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LIFE ON THE SANDY SHORES, THE FRUITFUL FARMLANDS AND THE MAGNIFICENT VINEYARDS.

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New Buffalo Public Library hosts local author book release party PAGE 4 Grand Beach approves road repaving; hears plans for watershed management PAGE 4 Young cyclist to host give-back dinner this weekend for cross country trip PAGE 7 NBAS School Board accepts retirement of high school principal Reece at bimonthly meeting PAGE 10

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Recently, I was pleased to attend The Rich Kochanny, HCCC President, Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce said, “I was very pleased with the Economic Development Summit, which constructive conversation that took was held at the New Buffalo Township place at the first Economic Development Library Tuesday, April 19.

Summit. It is my hope that it will “The Chamber organized the Summit serve as a foundation on which we can to provide a forum for all of Harbor build as our community leaders come Country’s municipalities and townships together to better plan for the future to share their economic development of Harbor Country. I was quite pleased goals and create a common vision with the conversations and Adam for our area,” said Viki Gudas, HCCC Burck, facilitator, kept things moving Executive Director. It was insightful along.” Viki added that they “hope and brought forth the participants new ideas, along found the session with those that valuable and that have been heard there is interest before but have in continuing not been acted the dialogue on upon. As all of the a more regular communities are basis.” I certainly moving forward agree with the independently, a hope that this will common vision continue. New for economic Buffalo Times will development keep you posted efforts in Harbor on the progress Country would and the follow-up be a powerful of this meeting. It New Buffalo Times wishes tool from Dominic Farina a very happy birthday is my hope that as he celebrates his 99th on May 1, which all could more community with Adelaide turning 102 on June 8. benefit. Another leaders can take Harbor Country loves you... purpose of the time to participate Summit was and to bring about to clarify the Chamber’s role in a unified winter and summer paradise economic development and identify that has so very much to offer. Thanks the opportunities for collaboration. to HCCC for taking the time to put the Community leaders from Harbor meaningful work in making this summit Country were invited to attend this first happen. meeting and explore the concept of collaboration and what the next steps should be. dee dee duhn

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he New Buffalo DDA was formed by the City Council under the State’s Downtown Development Authority Act. The DDA captures funds that would normally leave the community for the state, instead rerouting them to be spent exclusively within our downtown at the discretion of the DDA Board.

This series of FAQs will be appearing weekly in the New Buffalo Times, and you are welcome to submit your own questions as well. The DDA is launching its own website, which can be viewed at www.newbuffalodda.blogspot.com.

The DDA Board would love to hear from you; no idea is too big or too small.

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The vacant lot at Mechanic and Barton streets was originally purchased for parking.

In conjunction with the North Whittaker streetscape project, the DDA will evaluate previous plans and explore new options that would be compatible with the downtown district.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK RELEASE PARTY

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arci Rae Johnson, local poet and author, will be at the New Buffalo Township Library celebrating the release of her recent book of poetry, Basic Disaster Supplies Kit. Johnson is a professor of English and the Poetry Editor for WordFarm press. Her poems appear in The Collagist, Quiddity, Hobart, Redivider, The Valparaiso Poetry Review, The Louisville Review, and 32 Poems, among others.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit was released this year by Steel Toe Books and is available on Amazon and at the New Buffalo Township Library for check out.

The celebration on Saturday, April 30th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Pokagon Room will include a short reading and books will be for sale. You can find more information about Johnson on www.marciraejohnson.blogspot. com.

For up to date event information see the library’s event calendar at www. newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org.

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

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he Grand Beach Village Council heard an overview of a future Watershed Management Plan for the area, approved a new ATV and discussed beach and golf course conditions at their regular meeting Wednesday, April 20.

Marcy Colclough of The Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWMRPC) presented an overview of the new Lake Michigan Tributaries NPS Watershed Management Plan, which is currently underway. She explained that the SWRMPC, along with Chikaming Open Lands, The Nature Conservancy and Great Lakes Scientific, was able to secure a $400,000 grant from money earmarked for MDEQ SAW grants. The funds will enable the organization to collect data, produce studies, surveys and maps and develop plans for all the land that drains into Lake Michigan from Stevensville, Michigan, to the Indiana state line, all along the coast.

Currently, there are watershed management plans for areas upstream of the Galien River, the St. Joseph River and the Black River; however, there are no plans to manage the drainage of creeks and tributaries that empty directly into Lake Michigan along the shoreline.

Colclough said that the lack of a current management plan makes it very difficult to obtain grant funding from the MDEQ for remediation of problem areas or acquisition of threatened wetlands and forest lands. The goal of the plan is to improve the water quality and maintain a healthy lake, clean beaches and an overall healthy environment.

She explained that wetlands are critically important in maintaining water quality because they act like the earth’s kidneys, filtering out sediment and bad nutrients, all of which can end up in the lake in the form of algae blooms. She added that wetlands are important in mitigating and controlling flood waters.

McClough said the studies and mapping will aid in identifying potential conservation areas and natural habitats that are all very important to the health of the ecology. The maps can be incorporated in local municipalities Future Land Use Maps and Master Plans.

For the next 12-18 months, data will be collected and organized; next, the SWRMPC will hold public meetings to gain input and educate the public on the findings. The final stage of the project will be to establish potential action steps that should be taken to protect and improve the watershed and water quality in Berrien County.

The MDEQ will have final approval of the Watershed Plan. Once the plan is approved, grant funding opportunities will be open to any non-for-profit organization, like Chikaming Open Lands, or local municipalities, for improvements to be made involving local

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watershed areas.

In addition to the record high water, Ryan Postema, Land Protection Leonard mentioned that there is severe Specialist of Chikaming Open Lands erosion all along the southern shoreline, (COL), addressed the Council and from New Buffalo to Grand Beach, which shared the mission statement of their has been blamed on the lack of sand reorganization. He noted that COL nourishment south of the New Buffalo currently owns and manages the 11-acre harbor break wall by the U.S. Army Grand Beach Marsh, a coastal march Corp of Engineers (USACE). Although it that is home to several rare or declining was promised by them at the time they plant and animal species along Grand built the break wall, the USACE has not Beach Road. COL’s website states: “We replenished sand south of the break wall are the local land conservancy dedicated since 1995. A coalition of community to preserving the open spaces and representatives, including Leonard from natural rural character of southwest Grand Beach, has been meeting and Berrien County. We protect and restore has been in contact with federal, state native plant and animal habitats in and local government representatives to our area, improve water quality in our seek financial relief and help; however, rivers, streams, and in Lake Michigan, neither the group nor the City of New and permanently preserve ecologically Buffalo has seen any help. Recently, significant forests, prairies and wetlands, U.S. Congressmen Fred Upton visited as well as prime farmland and other New Buffalo and saw firsthand the open spaces in this community.” damage that has been created by the high In Village business, Parks water and waves along the shoreline in Commissioner the Sunset Shores Currently, there are subdivision, including Frank Giglio watershed management the destruction of reported that the plans for areas upstream properties and the state of the Village of the Galien River, the St. condemnation and beaches is not Joseph River and the Black demolition of a home, good. With water River; however, there are due to dune erosion; levels reaching a no plans to manage the however, Upton record high this drainage of creeks and informed the group year, there is very tributaries that empty directly that there was no little sandy beach into Lake Michigan along money in the federal left in the Village. the shoreline. Colclough said budget for beach He said that at that the lack of a current nourishment; the state Oak and Cedar, management plan makes it has also offered no there may be small very difficult to obtain grant financial help. If beach areas to access the funding from the MDEQ for sand was replaced water; however, remediation of problem areas in New Buffalo, as there is little room or acquisition of threatened was recommended for beach towels wetlands and forest lands. and promised by the and sunbathing.

