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Thursday, May 4, 2017

New Buffalo Township voters support the Public Safety Millage PAGE 4

2017 Guide unveiled to applause PAGE 6 Book Review: Legendary Locals of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor PAGE 7

NBMS Junior Honor Society shares the wonders of reading PAGE 8

Art Attack kicks off the season in Harbor Country PAGES 12-13

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It was a blistery Art Attack weekend; however, that did not stop the crowds from converging on Harbor Country for this special, art-filled weekend.

I would like to thank the Cochran sisters of Local Color Gallery in Union Pier, who have put the event together for 24 years. It is amazing! This year, many said it was the best year ever.

Events are not as easy to orchestrate as it may seem; however, every year, Jennifer and Rita make Art Attack happen. Folks from Grand Rapids to Chicago put it on their calendars every year, along with first time visitors. Plus, it is a great time for the residents to enjoy the talent in our beautiful Harbor Country, which was out in full force last weekend. (Read more on page 12-13).

It was quite hard to find a place to park in New Buffalo with Mechanic and Barton streets closed.

Nevertheless, we are thrilled to get these streets completed, with the new

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infrastructure underneath and the aesthetics on top. Looking forward to the completion for Memorial Day (which will be here very soon). Keep up with the progress on page 5.

Thanks to the Lions Club for all they do near and far! The New Buffalo Lions Club celebrated the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary with dinner and dancing held at the Grand Beach Club. I heard it was a great success, and can’t wait to read about it on page 14. Although I was crowned queen of the Lions Club in Kansas City many, many, years ago and represented them in the American Royal Parade, I was unable to attend last week’s Jubilee celebration, because I was at a mystery dinner in a mystery restaurant which will be opening soon; however, it is still a mystery.

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CORRECTION In the April 20 publication of New Buffalo Times, in the article covering the monthly New Buffalo Township Board Meeting on page 15, Linda Henderson stated that there was an issue with noncompliance with a variance granted to Carts on 12. The article should have stated that the noncompliance was with a special land use (SLU), not a variance. Also, in regards to enforcement, Supervisor Michelle Heit said, “Arnold has until the 24th, when it will be in Denny’s hands; we’ll have him take a look.”

Baggett named Deputy of the Year

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eputy Angela Baggett was selected as Deputy of the Year for 2016 by her colleagues. Her constant dedication not only to the Sheriff’s Office, but also to the people she serves is one of the main reasons she was nominated.

Deputy Baggett goes above and beyond her regular patrol duties with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office. She is always observed starting her workday prior to the start of her shift. She has been one of the lead complaint takers within the entire department. Deputy Baggett’s work ethic doesn’t stop at handling calls for service. She enjoys being a team player and is one of the lead instructors for the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program. This program provides knowledge, confidence and ability for women who have participated in this self-defense training. Deputy Baggett is a great example of community policing. The way she interacts with the public has positively impacted those with whom she has come in contact.

Earlier this year Deputy Baggett along with Deputy Jared Phillips helped a subject who was contemplating suicide by comforting, supporting and assisting him which helped prevent him from jumping off a bridge. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 Matt Blanton and Rob Gruener

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he first Great Lakes Surf and Turf event will be held Sunday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.at Flagship Specialty Foods and Fish Market in Lakeside, Michigan.

This inaugural tented event combines roast Sturgeon and Mangalitsa hog for a full-on feast. The all-inclusive, $65 ticket covers multiple Flagship Specialty Foods and Fish Market’s great house-made sides and a serving of local wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Guests will also have the chance to meet the chefs and learn about Sturgeon and heritage hog breeds, enjoy live music from The School of American Music and enter into a drawing for free Edible Michiana subscriptions and Flagship items.

The event benefits the School of American Music in Three Oaks, which provides education, performance and audience opportunities in music and related arts in the Southwest Michigan area. Tickets are limited and there are no ticket sales the day of the event. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, May 11. Flagship Specialty Foods and Fish Market is located at 14939 Red Arrow Highway in Lakeside. — STAFF REPORTS

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History unearthed: wooden water main found

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n original wooden water main pipe covered in bark was unearthed by the City of New Buffalo and Abonmarche crews near the intersection of Merchant and Barton streets during the ongoing street and infrastructure renovation project the morning of Tuesday, April 24.

The crews found what is likely a pre-1900 era water pipe buried three and a half feet below the road bed. The water line had long been abandoned, having been replaced in the early part of the 20th century with a cast iron pipe line. Water Superintendent Ken Anderson said that the water department replaced lines in the early 1940s along Mechanic Street at Smith, Barker and Barton streets with cast iron pipe. At that time, they discovered fire hydrants dated back to 1929, which were connected to older lead pipes. He said no historical data exists for early water line installations in the City; however, in his estimation, the wooden pipe is from the 1800s.

The pipe is 10 inches in diameter, with a 3 ¼-inch hole bored through the middle for water service. The bark covered logs were tapered at one end and fitted together, similar to a tongue and groove type of installation. Water Distribution and Filtration Operator Rob Gruener said that his research shows that that particular type of wooden pipe was used in Michigan beginning in the 1830s and 1840s. He added that during WW I, it was used again due to the limited availability of iron.

Matt Blanton, road inspector and engineer with Abonmarche, and the City water department crews said this was a first for everyone on the scene. Gruener said that the department has more than 70 years of combined water department service; however, no one has ever seen an old wooden pipe in all of the water main breaks and streets they have dug into over the years.

“It was the last thing I expected to find,” he said.

Blanton said in his 10 years of inspecting road projects and installations, he has never seen a wooden water pipe.

Anderson said the current City water plant came online in July 1970 to provide purified water to City customers. Prior to that time, he said there were three pump houses in the City that pumped ground well water to consumers. The pump houses were located at Willard and West Mechanic streets and Water and North Townsend streets. The only existing pump house structure remaining holds the lighthouse at the City beach.

