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Seven children rescued from Lake Michigan PAGE 3

Berrien County extends local state of emergency, reopens facilities in phases PAGE 5 New hospital in LaPorte to open for patients soon PAGE 6 New Buffalo school board adopts upcoming fiscal year budget PAGE 8

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Seven children rescued from Lake Michigan

BY STAN MADDUX | PHOTOS BY KRISTIN FATOUROS

even children found out Lake Michigan is no ordinary body of water after being rescued a good distance from the shoreline at Union Pier.

The children ages 7 to 13 were a bit shaken up but did not require medical attention.

“They were just a little scared and learned a big life lesson,” said Mary Jaconetti, the mother of one of the children.

The Chicago woman said the lake was like glass Tuesday, June 9, when the children ventured out on two paddle boards and a floating dock at Berrien Beach at Lakeshore Drive and Goodwin Street.

At some point, she said the children wanting to go further out into the water removed the weight anchoring the floating dock to the bottom of the lake.

After drifting a bit too far out, Jaconetti said the children tried paddling back only to have more distance added between them and the shoreline despite the lake being calm.

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underneath that was kind of pulling them out slowly,” she said.

Eventually, Jaconetti said a call was placed to 911 after realizing the children, who were by then a few hundred yards away, were not gaining any ground with their paddles.

She and the other panicstricken parents all visiting each other for the weekend also flagged down a man passing by on a jet ski.

Jaconetti said the watercraft operator brought back two of the children, while the rest were grabbed by firefighters approaching on a rescue boat.

All of the children had on lifejackets, she said.

Jaconetti said all of the parents agreed there will be stricter standards for the children if they ever want to return to the water on the floatation devices.

One of them will be not to detach the weight from the floating dock.

“It was a very nerve racking period of time and I hope others will learn from the experience,” she said.

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State Rep. Pauline Wendzel today joined her House colleagues in approving her co-sponsored resolution opposing the governor’s nursing home policies, which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger during the COVID-19 era.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has continued with a plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities – putting individuals who have tested positive under the same roof as healthy residents. Other states that had implemented the same strategy quickly released the mistake and have since reversed course, but Michigan has not.

“These aren’t faceless, unknown individuals,” said Rep. Wendzel in a press release. “These are our veterans, church members, parents, and grandparents who are forced to live in these COVID hotspots. They’re scared, alone, helpless, and deserve better. Our loved ones are not expendable, and it’s a shame Michigan is continuing this failed policy.”

Senior citizens, especially those in nursing homes, are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. Reports indicate one-third of Michigan’s COVID-19 deaths – more than 1,900 people – have been nursing home residents.

Nursing homes without dedicated spaces to isolate and tend to COVID-19 patients are required to send them to regional hubs – a separate nursing home, which has been approved by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. A June 15 executive order requires the hubs to accept patients.

The resolution opposing the governor’s controversial policy passed the House 7132 with bipartisan support.

“This isn’t political, this is about doing what’s right and discontinuing a dangerous policy,” said Rep. Wendzel. “I’m pleased this resolution passed with bipartisan support, and I hope it will lead to real action from the administration.” — STAFF REPORTS

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO MAYOR LOU O’DONNELL IV CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday May, September, and November at 8AM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Grand Beach Village Council approves new pump house project proposal for phases one and two

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embers of the Grand Beach Village Council approved having both phases of the village’s Pump House/Walnut Beach Access Project be completed at a slightly lower cost at the council’s virtual Wednesday, June 17, meeting.

Councilmembers approved work be completed on Phase Two of the village Pump House/Walnut Beach Access Project proposal at their April meeting.

The project involves revetment work being done to protect the pump house (the village golf course’s irrigation source) and the Walnut Beach Access.

Phase One will involve rock being placed on the far-left hand side and the far right-hand side of the pump house.

Phase Two will involve the middle portion.

Donkersloot & Sons was the sole bidder on the project.

Donkerlsoot said if they did both phases, the cost for the entire project would be at $311,500 when originally it was at $418,163. Currently, Donkersloot said they were budgeted for $254,000 for Phase Two but if they proceed with the new proposal and do Phase One, it would be another $60,000 to get the whole project completed.

Paul Leonard Jr., councilmember, said that “time is money.”

“With the passage of time, the amount of work that will have to be done will increase because of the continuing damage that’s done down by the lake, cost will continue to increase,” he said, adding that $60,000 is a lot of money in fact but if the village can find some way to finance the project, it will benefit everyone in the long run.

Steve Slater, councilmember, also mentioned the continuing high-water levels as a reason to do both phases.

“There’s no forecast for the water to go down consequentially in the future, so I think this is the way we should do it,” he said.

Councilmembers approved an expenditure not to exceed $60,000 from the fund balance and to include a budget amendment from the 2019-2020 General Fund for Capital Expenditures for the pump house project.

Councilmembers adopted the village’s Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.

The plan will require village employees to click on a link through Spectrum Health and take a health screening every day. Employees will take a screenshot of the results and email it to survey@grandbeach.org prior to their shifts every day. If their results don’t show a green checkmark, they must inform their designated supervisor before entering the workplace.

The village is required to keep the screenshots as proof that the employees are completing the survey.

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ouncilmembers agreed keeping on a parttime employee to assist Bob Dabbs, village superintendent, through August for hours not to exceed 20 hours a week and that further research will be done based on unemployment.

Lindley said that, once employees hit more than 20 hours, they’re liable for unemployment, so the village “tries to be extra careful of that.” Unemployment is based not only on number of hours

but number of quarters, with Mary Robertson, village clerk, adding that there are a “number of ways” one can go about collecting unemployment.

If someone earns enough money for a couple of quarters, they can draw unemployment.

The village has to pay 100% of any unemployment wages if anyone draws unemployment, which is the “concern,” Robertson said.

Lindley gave an update on drone footage of the lakefront that was paid for

by New Buffalo Township. The footage revealed problem areas and homes that are experiencing issues with erosion.

Thanks to the footage, details such as how many feet of sand that has been lost has also been revealed as well as what’s really occurring with the shoreline erosion.

