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Village of Three Oaks council interviews two more village manager candidates, schedules second interview with first one PAGE 3 GRSD agrees to City of New Buffalo’s billing resolution PAGE 4

New Buffalo Township Board adopts resolutions in favor of Harbor Crossing manufactured home development PAGE 6

Bison split weekend at home PAGE 8

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POLICE SUSPECT ALCOHOL A FACTOR IN VEHICLE RIVER BATH — PAGE 5 — PHOTO BY KRISTIN FATOUROS IN NEW BUFFALO

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Village of Three Oaks council interviews two more village manager candidates, schedules second interview with first one

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

fter a special Wednesday, Jan. 15, meeting, during which they conducted two more interviews for the position of village manager, members of the Village of Three Oaks Village Council decided a second interview was in order for their first candidate. Mike Green, former village manager, left for a job in Salinas, Michigan, last month. At their monthly meeting held earlier this month, council members interviewed three candidates. At the special meeting, they agreed to form a three-person board consisting of Dave Grosse, village president, and councilmembers Colleen Newquist and John Pappa that would meet with candidate James Toth and report their findings to the council at a Wednesday, Jan. 22, meeting. Before arriving at this decision, councilmembers briefly discussed hiring an interim manager. A decision must be reached soon on a village manager, as Grosse will be gone for the entire month of February. First, councilmembers interviewed the two candidates, Rita Archer and John Ardaugh. A native of LaPorte, Archer has experience in public administration and with several nonprofits at the county level. She is a graduate of Cleveland State University. Having served on boards as a member as well as administrator, Archer said that she would handle the issue of micromanage (a question that was posed by Steve Graziano) by keeping in mind what the “distinctive roles were” on each board. As an administrator, she has learned to ask about job descriptions as well as her designated “expectations. Archer said she believes that Three Oaks, a town of 1700 with only seven full-time employees, needs a full-time village manager because it was important to manage “operations so that everything ran smoothly, particularly when dealing with “public money.” Archer has no experience working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). Archer believes that the village opting into recreational marijuana (the village has currently opted out) would involve research into other communities that have opted in and ensuring that all the information “was on the table” before making a formal decision. On Three Oaks currently being 55% vacation rentals and the efforts necessary to make it a place for more permanent residents, Archer said that that it’s important to consider the village’s infrastructure and if it’s conducive to “1500 residents or 30,000 people for seven months out of the year.” Ardaugh is an attorney from Manhattan, Illinois. He said he would handle micromanaging by encouraging face-to-face communication versus text messaging or emailing amongst village employees and board members. Ardaugh believes that Three Oaks needs a full-time village manager due to the need for someone to help continually enhance the “great downtown,” which isn’t present in a lot of communities across the country. Speaking on the downtown, Ardaugh said he wouldn’t be for a McDonalds or any other chain to be located within the downtown and “wouldn’t permit a Walmart ever” within its vicinity. Ardaugh has no experience with EGLE nor direct experience with overseeing a lagoon or water system. Ardaugh would first reach out to elected officials and “people who know” about recreational marijuana, with all the pros and cons being laid out, before the village made a decision to opt in. He said that while the village may benefit from the tax revenue thee may be “detriments” as well. Ardaugh said he would have a very “involved” approach to managing Three Oaks and believes that a “manager of this community should be on the spot all the time.”

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8AM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD 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 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

GRSD agrees to City of New Buffalo’s billing resolution

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he Galien River Sanitary District (GRSD) agreed to a proposal from the City of New Buffalo requiring a payment of only $120,000 after credit for double billings and over metering that amounted to about $1.5 million during a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15. According to written statement from Dave Richards, city manager, Kate Vyskocil, city treasurer, and Abonmarche, the city’s engineering firm, convinced GRSD and their thirdparty accountants “of the accuracy of their calculations on the city’s behalf.” “The costs were substantially reduced and future monthly invoices will be confirmed prior to payment,” Richards said in the statement. “The installation of new meters is the major issue to be resolved, since GRSD has scheduled 2021 installation while we requested immediate action. We will continue to pressure GRSD to make the earlier installations and the monthly invoices will be closely scrutinized,” he added. Work continues on eliminating I/I (inflow/infiltration) in the city’s sewer system, Richards said. An adoption of an ordinance will allow the city to investigate sump pumps in every city residence. According to a letter addressed to David Bunte, chair of the GRSD, and signed by Richards, the city requests “the replacement of the LS79 meter be expediated on your (the GRSD) Capital Improvement Plan” so that issues with billings “uncertainties” can be solved quickly. The letter stated that Abonmarche conducted an October conference call with representatives of Prein & Newhof that reviewed a memorandum from Mark Prein, GRSD engineer. Meter readings at the WWTP south influent flame meter “have contained inaccuracies, which have been used for computation of flows and resultant charges” for the city, the letter states. To bring the city through September 2019, the letter proposed the following resolution: “Total charges of 2018 should be $685,662, and for nine months of 2019 should be $584,893. The total is then $1,270,555. Payments over the same period have totaled $1,150,524. With the previously approved credits for billings prior to 2018 of $64,690, the total payment would be $1,215,214. The amount due would then be $55,341. In order to compensate the city for their engineering costs to investigate this matter” the resolution proposes that the city has a “desire to be a team player” and will pay $25,000 “to resolve this issue.” The letter also requested that a “third party be hired to verify the monthly billing/collection process for the duration of 2020 or until we are comfortable the process has been improved.” The city brought up the issue of meter inaccuracies/ overbilling in 2017. Since then, the letter states, a large amount of funds have been used for “engineering to investigate flows, coordinate with GRSD” and other matters only to confirm that the metering at the WTTP lay at the root of the problem. According to its website, the GRSD Sewer Authority is an intergovernmental agency responsible for wastewater treatment in southwestern Berrien County, serving the cities of New Buffalo and Bridgman as well as New Buffalo, Chikaming and Lake townships. It also serves portions of Lincoln, Baroda, and Weesaw townships.

