May 10, 2018 by New Buffalo Times

LIFE ON THE SANDY SHORES, THE FRUITFUL FARMLANDS AND THE MAGNIFICENT VINEYARDS.

New Buffalo Times

news

50¢

TH HE E O OF FF FIIC CIIA AL L N NE EW WS SPA PAP PE ER R O OF F N NE EW W B BU UF FFA FAL LO O •• S SIIN NC CE E 1 19 94 42 4 T

CHICAGO • LONG BEACH • MICHIANA SHORES • GRAND BEACH • NEW BUFFALO • UNION PIER • THREE OAKS • LAKESIDE • HARBERT • SAWYER

issue 19, volume 77

www.newbuffalotimes.com

City Council approves lot sale, new sidewalks PAGE 4

Harbor Commission awaits sounding information from Army Corps of Engineers PAGE 5

New Buffalo Elementary School students tour City Hall PAGE 7 Friendship Botanic Gardens celebrates major transformation, looks to the future PAGE 8

New Buffalo Yacht Club presents ‘Best of Show’ awards PAGE 13

Southwest Michigan rolls out the red carpet for the Grand Floral Parade PAGE 14-15 LRSB sets PILT guidelines PAGE 17

TULIP TIME — PAGE 10 —

Thursday, May 10, 2018

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

e g u H

1/8 page ad for Catalpa Antiques 2018 New Buffalo Times

ESTATE & STORAGE

For questions, contact: Ed Robinson 317-631-0234 TPG Watermark/ TPG Marine erobinson@tpgmarine.com

May 10 & 11 • 9am - 4pm EST May 12 • 9am - Noon EST

22 North Elm Street, Three Oaks,

22 North Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI

e l a S

Antiques, hoosier cabinet, John Deere horse plow, refridgerator, tools, furniture, dishes, old TV & radios, testing tools, records, speakers, doors, windows, new household items, jewelry, wood chipper, baskets, generators MANY OTHER ITEMS, TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST! CASH ONLY

COPPERTOP STORAGE

8757 N. State Rd 39, La Porte, IN 46530 • 219-362-8817 2.5 miles south of the New Buffalo - Exit 1 on Rte 39 (watch for signs)

ASK ABOUT OUR COMPETITVE STORAGE RATES - BRAND NEW FACILITY! Bringing distinctive French ´elan and elegance to Three Oaks, Michigan, Catalpa Antiques takes you on a European treasure hunt. No passport required.

DON’T MISS ONE OF THE LARGEST SALES OF THE SEASON!

Thu, May 31 – Sun, June 3 FEATURING

Let us Bring Chicag’s Best Catering to you

Classic Chicago-Italian Cuisine Now Catering NW Indiana and Michigan

Carnival Rides / Midway Games / Kiddie Rides / 5-8 pm & Bake Sale Sat Sun noon-4pm Sponsored by the St. Mary of the lake Altar & Rosary Society.

Our team can execute catering whether it is 50 guests or 5,000! Graduations, Birthday's, Weddings, Showers, Beach Parties

Follow Us @VictoryTapItalian 312-566-9300 @Chef_Farina www.victorytapchicago.com Please Contact Yfarina@VictoryTapChicago.com

Unlimited Ride Bracelets

Preorder Day of

18 each $ 25 each $

Bracelets available at www.skerbeck.com & parish office 5/01-30

For More Information (269) 469-2637 www.stmarynewbuffalo.org Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #14366

www.newbuffalotimes.com

New Buffalo Times LOCAL INTELLIGENCE — SINCE 1942 —

ETHICS Society of Professional Journalism PROPRIETOR NEW BUFFALO TIMES, INC. PUBLISHER DEE DEE DUHN CONTENT/NEWS EDITOR KRISTIN E. FATOUROS NEW BUFFALO TIMES INTELLIGENCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOE DURK REPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTING WRITERS DEE DEE DUHN THERESE DONNELLY LINDA HENDERSON FRANCESCA SAGALA LAWRENCE VON EBELER KURT MARGGRAF ALEXANDER FATOUROS SOPHIA ROSE FATOUROS NEW BUFFALO TIMES INTELLIGENCE NEW BUFFALO TIMES POLITICS GUESTS PROOFING FRANCESCA SAGALA BROADCAST/ADVERTISING JANINE ADAMSKI (630) 370-0820 OR JANINEADAMSKI@GMAIL.COM QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL THE NEW BUFFALO TIMES. INFO@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM ADVERTISING NEW BUFFALO TIMES INFO@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM OR TEXT 269-876-7452 FOR ASSISTANCE CLASSIFIED ADS

CLASSIFIEDS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM

SUBSCRIPTIONS

SUBSCRIPTIONS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM

COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH NEW BUFFALO TIMES INFO@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM Periodical Postage paid in New Buffalo, MI. Postmaster, please send address changes to: NEW BUFFALO TIMES PO BOX 959 New Buffalo, MI 49117 ©2018 NEW BUFFALO TIMES, INC. PUBLICATION NUMBER 377960

NEW BUFFALO TIMES distribution: Milda’s Corner Market Customs Imports Sawyer Garden Center The Whistle Stop David’s Delicatessen Grand Variety Barney’s Knoll Bros. Stray Dog Infusco Coffee Roasters Black Currant Bakehouse The Marina Grand Redamak’s Outpost Sports Big C Lumber Between Casey’s and Nancy’s Sawyer Hardware The Harbor Grand Froehlics . Three Oaks Journeyman Distillery . Three Oaks The Acorn Theater . Three Oaks The Lakeside Inn . Lakeside For the most convenient location, you can subscribe to get the NEW BUFFALO TIMES in your mailbox or inbox. Please email us for E-TIMES, info@newbuffalotimes.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 w

FROM THE PUBLISHER

ATTENTION ONE AND ALL: The St Mary of the Lake carnival has been rescheduled for this year only! It will be Thursday through Sunday, May 31-June 3 - the weekend after Memorial Day. It will return to being on Memorial Day weekend again in 2019, if all goes as planned. Please make your family and friends aware of this temporary change, as we don’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. The Knights of Columbus has taken over the sponsorship of this legendary event. Thank heavens for the Knights of Columbus jumping onboard in order to keep the carnival a part of New Buffalo tradition! I hope everyone will get out there and support it this year, as they’ve done in the past, while it gets reorganized and back on schedule. The Skerbeck Carnival will offer carnival rides, midway games and kiddie rides, and there will also be a bake sale. For more information, visit www. stmarynewbuffalo.org. Did you know that Brewster’s is now serving breakfast on the weekends, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday? Lois Lane and I were treated to one of their

LIBRARY TIDINGS

NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY cinnamon rolls as we were working hard in the office, while everyone else was at Brewster’s enjoying breakfast. The rolls were delicious! One of them is enough for two people; however, not when it comes to us, as we each got our very own. Thank you, Nora, for the super treat! Pray for no rain! I have put the “ rain sticks” in hiding at the store until the cement gets poured on North Whittaker Street, and that might start this week. The New Buffalo Times office and Customs Imports location was the first one to get torn up and the last one to be completed... every day, we are grateful and know that the Redevelopment Project is a huge boost to our community. Abonmarch and Payjay have done a great job dealing with this crazy weather. I know we are all getting impatient but it is almost over, and I think we really have to say: Job well done! Every day is a carnival in Harbor Country - enjoy! dee dee duhn

The New Buffalo Times staff wishes all a Happy Mother’s Day!

JUNE BOOK CLUB PICK: LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE BY CELESTE NG FRIDAY, MAY 11 YOGA 1:30PM STORY TIME 4:15PM

MONDAY, MAY 14 SCRABBLE CLUB 6PM

TUESDAY, MAY 15 THE WOMEN OF WORLD WAR II: ON THE FRONT LINES AND THE HOME FRONT (SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY) 6:30PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 STITCHES, NEEDLES, THREADS AND MORE 10AM-2PM

qualified. dedicated. innovative. real estate: full residential, condominium and commercial real estate services including sales, purchases and exchanges, family cottage planning and tax planning estate planning/proBate: powers of attorney, wills, living trusts, elder law, probate and trust administration

17656 u.s. highway 12 new Buffalo (269) 469-5297

Business law: corporations, l.l.c.s, purchases and sales, and liquor licenses

www.passarokahne.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10 MAY BOOK CLUB MEETING NOON

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 33 N THOMPSON ST NEW BUFFALO, MI (269) 469-2933

