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Medical marijuana dispensary debuting in Buchanan PAGE 3 Traffic accident near Wilson Road results in fatality PAGE 4 DDA discusses new city beach parking, other beach improvements, and sign ordinance PAGE 4

Chikaming Township approves of ‘nonmotorized vision’ for interconnected trail system PAGE 6 School board approves ‘scopes of work’ for major elementary, middle/high school projects PAGE 8 Water department communication service provider, Enterprise Park rezoning addressed at Three Oaks Village Council meeting PAGE 10

Service League heaps praise on 2019 Senior Scholars PAGE 11

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019

Medical marijuana dispensary debuting in Buchanan this weekend

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BY STAN MADDUX

n open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, for what’s being billed as the first licensed medical marijuana dispensary in southwest Michigan.

The public is invited for a tour of the Zen Leaf Provisioning Center at 259 E. Front St. in downtown Buchanan.

“We invite everyone to attend,’’ said William Breen, general manager of the facility.

The medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open for business at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 24.

Access to the dispensary once it opens for business will be restricted to medical cannabis registered card holders, Breen said.

“This is a great opportunity for those who are curious about medical cannabis and haven’t been inside a cannabis provisioning center to learn all about it,’’ he said.

Breen said there will be up to a dozen employees working closely with medical cannabis professionals experienced in creating such facilities.

Among the features of the center is state of the art technology and security systems for streamlining patient records and transactions and ensuring safety and security for customers, employees and products.

In addition to tours, among the other features of the open house will be cannabis product education booths, free snacks, giveaways and musical entertainment.

Zen Leaf has other medical marijuana dispensaries in places like Chicago, Maryland and Nevada.

Support from elected officials at the state and local levels along with investors helped make the facility in Buchanan possible, Breen said.

“Patients suffering from chronic pain, epilepsy, cancer and other conditions no longer have to turn to dangerous and addictive opioids or the black market because Zen Leaf will a provide way for patients and their caregivers to access the highest quality, pure, laboratory tested cannabis medicines for qualified medical conditions,’’ Breen said.

There are medical marijuana dispensaries as close as Bangor and Portage but this one is the first within a 65 mile radius of Buchanan, he said.

Medical marijuana in Michigan was made legal in 2008 but until 2016 dispensing it was restricted to providers who could have no more than five patients.

Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana in November 2018.

Recreational marijuana is not expected to begin commercially until 2020 when all of the regulations governing its sale are anticipated to be in the books.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT NEAR WILSON ROAD RESULTS IN FATALITY

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three-vehicle traffic accident has resulted in several critical injuries and one fatality near Wilson Road in New Buffalo Township Saturday, May 11.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, officers were called to an injury accident on M239 just south of Wilson Road in New Buffalo Township at around 3:53 p.m.

Saturday. Officers found that a Honda CRV had crossed the centerline of M239 and struck two vehicles.

The first vehicle that was struck, a Nissan Rogue, had minor damage and there were no injuries in this vehicle.

The second vehicle, a Toyota Sequoia, was struck head on.

Both the CRV and the Sequoia had heavy front end damage.

The press release states that the driver of the Honda CRV was Sabrina Stewart, 21, of LaPorte, Indiana. The driver of the Toyota Sequoia was Jose Flores, 40, of Elkhart, Indiana.

Stewart and Flores are both stable and being treated for injuries. There were four passengers in the Toyota Sequoia. One passenger has died from his injuries, and three others are in critical condition. Name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the family.

The New Buffalo Township Fire Department assisted with extrication of victims from the Toyota Sequoia. All injured were taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Accident Investigation Team was called to the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

Agencies involved were The Berrien County Sheriff New Buffalo Township Patrol, Pokagon Tribal Police, New Buffalo City Police Department, Michiana Police Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Medic 1 Ambulance, Three Oaks Ambulance, and LaPorte County EMS. This accident is still under investigation at this time.

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DDA discusses new city beach parking, other beach improvements, and sign ordinance

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Planning Commission approves site plan, city carport ordinance

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embers of the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors learned of a new city beach parking system, as well as other changes coming to the New Buffalo city beach and downtown this summer, at their Thursday, May 9, meeting.

The new mobile parking setup, or pay-by-plate system, will require city residents to register license plates for free beach parking. This will allow the removal of the gate to the beach’s entrance, as residents will no longer need their current parking cards. City households can register up to two license plates. DDA Chair Robert Kemper said this means that the existing rule of two parking passes per households, or two passes per property tax parcel, will remain the same. `For those who aren’t city residents, all-day beach parking will still be $12; however, visitors will be able to pay by the hour, or $3 per hour. Visitors can pay on a meter or via a free ParkMobile app on their phones. Last summer, a trial parking meter was installed at the city boat launch to accommodate additional short-term parking requirements for the city and the beach.

In the past, 100 beach parking passes for an annual $50 fee have been made available to New Buffalo Township residents. City Manager Dave Richards said City Council members will be deciding if this will still be the case for this summer at their next meeting.

Richards said the mobile parking equipment should be installed before Memorial Day weekend.

Member Doug Roch said that he believed that the new setup would eliminate traffic congestion down by the beach and also increase safety. He added that the hourly fee would also encourage visitors to park in the beach lot and not downtown, as they wouldn’t have to pay $12 to spend a couple hours at the beach.

Improvements are currently underway at the city beach. New playground equipment has recently been installed. A new walkway, a wheelchair accessible plank system that will go out 400 feet into the sand, will also be installed.

Richards said the walkway is made of plastic, which will last longer than wood.

Approximately $100,000 has been spent on both the playground equipment and the walkway, Richards said.

Kemper also complimented the revamped concession stand, which will be occupied by the New Buffalo Beach Club.

Board members heard about the 2019 New Buffalo Farmers Market from Cathi Rogers.

This year, the market setup will run down the middle of North Whittaker Street, with vendors facing out toward the merchants. The market will run from 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays, from May 30 through June 28, and from 4-9 p.m. July 4 through Aug. 29 (Labor Day weekend). The market would briefly pick up again for the fall season, running on Fridays from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 20-27 and from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 4. Rogers said that giving the market a two-week break would allow families to get settled once children have returned to school and that the city would be busier later in September.

Rogers said the market currently had 65-70 weekly vendors and that there’d be a bread company, a flower company and a creamery. Other possible plans include a bag tournament by the Booster Club (in conjunction with tournaments being put on by Dooley’s Lake House Pub and New Buffalo Beach Club), puppet shows and the return of the petting zoo. Market bag giveaways will take place on opening day, the Fourth of July and the Thursday of Ship and Shore weekend.