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PIERANGELI ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR BERRIEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR

teve Pierangeli proudly announces his candidacy for the Office of Berrien County Prosecutor. Having served in the Prosecutor’s Office for more than 15 years, Pierangeli is ready for the next step in his career to continue advocating for the people of Berrien County. Growing up in a large family in Southfield, Michigan, Pierangeli fostered a love of service that still motivates his work today. While working for the county, Pierangeli has servedintheadultcriminaldivision,thejuveniledivision,and the neglect and abuse division. He has written appellate briefs for the Prosecutor’s Office and argued in front of the Michigan Supreme Court. Pierangeli was named Chief Trial Attorneyin2014andChiefAssistantProsecutingAttorneyin 2018. Pierangeli has successfully handled all types of cases from traffic tickets to homicides, often working on highly publicized and complex cases. He recently prosecuted a high-profile homicide of a United States Army Sergeant while home on leave in Berrien County. Pierangeli also prosecutedmultipledefendantsinacomplexsexualassault case involving social media and “sextortion.” It was the first time a case of that nature was prosecuted and taken to trial in Berrien County. Pierangeli was awarded the Mothers Against Drunk Driving David M. Schrieber Lifesaver Award bytheProsecutingAttorneysAssociationofMichiganforhis efforts in the courtroom to keep the community safe. Outside of his courtroom duties, Pierangeli is responsible for training assistant prosecutors in the office, managing office staff, strategic office planning and acting as a liaison between the Prosecutor’s Office and the Berrien County judiciary. Pierangeli instructs across the state on criminal law and trial techniques for the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. In addition, he teaches on constitutionallaw,criminallaw,andcourtroomtestimonyfor theBerrienCountySheriff’sDepartmentaswellascourtroom testimony for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Pierangeli has also looked for productive, alternative avenuesinthecriminaljusticesystemtopromotecommunity safety. He represented the Prosecutor’s Office while collaborating with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department and the Berrien County judiciary in the development and implementationoftheBerrienCountyMentalHealthCourt. Pierangeli developed a program on internet safety and cyberbullying for school-aged children and has presented the program to schools throughout the county. He also developed a similar program for adults on the topic of keeping children safe on the internet and has presented thisprogramatschools,churches,andserviceorganizations around the county. Pierangeli currently serves as the president-elect for the BerrienCountyBarAssociationandpreviouslyservedonthe Association’s Professionalism Committee. Throughout his distinguished career, Pierangeli has establishedareputationasanhonest,reliable,hard-working attorney with the experience, knowledge, and integrity to lead the Prosecutor’s Office. Pierangeli has developed relationships with and earned the respect of the local police agencies, the local judiciary, employees at the courthouse, and defense attorneys. Outside of the office, Pierangeli stays active keeping up with four energetic children and his wife, Miranda, in St. Joseph. He serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan. He also supports his children’s activities and the community by serving on the Saint Joseph Aquatics’ Board of Directors, volunteeringinlocalelementaryschoolsthroughtheJunior Achievement program, and coaching AYSO soccer, youth hockey, and little league baseball throughout the last ten years. Pierangeli is a member of the Knights of Columbus at Saints John and Bernard Parish in Benton Harbor and a member of the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Kiwanis Club. To learn more about Steve and his campaign, visit facebook.com/pierangeli2020. — Staff Reports

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Police suspect alcohol in vehicle river bath

BY STAN MADDUX | PHOTOS BY KRISTIN FATOUROS

here were no serious injuries from a vehicle taking a bath in the Galien River at the lakefront in New Buffalo. Police said alcohol was considered a factor. According to police, a sport utility vehicle traveling Marquette Drive on the night of Friday, Jan. 17. failed to make the curve onto Whittaker Street outside the municipal beach parking lot. The vehicle went straight over the sidewalk and into the harbor. Police said the driver was able to escape the vehicle and was helped to the shoreline by witnesses. The vehicle was pulled out of the water by Roger’s Wrecker Service with help from divers from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office placing tow hooks fastened to cables to the frame of the submerged vehicle. New Buffalo Township Police, Pokagon Tribal Police, New Buffalo City Fire Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. No further details were available from police.

