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Robbery at Union Pier Market PAGE 4 New Buffalo dredging operation taking shape PAGE 4

West Mechanic and North Barton Street open to Traffic PAGE 4 Shoreline Alliance meeting discusses beach erosion issues, solutions PAGE 6

Starting summer with St. Mary’s Fest PAGE 14

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THE BRIGHTLY COLORED LIGHTS WERE DANCING OVER NEW BUFFALO AS THE CARNIVAL SPRANG INTO ACTION! Memories were made when Henri Donnelly, who is almost two years old, had his first carnival ride (and told me he plans to have many more). In fact, he’s going to ask for his very own carnival fire engine.

What a fun weekend! Read more on page 14.

A record number of people attended the Memorial Day processions this year, as so many residents and guests took the time to honor our heroes in these humbling ceremonies throughout Harbor Country and America (Read about it on pages 10 & 17).

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Relay for Life Berrien County will be held in St Joseph, Michigan, and the New Buffalo Team is working hard to raise money. Please stop by their yard sale Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 116 East Merchant Street in New Buffalo. All proceeds go towards The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Berrien County. GO TEAM NEW BUFFALO! Harbor Country is a great place to visit; however, be careful if you are visiting, as you most likely will end up staying here (it has happened to many). dee dee duhn

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arbor Country Cabins is for those who like the outdoors, campfires and roughing it, but desire a little more on the creature comfort side.

These darling little houses, or cabins, can accommodate up to six (or 28 in all), and give more than they take in terms of comfort and character. It is an experience that you can’t get in a motel, cottage or tent, as visitors will feel as though they are crossing that fantasy bridge for almost sleeping under the stars, building campfires and having sing-a-longs with the whole camp.

Nicollette Wands is one of those kinds of people. Having visited Harbor Country for more than a decade, the area is a welcome respite from her high powered executive position with Discover Cards for 14 years.

“Coming to Harbor Country has brought such joy to me that I want to share that with my cabins that are a sweet design, comfortable and affordable,” she said.

The cabins’ official opening and ribbon-cutting was held with the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 8.

Fabulous trays of sweets from the Whistle Stop and coffee, which was provided by Infusco, were served underneath a tent. Tours of the cabins brought out pronounced squealing from those who could not believe their unusual comfort. They are perfect for family reunions, retreats, and fun club weekends, as well as for many fun-seeking adults, children and affable pets (who are also allowed). The placement of the cabins creates the perfect circle for campfires and parties, with Warren Woods and the beaches just a stone’s throw away.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

West Mechanic and North Barton Street open to Traffic

ROBBERY AT UNION PIER MARKET

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he public is being asked to assist the police in identifying a suspect from a robbery that took place at Union Pier Market in Union Pier, Michigan, Monday, May 22.

At approximately 6:33 p.m., a man entered the market and stole four bottles of Remy Martin Cognac. After waving at the clerk, Tyler Hudson, the perpetrator stole the liquor before bolting out of door. The market’s video cameras captured photos of the robber and the getaway vehicle, a dark blue, Volkswagen Passat with an altered license plate. Photos of the suspect and the vehicle were posted on Facebook.

Hudson said he had never seen the suspect before; however, he said that some of his market customers have said they may recognize the man. At press time, no positive identification or arrests have been made of the suspect.

There were no injuries reported during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the store at 269586-3775. The market is located on Townline Road, near the intersection of Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier.

The Michigan State Police and the Berrien County Sheriff Department responded to the incident. — LINDA HENDERSON

GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER COMING THIS WEEKEND

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ack by popular demand, the second annual Grassroots Festival will be held Saturday, Jun 3, at the Acorn Theater.

The evening will begin with a casual mixer starting at 6:30 p.m. and will feature finger food, a cash bar and a silent auction. Following the mixer, the Grassroots Showcase, which features some of the best and brightest emerging talent, will perform. All funds raised will go toward supporting the Acorn Theater in continuing its mission to offer engaging, high quality programming to the community.

Featured artists for this year will be: 2016 Singer Songwriter Competition winner Joe George, Dina Bach, Kirk Saffle, the band Detour, Travis Forker and the band The Concept. The emcee for the evening will be Joe Bisceglia.

General admission tickets are free, with limited availability, and should be reserved in advance.

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New Buffalo dredging operation taking shape

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

hite Lake Dock and Dredge, Inc. barges, tugboats and crews from Montague, Michigan, have arrived to begin staging their operations in the New Buffalo federal channel.

The operation will include dredging an area outside of the mouth of the harbor, the harbor entrance and the federal channel. The dredging will take seven good weather days to remove an estimated 6,900 cubic yards of spoils, with dredging being expected to begin this week. The spoils (sand) will be placed on the beaches south of the harbor to provide much-needed beach nourishment.

The USACE recommends that the harbor mouth be 10 feet in depth and the channel be eight feet deep. Currently, there are areas that are more shallow than recommended, especially near the port, or returning, side of the harbor entrance, and shoaling has been reported outside of the harbor mouth.

Due to the fish spawning season, dredging was not allowed to take place by the DNR prior to May 1. The Harbor Commissioners and the City hope to have the dredging completed before boating season is in full swing.

White Lake Dock and Dredge, Inc. was the low bidder for the project with a bid of $165,150. Earlier this year, the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provided the City with a $250,000 estimate for the dredging costs. The bidding process and the engineering oversight is being managed for the City by Wightman and Associates of Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The 2017 dredging will be paid for with the Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF), which a special volunteer contribution fund set aside for dredging. Nine harbor entities contribute annually to the EDF: Dunewood Condominium Association, Harbor Point Shores and Harbor Landings Condo Associations, Lake Michigan Yacht Club, Oselka Marina, Pleasure Isle Marina, South Cove Condo Association, The Moorings Condo Association and The Peninsula Home Owners Association and the City of New Buffalo. In past years, dredging in the New Buffalo federal channel has been accomplished from funds set aside in the City’s Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF), from Pokagon Fund grants and from Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds. Since 1999, there has been no money allocated or available from the Federal Government (U.S. Army Corp of Engineers) for small draft recreational harbor maintenance, which is the designation for New Buffalo’s federal channel.

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Tour spectacular homes and gardens at Heartland Alliance tour

he annual Heartland Alliance Home and Garden Tour will be returning to Southwest Michigan this month to offer visitors exclusive access to Harbor Country’s most exquisite homes and gardens.

The tour, which will take place Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., begins in Lakeside, Michigan.

Homes and gardens featured on the tour vary in style, and are chosen based on each home’s unique design and décor.

Attendees will have the opportunity to spend a leisurely day in the country exploring these magnificent homes and the work of the Midwest’s most acclaimed interior designers, architects and horticultural enthusiasts. Among the highlights of the tour will be a Tigerman McCurry home, designed by acclaimed architects known for their architectural tradition of innovative

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Phase 1 of the Whittaker Street redevelopment project is substantially completed and on schedule. After fourteen weeks of construction, Abonmarche, Pay Jay Construction and MDOT opened all the streets to traffic and to parking on Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017. Cars immediately began traveling the gleaming new streets and filling the new parking spots. On Saturday every available parking space was taken on North Barton and West and East Mechanic Streets. The parking lot planned for the corner of North Barton and West Mechanic Streets will be developed and installed this coming week.

Additional sidewalk installation, restoration work and punch list items will also be completed this week.

According to Mike Morphey, Project Engineer and LEEP AP of Abonmarche, the overall project engineers, the new streets, with improved and defined parking spaces, increase the parking in the downtown area by 43 parking spaces, and every spot was filled during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.

In addition to underground infrastructure replacement work, roadways, sidewalks, parking improvements and landscaping were installed throughout Phase 1 of the project, which included North Barton and West and East Mechanic Streets.

The North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Phase I is the beginning of a $4 million investment project in New Buffalo’s downtown; planning for the project has been overseen by the City staff, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Abonmarche and Associates. Planning for the redevelopment has been underway for the past 14 years. This project was made possible, in part, due to a generous $1.6 million grant from The Pokagon Fund. Phase 1 of the project was scheduled to be substantially completed by May 23, 2017, which was accomplished. Phase I began construction on Monday, February 27, 2017. Phase II, North Whittaker Street from Buffalo to Mechanic Street, will begin after the Labor Day holiday and is expected to take the entire fall, winter and spring to complete.

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design and construction.

Tickets are $110. All proceeds from the event will support Heartland Alliance’s continuing work to advance human rights and respond to human needs of vulnerable populations. For more information, visit www.homeandgardentour.com.

Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, safety, economic opportunity, education, and justice—and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society. For more information, visit www.heartlandalliance. org. — STAFF REPORTS

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Berrien County Prosecutors Office makes statement on Three Oaks Elementary School case

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and other felony charges against his father, he Berrien County Prosecutors office has released the following statement Aaron Zemke, and step-mother, Alicia Zemke. regarding charges being brought Earlier this year, both pled no contest to Child against four staff members from Abuse 1st Degree and each received a prison Three Oaks Elementary School. sentence of 20 to 80 years.

The four are being Through the course Michigan’s Child Protection Law of the investigation charged with two requires certain individuals to report and court process, it counts of failing to information to the Department of was discovered the report suspected child Health and Human Services if child boy’s condition was abuse or neglect. The abuse is suspected.

