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Unvaccinated comprise majority of Covid-19 patient population at Spectrum Health Lakeland PAGE 3

Area units battle put out early morning chimney fire PAGE 4 Commissioners honor volunteer drivers for VA Volunteer Transportation Network PAGE 5

Ticket sales brisk for talent-laden basketball tournament PAGE 8 Rotarians give gift of food and supplies to families PAGE 11

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Unvaccinated comprise majority of Covid-19 patient population at Spectrum Health Lakeland

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he unvaccinated have made up most Covid-19 patients who are in the hospital, Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, said during a joint Facebook Live update with Berrien County medical director Rex Cabaltica, MD, Wednesday, Dec. 22.

The previous week, Hamel said that Spectrum had moved its command center status to red.

This means that its normal capacity has been exceeded and patients were being placed in areas where “we don’t tend to place patients normally.” The hospital also has staffing ratios higher than they normally would be and nurses were “caring for more patients than they typically would.”

“We expected that, we worked to get ready for that…The team is working hard to accommodate those higher volumes but that just indicates we are above our normal capacity and working in different ways to meet the needs of our community,” he said.

He said SPHL’s peak the previous week was at 84 Covid patients and that it was running at 69 Dec. 22.

Of those 69 patients, 88% of them were unvaccinated and 100% of ICU patients were unvaccinated. Hamel said that “essentially, all deaths we’ve experienced over the last weeks were unvaccinated.”

“That’s still really important for you to think about whether you’ve been vaccinated or not or it’s time for you to have a booster – that is very helpful in protecting you against severe illness, hospitalization, ventilator use and, ultimately, death.”

In terms of surgery deferrals, Hamel said that SHL is “doing all we can to keep up with current surgeries” and that they were keeping up with “essentially all of them.”

Cabaltica said that the county’s seen a nearly “exponential rise” in Covid cases over the last two months and “widespread community transmission.”

On Dec. 22, he said the county’s seen about 25 to 26 new cases over the past seven days. The positivity rate remained at 23%, which means the county remains in high transmission status.

On Dec. 29, state data was reporting 451.8 new cases

per 100,000 residents for the week of Dec. 20-27, and a positivity rate of 22.5%.

Cabaltica said that the omicron variant is “out there.”

“We don’t know that it’s necessarily hit Berrien County, but we do know it has hit the counties to the north of us,” he said.

Hamel said that earliest indications are that the newest variant isn’t as a bad a strain as the delta one “when it comes to virality, when it comes to putting people in the hospital and when causing death” - but it’s markedly more contagious.

“We don’t know yet if this is going to drive our hospitalizations much higher or about the same as the delta strain but I suspect we’re going to learn that over the next two to three weeks,” he said.

Hamel added that the variant is now “exploding” across the country and will become the dominant strain.

Hamel said that even though omicron may be little less severe, they still must contend with the delta variant that’s circulating in the community and the younger resident population in the emergency department being “extremely sick” from it.

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amel said they’re finding that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine doesn’t “produce as much resistance at all to infection” and that the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines offer greater protection – and with the booster, some “really good protection.”

He cautioned that the vaccines might not prevent illness, but they seem very effective in preventing severe disease and death.

“Get a booster, and it will give you additional protection,” Hamel added.

The Berrien County Health Department is now offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses for residents ages 16 to 17.

Individuals are eligible for the Pfizer booster six months after they complete the primary two-dose vaccine series. It is recommended teens who received the Pfizer vaccine series stay consistent and receive the Pfizer booster. Individuals 18 and older may receive any U.S.-approved booster

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN 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 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 NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE

Area units battle put out early morning chimney fire

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ccording to a post on the Chikaming Township Fire and Rescue Department Facebook page, at 7:14 a.m., Dec. 22, firefighters were dispatched to the 15000 block of Lakeshore Road in Union Pier for the report of a chimney fire.

The first police unit on scene reported that it was a fully involved structure fire, but all occupants were out of the structure. Strong winds and cold

temperatures made for a difficult time fighting the fire.

“All firefighters worked very hard, and all went home safe!” the post said.

Chikaming Fire and Rescue would like to thank New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Bridgman City Fire Department, Lake Township Fire Department, Three Oaks Fire Department, Berrien County Sheriff’s department, HART, Great Lakes Rescue, Chikaming Water Department, Berrien

County Road Commission, Medic 1, and Berrien County Dispatch for their assistance.