The goal of the plan is to Army Corp, it would Unless the improve the water quality naturally drift south, water recedes and maintain a healthy lake, which, in the long significantly, he clean beaches and an overall run, would replenish said that those healthy environment. the sandy shoreline locations may be protection along the only beaches Forest Beach and Grand Beach. where the Village staff will install access stairs; an area near the water tower may eonard announced that the also provide some beach area.

Village will repave several President Paul Leonard Jr. also Village streets this summer. pointed out that with the lack of a Noting the poor condition significant ice shelf acting as a buffer this of many streets, he said that winter, the erosion from the high winds this “may cause minor traffic concerns and the high wave energy carved out a for a short period, but the roads must significant portion of the lake bed, which be repaved.” Slated for milling and created deep drop-offs. repaving are: Golfview Avenue, Robin “The lake is much deeper just off the Lane, from Arnold to Main Drive, beach areas than in years’ past,” he said.

Station Road, Calla Avenue and the Leonard also warned of underwater Anna Livia Way circle. The Council hazards. In the past, many of the opened two bids that were submitted hazards were buried under the sandy for the project and unanimously voted lake bottom; however, there are now to accept the bid from Michigan Paving steel pipes, concrete blocks and other and Materials of Paw Paw, Michigan, in obstacles protruding just below the the amount of $99,976.00. Reith and water, all of which present a dangerous Riley also submitted a bid in the amount risk to swimmers and divers. He of $105,026.84. Three-quarters of the cautioned against diving into the lake at repaving will be paid for from the Street any point and for everyone to be mindful Department’s budget and one-third will of sudden and unexpected four to six foot-deep drop-offs. He stated there are a come from the General Fund. Leonard continued on page 5 major drop-offs on either side of the pier.

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stated that with current gas prices going down, bids may have come in lower than expected.

“This is the opportune time to do the project,” he said.

Repaving is expected to take place toward to end of July and will be completed in a couple of days. A suggestion was made to do the work after Labor Day; however, Leonard stated that it was difficult to get on the contractor’s schedule and delaying the work into the fall could result in the project not being done this season due to unexpected weather issues.

Commissioner Blake O’Halloran reported that March was not a good month for golf course revenues; last March, there were 177 rounds of golf played; this year, only 37 rounds were played after the course opened March 25. He blamed the low turnout on poor weather and a late opening.

He said that April has been a better month for golf and that both the Pro Shop and course are ready for the season. All carts are usable and two carts have new batteries installed for the season.

Clay Putnam of Servicescape reported that the crew and maintenance work is a couple of weeks ahead of schedule and under budget for the year. He said all winter and course maintenance is complete and ongoing work is on schedule. Trees have been ordered to be installed along #7 to cover the view of the maintenance area, and the path will also be cleaned up and surfaced with ciders. The #8 bunker will be expanded; regarding #3, trees will be cut back, and mulching will also be completed where needed.

Street Superintendent Bob Dabbs reported that mulching is underway in the Village Park. Pothole repairs are also underway.

Chief Dan Schroeder said that he had received a nice letter and a certificate from the producer of “Middle Distance,” a movie that was filmed in the Village.

He hopes to receive a video of the film in the future. It was suggested that a Village movie night would be fun for all to see the Village on film.

Building Inspector Bill Lambert said that there is currently a lot of construction going on in the Village, with 11 new home permits and 10 remodel and upgrade projects underway. While some new homes are nearing completion, some are just beginning and will continue through the summer. He said that the construction sites have been kept very clean and are looking nice, per the request of the Council.

With new home construction underway at the corner of Whitewood and Lakeview, it was suggested to post parking signs for “Village Golf Carts Only.” It was stated by Leonard and Commissioner Debbie Lindley that there is minimal space for vehicle parking near that beach and the sunset access area. The former grassy area at the end of Lakeview, where people gather for sunset viewing, is private

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 property and is now fenced off for the construction site.

The Council agreed to consider a right-of-way request for landscaping and beautification on the east McKean Drive roadway, pending the development of a license agreement with the property owner.

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he Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new Kawasaki Mule AVT that will be shared by the Police Department and the Street Department. The AVT will be purchased from Westfield Powersports near Indianapolis, Indiana, for $11,295, plus the installation of the police shields, a top and a cover, not to exceed a total of $12,000. The former ATV has been sold; this purchase was a budgeted item. They also approved a pipe locator for the Street Department, which will alleviate requiring crews from having to dig to find buried pipes.

The unit price is $3,100; however, the Street Department will be returning four unused fire hydrant valves in the amount of $1,800, with the balance of the purchase price of $1,300 coming from the Street Department budget.

Councilmembers adopted the 35page Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan required from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Clerk Mary Robertson was appointed as the Title VI coordinator.

They approved a new Social Club contract, which is basically the same as in previous years; it is available on the Village website.

The Council set the date to review the proposed budget for 2016/2017.

A Public Hearing will be Wednesday, May 18. They also approved budget amendments for 2015/2016, with fund transfers between the General Fund, Golf Fund and Capital Projects Fund.

They approved hall rental requests for the following: Dennis Zavesky, June 11, for a bridal shower; David Hurlburt, September 17, for a reception and Mary Kenny, November 24, for a family dinner party. The annual Family Fest is scheduled and approved for Saturday, July 2.

The Council again discussed a request to have a wedding on the beach at the end of Whitewood for Kelcie Huegal.

She also requested parking offsite for her guests. The wedding is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on the Saturday during Labor Day Weekend. Concerns arose over a conflict of parking at the Village Hall and the scheduled mass, as well as the limited beach area. An alternative site was suggested by Leonard; Clerk Mary Robertson will coordinate with the applicant and report to the Council next month.

The next regular meeting of the Village Council is Wednesday, May 18. The Budget Review Public Hearing will be Wednesday, May 18 and a Special Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, to approve the 2016/2017 budget. All meetings are held at the Village Hall and open to all.