Lindley said that footage will be taken in the fall, when the leaves have fallen off the trees, to allow data to be collected and records to be kept on how the lakefront area of Grand Beach and the township is changing.

Councilmembers agreed selling a 2015 squad car for $5,000 to New Buffalo Township.

Councilmembers approved an expenditure not to exceed $6,000 from the Capital Projects Contingency Fund for safety improvements of the village office.

Councilmembers agreed to honor the past approval of tennis courts for tennis pros and kids tennis independent of the Social Club (which is on hiatus due due to the coronavirus pandemic), as long as the Covid-19 precautions set forth by the governor are taken.

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Berrien County extends local state of emergency, reopens facilities in phases SPECTRUM HEALTH LAKELAND REVISES VISITATION GUIDELINES

ast week, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners authorized Mac Elliott, chair, to extend the local state of emergency until Friday, July 10, 2020.

This action continues to provide liability protection for non-county employees and volunteers who are assisting during this pandemic rand it continues to provide that coordinated decisions are made.

The Emergency Operations Center will continue to operate remotely to assist the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland during this time.

Berrien County facilities reopening in phases.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 in March, which ordered residents to remain at home or in their place of residence to the maximum extent feasible, which included limitations on workplaces across the state.

Public access to Berrien County buildings ended on March 23, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the region.

Many county services remained available via telephone, email, fax, and through the website.

Through a series of executive orders since that time, the governor has relaxed some of the restrictions on movement and workplaces; however, what remains is the requirement that businesses, operations and government agencies adhere to sound social distancing practices and additional measures. As such, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved the COVID-19 preparedness and response plan June 11, 2020, and have moved to Phase 2 of the plan, the re-opening of county buildings

(with the exception of buildings under the authority of an elected office, such as the Sheriff and the Courts). The date for that reopening was Monday, June 22, 2020, except where noted.

County facilities have areas designated as “enclosed public spaces” which, at a minimum, are all areas frequented by the public and in constricted areas.

Everyone in those areas (visitors and employees) must wear a face covering. In addition, individuals should practice social distancing, keeping 6 feet between individuals. Visitors and employees will be subject to a health screening at the entrance of the buildings.

The Berrien County Administration Building, located at 701 Main St., St. Joseph, reopened Monday, June 22. Some restrictions may continue with regard to complete building-wide access and will be explained via signage throughout the building.

The Berrien County Animal Control facility, located at 1400 S. Euclid, Benton Harbor, reopened Monday, June 22, with restrictions. Only three people from the public will be allowed inside the lobby area at a time, in order to keep the number of people in a small area limited to 10 as is stated in most recent executive orders. Volunteers may resume working at this facility and will be scheduled accordingly to maintain the limited number of people allowed in the building.

Saturday hours will resume Saturday, July 11.

The Public Defender’s Office, located at 100 Church St., St. Joseph and at the South County Courthouse at 1205 N. Front Street, Niles, will continue to see clients by appointment only. To

set an appointment, call (269) 982-8698.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Records Lobby, located at 919 Port St., St. Joseph, will continue to see patrons by appointment only through July 17. Individuals will be able to make an appointment for the following services: Firearms Transactions, Sex Offender Registry, Fingerprinting, and Report Requests. Appointments will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call (269) 983-7141, ext. 7211 or email sheriffrecords@berriencounty. org. No walk-ins will be accepted.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office in Niles will remain closed to the public through July 17, 2020, and all appointments will be handled at the St. Joseph Office.

The Michigan Supreme Court issued Administrative Order 2020-14 on May 6, 2020, which directs the re-openings of all Michigan trial courts. All Michigan courts are to re-open in a four-phase approach. Berrien County Trial Court is in Phase 2 of re-opening effective June 15.

For several months following the Supreme Court’s direction to close courthouse facilities to the public, the Berrien County Trial Court has been continuing to conduct required hearings via video technology. Phase 2 provides for some additional in person court proceedings; however, the majority of court proceedings for all divisions continue to be conducted remotely. Only those individuals with appointments with the court or another department in the building will be allowed in during Phase 2 and Phase 3. All

members of the public must wear a mask and must complete a health questionnaire before being allowed to enter the building.

Those who do not pass the health screening questions or refuse to wear a face covering will be denied access to the courthouse facilities and will be given information on how to conduct their business remotely. As long as local COVID-19 statistics remain in a downward trend, the Trial Court expects to move to Phase 3 operations effective July 6, 2020.

Phase 3 will allow for additional in person court proceedings but will not mean a full re-opening to the general public. Only those with a scheduled hearing, those needing to file paperwork with the court, or those under subpoena or party to a case will be allowed in at that time and will go through the same process as Phase 2 as it pertains to screening. Phase 4 will be a full re-opening of the facilities only when a public health statement is issued indicating that COVID-19 is no longer a national public health crisis.

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o ensure that you are not sent away unnecessarily, please call or e-mail the court prior to coming to the facilities to determine if your question or proceeding can be handled in another manner.

A listing of contact information for all departments housed in the courthouse facilities can be found at the Trial Court COVID-19 response page at https:// www.berriencounty.org/1669/ COVID-19 along with additional information regarding the current status of court operations.

The Berrien County Health Department’s offices in Benton Harbor, Niles, and Three Oaks

have resumed full operations during normal business hours; however, services are offered by appointment only. Please contact (269) 926-7121 to make an appointment.

Residents who have COVID-19 related questions are encouraged to call the Berrien County Health Department Response Hotline at 1-800-815-5485 and visit www. bchdmi.org/COVID19 for more information.

Spectrum Health Lakeland revises visitation guidelines Effective June 15, 2020, Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised their visitation guidelines which now allow for one visitor per patient and two visitors for pediatric patients in the hospital setting. No visitors are allowed on the COVID-19 unit. In the outpatient and ambulatory setting, a patient can bring a family member/ guest if they are under 21 years old (two family members may accompany minors), need physical assistance to get to and from an appointment, or if the family member is needed to be involved in the consent, plan of treatment, or care. All visitors will be screened upon entering the facility and required to wear a mask.