Rogers said that as of right now, the Classic Car Cruise-ins would not be returning.

Also at the meeting, Roch discussed the topic of sandwich boards.

Even though Kemper said a city sign ordinance states they aren’t currently allowed, the boards have been popping up in front of businesses within the downtown. Roch said the issue is that the ordinance isn’t being enforced. He said he’s not against sandwich boards and feels that a new ordinance needs to be created to control where they’re placed.

Kemper said he believed the issue should be pushed to the Operations Committee. The DDA would present its position on the matter to the City Council and Planning Commission.

Kemper said that business owners have been inquiring about there being more benches within the downtown. He advised board members to do a walk-through downtown and take note of what improvements could be made with regards to benches, trash receptacles and other amenities as well as the plantings. The city is still under contract with Nature’s Way Landscaping, which is maintaining the plants.

At a special Thursday, May 9, meeting, the New Buffalo City Planning Commission voted to move ahead with a proposed ordinance to restrict carport structures in the city.

If approved by the City Council, Ordinance 238 of 2019 will prohibit new carport structures in front yards.

Planning Commission Chairman Paul Billingslea said exiting carports that follow placement procedures and conform to city ordinances in place at the time of construction will not be impacted by the new ordinance. Unpermitted carports may be subject to code enforcement.

The commission also approved a site plan review for the New Buffalo property at 7 E. Clay St. Formerly the school building for the Bible Baptist Church, the structure is being converted into a commercial building with offices planned. The new site plan includes ample parking, according to New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards, but the church will also allow use of their abutting lot if needed for overflow.

Billingslea noted the property had previously received a special land use as a religious institution, but that SLU had fallen off when the property transferred ownership.

Both the site plan and the proposed ordinance will go to the City Council for final approval based on the commission’s recommendations. — THERESE DONNELLY

Radio Harbor Country Bike & Brunch to take off next month

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he 7th annual Radio Harbor Country Bike & Brunch will take place at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 2.

Departing from the private farm/studio of a local artist, riders of all levels will enjoy 15-, 30-, or 45-mile loops through some of Harbor Country’s most beautiful backroads.

At the end of the ride, participants will enjoy a gourmet brunch of locally grown and prepared food provided through the generous support of Luisa’s Cafe, Harbert Swedish Bakery, Sawyer Garden Center, Red Arrow Road House, Flagship Specialty Foods and Fish Market, Hesston Supper Club, The Peasant’s Pantry, Whistle Stop Grocery, and Infusco Coffee Roasters.

This boutique ride is limited to the first 150 registrants. Register online at radioharborcountry.org or email bikenbrunch.wrhc@gmail.com for questions.

Proceeds will benefit Radio Harbor Country, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit public radio station that brings music, culture, arts, and community to the Harbor Country area. — STAFF REPORTS

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Chikaming Township approves of ‘non-motorized vision’ for interconnected trail system

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hikaming Township Board of Trustees members supported a resolution for a potential non-motorized trail system at their Thursday, May 9, meeting.

The resolution was in regards to Berrien County’s “non-motorized vision,” which includes having a proposed interconnected trail system in place throughout the county. In February, Chikaming Township Science has not yet Supervisor David Bunte said that a master plan for a countywide trail system was taught us if madness presented at a trails summit at Andrews University with the Michigan Department is or is not the sublimity of Transportation and the Berrien County Parks Department that was hosted by the of the intelligence.

Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, the Best Practices Committee of the — Edgar Allan Poe Strategic Leadership Council.

Bunte presented a slide show of the proposed countywide trail system, which was put together by the Best Practices Committee.

Bunte said the committee was asking for an endorsement from all of the county’s 36 municipalities. Passing the resolution wouldn’t require a financial commitment from the township at this time. It would require that Chikaming Township include it in its Park Board’s Recreation Plan, its willingness to devote resources if available and that the township approves of the pursuit of grants funding.

While trails already exist in the county’s local parks, the slideshow noted that none of them connect to each other. The slideshow showed a map of the state, illustrating Michigan’s large and extensive network of trails and that a vision for a countywide trail system is noticeably absent in the southwest corner of the state.

Bunte said the map shows that the master trail plan goes around the entire perimeter of the county, across Shawnee Road and over into the east side of the county.

The summit discussed trail efforts already taking place within the county, including the Berrien County Linear Park, which is the Berrien County Parks Department’s effort to link existing county parks with a trail, starting with the Galien River County Park in New Buffalo Township connecting along Red Arrow with Bridgman; the Marquette Greenway Trail, which connects Chicago with New Buffalo, in the far southwest corner of the state; and the Indiana Michigan River Valley, a 34-mile trail

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Also at the meeting, board members agreed that the township meeting agendas will now include discussion topics.

Bunte said he brought back the recommendation of having a discussion topic from the Michigan Township Association conference in Grand Rapids last month to increase engagement with meeting attendees. While there are two opportunities for public comment at township board meetings, board members can’t answer any questions at that time.

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Bunte said the Park Board has requested an “indefinite closure” to Pier Street Beach due to erosion. He added that the beach has been reduced to being rocks now.

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Great Lakes water levels expected to set record highs

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n a recent press release, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announced that record high water levels are forecasted on several of the Great Lakes over the next six months.

Due to recent wet conditions, the six month water level forecast now predicts higher forecasted water level peaks this summer.

The forecasted water levels on Lakes Superior, St. Clair and Erie are all expected to break records set in the early 1950s and middle 1980s. While new record highs are not currently forecasted for Lakes Michigan, Huron and Ontario, very high water levels are expected there as well.

“Several months of wet weather, including a significant snowpack across the northern Great Lakes basin and recent heavy rain events have pushed water levels higher than originally forecasted,” said Keith Kompoltowicz, chief of watershed hydrology at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, in coordination with partners in Environment and Climate Change Canada, release the official six month forecast for the Great Lakes. This Monthly Bulletin of Water Levels for the Great Lakes is complete at the beginning of each month, with the latest edition covering the period from May to October. The link can be found at the end of this news release.

The Great Lakes region will continue to see the threat of coastal flooding and shoreline erosion, especially during storm events. Localized water levels are often impacted by winds and can be significantly higher during storms. Water levels and flow rates in the connecting channels of the Great Lakes are also high and may, depending on winds and other atmospheric conditions, lead to localized flooding.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authority to support communities in flood fighting by providing technical expertise, and in certain instances, provide flood fight supplies, such as sand-bags and plastic sheeting. This assistance must be requested by state authorities. Communities should contact their county emergency management offices, who can begin coordination with the state and the Corps.