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New Buffalo Township Board adopts resolutions in favor of Harbor Crossing manufactured home development BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New ordinance. While members of the Board members adopted a resolution Buffalo Township Board Berrien County Planning Commission allowing a proposed U.S. 12 trial road gave their approval with had originally rejected the project, they diet. regards to township had recently changed their opinion on Peter Pfeiffer, Michigan Department property being rezoned it after receiving more information that of Transportation (MDOT) manager for to Planned Unit Development (PUD) wasn’t available to them. the Coloma, Michigan, office, explained zoning for the proposed Harbor Crossing Heit added that the township worked that the road diet would coincide with manufactured home development at closely with their attorney, who also the 2021 road resurfacing project that their rescheduled Tuesday, Jan. 21, was involved with the draft of the would be on U.S. 12 from the Indiana meeting. development agreement. She also state line all the way northeast to Red Board members adopted a resolution noted that Whittaker Woods has already Arrow Highway. A road diet is being adopting an ordinance to amend the been approved for a PUD for almost proposed to coincide with the repaving zoning district map of the Township 300 homes along Kluver Road, so past project, which would reduce the fourZoning Ordinance and a resolution boards thought Kluver could handle lane highway to three lanes, with one approving a Planned Unit Development that number of people on that road. The westbound lane and one eastbound lane (PUD), preliminary site plan and township’s sewer also has the capacity and a center turning lane. The highway Planned Unit Development Agreement for that type of development. would keep its four-lane status from with regards to the development. Board Heit said that while she didn’t know if Mayhew to Wilson streets in the city of members adopted both resolutions she’d call the development “affordable” it New Buffalo. contingent upon approval from the was “attainable.” Due to 40% of those who attended a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the Berrien County Road Department. As stated by Judy Zabicki, township clerk, the agreement is a preliminary one and if neither EGLE nor the road department approve of it, it’s “null and void.” Representatives of Harbor Crossing LLC (the project is being managed by Four Leaf Properties) said that Harbor Crossing would bring an all-new, single-family manufactured homes at “attainable prices” to the area and more than 60 acres of open space. The preliminary site plan includes 210 units and lot sizes not less than 6,000 square feet and a 40-foot landscape buffer on the north and south and a 50-foot buffer on the west. The proposed site is 150 acres located off Kluver Road south of Wilson Road and bordered on the north and east by Whittaker Woods Golf Course and on the south by the Indiana state border at 1000 North, with [clockwise from top left] Michale Bingen speaks about Harbor Crossing during public existing farmland comments; Bob Hannon speaks to the township board during public comments; Melissa Seiler speaks about Harbor Crossing during public comments; to the west. Community members packed New Buffalo Township Hall. At a meeting last November, the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission “Would I choose to live there? Nov. 6 open house last year opposing the recommended the preliminary Probably not – but we need to take a road dietand 60% approving of it, said a development plan to the township board hard at look at what our task is here trial period for the road diet was being and that the site be rezoned to PUD today,” she said. proposed during which the four yellow zoning. Zabicki said that the project was and white paint lines would be removed Various concerns were brought up turned down last year at Hoder Road and changed to three beginning in April by members of the community during because a PUD couldn’t go out there or May of this year. More information public hearings that were held during and it was a different scenario than this would be gathered, such as through two Planning Commission meetings one. She added that one cannot “zone traffic counts and studies, and New and New Buffalo Township’s meeting out” a certain type of public housing buffalo City and Township would pass last month. At the Jan. 21 meeting, New in a community and that they needed another resolution either in favor of or Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle to follow their master plan and zoning disapproving of the road diet at the end Heit addressed some of these concerns. ordinance. of the year. MDOT will then determine Heit said that both the PUD and “We have to follow our laws and that’s if it should go through with the diet or Harbor Crossing’s preliminary site plan what we paid our attorney to direct us to merely do the resurfacing project. review do meet laid out in the zoning do,” she added. Brian Hake from Kruggel Lawton gave

the township’s 2018-2019 audit. The general fund had 14.03 months of expenditures, which was considered “pretty healthy.” The general fund did end up with a net loss in fund balance of $69,000, which is “pretty flat” for all the inflows and outflows that occur throughout the year. In total, the fund balance increased by $657,000 this year, which was a result of the continuing increase in the Public Safety Fund and Local Revenue Sharing funds used by the township. The water fund saw a large increase this year of about $1.2 million this year because of the fairly new special assessment. The sewer fund also saw an increase of $354,000. A proposal from Skillman for $309,000 for construction management services for the new township public safety building was approved. Board members appointed Donna Salerno to the township library board for a term ending in November 2020. Board members approved writing a $5,000 grant to The Pokagon Fund for Fourth of July events in New Buffalo.

resolution allowing the township assessor to change the dates for the 2020 Board of Review meetings, which would enable her to be present at the meetings, was adopted. Heit said that the assessor is also an assessor in other communities and may not be able to make the dates that have been currently set. Resolution 20200121C - Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Level Test was adopted. Board members approved purchasing property at 9934 Townline Ave. for a payment of $265,000, which is required for the closing. The township will be reimbursed by $200,000 from The Pokagon Fund. Heit said that the purchase of the current RSVP property is part of the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Redevelopment Project, which the township is working on with Chikaming Township. Plans for the Townline property include a trailhead and parking. Heit said the Fund had granted$750,000 toward their portion of the project, with the $200,000 on top of those funds that will be used toward the property purchase. A proposal from Wightman & Associates in the amount of $23,300 for the water and sewer extension for the new public safety building was approved.

