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State fire marshal urges safety with fireworks PAGE 4

NBYC goes Margaritaville PAGE 7

New Buffalo Lions Club hosts annual golf outing PAGE 10

ARTigras celebrated for fifth year in New Buffalo PAGE 14

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Chasing Butterflies If you see a 15-foot butterfly flying around, it belongs to Customs Imports.

Seems my beautiful giant butterfly made its home on the dilapidated, wood, slat fence a couple weekends ago, adding a big splash of color as well as a photo opportunity for our visiting families. Sadly, it flew away in the middle of the night...or did it? I certainly don’t want to send the New Buffalo Police Department out chasing butterflies, especially since the butterfly perched itself on the fence without the owner’s permission (I would assume, though, that it did improve the property value while it was so gallantly displayed).

Remember a couple of years ago during the great New Buffalo Elephant Heist, when our police department was responsible for the return of Custom’s great elephant?

However, I just did not have the nerve to call and tell them that the butterfly had mysteriously flown away. So the saga begins of the Great Butterfly Heist. I am thinking there will be a movie coming out real soon….

It was a colorful weekend with the ARTigras celebration and crowds of people on the street. I think there

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is a baby boom going on, as I have never seen so many toddlers in a given season. What is really amazing is the strollers nowadays are the size of an RV and definitely bigger than my Fiat 500. I had to widen my aisles so the wide-bodied, double decker strollers could navigate the tiny store.

The good news is there is also a lot of storage space in them to fill with product from the Harbor Country businesses, so keep them comin’! For Artigras fun, see pages 14 and 15.

The Independence Day celebration is upon us this weekend! The orchestra will fill our souls while the skies will be illuminated with color and spectacular waterfalls of light.

This will all happen Sunday in New Buffalo; however, the weekend will bring surfing demos, outdoor movies and much more! You can view the full schedule of events at newbuffalo. org (see page 10). The fireworks and concert are sponsored by the Pokagon Fund and the New Buffalo Business Association is our host.

Thank you to both organizations for everything you do.

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he New Buffalo DDA was formed by the City Council under the State’s Downtown Development Authority Act. The DDA captures funds that would normally leave the community for the state, instead rerouting them to be spent exclusively within our downtown at the discretion of the DDA Board.

This series of FAQs will be appearing in the New Buffalo Times, and you are welcome to submit your own questions as well. The DDA is launching its own website, which can be viewed at www.newbuffalodda.blogspot.com.

The DDA Board would love to hear from you; no idea is too big or too small.

The Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 8 a.m. in the Council chambers at City Hall.

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What type of information is included in the Master Plan? The Master Plan for the City of New Buffalo will serve as the City’s official guide for land use and development over the next 10-20 years. It will be New Buffalo’s “road map,” detailing a long-term version and policy agenda for important issues like land use, housing, parks, infrastructure, transportation and more. Ultimately, the Plan will answer: “What should New Buffalo look like in 10-20 years and how do we get there?” For more information, please visit us on the web at www. newbuffalodda.blogspot.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016

“READY, SET, GO TO THE ZOO!” TO TAKE OFF AT THE LIBRARY

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inder Park Zoo of Battle Creek will be at the New Buffalo Township Library Thursday, June 30, at 4 p.m., as part of the Summer Reading Program.

Participants will have the chance to see amazing animals live while learning about their history, as well as to get the inside scoop on keeping zoo animals active and healthy.

The following week will be the Jedi Training Camp, which will be Thursday July 7. Parents are encouraged to sign their kids up ahead of time, as Camp promises to be one of the most popular events of the summer, by calling 269-469-2933 or emailing nbtlstaff@gmail.com.

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FREE FOOD FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF CHIKAMING, NEW BUFFALO, & THREE OAKS TOWNSHIPS

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arbor Country Progress will be hosting Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile pantry truck on Tuesday, July 5th at the Chikaming Township Fire Station, 13535 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, Michigan.

The distribution starts at 3:30 p.m. and is sponsored by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

Professional ice hockey center for HC Lugano of Switzerland (National League A (NLA), Tim Stapelton, was spotted on New Buffalo’s Lake Michigan Saturday with Friends enjoying Drinks, social time and Mother Nature of course. Stapelton grew up in La Grange Illinois and purchased a summer home here in 2014.

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New Buffalo Times LOCAL INTELLIGENCE — SINCE 1942 —

State fire marshal urges safety with fireworks he warm weather is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few

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fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries.

That’s especially true with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns, and Roman candles.

“Fireworks are a risky thrill and are best left to professionals,” State Fire Marshal Julie Secontine said. “If you do plan to ignite your own fireworks, remember, you are playing with explosives and if used incorrectly, they can cause irreparable injury and harm. Both consumers and certified fireworks retailers must make safety their top priority and responsibility.”

According to the latest national data IF CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE USED AT HOME, HERE ARE from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT LIVES Commission, 230 people go to the AND PROPERTY: emergency room daily with injuries from • Always purchase fireworks fireworks and in 2014, at least 11 injuries from an authorized retailer as resulted in death. Most emergency evidenced by a displayed license and follow the manufacturer’s room visits were for the treatment of directions. burns. The most common injuries were • Never purchase fireworks to the eyes, hands, head, and face. Most packaged in brown paper. inflictions were to bystanders rather • Use of fireworks and sparklers than the activators of the fireworks should always be supervised by an adult. themselves.

• Light fireworks one at a time, In Michigan, consumer fireworks then immediately back away to a became legal Jan. 1, 2012, and can only safe distance. be sold to people 18 years of age or • Always ensure that people and older. Low impact fireworks (groundpets are out of range before lighting fireworks. based items such as sparklers, toy • Light fireworks outdoors on a snakes, snaps, and poppers) are legal driveway or other paved surface for sale and use. Be sure to check local at least 25 feet away from houses ordinances for other limitations on the and highly flammable materials use of fireworks. such as dry grass or mulch.

• Always keep a bucket of water or State law requires consumer-grade a running garden hose handy in fireworks only be ignited from personal case of fire or other mishap. property. It is illegal to ignite fireworks • Douse spent fireworks and on public property (including streets sparklers in a bucket of water and sidewalks), school property, church before discarding them. property, or another person’s property NEVER: without their express permission. State • Allow young children to play law makes it illegal to discharge with or ignite fireworks. Children fireworks when intoxicated or under the under 15 years of age accounted influence of drugs. When fire-related for 35 percent of the estimated 2014 injuries. incidents involve consumer, low impact, •

Place any part of your body or illegal fireworks resulting in property directly over a fireworks device damage, injury or death of another when lighting the fuse. person, individuals are subject to being • Try to re-light or pick up convicted of a misdemeanor or felony fireworks that have not ignited fully. punishable by imprisonment of not •

Point or throw fireworks at other more than five years and fines of up to people. $10,000 or both, depending upon the • Carry fireworks in a pocket or severity of the crime. shoot them off in metal or glass “The Bureau of Fire Services fire containers.

• Purchase or use unlabeled inspectors are issuing tickets to sellers fireworks, experiment with or who are non-compliant with the make your own fireworks.

Fireworks Safety Act,” said Secontine.

• Re-light “dud” fireworks that “We must ensure fireworks retailers have not fully functioned; instead, operate their businesses safely to protect wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak them in a bucket of water. the public. Always buy from statecertified fireworks retailers. All statecertified retailers are required to prominently display their licenses.”

Michigan consumers can report illegal fireworks sales by calling the BFS fireworks complaint hotline at 855-345-6442.

Secontine encourages people to enjoy professional fireworks displays by attending events run by their municipalities.

Secontine also warns of the dangers of sparklers. Children are being injured by being poked with sparkler wires and are being badly burned by sparklers each year.

“More than 50 percent of sparkler-related injuries happen to kids under age 14 across the country,” she said. “Sparklers can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit which can cause third degree burns. They can quickly ignite clothing and can cause grass fires if thrown on the ground. Always promptly dispose of used sparklers in a bucket of water.”

To see a list of legal consumer fireworks, legal low impact fireworks, and novelties, visit www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/fireworks_381040_7.pdf. To learn more about fireworks safety, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, or to obtain a list of state-certified fireworks retailers, go to the Bureau of Fire Services website at www. michigan.gov/bfs. — STAFF REPORTS

Local author at Three Oaks Library Local author Gerry Hines will be at the Three Oaks Library with his book, Made from Sapphire, Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Copies will be available for purchase.

Made from Sapphire is a story about a typical college student, Michael, who accidentally makes a pact with a demon named Sapphire and becomes her master. It is both lighthearted and humorous while capturing the essence of a typical American youth in an atypical situation.

