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CHICAGO • LONG BEACH • MICHIANA SHORES • GRAND BEACH • NEW BUFFALO • UNION PIER • THREE OAKS • LAKESIDE • HARBERT • SAWYER issue 10, volume 81

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Hikers celebrate Centennial Hike at Jens Jensen Preserve PAGE 5

Bison regain No. 1 ranking for post season PAGE 7

Longtime New Buffalo coach, teacher inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame PAGE 8 Individuals arrested after breaking into warehouse in Lake Township PAGE 17

DISPELLING THE SILENCE...

LOCAL RAPPER/AUTHOR TEACHES NEW BUFFALO STUDENTS HOW TO CONQUER BULLYING — PAGE 10 —

PHOTO OF VICTOR VARGAS SPEAKING OUT AGAINST BULLYING BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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Local manufacturer continues to grow

BY STAN MADDUX

manufacturing company in northern LaPorte County is expanding for the second time in four years.

O’Tech Corporation has been awarded a 10-year tax abatement by the LaPorte County Council on $2.9 million in new equipment.

Owner Jack O’Donnell said the investment is in response to continued rising demand for the products made at the Rolling Prairie plant just off Indiana 2 near 450 East.

The company, a leader in thermoplastic compounding and one of the largest vinyl compounders in the Midwest, develops, designs and makes plastic beads used in the cable and wiring industries along with souls for footwear.

“Things are just booming,” he said.

He said the new equipment will nearly double current production levels.

O’Donnell said 20 additional jobs over the next 12 months are projected but possibly more judging by higher than anticipated growth in the company’s workforce after the last expansion in 2018.

The forecast then was 10 additional jobs from an over $2 million investment in new equipment but another 40 positions were created.

“I’m hoping for the same thing to happen again,” he said.

The company has a workforce of 87 employees, said LaPorte County Office of Economic and Community Development Executive Director Tony Rodriguez.

O’Donnell founded the company 24 years

ago at its present location.

“This particular company has performed well,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said the over 200,000 square foot plant will be at full capacity once the new equipment is installed in the only space available to grow within the facility.

“I believe they will be using 100% of their facilities and they’ll be doing it very efficiently as well,” he said.

O’Donnell also said turnover problems have eased up since he recently increased wages for production related positions to between $19 and $20 an hour.

Those jobs previously paid $15 to $16 an hour.

“They seem to be holding pretty steady,” he said.

Local realtor George Lucas announces candidacy for state representative

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hikaming Township resident and area realtor, Republican George Lucas has announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th House District.

The district includes the cities of New Buffalo, Bridgman, Stevensville, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Covert, South Haven, Douglas, Saugatuck, and their surrounding township areas.

“I am running for state representative so we can realize the full potential of our community by creating an improved, vibrant and diversified economy in Southwestern Michigan,” said Lucas.

Lucas has worked as a realtor in southwestern Michigan for over two decades. He has been recognized for both his professional accomplishments as well as his contributions to his community, including being named Realtor of the Year by the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors and being recognized nationally as a runner-up for REALTOR Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award.

In addition to his professional career, Lucas is the past president of Chikaming Open Lands and the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors. He is also a member of the Lakeside Association, the

Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce and he is a 27-year member of The Sons of the American Legion.

“I have enjoyed my career because it has allowed me to be involved in the community and to meet with a wide variety of residents and potential residents on a daily basis,” said Lucas.

“The input from these people is invaluable, and I understand the challenges that people face, where improvements can be made and the opportunities that are available to us.”

“Respecting what people have to say, being able to work with others and my ability to get things done are what makes me the best candidate to represent

our community in Lansing.”

Lucas’ campaign will focus on creating economic diversity, protecting Lake Michigan and agricultural land, improving the school system, protecting the unborn, and providing highspeed internet access for the entire community.

“As state representative, I will work to improve the everyday lives of the people of southwestern Michigan and I will be a strong voice for small cities, towns, and rural areas.”

For more information on the campaign and George Lucas, visit www.electlucas. com or find him on Facebook: @ElectLucas38. — STAFF

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

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

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Bison Beginner, kindergarten students registration now taking place

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ew Buffalo Area Schools is looking for students for the Bison Beginner PreKindergarten program and for kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year.

It is helpful for the school know how many students it will have as the planning for the 2022-2023 school year begins. If you believe your child will qualify for either the Bison Beginner Pre-Kindergarten program or for kindergarten, please contact the office at 269-469-6060 by April 1, so the student can be on the enrollment list.

Parents who have children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2022, and who are residents of the New Buffalo Area School district are welcome to register their child for the Bison Beginner PreKindergarten program. The program offers both full day and half day (a.m.) sessions. Enrollment is limited to 25 students for the Bison Beginner program.

Parents with students who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2022, and who are residents of the New Buffalo Area School District are welcome to register their child for the kindergarten program. The program is a full day

program. At this time, the school is only taking information on students who currently reside within the school district.

If you have a child who qualifies for enrollment into the Bison Beginner PreKindergarten or kindergarten program at New Buffalo Elementary, please contact the elementary office at 269469-6060. The necessary information will be collected from you and the necessary paperwork / processes for completion will be provided to you.

Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students attending New Buffalo Elementary School for the 2022 2023 school year will be able to have their hearing / vision screened by the Berrien County Health Department April 18, 2022. Free hearing and vision screenings will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at New Buffalo Elementary School.

If you need a hearing / vision screening for your child and will not be attending New Buffalo Elementary School or are not available April 18, you can contact the Berrien County Health Department at 269-926-7121 to schedule an appointment for a later date. — STAFF REPORTS

VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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SING ALONG TO THE HITS OF THE ’60S AND ’70S AT NEW BUFFALO LIBRARY

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ing along to your favorite hits from the ’60s and ’70s—songs like “King of the Road,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sounds of Silence,” “Henry VIII,” and many more, from artists like Simon and Garfunkel, Three Dog Night, The Association, John Denver and others when the Harbor Country Singers hold a sing along at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Pokagon Room at the New Buffalo Township Library, located at 33 N. Thompson Street in New Buffalo.

The Singers will lead the singing, accompanied by guitar instructor Ron Spears from the School of American Music. You know the words, but just in case, lyrics and music—transposed to easy-to-sing keys—will be available for all. The Friends of the Library will provide snacks and drinks for the intermission.

Admission is free. Please wear a face mask to this event.

For more information, please contact the School of American Music at schoolofamericanmusic@ gmail.com, (269) 409-1191, or visit SAM’s website, https:// schoolofamericanmusic.com.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of the School of American Music and is supported by a grant from the Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

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Hikers celebrate Centennial Hike at Jens Jensen Preserve

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HCH President Pat Fisher (right) discusses the nature of the preserve

HCH President Pat Fisher welcomes the hikers

The hikers enter the preserve

The hikers enter the preserve

HCH President Pat Fisher discusses the variety of trees at the preserve

HCH President Pat Fisher (right) discusses the nature of the preserve

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ll Pat Fisher wanted to do was share his fascination with the widespread species and their respective ecosystems that blanket southwest Michigan with residents and visitors to the area.

“I’d been doing a lot of hikes on my own and decided all the unique things I’d seen – I wanted them to see it too,” he said.

He caught the attention of Bob Mueller, who went on a few hikes on the series of trails behind New Buffalo Elementary School with Fisher, HCH president, and heard his series of talks at the New Buffalo Township Public Library.

Mueller approached him about starting a hiking club – which would later be known as the Harbor Country Hikers.

“I thought, ‘This is really cool, more people ought to know about this stuff,’” he said.

Nearly five years later, that hiking club was celebrating its 100th organized hike on the balmy afternoon of Saturday, March 5, at Jens Jensen Preserve.

Mueller, who’s now HCH treasurer, said the first hike was held May 20, 2017, at New Buffalo Public Beach with member Janet Schrader.

In the approximately five years it’s been in existence, the group has accumulated a little over 200 members. Currently, hikes average around 30 participants – a far cry from the fewer than 12 hikers who showed up for that first one.

A little over 50 hikers (52 people and four dogs, to be exact) had gathered for HCH’s March 5 hike.

The organization runs several service projects as well as nature hikes for students through New Buffalo Elementary School’s Bison Afterschool Enrichment (BASE) program.

The group has also worked on bringing signage to the area’s various trails. Fisher has worked with Chikaming Open Lands (COL) and the Three Oaks and Chikaming Township parks in getting the trails organized and maintained. Through COL, he’s become the steward of Turtle Creek Nature Preserve in New Buffalo as well as the steward of the Nature Study Trails behind the elementary school (next to Turtle Creek).

The organization has also expanded its hiking area to include spots outside of Harbor

Country and even Michigan, including the Indiana Dunes National Park.

For the 100th hike, though, the group had chosen to stick close to home – at the Jens Jensen Preserve, located in Sawyer.

The preserve was named after Jens Jensen, who many claim invented landscape architecture.

After moving from Florida to Chicago in the 1800s, he got a job in the West Park Commission, one of 22 park districts in Chicago. In 1835, he rose to being superintendent of Humboldt Park.

Legend has it that Jensen planted some exotic flowers in a park garden early in his career that later died. As a result, he started using native plants and “never looked back.”

In the first decades of the 20th century, he “guided the creation of the Forest Preserve Act of Illinois,” which became law in 1913 and led to the creation of the Cook County Forest Preserve.

Jensen, along with Henry Cowles, founded the Prairie Club in 1908.

“The Prairie Club is an offshoot of the Playground Association, a group that sponsored educational walks all over Chicago – not too much different in principle than the Hikers, I’d like to think,” Mueller said.

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or Fisher, he hopes to educate the public on how the various ecosystems must coexist.

“If you destroy one of them, you destroy both – you destroy a wetland and an upland, it no longer has the reptiles it has today because it takes the wetland to breathe and grow the reptiles,” he said.

According to Fisher, the area (which includes the Indiana Dunes) has been classified by the National Park Service as one of the “most biodiverse parks in the country Seeing how many hikers had shown up for the trek through Jens Jensen Preserve that day, Fisher said he was pleased to see he was well on his way to achieving his goal – which was made possible by taking Mueller up on his offer to start Harbor Country Hikers.

