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DDA Board talks signage at monthly meeting PAGE 4

Chamber welcomes Holistic Lifestyle with ribbon-cutting PAGE 6

Authentic Greek Easter Bake Sale kicks off Friday PAGE 7 New Buffalo School Board work session addresses school safety PAGE 9

New Buffalo Township pledges to support Marquette Greenway Trails PAGE 11

US 12 Speed and Custom’s 1955 Chevy wins big at annual shows PAGE 14 Clay Street bid awarded, food trucks at the beach this summer PAGE 15

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RED, GREEN AND DISCO: The Franciscan Health of Michigan City and the American Heart Association held the “Go Red for Women” breakfast at the Uptown Center in Michigan City this week.

As a guest, I witnessed the dedication and hard work that so many are doing to raise awareness on the issue of women and heart disease. Since women have a tendency to put themselves last, they don’t often notice the signs of a stroke and heart disease. In 2004, cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 women; however, through the efforts of “Go Red for Women,” that number has been reduced by 20 percent.

I have climbed mountains and walked through jungles; however, it happened to me. Never think that just because you work out, walk, run, and do Zumba and yoga that it can’t happen to you. Listen to your bodies, ladies! The Franciscan Health of Michigan City has a dedicated and amazing team to work with you and your loved ones.

Then there was St. Patrick’s Day! A little dirt didn’t stop anyone from engaging in what seemed to be an all-day party celebrating green and March Madness, as Whittaker Street was filled with cars. The restaurants were full! Many were taking a healthier approach by heading down to the lake for a walk on the beach. As day turned into evening, it got even greener! It was so much fun; however, little was said about the real reason for St. Patrick’s Day: to celebrate St Patrick driving all of the snakes out of Ireland. Now there is a good reason to party!

The Michiana Humane Society’s Spring Fling Disco Ball is this Saturday at the Uptown Center in Michigan City. Scruffy asked me to remind everyone to support the Humane Society, an extraordinary organization that saves so many furry lives throughout the year.

While your donations are used to save lives, there is so much more you can do to help them make it a happy and healthy place for the kitties, doggies and bunnies! Check out the “ wish list” on their website, michianahumanesociety.org.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

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he City of New Buffalo in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This work will result in the much needed replacement of water and sewer lines as well as an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. This series of FAQs will be appearing in this newspaper to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project.

Q. AS OF FEBRUARY 2018, ARE NORTH WHITTAKER STREET IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND THE STREET, ON TIME AND ON BUDGET TO BE COMPLETED

BY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2018 (WEATHER DEPENDENT)?

A. Yes, they are on time and on budget. The street, curbs and sidewalks are to be completed

by Memorial Day weekend.

Q. WHAT WILL THE AMENITIES LOOK LIKE? A. Renderings of the amenities and landscaping depicting what the completed project will look like are at City Hall. An ash urn, which is one specific amenity, is pictured here.

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embers of the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) discussed downtown signage at their rescheduled Thursday, March 15, meeting.

Per the Pokagon Fund’s $1.6 million grant that was awarded to the city in October 2016 to go toward the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, it was agreed upon by the city and the Fund that there be one 18” x 24” Pokagon Fund sign and one 18” x 24” Pokagon Band of Potawatomi sign, as well as two additional 24” x 36” Pokagon Fund acknowledgement signs. The smaller philanthropy-themed Pokagon Fund sign would be next to a sculpture near the railroad tracks recognizing the Fund’s contribution to the city. One of the Pokagon Fund acknowledgement signs would be located near the Amtrak station, and the other one would be located by the harbor. The Pokagon Band sign would be located on the northeast corner of North Whittaker and Buffalo streets.

In addition to the Pokagon Fund and Pokagon Band signs, there would also be eight signs highlighting the city’s history sprinkled throughout the downtown area. DDA Chair Robert Kemper explained that they would continue to seek public feedback on their content.

Krsul added that it was While Kemper said that he approved of the imperative that the City conceptual design of the Pokagon Band and Pokagon Fund signs, he was hesitant to Council made a motion approve the content on the Pokagon Band with regards to the signs one. He added that he was interested in at their Tuesday, March obtaining verification that Band members 20, meeting, so that they approved of their sign, as it was a “very would be ready in time public representation piece” that would be for a May installation. viewed by thousands of visitors.

John Krsul, who serves as special liaison He said he would like to to the Pokagon Fund Board of Directors, meet with Kemper and assured Kemper that the Band approves the Marcus Winchester, the content. head of the Pokagon “There is no requirement in the documents Band’s language and that were prepared between the city and the culture department, to Fund that you have to get approval from the Band – but I can assure you that approval has discuss the sign. been obtained,” he said.

Krsul added that it was imperative that the City Council made a motion with regards to the signs at their Tuesday, March 20, meeting, so that they would be ready in time for a May installation. He said he would like to meet with Kemper and Marcus Winchester, the head of the Pokagon Band’s language and culture department, to discuss the sign.

DDA members approved recommending the conceptual design of all 12 signs to the City Council. They also approved recommending the content of the Pokagon Fund and Pokagon Band signs on the condition that verification that each required approval for the signs has been obtained.

Also at the meeting, board members learned that Karen Gear had moved to Florida due to a job transfer and was no longer a member of the DDA. Kemper said that the City Council would be appointing a new member to the DDA. Kemper said that the city was proposing that the North Whittaker Street ribbon-cutting ceremony take place Thursday, May 31. The $4.3 million project includes the reconstruction of North Whittaker Street as well as sections of East and West Merchant Street.

Board members approved to formally give their support of the Marquette Greenway Trail, a 58-mile nonmotorized trail that will run from Calumet Park in Chicago to downtown New Buffalo. Kemper said that grants that were currently available to fund the trail had an April 1 deadline. Board members said they were interested in having the trailhead being located near the business district so that cyclists would frequent the downtown businesses.

Board members recommended to the City Council that Sage Bistro owner Jeff McCastland move forward with obtaining a redevelopment liquor license for his restaurant on the condition that he’s made the appropriate investment in the business.

According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) website, businesses within a DDA district could obtain the license if they’ve demonstrated that they’ve “made a commitment for a capital investment of at least $75,000 that will be spent before the issuance of the license.” Board members wanted to clarify with the MEDC if McCastland’s $80,000 bill of sale for the purchase of business equipment, recipes, fixtures and furniture could fulfill this requirement.

Board members approved authorizing the entrepreneurial business development subcommittee to work with two mobile providers, Parkmobile and Passport Parking Solutions, to arrive at a mobile solution for payment at the beach overflow parking lot.

Welcome spring

The sun is shining and temperatures have remained in the mid-40 and 50-degree range.

Robins are singing, crocuses are in bloom, daffodils are sprouting, fishermen are out on the water hoping to land the big one and March Madness is in full swing.

This year, spring will take place between March 20 and June 21 if you use the astronomical method.

According to “The Sun” newsletter, how you define the first day of spring depends on whether you follow the astronomical or meteorological seasons, which are two different methods that are used for determining the dates of the seasons.

The astronomical seasons refer to the position of Earth’s orbit in relation to the sun, while taking into account equinoxes (when the length of the day is exactly the same as the length of the night) and solstices (the longest and shortest days of the year). The summer solstice will be June 21.

If you want to get technical, the astronomical calendar determines the seasons by when the Earth’s rotational axis is at a 23.5 degree in relation to its orbit around the sun. Using this system, spring starts March 20 and lasts until June 21.

The other system was established by The Met Office (the Meteorological Office is the United Kingdom’s national weather service). This system tends to use the meteorological seasons, which are based on the annual temperature cycle and the state of the atmosphere. The meteorological seasons also coordinate with the calendar and consist of splitting the year into four three-month seasons.

Using this system, the seasons are defined as: spring (March, April, May), summer (June, July, August), autumn (September, October, November) and winter (December, January, February). — COMPILED BY

LINDA HENDERSON

The observer, when he seems to himself to be observing a stone, is really, if physics is to be believed, observing the effects of the stone upon himself.

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ork is on schedule and moving forward throughout the week of Monday, March 19, which marks the 23rd week of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project.

As construction advances into the final weeks, most of the roadway within the project limits will be closed to thru traffic. In addition, intermittent sidewalk closures will be necessary for constructing the new sidewalks and streetscape.

Pajay will install conduit for the new light poles, and concrete work for curbs and sidewalks will begin. Full-block roadway closures will be required and old sidewalks will be removed. Notices will be distributed to businesses on a block-by-block basis.

