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NBAS millage, Chikaming Public Safety Millage up for vote at next week’s primary PAGE 4 Bison on a roll before districts; Lady Bison take winning streak into Districts PAGE 8 New Buffalo Area Schools’ 2020-2021 year will begin after Labor Day PAGE 9

Bigger venue, more chili at PTO’s chili cook-off PAGE 10

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Wall to fight back rising tide

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BY STAN MADDUX

wall is going up in New Buffalo to try and stop migration from a Galien River when strong winds push in water from a record high Lake

Michigan.

The city council on Friday approved spending $5,360 for erecting a four-foot high wall along the east side of the river from Whittaker St. bridge to the municipal beach parking lot.

Burkholder Excavating out of Sawyer will construct the barrier out of concrete blocks weighing 4,000 lbs. apiece.

The purpose is to stop flooding when strong northerly winds push water from a swollen Lake Michigan into the mouth of the channel.

Additonal water into the river comes from waves cascading over what looks to be a shorter break wall since the lake is two feet above its normal level.

The river from accepting so much lake water spills into the beach parking lot and across Whittaker St. on the north side of the bridge.

City Manager Dave Richards said pumping has occurred regularly to reopen the parking lot and street following major storms.

“We’re hoping these concrete blocks eliminate that,’’ he said.

Richards said construction will start almost right away on a wall that can have more concrete block added later, if necessary, to keep the river at bay.

Lake Michigan, historically cycling up and down, is expected to rise several more inches in 2020.

The lake was at a record low in 2013.

“We’re planning on it coming up. That’s part of why we’re doing this because we know it’s not going down,” Richards said.

The council also gave permission for a compressed natural gas fueling station to be constructed at the Ozinga ready mix concrete plant.

The purpose is to provide the cheaper, cleaning burning fuel to Ozinga trucks coming in and out of the facility along Whittaker St. on the southern edge of the city.

Jason van den Brink, operations manager for Ozinga Energy, said the dozen or so trucks in New Buffalo will be converted over from diesel fuel like 200 Ozinga trucks at other locations have already.

“It’s less expensive and better for the environment,” he said.

Ozinga Energy is a division of the concrete side of the long established company based in Mokena, Illinois about 35 miles south of Chicago.

Two charging stations for electric cars will also go up for use by the public at the Ozinga plant entranceway to be reconfigured to accommodate the new offerings.

Jack Kennedy, Julie Westergren and Vanessa Thun were also sworn into seats on the city’s Board of Review.

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

New Buffalo Area Schools millage, Chikaming Public Safety Millage up for vote at next week’s primary

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rea residents will be asked to vote on a couple local proposals in the upcoming 2020 Michigan Presidential Primary, which will take place Tuesday, March 10.

The New Buffalo Area Schools will have a proposal to renew its current five-year millage (18 mil) that’s levied on non-homestead property (industrial, commercial, business, rental, and second homes). The ballot proposal will be asking residents to renew the millage that nonprimary homeowners are currently paying under Proposal A to support public schools. The current non-homestead tax levy will expire with 2020 tax levy.

Primary homeowners don’t pay the tax under the millage.

The millage makes up approximately 75% of the school district’s operating budget. Out of the district’s projected $16.5 million in revenue for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, approximately $12.5 million comes from the 18 mills paid by second homeowners and businesses.

Currently, the district receives approximately $1.5 million from the state government and $264,000 from the federal government. These funds are used for programs that include food services, special education and professional development.

According to an informational sheet that was distributed by the school district, the district would lose more

than $12 million per school year without the millage, which the state wouldn’t make up.

Those who would like more information on the district’s budgeting process should contact Pano Arvanitis, the district’s business manager, at parvanitis@nbas.org or 269-469-6012.

Voters in Chikaming Township will be asked to vote on a four-year Public Safety Millage at 1.9 mils, which is an increase of .5 mils from the current 1.4 mils.

At a meeting of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees last October, David Bunte, township supervisor, said that the millage hasn’t increased since its inception in 1992. In the past, the General Fund has committed, on average, $150,000 to $200,000 to cover budgeted expenses in Public Safety. An increase in revenue will allow the township to cease relying on the General Fund to subsidize. Increasing the public safety millage to 1.9 mills will raise an estimated $1,188,806 in the first year that it’s levied.

According to the official ballot question, the township “wishes to levy 1.9 mills to provide for the continuing operation, maintenance and support of public safety within Chikaming Township.”

