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Three Oaks Village Council tables proposed non-discrimination ordinance, approves amendment to marihuana ordinance PAGE 5

Grand Beach special meeting discusses village trash can regulations PAGES 6-7

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Arrest in New Buffalo yacht theft

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he search for a Chicago family’s yacht stolen from New Buffalo Harbor ended after a few days with the boat recovered and suspect in

custody.

The alleged thief could qualify as a stupid criminal because he had no money to feed the gas guzzling machine.

According to New Buffalo Police, the 37-year-old man was being held in the Berrien County Jail on a preliminary charge of possession of stolen property.

Police did not reveal the name of the suspect, who is from Syracuse, Indiana.

The 60-foot boat named “Land Shark II” was taken from New Buffalo Marina June 10.

Police said the suspect stepped on the vessel while it was being cleaned by a maintenance worker for the owners.

The suspect told the employee he was the nephew of the owner and was there to take the boat for a ride.

The employee stepped aside and the suspect powered off in the vessel.

Police were contacted the next day by the owners after they showed up in New Buffalo and the boat was gone.

According to police, the U.S. Coast Guard and authorities at other marinas in the Great Lakes were notified to be on the lookout for the boat.

Two days later, authorities were notified the stolen vessel was seen adrift and possibly grounded in shallow water near the Bridgman and Lake Township border.

The suspect was taken into custody

after wading from the boat to the shore, police said.

Police said the boat was towed to a marina in St. Joseph to be inspected for any damage and processed as evidence in the criminal case.

According to police, the alleged thief is also a suspect in other thefts in the area that occurred the same day the boat was taken.

Police said he left his wallet at one of the alleged crime scenes.

“This also made it difficult for him to buy food or fuel for the boat that he was on for the better part of three days,” said New Buffalo Police Chief Rich Killips.

Bob Stratton, owner of Service 1 Marine, said there have been much smaller boats and personal watercraft taken at the lakefront during his more than 30-years in the business primarily in the New Buffalo and Michigan City areas.

However, Stratton said he’s never heard of such a large boat ever being stolen from slips in the area.

Stratton said a yacht that size typically has an 800 gallon fuel tank capable of traveling 200 to 300 miles before needing a fill up.

Even if the suspect had plenty of money at his disposal, Stratton said the stolen boat more than likely would have been recognized after pulling into a harbor just about anywhere to get fuel.

“There’s nowhere to hide. It was just a matter of time before the suspect got caught,” he said.

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NBBA ANNOUNCES NEW BUFFALO INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CANCELLATION

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he New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) has voted to not move forward with an Independence Day fireworks show this year due to uncertainty about guidelines surrounding outdoor gatherings and continued health and safety concerns.

According to an NBBA press release, the board members commented on the NBBA’s commitment to providing events that are safe and inclusive of all members of the community.

Historically, New Buffalo’s fireworks show has hosted large crowds in close proximity.

The City of New Buffalo was in agreement when the decision was made back in May. The board of the NBBA will continue to seek innovative ways to host community events in a way that meets standards that are mindful of the health and discernment of all in attendance.

While the NBBA encourages everyone to continue practicing safe social distancing and to seek private fireworks displays, community members who are committed to seeing fireworks in a public forum on or around Independence Day are encouraged to attend one of many shows in the close surrounding communities.

The New Buffalo Business Association is a partnership of business and community members who share a common goal to promote healthy business growth in our communities through activities and events.

For more information, please continue to check the NBBA website at www.newbuffalo.org or email at info@newbuffalo.org.

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Chikaming Township Board discusses waste management

embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees picked up last month’s discussion on waste management in the township at the beginning of their Thursday, June 10, meeting.

Supervisor David Bunte said that the township’s code enforcement officer has been “gently” reminding residents of what the township zoning ordinance states is required of bringing in trash receptacles.

Reminder stickers have been placed on garbage cans that had been left on the roadways.

Bunte had brought to the board’s attention that they either reevaluate the zoning ordinance or he would discuss with area service providers on other options. In discussions with Michiana, Republic and Lakeshore, he said that they are willing to “come to the table” if the township would enter into an RFP process if they’re interested in going to a single use provider.Bunte said that there are a “lot of moving parts to this type of operation.”

“I personally think it’s going to take a committee of research in order to come up with all the different criteria necessary before we go into an RFP process,” he said.

From a health and safety standpoint, leaving the cans curbside for a lengthy period of time has a negative effect on the township. Bunte said they were also looking at space and “people not having the opportunity to pull them all way back off the road right of way.”

Bunte said a committee could do additional research on the matter as well as look at how other municipalities have handled the process.

It was agreed that trustees Liz Rettig and Bill Marske would serve on the committee.

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Residents will also be on it, so that the township can gain public input on which direction to go.

Board members decided to put off deciding on a proposal for installing new AV equipment for the meeting room at least until September to gauge the public’s response to having in-person meetings only.

That night’s meeting was a hybrid meeting held over Zoom and in-person; however, board member agreed that the July meeting would be in-person only.

The State of Emergency enacted by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to continue virtual meetings is set to expire June 30.

Bunte said a plus to having meetings be also on Zoom was the public participation and the way it allows for another opportunity for them to engage and be part of the meetings. He added that it was more difficult to run a Zoom meeting than in-person and the person running it has to “take on different roles.”

Trustee Rich Sullivan said he agrees that Zoom meetings reach a large amount of people but personally, he’d prefer seeing the people in person.

He said that if the situation hadn’t changed in society for the last year and a half, the board will still be holding public meetings like always.

“I don’t see why we’d invest this money now…I would sooner see us go back to in-person meetings and let it ride a couple months and see how it goes,” he said.

Board members heard a brief presentation from Brian Brown, business manager at River Valley School District, about the possible combination of schools into one campus.

Brown said that they’re looking at having “three very old buildings” in the district

and the consolidation of the three buildings into one K-12 building is being considered.

Calling it an “incredibly raw concept,” Brown showed the board a design of how the current middle/high school building would look if they added an addition to it.

Brown said that they’re continuing to seek public input, and that information was collected at visits to K-12 schools in Michigan.

Board members approved the hiring of Jeremiah Mansfield as a new township fulltime police officer.

Board members approved a request from police chief Todd Taylor to hire a seasonal part-time parking enforcement officer.

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oard members approved a resolution in opposition of the proposed Michigan House Bill 4722.

Bunte said the bill “more or less” takes all authority away from individual municipalities in regulating short-term rentals in any zones, he said.

Bunte added that there’s “been a lot of local push back” to “try to maintain some kind of local control over short term rentals.”

“To those that introduced this bill it’s permitted use in residential, it’s permitted use period and you cannot regulate it,” he said.

Board members approved the resignation letter from Jocelyn VerLee from the Park Board.

Board members discussed separately four dangerous buildings, agreeing to move forward per ordinance on each one and allow approximately 60 days to obtain a permit and/or clean up or demolish.

Board members approved the application and permit for Ace Pyro LLC for Chikaming Country Club for their July 3 fireworks.

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Three Oaks Village Council tables proposed non-discrimination ordinance, approves amendment to marihuana ordinance

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fter more than a year, the Three Oaks Village Council has returned to in-person meetings.

In the meeting held Wednesday, June 9, at Froehlich’s upstairs event space to accommodate social distancing requirements, the council held a public hearing on its proposed non-discrimination ordinance, which will state no person “be denied the enjoyment of his or her civil rights or be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, marital status or disability.” Council member Joe Hinman has been working on the ordinance.