For additional information, contact Lynn Rose, director of public affairs, at 313-226-4680 or Keith Kompoltowicz, chief of watershed hydrology at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District at 313-226-6442.

To find the Monthly Bulletin of Water Levels for the Great Lakes, visit www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-LakesWater-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/. — STAFF REPORTS

Judith Racht Gallery to present ‘Tasting Menu’ reception

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udith Racht will welcome her 34th season with a show that celebrates longtime gallery favorites, as well as newcomers, at her opening reception for her “Tasting Menu” exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 25.

The exhibition will include work by David Zimmermann, Catherine Maize, Mark DeBernadi, Louise Pappageorge, Didier Nolet, Mark Mulhearn, Don Getsug, Linda Hoffhines, Floyd Gompf, Elizabeth Coyne, and Kass Copeland. All artists will be examined in greater detail in subsequent shows throughout the year.

The reception will include drinks and bites. A live auction of artistembellished chairs to benefit the Jacob K. Brown Contemporary Art Museum will follow the reception.

The Judith Racht is located at 13707 Prairie Rd. in Harbert. — STAFF REPORTS

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he River Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale is fast approaching: It will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Harbert Community Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(Michigan time), 13300 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, just north of the Chikaming Township Center.

Locally grown perennials, bushes, trees, and native grasses will be available – all propagated by garden club members to be sold at the sale.

Gardening books, magazines and homemade baked goods will also be available.

“It is our 12th year for the plant sale and we look forward to it all year” said Elizabeth Palulis of Sawyer, President of the club and Chairperson of the 2019 sale. “It is also a good way to learn about the club and consider jpining, plus it is a lot of fun. Our members have beautiful gardens and they are so generous about digging up samples to sell.”

The sale takes place rain or shine. There is a large shelter with a roof so all the plants and baked goods are protected.

This is the 12th annual plant and bake sale for the club.

The club always welcomes new members and offers field trips and guest speakers throughout the year. Some members are only available during the summer months while others live in the area all year.

The club is involved in service projects and supporting students with scholarships through the Michigan Garden Club, Inc. — STAFF REPORTS

School board approves ‘scopes of work’ for major elementary, middle/high school projects

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ew Buffalo Area School Board of Education members approved scopes of work for two major construction projects that may be underway at the elementary school and middle/ high school campuses next summer at their Monday, May 13, meeting.

Board members first heard about proposed security upgrades to New Buffalo Elementary School.

Abonmarche project manager Evan LeDuc said staff desire a space that the public could enter into for staff to clear them before they actually entered the building.

Staff identified other areas of need within the building, such as consolidating the administration offices with the principal’s office, moving the offices for the Bison After School Enrichment program closer to the cafeteria (offices are located at the other end of the building), and an office for the student resource officer that has a better view the parking lot.

An architectural feature, such as an angular gable, could be above the front entryway to draw attention to it.

The estimated $180,000 to $200,000 project would go out for bid this fall. Construction would commence next summer.

Abonmarche representatives also presented on a potential STEAM building across from the high school on land that’s adjacent to the pickle ball park.

The building would be occupied by robotics fields for the school’s robotics group. Additional classroom space would be located off the robotics field. There would also be shared space for a metal and woodworking shop for the robotics class as well as set construction for plays in the Performing Arts Center. Additional storage space would be located off to the side.

Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said students in the Building Trades class would be involved with all the facets of the construction process.

“Our kids have a lot of experience in residential construction - I wanted them to have experience with commercial construction to the extent that it’s safe for them to do,” he said.

The estimated $1.3 to $1.5 million project would go out for bid this fall with construction occurring next spring/summer.

To reduce their overall cost, the STEAM building and elementary school upgrades projects could even be bid in tandem, since they both follow the same construction timeline.

At the end of both presentations, board members approved the agreement from Abonmarche, in the amount of $18,300, for the Scope of Work for the Elementary School’s Security Upgrade as well as Abonmarche’s agreement, in the amount of $95,000, for the Scope of Work for the STEAM building.

Also at the meeting, board members heard five-minute introductions from seven school board candidates, who will be filling the spot left vacant by Pano Arvanitis. (Arvantis resigned during the last meeting so that he could accept a position as the district’s business manager.)

Board president Chuck Heit said that there will be a special board meeting to vote on a candidate at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22.

Board members heard a 2018-2019 school year update

from Patty Iazzetto, the district’s food service director.

For 12 years, the district has been serving three breakfasts.

New this year is a food cart at the middle/high school entrance.

On average, Iazzetto said the staff serves 155 breakfasts daily to middle/high school students. An average of 45 students daily also take advantage of the “second chance” breakfast, during which the breakfast cart is available in the hallways between first and second hour.

On average, the elementary school cafeteria staff serves 95 breakfasts daily to students.

Students are offered three lunch choices daily at the elementary school and six to eight at the middle/high school.

Food service staff also serves snacks to BASE and the middle school homework club, monitors a vending machine in the hallways and assists the Bison Boosters with their concession stands and other food needs.

From July 1 through Aug. 2, free lunch will be offered in the high school cafeteria to those who are 18 and under (Iazzetto said you don’t have to be a resident within the district) as part of the district’s refeeding program.

The food service staff is comprised of 12 members and Iazzetto. Staff members manage 650 students and staff lunch accounts. Students in band camp, NightBlue, and the day camps also take advantage of the free lunches.

Staff members have currently completed 70 hours of training. This summer, two additional staff members will become SerSafe certified (five members are already trained) and three will attend the National Nutrition Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2017-2018, the department underwent what Iazzetto called one of their “biggest audits,” during which “every piece of paper that goes through the hands of the staff” was inspected.

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oard members approved the hiring of Kurt Raducha for 2019-2020 as Social Studies teacher.

Leslie said Raducha is currently teaching at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

Board members had a first reading of the following board policies: 1422/3122/4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1662/3362/4362 - Anti-Harassment, 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity, 5517 - Anti-Harassment, 5517.02 - Sexual Violence, 2112 - Parent and Family Engagement, 2261 - Title I Services, 2261.01 - Parent and Family Member Participation in Title I Programs, 2261.03 - District and School Report Card, 2700 - P.A. Annual Reports, 2271 - Postsecondary (Dual) Enrollment Option Program, 3120 - Employment of Professional Staff, 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes, 3130 - Assignment and Transfer, 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers, 5330 - Use of Medications, 5540 - Interrogation of Students, 5610 - Emergency Removal, Suspension, and Expulsion of Students, 5610.01 - Expulsions/Suspensions, 5611 - Due Process Rights, 5630.01 - Student Seclusion and Restraint, 6325 - Procurement, 6350 - Prevailing Wage Coordinator, 8210 - School Calendar.

