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Berrien County sheriffs cleared of wrongdoing in high-speed chase PAGE 4

Smooth Traveling: Clay Street reconstruction and street resurfacing underway PAGE 4 Planning Commission denies SLU for parking lot expansion PAGE 5

Jackie’s hosts springtime NBBA fundraiser PAGE 7

Blossomtime queens tour New Buffalo PAGES 8-9

Fire marshal urges Michiganders to “push the button” to test smoke alarms PAGE 12

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HCPAI CELEBRATES ITS LATEST SCULPTURE INSTALLATION — PAGE 19 —

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ART, JAZZ AND MUSCLE! The streets were buzzing with Art Attack fans from near and far! For the locals, it’s a great time to enjoy our communities before the hustle and bustle of summer; for our outof-town guests, it’s the first of many trips to Harbor Country in the sunny months ahead. Read about Art Attack on pages 14-15.

A jazz festival in New Buffalo is just around the corner! Formerly held at a house in Lakeside, Michigan, the festival will be moving to a larger venue this year: Lions Park. Pure Michigan Jazz and Blues Festival is happening at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Tickets are still available at David’s Deli in downtown New Buffalo, Milda’s in Union Pier and Burnison’s Gallery in Lakeside. The impressive lineup includes John Neary and Bevy Blues, Tammy McCann, Charles

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Recently, the New Buffalo Times did an article on the repair of the neighborhood streets. The equipment (and muscle) flooded those streets, as everyone was working at a fast speed to ensure that the job was completed in record time. It is only the beginning! Good job, City of New Buffalo! See page 4.

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Using student-designed code, a five-person student team has also been 3-D printing keychains, which will be distributed to community members at the fair.

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BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFFS CLEARED OF WRONGDOING IN HIGH-SPEED CHASE

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he Berrien County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement that said that they have cleared two deputies for their role in a Sunday, April 15, chase, which ended in a deadly crash.

In the early morning hours of April 15, police were attempting to pull over an SUV that they believed was involved in a break-in at the Black Arsenal Gun Store, 2797 Kimmel St., Stevensville, Michigan. Three people were killed and one person was left in critical condition after their vehicle crashed into a tree during the chase. The crash occurred on M-139 near Rockey Weed Road in Royalton Township around 5:11 a.m. Five local and state agencies responded to the call and high-speed chase.

The victims of the accident were identified as: Jamahri Jayshaun Fuller, 20; Davion Marquez Patton, 17 and Allan Trevon-James Velox, 17. Police said that all three died as a result of the crash. Anton Duran Morgan, 17, was taken to a Grand Rapids hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

After reviewing the incident, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office said they found no wrongdoing on the part of the two deputies that were involved.

They returned to work Monday, April 23.

The Michigan State Police is still completing their portion of the investigation.

The names of the two deputies who were involved will not be released until the Berrien County Prosecutors Office has completed their review of the incident. — STAFF REPORTS

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Smooth Traveling: Clay Street reconstruction and street resurfacing underway

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onstruction on various streets throughout the City of New Buffalo picked up speed the week of Monday, April 30, which marked the fourth week of the city’s two roadway and resurfacing construction projects.

The week also marked the 29th one of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase II. Additionally, Amtrak finished replacing the railroad crossing on North Whittaker Street.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge replacement project continues on South M239, with one lane of traffic being left open. MDOT is replacing the Exit 1 bridge over I-94 at Exit 1, as well as overpasses on Kruger Road and work on Exit 6. The project is expected to continue throughout the summer months.

Northern Construction crews have made steady progress on the first and largest of the side street projects, which includes the complete reconstruction of Clay Street (from South Whittaker Street to East Buffalo Street/US-12). The project will be split into two phases to accommodate local and school traffic. Construction began Monday, April 9, with the removal of the road bed on East Clay Street. The plan calls for the road to be completely rebuilt, starting with the rebuilding of the road base approximately two feet below the former road grade to accommodate the heavy vehicle and bus traffic.

Northern Construction Services, Corp., the lowest of three bidders, was awarded the project. Their bid was $1,343,633.00 for the 1.2-mile major reconstruction project.

Phase I of the reconstruction includes Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street. It includes the reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, driveways and the complete roadway. During this phase, a detour has been in place along East Detroit Street between South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street. Phase I is anticipated to continue until Friday, June 8.

Throughout the construction, residents have been asked to park along adjacent side streets if access is restricted at their properties.

Phase II of the Clay Street reconstruction project will begin Monday, June 11, and is expected to be finished by August in time for the 2018/2019 school year.

Phase II includes East Clay Street from Bronson to East Buffalo Street/US-12.

The City of New Buffalo has also been resurfacing several neighborhood streets as part of the 2018 street resurfacing project. Streets on the west side of North Whittaker Street that were scheduled for milling, resurfacing and sidewalk ADA-accessible ramps installation are almost complete. The roadways are all resurfaced with new blacktop and most of the sidewalk corner ramps have been installed.

The one big project west of North Whittaker Street is the rebuilding and resurfacing of Oselka Drive, from Whittaker Street to Willard Street. That project has not yet begun; however, plans are in place to complete it before Memorial Day weekend.

The following is a list of street locations where full depth roadway milling and resurfacing has been completed: Water Street from Willard Street to west of Eagle Street; Eagle Street from Water Street to Buffalo Street/US-12; Willard Street from Water Street to Washington Street; Clay Street from Willard Street to South Whittaker Street.

Work to be completed on the east side of Whittaker Street includes: Merchant Street from North Thompson Street to Wilson Road and Norton Street from Buffalo Street/US-12 to E. Clay Street The neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project started Monday, April 9. Reith Riley Construction Company, who bid $783,873.09 for this road project, was awarded the contract. Work began on West Water Street, North Eagle Street and North Willard Street the week of April 9 and included the removal of non-ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, the realigning of the sewer/man-hole caps and grading improvements.

Throughout construction, the contractor will be utilizing flag control and temporary detours. Access to properties should be accessible by the end of each working day.

Most of the roadway resurfacing work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. If not completed by then, work will continue in the summer on the remaining locations.

Following the north side roadway completion, the work will move to South Norton and Jameson; however, work on those roads will not be underway until Northern Construction starts that phase of the Clay Street project. The roadwork in that area will be coordinated between the two contracting firms.

For additional information regarding the projects, contact Tony Ashbaugh, City of New Buffalo, at (269) 469-2781 or Project Engineer Jason Marquardt, Abonmarche, at (269) 926-4565. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ABONMARCHE

State, local organizations helping residents recover from winter flooding A long-term recovery group has been formed to provide recovery services to residents and families affected by the flooding in southwest Michigan.

United Way of Southwest Michigan is hosting bi-monthly meetings with many state and local organizations focused on uniting resources with community needs in order to ensure that everyone impacted recovers from this disaster.

“There are many families still displaced from their homes. Some have homes that can’t be repaired. These families are having to live with other family members or stay in hotels. The organizations from this recovery group are fighting for those people who need our help. We want to see everyone recover from this disaster,” said Anna Murphy, United Way of Southwest Michigan president.

This collaborative effort includes the following organizations: Berrien Community Foundation, United Way of Southwest Michigan, The American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan, The Salvation Army, Niles Corps, City of Niles, Michigan State Police Office of Emergency Management, Berrien County Office of Emergency Management, Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Emergency Shelter Services, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), First Presbyterian Church (Niles), Neighbor to Neighbor, Berrien County Community Development and Andrews University.

These organizations represent various functions of the recovery effort, from funding, to case management, to volunteer coordination, to construction coordination, to community communications, to emotional and spiritual care. A big first step for this group is bringing on a disaster case manager, who can coordinate necessary services and resources to address the needs of those still impacted.

“On behalf of the long-term recovery group, we’d like to express our thanks to all of the volunteers and donors who have helped out so much this spring. The money raised, items collected and the volunteers mobilized have made a big impact in Southwest Michigan,” added Murphy.

Those who are still in need of recovery assistance should contact Jan Radde, project coordinator of Impact at United Way of Southwest Michigan, at janet. radde@uwsm.org or 269-982-4029.

United Way and the Berrien Community Foundation are still encouraging people to donate to the Disaster Relief Fund, which was set up in February. To give to the fund, visit www.uwsm.org/relief or text UWSMRELIEF to 51555. Donations via cash or check should be sent to the following address (checks can be made payable to BCF/Disaster Relief Fund): Disaster Relief Fund c/o Berrien Community Foundation 2900 South State Street, Suite 2E St Joseph, MI 49085.

United Way of Southwest Michigan fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. To join the fight, visit www. uwsm.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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Planning Commission denies SLU for parking lot expansion

he City of New Buffalo Planning Commission held a public hearing during their Tuesday, April 24, special meeting, to discuss a proposed site plan review and Special Land Use (SLU) for applicant Louis Hoekstra, who was requesting to allow expansion of an existing parking lot at Converge Church, 601 W. Buffalo St. The parcel in question is adjacent to a portion of parcel number 11-62-82000375-07-4, 601 West Buffalo Street on its southern property line, which fronts Harrison Street and adjoins the church property.

The applicant’s proposed use was the continuation of the existing church use with an expanded parking area.