The Chikaming Township Police Department consists of five full time police officers and six parttime police officers. The department patrols approximately 32 square

miles of township, with a year-round population of approximately 3,600 people, and a seasonal population which may exceed 20,000. The department also patrols several “road-end” Lake Michigan public beaches. The department handles approximately 2,100 calls for police services a year. The Chikaming Township Fire Department has 16 active firefighters and its First First Responder Service has eight active Medical First Responders.

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roposal 3 was a constitutional amendment that passed in November 2018. This amendment made changes to election law, including providing voters the option to vote a straight-party ballot; allowing citizens to register to vote by mail until 15 days before an election and up to 8 p.m. Election Day at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency; and allowing for all registered voters to vote absentee without needing to provide a reason. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to election day.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places are at the following locations within each municipality: New Buffalo City Hall, New Buffalo Township Hall, Chikaming Township Center, and Three Oaks Township Hall.

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Marijuana seized on toll road worth six figures

BY STAN MADDUX

f they were in Michigan, the marijuana allegedly recovered from two alleged drug mules passing through the area in February would have shattered the scales on the amount an individual can have legally in the state.

One batch of seized marijuana carried an estimated street value of $200,000.

The amount confiscated 15 days later was similar judging by pictures of the contraband released by authorities.

LaPorte County Police made each of the busts on the Indiana Toll Road near Rolling Prairie, Indiana.

Zhaoyao Luo, 31, of Sacromento, California, and Hui Wei Zheng, 48, of Brooklyn, New York, were each charged with dealing in marijuana.

Each man could face anywhere from a one to six-year sentence.

Both men were stopped for traffic violations by officers paid by the federally designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area group, said LaPorte County Sheriff John Boyd.

The Indiana division of HIDTA involves agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation teaming up with state and local authorities to arrest drug dealers and remove narcotics from major highways before reaching local streets, he said.

According to court documents, Luo revealed he was being paid $100 a pound to deliver the pot mostly in the trunk of his Chevy Impala from Sacramento to Philadelphia for sale at $1,500 a pound.

Police said both men were pulled over for traffic violations.

A K-9 dog assisted in each of the recoveries, police said.

In Michigan, an individual can possess no more than one ounce of marijuana under legislation adopted in 2019.

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ater’s Edge and “Blessings in a Backpack” would like to thank teachers Tina Keller, Beth Scoggin and Jacob Zapor and their students at New Buffalo High School who worked so hard to make their annual “Empty Bowls” dinner a huge success. We are very thankful to be the recipient of the donations that were given at the dinner to help support Blessings in a Backpack in New Buffalo.

For a donation, members of the community were served a delicious meal of soup and chili with all the toppings, drinks and desserts.

In addition to the wonderful meal prepared by teachers and parents, each person attending the dinner was able to pick out a beautifully handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home that was made by Middle and High School Art students. Each bowl was different and very unique. There were large bowls, small bowls, shaped bowls and bowls with pictures painted inside of them and they were all beautiful!

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 struggle daily.

More than 13 million children in the United States live in food insecure homes. 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, Blessings in a Backpack sends food home with elementary students who might not have enough

food to eat on the weekends.

Thank you to all of you for your time, thoughtfulness and generosity to Blessings in a Backpack. A big thank you to all of the community members that attended the dinner and supported the students and Blessings in a Backpack.

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DID WE GAIN ANYTHING...

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uring the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly criticized the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), calling it “the worst trade deal ever”.

He promised that if elected, he would re-negotiate NAFTA and come up with a vastly better agreement.

After 3 years of negotiations between the Trump administration, Mexico, and Canada, a slightly revised trade deal – the United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement (USMCA) – was agreed to.

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives refused to approve the USMCA until stronger protections were added for labor rights and until a giveaway to the pharmaceutical industry in the form of a 10-year protection from less expensive generic biologic drugs was removed.

Ultimately, the House prevailed and these important changes were made to the agreement.

The final USMCA has a few advantages: • Autos sold in the U.S. must have 75% of their components

manufactured in • North America, which is up from NAFTA’s 62.5% requirement.

• U.S. farmers gain more access to the Canadian dairy market.

• 40% of vehicles sold here must originate where workers earn at least $16/hr.

• Mexico must allow workers to form unions which in the long run makes US jobs more competitive by increasing wages in Mexico.

These advantages are real, but overall, we didn’t gain much from the USMCA. Why? Trade is a small part of our economy.

The International Trade Commission calculated that the USMCA would add only about 176,000 jobs over 6 yrs., a small number within the US $22 Trillion economy supporting 152 million nonfarm jobs.

Auto makers are still downsizing and moving jobs to Mexico even after the law was signed so hundreds of thousands of jobs will not be returning as Trump has touted.

USMCA continues to allow importing of food that does not meet US safety standards.

USMCA doesn’t establish liability standards when counterfeit products are sold here.

