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Smooth Traveling: Clay Street reconstruction, street resurfacing projects are underway PAGE 4

Local law enforcement ramping up distracted driving enforcement throughout April PAGE 6 New Buffalo School Board members hear middle school highlights at meeting PAGE 9

Chamber members welcome spring with annual Guide unveiling PAGE 11

SPRING AT LAST

Nature lovers unite at Fernwood giveback PAGE 14

Mother-daughter team revamp Luisa’s Cafe and Swedish Bakery PAGE 15

REDAMAK’S OPENS THE SEASON WITH RENOVATIONS — PAGES 12-13 —

PHOTO OF MARK DONNELLY WITH HANNA AND STEPHEN DONNELLY

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TRADITIONS: It’s Art Attack time! Mark your calendars for Friday through Sunday, April 27-29, because you won’t want to miss any of the events, gallery openings and demonstrations that are taking place at 49 locations. Every year throughout its 25-year history, it’s only gotten better! Read more about it on page 15.

The “Legend” has opened! Although the opening was a of couple weeks late this year due to some updates, it was well worth the short delay! The long lines of customers were back just waiting to get into the most famous eatery in Southwest Michigan: Redamak’s. Check out pages 12-13.

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the 2018 Harbor Country Guide! For many years, the Chamber has published this source of valuable information for visitors and locals alike. You can find the guide by visiting many of your favorite businesses or by calling the Chamber. See page 11.

SOON TO BE A TRADITION: BEER IN THE BUFF: We have been anticipating this new event with beer, spirits, food and music that will be happening in Lions Park next Saturday, April 21! Since Michigan is becoming one of the leading destinations for breweries, it seems only natural that the “Gateway of Michigan” should kick the season off with a beer fest. Once again, the New Buffalo Business Association is bringing another great event to New Buffalo.

NOT SO MUCH A TRADITION: The city is moving forward at an unprecedented pace, as neighborhood streets are going to start seeing some improvements. More than $2 million will go into street improvements this spring! The list is long (you can read about it on page 4).

Congratulations to our city leaders and administration for getting this done - it is a pretty amazing accomplishment! Keep in mind that progress can be a bit painful; however, in the end, the long time that has been spent to make our town beautiful will have been well worth it. This is something that I have kept telling myself throughout the long process of making over North Whittaker Street.

Now, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel…

Celebrate progress!

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Upton announces relief is on the way for those affected by flood in weekly update

POLICE WARN THE PUBLIC OF CAR DOOR SCAM

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olice are advising the public to be on alert for a scam that involves locking their car doors.

Recently, a targeted victim reported to the police that they locked their car while on an errand at a mall. As they walked away, they reported hearing their car door unlock. Upon immediately returning to their car, they again locked it. They relocked their door three times until suspicion took over. Looking around, they saw two men who were sitting in a car in the fire lane next to the store they planned to visit. The men were watching intently, and the victim felt that there was no doubt they were somehow involved in the situation. Abandoning the errand, the victim jumped into their car and drove away, heading to the nearest police station.

Upon reporting the incident, the police informed them that this was part of a new, and very successful, scheme being used to gain entry into cars.

The robbers, in this latest robbery tactic, use a device to clone your security code when one locks the doors on one’s car using the key-chain locking device/key fob.

The robbers sit a distance away from the parking areas at malls, roadside stops, and restaurants and watch for their next victim.

They know that their victims are going inside of the store, restaurant or bathroom and that they now have a few minutes to steal and run.

The police advise the public to manually lock their car doors by hitting the lock button inside the car. When one hits the lock button on the car door, upon exiting, it does not send the security code; however, if one walks away and uses the door lock on a key chain, it sends the code through the airwaves where it can be instantly stolen. — STAFF REPORTS

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

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CLAY STREET RECONSTRUCTION, STREET RESURFACING PROJECTS ARE UNDERWAY

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his week, the City of New Buffalo began two major roadway and resurfacing construction projects The first project includes the reconstruction of Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to East Buffalo Street/US-12. The project will be split into two phases to accommodate local and school traffic.

Construction began Monday, April 9.

Northern Construction Services, Corp., the lowest of the project’s three bidders, has been awarded the bid for the project’s construction. Their bid was $1,343,633.00 for the 1.2-mile major project.

Phase One of the construction includes Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street and includes the reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, driveways and the roadway. During this phase, a detour will be in place along East Detroit Street between South Whittaker to Bronson streets. Phase One is anticipated to take place April 9 through Friday, June 8.

During construction, residents are asked to park along adjacent side streets if access is restricted at their properties.

Phase Two of the Clay Street construction will start Monday, June 11, and is expected to be completed in August before school opens for the 2018-2019 school year. Phase Two includes East Clay Street from Bronson Street to East Buffalo Street/US-12.

The City of New Buffalo will also be completing street resurfacing as part of its 2018 Street Resurfacing Project. The limits of street resurfacing include the following locations, which are subject to change due to construction progress and the weather: Water Street from Willard Street to west of Eagle Street; Eagle Street from Water Street to Buffalo Street/US-12; Willard Street from Water Street to Washington Street; Oselka Drive from Willard Street to North Whittaker Street; Clay Street from Willard Street to South Whittaker Street; Merchant Street from North Thompson Street to Wilson Street; and Norton Street from Buffalo Street/ US-12 to East Clay Street.

The neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project began Monday, April 9. The project’s contractor is Reith Riley Construction Company, which bid $783,873.09 for the road project. Work will begin on Water, Eagle and Willard streets. Work includes the removal of the existing pavement surface, sidewalk and grading improvements and roadway resurfacing. The removal of non-ADA compliant sidewalk ramps will take place during the first week, with full depth roadway milling beginning the week of Monday, April 16.

The contractor will be utilizing flag control and temporary detours throughout the construction. Properties should be accessible at the end of each working day.

Most of the roadway resurfacing work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. Work will continue throughout the summer on remaining locations that have not been completed in May. Once the work is competed on West Water, North Eagle and North Willard streets, the construction crews will move to South Willard and West Clay streets. Following the completion of those areas, the work will move to East Merchant Street.

Work on South Norton and Jameson streets will not be underway until Northern Construction starts that phase of the Clay Street project. The roadwork in that area will be coordinated between the two contracting firms.

For additional information regarding the projects, contact Tony Ashbaugh, City of New Buffalo Department of Public Works director, at 269-469-2781 or project engineer Jason Marquardt, Abonmarche, at 269-926-4565. — PROVIDED BY

ABONMARCHE

The following is a letter published by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph): Friend, Welcome to your weekly update.

As always, you can learn more about these and other legislative issues at my website, upton.house.gov.

Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s request for assistance for flood recovery costs.

The SBA disaster assistance program provides low-interest loans for uninsured losses incurred by homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations to repair and replace real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed. The SBA tailors the repayment of each disaster loan to the borrower’s financial capability.

In mid-March, I led a bipartisan effort in support of the governor’s request.

We’ve seen firsthand the destruction this severe flooding has caused – this announcement is welcome news for our area. These low-interest loans will help our local businesses and residents recover financially from the tremendous impact of the recent flooding.

You can read more about these loans and find the letter I wrote at www. upton.house.gov.

Also last week, I met with state Rep. Mary Whiteford, R-South Haven; Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Superintendent Bill Brown, and Capt.

Scott Mattice of the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office to discuss school safety.

This month, I’ve met and listened to school administrators, teachers, parents, students and law enforcement from all corners of Southwest Michigan address safety in our schools and, specifically, ways we can curb gun violence. As we continue this important discussion, I will seek further input from a wide variety of folks to learn more so legislation can be crafted to address their concerns and create real solutions.