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

REP. GRIFFIN ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS

City Council approves lot sale, new sidewalks

he New Buffalo City Council held a special meeting Wednesday, May 2, to address a few time-sensitive issues, such as the sale of two city lots ecently, state Rep. Beth and the installation of new city sidewalks. Griffin (R-Matttawan), The members approved the installation of new sidewalks in various announced plans to meet locations throughout the city. Northern Construction Company, the with residents of Southwest construction firm that installed the Safe Sidewalks to Schools sidewalks last fall Michigan during regularly and is currently doing the Clay Street reconstruction, gave the city the same price that they had quoted for the past installation, as long as they are working onsite scheduled local office hours this in the city. The city wanted to take advantage of the attractive pricing that they month. offered. “I believe accessibility is key to In addition to repair/replacement work to various sidewalks that have been open and honest government,” damaged due to underground utility issues, a few blocks of new sidewalks are Griffin said. “I welcome anyone also being planned. The cost for the repair/replacement work will be $25,000. with ideas or questions about New sidewalks are planned for one block along the west side of Jamison Street, state government to attend my between Indiana and Detroit streets, that is adjacent to the city- owned lots. The local office hours.” $14,000 cost will be passed on to the buyers when the lots are sold. This sidewalk The office hours will take place will connect to new sidewalks that will be installed along the north side of Detroit Monday, May 14, at the following Street, from Norton to Bronson streets. The installation will extend the walking times and locations: Biggby route to New Buffalo Middle/High School and also to Oselka Park. Coffee at 400 S. Kalamazoo St. in Another location in need of a sidewalk is the one block on the south side of Paw Paw from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Buffalo/US 12, from Willard to Mayhew streets. Installing a sidewalk on that South Haven Memorial Library at block will then complete a pedestrian route that stretches from Eagle Street on 314 Broadway St. in South Haven the west side of town to Norton Street on the city’s eastern side. The cost for this from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Decatur block of new sidewalk will be $14,000. Village Hall at 114 N. Phelps St. The council also approved advertising for bids for the sale of the two city-owned in Decatur from 1 to 2 p.m.; and lots on the corner of Jamison and Indiana streets. The lots each measure 99 feet Cooper Township Hall at 1590 by 124 feet. The minimum bid per lot is $61,700. After a public notice is published West D Ave. in Kalamazoo from 3 (see page 24), the bids will be accepted for a 30-day period. (The cost of the new to 4 p.m. sidewalk installation along Jamison Street has been included in the minimum No appointments are necessary. required bid amount.) The lots are being sold in “as is” condition. Those who are unable to attend Last year, the city filled and leveled the lots and improved the drainage along contact Griffin by calling 517the roadway. Two area residents expressed concern for the survival of the many 30may N Whittaker St • Open Daily 373-0839 or emailing BethGriffin@ trees on the lot that may have received too much dirt. They said that they felt the house.mi.gov. — STAFF REPORTS fill dirt has covered too much of the tree trunks. They also expressed standing water issues, although the lots have been greatly improved. The council approved the only bid they received for installing a new roof on City Hall. The bidder, R.L. Roofing, Inc. of Michigan City, Indiana, bid $49, 500, which was in line with the budgeted amount and the replacement roof’s estimated amount. The roof is the original one that was installed in 1989, when the new city hall was built. This past winter, there were numerous roof leaks, which caused water damage to a number of locations inside of the building. The council members approved the first pay request in the amount of $18,320.93 from Nature’s Way of Stevensville, Michigan, for the purchase of planting materials for the North Whittaker Redevelopment Project’s Phase III. The invoice covered their expenses through April 10, 2018. The budget for the downtown landscaping and sprinkler system is $84,426.12. Nature’s Way was the successful bidder and was awarded the landscaping contract for Phase III by the council in February. Councilmembers also approved a request by Police Chief Rich Killips to reduce the military firearms equipment and purchase replacement firearms for the police 30 N Whittaker St department. The replacement rifles will be procured from Rock River Arms, one of two Open Daily companies to submit a bid, in the amount of $7,380. The purchase will be paid for using forfeiture funds allocated by the Civil Courts as a result of arrest restitution. Killips explained that many of the military arms, which he said are outdated Vietnam-era weapons, were acquired through a federal program some years ago and will be returned to the federal government. The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

PANO ARVANITIS

Mortgage Loan Officer Personal NMLS#: 1232764

PANO@CMELENDING.COM MOBILE# (269) 757-1838 OFFICE# (219) 728-2059 627 W. BUFFALO ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 WWW.CMELENDING.COM COMPANY NMLS#: 124883

The difficult part was getting the people to change their habits so that they behaved more like first world citizens, not like third world citizens spitting and littering all over the place -Lee Kuan Yew

Harbor Country’s spring has finally sprung

Spring has finally sprung in Harbor Country. Snow shovels were being retired and air conditioners were coming alive. With temperatures reaching the high 80s last week, signs of spring were all around, as it seemed that the bulbs and trees were flowering all at one time. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and crocuses were all abloom, offering a riot of color. Trees were sprouting buds and the stunning Magnolias showcased their beautiful pink blossoms. Flowering apple, pear and dogwood trees and yellow forsythia bushes were just beginning to show their flowers. The song birds were out in flocks, serenading and chirping for food. The robins, cardinals, blue jays and sparrows were all a flutter, singing and flitting from spot to spot. Migratory Orioles were enjoying grape jelly and oranges at many backyard feeders and the hummingbirds were devouring sweet nectar from feeders. The frogs and toads awoke, croaking loudly in ponds and streams and sunning themselves on rocks. Along the lakefront, mama and papa geese were strutting and parading with their numerous flocks of goslings, often stopping traffic on North Whittaker Street. On West Mechanic Street, an ingenious mama Mallard found a protective nesting spot for her fuzzy little yellow ducklings under a front porch. Of course, humans and their dogs were also out enjoying the first week of long-awaited beautiful weather. Convertible tops were down and motor scooters were out, with drivers soaking up the sun. People were basking in the sun on the beach, gardening, biking, hiking, fishing and boating. Dogs were frolicking at the dog park and everyone seemed to be wearing a smile, along with flip flops, shorts, Ray-Bans and big-brimmed sun hats. — LINDA HENDERSON

www.newbuffalotimes.com

HARBOR COMMISSION AWAITS SOUNDING INFORMATION FROM ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

t the New Buffalo Harbor Commission’s regular Thursday, May 3, meeting, chair Doreen Kral reported that the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) will try to work New Buffalo’s harbor into their soundings schedule when they come down from Grand Haven to do the St. Joseph River. Each year, the USACE takes the soundings in the navigation channel in the New Buffalo harbor and in other Great Lakes harbors. These sounding reports indicate the depths and whether dredging is necessary for the season. The recent weather and rough conditions on Lake Michigan have delayed this year’s sound process, though. As of April 30, the With the unusually high water, it is hoped Emergency Dredging Fund that dredging will not (EDF) has a balance of be necessary this year. $289,211.55. This is a Boaters are advised to voluntary contribution use their depth finders, fund and is a segregated especially near the account from the General mouth of the harbor, to Funds in the city’s budget. determine safe passage. The EDF funds can only It has been reported by be used for dredging the boaters that the Galien federal channel. Eight River upstream from the harbor entities voluntarily city boat launch is very contribute to the fund shallow, with multiple annually. In addition, a sand bars obstructing portion of the fees from areas in the river. the city boat launch are Parks Director Kristen added to the fund. D’Amico reported that the Transient Marina opened for business on April 14 and that all of the facilities are open and ready to accept visitors. The fees for docking are set by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and they are the same as previous years. The MDNR also runs the online reservation site. The city boat launch is also open and repairs have been made to some of the docks, which was suggested by member Brian Flanagan at the April meeting. The board was asked for their assistance, if possible, in locating qualified lifeguards for the summer season. D’Amico and Department of Public Works Superintendent Tony Ashbaugh stated that they are having difficulty finding lifeguards. A few suggestions were passed on to them. There are also some openings for part-time parks and marina staff positions. There are 10 people who have been hired for this season. As of April 30, the Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF) has a balance of $289,211.55. This is a voluntary contribution fund and is a segregated account from the General Funds in the city’s budget. The EDF funds can only be used for dredging the federal channel. Eight harbor entities voluntarily contribute to the fund annually. In addition, a portion of the fees from the city boat launch are added to the fund. The boat ramp parking lot has been cleared of the sand and dirt pile that remained from the downtown street brick deposit. The old street bricks were previously offered to area residents. A majority of the good bricks appeared to have been taken, and the broken and partial bricks were left behind in a large pile of dirt and sand. It was reported that plans are underway for the inaugural, all-day CRAM catamaran sailing regatta, which is scheduled to take place off the beachfront in New Buffalo Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. The next Harbor Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. — LINDA

HENDERSON

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Smooth Traveling:

CLAY STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND STREET RESURFACING UNDERWAY

nce again, construction crews were out in full force on the City of New Buffalo’s various side streets the week of Monday, April 30, which marked the fifth week of the two roadway and resurfacing construction projects and the 29th week of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project. Additionally, Amtrak finished replacing the crossing on North Whittaker Street. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge replacement project continues on South M239, with one lane of traffic being left open. MDOT is replacing the Exit 1 bridge over I-94 at Exit 1 and overpasses on Kruger Road, and is working on Exit 6. That project will continue through the summer. The week of Monday, May 7, saw the start of the Oselka Drive reconstruction portion of the Street Resurfacing program, which is the final site for the 2018 neighborhood streets reconstruction plan. The roadway from North Whittaker Street to Willard Street will be completely redone. The roadway will be milled and the center portion, where flooding and cracking have continued to be a problem, will be rebuilt. The engineering plans call for a seven-foot ribbon of concrete to be installed down the center of the road, along with retrofitting the storm drains. Following the approximately seven to 10-day concrete installation process, the shoulder of the road and the parking spaces (which are predominately owned by The Moorings Condominium Association) will also be milled and resurfaced with blacktop, striping and new parking bumpers. The Amtrak parking area and the parking area on the street side, which is in front of the Harbor Grand Hotel, will also be milled and resurfaced. Throughout construction, Oselka Drive will be reduced to one lane of vehicle traffic that will travel eastward only (toward Whittaker Street from Willard Street). Parking along Oselka Drive will not be available to anyone during the construction period. On the southern end of town, Northern Construction crews have made steady progress on the first and largest of the side streets projects, which includes the complete 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, with the removal of the road bed on East Clay Street. The plan, which calls for the road to be completely rebuilt, begins with rebuilding the road base approximately two feet below the former road grade to accommodate the heavy vehicle and bus traffic. Northern Construction Services, Corp., the lowest of three bidders, was awarded the project. Their bid was $1,343,633.00 for the 1.2-mile major reconstruction project. Phase One of the reconstruction project, which includes Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street, involves reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, driveways and the entire roadway. During this phase, a detour was in place along East Detroit Street

between South Whittaker to Bronson Street and is anticipated to last from Monday, April 9, until Friday, June 8. During construction, residents are being asked to park along adjacent side streets if access is being restricted at their properties. Phase Two of the Clay Street reconstruction will start Monday, June 11, and is expected to be completed in August before the 2018/2019 school year. Phase Two includes East Clay Street from Bronson to East Buffalo/US-12. The City of New Buffalo is also resurfacing several neighborhood streets as a part of the 2018 Street Resurfacing Project. Streets on the west side of Whittaker Street that were scheduled for milling, resurfacing and sidewalk ADA-accessible ramps installation, have almost been completed. The roadways are all resurfaced with new blacktop and the most of the sidewalk corner ramps have been completed. The one big project west of Whittaker Street is the rebuilding and resurfacing of Oselka Drive, from Whittaker Street to Willard Street. That project will begin Monday, May 7, with plans to have it completed prior to Memorial Day weekend. The street locations where full depth roadway milling and resurfacing have been completed are: 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 and Clay Street from Willard Street to South Whittaker Street. Work that still needs to be completed on the east side of Whittaker Street is Merchant Street from North Thompson Street to Wilson Road and Norton Street from Buffalo Street/US-12 to East Clay Street. The Street Resurfacing Project started Monday, April 9. Reith Riley Construction Company, who bid $783,873.09, was the awarded contractor for this project. Work began on West Water Street, North Eagle Street and North Willard Street the week of Monday, April 9, and included the removal of non-ADA compliant sidewalk ramps and the realigning of the sewer/manhole caps and grading improvements.