Access to several businesses will be impacted during the ongoing concrete work. Crews will accommodate access to front doors to the extent it is safe and feasible.

Abonmarche, the project’s civil engineering firm, stated, at a public meeting, “We will continue to work with residents and businesses to the extent feasible to minimize disruptions. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we work to complete this exciting project for New Buffalo.”

During the week of Monday, March 12, Pajay installed conduit for landscape irrigation and performed utility work on North Whittaker Street. Concrete work for retaining walls continued, with the wall outside of Warner Vineyards Tasting Room on the east side of Whittaker Street and David’s Deli on the west side of the street. The concrete retaining walls are part of the overall sidewalk plan to accommodate the steep slope of the sidewalks and permit ADA access to buildings with raised entrances.

Additional sidewalk removal on both blocks of North Whittaker Street will continue, with the requirement of intermittent full-block closures. Two restaurants that may require the use of side entries but will remain open are David’s Deli and Rosie’s Cafe. When possible, North Whittaker Street and the sidewalks will remain open and passable for vehicles and pedestrians; however, additional and ongoing closures are expected.

The light poles on the west side of North Whittaker Street will be removed soon. Temporary lighting will be in place before the poles on the east side are taken down.

Abonmarche has published dates for future planned construction, which are subject to change. The following is an approximate outlook for March and the coming months: Week of March 19 – Curbs will be poured (west side, north half), conduit installation, utility work Week of March 26 – Curb, utility work, sidewalk installation Week of April 2 – Curb, sidewalk installation, utility work, landscaping Week of April 9 – Curb, sidewalk installation, utility work, landscaping Week of April 16 – Curb, sidewalk installation, utility work, landscaping Week of April 23 – Cross walks/pavers, landscaping,

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Whittaker Street scoops paving Week of April 30 – Paving, landscaping Week of May 7 – Paving, landscaping, restoration, furnishing install The streetscape plan has reached the final approval stages, with the chosen benches, street lighting and landscaping approved by the City Council for spring installation. The DDA is still reviewing details regarding informational signage and outdoor cafe seating.

construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions regarding the construction process.

The redevelopment plan called for the sanitary sewer to be laid in the middle of the street. The new water service main lines are on the west side of the street with lateral lines connecting to the east side, and the storms sewers run along the east side of North Whittaker Street. All of these installations have been completed.

Phase II work has continued, weather permitting, throughout this month with the replacement of gas lines and the burying of electrical lines, which will take place after the water service is fully installed. In March, crews will perform the final site grading and install light pole foundations and curbs and sidewalks. In April, new lighting will be installed along with ongoing installation of new curbs and sidewalks. The final roadway paving, landscaping and site amenities will be done in May.

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Sidewalk installation

Pouring the retaining wall

Water service connections to the interior of buildings requires access within the buildings. Those who are residents and/or business owners along North Whittaker Street and have not signed a permission form to authorize access to their buildings to perform service connection work should do so at City Hall as soon as possible. Notices are to be distributed to businesses/residents prior to water service connection work Businesses and residents are advised to continue to run water during freezing conditions, as was previously done, to prevent freezing until notified that the new water system is functional.

The next public tailgate meeting is at 9 a.m.

Thursday, March 22, at New Buffalo City Hall. This standing weekly meeting is intended to provide

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he City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is in the final phase of making much-needed improvements to the community’s downtown area. The work underway on North Whittaker Street reflects the final portion of the $4.3 million investment in the downtown, which began in Spring 2017 on East and West Mechanic and North Barton streets. This work will not only result in the much-needed replacement of water and sewer lines but in an entirely new downtown streetscape.

The City Council approved going for bid on Phase III of the project at their Jan. 16, 2018, meeting. Phase III includes the amenities package, such as benches, bike racks, waste receptacles, and trees and landscaping.

Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt from North Whittaker Street for Phase II Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. The project is expected to be substantially complete for 2018 Memorial Day weekend activities.

The crews will strive to keep the roadway open, where possible, after construction hours and on weekends.

Parking on adjacent streets has been developed to serve the downtown area while North Whittaker Street is impacted due to construction.

Parking is available on North Barton Street, at the Barton and West Mechanic streets parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street and at the city lot on the corner of Buffalo and North Whittaker streets and on North Thompson Street. Parking is available on North Whittaker Street when the road is open to traffic.

All construction schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather, underground issues, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Paver bricks from North Whittaker Street continue to be available to the residents at the boat launch parking lot. No heavy equipment is allowed to sort or load the vintage bricks.

For further information, visit www.cityofnewbuffalo. org. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

CORNERSTONE CHAMBER TO HOST JLN CREATIVE ART STUDIO RIBBON CUTTING

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he Cornerstone Chamber and Julie Nitz are inviting the public to the official ribbon cutting of JLN Creative Art Studio at noon Friday, March 23.

A creative and highly talented entrepreneur extraordinaire, Nitz has launched the new venture as part of JLN Studio, LLC, located at 2642 West John Beers Road in Stevensville, Michigan. Guests will enjoy food and beverages and experience the creativity of the new space where Nitz and her team will offer private classes and painting parties for budding artists of all ages.

The studio will officially be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

Nitz has been creating amazing graphic design work for almost 20 years and has been teaching private painting classes for more than six years.

JLN Studio, LLC opened its doors in September 2011.

According to Nitz, painting inspires her creativity.

“The opportunities are endless when you work with paints and the end result is so unique to the individual,” said Nitz.

“I love working with groups of all ages and sharing my love of painting. JLN Creative Art Studio is a great space to unleash the creativity of artists at all levels and inspire masterpieces to be created through classes,” she added.

Nitz is offering a discount for any private painting parties comprised of 10 or more participants that are booked in the month of April. While the host will receive their class spot for free, guests will receive $5 off their registration fee.

Painting parties and classes at JLN Creative Art Studio include all painting materials and instruction. Food and drinks can be brought in for the events.

A true believer of promoting the work of other creatives, Nitz will feature and sell the work of local artists Lori Ehlke, Jessica Staley, Taylor Sebrechts, Hillary Florin and Leah Sherman.

For more information on booking a party or taking a class, call 269-408-8059, email julie@jlnstudio.com or visit www.jlnstudio.com. — STAFF REPORTS

Chamber welcomes Holistic Lifestyle with ribbon-cutting

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embers of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce enjoyed an afternoon tea in a nurturing environment during the ribboncutting ceremony for Holistic Lifestyle – Empowered Self Care, Harbor Country’s new health and wellness store, Thursday, March 15.

Chamber members mingled among the shelves stocked with items such as herbs and scented soaps while nibbling at appetizers and sipping at tea. Owned by Rhonda Walling and Susie Holzshuh, the store offers custom-blended teas, natural organic remedies and healing treatments.

In addition to the ribbon-cutting, Wallace and Holzshuh were also given a framed certificate signed by state Rep. Dave Pagel (R-Berrien Springs), state Sen. John Proos (R-St. Joseph) and U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) by Adam Mensinger, district representative for Proos.

A certified natural herbalist who offers more than 200 herbs, spices and teas, Walling specializes in organic remedies and treatments.

Customers entering the shop can find a whole wall devoted to shelves brimming with jars containing a variety of herbs.

For more than 30 years, Walling said she’d been into herbs and “doing things natural.” Originally from out west, Walling said she opened a small store in New Mexico to “get her feet wet.” She soon ventured further east, where she opened her second store in Plymouth, Indiana. When the recession hit a few years ago, she closed the store.

For two years, Walling said, she searched for a spot to open another store. After discovering the state of Michigan (“It reminds me of Oregon,” she said), Walling found the building that currently houses Holistic Lifestyle.

Walling said one needn’t buy something from her store in order to seek help on how to live a “better quality of life.”

“I’m here for anybody who needs me,” she said.

Holzshuh, who is available for consultations, said she offers “empowered self-care” to clients. She is certified as a yoga instructor and has a wholebody tuner. Holzshuh also offers the noninvasive HealthScope scan. As explained by Holzshuh, the HealthScope is a device that performs an analysis of the skin to detect any worrisome conditions in the body. After the scan, clients will be provided with a 12-page complete physiology report.

Holzshuh said the report provides valuable information on how stress is affecting one’s body as well as how one’s cardiovascular system is working.

“You have a picture of what’s going on inside the body so you can help yourself heal,” she said.