“Thank you to New Buffalo City FD and Lincoln Township FD for standing by their stations,” the post stated.

The Bridgman City Public Works and Paul Oman/Union Pier Builders provided equipment to transport hose back to the corresponding fire departments. — STAFF REPORTS

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

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Veteran drivers honored

LCA WELCOMES NEW MARKETING MANAGER

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ubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) welcomes Samantha Bean as their new marketing manager, which was effective December 2021.

Bean is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, where she double majored in journalism and communications. Most recently a member of Franciscan Health’s marketing department, she brings 10 years of marketing and communications experience to LCA. With a strong background in graphic design, writing, public relations and project management, Bean will give a fresh approach to interactions with local communities; marketing exhibitions, education, and events; and LCA’s branding. In addition, she will oversee the efforts of the front desk and Gallery Shop staff.

“I am so excited Samantha joined our team. Her marketing expertise and creative vision will bring LCA into a new phase of development. Increasing LCA’s visibility within the region and ensuring audiences in Michigan City are aware of our meaningful programs is a big goal. I have utmost confidence in her,” Janet Bloch, executive director of the LCA, said.

“All of the diverse, world-class events and programs really drew me to LCA. There is something here for everyone. LCA’s determination to remove barriers and provide everyone in our community with equal access to exceptional art experiences is what I’m most excited about,” said Bean.

Bean was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and has always had a passion for the arts, in all its forms. She grew up drawing, dancing, singing, and participating in all aspects of theater. Every now and then, you can find Samantha on stage or backstage at one of the surrounding community theaters. — STAFF REPORTS

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Commissioners honor volunteer drivers for VA Volunteer Transportation Network

t the Dec. 16 Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, the volunteer drivers for the VA Volunteer Transportation Network Program were honored by the board.

The Commissioners showed their deep appreciation for the service of these men and women who transport veterans to their VA health appointments at

the Battle Creek Medical Center and the Northern Indiana VA Health Center in Mishawaka. The drivers, many who have never served themselves, give their time to get those who served our country to their medical appointments on time.

This year due to COVID restrictions, volunteers made 121 trips transporting 201 Veterans to their appointments, significantly down from the pre-COVID 167 trips transporting 464

Veterans.

Bob Smith and Ned Wollenslegle have been recognized by the VA for providing over 500 hours of volunteer service.

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he spirit of giving runs deep with the volunteers.

In addition to giving their time to the transportation program, many of them also volunteer for the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Boy

Scouts, the Senior Centers and have gifted homeless veterans with a night in a hotel or facilitated through their respective churches to adopt a veteran’s family for a Thanksgiving meal or holiday gifts.

If you have an interested in helping our area veterans and would like more information, please contact the Berrien County Veteran Service office at 269-9837111 ext. 8224. — STAFF

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Dermody beats Parry in mayors’ kettle contest

BY STAN MADDUX

aPorte Mayor Tom Dermody defended his bell ringing title by raising more money in his Salvation Army kettle than Michigan City Mayor Duane

Parry.

Dermody and members of his administration had $6,044 in their kettle outside Kroger, where they rang the bell Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

There was $3,128 that was dropped into the kettle Parry and his team from city hall manned at Al’s Supermarket on Franklin St. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“We came into this expecting victory and, so, we’re excited to see that we won,” Dermody said.

Dermody still came out on top despite his total being far less than the over $12,000 slipped into his kettle last year.

His goal this year was $15,000.

“While we did not get $15,000, we did just over $6,000, which was amazing. It will make a difference for those who need it,” Dermody said.

Parry exceeded his over $2,400 total from last year.

Dermody and Parry were busy manning kettles and then leaving to conduct work related business, while helpers took over until they returned.

One of the highlights for Dermody’s team was 4-year-old Kane Glanders of

LaPorte dropping a $10 bill given to him by his mother into their kettle.

“We’re happy to help those in need around LaPorte,” said his mother, Brandi, who was giggling and smiling with the bell ringers when her bundled up son walked up to the kettle.

Big moments for Parry’s team included a line of a half dozen people with shopping carts waiting to give when they first started ringing the bell.

There was a steady stream of donors, including some depositing larger bills, the rest of the day.

“There’s been quite a bit of fives, tens and twenties going inside the bucket,” said Chris Yagelski, administrative assistant for Mayor Parry.