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OME COOKING WAS GOOD AND NOT SO GOOD FOR NEW BUFFALO IN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL OVER THE WEEKEND. THE BISON DEFEATED COVERT 60-16 FRIDAY, JAN. 17, THEN LOST TO BRIDGMAN 55-20 SATURDAY, JAN. 18. SOPHOMORE ANTHONY LIJEWSKI HAD A BREAKOUT GAME AGAINST COVERT WITH 22 POINTS AND SIX ASSISTS WHILE SOPHOMORE KADEN PARMLEY CONTRIBUTED 14 POINTS. THE BISON (5-2) WERE NO MATCH AGAINST THE OUTSIDE SHOOTING AND TRAPPING ZONE DEFENSE OF BRIDGMAN. THE BISON SHOWED PATIENCE IN WORKING FOR GOOD SHOTS ON OFFENSE BUT THEY COULDN’T RECOVER FROM EARLY TURNOVERS CONVERTED INTO BUCKETS BY BRIDGMAN. THE BEES LEADING 13-3 AFTER THE FIRST QUARTER OUTSCORED THE BISON 21-6 IN THE SECOND QUARTER. PARMLEY AND SOPHOMORE MARK SHAW PROVIDED HOPE FOR A COMEBACK BY GOING THE LENGTH OF THE COURT FOR QUICK BACK TO BACK LAY UPS BUT THE BEES CAME BACK WITH SEVEN UNANSWERED POINTS. SOPHOMORE RYAN VINSON LED THE BISON WITH 11 POINTS, INCLUDING ONE BUCKET FROM BEYOND THE THREE-POINT STRIPE. — STAN MADDUX

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

tt’s a bitterly cold Sunday afternoon in January in Chicago and Kansas City is leading Tennessee 21-17 at half time. These teams are really good and Patrick Mahomes is unbelievable. I believe the championship game will be special this year. In our town, the Cub convention is taking place. Sadly, much like the entire off season, it’s been short on excitement for Cub fans. One of the Vegas sports books has the Cubs projected win total at 86 and the White Sox at 84, so my hopes for a city series remain. Finally, in a sport that I don’t follow at all, Conner McGregor returned with a vengeance, winning by a TKO in 40 seconds over his UFC opponent, “Cowboy” Cerone. While watching the game and trying to make up my mind about what to write about, I started to think about my weekend and the things that had the greatest impact on me. On Friday night, we braved the snow and ice and went to a local watering hole to watch and listen to a band that was covering a couple of bands from the ’60s, the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. Recently, we went to see the movie/documentary “Echo in the Canyon” (now on Netflix), the story of a group of bands, including Crosby Stills and Nash, Mamas and Papas, The Beach Boys, the Byrds, and Buffalo Springfield, that ended up in Laurel Canyon and collectively changed the direction of rock and roll in the ’60s. The movie was great and so was the band we went to see. If you have Netflix, I highly recommend seeing and hearing it. Another story concerning music really caught my attention. My nephew and his wife have hosted at least four “house concerts,” bringing singers they like into their home when in the Chicagoland area. We have really enjoyed these concerts, particularly when Amy Rigby came to town. So, when I saw a story online today that mentioned Amy, I read with more attention than usual, and I was touched. Amy was performing next to David Olney, a 71-year-old singer-songwriter, when, according to Amy, “in the middle of his third song, he stopped, apologized and shut his eyes.” I know I’m not alone, but I have seen quite a few loved ones pass away after long bouts of illness. It’s tough on the people who aren’t well, as well as their family and friends. David Olney passed away without much pain, doing what he loved to do. What a beautiful way to go. Back to sports: The 49ers will play the Chiefs for the NFL Championship in a couple of weeks. I believe it’s going to be a great game, with the Chiefs emerging victorious. Finally, Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks scored his 1,000th point tonight, becoming only the fourth Blackhawk to accomplish this feat. Congratulations Patrick. Terry Pratchett said, “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Bison stampede Eagles

BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo girls’ basketball team improved to 8-1 on the season with two easy victories at home. Trailing after the first quarter, the Lady Bison powered their way past Howardsville Christian during a game Tuesday, Jan. 14. Just five points were allowed by the Lady Bison after they became more aggressive on defense during the final three quarters of the game. The final score was 59-20. Senior co-captain Mary Mayer said there was no holding back after she and her teammates loosened up and started playing with more determination. “We started working together and being strong with everything,” said junior Abby Vitale, co-captain of the squad. Highlights included lay ups by Vitale and Aaron James each from passes by from junior Sophia DeOliveira during the second quarter. In the third quarter, DeOliveira scored two lay ups of her own off passes from senior Mary Mayer. Mayer led the Bison with 14 points. DeOliveira scored 11 points while James contributed 10 points. “Once the girls woke up and played like we’re supposed to, it went pretty well,” said head coach Scott Syme. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Lady Bison led from the start against Covert, winning 57-4. Vitale had 10 points while Mayer and James each contributed nine points.

Bison win on last shot at home game BY STAN MADDUX

he Bison came from behind to defeat Howardsville Christian in a last second thriller at home Tuesday, Jan. 14, in boys’ high school basketball. Sophomore Anthony Lijewski sank a five-foot jumper from the baseline with just four seconds left on the clock to give New Buffalo a 48-47 victory. Head coach Nate Tripp said it wasn’t the most fundamentally sound game but his players never gave up. “We’ve got some talent but we’re not that good to where we can play sloppy. It’s all about making better passes and it’s about when to take a good shot but it was a hell of a comeback,” Tripp said. The Bison trailing most of the game were down eight points to start the fourth quarter. New Buffalo (4-1) began marching back on points off turnovers from switching to a full court press and trapping on defense with five minutes left in the game. Sophomore Kayden Parmley cut the lead to one with a driving lay-up with three minutes left on the clock. The Bison, who were down five points again, cut the lead back down to one point on a bucket down low by sophomore Ryan Vinson. Lijewski off a pass then nailed the jumper to the roar of the crowd. A desperation shot fell way short of the rim. Tripp said he was afraid Howardsville Christian, which had good ball handlers, would find easy buckets after switching to a more aggressive defense; however, he made the change because his players are used to a more up-tempo style of play. “We had to go back to our roots and that changed it,” he said. Lijewski and Parmley each finished with 12 points while Parmley scored 10 points.