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s I sit down to write this, Mother’s Day is coming to an end.

Actually, every day is, or should be, Mother’s Day. When you’ve been around for a while, you witness many changes.

When I was a boy, most of the mothers I knew were like Harriet of “Ozzie and Harriet “fame. My college years were in the late ’60s, when women wanted to have more freedom, so they declared their independence by, among other things, burning their bras. The ’70s saw my attention shift to my new wife and children, so the outside world became invisible to me for a couple of decades, but when I began to pay attention again, women had indeed made gains in every area, including politics and business. Most recently, the MeToo movement has taken center stage.

I’m not the quickest bunny in the forest, but a few things have been apparent to me through the years. Women are awesome. Women are bright. Women are powerful. And they always have been. From long before Ozzie and Harriet until long after today, women have been, at the very least, man’s equal. My honest opinion is that women hold the upper hand in the battle of the sexes. My years in the business world confirmed my beliefs. I’ve been blessed to have a wonderful grandmother, mother, sisters, daughter, granddaughters, daughterin-law, aunts, nieces, cousins, girlfriends, friends, wives of friends, daughters of friends, etc., etc. I could go on and on, but you get the point. While I am optimistic by nature, I truly believe that all of the women in my life have, and deserve, my complete admiration.

For a minute, I almost forgot that this is a column that usually contains at least some mention of sports. In my lifetime, women have progressed from having little opportunity, and seemingly little interest, to equal opportunity. Title IX was enacted in 1972, giving men and women equal opportunities in collegiate athletics. In less than 50 years, female athletes have progressed at an unbelievable rate. Like every other aspect of life, when all things are equal, the possibilities for everyone are endless.

For those of you who are fortunate enough to still have your mothers, celebrate them every week. For those of you whose mothers have passed, find another woman to celebrate. It’s amazing, but if you treat others with respect and kindness, you just may find out how good all people can be.

Finally, the Cubs won five of seven last week, including two out of three against the Brewers, and remain in first place. The White Sox had another decent week in their return to respectability, and Lucas Giolito is emerging as an all-star pitcher. Baseball fortunes in Chicago continue to be on the upswing.

Timothy Leary said, “Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.

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SHRINK WRAP RECYCLING ANCHORED IN HARBOR COUNTRY

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hile recycling shrink wrap is still new in some parts of the country, finding other uses for the material requiring centuries to break down has anchored down already in the Harbor Country area.

Washington Park Marina in Michigan City and Pier 1000 Marina in Benton Harbor already keep the material, which is used to protect boats against the elements during winter storage, out of landfills.

In Michigan, the earth-friendly practice is among the ways to become a certified Michigan Clean Marina under a voluntary program established in 2005.

The program is open to all public and private marinas, officials said.

MCMP is coordinated by the Michigan Boating Industries Association, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan Sea Grant College Program at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Danielle Baldridge, coordinator of MCMP, said classes to become certified at recycling shrink wrap are available for a $100 fee.

Baldridge added that incentives include being a good steward of Mother Earth, reducing the odds of customers encountering the potential boat damaging material in the water and qualifying for possible insurance discounts.

“You’re preventing environmental mishaps and things that can be expensive,’’ she said.

Saving on waste disposal costs and improving public image are also reasons cited to become a clean marina.

Since 2006, the shrink wrap recycling program since 2006 has kept 2.3 million pounds of the low-density polyethylene material out of Ohio landfills.

Much of the shrink wrap in that state is used to make products like highway guardrail spacer blocks, according to officials with the Ohio Clean Marinas Program.

Storm water and spill prevention plans, along with energy efficiency and other best- management practices, are part of earning a Michigan Clean Marina designation.

The first step in becoming certified is to contact MCMP at dbalbridge@mbia.org or (734) 261-0123 ext. 1.

Other certified shrink wrap recyclers along Michigan’s Lake Michigan coastline include South Haven Southside Marina and Yacht Basin Marina in Holland.

According to MCMP officials, more than 70 marinas in Michigan have been awarded certification and 30 of those have been recertified.

In Michigan City, harbormaster Tim Frame said shrink wrap recycling began there about 10 years ago when the program was started by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Marinas at Portage and Hammond also collect shrink wrap for recycling.

He said boat storage facilities and individuals are welcome to place the material into a 24-foot-long covered utility trailer along Trail Creek.

Two loads of shrink wrap were taken this spring to Able Disposal in Chesterton for recycling, he said.

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he Three Oaks Village Council moved quickly through their agenda at the Wednesday, May 8, regular meeting.

The Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve a rezoning request for Enterprise Park, contingent on the Commission’s conditions. Village President Dave Grosse said paperwork on those contingencies was being finalized. The council tabled the matter until that paperwork is presented.

On Grosse’s recommendation, the council also tabled a public utility easement agreement. Grosse said village ordinances require specific permits to coordinate utility easement work with village departments.

Village Manager Mike Green presented the council with a proposal for UIS Corp to provide service to the new communication service for the water department. Green said by switching from phone lines to the new dedicated system connecting the water tower to the treatment plant, the village would save an estimated $1,200 per month. There is a problem running the new system on existing equipment and UIC will install needed upgrades and test the connection.

As part of Flag Day preparations, the council approved a request from the Flag Day Committee for a firework display Saturday, June 8. Permission was given pending the approval of the fire chief.

The Harbor Country Rotary Club requested the council’s support in applying for a special event liquor license for their rib fest, which will take place July 20. The council voted to recommend the club receive the license, pending inspection by the police chief and proof of insurance for the event.

Green reported dredging of the wastewater lagoons has been delayed due to weather conditions, but officials are looking at backup plans. He said the village was able to make two scheduled discharges, which ease the urgency of dredging. The weather also postponed smoke tests until late May or early June. Non-functional water meters are being replaced under warranty. Grosse said many are going out early because the distributer had unknowingly allowed them to sit running in storage for almost two years.

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Inspired by the company’s cabernet color, the name of the event is a reference to the cabernet-colored open house tent signs that will be outside Chicagoland homes that weekend en masse. Approximately 500 open houses are expected to take place during this weekend.

