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Stolen ambulance suspect arrested in chase PAGE 3 Broadband Committee meeting discusses broadband expansion for Harbor Country PAGE 4

Fernwood spring symposium to explore new possibilities, groundbreaking ideas about future of gardens PAGE 5

Seniors hungry for food, human contact benefit from Bentwood Tavern giveback PAGE 7 Bison regionals charge falls short PAGE 8 La Lumiere no. 1 seed in national tournament PAGE 8

TIME TO BLOSSOM

Corned beef at the library during Friends of New Buffalo Library chef night PAGE 9 Fun Fair returns to Harbor Country PAGE 16

MISS BANGOR OLIVIA ELLIS IS 2019 MISS BLOSSOMTIME; MR. COLOMA IS 2019 MR. BLOSSOMTIME — PAGE 10 —

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Stolen ambulance suspect arrested in chase

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man captured outside New Buffalo following a 20 mile high speed police chase on Interstate 94 in a stolen ambulance was allegedly in the country illegally.

The Baroda Lake Township Police Department revealed Monday U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement was looking for the individual for an immigration violation prior to his March 10 arrest.

Fernando Rubalcava, 35, was booked into the Berrien County Jail for unauthorized driving away of an automobile, fleeing and eluding police and other counts.

He was also being held for ICE to await possible deportation on failure to appear for removal from the USA. According to St. Joseph Township Police, medics from Three Oaks stopped at Panera Bread at Interstate 94 and Niles Road to get coffee.

The 2009 Chevy ambulance left running with the keys in the ignition was gone when the medics returned about ten minutes later, police said.

Chikaming Township Police Sgt. Brandon Jones said the ambulance was on Interstate 94 near Sawyer when a traffic stop was first attempted.

One of the officers pulled beside the rig and pointed his service weapon at Rubalcava who tried swerving into the police vehicle.

The officer managed to avoid a collision by slamming on his brakes then pulled onto the left shoulder of the highway.

The pursuit reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour was continuing when Pokagon Tribal Police officer Brody Weidner deployed stop sticks that punctured the right front tire of the ambulance.

The ambulance now slowing down veered onto U.S 12 at Exit 4 outside New Buffalo and parked at the nearby Greek Orthodox Church on Behner Road.

Police said Rubalcava was trying to open a door on the church when taken into custody.

Efforts to determine motive and obtain further information from the suspect were unsuccessful due to a language barrier, police said.

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enter of the World Woodshop in Harbert, Michigan, has issued an open invitation to local authors to participate in its Author! Author! Reception & Readings from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Authors who have not participated before, or who have previously participated but have a new book to share, are invited to take part.

The participation “fee” is a contribution to the appetizer and wine buffet, which is free to the public. Beyond that, the organizer asks only that authors mingle with visitors and sign books. Authors will handle their own sales and keep all proceeds from those sales.

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n March 2, the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 Auxiliary and Sons hosted our 11th annual Mardi Gras scholarship fundraiser.

What a huge success! We had the best response ever, with a record number of

attendees.

We received many generous donations for the silent auction and would like to thank the following businesses: Journeyman Distillery, Sawyer Home & Garden Center, Three Oaks Hardings, MAK Salon and Spa, Big C Lumber, Patellie’s, Dewey Cannon Trading, KTM Cuttery, South Bend Cubs, Lion’s Den, Love Leather Wraps, Darling Ingredients, Hearthwoods, Lake Street Eats, Three Oaks Ford, New Buffalo Yacht Club, Nelson’s Saloon, Kathey’s Kreations, Horizon Bank, Three Oaks, Jerry Novacek Small Engine Repair and Fine Art Photography by Rich Covert. We also had several anonymous donors.

There were countless individuals who assisted in making this event happen. There are too many to name; however, you know who you are and we can’t thank you enough. Without all of your help, our Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser would not be the success that it is!

The Three Oaks American Legion Post 204, Auxiliary and Sons looks forward to many more years of Mardi Gras celebrations!

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GIVE BACK EVENT FOR MARQUETTE GREENWAY...

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avid’s Deli in downtown New Buffalo will be having ist ninth annual Corned Beef-Off on St.Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, from noon to 4:00 PM. Enjoy corned beef from across the country for an all-you-can-eat tasting extravaganza. Entry fee is $15 per person and beverages will be for sale.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Marquette Greenway Project. This 53-mile Hike and Bike project will connect Chicago to New Buffalo. Funds raised at this event will be used for the final four-mile portion of this project, which will connect the Indiana/ Michigan state line to New Buffalo.

So please join us for a fun afternoon and good food at David’s Deli, and show your support for a great community project.

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Broadband Committee meeting discusses broadband expansion for Harbor Country

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ake Township Manager Al Mishkin said his battle for high speed internet expansion began two decades ago.

Mishkin was a guest speaker at the first meeting of the Harbor Country Broadband Committee, which included area township supervisors, city managers, residents and Dan Manning from Connect Michigan (a nonprofit that strives to improve broadband for communities statewide), at Sawyer Highlands Church Tuesday, March 5.

The committee grew out of the two community needs assessment meetings held last fall and winter.

Sponsored by The Pokagon Fund, the meetings allowed area municipal leaders and residents to identify three issues Harbor County will be facing for the next five years: lack of affordable housing, the need for a community center and broadband.

Mishkin said he had been trying to get Charter, the main cable supplier for the township (which is 22 square miles and has a population of approximately 6,000 residents) to expand its services throughout the ’90s without success.

It was in the mid-2000s when he got wind of a new technology: fiber optic cable.

Mishkin said two thirds of the populated section of the township has always had some kind of broadband internet availability. Two thirds of its geographic area, though, doesn’t have any service.

Mishkin said is that coaxial cable is limited to a 120-foot drop from road to house before the signal dies. Many homes within the township have 600foot driveways.

To expand the township’s internet services, residents talked to Comcast “until we were blue in the face,” Mishkin said. Soon, residents decided to take matters into their own hands: a citizens group formed to propose an idea of a township-owned, or muni-built, system.

