator, email harborcountryhikers@gmail.com.

For more information about the group and about the March 5 hike, including directions to Jens Jensen, visit the HCH website, www. harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

’ve been around for a long time and I’ve seen most, if not all, of the best basketball players in NBA history.

The Boston Celtic championship teams with Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, etc. were my introduction to the sport, and their battles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Wilt Chamberlain were epic. The National game was telecast on Sunday afternoon and almost—always—featured the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles didn’t have a team until 1960, and Chicago didn’t have a team until 1966.

Things we take for granted now, took a long time to develop. It’s now hard to believe, but there was no such thing as a 3-pointer in the NBA until 1979. Probably even more difficult to imagine is that between 1967 and 1976—in high school and college—dunking was outlawed.

Many believe the rule was put in place to counteract UCLA’s great team, particularly to diminish the skills of Lew Alcindor (who later became Kareem Abdul Jabbar).

That rule had a profound effect on me. My high school team was playing in a holiday tournament at the old International Amphitheater, the same building that housed the Bulls in their inaugural season.

We had a fast break and I was in front of the pack. My adrenaline was flowing and I jumped up to dunk the ball when I remembered it wouldn’t count. So, I just laid the ball up, and I missed. We ended up losing the game by two points, and when they reinstated dunking a few

years later, it brought back bad memories.

Anyway, I’ve seen all of the great ones play. From Wilt and Oscar, to Magic and Byrd, to Kobe and LeBron. The best I ever saw was Jordan, because he would beat you in so many different ways.

This year, the Bulls paid a lot of money to acquire DeMar DeRozen, in a move a lot of the experts said “...was the worst acquisition in the off season.”

The experts have been proven wrong on many occasions, but they really missed the boat on this one. DeMar has proven to be one of the most valuable players in the league this year. He has made so many clutch and game winning baskets this year...it’s hard to count.

DeMar’s been an outstanding teammate, both on and off the court. He is averaging more than 28 points a game.

He carried the team when so many were sick or injured.

Just last week, DeMar completed an eight game span of games, where he scored at least 35 points, and shot better than 50 percent. The previous record was six games, set by Wilt Chamberlain more than 50 years ago. DeMar has done it all this season and the team has been a joy to watch. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy when the playoffs begin.

The Dalai Lama said, “Remember that sometimes, not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”

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

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Parmley breaks all-time scoring record

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BY STAN MADDUX

enior Kaden Parmley is now the all-time leading scorer in New Buffalo boys’ basketball history.

He broke the record early in the first quarter Friday, Feb. 25, on a bank shot close to the rim set up by a hard one-handed pass from the baseline by Jeremiah Mitchell.

The game against Eau Claire was momentarily stopped to recognize Parmley, who was greeted at center court by Mike Nowak.

Nowak, who now lives in Kalamazoo, held the mark of 1,255 career points for 32 years.

“It’s awesome. The kid works hard. I worked hard. I know what he’s going through.

Congratulations. Records were made to be broken,” he said.

Parmley, who often scores by dribbling his way around defenders, has developed into a sharp shooter from beyond the three-point line, especially this season.

He’s been a starter on the varsity since he was a freshman.

Nowak, who graduated in 1989, said he was “extremely surprised” his record stood for so long.

He also played four years on the varsity.

I’m Not Afraid of Nobody. — Ja Morant

“Hats off to that kid. It’s awesome to see it,” Nowak said.

Nowak, the owner of an investment firm, is married with two daughters who are gymnasts.

He said all of the Bison teams he played on had winning records but felt the current squad is much better.

Currently, the Bison are No. 6 for all schools in the nation for scoring at 84.5 points per game, according to MaxPreps, an information gathering resource for all high schools in the country.

“These kids look like they run if off the court and put up some big numbers,” Nowak said.

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armley called breaking the all-time scoring record “awesome.”

He also gave credit to his teammates.

“I couldn’t do it without these guys. I love these guys,” Parmley said.

Head coach Nate Tripp described Parmley as confident and wanting to win.

He said Parmley has also grown into a complete team player and excellent rebounder despite his 5’ 8” frame.