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Roosevelt Noon Organ Series returns for another summer

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he 15th season of the Roosevelt Noon Organ Series continues throughout the summer. The free concerts are held at Christ Church (formerly First Congregational of Michigan City), located at 531 Washington Street in Michigan City, Indiana. Seating is at noon, with music beginning at 12:15 p.m. and lasting until approximately 1 p.m.

The First Congregationals met for worship services up until 4 years ago.

For many years, Lee Meyer, organist, presented vocal soloists each Sunday. The congregation began to know and love these singers and welcomed them each Sunday as they returned many times. They were a very important part of the spiritual life of the church.

The Wednesday, July 6, program will be a nostalgic look back to those days. Meyer will present six of these favorite singers in a special program of solos, duets, and group numbers.

A special Fourth of July selection will be presented. Besides Meyer, the program includes Howard Brenneman, Frank Casorio, Noel Carlson, Karol Valek, Kathy Jones, and Donna Mitchell.

The following weeks will be organ recitals, running through August 24.

For information, call Ann or George Dobie at 269-469-0051.

Please note that the church is air-conditioned. — STAFF REPORTS

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DEAR SUPERVISOR WARNER...

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t the June Chikaming Township Board meeting you were presented with a ‘Situation Letter’, authored by Richard Kubsch, less than 24 hours into his new position as part-time interim Zoning Administrator. It contained his account of a recent Planning Commission meeting at which the site plan for a proposed Dollar General was presented.

In his letter, Mr. Kubsch asserts that the township has been put at “peril” by Trustee Richard Sullivan’s “interference with the Planning Commission’s and Township Board’s duties in providing ‘due process’ for the Dollar General” project.

He concludes with a recommendation that Trustee Sullivan be excluded from future deliberations in Dollar General’s “likely” appeal to the Township Board.

Mr. Kubsch’s apparent misunderstanding of township roles & responsibilities is surprising, but his suggestion that an elected official be disenfranchised for speaking at a public meeting is alarming.

Mr. Kubsch was hired as a township employee whose role is clearly defined by law to “administer and enforce” the zoning ordinance. In his capacity as Zoning Administrator, it is not his place to offer opinion, advocacy, nor legal advice. In contrast, Mr. Sullivan was elected as a Township Trustee by citizens to represent their interests. His role is to act within the law on their behalf and it is his responsibility to raise objections when township policies and procedures are not followed.

To be certain, elected Township officials have fiduciary responsibilities; they take an oath to uphold the state constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of their office. But this does not preclude an elected official from advocating for particular positions, policies, or outcomes; in fact, it is precisely their job to do so. A personal conflict of interest is the only basis on which a public official can be excluded from deliberating an issue; there is none here.

Over the past three months, normally sleepy Planning Commission and Township Board meetings have been attended by unprecedented crowds. Scores of concerned citizens clearly see what their township government cannot: that a Dollar General on Red Arrow Highway, in what the Chikaming Master Plan identifies as the Chikaming Green Corridor, is inappropriate and does not conform to the Chikaming Township Zoning Ordinance.

The former Zoning Administrator missed it, encouraging the applicant to proceed; the Zoning Board of Appeals missed it, approving a zoning variance based on incorrect calculations; and some on the Planning Commission continue to miss it, hamstringing efforts to deny the proposal.

Trustee Sullivan is the only township official who ‘gets it’. He not only understands citizens’ concerns, but has consistently shined a light on the underlying causes.

Mr. Kubsch’s letter characterized the recent Planning Commission meeting as

“generally very disruptive and chaotic”.

Democracy is rarely neat and tidy, but when government persists in ignoring the needs and desires of citizens things often get downright messy.

The Chikaming Zoning Ordinance requires developments to be harmonious with the surrounding community; your constituents have presented indisputable evidence that this proposal is not. It’s time to show some leadership by following them.

— SCOTT RAPPE, AMY MADER, TOM HACKLEY, BOB BEEMER, JERRY KOHN & LARU CHAPMAN

TOWNSHIP BOARD STANCE VIOLATES LAW...

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his is a special notice of warning to everyone who drives or travels on US 12 near the intersection of Grand Beach Road (the railroad crossing into Grand Beach Village). I hope that you Readers of the New Buffalo Times will pass on this information via your social networks. It is of special importance to candidates seeking a Township Board position in November.

Roseann Dudiak, Paul Oselka, Jack Rogers, Pete Rahm and Michelle Heit, individually and as the Township Board, are knowingly and recklessly disregarding your safety, per their refusal to immediately enforce a mandatory provision in their Special Land Use (“SLU”) Ordinance. This stance violates the law they have sworn to uphold. That Ordinance provision, number 15.7 (U)(1), applies to ALL open air businesses. The other provisions in the SLU Ordinance apply to the particular operation of an open air business, which concerns Planning Commissioners who make conditional recommendations to the Township Board. The Board has the final Permit approval authority. Provision 15.7 (U)(1) states: “Access driveways shall be located at least 100 feet from the nearest right-of-way line of any intersecting street or 75 feet from the nearest edge of any other driveway on the same side of the street.”

As of June 2nd the Township’s Zoning Administrator is requiring the business owner of the open air business located near the pertinent intersection to obtain a SLU Permit. As quoted from the Ordinance, this “retail business” selling, repairing and renting golf carts “substantially in the open air” qualifies it as an open air business.

Since the business is already in operation, a conditional Permit will be issued in arrears. The business was given 60 days to provide a certified site plan, and the Planning Commission has up to 45 days afterward to take up the matter and then perform its role. Since provision 15.7 (U)(1) is mandatory, it applied to this business on June 2nd. But Board members are refusing to immediately enforce it. They have refused to tell me why. This business has another access driveway already available, so there is no hardship for the Board to factor. My home is next to this business, so my safety is jeopardized.

Therefore, I requested that the enforcement matter be placed on the

Agenda of their regular Board meeting on June 20th. Not only was it not on their Agenda, Supervisor Dudiak scheduled Public Comments to occur right before their meeting would be adjourned.

Nevertheless, at that time I pressed Board members to perform their duty, or else tell me and the audience why they would not. I presented the following: “what is the fact you rely on to conclude that you, individually or collectively, can ignore, or refuse to now enforce this clearly written law? If you cannot provide the fact that supports your claim, then your claim does not exist, and you can responsibly act to enforce this mandatory ordinance provision before you end your meeting tonight.” Not one Board member took any responsible action. They were SILENT, even though they had at least the moral duty to speak. Their Oath of Office ends with the voluntary vow “so help me God”. The Michigan constitution does not require the inclusion of Diety in an Oath, so inclusion is voluntary.

At the time of my submission of this article to the Times, the open air business is still using the subject driveway. For your convenience, dear Reader, here is the sequence of applicable Ordinance references that end with 15.7 (U)(1) being mandatory for the Board to enforce now.

As stated in Chapter 15 - Special Land Uses, this chapter’s purpose is to “maintain adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of New Buffalo Township.

All Special Land Uses…are subject to the conditions and standards of this Chapter”.

Section 15.4 - General Standards for Approval, item “A” states “The Township Board shall approve, or approve with conditions, a special land use permit request only upon a finding that all of the following general standards for approval are complied with.” Note: the word “shall” in ordinances means MUST. Continuing, at item 15.4 A #5 it states “The site plan proposed for such use demonstrates compliance with the applicable specific design standards for the special land use as contained in Section 15.7.” Section 15.7 states “The following special land uses shall be subject to the requirements of the District in which located, in addition to all the applicable conditions, standards, and regulations as are cited in this Section.

The following uses have such conditions, standards, or regulations: U – Open air business”. I have already provided the exact wording of item #1 of sub-section U, pertaining to prohibited access-driveways, at the top of this article.

The Board has the duty to enforce ordinances, and it is the final authority to approve or not approve the issuance of a SLU Permit. Board members have no excuse for not immediately enforcing provision 15.7 (U)(1) on this open air business. The additional troubling result of their inaction is that they have now established a new Township policy. The word “shall” in their ordinances can be operated by them as the word “may”, and the word “all” is an uncertain amount. Per this policy, how can an investor in their new Corridor Improvement Authority project,

for instance, trust that his/her interests will be protected? Board members will not even act to protect peoples’ lives at this known high-traffic US 12 intersection on the third corridor of the Township!

I think it is important that all candidates vying for a Township Board position come forward and publicly state how they would address this situation. You folks can also chime in as residents, right now.

Anyone may interact about this matter, as well as other township-level governmental matters, at the informational blog: www.ministryofnewbuffalotownship. org — CHERYL MARIE

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GOOD GOLFING... n behalf of the members of the New Buffalo Lions Club I would like to thank all of the Sponsors and Players who were involved in this years Golf Outing held on June 22, 2016 at Whittaker Woods. 102 Golfers watch the clouds and beat the rain to complete the 18 holes. It was a huge success.

All monies raised goes to Vision Assistance to those who do not qualify for the Pokagon Fund Vision Grant. All money stays local to assist local residents.