According the book, New Buffalo Story, Captain Wessel Whittaker erected the first log on the northwest corner of Whittaker and Merchant streets. He then laid Dailyout cabin the block bounded by Whittaker, Buffalo, Barton and Merchant streets, calling it Seaman Square. From the original 1935 pioneers, growth in the Village was very slow, however; by 1947, many small businesses were thriving. In 1849, the railroad came to town, bringing passengers to stay overnight in new hotels and inns. While there is no mention in the history book of water mains being installed throughout this time, with the community finally seeing growth, that might be a possible timeframe for the installation of a water main.

Originally, New Buffalo was settled and homesteaded west of Whittaker Street in the vicinity of the unearthed wooden pipe. The early homesteads, schoolhouse and businesses were built in the area north of Buffalo Street, to approximately Mechanic Street from Whittaker Street, west to Willard Street. Hotels, inns and taverns were built near Barton and Mechanic streets within walking distance of the steamship docks and the eventual train depot. Trains began arriving from the east to New Buffalo in 1849, bringing with them the first wave of tourists, who then boarded steamships to Chicago and Milwaukee ports.

Anderson said that old-timers told him they remembered men hand digging trenches to install piping. He said the wooden pipe represents at least three generations of water service throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries: the wooden pipe; the four-inch cast iron pipe installed in the 1940s and the 2017 Ductile, eight-inch iron pipe lines that are currently being installed. He said the new lines are more malleable and less rigid than old cast iron lines, with a concrete liner to prevent corrosion.

The Water Department crews cut a portion of the pipe out to be used for a future display. The remainder of the pipe remains underground, running south toward Buffalo Street under Barton Street.

New Buffalo Township voters support the Public Safety Millage

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New Buffalo Township held a Special Election for a Public Safety m Millage on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. o E The voters in New Buffalo Township came out on a chilly Tuesday and supported the millage a o with 118 yes votes cast and 82 no ballots. A total of 200 voters a cast ballots at the polls. There are t f 2,035 registered voters in New Buffalo Township. This was the a only item on the ballot.

Following the announcement of g the results and hugs among the s Berrien County Sheriff officers t and township officials, Township o Supervisor Michelle Heit said, “We’re happy the voters supported t this millage and we’re glad we will S be able to continue these vital M public safety services.” c The Public Safety Millage i Proposal reads as follows: s “Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within the 2 Township of New Buffalo, Berrien S County, Michigan, be increased M and the Township be authorized to levy a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000 of taxable value) for ten (10) years, 2017 to 2026 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funding for any fire, police, ambulance or public safety purpose authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 2017 calendar year is approximately $799,000. A portion of the revenue collected will be required to be distributed to the New Buffalo Township Corridor Improvement Authority.”

There were no other special elections held in any of the other Harbor Country municipalities on Tuesday. — LINDA HENDERSON

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N. Whittaker Phase I: Week 10

WORK CONTINUES WITH BARTON, MECHANIC STREETS

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he North Whittaker Street Project Phase 1 continues to be on schedule going into week nine of the reconstruction project with multiple crews at work. The work is on-going on North Barton Street and East and West Mechanic Streets.

Michael Morphey, Project Engineer and LEEP AP of Abonmarche, the overall project engineers, reported at the Friday, April 26 at the public tailgate meeting the following update for the week of April 17, 24 and May 1 and 8, 2017.

The following is intended as a general summary of the work and is subject to change without notice due to weather, underground issues, and other unforeseen circumstances.

The following work was completed the week of April 17: North Barton Sanitary main was completed. East Mechanic Concrete work is nearing completion, North Barton Water main is ongoing. Trees removed from the south side of West Mechanic St. Work completed the week of April 24: North Barton water service.

Storm service work is on-going. East Mechanic landscaping begins and

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water services finished, the crews continue concrete curbs and sidewalks along East Mechanic St. which is nearing completion.

Work anticipated week of May 1: West Mechanic St. concrete curb and sidewalk work begins. North Barton St. water services and storm service on-going. East Mechanic St. landscaping begins and asphalt paving begins Thursday, May 4.

Work anticipated week of May 8: West Mechanic St. concrete curb and sidewalk work begins. North Barton St. concrete and road grading. Rough grading alternate parking areas.

In addition to underground infrastructure replacement work, roadways, sidewalks, parking improvements and landscaping will also be installed throughout the project before its completion.

The North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Phase I is the beginning of a $4 million investment project in New Buffalo’s downtown; planning for the project has been overseen by the City staff, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Abonmarche and Associates. Planning for the

redevelopment has been underway for the past 14 years. This project was made possible, in part, due to a generous $1.6 million grant from The Pokagon Fund. Phase 1 of the project is scheduled to be substantially completed by May 23, 2017. Phase I began construction on Monday, February 27, 2017.

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he next public tailgate meeting will be Friday, May 5 at 9. a.m. at city Hall. The tailgate meeting scheduled for Friday on April 14 was cancelled because the City Hall offices were closed for the holiday. The standing weekly meetings are intended to keep those along the construction route, who are directly affected by the construction activity, updated on a weekly basis and to allow any resident the opportunity to ask questions regarding the construction project. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings.

Abonmarche and the City are working closely with the construction crews to minimize any inconvenience to the public, residence and businesses during the three-month project.

CASTING FOR THREE OAKS AGAINST THE WORLD

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ome participate in the Three Oaks Sesquicentennial Birthday Celebration! John Hancock is directing an historical play, Three Oaks Against the World, on Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Acorn Theater.

Join your community by coming to audition for this once in a lifetime event, Three Oaks Against the World. The play is a classroom setting.

They will use storytelling, song and dance in this production to tell the history of Three Oaks through the ages. They are looking for ages 8 to adult.

Auditions will be held Thursday, May 4, between 6 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Acorn Theater, located on Generations Drive in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Please come prepared with a monologue, a song, and your contact information. — STAFF REPORTS

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Donate blood, help save lives

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he Free and Accepted Masons Excelsior Lodge #41, which is celebrating 179 years of Freemasonry in LaPorte, Indiana, is teaming up with the American Red Cross for its first blood drive Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor at the Masonic Lodge in LaPorte.

Joseph Villarreal, Worship Master, Lodge #41 said, “As F & A M working with the American Red Cross as a lifesaving partnership, it feels good to be part of neighbors helping neighbors in the time of need and helping to promote a cause that saves millions of lives each year.”