A comprehensive list of the open houses can be found at PaintTheTownCabernet.com or KoenigRubloff.com. Open houses are also promoted through social media and advertising.

In a press release, Nancy Nagy, CEO of KoenigRubloff, said, “I love this event because it’s an opportunity for those thinking of making their next move to check out multiple properties within their area in one weekend. We hope we can help them find the perfect place to call home.”

“It’s also a fun way see what’s going on in the real estate market within the Chicagoland communities,” she added. — STAFF REPORTS

Beginning in June, the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will offer the Aging Mastery Program in Dowagiac, St. Joseph and Paw Paw, Michigan.

This is a 10-week health and wellness program developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA).

It is a wonderful opportunity for adults to participate in and reap the benefits of this cutting-edge wellness program.

The goal of the program is to empower adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will explore navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. For each of these classes, basic educational materials developed from highly trusted sources, a checklist of potential next steps, and a system for tracking behaviors will be provided.

A couple who graduated from the program said, “Even when you think you are perfectly prepared for your later years, the Aging Mastery Program teaches you about 10 very important areas in your life that will prepare you to get through it all with gratitude. Make time for all ten classes now – we have found the benefits to be huge.”

The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) sessions will be held as follows: from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday from June 4 through Aug. 6 at Cass County Council on Aging, Front Street Crossing, 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac; from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday from June 5 through Aug. 7 at Area Agency on Aging, Campus for Creative Aging, 2920 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph; and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from June 5 through Aug. 7 at Paw Paw District Library, 609 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. The course fee is $99 for the 10week class series. Scholarships are available. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register for a session, contact Tara Gillette at the Area Agency on Aging at taragillette@areaagencyonaging.org or (269) 408-4369. — STAFF REPORTS

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I Daniel Fairchild (left) poses with parents Jody and Darrick Fairchild

Kaitlyn Biela poses with parents John McGreehan and Jennifer Biela

Maxwell Folino (center) poses with parents Mike and Jan Folino

Senior Scholars are Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, Maxwell Folino, Annabelle Yanz, Kaitlyn Biela, Daniel Fairchild, Riley Cain and Morgan Motycka

Riley Cain (center) poses with her keepsakes with her grandparents, Carol and Dennis Schubert

Morgan Motycka (center) poses with parents Belinda and Tony Motycka

Annabella Yanz (center) poses with her parents, Amy and John Yanz

Students were gifted 40-pound college survival kits in laundry baskets

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Service League heaps praise on 2019 Senior Scholars

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n addition to being showered with praise for their academic achievements by members of the New Buffalo Service, eight New Buffalo High School seniors also received some words of advice before stepping foot into the adult world from member Irene Brinkman.

“Remember one thing: You’re going to college to study. You don’t want to hear that from me but I’m a grandmother and I know - so give it all you can, you only have one shot at it and we want you to make us proud,” she said, advising to “go get ’em, kids.”

Students were celebrating being recipients of this year’s Service League scholarships with family members at a special celebration at the New Buffalo Yacht Club Wednesday, May 8.

Students received special “going away” laundry baskets (which Brinkman said they “guesstimate” weigh at least 40 pounds each) brimming with essentials that Service League members deemed important for college survival.

Students’ names were announced by Brinkman, who chairs the scholarship as well as the League’s Arts and Craft Show, which is the scholarships’ major fundraiser.

Baskets are put together by members Liz Rettig and Elaine Rozycki (who said that she starts collecting items for the baskets every August), who serve as co-chairs of the League’s social committee.

Tucked inside of each of this year’s baskets were canvas City of New Buffalo tote bags donated from City Hall; umbrellas from State Farm; and soft-side coolers and thermal mugs from Horizon Bank.

Rettig added that member Joan Putzke made the custom made laundry bags with the students’ respective school color on it and member Cathi Mitchell made a stocking of their school colors. Rettig made scrapbooks for the students.

“Every year, the ladies of the Service League donate these items that we think will be useful to you at college- we basically put them in a laundry basket,” she said.

“Each thing will hopefully be used at school - these are your going away gifts,” Rettig added.

New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that Service League members were honoring the “cream of the crop” with regards to the accomplished New Buffalo High School class of 2019. Out of 927 schools throughout Michigan, the class had the highest social studies scores in the entire state (coming in second was East Grand Rapids High School). This fall, Leslie said the school district will receive confirmation of it being named a Blue Ribbon School from the National Blue Ribbon School Program. Leslie said the national recognition would be due largely in part to how well the seniors did on the SATs and standardized tests last spring.

“This class is really amazing academically and the school district will reap some of the rewards from their success,” he said.

The following students are 2019 Service League Scholars: Libby Price (the recipient of the $1500 Mary Anne Frey Scholarship), daughter of Vance and Julie Price, who will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall with her major undecided; Riley Cain (the recipient of the $1200 Irene Brinkman Honorary Scholarship), the granddaughter of Carol and Dennis Schubert, who will major in either biology or neuroscience at the University of Michigan; Maxwell Folino (the recipient of the $1000 Brandon Biolette scholarship in honor of Biolette, a New Buffalo High School senior who passed away in a car crash last December), the son of Jan and Mike Folino, who will be attending the Honors College at Oakland University majoring in cinema studies; Daniel Fairchild (recipient of the Service League $1,000 scholarship), the son of Jody and Darrick Fairchild, who will be attending Lake Michigan College and participating in the Edgewater Automation Apprenticeship Program; Morgan Motycka (recipient of a $1,000 League scholarship), the daughter of Belinda and Tony Motycka, who will be attending Purdue Northwest before transferring to pursue a degree in sports management and a minor in Spanish; Annabelle Yanz (recipient of a $1,000 League scholarship), the daughter of Amy and John Yanz, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with a minor in Spanish and possibly a major in occupational therapy; Alilyn Purcell (recipient of a $1,000 League scholarship), the daughter of Chris and Maureen Purcell, who will be attending Michigan State University and either majoring in nursing or education; and Kaitlyn Biela (recipient of a $1,000 League scholarship), the daughter of Jennifer Biela and John McGreehan, who will be attending Ferris State University and majoring in welding engineering and technology and minoring in graphic design.

Students took turns thanking everyone for being chosen as a scholarship recipient as well as for compiling items for the basket.

“Obviously the basket is going to come in handy when I go to college,” Daniel said in his thank-yous to Service League members, with Rettig adding “You’d be surprised.”