Village Attorney Charles Hilmer asked the council to table the ordinance until the July meeting, explaining he had only received the final version June 7 and wanted time to thoroughly review it. The council will put the ordinance to a vote at its July 14 regular meeting.

Members of the public voiced support for the ordinance. Sid Mohn, director of the Interfaith Action of Southwest Michigan, thanked the council, stating his organization feels all people are entitled to equitable treatment and protection from discrimination.

Later in the meeting, business owner Marco Chavarry thanked the council for the ordinance. He also thanked Abby Voss and Travis Worden for organizing the recent Harbor Country Pride Week.

“We take notice, we feel validated and we feel we are welcome in the community,” he told the council.

An amendment to the village’s marihuana ordinance will ensure the

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ordinance language matches that of the ballot initiative voters passed in November 2020. The new amendment sets the number of authorized businesses at two retailers, one microbusiness, three Class A growers (100 plants), three Class B growers (1000 plants), three Class C growers (2000 plants), two processors, one safety compliance facility and one secure transporter. Council member Colleen Newquist said the amendment would allow businesses to stack licenses. Zoning restrictions will still restrict business locations from the downtown and near school property.

The amendment passed with Smith and John Kramer dissenting.

All marihuana businesses are required to obtain a special land use permit to operate in the village. The Planning Commission approved four applications at its most recent meeting, bringing the total to seven approved so far.

As the village looks at options to meet the state’s Industrial Pretreatment and Pollution Prevention requirements, the council authorized Faulkner to send a letter to the Galien River Sanitary District requesting it consider entering an agreement that would allow the village to purchase capacity from the wastewater treatment facility. At the May meeting, the council agreed to explore the feasibility of connecting with the GRSD. During the June discussion, Hinman explained the letter would allow the two parties to open a dialogue.

Faulkner said if the village keeps its current lagoon system, it would need to hire an employee to manage an IPP, while the GRSD already has a plan and

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management in place.

The public hearing also included the Truth in Taxation, setting the 2021 millage rate at 8.565 mills, with a 3.4632 mill for streets. Village President Richard Smith noted this is a decrease in rates compared to 2020.

Village Manager Dan Faulkner told the council that village inspector Bill Lambert resigned his position two weeks prior to the council meeting.

He recommended the council approve Three Oaks Township Inspector Ed Carpenter as a replacement. Faulkner said this position covers building and short-term rental inspections, and is considered an independent contractor.

Under the contract, either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days’ notice. Faulkner said the position had not been advertised, but Carpenter had the skills needed, and work is backing up.

“We have permits stacked up that we need to address,” he told the council.

On Faulkner’s recommendation, the council approved a pay increase for water department employee Lars Whittenberg from $12 per hour to $15.

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he water department has been flushing hydrants on the north end of the village, which Faulkner said in addition to improving water quality, has allowed the department to exercise shut off valves, and gather empirical data on hydrant flow, which can help reduce insurance rates.

In August, the village will gather water samples from 10 sites to test lead and copper levels.

Relaxed Covid restrictions mean that Three Oaks will be able to bring

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back Flag Day festivities for 2021. The council approved the fireworks show (which took place last Saturday) as part of the celebration. Smith said fireworks will take place near the American Legion Hall on Linden Street, with the show scheduled to start at 10:40 p.m. Weekend plans include live entertainment and the Sunday parade.

After receiving bids for planned street projects, the council voted to amend local street budget line item 203-449-970.000 from $192,489 to $225,000. Then the council approved the lowest project bidder, L.E. Barber for $221,847.10.

The council will schedule a public workshop for the 2022 budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1.

There will be a public hearing Wednesday, June 16, at 7p.m. regarding a proposed extension to Journeyman Distillery.

Smith said organizers from the Randolph Street Market, which took place in Three Oaks Township, thanked Three Oaks Police for their assistance in traffic control during the weekend. Police Chief Carl Krause said the Berrien County Sheriff’s reserve volunteers handled the majority of the work, with the market making a donation, and the TOPD checked in.

Local business owner Tom Pauly noted the market drew visitors who then patronized downtown shops and restaurants.

At the end of the meeting, River Valley School Board member Jenny Aldenrink gave the council a brief update on the board’s efforts to rebuild the PTO, and obtain funding for building improvements.

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Grand Beach special meeting discusses village trash can regulations ta

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discussion over the latest trash can regulations dominated a more than two-hour special Grand Beach Village Council meeting Monday, June 7.

Councilmembers recently approved a new program on trash can removals that requires that, beginning June 1, a village employee to remove cans from the edge of the street that are set out days before trash and recycle pickup or that are left out after they’ve been emptied from pickup. A $20 fee for this service would be added to the water billing each time the cans have to be moved by the part-time employee.

On June 7, Village Council President Deborah Lindley said the village hired someone to move the cans. Notes were put on the cans; however, there was no charge last week.

During the public comments section (the meeting included nearly 100 participants), GeorJean Nickell said that the cans at the street where she lives are not really a nuisance by the people who live there or occupy their homes as second home residents. She said the more “pervasive problem” is with people who their rent homes, as she’s seen more garbage overflowing after rentals than by any of the residences or “home-owned occupied homeowners.”

“To have to be able to maintain everything and then be responsible for cans that really are not an obsolescence as far as I can tell by the owner-occupied residences - it seems unreasonable,” she said.

John Rafkin said that the new program affects the “vast majority of people in Grand Beach and the vast majority are part time residents” who “simply can’t comply – we want to comply but can’t comply.”

He added that a “number of full-time residents can’t comply either” because they’re physically incapable of it or for other reasons.

“I have don’t have a problem with the goal, but I do have a problem with burdening myself and other part time

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owners with the entire cost of making this happen,” he said.

David Manecke said he’s “100 percent supportive of this issue,” and that he’s driven around the village in the summer and seen trash cans laying over all the time, some of them in the road with “our narrow roads.”

John Walles said that he lives on Knobb Hill and must put his cans on the other side of the street on his neighbor’s property because his street’s so narrow and it’s a dead end, so the truck only comes in one way.

“And now it’s going to be my responsibility and we live in the suburbs and we come up on the weekends and with the garbage dates, there’s really no effective way to do that and be in compliance” with the new program, he said.

Vicky Hoover asked who would be responsible for the process of the fines being added to the violator’s water bill and if someone doesn’t pay, who will “go after them.” She added that she’s seen some homes with a garbage can enclosure, and she would add one of those to her property if that’s deemed a solution.

William Oleferchik said he has an issue with the “discriminatory nature of the solution” and for those who can’t comply, it will “just be a tax on those that are part time homeowners.” As a part-time homeowner, he doesn’t put as much “impact” on the roads and infrastructure in town since he’s not there as much and he doesn’t get a homestead exemption, so he already feels like he’s “contributing to the community through my tax dollars.”

Laura Durkin that she wanted to know how many people have complained about the garbage cans, what has been their complaint and “what percentage of the population are they,” meaning the population of the entire village.

“I think it’s discriminatory to the part-time residents who pay already a disproportionately high tax to support the community,” she said.

Judith Blackburn said that in 2019, the village sent out a survey in which 325 residents responded and the number

one issues for all respondents was the “condition and maintenance and beauty of the village.”