Donating blood is a meaningful way to volunteer in the community, as each donation can save as many as three lives.

Summer is a difficult time to collect blood to meet patient’s needs. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative and B negative blood.

To give blood, donors must be 17 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. A valid form of identification must be present at the time of donation. Following the donation, refreshments will be served.

To schedule a time to donate, anytime, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or emailredcrossblood.org. The Free and Accepted Masons Excelsior Lodge #41 is located at 820 Jefferson Avenue in LaPorte.

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Open house to celebrate Cherry Beach Ranch

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he public is invited to an open house at Cherry Beach Ranch Thursday, May 11, from 5:307:30 p.m.

At 5:30 p.m., the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the newest rental cottage in Harbert. Afterwards, enjoy small bites from Vivian May of Luisa’s in Harbert and beer and wine from local retailers while walking throughout the home and grounds.

Owners Patrick Maloney and Jim Ludwig said they are “excited to share the peaceful, relaxing area that is Cherry Beach and a rental cottage right in the heart of Harbor Country gives our guests access to everything within a short distance while still being close to the beach and water.”

Cherry Beach Ranch is a vacation rental located in the heart of Harbor Country at 13892 Lakewood Drive in Harbert, Michigan, just 600 steps from Cherry Beach on Lake Michigan. Spacious and open, the rental home boasts four bedrooms, three baths, a large, open kitchen with all major appliances, a formal dining room, a living room with a fireplace, TV, and high speed internet/Wi-Fi/cable, a den, a three-season room with bar, a sunny, elevated deck with outdoor dining, a grill and a fire pit. The house sits on a quiet, wooded lot in an upscale resort area. Guests can enjoy local wineries, theatre, art galleries, shopping and restaurants in the setting of Harbor Country.

For more information, please visit www. cherrybeachranch.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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he annual gala celebrating the unveiling of the 2017 Guide by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce was a big success Thursday, April 27.

Chamber members enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and libations at the Harbor Grand Resort while socializing and admiring the 2017 guide to all things in Harbor Country. Always highly anticipated is the cover art.

This year’s cover was designed

by Tim Rogers of Fusion Design with a beachfront scene reminiscent of the old South Shore Railroad posters.

“This year’s Guide cover by Tim Rogers really nails what it means to live in and experience this special place we call Harbor Country,” Guide Chair Chuck Garasic said of the booklet.

Garasic thanked the committee and staff for their dedication, as well as the advertisers who made the Guide possible. He stated that there were 51 new advertisers with a record number of 159 advertisers. The Guide Editorial members were David Aakers, Mario Zarantenello, Tim Rogers, Marisue Hojnacki and John Gunner Gooch, along with the Chamber staff, Executive Director Viki Gudas, Robin Quackenbush and Kim Wendt.

The Chamber is offering an 18 x 24 size poster of the cover for $25. To order a poster, call the Chamber at 269-469-5409 or visit www.harborcountry.org for activities and updates.

Harbor Country proper includes Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer and Three Oaks, Michigan.

Tim Rogers and Chuck Garasic

Cathi Rogers, Janet Schrader, Robin Quackenbush and Karen Gear

Dan Saunders, Terry Vavra, Holli Dixon, Rebecca Casteel and Toni Morris

Viki Gudas and Tim Rogers

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Adam Barch with vicki Gudas and Steven Throw

Mark Costello, Reese Herrera and Dave Thompson

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Book Review

LEGENDARY LOCALS OF ST. JOSEPH AND BENTON HARBOR ive years before the Wright Brothers got their airplane in the air, Augustus Herring flew a motorized glider off the sands of Silver Beach on Lake Michigan. St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan—Berrien County’s Twin Cities—have long been the home to noteworthy notables. From worldrenowned sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work is featured at the National African American Museum of History and Culture in Washington, D.C. to Emory Upton, who designed a motorized washing machine that led to the development of what is now known as Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR).

St. Joseph and Benton Harbor natives have long impacted the community and the world at large. Local author, Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos, Ph.D. brings the area’s history to life through her latest book: Legendary Locals of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor (Arcadia Publishing www.arcadiapublishing. com). The first book signing will take place at Forever Books in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. (ET).

The book explores dynamic personalities—the inventors, civic leaders, sports titans, pioneers, literary greats and artists—who have called the area home. Included are Walter Miller who developed an automatic recordchanging machine, the Voice of Music, manufactured by V-M Corporation; Jerry Kirshenbaum, a Benton Harbor native and Northwestern University alumnus who spent 30 years at Sports Illustrated as a staff writer and editor; poets Lew Sarett and Ben King plus movie stars Monte Blue and Pistol Packin’ Mama’s Ruth Terry. Also featured are presentday influencers, artists and innovators, such as Third Coast Surf Shop owner and surfer, Ryan Gerard; Miss America 2014 and former St. Joseph denizen, Nina Davuluri; publisher of BentonMichiana Spirit, Princella Tobias not to mention painter and Krasl Art Center

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founder, Olga Krasl; and St. Joseph vanguards Frederick and Margaret Upton; U.S. Congressman, Fred Upton; and superstar model Kate Upton.

“An assortment of fascinating men and women step out of the pages of this book. They include not only those who tamed the wilderness during the 19th century, but also those who are making a difference today. Readers will gain a better appreciation of the sacrifices that the early settlers made— how they labored to clear the land of

swamps and trees for what became the verdant agricultural region known as the ‘Fruit Belt.’ The Twin Cities have been fortunate to have more artists than other rural cities of their size,” expounded Thomopoulos.

Southwestern Michigan residents have made remarkable contributions to local and world culture. Did you know that the first heavyweight fight radio broadcast happened in Benton Harbor on Labor Day in 1920? Jack Dempsey won the fight against Billy Miske in the

[clockwise from top left] Augustus Herring; Richard Hunt; Frederick and Margaret Upton; and Olga Krasl

third round retaining the heavyweight championship title. In 1875, James Stanley Morton and John Henry Graham established the Graham and Morton Transportation Company. The 23year old Morton originally charted the steamboat Lake Breeze in 1873, which began to make regular trips across Lake Michigan between Benton Harbor and Chicago. By the turn of the century, the business thrived, transporting thousands of exhilarated tourists to the area, which furthered the growth of the area.

