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Chikaming planners approve Union Green simplified site plan, recommend zoning ordinance text amendment PAGE 5 Martha Cares introduces ‘happy’ outdoor art to Valparaiso PAGE 6 New Buffalo school board approves hiring of Tracy Ripley as high school principal PAGE 7 Game ending triple play for Bison victory PAGE 10

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Ordinance against illegal hiring adopted

a Porte County has joined the fight against hiring undocumented workers.

The La Porte County Commissioners on May 4 adopted an ordinance prohibiting illegal workers at major construction sites.

Indiana state Sen. Mike Bohacek of Michiana Shores said undocumented workers paid cash and not having federal and state taxes withheld is a considerable problem across the nation.

Bohacek said people skilled in the trades lose job opportunities, money earned by undocumented workers from outside the area doesn’t circulate back into local economies and billions of dollars in tax revenue are lost.

Commission president Sheila Matias drew applause from more than a dozen union workers when she praised them for being a significant reason for the success of the country and families since the start of organized labor.

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“We cannot turn a blind eye to crooked corporate greed and unscrupulous companies who refuse to follow the law while the rest of us law-abiding workers, including union tradesmen and women, play by the rules. The United States of America rules,” Matias said.

Commissioner Joe Haney voted against the measure. He called it a “feel-good ordinance” without the teeth to stop illegal workers from being hired before it occurs.

Haney said the best approach to stop unlawful hiring is for the state to get involved.

John Carr, a business representative from the Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, pointed to a similar ordinance in the City of La Porte used recently to expose dozens of illegal workers at The Banks, a resort-type apartment complex going up beside Clear Lake.

The subcontractors have been charged

with tax fraud and other criminal offenses.

The city has also suspended their license to work in LaPorte for two years. A lifetime ban on their license could follow if they’re convicted.

“The city was able to use the evidence and suspend the license of that contractor, which I don’t know if they would have been able to do that without the ordinance they have,” Carr said.

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arr said other municipalities in Lake and Porter counties have adopted similar measures.

He said the idea is to have enforcement locally until there’s enough support in the state legislature for such a law that can be enforced statewide.

Bohacek said he plans to present an illegal hiring measure for statewide enforcement when the legislature meets again next year.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM

Former LaPorte hospital is scheduled for demolition

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he old LaPorte Hospital Any other type of use in the future building is scheduled to be would be explored with the city before torn down soon. there’s a final decision, officials said.

Chain link fencing The old hospital, which was went up around the site completed in 1972, replaced two aging recently to protect the public once the hospitals serving the community, demolition begins. said Leigh Morris, a Community Health former president and Hospital officials Systems purchased chief executive officer of also revealed the hospital in 2016 LaPorte Hospital the site will be and then finished Morris said LaPorte converted into construction of a new Hospital was also a grassy park$125 million hospital symbol then of modern like space for the called Northwest Health community to enjoy. medicine by providing in 2020. the best of care while The new hospital is being one of the first on State Street within easy walking hospitals offering all private rooms. distance from the old structure in La Porte’s downtown. e expressed mixed Right now, Northwest Health emotions after seeing officials said equipment and other the property become a furnishings are being removed from demolition site. the old hospital building.

“Even though I got Once that is completed, the building some sad feelings about seeing that will start being demolished in pieces hospital torn down I understand with an excavator and the site should and we will move ahead and have be cleared by this time next year, a wonderful health service in this hospital officials said. community going forward,” he said.

Hospital officials also revealed the Mayor Tom Dermody has visions site will be converted into a grassy of using the site as a public gathering park-like space for the community to place not just for spending personal enjoy.

The hospital will retain ownership of time but for special events like the property, officials said. concerts.

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CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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JAIL ESCAPEE FOUND NAKED IN DOWNTOWN LAPORTE

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jail escapee was quickly apprehended in his birthday suit in downtown LaPorte.

Desmond Robinson, 43, used a homemade rope Tuesday, May 10, to climb down from the upper level of the LaPorte County Jail.

The late-night escape was discovered when a citizen reported suspicious activity outside the jail facing Michigan Avenue, according to LaPorte County Police.

Police said several pieces of bedding material tied together were found hanging from an upper floor window at the jail.

It wasn’t long before officers responded to a report of a nude man in the 600 block of Lincolnway.

The escapee was located behind some buildings not far from where he was spotted naked, police said.

Police said he had injuries apparently from falling while making his way down from the jail window on the homemade rope, police said.

Robinson was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.

According to police, Robinson was being held on a burglary charge and violating probation.

The Hammond man allegedly broke into the Smoke and Vape shop on Franklin Street in Michigan City last month.

Police said an investigation is being conducted into the escape to determine if extra security measures at the jail are needed. — STAN MADDUX

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Chikaming planners approve Union Green simplified site plan, recommend zoning ordinance text amendment

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embers of the Chikaming Township Planning Commission approved a simplified site plan for the Union Green development, subject to conditions, at their Wednesday, May 4, meeting.

Planners approved the site plan designated as Alternate Two subject to the following conditions: that approval from the county drain commission be provided, that a site plan showing a loading space and a plan showing screening on the air conditioning units be provided as well as showing a fence being moved back one foot from the property line.