The Lions Club just assisted someone who could not renew their Drivers License as they failed the eye exam. To make matters worse the individual needed a special prescription. The Lions Club provided financial support for not only the exam but the special prescription which put him back behind the wheel and back to work.

This was only one of the at least two dozen requests for help that the Club receives every year.

This year the Lions Club began purchasing Gift Certificates from Local Merchants to give out as prizes. It will be expanded next year to include more businesses. We hope the winners will continue to support the local businesses and that is why the Club purchased the certificates instead of asking them to be donated.

Thanks to the following for sponsoring this years event: Dr Jay Blackburn Dentistry, Dan Donnelly Memorial Scholarship, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Keller Williams Realty, Tom Rossman State Farm Insurance, Art and Image, Sommerfeld Chapel., The Beer Church Brewing Company, Harbor Country Insurance, The Fusion Group, New Buffalo Business Association, MoCo Floors and More, GTW, El Rancho, Payjay Construction, Oselka’s Snug Harbor, Some Vision Center, Friends of Bob Westergren, Corrective Chiropractic, Harrington Collision, Redamks, Serenity Now Message Therapy, Bryan Automotive, Lakeshore Recycling, Frankie’s Restaurant, Robert Johnson Custom Homes, Lakehouse Pub, Grand Beach Auto, Harbor Cove Management, Pristine Pools, Local Sustainable Food and Prepared Meats Thanks very much and see you next year!

— LION PETE RAHM

TREASURER, NEW BUFFALO LIONS CLUB

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NEW BLOOD AT UNION PIER CORNER

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veryone was all excited a couple of years ago when Bud and Elsie’s swooped in with their high merchandising standards and fancy flower boxes in the Union Pier store. Kelli Dunkel, mother of two, was the manager then and she too was all excited about the up-scale changes that Bud and Elsie’s roared in with back then. But then a rough patch in the road occurred for the new owners and Kelli was transferred over to their Whistle Stop store as their new manager and The Union Pier store that she loved was shuttered.

Whatever may be thrown at Kelli, she can handle it and still be the professional that she is, as many know of her. She is a stunning representative for any company and in spite of the upheavals in her employer’s world, she is publicly always with that Colgate smile and beautifully presented.

After all of the dust settled at Bud and Elsie’s and this new “Union Pier Market” company has taken the space in Union Pier, Kelli is right back where she was two years ago and a happier person for that, she loves the Union Pier customers, and they love her.

The new “Union Pier Market” is owned by Greg Michaels, a young entrepreneur who shares Kelli’s professional standards and together they have upgraded the store space into a stunning, sleek presentation. They have an endless choice of spirits, mixes, beer, wine, and essential groceries in a design envelope that is not just efficient but beautiful as well. They intend to conduct an “upscale, clean operation” said the somewhat serious owner Greg Michaels proudly who hails from nearby Sawyer. He is quiet, but frankly ecstatic to acquire this prime piece of real estate in Union Pier. “We want to bring our professionalism to Union Pier and conduct a clean, fun, attractive operation with sophisticated standards. We think we have the best of all worlds with Kelli and I in charge of this beautifully appointed store.” said Greg confidently. From what we see, he makes a good point.

Located next door to the classic Milda’s at 9905 Townline Road, Union Pier Market’s can be contacted by calling 269-5863775.

Union Pier Market will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.

— LAWRENCE VON EBELER

EDITIORIAL: REMARKS DELIVERED BY DAN COFFEY AT THE NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 21, 2016...

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come here with a heavy heart.

The Local and National Associations of REALTORS® offered to set up a scanner system to see how the pre and post parking changes would impact both car and pedestrian traffic on Whitaker between 12 and the bridge and quantify some of the traffic issues on Whittaker from Buffalo St. down to the beach.

We brought a $10,000 grant covering 66% of the project cost. We offered the grant to support smart growth. Growth based on data and analysis. That is what we REALTORS® believe in and want to support.

People in the community instantly misinterpreted the project as some

sort of exotic spy operation despite the clear presentation that everything is translated immediately into numbers.

The City Council meeting we attended last month was toxic at best; chaotic at worst. I was embarrassed to be at that meeting with persons from the National Association of REALTORS®.

I called the City Manager last week and told him that we were withdrawing the offer because there is a definite need for data in the Township. The Township is enthusiastic about doing two projects. Most importantly the Township does not present such a negative atmosphere in which to work.

State urges travelers to leave firewood at home

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s the summer travel season begins, the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources remind vacationers to leave firewood at home to prevent the spread of invasive tree insects and diseases.

Hauling firewood from one part of the state to another is a common way for these destructive pests to move to new locations, which could be devastating to Michigan’s native trees. The emerald ash borer already has wiped out millions of ash trees across the state. High-impact diseases, including oak wilt and beech bark disease, are now making their way through Michigan – often helped by travelers with truckloads of wood harboring unseen fungi that can spread to healthy trees in new areas.

“Visual inspection does not always reveal disease or insect damage in wood,” said Gina Alessandri, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division director. “Disease may be in an early stage, and insect larvae can be hidden under bark. The safest choice is to burn firewood at or near the location it was harvested.”

Travelers are encouraged to buy firewood at their destination, burn it all onsite and not take it home or to their next destination. In most public and private campgrounds, firewood is available on the premises or from nearby firewood vendors.

It is a good idea to purchase firewood within a short distance of where it will be used. For ease in finding a local vendor, use www.firewoodscout.org. For day trips that include a cookout, bring charcoal or a cook stove instead of firewood.

In- and out-of-state quarantines limit movement of regulated wood items to prevent the spread of invasive species and tree diseases. In Michigan, it is illegal to transport hardwood firewood in violation of the MDARD EAB Quarantine.

“It’s recommended that travelers do a little firewood homework before their trip,” said Jason Fleming, chief of the Resource Management Section in the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. “Many out-of-state visitors live in areas under quarantine for pests such as thousand cankers disease or Asian long-horned beetle, and it is illegal to move any regulated items (including items such as firewood and wood chips) from quarantined zones out of those states and into Michigan.”

Quarantines for the Asian long-horned beetle include areas of New York, Massachusetts and Ohio. The Asian long-horned beetle is not known to be in Michigan, but the public is asked to look for signs of this invasive beetle, including round, 3/8-inch-diameter exit holes in tree trunks or limbs. Asian long-horned beetle larvae feed on a wide variety of tree species including maple, birch, elm, willow, buckeye, horse chestnut and other hardwoods. The damage caused by Asian long-horned beetles ultimately will destroy an infested tree.

Anyone observing an actual beetle or a tree that appears to be damaged is asked to report it. If possible, capture the beetle in a jar, take photos, record the location, and report it as soon as possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Asian long-horned beetle website, www.asianlonghornedbeetle.com or contact MDARD at 800-292-3939 or mda-info@michigan.gov.

More information on the Asian long-horned beetle and other invasive forest insects and tree diseases can be found at www.michigan.gov/invasivespecies.

Select the Take Action tab to learn more ways to avoid transporting invasive species during the recreation and travel season. — STAFF REPORTS

What I am about to say may seem very judgmental. It is really just the honest opinion of one very biased Dan Coffey, who is reporting what he believes to be the case.

I became afraid to do a project with the city because anything that did not work perfectly would quickly be torn apart by a few people who seem hell bent on tearing everything down anything the City does. How could I in good conscience bring the NAR CRT staff and a $10,000 Smart City grant into a such negative world?

So we have withdrawn the offer to set up the scanners and provide funds.

I am pretty sure that this decision will make some persons happy. It makes me very sad.

Cabaret at the Dunes Summer Theatre

Cabaret, the classic musical by Kander and Ebb (writers of the musicals Chicago and New York, New York), seems just as pertinent to the political climate of today as it was when it premiered on Broadway 50 years ago.

The hate speech and demonizing of “the others” that rings in the ears of Americans in this campaign year of 2016 sounds terrifyingly familiar to the propaganda the Nazis used as they were rising to power in pre-World War II Germany.

An early 1930s, still-freewheeling Berlin provides the backdrop for Cabaret. The decadent Kit Kat Klub with its dynamic and enigmatic Emcee (made famous by Joel Grey and, more recently, by Alan Cumming) dancing Kit Kat girls and boys, plus the fascinating Sally Bowles, are captured and experienced in all their seedy glory by a young American writer, Clifford Bradshaw, who has come to Berlin to “find something to write about.”

Which he finds - in spades!

