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City of New Buffalo to move forward with bridge repair project this spring PAGE 5

Bison stampede to District Title PAGE 8

Pool players from three states rack up in LaPorte PAGE 9

Redamak’s opening day ushers in the season PAGE 10

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Cornerstone Alliance releases prospectus for Berrien County Opportunity Zones

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ornerstone Alliance, Berrien County’s lead economic development agency, recently released a prospectus detailing some of the real estate prospects located within the Opportunity Zones in the City of Benton Harbor and Benton Charter Township.

According to an official press release, the prospectus details specific demographic information and development possibilities that can be leveraged by the Opportunity Zone designation. The Benton Harbor Area Opportunity Zone prospectus can be found on the Cornerstone Alliance, http://www.cstonealliance.org.

The press release states that Opportunity Zones were established as part of The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 with the intent to incentivize economic growth and development in certain low-income communities. Opportunity Zones were established by the governors of each of the 50 states. Cornerstone Alliance provided former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, with guidance on targeted census tracts with the highest potential for Opportunity Zone designation.

“The Opportunity Zone legislation provided the community with an additional tool to attract investment and create jobs in the areas that need it most,” said Greg Vaughn, chief operating officer of Cornerstone Alliance, in the press release. “We put great thought into which areas could most benefit from the designation. The Opportunity Zones in the area include Riverview Drive, downtown and the Arts District in Benton Harbor, as well as Fairplain Plaza, Mall Drive and Industrial areas in Benton Charter Township. Investing in projects in these areas can provide a nice tax benefit for the investor and we have already had multiple discussions about projects within our Opportunity Zones.”

Investment in a business or real estate within a qualified Opportunity Zone can provide a temporary deferral of an individual’s capital gains tax. The investment must stay within a qualified fund in the Opportunity Zone for at least seven years.

“There is great potential for investment within the Opportunity Zones in Benton Charter Township,” said Kelli Smith, Benton Charter Township superintendent, in the press release. “This is one of the many tools at our disposal to promote development.

The Benton Charter Township Board has a long history of working with companies, developers and investors who create new jobs, new housing options and new opportunities for our residents. We look forward to partnering on projects within our Opportunity Zones.”

Additional detail about Benton Harbor-area Opportunity Zones, and the Opportunity Zone program itself, can be found on Cornerstone Alliance’s website.

“Benton Harbor is a city on the grow,” said Mayor Marcus Muhammad. “Our Main Street corridor and Arts District area, both within the City’s Opportunity Zone, have many buildings and sites suitable for immediate development. Developers can invest with confidence, knowing their capital is being placed in a community with growing companies and a diverse population. The City of Benton Harbor will support all projects that improve the quality of life for our residents.”

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Bothered by chronic pain?

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NEW BUFFALO, A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE...

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began living here in New Buffalo as a second home owner, occasionally referred to by those born and raised here as a “FIP,” I was told long ago.

Currently, in retirement, New Buffalo has been my primary home for more than 25 years and I would like to share what I think is so special about our town besides the beautiful view of Lake Michigan from Whittaker and Buffalo Streets through the wonderfully renovated downtown.

When I go to the bank, the local drug store, the post office and Barney’s, staff actually know me by name (kind of like a Cheers Bar).

At the post office, Therese guides me through the usual questions in her always pleasant manner. At the Hometown Pharmacy, staff call or fax doctors’ offices to help me get my scrips on time. Thank you Marcia, Cary, Shannon and all. At Fifth Third Bank, Sue and Brighton and others always have a smile and provide great service and then some.

Being part of St. Mary of the Lake, as a parish member, and a long-time volunteer at the once very great St. Mary of the Lake School, I got to know even more wonderful people. We are always glad to see each other when we meet by chance at any of the local establishments.

This is what small towns are all about and I am so happy to be a part of ours, a

well-maintained and well-governed city continually focusing on making it even better!

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nce again, Blessings in a Backpack in New Buffalo will benefit from funds raised at the eighth annual Empty Bowls Dinner that was held at New Buffalo High School on Feb. 19. After being rescheduled because of the winter weather, there was a great turnout at the dinner.

The Empty Bowls Dinner is held to raise hunger awareness around the world and here in New Buffalo.

I would like to thank high school teachers Tina Keller, Beth Scoggin and Jacob Zapor and all of the students for all that they do to make this a very successful event each year.

Everyone that attended got to pick out a very colorful and creative ceramic bowl that was hand crafted by students at New Buffalo High School. Parents and community members provided the delicious soups, chili and desserts for the dinner.

Thank you to everyone for your time, thoughtfulness and your generosity in support of Empty Bowls and Blessings in a Backpack.

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ITS SOURCE MAY SURPRISE YOU

ain that lingers or worsens is usually a signal to see a doctor. Medical professionals, however, don’t always diagnose the problem correctly in the initial visit.

Chronic pain sufferers, in particular, may want to get a second opinion.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have reported that 40 to 80 percent of chronic-pain patients are misdiagnosed. Being misdiagnosed can lead to ineffective treatments and perhaps surgery the patient did not need.