Mishkin, who said he believes that broadband is a utility (same as sewer, water, and electric), said that the committee worked on a plan to get it on the ballot. Meanwhile, Fiber YES!, an advocacy group in favor of fiber optics that was comprised of wealthy homeowners, lobbied cable companies and raised $240,000 of their own money to pay Comcast to build a fiber optic system within two square feet of the township.

According to an engineering designed system that was done by Yates Engineering out of Bloomington, Indiana, township members learned that it would cost $8.6 million to build a fiber optic system for the entire township. In May 2016, a 10-year 1.6 mills millage ballot proposal failed by 110 votes.

The day before the election, the Washington, D.Cbased organization, “Citizens Against Government Waste,” wrote an op-ed in the Holland Sentinel claiming that the muni-build would bankrupt the township. Other Michigan communities were also taking notice of Lake Township’s efforts.

Finally, in the summer of 2018, Comcast said it was building fiber optic to all the homes in the township - and Comcast was going to pay for it.

“I think Comcast is recognizing that there is a

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market out there (in rural areas) because the cable industry is dead, that’s a failing business model...

They recognized that 22 square miles, that’s almost 3,000 homes there - that’s a little chunk of revenue (for them),” Mishkin said.

Mishkin said he believed that Lake Township is Comcast’s first “test” community for Fiber to the Hole (FTTH) in its Heartland Region (which he believes includes Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin).

“I believe the government can do it and do it well...it’s cheaper than private sector, can provide a better cost than the private sector because we’re not in it for profit,” he said.

The township would need to contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to operate the township-owned system. After sending out Request for Proposals (RFPs), Mishkin heard back from one ISP: Midwest Energy from Cassopolis, Michigan.

At the Berrien County level, at a meeting through the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. to talk with Don Williams, the United States’ senior development broadband officer, District Nine County Commissioner Ezra Scott said that he and county commissioner Terri Freehling learned that the county is eligible for up to $50 million through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Scott said that the county could form public/ private partnership with a company, such as Midwest Energy, to get money out of the grant.

Scott said that municipalities don’t qualify for the USDA grant, as each one would have to provide a clean, or “unqualified,” audit. The county, he said, could provide one.

Unlike other grants through the federal government, Scott said the county would be allowed to apply for other grants. Through President Trump’s Department of Transportation Infrastructure Bill, there was $80 million available on a county level, as the bill also covers broadband.

Scott did say that the USDA grant comes in a grant-loan program, which means that Berrien County would need to come up with $6.5 million out of the $80 million if fiber optic were done for the whole county, which would be “a gigabyte of speed everywhere.”

Currently, Scott said that each township, city and village within Harbor Country had a different franchise, whether that be Frontier, Comcast, or AT&T. Williams suggested a plan that would make the county the franchise owner.

“You (the county) get the money, then have these companies come in and bid on it. We have the staff the IT department, the attorneys can write contract and the best part of it is we have money,” he said.

Talking with other residents and engaging the area’s current internet providers is important, Janet Cocciarelli, executive director of The Pokagon Fund, said.

“We’re trying to do just that - we’re trying to understand it and start a dialogue. I think it’s just an education process now,” she said.

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Fernwood spring symposium to explore new possibilities, groundbreaking ideas about future of gardens

ernwood Botanical Garden will host an exceptional group of guest experts at its 2019 Spring Symposium Saturday, March 23, at the new Sims Education Center.

Speakers will include Edwina von Gal, president of the Perfect Earth Project in NYC; Phillip Morici, founder of fleurdetroit in Detroit; Panayoti Kelaidis, senior curator and director of Outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens; and Chris Woods, founding director of Chanticleer in Pennsylvania, and world garden traveler from California and author of “Gardenlust.”

“On one special Saturday each March, Fernwood welcomes to our region experts who present on subjects ranging from sustainable practice and cutting-edge design to garden art and exceptional world gardens. This year once again we will hear from the greatest in our field.” said Carol Line, executive director.

The daylong symposium will explore a variety of topics, including Eco Anxiety and how you can kick the landscape chemical habit; art and architecture in the garden; lessons from garden masters; and a botanical tour of the world’s best new gardens. Lunch will be included, as well as a guided tour of Fernwood. Speakers will also be available to sign their books that will be on sale in Fernwood’s gift shop.

An early registration special is now running through March 15. Tickets are $100 ($80 for Fernwood members).

Registration between March 16−March 22 will be $115 ($92 for members).

VIP Symposium tickets include reserved seating and a special private lunch with Symposium speakers. VIP tickets are $126 ($105 for members), with a registration deadline of Friday, March 15. Registrations can be taken online at www. fernwoodbotanical.org or by phone at 269-695-6491.

The Spring Symposium is presented in partnership with Chicagoland Gardening, Inovateus Solar, Stonehouse Nursery, and Vite Greenhouses.

Guest Speakers and topics: PRFCT In this time of increasing Eco Anxiety, there is something you can actually do, for free, at home, work, or play. Try being PRFCT. Edwina von Gal will speak on the multiple health and environmental benefits of kicking the landscape chemical habit and how to get fantastic results without chemicals.

Principal of her eponymous landscape design firm since 1984, Edwina von Gal creates landscapes with a focus on simplicity and sustainability for private and public clients around the world. She has collaborated with architects such as Frank Gehry, Annabelle Selldorf, Maya Lin, and Richard Meier, on projects for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Richard Serra, Larry Gagosian, and many others in the design and art community. Her book, “Fresh Cuts,” won the Quill and Trowel Award for garden writing.

Art and Architecture in the Garden Phillip Morici will discuss Art and Architecture in the garden, focusing on successful installations and using large scale plantings to create major bones in the garden to showcase sculptures.

Morici has been active in the green industry for most of his life. His passion for the green world is rivaled only by his pursuits in the art world. Phillip brought his passions for art, design, and plants together when he founded fleurdetroit.

