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Dec. 11 meetings to reveal results of Harbor Country Needs Assessment PAGE 4 Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra intern killed in car crash PAGE 4

New Buffalo looks to fill cell phone dead zones PAGE 5

NB Township weighs marijuana sales PAGE 6

New Buffalo class of 2019 lauded for academic success with special lunch PAGE 10

Harbor Country kids grace the stage during ‘The Nutcracker’ PAGE 11 Michigan 4-H receives federal grant to engage young people in sciences, seeking candidates in Berrien County PAGE 14

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Hundreds attend slain doctor’s funeral in LaPorte

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r. Tamara O’Neal, who was gunned down outside a Chicago hospital where she practiced, was described as a God loving ray of sunshine by friends and family members who attended her packed funeral in LaPorte Friday, Nov. 30.

Paul Pryor, a cousin of hers from South Holland, Illinois, said the 38-year-old O’Neal always seemed to have a smile on her face and a smiley face symbol on her text messages.

He said O’Neal went into the medical field not for the money but to help the less fortunate.

“She was just a caring, loving person. Very loving,’’ Pryor said.

O’Neal was a 1998 graduate of LaPorte High School.

“I’m going to miss her enthusiasm. I’m going to miss her spirit. She was a very happy person. She enjoyed life to the fullest and we’re all going to miss that,’’ said Adele Cobbs.

Cobbs is a doctor at Mercy Hospital in Chicago where O’Neal was shot Nov. 19.

Police said her fiancée, Juan Lopez, shot her multiple times in the hospital parking lot.

He then went inside the hospital.

The 32-year-old Lopez, upset over a broken engagement, was shot during a gunfire exchange with police before fatally shooting himself, police said.

Also killed were former St. John resident, Dayna Less, a 24-year-old resident pharmacist at the hospital and Chicago Police officer Samuel Jimenez, 28.

Extra seats were brought out to accommodate a crowd of about 500 spilling into the lobby of the First Church of God at 2020 E. Lincolnway.

Hugs along with tears were not in short supply among those in attendance.

One of the first songs performed by a choir led by her brother, Turrell O’Neal, was “There’s Power in the Name of Jesus.’’

O’Neal said it was one of his sister’s favorites to sing as a member of the choir at the church their family attended while growing up.

Helping ease the pain of her loss was faith O’Neal was now in a better place.

“We’re going to miss her because we’re all human and we deal with the flesh. But, like her mom said, she knew God. Nothing can take the place of that,’’ said Cynthia Brown of Michigan City.

Brown said she got to know her more than 10 years ago at the Family Christian Center in LaPorte.

She said her children were in the church choir O’Neal directed at the time.

Alexandria Holliday, a doctor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, went to medical school with O’Neal at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

She said O’Neal kept her and other classmates motivated to stay on top of their studies.

“She’s a beautiful soul and I know she’s smiling and proud of everything that we’ve done for her so far. We really, really miss her,’’ Holliday said.

LaPorte mayor Mark Krentz and 11 members of the LaPorte Fire Department also paid their respects.

Nobody had to wait in line to get in because of the church being spacious but once all of the seats were filled the crowd started backing up into the lobby.

The open casket illuminated under bright lights was closed just prior to the start of the service.

News crews from TV stations in Chicago and South Bend interviewed several family members and friends as they made their way across the church parking lot, which was more than half-full less than an hour prior to the start of the 11 a.m. funeral.

They all seemed gracious in agreeing to talk about a woman they held in such high regard while maintaining full composure during the interviews.

“We do have a strong foundation in faith so I guess the main thing that keeps us going is our faith,’’ Pryor said.

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DEC. 11 MEETINGS TO REVEAL RESULTS OF HARBOR COUNTRY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

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he public will have more than one chance to hear the results of two recent community meetings that were held in the fall at a Harbor Country Needs Assessment follow-up meeting, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The Pokagon Fund, along with six other small, rural foundations across the state, was selected by the Council of Michigan Foundations at www.michiganfoundations.org, to participate in a 2018-2019 Rural Economic Development Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to help philanthropic foundations engage with local leaders who are deeply rooted in the community in order to identify community needs and receive expert guidance from those leaders. If possible, The Fund hopes to turn results into action.

On September 24, four focus groups and a region-wide meeting were held throughout Harbor Country that day to identify the most pressing needs in the community that need to be addressed cooperatively and collectively over the next three to five years.

On Tuesday, there will be two options to hear the results of those two meetings: at 1 p.m. at the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, 15311 Three Oaks Rd., Three Oaks; or at 7 p.m. at New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St., New Buffalo.

The meetings will accomplish the following goals: familiarizing the community with key assessment focus areas and recommendations; reporting on progress that has already taken place around these key issues; helping community members understand the role they can play in improving quality of life in Harbor Country; and identifying the next steps. The meetings will be conducted by The Pokagon Fund.

To reserve a spot at one of the two meetings, contact Janet Janet Cocciarelli, Pokagon Fund executive director, at 269-4699322. — STAFF REPORTS

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Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra intern killed in car crash

he driver of a Chrysler Sebring was killed after colliding with a pickup truck at US 12 and the off-ramp from the southbound US 31 bypass in Berrien County the morning of Friday, Nov. 30.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 11:30 a.m. The pickup truck, which was driven by 39-year-old Thomas Doyle of South Bend, was headed west down US 12 when it struck the Chrysler Sebring. The Chrysler, which had just exited the US 31 bypass, was hit in the driver’s door.