“I’m glad I did it - it has brought a lot of people out and into the area,” he said.

For more information on Harbor Country Hikers, visit www.harborcountryhikers.org or follow them on Facebook.

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SPORTS

Bison regain No. 1 ranking after defeating Bridgman Bees

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BY STAN MADDUX

dd a conference title to the milestones achieved this year by the New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team.

The Bison (19-1) defeated Bridgman Thursday, March 3, in front of a packed home crowd 70-44.

A New Buffalo defeat would have meant both teams sharing the conference title in their division of the Berrien Cass St. Joseph Conference, which has two divisions.

The Bison regained their No. 1 ranking in the Michigan High School Athletic Association power rankings after the victory.

The Bees controlling the ball to slow the fast paced New Buffalo offense ranked No. 6 nationwide in scoring jumped out to a 6-0 lead.

However, a driving lay-up by Mark Shaw seemed to ignite the Bison, who scored 20 of the next 22 points.

The run included multiple buckets from Jeremiah Mitchell, Anthony Lijewski and Anthony Anderson.

New Buffalo went into halftime leading 32-21.

The lead grew to as much as 16 points in the third quarter with help from the three-point shooting of Lijewski, but the Bees kept fighting back to remain in striking distance.

A short turn around baseline jumper from Lijewski after he grabbed an offensive rebound gave the Bison a 14 point lead early in the fourth quarter.

The lead grew to 17 points with less than three points remaining in the game from jump shots by Lijewski and Mitchell.

Lijewski continued his offensive show with four more buckets, including three from beyond the three point line in the final 90 seconds of play.

The players then joined fans

running down from the bleachers to celebrate the division championship.

Lijewski finished with 33 points on 70% shooting from the floor.

“I guess I was just hitting. I kind of felt weightless. It was fun. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the moment,” Lijewski said.

Ryan Vinson, who scored a number of key buckets down low, finished with 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

Vinson said he and several teammates were battling chest colds and met several times prior to the game to go over the game plan to help make up for what they might be lacking physically.

“We each know we have a certain job so we didn’t try to do everything ourselves. Our coach came up with a magnificent plan, a good defensive scheme and we put it all together,” he said.

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he Bison came into the match averaging 84 points a game.

Officials believe no basketball team at New Buffalo High School has ever been this high in either of the state or national rankings.

The mission for the Bison is winning a state title after losing in the first round of the regionals last year.

Vinson said the Bison will likely have to defeat River Valley and Eau Claire to repeat as District 4 champions but he’s confident in his teammates.

Eau Claire is ranked No. 14 and River Valley is ranked No. 19 in the Class D power rankings.

The Bison twice soundly defeated both teams during the regular season.

“We think we got them scouted pretty good. We’ll have it under control,” he said.

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ecause I’ve been a Chicagoan for most of my life, professional sports take precedence over college and amateur sports for me, but it wasn’t always that way.

When I was in high school, a few friends and I traveled from the south side all the way to the north side, a distance of more than 20 miles, on public transportation, to watch the Loyola Ramblers play basketball.

The Ramblers were really good that year, but we didn’t realize how good. They made it into the NCAA tournament that year and beat the University of Illinois, Duke, and finally number one ranked Cincinnati to win the championship.

A few years later, DePaul had some great teams lead by Terry Cummings and Mark Aguirre. They couldn’t quite make it over the hump and win the title, but they did finish as high as third one year and brought their fans a ton of entertainment.

In between the Chicago team’s success, I was in college and saw Southern Illinois University win the NIT tournament, which had much more prestige then, than it does now. SIU was led by Walt Frazier, who went on to be an all star for the New York Knicks.

For me, those were the heydays of college basketball. It wasn’t long until the Bulls drafted a kid from North Carolina named Michael Jordan and every basketball fan in Chicago turned their attention to the NBA. My interest in college basketball was limited to an occasional trip to Vegas and filling out the brackets to try to show my

friends and coworkers how much knowledge I have.

Many sport’s fans feel different than me. March Madness is a huge deal for basketball fans.

Many companies have a slow down in productivity as employees try to handicap the tournament and then follow the games to see how their brackets are doing. I must admit that this year has me more interested than I’ve been for quite some time.

Loyola is back in the tournament again, and with 102-year-old Sister Jean rooting for them, anything can happen.

The University of Illinois won a share of the Big Ten title and could be a force in the tournament as well. Duke will be a sentimental favorite because their highly respected coach, Mike Krzyzewski, is retiring.

This week, Duke played their final home game under coach K and tickets were, to say the least, at a premium. One of the secondary ticket sellers reported that the cheapest seat was more expensive than the cheapest seat to the Super Bowl.

So, let’s choose our favorites, fill out our brackets, and enjoy March Madness.

Some Chicagoans took the Polar Plunge today to raise money for the Special Olympics. I’m entirely too timid to join them, but the participants are among those who make Chicago Proud.