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Hanson Hospice Center continue to following state and federal guidelines and remain closed to all visitors at this time. For special circumstances, including end of life, one visitor meeting certain health criteria will be permitted at these facilities. For more information regarding visitation at Lakeland facilities, visit www. spectrumhealthlakeland.org/ covid19. — STAFF REPORTS

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new miniature hospital in LaPorte expects to begin accepting patients soon.

A June 12 ribbon cutting was held for the $21.6 million Franciscan Beacon Hospital at 1010 W. Indiana 2.

Dr. Lars Kneller, one of six members on the hospital board, said the doors should open to patients before the end of the month or early July at the latest.

Final approval must be obtained from the Indiana State Department of Health which inspected the facility last week.

“As soon as we get the green light from the state we are ready to go,” he said.

There are eight in-patient beds for overnight care along with 10 beds in the full service 24 hour emergency department at the 92,500 square foot facility.

There’s also a surgery room for outpatients procedures along with a nursing station, laboratory services, an on-staff pharmacist, physical therapy, telehealth connectivity and the latest in imaging and diagnostic equipment.

Kneller said the partnership between Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System is unique because two separate health systems joined together to fill a need in the community.

He said the new hospital is going to fill gaps in services not always readily available at the much larger LaPorte

Hospital and do so in a closer knit environment.

Kneller said patients will not be seen by nurse practitioners or assistants to a physician.

Only doctors from the immediate area will treat patients and be more readily available to answer their questions.

He said there will always be one physician on duty for every shift.

“You know the faces. You know the physicians. We’re all under one roof. I think it makes people more comfortable they’re being cared for properly,” Kneller said.

He said patients with more serious or complex issues will be transferred to the hospital Franciscan Health opened near Michigan City in January or Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

The new hospital is at the former Beacon Medical Group building.

About one-third of the space is new construction.

“This joint venture is a symbol of the great relationship between our two organizations and of our commitment to LaPorte and surrounding communities,” said Kreg Gruber, CEO of Beacon Health System.

“Beacon Health is a great partner and our values are well aligned to provide outstanding care to this community,” said Dean Mazzoni, president and CEO of Franciscan Health.

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Berrien County Youth Fair postponed ‘BERRIEN COUNTY SHOWCASE – WHERE YOUTH ARE ESSENTIAL’ TO TAKE ITS PLACE

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fter much discussion during the past three months, the Board of Directors of the Berrien County Youth Fair has decided to postpone the 75th Anniversary Berrien County Youth Fair to Aug. 16-21, 2021; however, the board directors and volunteers are planning a showcase and exhibition for the youth this summer.

Slated for Aug. 15-23, the “Berrien County Showcase –Where Youth are Essential” will allow the fair to showcase the exhibits of our county’s youth in a different format and still comply with the current executive orders.

The “Berrien County 2020 Showcase–Where Youth are Essential” will be open to Berrien County youth between the ages of 5 and 20 as of Jan. 1. Exhibitor eligibility rules will still apply. There will be no premiums paid to the exhibitors, no traditional BCYF ribbons and no trophies. The showcase will not be open to the public. Only exhibitors and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the showcase. There will be a one day showcase for all exhibit

areas and there may be multiple departments showcases each day.

More information, including livestock auction information, will be published as decisions are made.

“Throughout the years, the youth of Berrien County have and always will be the passion of the board of directors and all the volunteers that make the annual BCYF happen,” a press release states.

“This decision was not made in haste. Many months of discussion and sleepless nights went into this decision that the board feels will ultimately protect the health of our exhibitors and fairgoers. Thinking outside the box and coming up with workable and safe solutions has been in the forefront of our board’s decision-making process,” the press release said.

The board of directors would like to thank everyone for their patience during this process and thank everyone for their support of the “Berrien County 2020 Showcase – Where Youth are Essential.” The board looks forward to celebrating the 75th BCYF in 2021, where hopefully no masks will be required. — STAFF REPORTS

DAR Chapter to hold yard sale fundraiser

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he Rebecca Dewey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27, in the beautiful country of the Eau Claire area at 6284 Shanghai Rd., Eau Claire, Michigan (watch for signs with directions).

Members will have lots of great items,

such as scrapbooking supplies, sewing supplies, collectibles, books, household goods, clothing, baskets, home décor, holiday decorations, board games and so much more.

The Rebecca Dewey Chapter is a not-for-profit organization based in Three Oaks. All 30-plus members live in various locations in Berrien County.

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GOV. WHITMER ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS FOR SCHOOL REOPENING IN THE FALL

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ov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start plan, with strict safety measures in place, Wednesday, June 17.

The governor also announced that Tuesday, June 30, she will release an executive order and a robust document called “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” that will provide details on what will be required and what will be recommended for schools. The governor also highlighted the need for support and flexibility from the federal government to help ensure resources for students and educators.

The Return to School plan will align closely with the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor will consider the six phases of the MI Safe Start Plan and the Michigan Economic Recover Council’s eight regions of the state to determine when, where, and how face-to-face instruction can resume.

Districts, students, staff, and families must be nimble and be prepared to move backwards if there is evidence of community spread of the virus.

The Roadmap will set the minimum health and safety requirements, although districts may choose to enact more aggressive ones in consultation with local public health officials. These minimum requirements will apply to all schools, including traditional public, charter, private, and parochial schools.

On May 15, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order No. 2020-88 creating the COVID-19 Return to School Advisory Council.

The Advisory Council was created to identify the critical issues that must be addressed, provide valuable input to inform the process of returning to school, and to ensure a smooth and safe transition back to school. The Council will act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the COVID-19 Task Force on Education, and will develop and submit recommendations to the COVID-19 Task Force on Education regarding the safe, equitable, and efficient K-12 return to school in the Fall.

On June 3, the governor announced a group of 25 leaders in health care and education to serve on the COVID-19 return to learn advisory council.

The council is chaired by Tonya Allen, and includes community members, educators, parents, and students who will work closely with the governor as she continues to put the health and safety of our students and educators first. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo school board adopts upcoming fiscal year budget

embers of the New Buffalo Area School Board of Education adopted a fiscal year budget for the 2020-2021 school year at their virtual meeting Monday, June 22.