hroughout construction projects, the contractor will be utilizing flag control and temporary detours. Access to properties should be accessible at the end of each work day. Most of the roadway resurfacing work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. If not completed in May, work will continue into the summer months on remaining locations. Following the north side roadway completion, the work will move to South Norton Street and Jameson Street; however, work on those roads will not be underway until Northern Construction starts that phase of the Clay Street project. The road work in that area will be coordinated between the two contracting firms. For additional information regarding the projects, contact Tony Ashbaugh, City of New Buffalo, at (269) 469-2781 or Project Engineer Jason Marquardt, Abonmarche, at (269) 9264565. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ABONMARCHE AND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

ultiple crews were working feverishly to complete the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project this past week and weekend, which marked the 30th week of Phase II construction. Trenches were dug and covered, curbs and sidewalks continued to be formed and poured and light poles and trees were installed. The Christmas tree located at the corner of Mechanic and North Whittaker streets was removed on Wednesday morning to make way for the new sculpture by Fritz Olsen, which will honor the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The yet-to-be-named sculpture is scheduled to be installed Monday, June 11, and the dedication/ unveiling will be held during the city ribbon-cutting celebration at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14. The Christmas tree has been reinstalled at the Transient Marina. The foundations and silver poles for the new light fixtures were installed on both sides of the street this past week. The light fixtures have yet to be added to them. The electric company has removed the old light poles and overhead wiring along North Whittaker Street to allow for clear views to Lake Michigan. Everyone is being asked to refrain from chaining bikes to the new light poles, as new bike racks will be installed soon. New trees have continued to be installed along North Whittaker. Their installation will be followed by the planting of perennials and native grasses to enhance the streetscape. Streetscape amenities have begun to arrive and will be installed within the next few weeks. During the week of April 30, the new, pedestrian-friendly,16-foot-wide sidewalks and curbs were continuing to be installed along the south end of North Whittaker Street, on the south side of the street on East Merchant Street and on the east side of the northern block of North Whittaker Street, with crews working Saturday and doing finish detail work Monday, May 7. The pouring of concrete is a weatherdependent activity, with the ideal temperature staying above 40 or 50 degrees for a period of days, which has finally been the case recently in New Buffalo. When the weather threatened to dip below 50 degrees during the night, precautions were taken when pouring the concrete in the colder weather 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 the concrete installation phase, Abonmarche is asking everyone to please keep off the blanketed concrete areas that have been recently poured.

Whittaker Street scoops

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. The individual conduit lines will service electric feeds for the light fixtures and the other conduit lines will provide for the irrigation system to service the landscape areas. Although not a part of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, Amtrak replaced the railroad crossing on North Whittaker Street, which resulted in full-street closures during the week of April 16 and the beginning of the following week. The new crossing was open to traffic Tuesday, April 24. Full-block roadway closures will also be required on the weekdays on North Whittaker and Merchant streets, but access to businesses will remain open. Pedestrian traffic has been challenging during the curb and sidewalk installation phase of the project; however, the new sidewalks and curbs have been giving people a feeling for the new 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, which made it difficult for those with disabilities to enter them. Most of the stepped-up entryways have been eliminated in this project, though. With the opening of the street to vehicle traffic, weekend visitors have been parallel parking along 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 sidewalk closures will be necessary for constructing the new sidewalks and the streetscape. The streetlights have been replaced with new poles; however, new fixtures have not yet been installed. Temporary lighting is in place until the new light fixtures are installed and operable. Access to several businesses will be impacted throughout the ongoing concrete work. When possible, North Whittaker Street and the sidewalks will remain open and passable for vehicles and pedestrians, but additional and ongoing closures are to be expected. At a recent public meeting, Abonmarche said, “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 work is anticipated for the week of Monday, May 7: Utility companies will continue removing overhead wiring Concrete work for sidewalks will continue on Whittaker, weather dependent. Businesses will remain open. Merchant will be closed at Whittaker for crosswalk work until paving is complete. Crews will accommodate pedestrian access to front doors of businesses to the extent it is safe/feasible, but the concrete requires time to harden before pedestrians can use it. Please keep off newly poured concrete and do not deface the surfaces. Trees and irrigation infrastructure will continue to be installed. Do not be alarmed by landscaping’s lack of growth, as cooler temperatures due to proximity to the lake will keep plants dormant longer. Wall veneer installation will begin Conduit and light poles are being placed as sidewalks are installed Utility companies will continue removing overhead wiring to allow for clear views of the lake. Concrete work for sidewalks will continue on Whittaker, weather dependent. Businesses will remain open. The following is an approximate outlook for May and June: Week of May 14 – Paving, landscaping, restoration, furnishing install Monday, June 11 - Sculpture installation Thursday, June 14 - Ribbon-cutting celebration at 3:30 p.m. The streetscape plan has reached the final approval stages, with chosen benches, street lighting and landscaping having been approved by the City Council for May installation. The city awarded Nature’s Way the landscaping contract Feb. 20. The irrigation system work has now been completed. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is still reviewing details regarding informational signage and outdoor cafe seating. The boat ramp parking lot has been cleared of the sand and dirt pile that remained from the downtown street brick deposit. The old street bricks were previously offered to area residents. The majority of the good bricks were quickly taken, and the broken and partial bricks were left behind in a large pile of dirt and sand. The next public tailgate meeting is Thursday, May 10, at 9 a.m., onsite at the corner of Merchant and Whittaker streets. 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 run 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 April, crews completed the curb and sidewalk installations and performed the final site grading and installed 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 Memorial Day weekend, which begins on Friday, May 25. The City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is in the final phase of making much-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 M result in the much-needed replacement of water and sewer lines, but in an a entirely new downtown streetscape. fi The Pokagon Fund provided a $1.6 l million grant toward the project. b The City Council approved going for bid on Phase III of the project at their b Jan. 16, 2018, council meeting. Phase d III includes the amenities package, O such as benches, bike racks, waste t receptacles and trees and landscaping. l w Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt for North o fi Whittaker Street Phase II Thursday, e Oct. 5, 2017. s The 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. For further information, visit www. cityofnewbuffalo.org. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

w p w s u H y

c s O N c

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

1 N. Whittaker Street Suite A New Buffalo, MI 49117

269.469.3636 www.hometownpharmacy.com “Just what the doctor ordered!”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 20

16036 Red Arrow Hwy Union Pier, MI 269.469.9865

New Buffalo Elementary School students tour City Hall

LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

ayor Lou O’Donnell IV, City Manager Dave Richards, Police Chief Rich Killips and their respective staff members welcomed the second-grade class from New Buffalo Elementary School to City Hall Thursday, May 3, for a “Get to Know Your Community” field trip. Before arriving at City Hall, the students were treated to a tour of the fire house on Harrison Street and the big, red fire trucks. Their first stop at City Hall was in the parking lot, where they got a close-up look at the pursuit police boat and the new, huge city leaf collection truck. Once inside of City Hall, students received an exciting, behind-the-scenes tour by members of the police department, which included a tour of the mug shot area. Officer Nate Voytovich had all three squad cars ablaze in the garage, complete with a short siren burst and flashing lights. Some students got a turn on the air horn while watching a demonstration of the dash cam and spotlight operation. Sergeant Jason Grimmett showed students how fingerprints are taken and demonstrated the Defibrillator, explaining how it works to save lives. Students also got to see the roving security camera and how it protects the area. Before gathering in the chambers for a mini meeting, each child received an “official” stick-on police badge. O’Donnell and Richards explained how the City Council works to support the city and talked about ongoing city projects, including the new street resurfacing program, which got rave reviews from the teachers. O’Donnell stated that this is the first time in 30 years that the city has undertaken a construction project to improve the streets. He added that he hopes to continue the program on a yearly basis if funds allow. When O’Donnell asked the students if they liked the new city sidewalks that led to the schools, all of their hands shot up, and no one said they did not like them. When O’Donnell told them about the bike lanes planned for the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project, a very loud cheer rang out.

During the question period, many of the students had concerns about their dogs and asked questions such as: “What if they [the dogs] get lost? “Who would find the dogs?” “Can they run loose?” (The answer was: no.) “What should we do if they bark too much?” (One young man took it a step further and asked the mayor if he was servicing hot dogs to them.) One student asked about the large stained-glass window in the chambers. O’Donnell explained that it depicted the city logo and was made and donated by resident Nancy Smith and her partner, former city engineer Bill Hupp. Following the recent water boil order, the students wanted to know if the water was safe to drink. O’Donnell discussed the city water filtration plant and how the city tests water daily in the testing laboratory. He assured them that all of the drinking water is regularly tested and that the boil order was a precaution for their safety. O’Donnell added that all of the water tested last week turned out to be safe to drink. As a surprise, entertainment was provided by student Grace Payne, who volunteered to perform a solo to the song, “This is My Country.” She was joined by some students, who sang along in their chairs. The meeting ended with each student taking a turn sitting at the long council table. City Treasurer Kate Vyskocil then led them into the office area and explained the workings of the treasurer’s office. She discussed how she got in the property tax money and funneled it back into the city for necessary items. Vyskocil explained to the children that the property tax and water bill payments go to pay for all the water that they use, for the garbage collection, for the parks, for the snow plowing, for street repairs and for the operation of their school. Upon their departure, each student received a sucker from Administrative Assistant Amy Fidler and Deputy Clerk Mary Lynn. The tour was then capped off by a special lunch treat at Redamak’s.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. — Mark Twain