Phillip also currently sits on the Cranbrook Board for the Art

Museum Academy and just finished his services on the Art Advisory Board for the Beaumont Health system. Over the past year, he has also been working with an intimate team, The Grounds Crew, to bring to Belle Isle Piet Oudolf’s genius in the form of a nearly three-acre Oudolf garden.

Lessons from Garden Masters: Four Great Gardens and Lessons They Teach Us In the course of his travels, Panayoti Kelaidis has been lucky to visit some of the great gardens of the world. The variety of styles and techniques that gardeners use to create and maintain gardens of year-round beauty are of special interest to him. Panayoti will share visits he’s made to a garden in the Czech Republic that’s built on a steep slope with cliffs, a tiny urban garden in the Netherlands, an expansive suburban garden in Michigan, and his favorite English garden. Each of these gardens has utterly distinct style, plant palette, and scope—but all have take-away lessons for any gardener—beginner and expert alike.

Panayoti Kelaidis is a plant explorer, gardener and public garden administrator associated with Denver Botanic Gardens where he is now senior curator and director of outreach. He has designed plantings for many of the gardens at DBG, and he is particularly noted for the plantings of the Rock Alpine Garden. He has introduced hundreds of native ornamentals from throughout the Western United States to general horticulture. He has taken seven collecting trips to Southern Africa, researching the high mountain flora there, as well as travels to the Andes, Central Asia (Kazakhstan and Mongolia), the Himalaya (from both Pakistan and China) as well as travels throughout much of Europe from Spain to Turkey and most recently, New Zealand.

Gardenlust: A Botanical Tour of the World’s Best New Gardens.

For three years, Chris Woods traveled the world seeking out contemporary gardens and found 50 of the best. With wit and humor, he describes the most arresting features in public parks in exotic locations like New Delhi and Dubai, mission-redefining botanic gardens in Chile and Australia, and the most enviable details of lavish private estates and gemlike city yards. Throughout, he reveals the fascinating people, plants, and stories that make these gardens so lustworthy.

Born in London, England, Chris Woods has lived in the United States since 1981. He has worked in the garden world as gardener, director, and designer for 45 years. He is best known for his work at Chanticleer in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where he worked for 20 years.

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stablished in 1964, Fernwood is a unique property located near Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan on 105 acres of cultivated gardens and natural areas with woodlands, ravines, wetlands, and river frontage on the St. Joseph River. The garden opened its new Sims Education Center in October 2018. Fernwood follows its mission to enrich people’s lives by awakening and deepening their appreciation of nature and the possibilities of harmony between people, plants, gardens, and wildlife. Fernwood is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and the American Alliance of Museums. The garden is open yearround, and is located in Buchanan Township at 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, Michigan. For more information, visit www. fernwoodbotanical.org or call 269-695-6491.

HARBOR COUNTRY SINGERS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS FOR SPRING, SUMMER SEASON

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nterested singers are welcome to attend the Harbor Country Singers’ (HCS), the area’s community chorus, weekly spring and summer rehearsals at the Three Oaks Arts & Education (A&E) Center, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.

Pat Putnam, long-time HCS member and producer of this year’s spring and summer session, said that anyone who wants to sing is welcome to join the group.

The ability to read music is not required, but attendance at the rehearsals is expected.

The spring/summer session will concentrate mostly on traditional and patriotic music. So far, Putnam said, HCS will perform at an April 25 hootenanny at the New Buffalo Township Library, a June 8 concert in connection with Three Oaks’ Flag Day celebration, and a July 28 concert for Civil War Days, also in Three Oaks. Other performances are in the works.

HCS was founded and is directed by Cindy Dryden, and is a program of the School of American Music. Now in its sixth year, the School of American Music offers courses in stringed instruments, flute, piano and voice for children and adults. For information, visit schoolofamericanmusic.com.

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Monday, March 11 at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, Mich., Galiennative Ellie Burck’s film “Sweetwater” was screened as part of the 9th Coastline Children’s Film Festival. A teaser for “Sweetwater”, Burck wrote, “Cast your line into another world. What is out there? An unknown. Meet the people who explore the hills and valleys of the lake bottom. Why do they do it? What happens when they and the fish meet? Moments are shared. Life cycles circle. And I keep the camera rolling.” This Friday at the Citadel in Benton Harbor is the Young Filmmakers Competition. YFC shorts start screening @ 5:30, awards @ 6:45.

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Seniors hungry for food, human contact benefit from Bentwood Tavern giveback

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lot of seniors are hungry in southwest Michigan - which is why Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Michigan is here to help.

The nonprofit was the benefit of this month’s giveback at Bentwood Tavern on the night of Wednesday, March 6, when 50 percent of the evening’s drink and dinner revenue went toward the organization.

Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Michigan Executive Director Linda Strohl said that the funds really help the organization. The southwestern Michigan branch of the program began 31 years ago. The nationwide Meals on Wheels program was started in the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty, the unofficial name for legislation that was introduced

by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

“The Meals on Wheels program started in the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty because there was a recognition there were seniors that were living in poverty and that meals could help,” she said.

Every three years, Strohl said, the program is reauthorized. The program relies heavily on funding from the state and national level.

“When there are significant changes in the administration, funding can get a little iffy...the state and federal funding at the moment is okay,” she said.

Strohl said that the current challenge that the organization is facing is the large onslaught number of meal requests that it’s suddenly facing, as she said that requests have risen 20 to 25 percent in the last three years.

Strohl said she mainly attributes the growth to recent medical improvements that have prolonged the lives of senior citizens. While the Baby Boomers are aging at a rapid rate, she said that it’s the older set that’s in most need of help.

“The largest growing group are the people who are 85 and older...that’s 40 percent of the population who rely on us on many occasions for two meals a day,” she said.

It’s a group of people that’s unfamiliar with Amazon and can’t rely on grocery delivery services. Sometimes, senior citizens who reside in rural areas have been faced with grocery store closures.

“One couple in their 90s lived in a rural area and when we did their initial assessment, they had no food in the house - literally none,” Strohl said.

Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Michigan offers two types of meals: home delivered meals for homebound senior citizens in Berrien and Van Buren counties and meals that are served in community settings such as senior

centers, or congregate meals, in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.

Strohl said that volunteers do 320 home delivered meals a day five days a week and around 200 congregate meals on average a day in senior centers. Last year, volunteers delivered 144,200 meals to 765 area homebound seniors and served 66,058 congregate meals at senior centers to 1108 seniors.

“It’s a lot bigger than people think,” Strohl said.

Participants of Meals on Wheels get fed more than a diet of food of nutritional value; they also get fed a daily diet of human contact. Often, Strohl said the driver who delivers the meals to the homebound seniors is the only person they see all day. Delivering the meals also serves as an opportunity for daily checkups.

“I call it the trifecta: it’s the meal, the main reason we go into the house; it’s the social contact with somebody who gets to know them (the seniors) really well; and it’s the wellness safety check did she (the senior) fall or didn’t answer the door? If she didn’t, we have a whole protocol we go through,” Strohl said.

With regards to the drivers who deliver meals, Strohl said: Expect the unexpected. Once, a driver walked in on a woman who had fallen while going to the bathroom. The driver, who was also a woman, had to think quickly and wrapped her in a blanket before calling the paramedics.

Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Michigan has around 25 to 30 volunteers.

Board member Mike Pregont, who’s Strohl’s neighbor and credits her enthusiasm for encouraging him to jump onboard, said he started out as a volunteer.

“She said, ‘Why don’t you come to a meeting?’ The next thing you know, I’m on the board,” he said.

Having been the executive director for seven and a half years, Strohl said she’s very “passionate” about helping seniors.

“Childhood hunger really resonates for a lot of people but senior hunger is hidden...I think that we really need to acknowledge and honor the people who have worked,” she said.

“These are people who worked all their lives and now are struggling to be seniors and I think we need to help them,” Strohl added.

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his week, I began to think seriously about something that is bothering me regarding my love of sports. The premise is sound, but unfortunately, some teams enjoyed great success by employing this tactic, so now teams across the board are trying it, and frankly, it’s just wrong. There doesn’t seem to be an easy answer and there needs to be some way to maintain competitive balance, but having many teams in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey, plus other team sports I’m not very familiar with, trying their best to lose as many games as possible, is not in the best interest of sports.

“Tanking”, or attempting to lose so that your team is in position to draft the best amateur player, is not new to sports, but executives, armed with information heretofore unavailable, are taking it to the extreme.

Something has to change. Let’s begin with the NBA. The Bulls have been awful this season, but as bad as they have been, the Knicks, Cavaliers, and Suns have been worse. Whenever these teams play, their fans want them to lose so that they have the best odds possible of landing Zion Williamson, the consensus best player in college basketball.

The Philadelphia 76ers are the latest example of how well this works.

After wallowing in mediocrity for years the team began attempting to lose, winning a total of 47 games and losing 199 over a three-year span.

Because of their losses, the team got high draft choices, and the last two seasons they have won 94 while losing 55. This is wrong on so many levels. Fans have to hope their team loses. Winning teams get their win totals inflated by playing teams that aren’t even trying to compete. The essence of sport is being compromised. At the Oscars, Spike Lee was informed that his team, the Knicks, had won a game, and instead of being happy, he sadly replied that they’re trying to tank.

Those of you who are aware of the fact that I’m a Cubs fan must be wondering why I dislike “tanking” so much. After all, tanking is the way the Cubs acquired Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, and others, paving their way to their first championship in more than 100 years. While I must admit that it’s true, I wish there had been a different way.

The powers that be in all professional sports should put this problem at the top of their lists. There must be a way to create competitive balance without rewarding teams for losing. Imagine what it would be like if the worst sales person was given the best customers or the worst candidate was awarded the presidency. I know there are some great minds associated with the sports world, let’s hope someone can come up with a plan.

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he underdog Bison leading by four-points late in the third quarter against a taller and more athletic squad could not hang on in the opener of the Class D high school basketball regionals.

New Buffalo lost 66 to 56 to Muskegon Heights.

The game on March 5 was at Mendon.

Freshman guard Kaden Parmley led the Bison attack with 39-points.

The game was decided when Muskegon Heights pressuring Bison ball handlers the entire game picked up the pressure even more and converted a series of stolen passes into easy buckets.

In a matter of minutes, the Bison went from a four-point lead to trailing by 16-points.

“Unfortunately, they capitalized on every single turnover in a short amount of time.

It was just too much for us to come back from,’’ said New Buffalo head coach Nate Tripp.

Tripp credited his players for staying in the game as long as they did and trying to mount a comeback.

“They have kids that play above the rim. We have kids that try to touch the rim. So, when you consider the size difference, the speed difference, I couldn’t be more proud of our boys,’’ Tripp said.

The Bison finished 13-10 on the season.

New Buffalo loses Ben O’Donnell, Colin Bendiner and Blake Newton to graduation.

But, Tripp said returning starters like Parmley and junior Tucker Morse provide a solid foundation for next year and an even better season, perhaps, with the talent coming up from the ranks.

“We’re excited with the pieces coming up to fill their spots,’’ Tripp said.

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La Lumiere no. 1 seed in national tournament

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he boys basketball team from La Lumiere is the No. 1 seed in the upcoming national high school tournament.

The Lakers are hoping to bring home a second national championship from the Geico Nationals scheduled April 4-6 in New York City.

La Lumiere won the national title during the 2016-17 season when the tournament was sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Head coach Pat Holmes said the focus now is getting back into full swing after his players just returned from a two week spring break following the end of the regular season. ‘’The big thing is to try and get our competitive edge back,’’ Holmes said.

The Lakers ranked #1 in the nation by USA Today open the tourney April 4 against University School out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. .Tip off is scheduled at 4 p.m.

All of the tournament games will be televised by ESPNU. La Lumiere finished the regular season at 28-0.

A majority of the wins, including a 81-25 road victory over Gary Roosevelt on February 20, were by more than 20-points.