If the Chikaming Township Board doesn’t approve the zoning ordinance text amendment, planners approved the first option subject to the same conditions and findings.

Planners approved and recommended to the Chikaming Township Board amending the text in the Union Pier Corridor Standards portion of the Union Pier Districts Development Standards Table for First Floor uses in Article 5 Section 5.01 (H) (3) (e) (i).

The Table under Union Pier Corridor Standards for First Floor Uses currently reads that “commercial first floor shall extend for the entire width of the front of the building as viewed from the adjoining public street.”

An amended text would read: “Commercial first floor shall extend for the entire width of the front of the building as viewed from Red Arrow Highway.”

Planner John Chipman said that Union Pier is split

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be amended to between New allow commercial Buffalo Township uses to the Red and Chikaming Arrow Highway Township. frontage and limit “The discussion ground floor uses was how can you along side streets have two different such as Goodwin townships with two to residential, zoning ordinances Mr. Rottschafer in one town,” he would like to said. make a voluntary It was agreed that commitment the townships would to the Planning work together to do Commission that the an overlay district, The former Riveria Gardens, the site of the proposed Union Green limited office space which means it proposed along “overlays the two Goodwin (two 13 townships for that amendment as a “definitional feet by 14 feet spaces) would be little community, so they’re clarification.” replaced with residential uses.” all working from the same At their Feb. 9 meeting, Alternate One includes the ordinance.” planners approved an amended office spaces, while Alternate Chipman added that the site plan with conditions that Two involves reverting the “intent” was to have commercial included getting a variance. spaces back to residential. on the first floor in “these small, The amended plan for the Three parking spaces that condensed areas,” which are project, which has a planned were being proposed in that called “town centers” in the location at the corner of Red night’s site plan would be located master plan. Both Union Pier Arrow Highway and Goodwin between the northern portion and Sawyer are town centers.

Avenue, includes 18 independent of the carriage house along Union Green’s planned dwelling units and one Red Arrow Highway and the location is outside of the Union commercial space. dumpsters, one of which could Pier Corridor portion of the Members of the Chikaming be used as a loading area for overlay district in the ordinance; Township Zoning Board of cars. however, Chipman said it’s still Appeals (ZBA) rejected a request On the site plan, a new fence is in the town center. for a variance in March. currently shown on the property He said the intent was not line; however, Schultz said it can to have retail on any of the pplicant Suzanne be moved one foot off the line. side streets (like Goodwin Schultz of During the public hearing, and Center) that are in that Progressive Susan Szymanski said no one’s community, but to eliminate it or AE, who was been addressing parking, rentals, only have retail on Red Arrow. representing beach overcrowding, delivery Chipman said that when they developer Brad Rottschafer, to the commercial spaces and got the ordinance and looked was seeking a variance that density. at it, it was interpreted by Kelly would allow 76% residential “We just developed Red Arrow Largent, zoning administrator, use on the first floor along Red Highway for pedestrians, for that Union Green has two front Arrow and 100% residential use bikes, for children, for dogs yards, Goodwin and Red Arrow on the first floor along Goodwin - where is the consideration Highway.

Road. of all that we’ve done for our “We said, ‘Okay, but we community to make it safer, don’t want to have retail in a Per the site plan being instead of overpopulating it?” residential neighborhood,’” he presented that evening, she said. said, adding he sees the text “should the zoning ordinance

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Nora Gyls asked if there’s mention of some units being wheelchair accessible as well as floor plans conducive to seniors and that “nobody talks about affordability,” adding that units by the same developer in New Buffalo are running at $600,000. She asked if there was anything in place to “curtail” the number of units that can be used as short-term rentals.

Mary Paukstys said the development “will, in effect, be a big hotel, it’s going to be short term rentals, it’s going to have tons of people.”

“We’re talking about 18 units with four bedrooms and somewhere between 200-240 people in a one -acre parcel,” she said.

Regarding the ordinance amendment, Nick Martinski said that the planners “are conforming to the property rather than the property conforming to the rules.”

The planners recommended to the township board approval of a request from applicant Rocky Troxell to convert an existing principal residence at 7237 Youngren Road to an accessory dwelling unit intended for family use.

A public hearing regarding a request from applicant Edita Maier to build an accessory dwelling unit on the second floor of a detached garage to be used by family only was set for Wednesday, June 1.

Planners approved a requested amendment from applicant planning commission chair Cam Mammina (who recused himself from the vote) to a previously approved site plan for a vendor truck to be located at 5870 Sawyer Road.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022 Martha Cares with her steel sculpture, Lucky Dog, with Poppy

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Martha Cares with one of her paintings of a cat as part of her exhibition

Martha Cares introduces ‘happy’ outdoor art to Valparaiso

isitors to and residents of Valparaiso, Indiana, will encounter a cast of happy-golucky characters this summer – and beyond – thanks to the creativity of a Harbor Country artist.

Martha Cares, who, with her husband, Fritz Olsen, displays her work in the Fritz Olsen Gallery in Sawyer, will have a public year-long exhibition of all her art in the city.

