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Thursday, March 9, 2017

City Council approves 2017 harbor dredging PAGE 6

Phase One proceeding on schedule, East Mechanic Street reconstruction underway PAGE 6

Drama Club stages Disney’s Through the Looking Glass PAGE 8

Redamak’s opening marks springtime PAGE 12

Seeing stars at the Township library PAGE 14

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Maple sugar time at Friendship Botanic Gardens PAGE 19

OAK WILT DISEASE CREEPING ITS WAY INTO THE AREA — PAGE 19 —

PHOTO OF CHRISTIAN SIEWERT BY LINDA HENDERSON IN HARBERT

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WHAT A WEEK! I have a front row seat to watch the Phase One of the North Whittaker Redevelopment take shape, as my side door faces Mechanic Street. I am quite impressed with the efficiency of the work. Seems they dig a big hole or trench in the morning and by afternoon, it is filled. Last week was the groundbreaking ceremony; now, it is real and happening. Lois Lane will be keeping watch on the progress and reporting back each week so you can follow the work through New Buffalo Times. (Read about it on page 6.)

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Best of all, the proceeds benefit Chikaming Open Lands, which protects land, water and nature in southwest Berrien County. You can reach David’s at 269-469-7177.

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COASTLINE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL STARTING AT 2:30PM The New Buffalo City Fire Department held their biyearly elections Thursday, March 2. Pictured left to right are Firefighter Kyle McCance, Reports Officer Rich Cooper, Firefighter Danny D’Agostino, Firefighter Chris Thun, Chief Chris Huston, Lieutenant Rob Gruener, Assistant Chief Paul Zdanis, Firefighter Vinny Lauricella, Firefighter Jack Kennedy and Captain Mike Iazzetto. Not pictured is Firefighter Alec Burian.

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Harbor Commission anticipates dredging approval

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

he Harbor Commissioners met at their regular meeting Thursday, March 2, and again discussed the need to dredge the federal channel and the harbor mouth this year.

The Council called a special meeting for Friday, March 3, to discuss hiring an engineering company to oversee the 2017 dredging operation (see page 6). The commissioners also reviewed the revenue received in 2016 from the boat launch and transient marina and learned that the first pleasure boat has been launched from the season.

Chair Nancy Smith reported that the revenue received from the boat launch in 2016 totaled $74,746.70; $25,082.00 was received from commercial launching fees and $49,644.70 was received from private boaters. At the Transient Marina, the City received $53,409.18 in revenue, with the busiest months being July and August.

No report was given by the Harbor Master, who was out of town. The annual rates for the coming boating season have not yet been set.

The members learned that the City had made its annual contribution of $35, 688 to the Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF). Chair Smith reported that all of the harbor entities have submitted their voluntary donations for 2016. The current balance in the EDF is $ 412,708.21. Nine harbor entities contribute annually to the EDF: Dunewood Condominium Association, Harbor Point Shores and Harbor Landings Condo Associations, Lake Michigan Yacht Club, Oselka Marina, Pleasure Isle Marina, South Cove Condo Association, The Moorings Condo Association and The Peninsula Home Owners Association. This year, the dredging will be paid for with funds from the EDF. In past years, dredging in the New Buffalo federal channel has been accomplished from funds set aside in the City’s Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF), from Pokagon Fund Grants and from Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds. Since 1999, there has been no money allocated or available from the Federal Government (US Army Corp of Engineers) for small draft recreational harbor maintenance, which is the designation for New Buffalo’s federal channel.

Commissioner Brian Flanagan reported that his firm, Service 1 Marine, had launched the first boat of the 2017 season, a 40-foot Sea Ray, Monday, Feb. 27.

He stated it was the earliest he ever recalled launching a boat in the New Buffalo harbor. With the unseasonably warm weather conditions, boaters in fishing craft and dinghys have been frequenting the waterways and Lake Michigan since the middle of February. The fish are biting and ducks are migrating earlier than usual.

Smith announced that there will be a meeting of the Great Lakes Shallow Draft Harbor Coalition Tuesday, April 4, from 10 a.m. until noon. The meeting will take place at the Detroit USACE office, with live feeds to area US Army Corp of Engineer locations. The closest USACE office to New Buffalo, which will host the live feed of the meeting and discussions, is Grand Haven, Michigan.

The next meeting of the Harbor Commission is Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

he Michiana Humane Society and SPCA, Inc. (MHS) is hosting their 19th annual Spring Fling Saturday, March 25, at the Pottawattomie Country Club in Michigan City, IN. Guests will be entertained by circus performers during cocktail hour and bid on amazing items in a live auction over dessert. In between, they will enjoy a silent auction and delightful dinner to support the care of the nearly 1,200 unwanted animals the shelter cares for each year.

Among the one-of-a-kind live auction items is a Chicago weekend including two tickets for Hamilton, dinner and a two-night stay at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. Another item expected to draw heated bidding will be a delightful farm-to-table dinner for eight by Chef Vivian May, in a truly magical barn in Galien.

New this year, MHS will be using mobile bidding.

Those who can’t attend can still bid by visiting www. michianahumanesociety.org to preregister. Once registered, they can bid on amazing silent auction items beginning Monday, March 20, including: Bulls tickets, lift tickets for Bittersweet Ski Resort, horseback riding lessons from Spring Creek Equestrian Center, a Timothy Jeffry Salon Experience, two nights in Las Vegas, and many other items.

Tickets to the Spring Fling are $125 per person (includes open bar), and tables of eight may be reserved. Reservations are required, and guests should RSVP 15 by calling 30byNMarch Whittaker St 219-872• Open Daily 4499 or ordering online at www. michianahumanesociety.org.

Firefighters from New Buffalo City and Township share breakfast with the students

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator will be hosting Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile pantry truck Thursday, March 16, at the Chikaming Township Fire Station, located at 13535 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert, Michigan.

The distribution starts at 3:30 p.m. and is sponsored by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

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he week of March 2024, the New Buffalo Township Library’s Local History Room Coordinator, Sandy, will be available to record residents’ New Buffalo memories over video and/or to scan photos or documents to be made available in the Local History Room’s digital archives.

Residents are encouraged to call for an appointment to document their memories of New Buffalo. This is an excellent opportunity for them to share their knowledge and memories, and to help support the City’s history as well as the library.

Participants will retain all documents and photos; however, they can speak to Sandy about donating items if interested. — STAFF REPORTS

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n the morning of Monday, March 6, firefighters from New Buffalo City Fire Department along with New Buffalo Township Fire Department joined students of New Buffalo Area Schools to celebrate National School Breakfast Week.

