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Grand Beach Council discusses diseased trees PAGE 4

Teen course aims to dispel negativity, empower girls PAGE 6

Bison continue winning streak, wins against Countryside PAGE 8

La Lumiere School Lakers chart course for victory PAGE 8

NBHS activities, students celebrated at monthly Board meeting PAGE 9

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017

FATAL ACCIDENT ON US 20 NEAR LAPORTE

n Tuesday, January 17 a four vehicle accident took the lives of three people and critically injured two people on US 20 and Fail Road near LaPorte, Indiana, shortly before 2 p.m. Three passenger vehicles and a semi were involved in the accident. The preliminary investigation reports that a Buick traveling eastbound crossed the center line and struck a westbound Hyundai, resulting in a chain reaction crash involving the four vehicles, including a semi tuck. Investigators said that drugs and alcohol have been ruled out, as testing indicated negative results. La Porte County Coroner Bob Cutler ruled that the cause of death in all three victims was massive blunt force trauma. The victims reportedly involved in the accident were as follows: In vehicle one, the driver, Jeffery Williams, age 33, of Gary, Indiana, was pronounced dead at the scene; his passenger Catrina Bontrager, age 30, of Goshen, Indiana, was also pronounced dead at the scene. In vehicle two, the driver, Issa Sweilem, age 27, of Niles, Illinois, was taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Her front seat passenger, Michael Nahhas, age 23, Niles, Illinois, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her rear seat passenger, Joseph Grandeur, age 26, of Niles, Illinois, and was transported to South Bend Memorial in critical condition. Also traveling in the car was a Rottweiler puppy, who was found deceased and was believed to have been killed upon impact. In vehicle three, a westbound Infiniti, the driver, Mark Moore, age 48, of Chicago, Illinois, refused medical treatment at the scene. The fourth vehicle, a Kenworth semi tractor-trailer, was driven by Ronald Rector, age 61, of Fair Oaks, Indiana. He refused medical treatment at the scene. Cutler ruled that the cause of death in all three victims was massive blunt force trauma. LaPorte County Sheriff John Boyd offered praise for all of the emergency services that responded to the call. US 20 was closed from approximately 1 p.m. until 5.p.m. central time, on Tuesday, pending the clearing of vehicles and debris. This area is very close to the Fail Road and US 20 intersection, which has had many crashes in the past, but investigators say it’s too soon to tell if this accident is in any way related to past conditions. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

Grand Beach Council discusses diseased trees AUTHORIZES NEW PHONE CONTRACT, WATER DEPARTMENT SOFTWARE

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he Grand Beach Village council met on Wednesday January 18 for the first meeting of 2017 and authorized a new telephone contract and a new computer and new software for the water department. Building Commissioner Jim Bracewell reported that all the eight new construction and renovation projects were going well in the Village. He said there was an inquiry regarding the height of a home on Cedar. Building Inspector Bill Lampert added that 42 permits were issued in 2016/2017 and construction in the Village was very active. Parks and Beaches Commissioner Frank Giglio reported little activity. Councilmen Blake O’Halloran suggested looking at a couple of trees located in the park to determine their health and safety. Golf Commissioner Blake O’Halloran reported no activity. Street and Water Commission Paul Leonard Jr. reported that the on-going matter of the Grand Beach Land Development and Grand Beach Investments deeding private streets over to the Village was wrapping up. He reported that all of the paperwork had been approved and the transaction was in the final stages of being signed, filed and recorded. This transaction has been going on for a very long time and the commissioners said they were pleased to be in the final stages of the transaction. Village Attorney Sara Bell Senica attended the meeting to answer any final questions regarding the transaction. Leonard stated that the transfer of the roads, “Was a very nice offer and in the best interest of the Village.” He thanked Grand Beach Development and Ellen Frankel for their offer. Leonard stated that the State of Michigan Commission on 21st. Century Infrastructure had issued a report that said over $60 billion dollars will be needed, over the next ten years, to repair roads in Michigan. The report stated that local municipalities and communities should be looking at ways to raise funds for these projects. Leonard stated that the Village still receives Act 51 funds for road projects and he added that the Village will continue to pave roads, as money is available. He asked for residence to keep the Village informed of pot hole repairs, where they see that they are needed. Police Commissioner Debbie Lindley said there was little activity to report and Chief Dan Schroeder was not in attendance. Street Superintendent Bob Dabbs stated that his crews are filling pot holes and working on winter projects in the shop. He added that snow plowing has been light this year. Under new business, Dabbs reported that the Water department was in need of a new computer and new Telemetry System software. He said the current system is running, or sometimes not running reliably, under Windows 6 software, which is obsolete. After a discussion, Leonard asked if the new software would better meet the needs of the residence going forward and would the new software enhance Dabbs’ ability to respond to emergencies or other important situations that may occur in the Village. When he was assured that was the case, it was determined that the new software was necessary and it could be acquired through the water fund budget. The purchase was authorized by the council, not to exceed $10,000. They also authorized the replacement of a valve in the water system for approximately $1,500. Clay Putnam of Service Pro also stated there was very little to report. He said the golf course was slightly above budget for the year and they were seeking bids to replace some of the golf course equipment. The council discussed the diseased Spruce trees along Grand Beach Road and sadly determined that many will have to be removed. The fungus killing them is an air and water borne pathogen that is effecting all of the spruce trees according to Putnam. He said that some trees are worse than others, he said some may be able to be treated, but in the end, he said, they may or may not survive and the cost and length of treatment was an unknown factor. He said the disease was ‘hopscotching’ across