One way to save time, money and worry – and most importantly, to receive the right treatment - is to find the source of the pain, says Dr. Victor Romano (www.romanomd. com), an orthopedic surgeon and author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results – With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery.

“You treat the source, not the symptoms,” Dr. Romano says. (www.romanomd. com). “Finding the source of pain can help cure a problem using non-surgical means, and it can change someone’s life.

“It comes down to peeling back the layers to figure out what is contributing to the pain. Finding and treating the source of an injury helps determine whether surgery is warranted at that time.”

Dr. Romano uses a patient evaluation tool called Autonomic Motor Nerve Reflex Testing (AMNRT) to identify the source of symptoms. Sometimes patients are surprised to learn the origin of their pain.

“The body compensates for injuries,” Dr. Romano says. “For instance, a patient may have shoulder pain because they are adapting their stance to accommodate a back injury. Pain in one area of the body is often associated with an injury on the other side.”

Dr Romano also points out, “Obstructed breathing - for instance, if you have a cold, allergies, or a deviated septum - will contribute to weakness and pain in your back, shoulders, and hips. Believe it or not, improving your breathing - with nasal sprays or rinses and allergy medication, or fixing your crooked nose - will help improve your a L strength and relieve your pain.”

Dr. Romano lists five common physical ailments that produce chronic pain, some a possible sources for the pain, and non-surgical remedies to relieve it: Tennis elbow. “Why are you using more force on that elbow for gripping or lifting?” M Dr. Romano asks. “Testing could reveal the hand is weak from carpal tunnel syndrome.f Fix your carpal tunnel problem and your elbow pain will begin to heal on its own.” For g therapy, he suggests self-manipulation of your wrists, grabbing the back of the hand while resting a forearm on your stomach, then pulling on the wrist and bending it T downward.

Slumping shoulder. “Shoulder weakness can be associated with neck or back p problems and obstructive breathing disorder,” Dr. Romano says. “Lower back c stretches and a pelvic stabilizing program can help.”

P Runner’s knee. The medical term is patellofemoral pain syndrome, felt as vague pain around the kneecap from prolonged sitting or more strenuous activities like stair f climbing. “The injury is thought to come from overuse, excess weight, or arthritis,” Dr. s Romano says, “but the true source for, say, right knee pain is often a weakness in the d

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right hip flexor. Physical therapy, stretching the outside structures and strengthening the inside muscles are often better solutions than surgery.”

Sciatica. This affects about 40 percent of the population at some point. It’s characterized by pain in the lower back going down the leg. There can be several nonobvious sources, such as obstructed breathing and its associated back problems or a tilted pelvis. Dr. Romano suggests a variety of stretches in yoga, along with rotational and hip flexion stretches.

Achilles tendinitis. “ Sometimes the source can be foot maladies in the same or opposite foot such as peroneal neuropathy and Morton’s neuroma,” he says. “The Peroneal nerve ends on the top of the foot; Morton’s is the nerve branch between the third and fourth toe. Stretching and strengthening exercises for the calf muscles can help heal it.”

“You’re going to keep on getting hurt and have pain,” Dr. Romano says, “unless you find and fix the source of the problem.”

About Dr. Victor Romano Dr. Victor Romano (www.romanomd.com) is an orthopedic surgeon in Oak Park, Ill., and the author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results – With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery. He is board-certified in orthopedics and sports medicine with over 25 years of experience in the field. He graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school at the University of Loyola-Chicago.

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IRISH GARDEN COMMITTEE TO HOST IRISH HERITAGE GARDEN FUNDRAISER

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s a result of the Irish Garden Committee launching a new campaign to grow and develop the Irish Heritage Garden at Friendship Botanic Gardens, committee members are inviting the public to a cocktail party from 5 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, March 14, at Long Beach Country Club.

Committee members need the public’s help to build what promises to be a beautiful and peaceful garden plot honoring and commemorating members’ everyone’s Irish heritage. Everyone’s support will make it possible for them to bring to life an ambitious new landscape design created by Laura Bolton-Kalk of Beachside Gardens.

The event will include appetizers, cash bar, and Irish entertainment. In addition, two special benches with dedication plaques will be auctioned off at the event.

Those who cannot attend the event can still give a donation at friendshipgardens.org/irish-garden/. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 E. US Hwy. 12 in Michigan City, Indiana. The Long Beach Country Club is located at 2309 Larchmont Ave. in Long Beach, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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City of New Buffalo to move forward with bridge repair project this spring

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oon, a major rehabilitation project will commence on the bridge that connects the heart of New Buffalo with one of its most valued assets.

In a recent press release, the city of New Buffalo announced that Phase One on the Whittaker Street bridge over the Galien River that connects the downtown with the city’s lakefront area will begin as soon as April and will be completed before Memorial Day weekend. Phase Two will begin after Labor Day and is expected to last eight weeks. Another phase, Phase Three, will also be part of the project.

Phase One work will focus on the structural issues underneath the bridge.