Come to the Dunes Summer Theatre’s 2016 production of Cabaret, directed by Shawn Stengel, with musical direction by Luke Nelson. Hear the cast and onstage band perform classic songs like “Cabaret,” “Maybe This Time,” “Mein Herr,” “Money, Money” and “Willkommen” in a show that promises to be entertaining, thought-provoking, and memorable. — STAFF REPORTS

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NBYC goes Margaritaville

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perfect summer night set the stage as the New Buffalo Yacht Club was turned into margaritaville and everything Parrothead for the second annual Buffet Bash Saturday, June 25. Members, guests and the public packed the house for island food, beverages and great music by Island 49 Band. Chef Luke prepared special island cheeseburgers which featured grilled pineapple, prosciutto and sriracha sauce, creamy coconut encrusted chicken breasts, surf and turf nachos and the traditional Paradise Cheesy Burger. Signature margaritas were the featured cocktail, along with a full array of ice cold beverages. A few flip flops were blown out on the dance floor as the LandSharks joined in singing their favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes and Campbells go native celebrating summer harbor side. The next big open-to-the-public event at NBYC is the 58th annual Corn and Sausage Roast Saturday, Aug 6.

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WORLD-CLASS GOLFERS VISIT HARBOR COUNTRY

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ight dedicated international golfers visited Casey’s Wednesday, June 22, following a day of golf in Southwest Michigan.

The group originally met 24 years ago at St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland and have continued their traditional annual golf week together.

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Thursday, June 23, the two foursomes planned to tee up at Lost Dunes in Bridgman. Following that 36-hole double round, they planned to board a plane for Canongate at the Woodlands in Texas. At the conclusion of the six-day, 36-holesper-day trip, the low player is awarded the Waldron Trophy and bragging

rights for the coming year.

The golfers said they had never golfed Michigan and enjoyed their outings and the state. Wednesday night, they were a captured audience, as the thunderstorms and lightning held them captive inside Casey’s and they watched Whittaker Street turn into a rushing river, rather than a navigable street. — LINDA HENDERSON

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There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny —they should be setting the example of transparency.

— Edward Snowden

In downtown Sawyer, the owners of Greenbush Brewery have opened the former Fitz’s (prior to that it was Fitzgerald’s) as the Clean Plate Club, a diner that, after facing a momentary setback, is now open for breakfast, and will soon be serving lunch and dinner too. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo Lions Club hosts annual golf outing

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he New Buffalo Lions Club held their golf outing at Whittaker Woods Country Club Wednesday, June 22. There was a shotgun start at 8:30 am, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and $10,000 hole in one contest. All of the proceeds raised went back to the community for vision assistance. For more information about the New Buffalo Lions Club, visit www.newbuffalolions.org.

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n what isn’t exactly a Cinderella story, Derrick Rose, the point guard and hometown hero of the Chicago Bulls, was traded to the New York Knicks. Rose’s story began in the rough and tumble Englewood area of Chicago’s south side where he led Simeon High School to two state championships. Rose then attended the University of Memphis and helped them reach the championship game in his freshman year. He decided to enter the NBA draft after only one year in college, and was the first player drafted by his beloved home team, the Chicago Bulls. Rose was the rookie of the year in his first season and an all-star in his second. In Rose’s third season, almost everything fell into place. The team won 62 games, more than any other team in the league. He was an all star and the most valuable player in the league.

The Bulls won the first two series in the playoffs before losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. After the season, Rose signed a five year, 94.8 million-dollar contract extension. He was an all-star again and the Bulls entered the playoffs with high hopes when disaster struck. In the first game of the first round of the playoffs, Rose tore the ACL in his left knee and the course of history changed.

Over the years, few athletes have played for their hometown teams without a few bumps in the road. LeBron James left Cleveland to “take his talents to South Beach” before returning to glory this year. Pete Rose was a native of Cincinnati and a hero before betting on baseball. In Chicago, Chris Chelios of the Blackhawks was a hometown hero until he started playing for their biggest rival, the Detroit Red Wings. Also for the Blackhawks, Eddie Olczyk didn’t realize his potential until he was traded to The Toronto Maple Leafs. He has since returned to Chicago as an analyst and is doing a terrific job. Whitey Ford was admired by many New York Yankee fans, but his off field exploits with Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle tarnished his image in some quarters.

The only three athletes who played in their hometown, who I can think of, with absolute success are Cal Ripken, Lou Gehrig, and Chicago’s own Dick Butkus.

Derrick Rose didn’t endear himself to many after his injury. More injuries and awkward comments followed until many were happy to see him traded to the Knicks. I think that’s a shame. Have you ever attempted to do your job in front of your friends and family? Have you ever gone back to work when you hadn’t completely recovered from an illness or injury? If so, you know it isn’t easy. We expect our athletes to be super human but injuries have slowed down or stopped the careers of many. I hope D-Rose has a great year for the Knicks.

If all of the stars align, I hope he returns to Chicago and helps the Bulls win a championship. In the meantime, best of luck in New York, Mr. Rose.

Lemony Snicket said, “it is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches.” Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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SUNDAY, JULY 3 NEW BUFFALO INDEPENDENCE DAY Dusk New Buffalo Beach.

100 Marque1e Drive BARODA FIREWORKS Dusk. Downtown Baroda.

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LAPORTE COUNTY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION 9:30 pm (CST) La Porte County Fairgrounds. 2581 State Road 2. LaPorte, IN. Admission: $1/person or $5 per carload includes parking and general yard seating at La Porte County Fairgrounds.

Concessions, Activities for the Children and a Beer Garden will be part of the festivities, for an additional fee.

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Cocktails at The Grand Cottage to be held last weekend in July

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he Michiana Humane Society & SPCA, Inc. (MHS) is hosting their seventh annual Cocktails at the Grand Cottage fundraiser Saturday, July 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Known as the “Gatsby” event of the summer, Cocktails at the Grand Cottage invites guests to enjoy scrumptious appetizers and cocktails and bid on amazing items in a live auction to support the care of the nearly 1,000 unwanted animals the shelter takes in each year. The event is hosted by Will Schauble and Jason Spohn at their beautiful home, the “Grand Cottage,” on the shores of Lake Michigan in New Buffalo. The event finale each year is enjoying a beautiful sunset from high atop the bluff in their front yard. Michigan Friends of the Michiana Humane Society will be raffling off a Dinner for 10 at the Terrace Room at The Harbor Grand.

Raffle tickets are $50 each.

Live Auction items include: Private dinners provided by J&L Catering, Chicago; Vivian May of Luisa’s Cafe, Harbert and, Jackie Shen of Jackie’s Cafe, New Buffalo; Christmas in Telluride at a private Colorado home; Cubs tickets for four including parking; a portrait by Jessica Tampas; a week in San Miguel, Mexico; a lobster boil from Duneland Shrimp Company and pool party for 12; golf for four at Lost Dunes; a sailing trip by New Buffalo Sailing Excursions and kayak and paddle board rentals from Outpost Sports.

The live auction begins at 6:30 p.m.

(EDT).

Tickets to Cocktails at the Grand Cottage are $100 per person.

RSVP by Monday, July 25, by calling 219-872-4499 or order online at www.michianahumanesociety. org. For additional information, email Marie Huthwaite at marie@ michianahumanesociety.org.

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Donate blood, help save lives

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he free and accepted Masons Excelsior Lodge #41, which is celebrating 178 years of Freemasonry in LaPorte, Indiana, is teaming up with the American Red Cross for its first annual blood drive Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third floor at the Masonic Lodge located at 820 Jefferson Avenue in LaPorte, Indiana.

Eric Pittman, Worship Master, Lodge #41 said, “As F & A. M. working with the American Red Cross as a lifesaving partnership, it feels good to be part of neighbors helping neighbors in the time of need and helping to promote a cause that saves millions of lives each year.”

Donating blood is a meaningful way to volunteer in the community. Each donation can save as many as three lives.

“The A.R.C. empowers ordinary people from every walk of life to perform extraordinary acts of service, but they share one thing, a generous spirit and a desire to give back to their community and help others,” said Pittman.

Summer is a difficult time to collect blood to meet patient’s needs. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative and B negative blood.

To give blood, donors must be 17 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. A valid form of identification must be present at the time of donation.

Following the donation, refreshments will be served.

To schedule a time to donate anytime, please call 800-RED-CROSS or visit www. redcrossblood.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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MLTA secures funds for Pure Michigan

he Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association’s diligent pursuit of additional funding for Pure Michigan paid off the week of June 8 with approval from the state legislature.

MLTA’s efforts, supported by state Senator Jim Stamas, increased 2016-17 funding by $1 million for the nationally recognized Pure Michigan campaign. Sen. Stamas was instrumental in getting the legislation through both legislative chambers and enacted into law.

“MLTA extends its sincere gratitude for the efforts of Senator Jim Stamas, who strongly advocated for the additional funding which results in a total of $34 million for the award-winning Pure Michigan campaign,” said Deanna Richeson, MLTA president and CEO. MLTA’s efforts began late February with testimony before the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on General Government chaired by Sen. Jim Stamas and Rep. Laura Cox. Strong proponents of Pure Michigan, MLTA focused on the campaign’s strong return on investment for Michigan.