See ad in this issue

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Friendship Botanic Gardens celebrates major transformation, looks to the future BY FRANCESCA SAGALA IN MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA

ven in its early days, Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana, was a special place. According to John Leinweber, president of the Friendship Botanic Gardens’ board of directors, the gardens’ storied history can be traced back to the Chicago shoreline. In 1933, the city was hosting the Century of Progress World’s Fair. Included in the fair’s collection of horticultural showcases was a small, internationallythemed landscape architecture exhibit created by brothers Virgil, Joe and Clarence Stauffer from Wakarusa, Indiana. The exhibit caught the eyes of land developers Dr. and Mrs. Frank Warren, who commissioned the Stauffer brothers to create International Friendship Gardens on 100 acres of land near their Michigan City home. In 1936, Leinweber said Friendship International Gardens opened to the public. It was comprised of 14 ethnic gardens, all of which paid respect to a variety of countries. Also located at Friendship International Gardens was the Theater of Nations, an island stage located in the gardens’ spring-fed lake, Lake Lucerne, which featured plays, concerts and ballet performances. Soon, world leaders, politicians and governors were flocking to Friendship International Gardens and donating their seeds, plants and statues. “It was a cultural place as well as a place of beauty,” Leinweber said of the cultural institution. After Virgil and Joe’s deaths in 1956, Friendship International Gardens fell into a state of decline. In the second decade of the 21st century, though, it experienced a much-needed revival when, in 2014, Leinweber decided to rescue the gardens from the depths of despair. Fixing up the gardens and the surrounding grounds was no easy task. Besides restoring the gardens, new

equipment needed to be purchased. A lot of funds also needed to be raised to make the necessary improvements. Still, Leinweber welcomed the challenge. “I like achieving things,” he said. Today, the gardens include 105 acres of unspoiled forests, ponds, streams and formal gardens, as well as four miles of hiking trails. To go along with the transformation, the gardens also received a new name: Friendship Botanic Gardens. Leinweber said the name reflects the not-for-profit organization’s new emphasis on featuring events and exhibits that promote culture as well as the natural environment. Teaching children about the environment is also now a part of Friendship Botanic Gardens’ mission. Funded by ArcelorMittal, the new ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden features a playground with a slide, tower and a bridge. Nearby is a simulated groundwater well, from which children can pump water. Leinweber said he plans on installing signage that would ask children to identify the water’s origin. Surrounding the playground equipment will be sensory garden beds full of flowers and herbs inviting children to utilize the senses of smell, touch and sight. Leinweber said he’s also worked on revitalizing the idyllic ethnic gardens, such as the Polish, Italian, Lithuanian and Native American gardens. More gardens are in the works, such as an African garden and an Irish garden. The gardens are maintained by members of each garden’s respective ethnic group, Leinweber said. Several other gardens give recognition to a variety of groups and causes, such as the Cancer Survivors’ Garden of Love and Hope on the Lake Lucerne Peninsula. Last fall, the first phase of the Veteran’s Memorial Garden, the World War II Garden, was planted. Leinweber said they also plan

on planting gardens that will honor those who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the conflicts in the Middle East. In a couple weeks, an approximately 100-foot Labyrinth Garden, which has been funded by Horizon Bank, will also soon be available to provide visitors some respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Leinweber said that Friendship Botanic Gardens plays host to a variety of events. This year, 55 weddings are scheduled to take place at the gardens, and Leinweber said they’ve already started booking ones for the 2019 season. Last month, more than 1,500 people attended a free Easter egg hunt on the gardens’ grounds. Other seasonal events include a Native American Heritage Celebration on Thanksgiving Day, a haunted trail event held around Halloween and Christmas in the Gardens. Leinweber said that area nonprofits often approach him about staging an event at Friendship Botanic Gardens. One such nonprofit is United Way of LaPorte County, which will be putting on its “Seeds of Impact Concert” at the gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

hanks to all the community help that he’s received, Leinweber said Friendship Botanic Gardens has continued to prosper. Currently, the organization has more than 100 volunteers and seven employees. Leinweber said he also thanks the organization’s corporate sponsors for helping to make the garden’s improvements come to fruition. Leinweber said knowing that so many community members are rallying behind him and the volunteers and employees in their efforts to revitalize the gardens makes all of the hard work

worth it. “People are thanking me all the time, so I feel really good about it [the revitalizations],” he said. Currently, Leinweber said they are also in the process of uncovering various objects that were gifted to the gardens long ago. This includes the Peace Bell, which traversed the country following World War II before arriving at Friendship Botanic Gardens. “We’re still resurrecting things – things we didn’t even know we had here,” he said. Most importantly, Leinweber said he’s pleased that the gardens have returned to being a “destination point” for visitors from near and far. Visitors from La Porte County, southwestern Michigan, Chicago and Fort Wayne, Indiana, have ventured to Friendship Botanic Gardens. Area companies hold corporate events amongst the gardens. Leinweber added several people with fisherman memberships also fish for salmon in Trail Creek, which meanders through the gardens’ property. Leinweber promised that those who take the time to seek out the “beauty, peace and tranquility” of Friendship Botanic Gardens will not be disappointed. “The gardens are a hidden jewel in this area – and they’re something that we should be proud of,” he said. Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East Highway 12 in Michigan City. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Central Time) Wednesday through Sunday, from May 1 through Oct. 31. (Members can access the gardens seven days per week.) Those who aren’t members can obtain a one-day pass for $8, Thursday through Sunday. On Wednesdays, passes are $4. Children 12 and under are free. For more information about becoming a member and upcoming events and renovations, visit www. friendshipgardens.org.

A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE It’s Worth the Drive to La Porte, Indiana

FENKER’S FuRNituRE

1114-16 Lincolnway • La Porte, IN • across from La Porte Hospital

219 362-3538 • www.fenkersfurniture.com

Store HourS: Mon. & Fri. 8:30 - 7:00 Tues. Wed. Thurs. 8:30 - 5:30 Sat. 8:30 - 5:00 • Closed Sunday All hours are central time

Locally owned and operated for over 113 years

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Local scholarships awarded to 19 Harbor Country residents for 2018-19 academic year CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PROGRESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS

he Pokagon Fund awarded just under $100,000 to 19 Harbor Country residents to attend the post-secondary institution of their choice for the 2018-19 school year. While some recipients are heading to college later in life to seek better career and work opportunities, others will be transitioning directly from high school to either a fouryear institution or a vocational/trade school. “Given the current student loan debt within the United States at $1.4 trillion, we hope our scholarships will lessen the financial burden on our local families,” stated Pokagon Band member Andy Jackson, who also serves on The Pokagon Fund Scholarship Committee. “Not only has college tuition increased over the past decade, but state funding for higher education has decreased dramatically over the same period and families are hard-pressed to absorb the increasing cost,” Jackson added. Including this year’s awards, The Pokagon Fund has granted a total of just under $700,000 in scholarship funds, based on academic merit and financial need, to support residents in the past 7 years. “The majority of our funding in education is focused on traditional post-secondary training,” stated The Pokagon Fund Executive Director, Janet Cocciarelli. “Regardless of the current race for online learning, quick access to information and instant global digital enhancement, the demand for an analytical mind and the ability to master content is timeless. There is room for the old-style post-secondary learning structure.” Of total recipients in 2018, six are adults who have been awarded a total of $30,000. The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) program was launched in 2012 by the Fund, and financial awards may be used for professional certificate programs, licensure, two- and four-year undergraduate degrees and graduate school. Grant

award amounts vary each year and may be renewable for multiple-year programs. Traditional high school scholarships represented the remaining $69,000 distributed. Although most high school students will be attending Michigan-based institutions, several will be traveling to other states including Florida and Ohio. This year’s adult recipients are: · Courtney Kliss, $4,000, B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth · Brandi Cardwell, $2,000, M.B.A. Western Governor’s University · Cassandra Standifer, $8,000, B.S. in Computer Science, Western Michigan University · Kristen Standifer, $6,000, B.S. in Nursing, Oakland University · Candy Van Buskirk, $5,000, Ph. D, Education Administration, Indiana State University · Jacob Zapor, $5,000, M.F.A., Maine College of Art This year’s high school student recipients are: · Jasmine D’Arcangelis, $5,500, Alma College · Felix De Simone, $5,500, Oberlin College · Annette Donner, $5,500, Davenport University · Sophia Giannetti, $5,500, Western Michigan University · Teya Haughey, $5,500, Florida SW College · Sylvia Dohner, $8,000, Douglas J. Aveda Institute · Emily Keller, $5,500, Michigan State University · Hannah Korbel, $5,500, Western Michigan University · Ava Marie Mendoza, $5,500, Michigan State University · Abigail Randall, $5,500, Michigan State University · Peter Brown, $500, University of Michigan · Anonymous, $11,000, various universities

Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself -Andrew Carnegie

Pottawattomie Country Club

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER DAY Pottawattomie Country Club cordially invites you to join us and discover our new membership programs at our Season-Kickoff!

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 NOON CST REGISTRATION AT THE PRO SHOP

1:30PM: LUNCH AND TOUR OF FACILITIES 9-HOLE ROUND OF GOLF This is your opportunity to see everything our club has to offer and to experience our award-winning 18-hole golf course, practice tees, practice putting green, full-service pro shop, well-appointed clubhouse.