“All her art” – meaning Cares’ steel sculptures and her paintings that will be translated onto outdoor appropriate aluminum, so it can withstand the elements for a year on what she describes as “sky easels” - cast iron light posts, which look as though they are from the 1920s.

Cares said she has 25 paintings and around 38 sculptures, most of which she created especially for the exhibition, and then her sky easels.

The cast of characters will be comprised of furry – and feathery – friends: dogs, cats, “puddle ducks,” and birds.

“They bring us so much joy in the world, I look at them as being incredible earth angels who are not with us as long as we like, so we have to cherish every moment we have with them and give them the best love we can and protect them and love

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them as they do us,” Cares said.

She said she lends her inspiration to her own “angel” – her dog, Poppy.

The animals will be in little vignettes.

For example, one exhibit will be comprised of three dogs of varied sizes, like a little family of dogs. In one, a curious cat will be checking out one of the birds (“but nothing bad happens,” Cares said). In another one, a mother duck will be resting on a puddle and tending to her three baby ducklings.

A professional opera singer who has performed on Broadway, Cares said it made sense that she would think to stage her characters into little scenes.

“You have the cast of characters: My dogs, my kitties my new birdies and my puddle ducks - and some other surprises and then kind of the backdrop, almost like on a stage setting, becomes my paintings,” she said.

After what the Covid-ridden world has endured for the past couple of years, Cares said she felt that people “needed a reason to smile” – and that her exhibition will do just that.

“I used happy colors, w hich are in the pallet, and colors that remind us of things we love – you’re going to be reminded of your favorite ice cream in some of my paintings or a favorite candy

or popsicles…Bright and happy colors that bring happy thoughts to us,” she said.

The artwork will be in a section of the city called Cumberland Crossing, which includes green space and trails for walking and bicycling.

“For the public to ride their bike - they come upon one, or they walk their dog or they’re jogging and they’re going to get to experience art while they’re outside enjoying the fresh air,” Cares said.

After spending time at Valparaiso’s city hall, three of Cares’ Poppy dogs – which are part of her My Rescue exhibit – found a permanent home at Laporte County’s animal shelter.

She has had exhibits of her work at Art Prize in Grand Rapids since 2012.

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urrently, she has public work displayed in Jackson, Michigan, and Lansing. Closer to home, an exhibit of four large scale 4-foot dogs was at Krasl Art Center’s biannual anniversary in St. Joseph.

While Cares’ formal profession has been singing, the times she has spent indulging in the visual arts have “been my quiet times when resting my voice for performances.”

She did art shows in Chicago, with

downtown residents buying her work.

When she was in “Phantom of the Opera” for three years (during which she sang for over 1,000 performances), she designed the T-shirts for benefits.

When she finished her Masters in voice, she decided to put her images of “cool characters” – Ginger Joe and her little dog and pony – into a children’s coloring book.

Cares “got all the courage in my heart” to meet with Frederick Meijer to see if he was interested in purchasing any of her future books for Meijer stores.

“Bless his heart, he ordered thousands of them,” she said, adding that he was “a quiet patron early on – he believed in me.”

Cares will be introducing two new sculptures of dogs into the mix: Lucky Dog, who is the color of a four-leaf clover, and Cloud Puppy, who has appeared in drawings but never in sculpture form.

Each dog has a curly, wagging tail that resembles a “little hand” - waving to passersby as they stroll down the paths, welcoming them as they stop and take a moment to enjoy the day.

“When a dog greets you, they wag their tail and to me, they’re waving to you – so my two newest doggies have little waving tails because they’re greeting us,” Cares said.

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New Buffalo school board approves hiring of Tracy Ripley as high school principal

former teacher – and student – has come home to New Buffalo.

At their Monday, May 9, New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting, board members approved the hiring of Tracy Ripley, pending background approval, as new high school principal.

She will be replacing Wayne Butler, who announced his retirement in March.

Ripley is a graduate of New Buffalo Area Schools. For 17 years, she taught in the high school’s social studies department. She was also a volleyball coach, a class advisor and on several different committees, such as the Curriculum Leadership Committee.

Ripley has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University, as well as a master’s in liberal studies from Valparaiso University and a post master’s in Ed. S. in educational leadership and administration from Central Michigan University.

She first taught at Barker Middle School in Michigan City before being hired by then New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lindley.

Ripley has spent the last three years at Eau Claire, where she was the principal for the middle/high school for two years before moving onto a district level position as the director of teaching and learning for kindergarten through 12th grade.

While being at Eau Claire was a rewarding experience, she said she’s happy to be “home.”