“His game has developed tremendously over the years. I’m super proud of him,” Tripp said.

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Bison clinch share of conference title

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Members of the High School Band perform during the pre-festival concert

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he New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team clinched at least a share of the conference title by defeating Eau Claire 87-72 at home Friday, Feb. 25.

The Bison (18-1) took what seemed to be a commanding 23 point lead in the third quarter in a game featuring two of the top Class D teams in the state.

However, the quick and speedy Beavers, with help from a series of buckets off steals and other turnovers, came roaring back.

Carmelo Taylor converted an offensive rebound into a lay-up to bring Eau Claire to within six points late in the third quarter.

New Buffalo, though, settled down.

The Bison used their speed and ball handling skills to regain the momentum.

Three consecutive driving lay-ups by Jeremiah Mitchell, Anthony Anderson and Kaden Parmley gave the Bison a 12 point lead to start the fourth quarter.

The final period opened with the lead quickly growing to 17 points from a bucket down low and free throw by Ryan Vinson and Mitchell hitting a pair of free throws.

Anthony Lijewski later nailed a three-point shot from the baseline, giving the Bison a 20-point advantage.

Fast break lay-ups from Parmley and Mark Shaw put the Bison up 85-62 with about two minutes left in the game.

Head coach Nate Tripp said his players were panicking and often out of position while the third quarter lead was evaporating.

“It was just a matter of spacing and our guys calming down. I really don’t think that the speed was an issue. I think it was us just kind of freaking out and when we settled down, we were obviously fine,” he said.

Parmley led the Bison with 23 points.

Mitchell scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out eight assists.

After the huge lead slipped away, he felt the turning point of the game was he and his teammates picking up the pace.

“They like to run so we got to keep our foot on the pedal and run with them and run even harder,” Mitchell said.

The Bison clinched at least a share of the title in their division of the Berrien Cass St. Joseph Conference.

New Buffalo is undefeated, while Bridgman and Eau Claire have one loss apiece in the division.

The Bison play their last regular season game Thursday, March 3, at home against Bridgman.

New Buffalo on Jan. 29 defeated Bridgman on the road 66-56.

Mitchell said winning the division outright is one of the goals for a team with their eyes firmly set on bringing home a state title.

“We’re on a mission,” he said.

Young New Buffalo musicians gear up for band festival season

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Blue and Gold Band (which is comprised of seventh and eighth graders) and High School Band geared up for band festival season by performing in front of an audience of family and friends during their Pre-Festival Concert in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Directed by Christina Bauman, bands director, the show featured arrangements such as “Marche Royale,” “Moon Song and Tribal Dances” (which pays homage to the Native American tribes of the Southwestern United States), “March for a Celebration,” and “To Dream in Brushstrokes” (commissioned by Carl Sandburg Middle School Bands in

memory of Ashely and Morgan Whitsett, who died in a house fire in 2007).

The young musicians will be trooping to Paw Paw High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday, March 8, as part of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA)’s concert band festival. Member schools perform a concert of three pieces for adjudication, one of which must be from MSBOA’s music list, with each group being evaluated by three concert performance judges. Bands are evaluated on tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, and interpretation. Ensembles are rated on a scale of I to V, with I being the highest possible rating, and the overall score being computed using the formula that combines each judge’s rating.

Christina Bauman directs the Blue and Gold Band

The Blue and Gold Band stands for applause

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A Cultural Immersion: New Book ‘Modern Greece’ Unveiled

BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS

ne of the world’s most fascinating “The fifteen chapters, as well as a timeline, destinations—Greece—is an exemplary photographs, tables, sidebars, glossary, and subject for ABC-CLIO’s “Understanding index, enable the reader to gain a comprehensive Modern Nations” series. In the understanding of contemporary Greece. The chapters new book “Modern Greece,” editor include geography; history; government and politics; Elaine Thomopoulos, PhD, and a team of notable economy; religion and thought; social classes and contributors tap into rich networks to unlock the ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; essence of contemporary life in Greece. Alongside a language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and vibrant modern art scene and cutting-edge cuisine, architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and ancient traditions continue sports; media and popular to flourish. On-site fieldwork, culture.” stellar photography, and Nicknamed the “new sound journalism make this Berlin,” Athens is becoming 401 page book a must read. an important player in the Spanning cosmopolitan global art market. Not to attractions, legendary be missed is the Common histories, and cultural Expressions section (pages treasures, this latest volume 208-211), which feature embraces the authentic commonly used words character of Greece—the and quirky phrases Greeks birthplace of Western use to express themselves. philosophy and democracy.