With regards to the 2019-20 amended budget, Pano Arvanitis, district business manager, said that general fund revenues were $15.8 million (with most coming from property taxes) and expenditures were $16.2 million, leaving the district with a fund balance at the end of June at $4.4 million for a fund balance of 31.31%.

With regards to revenue assumptions for the 2020-2021 school year, Arvanitis said that he won’t know until August where the district will be with regards to Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) funds but he’s budgeted LRSB revenue at an estimated $750,000 (last year, the district received around $1.5 million).

With regards to the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, Arvanitis said that he’s expecting a fund balance of $4.4 million at the start of the school year. Revenues are anticipated to be at $15.5 million and expenditures at $16.4 million, leaving the district with a deficit of $890,096 which leaves the district with an estimated fund balance in June 2021 of $3.5 million, or 23.37%.

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the district will receive one-time funds from the state and federal government but everyone will have to “stay tuned.”

Board members amended the 2019-2020 budget, as presented (General Fund, Bison Educational Trust Fund, Food Service Fund, Activity Fund, 2015 Refunded Debt Retirement Fund, 2014 Debt Retirement Fund, Public Improvement Fund) and adopted the 2020-2021 fiscal budget.

Board members approved the employment of Molly Sell in the position of elementary art teacher, pending background approval.

Adam Bowen, elementary school principal, said that six applicants were interviewed for the position and that Sell has “a lot of great ideas to continue to move our art program in a good direction.”

Board members accepted the Pokagon Fund grant of $2,000 to be used for the Class of 2020 graduation expenses. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that the commencement ceremony, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, will take place in the multiplex field, which will allow for them to do certain activities outside “which comes at an added expense.” The grant will offset some of these costs.

Board members authorized Mary Cooper submitting a $2900 Pokagon Fund grant application for middle school classroom libraries and Kindle readers.

Board members approved the following student lunch prices for the 2020-2021 school year: elementary, $2.70; middle school, $2.95 and high school, $2.95.

Board members approved Knoll Bros Oil Co. to supply fuel products for 2020-2021.

The Membership Resolution of the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 2020-2021 was adopted.

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oard members adopted the Reading Now Network resolution committing to the goals of the RNN. Leslie said that the school’s refeeding program will end June 29 as they’ll be “passing the baton” to Water’s Edge United Methodist Church’s Bridge the Gap program.

The program will continue to feed students for the rest of the summer and distribute meals at various pickup points five days a week (similar to what the school district has been doing since March).

Lisa Werner, board secretary, said that interviews for middle school principal will take place this Thursday.

Board members approved the change over to Skyward software, a school management software (the district had been using My Suite, which is going to no longer be supported by Kalamazoo RESA) at cost not to exceed $45,000.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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I sit down to write this column, the ESPY Awards is playing on my television.

I immediately turned off my set because my mind just couldn’t comprehend how awards could be handed out to athletes who have been unable to play. The lack of games, while understandable in most cases, is really bothering everyone, and the ramifications are everywhere.

Saturday, the third, and final leg, of horse racing’s triple crown was run.

Because this year is unlike any other, the race was the first leg, not the third.

The race was also three furlongs shorter than it’s been since 1926. The favorite has only won three times in the last 15 years, so of course, Tiz the Law, the favorite, won easily. The last time a New York horse won the Belmont was in1882, but need I say, Tiz the Law is a New York horse. I was unable to find the numbers, but I heard the amount of money bet on the race set a record because of all the pent up demand from betters not being able to go to casinos or bet on games.

It’s been a strange year in the sporting world, to say the least.

I’m really, really missing baseball.

I think I could handle it better if the pandemic was the only thing that was standing in the way of a season. This is not an original thought, but the owners and players just plain don’t like or trust each other. As much as they disagree, all of them are making boatloads of money.

The agents are reaping the benefits, only one group is being forgotten about, and that’s the fans. Without the fans, all of the owners, players, and agents wouldn’t

be making any money. Sometimes they seem to take us for granted, and sometimes they appear to be doing everything they can to alienate us. I don’t blame players for getting all they can, but with the amount of money being thrown around, couldn’t an occasional player stay with a team because the fans love him and he loves the city?

Couldn’t the owners save some tickets for people who wanted to go to a game at the last minute, or sell some beer and hot dogs for less than a million percent markup? Couldn’t the league play some World Series games in the afternoon so young kids could watch the whole game? Every decision that is made seems to be about the money, not fun or the good of the game. If no games are played this year but a full season can be played in 2021, it’s going to be difficult to care, because in 2022 a new collective bargaining deal will have to be reached, and the odds of that happening are not good.

Steve Goodman has written some great songs, including “Go Cubs, Go,” but in honor of Father’s Day, here’s a bit of his song, “My Old Man:” “He was a lion, we were our fathers pride, but I was defiant, when he made me walk the line, He knew how to lift me up, And when to let me fall.

Looking back, he always had a plan, My old man”. Hope everyone had a happy Father’s Day. Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun.

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

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Harbor Country Guide distribution celebrated at ‘Drive-by Party’

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hile the Harbor Country Guide, which is published annually by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, was scheduled to be unveiled to the public during the second annual Spring Breakout Party in March, the party was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As a result, the guide was officially released to the public online at https://www.harborcountry. org/harbor-country-guide/ in April.

“The guide’s distribution has been adjusted according to the “Stay Safe, Stay at Home” order,” Kimberlee Wendt, member services director, said in May, adding that physical distribution of it will take place at a later date.

Due to Michigan moving into Phase Four of the MI Safe Start Plan, which reopened sectors of the state’s economy, that chance came during a “Drive-by Guide Pick-up Party” at Artisan Farms in New Buffalo Friday, June 19.

Members of the Chamber picked up boxes of the Guide and loaded them up into people’s cars as soon as they drove up to Artisan Farms.

Wendt said that 40,000 copies of the Guide were printed and that there were 40 Guides to a box.

The Guide remains one of the Chamber’s biggest revenue sources. This year, it has 116 advertisers.