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‘Night of Champions’ recognizes star New Buffalo athletes BY STAN MADDUX

Ingle, head coach of the girls’ and boys’ tennis teams. Strother said his goal for next season is being one of the top three singles players on the Bison squad and hanging in the winning more gymnasium for championships. winning the Ingle said it conference and was the first ever regional titles in banner for Bison #4 singles play tennis. during his second The program season on the has only existed team. since 2014. Strother, Vincent Karren a junior, also had his was among name placed the athletes on the banner recognized for conference for their past and regional Amy Ingle, head coach for girls and boys tennis, achievements at championships in hands a banner to Chase Strother, 2019 boys’ tennis regional champion, with his name on it halftime of the #1 singles play in varsity girls’ and 2015. varsity boys’ high Karren was a school basketball foreign exchange games at home student from Friday, Jan. France. 17, during the Also recognized annual Night of on banners Champions. for district “It’ll be super championships nice to see it in 2019 were the coming in for boys’ basketball gym class and and boys’ soccer games,” Strother teams. said. New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team is honored The girls’ for being district and conference champions Strother said volleyball team he was looking was added to a for a sport to banner for being participate in the 2018 and when he saw 2019 conference a flyer about champions and sign-ups for taking the 2019 tennis outside the district title. school. The 2019 He doesn’t like girls track team to run a whole also went up lot but enjoys on a banner for physical activity being conference and felt tennis champions. would be a good In boys track, The 2019 boys’ basketball champions display their banner fit. recognition was “It’s like the also paid to perfect amount of Colin Bendiner exercise and it’s for winning the just a fun game White Division to play that I can Championship do the rest of my at the conference life,” Strother track meet in said. 2019 in the high Strother, who’s jump and placing also a member of fifth in the state the high school tournament. golf team, said Tributes also he was a bit went to Anthony surprised at Lijewski for how well he’s placing eighth The 2019 girls track champions pose with their banner competed on the in the state tennis court given tournament his previous lack of experience. in the 1600-meter run and Liam Driscol for “He was pretty pumped about that when he finishing seventh in the 1600-meter run and found out he was getting a banner,” said Amy eighth in the 3200-meter run. hase Strother never played tennis until he was a freshman at New Buffalo High School. His name is now on a banner

BCYF MARKET BEEF REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS COMING

arket beef registration for the 2020 Berrien County Youth Fair is underway and registrations must be received at the Fair Office by Saturday, Feb. 1. Exhibitors must be at least 5 years old to show animals at the 2020 fair. Berrien County youth between the ages of 5 and 20 as of Jan. 1, 2020, may register their market beef animals by picking up a form at the fair office, by calling the fair office at 269473-4251 or by online registration for market beef. Online registration is open now. Once registered (you will create a user name and password – user names do not carry over from last year, but you can use the same as was used last year), exhibitors can return to the program and add more entries up until each entry deadline. The exhibitor’s printed email confirmation will serve as the traditional yellow copy of the entry form and is required on entry day, just as the yellow copy of the traditional entry form is. All beef and dairy animals must have a Radio Frequency Electronic Identification (RFID) tag number listed on the exhibitor entry form, which is issued by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and can be obtained by calling 800292-3939 or online at www.michigan.gov/mdard. Completed registration forms may be dropped off at the fair office (Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), mailed to the fair office (Berrien County Youth Fair, P. O. Box 7, Berrien Springs, MI 49103), placed in the drop box located near the entrance to the fair office, or submitted as online entry by midnight Feb. 1. The BCYF beef committee is again offering a beef carcass class. All entries must be submitted by Feb. 1. A minimum of two beef must be registered for the class to proceed, with a maximum of 10 beef in the class. Only one tagged beef will be allowed per exhibitor. Registration can be done online for market beef registration or in person by Feb. 1. For more details regarding the beef carcass class, please call the fair office. Information necessary to register a market beef animal includes name of exhibitor, exhibitor number, RFID number, address, telephone number, address where animal is housed, department, division and class number, and breed(s) to be registered. Market beef classes consist of: Shorthorn, Hereford, Angus, Simmental, Chianina, Dairy, Market Heifer and Crossbred. Animals must be entered in the correct class at the time of weigh-in. Market beef animals that are tagged on weigh-in day can only be exhibited by the exhibitor that registered that animal. There will be no changes allowed among siblings on entry day. Each exhibitor may register four animals, but only two animals may be exhibited at the 2020 Berrien County Youth Fair, which will take place Aug. 17 through 22. All steers that are registered to come to the fair must be brought to the fairgrounds to be ear-tagged and weighed on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the beef barns, buildings 53 and 52. For more information, visit www.bcyf.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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hree snakes perished while three others were rescued in a Monday, Jan. 13, house fire in LaPorte. The surviving, soot-covered snakes three to six feet in length were taken to Pet Supplies Plus, where they were given a bath and held in heated aquariums for the owner to retrieve. Shaun Snyder, assistant store manager, said arrangements were being made for a veterinarian to treat the snakes for what appeared to be minor burns and scrapes. “They look in really good shape for what they had to go through. Really good shape,” said Snyder. LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said the fire was reported before 3 p.m. by the tenants of a downstairs apartment at 1107 Woodward St. near the Civic Auditorium. The snakes belonged to the upstairs tenants who were not home, he said. Chief Snyder said at least two of the snakes were on the floor after the glass in the aquariums they were in had shattered from the heat. The snakes were not poisonous. They’re constrictors and posed little, if any, danger to firefighters who picked up the snakes by hand and carried them outside in plastic containers, Chief Snyder said. Chief Snyder said the cause of the fire was believed to be electrical from a still undetermined source inside the walls between the downstairs and upstairs apartment. Snyder said there was not a whole lot of structure damage. Damage, though, was significant from having to tear into ceilings and walls to reach the flames. Snyder said it’s not the first time firefighters have discovered snakes inside a burning home but he can’t recall a time when any of the reptiles were still alive due to their extreme sensitivity to smoke. “It’s unusual that we’ve had snakes that were actually survivors,” he said.