I also had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ferneau, the new plant manager at Cook Nuclear Plant, and attended a meeting to discuss broadband infrastructure in Allegan County.

As always, you can stay up to date with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

One more thing…

Last week, I was also honored to participate in a powerful forum celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. Dr. King’s message continues to inspire me today in my mission to make Southwest Michigan a better place for everyone.

Have a great weekend and God bless.

Fred

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ith temperatures hovering above the freezing mark, crews have continued with the installation of the curbs along the north and south sides of East and West Merchant Street during the 26th week of the Phase II North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project.

The pouring of concrete is a weather dependent activity, with the ideal temperature staying above 40 or 50 degrees for a period of days; however, this has not recently been the case in New Buffalo. There are precautions that can be taken to pour concrete in colder weather and to maintain concrete temperatures above 50 degrees for a period of three to seven days. The use of thermal curing blankets or heated enclosures will maintain concrete temperatures and prevent freezing. During this week’s concrete installation phase, Abonmarche is asking everyone to please keep off the blanketed concrete areas that have been recently poured.

The installation of the underground conduit has been completed on the west side of North Whittaker Street and continues to be installed on East and West Merchant Street. While the individual conduit lines will service electric feeds for the light fixtures, the other conduit lines will provide for the irrigation system to service the landscape areas. During the coming weeks, the foundations for the new light fixtures will be installed on both sides of the street and the electric company will continue to remove overhead wiring, where needed.

The overhead electrical lines will be permanently removed to allow for clear views to the lake.

Full-block roadway closures will be required during the week days; however, access to businesses will remain open. (All of the old sidewalks have been removed on the west side of Whittaker Street.)

In the past weeks, curbs have been poured along the west side of North Whittaker Street and all of the new water connections and the retaining walls, which are located in some sidewalks areas on North Whittaker Street, have been completed.

Pedestrian traffic has been challenging during the curb and sidewalk installation phase of the project; however, the new curb installations have given folks a feeling for the new 16-foot-wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks. One may notice some areas where the sidewalk slopes and is set back from the outer sidewalk by retaining walls.

Those areas have been carefully engineered to provide ADA access to all shops and restaurants along the streetscape, which naturally slopes downward toward the lake. Previously, many of the buildings had steps at their entrances that made it difficult

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for those with disabilities to enter them; however, all of the stepped-up entryways have been eliminated in this project.

With the opening of the street to vehicle traffic, over the past two weekends, visitors were parallel parking along the west side of North Whittaker Street, despite the fact there is no pavement and no marked parking spots.

As construction advances into the final weeks, most of the roadway within the project limits will be closed to through traffic during the weekdays. In addition, intermittent

Week of April 9 – Curb and sidewalk installation, storm sewer removal, utility work Week of April 16 – Curb and sidewalk installation, utility work, landscaping Week of April 23 – Sidewalk installation, cross walks/pavers, landscaping Week of April 30 – Sidewalk installation, cross walk /pavers, landscaping Week of May 7 – Sidewalk installation, paving, landscaping, restoration Week of May 14 – Paving,

sidewalk closures will be necessary for constructing the new sidewalks and the streetscape. The streetlights have been removed on the west side of the street and new lighting fixtures are not expected to be installed until May; however, temporary lighting will be in place before the poles on the east side of Whittaker Street are taken down and will remain in place until the new light fixtures are installed and operable.

Notices will be distributed to businesses on a block-by-block basis as work continues. Access to several businesses will be impacted during the ongoing concrete work. Two restaurants that may require the use of side entries but will remain open are David’s Deli and Rosie’s Cafe. When possible, North Whittaker Street and the sidewalks will remain open and passable for vehicles and pedestrians, but additional and ongoing closures are expected.

At a recent public meeting, Abonmarche stated, “We will continue to work with residents and businesses to the extent feasible to minimize disruptions. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we work to complete this exciting project for New Buffalo.”

The following is an approximate outlook for April and May:

landscaping, restoration, furnishing installation The streetscape plan has reached the final approval stages, with chosen benches, streetlighting and landscaping having been approved by the City Council for spring installation.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is still reviewing details regarding informational signage and outdoor cafe seating.

The next public tailgate meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at New Buffalo City Hall. This standing, weekly meeting is intended to provide construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions regarding the construction process.

The redevelopment plan called for the sanitary sewer to be laid in the middle of the street. The new water service main lines are on the west side of the street, with lateral lines connecting to the east side, and the storms sewers are running along the east side of North Whittaker Street.

All of these installations have been completed.

Phase II work continued throughout the month of March with the replacement of gas lines and the burying of the electrical lines, which has been completed. New cubs and retaining walls were also installed. In

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April, crews will complete the curb and sidewalk installations and perform the final site grading and install light pole foundations. In May, new lighting will be installed along with final roadway paving, landscaping and site amenities.

The project is scheduled to be substantially completed by this Memorial Day weekend, which begins Friday, May 25. A ribbon-cutting celebration is in the works and is planned to be held in June for all to celebrate and enjoy the new Whittaker Street and pedestrian-friendly downtown.

The City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is in the final phase of makingmuch needed improvements to the community’s downtown area. The work underway on North Whittaker Street reflects the final portion of the $4.3 million investment in the downtown, which began in the spring of 2017 on East and West Mechanic and North Barton streets. This work will not only result in the muchneeded replacement of water and sewer lines but in an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. The Pokagon Fund provided a $1.6 million grant toward the project.

The City Council approved going for bid on Phase III of the project at their Jan. 16, 2018, council meeting. Phase III includes the amenities package, such as benches, bike racks, waste receptacles and trees and landscaping.

Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt for the project’s Phase II Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

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he crews will strive to keep the roadway open, where possible, after construction hours and on weekends.

Parking on adjacent streets has been developed to serve the downtown area while North Whittaker Street is impacted due to construction.

Parking is available on North Barton Street, at the Barton and West Mechanic Street parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street and at the city lot on the corner of Buffalo and North Whittaker streets and on North Thompson Street. Parking is available on North Whittaker Street when the road is open to traffic.

All construction schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather, underground issues and other unforeseen circumstances.

Paver bricks from North Whittaker St. are available while supplies last to the residents at the boat launch parking lot. No heavy equipment is allowed to sort or load the vintage bricks.

For further information, visit www. cityofnewbuffalo.org. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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Chikaming’s own Deborah Hall Kayler upcycling right from the garbage bins at Sawyer’s Infusco Coffee Roasters. She was overheard saying she would reuse the recycling for planting. Lovely ..

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ACORN THEATER ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR ITS ‘SPECTACULAR TOURNAMENT OF PLAYWRIGHTS’

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laywrights are invited to enter the Acorn Theater’s second annual “10-Minute Play Writing Competition.”

Judges will select the finalists from entries that have been received by the Thursday, May 31, deadline. The top six 10-minute plays will be acknowledged and eligible for final stage readings by experienced actors. The stage performances of the winning plays will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Acorn Theater.

Playwrights must be 18 years or older to enter. The first and second place and People’s Choice winners will receive cash awards of $300, $75 and $75, respectively.

The entry fee is $10. To avoid a small credit card processing fee, entrants may pay by check or cash. For more information, email Kathy@acorntheater.org. Details and a link to the entry form are under the Competitions tab at the top of the Acorn’s homepage, www.acorntheater.org. — STAFF

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We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Local law enforcement ramping up distracted driving enforcement throughout April

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he Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, the Bridgman City Police Department, the New Buffalo City Police Department, the Saint Joseph Department of Public Safety and the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety will be cracking down on texting-law violators during the third national Texting Enforcement Crackdown.