New this year is a section titled “Harbor Country Life,” which Wendt said is a combination of the previous “Professional Services” and “Community Resources” sections. The section features small business owners that “have been part of the community for more than 50 years” as well as “transplants from the “big city” that can get the “job done for you so you have more time to play.”

Also new this year, the “Harbor Country Visitor’s Guide” but simply the “Harbor Country Guide.”

Members of the 2020 Guide Editorial Board are Chuck Garasic, Sweethaven Resort, board chair; Tim Rogers, Fusion Design Group, design and production; Wendt and Emily Hojara (chamber office manager), copy and ad sales; and Holly Shulman, editorial.

The Harbor Country Guide serves as the official Guide to the area, as the publication is the only one in the area that has the Pure Michigan logo on its cover.

Due to this year’s unusual circumstances, Wendt said that the Chamber had to take the “majority of Guides this year. Palettes are normally delivered to venues such as Four Winds Casinos (which reopened last week) and South Bend Airports; however, this year, those places were closed throughout the spring.

“We had an overabundance of Guides and couldn’t take them at the Chamber offices because we didn’t have the storage space,” said Wendt.

Help was on the way, though: Milan Kluko, a Chamber member and owner of Artisan Farms, volunteered to store them in the building.

Roger’s Wreckers, another Chamber member, volunteered to provide a vehicle fleet service to deliver the rest of the palettes to Four Winds and other places that are reopening.

Wendt said she’ll also have deliveries to information booths and other traffic centers done by the Fourth of July weekend.

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he physical release of the Guide came in the nick of time, as Wendt said lodging is filling up in the area and restaurants and retail is picking up.

“From what I heard from our members, the feedback we’re (the Chamber) is getting back is there’s a pent-up demand out there (for the Guides) – we expect a busy July Fourth holiday,” she said.

The Chamber office remains closed until the state enters Phase Five (which Wendt said may occur after the Fourth of July).

The drive-by party also allowed Chamber members to reunite with each other after staying home all spring.

Engaging Chamber members has remained vital to Wendt even throughout the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, Wendt said. Webinars were held online and Wendt said she’s planning some more virtual mixers within the next couple of months. Sharing news from members businesses on social media is also important.

“All of our businesses have had to come up with ways to engage their customers and we had to do the same with engaging our members and our community,” she said.

Next year, the Chamber will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. Wendt said there will be a commemorative edition of the Harbor Country Guide, with exclusive offerings inside of it.

Karen Poff, Jan Tomecek, Kimberlee Wendt, Cathi Rogers and Steve Throw were ready to distribute Guides

Cathi Rogers and Jan Tomecek chatted with people in cars as they distributed Guides

Milan Kluko helps move palettes of Guides outside from Artisan Farms

Steve Throw loads boxes of Guides into the back of a truck

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LaPorte shoreline to receive facelift

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BY STAN MADDUX

he effort to reap full potential from its lakes continues in LaPorte.

The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety Tuesday, June 16, approved a $740,751 contract for a trail and other amenities to go in along Lakeshore Drive beside Stone Lake.

Park Department superintendent Mark Schreiber said the project awarded to Gariup Construction out of Gary will start in July and be finished by late August or early September.

The first step was taken last year when motor vehicle travel on Lakeshore Drive was reduced to one way from Craven Drive to Grangemouth Road.

The existing surface will be taken out and replaced with new asphalt.

Schreiber said one side will be strictly for vehicles.

A 10-foot-wide trail will be on the other side, with a median separating both lanes, he said.

Other amenities include scenic overlooks, with some extending out into the lake for tying off a boat or kayak.

Native plants will also go in to further dress up a shoreline where unsightly stone and concrete slabs were dumped years ago to help with

flood control.

“It’s just not very attractive for what is really one of the most beautiful, pristine inner city lakes in the state,” Schreiber said.

Leigh Morris of 424 Lakeshore Dr. said he welcomes the changes to what’s been sort of a neglected shoreline.

“I think people see it’s going to make it an even nicer area,” he said.

Similar work has already occurred along Clear Lake featuring a trail created by closing Hoelocker Drive to vehicular traffic and designated parking for fishing.

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ext month, 200 resort type condominiums along Clear Lake are scheduled to start going up.

Schreiber said the work beside Stone Lake is part of the strategy for making LaPorte healthier physically and economically.

“We’re going to really have a great diamond there, something we can really polish and open up to those neighborhoods as well as the entire community,” he said.

A grant from the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte is paying the brunt of the cost, he said.

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Hesston Steam Museum gets ‘back on track’ with Father’s Day soft opening

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ike the rest of the country, Indiana is slowly but surely reopening from the coronavirus pandemic as it follows its “Back on Track Indiana” plan.

Similarly, volunteers at Hesston Steam Museum have also been striving to get the museum’s trains, as well as its myriad steamrelated exhibits, “back on track” for young and old train lovers alike to enjoy.

Due to the pandemic, the museum pushed its opening for the 2020 season from May to June and held a soft opening Father’s Day, which was Sunday, June 21.

While no trains were running, several other first-time, interactive activities awaited fathers and their families: pushing a railroad handcar down the tracks; touring the steam locomotive cab of the Porter Locomotive #2, which had just finished undergoing a restoration last August; watching blacksmith as they create useful works of hardware that can later be purchased in the gift shop at the Blacksmith Shop; see a third scale case steam engine in action (Sue Bender said it took her husband Elwin five years to build it); and sit in the railroad track inspection car.

According to John Harding, a museum volunteer, the aforementioned railroad handcar was the precursor to the car. A 20-mile inspection of the track was made every day with the handcar, which was replaced by the inspection car (which is equipped with a transmission). More information can be found at the North American Railcar Operator’s Association website, www. narcoa.org.

Ted Rita, Hesston Steam Museum general manager, said that the pandemic cut into volunteers’ time usually spent making necessary repairs for the trains to run properly throughout the coming season.

“Some of the things we’ve been facing was really two months of preparation - some of our most productive time was blocked out because of the Covid shutdown,” he said.

Since the museum was considered a “nonessential” service per Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay home executive order, the museum grounds had been shut down for the majority of the spring.

“That’s another reason why we’re so late

being able to provide normal exhibits - our man inspections had to be delayed,” he said.