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Dance the night away during this Saturday’s annual ‘Eye Ball’

he New Buffalo Lions Club is preparing to host its annual Eye Ball this Saturday, Jan. 25, at Grand Beach Country Club, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach. This will be the fourth year for the popular fundraiser. “Our first ball was to celebrate the club’s 75th anniversary,” said Susan Giglio, club president. “Everyone enjoyed it so much we decided to continue it.” Keeping with the Lions Club’s mission of vision-related projects, each year the Eye Ball has an eye theme. This year it’s For Your Eyes Only, with a Greek-inspired dinner and a bar offering up martinis along with wine and beer. DJ The Madhatter will provide music for dancing the night away after dinner. Guests can also take part in a silent auction, with items generously donated by local businesses and individuals. This year’s donors include Four Winds Casino, Frankie’s Place, Posh Consignment, Third Coast Surf, Whittaker Woods Golf Club, Wine Sellers, Jackie’s Café, New Buffalo Beach Club and Sawyer Garden Center. Independent Recycling has donated Blackhawks tickets and the Press have donated tickets to a Notre Dame football game. Giglio said there are many more items still being collected for the big night. All proceeds from the evening will help the Lions with service projects for the New Buffalo area. For more information, contact 269-469-0975. — THERESE DONNELLY

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eremy Dybdahl, CEO and owner of BC Hemp Company, will be the guest speaker at the Berrien Conservation District’s annual meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Dybdahl will present about the challenges and rewards of growing hemp. The evening program will include a catered dinner, Berrien Conservation District updates, election, awards for Conservation Farmer of the Year and MAEAP Environmental Stewardship, and a presentation by Nate Fuller, executive director of Sarett Nature Center. There will also be a silent auction, with items donated from local businesses and partners. Candidates seeking election for one position on the board are Karen Kemp, Ryan Postema and Ken Priest. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m. Reservations are required by Friday, Feb. 14. The cost is $12 per person. Payment can be made at the Conservation District office, 3334 Edgewood Rd., Berrien Springs, or by calling 269-471-9111 x3, or online at www.berriencd.org. For a list of auction items and the persons or businesses that donated them, visit www.berriencd. org. — STAFF REPORTS

‘VIOLA VIRTUOSITY!’ COMING THIS WEEKEND TO CONVERGE

chool of American Music (SAM) will present “Viola Virtuosity!” featuring renowned violist and composer Rudolf Haken and violist/violinist Kunito Nishitani, at a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Converge Community Church, 601 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo. Part of SAM’s Free Family Concert Series, the concert will feature pieces by classical composers as well as a viola/violin composition by Haken. Haken is professor of viola at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A virtuoso violist, he has performed in North and South America and Europe and Asia. Haken’s compositions often combine classical and popular themes. Nishitani has taught at universities and music schools in the U.S. and Japan. He founded and is music director of the Shakuji International Orchestra and the Kunito International Youth Orchestra, both in Tokyo. The New Buffalo performance is the result of a collaboration between SAM and the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF). Now in its 19th year, the festival is best-known for its acclaimed weeklong summer chamber music series. “Our collaboration with the School of American Music brings our programs and musicians to a fresh audience,” said Nic Orbovich, MCCMF artistic director and co-founder of the festival, in a press release. “We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with SAM.” “We’re delighted to be working with Nic and MCCMF. The quality of its programs and performances are topnotch, and we’re proud to bring them to Harbor Country,” Garth Taylor, SAM president, said. Free tickets are available at SAM’s website, www. schoolofamericanmusic.com. Click on the Tickets & Merchandise tab at the top of the page. For more information, contact the School of American Music at schoolofamericanmusic@gmail.com or 269-409-1191. This activity is supported by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

Local Girl Scouts raise funds during traditional cookie season BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