The firemen, enjoyed breakfast with the students, handed out prizes, served meals and encouraged all students to start their day with breakfast. Patty Iazzetto, New Buffalo Area Schools Food Service Manager, thanked the fire fighters for attending the breakfast and said, “We appreciate their dedication to our community.” — LINDA HENDERSON;

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he Berrien County Conservation District would like to announce that orders are being accepted for their annual Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale.

A variety of bare root evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs, and fruit trees are being offered. Rain barrels and composters are also available.

Orders may be placed online at www. berriencd.org or, order forms may be obtained from the office at 3334 Edgewood Road in Berrien Springs, Michigan, printed from the website, or may be requested by calling at 269471-9111 ext. 3. Orders are due by April 7. — STAFF REPORTS

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City Council approves 2017 harbor dredging

Trees being cut down on Barton Street

LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

t a special City Council meeting Friday, March 3, councilmembers unanimously approved hiring Wightman and Associates to oversee the bidding and the dredging of the New Buffalo harbor and channel for the 2017 season.

Due to historic high water levels, the channel and harbor mouth have not been dredged for the past few years, but it has been determined that there are areas near the mouth of the harbor, particularly on the port side, or south side of the harbor mouth, that have shoaling and appear to be shallow.

Recent reports from early spring boaters are that the water depths near the rocks, on the north side of the harbor mouth, appear to be approximately seven feet deep. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recommends channel depths of 12 feet.

City Manager David Richards stated that a number of engineering firms were contacted including Abonmarche, the contractor currently working on the North Whittaker Street redevelopment. They recommended staying with the past engineering firm, Wightman and Associates, who has overseen past dredging operations and have the background information compiled on harbor conditions.

Wightman proposed the following: design and bid administration in the amount of $3,000 and construction and engineering in the amount of $4,000.

Their services will also include inspection oversight of the dredging operation.

The sounding data will be required from the successful bidding contractor. The sounding data must be collected from the channel within a three-week period of the actual dredging, but soundings are also usually taken earlier to determine channel depths and the estimated amount of cubic yards of spoils to be removed.

Wightman also recommended going out for bid for a two-year contract. If dredging is needed in 2018 and a two-year contract is executed, the City would save $3,000 for the design and bid administration work. A two-year contract would not require the City to commit to dredging in 2018 unless it was needed.

The City’s DNR dredging permits extend through 2018. Dredging estimates from the USACE are approximately $250,000. In 2014, the USACE allocated $275,000 to New Buffalo, but it was not funded by the federal government.

Since 1999, there has been no money allocated or available from the federal government for small draft recreational harbor maintenance, which is the designation for New Buffalo. The dredging will be paid for from the City’s Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF), which has a current balance of $ 412,708.21.

The EDF is funded by private funds that have been voluntarily donated by harbor entities and by a $35,688 City contribution made from revenues received from boat launch fees.

At the January 2017 meeting of the Harbor Commission, Chair Nancy Smith announced that the DNR had changed the dates when the channel cannot be dredged due to salmon spawning. The new blackout dates are between March 15 and May 1; previously, the dates were May 1 through July 1. This change means that the City of New Buffalo must be ready to dredge as soon as May 1, to be ready for the summer boating season.

The clean dredging spoils, sand, removed from the dredging operation will be delivered to the south side of the channel and deposited on beaches along Dunewood and Sunset Shores, which have been negatively impacted by the 1975 construction of the harbor break wall. This requirement is part of the original USACE harbor construction contract.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV thanked Smith and her commission, for staying on top of the dredging requirements in New Buffalo’s harbor.

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PHASE ONE PROCEEDING ON SCHEDULE, EAST MECHANIC STREET RECONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

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rews from Payjay Construction and their subcontractors began work on East Mechanic Street for Phase One of the Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project Monday, Feb. 27, following the ceremonial groundbreaking Friday, Feb. 24.

Due to mild weather conditions in New Buffalo this season, the construction project started ahead of schedule. Throughout the first week of construction, the crews focused on East Mechanic and North Barton streets. In addition to Payjay, SEMCO Gas Company is also installing new underground gas lines throughout the project.

On East Mechanic Street, crews are continuing work on the street and sanitary sewer main. They are installing a new sanitary main along Mechanic between Thompson and Townshend streets. As of Friday, March 2, crews from SEMCO had installed a new main from Townsend to just east of Whittaker Street and will soon be installing a new main west of Whittaker Street. On Monday, March 6, the crews were working on gas line replacement on the west side North Barton Street, where all of Barton Street gas lines going in the sidewalks had been removed.

During the first week of the project, a number of trees along the North Barton Street right-of-way were removed to make room for the installation of a wider street, sidewalk replacement and underground infrastructure work.

Two trees remain on the west side of Barton; their fate is not known at this time. Many of the maple trees and evergreens removed were old growth trees that will be replaced with new specimen trees.

Crews are continuing this week on work to install a new sanitary main and manhole between Thompson and Whittaker streets. Semco will be working on replacing gas line mains west of Whittaker Street this week as well. Next week, storm sewers east of Whittaker Street are scheduled to be replaced.

Abonmarche holds a tailgate meeting at City Hall every Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to update the public on the progress of the Phase One reconstruction project. These meetings will keep those along the construction route who are directly affected by the construction activity updated on a weekly basis.

The North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Phase One is the beginning of a $4 million investment project in New Buffalo’s downtown. Planning for the project has been overseen by the City staff, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Abonmarche and Associates. Planning for the redevelopment has been underway for the past 14 years. This project was made possible, in part, due to a generous $1.6 million grant from The Pokagon Fund.

For more information on the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment, visit www.cityofnewbuffalo.org and click on City Projects. — LINDA HENDERSON

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t was a celebration of Disney classics old and new when the New Buffalo High School Drama Club performed the musical revue, Through the Looking Glass at the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 3, 4 and 5.

Through the eyes of Alice (portrayed by Kira Arvanitis) from Alice in Wonderland fame, audience members were treated to an array of dramatic and musical highlights from various Disney movies, such Cinderella, Aladin, Mulan and Mary Poppins. After nearly falling asleep while sitting and listening to her sister read aloud one afternoon, Alice finds herself following a mysterious White Rabbit (portrayed by Amandine De Simone) down a rabbit hole. From there, she becomes entangled in an adventure featuring a variety of popular Disney characters.

The cast included both New Buffalo Middle School and New Buffalo High School students. It was directed by Jacob Zapor, who teaches art at the middle and high school. Music was directed by Christina Baumann, middle/high school band teacher, and Jennifer Fiero was the choreographer.