the Spruce trees throughout the Village. White Pine trees are not susceptible to this particular pathogen, he added. The board agreed that 42 trees, which have become an eyesoar, will have to be removed and destroyed in the spring; the remaining thirty-some trees are still being analyzed to determine what direction to take. In total, 71 trees on Grand Beach Road are infected by the disease. All agreed that it was a shame to lose the trees and also the barrier to the noise along the railroad tracks. The council does plan to replace the trees; Leonard suggested that the trees be replaced by a diverse variety of evergreen trees to avoid a monoculture and the threat of a future disease wiping out another variety of tree. In new business, the Council discussed the possibility that land owned by Grand Beach Development, some of which is currently leased for the driving range, may become available for purchase. Leonard asked that the Village be given first right of refusal if the driving range land and adjacent land was offered for sale. O’Halloran stated that any grants that may be available to the parks would need to be applied for before April 1, 2017, if the Village was to seek the purchase of the land, if it was offered for sale. Grants applied for in April are typically not awarded until the following October. The land in question could be as much as 42 acres, many of those acres could be considered for preservation lands and the remainder for the driving range. Leonard reported that he and Clerk Mary Robertson met with The Pokagon Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli and learned of the new direction being taken by the Board of The Pokagon Fund in regards to grant funding. He stated that TPF will be directing the grant financing to specific projects that they deem important; poverty reduction, education and community vitality. He stated that in the future, approved grants would also be paid to the municipalities on a reimbursement basis. He stated that the Village of Grand Beach may qualify for future grants under the community vitality criteria. The concern of the Board is to protect the principle of the Fund and avoid running out of money in the future. The Pokagon Fund receives .75 percent of the electronic gaming from the Four Winds Casino, annually, for the purpose of grant funding. Grand Beach has $33,474 accrued in their Pokagon Fund municipal allocation account. The council discussed a previous decision regarding changing the Life Insurance carrier and they determined, in light of new information, that they were better off to stay with their current carrier which they made a motion to do. The council tabled the matter of redrafting the Social Committee contract until further input could be obtained regarding a liquor sales insurance policy. There was a concern that a new policy may be redundant. The Village does need to have a $1 million certificate of insurance for liability of alcohol sales in the Hall, but there was a thought that this may be currently covered under the Social Committee insurance policy carrier. The council agreed to a three year contract with Comcast for telephone service in the Village offices. Their current contract was up for renewal with AT &T and after research by Mary Robertson and receiving written quotes from both AT & T and Comcast, it was determined that Comcast offered the best option. The office will keep their current telephone equipment and the service will not be over the internet line, which all agreed could present a problem if internet service in the Village was down. There are currently seven land lines serving the Village; in the office in the hall, police department and street department. It was also suggested by the council for Robertson to investigate adding public Wi-Fi for the Village Hall location, to the new contract. A hall rental was approved, in arrears, for Jim Bracewell for Dec. 31, 2016. The next meeting of the Village of Grand Beach council will be Wednesday February 15 at 7:30 at Village Hall.