“Investment in Pure Michigan is a sound investment in tourism, employment and tax revenues to the state,” said Richeson. “It’s a win-win for our industry and Michigan’s economy.” — STAFF REPORTS

Michigan City hosts inaugural Lighthouse Jazz Festival

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ive Music Matters is pleased to present the inaugural Lighthouse Jazz Festival on July 9 in Michigan City’s lakefront Guy Foreman Amphitheatre, located inside historic Washington Park. The one-day festival features live music by top jazz artists, craft beers and wine, local cuisine, interactive activities for children and more. The festival will feature a Tribute to Miles Davis by his former musical director Robert Irving III and trumpeter Corey Wilkes.

The Lighthouse Jazz Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Tickets for this unique entertainment experience are now on sale at www.j.mp/lighthousejazz “Michigan City is on the upswing of change and everyone, including me, wants to be a part of something big,” said Lighthouse Jazz Festival Artistic Director, John Moultrie. His regionally based firm is producing the music festival. “Michigan City reminds me of many of the neighborhoods in Chicago where I grew up. The culture and diversity makes me feel right at home. Not to mention the people that I’ve come to meet--from small business owners, to corporate retailers, from the locals to visitors…. We all want to do our part and support the new vision.”

Moultrie was inspired by the announcement of Michigan City’s new slogan, “Create.

Play. Repeat” developed for the city by a firm commissioned to devise a plan to rebrand Michigan City. “When the city went through the new branding session, I saw how music and events could attract more people to the downtown businesses as well as entertain a diverse population. I knew then, I had to be a part of this.”

Lighthouse Jazz Festival attendees will be treated to diverse musical sounds from the big band era, traditional straight ahead jazz, chamber music, soul, funk and smooth jazz.

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In true beach celebration style, this week is filled with surfing demos, concerts, fireworks and more! All events are FREE admission.

Wednesday, June 29 th

Friday, July 1 st

Sunday, July 3 rd

1-3 pm (ET) Surfing and Stand-Up paddle board demonstrations by Third Coast Surf Shop at New Buffalo Beach

2-7 pm (ET) Bottomless Bucket Class Taught by The Sand Pirate Janet Schrader New Buffalo Public Beach

8:30 pm (ET) Free Concert by the LaPorte Symphony Orchestra at Lions Park across from the New Buffalo Beach 10:10 pm (ET) Huge fireworks display over Lake Michigan Concert and Fireworks Hosted by the NBBA and Sponsored by: The Pokagon Fund, City of New Buffalo, and New Buffalo Township

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Saturday, July 2 nd 8:00 am (ET) Big Smiles 5K Run/Walk - Lions Park 3-7 pm (ET) Giant Sand Sculpture Class Taught by The Sand Pirate Janet Schrader New Buffalo Public Beach 6-8pm (ET) Live music by Susan Harrison Downtown New Buffalo

Wednesday, July 6th 6-9 pm (ET) Classic Car Cruise Over 80 classic and vintage cars on display in downtown New Buffalo.

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ARTigras celebrated for fifth year in New Buffalo

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

reativity abounded at this year’s 5th Annual New Buffalo ARTigras! Arts and Craft Festival, which took place Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. Visitors strolled the various booths that lined Merchant and Mechanic streets in downtown New Buffalo, viewing the various artists from around Harbor Country and the Midwest while they were at work as well as their finished products. Paintings, sculptures, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, mixed media and furniture were just some of the many mediums that were featured at the event. In addition to viewing artwork, visitors also enjoyed live entertainment as well as cuisine from local food vendors.

Booths line Merchant Street

A relaxing day of Train rides & Ice cream

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See website for details. hesston.org

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Thomas Van Ravenswaay of BG Wood Toys works on one of his creations

Martha Cares of My Rescue Dogs in front of her newest creations, cats made of a mixture of clay stains, stone and granite and her Cherry Kitty (right)

Darin Reafsnyder in front of his hanging, reclaimed palette wood

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Train rides & much more for your family to enjoy

JULY 2, 3 & 4

Hesston.org Steam Powered Sawmill & many other exhibits will be in operation.

Jen Hoffmann staning beside her handmade jewelry hangers

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im Stine, Jr., came to the Pokagon Room at the New Buffalo Township Library to share some stories from his book, Doin’ it with the Lights on-Exploits of a Paramedic, Tuesday, June 22.

Stine is a 39-year career paramedic in Southwest Michigan, and he shared a story with the audience about one of the experiences that involved him making the decision to amputate a young man’s leg after being in a horrendous accident. Stine shared just enough to make everyone want to buy his book and find out how everything else ends.

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teve Belliveau came to the New Buffalo Township Library to put on a fun interactive show for the summer reading program Thursday, June 23.

Belliveau performed for a full house of local children and their parents. Everyone watched, laughed, and clapped in awe as he taught everyone. For more information, visit www.sbmagic.com.

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Uniformed soldiers are part of the Civil War renactment

hose walking through the entrance of the Hesston Steam Museum in La Porte, Indiana, Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, felt like they were traveling back through time during the Museum’s annual Civil War Railroad Days. Those riding aboard the train transporting the Union Army Gold witnessed a raid by uniformed soldiers, complete with cannon fire and gunfire. Living history encampments in the North and South Army Camps were also featured throughout the museum grounds, giving guests a feel for what life was like back in the Civil War days.

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Janice Moore from South Bend, Indiana, inside one of the tents

Laura, Ireland and Vada Albin visit one of the tents that were part of the living history encampment

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITY TREASURER/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR The City of New Buffalo is seeking applicants for the position of City Treasurer/Human Resources Director. The position is under the supervision of the City Manager and will prepare the City’s financial records and reports for the City Council, City Manager, Department Heads, and the State of Michigan. Administration of accounts payable, fringe benefits, payroll, property tax collection and reporting. A complete job description is available at www. cityofnewbuffalo.org.

New Buffalo offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance and MERS retirement.

The ideal candidate should have 3 years of previous experience in upper level supervision and a minimum 5 years of experience in municipal accounting or related fields. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) employment related references to City Manager, 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117 or email to manager@ cityofnewbuffalo.org.

necessary. The City Clerk is responsible for city elections and voter registrations. A complete job description is available at www. cityofnewbuffalo.org.

New Buffalo offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance and MERS retirement. The ideal candidate should have 3 years of previous experience in upper level supervision and a minimum 3 years of experience in municipal environment. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) employment related references to City Manager, 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117 or email to manager@ cityofnewbuffalo.org.

NOTICE The City of New Buffalo Board of Review will meet at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo MI 49117 on July 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. to correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes of facts.

To make an appointment, please call 269-4691500.

Letters of appeal must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 15, 2016 to the Board of Review, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

ALLYSON HOLM, CITY CLERK

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITY CLERK The City of New Buffalo is seeking applicants for the position of City Clerk.

The position is under the supervision of the City Manager. This position is the official record keeper for the city, prepare council and various board agendas and supporting documents, record minutes at city council meetings and other boards when

recognition to Harry Hull for 30 years on the Fire Department.

Presentation – Lake Michigan College Presentation – Harbor Commission Presentation regarding soundings and dredging in the future Approved the appeal by owner of 408 W. Indiana St. to abstain from constructing a sidewalk.

Appointed Mark Kroll to the City Council with a partial term ending November 2016.

Approved the request to waive the rental fee for Lorie’s Ride at Lion’s Pavilion.

Adopted a resolution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund – Renovation of City Beach Building.

Adopted a resolution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund – Beach Dunewalk and Beach Improvements.

Second Reading/ Adoption of Ordinance 215 Animals on City Beach and Park.

First Reading/Adoption of Ordinance 216 Proposed Emergency Corrective Action Zoning Ordinance.

A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor O’Donnell gave recognition to Assistant Fire Chief Jack Kennedy for 45 years on the Fire Department.

Mayor O’Donnell gave

Approved the Independence Celebration Special Events Application for the dates June 29th – July 4th, 2016.

Re-appointed Kevin Huber to the Park Board with a term ending May 2019.

Re-appointed Jim Votava to the Harbor Commission as an Alternate with a term ending May 2019.

Approved using Gerbel & Company as presented.

DETAILS ON ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Summary contains only City Council action.

Discussion items by council and citizens are not included. Details on Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office, on the city’s website or a video of the entire meeting may be viewed on the city’s website: www. cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also contact the City Clerk at 269-469-1500.

Adopted the Capital Improvement Program 2017 – 2021.

Approved the notice of intent to issue General Obligation Bonds for Infrastructure Improvements.

Approved the lease of the tool cat model 5600 for the street department.