Meanwhile, New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards said that Phase Two will .focus on the issues on the bridge’s surface, such as its road surface, sidewalks and guardrail system.

“Phase Two will primarily focus on its sides, barricades and sidewalks,” he said.

Phase One’s cost is $205,000; the cost for Phase Two is $170,000; and Phase Three is $240,000. Richards emphasized that these costs are all estimates.

Richards also emphasized that the bridge will remain open throughout the project. According to the press release, there will be controlled lane closings for a couple days so that pavement crack sealing can be done at the end of Phase One. People will still be able to cross the bridge, as an open lane will be maintained for access and traffic will be controlled by flaggers on each side of the bridge. The same will be done during Phase Two when there will be limited one lane closures during a two-week period.

“I cannot stress this enough: the bridge will not be closed at any time,” Richards said.

The city and Abonmarche, the project’s design firm, will coordinate work with the boat haulers for the spring and fall seasons.

30 N Whittaker St “Boat traffic will not be inhibited (by the bridge work),” he said, adding that Deli by day boaters will have access to underneath the bridge.

In October, the New Buffalo City Council awarded a contract to Abonmarche for design, bidding and construction oversight services with regards to the project.

The bridge was built in 1975. Richards said that the much-needed repair work was revealed during one of the bridge’s biannual inspections, which are required by the state. Work on the bridge had been neglected for several years. The repairs are expected to add 20 years to the lifespan of the bridge, Richards said.

For updates, visit the city’s website at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org.

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he River Valley Garden Club will present “Vegetables in the Garden” Tuesday, March 19, at Harbert Community Church, located at the corner of Three Oaks and Harbert roads in Sawyer, Michigan.

Featured speakers will be Lani and Garth Woodruth, owners and designers at RootBound, a landscape design studio, who plan to discuss incorporating vegetables into existing beds and garden spaces.

The meeting begins at 1 p.m. with a social hour and business meeting. The speakers will begin at 2 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and guests are always welcome.

The River Valley Garden Club is involved in service projects throughout the year and is planning a large plant and bake sale for May 18.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Palulis, evpalulis@yahoo.com, or www.rivervalleygardenclub.org. — STAFF REPORTS

AUTHOR TO LEAD TALK ON OLD, NEW TESTAMENT AT THE LIBRARY

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im Smith, author of “Gospel Gold,” will lead a talk at the New Buffalo Township Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

A Lake Michigan College professor and director of Religious Education at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Smith wrote “Gospel Gold” in an attempt to demonstrate how to best look for clues, which would help in connecting dots between the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Throughout the talk, Smith will be covering some of the main highlights of his book, as well as will be available for a question and answer session. The book will also be for sale during the event.

New Buffalo Township Library is located at 31 N. Thompson St. in New Buffalo. For more information, visit www.newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org or call (269) 469-2933. — STAFF REPORTS

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I-94 pursuit ends with arrest in New Buffalo

suspect in an alleged vehicle theft is in custody shortly after discovered in New Buffalo on the morning of Tuesday, March 5.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 10:13 a.m., the Berrien County Public Safety Dispatch Center received information of a pursuit involving the Hobart Police Department and LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.

The two agencies were in pursuit of a 2006 Silver Ford Taurus, which was headed eastbound on I-94.

The press release went on to state that the pursuit ended on eastbound I-94 at the state line. When officers got off Exit 1 in New Buffalo Township to turn around, they noticed that the alleged suspect’s vehicle had crashed into a sign post in front of McDonald’s.

Officers obtained information that the driver of the vehicle had left the scene of the crash and had fled on foot and may have gotten into a pick-up truck.

New Buffalo Township Deputy Russell Robbins, along with surrounding police agencies, was dispatched to the area to search for the suspect.

Grand Beach Police Department Sergeant James Flick soon found the suspect, Mark Jenkins, 33, of Blue Island, Illinois, standing inside the car wash located at the corner of Whittaker and Clay streets in New Buffalo. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The Silver Ford Taurus that the suspect was driving was reported stolen from Hobart, Indiana.

The suspect was lodged in the Berrien County Jail by Deputy Robbins.

Jenkins is facing charges of Failure to Stop and Motor Vehicle Accident, No Operators License, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Stolen Property.

Agencies assisting at the scene were Berrien County Sheriff’s Office - New Buffalo Township Patrol, Grand Beach Police Department, Pokagon Tribal Police Department, New Buffalo Police Department, LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office and Hobart Police Department. — STAFF REPORTS

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Legion raises funds for local students, Mardi-Gras style

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Emily Sprortsoff and Brandi Hamann check out the silent auction items

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The Red Deluxe Band brings down the house

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Mardi Gras chefs (front) Carol Ross, Dave Thomas, Jody Barrett, Heather Whitlow and Gloria Thomas and (back) Tina Olson and Dan Ross

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isitors to the American Legion Post 204 at 204 W. Linden St. in Three Oaks, Michigan, on the night of Saturday, March 2, didn’t have to trek all the way to New Orleans to let the good times roll in an old-fashioned Mardi Gras celebration.