While Holzshuh said she can’t necessarily provide a “cure” for everyone’s ailments, she can certainly help them pinpoint whatever it is that’s troubling them.

“I’m going to listen and we’re going to work together to help you help yourself,” she said.

Holistic Lifestyle – Empowered Self Care is located at 15980 Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier, Michigan. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday afternoons until 5 p.m. They can be reached at 574-341-9087.

Visitors to Holistic Lifestyle help owners Susie Holzshuh and Rhonda Walling (center, l-r) cut the ribbon

Scented soaps line two shelves in one corner of the store

Rhonda Walling, Susie Holzshuh and Adam Mensinger pose with a certificate from state legislators

Jars of herbs line shelves along one wall

Visitors to Holistic Lifestyle listen to the owners tell their story

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Bake Sale Bliss Marina Sheerin Donna Polymeris and Louisa Kerhoulas

Palm Sunday, Holy Week

Easter Sunday MASS SCHEDULE

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church NEW BUFFALO

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church THREE OAKS

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Palm Sunday Vigil Masses

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

4PM Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 5PM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

Palm Sunday

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

8AM Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 9AM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church 10:30AM Mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church 11AM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

Authentic Greek Easter Bake Sale kicks off Friday

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BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS

rafted into bold yet relaxing tastiness, authentic baklava will be sprinkled amongst other rich, sweet delectable treasures such as, cream-filled galaktoboureko, honey-dipped melomacarona, powdered-sugar kourampiedes, and koulouria (Greek butter cookies). These are always a staple in Greek bake sales. The Annunciation and Agia Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church and the Berrien County Orthodox Women Group (BCOW) will host the non-forprofit event. The Easter Bake Sale kicks off Friday, March 23 from Noon until 6 pm (ET) and continues on to Saturday, March 24 from 10 am through 6 pm (ET).

The BCOW group preserves Greek customs and traditions as well as developing and promoting benevolent charitable and philanthropic outreach programs. Eleni Edison spells out the group’s mission: “To develop community outreach programs within Berrien County; to plan social events beyond those annual events of our community; and to contribute to Authentic Greek Easter bread church facility enhancements as our baked with love budget allows.”

Greek pastries are hard to come by in this area. Spend fifteen minutes this Friday and Saturday with the ladies whose homemade delectables not only nourish the soul, but also empower the group and broader community. The preparation, baking and general overall volunteer work keep the vision of Orthodox faith alive.

An exciting Easter egg Batik decorating class is also on the bill de fare Saturday, March 24 from 11 am until 4 pm (ET). For more info call 239-247 0516. The event bestows a feeling of unity and oneness within the group and that kindness and gratitude extend to the broader community at large. Call for a pre-order 269-469-0081. Orders will be ready for pickup during the bake sale. The Greek Orthodox Church is located at 18000 Behner Rd, off U.S. 12 at Exit 4B in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Holy Week

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

7PM Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church followed

by Adoration 7PM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church followed by Adoration

Good Friday

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

2PM Service at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church followed

by Stations of the Cross 3PM Service at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church followed by Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

8:30PM Easter Vigil Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 8:30PM Easter Vigil Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

Easter Sunday SUNDAY, APRIL 1

8AM Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 9AM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church 10:30AM Mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church 11AM Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

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ports fans have enjoyed a marvelous week. The week began with the start of the *317933* National Football League’s new year. During this period, players who are not under contract are permitted to seek employment with any team, as they officially become free agents. The Chicago Bears do not have a successful history with free agents. Last season they lost Alshon Jeffrey to the Eagles and with his help, the Eagles became super bowl champions.

Conversely, many of the players the Bears signed, either got injured or didn’t perform up to expectations. But that was last year. This year, with a new coach and quarterback, good players decided that they wanted to join the Bears, and with the players they added, the future is much brighter. Three new receivers, two back up quarterbacks, and one place kicker later, leaves me looking for my sunglasses. What a great start to the week.

Later in the week, the talking gave way to actual games, and boy, what games they were. The NCAA basketball tournament has been even more exciting than usual this year, as underdogs keep winning and many games are decided in the last few seconds. As the tournament began, I was rooting for four teams. I picked North Carolina to win the championship, but after only one victory, they got smeared by Texas A&M. Michigan State was another of my favorites, but they fell to Syracuse 55-53 despite the efforts of Jared Jackson, a freshman from La Lumiere. The game was extremely exciting, but in the end, MSU’s last second shot didn’t fall, and they were eliminated. That was the bad news, now for the good stuff. Michigan battled Houston evenly, but after 39 minutes and 59 seconds they trailed 63-61. That’s when Jordan Poole, another freshman who played high school ball at La Lumiere , sank a three pointer to win the game for Michigan.

I was in a sports bar in Chicago when the ball went through the hoop and the place erupted like it does for local teams. What a great victory for Michigan.

Last, but certainly not least, we have Loyola of Chicago. Like Michigan, they won their game with a last second shot. Then in the second round, they did it again!

It seems hard to believe, but Loyola is the only team from Illinois to ever win the NCAA championship. While it would take a miracle for the Ramblers to win it all this year ( even the adorable Sister Jean didn’t pick them to win ), the way this tournament is going, all 16 teams remaining have a chance. Almost one out of three games in this tournament have defied the oddsmakers. I don’t want to forget to mention Michigan’s Mo Wagner. His kind gesture exemplified what all participants in sporting events should strive for. He stopped in mid celebration to console his opponent after Jordan Poole’s buzzer beater. That a boy Mo, you’ve become one of my heroes. All of this and... my fantasy baseball draft is rapidly approaching. What a great time to be a sports fan.

Harry Sheehy, Dartmouth College’s director of athletics, said “ It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser.” Be kind to one another. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ew Buffalo Area Schools Preschool and Kindergarten registration will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:00 pm at New Buffalo Elementary for the 2018 - 2019 school year.

Children that will be four years old by September 1, 2018, and are residents of the New Buffalo school district are welcome to enroll in preschool. This program offers great benefits to those children who are not quite old enough to enter kindergarten.

Children that will be five years old by September 1, 2018 and are residents of the New Buffalo school district are welcome to enroll in Kindergarten.

Enrollment forms will be completed online during the registration process on April 17. Important information to bring with you at the time of registration include: • Official Birth Certificate (no copies or hospital certificates) • Immunization Records • Residency Verification (Must provide two of the following: drivers license/state ID, utility bill, or deposit for utilities, deed to home, escrow papers, lease Agreement) • Emergency Contact names and phone numbers • Doctor/Dentist names and phone numbers The Berrien County Health Department will be available at New Buffalo Elementary, on April 12 from 1:30-3:30pm for free Hearing/Vision Checks. These checks are mandatory for enrollment into kindergarten and are available without an appointment. If you cannot make this date / time a list of other locations can be obtained in the school office or from the Berrien County Health Department.

This meeting is primarily for providing parents with information, completing enrollment forms, and making appointments for assessments. It is not recommended that children accompany their parents to this meeting.

Come see why New Buffalo Area Schools is the “Right Choice for Today’s Education.” — STAFF REPORTS

NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SECOND TRIMESTER PRINCIIPAL’S LIST 2017-2018

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ew Buffalo Elementary is always proud of the accomplishments of each and every student enrolled but we are especially proud of our Second Trimester Principal’s List. This list is for all 3rd5th grade students who have achieved all As and Bs for the second trimester of the 2017-2018 school year.

The list is as follows: THIRD GRADE: Harlow, Allee, Aaron Berk, Drew Bowen, Adamary Cardenas, Layne Collins, Vincent Ganz, Owen Gotcher, Anne Gradowski, Josie Haberichter, Bailey Heimbach, Henry Huchinson, August Johnson, Parker Krohn, Michael Kuhn, Landon Lijewski, Cora Moser, Noelle Penny, Rex Porter, Kendall Roch, Ian Sokol, Jeffrey Tertel and Kaitlin Thompson.