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Teen course aims to dispel negativity, empower girls

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mber Smith wants to change the way girls think about themselves. A licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) clinician, Smith will be leading a free course for girls at Converge Community Church in New Buffalo this Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Well of Grace Ministries, the group is open to girls ages 13 to 18 years old. Smith, who obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University, said she has been practicing outpatient clinical social work in the St. Joseph, Michigan, area for the past 14 years, in addition to working for Well of Grace. The 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, Stevensville, Michigan-based organization hires those who have obtained Masters Level credentials in social work and psychology. While Well of Grace has a group for women, she said they decided to begin a group aimed specifically at young girls, Club H2O. She said they partner with various schools in Berrien County, holding a series of workshops. The course that will be held this weekend will be a one-time event, as Smith said she wants to gauge the interest level of the community before holding any further ones. “We’re just doing a one-day class,” she said, adding that she has talked with New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie and New Buffalo High School Counselor Lisa Price about possibly forming a partnership. Girls who attend the classes receive a free binder full of exercises for them to complete at home and during the group sessions. They use a faith-based curriculum, and Smith said parents are required to sign a consent form. Smith said she believes that working through the exercises as a group is particularly effective, as teens tend to respond better to each other than to a counselor during a one-on-one session. “It’s more powerful when it’s a peer group – it feels more authentic (for girls),” Smith said. One of the most important parts of the group, Smith said, is when members challenge any negative messages that they may have picked up from peers or the real world. She said that the girls will work together to think up ways to counter any negativity, essentially changing the way they think and look at themselves and the world. It’s an exercise known as cognitive behavioral therapy in the world of psychology, although Smith said they stray from using that term during sessions. “Girls brainstorm together, asking, ‘What’s a different way that I can think about that?’” she said, adding that it “empowers girls” and changes how they “view themselves.” While Smith said Well of Grace started out as a residential treatment program, the changing economic climate made it more difficult to sustain an actual treatment facility. Starting around 2008, she said they shifted their focus to the partnerships with area schools, churches and organizations. In addition to Club H2O, Well of Grace also two other faith-based program, Oasis for adult women and Dewpoint, for teen girls and women with eating disorders. For more information, visit wellofgraceministries.com.

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Miss Stevensville Natalie Smiy is Miss Spirit 2017

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iss Stevensville First Runner-Up Natalie Smiy was crowned Miss Spirit Blossomtime at the pageant held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the St. Joseph High School Auditorium. Natalie received a $450 scholarship and her entry fee of $600 into the Blossomtime Pageant in March will be paid. Natalie is the daughter of Dr. Alan and Julie Smiy. She is a senior at St. Joseph High School, where she is on the National Honor Society and varsity sideline cheer team, and is a member of the Average Joe’s Robotics, a three-year flute section leader and the president of TESAMS, Teens Exhibiting Able Minds. Natalie volunteers at the Twin City Players, and she is a National Honor Society tutor. She will attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on an academic scholarship in the fall, where she plans to major in business and mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. She will also be cheering on the Saint’s cheer team. First Runner-Up royalty from 18 Southwest Michigan communities participated in the pageant including Emily Keller from New Buffalo and Maggie Seifert from Three Oaks. Emily received the People’s Choice Award and

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won a gift card to Target. Maggie was selected as one of the top five finalists in the pageant. Royalty from New Buffalo and Three Oaks courts attended the pageant to support their contestants. Also representing Blossomtime and New Buffalo were Little Miss Bosom 2017 Olivia DuPre and Blossomtime Junior Teen 2017 Amelia Selir. The Miss Spirit Pageant was established in 2012 and is open to the First RunnerUp from each of the community pageants. Miss Spirit will go on to participate in the Blossomtime Pageant in March, but she is not eligible to be awarded the crown for Miss Blossomtime, First Runner-Up or Second Runner Up. Miss Spirit will be eligible to compete in the other awards during the 2017 Blossomtime Pageant: The Bob Braamse Community Service award, the Queen’s Legacy scholarship, and the title of Miss Blossomtime Congeniality, along with the modeling, photogenic and communications competition. She will take part in all of the community events and parades along with the Blossomtime Community Queens. The Blossomtime Pageant will be held Sunday and Monday, March 12 and 13, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor.