New Buffalo Secondary School Principal Wayne Butler, who was there with Leslie, also thanked Service League members for showering the students with an evening of praise and gifting them with the baskets.

“You’re in for a surprise - some of the things you’re going to receive tonight, it’s amazing,” Butler said to the students.

The New Buffalo Service League’s Arts and Crafts Show will be held this year Saturday, Oct. 19, at New Buffalo High School.

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want to publicly thank Barbara Doepker for her 27 years of service to the Three Oaks Township Public Library and congratulate her on her upcoming retirement.

During Barb’s tenure, she experienced moving from the library’s previous location on Oak Street to its current location, transferring and upgrading the library’s entire collection to computerized records and working with four library directors.

She has spent countless hours cataloging items, shelved a seemingly endless number of books, stamped an untold number of date due slips and answered a myriad of reader inquiries. While doing all this, she has touched lives and formed everlasting friendships. I have relied heavily on her and she has taught me many things. I will greatly miss her.

The public is invited to celebrate with Barbara and her library colleagues from noon to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 30, as we share cake and tears and bid Barb a fond farewell.

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New Buffalo City employees honored for ‘exemplary service’ to citizens

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

wo longtime New Buffalo City employees were officially inducted into the city’s growing list of “honorary chairs” for the time they spent serving their community during a small ceremony held at New Buffalo City Hall Monday, May 13.

Bill Taylor, who passed away last July, and Jack Kennedy were both honored with certificates as well as name plates on a plaque next to the names of other longtime employees in the hall’s lobby. Taylor’s wife Linda, his son Tim and his daughter Reggie Sorter were present to accept his certificate (son Mike Taylor wasn’t present).

New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards presented the certificates to Kennedy and Taylor’s family members.

“We’re very happy to be recognizing these valuable residents and the valuable efforts both provided for the community,” Richards said, adding that members of the City Council are “happy to recognize them.”

According to the certificates, Taylor was honored for 42 years and Kennedy was honored for 45 years of “outstanding and exemplary service to the citizens of New Buffalo.”

Taylor was the city’s fire chief for 18 years. He also

worked for the parks department for many years with his “buddy Jack (Kennedy),” Taylor’s family members said.

Taylor was also a member of the New Buffalo American Legion Post 169.

“It (New Buffalo) meant a lot to him...he was very proud of his hometown,” Tim said.

While Taylor was police chief, Kennedy served as assistant police chief. He’s also worked at the Parks Department for several years.

“They haven’t kicked me off yet,” he quipped.

Kennedy also served his community by being a referee for New Buffalo High School softball, baseball and basketball games for 40 years.

“I think it’s quite an honor - I was very surprised. I don’t deserve it, but that’s what they (the city) wanted to do,” Kennedy said of the honor.

Other city employees who have been recognized for their service to the city on the city’s “honorary chair” plaque include Howard “Hop” Covert; Edward M. Lyons (who was honored posthumously); Larry Bubb (who was honored posthumously); William A. Hupp (honored posthumously); Thomas G. Johnson; and Joan Weishaupt-Jones.

Jack Kennedy displays his certificate for his years of service to the city with City Manager Dave Richards

Bill Taylor’s and Jack Kennedy’s names have been added to the CIty of New Buffalo’s Honorary Chair plaque

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Gerald L. Bieg 1939-2019

erald L. Bieg, 80, of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning May 8, 2019.

He was born February 6, 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa to Walter and Audrey Bieg.

Gerald joined the US Air Force in 1957 and served honorably. In the Air Force he developed a love of aircraft and become a member of the EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association. He was always building an airplane.

On January 19, 1962 he married Mary Jo Klee in Brighton, Colorado. They shared fifty years together until she preceded him in death in 2012.

Gerald was a devoted husband and father. He was an over the road truck driver who traveled cross country until he retired to his family farm in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Survivors include his mother, Audrey Bieg of Coleridge, Nebraska; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Zilke of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Patricia Krumrie of Bridgman, Michigan, Amy Springer of Galien, Michigan, Michelle Deau of Michigan City, Indiana, and Penny Denton of Three Oaks, Michigan; grandchildren Zachary, Daniel and Emily Zilke, Shelby (Joseph) Zielke, Cheyenne Krumrie, Collin Krumrie, Joshua Springer, Alexis Deau, Sierra Deau, and Genevieve Wegner; and great grandchildren Eli, Annabelle, Tyden, Mason, Rozzie, and Kaiden. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

The family will be having a private celebration of life later.

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

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Joseph P. DeAngelis 1934-2019

oseph P. DeAngelis, 84, of Harbert, Michigan died peacefully, Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest of three children of Domenic and Mary DeAngelis. He married Marianne (his "Daisy") Hackman on November 28, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.

Beginning as a child of first-generation Americans, Joe worked hard to educate himself so that he could give his children a better life, and guided them by example.

Joe and Marianne raised seven children with the fulfilled expectation that they would all go to college. While living in Lombard, Illinois, they were very involved with the Saint Pius X religious education program. Upon retirement, Joe and Marianne built their home in Harbert, Michigan where he was elected to the Chikaming Township Park Board and created the Chikaming Township Park and Preserve. He was most proud of the Planting Field, the community garden.

Joe was an avid golfer, reader, loved camping and sailing. He never was short of a story or anecdote. His family says he was the worst joke teller ever, but it never stopped him from laughing at his own humor. Joe always demonstrated a genuine interest in anyone with whom he was having a conversation. He was a willful man who to the end lived life his way.

Joseph will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of almost sixty years, Marianne DeAngelis; four daughters, Mary Ellen (Steve) Meindl, Patricia DeAngelis, Amy DeAngelis, Suzanne (John) Fickle; three sons, Joseph (Claire) DeAngelis, David (Karen) DeAngelis, William (Carissa) DeAngelis; twenty grandchildren, Heather Meindl, Matthew Meindl, Alexander Meindl, Connor DeAngelis, Dominic DeAngelis, Cassidy DeAngelis, Garrett Woodard, Adam Woodard, Owen Woodard, James Woodard, Andrea (Michael) Svetina, Alison DeAngelis, Ethan DeAngelis, Christian DeAngelis, Giana DeAngelis, Marianna Diaz, Marcelo Diaz, Emma Fickle, Ava Fickle, Renae Fickle; one sister, Gloria Broderick; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, Melissa Meindl and Morgan Woodard; and one sister, Rosemary LaMarca.

Family and friends will gather Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. (Michigan time) in Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 5760 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan.