Holmes said his players know going in not to take anything for granted from some of the victories being close during a regular season that included match-ups against other elite squads throughout the nation. ‘’You’re playing against the best teams in the country so if you don’t show up on day one you’ll be watching the semi-finals and finals from home,’’ he said.

Many of the La Lumiere players over the years have gone on to star at major college programs.

Jaren Jackson, Jr., who graduated from the northern LaPorte County school in 2017, went on to play at Michigan State and now is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Isaiah Stewart, a 6’9” forward on this year’s squad, has committed to play at the University of Washington while Keion Brooks, Jr., a 6’ 7” forward, is being recruited

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Corned beef at the library during Friends of New Buffalo Library chef night

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ontrary to popular belief, the Irish don’t revere corned beef as much as Americans think they do.

That was one of the first tidbits that David’s Delicatessen & Coffee coproprietor Joe Lindsay (who owns the delicatessen with his wife, Emma Brewster) revealed to audience members about the famous dish for the upcoming Irish holiday during the Friends of New Buffalo Library’s latest chef night fundraiser in the New Buffalo Township Library Pokagon Room Thursday, March 7, “What’s more Irish than corned beef? There’s actually a lot of things more Irish than corned beef,” Lindsay said.

According to Lindsay, corned beef is merely sold in cans in Irish supermarkets.

“Irish people are terrified of what’s carried out in their good name here,” he said.

The association of corned beef with the Irish can be traced back to immigration. When Irish immigrants first arrived on Ellis Island long ago, several of them were poor and settled in lower rent neighborhoods in New York on the Lower East side. They had a hard time getting bacon or rasher, their normal celebratory foods, as pig was expensive. After witnessing their Jewish neighbors cook the cheaper beef brisket in a similar way that they made bacon, the Irish Americans started using that particular meat.

David’s Delicatessen Before cooking the brisket, Lindsay said, cooks will co-proprietor Joe Lindsay want to brine it seven days in advance. At David’s, they holds up 15 pounds brine the brisket in a giant cooler; however, Lindsay of brisket said in the event that one doesn’t have a cooler, a crisper drawer will suffice. Whisk kosher salt (table salt has smaller grains and will result in a saltier beef), pink curing salt (which gives meat its pinkish tint) and brown sugar in a gallon of water. Pour the mixture into a large container with the brisket. Sprinkle a quarter cup of any pickling spice that’s desired (Lindsay said that he personally has an affinity for mustard seed) onto the brisket.

Lindsay said that brisket “is cooked Toronto-style” at David’s. After rinsing the brisket to ensure that it’s completely rid of its saltiness, brisket should be placed in a deep roasting pan with rack insert (if possible). The pan should be filled with water so that it’s just below the bottom of the brisket. Brisket should be sprinkled with pickling spice before being placed back into the oven.

Lindsay said the brisket will be ready when a digital meat thermometer stuck into the meat’s fattiest part reads 350 degrees.

Those who desire to make sandwiches with the corned beef should remove it from the oven. For a more “falling apart” texture, the roasting pan should be covered with foil and the meat should be placed in the oven for another 45 minutes to an hour.

Lindsay dropped another cooking tip: get corned beef with marbling. Lean corned beef, he said, doesn’t always equal flavor. At the Corned Beef-Off, which is held at David’s Deli around St. Patrick’s Day every year, Lindsay it’s the meat with the most marbling that’s often declared the winner.

“In my esteemed opinion, the marbled slice is way better than the other ones because fat equals flavor,” he said.

Audience members sampled corned beef from two different purveyors: Grobbel’s out of Detroit, Michigan (whose claim to fame is being the oldest purveyor in the world), and Morton’s of Omaha.

At David’s Corned Beef-Off, guests are invited to try brisket from all over the country as well as ones that are locally made. Guests vote on which brisket is the best. Last year, Burn ’Em Brewing in Michigan City, Indiana, was the winner.

This year, the beef-off will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 17. The entry fee is $15, which includes a sampling of the corned beef and boiled potatoes, cabbage and bread with “copious mustards,” Lindsay said. Beer and wine will also be available.

Once again, Black Currant Bakehouse in Union Pier, Michigan, will also be supplying a vegan corned beef.

This year, proceeds from the event will go toward Friends of Harbor Country Trails and their effort to bring the Marquette Greenway, a non-motorized, 58-mile trail that will stretch from Calumet Park in Chicago to downtown New Buffalo, over the Indiana state line. Recent efforts are being made to bring the last part of the trail over the finish across the Indiana border on US 12 and into New Buffalo.

“Eating pickled meat for a good cause - yea, I don’t think it gets any better than that,” Lindsay said.

For more on delicatessens throughout the country, Lindsay put in a plug for David Sax’s book, “Save the Deli.”

David’s Delicatessen & Coffee is located at 30 N. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo.

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Miss Bangor Olivia Ellis is 2019 Miss Blossomtime MR. COLOMA IS 2019 MR. BLOSSOMTIME

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pon first being crowned the 87th Miss volunteered at Key Club events, the Woodland Shores “I didn’t expect that - I expect to meet new people, Blossomtime in front of an audience of Food Pantry, Bridgman’s Friday Fests, and the City of go new places,” he said, adding that he wanted to be a family, friends, and 22 other community Bridgman Fire Station. role model for younger children. queens during the Miss Blossomtime Krystin said she most looks forward to growing Joining Sin’ cere on the 2019 Mr. Blossomtime pageant at Lake Michigan College Mendel closer to her fellow queens.

Court are first runner-up Mr. New Buffalo Jacob Smith Center Monday, March 11, Miss Bangor Olivia Ellis “Just getting to know the girls more than I already and second runner-up Mr. Edwardsburg Cody Adkins. was overcome with shock. have - and getting to ride the float in the Blossomtime The son of Brandi and Jason Smith, Jacob is an Almost an hour after being whisked off stage for Parade,” she said.

18-year-old senior at New Buffalo High School. He is pictures, she still couldn’t believe it.