“I’ve spent 17 years of my educational career at New Buffalo, and this is home…I’m very excited to come back and I’m very appreciative to the board

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Fun activities and to Dr. Leslie also made a for trusting me return, such and putting their as ones during faith in me and Homecoming I’m very honored and Winterfest to be back at New – activities that Buffalo,” she said, Butler said bring adding that she the students “joy also lives here. and make them Superintendent want to come to Dr. Jeff Leslie school.” said that they had The school also three applicants hosted assemblies for the position. again, such as “It’s kind of the Hey U.G.L.Y passing of the (which featured torch…Out of the antibullying three people we speaker Victor interviewed, Tracy Vargas) and the was head and annual talent shoulders the best Tracy Ripley with outgoing principal show. of the bunch, she’s Wayne Butler In March, the the best person school had its for the job and first play since the we’re excited to beginning of the pandemic, “Matilda.” have her here, and I believe she’s excited Butler said the performing arts about joining us,” he said. program was “split” this year, with Butler presented on the high school’s elementary music teacher Chris 2021-2022 school year.

Beushausen stepping in earlier in the He said they started the year year to direct band when band director anticipating it being “a bit of a Christina Baumann was on maternity challenge” and was grateful that they leave. could “bring things back to normalcy” Students earned Division 1 ratings after two years of Covid. at the Michigan High School Band and “That’s been kind of the theme we’ve Orchestra Association’s annual festival been working with this year,” he said, in Paw Paw. adding that they’ve been “trying to get back to the culture we had prior to nother accomplishment March 13, 2020.” from the year was when Students have been taking trips again SADD (Students Against – whether they be nearby, such as to Destructive Decisions), Ferris State University, or overseas, donated water bottles to the such as to Spain (which included 20 Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor students and five chaperones). when the city experienced elevated

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levels of lead in their municipality supplied drinking water.

Students also help students in their school, such as through the Peer to Peer program. According to teacher Jennifer Bauer, the program had had 133 students participate since its inception in 2016.

Most of all, Butler wanted to thank the teaching staff for “working together to make a positive experience for the kids” at school.

“Teachers come together like a big old team supporting each other and making it work for the kids,” he said, adding that there’s been “external pressures on educators from everywhere” but teachers have been “steadfastly supported by the school board and the superintendent.”

Board members also approved hiring Leanne Lamport as sixth grade teacher.

Leslie said that he appreciates the “vast experiences” she’s had and all the “different things she can teach.”

“I think she’s going to fit in great with our sixth-grade team and we’re very, very excited to have you with us,” he said.

Board members approved the extended Contract of Employment for Leslie from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027.

Board members accepted, with regret, the letter of retirement from Tina Brewster, effective June 30, and also accepted the letter of resignation from Noah Sharum, effective immediately.

Leslie said that he’s meeting with the administration at River Valley Schools this Thursday to finalize the middle school sports cooperative proposal and that he’ll be bringing that to the board at their next meeting.

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Lake Michigan College honors Dr. Loren B. Hamel with 2022 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award

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he Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees named BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, as the 2022 recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award during 75th annual commencement ceremonies May 1 at The Mendel Center Mainstage on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The award is presented annually to an individual who has advanced the cause of Lake Michigan College and higher education.

“I can’t think of a relationship that has been more important than the one between Spectrum Health Lakeland and Lake Michigan College,” Dr. Hamel said.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by such a fine organization. We could not live up to our vision of improving health, instilling humanity, and inspiring hope without the work Lake Michigan College does in our community every day.”

BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland, a division of BHSH System, was formed by the joining of Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health in 2022. As president, Dr. Hamel leads care delivery for three hospitals, 53 outpatient locations, telehealth initiatives, and more than 500 independent, affiliated and employed physicians in southwest Michigan. He also serves as a strategic advisor to BHSH System.

“LMC has blessed the lives of young adults around our community with a world of new opportunities,” Dr. Hamel said. “Fortunately, we get to hire many of those graduates in all kinds of roles. It is vital to the health of our community to have both education and our local health system collaborating to help create the workforce of the future.”

BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland employs many LMC health sciences alumni. Through support from Dr. Hamel

and the Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation, LMC’s Health Sciences Department has maintained state-ofthe-art equipment for training students.

“Loren has been a crucial partner in shaping Lake Michigan College’s Health Sciences Department curriculum and strategies to meet the real-world needs of the health care industry,” LMC President Dr. Trevor Kubatzke said. “He is a champion of higher education, our mission at LMC, and continues to be a visible and vigilant leader in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

I can’t think of anyone more deserving of being recognized for a career of distinguished service.”

Before integrating Lakeland Health and Spectrum Health in 2018, Dr. Hamel served as chief executive officer of Lakeland Health. His “Bring Your Heart to Work” initiative, featured in Harvard Business Review, shared a vision for connecting caregivers’ tasks to the heartfelt needs of those they serve.

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n experienced family physician, Hamel practiced medicine for 23 years at University Medical Specialties in Berrien Springs. He joined the Lakeland Health medical staff in 1980.

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award is named in honor of the late Dr. Bernard C. Radde, who served as a Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees member for 25 years. The award is presented at commencement

by LMC’s board of trustees.

LMC’s 2022 Alumni Awards will be announced this fall. To nominate someone for a Lake Michigan College Alumni Award, please complete and submit the Alumni Award Program Nomination Form at www. lakemichigancollege.edu/alumniawards. — STAFF REPORTS

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The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces purchase of The Acorn Theater

he Acorn Center for the

Kasek said.