The increased high-visibility enforcement by these agencies will be conducted at various times and dates from Monday, April 9, through Saturday, April 21.

Enforcement action will be taken by all law enforcement officers who observe violations, including the officers who are not assigned to the high-visibility distracted driving enforcement Throughout April, law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols for motorists who text while driving. The national “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” highvisibility enforcement campaign has two goals: to conduct enforcement on antitexting laws and advertise these efforts with media and social media outreach to make drivers aware of the enforcement and to encourage them to obey the law.

Driving and texting is not only dangerous and irresponsible, it’s Illegal.

Drivers who break the state’s texting law will be stopped and cited. Texting while driving is especially dangerous because it involves three main types of distraction: visual - taking your eyes off the road; manual – taking your hands off the steering wheel; and cognitive – taking your mind off the task of driving.

Michigan’s texting law prohibits drivers from reading, manually typing or sending a text message while driving. Violating the texting law may be costly. Drivers convicted of a first offense may be fined $100 with subsequent offenses of $200.

Distracted driving statistics paint a grim picture: In 2016, an estimated 3,450 people were killed nationwide in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Distracted driving crashes made up 9.2 percent of all fatal crashes in 2016.

In Michigan, distracted driving accounted for 12,788 crashes in 2016. Those crashes resulted in 43 fatalities and 5,103 injuries, according to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center.

According to a 2014 article in the New England Journal of Medicine, the risk of a crash or near- crash among novice drivers increased with the performance of many secondary tasks, including texting and dialing cell phones. — STAFF

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MDHHS alerts public about uncontrolled bleeding due to synthetic marijuana products containing brodifacoum

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he Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting health care providers and Michigan residents about numerous cases of individuals in Illinois suffering from persistent and severe bleeding due to the suspected use of synthetic marijuana containing brodifacoum.

Brodifacoum has been identified as the cause of 70 cases of uncontrolled bleeding reported between March 7 and April 2 being investigated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This has included 60 hospitalizations and two deaths.

Brodifacoum is an off-white, odorless powder poison. It was first introduced in 1975 to eliminate rodents that had become resistant to existing poisons. It is one of the most widely used pesticides around the world.

To date, the illnesses have been associated with the use of synthetic marijuana products. Synthetic marijuana is a humanmade, mind-altering chemical that is either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material to be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices.

Also known as fake weed, it is sold for recreational drug use under brand names such as K2, Spice, Black Mamba, Bombay Blue, Genie, Zohai and others.

“While public health officials in Michigan have not been made aware of any cases to date, the fact Illinois is a neighboring state gives us cause for concern,” said Dr. Eden Wells, MDHHS chief medical executive. “We are urging anyone who has a reaction to synthetic marijuana, such as severe bleeding, to call 911 or have someone take them to the emergency department immediately.”

When correctly identified, cases can be treated with doses of vitamin K.

— STAFF REPORTS

Youth Conservation Council seeking young outdoor enthusiasts The Youth Conservation Council is currently accepting applications through Monday, April 30, for young adults ages 14 to 18 to serve a two-year term on the council.

A program that was started a few years ago by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, the Youth Conservation Council gives young people an opportunity to gain leadership experience and explore outdoor recreation issues statewide. Ray Rustem, council advisor for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said that time serving on the council is a great way for young people to both shape the conversation about the great outdoors and find new ways of connecting more children and young adults with those resources.

“Our kids are losing a tremendous outdoor heritage of trail hikes and campfires and the stories told around them,” Rustem said. “On the council, members work together to brainstorm ideas about ways to protect and promote outdoor recreation and wise use of the state’s natural resources.”

Council members should plan to participate in three to four meetings each year. At least two of the meetings will be weekend training sessions (typically at the end of June and early December) at a conference facility. Other meetings will be shorter, with possible attendance through teleconferencing and/or web-based applications.

The council continues to explore how to use social media to engage youth, and already has developed a Facebook page and established a youth blog and an Instagram photo-sharing site, #yccoutdoors.

“The youth is the next generation of outdoorsmen and women. As adults, we need to allow kids to get dirty, play and simply have fun in the rain!” wrote council member Graham Smith in a recent blog post.

For more information, visit the council webpage at www.michigan. gov/dnr and click on “Education and Safety” and then “Programs for All” or contact Rustem at 517284-6070. — STAFF REPORTS

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Free Easter Egg Hunt at Friendship Botanic Gardens draws massive crowds

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n Easter Sunday Friendship Botanic Gardens hosted a free Easter egg hunt in which families from across the region hunted for over 10,000 eggs hidden throughout the newly revitalized grounds.

Over 1,200 people braved the chilly weather and packed into the Gardens for an afternoon of Easter fun featuring free photos with the Easter Bunny and a live rabbit.

Friendship Botanic Gardens has undergone a spectacular revitalization in recent years, with the addition of countless new garden plots and a growing roster of public events and programming designed to reintroduce the world to the magic of the Gardens. “Over 25,000 people experienced the Gardens in 2017” said Ron Taylor, Friendship Botanic Gardens Communications Director.

“And we’re looking forward to hosting well over 35,000 visitors for our 2018 season.

It’s all part of a ambitious effort on behalf of our new Board of Directors to grow the Gardens into the kind of community destination point that can drive the growth of Northwest Indiana.”

New additions to the Friendship Botanic Gardens grounds include the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, an arena for nature based play activities created thanks to the support of the ArcelorMittal corporation.

The event was hosted by a dedicated group of volunteers that continue to offer free family and educational events throughout the year. Visit the Friendship Botanic Garden’s website at www.friendshipgardens.org for more information about all the momentous garden experiences scheduled this year. — PHOTOS BY PHIL EICHAS

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COL TO HOST A DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT

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elebrate spring with Chikaming Open Lands (COL) on a dog-friendly walk at Chikaming Township Park and Preserve at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19.

A certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Stay and Obey in Stevensville, Michigan, Lisa Antonini will give her expertise on the health benefits of nature walking for owners and their dogs, what owners should bring when walking with their canine companion, what they should do when they encounter another dog or animal on the trail, and dog trail etiquette.

All dogs must be on a 6-foot leash and should behave well around other dogs.

Chikaming Township Park and Nature Preserve is located on Warren Woods Road just south and east of where Warren Woods Road crosses I-94. The 263acre preserve borders the Galien River and includes wetlands, woodlands and a five-acre lake.

Space is limited for this event. To reserve a space, contact Casey Struecker at sctruecker@chikamingopenlands.org or call 269-405-1006. — STAFF REPORTS

Bob Gillespie will be speaking at Calvary Chapel New Buffalo Saturday, April 14, 2018 Bob was with Answers in Genesis for 7 years. Now with Reasons For Hope, he speaks in camps, churches, schools, and holds apologetics conferences all over the US.

9:00 am - How the Bible Changed the World 10:00 am - Eyewitness History 11:00 am - The Struggle is Real: Reaching a Questioning World

FREE Admission • Lunch Provided 1615 E Buffalo Street , New Buffalo, MI For additional information call Pastor Len Pera at 269-548-9980

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nsuring that New Buffalo Middle School students are excited about learning remains a top priority for middle school staff members, middle/high school principal Wayne Butler said during a middle school presentation at the Monday, April 9, New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting.