More specifically, noticed by school teachers have not been pertinent parts of the law indicate personnel at Three proven innocent or the following: Oaks Elementary guilty at this time and • “Child abuse” means harm or threatened School as much as they have not been harm to a child’s health or welfare that two years prior to arrested or booked occurs through non-accidental physical his running away in into the jail. Their first or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual August 2016. appearance in court is exploitation, or maltreatment, by a parent, scheduled for Monday, a legal guardian, or any other person t is alleged June 5. If they are responsible for the child’s health or welfare. that four staff found guilty, they • “Child neglect” means harm or threatened members all had could face up to 93 harm to a child’s health or welfare by a information, days in prison and pay parent, legal guardian, or any other person much of which $500 in fines, or both. responsible for the child’s health or welfare was shared between The following is the that occurs through negligent treatment, them, that falls directly Prosecutor’s full press including the failure to provide adequate into the definitions release: food, clothing, shelter, or medical care; or, noted above in relation placing a child at an unreasonable risk to “On the morning to the boy’s weight, the child’s health or welfare by failure of of Aug. 11, 2016, a aggressive behavior the parent, legal guardian, or other person 12-year-old boy was in obtaining food, and responsible for the child’s health or welfare found near railroad physical wellbeing over to intervene to eliminate that risk when that tracks in Galien an extended period of person is able to do so and has, or should Township by a time. have, knowledge of the risk. railroad worker. The While in December • An individual who has reasonable cause to boy lived nearby and 2015, the Department suspect child abuse or neglect shall make had been reported of Health and Human an immediate report, by telephone (855missing the evening Services was involved 444-3911), to the Department of Health and before. in investigating this Human Services. Those individuals who situation, it is alleged Police took custody must report under this act are a physician, there were several of the boy and dentist, physician’s assistant, registered months before that placed him with dental hygienist, medical examiner, nurse, no report was made the Department of a person licensed to provide emergency by the four; and then Health and Human medical care, audiologist, psychologist, subsequent to the Services. As a result, marriage and family therapist, licensed DHHS investigation, the boy was examined professional counselor, social worker, there were by a physician, who licensed master’s social worker, licensed observations made by reported the boy bachelor’s social worker, registered social the same four causing weighed 47 pounds service technician, social service technician, continued concern (substantially below a person employed in a professional for the boy’s health the 5th percentile of capacity in any office of the friend of the with no report to the court, school administrator, school counselor boys his age in weight Department. Thus, or teacher, law enforcement officer, member and height), was of the clergy, or regulated child care provider. each is charged with bruised, dehydrated two counts of Failing • A notification to the person in charge of a and exceptionally to Report Suspected hospital, agency, or school does not relieve skinny. Further, the Child Abuse or the member of the staff of the hospital, physician found a cut Neglect. Count 1 is for agency or school of the obligation of lip, old cigarette burns a time period during reporting to the Department of Health and and each rib was 2015 and count 2 for Human Services as required. observable and well a period during 2016.

• And finally, a person who is required by this defined.

All counts are 93 day act to report an instance of suspected child When interviewed, misdemeanors. abuse or neglect and who knowingly fails to the child told police Pre-trial conferences do so is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable his father and for the four are set for by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or stepmother kept him the week of June 5 in a fine of not more than $500, or both. from eating. He ran St. Joseph. away because he “was The Berrien tired of being treated like a dog and he didn’t County Sheriff’s Department conducted the think he would reach his 13th birthday.” The investigation. physician confirmed that his condition was The charges are merely accusations and the serious and life threatening. defendants are presumed innocent until proven An investigation led to child abuse, torture guilty. — STAFF REPORTS

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LIGHT HOUSE CREEK DRAIN BIDS OPENED; DRAIN COMMISSION TO DETERMINE ASSESSMENTS

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he Berrien County Drain Commission received and opened two bids Tuesday, May 23, for the long anticipated construction work on the Lighthouse Creek Drain project.

Lighthouse Creek flows from the Indiana state line through New Buffalo Township and into the City of New Buffalo, flowing out to Lake Michigan through the Sunset Shores subdivision. Two companies bid on the overall project: Kalin Construction of Sodus, Michigan, bid $1,280,406.00 and Selge Construction of Niles, Michigan, bid $1,273,287.50. In addition to the construction costs, there have also been legal and engineering costs and other soft costs related to the project, which are reported to be in excess of $500,000. The Drain Commission will evaluate both bids for accuracy and determine the final numbers for the project in the near future.

According to a spokesperson at Drain Commission office, a start or end date for the project has not been established yet.

The project will be funded through assessments on the various entities affected by the drain project.

Participating in the cost will be: City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County Road Commission, MDOT, Amtrak and private property owners. No dollar amount has been disclosed for the assessments, which will be passed on to the various entities. There will be an all-day review of apportionment meeting Wednesday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., which will be open to the public at the Berrien County Drain Commission office located at 701 Main in St. Joseph, Michigan. Property owners will be able to attain their property assessment bills at that meeting.

The Lighthouse Creek storm water management has been a concern of the City of New Buffalo for many years. In July 2013, the New Buffalo City Council approved a resolution to transfer jurisdiction of the Lighthouse Creek, which runs through the Sunset Shores subdivision, to the Berrien County Drain Commission. Since that time, the Lighthouse Creek culvert project has been under their jurisdiction.

Studies and assessments of the properties along the creek and drain areas have been ongoing for the past four years by the Drain Commission. The scope of work included acquisition of property easements, and engineering studies for the future construction of a new culvert under Water Street and for raising the berm at the City water plant lagoon/retention pond.

The work will include a new bridge and sidewalk serving the west side of Sunset Shores.

Lighthouse Creek empties into Lake Michigan about 3,000 feet southwest of the mouth of the Galien River. The 4.1 square miles in the Lighthouse Creek watershed basin are made up of the following: Approximately 3.2 square miles are in New Buffalo Township (about 78 percent), approximately 0.47 square miles are in City of New Buffalo (about 12 percent) and approximately 0.43 square miles are in Springfield Township, Indiana (about 10 percent).

The City of New Buffalo spent a number of years evaluating remedies to the creek overflow issues, including numerous engineering studies to provide options to resolve the potential flooding and other related concerns from the creek, especially the possibility of permit violations due to the close proximity of the City’s Water Filtration Plant. To review the City engineering studies, visit www.cityof newbuffalo.org. — LINDA HENDERSON

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

LCA JUNE FIRST FRIDAY: LOK YOUNG ARTISTS’ EXPO

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he Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will host the fourth annual LOK Young Artists’ Expo in partnership with the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. (CDT) Friday, June 2.

The evening is a showcase of talented youth in the region, which includes LCA’s youth programming. An exhibition of artwork, created by regional students including LCA’s Youth Arts Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, will be on display in the NIPSCO Education Studios through July 14. At 6 p.m., enjoy dance performances by Marsh Elementary School students and violin performances by Pine Elementary students, both part of LCA after-school programming in partnership with Safe Harbor.

South Shore Dance Alliance, another long-term LOK partner, will perform a soulful interpretive dance choreographed to reflect the mission of the LOK Wishing Tree Foundation followed by a stellar high energy finale.

A special guest, Chicago rapper Ridgio, will make an appearance.

Ridgio takes experience from his troubled past and his faith to deliver a positive message through his music.

The Expo is made possible by the partnership between Lubeznik Center for the Arts and LOK Wishing Tree Foundation.

LOK’s mission is to support young people in achieving their highest potential, unleashing their talents and acting upon their dreams through a wide variety of creative and performing arts opportunities.

Learn more about LOK Wishing Tree Foundation by visiting their website or following them on Facebook. Lubeznik Center for the Arts values its continued partnerships with LOK Wishing Tree Foundation. Their funding allows LCA to bring high quality arts curriculum and engagement to area youth. More about this partnership can be found on LCA’s Partners page.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 West 2nd Street at the lakefront in Michigan City, Indiana. Weekday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST). Weekend hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(CST). Hyndman Gallery opens at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, please visit www. lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-8744900. — STAFF REPORTS

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Shoreline Alliance meeting discusses beach erosion issues, solutions LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

he New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance hosted their first public meeting the morning of Saturday, May 27, at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center.

The auditorium was packed with concerned homeowners who wanted to hear about remedies for the beach erosion issues along the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan. NBSA President and Sunset Shores resident Ted Grzywacz opened the meeting by giving a background of the 501 3 (c) organization, which is looking for solutions to the beach erosion along the southern shores of the community.

“Our goal is to find a solution and a means of funding it. Over the past two years, we have explored the political, legal and private options for a solution to the continuing destruction of our beaches. This work has been funded by the members of the group in an amount exceeding $30,000.

Our problem is large, ongoing and one that will leave the shoreline riddled with condemned properties,” he said.

Moderator and Sunset Shores resident Ed Oldis gave a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the beach erosion problems, its challenges and what the future may hold for property owners along the southern shore. Following the presentation, Grzywacz and Oldis took questions; however, they had few answers for an immediate remedy.

“You’re probably not going to like most of our answers,” Grzywacz said in his opening to the question and answer period.

The more than 175 registered audience participants represented homeowners from the City of New Buffalo, Warwick Shores, Forest Beach and the Village of Grand Beach. They learned that the NBSA, which is a group of residents, municipal leaders and presidents of the Homeowner Associations (HOA) along the lakefront have all been meeting amongst themselves and with government representatives for the past 27 months to find an answer and a remedy for the continual beach erosion.