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The Pokagon Fund Art Gallery is pleased to feature the works of these Pokagon Tribe artists during Art Attack - April 29, 30 and May 1, 2016 Clyde Brazie,Jr • Christina Rapp • Barbara Ann Warren Christine Morseau • Angie Rice Artists’ Reception: The public is invited to an artists’ reception at The Pokagon Fund on Saturday, April 30, from 11 am to 1 pm The Pokagon Fund • 821 E. Buffalo Street • New Buffalo, Michigan 49117

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Each year, the local and global impact of the Red Cross’ mission is celebrated May 8, the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant. Currently, donors of all blood types are needed to give and help save hospital patients’ lives. Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of patients across the country.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Berrien County in St. Joseph, Michigan, are: Friday, May 6, from 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 619 Main Street and Tuesday, May 10, from 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. at American Red Cross, located at 3838 Niles Road. Interested donors should download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger must also meet certain height and weight requirements.

Prior to arriving at the blood drive, blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters, supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood, teaches skills that save lives, provides international humanitarian aid and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or follow them on Twitter at @RedCross. — Staff Reports

2016 Biennial Sculpture Invitational

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he Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph is hosting an 18-month exhibit of contemporary sculptures.

This exhibition series, which began in 1996, showcases new and exciting contemporary sculptures throughout the community. Varying styles, techniques and genres of sculpture inhabit St. Joseph and Benton Harbor for 18 months.

The 2016 Sculpting Tour kicks off Friday, April 29, with two parties: One at the Krasl Arts Center and one at the Box Factory in St. Joseph. There is no admission fee and all are welcome to attend.

The following is a schedule for the Sculpting Tour: 6-8 PM. Entertainment: Cash bars at select sites, small bites and music provided at every venue. Bicycle & Patio Programs at The Krasl Art Center: [free space] and Cycle-Re-Cycle team up to make the evening truly memorable. Attendees of all ages arriving via bicycle will enjoy the stylish services of a complimentary bike valet and can customize their rides with found objects and other sculptural objects. All ages will enjoy engaging activities around the patio.

6-10 PM. Trolley: Park your transportation and jump on the trolley to and from all party locations, all night, from 6-10 p.m. View Biennial sculptures along the way and get the special insider›s tour from your trolley captain.

8-10 PM. Grand Finale at The Krasl Art Center The Krasl Art Center is located at 707 Lake Boulevard in St. Joseph. The Box Factory for the Arts is located at 20 Water Street in St. Joseph.

Throughout the summer, Krasl hosts walking tours in St. Joseph. The Sculpture Walking Tours are from 1 until 2 p.m. Fridays. Historic Walking Tours are held Saturday from 1 until 2 p.m. The tours are led by KAC volunteer docents and focus on the City’s downtown monuments and sculptures created by worldrenowned and local practicing artists. Historic Walking Tours feature landmarks such as the former St. Joseph Savings and Loan Bank, Whitcomb Hotel, Maids of the Mist Fountain, monuments and several historic homes in this Victorianera community. All tours meet at St. Joseph Today, which is located at 301 State Street in downtown St. Joseph.

There will be indoor sculpture exhibits from April 28 through June 26, 2016, and outdoor exhibits from April 29 through September 2017. For more information, visit www.karsl.org. — staff reports

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Young cyclist to host give-back dinner this weekend for cross country trip

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ntil recently, Colin Campbell admitted he had never been much of a cyclist.

“I haven’t had much experience (with biking),” he said.

This all changed when he heard about Bike and Build, a 501 c non-profit organization which works with other organizations to create affordable housing. Cyclists who participate in Bike and Build ride their bikes across the country on a designated route every summer, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, cyclists stop in certain cities to assist an affordable housing association, such as Habitat for Humanity, in building a house.

Campbell said it was his sister who first told him about Bike and Build.

Having volunteered for different organizations throughout his years at Portage High School, Campbell knew it was defiantly something he wanted to pursue.

“I’ve given back to the community throughout high school,” he said, and mentioned that he volunteered with Try Hockey for Free, which teaches hockey to children who can’t afford to take lessons, as well the Boys and Girls Club.

Campbell, who’s currently training to be a firefighter through the fire academy, said that this summer’s chosen route will stretch from Charleston, South Carolina, to Santa Cruz, California. The trip will begin with what he calls a “wheel dip,” which will involve cyclists touching their rear wheel into the ocean in Charleston. Once in California, the cyclists will dip their wheels into the Pacific Ocean. According to Campbell, the trip will total “just over 4,200 miles.” It will last just over two months, beginning May 21 and ending Aug. 10.

To prepare for their more than 4,000-mile journey, Campbell said each cyclist is required to ride 500 miles before the trip. Campbell said he’s been biking anywhere between 25-35 miles every day. While some may find this daily mileage distressing, Campbell said it’s done nothing but cause him to fall in love with biking.

“I can now say I’m into biking,” he said.

Fundraising is another way cyclists prepare for the trip. Campbell said every rider is required to fundraise $4,500 beforehand. The money will get “pooled together,” he said, and at the end of the summer, the riders will get to give the money away to some of the organizations that they volunteered with on their journey.

Campbell said he’s about halfway to meeting his fundraising goal. To help him reach it even further, he said he and his mother Maria, owner of Brewster’s, will be hosting a give-back dinner at Brewster’s Italian Café in New Buffalo this Saturday, April 30 where 20 percent of that day’s lunch and dinner revenue will go toward Campbell’s trip. Aside from this percentage, Campbell said diners will also have the option to make their own donation to the trip.

Campbell said he will be at Brewster’s the day of the give-back, distributing pamphlets about Bike and Build to interested diners.

With his trip less than a month away, the newly turned bike lover is already feeling the need for speed.

“I’m very excited for it,” Campbell said of his trip.

For more information on Bike and Build, visit at www.bikeandbuild.org.

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race the mysterious clues left by Puck in the “faerie garden” of the Oliver Mansion to help Lysander, Demetrius, Hermia, and Helena find their true loves at A Midsummer Night’s Faerie Garden Scavenger Hunt, which will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at The History Museum.

Shakespeare himself would be enthralled with this scavenger hunt, which will be held in conjunction with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the 2016 book selection of St. Joseph County Public Library’s One Book, One Michiana.

Admission is $8/general and $5/members.

The event takes place in the Historic Oliver Gardens at The History Museum.

The fragrant gardens provide a lush backdrop to the 38-room Victorian mansion that was once home to the J. D. Oliver family. Tulips, daffodils, peonies, dogwood, roses, lilies-of-the-valley, irises and mums are just some of the flowers that can be found in the 2 ½ acres of the Gardens. A formal Italianate garden is part of the area, along with a lovely grassy expanse where a tennis court was once situated.

Visitors strolling the perfectly landscaped grounds can also enjoy a garden teahouse, a wishing well and a fountain. One of the earliest pieces of garden architecture in the Gardens is the pergola, a grapevine-covered walkway which extends from Copshaholm to the sunken garden. The sunken garden, tennis court and teahouse were added circa 1910. Within the sunken garden are a rose and perennial garden.

The History Museum is located at 808 W Washington St., South Bend, Ind.— STAFF REPORTS

Berrien County Youth Fair hosts first Spring Mom2Mom Sale

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s part of the ongoing effort to raise premium money for youth fair exhibitors, the Berrien County Youth Fair Fundraising Committee is holding its first Spring Mom2Mom sale.