Mahatma Gandhi said “I believe that a man is the strongest soldier for daring to die unarmed”. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

We’re gonna let everybody know we’re here.

— Ja Morant

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Bison defeat Mustangs in boys’ basketball tournament opener

Bison regain No. 1 ranking for post season

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School boys’ basketball team is beginning the post season ranked No. 1 in Class D. The Bison (19-1) fell from the No. 1 ranking after suffering their only loss of the season to Brandywine in early February.

Ever since, New Buffalo remained in the top 5 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association power rankings.

A 26-point victory over Bridgman at home Thursday, March 3, put New Buffalo back at the top of the rankings based largely on strength of schedule.

Bridgman finished the regular season ranked No. 24 in Class C. Brandywine goes into the post season ranked No. 11 in Class C. Head Coach Nate Tripp said he’s “super excited” for his team to be top ranked to start the District 4 tournament held this year at River Valley High School.

Tripp said his players invested a lot of time and effort during the off-season to make a state title run after a disappointing loss in the regional opener last season to Howardsville Christian.

He said the off season included time in the weight room and six games against larger schools in June at Cadillac.

“It’s a huge honor. We’re really proud because we worked really hard for it,” Tripp said.

Tripp said the No. 1 ranking, though, might cause their post season opponents to play harder.

“We’ve got a giant target on our back and every team is going to give us their best and every team wants to knock us down,” he said.

However, Tripp said his players are ready to defend the No. 1 ranking following a regular season where opponents tried their very best to trip them up.

“I think in the end, overall, if we were to say if it was a plus or a minus, I’d say I think it’s a plus,” he said.

The Bison also ended the regular season at No. 7 for scoring nationwide averaging close to 84 points a game, according to MaxPreps, an information resource for high school athletic programs across the country.

The Bison also finished with the best regular season record of any boys’ basketball team in New Buffalo High School history.

The only boys’ high school basketball squad in New Buffalo to win a state title was the Class C team from 1963.

That team was 13-3 in the regular season and finished at 20-3.

“There’s just a long list of phenomenal accomplishments by our team this regular season. But, make no mistake about it, we want to be a post season team. We have not hit any of our goals as of yet,” he said.

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e said the first goal is repeating as District 4 champions then winning the regionals and advancing to the quarter finals and semi-finals and winning the

state finals.

New Buffalo High School Athletic Director Matt Johnson said the success of this year’s team has given students and the entire community something to rally behind after a challenging two years of COVID-19.

He said it’s also shown that even a small school can achieve at a high level.

“They’ve worked very hard. They’re athletic. Those kids see the court really, really well and they know the game of basketball. So, it’s just one of those things where I think things are coming together at the right time for them,” Johnson said.

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BY STAN MADDUX

he Bison, who are ranked No. 1 in Class D, seemed primed for an upset in their District 4 high school boys’ basketball tournament opener with arch rival River Valley Wednesday, March 9.

However, New Buffalo pulled ahead to stay in the third quarter to win 74-54 before a packed crowd at River Valley High School.

Ranked No. 20 in Class D, the Mustangs jumped out to a 10-4 lead on a lay-up by Cadden Krieger off a nifty pass from Josh Siefert.

Seifert later hit a three-point shot to give River Valley a 2013 edge going into the second quarter.

Using a trapping zone and their size advantage, the Mustangs kept smothering an obviously frustrated highpowered Bison offense also hampered by turnovers.

The Bison were also getting badly outrebounded.

Several buckets from Anthony Lijewski kept the Bison from getting blown out early until the rest of his teammates started scoring and cutting into the lead.

On a jump shot from Lijewski, the Bison went into halftime at the buzzer, trailing 32-31.

Kaden Parmley and Mark Shaw put the team on their shoulders in the third quarter to quickly give the Bison a fivepoint lead The lead grew to nine points on three-point buckets from

Lijewski and Parmley, who celebrated by raising his arms to the roar of the crowd.

Jump shots by Krieger and Evan Gatz pulled the Mustangs to within four points late in the quarter but that was as close as River Valley would get the rest of the way.

Jeremiah Mitchell opened the fourth quarter by sinking a three-point shot.

Parmley returned by pump faking his way in for a lay-up.

Anthony Anderson then pretty much sealed the game by hitting a shot from beyond the three-point line to give the Bison a 13-point lead with under five minutes left on the game clock.

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he Mustangs pulled to within 10 points but trailed by 17 points when Shaw took a rebound full court for a lay-up with about 60 seconds until the final buzzer.

Head Coach Nate Tripp said he was never worried once his players in the second half began moving the ball like they’ve done all season to find open shooters.

The inside then opened for New Buffalo to score after Mustang defenders moved away from the rim to guard the outside shooters for the Bison.

“Those are all things that we celebrated with success all year.

In the first half, we had none of that,” Tripp said.

Parmley and Shaw led the Bison with 20 points apiece while Lijewski contributed 17 points.

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Longtime New Buffalo coach, teacher inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

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ven though it was nearly four decades ago, Kevin Lampkin still clearly remembers playing basketball during his senior year in high school in 1984.

“It was our best year,” he said.