The zoning for Converge Church, 602 W. Buffalo St., is General Commercial District (GCD) and the rear lot located on Harrison Street is in a single-family district (R-1). By combining the two parcels, the applicant sought for the R-1 lot to be adjoined to the GCD property [the church] and then the parking lot would be considered an ancillary use to the church, which is allowed in R-1 zoning districts. A stand-alone parking lot is not allowed in a district that is zoned R-1.

The applicant originally came before the Planning Commission for a similar request in September 2017 and was granted the request to install the parking lot; however, they had not requested an expansion of their SLU, which was originally granted in 2014. As a result of that Planning Commission and City Council ruling, the adjacent property owner, Shannon Swindle, challenged the decision with the Zoning Board of Appeals and filed suit with The Berrien County Circuit Court of Appeals; both of those actions are still pending. The primary argument of the appeal is that a parking lot is not permitted as a use in an R-1 district.

The meeting became very vocal and confusing, with the neighboring homeowners addressing the commission regarding their concerns about allowing the parking lot in an R-1 district. Many

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of the neighbors stated that they were not notified of the September 2017 meeting. Because their properties weren’t actually adjacent to the property in question, they were not sent notices of the September meeting, so very few attended to voice objections or support.

As one planner stated, had the neighbors been present at the September meeting, the outcome may have been different. At the September meeting, the applicant also failed to obtain a SLU to adjoin, or combine, the properties, which would allow the ancillary use. In the end, the decision made in September by the Planning Commission and the City Council resulted in legal action and resulted in the church coming back to the Commission for reconsideration.

The public comments portion of the meeting which preceded the Planning Commission’s regular meeting extended for more than an hour. The majority of the speakers objected to the proposed parking lot. Swindle, whose rear yard adjoins the parcel and who has filed the lawsuit and the appeal, is the homeowner who is the most directly affected. Because each person who signs up to speak is given three minutes and Swindle had a lengthy document to deliver, her neighbors, friends and family members each read a section of her letter for a three-minute period each.

The letter containing the background and her concerns was read by eight people over a 24-minute period.

Other neighbors in attendance voiced their own concerns, which included drainage and water issues, the safety of children playing in the immediate area, the setback requirements, screening/ fencing, the possible devaluation of their property values and the fact that the SLU would continue to be in effect if the church was to sell the entire parcel to another type of business allowable in the GCD, perhaps one with higher traffic and a more frequent occupancy.

One issue that all of the neighbors were concerned about was standing water and flooding because the area does not have a city storm sewer.

They stated flooding was a common

occurrence; however, the city submitted a best management practices for storm water/drainage only report that was prepared by Abonmarche, the civil engineering firm that was hired to review the church’s drainage plan. Their report stated, “Given the lack of storm sewer, the proposed permeable [gravel] lot with infiltration basins is the most economically efficient and lowest impact storm water option. The City’s enclosed storm water conveyance system does not extend to the site; therefore, detention/ retention and infiltration represent the only available storm water management options. Paving the site would create an impermeable surface and restrict storm water infiltration. Storm water would then need to be collected and stored within the site and/or infiltrated. Due to site constraints, a gravel/pervious parking lot is preferable for storm water infiltration.”

In addition, the report said that the typical soil on the site is fine sand, which transmits water. The proposed site plan also includes two dry wells (infiltration basins).

Abonmarche approved the drainage plan submitted by the church.

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n his opening remarks, Hoekstra, who was representing Converge Church, stated that the church was thrilled to be in New Buffalo and they are trying to be a good neighbor; however, with emotions running high, some in the audience vocally disagreed with him.

To service the church members, the church currently leases parking from Kerhoulous Insurance Agency, which is next door to Converge Church on Buffalo and Harrison streets. The church also has an agreement to use the Horizon Bank parking that is the located across the street, on Buffalo Street/US 12. The proposed rear parking lot on Harrison Street would increase their onsite parking from 21 spaces to 39 spaces of the required 59 parking space, of either shared and onsite parking.

The site plan submitted in conjunction with the application differs slightly

from the one that was submitted in the fall. Most notably, it clarifies that the setback from the parcel to the south is 10 feet, but the parcel to the southwest showed only a 5-foot setback. Like the prior application, it proposes 27 trees planted along the southern and western boundary line to provide screening; however, it did not include a fence, which the neighbors wanted.

The Planning Commission members stated that they definitely heard the neighbors’ complaints and concerns, with one member stating that the “public outcry is obvious.”

The commissioners received the findings/recommendation from City Manager David Richards and from the city attorney, Nick Curcio, of Dickinson Wright, who was present to advise them at the hearing. The recommendation reads, “After review of the application materials, confirmation of the facts reported, site inspections and evaluation of the site plan review criteria, it is recommended the site plan and Special Use permit for Project #0118, referred to as Sawyer Highland Church Parking Lot expansion, be approved as submitted.”

After an hour and a half of input and discussion by the comissioners, it was a divided vote to deny the request for the SLU and the site plan [for the parking lot]. They cited Ordinance Section 17-1 and 17-2 as their reason to consider the request. Those voting to deny the request were: Ralph Hullet, Larry Bernstein, Roxanne Lauer and William McCollum. Voting to support the request were: chair Paul Billingslea, Mark Joseph and Mark Gabryszewski.

The matter of this SLU and site plan review will go before the City Council members at their May meeting. The City Council has the final decision on Planning Commission recommendations, including this request. Their vote on whether to deny or approve this application will then be presented to the Berrien County Circuit Court for their review relevant to the pending lawsuit and to the City Zoning Board of Appeals.

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he sidewalk installations that have been taking shape throughout downtown New Buffalo have been giving people a feel for what the new downtown will have to offer once the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase II has been completed.

Trees have also started to be installed near Nancy’s Hot Dog stand and in front of Casey’s. The planting will move in a southerly direction. Following the tree installation, plants will be installed along the streetscape.

Throughout the week of Monday, April 23, the new, pedestrian-friendly, 16-foot wide sidewalks and curbs were installed along the southern end of North Whittaker Street, on the northern side of the street on East Merchant Street. Half of the curbs were installed on the eastern side of North Whittaker on the northern block.

The new, 16-foot wide sidewalks and the new ADA accessible ramps in front of some retail establishments are in place at most locations. New concrete sidewalks have been poured on the west side of Whittaker Street and the north and south sides of West Mechanic Street. Most of the sidewalks on the southern portion of the east and west sides of North Whittaker Street have also been poured.

On the west and east sides of North Whittaker Street, at least half of the width has been poured, with crews working there Monday, April 30. The full width of sidewalks has been installed in front of Nancy’s Hot Dog Stand all the way to the corner of Merchant Street. The sidewalks on the south side of West Merchant Street, in front of Brewster’s Cafe and west to Barton Street, were also poured and open to pedestrian traffic two weeks ago. New sidewalks and curbs on the north side of Merchant Street have also been installed (when the project is complete, the west block of Merchant Street will be one-way going west, for one block.) All of the old sidewalks on the east side of North Whittaker Street, from Mechanic to Merchant streets, have been removed, as was as all of the underground concrete storm sewers and old water pipes. The new light pole pedestals are also being installed during the sidewalk installation.

The pouring of concrete is a weatherdependent activity, with the ideal temperature staying above 40 or 50 degrees for a period of days; this has not been the case recently in New Buffalo.

Precautions have been taken to pour concrete in the colder weather and maintain concrete temperatures above 50 degrees for a period of three to seven days. The use of thermal curing blankets or heated enclosures will maintain concrete temperatures and prevent freezing. During this week’s concrete installation phase, Abonmarche asks for everyone to please keep off the blanketed concrete areas that have been recently poured.

The installation of the underground conduit has been completed on the west side of North Whittaker Street and

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continues to be installed on East and West Merchant Street. The individual conduit lines will service electric feeds for the light fixtures and the other conduit lines will provide for the irrigation system to service the landscape areas. During the coming weeks, the foundations for the new light fixtures will be installed on both sides of the street as sidewalks go in and the electric company will continue to remove overhead wiring, where needed.

The overhead electrical lines will be permanently removed to allow clear views to Lake Michigan.

Although not a part of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, Amtrak replaced the railroad crossing on North Whittaker Street, which resulted in full street closures during the week of April 16 and the first part of the following week. The new crossing was open to traffic Tuesday, April 24.

Full-block roadway closures will also be required throughout the week on North Whittaker and Merchant streets; however, business access will remain open. (While all of the old sidewalks have been removed on the east side of Whittaker Street, they are just beginning to be replaced in the southern portion.)

Pedestrian traffic has been challenging during the curb and sidewalk installation phase of the project; however, the new curb installations give folks a feeling for the soon-to-be, new, 16-foot wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks. One may notice some areas where the sidewalk slopes and is set back from the outer sidewalk by retaining walls. Those areas have been carefully engineered to provide ADA access to all shops and restaurants along the streetscape, which naturally slopes downward toward the lake.

Previously, many of the buildings had steps at their entrances, which made it difficult for those with disabilities to enter them. All of the stepped-up entryways have been eliminated in this project.

With the opening of the street to vehicle traffic, weekend visitors have been parallel parking along the west side of North Whittaker Street despite the fact there is no pavement and no marked parking spots.