For the past three years, the Fundraising committee has hosted a fall Mom2Mom sale on the second Saturday in October. The Committee has seen an overwhelming response in both participation and attendance at the sale, even selling out vendor spaces at the fall 2015 sale. Due to numerous requests, the Committee has decided to try a spring sale this year in addition to the fall one.

A Mom2Mom sale is like a giant rummage sale, but only features items related to babies, toddlers, kids and young adults. Shoppers will be able to purchase used and sometimes new kids’ items at a substantially lower cost than retail.

The sale will be held Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $2 per person; children 12 and under are free. Shoppers are asked to enter Gate 2 the day of the sale.

Limited spaces are still available for sellers at the sale. Contact the Fair office for details at 269-473-4251 or m2m@bcyf.org. — STAFF REPORTS

Royals dance the night away at Blossomtime Coronation Ball

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he Blossomtime Festival Coronation Ball was held Saturday, April 16, at Lake Michigan College Grand Upton Hall in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The Ball is a season highlight honoring royalty from all of the 23 southwest Michigan communities that participate in the Blossomtime pageants. Area Queens, Mr.’s., Teens, Pre-teens and Little Misses from all the communities are invited to celebrate and honor the reigning royals.

New Buffalo was represented by 27 young royals along with their families and friends. Attending the ball were 2016 Little Miss New Buffalo Sierra Sheeler and all of her court members and Miss Junior Teen Amelia Selir and her court members.

Chairperson Lea Grzywacz said, “I would like to thank the Blossomtime Festival for inviting our girls to attend the ball.” She reported that everyone had a grand time and enjoyed an evening they would long remember.

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NEARBY NEW BUFFALO SHORELINE...

ast Thursday (April 19), I attended the New Buffalo City Council public meeting at which shoreline property owner Ed Oldis and Ron Watson seemed to be holding New Buffalo responsible for deprivation of down-drift littoral sand caused by the harbor structure.

They should really be looking to the Army Corp of Engineers, which granted a permit for the construction of the harbor. Back in the early 1970s, The Corps’ permit to American Electric Power to build the Cook Nuclear Plant required them to supplement the littoral sand drift with 100,000 cubic yards per year of sand for as long as their construction harbor remained in existence. Here we have the New Buffalo Harbor, which is permanent, continuing to forever interrupt the 100,000 cy/yr. littoral drift of sand.

What’s worse is that the Corps has come to finally realize that such structures do not just interrupt or block the net littoral drift, but actually remove the total of up drift and down drift sand from the shore zone. That amount is closer to over one million cubic yards per year.

The Supreme Court unanimously agreed recently that the property owners have a 5th Amendment Just Compensation right to be paid for the lost sand AND THE SHORE PROTECTION MADE NECESSARY BY SUCH NAVIGATION STRUCTURES. Ed and Ron—right church, wrong pew. Your complaint is against the Feds, not New Buffalo. The Feds granted permits for not just New Buffalo but to themselves, for St. Joseph.

That’s where most of the sand came from in the past. If there is any sand, which there isn’t any more. Just a thick layer of glacial till.

By the way, millions of $$$ spent for shore protection – you are entitled to be compensated for that too – but not New Buffalo.

— JOHN B. EHRET. STEVENSVILLE, MI. AND OLYMPIA FIELDS, ILL.

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THANK YOU, MARK...

ark, I recently heard that you were leaving as Superintendent of the New Buffalo Area School System. I wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you spent a significant part of your career in our community. In your quiet, behind the scenes way, you made improvements that effected so many in a very positive way. You are truly a team player and played a key role in raising ACT scores, pushing kids to attend better and better colleges and universities, supporting our Day Camp, which now has about 200 participants, initiating the Safe Routes to School effort, and even provided Pickle Ball facilities for kids of all ages. I’m sure there are many other items that could be added to this list.

I only wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

— ARNIE FEINBERG, CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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area scholastic news NBAS School Board accepts retirement of high school principal Reece at bimonthly meeting

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

wo weeks after New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education members accepted the resignation (retirement) of Superintendent Mark Westerburg, they also accepted the retirement of high school principal Guy Reece at their second monthly meeting Monday, April 25.

Board members accepted his retirement effective as of June 15, contingent upon completion of an early retirement incentive provided by the district.

Reece was hired as high school principal in 2013 following the retirement of longtime principal Ron Hart.

In his letter to Board members, Reece thanked them for the “opportunity to serve such a wonderful School Board, staff, students and parents.” He added that they made his experience at New Buffalo “productive and enjoyable.”

Westerburg said Reece had “served them well,” and that he credited him for getting them to “where we needed to be.”

“I’m pleased at the progress we’ve made,” he said.

Board President Pano Arvanitis also thanked Reece for all he’d done, noting that they’d asked him to do “a lot” since he’d arrived two years ago. Board Trustee Frank Magro acknowledged that Reece had big shoes to fill with regards to “following” in Hart’s “footsteps” after he arrived at the district.

After accepting his retirement, Board members discussed when to post the position for high school principal. Board Vice President Chuck Heit questioned if it was “premature” to immediately post for the position, as they also currently had a superintendent position that they needed to concentrate on filling. Westerburg pointed out that the process for finding a principal was an easier one than finding a position for a superintendent, as this was the time when “those jobs” were getting posted.

“You’re not behind the ball in any way, shape or form,” he said.

Westerburg also pointed out that a principal would be hired by the School Board, and that the process wasn’t hinging on having a superintendent first, which was a concern that was expressed by Magro. Arvanitis added that his only concern was that they would hire a superintendent who wouldn’t start until next July 1, and that they might not have a principal who could start before that time as well.

Board Trustee Lisa Werner repeated that the process to find a superintendent may take up to 10 months, and that she didn’t see why they couldn’t post a high school principal position and see what kind of applications they received from candidates.

Treasurer Lee Artz added that if they didn’t get the right kind of applicants, they could always decide to repost the position.

Board members voted 5-2 to post for a high school principal position immediately, with Magro and Heit being the two dissenting votes.

Regarding the search for a new superintendent, Board members chose to hire the Michigan Association of School Boards as their official search firm. At last week’s Special Board meeting, Board members were asked to review the proposals for four potential firms. Arvanitis discussed possibly scheduling a Special Meeting for next Monday, May 2, for MASB to come in and present to the Board.

Also at the meeting, Board members adopted the resolution of the 2016-2017 Proposed Berrien Regional Education Service Agency’s General Fund Operating Board President Budget. Westerburg Pano Arvanitis explained that also thanked Reece Berrien RESA for all he’d done, required all its “local noting that they’d units” to approve asked him to do their operating “a lot” since he’d budget, which he said arrived two years hadn’t undergone ago. Board Trustee any changes.

Frank Magro Board members acknowledged that approved granting Reece had big shoes tenure status to two to fill with regards teachers, elementary to “following” in school physical Hart’s “footsteps” education teacher after he arrived Erica Johnson and at the district. high school math teacher Amy Ingle.