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ithout Dermody, anywhere from $300 to $400 would have been dropped into kettles outside Kroger based on daily averages so far this season, said LaPorte Salvation Army Capt. Charles Pinkston.

Pinkston said the kettle drive should easily exceed its $80,000 goal.

The goal was just a few hundred dollars from being achieved, with money in kettles from Thursday and Friday still left to count.

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Long Beach officers recognized as life savers

BY STAN MADDUX

wo Long Beach Police officers have been recognized for saving the lives of several people including a woman after she drove her car into Lake Michigan.

Deputy Marshals Jason Yagelski and Toby Babcock were awarded the Long Beach Police Department’s Life Saving Award.

The awards were issued Dec. 22 by Chief Marshal Mark Swistek.

On July 23, Babcock and Swistek waded out to a partially submerged 2016 Mazda sport utility vehicle drifting further out into the water off Lakeshore Dr. The 33-year-old female driver, who was still inside the vehicle, refused to unlock the doors, police said.

According to police, Babcock held on to the vehicle to keep it from floating deeper into the water, while Swistek broke out a passenger side window

with a hammer.

Telling officers to leave her alone, the suicidal woman was forcibly removed from the SUV and turned over to firefighters and ambulance workers for medical treatment, police said.

Police said she was the same woman who abandoned her 10-year-old daughter along a roadside in Porter County before driving into the lake.

Yagelski is credited with saving the lives of three drug overdose victims, who were turning blue from a weak pulse and shallow breathing, in April, May and June.

Police said Yagelski administered two doses of the heroin antidote Narcan to a 20-year-old man inside a home on Hideaway Point in Long Beach.

While assisting other departments, Yagelski also gave two doses of Narcan to a female on the floor of a bathroom at Green Acres Trailer Park on Indiana 212 on Michigan City’s east side and one dose of Narcan to a male in the 3500 block of W. 1000 North in Springfield Township.

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Ticket sales brisk for talent-laden basketball tournament

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BY STAN MADDUX

ickets are selling fast in LaPorte for an upcoming invitational featuring some of the best major college basketball recruits in the nation.

La Lumiere is one of the eight teams in the U.S. Marines National Interscholastic Basketball Conference Invitational to be televised by ESPN. All of the games during the three-day invitational beginning Jan. 6 will be played at the nearly century old Civic Auditorium.

Tickets are $20 for each day, with games scheduled Thursday at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Games Friday and Saturday are scheduled at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.

LaPorte Civic Auditorium Director Brett Binversie said more tickets have been sold for the games on Jan. 8, which he expects to sell out by the end of the week.

Ticket sales are not too far behind for games scheduled the first two days of the invitational.

“Thursday and Saturday are going to be some great days as well as Friday,” he said.

Tickets are available at www. civictix.eventbrite.com. or at the Civic Auditorium, the LaPorte Park and Recreation Office and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Civic Auditorium, which used to be home to the LaPorte High School boys’ basketball team until the 1970s, has more than 1,300 seats.

Binversie said about 1,000 seats will be available for the

invitational to provide social distancing because of the latest COVID-19 surge at the request of the invitational committee.

He said masks will be provided to people who want one but are not mandated.

“We’re going to reduce the capacity by 25% just to help with things,” he said.

He said extra glass backboards have also been brought in just in case any of the ones used during the games are shattered from a slam dunk by the high-quality athletes.

“We’re trying to plan accordingly just in case,” he said.

Binversie said the Paragon Marketing Group, which is putting on the event, along with crews from ESPN, have visited the Civic Auditorium several times in recent weeks to help prepare for the invitational and telecasts.

“The behind the scenes work on this has been extensive,” he said.

Binversie said he and other city employees have also invested extra time making sure the always well-maintained Civic Auditorium is as spotless and ready to go for the invitational as possible.

“This is our chance to shine on a national spotlight as well, so, a lot of effort has been put into making sure everything is perfect,” he said.

The NIBC is a new conference, which contains La Lumiere and seven other basketball teams from college prep schools from Maryland to Utah and as far south as Florida.

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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et your party hats on people, it’s time to celebrate the New Year. The past couple of years have been doozies, and 2022 appears to be starting off the same way.

The bad news is that the new Covid variant seems to be spreading like wildfire but the good news is that so far, people who have been vaccinated and boosted don’t seem to be getting as sick.

