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Drug charges filed in LaPorte store crash PAGE 3

City approves beach parking, rental ordinances PAGE 5

New Buffalo Bands, Bison Choir concert a showcase of show tunes PAGE 6

Local team wins vintage baseball game PAGE 10 New Buffalo Board of Education elects new board member PAGE 12

Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce updates revealed at monthly mixer PAGE 16 Rising seniors recognized during Senior Awards Night PAGE 23

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Drug charges filed in LaPorte store crash

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LaPorte man allegedly used heroin and cocaine before crashing into two downtown LaPorte stores.

Michael Murphy, 35, of LaPorte was being held without bond on possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of hypodermic syringe, both level 6 felonies.

He’s also facing misdemeanor counts of possession of paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle without ever obtaining a license.

According to LaPorte Police, his 2006 Volvo 860 struck Zelden’s Shoes and Schmitt Jewelers at approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the 700 block of Lincolnway.

The car came to rest, leaning against Zelden’s Shoes partially on its side in front of the stores.

Murphy told investigators he had just replaced the ball bearings on his front tires and while eastbound on Lincolnway one his tires locked up, police said.

Murphy said he was unable to control the car as it veered to the left and sharply to the right and then onto the sidewalk before striking the buildings.

According to police, close to a dozen syringes were recovered from the car.

Two syringes filled with suspected heroin were recovered from a brick planter Murphy used to try and hide the items, police said.

Murphy told investigators he had smoked cracked cocaine and used heroin earlier in the day.

Stephen Strycker, owner of Zelden’s Shoes, said traveling over a handicapped ramp at the curb is probably what caused the car to tip partially on its side.

Some of the bricks on his building were knocked out; however, overall, damage was relatively minor, he said.

Bricks were also knocked loose from the structure next door, which sustained heavier damage but not enough to close the store.

There were no broken windows on either building.

“Thank God nobody was hurt,’’ Strycker said.

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019

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he Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is encouraging seat belt use during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which is taking place through Sunday, June 2.

Started on Monday, May 20, law enforcement officers from police departments, sheriff’s offices and the Michigan State Police began to step up seat belt enforcement throughout the state.

Last Memorial Day weekend, 19 people in Michigan died in traffic crashes.

In 2018, 192 people who died in traffic crashes in Michigan were not wearing a seat belt. Research shows when seat belts are used properly, the risk of being killed in a crash is reduced by 45%. — STAFF REPORTS

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Hesston Steam Museum will be celebrating a landmark season when it officially opens for its 63rd season this Memorial Day weekend Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 25-27.

This year, the museum will be celebrating the 150th anniversary STAFF REPORTS of the Golden Spike and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The advent of crossREBECCA DEWEY country rail service was responsible CHAPTER OF THE for monumental changes in the our passengers who were involved in a fatal three-vehicle accident DAR REWARDS lives of people in 1869 and still has near Wilson Road in New Buffalo Township last weekend have been GOOD CITIZEN impact on lives today. The ability to identified.

AWARDS travel and move goods by rail greatly As stated in a previous press release, officers were called to an diminished the hardships that injury accident on M239 just south of Wilson Road in New Buffalo embers of the people experienced by making that Township Saturday, May 11.

There, they found that a Honda CRV had crossed Daughters of the the centerline of M239 and struck two vehicles.

The first vehicle that was travel faster, easier, and safer in so American Revolution struck, a Nissan Rogue, had minor damage and there were no injuries in the many ways. recognized five students who vehicle.

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

Both the At the museum, major work has qualified for the DAR Good CRV and the Sequoia had heavy front end damage. been done on the Glacier Pass Citizen award program Sunday, The driver of the Honda CRV was Sabrina Stewart, 21, of LaPorte, Indiana. portion of the railroad to improve April 28.

The driver of the Toyota Sequoia was Jose Flores, 40, of Elkhart, Indiana. drainage, decrease the elevation A reception took place at the Stewart and Flores are both stable and being treated for injuries. of the track to ease wear and tear Three Oaks United Methodist In an updated press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, on locomotives, and enhance the Church. Cake and refreshments the deceased passenger from the Toyota Sequoia was identified as Raymundo scenery for passengers. were served by the Rebecca Sanchez, 18, of Elkhart. Passengers Maria Ontiveros-Vazquez, 61, Elkhart,

Museum guests can hop Dewey Chapter. and her daughter, Mayra Salazar-Ontiveros, 37, Elkhart, have improved to aboard a train, including a 67-ton The following students were stable condition. Jose Salazar, 62, of Elkhart (Maria Ontiveros-Vazquez’ 1929 Shay logging locomotive, selected: Jessie Rose Rieth, husband) remains in critical condition. Raymundo Sanchez is the grandson of before it departs from a replica River Valley High School; Maria Ontiveros-Vazquez and Jose Salazar.

1900s- era depot. Guests can Alexandra Ziebarth, Niles High The New Buffalo Township Fire Department assisted with extrication of choose to ride any of the museum’s School; Maya Schuhknecht, victims from the Toyota Sequoia. All the injured were taken to Memorial three different-sized trains, which Buchanan High School; Hospital in South Bend. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Accident range from full-sized to miniature.

Maxwell Robert Folino, New Investigation Team was called to the scene and are assisting with the The museum is also a showcase Buffalo High School; and investigation. for a working steam-powered sawmill Reagan M. Smith, Bridgman The crash is still under investigation at this time. — STAFF REPORTS with a 60-inch blade, La Porte’s first High School. Each student electric generator, and a blacksmith received a check. Jessie Rose shop, where iron is turned into Rieth was the top winner and handcrafted works of art. her essay will go on to the Guests can refresh themselves Human greatness does not lie in wealth or State DAR. with ice cream treats and sodas power, but in character and goodness. People The DAR Good Citizen made from traditional recipes in program seeks to recognize are just people, and all people have faults and the museum’s restored vintage outstanding young people who shortcomings, but all of us are born with a soda fountain and ice cream parlor exhibit the qualities of good and satisfy their hunger with a basic goodness. citizenship in their homes, delicious lunch or snack, made to schools and communities. The — Anne Frank order, at Doc’s Soda Fountain. The DAR Good Citizen program Smokehouse will also be offering

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Senior students are given a The Hesston Steam Museum is a topic to write a patriotic essay.

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019

City approves beach parking, rental ordinances

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BY THERESE DONNELLY IN NEW BUFFALO

ith the unofficial start to the summer weeks away, the New Buffalo City Council’s agenda included several points of business focused on the season.

During the May 20 regular meeting the Council approved agenda items addressing beach parking, enforcement of the new rental ordinance and potential improvement to cell phone service.

Two of the items were emergency ordinances, allowing the Council to pass both in time to be in effect for Memorial Day crowds. Ordinance 240, a small cell ordinance, covers what restrictions the city can place on cell towers. Mayor Lou O’Donnell said the ordinance will mainly control the aesthetics and spacing of towers. He added several providers have expressed interest in adding equipment, which could improve service in the area. Ordinance 241, a new ordinance for beach parking lot fees and rules was also passed. City Manager Dave Richards said the new ordinance will enable the Council to make any necessary updates without needing to enact a new ordinance each time.

After approving Ordinance 241 the Council also set beach parking rates at $5 for three hours and $12 for all-day parking. Violators will be fined $50, with an additional charge of $25 for tickets not paid within 24 hours. City taxpayers will receive two free passes each. In previous years the passes were made available to city residents regardless of property ownership. O’Donnell said the new policy will ensure taxpayers are benefitting. Landlords may provide the passes to tenants.

In previous years a small number of one-year parking passes were available to township residents for a nominal fee. Council member Liz Ennis asked about the absence of the program this year.

O’Donnell said it had been removed in part because city taxpayers face significantly more millages than township taxpayers and providing the parking took away from collected fees. City property owners pay 10.6807 millages for city and parks while township property owners pay 2.4004 millages for township public safety and parks.

Passes will be assigned to license plates. Police Chief Rich Killips explained registered plates will be “white-listed” and always considered paid when in the lot. Other beach visitors may use an app or pay at the beach kiosk. Parking enforcement officers will patrol the lot and compare license plates to a computer list.