Westerburg said of Johnson, who was present at the meeting, that she did “really creative, fun stuff” with the students and that she helped them in other areas such as math. He said he had Johnson attend the meeting because they didn’t often get the opportunity to thank their teachers for all they did.

“Tenure means we want to see 25 more years of this from Erica,” he said of her contributions to the school.

Regarding Ingle, Westerburg thanked her for t being their “lead teacher” for Algebra One, which he called the most “critical math class” for high school a students. He said she worked well with Ed Fidler, a who was the lead teacher for geometry, in helping o a raise their math scores. In addition to math, Westerburg also credited Ingle for being involved in t numerous student activities, such as being varsity t tennis coach. g Board members approved the hiring of the d following employees for summer employment r during the district’s summer lunch program: Karen p Krone, Desi Williams and Stacy Gropp. o Board members approved the following School of Choice openings for next school year: kindergarten, a five; first grade, six; second grade, four; third grade, b four; fourth grade, zero; fifth grade, zero; sixth i grade, six; seventh grade, six; eighth grade, six; h ninth grade, 10; tenth grade, eight; eleventh grade, t c four and twelfth grade, four.

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The New Buffalo Times, in conjunction with Volunteer Southwest Michigan, publishes current volunteer opportunities in our community. To view all current listings, please visit Volunteer Southwest Michigan’s opportunities page online at volunteerswmi.org. If you’re an agency who wants to begin listing your volunteer opportunities, please contact Sarah Kolbeck at skolbeck@volunteerswmi.org or 269-983-0912 to learn more about recruiting volunteers today.

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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

e have two events coming up in May where we need your help! The Romantic Orchestra is the last concert of our 2015-2016 Mainstage Season. Dancing with the Symphony Stars is a fundraiser event.

We get local celebrities to participate in a dance competition, and we have a silent auction going on the entire night as well. Both are going to be really fun events! Hope you can join for one or both! Please let me know if you are interested and would like to volunteer. Contact Cara Garnett at 269-982-4030.

SUNDAY, MAY 1: The Romantic Orchestra—Howard Performing Arts Center. Arrive by 3:00pm. SATURDAY, MAY 14: Dancing with the Symphony Stars—The Inn at Harbor Shores. Arrive by 4:00pm.

BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESENTS

Rape aggRession Defense systems R.A.D. Basic physical Defense foR Women spRing tRaining 2016

Have you ever been concerned for your safety in your home, your travels, at school? Could you defend yourself if attacked?

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is offering Women’s Self Defense classes through R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems. R.A.D. is a comprehensive, personal safety course for women focusing on awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. Safety and survival in today’s world requires a definite course of action.The R.A.D. System offers realistic defense techniques and provides women with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance strategies.

R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. It is a basic self defense program that any woman, regardless of age or physical ability can learn. The tactics are simple, yet effective. R.A.D. gives us the viable options and techniques necessary to protect ourselves and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

Classes are FREE and involve three evening sessions totalling 12 hours (from 5:30 - 9:30 pm). All sessions must be completed to attain an official R.A.D. certification. Classes are open to females ages 16 and above. (Girls 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, or for more information, please call Sgt. Tina Morrow at (269) 983-7141, ext. 7302.

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THE SYMPHONY LEAGUE

eeds some volunteers to help unload the flower truck at the Ice Arena in St. Joseph on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The truck arrives about 9:00 a.m. and the unloading takes a couple of hours. After unloaded and accounted for we sort them by orders. Contact Mary Ann O’Neill, 269-927-2546 and cell 303-522-3495.

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Girl Scout journey

arning badges is—and always has been—part of the Girl Scout experience.

Legacy badges include those badges that girls have always worked on, like First Aid and Cooking; however, new badges appear every few years, like Archery and Art in the Outdoors. Each badge usually consists of four or five steps, with choices in each step. Earning badges is fun; however, another fun thing is earning a Girl Scout Journey.

Relatively new to the Girl Scout program, Journeys were designed to help girls learn about and help out with issues around their community and the world. Whether they’re a Brownie or a Cadette, each girl has their choice of three journeys, which are usually organized by theme. For instance, one Journey is usually about the environment, one is about social issues like fitting in, cliques, and bullying and one has to do with media and technology.

Included with each Journey is a guidebook, which is meant to be worked on with a team throughout the year. First, girls learn a bit about the issues the book addresses before getting together a team that looks for a problem in their community. Once they narrow down ideas to something they can work on, the girls take steps toward that goal, including reaching out to community leaders, advertising their efforts to encourage awareness and putting their plan into action. Once girls finish their Journey, they receive a three-piece set of patches that fit together, one part for each piece of the Journey.

Completing a Journey is one of many options toward earning other Girl Scout awards, as well as taking on roles like camp counselor, aide or leader. Girls must earn a Journey before they can earn their LiA (Leader in Action) and Program Aide awards, both of which involve helping girls who are younger than them. If a girl earns all three Journeys, she gets her Summit Award. Aside from helping them earn badges, girls earn Journeys to learn how to be helpful and work together and to learn that they can do something bigger in their community. — KEEGAN STOCKS-MCELLIGOTT, TROOP 00344

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

Last August, Jake Arrieta threw a nohitter against the L.A. Dodgers - only the 14th time that a Cub pitcher had accomplished this feat. Last week, Jake repeated his performance and threw the 15th no hitter in Cub’s history.

Remember Lou Brock ? The Cubs made their worst trade ever by trading the speedy outfielder to the Saint Louis Cardinals for Ernie Broglio, a pitcher who only lasted two more years in the major leagues.

The Cardinals got a future hall of fame outfielder and the Cubs got a pitcher who had received 20 cortisone shots in his shoulder the year before the trade. As a Cub, Broglio only won three games, lost 12, and was sent to the minors, never to return, while Brock immediately helped the Cardinals win the world championship and went on to star for another 15 years.

This trade was one of the many unfortunate decisions the Cubs have made over the years. To go without a championship for 108 years, a team has to be bad and unlucky. The Cubs have often been both. But the times, my friend, they are changing. Dame fortune is now smiling on the Cubs, and the team has become the favorite to win the championship this year.

One of the biggest reasons the Cubs are doing so well is Jake Arrieta.

The team traded Scott Feldman and Steve Clevenger to the Orioles for Pedro Strop and Arrieta. Jake has been unbelievable, and the trade to obtain him makes up for the Brock trade. Karma is finally smiling on the north side.

Besides being a great pitcher, Jake Arrieta is a fascinating individual.

He was so calm and collected during his latest no hitter, nothing could faze him. With two out in the ninth inning and two strikes on the batter, Arrieta threw what appeared to be strike three to complete his masterpiece, but the umpire erred and called it a ball. Jake calmly got the batter to pop out on the next pitch and when asked about the ump’s missed call, Jake said that everyone makes mistakes and that umpires aren’t robots.