That was Gary Etter’s first year of coaching at New Buffalo High School – and the year that his team clinched the boys district basketball championship.

In honor of his years spent as being a coach at the school, as well as a teacher, Etter was inducted into the New Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame during halftime at the New Buffalo varsity boys’ basketball game against Bridgman in the high school gym

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Thursday, March 3.

From 1984 to 1996, Etter was head boys’ basketball coach at New Buffalo. He also spent time as girls’ varsity basketball coach, boys’ junior varsity basketball coach and an assistant with the basketball program.

He was a four-time conference coach of the year and won multiple area and regional coach of the year honors. In 1996, he was Class D State Honorable Mention Coach of the Year.

In addition to his coaching career, Etter spent 21 years as a social studies teacher. He was also the coach of Quiz Bowl and headed Project Close Up, where students visit Washington D.C. He’s still teaching at St. Joseph High School in St.

Coach Garry Etter (photo provided

by Facebook)

Joseph, Michigan.

To win the district title, Etter said the team had to beat Covert and Bridgman – both of whom were “rated in the top 10.”

“So, we knocked those two guys off – and

nobody expected us to,” he said.

“Our record was 14 and six and we lost one game in triple overtime and lost another, so really, we were a good team - but nobody gave us much chance against those two teams,” Etter added.

He said it was “amazing” to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“It’s amazing seeing all of my old players – it’s been a great night,” he said.

One of those players was Lampkin, who Etter said “made me look good – let’s put it that way.”

Lampkin said that Etter was “more structured” than any of his other coaches.

“He took away a lot of the bad habits and his focus was team first and patience - we had to slow

the ball down and take the air out of the ball, so to speak,” he said.

Lampkin said he played at New Buffalo for two years – in football, basketball and track. He was all state in basketball and football.

“Believe me, I wasn’t expecting much - just to play ball and, once we got to the tournament it was like a different animal came out,” Lampkin said, adding that it was “so enjoyable.”

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eeing his teammates again that night was also enjoyable.

“It almost brings me to tears…To come out and see all of this, I just wish I could go out there and play,” Lampkin said.

New Buffalo High

School Principal Wayne Butler, who had Etter for a teacher and coach, said he’s a humble man who’s always flashing a “million-dollar smile.”

“He’s an amazing man – when I asked people to stand up who had him as a teacher, a lot of people were standing,” he said.

The first inductee into the New Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame, which was started by Butler and athletic director Matt Johnson, was Ron Morrison (who passed away in 2018). Other inductees include Randy Mast, Ron Hart, and Roger Vink. Visitors to New Buffalo Junior/ Senior High School can view the plaques for each of them in a hallway near one of the gym’s entrances.

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Coastline Children’s Film Festival beginning next weekend

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one-of-a-kind family event, the 12th International Children’s Film Festival will take place at 10 locations in Berrien County and beyond from Friday, March 18, to Sunday, March 27.

This year will feature a host of outstanding films for the whole family, many for the very young and some appropriate for middle and high school students. The best and latest short films will be presented from the worldrenowned New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF).

Admission for all films is free; however, a $1 suggested donation per person is welcomed.

Films will be screened at the following venues: Krasl Art Center (St. Joseph), The Oak Room at the Citadel and Sarett Nature Center in Benton Harbor, New Buffalo Township Public Library (New Buffalo), Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman), Three Oaks Township Library (Three Oaks), Friends of New Troy Community Center (New Troy), CCFF Storefront (Flynn Theatre Building in Sawyer) and the St. Joe County Public Library (Community Learning Center Auditorium at the newly-remodeled Main Library and the Western Branch — both in South Bend).

The festival will kick off March 18, with an opening night costume party at The Oakroom at the Citadel (Benton Harbor). Come as your favorite animated character and you could win a prize for the most creative costume.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with popcorn, cupcakes from Bit of Swiss and a music program featuring the First Grade Choir from South Elementary School (Watervliet) led by Brandon Mattson.

Kid Flicks One, a selection of animated and live action shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF), will begin at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, March 19, Gather, Flapjacks & Flicks will take place at the Friends of New Troy Community Center with a house made pancake breakfast

accompanied by the musical stylings of Brandon JWoodcox. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. There will be two screenings of the NYICFF Kid Flicks One. Visit friendsofnewtroy.org to learn more or to reserve a seat.

A Night Hike and Owl Prowl will take place at Sarett Nature Center Saturday, March 19. After the film “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” (7 p.m.), Sarett naturalists will take you on a night hike to call for owls at 8:45 p.m.

The Young Filmmakers Competition (YFC) is free and open to anyone age 18 and under from the United States.

Awards will be presented to the top films and the Audience Favorite Friday, March 25, at a Hollywood red carpet style screening and ceremony at The Oak Room at the Citadel immediately following the 6 p.m. screening. Attend a YFC screening March 19 or 23 to cast your vote for the Audience Favorite.

A comprehensive festival program booklet with a complete list of films and events is available at all venues. A downloadable version of the booklet, along with film descriptions, links to trailers, maps to venues, and access to all Young Filmmakers Competition films, can be found by visiting www. coastlinechildrensfilmfestival.com. The festival booklet offers parents guidance to content and age appropriateness.