Krystin was also one of the evening’s top ad sellers. involved in varsity wrestling, band, a dual enrollment “I had no idea this would be me - this is a dream The daughter of Jennifer and Michael Schuhknecht, program with Purdue Northwest and has a weekend come true,” she said.

Miss Congeniality Maya is an 18-year-old senior Whirlpool internship. Jacob’s goals include winning Olivia said she most looks forward “bettering myself at Buchanan High School. She plans on attending the state Envirothon competition. He is a member through all the opportunities that go with” being on Michigan State University to obtain a bachelor’s of the National Honor Society, is on the four-year the royal court.

Academic Honor A 17-year-old Roll, is a threesenior at South year section Haven High leader in band School, Olivia and received is the daughter nuclear health of Kelly and and radiological James Ellis. She safety training plans to attend from the Manchester University of University to Notre Dame play softball and physics program. study exercise Jacob said he science. One plans to use his day, she hopes “indescribable” Miss Three Oaks and River Valley Claudia to become an experience of Moore is fitted for her crown as Miss A shocked Miss Bangor Olivia Ellis is Miss Bridgman Krystin Bruist gets fitted athletic trainer being crowned Blossomtime first runner-up crowned Miss Blossomtime 2019 for her crown as second runner-up for high school first runner-up students. At South to give back to the Haven High School, Olivia is involved community. with varsity volleyball and softball “I look forward to all the community and student government. Olivia’s service - I hope to expand my honors include being a member of opportunities quite a bit,” he said. the National Honor Society, a Youth Advisory Committee president, and n 18-year-old senior at maintaining a Gold Bar 3.8 grade point Edwardsburg High School, average.

Cody is the son of Fran Joining Olivia on the 2019 Cordell and Dwayne Blossomtime Royal Court will be Adkins. He plans on Miss Blossomtime First Runnercompleting the required pre-pharmacy Second Runner-up to Mr. Blossomtime up Miss Three Oaks/River Valley classes through Southwestern Cody Adkins, Mr. Blossomtime Sin’ cere One group of area kings and queens Claudia Moore, second runner-up Michigan College and Ferris State Taylor and First Runner-up Jacob Smith perform to Jailhouse Rock Miss Bridgman Krystin Buist, and Miss University before applying for the Congeniality Miss Spirit Maya Schuhknecht. degree in both graphic design and creative advertising.

PharmD program at Ferris State University to become A 17-year-old senior at Berrien Springs High School, Maya’s extracurricular activities include student a pharmacist. He is involved with varsity chorale, Claudia is the daughter of Angela and James Moore. council president, student body office president, being varsity tennis and theatre.

She plans to attend Western Michigan University a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), and Being a part of the Blossomtime court has been a in the fall to pursue a degree in computer science to dream of Cody’s since he was 14 years old. being a member of Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership someday work as a technician. She is involved with “I love the program and i can’t wait to give back to it (HOBY). Maya has won The White House/Presidential musical band, marching band, jazz band, pep band, - I’m so honored to be a part of it,” he said.

Volunteer Service Award. track and soccer. Claudia’s honors and awards include Cody was also that night’s winner of the Good Luck The top five finalists include the royal court, along obtaining three varsity letters, three band awards and Ad Award. Winner of that evening’s Community King’s with Miss Watervliet Hannah Yerington and Miss two academic awards.

Legacy Scholarship was Mr. New Buffalo Michael Hartford Brynn Duffy.

“This is the best job I think - I get to be on the court Tran.

Winner of the Queen’s Legacy Scholarship was with no pressure and I’m ecstatic,” she said of being There were 28 community kings who participated Miss Bloomingdale Brooke Harrison. The previous first runner-up. in Sunday night’s pageant. evening, the 2019 Mr. Blossomtime and Mr. Nice Guy Olivia was also named as one of the evening’s top ad The 2019 Blossomtime Festival theme is “America: Mr. Coloma Sin’ cere Taylor and members of his court sellers.

The Places You’ll Go.” Community kings and queens began their royal reign in southwest Michigan during A 17-year old senior at Bridgman High School, were asked to go to another place in time when they lip the Mr. Blossomtime/Showcase of Queens Pageant at Krystin in the daughter of Sarah and Joel Buist. After synced and dance to a variety of songs from the 1950s the Mendel Center. graduation, she plans on receiving her cosmetology through the 1980s.

A 17-year-old senior at Coloma High School, degree from Twin City Beauty College while The Mr. and Miss Blossomtime courts will be Sin’ cere is the son of Tuesday Clay and Sinatra simultaneously studying business at Southwestern participating in a variety of events throughout Taylor. He plans on obtaining a scholarship to a Michigan College in hopes of one day owning a southwest Michigan in the coming months, including four-year university, where he’ll major in medicine. beauty salon. Her extracurriculars include sideline riding in the Blossomtime Parade in May. He participates in indoor track, track and field and cheer, competitive cheer, softball, band, and DECA. Emcees for both evenings were Lainie Lu Von football. Sinc’ ere has received an academic award for Krystin holds the honor of spending eight years on Behren, a former Miss St. Joseph and Miss earning a 3.7 GPA. the Principal’s Honor Roll, of holding the three-year Blossomtime 1988, and Phil McDonald, a local media Being crowned both Mr. Blossomtime and Mr. Nice title of Outstanding Academic Excellence. She has personality.

Guy will give Sin’ cere a unique platform, he said.

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13, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Shirley will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions be made in Shirley’s memory to Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan. Please leave a message or a memory online at www.wagnercares.com.

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hirley Manley Erne, age 87, of Three Oaks, Michigan, died suddenly, Friday, March 8, 2019, in her residence. Shirley was born October 26, 1931 in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Shirley loved life and never came across someone she didn’t call a friend. She enjoyed her kids, grandkids and great grandkids and laughed every day. Her children remember her as a hard worker and an indescribable cook (her beef, homemade egg noodles, chicken, and Cole slaw were incredible). She was “mom” to the whole neighborhood and whoever came in the door.