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ut of the blue, I decided to write about retirement today. When I retired a few years ago, there was no ticker tape parade and I wasn’t given a trip to Disneyland, but I had saved some money and figured I would live the rest of my days comfortably doing whatever I wanted whenever I felt like it. Instead, I was pretty bored and realized that I needed more money than I had been able to save in order to do the things I wanted to do. So I got a couple of part-time jobs and began to enjoy my golden years. There were many retirement parties in the sports world this past year. Did you realize that one day in the majors nets a baseball player lifetime healthcare coverage? If a player lasts 43 days in the majors, he receives a yearly amount of $34,000. After ten years the pension grows to $100,000. If your son or daughter loves baseball, give them all the encouragement you can. Two of the games’ biggest stars retired last year, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz. Both had outstanding careers and between them, they earned more than $600 million during their careers. Two other baseball greats retired last year. They did not have the statistics of A-rod or Big Papi but they played major roles in their teams’ success. Vin Scully started broadcasting games for the Dodgers in 1950, when they were still in Brooklyn. Last year, after 67 seasons, Mr. Scully retired. He didn’t contribute anything on the diamond, but his beautiful descriptions of the games helped the Dodgers fill Ebbets field, then Chavez Ravine, for generations. He was one of a kind and the Dodgers will surely miss him. Closer to home, David Ross also retired this year. Although Ross was a back-up catcher for most of his career, he was gifted defensively. With the Cubs, he was Jon Lesters personal catcher, and he will be extremely difficult to replace. He was the leader of the team, highly respected and loved by his teammates. Gramparossy hit his first homer in 2002, as a member of the Dodgers, off of former Cub Mark Grace. His final homer came in game seven of last season’s World Series. In two short years, Ross became a folk hero to Cub fans. The NFL had, arguably, the best quarterback to ever play the game, Peyton Manning, retire and he was joined by a gifted running back, Marshawn Lynch, and former Bear Charles Tillman. Peanut was the recipient of the Walter Payton 2013 Man of the Year Award. The NBA also had a trio of stars retire, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Garnett played his high school ball in Chicago at Farragut high school and was the first player to skip college and go directly to the NBA in 20 years. Many other players retired this year and hopefully their replacements will turn out to be as good as players and men. Abe Lemmons said “The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.” Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love and happiness.

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Bison continue winning streak, wins against Countryside

he Bison captured their fourth straight win, topping Countryside Charter School with a score of 58-35, at a Tuesday, Jan. 17 game. It took until the third quarter for the Bison to get going, as Countryside played them close, allowing only a 22-20 Bison lead at the half. “We had a terrible practice yesterday and it sort of carried over today,” said New Buffalo Coach Randy Mast. “In the second half we came out and played some basketball.” Julian Hymes and Creo Brewster got the Bison scoring going in the third quarter, each sinking critical three point baskets when the team needed them the most. Hymes was the high scorer with 16 points, and Brewster and Seth Margaritis each scored ten. Ryan Butler contributed with 8 points and 10 pivotal rebounds. New Buffalo now holds a 5-2 record. The Bison JV team won an exciting game on a last minute shot by Ben O’Donnell, winning 51-50.