The Wrigley Field area is undergoing massive changes. Last year, the team’s locker room was about the size of a phone booth. This year, their new clubhouse is the second largest in the major leagues. Included in the new clubhouse is an exercise room that is starting to be called the “Arrieta room.” Jake discovered Pilates a couple of years ago, and is a workout warrior. There is another room in the clubhouse that is sometimes referred to as the “celebration room.” I think it’s going to be used quite often this year.

And, the Chicago Blackhawks versus Saint Louis Blues series. The Blues played great hockey and jumped off to a three to one lead in the series. It looked like the season was going to end early for the Blackhawks this year. Facing elimination in Game Five, the Hawks won in double overtime. Game Six had the Blues go up 3-1 before the Blackhawks scored five unanswered goal to win going away.

After just watching game seven, I was going to trot out a couple of sayings for the Blackhawks/Blues series but neither worked for me.

“There is no joy in Mudville” or “not with a bang, but a whimper.” The seventh and final game of the series had the Blues defeat the Hawks 3-2, but the Hawks didn’t go out with a whimper. They came oh so close to tying the game late in the final period but they couldn’t will the puck into the net. Finally, there is plenty of joy in Mudville. Everyone who is a Hawks fan should be proud of our team. While they won’t win the Stanley Cup this year, the team has the heart of a champion. I can’t wait till next year!

Napoleon Hill said, “Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” Talk to you next week.

Peace, love and happiness.

America’s most walkable cities are also amongst America’s most sustainable, it’s healthiest, it’s most prosperous communities and its happiest places. Where people live in proximity to shops, schools, and jobs and where sidewalks and other pedestrian pathways create safe attractive environments, walking is a way of life. There are fewer fuel burning vehicles, less pollution, more commerce, higher property values and often more parks and outlying spaces preserved for posterity. There are community gathering points for farmers’ markets and outdoor entertainment.

— Dan Shapley

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Jarek Hotwagner pitches against Cassopolis on April 19. The Bison lost 12-6.

Bison boy’s baseball team showing improvement

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he bats seem to be heating up for the Bison, who need to keep working on defense.

During a tournament Saturday in Kalamazoo, New Buffalo scored the first two runs against South Haven on a home run over the right field wall by first baseman Travis Maddux.

South Haven came roaring back and led 6 to 2 after three innings, but the score was tied going into the bottom of the fifth inning, with help from Nick Bowen, Isaiah Ripley and Seth Margaritis all getting base hits and scoring.

Travis Coleman also stroked a double to left field to drive in some runs.

Rylee Fournier pitched into the fifth inning; with the score 11 to 6, he was replaced on the mound by Travis Maddux, who blanked South Haven the rest of the way.

The Bison did not score during the final two innings.

The next tournament game against the Kalamazoo Cougars ended in a 3-3 tie due to a time restriction.

All three of the Bison runs came in third when Andrew Coffeen, Coleman and Fournier all singled before third baseman Tyler Maddux drove in another run with a sharp single up the middle.

Jarek Hotwagner started on the

mound for the Bison and gave up just a few hits, but two of the three batters he hit scored.

Travis Maddux took the mound in the fifth inning and went the rest of the way At a home game earlier in the week, the Bison lost a doubleheader to Cassopolis 12 to 6 and 5 to 3.

Among the highlights was a diving catch in left field by Nick Bowen, who then doubled a runner off second base and Travis Coleman from behind the plate gunning down a runner trying to steal second base.

Margaritis, Fournier and Coleman were among the scorers for the Bison, who remained close until Cassopolis scored six runs in the seventh inning off Jarek Hotwagner and Travis Maddux pitching in relief.

Tyler Maddux started the second game on the mound but had to come out with a sore arm, and three runs scored in two innings.

Travis Maddux, who drove in Fournier with a double falling just short of the right field fence, pitched the final four innings.

He gave up two runs in a 5 to 3 loss.

Also driving in a run for the Bison was Margaritis scoring Tyler Maddux with a crisp single up the middle.

The Bison are now 2-6-1 on the season.

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Bison Girl’s Softball PHOTO BY NATALIE CACIOPPO

Jordin Drews makes the play at first base for the out.

The Bison lost 15-5 on April 19 vs Cassopolis.

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Alilyn Purcell gets a hit in the April 19 game against Cassopolis. The girls lost 15-5.

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Morgan Motycka pitches in the April 19 game against Cassopolis. The girls lost 15-5.

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School of American Music performing their sing-a long concert on Sunday Bob Fischer, onboard The King Fisher, with his more than 15 pound lake trout.

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he School of American Music put on a sing-a long concert in the Pokagon Room at New Buffalo Township Library Sunday, April 24.

The performers were comprised of current students and teachers and featured old favorites as well as traditional, folk and modern pop favorites. A packet of lyrics was provided to audience members so everyone was able to sing along with the performers. For more information on the School of American Music, visit www.schoolofamericanmusic.com.

Visitors browsing the various ice cream options at Beach Scoops in New Buffalo

ecently, some very big lake trout have been biting. Bob Fischer, who was fishing offshore onboard The King Fisher, reported that Friday, April 7, not only did he catch his limits, he also reeled in one of the biggest lake trout he has landed in the past five years. He estimated the fish weighed more than 15 pounds. Using ProKing Spoons, he said it took about 15 minutes to land the fighter, and that he kept his boat in neutral as he continued to land him. Following the rain, Fischer said he went out mid-morning Friday and got his limits within two hours. He reported that the coho salmon are currently not biting; however, lake trout are considered both a game fish and a food fish. He said they are also delicious to smoke and eat. Fischer is an avid local Lake Michigan fisherman.

Michigan DNR re-stocks the Galien River

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ish were stocked in the Galien River Friday, April 22, by the Michigan DNR fisheries division. Two tanker trucks carrying more than 18,000 small fish, which was equal to 1,500 pounds, were entered into the river at the Red Arrow Highway Bridge. The tanker trucks each had four tanks with about 3,000 fish in each of them. The first truck carried a variety of 12,000 fish, while the second truck carried 6,000 brown trout. The fish were transported from Harrietta State Fish Hatchery near Cadillac, Michigan, which is about a three-hour drive north of New Buffalo. Within the past year, the DNR has stocked more than 100,000 fish in the Galien River. The species that were stocked included brown, rainbow and lake trout, coho salmon and walleye.

6,000 brown trout enter the Galien River

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Beachside Scoops is open for the season NATALIE CACIOPPO IN NEW BUFFALO

eachside Scoops officially opened again for the spring and summer season Friday, April 22. Visitors and locals piled in while they browsed the ice cream menu. Along with traditional ice cream flavors, Beachside also offers frozen yogurt, as well as dairy free, all natural and gluten free options. They are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES All interested parties are invited to attend and express their views and opinions regarding this variance. Written comments must be received at the Village of Grand Beach Hall prior to the hearing in order to become part of the hearing report.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Buffalo will hold a public hearing during a regular City Council meeting scheduled for May 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive public comment concerning the proposed 2016 – 2017 Fiscal Budget and the Headlee Millage Reduction Fraction for the City of New Buffalo.