ALL NEW ANNUAL FULL GOLF EPIC MEMBERSHIP $300 Contact our Business Office for Reservations Phone: 219-872-8624 Ext. 100 pccbusinessoffice@pottawattomie.com

1900 SPRINGLAND • MICHIGAN CITY, IN WWW.POTTAWATTOMIE.COM

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

www.treephilosophy.info treephilosophy@yahoo.com 269-756-2571 Christian Siewert MI-0549A ISA Certified Arborist on Staff

Complete Tree Service Professionals

• Tree Pruning and Removals • Stump Grinding • Plant Health Care & Treatments

• • •

Pest and Disease Analysis Arborist & Construction Consulting Lot Clearing

TRAINED, EDUCATED, UP TO DATE, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

The Best Tasting Steaks Around & fresh seafood too! For a full menu visit patricksgrille.com or

Open Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri 11am-10pm Sat 4pm-10pm Patrick’s Grille is a 21 and over establishment

4125 Franklin St. Michigan City IN, 46360 219-873-9401

Tulip Time

t’s Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan. The annual event attracts an International crowd, with thousands upon thousands of bulbs planted throughout the city and on Windmill Island. Wooden shoes and white bonnets can be seen around every corner, and the city is bustling with Tulip-themed events. The event ends May 13 this year. Visit www. tuliptime.com for more information. — STAFF REPORTS

www.newbuffalotimes.com

Casey’s Ice House to open for the season this weekend

asey’s backyard Ice House will open for the season at noon Saturday, May 12, followed by a Haymarket Brewery Tap Take-Over party at 2 p.m. The Bridgman, Michigan, brewery will offer four new tap draft beers and three new can beers. Throughout the afternoon, there will also be swag giveaways and lots of fun activities. Casey’s is also completing their new north side patio area. New concrete has been poured for the north side dining and social area, which was the former entry walkway to the backyard. It will be transformed to seat an additional 20-25 guests among the shade of the evergreens. Casey’s is located at 136 N. Whittaker St. in New Buffalo. — LINDA HENDERSON

United Way of Southwest Michigan board striving for big impact in local community and beyond

TENNIS RESULTS: COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL 4, NEW BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 4

INGLES: No. 1 — Sarah Huitsing, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Sam Fischer, Coloma High School, 6-2, 6-3; No. 2 — Colbie Robertson, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Paige Burgess, Coloma High School, 6-1, 6-0; No. 3 — Miranda Maddox, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Tonya Perea, Coloma High School, 6-3, 6-2; No. 4 — Kaitlyn Biela, New Buffalo Senior High School, def . Alexa Estrada-Keymoole, Coloma High School, 6-0, 6-2. DOUBLES: No. 1 — Faith Hester-Mackenzie Grant, Coloma High School, def. Deana Baker-Cervantes-Libby Price,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-1; No. 2 — Sam Schrieber-Morgan Gruss, Coloma High School, def. Lilly Baker-Cervantes-Ava Mendoza,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-3, 6-4; No. 3 — Destiny Pierce-Sarah Kelly, Coloma High School, def. Mattea Muther-Leigha Vinson,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-1, 7-5; No. 4 — Kayla Walter-Olivia Dowmer, Coloma High School, def. Fatima OrtegaBailey Ferrell,New Buffalo Senior High School 6-3, 6-2; — STAFF REPORTS

integrity • experience • success

new BuffaLo 269-469-8440 chicago 312-642-4414 toLL free 877-500-1965

real esTaTe: Full Service Residential, Commercial, Easements, Beach Rights Business Law: Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships injury Law: Serious Injuries, Wrongful Death, Accidents

www.laroseboscolaw.com

R R U U O SS O SS H E H E C C 24 C 24 C A A

ecently, the work of the United Way of Southwest Michigan (UWSM) staff and volunteers has been recognized beyond the local level. Andy Janson, president from Hanson Logistics, is entering his second year as UWSM’s board chair. In addition to the work he’s doing in Southwest Michigan, Janson is part of United Way Worldwide’s (UWW) Board and CEO Advisory Group that counsels and serves as ambassadors for local board and CEO development and engagement in pursuit of higher-performance. United Way is a network comprised of more than 1,800 local chapters in 40 different countries and territories across the world. Janson is serving as a champion for the United Way work at a local, national and international level, providing his vision and guidance in building a stronger network where all chapters have the ability to thrive. “United Way Worldwide wants to help build the network, so they’ve created this Advisory Group, and UWSM is one of a handful of United Way’s in the United States that was asked to be a part of that,” said Anna Murphy, president of United Way of Southwest Michigan. “Andy is a great representative of the work we do locally, and his experience and expertise will certainly make a big impact at this higher level, and I’m excited to partner with Andy and UWW on such amazing work.” New to the UWSM board in 2018 are: Hilda Banyon (retired from Chemical Bank), Zack East (Mid-West Family Broadcasting), Chris Hardy (Plante Moran), Randy Hendrixson (DPM Events & Berrien County Record), Brent Holcomb (Lewis Cass ISD), James Petro (American Electric Power), Emily Szymkiewicz (United Federal Credit Union) and Casey Tubman (Whirlpool Corporation). “It is work outside of work, but it doesn’t feel like it. Especially with what this board is trying to do for the community,” said Janson. “There are very few organizations that exist that impact as many people as United Way does. In Southwest Michigan last year alone, it was over 56,000 individuals. It’s a nobrainer for me to be involved.” The entire list of the 2018 UWSM board members is as follows: Andy Janson, board chair, Hanson Logistics; Ann Cardon, vice chair, St. Joseph Public Schools; Chris Hardy, treasurer Plante Moran; Dave Doetsch, secretary, Mid-West Family Broadcasting; Casey Tubman, Whirlpool Corporation; Zack East, MidWest Family Broadcasting; Megan Yore, Lakeland Health; Jay Fettig, North Pier Brewing Company; Jim Keppler, Whirlpool Corporation; Ontaygo Johnson, Kinexus; Hilda Banyon, retired from Chemical Bank; Randy Hendrixson, DPM Events & Berrien County Record; Brent Holcomb, Lewis Cass ISD; Nermina Kamencic, Gast Manufacturing Inc.; Thomas Atkinson, Southwestern Michigan College and Lewis Cass ISD; James Petro, American Electric Power; Emily Szymkiewicz, United Federal Credit Union; and Kimberly Vincent, 1st Source Bank. In addition, UWSM has released their Annual Report for 2017. The report shares UWSM’s goals and results in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs. It also highlights total volunteer hours, dollars leveraged through state and federal grants, and total individuals served. From 2017, it was estimated that between the dollars raised, volunteers mobilized and dollars leveraged, United Way services equaled an estimated $7.5 million. The entire report can be accessed through UWSM’s website, www.uwsm.org/yourimpact. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in southwest Michigan by “living united” – by forging unlikely partnerships, by finding new solutions to old problems, and by mobilizing the best resources. To join the fight, visit www.uwsm.org. — STAFF REPORTS

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Premiere 24 hour fitness facility OPEN HOUSES GYM for men & women 18 AT yearsTHE and older.

options available for both 2ND Membership FRIDAY OF MONTH / 3-7PM Premiereand 24 hour fitness facility full-time part-time residents,

for men & women years and older. call for 18 details! Membership options available for both full-time and part-time residents, 705 W. Buffalo, call New forBuffalo details! 269-586-4280 www.eqfitnessnb.com | getfit@eqfitnessnb.com

SNACKS, REFRESHMENTS, GYM TOURS WITH PRICING OPTIONS

SPIN CYCLE CLASSES OFFERED 705 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo 269-586-4280 www.eqfitnessnb.com | getfit@eqfitnessnb.com

SPIN CYCLE CLASSES OFFERED

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

LETTERS TO THE NEW BUFFALO TIMES:

DEMOCRACY LAYS DOWN WITHOUT TRANSPARENCY THE VIEWS HERE DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE NEW BUFFALO TIMES. THE NEW BUFFALO TIMES ASKS THAT YOUR LETTERS BE UNIQUE, KIND AND BASED ON REASONED FACTS. THE NEW BUFFALO TIMES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT PUBLISH ANY CORRESPONDENCE FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LETTERS TO 500 WORDS OR FEWER. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR LETTER TO THE INFO@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM. THANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE. DEMOCRACY REQUIRES TRANSPARENCY.

New Buffalo Times LOCAL INTELLIGENCE — SINCE 1942 —

LIFEGUARDS : MAKING THIS RIGHT !

hank you, City Council, for approving lifeguards for our beach this summer. My understanding is that it will be the same as last year, 4 days a

week. In analyzing the City of New Buffalo budget draft to be approved at the May 15 City Council meeting, we still have $35,016 of the 2017-2018 amended budget amount of $43,660, left for lifeguard salaries and/or advertising, training and workshops. At this date it might be essential to hire a recruiter. This money needs to be spent by June 30, 2018. From last July 1,2017 to Labor Day, 2017, only $8,644 was spent on lifeguards’ salaries. On July 1, 2018, another $43,660 will be available, so these numbers indicate we can well afford a seven-day-a-week lifeguard staff. In order to get qualified lifeguards, we need to advertise not only on the City Facebook page, but also on internet sites such as “Career Builder”, “Monster”, “Indeed” and “Zip Recruiter”. Reaching out to our local schools and providing training for experienced swimmers is another possibility. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, United States Lifeguard Association and the Third Coast Surf Shop might also be great sources for finding lifeguards. All of these suggestions are short term and we need a long term solution for the best future for New Buffalo. We are so fortunate to not only have our beautiful City beachfront, but also several other parks here. In the past, New Buffalo has always had a qualified Parks Superintendent who reported to the City Manager. Currently, we have a Parks Director, who works for the Streets Department. Our Parks Director was only informed about keeping lifeguards at the April 23 Special City Council meeting, which provides little time for the opportunity to find lifeguards at this late date. Most communities along the Lake Michigan lakefront have a separate Parks Department with a manager or superintendent, for efficient and effective management of all Parks, employees, annual opportunity for training in many related areas and researching and writing grant applications . The way I see it is that being proactive is far better than being reactive. The time was months ago and we are at a critical and pivotal point of making this right!! — NORA SLAVIN HOWE

MUCH GRATITUDE... he New Buffalo Business Association would like to thank and acknowledge everyone that attended and contributed to the success of our Flavor and Flora Event held at Jackie’s Café April 30. We were able to raise $2,000 for this event, which is eligible for a match from The Pokagon Fund as well! Thank you to Mary and Andy Brown of Hearthwoods and the Chicago Blackhawks, Brewster’s Italian Café, Harbert House, Four Winds Casino, Mi Massage, Villa Nova, The Stray Dog, New Buffalo Bills and The False Front for their donation of auction items. Also thank you to Lazy Ballerina and Round Barn Brewery for their help with the refreshments and Mary and Steve for providing the fabulous music. Thank you to Linda of City Flowers for donating Gerber Daisies, which were on display that evening. Thank you also to Cathi Rogers and the board for their help with the planning and asking for auction donations. The biggest thanks of all goes to Jackie Shen and her staff! Not only did they put in a long day and provide delicious appetizers for all who attended, but Jackie did an amazing cooking demonstration! Jackie donated her time, space, food, staff and auction item to benefit the NBBA. This event wouldn’t have been successful without her. Thank you, Jackie, Nichole and Angelika!! — KAREN POFF, NBBA PRESIDENT