As construction advances into the final weeks, most of the roadway within the project limits will be closed to through traffic during the weekdays. In addition, intermittent sidewalk closures will be necessary for constructing the new sidewalks and the streetscape. The streetlights have been removed on the west side of the street and new lighting fixtures are not expected to be installed until May; however, temporary lighting is in place. The poles on the east side of Whittaker Street are still installed. The temporary lighting will remain in place until the new light fixtures are installed and operable.

Notices have been distributed to businesses on a block-by-block basis as work continues. Access to several businesses will be impacted during the ongoing concrete work. When possible, North Whittaker Street and the sidewalks

will remain open and passable for vehicles and pedestrians, but additional and ongoing closures are expected.

At a recent public meeting, Abonmarche stated that “we will continue to work with residents and businesses to the extent feasible to minimize disruptions. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we work to complete this exciting project for New Buffalo.”

The following work is anticipated for this week: •C onduit and light poles are being placed as sidewalks are installed.

•U tility companies will continue removing overhead wiring to allow clear views of the lake.

•C oncrete work for sidewalks will continue on North Whittaker, weather dependent. Businesses will remain open.

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bonmarche asks everyone to please keep off newly poured concrete. Crews will accommodate access to the front doors of businesses to the extent that it’s safe and feasible; however, the concrete requires time to harden before pedestrians can use it.

The trees will be installed before the plants. Locals and visitors shouldn’t be alarmed, as cooler temperatures closer to the lake will keep all of the plants dormant for a longer period of time.

The following is an approximate outlook for May: • Week of April 30 - The city will remove the evergreen tree at the corner of Mechanic and Whittaker streets to make room for the planned sculpture installation.

• Week of April 30 – Sidewalk and curb installation, cross walk /pavers, landscaping • Week of May 7 – Sidewalk installation, paving, landscaping, restoration • Week of May 14 – Paving, landscaping, restoration, furnishing installation The streetscape plan has reached the final approval stages, as chosen benches, streetlighting and landscaping has been approved by the City Council for spring installation. The city awarded Nature’s Way the landscaping contract on Feb 20, so that the irrigation system work could begin.

The New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is still reviewing details regarding informational signage and outdoor cafe seating.

The next public tailgate meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 3, at New Buffalo City Hall. This standing, weekly meeting is intended to provide construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions regarding the construction process.

The redevelopment plan called for the sanitary sewer to be laid in the middle of the street. The new water service main lines are on the west side of the street, with lateral lines connecting to the east

side, and the storms sewers run along the east side of North Whittaker Street. All of these installations have been completed.

Phase II work continued throughout the month of March with the replacement of gas lines and the burying of the electrical lines, which has been completed. New curbs and retaining walls were also installed. In April, crews will complete the curb and sidewalk installations, perform the final site grading and install light pole foundations. In May, new lighting will be installed along with final roadway paving, landscaping and site amenities. The project is scheduled to be substantially completed by Memorial Day weekend, which begins Friday, May 25. A ribbon-cutting celebration is in the works and is planned to be held in June for all to celebrate and enjoy the new Whittaker Street and pedestrian-friendly downtown.

The City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the DDA, is in the final phase of making much-needed improvements to the community’s downtown area. The work underway on North Whittaker Street reflects the final portion of the $4.3 million investment in the downtown, which began in the spring of 2017 on East and West Mechanic and North Barton streets. This work will result in not only the much-needed replacement of water and sewer lines but also in an entirely new downtown streetscape. The Pokagon Fund also provided a $1.6 million grant toward the project.

The City Council approved going for bid on Phase III of the project at their Jan. 16, 2018, council meeting. Phase III includes the amenities package, such as benches, bike racks, waste receptacles and trees and landscaping.

Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt for the North Whittaker Street Phase II Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

The crews will strive to keep the roadway open, where possible, after construction hours and on the weekends.

Parking on adjacent streets has been developed to serve the downtown area while North Whittaker Street is impacted due to construction.

Parking is available on North Barton Street, at the Barton and West Mechanic streets parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street and at the city lot on the corner of Buffalo and North Whittaker streets and on North Thompson Street.

Parking is available on North Whittaker Street when the road is open to traffic.

All construction schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather, underground issues and other unforeseen circumstances.

Paver bricks from North Whittaker Street are available while supplies last to the residents at the boat launch parking lot. No heavy equipment is allowed to sort or load the vintage bricks.

For more information, www. cityofnewbuffalo.org. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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ew Buffalo Business Association members welcomed the arrival of spring with an evening of live entertainment, wine and craft beer and flower-inspired cuisine during their “Flora and Flavor” fundraiser, which was held at Jackie’s Café in New Buffalo Monday, April 30.

Guests could enjoy wine from Lazy Ballerina Winery in St. The crowd watches chef Jackie Shen (left) during her cooking demonstration Joseph and Bridgman, Michigan, and craft beer from Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery in Baroda, Michigan.

Several silent auction items, such as a $100 gift certificate to Jackie’s Backdoor Catering, a $50 gift certificate to Stray Dog and a piece signed by Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks that was donated by Hearthwoods Custom Furnishings in Lakeside, Michigan, were also on display.

The entertainment was provided by Steve Champagne and Mary Rapier, who make up the Michigan City, Indiana-based acoustic band, Steve and Mary E. The main event was a food demo that took place in chef Jackie Shen’s kitchen. Guests watched as Shen worked Chef Jackie Shen gives the crowd a The NBBA crowd enjoys the patio her magic on a variety of ingredients to create an edible cooking demonstration in her kitchen at Jackie’s flower food dish that included sundried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fig balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. For dessert, guests enjoyed chocolate walnut brownies with a lavender crème anglaise.

Karen Poff, president of the NBBA, said that it was Shen who dreamed up the idea of incorporating edible Chef Jackie Shen (gives the crowd a flowers into a springtime cooking demonstration in her kitchen Mark Kroll, Paul Billingslea, David Aaker and Karen Billinglsea fundraiser.

“I just thought we’d decorate the place with flowers,” she said.

Poff said that all proceeds from the event would go to the NBBA. Recently, she said that she’s been trying to think up creative fundraisers, such as the one that was being held that evening.

Poff gave credit to The Pokagon Fund for supporting the Chef Jackie Shen stirs a sauce organization in their Dolly Cummins with Jennifer Bluschke during her cooking demonstration fundraising efforts.

Recently, she said that she and Cathi Rogers, NBBA production manager, attended a Harbor Country nonprofit workshop that was sponsored by the Fund. As a result of them attending the workshop, the NBBA became eligible for a “challenge grant:” if the organization raises up to $5,000 within a six-month period, the Fund would match the amount dollar-for-dollar.

According to Janet Cocciarelli, Pokagon Fund executive director, the grant encourages members of nonprofit organizations to put to use the fundraising skills that they acquired from attending the workshop.

Cocciarelli added that she was positive that the NBBA would meet their fundraising goal.

“They’re an outstanding organization,” she said.

Poff added that the next NBBA fundraiser will be a Tuesday, Steve and Mary E. (Steve Champagne May 15, giveback night that will be held at Casey’s, located at Lazy Ballerina owner Melanie Owen and Mary Rapier) provide the live 136 N. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo. displays some of her wines entertainment inside Jackie’s Cafe

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Blossomtime queens tour New Buffalo

Queens dance to Get the Party Started

The male half of the elementary school population lines up to escort the queens into the gym

LINDA HENDERSON AND FRANCESCA SAGALA IN NEW BUFFALO

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he 2018 Blossomtime festivities kicked off with a busy week that began Sunday, April 29.

Miss Blossomtime 2018 Riley Ellis of Stevensville, Michigan, and her court, along with 23 area queens, began their tour of each of their respective communities Monday, April 30.

In the morning, the royal court and community queens were given a royal welcome by New Buffalo Area School students and staff when they paid a visit to New Buffalo Elementary School.

Shortly after arriving at the school, Miss New Buffalo 2018 Alina Willhoite and her royal court were joined by Ellis and her court and the queens, who arrived at the school in a tour bus that was escorted by the Berrien County Sheriff motorcycle squad. Upon their arrival, the queens were given a flower and escorted into the school by members of the male half of the elementary school’s student population.

Once inside of the gym, the queens and Blossomtime court, as well as members of the New Buffalo royal court, introduced themselves to the students. After briefly doing a choreographed dance to Get the Party Started by Pink, everyone was then escorted out of the gym and hopped aboard the bus for the next at the New Buffalo Yacht Club.

The bus traveled eastbound on Buffalo Street from Pizza Hut to Willard Street. Following the motorcycle troop was a convertible carrying Members of Harbor Country royalty strike a pose after dancing

Fans welcome the tour

Members of the New Buffalo royal court pose outside of the gym

Area queens recieve flowers from their escort after stepping off the tour bus

Miss Blossomtime Riley Ellis waves from bus

Blossomtime first runner-up Jamie Tidey-Eua Claie Sodus, Miss Blossomtime Riley Ellis-Stevenville, second runner-up Micah Saxe-Coloma, Miss Congeniality Miss Spirit Olivia Ziemer- Hartford

Little Miss Carlee Tanskley, first runner-up Ava Jackson, Mazzie Bowen with Berrien County Sheriff Motor troop

Ben O’Donnell with his sister, Faylynn

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Commodore Adam Umbrasas, Cari O’Donnell, Ben O’Donnell, Alina Willhoite, Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV, and NBAS Superintendent Jeffrey Leslie

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Mr. Blossomtime Garrett Brandt, Miss Blossomtime Riley Ellis, NBES principal Adam Bowen, Mr. New Buffalo and Mr. Nice Guy Ben O’Donnell and Miss New Buffalo Alina Willhoite

Willhoite and Mr. New Buffalo and Mr. Nice Guy Buffalo Ben O’Donnell. The parade headed westbound on Buffalo Street and drove through town toward the yacht club, where everyone enjoyed a luncheon by the harbor.