t’s cookie time. Those who were shopping at Barney’s Market in New Buffalo for the past two weekends were reminded of this when they spotted girls from Troop 00344 in New Buffalo touting the Girl Scouts’ time-honored cookies at a table located right by the store’s entrance. While there are no new cookies to be found in this year’s cookies lineup, troop member Keegan Stocks-Mcelligott (who’s an Ambassador, which is the highest level of Girl Scouts) said that this is the last year for Thanks-a-Lots, which will be replaced with a new one next year. Those who surveyed the cookie boxes at the table could still pick out a lot of standbys: Lemonades, Thin Mints, Caramel deLites/Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Shortbread/Trefoils, and Girl Scout S’mores. For those who are determined to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, Keegan said that more than half of the cookies are vegan and some are gluten free as well. Vegan cookies include Peanut Butter Patties, Girl Scout S’mores, Thin Mints, Lemonades, and Thank-A-Lots. “They’ve been vegan for a long time – we just advertise it more since more people are now vegan,” Keegan said. For those who missed getting their Girl Scout cookie fix last weekend, Keegan said that she and fellow troop member Hannah Tannehill (who’s a Cadette), will be selling them Friday and Saturday on the weekend of the Superbowl. Currently, the troop members are raising money for a big trip that will take place two years from now. The trip will mark Troop 00344’s last big trip together, as its members will be aging out at that point. Keegan said that they plan on going either to Puerto Rico or Maui, Hawaii. “We’re looking to do different service projects – in Maui, we’d do something with sea turtles and in Puerto Rico, they just had that big earthquake, so we’ll be helping to rebuild,” she said. The girls get 65 cents per box of cookies that they sell, while the rest goes to the Girl Scout Council. Revenues also help fund scholarships for girls who would like to attend camp but may not be able to afford it. Camps are spread out all over the area, with

one even being located in Nappanee, Indiana. Members of the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana (which is comprised of girls in troops in New Buffalo and Michigan City) out of Fort Wayne mainly hang out at Soni Springs Girl Scouts Camp, which is tucked away in the sprawling countryside in and around Three Oaks. The camp is hidden treasure, Monica Tannehill and Jen Stocks, Troop 30044 leaders, said. Girls do overnight camps there, and Jen said that they’re even planning a winter campout for the weekend of Valentines Day. Troops also participate in popular summer day camps. Keegan said that the day camp has had girls from LaPorte and Michigan City. Girls from Berrien Springs and Rolling Prairie also participate. “With camp, it doesn’t really matter where your troop is from - I’ve been going to camp in Indiana nine years now you just have to be a Girl Scout to sign up,” she said. At Soni Springs, girls have swum and kayaked the manmade lake nearby and held family fall fests in October. They’ve also participated in several service projects, such as flag retirements and building and decorating benches (which included Daisies through Cadettes). As older Girls Scouts, Hannah and Keegan took on more authoritative roles while at the day camp. Last year, I was in charge of the art program – I stayed in the building and set things up and helped girls with it. I had to figure out the age level of the girls (and what crafts they could do),” Keegan said, adding she planned on doing that this summer as well. The camp was closed for several years. Now, it boasts a fairly new multi-purpose building that includes bunk beds, leader and troop rooms, a kitchenette, and a bathroom and showers. Besides going to camp, New Buffalo Girl Scouts do several other activities with Michigan City troops. Each troop has chosen a country (Troop 00344 has chosen Thailand) to study up on for International Thinking Day. New Buffalo and Michigan City troops will gather at New Buffalo Elementary School from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, to display different aspects of each country (including each country’s respective cuisine).

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homacine (Tomi) Jane Fraus Bartley, age 82, was born on February 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Tom and Albie (Brcka) Fraus. Tomi and her parents later moved to new Buffalo MI where she completed high school and enjoyed the title of being Miss New Buffalo of 1955. She married her high school sweetheart Robert (Bob) Bartley on September 8, 1956. Tomi attended Michigan State University and graduated from the University of Evansville with a nursing degree. She also was a graduate of Patricia Stephens Fashion Merchandising School in Chicago. Tomi and Bob raised four children while living in several states. The couple shared a passion for architecture and home decor and built many family homes over the years. Tomi practiced as a registered nurse in Minnesota, Florida and Indiana. She greatly enjoyed caring for her patients and attending nursing club meetings. Tomi loved Lake Michigan, lighthouses, sunsets, collecting dolls, old movies, home decor, fashion and cooking. She and Bob enjoyed traveling together and traveled extensively, even living in northern Italy from 1989 to 1990, where Bob’s job took them. Her greatest loves were Bob, her soulmate of 63 years, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She often thought of others before herself. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished by her family, Bob Bartley of Vero Beach, Florida, sons Bob Bartley (Peggy) of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; Bruce Bartley of Terre Haute, Indiana; Todd Bartley (Amy) of Edina, Minnesota and daughter Holly Wittman (Scott) of Evansville, IN, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held on ThursdayJanuary 23, 11:00am, at Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation with the family is on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Treasure Coast Hospice – 5090 Dunn Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL 34981. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com

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LOVE WORKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE TREES? Then C & A is for you. Local tree care company looking for ground crew help. We train. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting involved. 269756-2571 or jamietreephilosophy@gmail.com. FULL TIME COOK POSITION IN LAPORTE 1 Year Experience. Call Oak Woods Manor for more details. 219-362-6600. HOUSEHOLD HELP NEEDED Looking for someone who is happy to help in a joyfully chaotic home. Mornings preferred, days flexible. Text 269-405-0705. LOCAL NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Pays $20 an hour, plus Bonuses Please email: Media@NewBuffaloTimes.com NEIGHBOR BY NEIGHBOR (NBYN) seeks a full-time MSW community practice social worker for a case manager position in southwest Berrien County. NbyN assists low-income residents access resources and services, as well as addresses barriers to improving their lives. Pay commensurate with experience. Receiving resumes and references at Neighbor by Neighbor, c/o Harbertchurch@gmail.com.