Butler said that one way the staff keeps students engaged is through the “incentivization program” known as Project Pride. The program encourages students to “work hard” and “be good citizens” by giving students rewards, such as a visit to the bowling alley or a South Bend Cubs game. Students earn their rewards by completing certain tasks, such as having no missing assignments or suspensions for an entire trimester.

Butler said that they continued to encourage “kindness” among the middle school students. He gave credit to their recently hired social worker, Shannon Miller, for helping students work through their problems. Currently, Liza Kelly, a New Buffalo High School alumnus who was doing her internship in social work, was helping her.

With regards to technology, Butler said that teachers were successfully engaging students through their use of interactive boards.

“Our investment in technology is paying strong dividends,” he said.

Butler said that the middle school had recently transitioned to having three sections, which he said greatly improved classroom management and classroom noise levels, helped decrease the number of referrals and produced good results in the school’s testing data. Teachers have had to deal with less “behavioral” issues and had been free to focus more on “education and curriculum,” he said.

Regarding the school’s testing data, Butler said that this year, they have switched to NWEA (North West Evaluation Association) testing, which “really focuses in on each individual child.” Students are tested at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.

Special recognition was given to Diane Chase, who was named the Middle School Association of Educators Teacher of the Year. A middle school teacher who will be retiring after 43 years at the end of this school year, Chase is currently a special education teacher, as well as is in charge of Homework Club.

Despite the recent rough flu season, Butler said that the school’s attendance has been at 92 percent, although he said he’d like to see it increase to 95 percent. He said that the high percentage is a testament to the teachers’ efforts to engage the students, which encourages them to attend class.

“We have a very strong component of teacher involvement – kudos to teachers for making it [the middle school] a place where kids want to be,” he said.

Also at the meeting, Health and Women’s Physical Education Teacher Nicole Bowen gave an update on the Sex Education Advisory Board, who recently met to discuss the district’s sex education curriculum.

Bowen said that the board, which is comprised of teachers, community members and parents, had agreed to use the Michigan Model 5-12 curriculum as the main teaching source for HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sex education.

Once every school year, Bowen said that male and female fifth grade students would be receiving “basic human growth health lessons” separately and HIV/AIDs education as a group. Bowen added that middle school lessons will be abstinence-based with a discussion on condom use being limited to the eighth grade only. Meanwhile, high school students would receive abstinence-based lessons that would also offer information on condom use and contraceptives.

Board members approved the following hires for the 2018 summer lunch program, which is scheduled to take place July 2 through Aug. 3: Desi Williams, cook; Stacy Gropp, cashier/kitchen helper; and Karen Krone, dishwasher/kitchen helper.

Board members approved employing Nathaniel Tripp as the 2018-2019 boys’ varsity basketball coach and James Flick as assistant varsity baseball coach.

Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie said that one of the concerns that arose while putting together the teacher’s contract with members of the teacher’s union was that teachers in the elementary school and middle/high school needed more collaboration time. He was proposing that teachers be given more time to collaborate in the mornings by pushing up the school start time for the middle/high school from 7:50 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the elementary school would begin at 8:20 a.m. The school dismissal time would be 3:50 p.m. for secondary school students and 3:40 p.m. for the elementary school.

Leslie said that there was a “growing body of research” that stated that teenagers were getting their “best sleep” between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. He added that the only problem that he foresaw with the new start time would be conflicts with students who needed to get out of school early for athletic events.

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s anybody old enough to remember Steve Blass? He was an excellent pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who inexplicably forgot how to pitch. One season, he was winning nineteen games, and the next, he couldn’t throw the ball over the plate.

Unfortunately for Mr. Blass, any athlete that suffered a sudden and unexpected inability to perform ordinary tasks was said to have developed Steve Blass disease. I believe that today, most people call it the “yips.”

Chuck Knoblauch was a gold glove-winning second baseman who suddenly couldn’t throw the ball to first base. I read that one of his errant throws hit a spectator, who happened to be the mother of television personality Keith Olbermann, in the face. Steve Sax, also a second baseman, developed the same problem. The fans who sat behind first base started wearing helmets to protect themselves from his errant throws. I actually felt sorry for these guys. I even felt sorry for pitcher Rick Ankiel of the Saint Louis Cardinals, and I rarely care if misfortune finds the Cardinals. Ankiel was an extremely promising pitcher who lost it in the NLDS. He walked eleven batters and threw an astounding nine wild pitches in only four innings, breaking records that had stood since before the turn of the century. The next season he was sent to the minors and was even worse. Ankiel returned to the majors, but as an outfielder, not a pitcher. Finally, we have Mackey Sasser, a catcher who developed an inability to throw the ball back to the pitcher. When someone would try to steal, he could throw them out, but the simple act of returning the ball to the pitcher proved to be extremely difficult.

Why did I think of these gentlemen? The Cubs have a player with his own problems. Jon Lester has great control when he is throwing the ball to home, but if somebody gets on base, he has all sorts of trouble. After his last start against the Brewers, Lester said the best way to handle his problem is to not allow anybody to get on base, a solution I applaud. However, when this fails, Lester is relearning how to throw the ball to a base. Lester is now bouncing the ball to his fielders, and it appears to be working.

There are other examples of people suddenly losing it, including a couple of golfers. Speaking of golf, I’d like to congratulate Patrick Reed for holding off a furious charge by Jordan Spieth to win the Masters. Ben Hogan was Tiger before Tiger was Tiger, and he suddenly couldn’t sink a putt. He tried to get the PGA to make the hole larger (he failed). Take the time to find a YouTube video of Charles Barkley’s golf swing. Barkley was never a very good golfer, but his current swing is comical. Why do these things happen? Why am I afraid to eat vegetables? Maybe someday, these secrets of our universe will be revealed.

Comedian George Carlin said, “I went to the bookstore and asked the saleswoman, ‘Where’s the self help section?’ She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.” Be kind to one another. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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pring officially began four weeks ago; however, if you live in Michigan or parts of the Midwest, it would seem as though Mother Nature had a different plan.

Despite the intermittent snow flurries and hail that descended upon New Buffalo last week, the crocuses and daffodils are in bloom in sunny spots, and the robins are singing. Last week was a week of below freezing mornings, icy roads, rain, hail and snow, with an occasional blessed afternoon of sunshine.

The scheduled opening day at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates was Monday, April 9, but alas, a snow-covered field forced the cancellation of the opener and postponed it until Tuesday. The game will start an hour later than normal, at 2:20 CST. Mid-afternoon temperatures in Chicago on Monday were a chilly 35 degrees. The Chicago Cubs are the last major league team to hold its home opener, and fans were eager to take their seats within the friendly confines of the stadium.

Despite the cold and snow, the Chicago White Sox did open against the Detroit Tigers in Guaranteed Rate Field Thursday, April 5. It seemed that winter hats and scarfs outnumbered baseball hats and team jerseys. As the ninth inning began, the stadium showed signs of many vacant seats, as temperatures plunged to a record 35-degree temperature - the coldest opening day in the team’s history. The following Saturday, the first 15,000 Sox fans received free winter White Sox hats to welcome spring! The White Sox game scheduled for Monday, April 9, against the Tampa Bay Rays, which was originally scheduled for 7:10 p.m. (CT), was moved to 1:10 p.m. CT due to what was projected to be cold and snowy weather for that day.

In Detroit, the Tigers’ opening day was also postponed due to bad, rainy weather. They opened a day later in 40-degree weather Friday, April 10, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was the first time an opening day game was postponed in Comerica Park.