FOURTH GRADE: Max Brown, Mona Dali, Olivia Dupre, Max Gotcher, Brensen Grott, Maddie Grzywacz, Nick Haskins, Charlotte Humphrey, Bianca IllescasVilla, Hope Johnson, Jesse Kelly, Khyra Lakin, Isai Lopez, Ava Mancini, Gabe Medina, Jackson Neubauer, Samantha Newton, Madison Peterman, Fallyn Reber, Nicole Semenchuk, David Sheldon, Lieve Siewert, Samuel Tripp and Alisun Yanz. FIFTH GRADE: Lucas Behzadi, Mia Ciccarelli, Ryker Donkersloot, Josette Humphrey, Ethan Kishta, Addison Lamport, Ethan Lijewski, Elizabeth McDonald, Vaughn Nikkel, Ellen Ripley, Aiden Sokol, Riley Tertel, Ava Totzke, Ella Vyskocil, Maia Walter ad Lily Wulff. — STAFF REPORTS

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ven before the tragic Feb. 14 shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that the topic of school safety has always been at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education members heard about some of the districtwide safety measures that are currently in place as well as ones that may be implemented at a Monday, March 19, workshop session.

Since 2014, Ed Lijewski, director of transportation and technology, said that their district, along with other ones in Berrien County, have been using the cloud-based NaviGate Prepared school safety system where authorized users, such as administrators, staff, and first responders, can access a district’s safety plan and procedures from a computer or cell phone. Lijewksi said pictures were taken of rooms inside of their district’s buildings so that floor plans and 360-degree images could be stored in the system.

Lijewski also introduced board members to the Rave Panic Button app, which enables iPhone and Android phone users to connect with 911 and send an alert to their colleagues and on-campus security personnel in a crisis situation with the touch of a button. The type of help one receives during an emergency will depend on which button is activated. If someone activates the large red panic button to report an active shooter on campus, then the app will immediately connect them to 911 while simultaneously sending an emergency alert to all employees. If the medical emergency button is activated, 911 will also be dialed; however, only key staff members with medical training will be notified.

Lijewski explained that the current lengthy procedure for warning staff members of an active shooter involves making phone calls to each school and the bus drivers as well as making an announcement over the intercom.

Students in the gym may not be able to hear an announcement over the intercom, though.

“It reduces the response time and saves lives,” he said of the app.

Leslie said he could see the blue staff assist button being frequently used by teachers who need assistance during a low-key emergency, such as a student getting sick in the cafeteria, but are unable to leave their location.

Since November, Denise Tuszynski, human resource and payroll services director, said she’s been forming a safety team comprised of district staff members, including ones who work near the school buildings’ main doors during the day. Staff members will be given a

badge with additional emergency information on the back. Bright neon shirts may also be worn by team members so that they could be easily identified by first responders during an emergency.

Board members also picked up on a previous discussion of hiring a School Resource Officer (SRO).

Board President Lijewski also Chuck Heit introduced board explained that board members to members needed to the Rave Panic identify what their Button app, which expectations were enables iPhone in terms of having and Android a SRO. Recently, phone users to he said there has connect with 911 been talk at the state and send an alert level of opening to their colleagues up other revenue and on-campus sources to school security personnel districts so that in a crisis situation they can afford to with the touch hire SROs or social of a button. The workers. This may type of help one include allowing receives during sinking funds to be an emergency will used by a district to depend on which help with the cost of button is activated. hiring an SRO. Heit If someone said that such funds activates the are currently only large red panic used for items like button to report technology or capital an active shooter improvements. on campus, then Heit said that the app will additional funding immediately sources would be connect them helpful, as hiring a to 911 while SRO was expensive. simultaneously The district pays sending an 70 percent of the emergency alert SRO’s salary, while to all employees. the municipality in If the medical which the district emergency button is located pays is activated, 911 the remaining 30 will also be dialed; percent. however, only key Board trustee Lisa staff members with Werner pointed out medical training that a SRO would will be notified. also need to interact with students.

To gain further input from the community over future safety measures, board members agreed that parents and stakeholders could be asked to take a survey. Board Vice President Frank Magro added that information from local law enforcement officials would be particularly valuable, as each officer may have a different perspective on school safety.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED AT FAIRMEADOWS CHURCH

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Merrill leads photo workshops in places such as Colorado, the Canadian Rockies, the American Southwest, Death Valley, and Norway. Over the past several years, he has been especially focused on photographing night skies throughout the United States. From short exposures that capture the majesty of the Milky Way’s galactic core, to multi-hour exposures that or one Michiana Shores art photographer, all the inspiration he needs emphasize the earth’s rotation is right outside his door. in relation to the stars, the “About 90 percent of what I photograph is within five blocks of night skies are full of incredible where I live,” said Michiana Shores photographer Joel Brussell. “I photography potential. grew up outside Chicago, but I found my material when I moved to In Merrill’s presentation, Michiana – sand, water, trees, and timeless vistas.” he will share his approach to “These are the same beaches I’ve walked for over 50 years. The challenge night photography, and will now is to express another side I can’t give everyone the tools that necessarily see, but sense.

And for are necessary to begin a foray me, black and white feels closer to my into the addicting world of inner palette,” he added. astrophotography. He will cover Brussell said his winter landscapes the all-important planning/ can be desolate but striking, beautiful scouting stage, as well as lead yet brutal. a discussion on the equipment “In deep winter, when the wind is that is necessary. Finally, Merrill whipping, my max exposure—me, will explain the execution of not the camera—is about 30 minutes photographing stars as points tops,” he said.

“Then I’m revived by a (including the Milky Way), hot shower and matzoh ball soup.” long exposure star trails, and Similar to his subject matter, Northern Lights.

Brussell said he likes to keep A monthly educational program of the Calumet Region everything local.

Photo Club, the presentation “I have my photos printed and is open to all visitors. For framed at SFC Gallery in Michigan more information on the City. They just couldn’t be any more helpful and professional. I am thrilled with Calumet Photo Club, visit www. service,” he said.

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Blossomtime Festival honors Gianna Abdelnour as Volunteer of the Year

Recently, the Blossomtime Festival has named the recipient of the prestigious Gordon W. Hosbein Volunteer of the Year Award.

Established in 1996, the award honors the many years of service and dedication that Hosbein gave to the Blossomtime organization, and is given annually to an outstanding festival volunteer. Nominees must have at least three years of service with the festival. Previous winners of the award and members of the Blossomtime Board of Directors are not eligible.

This year, Anna Abdelnour, the president of the board of directors, presented the 2017 award to Gianna Abdelnour. Gianna was honored at the 2018 Miss Blossomtime Pageant Monday, March 12, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage.

For many years Gianna has served in several roles, including the Central Queens committee, chaperone duties, tour week, pageant practices, pageant weekend, committee for the Miss/Mr. Blossomtime pageants and co-chairman of the Monday night Queen’s dinner. Currently, she serves on the Fashion Show committee.

Those who have worked alongside Gianna describe her as “an all or nothing type of person and definitely all in when it comes to Blossomtime.” Others have described her as being someone who shows up time after time and jumps in and rolls up her sleeves, all while smiling and inspiring others to do the same.

Gianna is the corporate catering and events manager at The Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph, Michigan. She will receive a Blossomtime patron membership and will be Blossomtime’s honored guest at all the 2018 festival events.

She will also be featured in a convertible in the 2018 Grand Floral Parade as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year. — STAFF REPORTS

Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love.

— Lao Tzu

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

New Buffalo Township pledges to support Marquette Greenway Trails ADOPTS RESOLUTION FOR MICHIANA SHORES WATER PROJECT

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he New Buffalo Township Board met Monday, March 19, and heard an update on the Marquette Greenway Trail project by Marcy Hamilton of the Southwest Michigan Planning Association and adopted a resolution to proceed with the Michiana Shores Water Project.

The Marquette Greenway is a proposed 58-mile nonmotorized trail from Chicago to New Buffalo. Currently, 28 miles of the trail have been built or funded. The Michigan side of the trail is 3.8 miles, extending from the state line on Grand Beach Road into downtown New Buffalo. The survey work on the south and north side of the Amtrak Railroad and the municipal right-of-way land has been completed, and plans are now in the works to formulate the route the non-motorized path will take.

Hamilton stated that they are still evaluating a specific route based on available land and access to easements and private homeowner association property. Those spearheading the project are hopeful that the path will wind through wooded residential areas on the north side of the railroad tracks and end up in downtown New Buffalo. The 10-foot wide non-motorized path would accommodate bikers as well as hikers, walkers and crosscountry skiers.