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Ben O’Donnell and Alina Willhoite escort the tour bus

New Buffalo Royals with the Miss Teens, Jr. Teens and Littles

illhoite and O’Donnell, along with all of the New Buffalo royal court members and their families, attended the queens’ luncheon.

New Buffalo Committee Chair Lisa Willhoite and Cari O’Donnell hosted the luncheon, which was also attended by members of the Blossomtime Central Queens Committee, New Buffalo Area School Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie, New Buffalo Elementary School Principal Adam Bowen and New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler. Representing New Buffalo Township was clerk Judy Zabicki and deputy clerk Kathy Butler. City of New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV was present, along with New Buffalo Yacht Club Commodore Adam Umbrasas.

To add to the festivities, Forever Images provided a photo booth with fun props and instant photo memories for everyone to take home with them.

Before the royals departed, they were given goody bags that they could fill with sweet treats from a huge assortment of colorful and yummy candy, which was displayed in a multitude of glass vessels.

The Blossomtime royals gathered for the traditional Blessing of the Blossoms at Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sunday, April 29, which was followed by the vintage softball game at the House of David in Benton Harbor’s Eden Springs Park.

The annual shoe box parade and dinner with the queens also took place on Monday in St. Joseph, Michigan.

The Mayors Banquet and Keys to the City dinner was at Lake Michigan College’s Grand Upton Hall Tuesday, May 1. The youth parade was Thursday, May 3, at St. Joseph High School’s Dickinson Stadium.

All of the region’s royalty will be riding atop floats representing their respective communities in this weekend’s Grand Floral parade, which is set to take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. In addition to the Grand Floral Parade, there will also be the 5 or 10K Run/Walk for the Buds in St. Joseph.

Upcoming trips for the southwest Michigan royals include a visit to the Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago, which will take place Thursday, May 8.

The tour of the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, was last week. See page 18.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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t’s my favorite time of year!

My favorite team has been sweeping one of their strongest competitors. This week’s column has to be about either the Cubs and their great pitching or Javier Baez, right?

Not so fast, my friends.

The NFL season ended months ago; however, those folks are excellent at keeping their product in front of sports fans. The game itself is entirely too violent to play all year long; however, the powers that be have figured out how to keep us interested all year long. In Chicago alone, let’s follow the progress of the Bears since the season ended.

The Bears’ offseason got off to a quick start when, on Jan. 8, they hired the 16th head coach in franchise history, Matt Nagy. Matt seems to have an incredible offensive mind, something that the team has lacked for much of its history. Four days later, the team rehired Vic Fangio to continue his excellent work as defensive coordinator. After adding more assistant coaches, which included a mix of ones with lots of professional experience and ones who are straight out of college, the coaching staff was set.

March was free agent month, and the Bears brought in a class that most pundits believed was very strong. Two receivers, a tight end, a kicker, a linebacker and an offensive lineman were signed early, and more pieces followed. Things were starting to really look up for the Bears. After missing the playoffs for seven straight seasons, the Bears and their fans are beginning to feel optimistic again.

With new coaches and a new group of free agents, the college football draft seemed to take on added importance this week, and the Bears didn’t disappoint. For the team’s first pick, the Bears drafted Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith, the best player available, who also plays a position the Bears desperately need. The Bears’ second and third picks were an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. All three of these players will probably be immediate starters. Any doubts that general manager Ryan Pace was up to the task have been dispelled this offseason (in my opinion).

My favorite moment of the draft was when the Bears made their second pick, University of Iowa’s offensive lineman, James Daniels.

When chosen, Daniels was overcome with emotion. Soon after, I saw a tweet from the staff and children at the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital. For those of you who are not aware, at the end of the first quarter of Iowa’s home games, the team takes a moment to wave to the children to let them know they’re thinking about them. Well, after Daniels was drafted, the kids turned the tables on him and tweeted a special message thanking him and wishing him well. This is part of the beauty of sports, the part you can’t make up. I’m not blind - I know that the sporting world isn’t all peaches and cream; however, if you look around a little bit, you can find all kinds of uplifting stories.

I can’t wait for the football games to begin.

In closing, I felt we needed a quote from the Bears’ ex-coach, Mike Ditka. The coach said, “We have a strange and wonderful relationshiphe’s strange and I’m wonderful.” Ditka was talking about his punky Q.B. Jim McMahon (but it could have been a lot of different people). Be kind to one another. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love and happiness.

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TENNIS RESULTS

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ew Buffalo lost a tight tennis meet 4-3 to Coloma on April 25.

In the singles matches, Colbie Robertson, Miranda Maddox and Deana Baker-Cervantes outscored their Comet opponents.

Singles: No. 1 — Colbie Robertson, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Sam Fischer, Coloma High School, 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-1; No. 2 — Miranda Maddox, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Paige Burgess, Coloma High School, 6-2, 6-1; No. 3 — Brenna Prescott, Coloma High School, def . Libby Price, New Buffalo Senior High School, 3-6, 7-5, 10-8; No. 4 — Deana BakerCervantes, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Sarah Kelly, Coloma High School, 6-1, 6-1; Doubles: No. 1 — Tonya Perea-Lindsey Robinson, Coloma High School, def. Jaidyn Parmley-Lilly Baker-Cervantes,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-2, 6-0; No. 2 — Faith Hester-Mackenzie Grant, Coloma High School, def. Leigha Vinson-Mattea Muther,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-0, 6-0; No. 3 — Sam Schrieber-Morgan Gruss, Coloma High School, def. Fatima Ortega-Bailey Ferrell,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-1, 6-4; The New Buffalo-Comstock tennis matchup on April 26 left the Bison * 7-1.

The doubles team of Jaidyn Parmley and Lilly Baker-Cervantes earned the Bison their sole win 4-6, 6-3.

Singles: No. 1 — Lissa Weaver, Comstock High School, def . Sarah Huitsing, New Buffalo Senior High School, 6-1, 6-0; No. 2 — Emily Dodson, Comstock High School, def . Colbie Robertson, New Buffalo Senior High School, 6-1, 6-1; No. 3 — Jeztrelle Abella, Comstock High School, def . Miranda Maddox, New Buffalo Senior High School, 6-1, 7-5; No. 4 — Andrea Behrmann, Comstock High School, def . Bailey Ferrell, New Buffalo Senior High School, 6-0, 6-0; Doubles: No. 1 — Samantha Bogema-Alexus Hofacre, Comstock High School, def. Libby Price-Deana Baker-Cervantes,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-3, 6-0; No. 2 — Jaidyn Parmley-Lilly Baker-Cervantes, New Buffalo Senior High School, def. Jasmine Nuyen-Kelsey Militzer,Comstock High School 4-6, 6-3; No. 3 — Keilani Baumgartner-Masyn Scott, Comstock High School, def. Leigha Vinson-Mattea Muther,New Buffalo Senior High School 30 N Whittaker St • Open Dai 6-1, 6-3; No. 4 — Luiza Arakelyan-Virginia Grattapaglia, Comstock High School, def. No Player-No Player,New Buffalo Senior High School.

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CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS FAIL TO RESIST TRUMP’S EFFORTS TO IMPOSE TYRANNICAL RULE...

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n April 19, a three-judge panel of the federal appeals court in Chicago ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to withhold federal funding from cities and states that refuse to do the work of the federal government on immigration law enforcement.

Quoting from the opinion: “If the Executive Branch can determine policy, and then use the power of the purse to mandate compliance with that policy by the state and local governments, all without the authorization or even acquiescence of elected legislators, that check against tyranny is forsaken.”

It is interesting that the word “tyranny” was used in the opinion and that the original judge issuing the injunction, as well as all three appellate judges, were Republican appointees. It should be a lesson to Congressional Republicans regarding their dereliction of duty toward preservation of our democracy.

Over the approximate year and a half that Donald Trump has held the position of president, my concern about his disrespect for American institutions has grown. His demands for “loyalty” from DOJ appointees and departments, his attempts to define new immigration policies based on religious beliefs, and his absolute lack of focus on protection of our election system from established interference by foreign governments are a few examples.

While this erosion has taken place, the Republican majorities of both Congressional houses have demonstrated no propensity to stop it. In essence, these bodies have become party to the attack by not asserting their Constitutional duty to intercede.

The time has come for the citizens of our country to replace legislators who have been complicit in Trump’s attacks on our democracy with individuals who will stand up to him and resist his efforts to impose tyrannical rule on our nation.

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Fire marshal urges Michiganders to “push the button” to test smoke alarms

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eeing as how more than half of the state’s residential fire fatalities claimed the lives of those over the age of 60 last year, state fire marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is urging Michiganders to “push the button” to test smoke alarms in the homes of elderly loved ones to ensure they are working properly.

To participate in this social media campaign, the public can use the hashtag #PressToTest and post their videos on their own personal accounts and the Push the Button Challenge Facebook page.