The press release went on to state that both vehicles came to rest in the median.

The driver of the Chrysler, An-na Kim, 24, suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

Originally from Korea, Kim is a graduate of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, who was doing an internship with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Deputies, with the help of the Andrews University Police Department and a Korean interpreter, notified Kim’s father and sister in Korea.

Berrien County Crash investigators believe that Kim may have pulled out into the path of the pickup truck. The crash is still under investigation and drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this crash.

Agencies responding to the crash were Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Unit, Pokagon Tribal Police, SMACS ambulance, Bertrand Township Fire, and Andrews University Security Police. — STAFF REPORTS

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The Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSMS) welcomed new faculty member Timothy Miles July 1, 2018, as an Extension and faculty member studying small fruit and hop diseases.

“I am excited to work with one of the largest plant science universities in the country—this is a great opportunity for me to conduct innovative research in conjunction with MSU Extension,” Miles said.

At PSMS, Miles is currently studying fungicide resistance and molecular diagnostics of various diseases relevant to Michigan small fruit and hop growers.

He plans to collaborate with other faculty members, such as Rufus Isaacs, Martin Chilvers, Monique Sakalidis, Patrick Edger and Mary Hausbeck, to validate various molecular diagnostic tools and to improve integrated management programs.

The MSU Small Fruit Pathology Laboratory, managed by Miles, studies the applied aspects of plant pathology, such as the development of resistant cultivars, and cultural and chemical practices that result in improved disease management.

“My goal for myself and the lab is to help answer industry relevant questions with the latest technology, an aim that is certain to help Michigan’s small fruit and hop growers learn about and overcome disease outbreaks,” Miles said.

Miles’ passion for plant pathology began when he was an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor degree in biology and chemistry at Western Michigan University.

He furthered his studies in plant pathology during his doctoral studies at MSU on a postharvest disease of blueberries.

While attending MSU, Miles worked on many aspects of small fruit pathology, including assisting with the Michigan Blueberry Integrated Pest Management newsletter that ran from 2007-2011.

Following his graduation from MSU, he took a postdoctoral position at the University of Idaho where he studied fungicide resistance and molecular diagnostics of soilborne pathogens in potatoes. Miles also completed a postdoctoral appointment at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Salinas, California, under the direction of Frank Martin, where he worked on rapid molecular diagnostics of Phytophthora species.

Miles’ education prepared him for the research and teaching position he later took at California State University Monterey Bay as a plant pathologist with the School of Natural Sciences. At this institution, he went on to serve as an assistant professor for more than three years. — STAFF REPORTS

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mmigration expert Susan Reed will provide answers in a free presentation, “Immigration: The Law Behind the Headlines,” at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., Monday, Dec. 10.

The approximately hour-long presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and be followed by a question-and-answer session. Reed will answer questions with regards to what the law is behind immigrants in Tijuana, Mexico, seeking asylum in the United States; a ban to prevent Muslims from entering; or immigrants who are being arrested and deported.

Reed is managing attorney with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and works in its Kalamazoo office. She has practiced immigration and immigrant rights law since 2003 and also has served as a staff attorney at Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan and as a regional attorney for Justice for Our Neighbors, the immigration legal services program of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. She is fluent in Spanish.

Reed will give an overview of the basics of the US immigration system, with a focus on understanding the legal issues behind some of the biggest immigration headlines of the last year. Attendees can expect to learn about immigration authority and enforcement (including the power of the presidency), various kinds of immigration status and pathways to residency, and arrest, detention and removal. Reed will touch on how local and state police participate in immigration enforcement and discuss the history and development of immigration law.

The Berrien Immigrant Solidarity Network is sponsoring Reed’s presentation. BISN is a nonpartisan organization that began in the spring of 2017 and now has more than 130 members, said its leader, Dr. Betsy Lozoff of St. Joseph, who recently retired as a pediatric researcher at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. BISN’s mission is to build immigrant-friendly communities in Berrien County and provide support for vulnerable local immigrants.

Lozoff said the organization fulfills its mission by working to raise community awareness of the obstacles that immigrants face and the many contributions they make to local communities and advocating for fairness and justice for immigrants with local police departments. BISN also helps immigrants prepare to protect their families if they are at risk for immigration enforcement, and it promotes policies that welcome immigrants—policies that do not separate children from their immigrant parents. Finally, BISN provides assistance to local families separated by immigration enforcement. — STAFF REPORTS

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he sale of recreational marijuana in New Buffalo Township could boil down to fear of harming the tourism based lakefront economy here.

A joint meeting of the township board and township planning commission was held Tuesday night to start deciding the issue.

Dave Stumm, a member of the township planning commission, wonders if some people would start avoiding the area.

“Do tourists say I’m not taking my kids up there where they can get pot easily. What’s that going do to the rest of the businesses,’’ Stumm said.

The amount of taxes from the sale of marijuana for the state is projected to reach $287 million annually by 2023.

Stumm said tourists and second homeowners generate millions of dollars for the New Buffalo area ecomony while township government’s slice of the pie from any marijuana sold here would pale in comparison. “$20,000 from a marijuana place doesn’t make up for the $8 million we got in short term rental money,’’ he said.