This meeting is an open meeting. The 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: Allyson Holm, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

ALLYSON HOLM CITY CLERK

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING The Village of Grand Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) in the meeting room, Village of Grand Beach Hall, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI on a request made by Bruce Nelson.

MARY J. ROBERTSON CLERK/TREASURER (269) 469-3141

Article VI, Section 6.06, Item E (1) of the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard setback of twenty (20) feet from the street right-of-way line. The petitioner is requesting an additional variance of seven (7) feet, six (6) inches from the minimum front yard setback requirement.

Article VI, Section 6.06, Item C allows a maximum of forty (40) percent lot coverage. The current lot coverage is approximately 47% and exceeds the maximum allowable lot coverage. After proposed changes to the deck, the lot coverage will be reduced to 46.8%.

If granted, the variance will reduce the required front yard setback and lot coverage to allow the petitioner to alter and enlarge an existing deck to accommodate a handicap ramp and wheel chair mobility, and the deck will be located seven (7) feet, six (6) inches from the front lot line.

The property is located at 46105 Pine Avenue and described as lots 57 and 58, block B of Grand Beach Springs, Grand Beach and property tax code 11-392590-0057-00-8.

Went into closed session under MCL 15.268(d) to consider the purchase of real property.

DETAILS ON ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Summary contains only City Council action. Discussion items by council and citizens are not included. Details on Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office, on the city’s website or a video of the entire meeting may be viewed on the city’s website: www.cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also contact the City Clerk at 269-469-1500.

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The New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 pursuant to MCL 125.3304.

This meeting is an open meeting. The 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: Allyson Holm, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

ALLYSON HOLM CITY CLERK

NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Set a Special Meeting for May 4, 2016 at 6:30 for the purpose of the City Manager’s review, Council Rules and Procedures and the American Legion special events application.

Approved a corrected LCC Application for Song Group LLC, located at 301 W. Buffalo St. as presented who is applying for the license under MCL 436.1521a(1) (b).

This hearing was previously scheduled for April 20 and rescheduled for May 18.

Per Article XVI, Section 16.09, Item D of the Zoning Ordinance: A request has been submitted for a variance to alter and enlarge an existing deck to accommodate a handicap ramp and wheel chair mobility.

Appointed City Manager Anderson to the Building Authority as Commission Chair with a term ending May 2019.

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NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Set a Special Meeting for May 4, 2016 at 6:30 for the purpose of the City Manager’s review, Council Rules and Procedures and the American Legion special events application.

Approved a corrected LCC Application for Song Group LLC, located at 301 W. Buffalo St. as presented who is applying for the license under MCL 436.1521a(1) (b).

Approved the language for the Park Millage renewal to go on the August 2, 2016 ballot.

Set a Work Session for May 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for the budget review.

Set the Public Hearing for the budget on May 17, 2016 at the next regular council meeting.

Tabled taking any action on the 1450 Shore Dr. – Shoreline Conditions.

Appointed Carter Vravis to the Construction Board of Appeals with a term ending May 2018.

Approved the language for the Park Millage renewal to go on the August 2, 2016 ballot.

Set a Work Session for May 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for the budget review.

Set the Public Hearing for the budget on May 17, 2016 at the next regular council meeting.

Tabled taking any action on the 1450 Shore Dr. – Shoreline Conditions.

Appointed Carter Vravis to the Construction Board of Appeals with a term ending May 2018.

Appointed City Manager Anderson to the Building Authority as Commission Chair with a term ending May 2019.

Went into closed session under MCL 15.268(d) to consider the purchase of real property.

DETAILS ON ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Summary contains only City Council action. Discussion items by council and citizens are not included. Details on Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office, on the city’s website or a video of the entire meeting may be viewed on the city’s website: www.cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also contact the City Clerk at 269-469-1500.

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Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have MI license and insurance.

Call Melissa 219-898-5398.

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.

ACCOUNTING HELP WANTED Accounting. Quick Books online Phone/text 269-876-7452 AD SALES PERSON WANTED Outdoor Advertising Markets: New Buffalo, La Porte, Michigan City, Bridgman, St. Joseph, MI Phone/text 269-876-7452 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.

LAWN CARE SERVICE PERSONNEL For information, call 269-469-2340.

STUMP GINDING Pat’s Tree Service offers stump grinding for small and large stumps.

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OBITUARIES Sharon Sue Flick

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haron Sue Flick, age 57, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully and went on to her next great adventure, Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home in the comfort of her family. Sharon had battled a long fight with cancer.

Sharon was born April 25, 1958 in Michigan City, the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Mangold) Peterson. She graduated from River Valley High School and Lake Michigan College. Sharon was a textile artist and sold her work in several area galleries and gift shops. She also had a very long career in banking; holding mostly management positions. Besides creating, Sharon loved to bike ride, hike, play tennis, archery, gardening, going to the beach, traveling and reading. She was thrilled to go zip lining in North Carolina and on a hot air balloon in New Mexico, as well as having been hiking in the Grand Canyon. Being outdoors brought her much pleasure.

Sharon was a member of the Buchanan Art Center, the Berrien Artist Guild, and the Three Oaks Library Friends. She also enjoyed writing and did freelance work for the South Bend Tribune and Lake magazine. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family at every opportunity. She especially enjoyed family parties and vacations together.

Sharon will be greatly missed by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Rick; her sons: Chad (Rachel) Mars, Michael Roth; Rick’s children: Tina (Mike) Dennert, Jason (April) Flick, Kristy (Sean) Smith; and her grandchildren.

Other survivors are her sister Diane (Michael) Bement, her brother Don (Sheri) Peterson; as well as her nieces Kristie and Erika, and her nephew Derek.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends will gather Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 5:00 P.M., held at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Sharon’s memory to: The Three Oaks Public Library, 3 North Elm Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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ary Katherine Johnson, 93, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Friday April 22, 2016 at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Mary was born in New Albany, Indiana on September 30, 1922 to the late Clifford and Ruth (Borkenheim) Belch. She received her Bachelor of Chemistry degree from Indiana University. Mary was the first female hired at Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. (Exxon Mobil Oil), where she met her then future husband and fellow chemist George Johnson. They were married on June 22, 1945 in New Albany, Indiana. Mary lived in Princeton, New Jersey from 1944-2000 when she moved to this area. She was a world-wide traveler and had a strong interest in archeology.

Mary is survived by her three grandchildren – Luke (Kelly) Johnson of Denver, Colorado, Matt (Erica) Johnson of Michigan City, Indiana and Elizabeth (Jon) Vaughn of Villa Park, Illinois; and great grandchildren – Ava, August, and Meredith Johnson and Alana and Olivia Vaughn. She is preceded in death by her husband – George Chrysler Johnson and two children – Susan Kay Johnson and Thomas George Johnson (former New Buffalo City Manager.)

A memorial service celebrating Mary’s life will be held at a later date. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com.

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HOROSCOPE APRIL 28-MAY 4, 2016

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 This week you will be focusing on your financial status and ways to increase your earning power. You have a strong will that can bring you certain success, but guard against becoming ruthless in your approach. There is a lot of money and prestige to be had, but chose to operate with integrity.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It is time to let go of changing people’s ideas about their own life. You naturally gravitate to the position of peacemaker but you cannot fight their battles or control their perceptions.