In accordance with state regulations, the Council approved a resolution establishing fire lanes and associated signage in the beach lot and allowing for the enforcement of the lane.

Arnt Asphalt will pave the beach lot and the public lot at Whittaker and Buffalo streets, in addition to striping the public lot. Arnt was the only company to place a bid and the work will cost $17,822.90 with a $3000 alternative paving project to add paving to the overflow lot at the beach.

The Council approved an agreement to have SAFEbuilt handle enforcement of the new rental ordinance. The company, which also handles building inspections in the city, will provide inspections and enforcement in return for 90 percent of collected fees.

Due to the number of properties involved, O’Donnell said registered houses may be permitted to rent before inspections could be completed.

Many residents have expressed concerns about crowding, parking issues and disruptive behavior at rental properties. While SAFEbuilt will handle code issues, Killips said complaints about disturbances or criminal activities should be made to the New Buffalo

Police Department, who will respond and pass information on to SAFEbuilt.

The Council also held a public hearing for the 2020-2021 city budget. While the floor was open for public comment, no one addressed the Council.

After discussion the Council approved the presented budget. Ennis noted the city’s numbers had greatly improved over three years ago when the reserves were low enough for the auditors to caution the City.

On the recommendation of the Planning Commission the Council approved a site plan for a business at 7 E. Clay Street. Abigail Moore, who purchased the property from the Baptist Church, said in addition to housing her accounting firm, she would offer space to small professional offices. No changes are planned for the building’s exterior or parking spaces.

Also on the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the Council had a first reading of a proposed carport ordinance. Richards explained the city had enforced the existing ordinance twice this year, and deficiencies had been noticed in the wording. Ordinance 238 will addressed these, and prohibits carports in front yards, while requiring a special use permit for ports in side or rear yards.

The Council gave approval for an off-premise tasting room at Customs Imports, 139 N. Whittaker St. Business owner Dee Dee Duhn said she plans to partner with White Pine Winery to establish a small tasting room, charging per glass or per tasting.

White Pine owner Dave Miller said the license would only permit him to offer his own winery’s products.

Local approval for the license is required before an application can go to the State Liquor Control Commission.

One of the three buildings of the former hardware store on South Whittaker is slated for demolition.

Burkholder Excavating’s $31,450 bid for the demo and associated site restoration was accepted by the Council. Additionally, the Council agreed to auction off the building’s contents through Ranger Bid. Ranger will receive five percent of proceeds. The auction is planned for the week of June 17.

AEP will replace 167 light fixtures with LED lights, in compliance with new state legislature.

AEP, through Indiana Michigan Power, will conduct transmission line improvements in the City.

The Council approved a franchise ordinance for a site plan, and an easement agreement in preparation of this work.

In accordance with state FOIA amendments, the Council passed Resolution 19.20, establishing that FOIA requests must include the applicant’s complete name, address and contact information, and notice of a date by which deposits must be made or the application will be considered abandoned.

An update to MedicOne’s articles of incorporation adds the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township as “Extended Service Area Members.” The update does not bring any new costs to the city.

The Council denied a peddling license application

by Clayton Talbot, noting there was not enough information and door-to-door peddling has historically been denied.

Near the end of the meeting the Council went into closed session to discuss an attorney-client privileged memorandum. After reconvening the Council voted to file a suit in Berrien Circuit Court in response to a business’ activities deemed unlawful.

Brandon McSmith will serve a three-year term on the ZBA.

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019

New Buffalo Bands, Bison Choir concert a showcase of show tunes

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

uests felt as though they were spending a night at the movies - or the theater- when they sat down to a performance consisting of live musical entertainment during the New Buffalo Bands and Choir concert, “Music of the Stage and Screen,” at the middle/high school Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 15.

Audience members were treated to a “Star Wars” musical arrangement and a performance of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from the 6th Grade Band.

The following students were honored with the following awards: Allyssa Creech, Most Improved; Mia Ciccarelli, the Musicianship Award; and Emily Walters, the Director’s Award.

After working through a medley of their own show tunes, such as “George of the Jungle” and “Everything is Awesome” (from the “Lego” movie), the following members of the Blue and Gold Band (which is comprised of seventh and eighth graders) were honored with the same awards: Finn Siewert (seventh grade) and Ella Roch (eighth grade), “Most Improved;” Matthew Johnson (seventh grade) and Elizabeth Schmock (eighth grade) Musicianship Award; and Elizabeth Lamport (seventh grade) and Bella Notorangelo (eighth grade), the Director’s Award.

New Buffalo Bands’ director Christina Baumann also praised the following solo and ensemble students who had prepared a solo for judges at a festival: Lucy Johnson, Keagen Papke, and Evan Spriggs.

The following students also participated in the 2019 District IV Honors Band, held in March at Andrews University: Carys Gallas, Schmock, Notorangelo, Kelsey Corkran, Addison Stover, Jack Lantz and Lamport.

High school band members presented the following showcase of show tunes: an “Aladdin” musical arrangement, music from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and music from “Les Miserables.”

Baumann gave special recognition to members of the band who are a part of the class of 2019: Libby Price, Lucy Johnson, Marissa Tavernier, Daisy Fox, Jessica Hewitt, Bailey Ferrell, Jacob Smith, Andrick Villa, Joe Turcotte, Lexi Moser and Alex Schmock.

Members of the Bison Choir joined in on the theatrical fun when they sang “He Lives in You” from the Broadway performance of “The Lion King” and a lively musical arrangement from “Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

The choir debuted this past school year. Director Christina Beushausen said the choir meets once a week. Despite being hungry and tired, she said the young singers never fail to sing their hearts out during practice.

“I’m so grateful for their dedication - they’ve made Tuesday night my favorite night of the week,” she said.

The choir earned an “excellent” rating during a performance at the Kenosha Parks Festival in Kenosha, Wisconsin last weekend. Member Libby Price also earned an “Outstanding Vocalist of the Day” award.

The following senior choir members were also recognized: Hewtt, Ferrell, Fox, Lucy Johnson, Moser, Price, Alex Schmock, Smith, Tavernier, Turcotte, Villa and Riley Cain.

Members of the choir and bands will be performing at the New Buffalo High School graduation, which will take place in the blue and gold gym at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 2.

Bison Choir members sing a medley of tunes from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Libby Price sings a solo during a performance of the Bison Choir at the spring concert

Aiden Sokol sings a solo during a medley of tunes from Joseph and the Amazing Technoclor Dreamcoat sung by the Bison Choir

Senior choir and band members pose for a group shot at the end of the performance

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019

Local team wins vintage baseball game

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BY STAN MADDUX

team of local players won a baseball game played under vintage 1858 rules in Three Oaks on Saturday.

Defenders used bare hands to field a baseball softer and slightly larger than ones used nowadays.

Pitchers also threw under handed and wood bats a bit longer and thinner than modern sticks were used to a hit a ball that flew no further than 200 feet on the Pony League Field at Watkins Park.

The local team featuring the likes of retired Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs pitcher Dave Gumpert of South Haven and former greats from River Valley High School defeated the House of David Echoes squad out of Benton Harbor 6-1 in a nine-inning game.

Chester Johnson, the 70-year old right fielder for the House of David Echoes, said the game from what was known as the “Dead Ball’’ era was more about defense, base hits and runners taking advantage of opportunity to move around the base paths.

“The hitter gets to hit the ball as hard as he possibly can. It gives our people out there an opportunity to show our skills of fielding the ball out there.’’ Johnson said.

Defenders from both squads turned several double plays and made one-handed grabs from outstretched arms like players without baseball mitts did prior to the Civil War. It was also a gentleman’s game back then and this one was no different.

Ray Pritchett, the home plate umpire wearing a top hat and uniform symbolic of that time period, made sure emotions were held in check.

Pritchett also 70 is a retired House of David Echoes player.

“I’m allowed to charge .25 cents for anything that happens ungentlemanly during the game like spitting, scratching or sliding.

You’re not allowed to slide,’’ Pritchett said.

The House of David Echoes team plays about 20 games mostly on Sundays during the season.

Originally known as the Israelite House of David, the religious organization was founded at Benton Harbor in 1903 by Benjamin and Mary Purnell who encouraged members to play sports, especially baseball, to building physical and spiritual discipline.