USMCA will probably increase the price of cars for the average US consumer.

Three years of Trump threatening Canada and Mexico doesn’t give us much more than we had with NAFTA. It’s time the administration starts negotiating trade deals that actually benefit US workers and consumers, rather than attempting to give Trump a political advantage.

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Keeping Your Power SPEAKER ADDRESSES WAYS TO COMBAT BULLYING

urrently, all 50 states have a bullying policy.

According to Tom Thelen, author and national antibullying speaker, most of these policies require schools to “define bullying” and “educate kids so they have a way for them to report it.”

Thelen said this isn’t enough, though.

“These policies create prevention but it’s going to take more than policies – it’s going to be a community like this that says, ‘We’re all in this together, we’re going to work with local churches and with The Pokagon Fund and we’re not going to just do a day, we’re going to do a program,” he said.

Creating a “program” to combat further bullying at school was exactly why parents were gathered for a special presentation

by Thelen in the New Buffalo Middle/ High School Friday, Feb. 28.

The presentation was sponsored by The Pokagon Fund, New Buffalo Area Schools and Water’s Edge United Methodist Church in New Buffalo.

Thelen is the founder of the Victimproof Bullying Prevention Program, a curriculum that helps kids speak up to bullying and become a positive influence at their school, which can be found at victimproof.org. He’s also the author of the book, “Victimproof – The Student’s Guide to End Bullying.”

Thelen said that a new study by the U.S.

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Department of Education reveals that “But we all have to learn how to deal 30% of sixth graders experience bullying with it - if we don’t, it gets heavier it just on a regular basis – a number that’s weighs us down if don’t deal with it, this reduced to 15% by stuff will overflow,” the time that they he added. reach 12th grade While Thelan said (although is still too it’s “not your fault” high). when a bully target Thelen said that someone, it’s still a while children child’s responsibility may not be able to on how they choose completely squash to respond” and bullying in and “unpack that bag” outside of school, by confiding in a they may be able to trusted adult. squash the notion of “Yes, it (the how they deal with bullying) squished it. me but I don’t have “The whole idea to stay squished - I of ‘Victim Proof’ is can learn to bounce there was a process back like this ball I learned: I realized – it’s resilient,” he I don’t have to stay said. the victim, I can deal Staying resilient with it (bullying) may even help Tom Thelen, national anti-bullying in a positive way… prevent some of speaker, shows the proper way to it doesn’t have to bullying’s more unpack your suitcase follow me into future repercussions. if I deal with it,” he said.

Thelen said that 20% of bullied children To illustrate how a student shouldn’t will think about ending their life. He give the bullies any power over their projected a slide of children who’ve died “internal life,” Thelen gave the example of by suicide due to bullying. a suitcase.

“Kids ending their lives from bullying “A lot of hurt will come into here,” used to be national news; now, it’s local Thelan said, pointing to the suitcase. news because it happens so frequently,”

he said.

For this reason, adults need to be that beacon amidst the storms that may occur in children’s lives.

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arents can help children by also knowing when to intervene.

Bullying that goes on for a week, or several days, may signal the time for intervention.

Physical or sexual bullying may also warrant further attention.

“I am not going to let them get to me - I’m going to go to my adult later and unpack it but in the moment, I’m not going to get them the satisfaction of either fighting back or running away (fight or flight), I’m going to stay under control, I’m going to keep my power,’” Thelen said should be children’s thought process when confronted with a bully in person or online.

Leanne Penny director of Next Generation Ministries at Water’s Edge, invited middle school students to sign up at school for a School Culture Club and elementary school students to sign up for a Kindness Club at Bison Afterschool Enrichment (BASE) to further discuss Thelen’s topics. Middle schoolers with a busy after school schedule can join Water’s Edge Church at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings.

For more on Thelen, visit www. tomthelen.com/.

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NATIVE EDIBLES TO BE FEATURED AT GARDEN CLUB’S MARCH MEETING

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he River Valley Garden Club’s Tuesday, March 17, meeting will feature a presentation on Native Edibles with Casey Struecker, the Education and Outreach coordinator with Chikaming Open Lands, at Harbert Community Church in Sawyer.

The meeting will begin with a business meeting at 1 p.m. The presentation on Native Edibles will begin at 2 p.m.

Club members are also planning and preparing for the annual plant sale, which will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Harbert Community Park in Harbert.

Members dig a wide variety of perennials, ground covers, bushes and small trees from their own gardens for the sale. Baked goods will also be for sale.

Membership in the River Valley Garden Club is open to all and interested gardeners are invited to attend. The River Valley Garden Club is involved in service projects throughout the year.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Palulis at 269-4263513 or evpalulis@yahoo.com.