“Go visit anyone that you care about – your mom, dad, grandparents, elderly neighbors – and record a video of yourself and your family member testing their smoke alarm,” said Sehlmeyer. “By pushing the button on each smoke alarm, you will make sure the smoke alarm works and know that your family and friends are protected.

“It is such a simple, easy, life-saving thing you can do. Make sure to share your video on social media using the hashtag ‘#PressToTest’ and challenge your friends to do the same for their family,” she added.

Homes should have a working smoke alarm on every level of the house, including the basement, and one in Homes should have a working every bedroom. Based on live fire smoke alarm on every level studies conducted by Underwriters of the house, including the Laboratory (UL) and the National basement, and one in every Institute of Standard and bedroom. Based on live Technology (NIST), If there’s a fire, fire studies conducted by residents will have less than three Underwriters Laboratory (UL) minutes to get out of their homes and the National Institute of before the smoke and fire gases Standard and Technology become deadly. The early warning (NIST), If there’s a fire, residents given by smoke alarms provides will have less than three minutes them with extra time to escape, to get out of their homes before especially children and senior the smoke and fire gases become citizens who are most at risk and deadly. The early warning need extra seconds to get out safely. given by smoke alarms provides Smoke alarms need to be replaced them with extra time to escape, every 10 years. Residents should especially children and senior check their smoke alarms monthly. citizens who are most at risk and If a smoke alarm begins to “chirp,” need extra seconds to get out it’s a warning that the battery is low safely. and needs to be replaced. Smoke alarms are either powered by a disposable, nine-volt battery or non-replaceable, 10-year, lithium, “long-life” battery. Some homes have smoke alarms directly hardwired into the home electrical system. Hard-wired smoke alarms are usually equipped with a backup battery and those batteries also need to be replaced at some point. An advantage with hard-wired alarms is that they are interconnected so when one smoke alarm goes off, all the smoke alarms go off in the whole house. Residents should never borrow a battery from a smoke alarm to use somewhere else.

Sehlmeyer emphasized that this rather lighthearted challenge addresses a deadly serious issue in Michigan. For the last several years, Michigan has ranked in the top tier of states nationally for its high number of residential fire fatalities. In 2017, Michigan’s fire departments collectively reported 87 residential fire fatalities with the highest percentage (52.4 percent) among those over age 60. Further, the National Fire Protection Association reports that three out of every five home fire deaths occur from fires in homes without working smoke alarms.

“We will do whatever is necessary to reinforce the message that having working smoke alarms save lives,” said Stan Barnes of the Farmington Fire Department.

If a financial situation is keeping someone from having working smoke alarms, they should contact their local fire department or local Red Cross Chapter The Michigan Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Task Force is a statewide program that is working to reduce fire fatalities in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state.

For more information, visit Michigan CRR 2018-2020 Strategic Plan. The CRR Task Force is comprised of more than 70 members from fire departments across the state, the Bureau of Fire Services staff, and representatives from Michigan Fire Service organizations, the American Red Cross-Michigan Chapter, and support of the National Fire Protection Association. — STAFF REPORTS

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Harbor Country Hikers will join Peg Kohring, botanist and land conservationist with The Conservation Fund, for a spring flower walk starting at the Warren Dunes State Park Research Natural Area, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12.

After a discussion on sand dune succession and the chorus frogs and marsh marigolds that fill the rich, lowland forests, the next stop will be the beechmaple-hemlock forest of the back dune for a look at spring flowers in bloom. A hike up and over a steep dune will reveal a dune panne, a fascinating coastal ecosystem many walk past without appreciating its rarity.

Each stop on this two-hour, 1.5-mile, relatively difficult hike will reveal the dynamic nature of the sand dunes, particularly in the current high-water cycle of Lake Michigan. Participants should be prepared for puddles on the trail and bugs in the air.

The Research Natural Area is located on Floral Lane, which is on the west 1.5-miles north of the main entrance to Warren Dunes. The group camp parking lot is on the right, just a little way up the road.

Harbor Country Hikers is a 501c3 organization formed in Spring 2017 as a recreation and learning resource to complement the area’s parks and preserves through trail stewardship and education about local geology, history and plant and animal life. Although membership is encouraged, the events are open to all and children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Membership is $20 for individuals or $30 for families.

For further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit www. harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

School of American Music announces spring recital

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he School of American Music (SAM) will present its sixth annual spring recital at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Three Oaks Arts & Education Center, 14 Maple St., Three Oaks.

The recital, which is free and open to the public, will feature performances by SAM students--both children and adults-and by the school’s instructors in guitar, ukulele, piano, voice, violin and flute.

According to Priscilla Lee Hellenga, SAM director of special events, the twiceyearly recitals aim to give students live performance experience, in addition to the musical training they receive in the classroom.

“Performance is an important part of music instruction,” Hellenga said. “Playing an instrument or singing in front of an audience is different from playing or singing in a studio, and it’s an important skill for any aspiring musician.”

SAM provides one-on-one instruction with experienced teachers who are also performing musicians. It offers lessons in stringed instruments, piano, flute, voice and reading music. It also offers shorterterm group classes. — STAFF REPORTS

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ew Buffalo Township Library will be hosting “Home Repair Collaborative Discussion,” which will help residents learn about resources (many of which are free) to help them repair and improve their homes, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

The event is for Berrien County residents in need of financial assistance in making home repairs and who have an interest in learning about local help. A panel discussion at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by time to connect one-on-one with the following representatives: Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, USDA-Rural Development and Harbor Country Mission Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency provides weatherizing assistance, which is a program that helps lower homeowners’ fuel costs and makes their homes more energy efficient.

USDA-Rural Development offers loans to low- and very low-income households in order to purchase affordable, decent and safe housing. They also offer affordable loans to repair and modernize homeowner-occupied dwellings.

Harbor Country Mission offers assistance in home projects to those who are on the border of a financial crisis.

This free event is being sponsored by Neighbor by Neighbor, a program connecting Harbor Country residents with social services and resources.

For more information, call 269-231-0648. The library is located at 33 N. Thompson St., New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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he Berrien County scrap tire collection will be taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, at the Berrien County Road Department, 2860 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor.

Participants must enter the Road Department facility at the southernmost gate (the third gate from the corner) on Yore Avenue. Participants should look for and follow signs on the day of the event. No early drop-offs will be allowed.

The collection will be open to Berrien County residents only. Tires from businesses will not be accepted. Coordination and funding for the event can handle tires from residents only.

The following fee will be charged and is due at the event by cash or check (written to Berrien County): $1 per passenger tire; $2 per passenger tire on the rim; $5 per semi-truck tire; and $10 and up for oversize and loader tires.

Participants planning to bring large tires must call 269-983-7111 x8234 prior to May 10 to report size and quantity.

Abandoned tires can hold water and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and rodents. Tires left on a property, in a ditch or on a public green space are an eye sore and can cause property values to decrease.

“This collection provides Berrien County residents with a low cost way to safely and legally handle waste tires,” said Jill Adams, the Berrien County environmental property manager. “Residents with unwanted scrap tires can protect their family’s and neighbors’ health, the health of the environment, as well as potentially free up precious storage space at home by participating in this tire collection event.”

Tires will go to Deerpath Recyclers in Dowagiac, Michigan, to be processed.

More information, as well as a list of other tire recycling options, can be found at www.berriencounty.org by clicking on Recycling Services. Information can also be found by calling the Berrien County Parks Department at 269-983-7111 x8234 or x8232. — STAFF REPORTS

Meals Ministry to host a free meal

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eals Ministry will be hosting an “open kitchen” from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 17, at the Three Oaks United Methodist Church, 2 E. Sycamore St., Three Oaks.

The Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry, with the generous support of Meals on Wheels, will be offering a free meal and a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome to join this community gathering.

If this event is successful, it will be a recurring event on the third Thursday of each month.

For more information, call HCEFP at 269-756-7444 or TOUMC at 269-7562053. — STAFF REPORTS

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n a slightly chilly, sunny weekend in late April, visitors and residents cruised up and down Red Arrow Highway to celebrate “all that is art” in Harbor Country.

The celebration was being held in honor of the 25th annual Art Attack, which took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27-29. Throughout the weekend, visitors and locals were encouraged to visit the area businesses and galleries to view the art on display, and in some cases, participate in making art at workshops.

Many venues offered wine and light appetizers, and the opportunity to chat with the artists who were present.

This year’s event included a host of new artists.

Dawn Dorsey, who was working on her latest pastel still-life drawing of a bowl of fruit in her spacious studio adjacent to McCollum Architects in Union Pier, said she was “thrilled” to be a part of this year’s event as well as the southwest Michigan community. Having spent the last two years in Ireland, Dorsey said she and her husband recently purchased a house in New Buffalo.

Both new and returning artists had stories to share regarding their work and respective artistic journeys. Returning artist Christina Rapp, a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians who was displaying her beadwork in The Pokagon Fund Art Gallery in New Buffalo, said that she’s discovered that being weighed down by negative energy directly affects the outcome of her latest creation.

“This [beadwork] is the epitome of energy transference,” she said.

Rapp was displaying her work alongside her mother and fellow Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians member Barbara Ann Warren, who was displaying several handbags and moccasins that she’d sewn.