He said tourists could also frown upon traffic flocking here from the township being on the border with Indiana where the sale and possession of marijuana remains illegal.

“You drive into the township some place, buy your pot and get back to the car and get high and drive back down the road. I don’t know if I want that,’’ Stumm said.

Planning commissioner member Dan Coffey said the same thing used to happen on Sundays when Indiana residents drove across the border to a liquor store along U.S 12 outside Grand Beach.

The sale of alcohol was allowed in Michigan but not Indiana at the time.

“They were not always the nicest people,’’ Coffey said.

Township attorney Michael Homier said his firm represents more than 100 local units of government in Michigan.

So far, he said the vast majority of the communities have chosen to exercise their right to ban the sale of marijuana until the state decides how the sale of the drug will be regulated.

Local officials also want to get a better handle on what they can do to restrict where marijuana shops go up and receive more feedback from citizens, he said.

Homier said the state has one-year to come up with the regulations, but some degree of uncertainty governing the sale could last years until the courts decide any legal challenges to the rules.

“Some of this we won’t know for a long time,’’ he said.

No decision was made during the joint session called strictly for informational purposes.

Beginning Friday, marijuana will become legal to possess in Michigan.

Using it in public, though, is prohibited under the measure legalizing the possession and sale of marjuana approved November 6 by a majority of Michigan voters.

Homier said there doesn’t appear to be anything legally that would prohibit a bar or club to allow marijuana to be smoked or used in some other fashion as long as everyone inside is at least 21.

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Michigan is currently the only state in the Midwest to have legalized marijuana, and our proximity to Chicago, sharing a border with Indiana, and already being a tourist destination for the region, opting in is a chance to push for a change from a strictly Summer destination to one that is year round, and a chance to establish ourselves as the place to be while Niles and St Joseph “wait and see.”

As more states legalize marijuana, the chance to figuratively strike while the iron is hot is a very small window, and opting out is not what is best for the state or county in terms of expanding our tourism industry.

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he Michigan Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. John Proos to provide a reduced tax rate to micro distillers Thursday, Nov. 29.

“This initiative would help small spirit producers succeed, promote our state’s agriculture industry, and encourage entrepreneurship and job creation in Michigan’s burgeoning craft distilling industry,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph.

Senate Bill 579 would reduce the state’s overall liquor markup by 2 percent over a period of four years, eventually reaching 63 percent, but only if in the previous year the total state sales of spirits increased by at least 2 percent.

SB 579 would also provide tax incentives for distillers who use Michigangrown grains. The liquor markup would be reduced to 32.5 percent, half of the current rate, for those distillers who use at least 40 percent Michigan-distilled grain in the distilling process. It would also establish an application process for such distillers to be considered a “qualified small distiller.”

Michigan operates as a “control” state for the sale of spirits with the Liquor Control Commission as the wholesaler for all spirit products.

Current law requires the commission to establish uniform prices for the sale of liquor that return a gross profit to the commission of at least 51 percent and not more than 65 percent.

Other reforms in the legislation would implement reporting requirements for the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to submit certain information to the commission on qualified small distillers, and establish a penalty of $3,000 for distillers that provide false information to the department.

Proos said the incentives for using Michigan-grown grains would boost the state’s strong agriculture industry.

“Encouraging distillers to use Michigan agricultural products in their distilling process will not only bring them welcome tax relief, but it could also lead to additional growth in the food and ag industry,” Proos said.

“This bill is a win for Michigan craft distillers and the agriculture industry, and I encourage my House colleagues to pass this positive reform.”

SB 579 now heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration. — STAFF REPORTS

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en. John Proos applauds the recent announcement by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson that two-thirds of Michigan adults are now registered as organ donors.

“There is a tremendous need for lifesaving organ transplants nationwide and here in Michigan, where over 3,100 residents are currently waiting for a transplant,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph. “Especially during the holidays, it is wonderful to hear that two-thirds of all eligible Michigan residents have signed up to give the gift of life as organ donors.”

In January 2011, only 27 percent of eligible Michigan residents were registered organ donors.

Proos sponsored Public Act 451 of 2016, known as “Lauren’s Law,” to require the secretary of state’s office to ask whether someone wishes to be added to the organ donor registry when they apply for a driver’s license.

The act is named after Lauren Shields, who at age 9 was placed on life support while waiting for a heart transplant and helped pass a similar law in New York.

“The goal of Lauren’s Law was to help dramatically increase the number of registered organ donors in our state, and we are seeing its positive results,” Proos said. “I want to thank Secretary of State Johnson for her leadership and her dedication to helping save and improve lives through organ donation.

“While we have come a long way, I want to remind Southwest Michigan residents that there remains a critical need for donors.”

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he wide world of sports was in full swing this week. The final four participants for the college football championship were decided, and our neighbors from South Bend made the cut. Notre Dame, ranked third, will play second ranked Clemson on December 29th in the Cotton Bowl for the right to play the winner of number one Alabama versus number four Oklahoma, who are playing in the Orange Bowl. The winners will go head to head for the National Championship on January seventh and if the Fighting Irish can emerge victorious, they will be national champions for the first time in thirty years. Meanwhile, Ohio State University beat Northwestern for the Big Ten ✩championship.