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NBHS activities, students celebrated at monthly Board meeting BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ew Buffalo Area School Board of Education addition, Ripley also mentioned the free online materials members were treated to a mini New available through the Michigan Open Book Project, which Buffalo High School students and activities include online textbooks for every single content area in extravaganza at their Monday, Jan. 23 meeting. social studies for kindergarten through 12th grade. She said High School Principal Craig Stafford that they were going to use it as the “core resource” in the started by first discussing STEAM (science, technology, classroom next year. education, art and math) education. He said middle and Robot in tow, the Bionic Bison Robotics Team were up high school teachers had met with Dr. Carla Johnson from next. They explained that they build the robot to complete Purdue University to start writing a “strategic plan” for an “assigned task” at the competition. They said they must applying STEAM in their curriculum. He explained that ask various companies to be sponsors, build their prototypes within that strategic plan and then get sponsors to will be a “mission statement help pay for parts. In March, and curriculum themes.” the group will be attending STEAM education, he said, a kick-off event at the St. is delivered in project or Joseph FIRST competition problem-based learning, March 9-11. which involves students working together in groups to thletic Director arrive at a solution. Matt Johnson Other activities that gave an update Stafford said are coming up on happenings at the high school include a within the athletic Family Connection Night, program. He drew attention to which involves games and the banners down Clay Street activities aimed at warning to highlight their athletes parents and students about to people driving down the Bison Robotics Club members discuss their competition the dangers of drug use, a street. For 2016-17, out of with their robot in tow social media awareness night 290 high school students, 130 and a possible after school program for high school students. of them participated throughout the fall and winter sports Stafford said they’re working on allowing juniors and season, and he said they’re working on getting students to seniors to receive college credit through courses taken at participate in more than one sport per year. He said they’re Purdue Northwest in Westville, Indiana, next year. currently working on a “bottom up sports program progression Next up, various high school groups gave their updates. plan,” during which high school coaches meet with middle Andrew Keller introduced the high school band and said and elementary school coaches to teach techniques to younger they were working on music for a concert band festival in athletes and prepare them for high school. March at Lake Michigan College, which was followed by band Student representatives from the radio class and instructor members giving a short performance of “The Star Spangled Liz Ditto discussed the radio station, WNBI LP. The class is Banner.” currently working on doing “business spotlights” throughout the week and interviewing local businesses, giving play by Student senate co-presidents Keller and Oliver McNeil plays of athletic games, and trying to get students to do more said they have 30 active members in the senate. So far this live shows and improvisation, as everything is now currently year, they said they’ve run the concession stands for football, all “planned out” with regards to what’s aired on the station. soccer and volleyball games, and organized Homecoming John Herrbach, station manager and chief engineer, added activities and a Thanksgiving food drive that benefitted that they are also looking to add some remote equipment, Harbor Country Food Pantry. In the spring, they plan on enabling them to do remote broadcasts and conducting sponsoring a 5K run with the middle school student senate to raise cancer awareness. broadcasts from a variety of places, such as during festivals in Students in AP Biology were up next, discussing the New Buffalo. trips they took this trimester, which included a genetics Also at the meeting, Board members approved the conference where they learned about gene splicing and appointment of Business Manager Dan Coffman as a CRISPR technology and in vitro fertilization, as well as a trip designee to sign all documents with regards to elections and to the aquarium. sale/rental/closing of property for New Buffalo Area Schools. Social Studies Department Chair Tracy Ripley discussed Board members approved 1st Source Bank to facilitate incorporating the C3 (college, career and civic life) the investment of the funds in the Bison Educational Trust, framework for Social Studies into their curriculum. Ripley as well as Michigan CLASS (Cooperative Liquid Assets explained that, similar to STEAM, this approach would Securities System) to provide investment services of nonencourage students to work together to arrive at a common operational General Fund monies. solution as opposed to her just “feeding” students the Board members agreed to hold Board meetings from now material. For example, students learning about the Civil on in the middle/high school cafeteria. Board members were Rights Movement would be split up into groups, with each concerned about audience members being able to hear them group researching a different way that the Movement throughout the meetings, and President Chuck Heit said the affected different groups of people. The approach, Ripley Media Center, which is where the meetings are currently said, was “student-driven” and not “teacher-driven.” In conducted, is “not built to have sound travel.”

NEW DOG DAY CARE GRAND OPENING IN HARBOR COUNTRY, FEATURES RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 9

he public and their furry friends are invited to a Grand Opening Celebration at Redman & Company Dog Day Care in New Buffalo on Thursday, February 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 pm to welcome this new business to the area. Treats will be served to four-legged friends and light refreshments for their humans. Owner Reese Herrera, grabbed the opportunity to open a business that would incorporate his passion for dogs and keep his best pal at his side, Redman, a Doberman Pinscher, for whom the facility is named. He recognized the need for an attentive day care and boarding facility in New Buffalo that provided a safe interactive environment for dogs. Herrera created the modern facility according to the amenities and procedures he would expect for his own dog. The climate controlled environment features areas separated by pet size with ample room for play. The suitestyle boarding kennels offer all the coziness of a true home that lets dogs bed down in comfort. 24 hour supervision is provided, especially for overnight guests- whom Herrera felt needed human interaction and extra attention while they vacationed from their owners. The well-being of a dog is always the highest priority, therefore proof of vaccinations and neutered/spayed records are required before a canine guest can experience this doggy playground. According to Herrera, “ I wanted to create an environment for other people’s dogs based on my standards and requirements for my Redman. An environment that feels like you are leaving your dog with your closest relative. Safe, comfortable, with lots of love, play time and socialization with other dogs. After all, a tired happy dog makes for happy parents.” Redman & Company Dog Day Care is conveniently located just off the southern main artery into New Buffalo from I-94 at 219 West Madison Street. For more information please call 269-2316080. — STAFF REPORTS