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The competition became fierce enough for House of David to hire professionals like pitchers Satchel Paige, Grover Cleveland Alexander and Mordecai “Three Fingered’’ Brown.

The team sporting long hair and beards were motivated by the need to make money for their families and colony back home and to share their beliefs, according to history.

Johnson was influential in putting a House of David team back together in 2001.

The players now are not nearly as talented but they enjoy the competition, history of the game and camaraderie.

“We’re still very serious every time we come to bat,’’ Johnson said.

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Bison fall to Michigan Lutheran

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BY STAN MADDUX

ot bats early for New Buffalo turned cold during an 11-4 defeat at home Friday to Michigan Lutheran in high school baseball.

With a runner on third base for the Titans, the Bison stayed within striking distance when shortstop Andrew Flick and second baseman Stephen Margaritis turned a double play to keep the 5th inning scoreless for Michigan Lutheran.

After Jacob Nerada for the Bison walked and took second on a passed ball, Flick and Ben Coffeen struck out to end the bottom of the 5th inning on pitching that seemed to become more overpowering as the game went on.

Both hitters going on strikes teamed up for sparkling play on defense to start the next inning.

Coffeen fielded a sharp grounder at third base and Flick gloved his strong one hop throw to get the runner at first.

The next hitter for Michigan Lutheran drew a walk then was picked off by pitcher Joe Wick with help from a nice tag by Flick at first base.

A fly out to right fielder Mike Tran kept the 6th inning scoreless for the Titans, who padded their lead during their next at-bats with two runs on a walk and back to back singles.

Wick kept things alive for the Bison with a sharp single to right field before the game ended with a strike out.

The Bison fell to 3-11 on the season.

A doubleheader sweep by River Valley on May 14 were among the most recent defeats suffered by the Bison during a skid following three early season victories.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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st another week of a wide variety of u interesting sporting events. When I set out to write this column years ago, I wondered when the well would run dry, when I would sit down to write and there wouldn’t be anything to write about. Well, thanks to the people in charge of this newspaper and the constantly changing landscape of the sporting world, that hasn’t happened, and of course this week is no different.

Let’s start with the Preakness. The race was exciting with all of the horses getting off to a good start, except one. Unfortunately, Bodexpress bucked while leaving the starting gate and threw off his jockey.

Fortunately, the horse decided he would run the race anyway. I think the horse may have said to itself, they’re trying to make driverless cars, why not jockeyless horses? It was difficult to follow the actual race as my eyes were on Bodexpress. When I was in college, twelve of us decided to go horseback riding. Unfortunately, the stable only had eleven western saddles so I said I would ride with an English saddle, the kind of saddle that doesn’t have a horn to hold on to. When I mounted the horse I almost slipped off because there was nothing to grab hold of, and unfortunately for me the horse could sense my insecurity. When we all started to head for the trail, my horse decided not to. Finally, one of the workers came up behind the horse and gave it a smack to encourage it to go. Instead the horse decided to rear up and threw me to the ground. My pride was hurt way more than I was and eventually I caught up to my group. I hadn’t thought of that day in years, but watching Bodexpress running riderless around the track had the memory come flooding back. War of Will won the Preakness but Bodexpress was the star. He was having so much fun that he decided to run around the track a second time. You can’t beat fun at the old racetrack.

Moving on, the Chicago Bulls lost a lot of games last season and occasionally it appeared as if they were losing on purpose. Three other teams played the same way, all to have a better chance to draft the best college basketball players. Unfortunately for the Bulls, it didn’t work out for them. Lady Luck wasn’t smiling on the Bulls, and they ended up with the seventh pick, surely a good player but probably not a superstar. Hopefully, the Bulls can become relevant again and reward Chicago’s basketball fans.

Finally, Chicago’s baseball teams. The White Sox look like champions one day and cellar dwellers the next, but that’s to be expected of a young team. There are many bright spots this season and I believe the Sox will be very good, very soon. On the other side of town the Cubs remain in first place and continue to play great ball. Now if the Brewers would just cool off a little, Cub fans could relax.

Coco Chanel said, “There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures.

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NEW BUFFALO STUDENTS MAKE BELMONT UNIVERSITY’S SPRING 2019 DEAN’S LIST

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heridan Spiess and Joshua Workman, both of New Buffalo, have achieved the dean’s list at Belmont University for the spring 2019 semester.

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 32% of Belmont’s 8,318 students qualified for the Spring 2019 Dean’s List.

“This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing,” Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said in a press release.

Ranked No. 6 in the Regional Universities South category and consistently named as a “Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is home to more than 8,300 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. With more than 90 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual’s horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu. — STAFF REPORTS

FRIENDSHIP BOTANIC GARDENS TO HOST ‘REPTILE ROMP’ NEXT WEEKEND

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riendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting a free afternoon of reptile and amphibian adventures throughout the pristine natural habitats of the gardens at its “Reptile Romp” from 2 to 4 p.m. CDT Sunday, June 2.

Children will learn about the roles slimy and slithery creatures play in ecosystems through crafts, games and other activities. The event will feature two to three live reptile ambassadors from the Potawatomi Zoo. This will be a smaller reptile event centered on crafts and activities. There will be two to three live animals present over the course of the event.

For more information, contact 219-878-9885 or info@friendshipgardens.org.

Connect with Friendship Botanic Gardens at www.friendshipgardens.org or facebook.com/friendshipgardensindiana.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 E. US Hwy. 12 in Michigan City, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

JUNE NON-MOTORIZED SUMMITS TO FOCUS ON CONNECTIVITY

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he Southwest Michigan Planning Commission (SWMPC) will be co-hosting two nonmotorized summits next month.

Co-hosted by SWMPC and Cass County Parks Department, the Cass County Non-Motorized Summit will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in the conference room of the Fred L. Mathews Library on the campus of Southwestern Michigan College located at 58900 Cherry Grove Rd., Dowagiac. Co-hosted by SWMPC and several partners, the Van Buren County Non-Motorized Summit from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Van Buren Conference Center located at 490 S. Paw Paw St. in Lawrence, Michigan.

The free summits will be open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Each summit will feature a brief presentation on non-motorized facilities in each respective county and then a work session to gather input on desired facilities and priorities to help develop a vision.

Non-motorized facilities include trails or shared use paths, bike lanes and paved shoulders that connect communities. Many communities in Van Buren County have trail systems, such as the Van Buren Trail State Park and the Kal-Haven Trail.

Both events will be funded by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and will be part of a larger effort to update the Southwest Michigan NonMotorized Plan and Bicycling Guide for seven counties (Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties). Other event sponsors for the Cass County Summit are Bike Michiana Coalition (http://www.bikemichiana.org), Cass County Conservation District (http://cassccdistrict.org), Melting Man Dirt Road Bike Challenge, and Heart Smart Events LLC. Event sponsors for the Van Buren County summit are the South Haven – Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, South Haven City, Friends of The Kal-Haven Trail and the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, please contact Kris Martin at martink@swmpc.org or 269925-1137 ext. 1521. Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. Please call 269-925-1137 x 1521 to request at least seven days before meeting date. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo Board of Education elects new board member

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ew Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education members elected John Haskins as the new board member with a term ending in November 2020 at their special meeting Tuesday, May 21.

Haskins will be replacing Pano Arvanitis, who resigned from the board to accept the position as the school district’s new business manager last month. Arvanitis will be replacing current business manager, Dan Coffman, who recently announced his retirement at the end of the school year.

During his five-minute statement to the board last meeting, Haskins said he’s a lifelong resident of New Buffalo as well as a New Buffalo High School 1995 alumni. He said he resides and works in the community.

Currently, he has four children (in elementary, middle and high school) who attend New Buffalo Area Schools. As a parent, he is involved with academics as well as sports within the school district.

Haskins added that he has a desire John Haskins (center) poses with for the district to have the “best board president Chuck Heit (left) and academics, enrichment opportunities Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie and facility and support available to our students that make up our schools today as well as in the future.”

After his election to the board, Haskins was sworn in by Coffman.

Board members elected Haskins in a 4-2 vote, with board trustees Lisa Werner and Patricia Newton being the dissenting votes. The board had a pool of seven candidates from which to choose.