Northwestern had a great year and is proving that it is possible to have an excellent football program and still require academic excellence. Congratulations to both of our semi-local teams.

Sunday, the Chicago Bears took on the New York Giants in one of the most entertaining football games I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. The Bears lost inPublic overtime, 30-27,help and expose: even though the notices Bears ended up on the short end of the score, I thoroughly enjoyed ●that fraudreminded in government! the game. Each team ran plays me of the plays we ● we dishonest use to draw up in the dirt when playedbusinesses! football in the street when we were kids. I remember tellingcompetitive my teammate to go toward ● unfair practices! the Chevy on the right side of the street, then cut to the Oak tree Find out about like these that. The sting and spin around it, then go long...or something and much more in your local newspaper! of the Bears loss was tempered by the losses of every other team in their division. After the Participate Packers loss, they their coach, infired Democracy.

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I haven’t talked about baseball for awhile. Usually, at this time of year, the hot stove is burning brightly. For many years, especially when the Cubs were struggling, this time of the year was my favorite time of the baseball season. Free agents were being signed, trades were being made, and the Cubs weren’t going to lose a game for months. The last couple of years have been really slow, especially on the free agent front. Either agents are asking for too much money or teams are trying to lowball players, depending on your perspective. Let’s hope that the logjam gets cleared up soon and players start signing contracts so that we can begin to formulate our thoughts about next season. I think it’s time for the Cubs to go deep into the playoffs again, but I will feel even more confident when I know who will be representing them next season.

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Encourage exploration. Ask your child to look at how the landscape changes with the seasons. Talk about what happens after leaves fall, when snow arrives, when it’s windy, and more, linking these seasonable changes with basic science about clouds, rainfall, temperature changes and the earth.

Play with them. Get outside in the winter with your children. It’s healthy for both kids and adults to move! Have a snowball fight, build a snow man or fort, or go sledding.

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New Buffalo class of 2019 lauded for academic success with special lunch

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embers of New Buffalo High School’s class of 2019 were the guests of honor during a special lunch that was thrown just for them in the high school’s cafeteria the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 28.

The lunch was a belated celebration in honor of the students’ stellar scores on their SATs and M-STEPS assessments.

At a Monday, Nov. 12, New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie announced that, after receiving the statewide rankings for last spring’s SAT and M-STEP assessments, he learned that New Buffalo High School ranked first in the state of Michigan (out of 927 schools) on the Social Studies M-STEP assessment. In addition, the seniors also finished 19th in the state on the SAT English Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) assessment and 58th in the state on the SAT composite score.

At the November board meeting, Leslie noted that the district was “toe to toe” with some of the top schools in Michigan, such as college preparatory schools.

A chart revealed that New Buffalo High School had ranked directly above East Grand Rapids High School.

Leslie added that what made the feat all the more impressive was that New Buffalo had ranked above districts that had a smaller percentage of students who were on free and reduced lunch assistance. Despite facing “economic challenges,” the students still manage to “achieve at the level that they’re achieving,” he said.

Leslie said the current senior class is comprised of exemplary individuals – and not just because of their academic achievements.

“They’re not just great academically – they’re great examples for New Buffalo High School,” he said.

Besides the students, Leslie said he also wanted to thank their parents for “raising the next generation” of young adults and the high school’s teachers for properly preparing the students for the tests.

New Buffalo Secondary School Principal Wayne Butler said that the students’ recent success can be attributed to their determined personalities.

“This is a really hard-working group of seniors - they’re kind of high achievers, they have a lot of drive,” he said.

Even though Butler knew this about the students, he still didn’t expect them to shoot to the top in terms of their test scores.

“We knew they did okay but to see where they came out - number one in the state (in Social Studies) - is pretty amazing,” he said.

Like Leslie, Butler said the students had a whole league of parents and teachers working behind the scenes to ensure that they performed well.

“This speaks to the dedication to the staff and all the teachers - there’s a strong element of parents in this, the kids have a strong work effort,” he said.

Tina Keller, who has been a teacher at New Buffalo High School for 23 years and teaches 11th grade Integrated Social Studies, junior and senior Government and AP Government, said that the curriculum’s “alignment,” such as having the freshman year through this year’s senior class “not changing the curriculum in Social Studies,” has played a role in the positive test scores.

Also with regards to the curriculum, Keller said the teachers are “filling in the gaps.”

“The teachers are wiling to modify lesson plans and their content if necessary.

If we see areas of weakness, we’re willing to work as a team and come together and say, ‘Well, who’s going to pick up the slack here, the kids haven’t performed well, so where do we need to beef up content area?’ And we’re all very receptive to that,” she said.

Keller agreed with Leslie and Butler that the students’ appreciation for everything the district has to offer also was why they were able to “outshine other districts” on the Social Studies M-STEP assessment.

“They take their academics seriously - they appreciate having one-to-one laptops, they appreciate smaller class sizes, they appreciate the dialogue. They can clear up any misconceptions and then just perform,” she said.

Beth Scoggin, who teaches special education at the high school and serves as the student senate co-advisor, said that senate members worked with Patty Iazetto, the district’s Food Services director, in choosing a menu. Butler manned the grill in 20-degree weather, distributing brats or hot dogs to students. Students ate at long tables that were decorated with blue tablecloths and blue balloons on the small platform in the cafeteria.