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istory enthusiasts will appreciate the vibrant rich stories and vintage photographs that have never before been published. To that end, the book not only celebrates heroes of yesteryear and modern day, but also enriches the community through local history and inspires present-day entrepreneurs, artists and community activists to think big. Legendary Locals of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor is a fascinating read and a visual treat. “The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center provided a lot of the vintage photos. Also, scores of people generously provided me with stories and photos from their private collections,” said Thomopoulos. Thomopoulos took candid photographs of several of those featured. Her photographs have been exhibited at juried MAAC shows at the Box Factory for the Arts.

This book follows three previous publications she authored about the area: Greeks of Berrien County; Images of America: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor; and Images of America: Resorts of Berrien County. For more information about Legendary Locals of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor drop by https://www.arcadiapublishing. com/Products/9781467125161 To contact the author please email Elaine Thomopoulos: Thomop@msn.com.

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Zoe Price reads to first grade students

NBMS Junior Honor Society shares the wonders of reading

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embers of the New Buffalo Middle School National Junior Honor Society had the chance to share their love of reading with some of the school district’s youngest students the afternoon of Friday, April 28.

Pictures books in hand, students sat on the floor or at tables in classrooms in New Buffalo Elementary School. Meanwhile, kindergarteners and first graders gathered around them, eagerly listening to the stories that were being read aloud to them.

According to Barbara Coffman, who serves as the honor society’s advisor, normally, high school students visited the elementary school to read aloud to students. After learning that the high school wouldn’t be doing it this year, Coffman decided that they would take on the tradition.

“They were so excited about doing this,” she said of when the students learned of the opportunity.

Coffman said members of the honor society participate in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including gathering food for the needy at Christmastime, as well as gathering supplies for the Michiana Humane Society and the women’s shelter. In addition, they’ve also participated in the Greenlockers program, during which students clean out their lockers at the end of the year and donate any leftover, gently used supplies to a non for profit organization or school.

Currently, Coffman said they had around 35 seventh and eighth grade students in their chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Soon, they will be inducting new members. As of right now, Coffman said that they have more than 50 applicants. She listed having a 3.0 or above grade point average as well as demonstrating strong leadership qualities and having the ability to “show kindness to one another,” as being the main criteria for membership in the society.

Ben Lijewski reads aloud to first grade students

Georgiana Arvanitis reads aloud to first grade students

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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017

BISON PORT-A-PIT FUNDRAISER AHEAD

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he Youth Sports Group is having a Port-a-Pit Fundraiser on May 20, in conjunction with Bison Bash and Regional Track. You can purchase a ticket for $8 that includes a half a chicken, dinner roll, and cole slaw.

If interested, please purchase some from a youth baseball/softball athlete.

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his week, the hot topic in Chicago sports was the draft.

I’m not talking about a beer or a breeze that comes in under your door; I’m talking about hope. The NFL draft comes along every year around this time, and all of the teams have an opportunity to choose the players they think will help their team eventually win the Super Bowl. Last year, the Bears won only three while losing 13, and the fans were particularly anxious for the team to stock up on some new players, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

Have you ever participated in a draft of any kind? I have drafted many fantasy baseball and football teams. I also managed a little league team and got to choose which young men would be my responsibility to teach good sportsmanship and winning baseball. On a smaller scale, but equally important at the time, we would go to the park and pick who we wanted to join us for pickup games in football, basketball and baseball. Baseball was the most fun because of the chicken claws ritual our neighborhood had. One young man would toss a bat to another, and wherever the bat was caught would be the starting point. The two boys would exchange moving up the bat, hand over hand, until they reached the top. When you couldn’t fit your hand, you had to grip the small end of the bat with your fingertips (chicken claw), and your opponent had one chance to kick it out of your grip. If the bat fell to the ground, the kicker chose first; if the holder held on, he got the first choice.

Sometimes when you’re drafting, you get a hunch and go against what the experts believe to be correct. This year I drafted Kyle Schwarber in the third round, a few rounds ahead of where the experts predicted. I really wanted him on my team, and feared another team owner would choose him before I got another chance. Sometimes you take a shortstop, because everyone else seems to be and you don’t want to be left behind.

Pickup games often had you choosing your best friend, not the best player.

Drafting is an art, not a science.

Back to the Bears. In order to get the player that they wanted, they had to give away a bounty of draft picks. The player they wanted was quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. He wasn’t expected to be drafted as highly as he was, but Bears general manager Ryan Pace has a hunch that Trubisky will one day be a terrific quarterback. Because the Bears have had mediocre to bad quarterbacks for so long, I believe Pace made the right call. Then he had to draft players who might help his new quarterback on offense, so he only was able to get one defender out of his five picks. While most people think Pace made mistakes, I think he did the right thing. The next few years could be special with a great young signal caller.

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, “ It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.” Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 Kathy Gatz Fodness displays her pottery

Fused glass artists Pam Bower, Cindy Fielding and Carolyn O’Hearn at Timothy’s

Art Attack kicks off the season in Harbor Country LINDA HENDERSON IN HARBOR COUNTRY PHOTOS BY FRANCESCA SAGALA, KRISTIN FATOUROS, JANINE ADAMSKI AND LINDA HENDERSON

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pril showers brought out the lovers of the arts and beautiful May flowers during this year’s Art Attack, which took place Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30.

Patrons were not deterred by a few rain drops as they visited galleries and shops and attended demonstrations and receptions that were hosted in honor of the 24th annual event. More than 24 venues throughout Harbor Country displayed both resident artists’ and guest artists’ works.

Saturday, April 29, was the evening of receptions, where patrons could enjoy mingling and socializing with friends and the artists displaying their works.

Mark your calendar for the last weekend of April 2018 for Art Attacks Silver Jubilee Celebration. In the meantime, the galleries will be open throughout the year for your shopping pleasure.