For more information contact Leslie Sullivan at 269-757-1491.

The festival is sponsored by a major grant from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation with contributions from Modern Dentistry Associates, Fruitbelt Tart Sparkling Tonic, Sam and Connie Monte, New Buffalo Times, and Red Arrow Roasters.

Programs at New Buffalo Township Library and Three Oaks Township Library are made possible with a grant from The Pokagon Fund. This activity is also supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program administered by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. — STAFF

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10 THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022 New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler with Victor Vargas

Victor Vargas speaks out against bullying at New Buffalo High School

Local rapper/author teaches New Buffalo students how to conquer bullying DISPELLING THE SILENCE

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ictor Vargas’ rap name is “Little Sylnc – pronounced like the word “silence.”

It’s a fitting name, as one of Vargas’ goals in life is to encourage those who are victims of bullying to break the silence and “tell someone about it.”

“Talk to somebody, like teachers or counselors - this isn’t just going to help you, it’s also going to help others,” he said to a crowd of high school students at New Buffalo Jr./Sr. High School in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center Friday, March 4.

Vargas, who grew up in LaPorte, Indiana, is a rapper, songwriter and author of “Almost Bullied to Death.” He sits on the board of directors for the Michigan City-based nonprofit organization, “Hey U.G.L.Y. – Unique Gifted Loveable You,” which empowers youth all over the world to be part of the solution

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to bullying, racism, substance abuse, and suicide.

Vargas said he didn’t want the students to make the same mistake that he did while he endured being bullied: He said nothing.

“Mexicans didn’t like me because I was born in the United States; Americans didn’t like because I was born to two Mexican parents here in the United States…It’s like trying to play on a sports team regardless of what sport you want to play and neither one of those teams wants you,” Vargas said.

He added that the biggest bully, though, was himself.

“All the verbal things they said to me, all the negative things they said - I started repeating each and every one of them over 3,000 times in my head and started to believe them,” Vargas said.

Soon, the internal pain spilled over into abusive behavior

toward himself. Vargas resorted to cutting himself to relieve the pain. Three times, he tried to commit suicide.

When he was recruited by a gang, he was pulled aside by a police officer, who doled out some words of wisdom to him: “You’re heading down the wrong path and you’ll end up in prison and I’m going to make sure you end up there if you don’t straighten up.”

Suddenly, Vargas began setting goals for himself, like going to college. He traveled to New York, where he met Queen Latifah. Opportunities started dropping at his feet: He began writing his own music, and he began to speak at schools (including his high school) about his experiences.

None of this would’ve happened, though, if Vargas had followed through on his goal to end his life after years of bullying.

“I would not be sitting here in

front of you guys today, I would not have written music, I would not have even written a book that I know can help out kids like you all over the world,” he said.

One of the goals of Hey U.G.L.Y., Vargas said, is to give students the tools they need to stand up for themselves and others – and to not be alone.

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e led students through an exercise: Imagine that they have a cell phone in their hand and on this phone was every negative thing people have said to them on it.

“On the count of three, tap that phone and yell out, ‘Delete’ – I need you guys to delete every single one of those negative thoughts,” Vargas said, adding that they were replacing them with positive one.

Bullying can also be a defense mechanism to maintain a tough composure when you’ve been

picked on yourself.

“The ‘Hey U.G.L.Y.’ task force came up with a response to look at your bully with as much love as you can and trust and say to them, ‘Who is treating you so mean that you have to be mean to me?’” he said, adding that 95% of bullies have said that they would stop if someone had said this to them.

Hey U.G.L.Y. has a hotline, which is manned by former victims of bullying. Students can also visit www.heyugly.org for more information, as well as to view videos of students who’ve gone through bullying like themselves.

By visiting the website, students will find allies in their internal and external battles – and that, eventually, the pain will pass.

“What you guys are going through right now, it will all stay in the past - it takes time, but we’re not alone, so talk to somebody,” Vargas said.

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Starting at 9:30 a.m. we welcome the whole family to safely gather in the FoNT gymnasium for a complimentary housemade pancake breakfast. An Early Bird Screening will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Two viewing experiences will be available at 11:00 a.m. We will have a Casual Viewing Room for a laidback viewing experience as well as an Attentive Viewing Room for a quieter space to watch films.

To reserve space, visit friendsofnewtroy.org or call 269.426.3909

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Friendship Botanic Gardens to host ‘Wake Up the Gardens’

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riendship Botanic Gardens will hold its annual “Wake Up the Gardens” Volunteer Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CST Saturday, March 26.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the spring cleanup and prepare the grounds for the Gardens’ season opening Sunday, May 1. The Gardens are primarily a volunteerbased organization, and any help is welcome and appreciated. At the event, volunteers will be raking leaves, picking up fallen branches and sticks and cleaning up other debris on the grounds.

This is a great opportunity for students and master gardeners to get service hours. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own rake

and garden gloves, if possible. Water and light snacks will be provided.