The group has met with U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), State Congressman John Proos (R-21st.

District), State Representative Dave Pagel (R-78th District) and staff from the governor’s office and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow’s (D-8th District) office regarding the problems. State representatives came to New Buffalo in March 2015 and again in April 2016 to view firsthand the damage caused by the 2016 spring storms. At that meeting, Upton again stated that there were no federal dollars in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) budget for beach nourishment remedies, or no money for Shallow Draft Harbor maintenance (dredging). Between 1975 and 1995, the harbor dredging was financed by USACE funds and the spoils (sand) was used to nourish the beaches south of the harbor, as promised by the USACE when the break wall was constructed.

Upton stated at the April meeting, “Since 1999, Congress no longer has money for ‘earmarks,’ or the ability to direct spending to specific projects.” All federal money is allocated and controlled by the Appropriations Committee, he said.

“We don’t have a single member on the Appropriations Committee from Michigan,” he added.

Oldis said the NBSA organization was established following the 2014 Halloween storm, which produced the second highest waves ever recorded by a weather buoy in Lake Michigan. That storm eroded his next door neighbor’s beach revetment, approximately 8,000 cubic yards of bluff and her decking. Wave action continued to damage the property, which was set high upon the dune. The City eventually condemned the home at 1450 Shore Drive, in the end removing it completely before it fell into the lake.

Oldis said he had been interested in the erosion issues since attending USACE meetings beginning in 2002. He presented data from a 2009, 85-page engineering report that covered shoreline dynamics from Grand Beach to just north of the harbor. He stated that previous reports indicated the erosion was caused by the construction of

the City break wall, or jetty, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 1975. Prior to the construction, beaches south of the jetty often were 200 feet wide. Today, they are gone completely and filled with rock revetment.

The jetty, as predicted prior to construction, blocks the natural flow of sand to the southern shore. The USACE predicted that the sand would flow around the jetty and eventually be deposited on the southern beaches; however, that has not happened. As a result of the break wall construction, southern beaches have shrunk to nonexistent, and the beaches north of the break wall have grown substantially.

It was stated in a court deposition by a USACE engineer, “100,000 Cubic Yards of sand are transported by littoral drift past New Buffalo each year (and past the southern beachfronts).” It was originally recommended by the USACE that 120,000 cubic yards of sand be replenished annually to the south beaches, which the Corps did over a 20-year period, from 1975 until 1995. The 2009 study stated that with the recommended beach nourishment, the beaches would increase to 150 to 200 feet in width. The 2009 study found that beaches north of the break wall had grown beyond what was predicted. In 1980, the northerly beach surface was 256,000 square feet; by 2002, the area had grown to 1,385,617 square feet. The 2009 study predicted it would reach 1,722,000 square feet of surface area or the size of approximately 35 football fields, which is about two miles long by 160 feet wide. Arial photographs also indicate the growth of the north beaches and the shrinkage of the south beaches.

Oldis reported that the State of Michigan claims the lake provides 823,00 jobs for the state, $12.8 billion to the travel industry, $21 million to the charter boat industry and $2 billion to the harbors and marinas from recreational boating. No dollar amount was given for the local economic impact; however, if the beaches vanish, it is predicted that the economy will surely be effected. He said that the property values of homes with and without beaches, or beach access, is a dramatic difference. He said real estate data shows that homes with beaches had a greater selling price than homes that did not have beaches.

“As beaches vanish property values decline,” he said. n addition to the loss of property values, Oldis stated that the continual erosion of the beaches has an adverse effect on tourism and could have a long-term negative impact on the overall economy. The high water and threats of severe storms could also prove to be a threat to the City of New Buffalo pump house, all of which, he stated, effects the health, safety and well-being of the entire community. Much has been written regarding the threats to the pump house and recommendations by the DEQ. In 1998, the pump house received a major revetment installation by the USACE after being damaged by a storm, and revetment repairs were made following the 2014 Halloween storm.

Following the meeting Oldis said, “The City has asked us for a plan, they have been pro-active on this matter. We hope to have a plan for short and long term solutions, along with a funding plan by this fall. We are asking people to join the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance by sending an email tonewbuffaloshorelinealliance@gmail .com.”

The NBSA will host a public meeting this fall to bring everyone up-to-date on the issues, progress and remedies.

NBSA board members are: President Ted Grzywacz, Vice President Joe Galetto of Warwick Shores HOA., Treasurer Mark Schulte of Forest Beach Villas and Secretary Mike Miske of Forest Beach Estates. Board members at-large are: Ed Oldis, Sunset Shores; Ron Watson, President of Sunset Shores HOA; Jim Cash, Warwick Shores; Jim Carlson, Warwick Shores and Doug Vander Linde, Forest Beach Estates. The board members are looking for a couple of dedicated people to join the existing board. Those who are interested should contact any member orsend an email.

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n the afternoon of Saturday, May 27, the New Buffalo Yacht Club brought back an age-old tradition with the Blessing of the Fleet in the New Buffalo harbor.

Members and fellow boaters gathered on the dock adjacent to the club for an invocation and prayers given by Club Chaplin Dave Ambers and Father Don Doctor of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Three Oaks, Michigan.

After a 30-year hiatus, Commodore Adam Umbrasas reintroduced the Blessing of the Fleet, which is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. While the practice began as a predominantly Catholic one, it is now practiced by all Christians. The blessing from a local priest and pastors is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season for all boaters and fishermen.

In most ports, the event was brought by immigrants who held strongly to their Christian Chaplin Dave Ambers, Commodore religious beliefs. The events Adam Umbrasas and Father Don Doctor that are part of the ritual vary by communities throughout the United States and Europe, and range from a simple ceremony to a multi-day festival including a church service, parades, pageantry, dancing, feasting and contests.

Following the Blessing, A moment of silence members and guests were invited to partake in traditional holiday barbeque hot dogs, hamburgers and sides, while enjoying conversation and the music of guitarist George Mathews.

Chaplin Ambers delivered the following prayer: “Heavenly Father, we thank you for blessing us with this beautiful resource called Lake Michigan. Whether we experience her beauty from a window, a beach, a kayak or yacht, we thank you for creating such a beautiful place to rest, relax and cultivate friendships and view your majestic paintings with each sunrise and sunset.

Lord, as we officially kick off summer, we pray that as a community of New Buffalo, the yacht club and our families that we remain your humble servants that we respect and appreciate the diversity and differences in each individual as we interact with each other.

Lord, may we love our neighbors with the same patience and grace as you have loved us and may we lift each other up in each of our interactions this summer and throughout the year. In your name we pray, Amen.”

Father Doctor offered a prayer for the safekeeping of all those boaters venturing out on Lake Michigan during the upcoming season.

Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates It’s Graduation Season again. If you have a child who recently graduated, you’re probably thinking about what sort of present to give.

Here’s a suggestion: Consider offering a combination of financial gifts and tips.

For example, you could give your child some shares of stock. Young people enjoy owning a piece of a company that makes the products and services they like – and the act of ownership can inspire them to learn more about investing.

You might also encourage your child to consider opening an IRA. If your child has earned income, he or she can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2017.

Finally, you could make an appointment with your child to meet a financial professional who can explain how borrowing, budgeting, saving and investing all fit together to help individuals stay in control of their finances.

By providing your children with some appropriate financial gifts and valuable advice upon graduation, you’ll help prepare them to make smart choices throughout their life.

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oin Chikaming Open Lands for a family friendly celebration as they dedicate their newest nature preserve in New Buffalo, Turtle Creek Preserve. Saturday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m., enjoy guided walks, food, soft drinks, games, friends and fun surrounded by the natural beauty of this newest preserve. All are welcome.

Turtle Creek Preserve is located adjacent to the New Buffalo Elementary School at 12291 Lubke Road, New Buffalo, Mich., 49117.

Please meet at the gazebo located directly behind the elementary school where the celebration will start.

For directions and information on where to meet please contact Casey Struecker at cstruecker@chikamingopenlands.org or 269-4051006. — STAFF REPORTS

GRIFFIN HOUSE RETURNS TO THE ACORN THIS MONTH

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usician Griffin House will return to the Acorn Theater for a performance Friday, June 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

With a career that has involved recording and performing for more than a decade, House has toured with Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney and The Cranberries.

He received early critical acclaim on the television show, CBS Sunday Morning, and his songs have since been featured in countless films and television shows such as One Tree Hill, Army Wives and Brothers and Sisters. In addition, he has also appeared on Late Night with Craig Ferguson. Most recently, CNN Newsroom invited House to perform “Paris Calling” from his album So On and So Forth live on the air, and the song has been picked up by radio prior to being serviced. House has released 10 albums, and continues to headline his own national tours.

General Admission tickets are $30, while Bistro Table tickets are $35.