I sure hope that trend continues and Covid becomes more like the common flu.

People are growing weary of the pandemic and they’re letting their guards down, and the clinics that administer the tests that determine if you have Covid are getting longer and longer.

This past week I heard that multiple clinics actually ran out of testing supplies and the at home tests are sold out everywhere you look. So be vigilant and hopefully we can finally put an end to this awful disease.

The Bulls played the Indiana Pacers Sunday night and beat them rather handily, 113-105. The last time these two teams got together, the Pacers beat the Bulls by 32 points. Even though the Bulls coach and point guard were out ( Covid protocol ), the teams chemistry is improving and they are definitely one of the elite teams in the NBA. This basketball season is going to be a lot of fun, and when the playoffs roll around the Bulls will be participating instead of observing for the first time in what seems like forever.

Speaking of the playoffs, the Bears are

officially eliminated, but that did not stop them from playing a really good game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Nick Foles, the teams third string quarterback led them to a 25-24 last minute victory. Foles, who played only because Fields and Dalton were unable to participate, looked good in his first, and probably last, activity of the season.

Looking forward to next season, probably with a new coach and coordinator, the teams offense will look quite a bit different.

Some of the offensive linemen are playing better, but getting another one or two will probably be added to the roster. In my opinion,the skill positions are in pretty good hands.

Justin Fields should improve greatly because he got to play his rookie season.

Montgomery and Herbert are both fine running backs and Tarik Cohen should probably return from his injuries as a change of pace back. Darnell Mooney continues to impress me as a wide receiver and Cole Kmet continues to improve at tight end. The team’s defense, always their strong point, should be good once again. After thinking and writing about this, I think the team will be much better next season, and a return to the playoffs is probably in the cards.

William E. Vaughan said, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

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La Lumiere off to a strong start in basketball

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BY STAN MADDUX

he college prep school basketball team at La Lumiere is going into the New Year ranked No. 6 in the National Top 20 basketball rankings.

The only loss suffered by the Lakers (9-1) was to No. 1 ranked Sunrise Christian Academy out of Kansas on December 11.

Head Coach Pat Holmes said this year’s team nestled in the rolling hills of northern LaPorte County has the potential to reach the National Tournament, which La Lumiere won in 2017.

“So far, so good. We still have plenty of work yet to do,” he said.

Holmes said the toughest part of the schedule coming up will be a major test for his team filled with players recruited by major college basketball programs.

The Lakers face Indianapolis Cathedral in the Mac Jelks Invitational at Hammond Central High School on Jan. 1.

La Lumiere then plays three games Jan. 6 through 8 in the U.S. Marines National Interscholastic Basketball Conference Invitational.

The invitational to be played at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium is going to be televised by ESPN. More than 30 of the top 100 NCAA Division 1 recruits are on the eight teams taking part in the basketball extravaganza.

“We can lose to any one of these teams but we’re very capable to beating every one of these teams. We got to bring it every single night,” Holmes said.

Among the starters for La Lumiere this year are 6-foot junior guard Jeremy Fears, Jr., from Joliet, Illinois, and J.J. Starling, a 6-foot-5 senior guard from Baldwinsville, New York.

Starling has committed to play at the University of Notre Dame next season.

Fears is being pursued by the University of Illinois, Michigan State and the University of Michigan.

Rounding out the starting line-up are Ryan Mabrey, Chisom Okpara and Kebba Njie.

The 6-foot-4 Mabrey, a senior guard from Lincroft, New Jersey, is being recruited by the University of Washington and other colleges like Valparaiso University.

Okpara, a 6-foot-7 senior forward out of Saxtons River, Vermont, is signed to play next season at Harvard University.

Njie, a 6-foot-10 senior forward from Dayton, Ohio, has committed to Penn State University.

Holmes said this year’s team is stronger than last year’s squad, which was 10-10 during a COVID-19 shortened season.

“This is a great team we have here. We’re just trying to stay healthy and keep getting better every single day,” he said.

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The Acorn to present Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre with the Aqualung 50th Anniversary Tour featuring original band Member Clive Bunker, other guests

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he Acorn will welcome Martin Barre in the Aqualung 50th Anniversary Tour at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19.

In 1969, Jethro Tull, a band of four English musicians, arrived in New York and took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide.

“Aqualung,” probably the most famous and celebrated of all of Jethro Tull’s albums, is now celebrating 50 years since its release in 1971. At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Barre, who is renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.