LISTEN UP... ational Stuttering Awareness Week begins May 7, 2018. Did you know more than three million Americans stutter? That’s more than the populations of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, and Washington, DC…combined. One percent of your readers stutter, and up to five percent of children stutter for a time during their early developmental years. In the spirit of spreading awareness, the most important thing you and your readers can do for someone who stutters - or for anyone you are speaking with - is listen. Listen to what they have to say rather than how they say it. For more information, visit our website: StutteringHelp.org. — JANE FRASER PRESIDENT, THE STUTTERING FOUNDATION MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

Michigan’s St. Julian Winery is the only winery east of the Rockies to participate in 2018 “Pigs & Pinot”

ach year, a select number of wineries from around the world are invited to participate in the popular “Pigs & Pinot” culinary extravaganza at the award-winning Hotel Healdsburg and Dry Creek Kitchen in Sonoma County, California. St. Julian Winery was the only winery east of the Rockies (and therefore the only Michigan winery) out of the 62 in all to take part in this esteemed 13th annual “Taste of Pigs & Pinot” hosted by acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer. The celebratory culinary weekend offered a series of intimate dining and educational events, as well as some of the top Master Sommeliers and international celebrity chefs showcasing some of the world’s greatest Pinot Noirs with perfect pork pairings. The weekend also raised well over $150,000 for local charities and Share Our Strength – No Kid Hungry, a national organization, and campaign focused on ending childhood hunger in the United States. “We were honored to be one of the featured wineries at this year’s event,” says Nancie Oxley, Vice President and Winemaker at St. Julian. “Not only were we able to stand beside some of the best wineries, winemakers, and chefs to showcase Pinot Noir, but we made an even greater impact on an issue that affects so many children around our country. Most of us can’t even imagine what its like to not be able to feed our children. When you are a parent and are part of a company that has always put family first, you first give thanks for what you have personally but then you look for ways to give back and make the lives of others just a little easier.” Founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s oldest and longest-operating winery, St. Julian produces its award-winning wine, sparkling juices, spirits and cider in downtown Paw Paw, with additional tasting rooms in Dundee, Frankenmuth and Union Pier—with new locations opening in 2018 in Troy and Rockford. — STAFF REPORTS

Michigan families urged to learn more during Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness Month

s part of May is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness (PMAD) Month, Michigan women and families are being urged to learn more about PMAD and available resources by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health. PMAD, historically known as postpartum depression, affect approximately 23,000 Michigan women and their families each year. Symptoms can vary and include depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, guilt, irritability, anger, difficulty sleeping and eating, feeling disconnected from one’s baby and experiencing frightening and intrusive thoughts. PMAD can appear during pregnancy and up to two years after a baby is born. “PMAD primarily affects birth mothers, but can also affect other members of the family including fathers, partners and caregivers,” said Dr. Eden Wells, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services chief medical executive. “Education is important in helping reduce stigma about the disorder and is essential in improving the mental health and well-being of women and their families.” To help increase understanding of the disorders, Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed May as PMAD Awareness Month and the Michigan Statewide Perinatal Mood Disorder Coalition hosted its annual Walk on the Capitol Wednesday, May 9, at the state Capitol. For more information about PMAD and available resources, visit the Maternal Infant Health Program website.

NEW BUFFALO TIMES

SINCE 1942

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Justify wins Kentucky Derby NEW BUFFALO YACHT CLUB PRESENTS ‘BEST OF SHOW’ AWARDS

Hat Brigade

Jockey Club

Sara Droege

Laura Bushe

Tweet Birdie

Team Walburn

Chocolate horeshoe

Rita and Ron Watson

LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

he 144th annual Running of the Roses and all things that are traditionally Kentucky as well as Mexican (in honor of Cinco de Mayo) were celebrated by members and their guests at the New Buffalo Yacht Club Saturday, May 5. Revelers dressed the part for the kick-off to the Triple Crown race season and cheered on their favorite horse. Both men and women donned creative, beautiful and funny hats for the annual celebration and bragging rights for best of show awards and prizes. On a very muddy track in the worst weather ever seen in the history of the Kentucky Derby, the 5-2 favorite, Justify, took home the $1.24 million purse and the coveted cup and wore the traditional rose blanket in the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Justify ran the mile and a quarter on a very sloppy track in 2:04.20, staying in the lead from the far turn until crossing the finish line. This was the fifth derby win for trainer Bob Baffert. Mike Smith, the 52-year-old jockey, was the second-oldest jockey to win the derby, winning his second derby in 59 Triple Crown mounts. The 3-year-old Justify remains undefeated in four career starts. The annual festivities at the club also featured the traditional pogo stick horse races. On a beautiful, sunny afternoon in New Buffalo, the club’s stable of local ponies came to the harbor-side paddock to race. Entrance fees for the horses and their jockeys, who competed in those stakes, went to benefit the First Mates group, who make fleece blankets, jackets and caps for the Neonatal Unit and children’s ward at South Bend Memorial Hospital and for the Ronald McDonald House in South Bend, Indiana. A special race-day and Cinco de Mayo cuisine menu was offered by chefs Brad and Brian, along with a table overflowing with sweets and the signature drinks of the day, Mint Juleps and Mojitos. Baby back ribs, which were flavored with bourbon barbeque sauce, and a wet burrito platter were the popular entree choices. Baker extraordinaire and yacht Greg Conyerss and Amanda Chubb club member Rita Watson provided chocolate and caramel cookies, a horseshoe of gooey chocolate brownies, rose embellished mini cakes and homemade cookies, all of which more than satisfied everyone’s sweet cravings. Taking top honors in the very competitive “Best of Show” contests were: “Best Looking Derby Couple” went to guests Amanda Chubb and Greg Conyers; the “Most Hat Creative Hat” award was won by Laura Bushe for her pink-andpurple feathered hat; the “Best Looking Hat” award went to Sara Droege; Steve Walburn was voted “Best Dressed Person” and (once again), the “Funniest Hat” award was won by Ron Watson for his horse head and tail cap. The second race in the Triple Crown, the Preakness, runs at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, Saturday, May 19. The final race will be the Belmont Stakes, which will be held Saturday, June 9, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Southwest Michigan rolls out the red carpet for the Grand Floral Parade

Members of Coloma royalty pose in front of their Rolling Out the Red Carpet, Glad Peach Style float before the Grand Floral Parade

Chicago’s Sam the Wheeler entertains the crowd on his wheel

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

everal southwest Michigan celebrities could be spotted in the Blossomtime Festival’s 112th annual Grand Floral Parade, which took place in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor Michigan, Saturday,

May 5. “Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Blossomtime” was the theme for this year’s festival. Throughout the parade, community queens and their royal courts could be seen riding atop floats that had been decorated to showcase how their respective communities roll out the red carpet for visitors. New Buffalo’s “Gateway to Greatness”-themed float had been transformed into a mini North Whittaker Street, complete with street signs and miniature boxes that had been decorated to resemble popular New Buffalo eateries. Lisa Willhoite, who’s the mother of Miss New Buffalo 2018, Alina Willhoite, said that they wanted to showcase what they believe makes New Buffalo special, such as its beach and “great restaurants.” The following awards were bestowed upon the following communities for their respective floats: the Sweepstakes Award went to Hartford for their “A Fair to Remember” float; the President’s Award went to Berrien Springs for their Berrien County

CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division

Dowagiac royalty members wave from their Grand Old City-themed float

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team kick things off on Main Street in St. Joseph

Flick the Movie Kid makes an appearance in Saturday’s parade

Members of Three Oaks and River Valley royalty pose in their float, Rolling Out the Red Carpet - A Salute to Prancer

The Express Clydesdales pull their coach toward Main Street before the parade

A 1934 California Kid Coupe was one of the many antique cars to ride in the parade

Members of Plymouth Fife and Drum march down Main Street

www.newbuffalotimes.com The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana march down Main Street

Members of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Honor Guard march down Main Street

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 Members of Baroda royalty wave from their Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Bardoa’s Night to Sparkle and Shine float

Members of Baroda royalty wave from their Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Bardoa’s Night to Sparkle and Shine float

First Runner-up to Blossomtime Bud Princess Maddie Grzywacz, Second Runner-up to Blossomtime Bud Prince Alvin Tran and Second Runner-up to Bud Princess Olivia Dupre pose before the parade

Members of the Michigan City-based Michiana Clowns have fun clowning around before the parade

A 1966 Plymouth Fury carrying the members of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Departent cruises down Main Street

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 114 Youth Fair-inspired float; the Board of Directors

Members of New Buffalo royalty sit atop their Gateway to Greatness-themed float before Saturday’s parade

Award went to Stevensville for their “Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Stevensville” float; the Mayor’s Award and the King’s Award went to Bridgman for their “Sunsets at Weko Beach” float; the Queen’s Award went to Eau Claire/Sodus for their agriculture-themed float; the Twin Cities Award went to Baroda for their “Sparkle and Shine” float; the Chairman’s Award went to St. Joseph for their “1937 Sweepstakes Winner float; and the Parade Committee’s Award went to Buchanan.

T A unique dicycle from Cirque Amongus heads down Main Street

Members of the New Buffalo High School Band march down Main Street

his year’s parade featured 115 units, which included antique cars, clowns, drill teams and area schools’ marching bands. The parade also featured several guests of honor, including: Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad; City of St. Joseph Mayor Michael Garey; state Senator John Proos (R-St. Joseph); state Rep. Kim Lasata (R-Bainbridge); sheriff Paul Bailey and retired sheriff Nick Jewell from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department; Medal of Honor recipient and South Haven resident Jim McCloughan (who was the parade’s grand marshal) and members of the Benton Harbor boys’ basketball team, who are the 2018 Class B state champions.