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learned two lessons from the 103rd Rose Bowl. I happened to catch the first part of the Bowl on the screen of a stepper contraption at my gym. Having just moved south to ACC and SEC territory, I knew nothing of the current Penn State or USC teams. Still, I decided to climb and watch. When Penn State’s Trace McSorley threw his second interception, the commentator said something profound, something that I will take with me throughout this year. He observed that the coaches, the quarterback and receivers gathered together while the coach said, “Ten seconds.” After the players closed their eyes for ten seconds, the coach said, “Done.” He then said a few words about moving forward. I thought it was brilliant. How much of my life have I spent feeling bad about my failures and loss of temper? How often have I bemoaned not taking action in my business, housekeeping, or fitness? Regret is paralyzing. What a gift to be present to a loss or mistake for ten seconds and then be “done.” I have already begun to use this profound football spiritual practice in my life as a mom, as it is so easy to lose patience with my kids. So, I left the gym before the second quarter with great hopes for Trace, but felt USC was on their way to winning with a shut out. Hence, a great movie cliché and the second glorious lesson: “Never give up. Never lose hope.” Holy cow! I later looked up the score to find out that Penn State scored 21 points in the second quarter and 28 in the third quarter. Who does that anymore? Penn State dominated and led by 14. But - holy cow! USC scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, and stopped the Penn State offense to win the game. Who does that anymore? What a game! What a fabulous reminder to keep on - no matter the obstacles, no matter how people try to define you in a moment. Football is so much better than therapy.

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Open house celebrates Blackburn, welcomes Knight at Harbor Country Dental

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ven though he’s leaving his New Buffalo practice after 33 years, Dr. Jay Blackburn knows it’ll be in good hands. “I feel really confident,” he said of Dr. Hillary Knight, who will be taking over the practice. “I wish her all the luck in the world.” Jim and Hillary Knight Dental Assistant Lori with son, Michael Bulthuis said she’s also happy with Blackburn’s choice, saying that she’s happy that the practice will keep its same, personable atmosphere. “He didn’t want to give it to a big box – he wanted it to stay family dental,” she said. Dental Hygenist Cindy Mara added that so far, she’s been pleased with Knight. “It’s been a very smooth transition,” she said. Guests mix and mingle in Harbor Country Dental Blackburn’s longtime staff, as well as community members, came out to show their gratitude for Blackburn as well as to welcome Knight at an open house at Harbor Country Dentistry Thursday, Jan. 19. Guests mingled, enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a cake and bid farewell to Blackburn as well as introduced themselves to Knight. Also present were Knight’s husband, Jim, and one-yearold son, Michael. Knight grew up in nearby Michigan City, Indiana, and is a graduate of LaLumiere School in La Porte, Indiana. Knight said she’s hopes her practice will encourage patients to make their dental health a priority. “My focus is on prevention and healthy habits,” she said, and added that the website, www.harborcountrydental.com, will be regularly updated. Harbor Country Dental is located at 105 West Jay Blackburn (right) chats Merchant Street in New Buffalo. with Barb and Louis Price

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TALK ABOUT THE MILLAGE... ast week at the New Buffalo Township meeting, the Board passed a resolution to seek an additional Public Safety Millage of 1.4 Mils. This vote was necessary because the township lost the LRSB $400,000 reimbursement of Police costs. Further a $100,000 annual bequest toward ambulance costs expired. I had suggested the Board consider making the Total Millage 2.0 Mils. I want to make it clear that my suggestion of a total of 2.0 mils would have completely funded all anticipated Public Safety Expenses for the next 10 years. My 2.0 suggestion included the existing .38 millage. My suggestion was the more practical, as I believe the Board may need to ask for additional millage in 4 or 5 years. I am glad the Board has requested an additional Public Safety Millage. It demonstrates leadership under difficult circumstances. Most residents may be unaware; New Buffalo Township has the lowest Resident Millage in the State at 0.79 mils for both Township and Public Safety. That is only $79 per year for a home with Taxable value of $100,000. Check your Winter tax bills for the last few years - the total has actually been going down.