Barre is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic and legendary album “Aqualung” with a worldwide tour. He will be bringing a spectacular show playing the album in its entirety with his touring band The Martin Barre Band. The band features Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, and Darby Todd on Drums together with former Jethro Tull band members Clive Bunker on drums and Dee Palmer on keyboard.

“Aqualung was the album that defined Tull.

Sumptuous melodies, big dynamics, and power riffs galore. Acoustic met electric...and it all worked,” Barre said.

The anniversary tour will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit back and relive this legendary album, being played in full and in sequence for the

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first time.

Barre was Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over 43 years.

His sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.

Barren’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition. His solos were voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on “Aqualung.” His playing on the album “Crest of a Knave” earned him a Grammy award in 1989.

Barre has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared the stage with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.

Special guests will include Clive Bunker Dee Palmer.

Bunker was the original drummer with Tull and played on Stand Up, Benefit and Aqualung. He was part of the original band from 1969 that stormed the USA. Palmer arranged string, brass, and woodwind parts for Jethro Tull songs in the late 1960s through to the present day. After formally joining the group in 1976, he played keyboards on albums including Songs from The Wood, Heavy Horses and Stormwatch.

The Acorn is located at 107 Generations Drive in Three Oaks. Tickets are available at www.acornlive. org. — STAFF REPORTS

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‘Christmas at the Acorn’ returns for 17th season

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n the night before Christmas Eve, a crowd gathered in The Acorn Theater for a night of opera and good old fashioned Christmas cheer.

After a one-year hiatus, members of the audience were happy to be back for Harbor Country Opera’s 17th annual Christmas at the Acorn, which took place at the theater Thursday, Dec. 23.Founder Robert Swan said he was attaching the phrase “Survivor’s Edition” to this year’s show.

Tenor John Concepcion had survived an infection after injuring his leg. Holly Link, who was hit by a car last year while walking her dog, was still here to tell her story. Swan himself had recently survived a second bout with cancer.

Everyone had weathered the nearly twoyear pandemic.

“Everyone here tonight is surviving it,” Swan said to the audience.

Audience members could enjoy a lively repertoire of Christmas tunes, from Concepcion’s haunting rendition of “Balulalow” (which was accompanied on the harp by Ramona Kim), some rarely heard medieval Christmas motets, John Lennon’s “So This is Christmas” (sung by the entire ensemble) and the Christmas Song sung

by Swan, “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”

There were also opportunities for the audience to join in song, with selections like “Silent Night” and “White Christmas.”

The ensemble closed the show with a rousing rendition of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” with Joe “Rudolph” the dog (clad in red antlers and a jingle bell collar) stealing the show.

John Concecpion (left) with harpist Ramona Kim

The singers stand for applause

John Concepcion sings carols with an operatic spin

Michael Cavalieri takes the stage

Joe (aka Rudolph) the dog makes his appearance

Singers join Robert Swan (fourth from left) during Christmas at the Acorn

Martha Cares takes the stage

Kimberly Jones sings at Christmas at the Acorn

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Rotarians get ready to deliver food baskets

Lori Robinson and Ashley LIppincott load food into a trunk

Darlene Heemstra helps Ashley Lippencott load food into the trunk

An assembly line of cars awaits the food boxes

A collection of baskets waiting to be distributed

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Rotarians give gift of food and supplies to families

hanks to members of the Rotary Club of Harbor Country, 48 families throughout Harbor Country enjoyed a holiday feast this Christmas season.

Members spent the morning of Saturday, Dec. 18, picking up food boxes from the garage of Tom Flint in Three Oaks to deliver to the families.

Organizing and loading the boxes into the cars were Lori Robinson and her daughter in law, Ashley Lippincott.

“This part is my domain — the whole packaging and bagging and delivery,” Robinson, who’s been heading the food box effort for around six years, said.

Each family gets a bushel basket, a produce bag of meat, a bag of bread and eggs, and a bag of toiletry goods and laundry soap and then four or five cans of boxed goods (nonperishable items).

“They (the Rotarians) started this a long time ago - they had three or five families and $120 and they found three people and now its grown into this,” Robinson said.

“I keep saying it can’t get any bigger…and then it does,” she added.

Families have students in both the River Valley and New Buffalo school districts.