The sale of the theater to the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts is Performing Arts a “passing of the becomes owner torch,” with The of The Acorn Acorn continuing Theater with the to conduct business sale of the building as usual, managing from founder and programming as they previous owner, have since 2015.

David Fink, on May Another round of 2, 2022.

With the purchase extensive renovations of 107 Generations will be needed to Drive in Three Oaks, preserve the historic Photo courtesy of Phillip Solomonson the Acorn Center space. for the Performing These improvements Arts is shifting from will be made tenant to owner of the space, which throughout the building, including to has been managed by the non-profit performance and production areas, organization since it was founded in artist and guest amenities, and the 2015. development of a new outdoor event The Acorn’s current staff, led by space behind the building. The Acorn executive director Beth Kaskel, and the Center for the Performing Arts will board of directors, which is chaired be announcing plans for community

by Laura Madsen Jolly, is a collective engagement soon as they embark upon of individuals committed to the a building campaign to support and advancement of the performing arts in maintain The Acorn’s physical home. the region.

“We are so excited toembark upon this next chapter of growth and development for The Acorn. The purchase of our building will help position us for an exciting future!

As we continue to grow, new staff members have been added in the areas of operations, marketing, talent and front of house. You’ll see more diverse programming and partnerships with local organizations. We encourage you to join us on our journey to provide the very best cultural/performing arts experience in southwest Michigan,”

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or more information on The Acorn and upcoming events, visit acornlive.org.

Founded in 2015 as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, The Acorn’s mission is to offer a broad range of highquality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region. — STAFF

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Game ending triple play for Bison victory

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he New Buffalo High School girls’ softball team turned a triple play to end the game in what turned out to be a doubleheader sweep at home over Lawrence Monday, May 9.

The Bison leading 9-7 started the final inning by allowing the first two batters for Lawrence to reach base.

The next hitter hit a scorching line drive caught by third baseman Josie Humphrey.

Humphrey threw the ball to first baseman Aaron James to double the runner off the bag for the second out. James quickly threw the ball to second baseman Laura Wamser, who tagged out the other runner trying to get back to the second base bag.

The players on the field and many people in the crowd seemed stunned momentarily before celebrating the victory.

Pitcher Amanda Jones started jumping into the air.

Humphrey, a freshman, said she was thrilled and surprised at the game ending triple play.

“I was definitely excited,” said Humphrey.

The rare moment was also sweet for head coach Morgan Motycka, who was pleased with how much her young team has improved after a tough start to the season.

“It went kind of nuts. I went kind of crazy. I’m proud of my girls for that one,” she said.

Jones started what turned out to be a four run first inning with

a lead-off triple.

After she scored on a ground out, the next three batters reached base on walks and an error by the shortstop.

Two of the runners were driven home on a crisp single by Olivia Plis.

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he next runner came home on an infield single by Wamser.

Lawrence tied the game with two runs in the top of the third inning but New Buffalo came back with five runs at the bottom of the inning.

The big hit was delivered by James, who drove in two of the runs with a double over the centerfielder’s head with two outs.

Kaitlyn Rainwater and Jones followed with singles to knock in two more runs.

Lawrence finished the scoring with four runs in the next inning then later walked off the field when their comeback attempt ended with the triple play.

The Bison won the second game 13-5.

It was the third victory of the season for the Bison, who also won in late April against Benton Harbor 26-0.

Motycka said the improvement has come despite a lot of games being rained out and practices being moved inside the gymnasium.

“They always put 100% effort in for me and I can’t ask them for anything else,” she said.

Look out for those who look out for you. Loyalty is everything. — Conor McGregor

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Bison girls tennis players showing improvement on the court

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fter her undefeated streak ended, a New Buffalo High School tennis player resumed her winning ways with an easy No. 2 singles victory at home on Monday.

Camille Czech won 6-0 in both games to win her match against Lilly Werelius from the combined Bridgman/Lake Michigan Catholic team.

Czech, a junior, is 7-1 on the season.

She won her first six singles matches before suffering her first loss against Brandywine.

“She’s a strong player,” said NBHS Assistant Tennis Coach Ashley Jager.

Emma Snyder, a Bison senior, defeated Isabella

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Tyler in No. 1 singles play while Autumn Bukowski for New Buffalo was defeated in No. 3 singles play by Izzy Schrauben.

The Bison lost all four matches in doubles play.

Jager said gusty winds posed some challenges for players on their return shots but they enjoyed the sunshine and warmer temperatures in what’s been a damp, cool spring.

The Bison have not recorded a victory as a team this season but have a good number of wins in singles play.

Jager feels the team has a chance at notching its first win during the upcoming conference tournament at

Berrien Springs because of gains in their level of play since losing some close matches against conference opponents.

“I think we have a nice shot at playing some really nice tennis,” she said.

Jager also said a lot of young players making strides in their level of play is like building a foundation for a more competitive team over the next few years.

“We have many beginners this year and a lot of freshmen who have improved so much over the season. We’re definitely on the road to progress,” she said.

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Students walk the red carpet for 2022 prom

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

A group of promgoers pose before walking the red carpet

The guys pose before walking the red carpet

Aaron James and Aidan Coy

Promgoers are ready for their night of celebrating

Promgoers posing in style in the gym

he traditional red carpet was rolled out in the gym for promgoers at New Buffalo High School Saturday, May 7.