Fans are asking, “Is it baseball season or snowball season?” Eleven games have been postponed so far in this 2018 season due to inclement weather conditions all across the country. This is also the earliest start to the Major League Baseball (MLB) season, which opened Thursday, March 29, with every team scheduled to play on that day. This season, the MLB will play an extended season with 187 days of baseball compared to the 183 days that were previously played.

The coldest opening day was set in 2013, as the first pitch was recorded at 23 degrees when the Colorado Rockies hosted the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field in Denver.

Baseball is not the only event suffering from the cold - Easter Sunday, which was celebrated April 1, was reported to be the coldest Easter in the past few decades. Instead of spring coats and springtime frocks, one could see parkas and fur coats with heavy wool hats being worn to Sunday services. Greek Easter was celebrated a week later with similar chilly weather.

Temperatures have been recorded 15 degrees or more below average for this time of year; however, AccuWeather predicts that Southwest Michigan will see temperatures in the ‘60s later his week. But don’t store away that parka just yet - those warmer conditions may be accompanied by rain showers, and the temperatures are predicted to head back down into the ‘40s as the weekend approaches.

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fter serving as the chair of the editorial board for the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual Harbor Country Guide for the last couple of years, Chamber Board of Directors Vice Chair Chuck Garasic said he can now confidently say that “print is not dead.”

Garasic shared this insight with Chamber members at the 2018 Guide unveiling, which took place at the Marina Grand Resort in New Buffalo the evening of Thursday, April 5.

With the help of the New Buffalo Welcome Center, Garasic said that last year, they’d been able to “steal” some extra copies of the Guide from storage before businesses completely ran out of them. He added that, while Google and social media continue to be popular channels for the latest Harbor Country happenings, visitors still rely on the Guide for their information.

“The Harbor Country Guide continues to be the go-to publication that people love to put their hands on,” he said.

In addition to Garasic, this year’s editorial board was also chaired by Chamber member David Aaker.

Other members of the editorial board included Chamber members Mario Zarantenello and Tim Rogers. Rogers, who owns Fusion Design Group, was responsible for the Guide’s graphic design and production aspect.

Garasic also gave thanks to Chamber staff members Viki Gudas, Chamber president and CEO; Kimberlee Wendt, membership and marketing coordinator; and Katie Kupsic, the Chamber’s office coordinator, for helping to exceed this year’s Guide’s sales goal.

Lastly, Garasic gave a big thanks to the advertisers.

“Without their support, the Guide wouldn’t be possible,” he said.

This year’s publication includes Chamber member spotlights profiling local businesses and owners; old and new factoids that are sprinkled throughout it; a “Bed for Every Head” section that lists how many hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and inn rooms and cottages and cabins are located within 15 minutes of Lake Michigan; a “Family Fun Guide;” and a seasonal produce chart. Back by popular demand are maps of Harbor Country’s individual towns, which are set against a bright blue background on the Guide’s back pages.

The publication is split into the following sections:

Things to Do, Food and Dining, Lodging, Arts and Antiques, Shopping, Professional Services, Home Services and Community Resources and Organizations.

While the Guide usually makes its debut in late April, Garasic said that they’d pushed for this year’s edition to be released earlier in the month so that visitors could peruse it for their spring break getaways. It was also being released in time for the 25th annual Art Attack, which is set to take place Friday through Sunday, April 27-29.

In addition to viewing the Guide, Chamber members also enjoyed appetizers and wine and beer at tables scattered throughout the room. As a tribute to the City of New Buffalo’s ongoing $4.3 million North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, the room had been transformed into a mini construction zone. Bright yellow streamers with the word “caution” on them were draped across each table, and construction signs were scattered throughout the room. Even the servers had gotten in on the fun and were outfitted in bright orange and red construction vests.

Marina Grand Resort Managing Director Robert Kemper, who also serves as chairman of the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority, assured everyone that downtown construction was on schedule. He added that members of Abonmarche, the project’s civil engineering firm, were hoping for a string of 40-degree days so that the concrete could be poured. The project is expected to be substantially completed by this Memorial Day. Kemper added that grinding and repaving are also being done on sections of Eagle, Water, Willard, Merchant, Jameson, Clay and Norton streets and Oselka Drive, all of which are located within the New Buffalo city limits. Kemper said East Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to East Buffalo Street/ US 12 is also undergoing a reconstruction project that is projected to last into the summer months.

Kemper thanked Chamber members for always promoting Harbor Country businesses and events.

“Thank you for participating and coming to this event and supporting the Chamber,” he said to the guests.

To pick up a copy of the Guide, visit Chamber headquarters located at 15311 Three Oaks Road in Three Oaks or Chamber member locations located throughout Harbor Country.

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Spring at Last: Redamak’s opens to renovations

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ew Buffalo’s spring has officially begun with the opening day of Redamak’s, which was Thursday, April 5.

Despite construction delaying the opening day by about five weeks and temperatures lingering in the upper 30s, everyone was still anxious to take their first “Bite into a Legend.”

The traditional line for the chance to savor that first Red’s burger of the season formed around the outside of the building on Thursday morning.

At noon, the doors opened and everyone was welcomed back for the Maroney family’s 43rd burger season.

This year, Linda Maroney did the honors of unlocking the front door and cheerfully shouting out, “Who wants a burger?” The crowd cheered and quickly entered the establishment. It did not take long before the 400-seat restaurant and patio were filled with happy diners enjoying burgers and other favorites, including crinkle fries, appetizers, wraps, barbeque specialties, soups, fresh salads, red cream soda, chocolate shakes and cold beers.

In addition to the tasty lunch, everyone seemed to have a favorite employee whom they had missed over the winter with whom they looked forward to seeing and catching up.

First-in-line honors went to long-time customers Shannon Himden and Don Petroski from Portage, Indiana. The first team to enjoy their annual burgers was the street department from the Village of Grand Beach. Village Superintendent Bob Dabbs, along with Tim Pendergast and Dale Powell, attend the opening day every year and strive for “first honors” (which they often win).

The crew from the New Buffalo Animal Hospital celebrated their 37th opening day. This year, Dr. Harry and Cathy Sorenson were joined by 25 staff members to keep the tradition going; however, no furry friends were allowed to attend.

The Zboril sisters and family members were lunching during a one-day late celebration of sister Nita Murray’s birthday. Opening day is a longstanding tradition for the Zboril, Gino, and Dudiak families.

People were keeping the tradition alive from far and near. There were patrons from across Harbor Country along with visitors from Valparaiso, Chesterton and Portage, Indiana, as well as people visiting from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Many Chicago folks also made the trip, arriving in the area for their usual weekend visits a day early.

It seemed that everyone was anxious for a taste of the “burger that made New Buffalo famous.”

Back with a smile on her face and trays of cold drinks and burgers was veteran server Debbie Robertson, who was enjoying her 37th year serving patrons and friends. Robertson has surpassed the longest employee record of 32 years, which was set

by Mae Shields.

This past winter, General Manager Chuck Maroney took advantage of their downtime and did a complete remodel of the kitchen and bar area.

The gleaming stainless steel and white kitchen has been completely gutted and new electrical, heating and cooling has been added. The cooking and prep areas and the server pick-up areas have been

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Katie Maroney serves it up on the patio

Chuck Maroney stages the heaping trays

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To the eyes of the customer, all of the dining areas’ familiar and favorite vintage décor and old-time memorabilia remains.

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edamak’s has added six new ultimate gourmet burgers to the menu along with homemade sliders, house smoked pulled pork tacos and pork and skins, black bean and roasted corn salad and a “Happy’s Wrap,” which is something new to keep everyone interested and coming back in.