“All of the issues that the residents voted on to have remediated were all issue of general beautification and a higher standard of maintenance for the village,” she said, adding that respondents included full time and part-time residents.

Anne Phillips said she lives on a hill and to get garbage cans “up and down, up and down” would be very difficult in the winter.

“We have a space that’s carved out by the side of the road that’s apparently not significant or sufficient by this rule,” she said.

Phillips added she feels personally that the cans aren’t that unsightly, and she has a bigger issue with potholes and construction dumpsters that have been there for two years. She feels this is an “overreaction to an issue that maybe we could find a better solution to.”

Erin Kerr asked if “there’s going to be someone who comes and moves our trash cans back on our property, what’s the definition of that?”

“Is it going to be rolled all the way up the hill so no one can see it to where we normally keep them behind a hidden piece or are they just going to move them back 12 inches so where they’re not right on the edge of the street – everyone’s in a varying situation, so how is this going to be implemented across the community?” she said.

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indley said that the trash can issue is a problem in the winter, when the cans get left out and they “blow over and we have to remove them.”

“We’ve heard comments that we want our Grand Beach to sparkle and shine, be pristine but the trash cans that are left out take away from that luster,” Lindley said, adding that parking is also made difficult when the cans are left out.

Lindley said that “only a small part of the taxes that you pay go to Grand Beach.”

Lindley added that this isn’t an “us versus them” issue with part time residents. The sole purpose of the new

b policy is to “get trash cans off the street in w a timely fashion.”

Village clerk Mary Robertson had talked to Able Disposal about moving the cans off the street once they’ve been emptied for the entire village and they said that can be done for $8.25 per month per home for trash and an additional $8.25 per month p for recycling per home. The cans would be s moved 15 feet from the edge of the road g and wouldn’t be taken all the way back to the house. t Lindley said if the village would do this, h she figures it would be about $89,000 a year. w Councilmember Blake O’Halloran w said that they’re “all striving to make our o village the best it can be – we’re not on the council here trying to figure out how to t make everyone’s lives more complicated.” c O’Halloran said the goal is to get the p cans off the streetscape as much they can a be, and that moving them 4 feet is “not off h the streetscape.” He acknowledged that w some residents have issues with no place t to put the cans on their property. n Regarding “service for all,” O’Halloran said the village could do it through Able, h which “isn’t cheap.” The village could t also continue with having the part-time r employee that the village hired for the c summer and put $2 on everyone’s bill, get rid of the fines, and have the employee t “take the cans and put them where you s guys want them.” d He also suggested that in some areas, people could “maintain enclosures.” h “Maybe we have a special program t where we split the cost or we pay for some m enclosures on certain areas,” O’Halloran s said. b He said all the emails and input s have given the councilmembers some “direction.” “ Councilmember Paul Leonard, who said that the council “fields complaints c about trash cans” every year, thinks that s everyone on the council was “a little t uncomfortable” when they passed the f resolution and knew people may object to b the timing and the cost. t “Now, everyone’s focused on it and p GRAND BEACH cont’d on page 7v

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there’s been a lot of good input this afternoon from residents on what might be done to come up with a resolution that works for everybody,” he said.

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eonard said many residents have enclosures just off the street where they put their cans, while other residents have landscaping, where they put the “cans in amongst the landscaped shrubs and trees.” Others have small gravel areas off the street for their cans.

“The point is to get them far enough off the street so that they don’t pose a threat,” he said.

Leonard said he lives in Eiffel Tower, where it’s pretty open and it gets pretty windy and empty garbage cans get blown out in the street throughout the year.

Leonard said he didn’t hear “anyone take the position that it’s fine to leave the cans at the edge of the street.” He did hear people saying that they “leave the cans at the edge of the street because we don’t have any other alternative - we’re not here, we can’t bring them back, or we’re not able to bring them or people who live here are not fit and able to bring them back.”

Leonard said that for the time being, he proposed that the village “suspend the enforcement or imposition of this resolution” until councilmembers can come up with a better solution.

Councilmember James Bracewell said that the council didn’t “sit down and say, let’s create a position here that’s discriminatory and hurtful.”

“We have some very, very intelligent homeowners…I think we should be able to react to out of sight, out of mind in the management of two garbage cans,” he said, adding that those who are unable to bring their cans in due to health reasons should be taken into consideration.

He added that he thinks $89,000 is an “exorbitant amount.”

Lindley said that for now, any kind of charges regarding garbage cans will be suspended and that the village will ensure that cans will be pulled back to the houses for those who cannot do so. A note will be on the cans if they are pulled back, so the village can have an “idea of how many people really need the service” and the 7village can figure out how to provide it.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 Councilmembers approved a resolution opposing Michigan House Bill 4722 and Michigan Senate Bill 446 in a 3-1 vote, with O’Halloran voting “nay” (councilmember Ellen Frankle was absent).

On Monday, Lindley said that the Michigan House and Senate are “in the process of exploring bills that would take the rights of the municipalities to govern and overseeing the short-term rental market” and that municipalities would be “stripped of the rights we’ve had for 100 years in making our own zoning ordinance for short term rental resolutions.” Special land use would be denied for the municipality’s use, which is what the village uses to regulate short term rentals. Lindley said the bills would also prevent the village from setting any limits on the number of renters that could be present in the home, as well as setting safety regulations or inspections unless the “same terms were set for private owner land use.”

Bracewell said that “anytime we assign more power to a central governmental group such as we have in Lansing, we are essentially assigning our local power.”

“We are giving up our rights of trying to deal with whatever concerns we might have,” he said.

O’Halloran said it doesn’t seem the resolution “applies to Grand Beach zoning regulations.”

“I don’t see where it’s taking all our power away – they’re talking about residential use and not commercial, so that’s not affecting Grand Beach, we’re not zoned that way,” he said.

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eonard said the “overall scope of the ordinance is to make it very difficult on local authorities to regulate short term rentals.”

He said the Michigan Municipal League is “adamantly opposed to this legislation, which is supported by the commercial interests including but not limited to the realtors lobby.”

“I think we should add our voice to the Michigan Municipal League to go on record opposing this intrusion of the state into our local governance,” Leonard added.

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served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and swore an oath to defend the Constitution and protect American democracy. Today, our democracy is being threatened by Republicancontrolled legislatures in many states, including Michigan.

We should be concerned that Republican state legislators have proposed or enacted laws making voting more difficult, especially for lower-income individuals and people of color.

Some of the proposed voter suppression laws would impede voting by : Reducing the number of ballot drop boxes Banning prepaid postage on absentee ballot applications Prohibiting the Secretary of State from mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters Giving partisan challengers stronger protections than poll workers, which will lengthen voting lines and enable more improper challenges In addition to laws that make voting more difficult, some Republican-controlled legislatures are proposing laws that would undermine the authority of voting administrators and in some instances, enable partisan legislators to overturn the results of an election.

A recent statement by 100 scholars of democratic processes highlighted a number of principles required for a democracy to survive: 1) elections must be fairly administered and free of

manipulation; 2) All qualified citizens must have an unhindered, equal right to vote; and 3) Political parties, candidates, and supporters must be willing to accept and acknowledge the legitimacy of legally certified election outcomes.

Republican legislators indicate voter suppression laws are needed to ensure elections are free of fraud. The New York Times contacted multiple Republican and Democratic election officials after the 2020 election. All of those contacted indicated there were no irregularities that affected the election outcome.