“I just thought it was really important to have a celebration for the students to show them that academics are important and that we are really proud of them for trying their best and working their hardest,” she said.

“We tried not to make it be like a regular lunch in the cafeteria – we tried to just change it up a little with (having) celebratory decorations and special seating that type of thing for them,” Keller added.

New Buffalo High School teachers celebrate the test scores with their own celebration last month

(left) Olivia Haskins and Althea McGreehan and (right) Annabelle Yanz and Blake Newton enjoy their lunch

Fatima Ortega (left) recieves a brat from Wayne Butler, who was manning the grill

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Seniors enjoy their meal at a special Nov. 28 lunch

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Harbor Country kids grace the stage during ‘The Nutcracker’

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efore audience members could get a whiff of the faraway land consisting of dancing snowflakes, an army of angry mice (led by a Mouse King) and one giant, fearless nutcracker-turned-prince during “The Harbor Country Nutcracker” held Saturday, Dec. 1, Rob Gow, chair of The Pokagon Fund Board of Directors, had a request.

“Please raise your hand if you’ve been up here onstage in previous years in “The Nutcracker” performance,” he said. Several hands shot up into the air in the darkened New Buffalo Performing Arts Center.

Gow said that the response was exactly what members of the board of directors had anticipated during the show’s initial performances 11 years ago.

“We knew that, eventually, we would have many, many, more hands, just like we do today, raised,” he said.

This year, 45 Harbor Country students took on the roles of little mice, little snowflakes and “sweets” in “The Nutcracker.” The annual performances are underwritten by The Pokagon Fund. Through funding from the Fund, all residents within the Fund’s service area (New Buffalo, Three Oaks and Chikaming townships) receive free tickets to the annual performance.

The production is created and performed by the Southold Dance Theater, the resident dance company of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Calin Radulescu served as the artistic director.

“We want to thank the Southhold staff faculty and the dancers for the countless hours it takes to put on this production,” he said.

Gow also thanked the staff of the Performing Arts Center for providing their support for the performance and the dancers themselves for ensuring that they put on an impeccable performance of the timeless classic.

“Congratulations to each of the dancers from Harbor Country as well as Southold dancers for this spectacular production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” he said.

A two-act ballet, “The Nutcracker” was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky. The ballet tells the tale of Marie Studebaker, who, upon falling asleep with the nutcracker doll that was gifted to her by her uncle, finds herself entangled in a battle between the aforementioned mice army and soldier dolls before being transported to the Land of Snow.

Those who missed the two performances last Saturday afternoon can catch “The Nutcracker” again at 2 and 7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 914 Lincolnway W., South Bend, Indiana.

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‘Tea’ with teddy bears and Santa at annual Teddy Bear Tea

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crowd of young ladies (some with dolls in tow) and gentlemen braved the wind and a light drizzle for an afternoon of tea-sipping, dancing and socializing at New Buffalo’s Marina Grand Resort’s 18th annual Teddy Bear Tea Sunday, Dec. 2.

Dressed from head to toe in their Sunday bests, the little guests walked up the winding staircase inside the Marina Grand to the spacious upstairs room. There, they sat down at round tables to an elegant meal featuring a kid-friendly menu: Christmas cookies embellished with colorful candies and frosting and dainty peanut butter and jelly, turkey and cheese sandwiches with the crusts cut off. Teacups beside each place setting were brimming with that afternoon’s “tea:” warm hot chocolate, with gooey white marshmallows crowding the top of each cup.

Of course, no party held during December in Harbor Country would be complete without a visit from the jolly old elf himself.

After their feast, guests lined up to receive a professional portrait with Santa.

Underneath the lighted Christmas trees that were on one side of the room was a growing pile of toys. (A group of floppy teddy bears that was propped up on wrapped presents were keeping a watchful eye over the toys.) The toys were important, as they would later be donated to children in need this holiday season through Toys for Tots.

Throughout the years, the event has provided more than 1,000 toys to Toys for Tots. Holly Dixon, the Marina Grand Resort’s event manager, said that they aim to have 100 guests (this year there were 110) each year at the tea. Each guest is required to bring one toy in order to gain entrance to the tea.

“Our (Marina Grand Resort) staff will also bring in gifts,” Dixon said.

Dixon said that this year’s tea was the Marina Grand’s biggest one yet. She also said that it’s the first one to feature some royal guests, as members of the 2019 New Buffalo Royal Court were on hand to distribute holiday goody bags to guests after they’d had their turn with Santa.

“That gives it a little sparkle,” she said of the queens’ presence at the tea.

Having satisfied their sugar fix, each of the guests ended the day by working off their energy and dancing to live entertainment provided by the “Wacky World of Dave Rudolf.” Children sang “Jingle Bells” (including the Batman version) and other traditional carols, tossed beach balls in the air and danced in a traditional conga line.

Dixon said that children are often ready to curl up for a long winter’s nap after the event – and that’s part of the fun of it.

“After Santa leaves, he (Rudolf) gets the kids up dancing and doing all kinds of stuff,” she said. “The kids leave tired – and the parents are tired too.”

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Robert Swan and Harbor Country Opera to present ‘Christmas at the Acorn’

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Saturday, Dec. 22.

Producer Robert Swan said one would have to look far and wide to find the eclectic concoction of humor and beauty that will be found Saturday evening at the Acorn.