Julie Schwarz of Blacksmith Photography said her newest exhibit, “A Symphony of Polaroids,” was inspired by a Detroit Symphony Orchestra clarinetist’s request for her to do a collage of a clarinet. Throughout the weekend, visitors could view her Polaroid collages of a variety of types of musical instruments at Local Color Gallery in Union Pier. Schwarz said that those who are dedicated musicians will really appreciate the collages.

“You have a relationship with your instrument – you bond [with it],” she said.

Mary Ellen Tainer has just re-opened Marmalade, a boutique in Sawyeer, after closing for the winter season. She was swamped when visited last Saturday, her fourth art attack. Her store reflects her flawless taste in its design and more importantly in her merchandise. Much of her clothing is of natural materials. Marmalade is open from Thursday through Sunday...(call for exact hours that change with the season).

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Down the Street at Go Fish, Mary Beth Brown hosted artist Mat Swenson, who showed collage and montage techniques displaying his serious and creative work. Go Fish store is transformed to a gallery during Art Attack and was, as usual,

Amy Aldridge, Sarah Demet and Tara Fumerton enjoy appetizers at Timothy’s for Marie Kirk Burke’s artist reception

Dawn Dorsey works on her latest pastel still-life drawing at McCollum Architects and Builders

Julie Schwarz poses beside one of her musical instrument collages

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Artist Jay Zerbe with Betsy Locklin of DesignSmithSpaces

Debra Tamblyn at Marmalade

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an outstanding exhibit space. The crowded event was served wine cocktails and marvelous hors d’ oeuvres From collage and mixed painting style of his canine and figurative subjects, to his found object sculptures of dogs, he is exhibiting his works with a serious artist’s perception and respect. The Mat Swenson exhibit will run through Memorial Day weekend Hours are Friday and Saturday from 12-6:00, Sundays from 12-5:00. Call for appointments at 269.405.1174. It’s an eyeopening show you will not want to miss.

Donna Dutton at Catherine Doll

Wedding party participantsfor Beth Weiler’s June 9th marriage at Greenbush

Local Color Gallery co-owner Rita Cochran sews a cashmere creature for her Abby Girl collection at the gallery

Samantha Zemnick paints a 3-D figurine at Elsie Earl Studios while mom Amy looks on

Marie Kirk Burke (right) enjoys her artist reception at Timothy’s with husband Kevin

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akeside’s Freckle Farm feature for Art Attack Weekend was the very talented fusion glass artist Greta Wilson. It’s a medium not exactly made for amateurs as the glass is fired up to 1400 degrees: that is not for the un-dedicated. Featured are serving pieces and decorative creations that are stunning and uniquely created for accent and display in any well decorated collector’s home. Prices range from only $15.00 to $80.00 for these marvelous creations. Located in Lakeside, they are at 14913 Lakeside Road, store hours are 11 to 5:00, Thursday through Monday.

At Catherine Doll, the “Barcelona” look filled the Sawyer showroom , demonstrating her quest for saving nature in every conceivable means. The new pieces are a clear result of her travels in Europe and most specifically in Barcelona. Bright, colorful, and a great deal of black and white is stunning in her new collection. Said Doll, “I’ve seen a lot of change in Sawyer since opening here. It’s exciting to see all of the upscale changes in the businesses since then.” Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-5:00. Located in downtown Sawyer.

Celebrating the Art Attack weekend, the Greenbush Brewery was no exception to the young, the old and the in-between crowds that it serves on a daily basis.

All throughout the area were openings, parties and events, transforming Harbor Country’s finest shops and restaurants into temporary galleries and studios showing fine art, in addition to the established galleries that inspire through incredible works of art all year long.

This year’s Art Attack sponsors were Art-Fx Sign Co., Local Color Gallery and WVPE Radio 88. It was organized by Jennifer and Rita Cochran, co-owners of Local Color Gallery.

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he eighth annual Blue Chip Brew Fest will be held from noon to 5 p.m.

(CST) Saturday, May 5, at the Blue Chip Casino, inside the Blue Chip Parking Garage on the first floor.

There will be several levels of admission fees with various benefits. Brew master tickets include a luncheon with Josh Deth, owner of Revolution Brewing in the Orleans Ballroom, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; access to VIP Session; a pint glass; a T-shirt and early entrance to the festival at 1 p.m. Tickets are $99. VIP Session includes access to additional beers, such as Upland, in the Sam’s Town Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m.; a pint glass and early entrance at 1 p.m. Tickets are $75.

General Admission will be from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and includes a pint glass. Tickets are $45. For the Designated Driver, the entrance is from 1:30 to 5 p.m. There will be complimentary soda and water. Tickets are $15. More than 60 breweries will be pouring at the fest. For a full list, please visit www.bluechipcasino.com.

Tickets are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the Blue Chip Gift Box. Patrons must be 21 years of age with a valid state or government issued photo ID to attend the event or enter the Casino.

The Blue Chip Casino is located at 777 Blue Chip Drive in Michigan City, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

Statewide projects awarded grant funding to eliminate child lead exposure

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he Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), on behalf of Michigan’s Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission (CLEEC), recently announced the recipients of $757,513 in grant funds to eliminate child lead exposure.

One-time grants of up to $75,000 were awarded to 11 local health departments, non-profit organizations, universities and other entities for projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to the elimination of child lead exposure.

Grants were awarded through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Projects include lead prevention services for pregnant women and families; infant and toddler home screening; mobile lead testing; incorporating lead education into existing food growing nutrition programs; soil sampling; and improving housing codes related to lead identification and exposure.

“These proactive initiatives will improve the overall health and safety of our state’s youngest residents,” said Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. “By working together, we will help prevent lead exposure from ever occurring, resulting in a lead-free Michigan.”

Award recipients are: City of Detroit Health Department - Head Start Service Integration Project: Lead Prevention, $75,000; City of Detroit Health Department - Lead Education and Prevention Service for Pregnant Women, $75,000; District Health Department #10 - Primary Lead Exposure Prevention Project for Pregnant Women and Families, $66,726; Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan, Inc. - Infant/Toddler Home Screening, $75,000; Institute for Population Health, Inc Protect Michigan’s Children: Actions to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning. A Pilot Project, $75,000; Jackson County Health Department - Preventing Lead Exposure in Pregnant Women, $15,805; Michigan State University Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medicine - Worksite Intervention to Mitigate Child Take-Home Lead Exposure, $75,000; National Center for Healthy Housing - Technical Assistance for Code Transformation and Innovation Collaborative, $75,000; Oakland County Health Division - Multi-Component Lead Poisoning Testing and Education Initiative for Oakland County, $75,000; Our Kitchen Table - Child Lead Exposure Elimination: Innovation Grant, $75,000; and Southeastern Michigan Health Association/CLEARCorps Detroit - Lead Safe Blocks: 48206 Primary Prevention Project, $75,000.

“The commission was very pleased with the caliber of the projects proposed through this RFP process,” said Dr. Eden Wells, MDHHS chief medical executive and CLEEC chair. “We look forward to seeing the end results.”

The CLEEC was established in 2017 to coordinate all efforts for the elimination of child lead exposure statewide, including the implementation of recommendations from the report, “A Roadmap to Eliminating Child Lead Exposure,” which was issued by the Child Lead Poisoning Elimination Board in November 2016. The commission prioritized the recommendations to develop a five-year Action Plan, grouping the objectives into six categories: regulations/laws, funding, testing, data, partnerships and education.

Funded projects address the prioritized recommendations, are based on science and best practices and must show demonstrable results within one year.

For more information about CLEEC and the Action Plan, visit Michigan.gov/ leadcommission. — STAFF REPORTS

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Pure Michigan Jazz and Blues Concert coming to New Buffalo

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he Pure Michigan Spring Jazz and Blues Concert is returning to Harbor Country for its fourth year Saturday, May 19; however, this year, the venue has moved from being in Lakeside to New Buffalo’s Lions Park.

Promoter Mike Goosby of Chicago said he expects more than 600 people to come and enjoy the performances. The concert will feature well-known artist, such as: Tammy McCann (vocal); Charles Heath (percussions); Marlene Rosenberg (bass); Darwin Noguera (piano); Johnnie Edwards and Company, with Lamont Harris on harmonica and Michael Damani on guitar; Javon Madkins & Company and local artist James Neary and the Bevy Blue.

The event will also feature food vendors and artists selling jewelry and wearable art. Goosby advises everyone to bring their own lawn chairs and to dress for the weather.

The show will kick off at 1 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 and V.I.P. tickets are $75. Tickets include a special goodies bag, home-cooked food specialties and seating and a $10 voucher to use at the food trucks. Onsite food trucks and vendors will be: Chef Pat Williams (formerly of Grampa Boo’s Kitchen in Three Oaks), Fresco of New Buffalo, Nicole Bissonet with Bartlett’s Fish Camp and a pizza truck featuring Jim Shaddock of South Shore Oven Works.

Goosby and promoter Carter Bey will be hosting a shotgun start golf outing at Briar Leaf Golf course in LaPorte, Indiana, Friday, May 18. The outing will be followed by a fish fry, winery visits, live music and a bonfire at a private Harbor Country home. The event will be sponsored by B.R.O.C.K. Social Services of Chicago.