Two federally proposed laws would help prevent the attacks on democracy by this wave of state Republicans’ anti-voting laws.

“For the People Act” would authorize a number of important voter protections: Automatically registering people to vote; Mandating more than two weeks of early voting; Facilitating voting-by-mail; Expanding absentee ballot drop boxes; and Restoring the voting rights of former felons who have served their time.

The “John Lewis Voting Rights Act” restores the pre-clearance 1965 Voting Rights Act requiring states and counties with a history of discrimination to get federal approval for new voting laws.

We the People must demand that state legislators pass laws that make it easier, not harder, to vote; and we must urge our US Senators to safeguard the election process by approving the “For the People Act” and the “John Lewis Voting Rights Act”.

— KEN PETERSON MAJOR, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED BUCHANAN

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ebecca Dewey Chapter, NSDAR, invites everyone to participate in the Good Citizen Yard Sale.

The yard sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 25 through 26, at 6284 Shanghai Road in Eau Claire.

All funds from the sale will support the Chapter’s efforts in scholarships and education, veteran’s aid and women’s issues. — STAFF REPORTS

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arbor Country Hikers are planning an easy hike through Jens Jensen Preserve in Sawyer to explore Glacial Lake Chicago at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19.

Close to the shores of Lake Michigan are the lake bottom deposits of Glacial Lake Chicago, one of the seasonally flooded forests once prevalent along the shores of Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. These acidic sandy flatwoods are home to an unusual mix of trees and an interesting understory that will be told by Harbor Country President Pat Fisher.

Jens Jensen Preserve contains a high-quality beech-maple forest featuring towering oak, maple, beech, black gum, and tulip poplar trees along with seasonal wetlands. An adjacent natural area owned by the Michigan Nature Association is called Pepperidge Dunes Nature Sanctuary. Together, these nature areas preserve 45 acres and are critical in maintaining a corridor of forest canopy for migratory birds that stretches from Warren Dunes State Park to Cherry Beach Road.

Jens Jensen Preserve is at 6851 Parkway Dr., Sawyer, just south of the Sawyer Road traffic light. Long pants, preferably tucked in, a sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots, insect repellent and plenty of water are recommended. Depending on the weather, there may be some muddy areas. HCH observes federal and state guidelines, so mask wearing is optional.

For complete details or HCH membership information, visit www.harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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o far, I’m enjoying this baseball season as much as any in a long, long time.

The White Sox are like a runaway train. They are playing so well that nothing seems to be able to slow them down. When they lost their left fielder, Eloy Jimenez, for the season, I thought possibly that would make things difficult.

Then they lost his backup and their center fielder and their second baseman. The list goes on and on, but nothing is having any negative impact on the team. The players they are missing are all star caliber players, but new players keep stepping up. The Sox starting pitchers are the envy of the league and they have a truly elite team. Now that the attendance restrictions have been lifted, I expect the White Sox to fill the park with fans to cheer the team on their way to a division championship and beyond.

The other side of town is having quite a season themselves. When this season began, I was so down on the Cubs that I was looking for other teams to root for. Not that I wasn’t going to be a Cub fan, but I considered rooting for the Washington Nationals because Kyle Schwarber and Jon Lester were now playing for them. Maybe the San Diego Padres because Yu Darvish was now pitching for them. The Cubs seemed to be throwing in the towel before the season even began. How wrong I was, and how happy I am that I was wrong. The Cubs just swept the Cardinals this weekend and after 65 games they find

themselves tied for first with the Brewers and six full games ahead of the Cardinals. The Cubs have exceeded everyone’s expectations so far this year and I have now put the Nationals and Padres in my rear view mirror.

A couple of years ago I thought that a city series was a possibility, but by the time this season began, I had given up hope of seeing one in my lifetime. I know it’s still early, and I’m not really sure the Cubs can keep playing as well as they have been, but so far it’s been a magical season in Chicago.

That was never more evident than this weekend. Wrigleyville was shaking with excitement because the fans could come back and the Cubs were playing the Cardinals.

When it was announced that new Bears quarterback Justin Fields was in attendance, the crowd went wild. The Cubs fell behind 5-1 and finally caught up when Anthony Rizzo homered in the sixth after a great at bat. Bill Murray sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame in the 7th inning, and successfully willed the crowd to make even more noise and the Cubs responded with an 8-5 victory.

By the way, the Sox swept the Tigers too.

Yes, this weekend was about as good as it gets for our Chicago baseball teams.

A.D. Posey said, “Take a deep breath.

Inhale peace, exhale happiness.”

Refuse hate. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Boxing is real easy. Life is much harder.

— Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

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Ethan Moser, Bodee Davis and Brenden Tanksley paddle around in the Galien River

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Bodee Davis and Konstantine Bauer haul the kayak into the Galien River

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Physics students paddle their kayaks in the Galien River

New Buffalo physics students float down Galien River in handcrafted kayaks

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

t was Ben Lijewski who conceived the idea to have students in his physics class build kayaks.

“I have some crazy ideas sometimes…Mr. Eberly helps me with these ideas,” he said, adding that it was really “everybody’s idea.”

Students, along with New Buffalo High School science teacher Richard Eberly, tested their finished product when they took a brief journey down the river in their kayaks at the Galien River kayak launch along Red Arrow Highway in New Buffalo Township Saturday, June 12.

To build the kayaks, Lijewski said that they first used white oak for all the framing and marine grade plywood for the outside skin. Brass screws and twopart epoxy were used to hold everything together.

“Don’t have any holes in your boat” was a standout lesson that Lijewksi learned from the project.

Lijewski also made a miniature canoe

out of concrete.

“I made a mold for the concrete and placed the concrete over it to make the canoe,” he said.

Lijewski, said that Michigan Tech, which is where he’s heading in the fall, kicks off the school year by having the students make concrete canoes.

“This entire class has been a lot of fun because Eberly’s been able to incorporate many different units into the kayaks and he made class really enjoyable and fun,” he added.

Eberly said when he told the students to pick the curriculum, they chose electricity and magnetism with circuits, rotational motion, and fluid dynamics.

Eberly said they did each of those units, picking the units up from Arizona State University and North Carolina State University.

“We went through the physics curriculum and then for the lab portion of it, I always have them do an activity,” Eberly said.

Physics students with teacher Richard Eberly float around in the Galien River

Students originally wanted to build race boats (what Eberly used to build when he was young) but decided on kayaks instead.

Students also built a Bluetooth Wi-Fi stereo system in the classroom, which went into a kayak.

According to Bodee Davis, the students began building them at the start of the third trimester.

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avis said fluid dynamics is, in a nutshell, the “interactions of gases and liquids.”

“We’re going to build these to help give a physical demonstration of some of those properties that we’re trying to learn,” Davis said of their thought process to build the kayaks.

Davis added that they used the CanYak blueprint series from Glen-L Boats to build them.

The previous night, Brenden Tanksley

Brenden Tanksley paddles his kayak in the Galien River

had been up until 12:30 working on his kayak. Students came in several weekends and, even after graduating June 5, came into the school the following week every day to try and finish them.

“We put a decent amount of work into them,” Davis, who is headed to the University of Michigan in the fall, said.

Davis said most of the students in the class have been on the high school’s robotics team.

“We’re all fairly hands on and kind of like doing stuff like this – we’re very fortunate that Mr. Eberly gave us the opportunity to do this,” he said.