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Throughout the season, the club hosts Commodore Sam LaValle social gatherings for the members, with and Membership Chair Mark Rutter the annual Memorial Day breakfast welcomed all to the recently remodeled kicking off the season. On other major club, which holidays, the club is located on also provides Lake Drive on a family friendly natural sand dune activities and overlooking Lake events, including Michigan and a fleet review and the New Buffalo reception in early harbor and City July. The club is beach. nestled behind “It is the best security gating, kept secret on and provides Lake Michigan, parking at each Mark Rutter, Bob Giamannco and we wanted boat slip and at and Commodore Sam LaValle to open the doors the clubhouse. and let everyone see what was available Lake Michigan Yacht began in 1936 to residents and visitors of Harbor under the name Gary Boat Club. The Country, right on the shores of Lake original club facilities were located on Michigan,” LaValle said. a strip of lakefront land that was leased The visiting realtors were served from Midwest Steel at Burns Ditch, a catered buffet by Classic Catering.

Indiana. The steel company eventually Later, they were encouraged to enjoy wished to expand their operations, and the boat club lost their lease. In 1960, the lakeside patio, walk the seven acres the club relocated to New Buffalo. of beachfront grounds or sit at the large They purchased their present land on oval bar and take in the breathtaking Lake Drive with an option to purchase views. two additional parcels, which they The clubhouse and grounds offer panoramic views from both the inside of eventually acquired. In 1961, the present clubhouse was built. Following the 1974 the clubhouse and from the expansive construction of the refuge harbor and patio, beach and dune walking trails. break wall, docks were added for the The stockholding members own the club members along the North Channel. rights to 48 private boat slips, which The club is still going strong 81 years include cabanas, harbor side patio areas later, as it has grown and seen many and BBQ grills located along the north side of the adjacent channel and laundry renovations and upgrades to the facility.

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DeSimmone selected as Bezos Scholar

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his summer, New Buffalo High School junior Felix DeSimmone will have the chance to gather with students from around the country to become enlightened on how to instigate change in his local surroundings.

Recently, DeSimmone and New Buffalo High School Science Teacher Richard Eberly have been selected to be a part of the 2017 Bezos Scholars Program at the Aspen Institute. As a result, he and Eberly will be traveling on an all-expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado, Friday, June 24 through Saturday, June 30.

According to the Bezos Scholars Program’s official website, 12 high school seniors and their respective educators from around the nation, as well as five students and an educator from the African Leadership Academy, participate in the festival. This year, the applicant pool included applicants from nearly every US state.

Recently, DeSimmone and DeSimmone said it was his through New Buffalo High School his own family that he learned about Science Teacher Richard the Bezos Scholars Program. He and Eberly have been selected Eberly both wrote applications, during to be a part of the 2017 which he was questioned about his Bezos Scholars Program background, what he would accomplish if he got selected, and he participated in at the Aspen Institute. As a result, he and Eberly will be a phone interview. traveling on an all-expenses Upon hearing that he was among paid trip to the Aspen Ideas those who got selected, DeSimmone Festival in Aspen, Colorado, said he couldn’t believe it.

“I feel honored,” he said, adding that it Friday, June 24 through Saturday, June 30. was a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”

The sharing of knowledge doesn’t stop with the festival, as students must organize their own community change projects at home, known as Local Ideas Festivals (LIFs). Meanwhile, scholars selected from the African Leadership Academy will be organizing the seventh annual South African Ideas Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the past, topics and themes of community change projects have encompassed the arts, global issues, bridge building, the environment, education, and health.

DeSimmone said he’s still not certain what topic his own LIF will revolve around; however, he said he has been reassured that most students’ ideas don’t fully gain momentum until after they return from the Ideas Festival.

“I’ll implement a project to improve the community in some way,” he said.

When asked how he currently stays involved within his own community, DeSimmone said he has been involved in several local musical productions throughout the years, and has played the saxophone since the sixth grade.

In addition to his musical contributions, DeSimmone has also become more interested in politics, and reached out to his peers about candidates and the political atmosphere last election season.

“I’ve tried to become more politically engaged – more politically active,” he said.

The Bezos Scholars Program was created by the Bezos Family Foundation, a private, independent foundation established by Jackie and Mike Bezos. According to its website, the Foundation’s main mission is to ensure that “all young people are prepared to achieve their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to society.” For more information, visit www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 American Legion Color Guard enters Pine Grove Cemetary in New Buffalo

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New Buffalo marks Memorial Day with speeches and song WORDS BY FRANCESCA SAGALA PHOTOS BY LINDA HENDERSON AND FRANCESCA SAGALA

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ew Buffalo residents paid their respects to those who have fallen at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo Monday, May 29.

A procession led by the American Legion Post 169 Color Guard, which included New Buffalo High School Band members, Miss New Buffalo Laura Aroney and her court, New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV, other City Councilmembers, along with New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit and the Township Board members, walked down US Highway 12.

There, audience members listened to speakers, which included Chuck Baran, Dr. Lee Strohl, Aroney and Mr. New Buffalo Andrew Keller, give their perspectives on the day. The NBHS band played “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Taps,” followed by the traditional gun salute by American Legion members.

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hings are wacky in our world right now. Up is down. Black is white. People in this country have never been so divided politically.

Personally, I’ve been very cranky lately. How cranky am I ? One of these weeks very soon, I’m going to write a column that doesn’t look at the bright side of things, that’s how cranky I am. While I’m tired of all of the second guessing Chicago sports fans do, there are times I want to jump on their bandwagon.

In between my bouts of crankiness, I have had many “ feel good “ moments too. Seeing some of my grandkids and other members of my family last weekend brought me joy. I was lucky enough to spend part of the Memorial Day weekend in Harbor Country, and was extremely impressed with a couple of new additions. The Black Currant Bakehouse in Union Pier had people lined up outside the door and after practically running out of baked goods, still had a steady stream of customers waiting in line for their coffee and espresso. Apparently, Katie and Jessie have come up with just the right shop at just the right time. Happy stories were being told by some lifelong residents about how the bakery brought back pleasant memories of days gone by. The Bakehouse is certainly a welcome addition to Townline Road. Just a bit up the road, on Red Arrow Highway, Timothy’s has taken over the building that was once Miller’s and more recently, Mickey’s. We stopped in for a sandwich and were pleased to find the same excellent quality we were used to when Timothy’s was in a much smaller venue. The restaurant is beautiful, but in my opinion, the garden stole the show. We walked back to take a look just after the garden had closed and were greeted by the bartender, Ben. He was so nice and welcoming that I am very much looking forward to our next visit.

One of the things I do to try to earn a few bucks and to keep myself from being bored is drive for Uber. People that are in Chicago arrive here from a large variety of different places. Often I find myself talking baseball with someone from Saint Louis or Detroit or basketball with someone from Cleveland or football with someone from New York. I love the perspective I receive while talking with sports fans from different cities. Because there are almost three million people in Chicago and over one hundred fifty thousand ride share drivers, it is extremely rare to pick up someone you know or any one rider more than once. So even though I have driven close to four thousand people to their destinations, I was surprised to recognize a gentleman when he got into my car. Mike is an English professor at DePaul University and a bright and charming gentleman. During this latest ride he mentioned to me that he used to work for the Oakland A’s when Chuck Finley owned the team. Mike said he would call Mr. Finley after every home game and let him know the attendance figures. Mr. Finley always said “thanks Mike” and that was the extent of their conversation. Mike said that Mr Finley was a great business man and promoter who brought the Oakland area three straight World Series victories in 1972, 1973, and 1974. I believe there are still some Finley’s living in LaPorte and if I could talk to any of them, I would consider it an honor. I promise not to be cranky.

I listened to some Avett Brothers music this weekend and was once again impressed with their lyrics. From the song Smithsonian. “ Get the young scientists, tell them come quick - I must be the first man that’s ever seen this - Lines on my face, my teeth are not white - My eyes do not work and my legs don’t move right”. How do these young guys know how it feels when you get old? Be careful out there. Make good choices.

Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Acorn Theater supporters give back

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corn Theater patrons packed the Bentwood Tavern for the final and biggest give-back dinner of the season Wednesday, May 24.

Supporters from throughout Harbor Country filled the harbor side dining room and bar areas, which were buzzing with activity, as friends and supporters of the theater and the arts mingled while enjoying the artisan cuisine and libations.

A spokesperson for the Marina Grand Resort said that the Acorn will receive a check for $3,800, which is the most successful give-back dinner on record.

“I’m happy to see everyone turning out, we need our community support. We can’t do it without you,” said board member Ron Spears.

The mission statement for the Acorn reads: “The Acorn Theater is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies heavily on public and corporate support to be able to offer a broad range of excellent shows to the community. Currently close to 10,000 people come through the doors annually to enjoy high quality entertainment.

The atmosphere at the Acorn is funky-industrial-chic complete with full bar and fabulous restrooms and is housed in the historic, turn of the century Featherbone Factory, right next to Journeyman’s Distillery and the restaurant, Staymaker. Patrons can enjoy a great evening - a one stop shop. Park your car (free parking), walk to one of Three Oaks’ restaurants, then enjoy a night of entertainment.”

Once a month during the winter, one area non-for-profit benefits from a dinner and social evening when the Bentwood Tavern in the Marina Grand Resort gives back 50 percent of its food and beverage revenue. The full menu of artisan comfort cuisine, crafted by Chef Jenny Drilon and Chef Alberto Ilescas, is available for dining, and the bar is always open for cocktails and mingling with friends.

Managing Director Robert Kemper and his wife, Collette, started the give-back program in 2008 to help raise funds for a local school student trip to Washington, D.C. To date, the Marina Grand Resort/ Bentwood Tavern has donated more than $90,000 through this program to more than 45 non-profit organizations and community initiatives throughout Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana.