Approved the cost to replace the roof and additional lean to structure for the street department garage with a not to exceed amount of $17,500.

Approved the lease of real property at 433 S. Thompson St. for a monthly rate of $1,088.

Approved the Harbor

following language as the second paragraph.

Section 14-5. Animals on City beach and park Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to have in their possession, under their control, or allow to run at large, any animal on the City beach or parks.

Dogs may be allowed in the City Beach and Parks for the purpose of bird control. Dogs must be registered through the City Parks and approved by the City Manager.

Owners must follow all Parks Department rules and regulations.

Registration may be revoked when authorized by the City Manager with or without cause.

This section shall not act as a prohibition for dogs in the possession of, or under the control of, their adult owner in an area designated by the City Council as a City Dog Park.

Section II. This ordinance was adopted on the 21st day of June, 2016 and shall become effective on the 21st day of July, 2016 which is 20 days following publication in the New Buffalo Times, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of New Buffalo.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR ALLYSON HOLM, CITY CLERK

Tabled the first reading of Ordinances 217 – 220.

Approved the purchase of bobcat model 3400UTV for the beach using the state Mi-Deal pricing.

NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS

Country Fitness Special Events Application as presented for Saturday, July 2nd, August 13th and October 8th, 2016 with the rental fee to be waived.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 215 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER 14, “PARKS AND RECREATION,” ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, SECTION 14-5 “ANIMALS ON CITY BEACH AND PARK” TO ALLOW DOGS UNDER SPECIAL REGISTRATION FOR BIRD CONTROL. THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ORDAINS: SECTION I. The City of New Buffalo Code of General Ordinances Chapter 14 “Parks and Recreation,” Article I. General, Section 14-5 “Animals on City Beach and Park” is hereby amended to insert the

ORDINANCE NUMBER 216 Emergency Corrective Action ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 22, SECTION 22-5 EFFECTIVE DATE AND SECTION 22-6 REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE June 21, 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 22, “ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,” SECTION 22-5

“EFFECTIVE DATE” TO COINCIDE WITH THE CORRECTIVE ACTION OF RESOLVING THE RECENTLY DISCOVERED ERROR OF HAVING REPEALED ORDINANCE NUMBER 132 BY COUNCIL ACTION OF JULY 17, 2001 INSTEAD OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 99; by AMENDING THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ZONING CODE ARTICLE 22-6, “ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,” SECTION 22-6 “REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE.” THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO ORDAINS: SECTION 22-5 EFFECTIVE DATE PUBLIC HEARING HAVING BEEN HELD HEREON, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY ADOPTED, AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON AUGUST 14, 2001.

THE PROPOSED AMENDED SECTION 22-5 EFFECTIVE DATE STATES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 22-5 EFFECTIVE DATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE NO. 216 ARE HEREBY ADOPTED, AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON JUNE 21, 2016.

SECTION 22-6 REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO.132 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, ARE HEREBY REPEALED. THE REPEAL DOES NOT AFFECT ANY ACT DONE OR OFFENSE COMMITTED, OR ANY LIABILITY, PENALTY, FORFEITURE, OR PUNISHMENT ACQUIRED THEREUNDER. THE PROPOSED AMENDED SECTION 22-6 REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE STATES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 22-6 REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 99 ADOPTED OCTOBER 18, 1994 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, ARE HEREBY REPEALED AND REPLACED BY ORDINANCE NO. 132 ADOPTED JULY 17, 2001, TAKING EFFECT ON AUGUST 14, 2001.

THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 132 WITH ORDINANCE NO. 99 FOR REPEAL DOES NOT AFFECT ANY ACT DONE OR OFFENSE COMMITTED, OR ANY LIABILITY, PENALTY, FORFEITURE, OR PUNISHMENT ACQUIRED THEREUNDER PRIOR TO THIS EMERGENCY CORRECTIVE ORDINANCE NO. 216 ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED ON JUNE 21, 2016.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, COUNTY OF BERRIEN, MICHIGAN LOU O’DONNELL IV MAYOR ALLYSON HOLM CITY CLERK

NOTICE The City of New Buffalo will be holding a General Election on November 8, 2016 that will include three council member positions with a term ending November 2020.

The last day to turn in nominating petitions is Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions shall be signed by not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty qualified registered electors of the City of New Buffalo.

Petitions are available at the Clerk’s office, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

Please contact the clerk with any questions (269) 469-1500.

ALLYSON HOLM CITY CLERK

NOTICE The Election Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall located at 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 to appoint Election Inspectors and Receiving Board members.

This meeting is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Allyson Holm, City Clerk (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

ALLYSON HOLM CITY CLERK

Appendix A NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY THE TAXING POWER OF THE CITY AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of New Buffalo, County of Berrien, State of Michigan, intends to issue and sell general obligation capital improvement bonds pursuant to Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000), for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of the planning, engineering, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to, improvements to the

water distribution system, sanitary and storm sewer facilities, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, public parking facilities, public restroom facilities, and the fire station parking lot; a bridge over the Galien River; and the relocation of overhead power and communications facilities, together with all appurtenances and attachments thereto.

BOND DETAILS SAID BONDS shall mature in annual installments not to exceed fifteen (15) in number, with interest rates to be determined at a public or private sale but in no event to exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said bonds.

SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE BONDS shall be payable from the general funds of the City lawfully available for such purposes including property taxes levied within applicable constitutional and statutory tax rate limitations.

RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A VALID PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY IS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTYFIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY VOTING THEREON. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 517, Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended.

ALLYSON HOLM, CITY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, Roof Top deck, 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, within a gated community. Asking $283,000, available immediately.

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GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties.

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OBITUARIES Dorothy F. Kendzierski

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1926-2016

orothy F. Kendzierski, age 89 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Oregon following an illness.

She was born on September 26, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Cass Tech, in Detroit and also lived in Mount Pleasant, Pontiac, Paw Paw and New Buffalo, Michigan – moving with her husband’s career as a Michigan State Trooper – before settling in Niles in 1979.

In her later years she lived in Indianapolis, IN, Klamath Falls, OR and Albany, OR. An accomplished seamstress, Dorothy made her own wedding dress, swimsuits, doll clothes and many other items of apparel for herself and her family. An avid bowler who rolled a 300 game, she also enjoyed dancing, gardening and playing softball.

On September 4, 1948 in Detroit she married the love of her life, Joseph Kendzierski with whom she celebrated forty-seven blessed years prior to his death on December 18, 1995. They were also preceded in death by a son, Joseph J. Kendzierski in 1989, a daughter, Francine Berman in 2009; son in law Craig Zemke and Dorothy’s sister, Rose Marie Grego and brothers, John Presher and Carl Presher.

Surviving family includes her children, Mary Ann Zemke of Corvallis, Oregon, Richard (& Rosanne) Josephs of Macomb, Michigan; Gary Kendzierski of Lake Linden, Michigan; grandchildren Mark (& Lauren) Josephs, Katie Josephs, Lisa (& Dave) Garwood, Ron Huffstutter, Bronson (& Jennifer) Kendzierski, Joseph (& Rachel) Kendzierski; great-grandchildren Joie Garwood, Jenna Garwood, Lillian Josephs, Michael Josephs, and Dorothy’s sister, Betty Jane Kirk of Corunna, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Kendzierski will be celebrated at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Niles at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 by the Rev. Alphonse Savarimuthu, MSFS of the parish assisted by Deacon Roger Gregorski. Committal Rites will follow at

the Calvary Cemetery in Niles.

The family received relatives and friends on Friday, June 24 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with recitation of The Rosary at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dorothy Kendzierski may be made to Saint Mary Catholic Church, 219 South State Street, Niles, Michigan 49120, or Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House, 4600 Evergreen Place SE, Albany, OR, 97321. www.halbritterfunerals.com

Virginia L. Herrbach

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1918-2016

irginia L. Herrbach, 98, formerly of New Buffalo, Michigan now of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Virginia was born April 18, 1918 in Michigan City, Indiana to Henry and Alice (Poston) Schwinkendorf. On November 26, 1941 in Pinhook, Indiana she married Lewis Herrbach; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2006. Virginia is survived by her children – Patricia (George) Rowe of Stevensville, Michigan, Janet (James) Campbell of Michigan City, Indiana, and Roger (Karen) Herrbach of New Buffalo, Michigan; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers and three sisters.

A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, June 29, 11 a.m. at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo.

Visitation with the family was Tuesday, June 28, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Hospice in Michigan City, Indiana or to the American Cancer Society. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence can do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com

Cathleen Anne McCarten

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1943-2016

athy McCarten, beloved daughter of Leo and Mary Franklin McCarten, grew up on centennial family farms in Lakeside, Michigan. She walked the mile to Lakeside Elementary School, passing fields where seven Irish McCarten brothers had settled 1200 acres of fertile Galien River bottomland in 1862 from Kruger Road to Warren Woods Road. Century-old hardwood trees of all

species lined Lakeside Road then, and Charlie McCarten’s team still pulled the buckboard to harvest hay.