Eberly attributed the class’ success to the students themselves.

“It was an amazing class – the kids that came in, all of them were getting STEM certified through the state of Michigan and all of them wanted to become engineers…It was a once in a decade dream class,” Eberly said.

Richard Eberly (right) helps Ben Lijewski haul his kayak into the water

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SCHOLASTICS

New Buffalo school board approves hiring of new middle school science teacher and coaches, 2021-2022 handbooks

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embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education approved some new hires, including the hiring of Nathaniel Orlowski for middle school science teacher, at their Monday, June 14, meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler and his team did a second interview with Orlowski the Friday and that a first round of interviews had been done Thursday.

“We kind of wanted to get through this rather quickly,” he said, adding that Orlowski was “kind of a hot item and we wanted to get him locked in here at New Buffalo.”

Orlowski graduated from the University of Buffalo in upstate New York. He has experience teaching at the middle school level as well as AP Biology.

Leslie added that on his resume, there’s a QR code that took him to a clip of him presenting one of his lessons.

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“He did a great job, he’s a very bright young man, I think he really hits a variety of levels - there’s a broad spectrum of abilities in that class that he showed from that video clip,” he said.

The hiring of David Kelly as girls’ varsity basketball coach was approved.

Leslie said that Kelly coached junior varsity girls’ basketball at Lakeshore for years and coached junior varsity girls’ basketball for New Buffalo this past school year so he’s “looking forward to see what he can do for our program.”

The hiring of Bruce Mollineaux as varsity girls’ volleyball coach was approved. Leslie said he’s “heard nothing but great things” with how he’s done with the Michigan Lutheran girls’ program.

Board members approved hazard pay in the amount of $600, payable to all active employees, for the 20202021 school year.

Board members approved the following handbooks for the 2021

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2022 school year: Athletic Handbook, Elementary Student Handbook, Middle School Student Handbook, and High School Student Handbook.

Trustee Lisa Werner said the curriculum policy committee had reviewed the handbooks.

Board members approved granting tenure status to the following teachers: Curtis Brewster, Sara Mead and Natalie Walter.

Leslie said that they’re all “three great teachers” and that it’s been “a lot of fun” for him to see them grow, as they all arrived at the school district when he did five years ago.

“They’re just key components to the school district,” he said.

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oard members approved Knoll Bros Oil Co. as the supplier of fuel products for 2021-2022.

Leslie commended Butler and his team for doing a great job with the high school graduation ceremony, which was held in the multiplex field June 5.

Despite it being somewhat “bizarre,” Leslie said it’s been a “great school year.”

“Hopefully, everyone has the chance to recharge their batteries and we’ll see what the 2021-2022 school year looks like,” he said.

Due to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ State of Emergency ending at the end of the month, board president Chuck Heit said that the school board’s June 28 meeting will be its last virtual meeting and they will resume in-person ones in the middle/ high school cafeteria. He commented on the large amount of participation from the public at the virtual meetings and said he might like to discuss if there was a way to broadcast the meetings “as we move forward with the first in-person meeting in July.”

After moving into closed session, board members approved authorizing Leslie to make an offer of not more than $250,000 for a property located on Lubke Road in New Buffalo Township.

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Parade a homecoming for driver of Budweiser Clydesdales

he La Porte Fourth of July parade will be a homecoming for a driver of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

Alec Smith, 23, said destiny must have been at work because the brewing industry giant, long billed as the “King of Beers” chose him out of 400 applicants when a job opening developed.

He’s eager not only to drive the team of horses pulling a 1903 beer wagon in the downtown parade he used to attend as a child.

Smith said he can’t wait for people back home to see what he does for a living.

“I am beyond ecstatic, honestly,” he said.

Smith will spend quality here because the Clydesdales skyrocketing to fame in TV commercials during the ’70s will also be at the annual Red, Wine and Brew July 2 and the La Porte County Fair July 10.

He played a critical role in getting the Clydesdales here because of his ties at Bethany Lutheran Church and Garwood Orchards, where he attended and worked as a youth.

Pastor Dennis Meyer and church member Carrie Garwood are

BY STAN MADDUX

lead organizers of the popular Red, Wine and Brew.

They were looking to spice up the annual beer and wine tasting event featuring a concert this year by country music superstars Montgomery Gentry and John Michael Montgomery.

to other people and show the horses at the fair.

A few years later, Smith was doing the same thing with another owner’s Clydesdales.

“I took care of them like they were my own,” he said.

He was in college

have helped when he applied for an opening in New Hampshire.

“That’s how I got the job,” he said.

Smith said he’s practically been to every state east of the Mississippi River and into Canada in his travels with the Budweiser crew to show the horses the past three years.

His other duties include driving one of three semi-trucks used to transport the horses and other supplies to each location.

“We travel rain, shine, snow, hot. It doesn’t matter. Wherever you want us, we’ll be there,” he said.

S After they reached out to him, Smith began the process of having the Clydesdales dispatched to LaPorte.

“They really are the superstars of horses,” Garwood said.

Ironically, perhaps, Smith has never owned a horse.

In third grade, he signed up for a program in 4-H that gives youth a chance to ride and take care of horses belonging

majoring in nursing and still working with horses when the earth began shaking on what appears to be his true calling in life.

Smith said he started taking care of the horses of a neighbor, Shelby Zarobinski, when she was hired as a Budweiser Clydesdale driver in Colorado.

She helped him make some connections at Budweiser that might

mith said he can’t imagine doing anything else right now.

He enjoys seeing the country and the different people he gets to meet including some wanting his autograph.

The joy he sees when the horses come for visit is what he likes most about the job.

“A lot of smiles we get to put on people’s faces is priceless. We have 40-year-old men who are jumping up and down and clapping their hands. They’re so excited to see us,” he said.

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Local Pour invites guests on a unique tasting journey

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hose who step through the doors of Local Pour should expect the unexpected when they sip one of several of the selection of wines, beers and ciders that is offered there.

Perhaps, Chalet Sturgeon, owner of Local Pour, said, they just might like it.

“We want you to come in and try something different that you wouldn’t normally try and buy,” she said.

Sturgeon and Jayme Neumann, Local Pour’s general manager, joined in the celebration of the opening of their boutique-style tasting room with a ribbon-cutting held by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Friday, June 11.

Sturgeon said that Local Pour features all Michigan products – “absolutely as much as we possibly could,” she said.

Guests can enjoy Michigan-made wine, beer, and spirits.

The tasting room represents wineries not only from Berrien County but also in Traverse City and northern Michigan.

It has distillers from Grand Rapids and Holland and beers from this area as well as from South Haven and Grand Rapids.

Dablon Winery, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Lazy Ballerina, Three Blondes Beer in South Haven are some of the more local wineries and breweries that have products featured at Local Pour.

In addition to offering tastings, Sturgeon said that guests are also welcomed to sit back and relax.

“You can just come in and get a glass or a bottle and sit on the back porch,” she said.

Also featured are a variety of light snacks, such as hummus, sausages, cheeses, dips, chips, and salsa. Sturgeon said they also have fun craft soda pop for the kids, such as root beer, orange pop and pomegranate lemonade.

And there’s also live entertainment: Every Saturday through October, Sturgeon said that Local Pour will feature live music. A food truck was also present at the grand opening last Saturday.

Sturgeon said they were also looking at doing some fun collaborations with food and maybe some food and wine pairings in the fall and food and beer parings or a “meet the maker” event.