The cast sings their way through the Mary Poppins Medley

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Cinderella (Alexandra Brown) chats with her Fairy Godmother (Jill Patel)

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The tournament will feature 12 different brackets: 4th and 5th grade boys, 4th and 5th grade girls, 6th grade boys, 6th grade girls, 7th grade boys, 7th grade girls, 8th grade boys, 8th grade girls, 9th and 10th grade boys, 9th and 10th grade girls, 11th and 12th grade boys and 11th and 12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled for the 2016-2017 school year.

The entry fee for this tournament is $145 and guarantees each team a minimum of three games. There will be awards presented in each bracket.

The entry deadline is April 7, 2017.

For additional information or an entry form, call 866-352-5915 or go to the NAYS website at www.northamericanyouuthsports.org. — STAFF REPORTS

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF

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et’s step into our way back machine and return to the days of yesteryear. Some thirty odd years ago, I made the decision to coach my son’s little league team. On the first day of practice, with the best of intentions, I gathered the young men and all of their parents within shouting distance, and informed them that we were going to focus on a few things.

Our most important responsibility, by far, was to have fun. Next on the list was to improve our skills on the field, and to be good sports. Somewhere much further down the list was winning. Everyone seemed to be on board, so our practices had everyone playing different positions each day, everyone who wanted to pitch had the opportunity, and we focused on trying to make the practices as much fun as they could possibly be.

As opening day approached everybody was on the same page, relaxed and ready to compete. Then, out of the blue, a single mom of one of the young men came up to me and said something like.... I’m not concerned about the kids having fun. It’s fine if they do, but I want you to have them win! Trying to explain my philosophy to her went nowhere, so as the first game of the season started, I began to wonder how I was going to handle this renegade parent. The team played well and every time something good happened for our team, the parents and grandparents of our kids would cheer, but one voice rose high above the rest. Mrs. Jones was, far and away, the teams biggest booster, and I wondered how we were going to co-exist.

I have such fond memories of coaching that team. The parents were wonderful and extremely supportive. The kids were kids, at times amazing me with their skill and determination, and at times playing with their gum and not realizing that a ball was hit their way. Measured by wins and losses, we had a decent season. The next year the team improved, and so did their record. As the third season approached, most of the boys had turned twelve, so it was their final season as little leaguers. By now, the nucleus of the team had become pretty darn good. Charly, Paulie, Mikey, O.J, Shawn, Brad, and the rest of the team, were actually competing for a championship. When all was said and done, they did it ! Our team full of wonderful kids had fun AND won the championship.

And what about Mrs. Jones, Otibio’s mom? She was with us at every game, cheering and laughing and having a wonderful time. We grew to understand and love each other. Her son was such a great kid, as were the rest of the young men. The love and respect I still have for those young men and their friends and families will remain with me forever. For anyone currently embarking on this journey, remember to have fun. You will be rewarded a thousand times over.

“Happily the peaceful live, discarding both victory and defeat,” said Buddha in The Dhammapada, verse 201. Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love and happiness.

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 3 Bedroom. 1 Bath House, Garage and basement. Located on a 1.8 acre parcel with a pond, in the NBAS district. $800 per month plus utilities. No pets.

For Info call, 312-343-2304.

FOR LEASE

UNION PIER DOWNTOWN NEW RETAIL NOW AVAILABLE Low cost Art and Retail Space (New) 64 square feet size units Available in 8,000 square foot high ceiling Open Space Building in Union Pier on Union Pier Road Walk Traffic. Residential Neighborhood. Very high Income Customers. 2 Blocks walk to Beach.

All utilities and Retail Lighting Included :) Local Artists preferential pricing :) PLEASE CALL/TEXT (269) 876-7452.

FOR SALE

NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom. 1.5 bath, Roof Top Deck, attch. 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, with a gated community, with a community swimming pool. Price Reduced to $273,000. Available immediately.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING CALL 219-796-5514

SERVICES

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties For Pond Lakes Call Laggis’ Fish Farm 269-628-2056 DAYS 269-624-6215 EVENINGS.

HELP WANTED

GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties.

40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly.

Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens @yahoo.com.

No phone calls please.

ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME ROOFING AND SIDING INSTALLERS AND LABORERS Three years experience and valid drivers license required. Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

LAKESIDE HOUSEKEEPER Seeking an experienced housekeeper one full day per week.

Please have local references and be willing to do dishes, laundry, organization etc.

Text or call 574-849-7383.

FULL/PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for full/part-time massage therapists and nail technicians.

Please call 269-469-9111 if you are interested.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Responsible, compassionate lady looking for caregiver positon.

Please call 269-479-5833.

City reports recent FOIA request

ATTORNEY FEES TOP $18,828.25 FOR 2016

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he City of New Buffalo recently posted information regarding requests that have been submitted for information under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MFOIA) from the period of December 8, 2016 through February 23, 2017. The City has also published the total cost of attorney’s fees associated with FOIA requests for the year 2016.

The total cost of 2016 Attorney fees for MFOIA requests is $18,828.25. The legal fees for FOIA requests for the month of December are $7,854.00. The legal fees for January and February 2017 have not yet been processed and are not available as of press time. These fees do not include the cost associated with the loss of city employees time spent fulfilling the MFIOA requests, nor do the fees include expenses associated with the filing and answering of ethics complaints or other types of law suits filed against the city and city employees such as, Open Meeting Act (OMA) violation charges, Civil Rights Act violation charges and criminal allegation charges. Many of these charges have been filed by the same individuals who are filing on-going FIOA requests.

City Manager David Richards stated that he takes very seriously complaints filed against other city employees. He said that recently filed criminal complaints have required many hours of research and have required many hours of employee time in the preparation of a response. He further stated, “I take criminal allegations filed against city employees seriously and I recommend those allegations be submitted to law enforcement, rather than taking the word of city staff members.”

Following is a summary of MFOIA requests for the time period of 12/8/2016 to 2/23/17, this list does not include other types of filed charges. The information below states the date and name of the requester and the details of the FOIA information requested.

2/23/2017 Susan Gotfried Appeal of FOIAs dated 1/2/2017 and 2/6/2017 2/21/2017 Conybeare Law Inspection reports, building code violation reports, photos and any citations issued with regard to New Buffalo Electric and/or Lakeview Video & Training 2/17/2017 Susan Gotfried Accepted bid requests for Phase 2 of the Oselka Park project from a Sub contractor or Payjay, Inc. 2/16/2017 Chief Brinkert Copy of past City Manager personnel file with City of NB 2/15/2017 Susan Gotfried Invoices for 2011 through 2014 submitted for work by Pay Jay, Inc. for phase two of the Oselka Park Improvement project 2/7/2017 Susan Gotfried Copy of street supervisor’s original terms of employment, change in status from being only street supervisor to being both street supervisor and park supervisor with ensuing salary adjustments, along with any employment Records.

