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Two individuals taken into custody after hourlong police chase PAGE 4 Gov. Whitmer unveils plan to get ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ PAGE 5 Vickers Theatre reopens to the public after yearlong closure PAGE 6

Calvary Chapel New Buffalo hosts classical guitarist Rodrigo Rodriguez PAGE 10 A batch of new exhibits awaits visitors at Region of Three Oaks Museum PAGE 14

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The design, which is based on the Chikaming Township Park Board Five Year Strategic Plan, will include a small performance venue for events, completing an ADA enabled pathway from parking lot to pond and performance venue and native landscaping around pond. The plan envisions removing the existing ball field to create an open meadow for events.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANIGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Two individuals taken into custody after hour-long police chase

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wo individuals were taken into custody last week after they led police on chase through six townships and one city in Berrien County.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office observed a black colored 1998 Dodge Ram pick-up truck traveling near the vicinity of Pucker and Pokagon streets in Berrien Township.

The deputies noted that this vehicle matched the description of a vehicle that previously fled from officers from the City of Bridgman and the City of Niles earlier in the evening, while those law enforcement officers were investigating potential thefts from motor vehicles, the press release states.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputies then attempted to effect a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle fled from the deputies, which resulted in a police pursuit that went through the Berrien Township, Niles Township, Buchanan Township, City of Buchanan, Lake Township, Chikaming Township and into Weesaw Township.

“During the pursuit, the speeds exceeded the posted speed limits and in a few areas the speeds approached 100 mph and the pursuit lasted approximately one hour,” the press release states.

During the pursuit, Officer Nihil of the Bridgman City Police Department was attempting to deploy stop sticks, near the intersection of Cleveland and Brownstown, when the driver of the suspect vehicle attempted to drive at Officer Nihil. Officer Nihil had to jump over a guardrail to avoid being struck (which is the reason for the charge of Assault with a Dangerous

Weapon).

At approximately 03:59 a.m. on that same day, the suspect vehicle drove into a field off Minich Road in Weesaw Township and the two occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.

The 16-year-old female was apprehended by Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and the 22-year-old male, Zachary Dawson Thain, age 22, a resident of Weesaw Township, was apprehended

by Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputies with the assistance of Berrien County Sheriff’s Office canine “Blek.” The 22-yearold male was lodged at the Berrien County Jail on the following respective charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Vehicle), Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer, and Probation Violation Warrant. The 16-yearold female was lodged at the Berrien County Juvenile Center on a valid J-5 pick-up order.

Currently, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau Personnel is working in conjunction with officers from the Bridgman City Police Department and the Niles City Police Department to ascertain the involvement of these two individuals, in other criminal activity, such as the Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile on April 27 from the Speedway Gas Station in the Village of Three Oaks, numerous Larcenies from Motor Vehicles at the Oakview Estates Mobile Home Community in Three Oaks and also Larceny from Motor Vehicles that occurred in the City of Niles and the City of Bridgman.

The charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty, the press release said. — STAFF REPORTS

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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUED TO DECLINE LAST WEEK IN BERRIEN COUNTY

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he latest spike in COVID-19 cases continued to decline in Berrien County last week, the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) reported on Facebook Friday, April 30.

BCHD reported that, over the course of last week, the county averaged about 38 new cases per day and a 12% positivity rate.

For the week ending April 23, BCHD reported seeing a percent of positive tests around 14% throughout the course of that week and 48 new cases per day.

“Hospitalizations are also declining in Berrien County – all of these trends are encouraging signs,” the Facebook page reported April 30.

As of the afternoon of Monday, May 3, in total, the health department was reporting 13,214 confirmed cases, 249 confirmed deaths and 11,682 30-day recoveries. There were also a reported 27 non-ICU COVID-19 patients and three ICU patients.

On April 30, BCHD said that more than 46% of Berrien County residents over the age of 16 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who haven’t yet received a vaccine or still need a second dose can view open appointments through BCHD on its website at http://bchdmi.org/. BCHD also announced on Facebook that it planned to be offering walk-ins beginning this week.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled the “MI Vacc to Normal” plan, which involves the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) basing future epidemic order actions on four vaccination-based milestones. For more information, see page 5.

Updated statewide data on the vaccine can be found at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.