You can provide the space for peace, but you cannot control wether they utilize the space or see the necessary changes.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 It will be easy to blame yourself for everything that goes wrong this week. Be very careful that you are not beating yourself up and putting too much pressure on yourself to be perfect. Remember you are here learning and growing. Mistakes will be made. Look for the lessons.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Your ability to meld into your surrounding is key when observing the activities of others. Wether you are trying to learn something new, or get the inside scoop, watch and listen while remaining silent. Become like the wind, which remains unseen, while it weaves through all things.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Some soul searching is in order this week. You may see some very dark emotions erupt in yourself , which could affect you very deeply. The point is to purge yourself of negative thinking and go within before blaming situations on other people’s actions. Retreat and reflect before you attack.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This is an excellent week to expand your business and financial potentials. Take time to plan your moves rather than make those moves, now. By taking time to really investigate and research opportunities you will hone in on what your specialties are. This week is about planning and preparing.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Fasten your safety belts, and prepare for a roller coaster ride in the relationship department, this week.

There is potential for some marvelous moments of love and togetherness coupled with an equal likelihood of severe emotional storms. On a positive note, business relationships will improve.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 It is time to turn on the lights and open the windows. Get some freshness into the place. If you have been hiding out and not engaging in social activities, perhaps it is time to investigate what people are triggering for you. Open up and talk about it. Holding back keeps you stuck in the dark.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Working out and maintaining adaptive health patterns are great, until they become an obsession. Guard against pushing yourself too hard and overdoing things. If you feel a lack of personal validation seek out more peaceful, nurturing activities, rather than strenuous marathon type activities.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Your investigatory powers are highlighted this week. Be careful you are not turning all the focus on yourself and taking on too many responsibilities. There is a tendency to be overprotective of others this week, and you might end up enabling others, while the blame for situations is placed on you.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Even if the odds appear overwhelming, your strength of knowledge and willingness to express your talents, guarantees success. Your creative talents will be actively expressed when you trust in your abilities. Knowing you can do something and believing in your abilities is half the battle.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Guard against placing the objectives of a group or affiliation, before your own personal needs. It will be easy to get caught up in perceived social obligations this week. You may overlook important tasks or chores while you are focusing on fitting in or proving yourself to others. Be true to yourself.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 17-23, 2016

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO AT INFO@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

APRIL 17 Suspicious Situation Belated Assault & Battery APRIL 18 Trespass MSP/Assist Other Agency APRIL 19 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency APRIL 20 Amtrak/RR Crossing/Assist Other Agency APRIL 21 No calls APRIL 22 General Assist APRIL 23 OUIL/High BAC Arrest General Assist/Fingerprints (x3) NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Suspicious Situation

DAILY EVENTS

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

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY

OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo.

Open to the public. For information contact Bob Kruger 269-612-0983.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY

FISH FRY 5-9PM. American Legion Post #169.

New Buffalo.

EVERY SATURDAY

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

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 29– MAY 1

ART ATTACK 2016 Various sites throughout Harbor Country. 269-469-5332. www.harborcountry.org/artattack.

Join the excitement of one of the Midwest’s most eclectic interactive celebrations of ‘All that is Art.” Area galleries, inns, antique and specialty shops join to present art workshops, lectures, demonstrations, artists’ receptions and entertainment. Download brochure at www.harborcountry.org/ artattack.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

TREES IN TROUBLE: A DOCUMENTARY FILM 3-5PM. New Buffalo Township Library. New Buffalo. 269-756-9172. jamietreephilosophy@yahoo.com.

Free admission and kid friendly.

Reservations suggested.

AD FEST & FEAST 7PM. Lakeside Inn. Art Attack hosts a fun-filled evening, direct from the New York Festival of International Commercials. A viewing of the world’s most award-winning and funniest commercials of 2015. Sample appetizing cuisine prepared by some of the finest chefs of Harbor Country. Tickets are $40.

Reservations suggested.

Live Entertainment by The Allen Wronko Band and Zydeco Voodoo. General admission $45, VIP Session: $75, $99, Lunch with a Brewmaster, Designated Driver: $15.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM CST. Uptown Arts District.

N Franklin St. Michigan City. www.uptownartsdistrict.org.

Art galleries, shops and boutiques along N Franklin St are open until 9PM. The Lubeznik Center, 101 W Second Street, 5PM-8PM. Art, music and refreshments.

Admission is Free. 9-12PM Wine down at Maxine’s Restaurant and Bistro. No cover charge.

SUNDAY, MAY 8

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO 11AM-4PM. Washington Park Zoo. Michigan City. 219-873-1510. www.washingtonparkzoo.com.

All mother’s and grandmother’s receive free admission all day.

SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT AT FERNWOOD 4PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-469-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org Enjoy live music in the garden on the Green. Free with admission.

APRIL/MAY 2016 THURSDAY, APRIL 28

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

AN EVENING WITH THE MANHATTAN MEDIUM THOMAS JOHN 7:30PM

SUNDAY, MAY 1

LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III 8PM

THURSDAY, MAY 5

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HOST SEDGEWICK 8PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club.

500 W Water St. New Buffalo Guests are welcome to attend the Scholarship Awards dinner and meeting.

If you are interested in attending or joining the organization, please make reservations, by calling Nancy Gino at 269-469-1364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

5TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY BOX CAR BUFFET 6-10PM. American Hellenic Center.

New Buffalo. 269-469-8010. www.newbuffalorailroadmuseum.org.

The all-you-can-eat buffet features Skip’s Restaurant’s famous prime with eclectic sides donated by area restaurants.

Topping it off for a donation, is a tempting selection off the Dessert Car, confected

by Jackie Shen of Jackie’s Café. A redhot signature drink, “The Caboose” will be available at the cash bar. Live music with a silent and live auction. Pre Boarding-Pass is $35 per person, Table of 10 is $300. $50 per person at door- if available. Credit Cards are accepted.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

6TH ANNUAL BLUE CHIP BREWFEST NOON-5PM CST. Blue Chip Casino.

Stardust Event Center. 777 Blue Chip Dr. Michigan City. 219-879-7711. www.bluechipcasino.com.

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

SUNDAY, MAY 8

THE SPANIELS MOTHER’S DAY REVUE 2PM AND 7PM

THURSDAY, MAY 12

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HOST IVANHOE BLUES 8PM

FRIDAY, MAY 13

MISSISSIPPI HEAT 8PM

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FASHIONISTA FESTIVAL CONTINUES AT COTTAGESCAPES CLOSET PAMPERING HAND MASSAGES BY PROFESSIONAL NAIL TECHNICIAN MARIE SWAIN, COMPLIMENTARY 5 MINUTE MASSAGE WITH $25 COTTAGESCAPES PURCHASE! • FABULOUS SHOPPING, GOODIES, EATS & TREATS

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 — 1-4PM

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