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eumann had previously worked at a winery part-time for five years.

Sturgeon worked at two different wineries last summer because she “wanted to get an opportunity to feel what it was like and see what I liked about working with the public.”

Other than that, she’d never done anything like this before.

“This is a brand-new gig,” Sturgeon said.

Local Pour is open from 12 to 6 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and from 12 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

It’s located at 12857 Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer, Michigan. More information can be found at www. localpourmi.com or by visiting their Facebook and Instagram page or calling 269-405-1262.

Jayme Neumann and Chalet Sturgeon (center, in the blue shirts) prepare to cut the ribbon with Chamber members

Bottles of wine are displayed inside Local Pour

Emily Hojara, Chamber digital marketing manager, toasts to Local Pour with Kimberlee Wendt, Chamber executive director

An area in Local Pour that sells light snacks and other treats

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Three Oaks celebrates the return of the Flag Day Parade

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esidents and visitors flocked to Elm Street in Three Oaks for the return of the beloved Flag Day Parade.

A Three Oaks tradition since 1953, the parade (recognized as the world’s largest Flag Day parade), was limited to a virtual display in 2020 due to covid restrictions. When those restrictions lifted in 2021, organizers jumped into gear to get the show back on the road. Floats and vehicles

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stepped off on North Elm Street and headed south through the downtown before turning onto Linden towards the American Legion Hall.

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he patriotic celebration included everything from marching bands to tractors. Special recognition this year went to long-time parade participant Lt. Col. Ernest A. Bachman, who served as this year’s Grand Marshall. Bachman, who has driven the Flag Day Prince and Princess in parade for several years, was on active duty from 1970 to 2008 and has served in the National Guard and Army Reserves.

The parade capped off a weekend of activities that included a 5k run, live music, outdoor art displays and a spectacular Saturday evening fireworks show.

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PUBLIC NOTICES WATER QUALITY DATA The table below lists the EPA’s regulated and unregulated contaminants detected in The City of New Buffalo’s drinking water during 2020. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Regulated Monitoring (Sampled at Water Treatment Plant)

THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT WSSN # 4680 FOR THE YEAR 2020 In 1998, a new federal rule was passed to ensure that customers of community water supplies receive annual documentation of drinking water quality. The City of New Buffalo is your water supplier, and we are pleased to present you with this annual water quality report. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable drinking water supply that meets all federal and state requirements.

Source Water Assessment: Your water comes from Lake Michigan (a surface water source).

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

The susceptibility of our source water is rated “moderately high”.

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

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

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

Health and Safety Information: Drinking water,

Detected Substance (units)

Highest Range Of Level Detects Detected

EPA’s MCL

EPA’s MCLG’s

Violation Yes / No

Likely Sources of Substance

*Turbidity (ntu)

0.28

0.03-0.28

0.3* or no sample above 1.00

N/A

No

Soil Runoff

Chlorine Residual Free (ppm)

1.7

1.02-1.70

4.0

4.0

No

Water additive used to control microbes

0.62

4.0

4.0

No

Water Additive Which Promotes Strong Teeth; Erosion of Natural Deposits

1.32

5

0

0.62

Fluoride (ppm)

(Single Sample)

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

1.32

Sample Date – 8/14/2020

(Single Sample)

NO

Erosion of natural deposits

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

Highest Running Annual Average

Range Of Detects

THM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb)

30

(Single Sample)

HAA5 (Total Haloacetic Acids) (ppb)

26

(Single Sample)

30

26

EPA’S MCL

EPA’S MCLG

Violation Yes / NO

80.0

N/A

No

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

60.0

N/A

No

By-Product of Drinking Water Chlorination

Likely Source of Substance

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

Highest Running Range Of Detects Annual Average 0.8

0.31-1.12

MRDL

MRDLG

Violation Yes / No

4.0

4.0

No

Likely Source of Substance Water Additive Used For Disinfection

Note 1: Definitions are on page 5.

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

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

pick up substances resulting from animal or human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water (untreated water) include: Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring,

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

90th Percentile Detected

Sites Found Above AL

EPA’s AL

EPA’s MCLG

** Copper (ppb)

80

0

1300

1300

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

** Lead (ppb)

5

0

15

0

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

Violation Yes / NO

Likely Source of Substance

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

Highest Level Detected 8.2 (Single Sample)

Likely Source of Substance

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800426-4791 or visit https://www.epa.gov/groundwater-and-drinking-water/safe- drinking-waterinformation

Erosion of Natural Deposits

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

Highest Level Detected

Likely Source of Substance

Hardness as CaCO3 (ppm)

134 (Single Sample)

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Sulfate (ppm)

32 (Single Sample)

Erosion of Natural Deposits

PH (ph units)

7.5

Chloride (ppm)

15 (Single Sample)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) MCL, MCLG Regulated TT, or or Contaminant MRDL MRDLG Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid 370 N/A (HFPO-DA) (ppt)

To ensure that tap water is safe, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water, provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Measurement of Acidity of Water Erosion of Natural Deposits

Level Detected

Range

Date Sampled

Violation Yes/No

N/D

N/A

10-26-20

N/A

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

Typical Source of Contaminant

Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) (ppt)

420

N/A

N/D

N/A

10-26-20

N/A

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; stain-resistant treatments

Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) (ppt)

51

N/A

N/D

N/A

10-26-20

N/A

Firefighting foam; discharge and waste from industrial facilities

Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) (ppt)

400,000

N/A

N/D

N/A

10-26-20

N/A

Firefighting foam; discharge and waste from industrial facilities

Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) (ppt)

6

N/A

N/D

N/A

10-26-20

N/A

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; breakdown of precursor compounds

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) (ppt)

16

N/A

(Single Sample)

2

10-26-20

NO

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

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (ppt)

8

N/A

(Single Sample)

2

10-26-20

NO

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; stain-resistant treatments

2

2

Note 1: Definitions are on page 5.

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

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

Information for Vulnerable Populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

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

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

If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information

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PUBLIC NOTICES on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead The City of New Buffalo maintains a State certified microbiological laboratory that tests your water 365 days a year. If you have any questions concerning your water utility or need a copy of this Water Quality Report mailed to you, please contact Mr. Ken Anderson, Water Superintendent, at (269) 469-0381 or by e-mail at waterdept@cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also attend our monthly City Council Meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 224 West Buffalo Street (New Buffalo City Hall).

DEFINITIONS RAA — Running Annual Average.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units

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

90th Percentile – 90 percent of the samples were at or below the numbers listed. (Copper = 80 ppb, Lead = 5 ppb).

N/A – Not applicable. * - Turbidity – Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. 100 percent of our samples met the required limits of less than or equal to 0.30 NTU in 95% of samples taken each month and shall not exceed 1.0 NTU at any time. ** - Lead & Copper — The state allows us to monitor for some contaminates less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data , though representative, may be more than one year old. Copper and lead samples were collected on 8-8-18 through 9-27-18.

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

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

Monitoring and Reporting to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Requirements: The State of Michigan and the U.S. EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. The City of New Buffalo received a Reporting Violation dated February 1, 2021 from EGLE for failure to distribute the 2019 City of New Buffalo Consumer Confidence Report to EGLE by July 1, 2020.

This violation began July 2, 2020. The City of New Buffalo returned to compliance on September 4, 2020.