Knowledge gems delight An extraordinary array and surprise at every of options is at your turn. Happenings in the This periptero (kiosk), just off Syntagma Square fingertips thanks to thematic railway, seaport, and airport in Athens, brims with souvenirs, candy, soft drinks, encyclopedic entries and sectors are revealed in the newspapers, magazines, postcards, tobacco, water, and phone cards. These iconic commerce one-of-a-kind curated privatization of transportation centers can be found throughout Greece, in remote content. entry. Did you know the villages as well as seaside resorts, where they add “Modern Greece” analyzes Chinese company China sandbox toys and beach towels to their dizzying complex issues now facing Ocean Shipping Company array of merchandise. The revered periptero, an Greece with a down-to-earth (COSCO) obtained a 51 essential part of the Greek way of life, has been around for more than a hundred years. Photo by approach. It explores topics percent share of the Piraeus Alexander Fatouros. such as government and Port? China views the Greek economics in an easy-toport near Athens as a vital read format without jargon distribution hub of its Belt and brings a lighthearted and Road Initiative (BRI). approach to chapters such In 2019, the Greek-owned as etiquette (what gestures ships ranked number one in to avoid so as not to offend), the world as to the value of leisure (how Greeks celebrate its fleet, worth 105.2 billion holidays), and language dollars, besting Japan. (what “opa” means). No other book on Greece is homopoulos organized like this thematic amassed encyclopedia, which has distinguished nearly 150 entries on topics correspondents ranging from Archimedes with a passion for This Greek ferry carries passengers and their to refugees, and a “Day in storytelling to develop a book cars or trucks back and forth from the mainland the Life” section, thus giving that that not only blends art to the Ionian island of Zakynthos. Situated in the reader a vivid snapshot and culture harmoniously, the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece is a maritime center whose ships range from huge tankers that of life in Greece,” said but also embraces the natural transport goods across the oceans, to smaller rollThomopoulos. beauty of this world-class on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels like this one. Photo by She continued, adding, destination. “It was thrilling Elaine Thomopoulos.

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to work with the 19 distinguished scholars who wrote entries for this book, scholars from throughout the United States and Greece. Without their expertise and research, the book would not have been possible.

One of the contributors was Alexander Fatouros. He wrote several chapters and provided stunning photos that he had taken while traveling in Greece. I also am indebted to those, many of them from Berrien County, who helped me with editing or providing photographs,” said Thomopoulos.

The contributors include: Beatriz BadikianGartler; Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei; Alexander Billinis; Nikos Christofis, PhD; Harriette CondesZervakis; Kosta Dalageorgas, MA (Univ. of Chicago); Alexander Fatouros, MA (Univ. of Chicago) MS (Columbia Univ.); Georgia Giannakopoulou, PhD; Katherine Kalaidis, PhD (Univ. of London); Marianthe Karanikas, PhD; Aphrodite Matsakis, PhD; Daphne Nicolitsas, MPhil (Univ. of Oxford) PhD (Univ. of Manchester); Nick Poulakis, PhD, Anna Poupou, PhD, John Psiharis; Evaggelos Vallianatos, PhD; Angeliki Varela; and Theodore G. Zervas, PhD. Elaine Thomopoulos lives in Bridgman, Michigan.

She wrote the local history books “Images of America: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor,” “Resorts of Berrien County,” and “Legendary Locals: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor,” which were all published by Arcadia Publishing. Thomopoulos is also the author of “The History of Greece” (Greenwood Press), and the curator of the exhibit “Greeks of Berrien County,” which can be seen at the Annunciation and St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo, Michigan.