To apply for the 2018 season, please visit the website. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 16, 2017, for your organization to be considered as a beneficiary. The Bentwood Tavern is located in the Marina Grand Resort at 600 West Water Street in New Buffalo. For additional information visit, www.marinagrandresort.com or call 269-469-9900.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 The Dudiak Clan represent St. Mary alums from the Classes of 68-73

Chloe VanHoutte tries her luck at a midway game

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ew Buffalo welcomed the unofficial start of summer with the traditional St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival, which took place Thursday, May 25, through Monday, May 29, at the St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and School campus in New Buffalo. In addition to the usual midway games and rides, festivalgoers could also enjoy a silent auction, an Altar and Rosary Society Bake Sale and cuisine from local restaurants. Live entertainment was in full swing in the beer tent Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, which included the bands WYSIWYG, Greg Geyer, Generation Gap, Dan Moser & Friends and The Solutions.

Greg, Julie and Jack Goldstein pose with their carnival winnings

Parker Sitja tries his luck at the beanbag toss

Generation Gap performs

Abigail McClead enjoys some time in the air during the festival

Ben O’Donnell gets a hug from mom, Carie

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Round Barn acquires Tabor Hill

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ecently, the Moersch family has come full circle with the acquisition of Tabor Hill Winery.

In a recent press release, the family announced the largest Michigan winery purchase in the state’s history. The Moersch family continues to push the boundaries in the Michigan craft beverage industry with this acquisition.

In 1979, patriarch Rick Moersch was hired by Tabor Hill’s founder Len Olson to run their wine lab. It was during this time that a passion for farming and winemaking developed, and the seeds for the larger dream of opening his own winery were planted. Rick was promoted to head winemaker in 1981. That same year, he and his wife, Sherrie, purchased a 28-acre farm right next door, planting, growing and selling grapes to Tabor Hill. In 1985, Rick added the title of GM, overseeing all winemaking, sales and restaurant operations. During his tenure, Tabor Hill saw unprecedented growth.

It was also at Tabor Hill where Rick and Sherrie’s sons, Chris and Matt, grew up. On any given day, they may have been called out of school early to help on the bottling line. The school bus dropped them off at Tabor Hill every day, where they would work in the cellar or vineyard and ultimately gain the experience and education that still serves them today.

“When we toured Tabor Hill during the negotiations this past year, countless childhood memories came rushing back. It was like going home.

My brother Chris and I have a deep-rooted love and passion for this brand.

It’s what we know and grew up with,” said Matt.

Ready to take the entrepreneurial leap, Rick and Sherrie opened Heart of the Vineyard winery (now Round Barn) on their farm in 1992. Currently, Entente Spirits, LLC, the parent company of the Moersch family, includes a portfolio of complementary businesses, including Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery, Free Run Cellars and Round Barn Public House.

“What started with just our family 25 years ago has become a thriving group of unique businesses,” Chris said.

“And as we reflect on our growth, we honor all the employees and customers who joined us on this journey and we recognize that without them, we wouldn’t be here today. Our focus has been on hiring good people, celebrating innovation and stewardship and figuring out how we can thoughtfully grow as a company. We want to contribute meaningfully to the SW Michigan farming and hospitality industries, while making our customers experience our top priority,” he added.

With this significant expansion, Rick believes Tabor Hill’s customers will embrace the continuance of the brand with the historical ties that he and his family bring to the table.

“It’s ‘tradition reimagined’ because despite changing times, the core values that were planted at Tabor Hill and fostered at all of our properties haven’t changed. We always strive to put the best product forward and will continue to do so on our life’s journey,” he said.

Entente Spirits will more than double its annual wine production with the acquisition of Tabor Hill, currently Michigan’s fourth largest winery.

Along with expanding production, this acquisition adds 25 acres of existing vineyards, Tabor Hill’s award-winning restaurant and three retail locations.

The Moersch family would like to recognize the strategic partnerships with both Honor Credit Union and the Michigan Small Business Development Center.

“We couldn’t have realized this dream without the personalized attention and support from Scott McFarland of Honor CU and Carolyn Rourke with the MSBDC,” said Chris.

Recently, King Media released a list of USA Today’s top wineries in the nation, and Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant was chosen by a panel of experts as one of the top 20 wineries in the nation. The voting was turned over to the public via an email campaign to determine which winery could claim USA Today’s Top 10 honors. Tabor Hill was the only nominee from Michigan, and only one of three in the Midwest, resulting in two national awards and more than 53,000 Facebook views.

Before the launch of the campaign, King Media stated, “Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant sat firmly in 16th place. But, with 3,700+ votes and 53,000+ views, our social campaign rocketed Tabor Hill into not just the Top 10, but the Top 5.” Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant is now ranked fourth in the nation, earning the distinct honor of being one of USA Today’s Top 10 American Winery Restaurants.

Round Barn Winery is located at 10983 Hills Road in Baroda, Michigan.

They can be reached at 800-716-9463. Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant is located 185 Mount Tabor Road in Buchanan. They can be reach at 269-4221161. Both vineyards are open daily and winery tours can be arranged, and visitors should visit their websites for special events and hours. — COMPILED

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here’s always that moment when you really feel the spiritual awakening for the true meaning of a Memorial Day observance.

It’s not the fact that it’s a day off of work, or school, it’s not the idea of an extra day of spring to fire up the barbecues and taking a nice drive in the country. It’s not really about those refreshing and fun treats of the day off. That is, if you attend the simple, but strong message that the Lakeside Memorial Day event delivers to all of the attendees for six decades now. There are no whistles and bells, no fire engines with flashing lights and sirens, no floats; it’s just a simple little parade lining up next to the old Methodist Church at Red Arrow Highway and Lakeside Road, opposite the gazebo and a few blocks’ march to the Chuck Baran in the Lakeside Memorial Day Parade cemetery.

There, a formal service is conducted with moving speakers, color guards, and “Taps” is played. This year’s program included a sing-a-long led

by Harbor Country Singer’s director Cindy Dryden who managed to get hundreds on the hill of the cemetery to sing along with several hymns.

The service was directed by the avuncular MC, Chuck Baran, who kept the program organized and on track, while the elderly color guard stood behind the podium with their flags motionless and without moving a muscle or blinking an eye for the entire program.

Lee Strohl was the speaker of the day and as a Vietnam veteran and a military historian, he shared some interesting facts about the armed forces and their early beginnings, which preceded the country’s nationhood. Wearing his crisp, freshly pressed uniform, his message was heard by a captivated audience of hundreds standing and seated up the hill of the cemetery. It was another one of those touching moments.

The New Buffalo band was also present as usual and played several patriotic songs for the pleasure of this misty-eyed and enraptured crowd. A prayer was spoken and a 21-gun-salute followed and the iconic taps was played by the lone soldier in the background.

It was an especially good Memorial Day tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and our country.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP WATER DEPARTMENT WATER QUALITY REPORT 2016

New Buffalo Townships Water Quality Analysis

This past year, as in all past years your drinking water has met all EPA and State drinking water standards. Everyday New Buffalo Township strives to provide their Township water customers with the safest drinking water possible. This report will show that we have been meeting those goals. The Township purchases its drinking water from Michigan City, Indiana.

We also pump City of New Buffalo water into our system for use at the Four Winds Casino.

Both those communities use Lake Michigan as their source for water.

The table below list all the EPA regulated contaminants detected in the Townships drinking water during 2016. All contaminants detected were below allowable limits.

Distribution system

Substance Free Chlorine Residual Total Chorine Residual

Because our water source is Lake Michigan, the State of Michigan has performed an assessment to determine how susceptible that source would be to contamination. Because of the “open” source that it is, it rated at “moderately high” level. It is important that you know both Michigan City and the City of New Buffalo sample and test their respective waters 365 days a year. New Buffalo Township is also required by the Michigan DEQ and the EPA to take various samples on a regular basis. This is a combined effort to make sure your drinking water is safe. New Buffalo Township feels very confident with our source suppliers. This report includes both Water Quality Data sheets from our two suppliers.

Substance Total Trihalomathanes Total Haloacetic Acids

Contaminants that might be expected to be 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 stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater 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, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

To ensure that the tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. EPA regulations establish limits for contamination in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone 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. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection

by Cryptosporidium and microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800426-4791) or visit (www.epa.gov/ogwdw).

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. New Buffalo Township 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 and 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, 1-800426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

If you have any questions regarding this report or any questions regarding your water utility you may attend any New Buffalo Township Board meeting or contact Archie Barkman, Water Superintendent, at 269-2315250. Board meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Township Hall at 17425 Red Arrow Highway.

MRDLG

4.0

4.0

0.73

0.79

4.0

4.0

0.93

0.93

MRDL

Annual Running Average

Highest single sample

80

49.85

54.4

60

8.65

13.6

Additional Distribution

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health affects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

All the above contaminants were below the level of concern for your water supply.

MRDL

Annual Running Average

Highest

Range of Detection

Range of Detection

Violation Yes/No

Sources of Substance

0-.79

no

Water additive used for disinfection

0-.93

no

Water additive used for disinfection

Violation Yes/No

Sources of Substance

45.3-54.4

no

By-Product of Disinfection

3.7-13.6

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By-Product of Disinfection

Regulated at Customers Tap

Substance

90th Percentile Range of Detected Detection

Action Level

Copper* Lead*

Number of Samples Above AL Sources of Substance

1300 ppb

230ppb

.014-0.45

0

Corrosion of household plumbing

15 ppb

1.6

0

0

Corrosion of household plumbing

*Lead & Copper- some monitoring is done less than once a year. Lead & Copper results were from 2016, our next sampling cycle will be 2019.