In front of an audience of family and friends, couples and groups of friends stepped onto the carpet (which was underneath a spotlight) and posed for a quick picture.

Promgoers and chaperones then spun around and walked down the hall toward their waiting cars, so they could get their night of dinner and dancing at Barrelhouse At Zorn in Michigan City started.

Amid the celebrating, the students watched as fellow classmates Juan Hernandez and Autumn Bukowski were crowned king and queen and Keagan Papke and Ren Nash were crowned prince and princess.

Andrew Kuta and Elizabeth Mercado

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Evan Messinger, Gavin Sexton and Evan Burian

Prom prince and princess Keagan Papke and Ren Nash with king and queen Juan Hernandez and Autumn Bukowski

Romario Arana and Lexie Parmley

Promgoers pose in the gym

Ben Coffeen, Amelia Selir, Jaden Landess

Ethan Marshall and Allie Ransom

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OBITUARIES Isabella Weisenritter

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1959-2022

sabella Weisenritter, age 63, of Three Oaks, Michigan died Monday, May 2, 2022.

Her life began March 6, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Ryszard and Helena Skrobot.

She married Dennis Weisenritter November 9, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois.

Isabella was a great listener, very outspoken, and trustworthy.

She was a very loyal friend and felt that all people should have equal rights no matter what their gender was. She was a hard worker. Isabella enjoyed her flowers and holiday presentations for every season and holidays, especially her snowmen and pumpkins. She insisted on keeping her house clean and spotless.

Isabella will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of thirty

years, Dennis Weisenritter of Three Oaks; one son, Benjamin “Bear” (his future wife, Sarah and future grandson, Malcom) Weisenritter of Niles; brothers, Alfred, Norbert, Boguslaw “Bob”; her beloved dogs, Sherman Smitty, Bella, Layla; her beloved cats, Reggie, Zorro, Abbey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister and brother-in-law, Christina and Tony.

Family and friends gathered from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Eastern Time, Friday, May 6, 2022 in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Family and friends gathered from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday, May 9, 2022 in Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road, Burbank, Illinois. A service to celebrate Isabella’s life was held in Lawn Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Weisenritter was laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois.

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

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GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE TO FEATURE CHILDREN’S TABLE

he River Valley Garden Club’s popular plant sale, which is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Harbert Community Park, 13300 Red Arrow Highway (just north of Chikaming Township Center) in Harbert will include a gardening table for kids this year.

“We have added a project table for kids while their parents are shopping,” said Elizabeth Palulis, garden club president.

“The kids can pot a White Pine seedling at no charge and take their project home. “ The sale is always filled with homegrown plants, trees, and shrubs. Anyone considering joining a garden club can meet the members and get a feel for the club.

The sale is all outdoors and takes place rain or shine under a covered pavilion. It will include a wide variety of perennials, ground

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covers, vegetable plants, bushes, and small trees, all from the gardens of the garden club members.

Anyone with an interest in gardening is always welcome at the River Valley Garden Club. The club has field trips, guest speakers, a member’s plant auction, and hands-on workshops in addition to the annual plant sale.

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he club is also involved in service projects throughout the year. Members come from Indiana and throughout southwest Michigan. For more information, contact Elizabeth Palulis at 269-426-3513 or email her at evpalulis@yahoo.com.

Also visit the club’s website, www. rivervalleygardenclub.org. — STAFF REPORTS

HIKERS TO HIT THE WINE TRAIL NEXT WEEKEND

ay is Michigan Wine Month, and the Harbor Country Hikers will celebrate it by hiking the Mt. Tabor Trails between the Round Barn and Mt. Tabor wineries at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Round Barn Estate in Baroda, Michigan.

The hike will begin with a brief presentation by Brian Schueneman of the Moersch Hospitality Group, owners of the two wineries. Following Schueneman’s talk, hikers president Pat Fisher will lead the group on a two-mile walk through the trail’s woods and vineyards. The event will last about two hours.

Though rated moderately physically difficult, the trail has some hill portions that will make this hike somewhat more demanding than the group’s usual treks.

Wet weather preceding the hike could

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produce slippery areas.

Those who attend are advised to wear long pants (preferably tucked in), a sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and to bring plenty of water.

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embership in the group is encouraged, but all are welcome.

The Hikers observes federal and state Covid guidelines, and face masks are currently optional.

An all-terrain rollator, a wheeled walker with oversized tires, is available on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing harborcountryhikers@gmail.com. Driving directions and other details are on the group’s website, harborcountryhikers.com, and its Facebook page, Harbor Country Hikers. — STAFF REPORTS

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PUBLIC NOTICES WATER QUALITY DATA The table below lists the EPA’s regulated and unregulated contaminants detected in The City of New Buffalo’s drinking water during 2021. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Regulated Monitoring (Sampled at Water Treatment Plant) Detected Substance (units)

THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT WSSN # 4680

Highest Range Of Level Detects Detected

Source Water Assessment Your water comes from Lake Michigan (a surface water source). Our raw water is pumped to our Water Treatment Plant which treats and delivers finished water to storage tanks, distribution mains and finally to your household water tap. The State of Michigan performed an assessment of our source water in 2003 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a sixtiered scale from “very-low” to “high” based primarily on geologic sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our source water is rated “moderately high”.