1/26/2017 Ray Kirkus Copies of the City of New Buffalo’s record retention policy for all written and electronic public and private records 1/26/2017 Ray Kirkus Documents describing full and complete description of City’s surveillance computer/server backup system including details of frequency of such backup 1/26/2017 Ray Kirkus Names of all persons having administrative access authority to City’s surveillance computer server and number of times those persons accessed said server from August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and what modifications were made to the server during that period.

1/19/2017 Susan Gotfried Appeal of FOIA dated 12/8/2016 1/19/2017 Susan Gotfried Appeal of FOIA dated 9/29/2016 1/18/2017 Donna Messinger Copy of the City Council meeting of January 17, 2017 1/2/2017 Susan Gotfried Communications from city employees, contractual employees or elected officials that are in the Streets Supervisor’s personnel file or part of this personnel record 12/19/2016 Ray Kirkus Counseling memorandum or any written communications to any and all employees regarding disclosure or discussion of audio/video recordings pertaining (to) any portions of videos taken in the front office of City Hall on August 13, 2016 from 1PM to 3PM; August 7, 2016 between 10AM to 6PM 12/8/2016 Donna Messinger A video copy of the tape from the front desk on August 7, 2016 from 8:45 to 10:45 12/7&12/12 Susan Gotfried Appeal of FOIAs dated 11/15/16 & 12/6/16 12/8/2016 Susan Gotfried Transcription made of the audio portion of a surveillance video recording in the front office city hall on (dated) August 7, 2016 with recording times between 8:30am and 10:30 am (EST) The city website also contains the written public summary of FOIA procedures and guidelines Consistent with Public Act 563 of 2014 amending the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Foia.gov states that FOIA is a “law that is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.” The Michigan Freedom Of Information Act was further revised on 7/1/15. The document states that the city will issue a response to a FOIA request within 5 business days of receipt of a FOIA request. The document also includes the city’s fee deposit requirement.

For a full overview of the FOIA request requirements and guidelines review the published document online at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org.

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Teaching Through The Bible, Verse by Verse, Chapter by Chapter Sunday 10:15 am

Calvary Chapel New Buffalo 1615 East Buffalo St • Pastor Len Pera, 269-548-9980 219-246-3613

Authentic Greek Pastries

EASTER BAKE SALE Saturday, April 1 9am-5pm

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 18000 Behner Road US RT. 12, just off I-94, Exit 4B New Buffalo, Michigan

Call for a pre-order form 269-469-0081 Your order will be ready for pickup during our Bake Sale on April 1 9am-5pm

THE POKAGON FUND is awarding scholarships to adult students pursuing educational programs for career advancement.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT GUIDELINES - Applicants must be a full time resident of Chikaming, New Buffalo, or Three Oaks Township, and the cities and villages therein.

- Applicants must be 21 years of age.

- Scholarships will be granted on both merit and financial need.

- Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5PM.

To apply, visit www.pokagonfund.org and click on Applications.

This is a non-profit event sponsored by Berrien County Orthodox Women (BCOW) PO Box 93, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.

— Isaac Newton

821 E. Buffalo Street New Buffalo, MI 49117 269-469-9322 www.pokagonfund.org

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Redamak’s opening marks springtime

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he tradition continued on Wednesday, March 1 when Redamak’s opened for the season, marking the unofficial start of spring in New Buffalo.

A light drizzle and temperatures in the high ‘30s did not deter customers who were anxious for their burger fix. The traditional line formed around the side of the building on Wednesday afternoon for the first chance to “Bite into a Legend.”

At precisely 12 p.m., the doors opened, and everyone was welcomed back for the Maroney family’s 42nd burger season. It did not take long before the 400-seat restaurant was filled with happy diners enjoying burger favorites with crinkle fires, appetizers, wraps, BBQ specialties, soups, fresh salads, red cream soda, chocolate shakes and cold beers. In addition to a warm meal, everyone seemed to have a favorite employee that they had missed over the winter that they looked forward to seeing.

First in line and first burger of the year honors went to Jacob Vravris, who said it was his first year trying for bragging rights. Red’s faithful, Rob Gruener, enjoyed his first carry-out of the year, one he was sharing with his boss at the City Water Plant. The first quesadillas were enjoyed

by Liz Retting and Candy Freehling.

Back with a smile on her face and trays of “the hamburger that made New Buffalo famous” was Debbie Robertson. In her 36th year serving patrons, Robertson has surpassed the longest employee record of 32 years set by Mae Shields.

This year, Redamak’s has added six new ultimate gourmet burgers to the menu along with house smoked pulled pork tacos and pork and skins. In addition to menu specials and daily soup and chili offerings, the bar will be offering monthly local craft beer selections on tap along with a Sangria specialty. Daily, they offer 16 draft beer choices, including Greenbush brews, and 12 bottle selections, both of domestic and craft varieties.

Redamak’s New Buffalo beach concession will be opening in time for beach goers to enjoy cold snacks and sandwiches. The gleaming new Patty Wagon food truck will on hand providing grilled beach burgers and other treats throughout the coming season. The Patty Wagon is also available to cater events and parties by contacting the restaurant for arrangements.

Maroney family members, which include son Chuck and wife Linda and brother James, along with grandchildren Charlie, Katie, Maggie, Michelle and Allison, continue to honor their parents and former owners Jim (Jimbo) and Angie Maroney and Gladys Redamak Shimkus by serving only the best and freshest selections with a smile and a welcome greeting.

If you don’t have time to dine in, the carryout menu offers new choices, plus the new and improved Working Person’s Special. The burger hotline for carry-out is 269-469-4522.

Redamak’s is located at 616 West Buffalo Street in New Buffalo. Spring hours are noon until 9:30 p.m. weekdays, noon until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon until 10 p.m. Sunday. Hours will be extended in the summer. Redamak’s is a cash-only establishment. The staff can be reached at the burger hot line at 269-469-4522 or www.redamaks.com.

Debbie Robertson with Keith Davis

Michelle and Joe Pokuta

Enjoying an early spring in Harbor Country

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Morgan Lijewski, a with Pam Lynch and Stephanie Zila

Jacob Vravris

A plaque for Angie and Jim Maroney

Candy Freehling with Liz Rettig

Adam Umbrasas bites into a legend

Pat Donnelly enjoys a chicken wrap

arbor Country’s version of March Madness is celebrating an early spring in southwest Michigan.