Also at the meeting, Heather Black, the board’s former secretary, was elected as new board treasurer in a 6-1 vote (Werner was the lone dissenting vote). The position was left vacant after former treasurer Arvanitis’ resignation.

In a 6-1 vote (with Werner being the dissenting vote), board trustee Roger Lijewski was elected as new board secretary.

Board members approved the employment of Martin McGuinn as the district’s new mathematics teacher for the 2019/2020 school year. New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that McGuinn will be mainly teaching middle school but will also teach one section of high school possibly during the first trimester. A current teacher at Cassopolis Public Schools with 19 years of teaching experience, McGuinn is a graduate of Hillsdale College and Spring Arbor University. In addition to math, he’s also certified to teach music.

Board members approved a resolution nominating Michael Lindley and John Martin to the Berrien RESA Board of Education.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education President Chuck Heit explained that all the school districts throughout Berrien County are allowed to nominate up to two candidates. One representative from each district will attend Berrien RESA’s June 3 biennial election meeting, selecting from each school district’s nominee for the board of education.

Board members approved Berrien RESA’s amended general fund operating budget. Heit said expenditures decreased from $12.6 million in 2018/2019 to $12.5 million for 2019/2020. If the budget is approved, the fund equity is projected to increase from $4.4 million in 2018/2019 to $4.8 million in 2019/2020.

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Master Segeant Ken Shelby enjoys his day in Washington D.C.

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Master Sergeant Ken Shelby (center) poses with other World War II veterans at the World War II Memorial

Ken Shelby with daughter Kathy Dohner pose at the Air Force Memorial

New Buffalo veteran hops aboard Honor Flight Chicago ven though his 37-and-a-half-year stint in the military ended decades ago, one could say that New Buffalo resident Ken Shelby received his true welcome home after the time he spent serving his country during the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, May 8.

Hours before sunlight came creeping into the horizon, Shelby boarded the flight bound for the United States capitol with other veterans. He was accompanied by a guardian - his daughter, Kathy Dohner, also a New Buffalo resident and a cook at New Buffalo Area Schools.

Both knew that this was no ordinary flight. This was the 90th Honor Flight Chicago, during which 96 veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War would spend the day on a whirlwind tour of the nation’s greatest monuments.

“We got up around 12:30 and left for the airport around 2:30 - we got to Midway and saw guys in orange shirts, which meant they were volunteers for the Honor Flight,” Dohner said, adding that there were 220 volunteers.

Once they got checked in, Shelby and Dohner boarded their designated bus. There, they were entertained by singers from the 1940s and ’50s, who sang “Bugle Boy” and the patriotic songs of yesteryear.

“They did the same thing when we got home - one of the guys on the flight was 97 and he was dancing by the end of the night,” Dohner said.

After boarding the plane, their hour-and-a-half journey to Washington D.C. was underway. Shortly after landing at Dulles International Airport, they were greeted by thousands of sailors, fighters and paramedics - standing there, saluting the veterans.

The group’s first stop was the Hiroshima Memorial.

Next, it was onto Arlington Cemetery, the World War II Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Lincoln Monument. At one point, Shelby was asked to participate in a ceremony being held by the World War II Memorial.

“They paraded him up, did a posting of the colors, sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” played “Taps”…it was a very moving experience, beautiful weather, and a beautiful memorial,” Dohner said.

Perhaps one of the most moving experiences about the trip, though, was the recognition that Shelby received. All day long, perfect strangers approached him, shaking his hand, thanking him. A group of students on a field trip presented him a gift card to

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Dunkin’ Donuts. One student gave him a little toy soldier. Another man brought his whole family so that each member could, one by one, shake his hand.

“He came up to him and said, ‘You know, I just wanted to say thank you and I’ll never forget.’ And then he started crying and he said, ‘I’ll never forget,’” Dohner said.

Shelby and Dohner said a lot of Shelby’s public recognition could probably be attributed to the fact that, out of all the veterans, Shelby was the only one who came clad in his old uniform.

“They (the veterans) all commented on the uniform they said the same thing: ‘You mean, that still fits you?’”

Shelby said.

Throughout the day, volunteers in orange guided the veterans and their guardians. Due to all the strenuous exercise they were getting from all of the walking, veterans could be pushed around in wheelchairs by their guardians.

The day didn’t end once everyone boarded the flight back home. Once in the plane, Shelby was presented with a World War II pin and treated to a “mail call” - which was reminiscent of the ones that took place during his days of service. Members of the New Buffalo community, family members, New Buffalo and Chicago area students, Miss and Mr. New Buffalo, a Catholic priest from Maryland, members of the White Sox, the Bears and the Cubs (but not, to Shelby’s chagrin, members of the Bulls) - all these people sent Shelby well wishes on his flight to Washington.

Tucked inside the thick envelope were also love letters from Shelby’s late wife. For two years, the two of them fell in love via an “air romance,” exchanging letters back and forth at a feverish pace.

“I sent him (Shelby) a couple (of his wife’s letters) just to kind of bring up old, good memories,” Dohner said.

The homecoming celebration continued when the veterans arrived at the airport in Chicago. There, each veteran walked past a long assembly line of firemen, paramedics, and Vietnam War veterans waving flags. A sailor stood right by him through the whole procession talking with Shelby, asking him about his experiences.

Finally, they spotted their family. Since Shelby had turned 90 years old, Dohner’s daughter was holding up a sign that read “90 On 90th Flight.”

“My daughter thought that was goofy, but the other guys said, ‘That’s cool.’ It was meant to be that he got on the 90th flight,” Dohner said.

Some of the years Shelby spent in the military were active while others were in the reserves. He spent time

serving in various branches of the military. Shelby first enlisted in the Army and then spent time in the Air Force. After the Air Force, he went back to the Army Reserve. Eventually, he would return back to the Air Force Reserve before returning back to the Army Reserve.

Shelby joined the service during World War II and stayed on during the Korean War. While Shelby would’ve stayed on longer, he was forced into retirement due to becoming a Master Sergeant and his age.

Shelby was also a synthetic trainer, which meant that he trained young pilots by using a flight simulator. He was also once a cooking instructor.

Dohner said the trip hearkened back to her childhood, when she traveled with her father to Fort Wayne, Battle Creek, Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and other locations.

She would spend time in a hotel during the day, and then enjoy a night out on the town with Shelby. Both of them would take in the sights of their new surroundings - visiting the zoo, seeing ice hockey games.

“I would go with him when he was training - I’d stay at the hotel...that was my life once a month,” she said.

For 60 years, Shelby was also a Boy Scout, which included becoming a Scout Master. He’s still a registered scout, Dohner said.

Shelby said he looks forward to posting all the thousands of pictures from his memorable flight on the walls of his “museum,” which is located in the large garage at the back of his house. There, he keeps pictures of his scouting days (including of the cabins he built up north for the Boy Scouts camp), his family, newspaper clippings, old tools, and other interesting artifacts.

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ince 2012, flights full of veterans from Chicago have been jetting off to Washington D.C. Dohner said all veterans - whether they’ve spent time on the “front lines” or in the office - are welcome. She said she wouldn’t have known about it if her sister hadn’t informed her of the Honor Flight. While veterans get on for free, family members and nurses and doctors onboard have to pay their way.

As for Shelby, there’s no question in his mind what was his most favorite part of his 24-hour trek from Chicago to Washington to Chicago again: “I went with her,” he said, and smiled at his trusty travel buddy: his daughter, Kathy.

For more information on Honor Flights, visit www. honorflight.org.

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Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce updates revealed at monthly mixer

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n the midst of mixing and mingling during other exclusive events. the second to last Harbor Country Chamber “We are not only the oldest and largest winery of Commerce mixer of the season, which in the state of Michigan, we are probably one of was held at St. Julian Winery’s Union Pier only wineries you’ll find with a portfolio this large tasting room Thursday, May 16, chamber that actually uses all grapes grown in Michigan,” members heard some updates with regards to Waddle-Cummings added. what the organization’s plans are moving forward.

Apollo Braganini, whose great-grandfather Former president Viki Gudas announced her founded the winery in 1921, said that it also resignation from the chamber last month. At sources all of its food from Michigan.