In February, the Township Board held a Public Hearing regarding authorization to support a State of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (MNRTF), which will help fund the Michigan segment of the proposed Marquette Greenway Trail in the amount of $300,000, the maximum available level. This grant also requires matching funds from the township or other sources. The Pokagon Fund has pledged $300,000 towards the project and Hamilton stated that they are looking into MDOT Alternative Programs grants. She stated that the city may also seek grant funding through the MDOT-TAP Passport Grant in the amount of $150,000, which will fund trail heads and way finding. The Friends of Harbor Country Trails has also applied for a $400,000 grant from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation.

The Friends of the project has also received 320 letters of support for the proposed trail project, including support from 15 local and countywide organizations.

Hamilton stated, “In 20 years of planning, I have never seen such widespread support for a project.” She applauded the very enthusiastic and dedicated group. The Friends will also launch a private fundraising campaign with the hopes of raising an additional $270,000 for matching funds to leverage state and federal grants, if they are successfully obtained. The Michigan segment of the project is estimated to cost $3 million.

Following the presentation, Heather Gradowski spoke of the positive impact that trails in other communities have had on real estate values. She stated that more than 40 years of studies have shown steady increases in real estate values for properties close to and adjacent to non-motorized trails. Property values across the country have risen anywhere from 6 percent to 20 percent for properties within a half a mile of a trail. She also stated that crime rates are lower on trails than in other areas of surrounding regions, according to statistics. Gradowski stated that trails provide a value to the community and provide a better place for people to live, work and play.

Caroline Ramsey also spoke of the importance of providing a safe route for families to bike and hike to the downtown district.

Those interested in donating to the trail development or for further information on Harbor Country Hike and Bike Trails can visit www.harborcuntrytrils.com and like them on Facebook at MarquetteGreenwaySWMI. A Berrien County sheriff gave the January township

call report. He reported that within the township, 138 complaints were answered, 11 citations were issued and eight arrests were made.

Fire Chief Jamie Flick stated that the department had 12 calls last month, which was a quiet month for February. He stated that the firefighters had undergone CPR training and everyone was up to date. He advised residents to obtain burn permits if they plan yard clean-up work and to be mindful of wind and weather conditions. The fires must be out before dark, he said.

Under new business, the board adopted the MDNR Grant resolution and voted to pledge $150,000 from the 2019-2020 budget toward the Greenway Trail. The motion received four “yeas” and one “nay,” with Treasurer Jack Rogers casting the lone “nay” vote.

The board unanimously approved an invoice in the amount of $50,288.24 from Wightman and Associates for the first payment for the Michiana Shores Water Proposal. The project invoice from Wightman is estimated to be $219,500.

Board members unanimously adopted a resolution for the Michiana Shore Water Project. The project is estimated to cost $2,271,000, with $1,550,000 being paid by the 250 parcels owners in the Special Assessment District. The Special Assessment District role will be prepared and published in the near future. The township will pay for the installation of lines under U.S. 12 and under the railroad tracks, including permit costs, which will be more than the 10 percent pledged by the board. The township will issue bids for the project on April 19, with the opening scheduled for May 10, 2018.

The work will be required to start after July 4 and be completed by mid-November. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks, and the hope is that the successful bidder will do the work at the end of the summer season.

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att Davis of Wightman reported that all of the field survey work has been completed for the project. He reported that following the bidding, there will be a four-point benefit breakdown published for each parcel. The benefits will be based on each parcel, the use of the property, whether there are existing spaghetti lines on the property and if there is an existing water main installed on the property.

The board unanimously approved change order #2 for the Grand Beach Drive water main extension. Township Supervisor Michelle Heit stated that there will be a $14,000 decrease in the cost because the project is being done along with the Michiana Shore Water project.

Board members unanimously approved a quote from Plummer’s Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $7,580 for repairs to the sewer line under Union Pier Road. These lines were identified as being in need of repair during the Saw Grant evaluations. Because Union Pier Road is scheduled to be widened this summer, Heit said it would be the perfect time to do the repair work.

Board members unanimously approved a quote for $4,200 from Rolling Prairie Excavating, Inc. for repairs to the parking lot at the fire station building on Clay Street.

They accepted the resignation of Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) member Ann McCafferty and appointed Jim McCafferty to the board.

Board members approved $5,600 for GIS mapping to be installed on the fire department iPads so that water lines can be easily identified.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

Speaking Out: New Buffalo students participate in National Student Walkout Day

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ew Buffalo High School senior Anna Vitale had a simple request for the high school students and teachers who had gathered in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center on the morning of Wednesday, March 14.

“Right now, I want you all to turn to each other and tell each other something that you appreciate about the person next to you, because it’s important that this is the culture that we’re promoting and not a culture of violence and hate,” she said.

The students were participating in an administration-approved walkout in honor of National School Walkout Day, which was organized by Women’s March Youth EMPOWER. At the same time the New Buffalo Area School District was holding their walkout, students across the country were also walking out of their respective classrooms to protest gun violence.

The walkouts were taking place exactly one month after the tragic Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in which 14 students and three staff members were fatally wounded.

Anna Vitale discusses the causes of gun Grace Gradowski stresses kindness to her Felix De Simone addresses Standing at the podium, Vitale said that it was important to remember that violence during Wednesday’s walkout classmates his fellow students during Wednesday’s during the walkout walkout students who attended classes at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on that tragic day were just like them.

“They left their homes in the morning, they ate lunch and talked to friends and attended classes much like we’re doing today,” Vitale said of the Parkland students.

“The only difference is that 17 students didn’t return home that day and they never will,” she added.

Felix De Simone, also a senior, said he hoped the tragic shooting would prove to be the impetus for change with regards to gun regulations.

“We must ask ourselves this: why has our government been so consistently reluctant to implement common sense gun laws?” he said.

Shortly after posing the question to audience members, De Simone gave them what he believed to be the answer: money. Stating that the National Rifle Association and other pro-gun organizations “buy off” politicians “to the tune of millions of dollars,” De Simone advised everyone to visit followthemoney.org to view 50-state campaign contribution details for candidates, political parties and ballot measures.

Students hand each other a compliment during the walkout held in the Performing Arts Center “I look at all of you and I see a group who knows that something’s got to change - we cannot allow corruption in government to continue unabated for any longer,” he said.

Vitale said that recent mass shootings have made her fearful of places that she had once deemed “safe and secure,” such as schools and movie theaters.

“Many people believe that guns do more help than harm; however, in my lifetime, I’ve seen the exact opposite - places that used to feel safe don’t (feel safe) anymore,” she said.

Vitale acknowledged that the issue of gun violence was a multifaceted one. In addition to enforcing stricter gun laws, breaking through the stigma that was associated with mental health problems could also prevent further shootings from occurring.

Echoing Vitale’s challenge to students to pay a compliment to each other, senior Grace Gradowski said that small acts of everyday kindness could go a long way in decreasing incidents associated with gun violence. This included taking the time to listen to others’ differing opinions, which was what Gradowski said they were doing that very morning.

“When it comes to stopping these violent shootings, guns are just part of the problem – people feeling isolated, singled out, lonely and bullied are also part of the problem,” she said.

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ince the shooting, New Buffalo Middle/High School Secondary Principal Wayne Butler said that high school students and teachers have embarked on what one could refer to as a kindness campaign. Under the direction of teachers Ed Fidler and Tina Keller, members of the student senate are proposing to assign a weekly topic to students for small group discussions within their respective bonus classes. A list of three action items will also be announced during the programming on the school’s Bison Radio or displayed on the television sets in the cafeteria and commons area, two of which students will be encouraged to implement over the course of each week. Items could be as simple as “call your grandmother” or “let someone cut in line in front of Grace Gradowski stresses kindness to her you.” classmates during Wednesday’s walkout For the middle school, Butler said they were implementing a “walk up,” which would challenge students to walk up to someone who’s sitting alone at lunch or who appears to be going through a rough time.

After discussing her idea to stage a walkout with a teacher, Butler said Vitale was urged to approach him about it. While the walkout was originally scheduled to be held in the school’s parking lot, he said that the chilly March weather, combined with the fact that the audience may not be able to hear the students’ speeches outdoors, convinced him to hold it inside.

Butler said the last names of the two students who were behind the April 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colorado, remain forever etched into his brain.

“It changed education,” he said of the massacre.

Seeing as how that tragic event is still fresh in his mind, Butler said he was more than willing to get behind Vitale’s walkout idea when she asked him about it.

“I said, there’s nobody who’s more into school safety than (Superintendent) Dr. Leslie and me,” he said.

Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said it was important that students and teachers could get on with the business of exchanging knowledge without worrying about being in imminent danger.