In addition to menu specials and daily homemade soup and chili offerings, the bar offers monthly local craft beer selections on tap along with a Sangria specialty. Daily, the restaurant offers 12 draft beer choices, including Greenbush brews, and 12 bottle selections of both domestic and craft varieties.

Maroney family members, which include owners Chuck (the son of the former owner) and wife Linda and brother James, along with grandchildren Charlie, Katie, Maggie, Michelle and Allison, continue to honor their parents and former owners Jim (Jimbo) and Angie Maroney and Gladys Redamak Shimkus by serving only the best and freshest selections with a smile and a welcome greeting.

The Red’s staff grinds fresh meat for their burgers daily and their lettuce products are locally grown by Green Spirit Farms.

According to their website, they ground 136,000 pounds of chuck meat for burgers in 2010. At its peak, the 2017 season had 175 employees.

If you don’t have time to dine in, the carry-out menu offers new choices, which includes the new and improved Working Person’s Special. The burger hotline for carry-out is 269-469-4522.

The staff can also arrange for private parties. The Redamak’s Patty Wagon food truck is also available to cater events and parties.

Contact the restaurant for arrangements.

Redamak’s is located at 616 W. Buffalo St. in New Buffalo. Spring hours are noon until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon until 8 p.m. Sunday. Hours will be extended during the summer season. Redamak’s is a cashonly establishment; however, there is an ATM onsite. The staff can be reached at the burger hotline or www.redamaks.com.

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Nature lovers unite at Fernwood giveback

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ccording to Heidi Tuthill, rental facilities and visitor coordinator at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, a visit to the gardens has become a rite of passage for area children.

When talking with a guest who is interested in using Fernwood as their potential wedding venue, Tuthill said they’ll often recall their visits there when they were students.

“They’ll say they knew about Fernwood from when they came on field trips [here] when they were little kids,” she said.

Fernwood was the recipient of the last giveback of the season at New Buffalo’s Bentwood Tavern Thursday, April 5, when 50 percent of that night’s food and beverage revenue was donated to Fernwood.

Once a month throughout the winter and spring, the restaurant holds the giveback dinner to benefit a local nonprofit.

The 105-acre botanical park contains numerous trails and gardens for visitors to explore. Inside, visitors can stroll through an art gallery, fern conservatory, nature center and gift shop or enjoy a snack in the cafe.

According to its website, Fernwood began as the country home of Kay and Walter Boydston, who purchased the first 12.5 acres in 1941. Tuthill said she’d heard that Kay had been an “energetic lady” who would often tend to her garden well after the sun had dipped into the horizon. Back when the land was still private property, Kay would have friends over all the time to enjoy the area’s natural surroundings. It was opened to the public in 1964.

Educating children about the natural world is an important part of Fernwood, Tuthill said. Often, they partner with local schools for field trips. Currently, registration is open for parents to enroll their children in Fernwood’s upcoming summer day camps, the Jon Meyer Nature Day Camps and the Roy and Ethelbel Knauer Art Camps.

Tuthill said construction was moving along on a new, 5,5000-square-foot Education Center. The $2 million facility is scheduled to be completed this fall and will become the central location for lectures, classes, workshops, interactive exhibits and environmentally focused books and research materials, as well as a gathering space for camps and field trips. It will replace the 35-yearold Nature Center on the Fernwood grounds, where classes and camps have traditionally been held.

Among the popular spring activities that are planned for Fernwood this year is the returning Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 13. At 4 p.m., guests can enjoy the first Second Sunday concert of the season. From May through September, Tuthill said that Fernwood partners with WAUS Radio so that visitors can enjoy live concerts the second Sunday of the month.

Even though Fernwood continues to be a popular destination for young and old nature enthusiasts, Tuthill said its location remains shrouded in mystery. Some don’t even realize how close it is to South Bend, she said.

“It’s a well-kept secret that’s located between Buchanan and Niles,” she said.

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ave the date for the 25th annual Art Attack, which is set to take place Friday through Sunday, April 27-29.

The exhibition will feature more than 46 locations celebrating “All that is Art” during Harbor Country’s most eclectic interactive celebration of the arts. Special exhibitions and artist’s receptions will be held at galleries and participating establishments across Harbor Country, with most of the work being on display throughout the weekend. At many of the galleries and venues, the artists will be available for a meet and greet. Many venues will also be offering refreshments and some live entertainment.

Those who attend the event can also participate in a gift basket drawing. Visitors can fill out a card with their name, address and phone number at each participating location and place it in the labeled event “paint can” for an opportunity to win a gift basket full of valuable prizes that have been donated by area businesses. The lucky winners will be contacted after the drawing at the end of the weekend.

For a full brochure of activities, visit www.harborcountry.org/ events. — STAFF REPORTS

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he Berrien Conservation District will be holding their annual tree and shrub seedling fundraiser sale from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21.

Pre-orders are to be picked up at this time.

A variety of bare root evergreens, deciduous trees and shrub seedlings will be available for purchase in bundles of five, 10 or more. Fruit tree seedlings will be sold individually.

Quantities are limited. Rain barrels and composters will also be offered along with books on nature and related subjects.

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Mother-daughter team revamp Luisa’s Cafe and Swedish Bakery

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ynamic mother and daughter duo Luisa Mills and Vivian May, who operate Luisa’s Cafe and the Swedish Bakery, have been redoing their bakery and cafe.

Is it an all-new facelift? No, it’s still the familiar place; however, they have done a number of improvements that you’re going to like.

For one thing, you can now have espresso in the bakery. New snack bars have also been installed so that you can enjoy a gnosh with a view out the windows.

There is a new freezer with fabulous pies and soups inside of it. There are also new display cases on the wall with high intensity spotlights, and the pastry cases have all been repainted in Swedish blue. The biggest change is the new hardwood floors in the bakery.

Even the “loo” has been redecorated with an all-new wall covering and fresh enamel paint. (You still have to knock before entering and the old vacuum is now missing.)

The whole cafe side has been painted a very pleasing off white. New artists’ works will soon be hung as well.

Luisa and her handsome husband, Ron, still arrive at 3:30 a.m. to start the grueling job of baking for the day. They have to be two of the hardest working folks on the planet to have kept this schedule for the last 20 years.

Luisa, the proud partner of Vivian, has the cafe as her territory. For 16 years, she has been working the café, which draws diners from miles around for her gourmet food and pampering.

It’s a destination cafe where the chic folks meet and bring their kids and grandparents for the best food in the county and beyond. Luisa’s menu is unchallenged for quality and creativity. All of her eggs, meats and most food items are exclusively farm to table. Swedish pancakes are one feature, and her bagel and lox are the best you have ever had. The two-inch-high quiche is the best as well, and there’re no better burgers than what you’ll have here. There are no paper napkins here, as they are strictly cotton in bright colors. She serves only Baggers Mountain coffee, which is served to you within 30 seconds of your seating.

The Swedish Bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Luisa’s Cafe is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. They are located at 13698 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert. For more information, call 269-469-9037, but no reservations please.

River Valley Senior Center announces $20,343 grant from Lakeland Community Wellness Endowment

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ecently, the River Valley Senior Center announced an award of $20,343 from the Lakeland Community Wellness Endowment in support of Phase Two of the Center’s current facility renovation.

The purpose of this grant is to assist the River Valley Senior Center in the funding of Phase Two’s ADA-compliant renovation that will include a fully functional nurse’s office and adjacent multipurpose room that will be used for medical-related trainings and medical education classes. The River Valley Senior Center has a partnership with Lakeland and employs a registered nurse for a variety of medical services.