Susceptibility Determination: The source water assessment for the City of New Buffalo’s Water Intake includes 8 listed potential contaminant sources within the susceptible area, plus agricultural, urban and industrial runoff from the New Buffalo River Source Water Area. Combining these potential contaminant sources with the moderately sensitive intake yields a moderately high susceptibility determination for the City of New Buffalo’s source water.

This assessment provides the city with a basis to institute a source water protection program as another tool to assure the continued safety of our water supply.

A copy of the full Source Water Assessment Report can be obtained by contacting the City of New Buffalo at (269) 469-1500.

EPA’s MCLG’s

Violation Yes / No

Likely Sources of Substance

*Turbidity (ntu)

0.1

0.03-0.10

0.3* or no sample above 1.00

N/A

No

Soil Runoff

Chlorine Residual Free (ppm)

1.65

0.83-1.65

4.0

4.0

No

Water additive used to control microbes

0.7

0.70 (Single Sample)

4.0

4.0

No

Water Additive Which Promotes Strong Teeth; Erosion of Natural Deposits

1.32

5

FOR THE YEAR 2021 In 1998, a new federal rule was passed to ensure that customers of community water supplies receive annual documentation of drinking water quality. The City of New Buffalo is your water supplier, and we are pleased to present you with this annual water quality report.

Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable drinking water supply that meets all federal and state requirements. The results of this report show that we are reaching our goal.

EPA’s MCL

Fluoride (ppm)

1.32

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Radioactive Contaminants Radium (combined 226/228) (pCi/L)

A

0

NO

Erosion of natural deposits

Sample Date – 8/14/2020

Regulated Monitoring for Disinfection By-Product Rule ( Sampled in Water Distribution System ) Detected Substance (units)

THM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb) HAA5 (Total Haloacetic Acids) (ppb)

Highest Running Annual Average

Range Of Detects

EPA’S MCL

EPA’S MCLG

Violation Yes / NO

Likely Source of Substance

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25

25 (Single Sample)

80.0

N/A

No

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

22

22 (Single Sample)

60.0

N/A

No

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

Additional Regulated Monitoring ( Sampled in Water Distribution System ) Detected Substance (units) Total Chlorine Residual (ppm)

Highest Running Range Of Annual Detects Average 0.79

0.36-1.19

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MRDL

MRDLG

Violation Yes / No

4.0

4.0

No

Likely Source of Substance Water Additive Used For Disinfection

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Note 1: Definitions are on page 6.

Note 2: The EPA requires monitoring over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those listed above are only those contaminants detected in your drinking water. For a complete list contact the Water Filtration Plant.

Health and Safety Information (Page 3) Drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The sources of both tap and bottled drinking water includes rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves

naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from animal or human activity.

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HOR0SCOPE MAY 12-18, 2022

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

As you witness the unfolding of spring you are caught up in dreamy thoughts of love. You enjoy companionship.

Take the risk now to make that move. Get closer to others by planning a picnic at the beach or walk in the woods to see the wild flowers. Love is in the air.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Your ability to think quickly and get things accomplished under pressure come into play this week. You will cope effectively with any challenges now. You are making steady progress towards your goals and you will not be giving in now. Stick with it your almost there.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

You may feel less patient and more prone to frustration this week.

Family or relationship issues are on the horizon. Evaluate your position and level of input before getting involved. If it is honestly their issue not yours, then don’t get tangled up in it.

Focus on your own needs.

It is the time to push forward with any new ideas or business plans. With the Sun and Jupiter in your sign you are assured growth and expansion. Creative surges now have the ability to grow into far reaching lucrative ventures. You have Lady Luck smiling on you this week.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Assertiveness and competitiveness in business, study, and sports will be present this week. Act in a positive way and you will get ahead of game. Truth and honesty go a long way in dealing with others. You are a graceful winner and others admire you now. Shine on you crazy diamond!

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Your ability to make intelligent choices are keen this week.

You will find that you are more serious minded than usual now especially, where relationships are concerned. For those attached Twins look to make a deeper commitment now and don’t worry Singles you won’t be alone for long.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 What your experiencing is growing pains. Don’t fight the flow of positive expansion and growth. Throw negative mind chatter out the window!

Re-evaluate your experiences. Open your mind to Higher influences. You have been blessed. I see a rainbow in those storm clouds.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

It is time to break from your traditional way of doing things and step out of that comfort zone. Be courageous and chase your dreams.

Trust that you will be in the right place at the right time. Shoot for the moon and do not worry if you do not hit the mark because you will end up in the stars.

Your reactions are sensitized and your imagination fertile with powerful expansive thoughts. Your mood could turn quite romantic now. Material concerns have been heavy on your mind. A walk to a watery site provides you the perfect place to release those material concerns.