“We need everybody to feel safe while they’re here and to eliminate all distractions (they might have),” he said.

Butler said he keeps asking the students one question: “What’s next?” At the walkout, Vitale and Gradowski distributed a handout with contact information for local, state and federal government officials. Gradowski said it was a “right” as well as a “privilege” to share concerns with their legislators.

Gradowski said if there was one important lesson that she’d learned from the school shooting, it was that teenagers can coalesce around an important issue to provoke real change in the world.

“If there’s one thing that the Parkland shooting taught us, it’s that teenagers can make a difference – and it starts with something like this,” she said.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

US 12 Speed and Custom’s 1955 Chevy wins big at annual shows

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S 12 Speed and Custom of New Buffalo brought home first place awards and top honors at the Detroit Autorama held Thursday through Sunday, March 1-4, before winning again the following week at the Chicago World of Wheel.

Following a two-year custom build, the 1955 Chevy took first place in its Pro Modification division and also won for outstanding display Sunday, March 4, in Detroit.

Dubbed ‘The Savage,’ the 1955 Chevy is based off owner Don Hoover’s original ’55 Chevy from his 1970 drag racing days, ‘Savage Man.’ It is a 427 LSX Twin Turbo with Bullseye Power Turbos, with a Jeffco Transmission by Gear Vendors Over Drive, as well as a custom Chrome Moly Chassis with a 6.0 second certification, which was built

by US 12 owner Rocky Troxell.

Lindsey Troxell of US 12 Speed and Custom said, “These awards are huge accomplishments because this car was competing with custom built cars from all over the country.”

This was the fifth year US 12 Speed and Custom entered the Detroit Autorama. It was also their fourth win in five years, with their other award being a second-place trophy.

“Not bad – (having) five top place finishes in five years,” said Lindsey.

The US 12 Speed and Custom team built the ’55 Chevy for Don and Kathy Hoover of Hobart, Indiana. Don, who has been drag racing for many years, is no stranger to custom speed cars, and neither is his wife, Kathy.

Winning big isn’t new to US 12 Speed and Custom, nor to the Hoovers.

In 2016, the US 12 Speed and Custom team poured countless hours into the restoration of ‘She 28’, a 1969 Camaro Z28 owned by Kathy Hoover, for her entry into the Detroit Autorama and the Chicago World of Wheels. The hard work paid off - ‘She 28’ earned big, capturing first place honors in the Pro Street Custom category as well as Outstanding Display in Detroit. At the Chicago World of Wheels auto show, ‘She 28’ grabbed the first-place trophy for Outstanding Street Machine, as well as a top 20 nomination for the 2016 Legend Cup. The ’55 Chevy was showcased closer to home this past weekend when the US 12 Speed and Custom crew and the Hoovers were invited back to the 56th annual Autorama/ World of Wheels/ Cavalcade of Customs with The Savage. There, the excited team was rewarded for their participation again this year.

The Savage brought home top 20 awards, with more than 800 cars at the show.

It won a First Place in Class: Pro-Street Custom and a First Place in Best Street Machine, with a $750 prize money reward. The show was held at the Donald E. Stephens Conventions Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from Friday, March 9, through Sunday, March 11.

The latest member of the Hoover family, The Salvage, wasn’t built to trailer around or just for its good looks, as Don and Kathy also have the car signed up to race at this year’s Drag Week. They will drag race the car before driving it on the street to the next race track on the race circuit. Being track and street legal is a requirement of the Hot Rod Drag Week event, which will be held this year from Sept 9-14. The event begins in Atlanta, Georgia, before traveling to race tracks located in four other southern states.

Hot Rod Magazine said of the ‘55 Chevy, “One of our favorite cars from the Detroit Autorama was this absolutely stunning 1955 Chevy street/strip two-door post built for Don Hoover by US 12 Speed and Custom. Most of the time race cars are not show cars and show cars are not race cars, but this vehicle perfectly blends the two with a beautiful, full-steel body wrapped around a 6.0 cert chassis. Under the hood is a 427 LSX that is being force fed air from twin turbochargers. That combo is then backed up by a Jeffco four speed trans with a Gear.”

Hoover and The Savage, along with the US 12 Speed and Custom team, were also invited to participate in The Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals presented by Woody’s Hot Rodz and held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The show is dubbed the largest gathering of 1955-57 Chevrolets ever. It will be held at Beech Bend Raceway Aug. 9-11, 2018.

“Being invited to the Tri-Five Nationals was a huge honor, it’s just awesome to be invited to this big event,” Lindsey said, According to their website, US 12 Speed and Custom “is your one stop shop for all things speed and looks in the street car, drag car, pro mod car and dragsters.” The shop’s “fabrication paint, air brushing” bring ones “vision to reality.” One could say their many awards back up this claim.

The crew members that collaborated and worked tirelessly on The Savage were: Rocky; Brett Miller, custom painter; Billy Dinges, custom tin fabricator and custom artwork designer; Max Gorton, holly tuning and custom fabricator/welder; Vic Soko, mechanic and final assembly; and Jayson Powell and Alan Markley, body technicians and sheet metal fabricators.

We are really happy with the top finish in Detroit this year. It is a lot of hard work and it paid off. We do drag cars and custom fabrication, and this is the pinnacle of what we do,” Lindsey said, adding that “it is really nice to win.”

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Clay Street bid awarded, food trucks at the beach this summer THERESE DONNELLY IN NEW BUFFALO

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Meetings are held at the New Buffalo Township Library at 6:30 pm on the last Thursday of the month and are open to the public. — STAFF REPORTS

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“Brews and Bites” event supporting the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Berrien County program (formerly Volunteer Southwest Michigan) will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, at TOSI’s Restaurant.

Four breweries will be participating in the event: North Pier, Tapestry, Silver Harbor, and Saugatuck. Representatives from the breweries will be present to discuss their brewing processes and have people taste their beers.

Food pairings will be prepared

by TOSI’s, with some of the food being made with beer.

Tickets are $80 per person.

All the proceeds will benefit CASA. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. familyandcourtadvocates.com and clicking on Brews and Bites or by sending a check made payable to: Family and Court Advocates, 129 E. Main St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The number of tickets and total amount and a name, address, day phone number and email address should be included. All tickets will be held at TOSI’s.

For additional information, call Judi Burnison at 312-282-4486 or Sarah Kolbeck at 269-983-0912.

Tosi’s Restaurant located is at 4337 Ridge Road in Stevensville, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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he New Buffalo City Council held four public continue to perform his duties. Ownership of Aldo will hearings during its March 20 meeting, covering be transferred to Sgt. Jason Grimmett, his handler, for grants for various projects and changes to the $1. The seven-year-old canine has served the city for four DDA boundaries. years.

At the beginning of the meeting, County The Council authorized Street Superintendent Tony Commissioner Ezra Scott gave a brief update on efforts to Ashbaugh to purchase a used pickup truck for the get federal funds to fight beach erosion.

Streets Department. The cost of the truck will not exceed The first public hearing was to approve the redefined $15,000. The department’s current truck is difficult to Downtown Development Authority (DDA) District maintain due to its age and high mileage.

Boundary, setting new borders. Abonmarche engineers Abonmarche will perform the biennial inspection on the developed the new boundaries and presented the map to Whittaker Street bridge for $1900. the DDA before coming to the Council for final approval.

An amendment to the contract with Medic One raises The DDA caps the amount of money that goes to the state the ambulance service’s subsidy by eight percent, the first from included properties’ taxes. Remaining money stays increase since 2001. The $110,817 subsidy only funds in the DDA for improvements. The city beach is included 22 percent of Medic One’s operating costs, with the rest in the DDA, making it eligible to receive these funds. covered by service charges.

The new boundaries include some After leaks appeared over the fall A request from the Catamaran and winter, the roof on city hall is residential properties. Inclusion in Racing Association of the DDA does not affect zoning. in need of replacement. The Council Michigan for a boat race In support of the planned approved going out for bid on the in early June got the green Marquette Greenway Trail, the work. light. Vice-Commodore John A beach concession agreement Council voted to submit a letter of Nekus said they expect 25 to gives Kona Ice of the Dunes a support for the project and pledge 30 participating boats and the contract to have a shaved ice truck $3500 through a grant from The Coast Guard does not require in the public beach parking lot. The Pokagon Fund. The New Buffalo a permit for the race. city is in negotiations with additional portion of the trail is expected to vendors to provide food trucks. The cost $150,000 with grants covering a city’s concession stand is not being used this season. majority of costs.