Despite colder temperatures the week of March 1-6, and with the thermometer registering in the 30-degree range, and despite some light snow falls, folks were pushing for an early spring to arrive in Harbor Country. The unseasonably warm temperatures in the 60-degree range at the end of February had people geared up for summer and pushing the envelope to summer fun. The sun is shining, men are out enjoying life wearing short and and flip flops, boaters are enjoying the water and fisherman are casting from the shore, as well as from boats and dinghys.

Reports are that the fish off the New Buffalo breakwater and in the Galien River are biting, so bring your gear and catch that first fish for the grill this season. The coast of New Buffalo is known for its perch, steelhead, Coho and Chinook salmon, brown and lake trout. At the Galien River, you can hook a rainbow trout, walleye, pike, bass, catfish and other specimens.

Nature is also confused, as migrating ducks and birds are arriving in Harbor Country ahead of their usual schedule.

On Monday, Feb 27, a flock of Merganser ducks were seen swimming between the snowflakes in the harbor, and Sand Hill cranes have been spotted in the area on their way to their northern nesting grounds. Robins, one of the first signs of spring, are nesting in backyard bushes along with blue jays and cardinals. Crocus are poking their purple heads up, and daffodil buds are poking their heads up on stems that are already a few inches out of the ground.

The Bradford Pear trees, Magnolia trees and the lilac bushes are budding; hopefully, a March frost won’t harm them. Here’s hoping that March goes out like a lamb, and summer will arrive early.

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Seeing stars at the Township library ’ve seen it a million times, and it’s still thrilling,” said Mike Latus as

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he focused his Dobson telescope on the moon the night of Saturday, March 4, outside of the New Buffalo Township Public Library. The library offered its first Star Watching program which took place both inside the Pokagon Room for some practical tips and also outdoors for some live watching.

Standing in front of a crowd of enthusiastic and curious patrons, he demonstrated how to find the Big Dipper as well as the North Star, explaining that “the trick is learning to use maps.”

“If your left is west, your nose is north,” he said.

Latus led the group through an exercise, during which they learned how to measure altitude with hand span and fist. (The span of one’s hand from thumb to pinky is approximately 20 degrees, and the measurement from a closed fist is about 10 degrees, he said.) Using the hand to find the North Star in Michigan is done by facing north and looking up by two hand spans above the horizon to 40 degrees. Latus clarified that in Florida, the North Star is at 30 degrees so, to find the star there, one would measure using a hand span and a fist.

Latus said that, surrounding the constellation Auriga, the map isn’t full of dirt, as all the dots represent the Milky Way. The galaxy’s name, he said, comes from the Ancient Greeks’ belief that it was “the breast milk of Hera.”

The clear, chilly evening beckoned young and old to line up and have a look through Latus’ as well as Kristy Miller’s telescope. In addition, they also used Mike Cortese’s binoculars to look at Venus and the moon in the western sky. A young stargazer in attendance even spied the three stars of the constellation Orion’s belt in the southern sky. As the group shielded their eyes from the street lamp in the parking lot, Latus recommended that they join the International DarkSky Association, who, he joked, will “send a slingshot as well as a newsletter.”

Once everyone’s eyes were focused on the belt, Latus educated the group on the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel, both of which are also part of Orion. He pointed out the colors of the stars, drawing attention to the slightly red tint of the older star Betelgeuse and the blue hue of Rigel. The stars’ colors, he said, are a result of their respective ages.

“New is blue, red is dead,” he said.

Librarian Therese Cortese encouraged the group to come back to the library to check out the large selection of astronomy books A retired teacher from River Valley as well as an outdoor educator at Warren Dunes State Park, Latus runs a variety of outdoor explorer programs in the summer, including: wildflower hikes, campfire storytelling, bird watching, trail hikes, and rock and fossil hunts.

Latus reminded the audience that the world is beautiful, both “large” (here he showed a slide of the cosmos) as well as “small” (here he showed a photo of a clover and butterfly).

Latus’ enthusiasm throughout the talk and slideshow as well as the outdoor viewing portion of the program was infectious, as audience members knew that he meant it when he said, “I find nothing more fun than learning something new.”

— KRISTIN FATOUROS IN NEW BUFFALO

ACORN THEATER

33 N Thompson Street New Buffalo, MI 49117

107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128

2:00 PM Young Filmmakers Competition Films 3:30 PM Northwest Film Forum Best Shorts

3:00 PM Int’l Youth Silent Film Festival Winners 3:30 PM Steamboat Bill, Jr (w/Larry Schanker)

In collaboration with Krasl Art Center. Supported, in part, by a grant from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation. Sponsored by Chemical Bank, Modern Dentistry Associates, Sam & Connie Monte, New Buffalo Times and The Pokagon Fund. Th is activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program administered by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

Kristy Miller setting up her telescope

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PUBLIC NOTICES classes is expected after completion of Board of Review.

Michelle Heit, Supervisor, New Buffalo Township David Roenicke, Assessor, New Buffalo Township

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arry Moriarty, age 77, of Chicago, Illinois, died on March 1, 2017 at DePaul Vincentian Residence in Chicago.

Beloved son of the late Theresa (Ryan) and Daniel Moriarty; brother to the late Daniel Moriarty (Kaye); the late Carol Sweeny (Ted); Sr. Rita Moriarty, CSJ; Sharon (Doug) Waite; Terry Moriarty; Mary Beth Sorrels (Stan), and uncle to many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews.

He joined the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) in 1958 and was ordained to the priesthood at DeAndreis Seminary, Lemont, Illinois, by Archbishop John Cody on May 19, 1967. He served in Lemont, Kansas City, and St. Louis before moving on to further studies in spirituality and in English, graduating with a doctorate. He was pastor of St. Vincent de Paul parish in Chicago (198894). Fr. Moriarty served at the Vincentian DePaul Center in Kenya until 2013.

Funeral was at St. Vincent de Paul parish, Chicago; followed by the Mass of the reconciliation and private burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Congregation of the Mission, Western Province, 13663 Rider Trail North, Earth City, MO 63045 (www.vincentian.org).

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ancy K. (Hartline) Pallas, 57, of New Buffalo, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan.

Nancy was born on January 15, 1960 in South Bend, Indiana to Alan and Carole (Mell) Bragg. She was a lifelong area resident. Nancy was a very active member of the Auxiliary of the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169. She loved doing handicrafts. Nancy dearly loved spending time with her family, especially when she could with her grandkids. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband Rick Pallas whom she married on December 7, 2011 in New Buffalo; her two sons-Shane Hartline of New Buffalo and Erik (Nicole) Hartline of Palm Coast, Florida; her parents-Alan and Carole Bragg of Obion, Tennessee; grandchildren-Ethan and Kaylee; sisters-Julie (Greg) Callahan of Three Oaks, Michigan, Toni Schroeder of New Buffalo, Michigan, and Brenda Keller of Union City, Tennessee; and a brotherDavid (Connie) Bragg of Hornbeak, Tennessee. Her first husband and father of her children-Breck Ross Hartline, preceded her in death on May 1, 1986.

A Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, March 11, 11:00 a.m., at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo. Visitation with the family is on Friday, March 10, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice At Home. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made by Chuck Maroney.

The applicant desires to renovate portions inside the existing restaurant, enclose the existing covered walkway on the south and add a small addition along the west side including extending and enclosing the existing covered walkway on the southwest corner. The proposed addition will enclose the existing covered walkway on the south side of the existing building and 8 feet along the west side up to the existing covered walkway on the south side. The proposed addition will allow for a new enclosed waiting area and customer entry. A portion of the proposed addition will result in a 5-foot building setback along Buffalo Street. The existing building currently encroaches 14.98 feet into the required 30-foot front-yard building setback along Buffalo Street. To allow for the building addition, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a building addition with 5-foot front-yard setback.

Said property is located at 616 East Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-621150-0017-01-3. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

MARY LYNN, DEPUTY CLERK NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2017 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, to examine and review the 2017 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, property exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 9:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 13, 2017, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 4:00 pm March 14, 2017.

Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2017 are as follows: Agricultural 50% 1.0 Commercial 50% 1.0

Industrial 50% 1.0 Residential 50% 1.0

Personal Property 50% 1.0 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all

New Buffalo Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to New Buffalo Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact New Buffalo Township by writing or calling.

JUDITH H. ZABICKI, NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117 269-469-1011

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BOARD OF REVIEW The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will meet at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo MI 49117 on the following dates: Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2pm (Organizational Meeting) Monday, March 20, 2017 from 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-8pm Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9am-12pm To make an appointment, please call City Clerk, Lori Vander Clay, 269-469-1500x111.

Letters of appeal must be received by 4:00pm on Thursday March 23, 2017 to the Board of Review, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

LORI VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOB POSTING — PARKS DIRECTOR The City of New Buffalo is seeking applicants for the position of Parks Director. This position is under the supervision of the City Manager and will oversee daily operations, maintenance of the various City parks and the supervision of full-time and seasonal employees. The job description is available at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org. The City of New Buffalo offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance and MERS retirement.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of previous experience in building and grounds maintenance.

Please submit a resume and/or an application which is available at 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Resumes must be received no later than 4:00pm (EST) March 17, 2017.

The City of New Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Berrien County Youth Fair Show Arena schedule announced ANNOUNCES GRANDSTAND LINE-UP

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he Berrien County Youth Fair (BCYF) is taking a proactive approach to managing the Show Arena schedule in the event that limitations/restrictions are suggested or mandated by outside officials related to a species amount of time/exposure species are on the fairgrounds during fair week.

Historically, the limitations have been related to health and wellness concerns for humans and/or animals.

Specifically, BCYF has had two instances in recent years where a species time on the grounds and/or exposure to the public has been in question or modified.

Please share this updated schedule with friends and family who plan to attend the judging of specific species.

For questions, please call the fair office at 269-473-4251 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Youth Fair officials have also announced an exciting lineup of entertainment acts for the 2017 Berrien County Youth Fair, which will be held from Monday, Aug. 14 until Saturday, Aug. 19.

The BCYF entertainment committee has listened to the requests and put together a little something for

everyone this year. Country music fans will be entertained by country duo Brothers Osborne Wednesday, Aug. 16. Thursday, Aug. 15, demolition fans will be delighted with the return of the demolition derby and, not to be forgotten, racing fans will see the return of motocross Saturday, Aug. 17.

Time-honored favorites, such as the Tractor Pull, Circus Continental and Bullmania will return Monday, Aug. 14, Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 18, respectively.

Welcomed by 97.5 Y Country, the show on Wednesday will feature hit country duo, Brothers Osborne. Two sons from a working class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. John (guitar) moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ (vocals/guitar) joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a twang-and-crunch duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. The singer/songwriter siblings recently won “Vocal Duo of the Year” at the 50th CMA Awards and have been featured on several “Ones

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Thursday, Aug. 17, the fans asked and BCYF listened. Demolition Derby is back. Welcomed by Rock 107 WIRX, fans will get to enjoy the smashing and crashing of cars. A popular event in previous years, this show is sure to be a hit.

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before they sell out.

The rest of the BCYF Grandstand lineup includes the favorite weekly opener of the traditional Truck and Tractor Pull. The Super Farm Tractor, 2-Wheel Drive Truck and 4-Wheel Drive Diesel Truck Pull will be held Monday night, Aug. 14. The event is sponsored by Miles Truck Services Inc. and welcomed by WSJM 94.9 FM. Tuesday, Aug. 15, is the ever-popular Kids Day and will feature three free shows by Circus Continental in the grandstand, welcomed by 98.3 The Coast.

Friday, Aug. 18, fairgoers will see the classic Bullmania. This night of rodeo and bull riding fun is sponsored by Brookfield Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram and welcomed by 97.5 Y-Country.

Tickets for grandstand shows go on sale Friday, March 10, at 9 a.m. at the Fair office, online at www.bcyf.org or by phone at 877-772-5425 (ticket fees do not include gate admission).

The Berrien County Youth Fair is celebrating their 72 years in existence with the theme of “Fairadise” from Monday, Aug. 14 through Saturday, Aug. 19. The Fair office is located at 9122 Old US 31 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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Oak Wilt Disease found in Harbert

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LINDA HENDERSON IN HARBERT

n oak tree in Harbert, MI. spreads, killing nearby oaks from one year to infected with the first confirmed the next. case of the Oak Wilt disease west Once Oak Wilt has been established in of St. Joseph, MI. was being cut Berrien County, if not managed, it will down on Monday, March 6 by continue to spread killing all the red oaks C & A Arborist. in the area. It has been identified in Warren The C & A Arborist crews were on-site cutting Dunes State Park and is being tended to by the tree down and properly shreddeing the wood the DNR. to prevent the spread of the disease to nearby The public can prevent the spread of woods. Arborist Christian Siewert said it was the disease by NOT pruning oak trees significant because the Oak Wilt disease spreads during their growth season, March through in areas or epicenters and until this time, it September. Never transport firewood, oak wilt has only been discovered north of the Harbor is spread by the movement of infected wood.

Country area.