Information is also available at www.rivervalleygardnclub.org.

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Roma’s hosting giveback for prom this Friday, Saturday

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he New Buffalo High School junior class is partnering with Roma Pizza to do a give-back night Friday and Saturday, March 6 through 7.

The proceeds from the give-back will go toward helping the junior class with their prom costs. The ultimate goal is to be able to pay for enough of prom in order to keep ticket sales to the

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New Troy chili cook-off registration open

egistration is now open for a chili cook-off to be held at the New Troy Community Center at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28.

The cook-off is limited to 20 pots, so organizers are urging potential chefs to register early.

The celebration will also feature the premiere of a local-history movie, “Claim to Fame,” created by Terry Hanover. The movie depicts life in New Troy and the surrounding area in 1871, with an original soundtrack performed by musicians from the Three Oaks School of American Music. Lyrics for the song were written in the 1870s by the owner of New Troy’s Center of the World General Store.

Chili makers will receive one free admission. Tickets, which include chili

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attendees fairly reasonable.

If you are out and about or planning on eating out, please think of patronizing Roma Pizza. The junior class also thanks Roma’s for being very benevolent when providing food services to the school for various functions.

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tasting, dessert, a beverage and movie admission, are $8 for adult members, $10 for adult non-members and $5 for children under 12.

To register for the cook-off, reserve tickets or contribute photos or other memorabilia of FONT events or activities, contact friendsofnewtroy@yahoo.com or Terry Hanover 269-369-1897.

The historical display will open to the public at 4:30 p.m., with Community Center tours available on request. The movie premiere will follow the cookoff.

Proceeds from the event will support the Community Center’s Bathroom Renovation Fund. Donations to the fund may also be mailed to Friends of New Troy, Bathroom Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 125, New Troy, MI 49119 or at www. friendsofnewtroy.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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Bison on a roll before Districts

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team entered the final week of the regular season with a four-game winning streak.

The Bison defeated Howardsville Christian 65-52 Friday, Feb. 28, and Michigan Lutheran 74-42 Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Both victories were on the road for the 12-6 Bison.

New Buffalo carried a 30-23 lead into halftime against Howardsville Christian then put them away from outscoring the Eagles by seven points in the fourth quarter.

Sophomores Kayden Parmley and Ryan Vinson led the Bison with 20 points apiece while Anthony Lijewski, also a sophomore, contributed nine points.

Mark Shaw and Stephen Margaritis added seven points each.

On Jan. 14, New Buffalo defeated the Eagles at home on a bucket from Lijewski at the buzzer.

The Bison against Michigan Lutheran jumped out to a 24-5 first quarter lead before coasting to victory.

Parmley led all scorers with 22 points.

Sophomore Mark Shaw added 17 points while Lijewski contributed 15 points.

The final game of the regular season for the Bison is at home March 5 against conference foe River Valley.

The Mustangs on their home court defeated the Bison 42-27 Jan. 24.

Lady Bison take winning streak into Districts

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School girls’ basketball team brought an eight-game winning streak into the post season tournament.

The Lady Bison Friday defeated Howardsville Christian 58-29 three nights after drubbing Bridgman 47-29.

Junior Abby Vitale and senior Mary Mayer led New Buffalo against the Eagles with 12-points and 11-points respectively.

Sophomore Aaron James led New Buffalo against the Bees with 13-points while Vitale and freshman Kelsey Corkran had 10-points apiece.

Corkran is coming off a shoulder injury suffered in a fall January 28 at home against Buchanan that caused her to miss several games.

The Lady Bison open the district tournament at River Valley High School Wednesday against Lake Michigan Catholic.

New Buffalo defeated the Lakers both times during the regular season.

The Lady Bison lost the district championship game the past two seasons to Michigan Lutheran.

The only loss of the regular season for Titans was against New Buffalo 5434 on February 7 at New Buffalo.

The Lady Bison on Decemer 3 lost to Michigan Lutheran 49-39 on the Titans home court.

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he temperature is getting warmer. It was 60 degrees today and almost all of the snow has disappeared.

The days are getting longer. Next Saturday night, we will go through the ritual of moving the clocks ahead an hour. February turned into March and this young man’s fancy turned, as it does every year, to baseball.

Spring training is in full swing and in less than a month, the 2020 Major League Baseball season will begin. Who knows - maybe this will be the year that the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox meet in the World Series for the first time in 114 years? Both teams have reasons to be optimistic.