“High school and college students, teachers, scholars, those who will be doing business in Greece, as well as the general public, especially those who are planning a trip to Greece will profit from reading this book. It is a must-read for anyone of Greek heritage, since it will inform them about the history of Greece, as well as what is happening in presentday Greece,” expounded Thomopoulos.

To get a first-hand look at “Modern Greece,” a cultural immersion guaranteed to soothe and Modern Greece, the latest volume in the invigorate the senses, drop Understanding Modern by: https://www.abc-clio.

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Goldberry Woods celebrating 10 years of natural living

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n 2011, Julie Haberichter said she and her husband, Eric, bought a “vacant, uninhibited, distressed bed and breakfast” that they were more than eager to unveil to the public at a ribbon-cutting.

Unfortunately, they were missing some essentials: The toilet paper rolls weren’t up yet, and they had to do a Costco run to provide food for their guests.

“So, we feel like were more prepared this time,” Julie said.

The Haberichters were celebrating the 10th year of their inn, Goldberry Woods, in Harbor Country with members of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s monthly mixer, which took place Thursday, Feb. 17.

Members of the chamber were celebrating in Goldberry Woods’ barn venue (which Goldberry’s website says can accommodate up to 75 people), which was added to the property in 2019, along with a 45-foot enclosed heated pool and jacuzzi (located behind the barn).

The bed and breakfast (the barn venue sits behind it) features eight guest rooms.

According to Julie, Goldberry Woods has become a true refuge from the bustling, outside world. Guests can get back to nature by viewing chickens and ducks and other “fun farm stuff.”

They can browse the organic farm (which Julie said isn’t USDA certified but follows organic practices).

Most of what guests were noshing on that night came from Goldberry’s own garden, including the spruce tip jelly (which was made from Norwegian spruce). Julie challenged everyone to “be brave” and try something new.

“Try something kind of strange - and you can brag that you did,” she said.

There’s also a market stand: a vintage camper that’s open from dawn to dusk, with organically grown produce and cut flowers. Visitors can also find some “cute gifts,” like the vintage plants with succulents or items created by local artists. This year, Julie said they plan on adding some Union Pier merchandise.

“I don’t know who’s paying attention to our downtown, but it’s amazing,” she said, giving a nod to the improvements done to downtown Union Pier last spring.

“I really want to celebrate all Union Pier businesses and where we’re going,” she added.

Julie said that Goldberry Woods is now offering elopements (“So if you stay with us, we can get you hitched”) for those who lodge there for two or more nights.

Recently, Julie said Goldberry has also tried to help the community by spreading awareness about something that’s “endemic” to the area: Lyme disease.

The Haberichters were exposed to the effects of Lyme disease when their daughter (who’s now in college and “doing okay”) got it.

Last year, they started releasing Northern Bobwhite Quail, which are “incredible tick eaters,” Julie said.

“I talked to a nice guy who sells eggs – he also releases them in southern Illinois – and said, ‘Hey, Mike I have two incubators that can hold 240 eggs, can you do an odd number?’” she said, adding that he sent her 310 eggs.

This year, she said she bought another incubator, adding she hopes to get New Buffalo Elementary School involved.

Goldberry Woods also has a tick tube workshop in the spring, so guests can make some for their yards.

Goldberry Woods is located at 9902 Community Hall Road in Union Pier. More information (including a blog) can be found at www. goldberrywoods.com.

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hamber members were also celebrating another Union Pier business reaching a milestone: Seedz Brewery, which was celebrating its one-year anniversary.

According to its website, the brewery is “an agricultural-driven brewery using locallysourced ingredients from the Midwest” and is located at 16321 Red Arrow Highway.

In chamber news, Kimberlee Wendt, executive director of the chamber, said tickets are now on sale for $55 at harborcountry.org. for the Harbor Country Spring Breakout Party, where the annual Harbor Country Guide will be unveiled, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Journeyman Distillery.