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HOROSCOPE JANUARY 23-29, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will feel super motivated this week but will move past or let go of some emotional stuff first. There is a lot of positivity welling up in you and it’s important you put it to good use and push past previous limitations with laughter. It’s time to speed it up a bit.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Things will fall into place this week and it’s important you let it happen. Trust that the things you need or the pertinent information to your problems will manifest. Sometimes you have to let people do their job, at their own pace and integrate your approach only when you’re invited to.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 This is a good week to get together with friends and engage in activities that are thought provoking. Whether you get a solid study group or explore different cultures, be sure to set up clear boundaries and guidelines to avoid anyone feeling like they are giving too much.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 The energy coming in this week will activate your need to experience life more and get involved in the creative process with others. You have some really stimulating vibes surrounding you that once activated, can produce some amazing works of art or solid business plans.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There is an opportunity to collaborate with another or share constructive ideas with someone. There may be some power dimensions at work here so, it’s important you come together as equals. Avoid competitive behaviors by honoring the knowledge or skills each of you has.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You will be feeling much more relaxed this week and it will be easier to connect with people. Now is the time to open space in your heart for healing and sharing. Tame any aggressive energy you are carrying with physical self-care like martial arts or brisk walks.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You will have the opportunity to connect with someone on a deeper level this week. This is more of a mental connection that gives you an alternative perspective or deeper insight into your line of work or lifestyle. It may run counter to the path you are on now.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 This is a great time to get things off your chest and clear the air. You may say things that others don’t want to hear or don’t expect to hear but it must be done. Now is the time to let go of those unexpressed frustrations and release disappointments. Make a fresh start.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 The energy coming your way this week can be very transformative. There is a desire to get deeper into projects but it’s all about connecting with someone else’s energy too. Collaborations, alliances and working on something as a team player is central to completing the job or making crucial changes.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Take the money. Sometimes people avoid charging for their services because they want to help those less fortunate. Certainly, you should help others but that doesn’t mean you can’t accept some form of payment. By accepting payment, it helps others feel self-sufficient.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Your relationship and how you interact will be the focus this week. Keep things light and focused on having fun or creating something together. Avoid heavy topics and also, stay away from domestic responsibilities. It’s time to have fun, not clean the house or do chores.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Take the opportunity to balance things out at home or with family. Whether you need to pitch in more or just need to back off, do what you can to compromise and restore the peace. Now is not the time to be overly demanding. Be more flexible and let things neutralize.

The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding. — Francis Bacon

SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

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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.

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KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli. All are welcome.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

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

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NEW TROY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center. 13372 California Rd. New Troy. 773-803-9773. Hosted by New Troy Flea Market and the Friends of New Troy, the market lasts until April.

BLUE MOON VINTAGE MARKET 10AM Friday-5PM Sunday. Blue Moon Vintage Market. 16860 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks. 219-851-0900. www.bluemoonvintage.net. Featuring 6,000 square feet of vintage, industrial, architectural, home decor, Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and more. There is no entry fee. Re-staged monthly.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

TRIVIA NIGHT At dooley’s 7-9PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

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.

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC at night AT DOOLEY’S 8PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios. 200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com. The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

FIFTH ANNUAL ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST NOON-4PM. Corner of Broad Street and Lake Boulevard. St. Joseph.www. stjoetoday.com. Craft beer enthusiasts will enjoy sampling from local and regional Michigan breweries. Tickets are $35/person and includes sample cup, 12 tokens, winter comradery and music. One token is a four-ounce sample. You must be age 21 or older to attend. Tickets can also be purchased by phone or in-person at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College at (269) 927-1221 or at St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, 301 State St., St. Joseph. NEW BUFFALO RUNNING OF THE BULL PUB CRAWL 2020 12:30-10PM. New Buffalo. newbuffalo.bull@gmail.com. The crawl will begin at Dooley’s Lakehouse Pub 310 W Buffalo Street, at 12:45 p.m. No admission fees. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Pay as you go at each of the local hot spots for food and beverage. Costumes encouraged, but not required. BOOTLEGGIN’ AT BARKER MANSION 5-7PM CST. Barker Mansion. 631 Washington St. Michigan City. 269-8731520. www.barkermansion.com. Four area restaurants will compete for the best cocktail. Tour the mansion while listening to live music, sipping some spirits and noshing on a delicious spread of food.

Life well spent is long. — Leonardo da Vinci

There will be two “cocktail tours,” 5PM and 8PM CST. Each tour is limited to 100 people. General admission tickets are $45. THIRD ANNUAL EYE BALL 6PM. The Grand Beach Clubhouse. 48200 Perkins Blvd. Grand Beach. Featuring cocktails, a martini bar, and live entertainment by the Madhatters. Tickets are $75. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE ACORN WITH HOST JOE BISCEGLIA 8PM. Acorn Theater. Come experience Harbor Country’s most exciting array of acts, packed into one night on the fabulous Acorn stage with a state of the art, professional sound system. No admission fee, but donations are encouraged.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

WINTERFEST 2020 HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES 1:30-3:30PM CST. City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department. 250 Pine Lake Ave. La Porte. Come out and enjoy a free, peaceful ride through beautiful Soldiers Memorial Park. After your ride, warm up next to the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate inside cozy Cummings Lodge. AFTERNOON TEA 2-5PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N Thompson Street. New Buffalo. 269-469-2933. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the library’s front desk or by phone. Tickets are $8 per person and include a variety of teas and treats as well as door prizes.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 2

16TH ANNUAL MAGICAL ICE FEST 5:30PM Jan 31-7:30PM Feb. 2. St. Joseph. www.stjoetoday.com. Join us in downtown St. Joseph for our 16th annual Magical Ice Fest presented by Silver Beach Pizza. Hosted by St. Joseph Today.

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