The Legion was hosting its 11th annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser until midnight. Guests partied the night away, with some even donning their own traditional Mardi Gras getups: beaded necklaces, large hats with sequins and masks with colorful feathers tucked into them. Upon first entering the Legion, all guests were given beaded necklaces to wear throughout the celebration.

Guests enjoyed a long buffet of traditional Cajun cuisine: muffuletta sandwiches, poppers, jambalaya with shrimp, gumbo seafood andouille, red beans and rice, Cajun fried catfish, and Cajun pasta.

A “bake shop” was also set up near the entrance, where guests were invited to bid on a selection of cakes and cookies, snickerdoodles and two shelves of pies until 8 p.m. Three Oaks Auxiliary member Marlene Kramer said that other Auxiliary members made all of the items from scratch.

Although the bake sale was started only a few years ago, it’s quickly become a favorite tradition among guests at the Mardi Gras celebration.

While the table was brimming with treats at the Mary Taylor and Kim Cook get into the Mardi Gras spirit beginning of the evening, around 8 p.m., it was nearly empty.

“People want to take home a brownie or banana cream pie,” Kramer said, adding that it could take her three days to make her treats.

After the meal, everyone danced to the lively music of the Red Deluxe Band.

Guests could also browse the room in the front of the Legion to bid on the variety of silent auction items, all of which were donated by local businesses.

The fundraiser is sponsored by the American Legion, the Sons of the American Legion and the Women’s Auxiliary. Heather Whitlow, one of the night’s chefs, said that all proceeds go to the River Valley High School Scholarship Program, which gives scholarships to local high school seniors in the Three Oaks and River Valley area.

Whitlow explained that the Auxiliary does two to three scholarships every year, while the Legion and Sons do their own. All of the scholarships are a part of the same program and use the same application form.

“Every bit of money raised tonight goes to the program,” she said.

Food items were all donated. Whitlow said that Dan brings in lots of it from Chicago after sitting down and working with the other chefs on the menu.

“We try to bring in something new every year, a variety of it - we try to get the best of the best, so to speak,” she said, adding that chefs Dave Thomas and Dan Ross handled a majority of the food.

Whitlow added that they also strive to add variety to the silent auction. This year, Hearthwoods Rustic Furnishings donated Blackhawks tickets. Other local businesses that donated items included MAK Salon and Big C Lumber (which Whitlow said was always a major sponsor).

“We try to hit up different businesses every year,” she said.

The fundraiser was started by Auxiliary member Lori Thomas, who was trying to think of a themed party to hold during the late winter months of February and March. Whitlow said that Lori “took charge” of coordinating the celebration a long time ago. Meanwhile, Jody Barrett, also one of the night’s chefs, handles the silent auction. The entire fundraiser is really a group effort, as everyone else pitches in wherever they’re needed.

Whitlow said she was pleased to see the large group of partiers who had come out on that cold winter’s night to celebrate Mardi Gras and contribute to area students furthering their education.

“I think we’re right around 200 (people) - it’s our biggest turnout yet and I’m really, really happy for it,” she said.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ell it’s March, the month of college basketball madness.

All of a sudden, the Bulls are becoming fun to watch. Just when it seemed liked this year would be another year of futility, the team is playing exciting and, dare I say it, winning basketball. The Bears’ success this season took the spotlight away from the Bulls, but Chicago’s basketball fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s lack of direction. The season began with injuries eliminating any opportunity for the team to make the playoffs, so fans took a deep breath and started to wish for the team to “tank” again, thereby increasing their odds of obtaining one of the best college basketball players. The young man from Duke, Zion Williamson, is a highly coveted player, possibly the most ballyhooed player since LeBron James. However, to obtain his services, the Bulls would have to be really bad, and really lucky.

The Bulls started out really bad, losing 15 of their first 20, so they fired their coach, Fred Hoiberg. At the time, I felt the front office was being unfair to Hoiberg - firing him just when some of his injured players were about to return. They replaced him with Jim Boylen, who almost immediately angered the players by wanting to practice after being humiliated by the Boston Celtics, losing by 56 points. Everything seemed to be on track for losing as many games as they could, so they gave the coach a contract for next season, a puzzling move at best.

Then at the trade deadline, the Bulls acquired Otto Porter, Jr., from the Washington Wizards in another questionable move. Another lost season seemed to be inevitable.

After winning 11 of their first 51 games, things suddenly started to mesh. Over the last 13 games, the team has emerged victorious seven times. After their offense was referred to as “stodgy,” the Bulls scored 168 points in a thrilling, quadruple overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks. While the team certainly has a long road ahead of them, they are actually beginning to resemble an NBA team. With LaVine, Markkanen, Carter, Porter, and Dunn, the Bulls have the beginnings of an excellent roster. If Boylen turns out to be the right coach for this team and if they get lucky in the college draft, their days of missing out on the playoffs may be ending. Even though I’ve disagreed with almost every move the front office has made for quite a while, I hope their knowledge far exceeds mine. The Cubs’ rebuild went wonderfully and the White Sox are headed in the right direction; now, let’s have the Bulls return to their glory days.