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Gov. Whitmer unveils plan to get ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ THE ‘MI VACC TO NORMAL’ PLAN OUTLINES FOUR VACCINATION-BASED MILESTONES TO GET THE STATE BACK TO NORMAL

n Thursday, April 29, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set the state of Michigan on a pathway to return to normal by unveiling the “MI Vacc to Normal” plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 years or older. To facilitate this goal, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will base future epidemic order actions on four vaccination-based milestones that, once achieved, will enable Michigan to take a step toward normalcy.

“The MI Vacc to Normal challenge outlines steps we can take to emerge from this pandemic as we hit our vaccination targets together,” said Gov. Whitmer in a press release.

“On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps to gradually get back to normal while keeping people safe. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to rise to the challenge and be a part of the solution so we can continue our economic recovery and have the summer we all crave.”

On Monday,

May 3, it was announced by the governor’s office that Michigan is set to surpass 7 million vaccine doses administered. It was also reported that 50% of Michiganders have received at least one dose, with 38% of Michiganders being fully vaccinated, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible.

Michigan continues to have some of the strongest public health policies in the Midwest. The state still has a mask mandate and capacity limitations on indoor dining, indoor gatherings, and entertainment venues. As the number of vaccinations increase, experts have

said that states can begin loosening some public health policies as these activities become less risky for vaccinated individuals.

“Our state had made great progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19 since Gov. Whitmer asked for Michiganders to step up on April 9,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “I am proud of the progress that we have made by working together. If residents continue to get their vaccines, wear masks and avoid indoor gatherings, we will soon be able to take further steps to loosen our public health requirements and better be able to enjoy the activities that we all love.”

“The safe and effective vaccine is the most important tool we have to reduce the spread of COVID-19” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “By getting shots in their arms as soon as possible, Michiganders can protect themselves, their families and their communities and help end this pandemic as quickly as possible.”

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he “MI Vacc to Normal” plan will use four vaccination-based milestones -- using data for Michiganders 16 years or older who’ve received their first dose -- to guide future steps required to get back to normal. For the vaccination-based milestones, see chart on this page.

If new cases remain greater than 250 daily/ million as a 7-day average in a Michigan Economic Recovery Committee (MERC) region at the time of implementing steps 2 through 3, MDHHS may delay implementation in that MERC region.

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Vickers Theatre reopens to the public after year-long closure

he Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks has announced that it’s time for everyone to head back to the movies.

The theatre officially reopened its doors April 16 – almost a year after it went dark due to COVID-19.

Per the orders from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the theatre can operate with 50% capacity; however, Judy Scully, owner of Vickers, said that, to keep people 6 feet apart, the theatre is currently open with a capacity of 40 patrons.“We’re hoping things will get better – we’re especially looking forward to summer,” she said.

The theatre has adopted CinemaSafe, the uniform health and safety protocols issued by the National Association of Theatre Owners. As a result, the theatre has taken certain actions to ensure moviegoers are safe and healthy. Scully said that theatre has a new heat and air conditioning unit, with upgraded filters. The theatre is cleaned between showings.

Plexiglass units are at the concession areas and box office. Moviegoers are required to wear masks (in between munching on popcorn).

Scully said employees are happy to keep the theatre safe, as they felt that the theatre “was ready” to reopen.

“Our team has come out to help and make sure the place is clean,” she said.

Shortly after its temporary shutdown last April, Vickers debuted Virtual Cinema, a streaming platform that friends of the theatre can watch on their phone, tablet, or computer.

Currently, the theatre is still offering movies to stream.

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she was taking a risk reopening the theatre. More importantly, she wondered if others would think that it was risky as well – and if they’d want to come back.

“I didn’t know if people would return to the theatre,” she said.

In the two weeks that the theatre

theatrical adventure.

“People really crave that community experience,” she said.

Keeping the theatre afloat financially during its closure was key to ensuring theatregoers could continue to have that experience. In the early days of the pandemic, Scully applied for

The theatre has been showing Sound of Metal, an Academy Award winner, this week

This week, the theatre showed Nomadland, which received an Oscar for Best Film, Best Actress, and Best Director

had been opened, Scully said that the theatre had sold out three times.

“It was very humbling - people did come out,” she said, adding that there was “nothing like seeing people walk through the doors.”