Karen Price paints impressionist florals at Lake Interiors

Genevieve St. Arnaud with her piece, BraBerry at Journeyman Distillery

Connie Bennett collection at Designer CottageScapes

Christina Rapp with her beaded jewelry

Buddhafest at Customs Imports with Tom Evans, Christa Eackles, Dee Dee Duhn, Mary Jane Evens & Scruffy H.

Johhn Martin Fox

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Barbara Ann Warren works amidst her applique bags

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he Lions Club has been serving communities across America for 100 years, and New Buffalo’s own club marked its 75th year with a celebratory dinner Saturday night. As the world’s largest service organization, the Lions assist their communities with a variety of activities, but with a special emphasis on vision-related causes. The New Buffalo Lions’ projects include The Pokagon Fund Vision Grant, which provides vision and eye health service to students and seniors. During the anniversary dinner at Grand Beach Country Club, Lions and their guests enjoyed a brief presentation from Frank and Susan Giglio guest speaker Alison Wright of Eversight Eye Bank. The Lions presented Wright with a check to support Eversight’s mission to prevent blindness and restore sight through eye donation. Once dinner was finished, the dance floor was filled as The Beat 3 performed. For information on the Lions, or the Vision Grant, visit www.newbuffalolions.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made by Robert Athey.

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

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t was a sunny Tuesday morning, and Harry (my dog) and I headed out to buy him some much-needed dogfood. We stopped at the Bridgman McDonald’s and had a little breakfast before returning to Red Arrow Highway and the big stoplight at Lake Street (Bridgman’s main street). Apparently, I turned the corner—I have no recollection of what happened after leaving McDonald’s.

As it turned out, a lot happened after that! After turning the corner, I slammed into the large stone and concrete city planter box at such an angle that it overturned my Sebring Convertible that I was driving!

After coming to after the crash, I found myself lying in the shards of glass with the car above me and my dog Harry crunched under the overturned seat above us. I briefly became conscious, and shouted to the first responder that I thought I could “wiggle” out of the crashed car. He shouted, “Do not move a muscle!” I told him that there was also a dog with me. He shouted, “No there isn’t!” I said, “Oh yes there is, he’s wiggling against my leg!”

I blanked out again; however, they found Harry, who was unharmed, and put him in the arms of a nice lady from a local business. Later, he was picked up by friends.

I was removed from the wreckage of the overturned car, and regained consciousness inside the ambulance headed for the Lakeland Hospital ER in St. Joseph, Michigan. I remember little about that ride, except I was lucid enough to call my friend, Bret Bortner, who was a short distance from the hospital from his loft in St. Joseph.

My next lucid moment was when I

came to and was staring at a blurry version of Princess Leah from Star Wars, with two big buns on either side of her face. It turned out to be Dee Dee Duhn, my sweet publisher!

Lois Lane had taken a call from someone who saw my NBTIMES license plate on the wrecked, overturned car. She thought the worst and called Dee Dee, who hightailed it to the hospital and beat the doctor to the ER! I was examined and X-rayed. After determining that I had a fractured neck and various other contusions, I was artfully fitted with a neck brace. After being deemed as being out of danger, I was wheeled up to a regular room where, I have to say, I could not have been treated more nicely. I felt like royalty.

From there, I was transferred to the Watervliet rehab facility for Lakeland, where I felt I got more of that royal treatment! I will never forget the marvelous care I had in both facilities.

There is a reason for these things happening. I have ignored certain conditions of my health, with near disastrous consequences.

I now have a renewed commitment to my health needs and attention.

It is now with the advantage of a team of caregivers that I can be kept current in dealing with all of those needs. As I said, “You haven’t lived until you almost die.” I could have lost my new puppy, my own life and, worst of all, the innocent lives of others in this accident. I have found a renewed religious experience and appreciation. I don’t feel like I got through all of this without a little help from that “Big Guy” up above, and the many friends who have been so kind. God bless, and thank you all so much.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF NEW BUFFALO The City Council will hold a public hearing during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:35pm EST in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 for the proposed FY 2017/18 City of New Buffalo budget and the Headlee Millage Reduction Fraction for the City of New Buffalo.

Comments can also be mailed, prior to the meeting, to City Manager, New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 LORI K. VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Grand Beach will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2017-2018 fiscal year budgets on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. (CST) – 7:15 p.m. (EST) at the Village Hall, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117.

The full budget is available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office.

MARY J. ROBERTSON CLERK/TREASURER (269) 469-3141

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May

The reason for the variance request is to contest the designation as a changed use.

The City Building Inspector designated said property as an ‘abandoned residential use’ due to tenants vacating property for more than one year.

The applicant asserts the residential use was never abandoned, only temporarily suspended for remodeling.

Said property is located at 127 North Barton Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-0340-0143-00-1.

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

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

MARY LYNN DEPUTY CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made by Regina & James Wilkinson.

The reason for the variance request is the applicant would like to construct a breezeway connecting the garage to the house. Section 3-2 of the City of New Buffalo Code requires a setback of six (6) feet and the proposed

construction would place the structure within the setback.

Said property is located at 420 West Clay Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-8240-0007-02-3.

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

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

MARY LYNN, DEPUTY CLERK NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Enrollment Openings for the 2017-2018 School Year Kindergarten: 0 First Grade: 4 Second Grade: 2 Third Grade: 0 Fourth Grade: 0 Fifth Grade: 0 Sixth Grade: 12 Seventh Grade: 5 Eighth Grade: 12 Ninth Grade: 8 Tenth Grade: 10 Eleventh Grade: 2 Twelfth Grade: 0 Registration: May 1 – 26, 2017 Applications: www.nbas.org or email yhomolka@nbas.org or call 269 469-6010 NOTICE OF VACANCY BOARD OF EDUCATION NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS A Board position has become available effective 5/01/17 until 11/2018. Send Letters of Interest to: Board of Education Secretary New Buffalo Area Schools P.O. Box 280 New Buffalo, MI 49117 or email: yhomolka@nbas.org Deadline: 5/15/17

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NEW BUFFALO ESTATE SALE FRISAY & SATURDAY, MAY 5 & 6 8AM-5PM Avon Collectibles, Antiques, Lots of household items.