Thursday’s mixer, Cathi Rogers, who chairs the Braganini said that the winery (which has chamber’s board of directors, announced that its main headquarters in Paw Paw, Michigan) Kimberlee Wendt, the chamber’s member services recently opened tasting rooms in Rockford, manager, has been named the new member Michigan, and in the metro Detroit area in Troy, services director. Emily Hojara has been named Michigan. the chamber’s full-time office manager.

“We have a lot of exciting stuff going on within Rogers explained that the decision involved the next five to 10 years, so keep an eye out for us,” board members taking a “long, hard look” at he added. future opportunities they want to make available St. Julian Winery Union Pier is located at 9145 to members.

Union Pier Rd. For more information, visit www.

“The board is working hard on its threestjulian.com. year strategic plan that also includes looking Exciting changes have also been taking place at Skip’s, which owner Rhonda Sobecki said is at really reevaluating our marketing programs celebrating its 45th year. and opportunities to the “We’re the longest running members,” she said, adding business that’s owned by the that board members will same family in all of Harbor also “take a financial look at Country and that speaks reinvesting in some of our volumes,” she said. programs.”

Rogers said that members “In 45 years we’ve changed should look for more - the interior’s changed, the announcements in the coming menu’s changed, the whole weeks and months and that atmosphere’s changed,” she board members would be said. reaching out to them so they can join them in “being a part kip’s is also of this area” and being a part celebrating its 11th of “one of the best chambers year of the European that we have.”

Farmer’s Market, Wendt explained that she which officially would now be reporting kicked off last weekend and directly to board members and runs Saturdays and Sundays Cathi Rogers, Emily Hojara regularly providing them with from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through and Kimberlee Wendt a report of activities and each Oct. 5. member’s status.

Skip’s Restaurant and “I’ll be working with all businesses and be out Catering is located at 16710 Lakeshore Rd. in New in different communities - making sure that all Buffalo. members are aware of what we have to offer and In chamber news, Wendt said that ad sales for helping them with their benefits,” she said. the fall/winter promotion of the “undiscovered Hojara will serve as the point of contact at the season” have just opened. This year, all six of the chamber office at 15311 Three Oaks Rd. in Three chamber’s special interest tours will be featured Oaks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through online and in the printed brochure.

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Wendt welcomed the record number of new “I’ll be there on occasion - I’m usually on the and prospective members who were in attendance road with members, helping them support Harbor that night. Prospective new members were Cindy Country and helping them to grow,” Wendt said.

Fielding, Paw Bower, and Carolyn O’Hearn, Chamber members also learned updates on St. partners of new Bridgman business, Fusion Julian Winery as well as on Skip’s Restaurant and Gallery and Studio. Included in the new member Catering, which provided the refreshments. count were Thomas Pauley, owner of a new Guests gathered on the outdoor pavilion, which gallery/studio in Three Oaks, A Drawing Room; can be accessed through a side door of the tasting Peter Cook from Kalamazoo-based and Harbor room. The rustic pavilion, which opened last Country electronic systems contractor Automation August, features a stone fireplace and tables and Design and Entertainment; Ashlie Cordova, Alissa chairs underneath wooden beams that overlap Johns, and Aimee and Valerie Freyenberger, skylights up above. partners for the upcoming Galien business Bell Sherri Lynn Waddle-Cummings, the Union Mare Weddings and Events; and Karol Behrie, Pier tasting room’s retail manager, said that Cyndi Roberts, and Stacey Carlin from Honor she was going to let everyone in on one of the Credit Union. area’s “best-kept secrets:” St. Julian’s Wine Attending his first-time mixer was Sam Club. Club members, along with three of their Darrigrand, new general manager of Lakeside Inn friends, can stop in to St. Julian’s everyday for in Lakeside. a complimentary wine tasting, receive a 15-20% The evening’s VIP member was Jerry Flenar, the discount of wine purchases, and participate in president of the Buchanan Chamber of Commerce.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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

SECTION 18-71. PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to regulate and provide a permitting process for the deployment of small wireless communications facilities in conformance with the small wireless communication facilities deployment act, Act No. 365 of the Public Acts of 2018, as amended (the “Act”) and the FCC Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order entitled “Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment” (the “Order”). In doing so, the City wishes to ensure the reasonable and fair control and management of public rights-ofway, support new technology, avoid interference with right-of-way use, and protect the public, health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 18-72. DEFINITIONS. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, words and phrases used in this article shall have the same meanings as ascribed to them in the Act.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 240 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO add a new Article vII to chapter 18 of the city of new buffalo code of ordinance to REGULATE SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES and to rename Chapter 18, article v “METROPOLITAN EXTENSION TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OFWAY OVERSIGHT Act Permits” WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has enacted the Wireless Communication Facilities Deployment Act, Act No. 365 of the Public Acts of 2018 (the “Act”), which requires municipalities to allow small cell wireless facilities to co-locate within City rights-of-ways.

WHEREAS, prior to the Act, many Michigan municipalities had asserted the right to prohibit or impose regulations on small cell wireless facilities pursuant to constitutional and statutory provisions granting municipalities reasonable control of their highways, streets, alleys and other public places.

WHEREAS, the Act significantly curtails municipal regulatory authority with respect to small cell wireless facilities and might be construed to require that any such regulations be codified in a duly enacted City ordinance.

WHEREAS, a supermajority consisting of at least 4 members of the City Council has determined, pursuant to Section 7.3(b) of the City Charter, that regulations pertaining to the siting and design of small cell wireless facilities are needed on an emergency expedited basis.

WHEREFORE, the City of New Buffalo ordains: SECTION 1. ADDITION. A new Article VII, entitled “Small Cell Wireless Communication Facility Permits,” is added to the City of New Buffalo Code of Ordinances to consist of Sections 18-71 to 18-77 and read as follows:

SECTION 18-73. PERMIT REQUIRED. A. A permit from the City is required in order to: 1. Co-locate a small cell wireless facility in a right-of-way in the City; or 2. Install, modify, or replace a utility pole or wireless support structure in a right-of-way in the City in which a small cell wireless facility will be located.

B. The foregoing shall not be construed as requiring a permit for any of the following: 1. The replacement of a small cell wireless facility with a small cell wireless facility that is not larger or heavier, in compliance with applicable codes.

2. Routine maintenance of a small cell wireless facility, utility pole or wireless support structure.

3. he installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of a micro wireless facility that is suspended on cables strung between utility poles or wireless support structures in compliance with applicable codes.

SECTION 18-74. APPLICATION PROCESS. A. T o apply for a permit, the applicant shall submit the following to the City Clerk: 11. A dimensioned and annotated photograph or drawing of each proposed small cell wireless facility, including the utility pole or wireless support structure, enclosure installation, and all other related equipment.

12. A site location map, such as a color satellite or aerial photograph, with appropriate dimensions and annotations showing all proposed facilities.

13. A document listing all proposed locations and indicating for each: a. Whether the location is within a City right-of-way, within the right-of-way of another government authority, or on private property. b. Whether the proposed small cell wireless facility would involve an existing structure or a new structure.

c. A description of any construction or improvements that may be required, including make-ready work, earthwork, grading, slope flattening, vegetation and/or trimming removal, etc.

14. Whenever a new utility pole or wireless support structure is proposed, a description of the analytical effort taken to determine that co-location on an existing utility pole or wireless support structure is not feasible.

5. Signed verification that the applicant will defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless to the full extent authorized by Section 29 of the Act, MCL 460.1329.

6. Signed verification that the applicant will obtain insurance satisfying the same insurance requirements as specified in the standard unilateral permit form promulgated by the Michigan Public Service Commission pursuant to the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Right of Way oversight Act, Act No. 48 of the Public Acts of 2002, as amended.

17. F or any proposal to attach a small cell wireless communications facility to a utility pole or wireless support structure not owned by the applicant or the City, signed verification from the owner that the owner approves of the proposed attachment.

18. A certificate of compliance with FCC rules related to radio frequency emissions from a small cell wireless facility.

19. Proof of other necessary permits, permit applications, or easements to ensure all necessary permissions for the proposed activity are obtained.