“Each Christmas, we find some fresh new songs people haven’t heard before, or favorites that we have somehow missed,” he said.

As usual, there will be plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in the singing, with selections like “We Three Kings,” “Silent Night” and “White Christmas.” The evening will also include a touch of “The Messiah” as well as a visit from the Grinch.

“Did I mention our beautiful harpist, Ramona Kim, is back for her 10th season? And, of course, our perennial favorites tenor, John Concepcion, soprano Martha Cares, baritone Warren Moulton, and contralto Dominique Frigo will join us again,” Swan said.

Music, as well as laughter, is good for the soul. Great Christmas music, beautifully sung; generous helpings of laughter, with perhaps a touch of mulled wine or hot buttered rum; and a special sense of community that never fails to brighten the season – that’s what Harbor Country Opera’s Christmas at the Acorn is all about.

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Traditional pancakes and maple syrup will also be served. The breakfast will include folk music and traditional Swedish fun, including the Santa Lucia celebration.

Local author and historian Ken Schoon will speak about his new book, “Swedish Settlements on the South Shore of Lake Michigan.”

Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m.Central time and Schoon’s talk will begin at noon. Tickets are $7.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $9.95 for adults. Dunes Learning Center is located at 700 Howe Rd., Chesterton, Indiana. — STAFF

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The grant was provided by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service, which administers the AmeriCorps national service program. Through AmeriCorps, individuals known as members provide intensive, results-driven service to people and communities in need. The Michigan AmeriCorps program is managed by the Michigan Community Service Commission. Generous community partners match the federal funds that are directed to the program.

“Currently there is a lack of hands-on and engaging programming for students around the STEAM subjects,” said Rachel Puckett, MSU Extension’s 4-H STEAM Corps program director. “4-H STEAM Corps will develop new and enhance existing afterschool programs that will help grow young people’s interest in the sciences and encourage them to pursue STEAM-related careers.”

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In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend, deferments on qualified student loans, childcare assistance, food assistance and healthcare insurance. More than any monetary compensation, 4-H STEAM Corps members serve because they want to give back to their communities and make a difference in the lives of people in need.

“We are looking forward to a great year with 4-H STEAM Corps and seeing the difference we can make in communities,” said Puckett. “Our hope is to reach more than 3,000 youth with these programs before fall 2019.”

To find out more about Michigan 4-H, the 4-H STEAM Corps and other STEAM-related 4-H programing, contact Rachel Puckett, 4-H STEAM Corps program director, at pucket21@msu.edu. — STAFF REPORTS

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8 kids a day are accidentally killed or injured by FAMILY FIRE. FAMILY FIRE is a shooting involving an improperly stored gun, often found in the home.

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BY THE WHOLE PEEING STANDING UP THING. BUT I TAUGHT HIM TO THROW A STICK AND NOW HANGING OUT WITH HIM IS THE BEST PART OF MY DAY. — EINSTEIN adopted 12-09-10

ecently, Sen-elect Rep. Kim LaSata announced she has been named one of three freshman senators to serve on the five-person Senate Committee on Committees for the 2019-2020 legislative term.

The Senate Committee on Committees chooses chairs and members of the standing Senate committees and will begin meeting in December.

This marks the second time LaSata has been tapped to fill such a role. She was similarly selected to serve on the House Committee on Committees in her first year as a state representative during the 2017-2018 legislative term.

“I am humbled to have been chosen to serve in this important position and I want to thank Majority Leader–Elect Shirkey for his confidence in me,” LaSata said. “Matching the right legislators to the right committees is an important first step in ensuring the Senate serves the state of Michigan in the most effective manner.”

LaSata successfully ran to succeed Sen. John Proos, who is unable to seek re-election due to term limits. She is the first woman to represent the 79th State House District and will now be the first woman to represent the 21st State Senate District. Prior to her election, LaSata taught fifth grade at Lake Michigan Catholic Schools for 10 years.

For more information about the appointment, residents may contact LaSata’s office at (517) 373-1403 or KimLaSata@House.MI.gov. — STAFF REPORTS

Protect yourself from influenza this holiday season by getting the flu vaccine

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s part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michigan residents that it’s not too late to get the flu vaccine.

National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-8), promotes awareness about the importance of the flu vaccine and provides a reminder to get the flu shot for those who have not done so yet this season.

Annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from the flu.

“The flu isn’t on anyone’s holiday wish list,” said Dr. Eden Wells, MDHHS chief medical executive. “It is important to get vaccinated now to protect yourself and your family. The vaccine is your best defense against the flu and will help reduce the severity of symptoms if you catch the flu despite being vaccinated.”

Flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of the influenza virus and can result in mild to severe illness. Despite the fact numerous influenza hospitalizations and deaths are reported each year, last year, only 39.5 percent of Michiganders reported receiving a flu shot, below the national rate of 41.7 percent. Typically, those most severely affected by the flu are children younger than 5 years old, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, pregnant women and those over 65 years old.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year’s flu season was estimated to be the deadliest since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

More than 79,000 deaths were attributed to the flu, 185 of which were children.

In Michigan, two children died last year due to flu-related complications.

The 2018-2019 flu season is already underway and positive flu cases have been confirmed throughout the central, southeast and southwest regions of Michigan.