Scully still believes that nothing can compare to the experience of sitting amongst other movie lovers in a darkened theater, with everyone’s eyes focused on actors and actresses as they grace the big screen in the latest

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pproximately 50% of all proceeds from the Virtual Cinema support the Vickers and other art house theatres during the

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“Patrons really came to our aid – they bought gift cards and made donations, so I was able to make payroll with their help,” she said.

Today, the theatre profiles a patron on its website – something that continues to help everyone feel connected. Last month, the patron was Marco Chavarry, owner of Alapash, which is located three doors north of the theatre.

This year marks the 108th anniversary of the theatre itself, having showed its first movies back in 1911. In 2010, Judy and her husband, Joe, purchased Vickers.

Scully said she believes that it is the stories that play out on the big – and small – screen that keeps people coming back for more. They are stories that not only entertain but change the viewer as well.

“I think the beauty of movies is what they do to you individually – each of us takes from that story and applies it to our everyday life,” she said.

“In the end…people love stories.”

For information on upcoming movies at the Vickers Theatre, including through Virtual Cinema, as well as to purchase tickets, visit https://vickerstheatre.com/. Follow Vickers Theatre on Facebook, or call 269-756-3522 for more information.

The theatre is located at 6 N. Elm Street in Three Oaks.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

ne of the best things about writing a column about sports is the endless supply of material. On the rare occasion that something exciting isn’t happening in one of Chicago’s four major sports, there are personal interest stories or stories about my second favorite thing: music. This week had no shortage of story lines, but the biggest one was the NFL draft.

When the draft began, I dare say that most Bear fans felt like nothing out of the ordinary was going to happen. Because the Bears made the playoffs last season, their first choice didn’t come until 19 other players had been chosen. The fans were down on ownership, the general manager, and the head coach. But then something almost magical happened. The much -maligned GM made a bold move, trading a few draft choices for the opportunity to move up to the 11th pick. The GM had done this before, but he chose Mitchell Trubisky over DeShaun Watson or Pat Mahomes. The fans didn’t like it then, and continued to dislike it until Trubisky moved on to be a backup in Buffalo next season. The Bears needed a quarterback and with the number 11 pick, they were going to be able to get one of the best ones. This time, the Bears and their fans were in perfect harmony. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was their guy and the team, the fans, and the experts all rejoiced. Not since Sid Luckman in 1950 had the Bears put on the field a quarterback with the skills and potential of Justin Fields. He may not contribute much next season but

he will be taught a lot about professional football. Then, hopefully, for the next 15 or 20 seasons, the Bears will have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. This is such good news that it makes fans almost giddy.

To top it all off, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers informed the team that he no longer wanted to play for them. After decades of losing to the Packers because they had superior quarterback play, the tide may be turning.

I’ve been around a long time. I listened on the radio to the Bears beat the Giants 14-10 in the championship game in 1963. My friends and I watched the Bears humiliate the Patriots 46-10 in 1986 and it sure would be nice if they could win one or two more in the next decade.

The Bears weren’t done after drafting Fields. With their next two choices, the Bears drafted a couple of large, angry men to play offensive tackle and protect their new quarterback. I’m optimistic by nature, but my optimism is at an all-time high after the draft. It should be fun to watch the team get better and better for the next few years until they become championship contenders. Go Bears!

Mia Hamm said, “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”

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Mullen wants to break sister’s pitching records

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flame throwing girls’ softball pitcher at New Buffalo High School wants to break her older sister’s records for strikeouts at the school.

Ava Mullen seems to have a real chance.

Her blazing fastball and four other pitches in her repertoire give hitters little chance of making contact and she’s only a sophomore.

Mullen said she learned how to pitch from her older sister, Maggie, who graduated in 2014.

Maggie Mullen holds Bison records for 750 career strikeouts, 250 strikeouts in a season and striking out 20 of 21 batters in the single game.

“I always learned from her and got my techniques from her and I think that made me a better pitcher and inspired me to be a better pitcher,” Mullen said.

It also doesn’t hurt to have a steady glove behind the plate.

Kaitlyn Jones, who’s also a sophomore, had no time to waste in learning how to catch Mullen.

She knelt behind the plate for the very first time after nobody else on the team wanted to give it a try.

“Terrifying,” is how she described catching Mullen.

Jones, who had an interest in being a catcher in previous seasons, appears to thrive on being in the thick of the action, though.

Her style is much like the lunch pail approach of a construction worker reporting for a day’s work.