Let’s start with the White Sox. The Sox picked up a few free agents during the off season that will complement their existing roster and, along with a couple of promising rookies, have put together a team capable of winning the championship. Newcomers Encarnacion, Grandal, Mazara, Keuchel, Gonzalez, and rookie Luis Robert join a team that was ready to compete without them. All it will take for the Sox to contend is good health and good years from their young pitching staff. I believe their everyday lineup is as good as anyone’s.

On the other side of town, only minor changes were made to the Cubs roster. While I must admit that I was expecting a lot of activity, the team still has the nucleus of their team that won the World Series in 2016, a mere four seasons ago.

The only major change was the manager. I thought Joe Maddon would manage the Cubs until he no longer wanted to but the “what have you done for me lately”

mentality prevailed, and Maddon was let go.

Initially, it angered me that the guy who managed the Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years would be let go; however, because he’s so good, he found another managerial job with the California Angels almost immediately. David Ross, his successor, was definitely the best choice. He was a catcher and leader on the Cubs when most of their players were young. He has great leadership qualities and a keen knowledge of the game.

Hopefully, Ross will relight a fire under the team.

It’s not going to be easy for either the Sox or Cubs, but both teams have a “punchers chance” to make it to the Series. If they do, Chicago will be the baseball capital of the world.

The beautiful weather today had me thinking baseball and I almost skipped over another of my favorite events: March Madness. In a couple of weeks, the field will be picked and the college basketball tournament will begin. Business owners everywhere are anticipating a reduction in productivity as their employees fill out their brackets trying to win whatever pool they entered, and some of the best and most exciting college basketball games will occur. Get ready for the end of one season and the beginning of another in the neverending arena of sports.

Rogers Hornsby said, “People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do.

I stare out the window and wait for spring.” Be kind to one another.

Keep smiling. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

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WAITING GAME NOW FOR LALUMIERE HOPING FOR NATIONALS INVITATION

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t’s a waiting game now for the high school boys’ basketball team at LaLumiere hoping for a return to the GEICO Nationals.

The eight teams invited to the national tournament in New York City are scheduled to be announced on March 10.

LaLumiere (23-3) finished the regular season ranked 9th in the nation under the Xcellent 25 Writers’ Poll.

Head coach Patrick Holmes said his team sent a strong message by winning the rest of their regular season games after a January 19 loss against Prolific Prep of Napa Christian ranked 5th in the same poll.

Holmes said his squad also defeated three highly ranked teams during the regular season and handily won against teams they were expected to defeat down the stretch.

“It’s extremely competitive this year but we feel confident of our group having a chance to make it. That’s all we ask,” he said.

The Lakers on February 27 ended the regular season at home with a 76-40 win over Aim High Academy out of Concrete City, Michigan.

LaLumiere defeated the same team by 36 points earlier in the season.

“Our consistency is kind of what we hang our hat on,” Holmes said.

LaLumiere finished second in the Geico Nationals last year and brought home the national title in 2017 when the tournament was sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

This year’s team loaded with sophomores and juniors were anchored by seniors Wendell Green, Jr. and Jaden Ivey.

Green is committed to play next season at Eastern Kentucky University while Ivey signed on to play at Purdue University.

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New Buffalo Area Schools’ 2020-2021 year will begin after Labor Day

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embers of the new Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education agreed that New Buffalo Area Schools will begin after Labor Day next school year at their Monday, March 2, meeting.

The Michigan Department of Education has granted a threeyear waiver to Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), which filed for the waiver on behalf of school districts within the county.

The waiver will allow school districts within Berrien County the option to start school before Labor Day next school year.

One of the reasons for the preLabor Day start is that Labor Day is later than usual this year (Monday, Sept. 7). The next two years also will have late Labor Days. Starting school afterward would result in the last day of school not occurring until mid-June.

Another reason cited was the conflicting schedules at schools outside of the district, as the late start may affect students who leave their own high school to attend career and technical programs at a high school in another district.

Chuck Heit, New Buffalo Area Schools board president, said that New Buffalo would be affected by the early start due to having a mainly tourism-driven economy.

Many businesses would lose high schoolers who are employed there in

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the summer if school were to start earlier, he said.

Heit added that the businesses pay “a very large part” of the district’s taxes and he wanted to cater to their needs as well.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that the fact that the district has 42% of students on free and reduced lunch also plays a role in the matter.

“If they can make money scooping ice cream or working at the marina, how can I tell those kids ‘Hey, I need you to be in math class instead of helping out your family,” he said.

Higher student achievement was also listed as a reason to start school earlier; however, Leslie said that New Buffalo has achieved some of the highest test scores in the state, proving that beginning after Labor Day didn’t have an effect on their students’ achievements.

Leslie said that most of the schools pushing for the early start are on a semester schedule and want to have the first semester done prior to winter break; however, New Buffalo runs on a trimester schedule.