The family prefers contributions be made in memory of Joseph to the donor’s choice.

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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HELP WANTED LOVE WORKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE TREES? Then C & A is for you. Local tree care company looking for ground crew help. We train. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.

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

Resource & Referral Specialist for Neighbor by Neighbor in SW Berrien. NbyN links local low-income residents to resources. 30-35 hrs/ wk. Must have BSW or equivalent.

Send resumes to Harbert Community Church, PO Box 197, Harbert, MI 49115 by 8/31/18.

CLEANING PERSON NEEDED 5-6 days per week for restaurant (1012 hours per week). Apply in person at 136 N Whittaker in New Buffalo CLEANING PERSON NEEDED Ghost Isle Brewery is looking for a p/t cleaner to come in for a few hours in the early morning to clean floors, restrooms, and restaurant. Please e-mail dan@

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3 TO 5 DAYS/WEEK Summer employment 3 to 5 days per week. Looking for Friendly, Mature, person with good math skills to work in sales at Lakeside Antiques. Please call 269-469-0341 to schedule an interview.

RETAIL SALES POSITION The Tyler Boe Store in Lakeside, MI which carries women’s apparel is looking for a part-time sales person.

Flexible hours! Contact Megene at megenefor@gmail.com or 773-230-2640.

POSITION NEEDED Looking to hire a full-time Nanny to watch our delightful daughter. Person must have previous experience with taking care of an infant or young child in a full-time capacity. Typical nanny responsibilities assumed. School hours through May are Mon-Thurs, NOON–6PM & Fri 8AM-6PM. Summer hours will increase to 8AM-5/6PM M-F. Auxiliary babysitting is also available for nights and weekends.

Position is an hourly rate and based on level of experience ($10-15/hr).

We are also open to a live-In Nanny/ Au Pair arrangement as well. Home is located in Three Oaks. If interested, please call 269-231-5223 for further details.

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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 2018. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

Detected Substance (units) THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2018 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.

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 six-tiered 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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 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.

Contaminants that may be present in source water (untreated water) include: Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural 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

Highest Level Detected

Range Of Detects

EPA’s MCL

EPA’s MCLG’s

Violation Yes / No

Likely Sources of Substance

Regulated Monitoring (Sampled At Water Treatment Plant) *Turbidity (ntu)

0.12

0.3* or no 0.04-0.12 sample above 1.00

N/A

No

Soil Runoff

Chlorine Residual Free (ppm)

1.65

0.88-1.65

4.0

4.0

No

Water additive used to control microbes

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1.00 (Single Sample)

4.0

4.0

No

Water Additive Which Promotes Strong Teeth; Erosion of Natural Deposits

Fluoride (ppm)

Regulated Monitoring For Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule ( Sampled In Water Distribution System ) Detected Substance (units)

Highest Running Annual Average

Range Of Detects

EPA’S MCL

EPA’S MCLG

Violation Yes / NO

THM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb)

49

49 (Single Sample)

80.0

N/A

No

HAA5 (Total Haloacetic Acids) (ppb)

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21 (Single Sample)

60.0

N/A

No

Likely Source of Substance

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

Additional Regulated Monitoring ( Sampled In Water Distribution System ) Detected Substance (units)

Highest Running Annual Average

Range Of Detects

MRDL

MRDLG

Violation Yes / No

Total Chlorine Residual (ppm)

0.79

0.41-1.18

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Likely Source of Substance Water Additive Used For Disinfection

Regulated Lead and Copper Monitoring (Sampled At Customer’s Tap - 2018) Detected Substance (units)

90th Percentile Detected

Sites Found Above AL

EPA’s AL

** Copper (ppb)

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Violation Yes / NO

Likely Source of Substance

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Corrosion of Household Plumbing

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Corrosion of Household Plumbing

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Special Unregulated Monitoring ( Sampled At Water Treatment Plant ) Detected Substance (units) Sodium (ppm)

Highest Level Detected 7

Likely Source of Substance

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)

160

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Sulfate (ppm)

25

Erosion of Natural Deposits

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7.6

Measurement of Acidity of Water

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Erosion of Natural Deposits

Note 1: Definitions are on page number 5.

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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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 visitwww. epa.gov/ogwdw).

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 are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at www. water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead.

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 @ nbcwaterdept@comcast.net. 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).

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.

NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units ppb – Parts per billion ppm –Parts per million TT – Treatment Technique (TT) is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Unregulated Contaminants – Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not 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 = 80 ppb, Lead = 5 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 8-8-18 through 9-27-18.

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.

This concludes our report for the calendar year 2018.

Your 2019 Water Quality Report can be expected before July 1, 2020.

2018 WATER QUALITY REPORT Please be advised that 2018 Water Quality Report is available at City Hall for pick up. Reports will not be mailed. You may also view the 2018 Water Quality Reports online at www.cityofnewbuffalo.org/ downloads/2018_water_quality_report_02may2019_1. pdf

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tate Representative Pauline Wendzel and her colleagues successfully passed an auto-insurance reform package that will provide consumer options and deliver rate relief for all Michigan drivers.

“For decades, the Legislature has tried and failed to reform our broken autoinsurance system. Tonight, we have succeeded where so many previous attempts have failed,” Wendzel said.

The House legislation includes several choices for motorists to choose from in personal injury protection coverage – totally opting out of PIP, which would result in a 100% guaranteed rate reduction in the PIP portion of the insurance bill, and a $50,000 coverage plan that is accompanied by a guarantee of 80% reduction in the PIP portion of the insurance bill. The legislation would also offer a $250,000 coverage option that would also result in a 60% reduction in PIP costs; a $500,000 plan that comes with a 30% reduction in PIP; and an unlimited medical benefit option similar to what is offered now under the no-fault system. This option would guarantee a 10% rollback in PIP rates.

“I wanted to thank Speaker Chatfield and Representative Wentworth for the open and transparent process we’ve had in the House, Wendzel said. “I relayed the comments and concerns I had heard on the doorsteps of so many people in our community to ensure that Southwest Michigan had a strong voice in this process.”

In addition to the coverage options, the House legislation also installs the workers’ compensation fee schedule on what insurers would pay health care providers for various procedures. The plan would also end the double tax on seniors who are already entitled to Medicare or have lifetime retiree health care. The House also included an amendment that states after the five year mandate rate rollback, Michigan would move to a “file and approve” system for auto insurance company policies rather than a “file and use” system, giving regulators greater authority to reject rate increases.

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DEFINITIONS RAA – Running Annual Average.