127 SOUTH HARRISON ST. UNION PIER LARGE YARD SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 6- 7 10AM-5PM EST Lots of fabulously curated home goods and decorative items.

Some furnishings. Also antiques, oil paintings, and such.

16166 KROB ROAD, UNION PIER 49129

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STORAGE BARN 20 Ft. x 60 Ft. Storage Unit.

Pull Thru Bay, 2 – 14 Ft. doors, insulated, renter can heat. $575 per month. State Road 39 Storage. Available July 10.

219-362-8817 THREE OAKS Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath home.

Large basement, 2 car garage.

Pets O.K. $865/ month.

312-422-1222.

NEW BUFFALO Apt. Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor, water incl.

No Smoking, no pets $575/mo.

Contact 269-612-2889.

NEW BUFFALO House 3 bedroom, 1 bath completely remodeled, all appliances and central air. No smoking. No pets. $875/mo.

Contact 269-612-2889.

UNION PIER 2 bedroom 1 Bath Cottage/ Home. Walking Distance to Beach. Fenced Property.

Storage Unit Included.

Rent: $725 per month.

Tenant must perform some Carpenter Work to move in.

Address: 16088 Greenwood Ave, Union Pier Please call/text 269-876-7452 to show 4 bedroom home 2 bath.

Available until May 13. $1500 with utilities.

269-470-5838.

NEW BUFFALO Three bedroom apartment now available.

This second floor updated, 1,000 sq. ft. is a must see.

For Information call 269-469-1364.

UNION PIER Furnished 3 Br 2 Bath apartment. Updated, hardwood floors, fireplace, central heat and air conditioning. 2 blocks

to beach access. New Buffalo Schools $1150 + Utilities Call Diane 312-480-9530

supplement social security, disability or a pension income.

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NEW BUFFALO 5 bedroom 2 bath home on large wooded lot. Walkable to town and beach. Detached 2 car garage and storage shed. Central heat and air conditioning $1275 + utilities.

Call Diane 312-480-9530

GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties. 40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly. Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens @yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

NEW BUFFALO FURNISHED APARTMENT Brand new on market intimate, peaceful, in downtown New Buffalo putting you in walking distance to the lake, harbor, shops, restaurants and New Buffalo activities. Must see to appreciate the calming beach colors, accents, and retro modern ambiance. Has queen size bedroom for you and full size sleeper sofa in living room for guests. Has Smart TV with Comcast, DVD, blue ray and streaming capabilities, plus high speed internet. Has central heat and air conditioning for your comfort and off street private parking for your convenience (2 vehicles). No smoking, no pets.

Weekly rate $1,500, monthly and full summer season negotiable.

For information, please call 405-420-2000.

FOR LEASE

UNION PIER DOWNTOWN NEW RETAIL NOW AVAILABLE Low cost Art and Retail Space (New) 64 square feet size units Available in 8,000 square foot high ceiling Open Space Building in Union Pier on Union Pier Road Walk Traffic.

Residential Neighborhood.

Very high Income Customers.

2 Blocks walk to Beach. All utilities and Retail Lighting Included :) Local Artists preferential pricing :) Please call/text (269) 876-7452.

FOR SALE

NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom.

1.5 bath, Roof Top Deck, attch. 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, with a gated community, with a community swimming pool.

Price Reduced to $273,000.

Available immediately.

For information or to schedule a showing call 219-796-5514

HELP WANTED

CARING DRIVERS WANTED Transport people to pre-scheduled medical appointments in Berrien County and beyond. Must have reliable 4-door vehicle, cell phone and access to internet or fax. Great way to

ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME ROOFING AND SIDING INSTALLERS AND LABORERS Three years experience and valid drivers license required.

Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

LAKESIDE HOUSEKEEPER Seeking an experienced housekeeper one full day per week. Please have local references and be willing to do dishes, laundry, organization etc.

Text or call 574-849-7383.

FULL/PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for full/part-time massage therapists and nail technicians.

Please call 269-469-9111 if you are interested.

FULL TIME PAINTER WANTED 10 years minimum experience required.

Starting Salary $14.00 per hour.

Call Eddie at 269-462-1122.

NEW BUFFALO Lawn Service crew openings.

CALL 269-469-2340 Looking for contract cleaners for the Three Oaks area.

FOR INFO CALL, 269-469-3894.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Responsible, compassionate lady looking for caregiver positon.

Please call 269-479-5833.

SERVICES

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties For Pond Lakes Call Laggis’ Fish Farm 269-628-2056 DAYS 269-624-6215 EVENINGS. BRIAN’S DETAILING Have a dirty car? Why not have someone come to you.

Have your car vacuumed washed and waxed for a shiny sparkling car every time!

Call Brian at 219-841-2620

OBITUARIES Adalyn Rose Nieman

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dalyn Rose Nieman, 7 months, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away after a long and courageous fight on April 28, 2017, at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She was born on September 19, 2016, in Chicago, to Jeff and Heather (Sarver) Nieman. Adalyn is survived by her parents, brother, Stone Nieman, and grandmother Kathy Sarver. Adalyn was also survived by aunts and uncles Bobbie (Mark) Flotow, Michelle (Eldon) Miller, Erik Nieman, Ashley (Tim) Beck, Adam Nieman, and several Cousins, great uncles and great aunts. She was preceded in death by her grandparents John D. Sarver, Jim Nieman, and Candy Nieman. The family will be having a private memorial service at a later date for Adalyn. Donations to the Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, or the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.

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ith some sadness—and much appreciation for years of support from New Buffalo residents—I must resign from the Board of Education due to major increased responsibilities at Purdue University Northwest that requires considerable

travel.

I am pleased and proud of the progress that New Buffalo schools have made, while becoming one of the top public schools in the state and the nation.

What we now consider the norm for New Buffalo was accomplished by teachers and parents working with the school board on some remarkable initiatives to establish our culture of learning and respect.

As I reflect on my years collaborating with others on the school board, I am proud of our many improvements, including: smaller class sizes, more teachers, a revised five-period school day with a bonus period, the trimester schedule, improved facilities and advanced teaching and learning technologies, a unique K-12 Spanish curriculum with trips abroad, our Bison After School Enrichment program, breakfast-for-all, expanded AP and college credit courses, and our Bison Pokagon Educational Fund that enables our high school graduates to further their education— and just recently, a student-produced community radio station.