Board members agreed to allow Leslie to change an administrative policy that will begin June 1 with regards to rental facilities.

The current policy states that community nonprofit organizations aren’t charged a rental fee; however, board members agreed that a “community organization” should be one that’s based out of the immediate area.

During public comments, Michelle Pliske, a parent, asked board members to keep in mind during their 2020-2021 School of Choice discussion the kindergarteners who already have siblings in the district.

She added that she’s a longtime volunteer at the elementary school and her son “grew up” in the building.

Leslie said it would be helpful for everyone to come to kindergarten roundup. Last year, an unexpected 11 kindergarteners who are district residents were signed up for the year in mid-August – neither of whom had parents who showed up for the kindergarten roundup a couple months earlier. Leslie said he can’t turn away students who live in the district. As a result, he hired two teacher assistants for each kindergarten section (teachers are allowed to require an aid if their classroom size exceeds 23 students) a couple weeks into the school year.

Leslie said that residents should show up to the roundup so board members will have an idea of how many slots they should open up for non-district residents.

Board members approved the hiring of Jamie Flick as the 20192020 high school assistant baseball coach, pending background approval.

Board members agreed to pay Roger’s Wrecker Service $275 for bus towing (board member Roger Lijewski, the owner, was absent).

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Bigger venue, more chili at PTO’s chili cook-off

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

new venue and a record-breaking amount of chili entries were just some of the highlights of this year’s New Buffalo Elementary School PTO Chili Cook-off, which took place Friday, Feb. 28.

Instead of the elementary school, this year’s cookoff was located at New Buffalo Middle/High School.

Cooks lined up their kettles of chili on tables around the cafeteria, where guests could taste test each chili before casting their vote on the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Jean Haskins, president of the PTO, said that 18 entries were received for this year’s cook-off, which was the largest number yet.

For the first time, the event featured celebrity chefs who judged the chili: Alberto Illescas from Bentwood Tavern, Angelica Sanchez from Jackie’s Café and Konner Koch from Brewster’s Italian Café.

Winners in the Chef’s Choice category for this year’s cook-off were third place, Willey Chili by Susan Willey; second place, Five-Bean Spicy Chili by Lisa Dodge and Chef’s Choice, Beau’s Brisket Chili by Beau Mead. Winner in the People’s Choice category was Dos Mamas Chili by Carrie Bryk.

Winners also received spatulas, aprons and gift cards to the following New Buffalo restaurants: Dooley’s Lake House Pub, Villa Nova Pizzeria, Beachside Scoops, and Redamak’s.

While adults were tasting chili in the cafeteria, children were working off their energy by playing on giant inflatables (more than in previous years) in the school’s Gold Gym. Members of the high school robotics club, the Bionic Bison, were also on hand to give demonstrations of their newest creation.

After the chili, adults congregated in the Performing Arts Center for a special presentation

by Tom Thelen, author and national anti-bullying speaker (see page 6).

In addition to the chili cook-off, the PTO also puts on other events, including a fundraiser, the Bison Stampede, which was held last September. Members of the organization also provide supplies for back-toschool night as well as the elementary school’s endof-the-year field day, put on a Holiday Shop around the holidays, and will be providing money for shirts for this year’s spring musical.

“Whatever support the school needs – we’re around to help,” Haskins said.

Children play basketball at one of the inflatables in the gold gym

Katie Nesci serves up her chili to hungry guests

Chili winners are Carrie Bryk, Susan Willey, Beau Mead and Lisa Dodge

Wyatt Dodge takes a trip down an inflatable slide

Autumn Bukowski, a member of the Bionic Bison, teaches children how to control the club’s robot

The Bionic Bison’s latest robot is in action in the gold gym

Fiona Duffner and her grandmother’s chili

Chili chefs Carrie Bryk and Steve McKowen

Children play soccer at one of the large inflatables

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Spring has sprung REDAMAK’S OPENS ITS DOORS FOR 45TH SEASON

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hose who wanted evidence that opening day for Redamak’s is a special day for diehard as well as fairly new fans needed to look no further than the line that had formed on the restaurant’s front porch and stretched out onto the front lawn on East Buffalo Street in New Buffalo Sunday, March 1.

James Maroney, brother of Chuck Maroney, Redamak’s general manager, said he estimated that a steady stream of more than 100 people spilled through the restaurant’s doors during this year’s slightly mild and sunny opening day.

“It’s about 400 people,” he said, surveying the packed tables and booths and line of customers waiting for a table.