“I enjoy catching for her. It’s fun. It’s very interesting with all of the different pitches that she’s got,” she said.

Jones said she quickly learned her reaction time is what she had to work on the most because of how quickly she has to slap leather on the ball.

“I think she does a really good job especially since it’s her first time catching,” Mullen said.

Mullen was 6 years old when she began pitching.

She threw harder than all of the other girls her age and still draws looks of fear in the faces of opposing batters.

Mullen also throws a rise ball, drop curve, screwball, and change up.

She sharpens her pitching skills during twice week sessions with the same professional coach used by her sister.

Maggie Mullen went on to pitch at Northwood University at Midland.

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ead Coach Jason Haskins said missing last season cancelled by COVID-19 hurts her chances of breaking her sister’s career strikeout mark.

He’s not ruling it out, though, because of how she dominates opposing hitters.

Her fastball clocked as high as 65 miles per hour from 43 feet to the plate is equivalent to a 90 mile per hour fastball coming in at 60 feet, 6 inches from the mound in baseball.

“She’s college level talent,” Haskins said.

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Baseball still fun for winless young Bison

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he young New Buffalo High School baseball team is still looking for its first win but there hasn’t been any let up in positive attitude and fun the players seem to be having on the field.

In every game, the cheers coming from the Bison dugout in response to a nice play or run scored easily surpass the level of spirit expressed by the opposition.

Players are also running out to their positions on defense and back to the dugout when it’s time to bat.

“They’re growing as a team and developing a little bit of a brotherhood,” said Manager Wayne Butler.

The (0-7) Bison with six freshmen in the starting lineup lost 16-1 and 17-0 at home Friday, April 30, to senior laden Michigan Lutheran.

In the second game, New Buffalo behind the pitching of freshman Braden Huffer and key plays on defense kept it close for a while.

New Buffalo was trailing 3-0 in the second inning with no outs and two opposing runners in scoring position when Huffer

from the mound worked out of a jam.

Freshman third baseman Dillon Livengood caught a screaming line drive and stepped on the bag to double up a runner breaking for home.

Huffer struck out the next batter.

The first 10 Bison hitters against a lively arm made contact with the ball, including Neil Johnson, who recorded a single from a too hot to handle ground ball off the third baseman’s glove.

The Titans broke open the game with three runs in the third inning against freshman Jaydon Berger pitching in relief.

Most of the runs were scored from walks and wild pitches, which is often the case when pitchers lack age and experience.

Butler said the players are working hard to develop and sharpen their skills while having fun doing it.

They’ll start making more plays on offense and defense as their bodies grow and mature over time.

“Fundamentally, they’re there.

They need bigger muscles,” he said.

Mullen powers Bison girls to sweep

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he New Buffalo High School girls’ softball team swept a doubleheader at home Friday, April 30, against Michigan Lutheran.

The Lady Bison (6-3) were led by the strong arm and bat of sophomore Ava Mullen.

Mullen, who pitched every inning of both games, recorded 31 strikeouts and hit a grand slam home run.

It was the first home run of any kind for Mullen in her young high school softball career.

“It was a great feeling,” she said.

The Lady Bison won 5-4 and 13-0.

In the first game, New Buffalo had a comfortable lead but a series of fielding errors opened the door for a comeback attempt by the Titans, who had just two hits in the seven inning game.

Batters often looked helpless against the blinding fastball of Mullen, who recorded 18 strikeouts.

In the second game, the Lady Bison were leading 6-0 in the first inning when Mullen from the batter’s box put a lid on any hopes the Titans had of a comeback when she hit a fastball over the left center field fence.

New Buffalo extended the lead in the third

inning when Kaitlyn Jones and Ava Johnson scored on a base hit from Laura Wamser in the third inning.

Amanda Jones after hit by a pitch scored the final run for New Buffalo on a fielding error in the fourth inning.

The game was called on the 10-run rule after Mullen in the top of the fifth inning struck out the side.

Head Coach Jason Haskins said Mullen is a college level prospect clocked as fast as 65 miles per hour.

The mound is just 43 feet from home plate under the rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

“She’s bringing it from that short of a distance,” he said.

Mullen struck out 22 batters against River Valley three weeks ago.

The Lady Bison lost that game 4-3 in two extra innings.

Haskins said his team has had success despite most of his players being freshmen.