Properly diagnosising Oak Wilt is This is the first identified case within Harbor essential before costly control efforts are Country. The spread is caused by beetles who begun. Foresters, arborists, or pathologists attack a tree with an open cut, perhaps after a experienced with oak wilt can often diagnose tree is trimmed during the wrong time of the the problem in the field using host species, year or if a tree is cut symptoms, and down and infected mortality patterns. wood is not properly Properly sampling suspect trees and disposed of. If infected culturing in a wood is stored, rather qualified laboratory than destroyed by may be necessary chipping, the beetles in some cases. Oak can infect the stored trees with unhealthy stored wood or symptoms may firewood and spread the disease to standing be suffering from healthy trees. The another problem, beetles attack the which an arborist sap of the tree and may be able to eventually cut off the advise on. water and nutrients from reaching the body ak wilt and limbs of the tree, usually thus strangling the occurs in tree. The leaves of the discrete, infected tree will then spreading discolor, wilt and die. pockets of mortality, Trees with fresh with trees on the Mike Dembrowski cuts down the tree wounds, or cuts, are margins of the visited by beetles who infection center transport spores of the fungus. Open wounds becoming infected over time. Declines may occur create avenues for the entry and spread of the in discrete pockets, or over a fairly large area, infection. Damage to trees from construction, but do not typically spread outward from an pruning, or severe storms may lead to new initial infection center. Once the oak wilt fungus infection centers. It is advised to avoid injury becomes established in a stand that includes a to oaks during favorable conditions for high proportion of oak, it will often continue to infection, which occur in between April 15 spread through the grafted root systems of the and July 1 in southwest Michigan. At this time trees, causing infection in healthy oaks. Siewert of the year the spore mats are present and the stated that the Harbor Country area is heavily beetles are flying. Preventing injury caused populated with native oak trees and forests. by human activity is especially effective in A wide spread epidemic of this disease could avoiding the establishment of new infection have a very negative affect on the areas natural habitats. He stated that the Emerald Ash Borer centers on oak trees. killed all of the ash trees throughout Michigan, Oak wilt disease kills healthy red oaks and but he added, there were fewer Emerald Ash negatively affects white oaks. Once a red oak trees than there are native Oaks trees. The becomes infected with the oak wilt fungus, potential threat of this disease spreading is a the tree will die, and there is no treatment much greater problem than the Emerald Ash to save the tree. Once an oak wilt infection is Borer, said Siewert. confirmed, however, treatments are available to save surrounding oaks and stop the spread Once an oak tree becomes infected with oak of the disease. wilt, there is no known chemical treatment All red oaks are at risk and are susceptible that is capable of “curing” the disease; to oak wilt. Red oaks are common urban and however, fungicide research is continuing. suburban landscape trees and are native to The development of new oak wilt pockets can Southwest Michigan. The loss of these trees be avoided, however, either by preventing the can have significant negative impacts. development of spore mats of the fungus on Oak wilt moves slowly through the root diseased trees or by preventing the transfer system and can travel overland when new of fungal spores by beetles to healthy trees. In spores are moved by beetles from an infected practice, this involves removing dead or diseased tree to a freshly pruned or injured tree. Oak trees and avoiding injury to healthy trees. wilt can be moved farther distances through For information or services contact C & A relocating firewood. An infected oak will Arborists, Inc. at 19271 South Lakeside Rd in New drop its leaves in the summer. The disease Buffalo or call 269-756-9172 or 269-586-4258.

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he maple sugar demonstration at Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana, took place Sunday, March 5.

Due to unusually warm February weather, the event was rescheduled weeks after it was originally scheduled to take place, as nighttime temperatures need to be cold in order for the sap to flow.

Families and individuals came out to walk the grounds, sample maple sugar treats, and see firsthand how the clear, watery sap becomes the favorite - and, as they also learned, healthy - dark, sticky sweetener and pancake topping.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12 in Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, call 219-878-9885 or visit their website at friendshipgradens.org. — KRISTIN FATOUROS

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HOROSCOPE MARCH 9-15, 2017

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Take a stronger approach with business partners, and initiate changes at the work place. There may be a lot of unconscious energy driving you, and you may, or may not, be aware of the strong intuitive tones directing your route.

Follow your hunches and trust your gut when it comes to increasing sources of income.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Be persistent with chores and work schedules.

Dedicate more time to health and healing. You may also hear of several new job opportunities, but it would be better to wait until the end of April before making any definite commitimets. Stay open to new ideas, but stick with current projects for now.

TAURUS

You will be feeling more contemplative and reserved this week. Because of this you may prefer to do things on you own. You’ll enjoy the independence and learn to trust your intuition more by going it alone. That doesn’t mean you don’t want to hear you’re doing a good job, you just want to do it for yourself.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 You will be more aggressive with partners. Be careful this does not translate into confrontational behavior. Take charge, but don’t intimidate.

Pay attention to nonverbal cues, so you know when others are feeling uncomfortable or out of sorts. Be aware that others don’t have the stamina like you do. Go easy.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Your friends will be a beneficial source of mental stimulation this week, and a restless spirit to dominate your mood now.

Open exchanges where you can be completely honest, work best for you.

Power dimensions could feel a bit stacked against you. Use your lively mind to strategize, and maneuver to the top.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Hone in on your skills and put them to good use by updating your living space.

Surround yourself with things that you can identify with, rather than things you think will impress others. The important thing now is to be yourself and not worry about the impression of others. If you know what you like, get it.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Dive into your career and pursue those work goals with gusto. Now is the time to get ahead and achieve a better social standing. Many times, your reputation does not reflect your true self and you end up feeling misunderstood, but now you are more in line with your reflection and are not afraid to show off a bit.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 The work you do with your hands can be quite extraordinary and unique.

The important thing is how you sell it. When you have faith in your work, it shows. Others are drawn to your confidence and feel secure with the work you produce by the way you talk about it. If it’s fantastic, own it, then set the price.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You can expect some upward mobility this week. At work, you may be elevated to an executive position, and in your relationships you may have to take charge of the decision making process. Partners may not be willing to contribute as much as you think they should, or resources may be in short reserve. Persist.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 There will be a lot of activity in and around your home this week. If you are considering changing residence or taking on a major remodeling job, it would be better to get some quotes and negotiate the details, before you tear into things. Finances will come together over the next few weeks; better to wait.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Your penchant for investigating and organizing details will help you uncover any secret activities. This doesn’t mean you have secret enemies or anything of the sort. It means you will be able to find the not so evident, valuable information that will lighten your load, so you get work done more efficiently.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Be more vocal about your needs for a change. Don’t be afraid to focus on what you need and advocate for yourself. People may be slow on the uptake, so you’ll need to spell things out for them. This is an excellent time to translate your ideas into cash, but avoid making any financial commitments until mid-April.