Responding with enthusiasm to the announcement from the Lakeland Community Wellness Endowment, River Valley Senior Center Executive Director Tim Hawkins said that the grant will provide great assistance to financing Phase Two without incurring debt.

“We are grateful that the Lakeland Community Wellness Endowment has the confidence in us to assist us in fulfilling our mission,” he said.

Founded in 1973 by the Berrien County Council on Aging, the River Valley Senior Center offers a range of services for area residents ages 60 and older.

The facility renovation began in 2017 with Phase One, which included a new ADA-compliant entryway, board room and library. Phase Two, which started in March, will focus on the first-floor staff offices, creating ADA-compliant restrooms, remodeling the great room and nurse’s office and adding a new multipurpose / training room.

Phase Three will begin in July.

The Center is actively engaged in fundraising for the final phase. Those who would like to contribute to the building fund should contact Hawkins at 269 469-4556 or email rvsc@comcast.net. — STAFF REPORTS

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY HALL ROOF REPLACEMENT BID The City of New Buffalo, Michigan, is requesting sealed bids until 2:00 PM “Michigan time” on Friday, April 20, 2018, for Roof Replacement at City Hall located at 224 West Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

This shall include labor and materials to tear off and install a new roof at the above stated address. At least three commercials references are to be included along with pictures.

Bid specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Telephone inquiries to Clerk of City of New Buffalo or DPW Director at City Hall at (269) 4691500.

Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside “City Hall Roof Replacement Bid”.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

Lori Vander Clay City Clerk City of New Buffalo Bid Specifications Must meet all State Building Codes.

Copy of your liability insurance.

(1,000,000.00 minimum).

City named as second insured.

Re-roof front half of “old New Buffalo Hardware 435 S. Whittaker.”

Approximate size 40 x 66.

Flash to front mansard and remove old shingles and replace with dimensional shingles. (Minimum 25 year). Use 15th felt and complete ridge vent.

Replace plywood as needed, minimum 2-rows on south side of building with 2 rows of ice/water shield.

Work must be completed

by January 15, 2017.

City to provide dumpster and permit.

Work Area to be left free of all debris.

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EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN NEEDED IN HARBERT, MI Handyman needed for yard work, weeding,cleaning windows & outdoor kitchen, washing cars, and running errands. Weekdays and occasional weekends, 9am-3pm with 30 min. break. May 15 thru Sept. 30, 2018.

Minimum 10 years exp. Salary $100 per day, paid bi-weekly. Send resumes to lsizemore@tjbc.com or fax to 312 993 4898. Only qualified applicants please.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT THREE OAKS, MI 1 bedroom $589 2 bedroom $679 305 Locust St W 630-629-4646

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LAKESIDE AND GORDON BEACH INNS seeking housekeepers and front desk help for the upcoming season. Start April 1. Weekends and holidays a must.

Call 269-469-0600.

PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND POOL ATTENDANTS LOCAL MARINA Weekends are a must in the summer with minimum 24 hours per week and chance for additional hours if needed. Season ends October 31st.

Admin Assistant position is open immediately and pool attendants start May 1st with respect to school schedules and flexibility with school age individuals.

Please contact 269-469-5790.

BUSINESS EXPANSION NEW POSITION OPEN Mechanic with tools and training.

Mechanic helper willing to learn Service Manager Full and part time available pay $10 to $16 per hour Benefits, paid holidays and more.

Apply in person at Carts on 12, 19429 US Hwy 12, New Buffalo MI 49117.

SERVICES FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties Pond Lakes Laggis Fish Farm 269-628-2056 Days, 269-624-6215 Eve. OUTSTANDING AND PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER SERVICE, PC OR MAC, COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL Do you need a nerd? We perform all aspects of networking and new computer installation, solve online security problems, create secure file backups, perform file and picture recovery from damaged hard drives, flash drives, SD cards, smartphones, setup and recover email, perform printer installations, setup discrete computer monitoring, speed up slow computers, repair damaged file images, scan slides into files, provide IT consultations and much more.

Free pickup and delivery for repairs is available in Harbor Country Area.

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OBITUARIES

Martha Ackerman

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artha Ackerman, age 91, of Three Oaks, died peacefully on April 5, 2018 at West Woods of Bridgman.

Martha was born October 31, 1926 in Galien, Michigan to Frank and Rose (Svoboda) Zavoral. She was preceded in death by husbands Vernon Beckman and William A. Ackerman; brothers Charles Zavoral and Frank Zavoral; and sister Rose Truhn.

Fondly known as “the Avon Lady,” “Mart,” “Grams,” and “G.G.,” Martha loved oil painting and collecting American Indian items. She was very crafty and would go to the Senior Center every Tuesday for years for craft day. Always ready with a winning hand in 500 Rummy, her witty sense of humor and quick comebacks, Martha made friends everywhere she went. She loved gospel music and was a proud “groupie” of her son-in-law Gene’s music.

Martha had a hand in making the first module that went to the moon while working for an electronics company in Michigan City, Indiana. She also liked to brag that she made the first pizzas in the Three Oaks Bowling Alley.

Martha will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her sons Vernon (Melba) Beckman of Edwardsburg, and Dennis (Kathi) Beckman of Three Oaks; daughter Patricia (Gene) Callahan of Sawyer; 7 grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; 3 step-greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family and friends will gather Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5 p.m - 8 p.m. at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan. A funeral service will take place Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home with the Reverend Derek Cromwell officiating.

Martha’s remains will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions be made in Martha’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. 200 Turwill Lane Suite 6, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, MI 49128.

Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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laine Anne Rettig, 62, of Benton Harbor, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, after a brief illness.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 9, 2018 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 718 W. Buffalo Ave., New Buffalo with Fr. John Ambrose officiating.

Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Friends visited from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 North Barton St., New Buffalo. Those wishing to share a memory of Elaine online may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com Elaine was born February 19, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Florian & Gisela (Menzer) Rettig. She graduated from New Buffalo High School in 1973 and then attended Lake Michigan College earning her degree in Early Childhood Education. Elaine worked for Scope Services in St. Joseph. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Elaine was at her best when in the company of children… when telling stories or reading to children, she brought the characters to life, and had children enthralled and staring wide-eyed, waiting for the next page. She will be remembered for her caring heart, kindness to others and always willing to lend a hand to those in need.

Elaine is survived by her son Michael (Cyndi) Enochs, San Diego, CA; daughter Michelle (Will) Askew, Benton Harbor; mother Gisela Rettig, New Buffalo; grandchildren Jordan, Justin and Jonathan Askew, Benton Harbor; siblings John (Elizabeth) Rettig, Three Oaks, Sylvia (Dan) Durham, Stevensville, and George (Kris) Rettig of New Buffalo. Elaine was preceded in death by her father.

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he Lubeznik Center for the Arts will present its first Curatorial Roundtable from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12.

A panel of established and emerging curators will exchange their ideas about the role of the curator in a public, moderated discussion. The roundtable is intended to spark meaningful conversation about the arts and to highlight the cultural richness in our region.

Historically linked with institutions of higher education and public trust, curators generate exhibitions balancing the relevant with the popular and the political with the historical while implementing interpretive and engaging exhibits for a wide variety of audiences.