The team riding the arm of Mullen also consists of three sophomores and two juniors.

“Ava with that pitching will keep us in every game. If we can hit the ball, we’ll be hard to beat. We just got to hit,” Haskins said.

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Calvary Chapel New Buffalo hosts classical guitarist Rodrigo Rodriguez

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ears ago, Rodrigo Rodriguez never would’ve pictured himself using his musical prowess as a ministry around the world.

“I never thought I’d be playing the guitar and traveling to churches,” he said during a small concert at Calvary Chapel New Buffalo Saturday, May 1.

A classical guitarist, Rodriguez was born in Quito Ecuador, South America. He started playing guitar at the age of 9, recording his first LP at the age of 12. When he was 16, he started to travel the world to increase his knowledge in the instrument, performing in Venezuela, Spain, France, England and Damascus, Syria. In 1986, he was invited to teach classical guitar by Eastfield College in Mesquite Texas.

Noting that God isn’t “just looking for guitar players,” Rodriguez said that, by using his gift of music as a ministry, he hopes to encourage everyone to look in their hearts and see how they could influence others with their own abilities.

“You have your own gifts,” he said to the audience.

Rodrigo has recorded 16 CDs, including one that was recorded with the City of Prague Philharmonic. He has performed at Carnegie (Recital Hall), has been the solo guitarist for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (Texas), Pacific Symphony Orchestra (Orange County, California), Vancouver Willingdon Symphony Orchestra (Canada), National Symphony Orchestra (Quito, Ecuador),

Palm Beach Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (Florida), and Hungary.

On Saturday, he said he plans to return to India once the coronavirus cases have lessened there.

The concert was broadcasted on 89.1FM to the church’s parking lot for those not feeling comfortable attending indoors.

Len Pera, pastor at Calvary Chapel New Buffalo, said that the church has an FM transmitter, which allows people who don’t feel safe coming in to listen on the radio from their cars or anywhere on the property to the church services every Sunday.

“We transmit to the whole property,” he said.

Rodrigo played when the Vision for the Heartland tour with pastor Mike MacIntosh came to New Buffalo last summer.

Pera said that police departments in the county were invited to the event, and that Redamak’s provided the food. MacIntosh, who’s the chaplain for the San Diego and Newport Beach Police departments, did a talk.

“Rodrigo played for them, then we went down to the Lions Park shelter that evening and they came down there,” he said.

More on Rodriguez can be found at https://www.rodrigorodriguez.net/.

Calvary Chapel New Buffalo is located at 1615 E. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo.

For church services and other activities, visit https://calvarychapelnb.org/ or see services broadcast every Sunday on Facebook.

Close yet so far away from millions for Michigan City employees

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BY STAN MADDUX

bout a dozen employees at a Michigan City company have split their winnings from a Powerball jackpot, but nobody is leading the life of a millionaire.

They were just one number short of a $170 million jackpot.

The dozen or so workers at Bulk Transport Corporation did collect about $4,000 apiece.

“There’s always next time,” said David Tapocsi, a mechanic at a company which rents bulldozers, skid-steer loaders, excavators and other heavy machinery.

Tapocsi, 31, of Valparaiso said the atmosphere at work following the March 13 drawing was sort of bittersweet.

The Powerball number drawn matched the one on their ticket but one of the first five numbers picked was not a match.

Their total prize was $50,000.

“They were very happy that we won but kind of nagging each other that just one more number we could have hit the big jackpot,” he said.

Coming that close to easy street is not expected to be something that will fade from their memories anytime soon.

“It still doesn’t seem real yet,” he said.

Tapocsi said most of the workers at his company pool their money every week to purchase tickets for the Powerball drawing.

He’s been in charge of buying the tickets, which he usually does to and from work at Gallops Marathon on U.S. 20.

Tapocsi said he spent some of his winnings on a tool cart and some tools.

He’s saving the rest of his prize money for a vacation in Greece once travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19 are lifted.

“I’ve always wanted to go there,” he said.

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he endangered ecosystems of the dunes at Miller Woods will be visited by Harbor Country Hikers at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 8.

The event includes a shortened hike for the physically challenged hikers.

The main hike will wind through a globally rare black oak savanna, wetlands, dune and swale and open dune habitats on the way to an incredible view of Lake Michigan.

Indiana Dunes National Park Ranger Nikkel will discuss the oak savanna’s native grasses and wildflowers.