Below list the EPA's regulated and unregulated contaiminants detected in the City of New Buffalo's drinking water during 2016. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

Detected Substance (units)

Highest Level Detected

Range of Detects

Range of Detects

Range of Detects

Range of Detects

Range of Detects

Soil Runoff

Regulated Monitoring (Sample taken at Water Treatment Plant) *Turbidity

0.15

.03-.15

N/A

Chlorine Residual/Free (ppm)

.3*-no sample over 1.00

No 3

1.7

.96-1.70

4.0

4.0

No

Fluoride (ppm)

0.79

0.79 (single sample)

4.0

4.0

No

Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of Nateral Deposits

Nitrate (ppm)

ND

ND

10.0

10.0

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits. Discharge of Drilling Waste an Metal Refineries

80.0

N/A

No

By-product of Drinking Water Chlorination

22 (Single Sample)

60.0

N/A

No

By-product of Drinking Water Chlorination

.96-1.70

4 (MRDL)

4 (MRDLG)

No

Water Additive used for Disenfection

Regulated Monitoring (Sampled in Water Distribution System) TTHM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb) HAA5 ( Total Haloacetic Acids) (ppb)

Total Chlroine Residual

47 (Highest

Running Annual Average)

22 (Highest

Running Annual Average)

1.7

Highest Annual Running Average

47 (Single Sample)

Unregulated Monitoring (Sampled at Water Treatment Plant) Sodium (ppm) Hardness as CaCO3 (ppm) Sulfate (ppm) PH (ph units) Chloride (ppm)

10.0

Water additive to control microbes

Erosion of Natural Deposits

168.0

Erosion of Natural Deposits

20.0 7.6 14.0

Erosion of Natural Deposits Measurement of Acidity Erosion of Natural Deposits

Lead and Copper Monitoring (Sampled at Customer's Tap - 2015)

90th Sites Found EPA's Violation EPA's AL Likely Sources of Substance Percentile Above AL MCLG's Yes/No Detected Corrosion Household Plumbing **Copper (ppb) 140.0 0.0 1300.0 1300.0 No Corrosion Household Plumbing ** Lead (ppb) 7.4 1.0 15.0 0.0 No Unregulated Contaiminants, are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of this monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaiminants in drinking water.

Detected Substance (units)

*Turbidity-measurment of the cloudines of the water. 100% of our samples met the required limits of less than or equal to 0.30 NTU in 95% of samples taken monthly and shall not exceed 1.0 NTU at any time.

** Lead & Copper- Per State requirement these contaminates are monitored less than once per year because these concentrations do not change frequently. Some of this data, though reprensentative, may be more than one year old. Copper/Lead samples were collected on 63-15 through 6-10-15 90th Percentile- 90% of samples taken were below numbers listed, (Copper /140 ppb), (Lead/7.4 ppb)

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

Maximum Residual Level Goal (MRDLG) The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

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

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

MCLG — Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units ppb PPM - Parts per million PPB- Parts per Billion MG/L-milligrams per liter UG/L-micrograms per liter pCi/L –picocuries per liter

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 below the number listed.

Michigan City Water Quality Analysis The following chart list the highest recorded level in Michigan City in 2015 and the highest allowed by the USEPA. Michigan City water HAS met all EPA requirements.

Contaminate

MCL

MCLG

UNIT

Result

MIN

MAX

11/10/15

Barium

2

2

mg/l

0.02

0.02

0.02

No

Valid until 12/31/2016

Lead (90th percentile)

15

0

ug/l

0.012

nd

0.12

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Erosion of natural deposits

Valid until 12/31/2016

Copper (90th percentile)

1.3

0

mg/l

0..29

0.015

0.48

No

Erosion of natural deposits; Corrosion of household plumbing systems: Leaching from wood preservatives

2015

Flouride

4

4

0.85

1.1

No

(as N)

10

10

mg/l

Total Trihalomethanes

80

0

ug/l

11/10/15

Nitriate+Nitrite

N/D – None Detected Turbidity- Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water.

RAA- Running Annual Average. * Lead & Copper- the state allows us to monitor for these substances less than once per year, so some data may be more than 1 year old, current results were collected from 1/1/2016 thru 12/30/2016. Infants and children who drink water containing lead higher than action levels 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.

2015

2015

Total Halocetics Acids

60

0

ug/l

2015

Total Organic Carbon

TT

TT

mg/l

2015

Turbidity (lowest percentage)

TT**

TT**

%

2015

Turbidity ( Maximum level)

1

1

11/10/15

Sodium

N/A

N/A

2015

2015

Chloramine residual

Total Coliform 40/month

0.31

No

4 MRDL 0

19.7

No

nd

2.1

No

100%

100%

100%

NTU

0.07

0.05

0.11

mg/l

nd

0.89

0

0.1

0

Discharge of drilling waste;Discharge from Metal Refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of Natural deposits; Discharge from Fertilizer and aluminum factories

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from fertilizers, Leaching from Septic systems -sewers

No

7.7

mg/l

4.2

8.3

nd

mg/l

0

15.3

Likely Sources

No

Soil runoff

No

Soil runoff

No

Metals; Erosion of Natural deposits

No

Water additive (disinfective) used to control microbiological organisms.

1.55

0.00%

By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination Naturally present in the Enviroment

No

Naturally present in the Enviroment

We recenlty completed a round of UCMR monitoring as required by the USEPA. If you should have any questions regarding the UCMR monitoring, please contact our office at (219) 874-3228

his year’s annual Blessing of the Bikes event will take place Saturday, June 10, and will start at Harbor Sports Cycle 2188, located at M-139 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The free event allows all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season, as well as provides an opportunity to promote a positive image of motorcycling to the community at large.

Registration for the event will begin at 10 a.m., with the blessing happening at 11:45 a.m. A Berrien County Sheriff escort will occur at noon, followed by a free meal.

Blessing of the Bikes is sponsored by Harbor Sports Cycle and Christian Motorcycle Association’s local chapter Prayer Re-Riders. —

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Having always believed that you don’t have to be a millionaire to need an estate plan, Michael Riley has been practicing as an estate planning attorney for more than 40 years. His focus has been educating individuals and families on the various available options in his informational, easy to understand style.

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delight not to be missed is Union Pier, Michigan’s newest tasting experience sensation, The Black Currant Bakehouse on Townline Road. The Memorial Day weekend grand opening was a smashing success, with a line outside that snaked down the block. Those lucky patrons who were among the first to savor the American craft bakery nosh earned social-media bragging rights to say nothing of a timeless flavor that wooed and soothed.

The original bakery concept, which features organic goods and pastries from scratch of the modern, traditional, vegan, and gluten-free variety, is the brainchild of creator Katie Marggraf. “The favorites right now — it’s only been a week — are doughnuts and cinnamon rolls.

Cinnamon rolls are one of my specialties and one of my favorites.

I’m really happy about that. We make giant cinnamon rolls. I love to eat them and my family has always loved to eat them, and now, I get to share them with other people.”

They use different frostings on them depending on the day. Doughnuts have been equally popular among patrons, even selling out within an hour.

On her culinary journey, Marggraf has been a baker for about 10 years. She has wanted to live in this area and, she says, “I wanted to be my own boss. Jesse Ives was nice enough to come along for the ride and be as supportive as he possibly could; and, he is also a chef.” Ives has been making the savory items, including a popular quiche with tempeh bacon. Of Ives and savories, Marggraf said, “That’s all him. He manages the front end; he does all the coffee. He handles all the stuff that I just can’t do because I’m baking everything,” said Marggraf.

On the Black Currant Bakehouse culture, she continued: “Our philosophy is quality, local, kind; so that to us means super high-quality pastries all from scratch.” They make everything in house except for the bagels, which hail from Broad Street in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Their entire dairy is local, including local eggs and butter.

They are hiring locally in the community; “We live locally now.

It’s really important for us that our products and our attitude reflect the local environment.”

Ives and Marggraf are both vegetarians, and Marggraf said, “We like to be kind to the environment and kind to animals.

We like to compost, recycle, reduce and reuse as much as we possibly can at all times.” The emphasis on kindness continued as Marggraf said, “we like to be kind to each other and to all our employees. It’s really important to us to be good, kind bosses and to be good, kind people to our customers too.”

When it comes to sustenance and sustainability, Marggraf leads the way. “Our quiches, our sandwiches are all vegetarian.

The main thing is that we are all scratch — we do everything in house, everything. And, we are really proud of that. It’s a lot of hard work especially since I’m the only one doing [the baking]

right now. We pride ourselves on that,” said Marggraf, adding, “I would be embarrassed to have to tell somebody that we got something in frozen. I’m really proud to say that Jesse and I make everything. We are doing it. We are the real deal.”

She continued, adding, “I need people to know that we are not Ramberg’s Bakery. This is a different company.” The bakery has been freshly remodeled, with an airy, beachy feel.