A couple of final notes: While it’s hard to believe that any baseball player is worth anywhere near $330 million over 13 seasons, that is indeed what Bryce Harper received from the Philadelphia Phillies. If any of you have children with athletic ability, I suggest you get them into baseball. Finally, I would like to give a shout out to the television show, “Wipeout.” The show doesn’t air until midnight on Sunday night, but if you’re awake at that hour, the show is really entertaining.

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he Bison stampeded to the district title Friday night in high school boys’ basketball with a 49 to 35 victory over arch rival River Valley.

New Buffalo head coach Nate Tripp said a district title is what he envisioned before the season from his young squad.

“I have very high expectations for these boys. They’re capable of every single thing and even more,’’ Tripp said.

Leading the way for the Bison was freshman guard Kaden Parmley, whose 19 points led all scorers.

New Buffalo, with hot shooting and points off turnovers from a pressure defense, jumped out to a quick 14-4 lead before a large crowd at New Buffalo High School, this year’s host of the Class D district tournament.

After a time out, the Mustangs regrouped on both ends of the court and went into halftime trailing 28-22.

River Valley (14-8) narrowed the lead to twopoints halfway into the third quarter but the Bison regained the momentum after Parmley, slicing his way around Mustang defenders in the paint and along the baseline, hit several lay-ups.

New Buffalo (13-9) ended the third quarter with a six-point lead and outscored the Mustangs 9 to 1 in the final period.

Tucker Morse, a junior guard, added 17 points for the Bison, who play Muskegon Heights in the regionals Tuesday night at Mendon.

Will Korbel, a junior forward, led the Mustang attack with 16 points.

“Hats off to River Valley. They are incredibly well coached. They made their run. We kept our composure and obviously we held on,’’ Tripp said.

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ody Taylor is no Minnesota Fats or Willie Masconi at the pool table but she is good enough to have competed in Las Vegas.

The 41-year-old Berrien Spring, Michigan, woman was among the 300 mostly league players from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois competing for prize money in a five-day amateur pool tournament that ended last Sunday at Best Western in LaPorte.

Her ongoing 20-year love affair with the sport has not grown stale.

“Every table is different. Every game is different. Doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been playing. How many times you break the balls. Always different,’’ she said.

Taylor is classified as a master amateur in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Nevada.

She was on a team that finished 13th in her last national tournament at Las Vegas, where she’s competed five times.

“That was amazing,’’ she said.

The Indiana state tournament was hosted by the American Cuesports Alliance, a sanctioning body for pool leagues out of Wisconsin with branches in Illinois and Indiana.

Players with the Valley National Eight Ball League Association out of Bay City, Michigan, were also invited to compete in LaPorte.

Derek Baize of Michigan City said he’s won a few amateur tournaments including some in Michigan at Mt. Pleasant and Lansing.

He’s also sank a few balls in two national tournaments at Las Vegas, which he described as “pool player heaven.’’

“The heart is pumping. The blood is flowing.

This is awesome,’’ Baize said.

Tony Mannella of LaPorte said he doesn’t shoot pool much anymore now that he’s married with three children.

While Mannella is not in a league like most of the other players, he couldn’t resist entering one division of the tournament open to any member of the general public since the competition was just a short drive from his home.

“There’s some guys here that can definitely compete at a high level,’’ Mannella said.

Julie Ann Mitchell, president of the ACA branch in Indiana, said the state tournament is held in a different Hoosier city each year.

South Bend and Indianapolis were among the previous hosts.

In addition to prize money, she said first place finishers in each category receive free entry into the 2019 ACA National Championships at Las Vegas, which is scheduled to take place this year May 11 through 18.

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efore sinking her teeth into her Redamak’s burger that was loaded with cheese and ketchup, Amelia McCready said what all the diners who were at the restaurant on the afternoon of Friday, March 1, were probably thinking: “They [Redamak’s] have great burgers.”

It’s these “great burgers” that have lured visitors from near and far to come out of hibernation to visit Redamak’s every spring and summer season.

On opening day last Friday, customers formed two lines stretching into the parking lot, waiting to get their first official Redamak’s burger of the season. Moments after noon, the familiar brown swinging doors swung open. Standing near the doors to greet everyone were Katie and Nikki Maroney (the daughters of Chuck Maroney, Redamak’s general manager), Linda Maroney (Chuck’s wife), as well as other Redamak’s staff members.

First in line was McCready, whose family had staked out a table in the expansive four seasons porch area located in the back of the restaurant. Also seated in the back were first-time Redamak’s customers, the Butt and Smous families. Like the other large groups of people who were there that day, members of the two families had pushed two tables together.

“I’m going with the classic cheeseburger,” Cindy Butt said when asked about her first meal at the iconic restaurant.