Robinson said each household that the items are delivered to could be multiple families that live together (the largest is 11 and the smallest is one).

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Items are supplied through a grant from The Pokagon Fund.

Drier’s in Three Oaks gives hams, Kaminski Farms gives the ground beef, Hildebrandt’s supplies the apples, and the Rotarians also get a gift certificate from Barney’s Market. Members also donate a pound of fudge from chef Jackie Shen’s FUDGEraiser at Jackie’s Café in New Buffalo. Shen also donates bread and other supplies.

Some people also make household items, such as potholders. Private donations are also received from either the Rotarians, the Friends of Rotarians, and Harbor Country Dental supplies toothbrushes.

Rotarians shop for the items at Costco as well as Harding’s.

Robinson said the food boxes distribution was her reason for joining the Rotary Club.

“At my first meeting, I didn’t know what the Rotary was and it was in December and they were doing signups to come help fill and deliver…I’m signing my name up everywhere and I’ve been doing it since,” she said, adding it took her a year “before I took over.”

Three years ago, she recruited Lippincott, who also helps with the Rotarians’ mum sale.

“Lori’s very organized and very meticulous - any little thing that needs work, she’s like, ‘I’ll just fix that,’” Lippincott said.

Robinson said Friday’s the busiest day of packing the boxes, as that’s when the produce arrives as well as the meat, eggs, bread, and perishable items get

packed.

Food isn’t just for the upcoming Christmas holiday, though. Robinson said they try to pack items that will sustain families during the two-week break from school. There’s a breakfast box and canned goods (such as vegetables and beans), flour and sugar for baking, pasta sauce and side boxes and dry pastas and hot cocoa. There’s even chicken stock to make your own soup.

Recently, dried goods were added.

“People can get food assistance but not necessarily assistance to get shampoo and soap and toilet paper – that costs money and sometimes they’re hard to find,” Robinson said.

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ast year, Robinson said they had an “overabundance” of feminine products, so they put them in every family’s bag. The Rotary Club supplies the products to both high schools and middle schools at River Valley and New Buffalo.

Robinson said that the Rotarians are looking to partner with the nonprofit organization, Helping Women Period, which supplies feminine products to homeless women and lowincome families.

“We’re trying to think of ways to expand that - maybe having a table at the Feeding America food trucks,” she said.

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A HEART-BREAKING PALM SUNDAY

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

t happened 50 years ago on Palm Sunday.

My dad, Carrie (my dear stepmother), and my brother, Jeff, had just arrived home from Florida to egg sandwiches (which, since they had been gone for two weeks, was all the food they had in the house). Curiously, my brother noticed a large black cloud that seemed to have followed them. It was ominously still looming when they arrived home.

They had hardly bit into their sandwiches when a wind came up.

Dad got up to go close the big barn doors. Having reached the back door out of the house and pushing to open it, he realized that it seemed to be locked! Panic struck him when he realized it was not locked, but that it was the wind blasting the door shut!

He shouted to my brother and Carrie, who were sitting by a large window at the kitchen table, to “run for the cellar!” He had barely closed the door to the cellar when the window glass in the kitchen started to explode. Shards were striking the outside of the cellar door, as they were now making their way down the steps in total darkness.

Stumbling down those narrow, old cellar stairs, they made it to the dirt floor of the old Michigan cellar - just in time, as the house above them was exploding.

It was deemed the most destructive of one of eight tornadoes to hit farms in the area. The ear-piercing racket finally stopped, and they could then hear a pin drop. Eventually, they ventured up the stairs to the now dead-quiet kitchen. They could see nothing but chaos and broken glass.

The roof had been lifted totally and was now gaping all around them.

There was virtually no window glass left in the house, the porches were gone, the interior furnishings

were upside down, and glass was everywhere. There was an incredible silence now, and they could hear the neighbor a quarter mile away shouting to see if they were all right.

Dad decided he should go check on the widow neighbor and started to walk to her farm a quarter mile away when a piercing shaft of wind came back. He groped onto a signpost and finally dropped to the ditch below that had filled with water.

Soaking wet, he resumed his trip to the widow’s house soaking wet once the wind had subsided. When he got there, he found her pinned under a refrigerator, but alive. Other friends had come to her house to avoid the storm and between them, they got the refrigerator off poor Mrs. Duffy.