Moments after noon, the familiar brown doors swung open. Customers eager to get a taste of the first Red’s burger of the season were greeted by Linda (wife of Chuck) and Nicole and Katie Maroney (Linda and Chuck’s daughters), as well as other dedicated members of the Redamak’s staff.

Shortly after the doors opened, members of the McCready family, who had staked out a table in the expansive four seasons porch in the back of the restaurant, were already sinking their teeth into some of the first burgers of the season. A few tables down, Chrystal Hoadley was commemorating the big day with another memorable event: her 40th birthday.

“I already try to come every year on my birthday,” she said.

In the dining room, a crew consisting of students from Mishawaka, Indiana – Josh Freet, Breaden Nagy, Noah Jackson, and Aidan Gaskill – clad in Redamak’s shirts— were chowing down on burgers. Traci Nagy explained that her son, Breaden, was responsible for them being there.

“He exposed them to Redamak’s,” she said, adding that the boys had begun a fan club at their school.

With regards to this year’s menu, Chuck said that new vegetarian options

are the Black Bean Burger and the Cauliflower Quinoa Meatless Burger.

(For the carnivores, the Bison Burger will continue to be served.)

A Buffalo Chicken Salad (a fresh mix of salad greens, deep fried boneless chicken wings coated with Buffalo sauce and topped with bleu cheese crumble) is also a new addition. Wisconsin Cheese Curds, two new shakes (a salted caramel shake and a banana split shake) and a Tator Trio Sampler (seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and tater Tots served with a housemade Ranch dressing and parmesan garlic) also appear on the menu.

Fresh walleye and lake perch will appear on the menu every day of the week. Chuck added that the restaurant will continue to feature an assortment of craft beers. Soups are still made in house. Burgers are freshly cut and ground in house.

“We’re coming back with legendary burgers – the hamburger that made New Buffalo famous,” Chuck said.

Redamak’s was established by George and Gladys Redamak in 1946. Chuck’s parent’s, James “Jimbo” and Angie Maroney bought it July 15, 1975, when Gladys found it hard to manage herself after the passing of her husband.

Chuck himself has been working at the restaurant for 45 years. The business is a true “family affair,” as his children and wife have also joined him.

“This is their (Angie and James) vision…if not for them, we wouldn’t be in this position - they had this vision that they were going to purchase Red’s and this was going to be their retirement.

We just hope we can continue what they started,” he said.

Redamak’s will be open through Oct. 27. It’s located at 616 E. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo. Spring and fall hours are from 12 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Summer hours are 12 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.redamaks. com, or call 269-469-4522.

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The Red’s Crew includes Brennah George, Nicole Maroney, Jenna Milcarek and Cali Salat

(counterclockwise, bottom left) Josh Freet, Noah Jackson, Braeden Nagy and Aidan Gaskill

One of Red’s littlest fans, 9-month-old Lilly Hallett

Kaylee Marvel and Emma Robbins are back for another year on the Red’s staff

Members of the Mead family get the first burgers of the season

Platters of fresh burgers and fries line a table in the kitchen

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

he American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks was packed on Saturday, Feb. 29, when a crowd came out to help a River Valley High School graduate.

Cody Keller suffered severe injuries in a snowmobile accident Jan. 19, resulting in an amputated leg and several broken bones. His family and friends organized the event to help cover the costs of his medical treatment and long recovery.

Keller's employer, Greenbush Brewery, and several other local businesses showed their support by donating items for a silent auction. Shelley Keller, Cody's stepmother, said the family was being contacted up to the day of the fundraiser with offers of donations.

Members of the Legion pitched in, preparing the spaghetti dinner and homemade desserts.

There is also a Go Fund Me page set up at www.gofundme. com/f/donations-to-help-codykeller.

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he River Valley Drama Club will be presenting “Fiddle on the Roof” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the River Valley Middle/High School Auditorium.

Set in 1905 in the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Russia, “Fiddler on the Roof” is primarily concerned with the efforts of Tevye (Cooper Harrington), a dairyman; his wife, Golde (Halie York); and their five daughters, Tzeitel (Hannah Weaver); Hodel (Kora Kennedy); Chava (Vicky DesLauries); Shprintze (Autumn Ackerman); and Bielke (Ava Trimm) as they cope with their harsh existence under Tsarist rule.

During the program (“Tradition”), Tevye explains the role of God’s law in providing balance in the villagers’ lives. He describes the inner circle of the community and its larger circle, which includes the Constable (Breann Weaver), the Priest and countless other authority figures. He explains, “We don’t bother them and so far, they don’t bother us.” Tevye ends by insisting that without their traditions, he and the other villagers would find their lives “as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.”

Tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens, Children 5 years old and under get in free. There will be family discounts available.