HCH Treasurer Bob Mueller will lead a shortened hike that is a little less challenging. Also, an ADA trail option and the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education are offered.

Miller Woods is located at 100 N. Lake Street, Gary, Indiana. Recommended dress includes long pants, sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots, insect repellent and water. HCH hikers observe social distancing and face masks are required.

For complete details or HCH membership information, visit harborcountryhikers.com.

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A Blossomtime Festival tradition continues

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or many in Southwest Michigan, the Blossomtime Festival’s Grand Floral Parade has marked the unofficial kick-off to summer. Likewise, the parade is officially kicked off by the famed Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team.

For two of the drill team members, the annual visit from Indy up to Southwest Michigan is worth continuing, despite the cancellation of the Grand Floral Parade again this year.

Brett McAtee, a retired drill team commander, and Lt. Pat White made the trip up this weekend to visit friends they have made over the past years.

“We love the people and the area,” McAtee said. “Each year the team looks forward to coming to St. Joseph and Benton Harbor…It’s been a highlight for us.”

Blossomtime Festival President Anna Abdelnour was thrilled to get a visit from McAtee and White this weekend.

“It’s such a wonderful blessing that they took the time to come and visit,” Abdelnour said. “While we feel a little down because of the parade’s cancelation, their visit has lifted all our spirits.”

The Grand Floral Parade has been coined the “Crown Jewel of the Blossomtime Festival” and this year

would have marked the 115th year.

The parade begins in St. Joseph and continues its way through the city, across the Bicentennial Bridge and into Benton Harbor. St. Joseph and Benton Harbor have been the host cities since the parade’s inception in 1923.

The Grand Floral Parade typically features over 120 units including local bands, floats, clowns, costumed characters, antique cars and tractors, unicycle teams, equestrian units, and of course, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team.

“Believe it or not, the staff and volunteers have already begun the planning for the 2022 Grand Floral Parade,” Abdelnour said. “It’s not too early to mark your calendars for May 14 of next year.” — STAFF REPORTS

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A batch of new exhibits awaits visitors at Region of Three Oaks Museum

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Several exhibits have been enhanced and updated with additional narratives through QR code scans. ​Museum volunteer Linda MartinMangold helped profile the Martins, place that year. a family that has been holding That claim to fame, Nick Bogert, a reunions in Michiana since the 1860s, board member of The Region of Three in “Crossroads – The Martins and Oaks Museum (TROTOM), said, goes Minnichs,” a part of a series on how to the Peshtigo Fire local roads got their in Michigan’s Upper names.

Peninsula. Known “I was raised in the as the “deadliest Martin farm, which wildfire in United is a sesquicentennial States history,” the farm and lived there fire killed 1500 to until I got married,” 2500 people and she said. devastated the Board member cities of Holland, Julie Sittig thanked Port Huron, and all the volunteers Manistee.

Buckets that were passed and docents. along in a bucket brigade Nick Bogert displays one of the fire helmets “Chicago is still “This museum Julie Sittig thanks museum volunteers to put out fires is in the from Chikaming Township that’s on display in the headlines – would never be during the TROTOM reception FIRE! exhibit at the FIRE! exhibit everyone remembers possible and has the Chicago fire,” not been possible Bogert said. because of all of you down to the fire crew’s pumper truck. it all in, so we know the exact date this Information on the Peshtigo fire, as and the volunteer hours that you give to The exhibit contains artifacts was purchased,” he said. well as area blazes of the past and the us every year,” she said. that Michigan State University let teams and equipment that fought them, Members of TROTOM’s board of the museum bring back from the till on loan from Michigan can be found at “FIRE!,” one of the directors are Chuck Sittig, chair; Harold Chamberlain Warren collection, Bogert State University is the Warren newest exhibits at TROTOM. Russell; Janet Hayes; Julie Sittig; Calculating Engine, possibly said. Artifacts from the Tempest Museum volunteers and board Nick Bogert; Randy Miller; Daniel the first functional mechanical Brigade include a cloth helmet for the members got an up-close look at the McDonough; and Kathy Alton. calculator made in the country, firefighters. exhibits during a reception Friday, April Last spring, the museum purchased Also included are articles detailing the that was invented by local jeweler Fred 30.