There are a lot of things you have been hanging on to that are possibly blocking your forward progress. Purge yourself of personal clutter. Let go of outdated ideas about who you are and have the courage and faith to move forward. Know that you are Divinely inspired and motivated.

Your tendency to overreact and dramatize situations could affect your judgement this week. To combat this, keep a positive and practical mind. Be honest with yourself and ward off negative patterns of thinking by staying in the present. Remember whether it’s full or not it’s just a glass of water.

There is an increase in your emotional force and your creative mind will be working overtime. Keep your focus and don’t let your imagination override what you know in your heart. Take the time to retreat and meditate. The Spirit side of life is coming into play here. Trust in It.

Trick or treat people with kindness.— Harry Styles

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livestock operations, and wildlife; Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring, or result from urban storm water runoff and residential uses; Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, septic systems, and urban or agricultural runoff (i.e., pesticides and herbicides); or Radioactive Contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. All of these contaminants were below the level of concern in your water supply.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791 or visit https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-anddrinking-water/safe-drinking-water-information To ensure that tap water is safe, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water, provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Information for Vulnerable Populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Federal guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are also available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (1-800-426-4791).

Effects of Lead in Drinking Water: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of New Buffalo Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may

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The City of New Buffalo maintains a State certified microbiological laboratory that tests your water 365 days a year. If you have any questions concerning your water utility or need a copy of this Water Quality Report mailed to you, please contact Mr. Ken Anderson, Water Superintendent, at (269) 469-0381 or by e-mail at waterdept@cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also attend our monthly City Council Meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 224 West Buffalo Street (New Buffalo City Hall).

DEFINITIONS RAA – Running Annual Average.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of Microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

AL (action level) – The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceed, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL – Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLG as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG – Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

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established drinking water standards. The purpose of the unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

90th Percentile – 90 percent of the samples were at or below the numbers listed. (Copper = 100 ppb, Lead = 3 ppb).

N/A – Not applicable. * - Turbidity – Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. 100 percent of our samples met the required limits of less than or equal to 0.30 NTU in 95% of samples taken each month and shall not exceed 1.0 NTU at any time. ** - Lead & Copper - The state allows us to monitor for some contaminates less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data , though representative, may be more than one year old. Copper and lead samples were collected on 8-07-21 through 8-25-21.

Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

Our water supply has zero lead service lines and zero service lines of unknown material out of a total of 1700 service lines.

This concludes our report for the calendar year 2021.

Your 2022 Water Quality Report can be expected before July 1, 2023

Regulated Lead and Copper Monitoring (Sampled at Customer’s Tap - 2021) Detected Substance (units)

th 90 Percentile Detected

Sites Found Above AL

EPA’s AL

** Copper (ppb)

100

0

1300

1300

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

** Lead (ppb)

3

0

15

0

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

Detected Substance (units) Sodium (ppm)

Likely Source of Substance

Highest Level Detected

Likely Source of Substance

7.9 (Single Sample)

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Additional Unregulated Monitoring ( Sampled at Water Treatment Plant ) Detected Substance (units)

Highest Level Detected

Likely Source of Substance

Hardness as CaCO3 (ppm)

132 (Single Sample)

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Sulfate (ppm)

27 (Single Sample)

Erosion of Natural Deposits

PH (ph units)

7.4

Chloride (ppm)

14 (Single Sample)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) MCL, MCLG or Regulated Contaminant TT, or MRDLG MRDL Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (ppt)

370

N/A

Measurement of Acidity of Water Erosion of Natural Deposits

Level Detected

N/D

Range

Dates Sampled

Violation Yes/No

N/A

3/9/21 – 6/2/217/19/2110/11/21

N/A

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities utilizing the Gen X chemical process

N/A

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; stain-resistant treatments

N/A

Firefighting foam; discharge and waste from industrial facilities

N/A

Firefighting foam; discharge and waste from industrial facilities

N/A

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; breakdown of precursor compounds

Typical Source of Contaminant

Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) (ppt)

420

N/A

N/D

N/A

3/9/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21

Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) (ppt)

51

N/A

N/D

N/A

3/9/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21

400,000

N/A

N/D

N/A

6

N/A

N/D

N/A

N/A

2 N/D N/D N/D

2 N/A N/A N/A

3/9/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21

NO

Firefighting foam; discharge from electroplating facilities; discharge and waste from industrial facilities

N/A

N/D 2 2 2

N/A 2 2 2

03/09/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21

NO

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; stain-resistant treatments

Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) (ppt)

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) (ppt)

Please be advised that the 2021 Water Quality Report is available online at: www.cityofnewbuffalo.org/documents/ water-quality-report/ A paper copy will not be mailed unless requested by calling City Hall at 269-469-1500.

Violation Yes / NO

Special Unregulated Monitoring ( Sampled at Water Treatment Plant )

Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) (ppt)

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO 2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT

EPA’s MCLG

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (ppt)

16

8

3/9/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21 3/9/216/2/217/19/2110/11/21

Note 1: Definitions are on page 6.

Note 2: The EPA requires monitoring over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those listed above are only those contaminants detected in your drinking water. For a complete list contact the Water Filtration Plant.

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