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FEBRUARY 27 Suspicious Situation General Assist/Fingerprints/ NBAS Employment DWLS 2nd Offense Suspicious Person Medic 1/Assist Other Agency MSP/Motor Carrier/ Assist Other Agency FEBRUARY 28 MSP/Assist Other Agency NB Township PD/ Assist Other Agency Suspicious Situation MARCH 1 False Alarm Medic 1/Assist Other Agency Suspicious/Construction Signs Removed MARCH 2 NB Township PD/ Assist Other Agency General Assist (x2) Medic 1/Assist Other Agency General Assist/Council Packets x2 MARCH 3 Suspicious Situation Medic 1/Assist Other Agency MARCH 4 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency PBT Suspicious Situation MARCH 5 Pokagon Tribal Police/ Assist Other Agency Three Oaks PD/ Assist Other Agency

DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERYDAY

ICE SKATING 8AM-10PM. Oselka Park Ice Rink.

Everyday unless posted otherwise. Heated bathrooms and fireplace. No skate rentals, donated skates available for use.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND 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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 4-6PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

THE HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

The book selection for March is Nobody’s Fool by Richard Russo. April’s selection is The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY

SKATING PARTY AT CHIKAMING ICE RINK 6:30-8:30PM. Harbert Community Park.

Check Facebook for opening and planned activities.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 10-19

7TH COASTLINE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL 9AM-5PM. Various locations throughout Southwest Michigan. www.coastlinechildrensfilmfestival.com The Coastline Children’s Film Festival brings quality, independent films and animation for children and young adults and presents them on the big screen as shared theatrical experiences for families and the community.

Cost: Free ($1 suggested donation).

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

SUNDAY & MONDAY, MARCH 12 & 13

BLOSSOMTIME SHOWCASE OF QUEENS PAGEANT 6PM Sun, 7PM Mon. LMC Mendel Center.

2755 Napier Ave. Benton Harbor. 269-9828018. www.blossomtimefestival.org.

This year’s theme is “If it starts with a “B” it must be Blossomtime.” The Pageants will be showcasing 23 lovely young ladies on Sunday and Monday and 33 young gentlemen on Sunday evening, all representing communities from Southwest Michigan. Tickets are $15 for Sunday, $20 for Monday.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

CORNED BEEF COOK-OFF NOON-4PM. David’s Delicatessen.

30 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo.

Taste more than a dozen varieties of corned beef. Cost is $15; proceeds donated to Chikaming Open Lands.

RONNY COX 5PM CST. Lubeznik Center for the Arts.

101 W 2nd St. Michigan City.

Acclaimed musician, actor and author Ronny Cox will return for a great evening of Songs, Stories and Out and Out Lies. Cash Bar. Tickets are $12 for LCA Members and $15 for Non-Members. There will be a cash bar.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

ELIZABETH COOK WITH OPENING ACT DARRIN BRADBURY 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $25.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

JAZZ SINGER ERIN MCDOUGALD CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $35/$25.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

COASTLINE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL @ ACORN WITH STEAMBOAT BILL JR. AND LARRY SHANKER ON THE PIANO 2PM. Acorn Theater. www. coastlinechildrensfilmfestival.com.

The silent film classic, Steamboat Bill Jr. with Larry Shanker on the piano. Tickets: $1 donation.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 23-26

.38 SPECIAL 9PM. Four Winds Casino Silver Creek Event Center.

Tickets from $65 plus fees.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE 7PM. River Valley Schools Drama Club.

Three Oaks.

Presenting Arsenic and Old Lace Thursday, March 23, Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. Watch for further information coming soon.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 & 18

APRIL 8

NEW TROY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

773-803-9773.

Proceeds from space rentals benefit the Community Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non-profit organization, Friends of New Troy.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions.

And please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

AN EVENING WITH JOE GEORGE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $15.

YOGA CLASSES AT TOWNSHIP HALL 9:30-10:30AM. Township Hall. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo.

Session are $10 per week.

SPRING FLING DINNER AND BAKE SALE Community of Christ Church. 110 S Cleveland Ave. Galien, MI. Swiss Steak dinner with an awesome salad bar 4:30pm - 7pm. Bake Sale: 10am - 7pm Adults 12 years & older $9, Children 5-11 years $5.

Well-established local food magazine welcomes new owner Edible Michiana, a magazine that has become a trusted community resource on local, sustainable food in the region, has a new ownership team.

Katie Carpenter joins co-owner Paula Bartholome as owner and co-publisher to guide the quality publication born in the area more than five years ago.

Carpenter is a Michiana native and has been a contributor to Edible Michiana since the fall of 2011. She started her career as a page designer at the South Bend Tribune, worked as a copy editor at The Elkhart Truth, launched a recreational vehicle lifestyle magazine in 2015 and most recently managed marketing and communications at a local hotel and restaurant group.

Carpenter is a constant supporter and promoter of Michiana’s growing local food movement.

“We have wonderful farm-to-table restaurants, craft wine and beer makers, food artisans, bakers, markets and sustainable farmers here doing truly remarkable work, but so many are hidden gems. It can be challenging to find them if you don’t know where to look. Edible Michiana does the work of discovering them and bringing their stories to you,” said Carpenter.

“From the moment I picked up the first issue I was smitten with Edible Michiana,” Carpenter added. “The quality of the stories, the photography, the advertisers and even the quality of the paper was like nothing else in the area. I sent my resume to publisher Victoria Brenneman, we met over quiche and she gave me my first spilling the beans story assignment on a local chef.”

Brenneman founded the magazine in 2011 and Bartholome joined her as copublisher in 2012. Together with many local contributors and advertisers, they have grown the publication into a vibrant resource for readers. Right as the farm-to-table movement was gaining momentum in the Midwest, Edible Michiana was establishing itself as the voice of local food, now reaching at least 13,000 people with every issue.

Bartholome said the publication has grown alongside the broader local food movement.

“While we are completely locally focused, we are part of a community of publications that share the mission of highlighting local food culture as a way to strengthen them across the country. We are a voice that people can rely on and we are known for being a trusted resource, tailored to an area and immediately recognizable. We are part of something bigger than ourselves with strength in national circulation numbers that, taken together, exceed many national food magazines,” she said.

Readers can expect to see different types of Edible Michiana events this year, including special menu tastings, opportunities to meet local chefs and cocktail demonstrations.

Edible Michiana will also offer exclusive events for its email newsletter subscribers.

The magazine’s first 2017 event, at Plank’s Tavern on the Water in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a menu tasting crafted by Chef Elton Mann. Attendees will get to taste six items not currently on the menu and vote for their favorites, which Plank’s may add to its menu.

Find out more and get tickets at www.ediblemichiana.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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