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

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.

The Village of Grand Beach will hold a special meeting on the proposed 2019-2020 fiscal year budget and the proposed millage rate for 2019 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. (CST) – 7:30 P.M. (EST) at the Village Hall, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117.

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.

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THE MEETING.

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.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 and the tax millage rate will be adopted at the special meeting.

A copy of the complete budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office located at 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI. MARY J. ROBERTSON CLERK/TREASURER (269) 469-3141

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HOROSCOPE

SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

MAY 16-22, 2019

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Don’t get discouraged about finances this week.

Things are going to workout better than expected and you will have access to resources beyond what you thought possible. It’s important you make a good plan, pay off debt and free yourself from uncomfortable situations.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Generally, you can remain unattached to other people’s dramas and issues, while giving them some very diplomatic advice, but this week it will be hard not to get overly involved and let your emotions color your input. It’s not that you are going to get manipulative. It’s that you are concerned.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Most people don’t really notice how penetrating and sharp you really are. They don’t realize how closely you are watching and learning from them. Be careful about which habits and ideas you pick up from others this week. Look deeper at where your beliefs have originated from.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Still waters run deep and those that know you, know that you do not always wear you heart on your sleeve.

Perhaps it’s time to let people see some of those deeper blues that make you unique. Open up and let others get close to you now. Share your intimate stories and let your hair down.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Avoid being overly cynical about where you are working or health issues, this week. Trust that you can make improvements and end bad habits. This is a good time to pull back and go within a little bit. Take a break from crowded places and work projects. Unplug for the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Expect some major breakthroughs in your work environment this week.

Whether you move to a new location or office, or smooth things out with colleagues, you will be very happy with the changes. Your strength and wellbeing will return to normal after you make some moves.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Friends and relationships will blossom this week.

Even if you have to say goodbye to some, you will be making progress towards better relationships in the future.

It hasn’t been easy for you to feel like you fit in or are really connected but soon you will find a fulfillment.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You are quite aware of what you need and what will make you happy. You’re just not sure how to approach the situation or deal with your emotions effectively. There is a real possibility that some drama will ensue if you are not honest about your motives.

Use caution.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Embrace your power and get a handle on situations that you have been avoiding or putting off. Don’t shy away from power struggles or projects that seem overwhelming. This is not the time to give in, but to take a stand and hold it. Once you get going on things, they will get done quickly.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You will be dealing with an unstable power structure this week and it may be hard to handle legal issues or paperwork at this time.

Rather than getting pushy or hard-nosed, try doing things a little more unformal.

There have been plenty of deals made out of the office, over drinks.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will be very focused and ready to wrap up projects completely this week. Even if you have to put in extra hours and give up your free time, you would rather get things done than relax. Now is the time to delve deeper into your trade or take some supplemental courses to accomplish your goals.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 This is a good week to talk things out with friends and reconnect with siblings. You will be feeling very open and won’t have any trouble telling people how you feel. There may be a bit of a struggle dealing with the more authoritarian types but if you stand your ground, they will respect it.

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GRADUATION TIME: Get the caps and gowns ready, graduation ceremonies are coming up. In the spirit of the times, this week’s puzzle includes some graduation puns.

ACROSS 1. Seize 5. Links rental 9. Endure 13. Singer Falana 14. Alamogordo’s county 16. Punta del ___, Uruguay 17. Leave out 18. Playful water animal 19. Echelon 20. Where a college graduate lives?

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

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KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios.

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The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY NEW TROY FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

EVERY SATURDAY-SUNDAY SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN

FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lake Shore Rd. New Buffalo Featuring a wide array of food, crafts, produce and other items from local vendors.

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Free general admission with $4.10 event ticket. This year will feature up to 15 gourmet food trucks, outdoors corn hole games, regional craft beer and wines and live bands.

BREWSTER’S CAFE GIVEBACK DINNER FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 11:30AM-9PM. Brewster’s Italian Cafe.

11 W Merchant St. New Buffalo.

Twenty percent of your dining bill (before tax and gratuity) will be donated to the Friends of the New Buffalo Library. Excludes gift cards. For more information, call the library at 269-469-2933.

ART & WINE FESTIVAL NOON-6PM. Lemon Creek Winery.

533 E Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs.

The Memorial Day weekend festival is a twoday celebration of regional art, music, food, and wine. Kick off summer exploring exhibits of different mediums while enjoying a glass of bubbly or Pinot Grigio.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

THURSDAY, MAY 30

THURSDAY-MONDAY, MAY 23-27

MONDAY, MAY 27

RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB PLANT AND BAKE SALE 10AM-1PM. Harbert Community Park.

13535 Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert.

Sponsored by the River Valley Garden Club. A variety of locally grown plants will be available as well as gardening books, magazines and baked goods. Event will take place rain or shine.

ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CARNIVAL St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. 718 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.skerbeck.com.

The carnival will feature a beer tent, live entertainment and Skerbeck Entertainment Group, Inc. carnival rides.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

JOHN PRIMER & THE REAL DEAL BLUES BAND 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlove.org.

As the bandleader and lead guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, John Primer’s virtuosity as a blues musician was forged by legends. General Seating tickets are $25.

SATURDAY-MONDAY, MAY 25-27

HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM 2019 OPENING WEEKEND 11:30AM-5PM CT. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 N. LaPorte. www.hesston.org.

Museum admission is free. Train fares are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 25-26

MICHIGAN CITY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 10AM-8PM. Fedders Alley. 115 Lakeshore Dr. Michigan City. www. michigancityfoodtruckfestival.com.

NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET 2019 OPENING DAY 4-8PM. N Whittaker Street. New Buffalo.

The market will feature local goods from farmers/growers, businesses and local artisans. The market will run every Thursday through Oct. 4. For more information, follow the Facebook page, New Buffalo Farmers Market.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE NOON. Lakeside.

The parade will start at Pier Street and march toward the cemetery. Sponsored by the Lakeside Association.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

FOUR MILE BEACH HIKE AND SAFETY DEMO 10AM-NOON. Townline Road to Cherry Beach. Harbert.

Sponsored by the Chikaming Township Park Board.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

RADIO HARBOR COUNTRY BIKE & BRUNCH 8:30AM. Harbor Country.

Bicyclists will depart from a private farm/ studio and bike throughout Harbor Country before enjoying a gourmet lunch. Limited to first 150 registrants. Register online at radioharborcountry.org or bikenbrunch@ gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Radio Harbor Country.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@newbuffalotimes.com.

Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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