10. An application fee in the following amounts: a. $200 for each small cell wireless facility alone. b. $300 for each small cell wireless facility and a new utility pole to which it will be attached. c. Every 5 years after the effective date of the Act, the fees required in this subsection will automatically increase by 10% and rounded to the nearest dollar.

11. Any other items or information reasonably required by the City.

B. After receiving an application, the Clerk shall provide copies to the City Manager and City Attorney to ensure compliance with the review deadlines provided in the Act. C. The City Manager and City Attorney shall review the application to verify that it includes all of the items listed in subsection A above. If any required item has been omitted, the City shall inform the applicant that the application is incomplete and that the City’s response deadline is tolled until the applicant provides all required information.

D. An applicant may file an application and receive a single permit for the collocation of up to 20 substantially similar small cell wireless installations. The City may approve or deny 1 or more small cell wireless facilities included in such consolidated application.

E. The Clerk is authorized, but not required, to promulgate a standard application form that must be used when applying for a permit under this section.

SECTION 18-75. REVIEW STANDARDS; ISSUANCE AND DENIAL OF PERMITS; RESUBMITTAL. A. Upon receiving a complete application, the City Manager shall issue the requested permit(s) to the applicant within the deadlines specified in the Act unless the applicant’s proposal would do any of the following: 11. Materially interfere with the safe operation of traffic control equipment.

12. Materially interfere with sight lines or clear zones for transportation or pedestrians.

13. Materially interfere with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, or similar federal, state, or local standards regarding pedestrian access or movement.

14. Materially interfere with maintenance or full unobstructed use of public utility infrastructure under the City’s jurisdiction.

15. Materially interfere with maintenance or full unobstructed use of drainage infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the drain commissioner pursuant to the drain code of 1956, 1956 PA 40, MCL 280.1 to 280.630.

1 6. Involve the installation of new utility poles or wireless support structures in area of the City designated solely for underground or buried cable and utility facilities if all of the following apply: 1a. The City has required all cable and utility facilities, other than City poles, along with any attachments, or poles used for street lights, traffic signals, or other attachments necessary for public safety, to be placed underground by a date that is not less than 90 days before the submission of the application.

1b. The City does not prohibit the replacement of City poles by a wireless provider in the designated area.

1 Applicants may request a waiver from the provisions of this subsection 6, which shall be granted if the applicant can show that: (1) placement of a new utility pole or wireless support structure in the undergrounding area is essential to serving wireless customers in that area; and (2) the proposed location is the most preferable to the City among any feasible alternatives with respect to its impact on aesthetics and traffic safety.

1 7. For proposals involving new utility poles or wireless support structures, adversely affect the aesthetics of the City or the public health, safety, or welfare more than a possible alternate location (either within the right-of-way or on property or structures owned or controlled

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PUBLIC NOTICES by the City) within 75 feet of the proposed location. The City may require the applicant to use the alternate location on reasonable terms and conditions if the alternate location does not impose unreasonable technical limits or significant additional costs.

1 8. F ail to comply with the following dimensional requirements provided in the Act. As of the effective date of this ordinance, those requirements include: a. A utility pole in the ROW installed or modified on or after the effective date of the Act shall not exceed 40 feet above ground level, unless the City Manager waives this requirement. b. A small cell wireless facility installed or modified after the effective date of the Act shall not extend more than 5 feet above a utility pole or wireless support structure on which the small cell wireless facility is co-located. c. E ach antenna is located inside an enclosure of not more than 6 cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements would fit within an imaginary enclosure of not more than 6 cubic feet. d. A ll other wireless equipment associated with the facility is cumulatively not more than 25 cubic feet in volume. The following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the calculation of equipment volume: electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation boxes, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cut-off switches, vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services, and concealment measures required by this ordinance.

19. Fail to comply with the following spacing requirements: a. No new utility pole or wireless support structure shall be located within 150 feet of an existing facility where collocation is feasible.

Feasibility will be determined by the City based on information provided by the applicant b. A new utility pole or wireless support structure shall be located at the midpoint of the average spacing for City street lights. (e.g., if the street light spacing along one side of the street is 150 feet on center, the small wireless communications facility shall not be closer than 75 feet to any street light pole). c. A new utility pole or wireless support structure shall be located on the center line (parallel to the curb line) of the nearest two City-owned poles on either side of the proposed installation. d. T o the extent reasonably

possible, a new utility pole or wireless support structure shall be located on center with the extension of a lot line that runs perpendicular to the street or curb line.

10. For any proposed installation in the City’s downtown development district or any residential zoning district, fail to comply with the following design and concealment criteria: a. Each small cell wireless antenna shall be located entirely within a shroud or cannister type enclosure. b. The diameter of the enclosure at its widest point should not be wider than two times the diameter of the narrowest point on the utility pole or wireless support structure. c. Each antenna enclosure shall either be: (1) mounted to the top of the utility pole or wireless support structure and aligned with the centerline of such structure; or (2) mounted to the side of the utility pole or wireless support structure such that the vertical centerline of the antenna enclosure shall be parallel with such structure, with the height of the side mounted antenna being at least 6 feet above ground level at its lowest point. The City Manager may, in his or her discretion, waive or modify the height requirement for side mounted antennas to the extent doing so would not interfere with clear vision for vehicles. d. All cables, wires and connectors related to the small cell wireless facility must be fully concealed on the utility pole or wireless support structure and shall match the color of such structure. e. There shall be no external cables or wires related to the small cell wireless facility hanging off or otherwise exposed on the utility pole or wireless support structure. f. The colors of antenna enclosures and equipment cabinets shall match the color of the utility pole or wireless support structure on which they are located. However, in situations where a small cell wireless facility is mounted on an existing wood utility pole, finishes of conduit shall be zinc, aluminum or stainless steel, or colored to match those metal finishes, and equipment cabinets shall be the color of brushed aluminum. g. Ground-mounted equipment shall incorporate concealment elements into the proposed design matching color and materials of the utility pole or wireless support structure, unless other materials or colors are approved by the City. Concealment may include, but shall not be limited to, landscaping and strategic placement in less obtrusive locations.

h. The small cell wireless facility permittee shall post its name, location identifying information, and emergency telephone number in an area on the cabinet of the small wireless facility that is visible to the public. Signage required under this section shall not exceed 4 inches by 6 inches, unless otherwise required by law (e.g. radiofrequency (RF) ground notification signs) or the City. If no cabinet exists, the signage shall be placed at the base of the pole. i. The small cell wireless facility permittee shall remove or paint over unnecessary equipment manufacturer decals. The color shall match or shall be as approved by the City. Small cell wireless facilities, utility poles, and wireless support structures shall not include advertisements and may only display information required by a federal, state or local agency. The small cell wireless facility permittee shall utilize the smallest and lowest visibility RF warning sticker required by government or electric utility regulations.

Placement of the RF sticker shall be as close to the antenna as possible.

11. Fail to comply with other applicable codes.

B. The City Manager shall deny the application if any of the criteria above are not satisfied.

C. If an application is denied, the City Manager’s notice of denial shall explain the reasons for the denial and, if applicable, cite the specific provisions of applicable codes on which the denial is based. The applicant may cure the deficiencies identified by the City and resubmit the application within 30 days after the denial without paying an additional application fee. The City shall approve or deny the revised application within 30 days. The City shall limit its review of the revised application to the deficiencies cited in the denial.

notice from the city of the noncompliance.

C. A wireless provider is responsible for arranging and paying for the electricity used to operate the small cell wireless facility.

D. The City may revoke the permit, upon 30 days’ notice and an opportunity to cure, if the permitted small cell wireless facilities and any associated utility pole is in such a state that it does not satisfy the approval criteria in Section 18-75.

E. For each utility pole or wireless support structure in a City right-ofway on which a wireless provider has installed a small cell wireless facility, the permittee shall pay a fee in the following amounts: 1. $20 per year; or 2. $125 per year, if the utility pole or wireless support structure was erected by or on behalf of the wireless provider on or after the effective date of the Act. This subdivision does not apply to the replacement of a utility pole that was not designed to support small cell wireless facilities.

Every 5 years after the effective date of the Act, the fee amounts shall automatically increase by 10%, rounded to the nearest dollar.

F. A permittee shall complete collocation of the small cell wireless facility within 1 year after the permit is granted. Permits shall be deemed void after 1 year if the installation is not complete.