While at Three Oaks High School, where she scored in the 99th percentile nationally on comprehensive testing, Lakeside’s landscape “modernized.”

Eminent Domain cut the rich fields into unusable plots for I-94’s asphalted bridges, ramps, and cloverleafs that buried the good black dirt.

At Michigan State University Cathy earned all As in elementary education, and, after two Master’s from the University of Michigan, she taught in public schools. Cathy returned to Lakeside to care for her parents as they aged, enabling them to stay at the home her father had built, now moved to a lot due to I-94, on through to their deaths. She became a skilled knitter, crafting beautiful heavy sweaters and outerwear.

She retired to Whitefield, Maine in 2007 to live near her sister Judy McCarten Powell and brother-in-law Ford Powell.

Survived by many cousins, she will rest with her parents and many generations of Irish Catholic relatives in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo, Michigan.

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Linda J. O’Donnell 1947-2016

inda J. O’Donnell, 68, of New Buffalo, Michigan passed away in New Buffalo on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan.

Linda was born in Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 28, 1947 to the late John and Shirley (Allegrezza) Werygo. In the summer of 1972 she married Louis H. O’Donnell, III. Linda owned and operated Executive Group Realty in New Buffalo for over 25 years. Linda loved her family, friends and people she didn’t even know. She was an inspiration, intelligent and giving.

She loved nature, sunsets, animals and happiness. Linda wants everyone to “BELIEVE”.

Linda is survived by her husband Louis; her three children – Louis, Joseph and Carie all of New Buffalo; three grandchildren – Benjamin, Fallyn and Joey, Jr.; and two brothers – Richard Petersen of New Buffalo and Bruce Werygo of Temecula, CA. A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, June 27, 11:00am (EST) at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo.

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Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com

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ugene “Gene” Frank Zernia, 88, of Three Oaks, passed away at Woodland Terrace in Niles on Thursday, June 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving

family.

Gene was born on March 16, 1928 to John and Alice (Smith) Zernia in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the age of 15 Gene knew he was a man that was meant to be in the Navy. He started asking for his mom’s permission to join and after two long years she relented and Gene joined the United States Navy, during World War II, at the age of 17. He served on the USS Pennsylvania, among other ships, and was present in the Bikini Islands when the first Atom Bomb was detonated.

On November 26, 1949 Gene wed the love of his life and constant companion, Esther Mae Freshour, at a ceremony in Milwaukee. Together the two had seven children.

Gene enjoyed helping out others in his community. He joined the Masonic Lodge on May 1, 1951 and advanced to become a 33rd Degree Mason. Over his 65 years of service some of his favorite organizations were the Niles Commandry #12, The Royal Arch St. Joseph Valley Chapter #2, and the Knights of the York Cross of Honor. He was a current member of the Three Oaks Lodge #239 where he was a past Master and enjoyed 25 years of serving pancakes.

One of Gene’s greatest personal joys were his trips to the Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago where he transported children for treatments.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son-in-law Donald Staples and is survived by his children, Karen Staples of Harbert, Elaine (Raymond) Monroe of Buchanan, Jerry (Peggy) Zernia of Joliet, Illinois, Shari Kilheeney of Sawyer, David (Maribeth) Zernia of Tinley Park, Illinois, Mark (Krista) Zernia of Plainfield, Illinois, and Andrew (Chris Scott) Zernia of Granger, Indiana; 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Otto of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; and several extended family and friends.

Gene will be interred at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan in July with full military honors.

Those wishing to make a donation in Gene’s name may do so to the Shriner’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles. www.

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LAKELAND HOSPITAL, NILES — SURGERY/RECOVERY ASSISTANT his is a great opportunity to help in the Surgery Department at Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Volunteers work with the nurses, doctors, patients and families. Volunteers help stock roos, prepare rooms, transport patients and patient care. Visit www. volunteerswmi.org to sign-up and learn more.

BERRIEN COUNTY TRIAL COURT — FAMILY DIVISION he Probate Court is looking for an individual who is reliable, detail-oriented and a self-starter. It is preferred someone who has worked in a legal setting as a paralegal. Visit www.volunteerswmi.org to sign-up and learn more.

ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES — ADOPT-A-BEACH 2016 oin the thousands of people caring for our Great Lakes during the Alliance’s September Adopt-aBeach™ Event, part of the International Coastal Cleanup. The event is scheduled for September 17, dates and times may vary. Volunteers who participate in the event not only remove debris, they also record their findings. Volunteer: There are many designated locations that welcome volunteers. Volunteers will receive instructions and supplies to participate when they arrive at the event. To register, visit www.greatlakesadopt.org.

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othing says summer in a bustling beach community like a run to the local hot dog stand to grab a quick bite while enjoying a busy day at the beach. What’s even more enjoyable is to sit with friends on the patio of same hot dog stand and partake in good conversations over a rich and refreshing strawberry sundae or chocolate malt at day’s end.

For this kind of physical nourishment and the camaraderie of friends, one needs look no further than Nancy’s Patio, North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo. As most folks are aware, Nancy’s has been offering good food, for many a summer, to locals and vacationers alike. What may not be as widely known, however, is that, on Sunday mornings every summer since 2010, this same venue—Nancy’s Patio-- has been the site of spiritual nourishment too.

For the past eight years, Lakeview Worship (a ministry of Sawyer Highlands and Converge Community Church) has gathered in New Buffalo on Sunday mornings for the purpose of worship.

Good friendships are a natural by-product of such gatherings.

Originally, Lakeview’s outdoor worship services were held at the Lions Pavilion at the beach. The “rain day” plan was always the Marina Grand.

Two years into the venture, when the pavilion was no longer available to the church, Jim Kramer, owner of Nancy’s, graciously offered the restaurant’s outdoor patio—free of charge—to the group. It was not long before the open-air Sunday services were averaging 70 to 100 attendees a week. From the onset, attendees consisted of both year-round locals and weekend/seasonal vacationers.

Dan and Mikki Isacksen, married for 24 years, are fun-loving “transplants” from Bourbonnais, Illinois, just 50 miles south of downtown Chicago.

They have been “summer people” in New Buffalo since the year 2000. The couple, upon first arrival to New Buffalo, initially lived on their boat. Two years into their adventure, they purchased a condo by the water. It was not long before the Isacksen’s were serious about finding a church in their new community. The first Sunday they attended a Lakeview service at the Lions Pavilion, the couple knew that God had answered their prayers in providing them with a place to worship. At the very first service, they both felt “at home” at Lakeview and loved the teaching and inspirational music. An added benefit was the “complete freedom” they felt in inviting friends from the Chicago area to join them at Lakeview whenever they were in town for the weekend too.

Duane Forker, a year-round resident of Three Oaks, was invited to Lakeview in 2012 by his daughter, Korbi, who attended the Sunday service with friends from New Buffalo High School.

Duane recalls that he, too, immediately felt comfortable in the relaxed, casual atmosphere of the outdoor venue. What kept him coming back in following Sundays, however, was “the sermon and the way Pastor Jeff Dryden delivered it.” Duane admits that it wouldn’t really have mattered where the service was held. “Hot dog stand, barn,

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or a shack—I would have been there!” Duane says with a laugh. “To hear teaching from the Word from a pastor who humbly shares how he himself struggles? It was exactly what I needed!” Forker said.

After the Lakeview service grew to capacity at Nancy’s Patio and the people at Lakeview started to ask about the possibility of a yearround church, Sawyer Highlands’ congregants began praying about launching a new church plant in New Buffalo. They had already been instrumental in planting a church in Pawpaw a few years earlier. The early days of Lakeview Worship eventually led to the birth of Converge Community Church, now located in a formerly abandoned car dealership on Hwy. 12 across from Horizon Bank. The “reclaimed” building is a metaphor for the work that God does in the lives of His children.

This church site, while still part of Sawyer Highlands, was named “Converge Community Church.” The word “converge” comes from the idea that people, from all walks of life, converge at the cross. Church members routinely remind each other— “We all stand on level ground—at the foot of the cross.”

When asked to name the one thing that he appreciates the most about his time at Lakeview and Converge, Duane Forker said that, although he still very much appreciates the Sunday morning services, it is the sense of community that means the most. “The members of the small group I am a part of have become like a second family to me,” Duane said. “When I had knee replacement surgery, the sheer number of calls, cards, and care I received from my small group was overwhelming. When I went to Florida last winter, some members from my group were there too. We travelled sixty miles to see each other and attend church together. Our group is wonderful; we rally together.”