The two have a respect for the history that is Ramberg’s, but are making this venture their own; “We made it more modern. We are a nice cool place to hang. We want people to come hang out here and [aspire] to be somebody’s stomping ground,” expressed Marggraf.

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n the origin of their coffee, Jesse Ives gives an explanation: “We use Uncommon Coffee out of Saugatuck, Michigan [www. uncommoncoffeeroasters.com], who are still relatively local. We really support that they are an LGBT coffee roaster.” Marggraf added, “the owners support the community; the coffee is delicious. [left] Katie Marggraf and We have a brand Jesse Ives; [left below] new espresso bakery offerings; [below] machine. Jesse is Barista team Hannah Lily and the main barista.

Josie; [bottom] the line out the door for Black Currant We put our Bakehouse. heart into all our coffee drinks.”

In addition to high quality and locally sourced ingredients, the bakery offers Rishi Tea. From specialty cake orders for parties and weddings to scratch-made pastries that cater to all tastes and diets, The Black Currant Bakehouse has their eye on the prize.

On her forte, she said, “my personal specialty that I have worked on over the years more than anything else is cake decorating.

So, birthday cakes, specialty cakes, wedding cakes; that’s my favorite thing to do.”

The friendly and attentive baristas — Hannah, Lily and Josie — strive to ensure excellent customer care at every touch point.

A warm welcome awaits you at The Black Currant Bakehouse. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. (ET) Follow @BlackCurrantBakehouse on Facebook for news and updates. For catering inquiries call (269) 586-3830 during business hours, drop by [http:// blackcurrantbakehouse.com/] at 9911 Townline Road or Email: info@blackcurrantbakehouse.com

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he Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians celebrated Memorial Day weekend with a traditional Oshke-Kno-Kewewen spring pow wow. The grounds of Rodgers Lake in Dowagiac, Mich., were cool and sunny for drummers, dancers, vendors and spectators.

A special ceremony was held Sunday to honor Native American veterans, including ceremonial eagle feathers, expressions of gratitude for service, prayer offerings, and dancing.

The drums and dancing are regarded as medicine, helping to heal. The 32nd annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa pow wow will take place Sept. 2 and 3, 2017.

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FOR RENT

STORAGE BARN 20 Ft. x 60 Ft. Storage Unit. Pull Thru Bay, 2 – 14 Ft. doors, insulated, renter can heat. $575 per month. State Road 39 Storage. Available July 10.

219-362-8817 NEW BUFFALO Apt. Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor, water incl.

No Smoking, no pets $575/mo.

Contact 269-612-2889.

NEW BUFFALO House 3 bedroom, 1 bath completely remodeled, all appliances and central air. No smoking. No pets. $875/mo.

Contact 269-612-2889.

4 bedroom home 2 bath. Available until May 13. $1500 with utilities.

269-470-5838.

NEW BUFFALO Three bedroom apartment now available. This second floor updated, 1,000 sq. ft. is a must see.

For Information call 269-469-1364.

HELP WANTED

CARING DRIVERS WANTED Transport people to pre-scheduled medical appointments in Berrien County and beyond. Must have reliable 4-door vehicle, cell phone and access to internet or fax. Great way to supplement social security, disability or a pension income.

(989) 871-2289 GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties.

40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly. Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens @yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME ROOFING AND SIDING INSTALLERS AND LABORERS Three years experience and valid drivers license required. Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

UNION PIER Furnished 3 Br 2 Bath apartment.

Updated, hardwood floors, fireplace, central heat and air conditioning. 2 blocks to beach access. New Buffalo Schools $1150 + Utilities Call Diane 312-480-9530

LAKESIDE HOUSEKEEPER Seeking an experienced housekeeper one full day per week. Please have local references and be willing to do dishes, laundry, organization etc.

Text or call 574-849-7383.

NEW BUFFALO 5 bedroom 2 bath home on large wooded lot. Walkable to town and beach. Detached 2 car garage and storage shed. Central heat and air conditioning $1275 + utilities.

Call Diane 312-480-9530

FULL/PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for full/part-time massage therapists and nail technicians.

Please call 269-469-9111 if you are interested.

NEW BUFFALO FURNISHED APARTMENT Brand new on market intimate, peaceful, in downtown New Buffalo putting you in walking distance to the lake, harbor, shops, restaurants and New Buffalo activities. Must see to appreciate the calming beach colors, accents, and retro modern ambiance.

Has queen size bedroom for you and full size sleeper sofa in living room for guests. Has Smart TV with Comcast, DVD, blue ray and streaming capabilities, plus high speed internet.

Has central heat and air conditioning for your comfort and off street private parking for your convenience (2 vehicles). No smoking, no pets. Weekly rate $1,500, monthly and full summer season negotiable.

For information, please call 405-420-2000.

FOR SALE

NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom. 1.5 bath, Roof Top Deck, attch. 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, with a gated community, with a community swimming pool. Price Reduced to $273,000. Available immediately.

For information or to schedule a showing call 219-796-5514

FULL TIME PAINTER WANTED 10 years minimum experience required.

Starting Salary $14.00 per hour.

Call Eddie at 269-462-1122.

Housekeeper Wanted New Buffalo home, 3 days a week, 4 hours per day, $10 per hour.

Assume all household responsibilities.

A background check will be required.

For information, call Dana 219-847-7777.

NEW BUFFALO Lawn Service crew openings.

CALL 269-469-2340

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Responsible, compassionate lady looking for caregiver positon.

Please call 269-479-5833.

SERVICES

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties For Pond Lakes Call Laggis’ Fish Farm 269-628-2056 DAYS 269-624-6215 EVENINGS. BRIAN’S DETAILING Have a dirty car? Why not have someone come to you. Have your car vacuumed washed and waxed for a shiny sparkling car every time!

Call Brian at 219-841-2620

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Howard K. Glossenger 1943-2017

oward K. Glossenger of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 19, peacefully at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Visitation was Thursday May 25 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel at 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis from 1 to 3 p.m. A brief service began at 3 p.m.

M nger was raised in New Buffalo, Michigan. He lived and raised his family in La Porte, Indiana and retired from Bethlehem Steel after 32 years. In 1998 he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and Howard worked in maintenance at Wishard Hospital and retired after 10 years.

Howard’s proudest achievement was being married to the love of his life Virginia. Their 57th Anniversary would have been June 10. He loved spending time with his family sharing his very special brand of humor. He was an avid Colts fan and spent many hours in his woodshop building furniture.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael L. Glossenger. The day Howard passed away would have been Mike’s 50th birthday. We know they are together celebrating.

His survivors include, his wife, Virginia (Schroder) Glossenger, Lisa Glossenger Morris (Bill Morris), Daniel Glossenger (Audrey); his grandchildren, Joshua Glossenger, Leanne Glossenger, Jacob Glossenger, Katrin Morris and Kelsey Morris.

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Kevin Nathaniel Snelling 1957-2017

evin Nathaniel Snelling, age 59, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Mease Countryside Hospital, in Safety Harbor, Florida.

Kevin was born May 26,1957, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the son to Kenneth and Sandra (Sonny) Snelling. He attended New Buffalo High School and later married Gail Oman. Kevin worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years. He will always be remembered for having a big heart. Kevin enjoyed being an outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, go fishing, and simply take the time to shoot his firearms as well. Kevin had been a long-time resident of New Buffalo, Michigan, until moving into his own home he built himself in New Troy, Michigan.

It wouldn’t be for several years later he moved to Clearwater, Florida.

Kevin will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by: his mother Sandra (Monte) Snelling of Clearwater, Florida; his sister Tammy Reith of Clearwater, Florida; his brother Brian (Marcia) Snelling of La Porte, Indiana; his son Kevin (Amber) Snelling of Galien, Michigan; his daughter Tara (Vince) Hrab of Charlotte, North Carolina; his three grandsons: Zac, Kevin, and Lucas; his two granddaughters: Paisley and a Baby Girl on the way, due July 8, 2017; his stepgranddaughter Lacey; as well as his great grandson Mason.

Kevin is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Snelling, having passed away on June 21, 2004.

Family and friends will be attending a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 2-6 p.m. at the New Buffalo American Legion, 19121 U.S. Highway 12, New Buffalo, Mich. 49117.

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HOROSCOPE JUNE 1-7, 2017

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Get ready for a heat wave in your home sector. Things will be heating up between you and roommates. Heads may butt and fireworks may erupt but, some much needed clearing can happen. Don’t let situations get out of hand, instead keep things to the point. Don’t attack people on a personal level.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This week opportunities to pursue a goal or idea you had written off will come into focus again. Look for chances to connect with people who are already big hitters and go from there.

Avoid self-restrictive thoughts or mental traps that keep you from engaging in conversations surrounding financial obligations.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 This will be very lively and arduous week. If confronted with any unexpected mental triggers, deal with them directly. Be completely upfront and honest about your feelings.

Don’t shy away from putting it all out there.

By dropping pretenses, you let others know exactly where you stand. No questions.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Be ready to jump on job changes and pursue career changes. This is an excellent week to secure a valuable position within a company that will keep you well-compensated over the long haul; possibly with the perfect hours and teammates, where you will be able to create a name for yourself.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Get ready for some beautiful, vibrant energy coming your way. Utilize this to the fullest by going out and socializing because wherever you go you will be the life of the party. On another note, financial obligations could feel heavy but you are on track to financial security and long-term stability. Don’t sweat it.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Getting together with friends and reconnecting is very enriching this week. If you can’t get away from family obligations, perhaps you can find a way to merge the two activities. Invite friends over to meet the family, or take your significant other with you to meet the gang.