In addition, influenza-like illnesses are being reported across the state. While flu activity is still minimal, it is important for Michiganders to get their flu vaccine now as it takes about two weeks after the vaccine is administered before the body builds up enough immunity to prevent the flu.

The CDC recommends routine annual influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older. This year there are many flu vaccine options available, and residents should speak with a healthcare provider about which flu vaccine is best for them.

Flu vaccines are available at many locations throughout Michigan, including doctor’s offices, pharmacies and local health departments. To find a location near you, visit Flushot.healthmap.org. Additionally, there are several programs across the state that will assist with the cost of the vaccine. The Vaccines for Children program provides flu vaccine for free to those who are uninsured. Contact your local health department to learn more about these programs.

Residents with questions about vaccines, including the flu vaccine, can visit IVaccinate.org. For more information about flu activity in Michigan, visit Michigan.gov/flu. — STAFF REPORTS

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OBITUARIES

Judith Ann Lawn

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udith Ann Lawn, of Lansing, Michigan, formerly of New Buffalo, Michigan, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Judy was born in Michigan City, Indiana on August 8, 1940, the daughter of Bud and Leona (Wienke) Pflughaupt.

She was the former owner of Flamingo House of Flowers in New Buffalo, Michigan, and was a travel agent in Lansing for many years.

Traveling the world was a huge part of Judy’s life.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Pamela Johnson and Jill Johnson; cherished grandson, Jack Sellers; ex-husband and lifelong friend, Jack Lawn.

A celebration of Judy’s life with a gathering of family and friends was held Friday , Nov. 30, at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel, 6020 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, Michigan. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Humane Society and a floral arrangement may be sent in memory of Judy.

Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.palmerbush.com.

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Death Notice

Death Charles T. Brown passed on to HeavenNotice on November 30, 2018 in the presence of his parents.

Charles T. Brown passed on to Heaven on November 30, 2018 in the presence of his Born August 13,parents.

2006 in Three Rivers, Michigan; favorite dog is survived by William McCollum, Diane Pyshos and Thomas McCollum.

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by William McCollum, Diane Thomas McCollum.

Despite a week of the resurgence of Pyshos the innerand puppy, he succumbed

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HOROSCOPE DECEMBER 6-12, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Trust your instincts because what was once considered a truth may turn out to be a misguided interpretation of the situation. You are entering a period where your judgements will be spot on and should be trusted. On another note you may feel like rebelling or going it alone for a while.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You’d prefer to work or come together on a project rather than gather for social reasons. You’re not feeling too keen on hashing over emotional details or dramatic happenings, which may frustrate others who feel the need to vent. Be careful not to rush around haphazardly to avoid conversations.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 This week you will feel like getting connected and being with people. The problem is you may get frustrated if you can’t take the lead or do the things you’d like to do.

It’s not that your uncompromising, it’s just that you have some strong ideas and want to see them come to fruition.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 People may think you are being selfish or inconsiderate this week, but you really need to put yourself first in order to get your finances or resources in order. There may be some hurt feelings or dramatic outbursts but sometimes you must put up a fight to ensure you get the things you need.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You are very driven this week and would prefer to focus on getting things done rather than spending time chit chatting with friends and coworkers. You can be a strong driving force for others and can help them get their act together or get chores accomplished.

Just be sure to break for lunch.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You may feel a bit challenged or frustrated with the support you are receiving from others this week, but this will spurn you to become more self-reliant and less dependent on others. Withdrawing and moving into your own space may prove to be the best option to avoid drama.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 It’s a good week to embrace new routines and break out of old cycles. If you feel stressed out and frustration, let that be a clue that you need to take a new approach.

Engage in activities that stimulate your mind and help you expand your options or approach to things.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Be careful not to isolate yourself from others this week or avoid being around people who have different viewpoints than you. Being around those who do not always see things the way you do can be hard, but it can also broaden your perspective. Open your heart and the mind will follow.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Restless yet romantic this week, you will long to be close to others but may find it difficult to fake emotional connections that aren’t truly fulfilling for the sake of not being alone. You may consider ending relationships or relocating to a space that feels more genuine or secure.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You will be feeling very friendly and open to joining forces with like minds to create a potentially lucrative and dominate force. You have some great ideas and can get the cooperation you need now. You may even foot the bill to get your ideas up and going. Organize the troops!

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The mommy vibe will be heavy this week and you’ll feel like nurturing others or preparing places for others to relax. It may frustrate you if others do not take advantage of the space you create for them but don’t resort to personal insults or verbal attacks if they don’t. Just keep the space open.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There may be some fluctuations with your career or public life, but change will help to further your ambitions rather than hinder you now. Your outlook on life is very much tied to your financial standing and once you get money coming in without obstructions, you’ll be able to relax.

If I like a thing, it just sticks after once reading it or hearing it.

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DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

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

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

Cute is when a person’s personality shines through their looks. Like in the way they walk, every time you see them you just want to run up and hug them.

— Natalie Portman

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY & 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.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N. North Thompson. New Buffalo.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY NEW TROY FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

GNOME ON THE ROAM HUNT Throughout New Buffalo.

Spot the “gnome” and qualify to win a holiday basket. Search at participating businesses in New Buffalo.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

LADIES NIGHT OUT AT MAK 5:30-7:30PM. MAK Salon and Spa. 13584 Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert.