Shirley will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Thomas of Oregon, Dawn Manley of Three Oaks, Mistie (Sherri Messer) Manley of Springfield, Missouri; three sons, Douglas (Debbie) Copeland of Wade, North Carolina, Steven Copeland of Bridgman, Michigan, Phillip Copeland of Raleigh, North Carolina; step children, Terry Manley of Louisiana, Susie Acker and Kristina Marshall, both of Michigan City, Indiana; seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandson with one more on the way; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; one sister, Emily Zielke of Bridgman, Michigan; one brother, Gerald (Mary Lou) Svorec of Bridgman, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one daughter, Vickie Marshall; one son, Thomas Copeland; and three brothers, John Svorec, Jr., Raymond “Skip” Svorec, and Warren Svorec.

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ertrude M. Gridley, age 98, of Three Oaks, passed away in the presence of her daughters in her Woodland Terrace home in Bridgman on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Gertrude was a cancer survivor with a great love for birds and flowers. In 1967 she and several area women started the River Valley Garden Club where she continued to be an active member for 52 years. Sharing her plants and knowledge brought her tremendous joy. She was awarded a lifetime membership award from the Michigan Garden Club several years ago.

Gertrude belonged to the Riverside Mothers Club and the Riverside Canasta Club during her younger years until the clubs dissolved.

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Lutheran Church in Sawyer where she was baptized as an infant, was confirmed, and was currently the oldest member of the congregation. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid and served on the Altar Guild for over 50 years.

Gertrude graduated from New Troy High School and the Benton Harbor School of Business.

She married Eugene Gridley in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1943. After he returned from WWll they started to build their family home in 1945 and remained there until 2018.

As an avid flower gardener, she attended her plants and flower gardens until the age of 97.

Gertrude will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Dodge of King City, California, Judy Jackson of Three Oaks, Michigan; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Semenic, Stephanie (Darrell) Doan, Erin (Tom) Seidel, Laura (Thomas Landgrebe) Tarwater, Matthew Anderson, Kyle (Kinley) Anderson, Geri (Lynne) Jackson Bonney, Angela (Mark) Mellin; eight great- grandchildren, Micheal Semenic, Zac Seidel, Tyler Seidel, Erik Doan, Sean Doan, Adelaide Anderson, Samantha Mellin, Clarissa Mellin; one great great-granddaughter, Tycho Mellin; one sister, Agnes Cereske of Sawyer, Michigan; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Sandra Gridley; two sons in law, Robert Dodge, Bill Jackson; two brothers, William Cereske, Alfred Cereske; two sisters in law, Vivian Cereske and Frances Cereske.

Family and friends will gather Friday, March 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, with the Reverend Randy Lett officiating.

Mrs. Gridley will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Eugene, and daughter, Sandra, in Riverside Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions be made in Gertrude’s memory to either, River Valley Garden Club, 13722 Pardee Road, Buchanan, Michigan 49107, or, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125.

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THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO IS SEEKING BEACH ATTENDANTS. Responsible seven (7) days per week for the clean and orderly appearance of the beach and the downtown; cleaning all parking lots, public restrooms, downtown sidewalks and curbs; empty trashcans, etc. The ability to work long hours on your feet and to left heavy bags of trash is required. The ability to talk with residents, answer basic questions and provide directions is critical. Staff is scheduled to work 30-40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am-10:00pm with availability to work weekends and holidays. Qualified candidates should submit city job application, a cover letter, and resume to Parks Director, 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117 or email to parks@ cityofnewbuffalo.org The City of New Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO IS SEEKING MUNICIPAL MARINA ATTENDANTS. Responsible seven (7) days per week at the City’s Municipal Marina assisting and registering boaters. Responsible for the clean and orderly appearance of the marina grounds. Ability to work with computer software is required as the DNR reservation system is used at the Municipal Marina.

These positions require a high level of one on one customer service. Previous experience with boating is preferred by not required. Staff is scheduled to work 30-40 hours per week between the hours of 8:00am7:00pm, including weekends and holidays. Qualified candidates should submit city job application, a cover letter, and resume to Parks Director, 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117 or email to parks@ cityofnewbuffalo.org The City of New Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEASONAL PARKS MAINTENANCE. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Must be available to work day shift hours Monday through Friday with some evenings, weekends and holidays required. The position is seasonal from April through November.

Job Description: Perform a wide variety of park maintenance and project work at various sites throughout the City.

Responsibilities: Assist with spring start up including preparing all parks, beaches and downtown areas for the spring and summer seasons. Tasks include staining and/or painting benches, picnic tables and trash cans, installing picnic tables, benches and trash cans and cleaning public restrooms.

Assist with putting up the life rings, boardwalks and placing the swim buoys in the water.

Assist with landscaping including trimming all hedges, weeding and planting flowers beds and raking when needed.

Assist with daily and weekly tasks including, but not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming all parks and assigned city property. Assist with emptying all City trash cans in the parks, downtown and the beach.

Assist with daily cleaning of public restrooms, pick up parks, weed and water flower beds.

Assist with fall shut down including putting everything back in storage for winter, closing bathrooms, winterizing equipment and leaf removal in parks.

Other duties as assigned Requirements: Knowledge of methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.

Operating knowledge of a variety of mowers, brush hogs, edgers, snow removal and other equipment.

Ability to lift and/or more up to 50 pounds Licenses and certifications: Valid Michigan driver’s license Required education, training and experience High School Diploma or GED and one year experience preferred

The City of New Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING NOTICE NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, BERRIEN COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) AND MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND (MNRTF) GRANT APPLICATIONS 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 two Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant applications. One to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the other to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF). 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.

For both MDNR applications, the 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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any who are reading this have vivid childhood memories of the Fun Fair event, and some remember hearing conversations about it from older siblings.

What is Fun Fair, you ask? Well, it started way back in 1984, when it was the brain child of Mark and Barb Sztanyo, Chris and Sally Kauffman's neighbors when they lived in Sawyer.