G. Before discontinuing its use of a small cell wireless facility, utility pole, or wireless support structure, a wireless provider shall notify the City in writing. The notice shall specify when and how the wireless provider intends to remove the small cell wireless facility, utility pole, or wireless support structure. When discontinuance occurs, the wireless provider shall return the property to its preinstallation condition. If the wireless provider does not complete the removal within 45 days after the discontinuance of use, the City may complete the removal and assess the costs of removal against the wireless provider. A permit issued under this article shall be deemed terminated upon removal of the small cell wireless facility.

SECTION 18-76. PERMIT CONDITIONS. Permits issued under this article shall be subject to the following conditions: A. Before commencing installation of a small cell wireless facility, the permittee shall provide the City with certificates of insurance satisfying the coverage requirements specified in Section 18-74 above.

B. If deemed appropriate for a particular installation, the City Manager may require a bond to be provided prior to installation for one or more of the following purposes: 1. For the removal of abandoned or improperly maintained small cell wireless facilities, including those that the City determines should be removed to protect public health, safety, or welfare.

2. To repair the right-of-way.

3. To recoup rates or fees that have not been paid by a wireless provider in more than 12 months, if the wireless provider has received 60-day advance

SECTION 18-77. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. The City reserves the right to amend and or terminate this ordinance and all related permits, agreements, policies and procedures undertaken in furtherance thereof if a court of competent jurisdiction rules that any material provision of the Act or the Order fail to comply with applicable federal or Michigan laws, including but not limited to the state or federal constitution.

SECTION 2. RENAMING OF EXISTING ARTICLE. In order to avoid confusion regarding the relationship between the regulations in Chapter 18, Article V and the newly created Chapter 18, Article VII, the former Article shall be renamed “Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act Permits.”

SECTION 3. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

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YEAS: Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll, Mayor O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 240 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on May 20, 2019.

LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR LORI K. VANDER CLAY, CLERK Adopted: May 20, 2019 Published: May 23, 2019 Effective: May 23, 2019

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 241 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10-13 OF the city of new buffalo code of ordinanceS to AUTHORIZE PARKING LOT RULES AND FEES FO THE CITY BEACH PARKING LOT WHEREAS, the City owns and provides public parking in a parking lot adjacent to City Beach, which is used most heavily during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. WHEREAS, in order to ensure orderly use of the parking lot and sufficient revenues for needed maintenance, the City Council wishes to establish rules and fees for parking lot patrons.

WHEREAS, a supermajority consisting of at least 4 members of the City Council has determined, pursuant to Section 7.3(b) of the City Charter, that these regulations are needed on an emergency expedited basis in order to take effect in time for the peak season.

WHEREFORE, the City of New Buffalo ordains: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. SECTION 10-13 OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CODE OF ORDINANCES IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 10-13. PARKING AND STORING OF VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PLACES. A. It is unlawful for any person to: 1. Park or store an inoperable vehicle on a public street.

2. Park a vehicle on a public street continuously, without movement, for a period longer than seven days.

3. Park a vehicle in violation of a traffic control order promulgated by an authorized City official.

4. Park a vehicle for a period longer than three hours, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., between Memorial Day and Labor Day, on the following street segments: a. Whittaker Street from Buffalo Street to Water Street; b. Mechanic Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street; c. Merchant Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street.

5. Park a vehicle overnight between Memorial Day and Labor Day on the street segments listed in Subsection A(4), except with an overnight parking permit issued pursuant to Subsection B. 6. Park a vehicle in the City Beach parking lot without complying with applicable rules set by resolution of the City Council, including the payment of any applicable fees.

B. The City’s Police Department shall implement the following permitting scheme for overnight parking on the street segments listed in Subsection A(4): 1. Permit applications shall be submitted on a form issued by the City, and shall include an application fee in the amount of $1.

2. Permits will expire at the end of the calendar year in which they are issued.

SECTION 2. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Clerk shall cause to be published a notice of adoption of this ordinance within 20 days of the date of its adoption. As permitted by Section 7.3(e) of the City Charter for ordinances adopted on an emergency basis, this ordinance shall take effect upon publication.

YEAS: Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll, Mayor O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None

LOCAL MICRO-FARM CHALLENGES INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE MODEL

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outhwest Michigan is well known for its large-scale agricultural production. Hundreds of acres of apple, peach, and cherry orchards perfume the landscape in spring. Blueberry bogs and greenhouse nurseries are common sights on any number of its rural roadways. Large tracts of corn and soy in industrial-sized mega-farms, which feed America’s wholesale market, will once again blanket the gently rolling hills of this verdant lakeshore community.

Tucked into this landscape is a new kind of farm that’s challenging the industrial scale production model: Sower’s Purse Microfarm, LLC in Bainbridge Township, Michigan.

Christopher DiCicco, his wife Heather and their three sons own a 20-acre parcel which currently produces on just under a half-acre.

“A micro-farm is a fully functioning farm with less than five acres in production,” said DiCicco. “It’s not a farm that produces only micro- greens, although we grow those also.”

Sower’s Purse Microfarm is a diversified micro-farm which grows salad mixes, garlic, onions, head lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, beans, collards, kale, and much more.

The farm uses biologically intensive methods, tight plant spacings, and efficient, environmentally-sound production methods to care for and develop heathy soil-ecology.

“The basis of any healthy ecosystem starts with healthy soil and biodiversity.

When I first broke ground here three years ago, our soil was one step above beach sand, but with minimal tillage and by feeding the soil rather than fertilizing the plants we’ve seen a dramatic change: earthworms are now a common sighting, they’re the most valuable livestock on our farm,” DiCicco said.

DiCicco views his family’s role as stewards, caretakers of their land, and curators of healthy produce full of flavor.

“We don’t necessarily want to concentrate on growing bigger, we want to concentrate on growing better. Because of our size, we have the luxury of selecting varieties and cultivars based on flavor rather than how well they will pack and ship. We harvest on Thursday and deliver on Friday. The only way you can beat that is by growing it yourself,” he added.

Currently, Sower’s Purse Microfarm operates a 41-member CSA subscription service, sells direct in four locations, and is reaching out to local chefs at numerous restaurants in the area.

DiCicco is encouraged about the trajectory of Sower’s Purse Microfarm.

“We are really excited about this season, it’s encouraging when we’re out working in the gardens and people honk and wave as they drive by, it’s confirmation we’re going in the right direction,” he said.

Because of its tight production schedule, on-farm hours are limited to Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is closed on Saturdays.

“Farming is hard work, it’s not for the faint of heart or the ill of constitution.

Saturday is our only day off and we take time to give thanks for the life we lead,” DiCicco said. — STAFF REPORTS

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Rising seniors recognized during Senior Awards Night

New Buffalo Service League Scholars are Libby Price, Riley Cain, Max Folino, Kaitlyn Biela, Alilyn Purcell, Morgan Motycka, Daniel Fairchild and Annabelle Yanz

Recipients of the Building Trades Awards are Brady Stambaugh, Colin Bendiner, Daniel Fairchild, Michael Mark and Blake Newton

Recipients of the Peer to Peer Award

John Guinness presents the Terence Joseph Mulvihill Scholarship to Libby Price and Joseph Turcotte and the Heart of Cook Scholarship to Turcotte

Marissa Tavernier, winner of the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Scholarship, poses with scholarship presenter Ron Price

Blake Newton and Riley English show off their 2019 Envirothon Awards

Recipients of the 2019 Radio Awards are Andrew Hoffstetter, Riley English, Annabelle Yanz, Althea McGreehan, Ben O’Donnell, and Max Folino

This year’s crop of Senior Scholars line the stage

Andrick Villa, Jacob Smith, Joseph Turcotte, Alex Schmock, and Alexis Moser are recipients of the Envirothon Awards

High school guidance counselor Lisa Price (center) is embraced by Libby Price while (left) Max Folino and (right) Riley Cain and Morgan Motycka look on

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he New Buffalo High School Class of 2019 is quite a group.

Family and friends applauded this year’s crop of rising seniors during an awards night, which was held in the New Buffalo Middle/ High School Performing Arts Center Monday, May 20.

According to New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie, more than 40 seniors received awards and scholarships throughout the course of the evening.