Original Batmobile coming to Michigan City parade

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BY STAN MADDUX

he original Batmobile from the 1960s TV show Batman is going to be in Michigan City’s annual Summer Parade.

100 or more units are expected in the A parade beginning Saturday at 11 a.m. at Franklin and 10th streets.

The Batmobile will be the first unit in the parade behind the traditional police vehicles and fire trucks leading the way to Ames Field. w “It’s such an exciting addition,” said Terry y Greetham, events director for the city. t The theme of this year’s parade is “Hometown r Heroes” in honor of emergency and medical T responders during the pandemic.

The Batmobile used by crime fighting characters Batman and Robin is owned by Mark Racop, who will be driving the automobile in the parade.

Racop resides in Logansport, Indiana.

“We’re excited to have him,” said Chris Yagelski, o administrative assistant to the mayor.

Yagelski came up with the idea for the Batmobile i s after discovering the owner of the car is only about s a three hour drive from the area.

He also felt the Batmobile was a perfect fit since it G was used by popular superhero characters and the parade honors people on the front lines in the battle with COVID-19 the past 15 months.

“We feel all of our hometown heroes are super heroes,” Yagelski said.

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This concludes our report for the calendar year 2020.

Your 2021 Water Quality Report can be expected before July 1, 2022.

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

Unregulated Contaminants – Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose

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HOR0SCOPE JUNE 17-24, 2021

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

Approach life more serenely and with more receptivity, this week. Be open to what others are bringing. Let someone else take the lead at work and make those big decisions. Once you let go of having to be in charge or taking on all the responsibility, you can relax at home and recharge your spirit.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Even if there is some adversity with coworkers or with those who are part of your daily routine, you can adapt now and strengthen the relationship. By taking a more hands-off approach and letting go of having to settle issues for people, you will get more in touch with your own issues or hang-ups.

There may be some issues of contention that have before now, gone unspoken in a close relationship or you may have a financial issue that is keeping you from going forward in a collaborative project. Let go of any ego or material issues and let your emotional/ spiritual connection guide you.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

There may be some uncertainty about where your personal projects are going and how they will pan out financially, now. The key is to reach out to friends and start networking. Going it alone or the feeling of being cut off socially is a thing of the past. Once you start the conversation, it will flow.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

You can’t always get what you want but if you’re not uber attached to outcomes, you won’t be disturbed when the unexpected happens.

Instead of stressing, you can just sit back and enjoy the show. It’s time to be entertained by life and remain in that positive state of expectation.

Work schedules and keeping up with daily routines could be a challenge now. Make adjustments where you can and move on. When it comes to dealing with people, let go of expectation based on familiarity. People won’t be acting their usual self, which should be very entertaining.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

You may not be able to follow through with plans or make deadlines, as you had anticipated, this week. But if you follow through with phone calls and reschedule before you’re late, you may be able to turn a one-time connection into a very lucrative and stable, long term relationship.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This is a very productive time at work but things at home or issues with family may prevent you from putting in extra hours and banking the over-time. But by taking time now, to make sure loved ones are taken care of, you will open up opportunities to get things done with their help later.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Sometimes relationships don’t always work out or you don’t always have someone around when you think you need them, but this is when your ingenuity and ability to be original can come into play for you. Let go of needing help or relying on others and trust in your abilities to handle it.

Talking things out with people who haven’t gotten it already or hashing over previous agreements that are constantly not panning out, should be avoided. Turn your focus and your energy toward things that are going smoothly, that are moving forward. Give people space to work it out on there own.

Even if you get thrown a few curve balls or some skeletons come flying out of the closet this week, the energy from the stars will help you take it in stride. This is the time when work and financial goals will sync and you will be able to start making strides in the professional arena.

Good friends don’t always make good roommates.

The boundaries can become blurred and a professional, business approach can feel like a cold shoulder. This is the time to do your own thing and don’t mix business with pleasure. Embrace your independence and don’t be afraid to express yourself.

Its nice out here, its the soul that loves Nature. — Dino

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The Pokagon Fund grant to help The Region of Three Oaks Museum with technical upgrade

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hanks to a generous grant from The Pokagon Fund, The Region of Three Oaks Museum will now be receiving a technical upgrade that will speed up and upgrade its accessioning process.

Pokagon Fund Executive Director Dan Petersen presented the check of $3,000 to TROTOM Board President Chuck Sittig at the museum Friday, June 11.

Nick Bogert, a member of TROTOM’s board of directors, said that the museum plans to upgrade its computer software from PastPerfect 4.0 to 5.0.

Bogert said that every item that’s brought to the museum is given a distinct number (which usually starts out with the year). Each item in the museum’s storage room is tagged with its own number.

“What you’re supposed to be able to do is you go into the computer, and you enter that number, and it should tell you exactly where (an item) is,” Bogert said.

Bogert added that there will also be a little camera station, where photos can be taken of every item as it comes in.

Extra shelving, new flatfile cases for storing maps and fragile documents, and a new file cabinet for small paper items have also been added.

In addition, museum volunteers will

Petersen visited the museum in the winter months and was impressed by its display of exhibits and historical items that it offers to the public.

“The Pokagon Fund is very impressed with the level and quality of exhibits that the museum has put on in the past and wanted to contribute to its future success by enabling them to update their technology, know what exhibits or items they have in their collection and make those easily accessible to the public through their exhibits, so we’re really proud to support the work that’s going on here,” he said.

Dan Petersen, executive director of The Pokagon Fund, hands the check to Chuck Sittig, president of TROTOM’s board of directors

be able to accession two computers instead of one. The museum will be purchasing a big main frame (like a desktop) computer, Bogert said.

“We’ll run cables through so we can connect this one (the current computer) and that one so two people can accession,” he said, adding that the new equipment should be installed

by Aug. 1.

Bogert said that they’ve also been receiving some in-person help with the technology aspect from Brandon Smith, a financial advisor, who has

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“He’s been a great volunteer source of specialized knowledge,” Bogert said.

The museum will be training new volunteers how to accession new items on its new equipment. Those who want to get involved should contact trotommuseum@gmail.com.

A small group of volunteers come in Wednesday mornings in the winter to help with the process. Hopefully, Bogert said, volunteers will soon be able to “double the number of items we can accession at any one time.”

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ogert agreed the upgrades will help in sharing the museum’s vast collection of items with the public.

“Baby Boomers’ parents are passing away and they have attics full of stuff, which often finds its way here but if you can’t lay your hands on the right stuff, you can’t make that into an exhibit or you can’t use it in a program so I would say The Pokagon Fund’s help here is really going to be key to us doing the best job maintaining those artifacts and getting them out in front of the people,” Bogert said.

The Region of Three Oaks Museum is located at 5 Featherbone Ave. in Three Oaks. Museum hours are 12 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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OBITUARIES Elizabeth Ann Ennis

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1942-2021

lizabeth Ann Ennis, age 79, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away on June 10, 2021.

Liz, as she preferred to be known, was born March 4, 1942, in Gary, Indiana. Liz attended St. Luke’s grade school and was graduated from Emerson High School. She continued her education at Indiana University, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Ultimately, she earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma University.

Liz taught speech and drama in the Gary public schools until she decided to go into educational administration.

She first served as an administrator in the Hammond School District. She then served as Director of High Schools in Oklahoma City Public Schools, while completing course work toward her doctoral degree. Liz began her tenure in High School District 214 in Arlington Heights, first as principal of Wheeling High School, then as Deputy Superintendent, and finally

Superintendent of Schools.