Three Oaks’ oldest building: The Three Warren. massive all-night fire which occurred The museum officially opened for the Oaks Township Hall, which was built Randy Miller, a TROTOM board May 7, 1962, in New Buffalo and the two season Saturday, May 1. in 1866.

Now known as The Heritage member, said the engine is the “gem of 1971 Galien fires.

Other fires burned in the area in Hall, the museum wants to make the the whole museum.”

Another corner of the museum is 1871, from New Buffalo to Avery and space available for community-building “He (Fred) was on his deathbed the dental office from 103 S. Elm that from Sawyer to New Troy. The exhibit events at reasonable rental prices. For when he finished it, he was dying of has been recreated circa 1935, with its features an acrylic painting by River information on renting the hall, contact tuberculosis, so he was directing the patient chair, drill, spit stand and tool Valley High School senior Brianna trotommuseum@gmail.com. people how to finish putting it together Martin depicting the 1871 fire that swept cabinet.

The museum, located next to while he was on the couch…He died The dental exhibit had been sitting in across the fields between Sawyer and Acorn Theater, plans to be open shortly after,” he said. the basement of the dentist office where New Troy.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Miller created the series of photo Dr. Debra Mannia and son Paul Mannia In 1875, the Tempest Brigade, Three October from noon to 5 p.m. For more montages in the “Three Oaks – Then and currently practice for 35 to 40 years, Oaks’ first fire company, was formed. information on other exhibits, visit Now” exhibit, with each one juxtaposing Bogert said.

“Fred Warren (a brother of Warren www.regionofthreeoaksmuseum.com/, the modern village with the Three Oaks of Dentists have practiced at what is Featherbone Company founder E.K. email trotommusuem@gmail.com or the past (such as the Union Meat Market, now 103 S. Elm Street since the 1890s; Warren) said, ‘These fires have shown or Drier’s Butcher Shop). however, per a Galien River Gazette us we don’t know how to put out fires, leave a message at 269-336-9688. hile the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is the one that receives the most notoriety, it wasn’t the deadliest fire that took

we need something more professional than people with buckets and water,’” Bogert said.

Before the company, townspeople ran to the well to fill up their two initialed buckets with water when the fire alarm sounded. Townspeople formed a “bucket brigade,” where the buckets (one is featured in the exhibit) would be passed

article, the current building was built in 1935 by Dr. T.H. McKenzie.

Bogert said that the display contains 1935 dental equipment, which is indicated by a blueprint of the building built in 1935 (located near the exhibit).

“The company that sold them all the equipment also had an architect that would help you design your office to fit

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HOR0SCOPE MAY 6-12, 2021

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

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

This is the time to get more focused on your personal talents and skills. Intimate partners or close-knit relationships can make you feel boxed in and zapped of creative energy.

Start doing things on your own more and branching out to a larger audience. Meeting new people will lighten your spirits.

Don’t let trivial domestic issues get you down or get caught up in long drawn-out conversations.

This is the time to handle things as they come and stay focused on one task at a time. You know how to bring it and stick with tasks that require quick thinking and reactions.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

The energy this week will be very mentally stimulating and your mind will be rich with big ideas. It’s important you work things out on paper so, you don’t get overly extravagant.

Use your ability to focus on things and follow them through to completion, before getting off track with a bunch of add-ons.

It’s important you do what you love, even if the money or rewards aren’t immediate. Sometimes the incentive to work is about being with the right vocation, not necessarily the money.

Let the money be secondary and you’ll be surprised at how much you end up making in the long run.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

There is a lot happening behind the scenes and you may not always be aware of what’s really going on with your close associates or family. Let information flow naturally. You will eventually be in the loop and when you are, you might be surprised at all of the different players involved.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The vibe coming your way will make you uber focused and you won’t be easily distracted by whims or trivial mental pursuits. Use this energy to it’s fullest by making decisions that have an emotional element or require being a little tough. You’ll enjoy not wasting time or getting sucked into drama.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Balance your exchanges with people. If you are getting support and encouragement, meet that in kind. But if you are constantly faced without recognition or feedback perhaps, it’s time to have a heart to heart. There is an opportunity for a good friendship here.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The energy coming your way will help you get in touch with your talents and abilities.

This is not the time to go head-to-head with higherups but watch and learn.

Look at what’s happening now as an apprenticeship of sorts. You have to put in the ground work before you can be in charge.