Seated on the other side of the room were staff members of the New Buffalo Animal Hospital, which included Dr. Harry Sorenson, his wife Kathy, and their new grandbaby.

For more than 20 years, they’ve been closing the hospital from 12 to 2 p.m. every March 1. Linda said a sign saying that they’re “in class” is posted on their front door. (The truth: They’re chowing down on burgers at Redamak’s.)

“It’s tradition,” Melania Albano, one of the staff members, said.

Ken Vesely, who was eating at a booth in the dining room area with his wife, Jeanne, said that this was their third time in four years that they’ve been attending the restaurant’s celebratory March 1 opening day. (They didn’t attend it last year, as the opening day was delayed until April due to the complete kitchen and bar area remodel.)

“We love it - we hope a lot of people don’t come, so there won’t be a long line to get in,” he joked.

Linda said that glimpsing the excited faces of longtime and new customers of Redamak’s is her favorite part of opening day.

“The fun of it is opening the door and seeing people waiting,” she said. “It’s like a sign of spring, a rite of passage - they made it through the winter, the polar vortex... they’re ready to come out and have a burger, they know what to expect,” she said.

While last year the restaurant did the full kitchen renovation, this year, Linda said they’ve added some finishing touches to the front of the house, finishing up the wood floors so that they “look like basketball courts.” Both the men’s and women’s restrooms at the front of the house were also renovated and given new fixtures.

As for the menu, Linda said that this year, diners can look forward to trying their new pretzel bites, which she described as being “fun little round pretzels that are deep fried and served in cheese.” Beginning this week, customers can also look forward to new daily features, such as a chicken salad wrap, a “Red’s cuban sandwich” made with pulled pork and grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. Soups are made fresh everyday. That day, customers were enjoying “Angie’s Homestyle Chili.”

Burgers are also made from scratch. Linda said that they grind beef in house, taking a three-way chuck and grinding it in their kitchen grinder so that they can control their own fat.

“We’re a clean soup-making and food factory,” she said.

In addition to their regular customer base, Linda said Red’s also has dedicated employees. Currently, she said they’ve hired 135 employees (Linda added that they’re still hiring). At the restaurant’s peak season, they’ll have around 175 employees (which includes management, servers, bartenders and busboys).

Around 45-50 employees return to the restaurant every year, Linda said.

“We have a nice family core group that comes back,” she said.

Debra Robertson is one employee who counts herself as a member of Red’s “family,” as this year will mark the 38th year that she’s been an employee.

“I’m happy to be back - I love my job, which is why I keep coming back,” she said.

Redamak’s was established by George and Gladys Redamak in 1946. According to the official website, James “Jimbo” and Angie Maroney (Chuck’s parents) bought it July 15, 1975. The couple had been vacationing in a small house in the summer months in the area for years.

It was during these frequent visits that Jim started pestering Gladys about selling “this joint” to him. After George died, Gladys finally took him up on his offer when she found it hard to manage the place by herself.

“There were three bids - two other people were interested in it, but Jimbo and Angie prevailed,” Linda said.

Redamak’s is open from March through October. It’s located at 616 E. Buffalo St. in New Buffalo. Springtime hours are Monday through Thursday from 12 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12 to 10 p.m. Those who don’t want to dine in can carry out by calling the burger hotline at 269-469-4522. The Patty Wagon is also available for special events. For more information, visit www.redamak’s.com.

Nikki and Katie Maroney greet guests as they enter Redamak’s

Ken and Jeanne Vesely enjoy their first Redamak’s burger of the season

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2019 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 2019 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 5, 2019, 3:30 pm Organizational Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2019, 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.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE The New Buffalo City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 am in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117. The following will be on the agenda: New Business Draft Rental Ordinance Please note: The draft ordinance will be on the City’s website, March 8th for review.

This meeting is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: City Clerk Lori K. Vander Clay (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 4:00 pm March 25, 2019.

Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2019 are as follows: Agricultural 50% 1.0 Commercial 50% 1.0 Industrial 50% 1.0 Residential 50% 1.0 Personal Property 50% 1.0 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review.

Michelle Heit, Supervisor New Buffalo Township Shalice Northrop, Assessor New Buffalo Township New Buffalo Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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

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

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Phase II will be bid in the summer of 2019 and work will begin after the Labor Day weekend. Phase II will focus on improvements to the road surface, sidewalks and guardrail system of the bridge. Phase II is anticipated to take eight (8) weeks. There will be a couple week window during the second phase with limited one lane closures but people will be able to cross the bridge by maintaining an open lane for access with flaggers on each side of the bridge controlling traffic.

“The plans developed by Abonmarche require the contractor to maintain access over the bridge during construction in order to ensure connectivity between the downtown and the beach area. As we did on the Whittaker Street project, City staff and Abonmarche will coordinate work with the local boat haulers for the spring and fall seasons to coordinate access”, stated Richards adding that regular communications about the project will be posted to the City’s website to keep the community informed as to the project’s progress.

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New Buffalo City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five day notice to the New Buffalo City Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the New Buffalo City Clerk by writing or calling the following: New Buffalo City Clerk, 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, 269-469-1500.