Liz participated in many civic organizations. She a was an active member of the Rotary Club in Arlington Heights, and she served for four years on the New Buffalo City Council. She was an active member of the League of Women Voters, the Democratic Party, the Pokagon Foundation, and Friends of the Library. This does not begin to do justice to the work she did in her chosen fields of expertise.

Liz had an incredibly warm and outgoing personality, and having the infamous Irish gift of gab, could talk publicly with seeming ease on most any occasion. She had a wonderful way of talking to teenagers and was known to mentor them and her professional colleagues. Among her many outstanding qualities, she was creative, kind, generous, loving and talented. She kept friendships, some for as long as 76 years and treasured her friends and family.

Liz was preceded in death by her father, Edward P. Ennis, her beloved mother, Elizabeth (Murphy) Ennis, and her brothers, James and Timothy.

Survivors include cousins and her partner of 34 years Annette Van Dusen.

Memorial visitation will be held on June 18, 2021, from 3 pm to 6 pm with a Time of Sharing at 5 pm CST at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. A private mass will be held on Saturday.

If there are those who prefer to make contributions in lieu of flowers, Liz supported the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Lambda Legal, and St Joseph’s Carmelite Home at www. carmelitehome.org

DEATH NOTICES

THREE OAKS – Ronald B. Foster, 88, of Galien, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Arrangements are pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

Scorned councilman joins pride flag celebration

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BY STAN MADDUX

LaPorte official heavily criticized last year for publicly denouncing the LGBTQ lifestyle joined in the celebration of a pride flag presented to the city.

City Councilman Roger Galloway said his personal views have not changed but he stands by the effort of the LGBTQ community to be accepted.

“I believe my opinion, my religious beliefs are the same but we’re all in this together,” he said.

The pride flag was presented Monday during the LaPorte City Council meeting

by Elissa Affeld, a member of the local LGBTQ community and the city’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

She spoke about acceptance as part of June being Pride month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ communities worldwide.

Affeld blamed lack of acceptance for LGBTQ members having much higher rates of homelessness, mental health and substance abuse issues.

She also expressed a desire for the city to fly the flag during the remainder of Pride month “as a symbol to those in the community that the city of La Porte is not only diverse but accepting and inclusive.”

Whether the flag will be flown by the city was not mentioned.

Galloway said he has no problem with the flag being flown for the rest of the month but is concerned more flags would

have to go up, if requested, to avoid other segments of the population feeling discriminated against.

“If you fly one then you have to fly everybody’s,” he said.

Galloway, a veteran of the Vietnam War, said he can relate to the effort by the LGBTQ community for acceptance because he and other soldiers came home from the losing battle feeling shunned by society.

“We’re still fighting for recognition. I’ll stand with them. Things are changing,” he said.

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ast July, Galloway during a city council meeting told several LGBTQ members asking for community support “you know that’s against The Bible.”

“Anybody ever read The Bible,” he said.

He later apologized after his comments were met by considerable backlash from Mayor Tom Dermody and other members of the city council.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee already under consideration was later formed to promote LaPorte as a welcoming community.

Galloway said everyone is entitled to their opinions but he has since learned the beliefs of an elected official can’t get in the way of the job.

“They all don’t believe the same or live the same. You got to represent everyone.

That’s the way it is,” he said.

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The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts selects Beth Kaskel as its next executive director

he Board of Directors of The Acorn, a performing arts center in Michigan’s Harbor Country that offers a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming, has unanimously approved the hire of Beth Kaskel as its next Executive Director.

Beth Kaskel is an arts management professional with 20 years of experience bringing communities together through the performing arts. Kaskel most recently served for six years as Director of Programming and Director of Operations for the world-renowned Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Previous roles include General Manager for American Theater Company, and General Manager of Redmoon Theater. She also served on the Board of Directors of The League of Chicago Theaters from 2012-2018 and has held leadership roles in numerous professional associations.

Kaskel is very familiar with the Three Oaks area, as her family has visited for many years. Kaskel spent many summer evenings at concerts in Dewey Cannon Park, walking through Warren Woods, dining at area restaurants – and yes, attending shows at The Acorn.

She is delighted to relocate permanently to Harbor Country and looks forward to stepping into this exciting leadership role.

“Being entrusted to lead The Acorn into the next chapter of growth is an honor,” Kaskel said.

“Performing arts play a vital role in making our world a better place. The Acorn’s mission of community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages resonates with me in its opportunity to enhance the local community. It will be incredibly exciting to have the privilege to present and produce the highest caliber programming at The Acorn. I look forward to meeting and working with the board, staff, artists, audiences, and local businesses and nonprofits who already love this great performing arts center, while also attracting new patrons and collaborators.”

Kaskel joins The Acorn as its second executive director, succeeding Sandra Thompson, who led the transition of The Acorn from a privately owned commercial venue to a successful missiondriven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Under Thompson’s leadership, The Acorn vastly expanded its

filled with wide-eyed wonder’ -- to The Auditorium Theatre, established in 1889, and housed in a national historic landmark building, where she was responsible for world-class performers and events, such as David Byrne, Chance the Rapper, Neil Young, The Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, the NFL Draft, Louder than a Bomb, Ira Glass, The Jersey Boys, and the speakers’ series National Geographic Live.”

The Acorn’s Board of Directors retained nonprofit executive search firm KEES in December 2020. A comprehensive search was launched, and the search committee, led by past board chair Kathy Stady, ultimately selected Beth Kaskel from an exemplary group of top finalists. The Acorn leadership wishes to thank the members of the search committee, including board members Bob Murphy, Tom Abrahamson, and Laura Jolly, as well as community members Phila Broich and Lisa Cripps-Downey.

programming to more than 140 events annually, grew the patron base and added signature programs, such as Acorn Anywhere! outdoor concert series, Singer Songwriter and 10 Minute Play Writing Competitions, and one of the best Open Mic programs in the region which provide great opportunities for aspiring musicians to perform on The Acorn stage.

Kaskel has a BFA in Theatre Management from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and an MA in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University. Her first official day as Executive Director of The Acorn is June 14, 2021.

“We are thrilled to bring a performing arts professional of Beth’s caliber to lead us into our next chapter as a nonprofit organization,” said Tom Abrahamson, chair of The Acorn’s Board of Directors.

“Beth possesses an extraordinary breadth of leadership experience, ranging from the avant-garde Redmoon Theater -- which was hailed by the Chicago Tribune as ‘impossibly inventive’ and described by the Chicago Sun-Times as ‘one of the only theaters that can keep a 2-year-old and a 50-year-old equally enchanted and

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eather Eddy, president and CEO of KEES, remarks “a huge thank you to the search committee. As a growing organization, the time, effort, and energy required for this hire were enormous, and all committee members rose to the challenge. Beth Kaskel will fit perfectly with the future vision of The Acorn and will lead it toward that vision, and beyond.”

The Acorn is the epicenter of the creative and performing arts of Harbor Country, drawing audiences from Chicago, northern Indiana, and southwest Michigan. The Acorn curates, highlights, and supports local talent while also welcoming renowned performers. Every performance year is filled with a breadth of diverse programming that ensures no two events are alike. The Acorn’s Mission: To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.

To learn more about The Acorn and its many artistic offerings, please visit www.acornlive.org. — STAFF

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