The chamber is also planning a “Harbor Country Hires” job fair, which will take place the first week of May. The chamber will be resharing members’ jobs and offering support for business owners who choose to have a fair at their place of business.

The crowd enjoys food and camaraderie in the barn venue

Julie Haberichter gives an update on Goldberry Woods

A view of the bed and breakfast from the back

Katie Marggraf talks with Ryan Ziarko, Seedz Brewery owner

Paula Dudiak and Nancy Gino enjoy farm to table appetizers

Harbor Country Chamber Executive Director Kimberlee Wendt welcomes members

Guests enjoy the upper level of the barn venue

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The 2022 Miss, Mr. Heart and Miss Teen Blossomtime and their courts begin their reigns

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aylor Palmer of Dowagiac received the honor of representing her community as the 2022 Miss Heart at Lakeshore High School Sunday, Feb. 27.

Having originated in 1992, the Miss Heart Pageant offers young women living in communities that do not host a hometown pageant the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Blossomtime.

Some of these communities are Allegan, Decatur, Dowagiac, Paw Paw, Covert, Fennville, Lawton, Mattawan, Marcellus, Three Rivers, Vicksburg, and surrounding communities in southwest Michigan.

This year, three young ladies and one gentleman competed in the Miss/Mr Heart Pageant.

As Miss Heart, Palmer will join her sister queens competing for over $20,000 in scholarships in the Miss / Mr. Blossomtime pageants. The 2022 pageants will be held April 24 and 25 at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center.

Taylor is currently a freshman at St. Mary’s College and majoring in dance and political science on a pre-law track with a minor in social work. After graduation from St. Mary’s, she plans to attend Columbia University School of Law in New York, where she plans to obtain her law degree in divorce and family law, in hopes to one day become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Taylor is a part of the St. Mary’s cheerleading team, the Investment Club and Women in Law Club at Notre Dame. Tayor is the daughter of Sara and Scott Palmer of Dowagiac.

Earning the title of first runner-up is Abigail Voss from Marcellus. Abigail is currently a senior at Marcellus High School. After graduating, Abigail plans to earn a bachelor’s degree with a double major in special education and elementary education from Grand Valley State University. She is vice president of the National Honor Society and student council. She is involved in marching band, orchestra band, jazz band, and Science Olympiad. Abigail is the daughter of DeAnn Voss and the late Michael Voss of Marcellus.

Earning the title of second runnerup is Gabrielle Munson of Dowagiac.

She currently attends Grand Valley State University, where she is studying computer science and art. Gabrielle received the Academic Award of Excellence all throughout high school.

She currently joined an improv group and is a member of the Circle K. Gabrielle is the daughter of Stephanie and Harold Munson of Dowagiac.

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arning the title of Mr. Heart is Artemio Garcia Jr of Paw Paw. He is a senior at Paw Paw High School and plans to attend Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in political science and minor in business administration.

Artemio is ranked in the top 10 of his senior class and holds a 4.16 GPA. He is a member of student council and the marching band, plays varsity soccer and is the vice president of the Cultural Ethnic Appreciation Council. Artemio is the son of Nereida Leon and Artemio Garcia of Paw Paw. Also, competing for the title of Miss Teen Blossomtime that evening were 11 contestants ranging in ages from 13 to 15.

Crowned Miss Teen Blossomtime 2022 was Leiah Seawood. Leiah is a sophomore at St. Joseph High School and participates in Yoga Club, Co-Ed Women’s Ensemble and Theater Club. Leiah has received two varsity letters in cheer and track and field and an award for the National Society of High School Scholars. Leiah is the daughter of Tamika and Leonard Seawood of Benton Harbor.

Crowned first runner-up to Miss Teen Blossomtime 2022 was Peighton Mooney, the daughter of Michele and Wesley Mooney of Stevensville. Crowned second runner-up was Ariah Evans, the daughter of Kimberly and Adam Evans of Marcellus. Crowned Miss Congeniality was Aribel Mills, the daughter of Nicole and Dan Mills of Benton Harbor.