Dan and Mikki Isacksen think about the joy associated with being part of the fellowship in New Buffalo. too. “We still cherish our old friends from the city,” Mikki said, “but we have loved making new friends here in New Buffalo through the church. Actually, it was never ‘us verses them.’

In Christ, we were always one.”

This summer, Lakeview Worship—once again, at Nancy’s Patio--is scheduled for 10 AM EST. Visitors are reminded that this informal church-without-walls meets at a hog dog stand on Whittaker. It is a friendly, come-as-you-are gathering for people on their way to breakfast or the beach. Flip-flops on feet and dog leashes in hand are both acceptable attire. Stop by for coffee or water, to meet up with old or new friends, or to sit for a spell and enter into worship.

For those who prefer a more traditional church building (with walls) a service is taking place at the same time at Sawyer Highlands, Sawyer MI. Services at Converge are scheduled for one hour later--at 11 AM. The public is invited and welcomed to attend any or all services. The summer service at Nancy’s can be followed on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat at Lakeviewworship. — STAFF REPORTS

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HOROSCOPE JUNE 30-JULY 7, 2016

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Whatever home projects you have been putting off or contemplating, now is the time to get them done. Create a more harmonious flow to your home and go through closets, clean up clutter, and throw out those expired condiments. Clutter in the home leads to clutter in the mind.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Make career moves now. Work on opening up your spheres of influence, beefing up your resume, and utilizing those unusual contacts. This is your time to get ahead in the world. Father issues or dominate males play heavily into the mix now. Embrace your masculine side and go for it.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Look closer at what you have going on around you. Who are you keeping company with and how are they influencing you? Some of the things you are saying and thinking may not be genuine or tbased in truth. When you repeat or reiterate circumstances be sure you have investigated it fully.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Be honest with others about the what you are thinking and sensing.

Something may seem okay to others but you have a unique perspective that let’s you see into the dark side of subjects and understand outcomes, in a way others cannot. Your view and understanding could spare another’s pain.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 The opportunity to merge finances or property is coming in this week.

It is important there is a fair exchange of goods and a balance in the contributions. Not all goods are equal in energy and money. What may seem like low financial contribution may actually be worth more on the energy side.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Things will be returning, as if from beyond, this week. Wether they are people or things, don’t get too attached. They could go back as fast as they returned. Don’t invest too much of your heart until you know they are going to be around for the long haul.

Be patient and don’t push for more.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 The feeling like you are being pulled in opposite directions will be strong this week. On one hand you have your strong desires and passions and on the other you have a strong moral compass. When making decisions or deciding on what to follow, honor what will create the best karmic future.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 This week you will be getting into synch with another’s schedule or lifestyle. Take time to evaluate their situation and plans before taking control. Give it a week and then come forward with your ideas.

Your ideas may seem rigid at first but it will ultimately save them time and money.

’LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You are entering a new pattern of existence. To resist changing or breaking habits will only further the struggle.

End superficial relationships and accept the lessons they brought you. Grab ahold of the reins and move on. The faster you take back your power, the faster the storms will calm.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Now is the time to start a new health routine.

You already know what is and isn’t working in your life, so stop making excuses and follow your know how. The weather is right for walking, biking and swimming.

Also, the gym is a great place to mingle and find others with a healthy attitude.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It is important you spend time with friends and bridge those gaps. If you have been out of touch or have had issue with someone, now is the time to make your move and talk things out. Friends are not only there for moral support, but also to have fun with. Grab your crew and head to the city.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There is much creative energy around you now. You are teaming with ideas that will bring much beauty and harmony into the world. Embrace a new direction and travel down some new roads. This week is all about going on new adventures and branching into new directions.

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EVENTS

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POLICE BLOTTER JUNE 19-25, 2016 JUNE 19 False Alarm Suspicious Situation Civil Standby Private Property PDA Property Damage Accident (x2) Civil Dispute Trespass Complaint JUNE 20 Possession of Marijuana CCW Violation VIN Inspection Ordinance Violation/Noise Complaint Welfare Check/Dog in Car Child Abuse Investigation JUNE 21 Pokagon Tribal Police/Assist Other Agency MDOP Domestic Violence JUNE 22 Found Property VIN Inspection False Alarm (x2) JUNE 23 Assist DPW/Downed Tree Ordinance Violation/Noise Complaint MSP/Assist Other Agency JUNE 24 Suspicious Situation 911 Hang Up/Welfare Check Attempted B & E Welfare Check NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency JUNE 25 Property Damage Accident Trespass Complaint Overturned PWC/Water Rescue Medic 1/Assist Other Agency CSX/Assist Other Agency/Crossing Arms Down NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Suspicious Situation Ordinance Violation/Loud Party/Noise Complaint

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DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

ULTIMATE MONDAYS 6–8PM. Township Memorial Park.

New Buffalo.

6PM warmup followed by game. Ultimate Frisbee on a small field; High school age or older, for info txt 206-465-5875.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

PIPE ORGAN CONCERTS NOON (CST). First Congregational Church Building. 531 Washington St. Michigan City.

Enjoy the National treasure 1891 Roosevelt tracker pipe organ.

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

All are welcome.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6PM. Township Memorial Park.

New Buffalo.

No Pets or alcohol, please. Music begins at 7PM. June 29 is The Generation Gap.

EVERY THURSDAY

NEW BUFFALO FARMERS MARKET 4-8PM. Merchant St off of Whittaker St. 888-660-6222. www.newbuffalo.org.

Kid and pet friendly Live music while you shop.

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

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

MUSIC IN THE PARK—THREE OAKS 6:30PM. Dewey Cannon Park. Downtown Three Oaks. www.harborarts.com.

June 25 Brad Cole and Friends— Bossa/Soul/Americana.

JUNE 30– JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION WEEK

BEACH AND LIONS PARK Thurs–Fri. Daily Surf Demos at the beach

by Third Coast Surf Sat DUSK. Movies at the Beach.

Sun 7PM-MIDNIGHT. Orchestra, Food and Fireworks at Lions Park

FRIDAY, JULY 1

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

SATURDAY, JULY 2

BIG SMILES 5K RUN/WALK IN MEMORY OF KRISTEN HEIMBACH 8AM. New Buffalo Public Beach. www. bigsmiles5k.com.

The course will begin at New Buffalo Public Beach and wind through Sunset Shores and return to the beach.

Registration through Harbor Country Fitness Facebook.

CORSETS, WHIPS & WHISKEY 11:30AM. Journeyman Distillery. 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

SATURDAY–MONDAY, JULY 2-4

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

HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM DAYS NOON-5PM CDT. 1201 E 1000 North.

La Porte.

Take a ride on three different railroads.

Enjoy food and ice cream features at the newly restored 1930’s soda fountain from Schlipp’s Pharmacy in Sawyer.

EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY

MONDAY, JULY 4

EVERY FRIDAY

FISH FRY 5-9PM. American Legion Post #169.

New Buffalo.

EVERY SATURDAY-SUNDAY

STORYBOOK TRAILS New Buffalo Township Memorial Park.

SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS’ MARKET 9AM-3PM. At the corner of Red Arrow Hwy & Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo.

269-469-3341

LAKESIDE PARADE NOON. Lakeside Park, at Red Arrow Hwy. INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach.

St. Joseph.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

LIGHTHOUSE JAZZ FESTIVAL 11AM- 10PM CDT. Guy Foreman Amphitheatre in Washington Park.

Michigan City.

YOGA CLASSES AT TOWNSHIP HALL 9:30-10:30AM. Township Hall.

17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo Session are $10 per week.

SATURDAY NIGHTS ALIVE 6-8PM Corner of N. Whitaker and Merchant Streets. New Buffalo.

Enjoy jazz, country, reggae and more.

JUNE/JULY 2016 THURSDAY, JUNE 30 OPEN MIC NIGHT HOST THE MATCHSELLERS 8PM

SUNDAY, JULY 3 COLM KEEGAN I’LL NEVER BE ALONE SHOW 2PM & 7PM

FRIDAY, JULY 8 AN EVENING WITH SINGER-SONGWRITER MICHAEL MCDERMOTT 8PM

THURSDAY, JULY 14 2016 SINGER SONGWRITER FINALS 8PM

FRIDAY, JULY 15 MATT SCHOFIELD WITH OPENER AFTER OURS 8PM

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 23-24 BROADWAY BLITZ

EVERY SATURDAY

THREE OAKS’ FARMERS MARKET 9AM-2PM. Corner of Central & Elm. Downtown Three Oaks. www.threeoaksfarmersmarket.com.

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New Buffalo Store 105 W. Buffalo New Buffalo, MI 49117 269.469.4210

St. Joesph Store 800 Lions Park Dr. St. Joesph, MI 49085 269.983.7266

South Haven Store 114 Dykman Ave. South Haven, MI 49090 269.639.7925