The more the merrier.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 A gentle push from an unexpected source will move your career in a new direction and bring with it some unanticipated gain or recognition. This will relieve a lot of pressure and ease stress levels. On the home front, you will see a nice mix up too, maybe not as unexpected but it will definitely please you.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Good vibes surround you this week, giving you the courage to confront household issues. Whether it’s a family member who is overstepping the boundary or a pesky technical problem, you will face it head on. You may be a bit protective of your space but, when it comes to Chateau Capricorn, there are no exceptions.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Be ready to mingle with some very captivating strangers this week, just be careful you keep a clear head so you can spot the smoke screen. There is a possibility that what others are presenting may not be completely based on facts. Trust in your abilities to know what is real and what is being over inflated.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Unrestrained conversations are a must for Aquarius. You need to be able to say what needs to be said without fear of ridicule, and that is very true this week. On the flip side, you may hear a thing or two that really opens your eyes to something you may have either been avoiding or ignoring. Adventure awaits you.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Some very intriguing romantic possibilities are on the horizon this week. What will make them so captivating is that you will feel instantly connected and you will have a mutual understanding that surprises you. If already attached, you will experience a stronger mental connection and a deeper communication style.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 This is a great time to ask for a raise, pursue financial changes, and score big on investments. You will become more of a leader and will be given greater responsibilities with in your career. You are in the building stages of career opportunities, which may require some long hours but, will have a huge pay off.

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POLICE BLOTTER MAY 22-29, 2017

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

MAY 22 La Porte County Sherriff/Assist Other AgencyDWLS 1st OffenseMinor In Possession Intoxicants (x2)Hit and Run/PDA MAY 23 Berrien County Sherriff’s/Assist Other AgencyGeneral Assist MAY 24 False AlarmNB Township/CPS/Assist Other AgencyWelfare CheckBerrien County Sherriff/Bridgman/ Assist Other AgencyLarceny in a buildingDisturbanceGeneral Assist/Remove Debris from Road MAY 26 Berrien County Sherriff/Assist Other AgencyMinor in Possession IntoxicantsProperty Damage AccidentNBAS/ General Assist/5KWelfare CheckProperty Damage AccidentMedic 1/Assist Other AgencyGeneral AssistPrivate Property Damage Accident MAY 27 Ordinance Violation/Fireworks/Noise Complaint (x2)Medic 1/Assist Other AgencyNB Township PD/Assist Other AgencySuspicious/Subjects on RR TracksOrdinance Violation/Casey’s/Noise ComplaintOWIPossession of Marijuana MAY 28 OWIBerrien County Sherriff’s/Assist Other AgencyGeneral AssistMedic 1/Assist Other Agency (x2)Suspicious Vehicle/Welfare CheckVCSA/Poss. MarijuanaSuspicious Situation MAY 29 VCSA/Poss. MarijuanaDisturbanceOrdinance Violation/Fireworks/Noise ComplaintMedic 1/Assist Other AgencyProperty Damage Accident

DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

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

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

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

All are welcome.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMER’S MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

EVERY SATURDAY

SATURDAY NIGHTS ALIVE 6-8PM. Corner of Whittaker and Merchant Sts. New Buffalo.

Live music on the corner. Enjoy jazz country, reggae and more through Labor Day. Presented by the New Buffalo Business Association.

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NEW BUFFALO’S FARMERS MARKET 5-8PM. E Merchant St. Downtown New Buffalo.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

FIRST FRIDAY’S ART WALK 5-9PM. Uptown Arts District. N Franklin St. Michigan City. www.uptownartsdistrict.org.

Art galleries, shops and boutiques along North Franklin Street are open until 9PM. The Lubeznik Center, 101 W Second St., 5-8PM. LOK Young Artists’ Expo in partnership with the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation. Cash bar. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

STEELHEADERS TOURNAMENT Lake and Lion’s Park New Buffalo.

PARTY ON THE PRESERVE 3-5PM. Turtle Creek Preserve. Adjacent to New Buffalo Elementary School. 12291 Lubke Road. New Buffalo. 269-405-1006.

Chikaming Open Lands will hosts a family friendly celebration to dedicate their newest nature preserve in New Buffalo, Turtle Creek Preserve. Enjoy guided walks, food, soft drinks, games, friends and fun surrounded by the natural beauty of the newest preserve.

Meet at the gazebo located directly behind the elementary school.

GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER FOR ACORN 6:30PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

General admission tickets are Free. Limited availability so please sign up in advance

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

ANTIQUES ON THE BLUFF 10AM-5 PM. Lake Bluff Park.

Downtown St. Joseph.

The premier place to find antiques and collectibles in Southwest Michigan, Antiques on the Bluff takes place on the first Sunday of the month, from May through October. The series features vendors selling their treasures along the tree-lined overlooking Lake Michigan. Show dates for this year are May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1.

WRHC BIKE-N-BRUNCH www.radioharborcountry.org.

Register early as this popular which event fills up fast. Registration limited to first 100 riders.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

CLASSIC CAR SHOW 5:30-8PM. Downtown New Buffalo.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 9-11

THREE OAKS 65TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY www.threeoaksflagday.com.

Events throughout the weekend.

The parade is scheduled to step off on South Elm Street at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 11.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 HEARTLAND ALLIANCE HOME TOUR The Annual Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour showcases some of Harbor Country’s most exquisite homes and gardens. Grab a friend and make a day of it!

THREE OAKS FLAG DAY TALENT SHOW 3:30PM. Three Oaks Arts & Education Center. Outdoor Stage. Dewey Canon Park.

14 Maple St. Three Oaks. 269-409-1191. www.schoolofamericanmusic.com.

IRISH DUO BYRNE AND KELLY —CELTIC THUNDER 7:30PM. Acorn Theater.

6:30PM. Meet & Greet. Tickets $35.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 AMERICA SINGS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Robert Swan and Harbor Country Opera Celebrates the 150th Flag Day Parade in Three Oaks as only we can. With your favorite singers singing some of the classic, iconic songs of American Patriotism. You’ll find yourself singing and humming along with everyone--before and after this show. Tickets $25. Bistro seating $35.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 DEVON ALLMAN W/OPENER JAMES NEARY AND THE BEVY BLUE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

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.

Free Blue Star Museums admission to military families The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum, both in South Bend, Indiana, are joining with more than 2,000 other museums across the country to offer free admission to all U.S. military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day as part of the Blue Star Museums program.

Admission to the museums includes visits to all exhibits as well as guided tours of the Oliver Mansion, also in South Bend.

A military ID is required. The adjoining museums are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tours of the Oliver Mansion are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Oliver Mansion is the 38-room home of industrialist Joseph Doty (J.D.) Oliver and his family. Built more than 100 years ago in 1895-96, the house retains the family’s original furnishings. Named Copshaholm by the Oliver family, the historic house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The 12,000 square foot home has three floors with 14 fireplaces. The Oliver family founded the Oliver Chilled Plow Company, a major international manufacturer of farm implements and equipment in the late 19th and 20th centuries.

At The History Museum, visitors can explore Our Amazing Cabinet of Curiosities: Keepers of History for 150 Years, an exhibit that showcases unique artifacts from the museum’s collection and captures the essence of why history museums exist.

Also on view is The House That Rockne Built: Notre Dame Stadium.

At the Studebaker National Museum, visitors can see Keep On Truckin’: The American Pick-Up Truck, which will be on view June 30, 2017 to May 6, 2018. The pick-up truck is the world’s most popular automobile. The Studebaker National Museum examines the pick-up truck’s utilitarian roots and its evolution into an everyday personal vehicle. The museum will showcase its Studebaker pick-up truck collection as well as examples from Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and Jeep. Also open at the Studebaker National Museum is Art and the Automobile, which will be open June 30 to November 5, 2017. The museum features work from some of the finest commercial artists of the 20th century, including Raymond James Stuart and Paul Randall, as well as works from the Raymond Loewy Associates. This exhibit showcases Studebaker National Museum’s Advertising and Design Department’s collection, which includes oil paintings, pencil sketches, color renderings and threedimensional media.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star families, the Department of Defense, and assorted museums.

For more information, call The History Museum at 574-235-9664 and the Studebaker National Museum at 574-2359714 or visit www.historymuseumSB.org and www.studebakermuseum.org. The History Museum’s postal address is 808 West Washington Street; however, the main entrance to The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located on Thomas Street, which is between Washington Street and Western Avenue (one block south of Washington Street), in South Bend. — STAFF REPORTS

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beach!

Make your day an adventure on a paddleboard or kayak.

Outpost Sports has a new fleet of rental boards and sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks waiting for you at our New Buffalo Store.

Rent by the hour, day(s) or week.

Groups of up to 40 people welcome.

Reservations accepted.

Lessons available.

We can deliver rental kayaks, paddleboards and bikes to your door for a delivery charge.

Or call, 269.469.4210.

St. Joe, MI: Rentals only on Silver Beach

Visit our beach stores in New Buffalo and South Haven and our year-round store in Mishawaka to shop a great selection of bikes, boards, kayaks and beach gear and attire.

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