The museum is volunteer-based, Rita said.

Volunteers were required to stay at home throughout the shutdown, which was a “morale buster” for the museum.

“Our whole mission is to share this with people – all May, we’re here by ourselves and there wasn’t that light at the end of the tunnel. We normally see families come here and have a great time, but we didn’t know when we’d be able to open,” Rita added.

“That’s what we live for: educating people, educating our future,” he said.

The trains also produce a lot of revenue for the museum. Rita said that the museum did receive a Payment Protection Program loan from the federal government.

“It hurts when you can’t run them (the trains) …following the Indiana governor’s directive, we didn’t feel like we could open the trains safely yet,” he said.

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Mike Boehm stands near the Kiddieland Steam Locomotive, which was available for photo ops

Hesston General Manager Ted Rita poses with son Avery on the railroad track inspection car

ita said that he hopes to have the trains running by the Fourth of July weekend, which Volunteers ride in a John Deere in a truck show Rich Shoemaker was at work in The Blacksmith Shop is when Indiana may be moving into Phase Five of its “Back on Track” plan.

The challenge is ensuring that guests are social distancing while enjoying a train ride. Rita said that he’s seen some railroads seat people in every other seat. Volunteers have also been disinfecting all the touch points every half hour and leave hand sanitizer around for people.

“I think we’re doing it right: We’re going to do things safely,” he said.

For updates on Hesston Steam Museum’s 2020 season, visit www.hesston.org or www.facebook. com/big.steam.machines. The museum is located Lorrie Petersen and Kevin Abens Wesley and Zachary Lason check out at 1201 E. 1000 North in Hesston, Indiana. aboard the hand railcar the interactive displays at Hesston

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that New Buffalo Savings Bank, New Buffalo, Michigan (the “Bank”), is closing its business voluntarily. Notice also has been given by the Bank to the Comptroller of the Currency, 425 South Financial Place, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60605, to voluntarily cease operations.

Substantially all of the assets and all of the liabilities, including deposits, held by the Bank were assumed by Teachers Credit Union on June 5, 2020 pursuant to the Bank Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2019, as amended, by and among Teachers Credit Union, New Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank. The Bank is now closing its affairs. Creditors having a claim against the Bank for payment must immediately make that claim. Such claim must be presented by mail or in person to the Bank at its former offices located at 45 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, no later than July 16, 2020.

during their Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT To the qualified electors of the City of New Buffalo, County of Berrien, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the August 4, 2020 State Primary Election is schedule for: Monday, June 29, 2020, at 4:15 p.m.

New Buffalo City Hall 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing

The purpose of this public hearing is the applicant is requesting a special use permit for the property at 704 W. Merchant, 1162-8550-0114-01-2. The applicant is requesting to operate a fitness facility/ community center in a residential zoned area. 704 W. Merchant is currently zoned residential R-1, though it is a former parochial school. The special use is requested to meet the needs of the community for youth and senior fitness classes focusing on physical and mental well-being as well as providing community space that is much needed for social gatherings.

This pertains to Article 6, sections 1, 2, and 3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

The Zoning Ordinance is available online at the cityofnewbuffalo.org and at City Hall.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the COVID pandemic, the Planning Commission meeting will be conducted using zoom conferencing.

City Hall will only be open to the public if required by state law on the date of the meeting. Directions for participating in the zoom conference are available on the City’s website.

This is an open meeting.

The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk, (269)469-1500,

224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

All written comments pertaining to this request must be received by noon on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Attn: City Clerk. All interested parties are urged to attend.

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BRANCH AND LEAF PICK UP POLICY 20-01 BRANCH PICKUP Branch pick up service is for storm damage and minor yard cleanup. First Monday of each month, April through October After storms Branches must be shorter than 10 feet long Branches must be smaller than 6 inches in diameter Piles must be less than 3 feet high and 4 feet wide Owners and contractors are responsible for disposal of stumps and trees.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Dated: June 15, 2020 Ayes: Mayor O’Donnell, Council Members Ennis, Kroll, Robertson, Spirito Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 Policy Adopted

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Persons eligible for deferment of taxes may file their intent to defer until September 14, 2020.

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ANN M. FIDLER CITY CLERK VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE OF TAXES The 2020 summer taxes for the Village of Grand Beach are due and payable July 1, 2020 until September 14, 2020. Taxes are payable to the Village of Grand Beach, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117, or may be dropped off in the outside drop box at the Village Hall.

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VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH NOTICE OF SUMMER TAX DEFERMENT Applications for deferment of 2020 taxes for the Village of Grand Beach are now available by contacting the Clerk’s Office, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117, (269) 469-3141.

A person who is a paraplegic, hemiplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, eligible widow or widower, totally and permanently disabled, blind, or 62 years old and who for the prior taxable year had a total household income of $40,000 or less may defer the summer taxes until February 14th of the following year by filing with the Treasurer of the Village an intent to defer the homestead property taxes which are due

The regular election of the Village of Grand Beach will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the New Buffalo Township Hall for the election of two (2) Council members.

The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. Any person wishing to become a candidate for Council member shall personally, or by duly authorized agent, file with the New Buffalo Township Clerk a petition signed by not less than ten (10), nor more than twenty-five (25) registered electors of the Village of Grand Beach, not later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Anyone wishing to be a candidate must be a registered voter for one (1) year prior to the election as stated in the Village Charter.

October 19, 2020 is the last day for electors to register to vote in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk for the November general election. To register prior to October 19, 2020, visit any Secretary of State branch office, County Clerk’s office or the New Buffalo Township Clerk’s office. Please call for business hours.

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THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2019 In 1998, a new federal rule was passed to ensure that customers of community water supplies receive annual documentation of drinking water quality. The City of New Buffalo is your water supplier and we are pleased to present you with this annual water quality report. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable drinking water supply that meets all federal and state requirements. The results of this report show that we are reaching our goal.

SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT Your water comes from Lake Michigan (a surface water source). Our raw water is pumped to our Water Treatment Plant which treats and delivers finished water to storage tanks, distribution mains and finally to your household water tap. The State of Michigan performed an assessment of our source water in 2003 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination.