None of this would have been possible without the consistent support of our citizens.

We truly have become a model for what well-funded public schools with good leadership can accomplish. Of course, I continue to wholeheartedly support our schools and I look forward to many more years of continuous improvement for New Buffalo Area Schools.

SINCERELY, — LEE ARTZ, PAST TREASURER AND VICE-PRESIDENT NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Monthly giveback supports local art scene LINDA HENDERSON

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IN NEW BUFFALO

Don Babcock and Jane O’Brien

Sheila Stein and Sharon Goodman with Jerry Stein and Pat Hoodwin

Lillian Casten, Arlene Urquhart, Janet Hayes and Cele Trizna-Vargo

Indene Goldman with Suzanne Cohan-Lange

Janet Bloch and Amy Davis

he Bentwood Tavern in the Marina Grand Resort was packed with friends and supporters of the arts when they hosted a give-back dinner for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts the evening of Wednesday, April 26.

The mission statement for the LCA reads: “The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is a dynamic, contemporary arts center whose mission is to creatively interweave art exhibitions, the performing arts, educational programming and collaborative community outreach in order to enrich the arts experience within the region.” Throughout the year, the art center sponsors numerous classes, exhibits and events. They will host their 36th annual Lubeznik Art and Artisan Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20. For gallery hours and exhibits as well as other event offerings, visit their website at www. lubeznikcenter.org or call Once a month, during the winter, one area non-forprofit benefits from a dinner and social evening when the Bentwood Tavern gives back 50 percent of all its food and beverage revenue. Crafted by chefs Jenny Drilon and Alberto Ilescas, the full menu of artisan comfort cuisine is available for dining, and the bar is always open for cocktails and mingling with friends.

Managing Director Robert Kemper and his wife, Collette, started the give-back program in 2008 to help raise funds for a local school student trip to Washington, D.C. To date, the Marina Grand Resort/ Bentwood Tavern has donated more than $90,000 through the program to more than 45 non-profit organizations and community initiatives throughout Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana.

The Bentwood Tavern is located in the Marina Grand Resort at 600 West Water Street in New Buffalo. For information, visit www. marinagrandresort.com or call 269-469-9900.

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Region of Three Oaks Museum opens for season May 4

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pening for the season Thursday, May 4, the volunteers of The Region of Three Oaks Museum are looking forward to a busy year with new displays and activities, several in conjunction with the Village of Three Oaks Sesquicentennial celebration this summer.

Exhibits highlighting the town’s 150th anniversary, as well as a look back at the Centennial celebration,

will complement the Pioneer Village Demonstrations on museum grounds on Saturdays, July 22 and Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other 2017 attractions include: a fashionable and fun look at timeless hats and antique walking canes; a room dedicated to old pictures, some never displayed before, that visitors are asked to help identify; memorabilia from Molly Pitcher Winery, thought to be Berrien County’s first; 36 years of memories

from Litner Chevrolet sales in Galien and Three Oaks, and a newly-designed children’s play-and-learn area.

TROTOM will once again be a spot on the US 12 Heritage Sale Aug. 11-12. This year’s fundraising raffle has been extended throughout the season with the drawing during the Sesquicentennial Parade in August.

Tickets are $4 or three for $10.

The museum was created in 2004 and includes artifacts and documents in rotating displays telling the story of

the region’s early settlers and families, including those of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, voyagers, pioneers, settlers and early manufacturers.

The museum, located at 5 Featherbone Ave., is open from May 4 through October, Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the all-volunteer, non-profit museum is free, but donations are appreciated. For further information, visit regionofthreeoaks. com. — STAFF REPORTS

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HOROSCOPE MAY 4-10, 2017

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 The lights are on and you are ready for some deep interactions. Light teasing and gentle wordplays are fun for you, but others may not be up for the raillery. Unpredictable and independent by nature, you tend to throw partners and friends off guard when you want total rapport with them. Don’t rush closeness.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Your drive to impress with luxury items and heavy spending should be kept under control for the time being. Instead of splurging on expensive items for your friends and partners, use your skills and knowledge to help them do things around the house. Painting, cleaning, or just talking can be more impressive than money.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 The Bull is a tad bit moody and secretive this week.

Don’t push yourself to give more than you can, or want to. There is a tendency for things to turn fatalistic and dramatic this week. Please resist taking drastic measures.

Know that this impulsiveness is stemming from a conflict between logic and emotion.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Your curious nature will be provoked by a coworker, and you might go off the deep end investigating or playing the private eye. You have some strong hunches that can provide a good starting point, but it would be better to put your analytical, critical side to work in the medical arena, rather than in detective work.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You may prefer your life scheduled and routines regimented, but no matter how much focusing on work and personal projects you do, social engagements and unexpected callers will keep you from completing chores. You will remain friendly but detached. Good thing because arguments are likely.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Acknowledge your need to withdraw and get some peace and quiet. You are not stuck in a rut or restricted in any way. You have some very unusual opportunities in the offing that will challenge you creatively, and teach you how to utilize your inventiveness and originality with certainty. Dexterity is your talent.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You can expect some shifts and movements in your career and stability sectors.

Be positive. Don’t quit or feel like you must give up on some pet project. Persevere but don’t do it all on your own. Trust in your abilities, but rally the troops, and make the most of uncommon resources. Having help is essential now.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Your household will be shifting with people moving in and out, up and down, and pretty much everywhere. You may even decide to change residence yourself. Conflicts may arise between your need for autonomy and your need for family.

Outside affiliations may provide you with some stability during this time.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Domestic security and maternal instincts are being energized for you by the stars this week. It is important you use decisive action and pivotal moves to acquire the peace of mind you need.

Obtaining power positions isn’t important now, it’s all about feeling safe and surrounded by loving vibes. Parental is your way.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 There is a lot of movement in your communication sector.