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING NOTICE New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, State of Michigan State of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grant Application

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO WHITTAKER STREET BRIDGE PROJECT MOVING FORWARD

Phase I, which is currently out to bid is planned to begin in April and be completed before Memorial weekend 2019. Phase I will focus on addressing structural issues under the bridge. Most of the work during Phase I of the project will be done from the water. At the end of Phase I, there will be controlled lane closings over a couple days to perform pavement crack sealing before the project is paused for the summer season. Even during the crack sealing phase, people will be able to cross the

The meeting will also include an opportunity to receive public comments for the purpose of discussing and commenting on the submission of a 2019 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) application.

The application will seek funding to make needed repairs to the existing Dune Walk, add a second structure to create accessibility to the dune area for people of all abilities, as well as create a signage and education program to belter control human movement across the dune to protect its integrity and habitat.

The LWCF grant request is for $220,000 with local matches totaling $220,000.

Built in 1975, the structure is composed of three simply supported 66 foot concrete box beam spans for a total length of 198 feet. The planned work is expected to add 20 years onto the lifespan of the bridge ensuring this critical connector can serve the community for years to come.

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February 28, 2019 - An inspection of the Whittaker Street Bridge over the Galien River completed by Abonmarche in August of 2018 identified several deficiencies in need of attention.

“Given the needs identified during the inspection and the importance of the bridge as the primary connector between our downtown and the waterfront, we worked to develop a phased work plan to minimize the impact of the project on the community” said David Richards, New Buffalo City Manager. To accomplish this goal, the project will be undertaken over two phases.

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PUBLIC HEARING MEETING NOTICE New Buffalo City, Berrien County, State of Michigan State of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF), Recreation Passport Grant and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Applications On March 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., the New Buffalo City Council will hold a public hearing at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117, for the purpose of discussing and commenting on the submission of a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) and Recreation Passport grant application.

The proposed project is to develop a trailhead at the end of Smith Street at Mechanic Street in City owned right-ofway for the Marquette Greenway that will connect New Buffalo to Chicago.

The MDNR grant request is for $112,500 with local match from New Buffalo City

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On March 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., the New Buffalo Township Board will hold a public hearing at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117, for the purpose of discussing and commenting on the submission of a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant application. The proposed project is to develop a multi-use trail from the Indiana State line to downtown New Buffalo, as part of the Marquette Greenway that will connect Chicago to New Buffalo.

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

The New Buffalo Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five day notice to the New Buffalo Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the New Buffalo Township Board by writing or calling the following: New Buffalo Township Clerk, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, 269-469-1011.

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Pedro was born on December 1, 1967 in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Raul and Armendina (De Leon) Rios. On September 10, 1988 in Hartford, Michigan, he married Maria Gasca. Pedro was the founder of Rios Mexican Grill in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana area.

Pedro is survived by his beautiful wife Maria; his cherished children – Pedro (Jennifer) Rios of Cape Coral, Florida; Francisco Rios of New Buffalo, Michigan; Alberto Rios of New Buffalo, Michigan; Marysol Rios of Michigan City, Indiana; Cristal Rios of Michigan City, Indiana; and Esmeralda Rios of New Buffalo, Michigan; adored grandchildren – Yurix, Micah, Abdiel, Ze, Nova and Baxter; his beloved mother - Armandino Rios of Hartford, Michigan; brothers – Juan (Arce) Rios, Raul (Matilde) Rios, Armando Rios, and Rene Rios; sisters – Margarita (Luis) Mendoza, Emma Castano-Rios, Herlinda Rios, Leticia (Dago) Sanchez and Martha (Vicente) Sanchez.

A service celebrating Pedro’s life will take place on Thursday, March 7, 1:00pm, at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan. Visitation with the family was on Wednesday, March 6, from 3:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. Information about memorial contributions in Pedro’s memory may be found at www.pedrorios.com. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com or for more information you may visit Pedro’s website at www.pedrorios.com.

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HELP WANTED LOVE WORKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE TREES? Then C & A is for you. Local tree care company looking for ground crew help. We train. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting involved. 269-756-2571 or jamietreephilosophy@gmail.com.

Resource & Referral Specialist for Neighbor by Neighbor in SW Berrien. NbyN links local lowincome residents to resources.

30-35 hrs/wk. Must have BSW or equivalent. Send resumes to Harbert Community Church, PO Box 197, Harbert, MI 49115 by 8/31/18.

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

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 There are some rewards coming in now and this could be the signaling of the end of something or a change in the guard, so to speak. New adventures are already in the works and a shifting of direction is coming.

A very prosperous period is coming in, after a brief waiting period.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 There are some intense or serious feelings pushing you to handle health or work situations directly and fearlessly. Use this intensity to break through communication barriers with coworkers and family, and also to get your space set up right for the greatest productivity and harmonious flow.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Don’t get real hung up on established traditions and everyday routines now.