Relationships may feel like they are at an impasse or that previous issues are resurfacing, which can be a deal breaker this time around.

There is opportunity for a breakthrough here but that doesn’t mean situations will go back to normal. Change and transformation is how you will grow with a partner.

You can’t always get along with everyone but you can understand quirks, as well as acknowledge deficiencies. The energy this week will charge up your ability to spot and appreciate unique qualities. You just may snag the perfect partner or find out something even more endearing about love.

The soul is judge.

— Dino

The vibe coming your way this week will help you focus on making your home a sanctuary. Being in a place where you feel pampered and safe will take precedence and if other people can’t handle that, you may just cut them off cold. You don’t want to be bothered with aggressive people.

The good news is everyone will be pitching in or pulling their weight for a change. The bad news is they may think way too much of it. Now is the time to stay focused on keeping communication to the point and avoiding ambiguity. Also, be sure to keep a sense of humor. You’re going to need it.

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PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING The Village of Grand Beach will hold a special council meeting electronically via Zoom on the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and the proposed millage rate for 2021 on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. (CST) – 7:00 P.M. (EST).

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Local actor stars in funny commercial with ‘dinosaur’

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BY STAN MADDUX

caddy at a private golf course in New Buffalo is starting to appear on TV screens in a funny commercial portraying the life of a modern dinosaur turning away from fossil fuels.

David Sales, 29, hopes it’s the break that leads to more professional acting jobs and a role in a major film someday.

Either way, Sales said life is good from just having a chance to pursue acting while holding down other jobs to make ends meet.

He’s a caddy at the private Dunes Club golf course and delivers groceries to homes in the La Porte and Michigan City areas.

Sales also operates his own golf repair business.

“If I need to have six or seven side jobs for the next 25 to 30 years, I will be more than happy to do it,” he said.

Sales plays an office worker named “Chad” in the commercial promoting the use of electric vehicles.

One of his coworkers is a dinosaur figure upset with jokes from Chad that his prehistoric appearance means he’s behind the times.

At one point, Chad breaks out in laughter after joking the dinosaur might still be using the internet as it was two decades ago.

“He’s probably still on dial-up,” he said.

At the end of the commercial, the dinosaur has the last laugh.

Chad is beside the pumps filling his pickup truck with gasoline while the dinosaur drives by him in an electric vehicle.

The dinosaur loudly grumbles “who’s the dinosaur now, Chad!”

The commercial was filmed in Indianapolis.

Sales said the commercial will be shown on TV screens throughout Indiana under a twoyear contract.

He hopes it becomes popular enough to start running nationally.

“You kind of have that feeling that it’s going to be something special,” he said.

Sales and his fiancée, Rachel McGinley, also portrayed shoppers in the filming of a commercial last year for Aaron’s Furniture.

He said that commercial should begin airing nationwide in the next couple of months.

Sales was in one other commercial for Maker’s Mark Whiskey.

The 2010 La Porte High School graduate never tried out for any of the plays at school.

Sales said he was interested but didn’t take seriously his desire to perform onstage until 2014 before enrolling at the Acting School Chicago.

“If you don’t do it now you’re going to wake up when you’re 40 one day and you’re not going to have chance to do it,” he said.

A year later, he joined the famous Second City theatre also in Chicago to further his skills and trained in the same room as the late Chris Farley.

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econd City is where other famous comedian/actors like Dan Akroyd and Stephen Colbert cut their teeth.

Sales has also performed in nearly a dozen films and served on work crews for television shows.

He’s auditioned for many other productions with help from an agent he hired to provide him with job opportunities.

“I always knew it was going to be kind of tough to break into the industry. It still is but I surrounded myself with a lot of the right people. They really kind of gave me a helping hand and showed me the way,” he said.

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The event includes a shortened hike for the physically challenged hikers.

The main hike will wind through a globally rare black oak savanna, wetlands, dune and swale and open dune habitats on the way to an incredible view of Lake Michigan.

Indiana Dunes National Park Ranger Nikkel will discuss the oak savanna’s native grasses and wildflowers.

HCH Treasurer Bob Mueller will lead a shortened hike that is a little less challenging.

Also, an ADA trail option and the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education are offered.

Miller Woods is located at 100 N. Lake Street, Gary, Indiana.

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For complete details or HCH membership information, visit www. harborcountryhikers. com. — STAFF REPORTS

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