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EVERYONE NEEDS TO RESIST TRUMP’S AUTOCRATIC BEHAVIOR TOWARD THE PRESS...

he fourth estate is a term that positions the press as a fourth branch of government and one that is important to a functioning democracy. The First Amendment to the Constitution “frees” the press but carries with it a responsibility to be the people’s watchdog. Donald Trump’s press conference on Wednesday, January 11th, was unsurprising, given his behavior as a candidate. Considering the flag-draped backdrop and delivery, it was more like one of his rallies, full of angry, vindictive falsehoods. His behavior was more like that of a tin-pot dictator than the next leader of our democracy. If the confrontation between Trump and CNN reporter Jim Acosta indicates what respect he has for the press and its role as “people’s watchdog,” this country has some dark times ahead. Somehow, we have elected a president who believes in only the most limited form of accountability for himself. He thinks he need not separate his role as president from his role as “The Trump Organization, LLC” in any meaningful way, other than to display stacks of paper, much of it apparently blank and none of it available for public examination. And heaven help anyone from the press who dares to follow up on any scandal that may occur down the road. Trump threw down the gauntlet to the fourth estate on Wednesday, and it’s up to all of us to protest his autocratic behavior. “We the people” need the press to ask questions on our behalf and to report the news, whether or not Donald Trump approves of what is being reported. The press needs to fight against Trump’s rude, authoritarian bullying, and so does everyone else. If we don’t, we will soon be in grave danger of losing our democracy. — CARL E. LANDWEHR, NEW BUFFALO, MI

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Birdhouse Auction a tweet success LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

idding on the artistic, one-of-a-kind birdhouses reached a competitive peak as the evening drew to a close and bidders really wanted a chosen special piece. For the seventh year, Harbor Country Public Arts Initiative (HCPAI) hosted the auction in the Marina Grand Resort ballroom. More than 21 artists, both famous and soon-to-be, contribute amazing and interesting birdhouse designs to raise money to help fund public art in the eight communities in Harbor Country. In addition to the birdhouses, restaurateur and Chef Jackie Shen donated a Phoenix and Dragon Dinner prepared by her, at home of the winner. Shen also won her favorite birdhouse created by artist Margie DeMorrow, a pagoda designed in a vintage clock, which lit up. This year the poster image birdhouse, a replica of a hummingbird, was created by artist Floyd Gompf. The piece was won, after lively bidding, by Tracy and Kurt Hauseman. Gompf said he is focusing his latest art pieces on recreating bird images from reclaimed wood and drift wood. He will be offering his birds during the Art Attack weekend, April 28-30, at Go Fish Gallery in Sawyer. He said to-date he has created over 35 different species of birds. Gompf said he started crafting birds out of boredom, and he said he was excited to be working in a new medium. “I wanted to try something new,” he said. He will continue to make furniture when commissions come his way, but for now the birds are his calling. The big winners, who took home seven houses, were event cosponsors Chris Pfauser and Rob Gow of Berkshire Hathaway Realty Group. Pfauser said, “We just love shopping for our clients gifts, although a few will stay with us.” He said they love to collect the original pieces and support the arts. The real estate partners gift the treasurers to their clients when they close on a real estate purchase, although they admitted, a few remain in their home. Photographer Rich Covert, who was celebrating his birthday, acquired three of his favorites; he won a tall piece by artist Roger Harvey, a donut house by Angela Reichert and a polished wood house crafted by his cousin Bill Hamann. Covert left the evening felling very lucky and happy, “These were the ones I really wanted,” he said. Bill McCollum was thrilled with his Gnome house, designed by Cathi Rogers, although he did outbid his wife, Diane Pyshos, for bragging rights. In addition to Berkshire Hathaway and the Marina Grand Resort, HPCIA thanked those who have sponsored public art and provide a legacy to the eight communities, for the past 10 years, particularly The Pokagon Fund. All who proudly carried out their bird houses had smiles on their faces as they displayed their winnings. To support public arts and for information on HCPAI visit their web site, www.hcpai.com. Roger Harvey with Rich Covert

Bill McCullom and Diane Pyshos and the Gnome

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Bill Hamann’s wood creation

Mickey’s House by Roberta Kozuch and Tim Schultz

Tracy Hauseman with Floyd Gompf and the Hummingbird

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