Things may get a bit intense and even serious but it’s important to loosen up and embrace a different approach to life. Although there is an element of needing to be more assertive, there is also a need for a new approach.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Interactions or discussions with partners can really get you going this week. Don’t shy away from getting things out in the open or becoming passionate about your ideas. Now is the time to open up and talk about things.

Arguing is constructive and can help you understand each other better.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Your sense of situations is based more in intuition and feelings, which may need some more gestating before going public. Your ideas may shake things up and cause friction now, but they will eventually work out. So, wait things out. Now is the time to pull back and do more research.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 There may be a lot of work around the house or office that you need to do this week, but the planetary vibrations will have a way of getting you completely sidetracked now.

There is now use in fighting it. Go with the flow and pay attention to any synchronistic events.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 It’s important to break from routines and experience different stimuli and explore new areas. This is a great time to broaden friendships and interact with new people.

Relationships that begin now may not be permanent, but they will introduce you to new experiences and fresh ideas.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You will have some really powerful ideas and inner stirrings this week, helping you to reach out to others and connect on a deeper level. Use this energy to advance your career goals or creative enterprises. Now is the time to start laying the foundations for future business relationships.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You will be much more assertive professionally this week and will want to work out solid commitments with clear deadlines and obligations. Unfortunately, the stars will have some detours and reroutes in your path over the next few weeks, that may slow progress. Don’t give up, just don’t rush it.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Financial issues could be a source of strain with family members or hold up home renovations this week. It’s not a shortage of resources but an unpredictability in the value or usefulness in the purchase over time.

Rather than buying the item now, wait and do more research.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Take a break from all those chores you create for yourself because there are a lot of obstacles and detours in the mix over the next few weeks. Rather than getting frustrated, turn that energy into spontaneous outings with partners and close friends. It doesn’t have to get all mushy, just more exciting.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Keep you eyes on the big picture this week. Don’t get caught up in the details; see the bigger picture.

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9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7

ZUMBA 6:30PM. New Buffalo High School High Gymnasium/Dance Studio. 111 E Clay St. New Buffalo. 219-614-8847.

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

Contribute Collect Matthew Kirkus

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

All are welcome.

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

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

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

KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

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.

EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY NEW TROY FLEA MARKET

CORNED BEEF CHEF NIGHT 6PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

33 N Thompson St. New Buffalo.

David’s Deli co-proprietor Joe Lindsay will give tips on preparing corned beef just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of New Buffalo Library. Event cost is $15 per person.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 8-17

NINTH ANNUAL COASTLINE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL www.coastlinechildrensfilmfestival.com.

The festival kicks off Friday, March 8, with an opening night costume party at Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph. Entrance is free at all 11 screening venues, but there’s a $1 suggested donation.

SUNDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 10-11

BLOSSOMTIME PAGEANT 6:30PM SUN. Mr. Blossomtime and Showcase of Queens Pageant.

7PM MON. Miss Blossomtime Pageant.

Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage. 1100 Yore Ave. Benton Harbor.

Tickets are $20 for both evenings. Tickets can be purchased by calling 269-982-8016 or visiting 2330 S. Cleveland Ave., St. Joseph.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

ROUND BARN FAMILY FUN DAY 1-5PM. Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery. 10983 Hills Rd. Baroda.

A day celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with games, crafts, snacks and, of course, drinks for the adults. The event will take place upstairs in the Round Barn.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE MARCH MEETING 6:30PM. Song Asian Restaurant.

New Buffalo Join us for an evening of fun, friendship, food and see why you should be a New Buffalo Service League member! Please call Nancy Gino at 269-469-1364 to reserve your spot!

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

IRISH HERITAGE GARDEN FUNDRAISER 5-7PM CDT. Long Beach Country Club. 2309 Larchmont Ave. Long Beach, IN. A cocktail party fundraiser to raise money for a new garden plot at Friendship Botanic Gardens. The event will include a cash bar, appetizers and Irish entertainment.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

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

13742 Three Oaks Rd. Sawyer.

Sponsored by the River Valley Elementary PTO. The event will feature face painting, games, prizes and a cakewalk. A concession stand-style lunch will also be available. This is a cash-only event (no debit or credit cards will be accepted). For more information, email rvepto@gmail.com.

MAPLE SYRUP TAPPING 1-2PM. Chikaming Open Lands.

12291 Red Arrow Hwy. Sawyer.

The event will feature a demonstration on turning sap from sugar maple trees into sweet maple syrup. Dan Dale of Covenant Farm will explain how to extract maple syrup.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

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

30 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

Enjoy corned beef briskets from across the country and kitchens in the area for an allyou-can-eat tasting extravaganza. Entry fee is $15. Beverages will be for sale.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

MARDI GRAS CHILI COOK-OFF & RAFFLE 6:30-8:30PM. New Buffalo Elementary School. 12291 Lubke Rd. New Buffalo.

Presented by the New Buffalo Elementary School PTO. Admission is $5 and will include chili tasting and a hot dog dinner with drinks and a cookie. There will also be kids activities. Items and gifts will be raffled off.

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