Returning to his basement, Dad built a fire in the old furnace to warm all who had lost their homes and were now gathering in our cellar. They sat and hugged each other and prayed for all who had escaped the tornado and for those who had not.

In the morning, Dad made a dreaded trip to the basement of the big barn to find out how many of his precious Jersey herd were left. To his great relief, the entire herd was saved in the basement of the big red barn, which lost the entire hip roofed structure above the floor; however, the floor in remained intact and saved the whole herd.

Decades of work and focus had brought the farm into a state of art and gratification after years of hard labor and love. That was gone, the big red hip-roofed barn was gone, the milk house and 100-foot chicken coop gone, the swine barn...all gone! The beautiful red Maple and all the trees surrounding the house were beyond any salvage efforts.

Fortunately, Carrie’s son-in-law, Dick Wade, was a valued contractor

and leaped onto repairing and replenishing the house windows, getting the electricity turned on, building a new kitchen, et al.

Dad leased all the milk cows (his prize Jersey herd) to another farmer, anticipating that it would be months before the barn and the milk house would be rebuilt. On the triumphant day of the cows’ return home, it was quickly noted that they had something wrong in their appearance and demeanor. The veterinarian was called. The description and name of the horrible disease escapes me, but it was bad, and the entire herd had to be sent to Detroit for slaughter. Another huge investment of time, love, and expense lost.

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ad and Jeff were somehow undaunted.

They converted from Jersey’s to a Holstein herd. Jeff recalls feeding the new Holstein calves from a bucket (30 of them at one time).

It was a particular gratification when the white wooden fences were built for either side of the farm’s entrance lawns as if to say, “Green Acres is back!”

After Dad’s third marriage and the widow’s claim to the farm, my brother-in-law bought her out and, after 10 years of renting it and all the problems managing that, he sold it.

Much to the chagrin of all of us, the name of the farm is still painted on the barn so that it appears that my dad still owns it. Neither was my brother to get the opportunity to keep the farm he loved. He had to watch while our brother-in-law bought it and rented it out, until he sold it to a party that has not chosen to exactly maintain the standards of the once proud little “Green Acres.”

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HOR0SCOPE

DECEMBER 30, 2021-JANUARY 5, 2022 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

As this year closes and a new one begins; you will be sensing that it is time to start putting your skills and resources to work.

Know that you will have ample opportunity to make career moves in 2022. The key is learning how to be of service and applying talents on a practical level.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

The end of the year is a good time to review and rework your daily routines and beauty regimes. Go through your hygiene products, cloths and vitamin cabinet. Throw out things you haven’t used and don’t buy them again. Don’t waste time or money on things you don’t use.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The incoming year looks very prosperous for Sagittarius. The important thing is to put that money to good use. Reign in frivolity and cut back on unnecessary spending.

This is the time to not only be more frugal and cautious, but take a more executive position when it comes to your money.

The year ahead is one where you will be focused on your freedom and following your heart’s desires. Let go of stifling or all-encompassing relationships and start spreading your wings more. This is the time to free yourself from people and situations that hold you back or try to stifle you.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Prepare for 2022 by letting go of past failures or mistakes. Release disappointments and let your mind be in a clear and creative space, free from regrets and expectations. This is the time to go for things that enrich your heart and draw out your creative potentials. Be proud of who you are.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

2022 will be a year of getting committed and going the distance.

Collaborations or working exclusively with one person are where you will succeed in the year ahead. The best way to bring in the new year is to stay home and prepare your space to accommodate for the new comer.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 As the year comes to an end you will be reflecting on your home and how you utilize the space. The focus for 2022 will be centered on the rituals and space you create for your peace of mind and physical refreshment. Don’t skimp on taking care of yourself in the new year.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

The new year will bring some exciting changes in the relationship department. There will be a major overhaul in how you approach and handle conflict with others. The key is communication and an understanding that a reworking of relationship patterns is necessary.

The year ahead holds a lot of unexpected connections and collaborations. You will be communicating with many different types of people and will have the ability to draw out pertinent or private information. Use this ability to bring people together and create a strong network or community.

The year ahead holds some lucrative and creative potentials. The key to accessing the energy now is to explore and move out of your comfort zone. Embrace the year ahead with enthusiasm and do something new.

It’s time to do what makes you happy and what is in line with your heart center.

You may find yourself in the alone zone for the New Year’s Eve festivities but that doesn’t mean you’ll be unhappy about it. The time you spend alone will help you get more in touch with your goals and help you get untangled from oppressive relationships.