The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale from “verylow” 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) 4691500.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The sources of both tap and bottled drinking water includes rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from animal or human activity.

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

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

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-4264791 or visit (www.epa.gov/ ogwdw).

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

INFORMATION FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Federal guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological

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PUBLIC NOTICES contaminants are also available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (1-800426-4791).

EFFECTS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of New Buffalo Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at 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 @ nbcwaterdept@comcast.net.

You may also attend our monthly City Council Meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 224 West Buffalo Street (New Buffalo City Hall).

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 2019. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. *If a galvanized line is still connected to lead, it is a lead service line and must be counted in the first column. **The total number should equal the total number of potable water service lines in your water supply (residential, commercial, industrial, other).

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

Unregulated Contaminants – Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of the unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future

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 2019. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented is from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.

Highest Range Of EPA’s EPA’s Level Detects MCL MCLG’s Detected Regulated Monitoring (Sampled At Water Treatment Plant) 0.3* or no *Turbidity (ntu) 0.25 0.03-0.25 sample above N/A 1.00 Chlorine Residual 1.61 0.38-1.61 4.0 4.0 Free (ppm) 0.83 0.83 4.0 4.0 Fluoride (ppm) (Single Sample) Detected Substance (units)

Violation Yes / No

Likely Sources of Substance

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Water Additive Which Promotes Strong Teeth; Erosion of Natural Deposits

Regulated Monitoring For Disinfection By-Product Rule ( Sampled In Water Distribution System ) Detected Substance Highest Range Of EPA’S EPA’S Violation (units) Running Detects MCL MCLG Yes / NO Likely Source of Substance Annual Average 45 THM (Total TrihaloBy-Product of Drinking Water 45 80.0 N/A No (Single Chlorination methanes) (ppb) Sample) HAA5 18 (Total Haloacetic By-Product of Drinking Water 18 (Single 60.0 N/A No Acids) Chlorination Sample) (ppb) Additional Regulated Monitoring ( Sampled In Water Distribution System ) Highest Detected Substance Running Range Of Violation Likely Source of Substance (units) Annual Detects MRDL MRDLG Yes / No Average Total No Water Additive Used for Disinfection 0.74 0.25-1.08 4.0 4.0 Chlorine Residual (ppm)

Regulated Lead and Copper Monitoring (Sampled At Customer’s Tap - 2018) Detected 90th Sites EPA’s EPA’s Violation Substance Percentile Found AL MCLG Yes / NO (units) Detected Above AL ** Copper (ppb) 80 0 1300 1300 No ** Lead (ppb)

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Likely Source of Substance Corrosion of Household Plumbing Corrosion of Household Plumbing

Special Unregulated Monitoring ( Sampled At Water Treatment Plant ) Detected Highest Level Likely Source of Substance Page (3) Substance Detected (units) Sodium (ppm) 9 (Single Erosion of Natural Deposits Sample) Additional Unregulated Monitoring ( Sampled At Water Treatment Plant ) Detected Likely Source of Substance Highest Substance Level Detected (units) Hardness as 135 (Single Erosion of Natural Deposits CaCO3 (ppm) Sample) Sulfate (ppm) 28 (Single Erosion of Natural Deposits Sample) PH (ph units) 7.6 Measurement of Acidity of Water Chloride (ppm) 17 (Single Erosion of Natural Deposits Sample) Note 1: Definitions are on page number 6.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Preliminary Distribution System Materials Inventory Michigan’s drinking water regulations now require public water supplies to maintain an inventory of service line materials in their distribution systems. By January 1, 2020, public water supplies were required to submit a Preliminary Distribution System Materials Inventory (PDSMI) to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The primary focus of the PDSMI was for water supplies to review their existing records and report what is known and unknown regarding service line materials. This provides important information for planning service line material verification and replacement efforts. The table below explains what materials have been identified within the City of New Buffalo’s water distribution system.

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Estimated Number of Service Connections by Service Line Material A service line includes any section of pipe from the water main to the building plumbing at the first shut-off valve inside the building, or 18 inches inside the building, whichever is shorter.

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Unknown Any Portion

Contains

Contains Lead

Galvanized

0

Likely Likely Does Previously Contains Not Contain Connected to Lead Lead Lead* 0

0

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Material(s) Unknown

0

Contains neither Lead, nor Galvanized Previously Connected to Lead 1700

Total**

1700

*If a galvanized line is still connected to lead, it is a lead service line and must be counted in the first column. **The total number should equal the total number of potable water service lines in your water supply (residential, commercial, industrial, other).

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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 Page (5) effectiveness of our filtration system. 100 percent of our samples met the required limits of less than or equal to 0.30 NTU in 95% of samples taken each month and shall not exceed 1.0 NTU at any time. ** - Lead & Copper - The state allows us to monitor for some contaminates less than once per year because the

concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data , though representative, may be more than one year old. Copper and lead samples were collected on 8-8-18 through 9-27-18. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

This concludes our report for the calendar year 2019. Your 2020 Water Quality Report can be expected before July 1, 2021.

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ANNUAL SHIP AND SHORE FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED

n a press release, the New Buffalo Business Association issued the following statement: “We, as the New Buffalo Business Associations, in collaboration with Open Air Events, decided to cancel the annual Ship and Shore Festival for Aug. 6-9, 2020.

This may not come as a surprise, given the neighboring communities cancelling their summer celebrations.

The health and safety of our residents, business owners, and visitors are always going to be our number one priority.

As businesses come out of pandemic hibernation, we are noting a surge of positive COVID-19 cases revisiting communities across the country. Our single stoplight beach town needs its visitors and tourists to be safe and healthy.

We are approximately 60 days away from when the event would take place; however, we want to take these precautions now. We are taking these precautions so our restaurants, shops, real estate offices, beaches and water activities can continue operating for you and your

family, safely, as the summer progresses.