“Mark and Barb invited us to be a part of the team that planned the Sawyer Highlands Fun Fair Premier. Several of the booths we had that first year included the ever popular “jail,” face painting, ring toss, basketball free throw, darts (at balloons), and maybe the most popular “fishing pond,” where participants took home a real goldfish! Along with booth games, children and parents alike were treated to home baked cookies, fresh

Fun Fair returns to Harbor Country popped popcorn and cotton candy,” Sally said.

She goes on to describe what would happen at the evening's end: “The final 10 minutes of the twohour event may have been the most anticipated of the whole night as children exchanged token tickets they received while playing games for prizes at the 'Redemption Center.’

This center contained new and gently used donated toys, books, and more for children of all ages. The Sawyer Highlands Fun Fair was such a hit that we decided it must be an annual event. The rest is history!”

Sallly's daughter, Kelsey Zeilke, adds, “Our family is so excited to have the Fun Fair back in the community. As a former teacher in the district and now parent, we love free and fun opportunities for kids and families to interact and play, especially this time of year. I grew

up with the Fun Fair as a highlight of my year and now I’ll get to share that with my kids!”

Rick Blake, a longtime Sawyer resident, remembers it well.

“The Blakes got involved the second year, and by year three we were hooked! Fun Fair always happened in the spring, was always on a Friday night and always free. Each year, the gym at Sawyer Highlands Church was filled with kids of all ages who came to enjoy an evening with friends and family. All of this was organized and manned by an eager staff of volunteers,” Blake said.

So, how is it that the Fun Fair is making a comeback? Well, many who loved Fun Fair as kids now have their own kids and wanted them to experience it, too, so they put their heads together and went to work.

They are providing guidance to their own team of volunteers. Toby Klint

and Shannin Blake-Vanderark, both former River Valley graduates, head up the Fun Fair team.

“I remember attending the Fun Fair many years as a kid. It makes me smile thinking back to those Friday nights. Fun Fair packed with more energy than nearly any other evening of the year! All of us grade schoolers really looked forward to the games and prizes. The jail was definitely a favorite. A close second was probably the pie eating contests. This is a great social event that provides free, safe entertainment for the kids of our community. I hope to meet a lot of new faces and make them smile too,” Toby said.

Sounds like something not to miss, so mark your calendars for 7-9 p.m.

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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 As much as you would like to dive into a thorough spring cleaning, focus on organizing clutter rather than throwing things out. You may experience a bit of remorse if you let go of certain material things now. Let go of outdating thinking, emotional attachments, and mental obstacles.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You are going to be working closely with a new person, or on a new project. You will learn how to harmonize your differing approaches, and appreciate learning new techniques.

This is a great opportunity to expand your communication skills while remaining diplomatic; putting it your way but nicely.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Friends may be asking a lot from you now, and unfortunately, you are not really feeling particularly generous this week. There are things you need to work on alone, and you would do well with spending some time on your own. You tend to get overly anxious when others demand too much, or confront you with issues.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You will have some very creative ideas flowing in this week, but you may feel like you don’t have the resources to follow through on them.

Rather than giving up on them, keep it on the back burner till the summer, when you’ll have the funds to make it happen. Don’t surrender; reschedule.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Things could get out of hand when dealing with authority figures or domineering types. There is a strong urge to rebel and let go of commitments. It may seem like the power dimensions are stacked against you, but this is an illusion. You can get achieve harmony, if you persist and follow through.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Boom, boom, you are in the path of some very erratic, but productive energy this week. Prepare for some weird drama, along with that dynamic boost. Use this as an opportunity to voice any oppositions you have been carrying or holding back on. By being concise, you turn bombastic into fantastic.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 This isn’t the time to change things up too drastically in the advertising arena. Wait things out before making changes to your leadership styles, as well. It will be easy to get emotions involved and overreact to minor incidents.

Work on issues that have been a consistent problem before moving on to new business.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 This is a great week to open discussions with family about the changes you’d like to make domestically for the spring and the upcoming summer season. It’s all about opening things up and letting the wind clear out the cobwebs, that includes talking about things that were an issue last year, and resolving them.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You may start to feel a bit of a wander lust this week, and crave a break from your ordinary routine. You would do well immersing yourself in a different culture or embracing a new religious practice, rather than going stir crazy.

If you have the time take an vacation, go somewhere exotic, like Madagascar or Nepal.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Maintain good boundaries between friends or social commitments and personal obligations. Address your personal needs and responsibilities before taking on more responsibilities socially. Be sure to cover your personal debts first, and get your own house in order before cleaning up after someone else.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 There may be a bit of a struggle between your relationship and your family.

Family members may ask for some financial backing for a project that you’re not too keen about. Your contributions to a family member may put you in a tight spot, but if it does it will be shortlived, and you will benefit too in the long run

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There will be a bit of battle between what you ought to do, and what you want to do this week. Keep your financial responsibilities in mind when deciding how to handle obligations.

This is an excellent time to get your values and resources in line, so you can financially support the things you enjoy doing.

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

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

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

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.

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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EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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.

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.

FUN FAIR 7-9PM. Sawyer Highlands Church.

13100 Red Arrow Hwy. Sawyer.

Sponsored by Sawyer Highlands Church and Converge Community Church. The event will feature games, food and prizes for children of all ages.

IN THE VALLEY BELOW WITH OPENER FRAGILE SOUL 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based duo, In the Valley Below, are coming to the Acorn.

General Seating tickets are $25. Visit www. acornlive.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 FROM RAGTIME TO ROCK ‘N ROLL 2PM. Acorn Theater.

The event will feature a mixture of original music and Dr. Larry Schanker’s eclectic arrangements of pop and jazz tunes and some ragtime rock ‘n roll. General Seating tickets are $25. Visit www.acornlive.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 WAKE UP THE GARDENS 10AM-2PM CDT. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US HWY 12.

Michigan City.

Volunteers are being sought to clean up the gardens for the 2019 season.

Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, info@ friendshipgardens.org or 219-878-9885.

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