Moderating the panel will be Michigan City resident Amanda Freymann, a partner at Glue + Paper Workshop. A book packaging company specializing in the design and production of museum publications,

the company has produced books for institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smart Museum at University of Chicago. Joining Freymann will be five curators who will speak to their work: Jessica Cochran, a Chicago-based, independent curator; Sharmyn Cruz Rivera, a Puerto Rican curator based in Chicago whose practice examines the intermedial qualities of sound art, contemporary dance, installation, and performance art; Gregg Hertzlieb, who serves as the director

and curator of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University; Faheem Majeed, an artist, educator, curator and community facilitator; and Doug Stapleton, the Associate Curator of Art with the Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery and an adjunct faculty in the Interdisciplinary Arts graduate program at Columbia College Chicago.

Admission to the event is free.

For more information regarding the speakers, visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900. — STAFF REPORTS

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HOR0SCOPE APRIL 12-18, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You are going to be moving in a new direction this week, putting you more in line with what you love doing. Your sense of value will increase along with your pocket book.

Whatever you had hoped would materialize in January, career wise, will finally come into focus now.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Relationships will be moving in a new direction this week, and it’s important you make room for more romance and affection in your life. If you have let your relationship fire fizzle, it will be fired back up now. Let the fires refresh your spirit and reconnect you to a more enthusiastic life.

TAURUS

Expect a very happy ending or a significant breakthrough to occur this week. It will feel good to finally be moving forward, to be free from an oppressive situation, and make some substantial progress in a previously stagnant relationship. This is your opportunity to move on with a clean break.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Long awaited career opportunities will open up this week. They may start out slow but if you jump on them now, they will take your career to the next level. This reflects back to something you had small glimpse of earlier this year but didn’t go after. Now the occasion returns.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Friends will shift your focus in a way that will help you overcome a health or work issue. This is the time to restructure debt and realign your daily routines so that you are operating at your highest potentials. This is the opportunity you had hoped for at the beginning of this year.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Your sense of adventure is returning and your passion for life is also returning. If you have been struggling with stagnant health situations, they will move in a new direction now. If you have been lacking that certain stamina or backbone, it will be strengthened.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Your career and public image will be taking a new and better course of direction this week. Things that have been going nowhere for several weeks will finally start to move now. If you have had some dead weight on your crew, you’ll lose it and finally get some things accomplished.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 This week you will finally be able to claim your own space and feel confidant about your position within the greater system. There are some things you may have ended abruptly at the beginning of this year, that will be returning for closure or to be put back into action.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Adventure awaits this week.

Let’s face it things have been pretty stagnant and oppositional the last couple of weeks, but now things will finally start coming together. Ideas and plans will solidify in a way that balances out your home and health routines. No more will your time be squandered.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You could find yourself giving some sort of impromptu public speech or an unusual presentation may uncover some strange facts about you or your family’s worth this week. If you feel confronted, don’t shy away. Be completely honest, no matter what your family history holds.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The low vibe you felt over the last month will be moving away, and dull situations or boring relationships will be revitalized. This is the time to make the first move in those creative endeavors and talk with prospective partners. Go over the presentations you’ve been keeping on the back burner.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Financial matters finally start moving this week.

Since January, you may not have felt much in the way of advancement or contentment with your finances but you are going to see the opportunities you had wished had happened, at the beginning of the year, happen now. Very good happenings.

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POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 1-7, 2018 APRIL 1 Assault/Battery Complaint False Alarm Chikaming PD/Assist Other Agency APRIL 2 False Alarm Warrant Arrest (x2) Illegal Dumping Fingerprints/NBAS Employment Ordinance Violation/Dog at Large APRIL 3 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency General Assist/Remove dead animal APRIL 4 False Alarm PBT DPW/Assist Other Agency APRIL 5 False Alarm APRIL 6 Abandoned Vehicles (x3) APRIL 7 MDOP NB Township PD/Assist Other Agenc

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DAILY EVENTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

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

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

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 3-5PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH THE HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 KASHMIR—THE LED ZEPPELIN SHOW 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets are $25.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS OPEN HOUSE 3-7PM. Equilibrium Fitness.

705 W. Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

Snacks, refreshments and gym tours with pricing options.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 TEMPEST 8PM. Acorn Theater.

SIMPLIFY YOUR GARDEN 1PM. Harbert Community Church at the corner of Three Oaks and Harbert Rds. Sawyer.

River Valley Garden Club will host Karwn Sierzega, presenting “Downsizing and Simplifying Your Garden Over the Years.

DAMIAN MCGINTY: THE SLOW DANCE TOUR 6:30PM Meet & Greet. 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: Meet and Greet $60, Show $35.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

SPRING STROLL THREE OAKS MERCHANTS 11AM-9PM. Downtown Three Oaks.

Visit unique shops and enjoy refreshments and spirits.

BEER IN THE BUFF NOON-5PM. Lions Beachfront Park.

101 Marquette Dr. New Buffalo. www.newbuffalo.org.

New festival offering over 45 craft beer/ spirit tastings, food and live music in a heated event tent. This is a 21 years and older event. No pets please. Clothing required. Pre-sale tickets available at Eventbrite.com. Advanced ticket purchase is necessary for admittance. VIP is $70, General Admission is $40, D.D. is $10.

Presented by the New Buffalo Business Association. Follow Beer in the Buff on Facebook.

MILES NIELSEN 7 THE RUSTED HEARTS WITH OPENER CHRIS DUPONT 6PM Pre-Concert Birthday Party.

8PM Show. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: Meet and Greet $75, Show $25.

CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

THREE OAKS FLAG DAY PARADE & PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER NOON-3PM. Acorn Theater.

Join in the fun for the 66th annual Three

While Whittaker Street may be dusty and muddy, remember that the businesses are still open, and it is a great time to support small business and your town. It is an exciting time that will be worth every bit of the inconvenience; however, we all really need and appreciate your support.

NEW BUFFALO TIMES

Oaks Parade & Pig Roast fundraiser. The Flag Day Committee hopes you can join them and help to support this wonderful, patriotic, community tradition. Tickets are $15 per person, $50 for 4 people.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 1-4PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

Fernwood with a variety of drop-in activities.

Make and take a seed bomb to plant in your garden, learn more about turtles at a Nature Station, make a recycled craft, and enjoy the beauty of spring in the gardens and nature preserve.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 27-29 BLUE MOON VINTAGE MARKET 10AM-5PM. 16860 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks.

25TH ANNUAL ART ATTACK Harbor Country. For a brochure, go to www.harborcountry.org/events.

Features more than 40 gallery receptions, open houses, artists‘ workshops and demonstrations, interactive exhibitions, music, food and spirits. This is Harbor County’s interactive celebration of the most eclectic art and most creative artisans.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

BITES & BREWS AT TOSI’S 6-9PM. Tosi’s Restaurant. 4337 Ridge Rd. Stevensville. 269-429-3689.

Craft brews and food pairings with all proceeds to benefit court appointed special advocates (CASA) for children. For tickets, contact Judi Burnison at 312-282-4486.

Cost: $80.

CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20, $15 for 18 and younger.

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Pottawattomie Country Club

Full family golfing privileges, use of the driving range, swimming pool, casual and formal dining privileges, club and family events. This membership is perfect for families: live, laugh, golf, and enjoy a life well played!!!

A limited number of memberships are available, $1500.00 Dollar initiation fee waived.

Just $300 per month ($1500 per year F&B minimum). Join now and you don’t have to pay dues until April 1st.

Contact our Business Office for details.

Call 219-872-8624, Ext. 1000

For a limited time, Pottawattomie Country Club is offering an Annual “Epic Golf Membership” at $300 per month.

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