Dress for the weather, as this event will occur rain or shine. If you can volunteer, please RSVP to volunteer@ friendshipbotanicgardens.org by March 21.

Friendship Botanic Gardens (a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization) is a community treasure and an oasis of formal gardens and wooded nature trails tucked in an oldgrowth forest surrounding Trail Creek.

It is located at 2055 East US Highway 12 in Michigan City.

For more information about this event, please visit Friendship Botanic Gardens’ Facebook event page. — STAFF REPORTS

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Three Oaks Township Public Library creates ‘Community Arts & Crafts Closet’

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o you have old arts and crafts supplies sitting around? Don’t toss that half skein of tie-dyed yarn, 14 blue pompoms, four pieces of green felt, and six half-sheets of cardstock into the trash – they may be junk to you, but they could be just what someone else is looking for.

The Community Arts & Crafts Closet is in the library and will be open during library hours. Everyone can help themselves. Take what you want and donate what you can. We ask that when you are putting supplies in the Community Arts & Crafts Closet that you keep it neat. If you don’t want to sort out your donations, just drop them at the library desk.

When you’re ready to start a new project, check the Community Arts & Crafts Closet first - you may even find inspiration you didn’t know you needed.

The library has story time for all ages each Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. and from 4 to 4:30 p.m. A special money-themed story time, “$mart Money MI Kids Read,” will be held Tuesday, April 12, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Each child will receive a copy of the book, “Count On Pablo!”, provided by MI Financial Wellness (MI FINANCIAL WELLNESS) and a goodie bag with some special swag from Teachers Credit Union.

The Kitting/Crocheting Circle meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to bring a project they are working on and sit and visit.

LEGO Club @ the Library is all day every Thursday. Projects will be left up for one week.

Take & Make Bags for children are available for pickup at the library desk.

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ichael Robert Hagman, age 61, of Harbor Springs, died peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2022, in the presence of his mother and sister.

His life began September 2, 1960 in Illinois, born to Bob and Sandy Hagman.

Mike was a real entrepreneur, having owned several businesses throughout his career. He loved life and worked hard. He enjoyed his dogs; especially at the beach. He savored his chocolate.

Mike will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Sandy Hagman of Sawyer; one sister, Missy (Jeff) Striggow of Medina, Minnesota; nieces and nephews, Jackson, Hannah, Bobby and Danny.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hagman and his grandparents.

The family will gather to celebrate Mike’s life privately.

The family prefers contributions in Mike’s memory be made to Caring Circle, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, or the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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HOR0SCOPE MARCH 10-16, 2022

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

The vibe coming your way this week is all about pulling back and addressing situations involving home and family. Luck will be with you in creating a secure and nurturing space for you to call home. Trust your instincts more and don’t be afraid to put you and your family first.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

You can expect some mysterious happenings or some inexplicable events to take place this week. Know that things are happening to help you break free from commitments that are not serving you or the greater good in your life. This is the time to get away from unhealthy connections.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

There may be some skeletons in the closet that you have to deal with this week but it doesn’t mean you have to continue hide things.

This is the time to work through issues from the past, especially issues that stem from childhood trauma or dysfunctional parents. You will heal.

It’s time to open up with friends and learn how to talk about things.

Stop hiding behind that false exterior and let those emotions out.

When you let other people know what you are experiencing, you won’t feel so alone.

Friends can offer a different perspective and solid support, now.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

You will find yourself involved in a lot of group discussions this week and may be asked to share some ideas that you have not made public yet. This is the time to put it out there and get some feedback. Listen to what people have to say and take criticism constructively. Learn from their reactions.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

This is the time to make do with the resources you have.

That’s not to say what you have is minimal.

It’s saying you may not realize the potential of what you do have. Don’t sell yourself short or underestimate your present position.

Stand firm in your resolves and believe in yourself.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Avoid trivial nitpicking or the allure of fantasy.

Keep yourself firmly on the ground and be objective when discussing issues with colleagues and work associates.

You have an excellent mind for business. Don’t let it get clouded with unnecessary details or outrageous ideologies.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

This is the time to take an avant-garde type of approach to life. Break free from previous conditioning and let a new perspective take hold. Try something different when it comes to your personal style or how you label life’s unusual happenings. Enjoy life’s little experiments.

The universe is showering you with creative potential now.

Channel this energy into areas of your life that have felt stagnant or blocked. Know that the potential to release negative patterns or behaviors come when things don’t go as planned.

Breakdowns and backfires create change.

There may be some relationship issues you are mulling over and you could really benefit from getting an outsider’s perspective now. This is not the time insulate yourself. Talk with partners and friends. Don’t get discouraged by opinions that appear to be incongruent with yours.

The energy coming your way this week will refine and sharpen your skills of discernment. Use this vibe to it’s fullest by honing in on financial issues or problems in your work environment and eliminate waste. Prepare situations for a new and more modern approach.

When life throws you a curve ball or when things don’t go as planned, it often is an opportunity to break free from previous conditioning. It offers you a chance to be spontaneous and explore things you would otherwise ignore. So buckle up and get ready for a serendipitous ride.