The theme of the pageant was “Crowns, Carousel and Communities.” Lindsay LeValley emceed the pageant. — STAFF REPORTS

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The 2022 Bud Prince and Princess, Miss Jr Teen Blossomtime crowned

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here were 35 children between the ages of 6 and 12 who competed for the titles of Blossomtime Bud Prince and Princess and Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime at the Lakeshore High School Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 27.

The theme for the show was “Once Upon a Time” and the contestants performed a dance choreographed by Chelsey Schmidt of Fusion Center for Dance to the song “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” from “Cinderella.” The pageant was emceed by Lindsay LeValley.

The Blossomtime Festival Bud Prince and Princess and Jr. Teen is a timehonored tradition that began in the 1930’s. These young titleholders will take an active role in the festival by serving as grand marshals of the Youth Parade and riding on the Bud Prince & Princess/ Jr. Teen Float in the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade Saturday, May 14, and will participate in many other Blossomtime events, including the Coronation Ball, the Blessing of the Blossoms, attending many community pageants and being introduced on stage at the Miss Blossomtime Pageant April 25.

The daughter of Stacie Magrane and Christopher Schultz, Bud Princess is Lexington Schultz, a 9-year-old at Roosevelt Elementary who lives in St. Joseph. The daughter of Alicia and Dylan Gatties, Bud Princess First Runner-up

Caylan Gatties is 6 years old who attends Watervliet South School and resides in Eau Claire. The daughter of Stefanie and Andrew Russell, Bud Princess Second Runner-up Emberly Russell is an 8-yearold who is homeschooled and lives in Bangor.

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ud Prince Gibson Jacobs is a 7-year-old who is homeschooled. The son of Loretta & Tony Jacobs, he resides in Coloma. The son of Mandi and Jason Johns, Bud Prince First Runner-Up Cameron Johns is an 8-year-old at Brown School Elementary who resides in St. Joseph. The son of Kelsey and Todd Jarvis, Bud Prince Second Runner-Up Branch Jarvis is an 8-year-old at E.P. Clarke who resides in St. Joseph.

Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime Meilah Mitchell is a 12-year-old at Berrien Springs Middle School. The daughter of Lindsey and Stephan Mitchell, she resides in Berrien Springs. The daughter of Loretta and Tony Jacobs, Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime First Runner-up Karsyn Jacobs is a 12-year-old at Coloma Jr High who lives in Coloma. The daughter of Erika and Glen Lemon, Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime Second Runner-up Ava Miranda attends Berrien Springs Middle School and lives in Berrien Springs.

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uthorities are investigating the deaths of a man and his wife from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning outside LaPorte.

The bodies were discovered Thursday, Feb. 24, inside the couple’s home on 350 North near 50 West in Center Township.

LaPorte County Coroner Lynn Swanson identified the victims as Harrison Russell, 60, and Barbara Russell, 56.

She said an official cause of death was awaiting the results of a toxicology test to determine if lethal amounts of carbon monoxide were in their systems as suspected.

BY STAN MADDUX

A third person found alive was taken from the residence in a medical helicopter.

Levels of 200 parts per million inside the home were reported by firefighters using devices measuring the deadly gas.

Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski said the township fire department will not release any information until the results of the toxicology test are known.

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n general, LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said levels of carbon monoxide, which has no color or smell, become a major concern starting at 35 parts per million or less.

He said exposure to such

levels over a several hour period can result in symptoms like headache, vomiting, confusion and, eventually, death.

“That’s why it’s extremely important for everyone to have at least one carbon monoxide detector in their home,” Snyder said.

Carbon monoxide gets into a home from a crack or some other defect in a fossil fuel burning appliance like a furnace, hot water heater and clothes dryer.

Carbon monoxide can also filter into a home from a motor vehicle left running inside an attached garage for an extended period.

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HOR0SCOPE MARCH 3-9, 2022

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

It’s time to seize the reins and steer your life where you want it to go.

You have the choice to be either courageous and dynamic or cruel and overactive, in the face of adversity.

Luckily, you have an angel on your shoulder, ready to guide and inspire you through tough situations.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

The universe is blessing you with tremendous strength and regenerative powers.