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

New Buffalo FOL to sponsor tour of Purdue NW outdoor sculpture collection

FURNACE TUNE-UP CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE

ASK ABOUT FREE ENROLLMENT IN OUR C.A.R.E. CLUB RECEIVE 20% OFF FUTURE REPAIRS

New Pool Construction— All Types & Styles Visit Our Spa Show Room Pool & Spa Weekly Services Eco-Friendly Chemicals 18703 US Hwy 12 New Buffalo 269.426.1251

BUILDER

SERVICE

RETAIL

BUILD TO SUIT • FENCED • ON SITE SECURITY

We are expanding! Are you looking for indoor storage? We have 5 acres, completely fenced in and secured. We can build to suit for your boat, RV, or other large vehicles. Reserve your spot today. 8757 N. ST RD 39, LA PORTE, IN 46350 • (219) 362-8817

FINDING A GOOD

private guided tour of Purdue Northwest’s sculpture collection in Westville, Indiana, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, is being sponsored by Friends of New Buffalo Library. Purdue Northwest’s Odyssey Sculpture and Arts Program has assembled one of the area’s largest and best outdoor sculpture collections with more than 40 pieces, which are constantly changing, spread across the campus. The 90-minute tour will be led by Judy Jacobi, PNW’s assistant vice chancellor of Art Collections and creator of the Odyssey program. The leisurely paced tour, which will be held rain or shine, includes some of the campus’s indoor and outdoor collections of notable contemporary sculpture and two-dimensional art. There will be frequent stops and bench seating along the way and a golf cart for three will be available. The tour is free; however, since group size is limited, advance reservations are being requested. Reservations can be made at the library’s front desk located at 33 N. Thompson St., by calling 269-469-2933 or by emailing new. buffalo.fol@gmail.com. Lunch is available after the tour in PNW’s Gallery Café. The campus is located at 1401 US-421, about five miles south of I-94. Other upcoming Community Forum programs include: “Backyard Birds,” Tuesday, June 5; “Come for to Sing – A Summer Solstice Hootenanny,” Thursday, June 21 and “Old Hickory: The Life and Times of Andrew Jackson,” Monday, June 25 The free Community Forum Series is sponsored by the Friends of New Buffalo Library, underwritten in part by The Pokagon Fund. For further information, call New Buffalo Township Library at (269) 469-2933, follow the Facebook link at newbuffalotownshiplibrary.org or email new.buffalo.FOL@ gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

Korea Goodwill Concert coming to Michigan City

he Michigan City Chamber Music Festival and Leota Arts Management will host the “Classic Korea Goodwill Concert” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City. This will be the first location of a Midwestern tour for a very special international group. Sponsored by the Korea Foundation, the concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago. The free concert will be approximately two hours long and will include an intermission. The public will be invited to a reception following the concert. The concert will include the following classic Korean artists: Jeongeun Joo, soprano; Jennifer Kosharsky, mezzo-soprano; Simon Kyung Lee, tenor; Jinuk Lee, baritone; Sojung Lee-Hong, piano; Sarah Yoon-Mayer, piano and Yoorhi Choi, violin. The following Bellissima Opera guest artists will also be included: Christine Steyer, soprano; Isabelle Meyer, soprano; Samantha Gay, mezzosoprano and Paul Geiger, master of ceremonies. The performers will include both Koreans and Americans presenting a mixture of Korean folk songs (“Bird Song,” “Bak-Yon Falls” and “A-Ra-RiYo”), Korean art songs (“Your Face” and “Golden Mountain”) and opera and broadway favorites (“Hansel and Gretel,” “Rigoletto,” “The Merry Widow” and “Jekyll and Hyde”) and the Prelude for Violin and Piano by George Gershwin. — STAFF REPORTS

CHURCH DOESN’T TAKE A

LEAP OF FAITH

JUST A SHORT DRIVE UP THE HILL

Teaching Through The Bible, Verse by Verse, Chapter by Chapter Sunday 10:15 am

Calvary Chapel New Buffalo 1615 East Buffalo St • Pastor Len Pera, 269-548-9980 219-246-3613

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.

www.newbuffalotimes.com

COL TO HOST TREE CARE SEMINAR

omeowners can join Chikaming Open Lands (COL) and certified arborist, Christian Siewert, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, to learn about tree care and proper tree management for their own yards. Siewert will lead this workshop and share the proper ways for homeowners to care for their trees at home. Homeowners will learn how to inspect different types of trees, the proper ways to trim and prune, determine different types of tree disease and diagnosis, overall plant health care and tree installation and establishment. Siewert will also bring some of his equipment to demonstrate proper tree care. Siewert is a certified arborist and loves to share his experiences and knowledge. Space is limited. Please contact COL at cstruecker@ chikamingopenlands.org or call (269) 405-1006. Refreshments will be provided. On Saturday, June 9, the second seminar of this series, “Yard-to-Table: Organic Farming,” will also take place. Homeowners can join COL and Verdant Hollow Farms to learn about the art and science of creating and managing a vibrant and productive organic vegetable garden in their own backyards. The cost is $10 per person, per session, or $25 for all three sessions. — STAFF REPORTS

ACORN THEATER TO HOST HEIDI BURSON -SCHOOL OF AMERICAN MUSIC

ashville-based soul/R&B songwriter, Heidi Burson, is bringing a funky band and deliciously groovy sound to the Acorn Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, where she will be performing original songs off her two full-length albums as well as some familiar covers. Burson has teamed up with SAM (School of American Music) in Three Oaks to help raise money for their scholarship fund, as 30 percent of ticket sales will go to help students at SAM. Tickets are $30. For tickets, visit www. acorntheater.org. The theater is located at 107 Generation Drive in Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

LRSB sets PILT guidelines

LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP

he New Buffalo Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) held their regular quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 8 to finalize administrative duties. The board approved moving $5,000 from the back-up fund to cover administrative expenses throughout the year. They also authorized sending out letters to the municipalities asking each to submit their requests, along with documentation, for the Specific Actual Costs (SAC) they have incurred in the past year. They also made a motion to set the guidelines for calculating the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) reimbursement to those entities entitled to such. PILT payments represents 65% of the funds distributed annually by the board, after the SAC awards. The board unanimously voted to set an Administrative Guideline to use the Tax Assessment Registration Form L4209, to determine the local mileage rates for the current year. The L4209 will be used for the payment calculations this year and for each year going forward. They have used this county-wide form in the past, but it had not been outlined as a directive to use when determining the reimbursements to the entities. Those that receive PILT reimbursement are: New Buffalo Township, New Buffalo Area Schools, Berrien County, New Buffalo Township Library, Berrien County RESA, and Lake Michigan College. The next meeting of the New Buffalo LRSB is Tuesday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall.

Lubeznik to feature Sandcastle writers

he Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will celebrate the release of “Voices,” the printed literary journal from the Sandcastle Writers, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (CDT) Thursday, May 17. The event will feature readings from several “Voices” contributors and copies of the journal will be on sale for $15 each. A cash bar and light bites will also be available for guests to enjoy. Sandcastle Writers has been a staple offering in the LCA class line-up since the fall of 2013. Jo Ellen Pilecki’s leadership has created such a positive class dynamic that students return session after session. Pilecki creates a nurturing space, where they can express their ideas in a safe environment and with guidance that improves their writing. Registration regularly fills to capacity within a few days after the announcement. In fact, the students were so motivated to publish their work in this compilation that they helped fund the project. Pilecki holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and English and a Master of Arts in English and secondary education from Indiana University. She taught English and creative writing at both Rogers and Michigan City High School. Pilecki is an experienced group leader and an Amherst Writers and Artists affiliate. From the back cover of “Voices,” Pilecki writes, “That’s how it is sometimes. To get to the truth takes some dirt under your nails, mud on your boots, wind at your back -- or better yet, in your face. It takes a hand sliding down an icicle or along a snake’s back. It takes a dog’s loyalty, a friend’s betrayal, a child’s trust. It takes a life of experience. It takes the sting of jealousy, disappointment, and sorrow; perhaps in greater doses than the sweetness of love, contentment, and happiness. When a writer feels like he’s moving rocks trying to make words that speak truth to an unlistening world, those rocks must be moved to build a sturdy stone fence, a beautiful border for flowers, a winding path to a wild place. For where does a writer begin if not in the essential elements of nature of humanity.” “Voices” collects more than 40 writings from authors Mary Behr, Jean Bell, Jeanne Blumenthal, Frank Cheswick, Deborah Chubb, Laurel Izard, Daniel Kaminski, Kris Kauchak, Richard S. Kiebdaj, Cherie LeFevre, Margaret Lisle, Therese Luce, Jacky McBride, Cyndie McKinney, Kevin Murray, Sara A. Noë, Claudia Parish, Jo Ellen Pilecki, Sharyn Crouch Redding, Melissa Rendlen, Kristin Shepherd, Sue Spitler, Joan Spohrer, Kathleen Tompkins, Laurie Wink and Kathleen Zelkowitz. The cover art was created by Claudia Parish and the layout was designed by Sara A. Noë. Sculptor, writer and repeat student Richard S. Kiebdaj said, “This journal is the punctuation of so many ideas that I am struck with the profound realization -- we all need to write.” The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd St. in Michigan City, Indiana. — STAFF REPORTS

Casey’s to host giveback for NBBA Come out and join the NBBA and the community for a delicious dinner for a great cause! Casey’s Bar and Grill has agreed to host a give back dinner and donate 35% of its food revenue on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm to The New Buffalo Business Association. This generous fundraiser will help the NBBA fund this year’s events. It also helps the NBBA take full advantage of The Pokagon Fund’s generous $5000 Matching Challenge Grant which matches the total funds raised before June 30, up to $5000. — STAFF REPORTS

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship coming this month

he KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship will be played Tuesday through Sunday, May 22 – 27, at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor. The most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf annually features the strongest field on the PGA TOUR Champions. Anticipated players in the 2018 field include past champions Rocco Mediate (2016), Colin Montgomerie (2014 and 2015) and Tom Lehman (2010), as well as fan favorites John Daly, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Steve Stricker. For more information about the 79th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship or to purchase tickets, visit SrPGA. com or call 1-800-PGA-GOLF (800-7424653). Harbor Shores Golf Club is located at 201 Graham Ave. in Benton Harbor. — STAFF REPORTS

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

CLASSIFIED ADS Please submit your classified ad via email at classifieds@newbuffalotimes.com. New Buffalo Times can now accept online payments with a credit card or paypal. Go to our website, www.newbuffalotimes.com, and submit $10 per week for a classified ad of up to 160 characters. Deadline is Friday 5PM before the following week’s publication.

GARAGE SALES

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10AM-PM, SUNDAY, MAY 20, 10AM-2PM 16128 WALNUT COURT, THREE OAKS, MI. (CLOSER TO UNION PIER THAN THREE OAKS) Lots of household items from furnishings to decorative items. A little something for everyone.