River Valley Middle/High School Auditorium is located at 15480 Three Oaks Rd., three miles north of Three Oaks.

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PUBLIC NOTICES New Buffalo Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2020 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, to examine and review the 2020 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, property exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/ or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 3:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9, 2020, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved.

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

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2020 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will meet Monday, March 16, 2020, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo, New Buffalo, Michigan. The Board of Review will meet to hear protests of the 2020 assessments. If you are unable to appear in person to protest, letters of protest will be accepted if received by noon on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. If you have any questions, you can call 269469-1500 or 269-587-0208.

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HOROSCOPE MARCH 5-11, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 There is a nice dreamy vibe settling in this week. Use it to it’s fullest by visualizing where you’d like the season ahead to take you. Now is the time to set intentions and dream big. Also, financial issues will be resolved or settled now, freeing you to move onward and upward.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Let financial issues surface because lady luck is shining her light on you. Now is the time to set things straight and work out strategies for moving ahead this spring.

The changes you have been hoping for are on the horizon and finding the right partner or connection will be essential.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 There may be some changes at work or something that you had hoped would stay private may need to be made public this week causing some confusion or blurring some boundaries. There is an element of having to take a power position to expose the truth or make things right.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 It’s time to get excited about life and connect with people. Creative juices are flowing and it’s a great time to start operating on a larger scale. Collaborations and group projects are a good way to expand on the ideas that have been gestating in your mind. Put your brand on it!

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 There is a romantic, fun-loving vibe settling in this week, that will stimulate your imagination and encourage you to take a break from work. Partnerships are essential now, as they not only provide you with a traveling companion but a nice boost of energy.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Much needed laughter and motivation are coming your way this week. Use it to its fullest by getting out in the world and trying some new things. This is an opportunity to learn and get in touch with what’s important to you or what is essential to your peace of mind.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Your career will shift into high gear this week. The company you work for may increase production or you may get more responsibilities. If you have been looking for employment, you can expect some good offers to come in now. Jump on these opportunities to advance or excel.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Let issues from the past rise to the surface now. Don’t hold things in. Get committed to changes or reworking and get actively involved with others. Now is the time to focus on a new day and let go of the past. Doors are opening that will help you release frustrations and propel you forward.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 This is a very auspicious week for the Water Bearer.

Things will come to light about your family connections, properties or finances that will prove to be very beneficial. This is an opportunity to get more connected to your family or understand the complexity of your heritage.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Partners, business or personal, will have a big effect on your life now. It’s important to stay open to collaborating or understudying someone. You may not be in the spotlight, but your presence is essential to the bigger picture and you can learn a lot through others now.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There is a very happy vibe coming your way that is great for making new friends.

Use it to its fullest by gathering with people and doing something creative and fun.

On another note you may be part of a happy conclusion, like a birth of a child or the publication of creative work.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There is a wonderful vibe coming your way. It will help you achieve that level of completeness or fulfillment that you have been striving for. This is the time to really put yourself out there and to be more vocal with partners; that’s all kinds of partners, not just romantic.

Friend, pay the closest attention to your sense impressions.

— Dino

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EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

DAILY EVENTS

SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org.

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

All are welcome.

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.

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

13372 California Rd. New Troy. 773-8039773.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

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

New Buffalo.

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

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 7-8

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

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

THE GRASS ROOTS DEBUT 8PM. Acorn Theater.

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

SUNDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 15-16

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14

FAMILY FUN FAIR 11AM-2PM. Chikaming Elementary School.

13742 Three Oaks Rd. Sawyer. rvepro@gmail.com.

The River Valley Elementary PTO would like for you to for face painting, games and prizes, and a cake walk. A concession standstyle lunch will be available. This is a cash only event.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

10TH ANNUAL CORNED BEEF OFF NOON-4PM. David’s Delicatessen.

30 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

The event will feature more than a dozen corned beefs from local and national purveyors. This year, the proceeds will support the work of Harbor Country Mission.

There will be a $15 admission fee.

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

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

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.

FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF GARY COLLINS 6-11PM. New Buffalo American Legion Post 169. 19139 U.S. Hwy. 12. New Buffalo.

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.

— Willie Nelson

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The event will feature a cash bar and Red Deluxe providing music from 7-11PM. Tip boards and 50/50 drawings throughout the night. All funds collected go to support the New Buffalo and River Valley school band programs. Tickets are 10 per person at the door.

— SINCE 1942 —

SPRING SIGNS WITH THE TURQUOISE TOP HAT 1-4PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles.

Join us for a fun workshop hosted by The Turquoise Top Hat, LLC of Stevensville. Cost is $45 per project Registration required by March 18.

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