Tickets can be purchased for either event by emailing kgoosby@sbcglobal.net and alcarbey@att.net or by calling 773-805-82125 and 312-647-8088.

Lion Park is located across the street from the New Buffalo city beach and parking lot. Briar Leaf Golf Course is located at 3233 N. State Road 39 in LaPorte.

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GhostLight Theater to open in Benton Harbor

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ecently, it’s been announced that the GhostLight Theatre, 101 Hinkley St., Benton Harbor, will be opening soon in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

The GhostLight Theatre is a collaboration of local performing artists, business people, arts supporters and enthusiastic audience members. The brainchild of tenor Paul Mow, renovations will soon begin at the GhostLight Theatre building, which has been leased from Ken Ankli, the owner of QuarterNote Lofts. The building will include a “black box”-style theater, backstage and workshop areas, two offices and a beautiful front lobby.

In addition to Mow’s creative and artistic input, the GhostLight organizational team includes many residents from the St Joseph and Benton Harbor area. The board of directors includes Brady Cohen, Martha Hesse, Shane Kissack, Brett Lutz, Deb and Rick Molitor, Leslie Pickell, Jerry Price and Dave Wood. The artistic staff includes Meredith Best-George, Andy Sawyer and Larry Underwood.

The GhostLight will hit the stage with two productions in May, both of which will be free to the public. The GhostLight will produce the play, “For Colored Girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf,” starring seven women from the Benton Harbor area, Friday through Sunday, May 11-13, in the Oak Room at The Citadel. This is the fourth venue for this show, which has been enthusiastically received in theaters in Michiana The GhostLight Theatre, along with the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA and The First Tee, will be sponsoring a family event, “LINK’D IN Putt-Putt Tournament,” from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Eighteen mini-golf holes that have been created and built by businesses in the Benton Harbor Arts District will be placed throughout the district. At 5 p.m., at the GhostLight building, there will be a reception with prizes awarded for the best mini golfers.

More information about the GhostLight Theatre and the above events is available on the GhostLight’s website, www.ghostlightbh.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Three Oaks’ Miloh Padgett competed at Detroit’s FIRST Robotics competition over the weekend. Miloh is on the Berrien Springs’ Robotics team. He is pictured with his mom, Lily Padgett and friend, Sam Burke. The arena was packed with thousands cheering on the robot wars, with competitors from over 40 countries competing in the World Championship at Detroit’s Cobo Center.

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arbor Country Progress will be hosting Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile pantry truck Saturday, May 5, at the Chikaming Township Fire Station, 13535 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, Michigan. The distribution starts at 10 a.m. and is sponsored by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

GARDEN FESTIVAL, ESTATE SALE TO CELEBRATE FERNWOOD

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his weekend, fans of Fernwood Botanical Garden can celebrate the gardens at two special events.

Visitors can celebrate spring in the garden at a one-of-a-kind horticultural event, the Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5.

The festival will feature a rich blend of local vendors specializing in unique and artfully grown plant material, and hand-crafted artwork for the garden. As always, Fernwood will offer a wide array of plants to spruce up garden beds for spring and summer.

Experts will be on hand to assist with questions and growing tips.

The vendor tent will be open exclusively to Fernwood members from 8:30 to 10 a.m. A complete listing of vendors is available at www. fernwoodbotanical.org.

A Harris-Kramer country estate sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, and from 12 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 6.

Last fall, longtime Fernwood benefactors, Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris, sold their Buffalo Road country house. Known for their entertaining, green thumbs, fundraising events, women’s rights advocacy and ongoing support of Fernwood, they have generously donated the contents of their house to Fernwood to be sold in a two-day extravaganza estate sale. All proceeds will go to Fernwood.

Fernwood Botanical Garden is located at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

Two museums to celebrate Museum Monday

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he History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum are joining with museums across Indiana to participate in Museum Monday, which will take place Monday, May 7.

Throughout the day, visitors will receive one free admission for any admission purchased of equal or higher value at both museums from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The History Museum is the site of the Oliver Mansion, a 38-room historic house that was once home to the J. D. Oliver family. All furnishings in the house are original to the home, providing a wonderful glimpse into how the family lived. Two acres of lush gardens surround the Oliver Mansion and nearby is the Worker’s Home, a charming cottage reflecting life in the 1930s.

In The History Museum’s galleries, discover compelling stories of history, from the prehistoric era to present-day cities. The story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, immortalized in the film “A League of Their Own,” is told at The History Museum, the national repository for the League.

The Studebaker National Museum’s collection dates to the late 1880s when Clement Studebaker purchased the Lafayette and Lincoln carriages. The Studebaker Corporation’s collection grew to 37 vehicles when automobile production ended in March 1966. Later that year, The Studebaker Corporation’s collection and company archives were given to the City of South Bend. The collection had several different homes during the next 40 years including the former Studebaker Administration Building, South Bend’s Century Center and the former Freeman-Spicer Studebaker dealership. In 2005, The Studebaker National Museum opened its state-of-the-art facility in South Bend’s West Washington Street Historic District. Today, The Studebaker National Museum’s Collection boasts more 120 vehicles. The exhibit, “Ten Cars That Changed the World,” is currently on view.

For information about The History Museum, call 574-235-9664 or visit www.historymuseumSB.org. To find out more about the Studebaker National Museum, call 574-235-9714 or visit www.studebakermuseum.org. — STAFF REPORTS

History Museum program invites artists to gallery

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ased on its exhibit, “Tiffany: Luminous Masterworks,” a new program for artists will be taking place at the History Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19.

Those who like to draw can engage in history by sketching images of the exquisite Art Nouveau works found in the exhibit. Area artist Berkeley Oceguera will give a 30-minute demonstration and short lesson on one aspect of drawing. She will also be available to provide her expertise to the artists during the 90 minutes they are drawing objects in the gallery.

A Mishawaka, Indiana-based artist, Oceguera received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in craft with a concentration in drawing and painting in 2015 from the Oregon College of Art and Craft. Currently, she works as a production printer at the Segura Arts Studio at the University of Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture in South Bend, Indiana.

More than 50 objects are showcased in “Tiffany: Luminous Masterworks.”

The centerpiece of the exhibit features 25 exquisite works by glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, including stained glass windows, lamps, vases and pottery, all of which have come from the Wester Collection. Also shown are Tiffany and Company artifacts from the museum’s collections, including dresser sets, the Oliver Loving Cup and other items from the Copshaholm Collection, as well as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Ruthmere.

Tiffany’s beautiful work and superior quality workmanship added to the significance of the Art Nouveau movement. The exhibit tells the story of his company as well as that of his father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the internationally-acclaimed Tiffany and Company.

Tickets are $30 for the general public and $25 for museum members.

Reservations are required and can be made online at historymuseumSB.org or by calling (574) 235-9664, ext. 233. Attendees are responsible for supplying their materials. Wet mediums of any type are not permitted in the gallery.

For more information, call 574-235-9664 or visit www.historymuseumSB. org. The History Museum’s postal address is 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, Indiana 46601; however, the main entrance to the museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located on Thomas Street, which is between Washington Street and Western Avenue (one block south of Washington Street) in South Bend. — STAFF REPORTS

Rep. Pagel welcomes Blossomtime court

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Last week, state Rep. Dave Pagel welcomed the Blossomtime kings and queens of southwest Michigan to the state Capitol.

The annual Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade is Saturday, May 5, in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan.

“The Blossomtime Festival is a cherished tradition in southwest Michigan. Every spring, the kings and queens of the Blossomtime Festival come to Lansing to visit the state Capitol,” Pagel said. “It was uplifting to visit with these amazing and talented students who proudly represent the fruit belt of Michigan.

They had great questions for me on the House floor, and we also enjoyed a fine lunch together. Congratulations to all the queens and kings on their achievements, and best wishes as they pursue their various career goals.” — STAFF REPORTS

Friends of the Library to host Women in World War II discussion

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he role of women during World War II is the topic for the Friends of New Buffalo Library’s Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the Pokagon Room at New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St., New Buffalo.

Author Barb Deane will discuss the many new roles assumed by American women in both military and civilian life during World War II. Included in her discussion will be the American Red Cross Clubmobile program, which was essentially a mobile club featuring doughnuts, coffee and good old American girl-next-door friendliness that was brought to the frontlines in Europe, Asia, India and Australia.

Dean is the author of “On the Homefront” and “Killing Her Softly.”

Other upcoming programs include: a private guided tour of Purdue Northwest’s sculpture collection Tuesday, May 22; “Backyard Birds,” Tuesday, June 5; “Come for to Sing – A Summer Solstice Hootenanny,” Thursday, June 21; and “Andrew Jackson by Tim Moore,” Monday, June 25.

The free Community Forum Series is sponsored by the Friends of New Buffalo Library and underwritten in part by The Pokagon Fund. For further information, call the library at 269469-2933, follow the Facebook link at www.newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org or email new.buffalo.fol@gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Erica McMahill.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Kim’s Life on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks that he built. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the program from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. followed by a reception from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Kim’s remains will be laid to rest in Hancock Cemetery in Peachtree, Texas.

The family prefers contributions be made in Kim’s memory to the organization that he founded, Harbor Arts (harborarts.com), acorntheater. org, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128 or to Milwood United Methodist Church, 3919 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, milwoodunitedmethodistchurch.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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BUSINESS EXPANSION NEW POSITION OPEN Mechanic with tools and training.