The year ahead looks stelar for the fish. You will feel much more vibrant and stronger, aiding you in being more social. Anything you turn your mind to will expand and deepen so, be careful where you direct that energy. Put your mind on the positive and expect the best.

I had some very powerful minds working with me.

— Lee Kuan Yew

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Robert “Bob” Schumacher Tibbles

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1939-2021

obert “Bob” Schumacher Tibbles, 82 of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in New Buffalo.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert.

Friends may meet with the family from 4 – 6 PM, Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Final resting place will be at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator Labyrinth, Harbert.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Church of the Mediator. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH. com.

Bob was born February 24, 1939 St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late George and Esther (Schumacher) Tibbles. Bob attended the Missouri Military Academy, Washington University, and Elmhurst College. He was a lifelong florist in Missouri and Illinois, and owned The Villager and the Frisky Frog gift shops in New Buffalo.

Survivors include his sister: Jeanne Tibbles; close friend: Bonnie Hoover.

Bob was preceded in death by his brother: Billy Tibbles.

John Walsh

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1942-2021

ohn Walsh, age 79, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

His life began July 11, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, born to Thomas and Mary Walsh.

John graduated from Holy Cross High School in New York City with highest honors. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree, with a double major in history and mathematics, from the University of Notre Dame “Magna Cum Laude.” He went on to receive his master’s degree in mathematics from Wesleyan University in Connecticut “Magna Cum Laude”.

John enjoyed helping U.S. veterans re-entering society. He was a great resource and mentor to veterans, but his first love was teaching his students.

John taught mathematics of all levels at various high schools and colleges throughout the northeastern U.S. He was the “Mr. Chips” of mathematics with a dry Irish wit and humor. For each high school where John taught, he was vice principle; always being given the position of disciplinarian. He coached

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freshman football and was the golf coach for the seniors.

For twenty-seven years, John was a Roman Catholic religious brother with the Congregation of Holy Cross. He was affectionately known by his family and friends as, Brother John. After John left the religious brothers, he went on to spend some time in Connecticut, having his own established business, to which he was the executive recruiter.

John then moved West to Indiana, eventually settling in Fort Wayne, where he became the mathematics professor for Ivy Tech Community College. After retiring, John continued to mentor and tutor students.

Uncle John dearly loved his family and never missed a Christmas on Long Island. In 2014, John’s Alzheimer’s disease was becoming noticeable, and in April of 2015, John moved to the Alvarez homestead in Three Oaks, Michigan to be cared for by his caregiver, Curtiss. John went through all seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease in, as John called it, “the little house on the corner” of Kruger and Three Oaks Road. He so enjoyed sitting by the old apple tree and eating tomatoes from the garden. He left his house on November 27, 2021, never to return.

John will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his partner and best friend of thirtysix years, Curtiss Alvarez of Three Oaks; nieces and nephews, Maureen (Christopher) Daugherty, Aileen (Angel) Olivieri, Kathleen (Daniel) Rowe, Kevin (Barbara) Walsh, Brian (Pamela) Walsh, Mike (Christine) Walsh, Dennis (Kathy) Walsh, John

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Ferger, Thomas Ferger, Bryce (Karen) Daugherty, Trevor (Katrina) Daugherty, Erin (Primo) Fontana and Matt (Christine) Rosecrans; great nieces and nephews, Daniel T., Theresa, Jackie, Melissa, Devon, Michael, Meghan, Deena (Brian), Stacey (John Paul), Dennis, Shannon, Ryan, Aderyn, Keegan, Abigail, Sadie, Se Rodman, Rosalie, Justin, Patrick, Thomas, Caitlyn, Isabella; and three very close first cousins, Deirdre (Jim), Margaret (Steve), and Celia (Richard).

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas (Eileen) Walsh; one sister, Cecelia (Mike) Cassela; one aunt, Peggy Moore; one cousin, Buddy; and one grandnephew, Jason Riffles.

Family and friends will gather at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 West Ash Street, Three Oaks. The family will celebrate John’s life in a memorial service in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Port Jefferson, New York in the spring of 2022, at a date and time to be announced.

John’s remains will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions in memory of John be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Post Office Box 96011, Washington, DC 200906011 or to Disabled American Veterans, Post Office Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.

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

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