“We have a handful of really bright and talented kids,” he said.

New Buffalo Secondary School Principal Wayne Butler also extended a thanks to those who were in attendance in the audience.

“Thanks to everyone - congratulations to the seniors, congratulations to the parents,” he said, advising them to “get those kleenexes ready because graduation is coming soon.”

The following awards and scholarships were given to the following seniors: New Buffalo Education Association Scholarship: Tannah Nieman New Buffalo 2019 Robotics Awards: Colin Bendiner, Daniel Fairchild, Bailey Ferrell, Joseph Turcotte, Alexander Schmock, and Jacob Smith New Buffalo 2019 Envirothon Awards: Riley English, Alexis Moser, Blake Newton, Alexander Schmock, Jacob Smith, Joseph Turcotte, and Andrick Villa State Science STEM Endorsements: Riley Cain, Alexander Schmock, and Jacob Smith Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Max Folino Lake Michigan College Scholarships: Olivia Haskins and Fatima Ortega New Buffalo 2019 Art Honors: Jessica Hewitt, Alaina Maniscalco, Alexis Moser, Olivia Haberichter, and Emma Wolf Terence Joseph Mulvihill Scholarship: Libby Price and Joseph Turcotte Heart of Cook Scholarship: Joseph Turcotte Peer to Peer Awards: Haley Andre-Grzywacz, Sarah Baughman, Riley English, Olivia Haskins, Jessica Hewitt, Joshua Kaminiski, Morgan Motycka, Blake Newton, Tannah Nieman, Nem O’Donnell, Fatima Ortega, Jaidyn Parmley, Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, Colbie Robertson, Brady Stambaugh, Andrick Villa, Marissa Tavernier, and Ayla Ward New Buffalo 2019 Radio Awards: Riley English, Max Folino, Andrew Hoffstetter, Althea McGreehan, Ben O’Donnell, and Annabelle Yanz Michigan Blood Donor for Life: Daisy Fox and Andrick Villa Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Scholarship: Marissa Tavernier The Brandon Biolette Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Biolette, a senior who passed away in a car accident last December): Jessica Hewitt and Blake Newton New Buffalo Service League: Kaitlyn Biela, Riley Cain (recipient of the Irene Brinkman Honorary Scholarship), Daniel Fairchild, Max Folino (recipient of the Brandon Biolette Memorial Scholarship), Morgan Motycka, Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, and Annabelle Yanz Building Trades Awards: Colin Bendiner, Daniel Fairchild, Jordan Hoadley, Michael Mark, Blake Newton, Nathan Snyder, Brady Stambaugh, Brenden Stark, and Hunter Thompson Berrien County Career and Technical Education Award: Brady Stambaugh AK Smith Career Center Awards: Haley Andre-Gryzwacz, Kaitlyn Biela, and Jessica Hewitt Center for Creative Solutions Scholarship: Kaitlyn Biela The Pokagon Fund Scholarship: Kaitlyn Biela, Olivia Haberichter, Lucy Johnson, Althea McGreehan, Morgan Motycka, Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, Joseph Turcotte, Annabelle Yanz, and Alexander Schmock (the recipient a one-time, $2500 scholarship in memory of Brandon Biolette for Schmock’s aptitude of and devotion for music) The Dan Donnelly Memorial Scholarship: OLivia Haskins and Alilyn Purcell American Legion School Award: Max Folino and Alilyn Purcell Voice of Democracy Award: Morgan Motycka Barney’s Scholarship: Andrick Villa Miss and Mr. New Buffalo Scholarships: Riley Cain, OLivia Haskins, Morgan Motycka, Ben O’Donnell, Jacob Smith, and Michael Tran National Spanish Honor Society Scholarship: Max Folino Michigan Competitive Scholarships: Sarah Baughman, Riley Cain, Bailey Ferrell, Olivia Haberichter, Andrew Hofstetter, Lucy Johnson, Alexis Moser, Jaidyn Parmley, Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, Alexander Schmock, Jacob Smith, Brenden Stark, Joseph Turcotte, and Emma Wolf New Buffalo High School Senior Scholars: Sarah Baughman, Riley Cain, Bailey Ferrell, Max Folino, OLivia Haberichter, Andrew Hofstetter, Lucy Johnson, Alexis Moser, Libby Price, Alilyn Purcell, Jacob Smith, Marissa Tavernier, Joseph Turcotte, and Emma Wolf The New Buffalo High School Class of 2019 graduation will be held at 1:30 p.m.

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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!

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AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You are moving into a very talkative period, where you may give those who are in charge too much information.

Be careful you don’t get overtechnical with terms. You may have a more of a technical approach to issues because you have a deeper understanding of the mechanics, but keep things simple and direct.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This is a great time to talk with partners and close friends. Take the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and have those mentally stimulating conversations. You know the ones.

The ones that keep you up late and make you feel excited about life. Let conversations spark your imagination.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 It will all start to make sense now. The hard times, the feeling of immobility and being isolated is on its way out. Get ready to experience a sense of freedom and increased mobility. Try not to push others to keep up with you or force them to accept your terms. Do your own thing and they will catch up.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Financial stability is coming into focus now. You know what your strong points are and you know how to use them to their fullest. The other key to your success is that you know your limitations and you are not afraid to admit them. That is the key, my friend, you can admit when you don’t know something.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There is a lot to be said about love and friendship. It is the basis of our existence. When we were born, we could not make it on our own. We need people, and you are no different. Without the help and support of those around us, we would not survive. It still takes a village, no matter how old you are.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 It’s time to shine. Move out of the shadows and promote yourself with gusto. Don’t let wonky relationships make you feel less than who you are. If you let others decide your worth, you will always need their approval. See the bright shiny Archer, who is beyond definition, that creates joy in her own life.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Exciting career changes are coming in this week. You will be able to take the lead and get a lot of work done.

Through innovation and quick thinking, you will be able to maneuver around any obstacles on the job. Don’t get hung up on relationship issues now, stay focused on work and let the emotional stuff go.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Now is the time to get to the bottom of any issues you have with women or your mother. Once you do, it will open your resources and let some abundance start to flow in. You may have experienced a sense of lack or unfulfillment, but now that energy can shift, and you will feel more plentiful.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Reconnecting with friends and getting back to group projects are on the docket for you. Any mental limitations, or inability to relate with others will be overcome. Building bridges, and exciting dialogue will inspire you to move beyond any issues or hard feelings that may have developed in the past.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 They say you are the most aloof sign of the zodiac, yet you are the sign of brotherhood.

Kind of weird, right? Well not really, you have the ability to detach and not take things personally. You have the ability to let others make their own way and have their own opinions. Stay true to that, don’t force opinions now.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Moving up the ladder will be easier than ever now. If you are hoping to shift into a new career, or just move from one location to another, with in the same company, now is the time to approach your boss. The important thing is to avoid taking risks with your money, like gambling or making unusual investments.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Getting the most bang for your buck is a thrill for you Fishes. Knowing you acquired the best possible deal makes things feel more valuable and worthwile. Practice that this week. Barter up a storm. Don’t accept that the price listed is the price you have to pay. Wheel and deal. Make it a point to ask for a discount.

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OUR DIGITAL WORLD: From smart phones to Alexa to online shopping, our world is increasingly becoming digitized.

This week’s puzzle includes some references to this trend.

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DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

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

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

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

Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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.

200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

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-MONDAY, MAY 23-27

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

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE NOON. Lakeside.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 30

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.

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.

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

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

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.

SECOND ANNUAL MAKERS TRAIL FESTIVAL 3-9PM. Weko Beach & Campground.

5239 Lake St. Bridgman.

Entry tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the gate. Tasting tickets will be available at the festival for $1 each. Tickets are available at www.browpapertickets.com/ event/4108167.

BLUEBIRD EDUCATION & RAFFLE NOON. Harbert Community Park.

13535 Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert.

Led by Al Nuti of Sawyer and John Harville of Michigan Bluebird Society. Sponsored by Chikaming Township Park Board.

MONDAY, MAY 27

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 10AM. New Buffalo.

Members of the parade gather at City Hall at 9 a.m. and proceed down U.S. 12 to hear speeches and songs at Pine Grove Cemetery.

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