Marquette Greenway aims to connect Calumet Park The Council had the first reading of two proposed in Chicago to downtown New Buffalo. Communities in ordinances. Ordinance 226 clarifies the prohibition of Illinois, Indiana and Michigan are building portions of the alcohol consumption on city property without a special trail, largely using grants and fundraising to pay for it. event permit. City Manger David Richards explained The Council also approved a Waterways Grant the ordinance clarifies that approved events may serve application for a preliminary engineering survey from alcohol in public parks. Ordinance 227 prohibits camping Abonmarche. This will help the city in grants for future on city property. marina work.

A request from the Catamaran Racing Association of Plans to update the city marina include accessible Michigan for a boat race in early June got the green light. paths and public restrooms. The Council approved an Vice-Commodore John Nekus said they expect 25 to 30 application for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund participating boats and the Coast Guard does not require grant to help pay for the restrooms. The grant, if awarded, a permit for the race. would pay $300,000 towards the $431,800 project.

The Council received notice The Pokagon Fund had Mayor Lou O’Donnell noted the restrooms would not be awarded the city a $10,000 grant for dune walk repair, in the downtown but would be easily accessible. but voted to decline, instead using city funds for the work.

On the recommendation of Abonmarche, the Council awarded Northern Construction the bid for reconstruction he Council approved designs for signs to be of Clay Street from Whittaker Street to US-12. The bid of placed on Whittaker Street following the $1,343,633.16 for the 1.2-mile project was the lowest of improvement project. The signs will mark the three bids. The firm plans to coordinate with New Buffalo history of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

Area Schools to avoid disrupting travel to and from the Business owner Jeffrey McCastland schools. requested the city’s approval for his application for a Further street work will start in the next few weeks. liquor license for his business, Sage Bistro. The Council Reith Riley won the bid for resurfacing various city approved the application for the non-transferrable license streets, including Oselka Drive. The $783,873.09 project under resolution 18.06. is expected to be largely complete by Memorial Day. Five seats on various boards were filled during the Payjay Construction received approval for its pay meeting. Linda Henderson was reappointed to the Park request in the amount of $40,918.59 for work through and Recreation Board and will fill the Harbor Commission March 7. The work on North Whittaker Street included seat vacated when long-time commissioner Nancy Smith water main replacement. resigned. Henderson told the Council she feels serving The Council also approved a contract extension with on both boards will be beneficial as the two boards are Nature’s Way for landscaping and the maintenance, often involved in the same projects and don’t always irrigation and winterization of the landscaping. communicate directly. Doreen Kral will serve another On Police Chief Rich Killips’ recommendation, the term on the Harbor Commission.

Council voted to approve retiring K9 Aldo from service.

Chris LaRocco, Matthew Davis and James Gast were In a memo to Richards, Killips reported Aldo’s health reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals with is deteriorating and there are concerns he cannot terms ending May 2019.

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STREET GARAGE SIDEWALL ENCLOSURE BID The City of New Buffalo, Michigan is requesting sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. EST, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, for closing in the open sidewalls of the Street Garage located at 224 West Jefferson. Please bid separately and/or one lump sum for the three components as listed: Close in sidewalls approximately 20’ x 75’ x 14’ high. Include one service door 4-0 and 2 framed openings for 18’ x 12’ overhead doors.

Provide & install 2-18’x12’ insulated steel doors with windows. Include 2-operators with ½ hp 115-volt single phase motors. Push button modules and photo eyes to be included.

Final grade, compact and pour 20’ x 75’ concrete slab using 6 bag mix with reinforcement.

Any questions, please contact DPW Director, Tony Ashbaugh. Telephone: 269-469-1500. Bid specifications are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall.

Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside “224 West Jefferson.”

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after April 3, 2018.

LORI VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING (TRANSCRIPTION) IN THE MATTER OF GRIFFIN CURTIS GILMORE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including*whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. at Berrien County courthouse 811 Port St, St. Joseph, MI before Judge Gary J. Bruce Bar no. P-31356 for the following purpose of a name change from: Griffin Curtis Gilmore to: Nicholas Griffin Gilmore (date 03/16/2018)

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he Episcopal Church of the Mediator at 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, invites you to their Holy Week and Easter services. On March 25 at 10:30 a.m., Palm Sunday, there will be a Holy Eucharist with Blessing of the Palms & Reading of the Passion.

On March 29, Maundy Thursday, there will be an Agape Meal at 6:15 p.m. followed at 7:00 p.m. by Holy Eucharist, Foot and Hand Washing and Stripping the Altar. On March 30, there will be a Good Friday service at 12:15 p.m. with the Good Friday Liturgy and communion from the Reserved Sacrament.

On Saturday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m., the Easter Eve Vigil will begin with Paschal fire where Mediator will gratefully burn their mortgage and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring your bells to this service to ring at the Resurrection Hymn. Easter Sunday (April 1) service is at 10:30 a.m. Bring bells to ring at this festive service which is followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone who wears their Easter bonnet to the Easter Sunday service will have their names placed in a drawing for a prize. — STAFF

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Friendship Botanic Gardens to host Easter egg hunt Friendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting a free afternoon of egghunting adventures among 105 acres of nature trails and formal gardens at 11 a.m. (CDT) Sunday, April 1.

Children 0 to 12 years old and their families are invited to walk the trails and explore the blooming gardens while searching for thousands of eggs that will be hidden throughout the grounds. The hunt starts promptly at 11 a.m., rain or shine, and ends when all eggs have been found. Since eggs go fast, hunters should be sure to arrive on time and bring their own basket for this “egg-stravaganza” of Easter fun.

The egg hunting arenas will be divided into two areas: one for children who are 0 to 3 years old and another for children who are 4 to 12 years old.

Families can take pictures with the Easter Bunny before or after the egg hunt.

Children can also check out phases one and two of the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, a newly installed arena for interactive, nature-based play experiences that was created through the support of the ArcelorMittal Corporation.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East U.S. Highway 12 in Michigan City, Indiana. They can be reached at 219-878-9885 or info@ friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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Patricia Eleanor Fritsch

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atricia Eleanor Fritsch, 86, of Dowagiac, Mich. (formerly from Three Oaks) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017, at home. Pat was born on March 18, 1931, to the late Noah and Luella (Barbee) Stevens.

A Memorial service will be held on June 23, 2018 at Hudson Lake, Ind. Pat was a 70-year resident of Three Oaks, Mich. She was very well known for her wonderful, made from scratch meals and desserts, especially pies. She selflessly shared them with not just her family but any one of her neighbors who were in need. Her door was always open, and all were welcome there. One of her most favorite times was Flag Day Weekend. She would host a cookout, and everyone would come over eat, and then walk down to Elm St to watch the parade together. She also loved to crotchet and made numerous afghans and many other items. She liked to keep busy.

Pat is survived by her brother Henry (Chris) Krueger, sister Rebecca Krueger, her sons Edward (Beverly) Heimbach of Union Pier, Mich., Mark Heimbuch and James Heimbuch of New Carlisle, Ind. And daughter Julie (Ernie) Riggs of Dowagiac, Mich. She leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Gerald Milton (Herb) Fritsch, and Edward Paul Heimbuch, sisters Jacqueline Stevens, Wanita Krueger and Laura Krueger, sons Clifford, Bruce and Alaan and one granddaughter Kristen.

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ary L. Pergler, 48, of Troy, Alabama, formerly of Ionia, Michigan, died Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Arrangements pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

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dmund Siery, age 96, of Steger, Illinois, died peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018, in the comfort of his home.

Edmond was born May 23, 1921 in Poland to Jan and Anzelia (Wotejko) Siery.

He married Stefania Siery on December 27, 1947 in Weobley, Poland. She passed away on October 4, 2006. Edmund was also preceded in death by his son Edmund P. Siery Jr., and his brother.

Edmund was a decorated war hero in the Polish National Army during World War II. Upon discharge, he and Stefania immigrated to the United States, where he owned and operated an auto mechanic shop in Chicago until retirement. Edmund enjoyed spending time with his family at their lakeside Michigan home, instant coffee or cheap brandy, constantly tinkering around the house and “fixing” unbroken items. Edmund was a devoted husband of 59 years and dedicated to his family.