Pay attention to what you hear on the news or see on social media. What people are presenting to you now may not be what they had “hinted” to earlier. Be careful not to jump to conclusions before you have all the facts and have processed them fully.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It is easy to communicate with old connections because they generally have a common history with you and know what you are after, but it may be better to reach out to some new and different connections this week. Go easy on spending or using up resources if you can.

Rely on your own talents over other’s.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You can expect a rude awakening of sorts that might throw you off balance, but if you stay active with friends, it will help you feel grounded.

You have a strong need to wander on top of the mind-blowing information you get. Just realize emotions could cloud your judgment and there is no need to run away.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 24-30, 2017

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

APRIL 24 Probation Violation Motorist Assist False Alarm APRIL 25 Abandoned Motor Vehicle (x2) General Assist Fingerprints (x3) False Alarm APRIL 26 OUID Possession of Marijuana DHS Drug Lab General Assist/Fingerprints NB Township/Assist Other Agency Berrien County Sherriff/Assist Other Agency Pokagon Tribal PD/Assist Other Agency APRIL 27 OUIL Smuggling Cocaine APRIL 28 Berrien County Sherriff/Assist Other Agency Welfare Check False Alarm General Assist/Fingerprints Disturbance Pokagon Tribal Police/Assist Other Agency APRIL 29 General Assist APRIL 30 Suspicious Situation VCSA Pokagon Tribal/Assist Other Agency

DAILY EVENTS

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

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 4-6PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

THURSDAY, MAY 4

SONG CIRCLE HOOTENNANNY JAM NIGHT 7:30PM. Three Oaks Arts & Education Center. 14 Maple St. Three Oaks. 269-409-1191. www.schoolofamericanmusic.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 5-7

DABLON WINERY 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Dablon Winery. 111 W Shawnee Rd. Baroda. 269-422-2846. www.dablon.com/events-2.

Live music by The Ember Jar on Friday from 4:30-7:30PM, Live music by Eli Kahn on Sunday from 2:30-5:30PM, Mimi’s Cupcakes on Sunday from 1-5PM, New release Estate Reds, patio bar opening, first Sangria pours of the summer. Cost: Free

FRIDAY, MAY 5

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM CST. Uptown Arts District.

N Franklin St, Michigan City. www.uptownartsdistrict.org.

Art galleries, shops and boutiques along N Franklin St. are open until 9PM. The Lubeznik Center, 101 W Second St., 5-8PM. Poetry Slam. Cash bar. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

BLOOD DRIVE 9AM-2PM. Masonic Lodge.

820 Jefferson Ave. 3rd. Fl. LaPorte.

BLOSSOMTIME GRAND FLORAL PARADE 1PM. Main Street. Downtown St. Joseph.

92nd Blossomtime Grand Floral parade will have 120 units participating.

Honor the queens and courts from 23 communities in Southwest Michigan who will be riding on their community floats.

Enjoy, marching bands, the Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team, The Shriners clowns and mini bikes, costumed characters,

equestrian teams and more. This is the 111th Anniversary of the Blossomtime Festival. Admission is free; bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

STAND UP COMEDY AT THE ACORN W/JOHN KNIGHT 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

Tickets $25.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

ANTIQUES ON THE BLUFF 10AM-5PM. Lake Bluff Park.

Downtown St. Joseph.

The premier place to find antiques and collectibles in Southwest Michigan.

THE ANNUAL SPRING RECITAL 7:30PM. Three Oaks Arts & Education Center.

Free event.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club.

500 W Water St. New Buffalo.

Monthly meeting and Scholarship dinner.

If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-469-1364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

FRIDAY, MAY 12

2ND ANNUAL EVENING FOR CASA 5:30PM Doors Open. 6:30PM Dinner.

Carvings Bistro & Pub. 1599 Mall Dr. Benton Harbor. 269-983-0912. www.volunteerswmi.org.

The dinner is $80 per person.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 13 & 14

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMER’S MARKET OPENS 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

FLAG DAY HOG ROAST FUNDRAISER American Legion Post 204. 204 Linden.

Three Oaks. www.threeoaksflagday.com.

The only fundraiser for the Flag Day Parade. Ticket can be purchased from any committee member and a few area businesses around Three Oaks.

The Hog Roast will again be featuring the annual silent auction. Tickets are $15 each or 4 for $50.

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.

The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.

— Nikola Tesla

Tickets available for second Evening for CASA

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olunteers of Southwest Michigan (VSM) is hosting its second annual Evening for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care) Friday, May 12, at RAVINGS Carvings Bistro & Pub in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

In its second year at VSM, CASA currently has 22 trained volunteers serving 29 children, from newborn to 18 years old. These volunteers have provided 1,409 hours of service to their CASA children, driving more than 6,600 miles to make 97 home and court visits. The IRS values this advocacy at $50 per hour, so the volunteers have provided more than $74,000 of inkind service so far to the children and the community. Ten additional CASA volunteers will be trained this spring.

Guest speakers at the dinner will include Patty Sabin, Executive Director of Michigan, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Sabin will speak about the growing child abuse and neglect population in Michigan, and how CASA is an integral part of the process. She will explain how statistics show that children with assigned CASA volunteers are less likely to re-enter the system, are given more services and are more likely to achieve permanency in a shorter period of time. Sabin was trained and sworn in as a CASA volunteer in 2002. In 2006, she was designated the Executive Director of Michigan CASA. Her goal for Michigan CASA is to see that every child in Michigan that needs a CASA has one.

Also speaking will be Leeza, a remarkable young woman whose openness about the neglect she suffered and overcame in childhood is both heart rendering and inspirational.

Leeza recalls living with her alcoholic parents and her removal at six years of age, and how that made her feel alone, scared and worried about what tomorrow might bring. Leeza will describe for you her first meeting with her CASA volunteer, Marlene, and will explain why she believes she was able to heal and grow from, as well as triumph over, the hurt and losses she endured.

The dinner is $80 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner and program will start at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.volunteerswmi.org by clicking on the “CASA” link or mailing a check to VSM, 129 East Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. For additional information call 269-983-0912.

CRAVINGS Carvings Bistro & Pub is located at 1599 Mall Drive in Benton Harbor. — STAFF REPORTS

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