Use this wonderous power to handle the things that feel unavoidable. Luck will be with you when handling financial affairs.

The people and resources you need to get things accomplished will be there.

This is the time to purchase those luxury or high-priced items, as lady luck will be guiding you straight to the deals.

You will have a knack for attracting wealth and items that tend to appreciate in value over time. Buying a home or creating a beautiful home is also highlighted.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The energy coming your way will be pushing you to go out and do your own thing, this week. You can either stay couped up and controlled by situations or you can break free from restraints and expand your horizons. Lady Luck will shine in you when you reach out to new friends.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Let things be finished and completed. Let go of the nit picking and release it. Take a gamble on the work you’ve done by letting it go. This is the time to shift your attention to your partner, as they will be having some very good luck. Get ready to share in their good fortune.

You will be back in the action and feeling fully transformed this week.

There is a very resilient and optimistic vibe coming your way to help you bounce back from winter blues.

Get ready to hear some good news and know that the rough times are in the rear view.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The good news is the stars in a place that almost guarantees your success. The bad news is there may be some things you have to face that are unavoidable. So, go for it. Take on those things that feel insurmountable because you will prevail. This is the time to get moving.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You will be blessed with extraordinary recuperative powers this week. Use this blessing to its fullest by facing issues at home or work that have been unhealthy or unproductive. Changes may appear to rock the boat a little but ultimately, they will solidify the team.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

The energy coming your way will help you have a more positive outlook on life, which in turn, will make people more drawn to you. Set boundaries with diplomacy. Be decisive and forward when communicating but also incorporate a good dose of understanding and reciprocity.

Get ready for a much lighter and happier vibe to settle in on the homefront. This vibrant energy will help you talk about some taboo subjects or issues that normally get pushed under the rug. This is the time to make things right, settle debts and move into a happier space.

The energy coming your way this week will bless you with the Midas touch and anything you set your mind to will pay off.

Know that you have tremendous inner strength and anything thrown at you now will bounce off. This is the time to face challenges, knowing you will succeed.

There is a very cheerful and positive vibe coming your way this week. You will be feeling very exuberant and able to tackle big projects.

Because of the postive vibe you have flowing others around you will also be inspired. This is a great time to get socializing, as your good vibes will be contagious.

If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love. — Maya Angelou

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PUBLIC NOTICES upon seven-(7) days notice to New Buffalo Township.

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

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2022 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet to examine and review the 2022 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 8, 2022, 9:45 am Organizational Meeting Only Monday, March 14, 2022, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Hearings Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Hearings Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2022 are as follows: Agricultural 50.64% .9874 Commercial 48.29% 1.0354 Industrial 50.50% .9901 Residential 42.92% 1.1650 SHALICE NORTHROP, ASSESSOR NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP New Buffalo Township Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing

JUDITH H. ZABICKI NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK

The City of New Buffalo, Michigan is hiring Surf Rescue Lifeguards for the 2022 summer season.

A desirable applicant is friendly, punctual, reliable, a team player, enjoys working outdoors, and working with the public.

Candidates are preferred to have previous lifeguarding experience. We offer competitive wages, and paid training. Applicants should be able to swim, run, be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, and understand potential beach hazards.

For more information, visit the Employment Opportunities section on the city’s website (www. cityofnewbuffalo.org).

Candidates should submit a resume and application to afidler@cityofnewbuffalo. org, or mail to City Clerk at 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117.

The City of New Buffalo is seeking seasonal help for the parks department.

A desirable applicant is friendly, punctual, reliable, a team player, enjoys being outdoors, and working with the public.

Candidates will be asked to perform a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work of city parks, and recreation facilities, including but not limited to maintaining baseball fields and related facilities, grass mowing, pruning and trimming of trees in parks, painting and maintaining of parks facilities.

Maintains park facilities such as restrooms, concession stands, and picnic areas.

For more information, visit the Employment Opportunities section on the city’s website (www. cityofnewbuffalo.org).