At $15 per ticket you don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to grab your girls and enjoy

chair massages, cocktails, polish changes, mini makeup applications, gift bags and more.

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM CST. N Franklin St. Michigan City.

Art Galleries, shops and boutiques along North Franklin Street are open until 8PM. Move to the beat at the Lubeznik Center. Music begins at 5:30PM. in the Hyndman Gallery in the midst of the “Warhol: Icon & Influence” exhibition. Free admission and cash bar.

TOBY KEITH TRIBUTE:

BY MADE IN AMERICA 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $30.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8-9

CANDY CANE EXPRESS 9AM. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 N. Hesston, IN. Trains will roll at noon. Bring a toy worth $6 or more to donate to Toys for Tots and receive a free train ticket. Admission is free. Train rides for adults are $5 and $3 for children ages 3 to 12.

ANNUAL ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CHRISTMAS BLAST! Cookie Sale & Bazaar Saturday, 4 - 8 PM (EDT) & Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM (EDT) SANTA will make an appearance on Saturday at 6 PM (EDT). Christmas Concert Sunday at 3PM (EDT) ... all are invited.

FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE AND BAZAAR 4-8PM SAT. 10AM-5PM SUN. St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. 718 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

Shop for handcrafted items and cookie trays.

Santa will make an appearance on Saturday at 6PM. There will be a 3PM Christmas concert on Sunday.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

HOMEMADE COOKIE & CRAFT WALK 9AM-3PM. Three Oaks United Methodist Church. 2 Sycamore St. Three Oaks.

Come and see a wide variety of homemade cookies and candies, which will be 1 lb. for $8, as well as an assortment of Christmas crafts.

CELEBRATE CHIKAMING HOLIDAY CAROLS AND LIGHTS 4:30PM. Lakeside Gazebo. Lakeside Road and Red Arrow Highway. Lakeside.

The free event will feature refreshments and caroling.

MISS/MR. NEW BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT TOY AND GIFT DRIVE

7PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. Enjoy an evening of karaoke while donating toys to local families. Contact Angela Dupre at 601-323-6098.

GLAD TIDINGS BY THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30PM. Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. 2755 Napier Ave. Benton Harbor.

269-982-4030. www.smso.org.

It’s a collaborative festival feast as the SMSO is joined by the “three divas” of Southwest Michigan, the Berrien Springs, Coloma and Lakeshore High School choirs.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

HARBOR COUNTRY SINGERS PRESENTS: AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FEATURING CAROLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, Sunday December 9 at 2PM. Church of the Mediator in Harbert. Wednesday, December 12 at 7PM.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

HARBOR COUNTRY COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSENT FOLLOW-UP MEETING 1PM. Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce. 15311 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks. 7PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

33 N Thompson St. New Buffalo.

Come and hear the outcomes of the Community Needs Assessment meetings held in September that were conducted by The Pokagon Fund. Open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Timothy’s. 16409 Red Arrow Hwy. Union Pier.

If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization, call Nancy Gino at 269469-1364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

BERGAMOT: A SOUTH SHORE CHRISTMAS 7PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $30.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

HOWARD LEVY AND CORKY SIEGEL 6PM Meet & Greet. 8PM Show.

Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $30. Meet & Greet $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.

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HAPPY & HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Join us in New Buffalo to ma ke your holiday memories where a ll is mer r y a nd bright.

FESTIVE DINING Terrace Room Relax by the fire with rustic Italian cuisine featuring handmade pasta, a global wine list, and expertly crafted cocktails.

Dinner Daily 5–10pm Weekend Brunch 10am–3pm Open for brunch on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For reservations, call 269-469-7950 or visit harborgrand.com/dining

Bentwood Tavern Waterfront dining with a sophisticated spin on pub fare, featuring crave-worthy dishes inspired by local harvests.

Dinner Daily 5–10pm Friday Lunch 12–3pm Weekend Brunch 10am–3pm Open for brunch on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For reservations, call 269-469-1699 or visit marinagrandresort.com/dining

HOLIDAY STAYCATIONS MARINA GRAND RESORT

Holiday Family Fun Package Gather together in a waterfront suite complete with fireplace and European kitchen. We’ll deliver hot chocolate right to your room while you get comfy by the fire. Explore the indoor pool, game room and coffee market.

NEW YEAR’S EVE TERRACE ROOM

Fireside Dinner Ring in the New Year at Terrace Room with an elegant three-course dinner and champagne toast.

For reservations, call 269-469-7950 or visit harborgrand.com/dining BENTWOOD TAVERN

Available through January 10

NYE on the Marina

To book, call 888-605-6800 or visit marinagrandresort.com/special-offers

Put a bow on 2018 with a meal to remember. Choose from house favorites and decadent features.

THE HARBOR GRAND HOTEL

For reservations, call 269-469-1699 or visit marinagrandresort.com/dining

Cozy Christmas Getaway Treat yourself to breakfast in bed, fresh baked cookies and milk and evening s’mores at our harborside firepit. Waterfront and fireplace rooms available.

Available through January 10 To book, call 800-454-9899 or visit harborgrand.com/special-offers

New Year’s Eve Lodging Go out and stay in. Surprise your favorite person with a romantic waterfront getaway to cap off 2018. marinagrandresort.com harborgrand.com

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