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Heavy lifting involved. 269-756-2571 or jamietreephilosophy@gmail.com.

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN NEEDED IN HARBERT, MI Handyman needed for yard work, weeding,cleaning windows & outdoor kitchen, washing cars, and running errands. Weekdays and occasional weekends, 9am-3pm with 30 min. break. May 15 thru Sept. 30, 2018.

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FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties Pond Lakes Laggis Fish Farm 269-628-2056 Days, 269-624-6215 Eve.

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Free pickup and delivery for repairs is available in Harbor Country Area.

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LAKESIDE AND GORDON BEACH INNS seeking housekeepers and front desk help for the upcoming season. Start April 1. Weekends and holidays a must.

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PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND POOL ATTENDANTS LOCAL MARINA Weekends are a must in the summer with minimum 24 hours per week and chance for additional hours if needed. Season ends October 31st.

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NOTICE TO CITY OF NEW BUFFALO WATER CUSTOMERS **BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFT NOTICE** Water Customers of the City of New Buffalo were notified on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 of a possible problem with the drinking water due to low pressure resulting from a number of water main breaks. Residents were advised on April 24, April 25 and April 26 to boil the tap water before using as a precautionary measure until repairs were made and testing results show the water quality to be safe. The City of New Buffalo is now pleased to report that the repairs have been completed and subsequent water quality testing shows the water quality to be safe.

THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED and it is no longer necessary to boil your water before using. The following measure is recommended at this time: Run your water faucets for 3-5 minutes to flush your service line connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main if ✩ your water has not been in use during the 3 days listed.

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Southwest Michigan-bound commuters who take the clean commuting pledge and utilize alternative transportation on May 4th will be entered to win from a list of prizes that include gift certificates for local recreation like bowling, movies, golf, Silver Beach Pizza, Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen, and more. Winners will be drawn at random on Monday, May 7, 2018.

This is the first year southwest Michigan is competing in Clean Commute Day, which is in its fifth year. Originally called “Casual Commute Day” the event was created to improve air quality in the state of Michigan by reducing CO2 and ozone emissions from transportation, educate the public about how their transportation choices affect air quality, and help commuters find cleaner transportation options. — STAFF REPORTS

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Riders will depart from a private farm in Three Oaks, Michigan, before touring through some of southwest Michigan’s most beautiful countryside. The routes are planned and the menu promises to be better than ever for this year’s annual Radio Harbor Country fundraiser.

Rides will be for every level and will be at 15-, 30- and 45-mile loops.

Registration is at 8:30 a.m.

The ride starts at 9 a.m., followed by brunch at the farm, a tour of an artist’s studio and an art raffle.

This year’s sponsors include Luisa’s Cafe, Harbert Bakery, Red Arrow Roadhouse, Sawyer Garden Center, Flagship Specialty Foods and Infusco Coffee.

Riders should register by visiting radioharborcountry. org, clicking on Events and paying with the Pay button.

Only one registration form per rider is allowed. Registration is limited to the first 150 riders.

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Important agreements could become a bit burdensome this week. It’s not that you don’t see their value or want to honor your promises. It’s just that you don’t want to feel drained or that you’re doing most of the hard work, while everyone else involved reaps the rewards.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You are entering a very financially beneficial time and a good way to use that extra cash is to plan a vacation. Start saving any surplus earnings to fund your next adventure or use it to take a class. It is important you expand your mind and enrich your cultural experiences now.

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Friends will be making some great suggestions and will be very ready to get involved in your ideas, but you have a lot of work to do when it comes to communicating what you really feel your time and ideas are worth. There is a tendency to overcompensate and sell yourself short now.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Getting more committed to your personal goals and well-being could be a bit of a challenge this week. Don’t get discouraged or give up, this standstill is merely giving you a chance to reevaluate where your heart is. It’s giving you a chance to identify where your passions can excel.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You are going to have to work hard to make an impact on others now. It will take more than just a simple talking to. If this is a workrelated matter make extra double sure that plans and ideas are fully expressed and even written down in a clear and concise manner, or you may lose earnings.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This week, let go and open up more in relationships.

You may not realize it but you are closing yourself off or being overly protective of your private life. There is a time to share and open your heart to others. By sharing and comparing life stories you will feel refreshed.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Even though you are at a critical point with employment issues, maybe this is a good time to connect with friends and blow off some steam. Perhaps by stepping back a bit from problems and releasing control to a higher power, while you focus on laughter, problems will resolve themselves.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Social connections are an important part of life and Capricorn has a tendency to close itself off and take a position of authority rather than comradery. Instead of putting yourself above others, get down in the trenches and connect with people on a more personal level.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 There will be a lot of shifting around on the home front.

This is about you taking more control or responsibility for domestic issues and committing to creating a more fluid and practical set up. Friends may not have the best advise or know how. Call a professional or do your own research.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 As much as you would like to keep your head down and get work done behind the scenes, you are going to be in the spotlight this week and your work will be publicly displayed. Don’t get nervous. You’re going to finally get the recognition and praise you deserve.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Really hone in on your communication skills, particularly your writing skills. Relationships with authority figures or manufacturers may get a bit tense and writing a letter may be your best option now.

Keep the focus on quality control, rather than turning it into a personal issue.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Rather than daydream or talk about your goals and desires, go after them.

This is the time to go after any openings and put your ideas in a place where others can recognize your talents or where your work can benefit others. Charitable and goodhearted efforts will shine now.

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EVENTS

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POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 22-28, 2018 APRIL 22 DWLS/2nd Offense APRIL 23 VCSA/Poss. Of Marijuana Medic 1/Assist Other Agency (x2) OWI Family Dispute APRIL 24 No Calls APRIL 25 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency (x2) Welfare Check (x2) Suspicious Situation APRIL 26 VCSA/Poss. Of Marijuana NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Medic 1/Assist Other Agency APRIL 27 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Medic 1/Assist Other Agency False Alarm PBT Ordinance Violation General Assist VIN Inspection Suspicious Situation APRIL 28 NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency PBT (x3) False Alarm Parking Complaint

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

EVERY MONDAY

ZUMBA 6:30PM. New Buffalo High School High Gymnasium/Dance Studio. 111 E Clay St. New Buffalo. 219-614-8847.

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

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 3-5PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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

be on hand to assist with questions and growing tips.

8TH ANNUAL BREW FEST 1-5PM CST. Blue Chip Casino. 777 Blue Chip Dr. Michigan City. www. ticketmaster.com.

Must be 21 or older. Tickets $99, $75, $45, $15.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK 1:30PM. Fernwood Botantical Gardens.

Join naturalist Wendy Jones as she introduces you to these beauties while learning more about their natural history on this guided walk. Please contact COL at cstruecker@chikamingopenlands.org or call 269-405-1006 to reserve your space.

A NATURALISTS’ HIKE 9AM. Friendship Botanic Gardens.

2055 E US Hwy 12. Michigan City.

Meet at Entrance Cabin in parking lot. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

SIX ESSENTIAL STEPS TO PLANNING YOUR NEXT ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 10AM. Acorn Theater.

Cost: free.

GARDEN FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE 10AM-4PM. Fernwood Botantical Gardens. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles, MI. Celebrate spring in the garden at this one-of-a-kind horticultural event open to gardeners of all interests. Experts will

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KIM CLARK CELEBRATION OF LIFE 6-9PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

Program at 7PM, Reception at 8PM. Please visit www.wagnercares.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4

MICHAEL MCDERMOTT— ALIVE AT THE ACORN 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

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TUESDAY, MAY 8

68TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Noon-12:30PM. New Buffalo Township Hall. 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo.

FIRST FRIDAY 5-9PM. Uptown Businesses District.

Franklin St. Michigan City.

Open Houses with works of revolving artists displayed. 5-8PM. Lubeznik Center for the Arts host an opening reception of Birds & Bees featuring 10 artists works.

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SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATER— 8 PLAYS IN 8 MINUTES 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20.

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

500 W Water St. New Buffalo.

Scholarship awards dinner and monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization, call Nancy Gino at 269-469-1364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

THURSDAY, MAY 3

DO YOU NEED TO POLISH UP YOUR IDENTITY?

EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS OPEN HOUSE 3-7PM. Equilibrium Fitness.705 W Buffalo. New Buffalo.

Snacks, refreshments and gym tours with pricing options.

HEIDI BURSON – SCHOOL OF AMRICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFIT 7:30PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $30

SATURDAY, MAY 12

A TRIBUTE TO 80’S ARENA ROCK — ARRA RETURNS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

THURSDAY, MAY 17

MEALS MINISTRY OPEN KITCHEN 5-7PM. Three Oaks United Methodist Church. 2 E Sycamore St. Three Oaks.

Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels will offer a free meal and a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018 ON THE LAKE Lions Park 101 Marquette New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Show starts at 1:00PM (est) Tickets: V.I.P. $75 General admission $50

FEATURING: Tammy McCann (vocal) Charles Heath (percussions) Marlene Rosenberg (bass) Darwin Noguera (piano) Johnnie Edwards and Company with Lamont Harris (harmonica) and Michael Damani (guitar) Javon Madkins & Company James Neary and the Bevy Blue

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