Candidates should submit a resume and application to afidler@cityofnewbuffalo. org, or mail to City Clerk at 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117.

tools, and equipment and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such conditions as heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.

Successful candidates must be seeking a fast paced, growing department, and have the desire to deliver state of the art fire-rescue services to the community.

Additionally, they must possess characteristics of an outstanding fire service professional, including honesty, integrity, dedication, caring, and believe in teamwork. No experience is necessary and the ideal candidate must live within 5-7 miles of the city limits.

Paid training for Michigan Firefighter I & II is provided upon hiring as well as additional paid training opportunities.

Please visit www. cityofnewbuffalo.org/ employment-opportunities/ for more information and to apply.

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This position requires responding to fires and other types of emergency incidents. The firefighter must be able to perform the functions required at emergency incidents, including combating and extinguishing fires.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at a special meeting Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., EST, at New Buffalo City Hall,

224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Veronica Schroder Trust, owner of 917 W. Detroit Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The applicant is requesting a variance of the required street frontage in R1 District.

Zoning District: R1 Single Family Residential Said property is located at 917 W. Detroit Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-82000346-01-5. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is open to the public and this notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Deputy Clerk by writing or calling the following: Nancy Griffin, Deputy Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. *This is an in-person meeting only. There will be no video teleconference options. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. If planning to attend this meeting, the City of New Buffalo recommends that regardless of vaccination status persons attending are recommended to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. * NANCY GRIFFIN, DEPUTY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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NOTICE TO NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS At the Township Board Meeting on February 22, 2022, the Board voted to adopt the following amendments to the New Buffalo Township Zoning Ordinance: Add to: Article 1: General Provisions: 1.8 M INIMUM DWELLING SIZE REQUIREMENTS A. A ll dwellings shall contain a minimum floor area in accordance with the following: • s ingle family (1 story)- 960 sq. ft., with at least 960 sq. ft. on the ground floor • single

family (1-1/2 story)- 1,150 sq. ft., with at least 768 sq. ft. on the ground floor • s ingle family (2 story)- 1,440 sq. ft., with at least 720 sq. ft. on the ground floor • t wo-family- 750 sq. ft. per unit • multi-family •e fficiency 400 sq. ft.

•1 bedroom 500 sq. ft.

•2 bedroom 600 sq. ft.

•3 bedroom 750 sq. ft.

•4 bedroom 900 sq. ft.

The area of the building shall be determined by the exterior of the dimensions of the building.

B. M ultiple family dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of one acre and be served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities. A maximum of twelve dwelling units per net acre shall be permitted. Net acreage shall be the total site area, exclusive of any dedicated public right-ofway or private easement for either

interior or abutting streets. No building shall exceed an overall length of 180 ft. There shall be a minimum distance between ends of contiguous buildings equal to the height of the taller building or 25 ft., whichever is greater. In no case shall the minimum required setback be less than the height of the building.

C. The first 20 ft. of the required front yard shall not be used for parking or aisles and shall be landscaped when developed.

D. Where a side and/or rear yard abuts a Residential District, there shall be a minimum yard of not less than twenty feet, exclusive of parking and drives.

Such yard shall be planted with site-obscuring plant cover as approved by the Planning Commission.

1.9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS All lighting of a high intensity nature on residential properties, or in residential districts, shall be directed away from, and if necessary, shall be shielded to prevent the shedding of light onto adjacent residential properties. All lights shall be directed to prevent the source of the light from shining directly onto traffic in such a way that the glare could create a safety hazard.

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ANNUNCIATION AND ST. PARASKEVI GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ANNOUNCES GREEK BAKE SALE

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he Greek Food and Pastry Drive-up Sale will be from noon to 6 p.m.

Friday through Saturday, April 8-9, at the Annunciation & St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 18000 Behner Road, New Buffalo.

Order forms will post on the Facebook page of the Annunciation and St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church or can be accessed by visiting www. stparaskevifest2020.square.site/. Forms also may be obtained by calling the church office at (269) 231-9052. The deadline is March 31.

Friday’s offerings will include homemade pastries, pork kabobs, and appetizer-sized cheese or spinach pitas.

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