I have a friend in Los Angeles, California that says “it’s all been said” the truth, however is No and it’s necessary, infinity. — Dino N. Fatouros

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2022 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW

The City of New Buffalo is seeking summer beach and marina employees.

Candidates must be reliable, enjoy being outdoors and working with the public.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet to examine and review the 2022 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, property exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials:

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

Candidates should submit an application to afidler@cityofnewbuffalo.org, or mail to City Clerk at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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

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

JUDITH H. ZABICKI NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK

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

Note: This is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Deputy Clerk by writing or calling the following: Nancy Griffin, Deputy Clerk (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. *This is an in-person meeting only.

There will be no video teleconference options. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. If planning to attend this meeting, the City of New Buffalo recommends that regardless of vaccination status persons attending are recommended to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. * NANCY GRIFFIN, DEPUTY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 9:45 am Organizational Meeting Only Monday, March 14, 2022, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Hearings Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Hearings Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2022 are as follows: Agricultural 50.64% .9874 Commercial 48.29% 1.0354 Industrial 50.50% .9901 Residential 42.92% 1.1650

Additionally, they must possess characteristics of an outstanding fire service professional, including honesty, integrity, dedication, caring, and believe in teamwork. No experience is necessary and the ideal candidate must live within 5-7 miles of the city limits. Paid training for Michigan Firefighter I & II is provided upon hiring as well as additional paid training opportunities.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING PAID PER CALL FIREFIGHTER ADVERTISEMENT The City of New Buffalo Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of paid-on-call firefighter.

This position requires responding to fires and other types of emergency incidents.

The firefighter must be able to perform the functions required at emergency incidents, including combating and extinguishing fires.

The position involves extensive training in the operation of apparatus, tools, and equipment and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such conditions as heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.

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

The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at a special meeting Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., EST, at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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

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

Zoning District: R1 Single Family Residential Said property is located at 917 W. Detroit Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-8200-0346-01-5.

The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is open to the public and this notice is posted in compliance

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) The City of New Buffalo has openings on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

If you are interested in serving, please submit your application to the City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, March 31, 2022 in person at 224 W. Buffalo Street or by email to afidler@cityofnewbuffalo.org.

To find the application please visit our website, cityofnewbuffalo.org, and search for Board and Commissions Application in the search bar.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for all boards and commissions and are kept on file for a period of one year; applicants must not be in default to the City.

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Individuals arrested after breaking into warehouse in Lake Township

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wo individuals were arrested and charged with breaking and entering when they broke into a warehouse in Lake Township late last

week.

According to a press release from Chief Deputy R.E. Boyce III, at approximately 1:35 a.m. Friday, March 4, law enforcement personnel were dispatched to a warehouse in the 8500 block of Gast Road in Lake Township after the owner observed subjects inside of his warehouse, which he was alerted to by his surveillance cameras.

“Deputies from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from the Michigan State Police, and Officers from the Lincoln Township Police Department and the Bridgman City Police Department responded to the scene and determined that the warehouse had been broken into and that the suspects had fled from the building on foot,” the press release stated.

The deputies, troopers, and officers then “set up a perimeter and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deployed a drone with a thermal image camera to check the woods around the building.”

“The drone was able to observe two individuals hiding in the woods and with assistance from the drone operator, law enforcement personnel were directed to the location of the two individuals, where they were apprehended and taken into custody without incident,” the press release went on to state.

Two vehicles at the scene of the crime were also located, which the law enforcement personnel determined were “loaded with approximately $60,000 worth of merchandise from the business.”

Both subjects, a 35-year-old male and a 39-year-old male, both from the Chicago area, were taken into custody and were lodged at the Berrien County Jail on charges of Breaking & Entering 30 N Whittaker St with Intent to Commit a Larceny.

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PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-100 GRASS AND WEEDS To property owners and occupants of land in the Village of Grand Beach, Berrien County, Michigan.

Notice is given that all weeds, brush and grass growing on any lands within 100 feet of the road right-of-way unless otherwise exempt pursuant to this article must be cut and maintained at a height not to exceed six inches and destroyed and removed to prevent such weeds, brush, and grass from going to seed, from becoming a fire hazard and/or creating a condition

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he New Buffalo Township Library will open its 2022 Community Forum series with a presentation by author Edmund Lawler on his recently published book, “The Graft,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in the library’s Pokagon Room.

“The Graft” is about the first successful organ transplant, a kidney from a recently deceased woman grafted into a woman with a life-threatening kidney disease. Remarkably, the surgery took place not at a big teaching hospital, but at Little Company of Mary, a small Catholic hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The transplant made news throughout the medical community and spurred further development of organ transplant research. It also raised serious ethical and moral questions, some of which still follow transplant surgery.

Edmund Lawler teaches journalism at DePaul University in Chicago and is a frequent contributor to The Beacher.

He is the author or co-author of six books. Copies of “The Graft” will be available for sale following Lawler’s presentation.

The New Buffalo Township Library is located at 33 North Thompson Street in downtown New Buffalo. Community Forum programs are sponsored by the Friends of the New Buffalo Library, and admission is free and open to all. Use of face masks is requested. — STAFF

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