Our NBBA mission statement reads – ‘The NBBA is a partnership of business and community members who share a common goal to promote healthy business growth in New Buffalo through activities and events.’ Though it may not be known, it is our organization that hosts most of the events in the City of New Buffalo, year-round. As a nonprofit, our funds for every single event come directly from the donations of our business owners. It would be unjustifiable for us to ask our local businesses to donate more than they already have, while still trying to figure out how to get back on their feet after the COVID pandemic.

Even though we may not have our normal summer festivals, we encourage you to shop, dine, relax and recharge in New Buffalo and around Harbor Country. Let’s take the remainder of our year and focus on building our businesses bigger than ever!

We thank you for your continued support!” — STAFF REPORTS

Fernwood reopens to the public, hosting ‘virtual fundraising experience’

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ernwood reopens to the public, hosting ‘virtual fundraising experience’ Fernwood Botanical Garden is now open to the public.

A new online timed ticketing system was created to maintain maximum safety and social distancing. Everyone (including members) must schedule their visits to Fernwood using online ticketing before coming to Fernwood. No walk ups will be allowed during this time.

The majority of Fernwood’s staff worked off site from March 17 through June 2 in response to the coronavirus and subsequent stay-at-home orders that closed many businesses, including public gardens, across the country. The plan for reopening provides for a quality experience in nature with safe accessibility for all and the safety for its staff and volunteers.

Staff has implemented several safety measures, including advanced registration requirements with timed ticketing and adjusting operating hours to allow for staff to thoroughly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces. Currently, the Visitors Center is closed and check in is taking place outdoors. Fernwood’s reopening plan reflects the guidelines suggested for all public gardens that were published in May by the American Public Gardens Association. Fernwood visitation information and guidelines can be found at www. fernwoodbotanical.org.

All dates and guidelines will continue to be evaluated and adjusted if needed while monitoring ongoing local health and safety concerns.

“Fernwood staff and I have missed everyone, and it’s been wonderful to see our members returning to the gardens. Some new precautionary rules are in place for now, but the same Fernwood that you have loved over the years is here for you. We look forward to seeing you in the coming days. Our staff was required to be home and safe for a number of weeks, so if you notice a couple of weeds, that would explain it. Thank you for your understanding and patience as you return. Your safety and pleasure are our key concerns.” Carol Line, executive director,

said.

Fernwood’s reopening is presented in partnership with Honor Credit Union.

“As a Buchanan resident, I’m thrilled to stand beside the team at Fernwood as they once again welcome our communities to enjoy acres of nature at our hometown botanical garden,” Karol Behrle, Honor’s community assistant vice president, said.

“Whether you travel minutes or hours to get here, you’ll experience the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and others. Not only am I proud, I’m lucky to call Fernwood a business partner and friend.”

Fernwood will also be hosting a virtual fundraising experience through June 30.

Everyone is invited to participate at no cost. The online experience includes masters of ceremonies and Food Network chefs, The Hearty Boys - Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, an online auction featuring unique, artfully crafted planted containers and garden elements, special video messaging, and other meaningful ways to support Fernwood.

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n response to the coronavirus and subsequent stay-at-home orders that closed many businesses including public gardens across the country, Fernwood was closed to the public from March 17 through June 16.

“Like many other organizations, Fernwood lost a historical amount of revenue during the three-month closure. We invite all to get online and support Fernwood during this time. And, perhaps you’ll find an item or two to bid on that you can’t live without,” said fundraiser co-chairs Johanna Money and Tom Ferguson Gomez.

The virtual experience can be found at www.bidpal.net/Fernwood2020 or text Fernwood2020 to 243725.

Fernwood’s hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays (Fernwood is closed Mondays). The garden is located in Buchanan Township at 13988 Range Line Rd. in Niles. For more information, visit www. fernwoodbotanical.org or call 269-695-6491.

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HOROSCOPE JUNE 25-JULY 1, 2020

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

A very energetic pick you up kind of vibe will be working its way to you this week and will continue to build throughout the summer. Now is the time to learn how to follow through and complete tasks as they emerge. There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Don’t shy away from any unique talents or abilities that you have.

Now is when you will have an opportunity to display your assets or show your work. Let your creations speak for themselves and don’t stand in the way of good fortune. Let your inner journey show through and keep it flowing.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

There is a rebellious vibe coming in this week that will last throughout the summer. Keeping secrets and holding back emotions will not be easy now and you would be wise to get things off your chest as needed. Any thing that you hold back or try to keep in could erupt violently.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

There are a lot of undercurrents that will be exposed this week.

There could be some secret information revealed or hidden agendas brought to light now and you would be wise to keep your dealings above board and on the level. A certain level of drama will be present throughout the summer.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER

Embrace that strong lust for life and that passion to accomplish things, that you carry in that Archers heart. It’s time to create and honor your talents. Resources may be an issue but follow through with what you love doing and the things you need will be provided.

Make that commit to yourself.

There is a strong need for self-reliance and a tough love stance this week. This is not the time to fall back on expectations you have for others, including yourself. Now is the time to nurture and care for yourself and it’s something that needs to be at the top of the to-do list all summer.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

It’s time to move away from the tried and true and explore some new areas and options. The things you normally count on may not be available now, giving you the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, try new things and learn how to make the most out of new material.

This is going to be a very active week and it will not be without controversy. You would be wise to stick with things you are already familiar with and don’t get caught up in intrigues or gossip. Partners may be involved in things you would be wise to exclude yourself from.

You will be feeling very impatient this week and won’t be afraid to tell people their time is up. Even though you may come off as overly rigid or stern this level of communication will be needed throughout the summer. This is an opportunity to get your home and career in sync.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You can either be a driving force and use your power to create and lift people up or you can be a wrecking ball and clear out the bologna.

Relationships and people you work close with may need some direction; the lesson is in how to use your power effectively and school will be in session all summer.

23—OCTOBER 22

Busy days and long nights are in store for you this week. You will be blessed with opportunities to organize and create beauty, all the while pursuing an unusual partner or collaborator. This vigorous energy and schedule will last throughout the summer.

So, be sure to eat a healthy diet.

Let your attention focus in on resources and items that make you feel secure. Now is the time when the opportunity to make the most of things will surface and you would be wise to carry this lesson in frugality throughout the summer months; friends and a strong support network included.

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