Edmund will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his son Casey Siery of Claypool, Indiana; grandchildren Edmund (Maria) Siery III of St. Louis, Missouri, and Dani (Othar) Lawrence of Monee, Illinois; great grandchildren: Hayden, Hanna, and Tyler and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family and friends will gather on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 W. Ash Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. A Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Edmund’s remains will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128.

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Chamber to perform ribbon cutting at new MAK Spa

he Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, April 6, at MAK Spa, a new spa in downtown Three Oaks that will meet the demand for expert skincare and massage services.

Massages, body sugaring, waxing, facials, and a complete line of GloSkin Beauty retail will be offered at MAK Spa. The spa is the second health and

beauty location for the owners, Maggie Martin and Kelsey Holzer. Their first successful endeavor, MAK Salon and Spa, opened in 2013 at 13584 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert, Michigan.

After five years of continued growth, their team is excited to bring their spa services to the Three Oaks community.

“We will continue to offer our full salon menu at our Harbert location and are really looking forward to providing skincare and massage services at our

Three Oaks location,” Martin said.

“We enjoy pampering our clients and this space will allow us to expand in that area,” she added.

Clients can look forward to this new location for beauty and wellness to be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The spa is located at 13 North Elm Street in Three Oaks. They can be reached at 269-469-2400. — STAFF

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HOR0SCOPE MARCH 22-28, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You’ll be feeling very outgoing, helping you make a good impression on influential people and make solid connections that will benefit your career in the future. It may appear that it didn’t go smoothly or that you butted heads, but it’s just because they are either eccentric or distracted.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Your relationship or living arrangements may undergo some changes this week.

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If you have the pleasure of living alone, the issue may come when furniture breaks.

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You are ready to make an impact, so try not to get discouraged if you experience some setbacks.

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SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There will be a lot of pressure put on you to perform and help others this week, and it may feel like there is no time for your own work, let alone for your social life.

Communication problems and timing issues are also in the forecast, ensuring that a beer break will be required.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Social obligations may get a bit overwhelming this week and feel like they are more of a punishment than a good time. Not only will schedules be hard to keep but getting there could prove to be a chore as well. This is not the time to loan money or try to settle debts with friends either.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Temper your ego this week.

Don’t get boisterous or brag too much about how well off or lucky you have been.

You could easily create a competition. Rather than discussing your accomplishments, let other people share their good fortune. You might get some good inspiration from their stories.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Career responsibilities will be piled on this week, making you feel that you don’t have much time for friends or partners. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by making a list and really sticking to it. Try not to get distracted or stay up too late. You’ll need to get a good night’s sleep to stay focused.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There are going to be some shifts in your living arrangements this week.

Whether people are moving in or out, or new furniture is arriving, some adjustments will need to be made. The process may be a bit daunting or intimidating, but don’t let it get you down.

Change is good.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 It’s a time crunch this week. The pressure to meet deadlines can be overwhelming and cause you to feel frazzled, but if you skip the more menial chores and focus solely on the real work, you’ll meet deadlines no problem. Don’t rely on caffeine, use your natural energy.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You are no stranger to be being taken the wrong way, but this week it may make you feel like retreating. You may be let down because you thought this person knew you better or you might get upset because the misunderstanding may have a detrimental effect to your reputation.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Drama alert. This week you may feel like other people are not honoring your ideas or acknowledging the contributions you make.

You are right in that you are contributing more than others and your ideas are more well thought out, but don’t create a rivalry.

Cooperate; don’t compete.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Sometimes your views don’t always align with the groups and you have to be the one who rocks the boat. There is a sense that you are putting in more financially than others and that issue may need to be addressed if, you want things to even out. If not, big waves can be expected.

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EVENTS

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POLICE BLOTTER MARCH 11-17, 2018 MARCH 11 OWI Suspicious Situation/Trash Fire Medic 1/Assist Other Agency MARCH 12 PBT Warrant Arrest MARCH 13 Suspicious Juveniles Warrant Arrest False Alarm (x2) MARCH 14 OWI/High BAC MARCH 15 Obscenity/NBAS Suspicious Vehicle Motorist Assist General Assist/Fingerprints MARCH 16 General Assist/Fingerprints MDOP Citizen Assist/Drive through Parking Lot False Alarm MARCH 17 Disturbance General Assist/Funeral Assist PBT False Alarm OWI

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DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

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

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 3-5PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 2325 BLUE MOON VINTAGE MARKET 10AM-5PM. 16860 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

WAKE UP THE GARDENS 11AM-3PM CDT. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US Hwy 12.

Michigan City. 219-878-9885. info@friendshipgardens.org.

Volunteers are needed to help in the clean-up and encouraged to bring their own rakes and garden gloves if possible.

Light refreshments will be provided (water, cookies). Dress for the weather. The event will occur rain or shine. Please RSVP. EASTER EGG HUNT 1PM. New Buffalo American Legion Post 169.

Ages 12 and under. Please bring gathering baskets.

EGG HUNT 2:30PM. Spring Creek Equestrian Center.

16771 Pardee Rd. Three Oaks. 269-7563894. www.springcreek-equestrian.com.

The hunt will feature face painting, a bake sale, and baby bunnies and chickens and other critters. Children can also have their pictures taken with the Easter bunny, who will also be making an appearance.

EASTER EGG HUNT 3PM. Harbert Park. Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert.

Hosted by New Buffalo Saving Bank.

MHS 20TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING AND DISCO BALL 5PM. The Uptown Center. 907 Franklin St. Michigan City. 219-872-4499. www.michianahumanesociety.org.

Benefiting the Michiana Humane Society.

The Spring Fling helps to supports the MHS care of homeless animals from LaPorte and Berrien counties. Parking will be available at the First Presbyterian Church at 8th and Washington streets. Tickets are $135.

Tickets include cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent and live auction.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS: AT HOME WITH NATURE 10AM-NOON. Tryon Farms. 1500 Tryon Rd. Michigan City. 269-469-8535. harborcountryhikers.com.

No cost.

EGG HUNT 1PM. Lakeside Park. Lakeside. 773-3431680.

The Easter Bunny is coming to Lakeside and will be available for photos and fun.

Bring a basket for eggs.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1

EASTER EGG-STAVAGANZA EGG HUNT 11AM. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US Hwy 12. Michigan City. 219-8789855.

Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt and a beautiful walk in the Gardens. The event starts at 11AM, and goes until the eggs are all gone. Be aware—the eggs usually go pretty fast. Free admission.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

GOLFMORE HISTORY PRESENTATION 6:30-8PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

History of the Golfmore Hotel including its role as a training camp for boxers George Carpentier, Tommy Gibbons and The Cinderella Man, James Braddock. No cost.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5

BENTWOOD GIVE-BACK DINNER BENEFITTING FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDENS 5-10PM. Bentwood Tavern in the Marina Grand Resort. 600 W Water St. New Buffalo. 269-469-1699.

Fifty percent of the gross payments for both food and drinks will help fund the Fernwood Botanical Gardens projects. Reservations are suggested.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

FIRST FRIDAY 5-9PM CST. Uptown Businesses District.

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Franklin St. Michigan City.

Open houses with works of revolving artists displayed. The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is hosting a Poetry Slam. until 8PM. Free admission. Cash bar, light bites.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

SEASON OPENING 10AM-4PM CST. Friendship Botanic Gardens.

Take a walk or hike and enjoy spring! This is the first official open weekend of the year.

Open Saturdays and Sundays in the month of April from 10AM-4PM.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

TONIC SOL-FA! 7:30PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

Tickets are $20, $15 senior/student.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

BEER RUN 5:30-7:30PM CST. Friendship Botanic Gardens.

A 3-mile fun run, hosted by Dig the Dunes and Burn Em Brewery. Afterwards, enjoy a beer right in the Gardens. Additional beer will be available for purchase. 21+ to be in the beer area in the Gardens.

Cost is $6 and includes a beer and entrance into the Gardens. Tickets can be purchased on our Facebook page.

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Skip’s Restaurant. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo.

Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

KASHMIR- THE LED ZEPPELIN SHOW 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $25.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 TEMPEST 8PM. Acorn Theater.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

BEER IN THE BUFF NOON-5PM. Lions Beachfront Park.

101 Marquette Dr. New Buffalo. www. newbuffalo.org.

New festival offering over 30 craft beer/ spirit tastings, food and live music. 21+ years old and older event. Presented by the New Buffalo Business Association.

CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@newbuffalotimes.com.

Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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