HOUSE FOR RENT

NEW BUFFALO 3bd, 1ba, home. Approximate 1500 sft. Large yard, country living, close to town. Call 219-872-3843 for information, scheduled viewing

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

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT

58 FT BOAT SLIP FOR RENT The Moorings, New Buffalo, E Peninsula. Includes Dock Box, Pool, Hot Tub, Water, Electric, Fish Cleaning Station. Call Joe 630-330-1179.

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. LOVE WORKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE TREES? Then C & A is for you. Local tree care company looking for ground crew help. We train. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting involved. 269-756-2571 or jamietreephilosophy@gmail.com. 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.

SERVICES

41 FT BOAT SLIP FOR RENT The Moorings, New Buffalo, E Peninsula. Includes Dock Box, Pool, Hot Tub, Water, Electric, Fish Cleaning Station. Call Joe 630-330-1179.

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties Pond Lakes Laggis Fish Farm 269-628-2056 Days, 269-624-6215 Eve.

HELP WANTED

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. Call Need-a-Nerd at (269) 405-3823 or (269) 612-4648. Weekdays only, weekends by arrangement.

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.

Household chemicals and electronics recycling, document shredding event set

errien County residents can recycle household chemicals, home medical waste, electronics, and get their personal documents shredded on Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. The community recycling event takes place at the Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycling Center, 3200 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan. The household chemicals and liquids will be recycled and disposed of properly to prevent poisoning and protect environmental health. Accepted items include home, garden, garage, and workshop liquids, oils, solvents and chemicals, as well as batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury items and home medical waste such as pills, liquids, aerosols, and sharps. The household chemical collection is open to Berrien County residents only, no business waste is allowed. Donations are accepted to help off-set some of the collection and processing costs. Items that are not accepted are latex paint (can be dried out and placed in regular curbside trash with the lid off the paint can), gas grill propane tanks, fireworks, and ammunition. Visit www.berriencounty.org, click Recycling Services to learn how to recycle and properly dispose of these materials, or call 269-983-7111 x8234. Green Earth Electronics Recycling will be on-site to collect household electronic waste including computers, televisions, printers, large and small appliances and anything else with a cord or that is battery operated. There is a fee of $10 per computer monitor and $20 per television. Cash or check is accepted. All other electronics are accepted at no cost. Call Green Earth Electronics Recycling for more information, 269-326-1232. County residents can also bring personal documents for on-site shredding. Participants must remove 3-ring binders, large binder clips, and heavy plastics and metals before bringing documents. The Southeast Berrien County Landfill Authority is sponsoring the on-site shredding truck, providing this service free to residents. — STAFF REPORTS

St. Joe Farmers Market set to open May 26 in St. Joseph, Mich.

oing to the downtown Farmers Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe, succulent fruits and vegetables. That isn’t the case any longer in St. Joseph, Mich. The first Farmers Market kicks off Saturday May 26 from 9 a.m. – 2p.m. and will include the sale of jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and more. The 2018 Farmers Market is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro. Executive Chef Cheyenne Galbraith says, “We are excited to work with local growers to spotlight the amazing produce coming from our region’s spectacular farms.” Farmers markets have grown in popularity as the demand for fresh, locally sourced produce and goods has increased. Amy Zapal, executive director of St. Joseph Today said, “Take the time to chat with vendors who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking tips.” The Farmers Market will be open Saturdays May 26 thru October 13, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and is located in Lake Bluff Park between Broad and Pleasant Streets. Zapal also notes that market goers should plan to visit with several friends since the number of people attending this weekly event has continued to grow over the last few years. “It’s a Saturday tradition!” St. Joseph Today, a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.stjoetoday.com or www.facebook.com/stjoetoday. — STAFF REPORTS

ADVERTISING . MARKET . DIGITAL

New Buffalo Times PLEASE CONTACT JANINE L. ADAMSKI JANINEADAMSKI@GMAIL.COM (630) 370-0820

It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all -Democritus

www.newbuffalotimes.com Tabor Hill’s Gina Svec with Gabrielle Holgate

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 Anna Brattain, hostess for over 20 years with Tabor Hill

Chiropractic Care Neuropathy Treatment 20 years experience

Massage Therapy Membership Discounts Licensed Therapists

www.newbuffalochiropractor.com

www.newbuffalowellness.com

269.469.1310 One W. Madison Ave New Buffalo

Tabor Hill: same vines, new Vibe

abor Hill Winery and Restaurant in Buchanan, Michigan revealed their “new vibe” at an April 26 rebrand/relaunch party, offering tours of the grounds and facilities, and tastings from the winery and kitchen. The interior underwent a major remodel and redecorating, offering the same stunning views of the rolling hills and vineyards, but with a modern rustic look; also part of the rebranding is a new menu from executive chef Ryan Thornberg, and a new label for Tabor Hill’s wine. Last year, Round Barn and Tabor Hill merged, and it appears to have been a success. The new vibe at Tabor Hill feels modern, upscale and relaxed at the same time. Winemaker Brian Carlson described how everything came together so well as “kind of berserk.” And Matt Brian Carlson, Matt Moersch and Ryan Thornberg Moersch thanked friends, family and business partners, especially Carlson and Thornberg, for their help making the undertaking possible. He described Tabor Hill as “Napa Valley right in your backyard.” Tabor Hill winery and restaurant is located at 185 Mount Tabor Rd. in Buchanan, Michigan. For more information, visit their website at TaborHill.com. — KRISTIN FATOUROS

GRAND OPENING ICE HOUSE PATIO BAR SAT MAY 12 AT NOON AND

HAYMARKET BREWERY TAP TAKEOVER! COME AND ENJOY A FINE SELECTION OF CRAFT BEERS BREWED IN BRIDGEMAN, MI

Hillary Casey, Viki Gudas and Milda Rudaitas

136 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo – (269) 469-6400 – www.caseysnewbuffalo.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

REAL ESTATE

PROPERTIES • SHOWCASED LISTINGS • LAKE FRONT

ROB GOW CHRIS PFAUSER Lake Michigan Homes Luxury Country Getaways Michigan and Indiana 269.612.4104 AskUs@ShorelineAdvice.com

30 West Buffalo Street New Buffalo, Michigan

ShorelineAdvice.com

© BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

That’s the last thing on Earth you should think about... There’s just a whole lot of things that aren’t going to work for you. Figure out what they are and avoid them like the plague. And one of them is bitcoin... It is total insanity. -Charlie Munger

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Your Homegrown Realtor

Jason Sutton 269.326.2473 jasonsutton@atproperties.com www.jasonsuttonrealtor.com

Jason Sutton

VISIT MY WEBSITE DOWNLOAD MY APP

FEATURED PROPERTY

1200 Shore Drive New Buffalo, Michigan 4 bed / 3 bath / $925,000 Visit Online: 1200ShoreDr.info

Great opportunity to own 100' of Lake Michigan frontage for under $1.0 million!!! Enjoy phenomenal Lake Michigan views from the lakeside deck and covered porch. This well maintained home features main floor master bedroom with three additional guest bedrooms.

Amenities include two wood burning fireplaces, hardwood & stone floors, heated attached two car garage, walkout lower level family room with fireplace, wet bar and unsurpassed lake views, whirlpool tub, generator and new granite seawall.

16624 Lakeshore Road

50214 Calla Avenue

11526 Riviera Drive

14900 Lakeside Road

New Buffalo, Michigan

Lakeside, Michigan

3 bed / 2 bath / $559,000 16624Lakeshore.info

3 bed / 2 bath / $649,000 50214Calla.info

5 bed / 5 bath / $1,249,000 11526RivieraDr.info

3 bed / 3 bath / $479,000 14900lakesiderd.info

13480 Main Drive

923 Bell Avenue

3892 Michiana Drive

18966 Three Oaks Road

Harbert, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan

Three Oaks, Michigan

4 bed / 3 bath / $799,000 13480MainDr.info

4 bed / 2 bath / $269,000 923BellAve.info

3 bed / 3 bath / $694,000 3892MichianaDr.info

3 bed / 3 bath / $170,000 18966ThreeOaks.info

Will Schauble

Jack Wehner

312.860.4192

Grahm Bailey

312.406.9258

312.694.3750

Susan Stoneburner 260.415.6933

Klaus Nyman

David Albers

Jason Sutton

269.932.8835

219.728.7295

269.326.2473

At World Properties Michigan, LLC, a subsidiary of At World Properties, LLC. | At World Properties Indiana, LLC, a subsidiary of At World Properties, LLC.

*317933*

*317

*317933*

317933

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

317933

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

FROEHLICH’S

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

FROEHLICH’S

EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY INE DINE INDINE •INCARRYOUT • CATERING IN • CARRYOUT • •CATERING DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS • CARRYOUT CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY EVENT SPACE •GOURMET GOURMET GROCERY ENT SPACE • GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS *317933*

Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company -Mark Twain

*317933*

17933*

*317933*

FROEHLICH’S

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

FROEHLICH’S

317933

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

FROEHLICH’S

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

FROEHLICH’S

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

317933

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING

FROEHLICH’S

FROEHLICH’S FROEHLICH’S

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

317933

*317933*

FROEHLICH’S

DINE IN • CARRYOUT • CATERING EVENT SPACE • GOURMET GROCERY DOWNTOWN THREE OAKS

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

FROEHLICH’S

OEHLICH’S

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY NUMBER ONE REAL ESTATE FRANCHISE

ecently, agents of Keller Williams Realty returned from their yearly convention in February, which they call, “Family Reunion,” in Anaheim, California. There, they learned encouraging news during a State of the Company address by co-founder Gary Keller, which was delivered to convention attendees. In one of the most stunning David Goliath stories in real estate history, Keller Williams has surged past industry giants like RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services to become the number one real estate franchise in agent count, closed units, and closed sales volume in the United States. In 2017, the company’s 155,000 U.S. agents closed more than 1 million units, generating more than $300 billion in sales revenue. Keller Williams Realty is the only real estate company in the U.S. with profit share. Since the inception of profit share, Keller Williams has distributed more than 1 billion to associates who helped the company grow.Keller Williams Realty has offices in New Buffalo and St Joseph, with the New Buffalo office being managed by Pete and Sue Rahm. — STAFF REPORTS

*317933*

SERVICE DIRECTORY Professionals in all of your tree care needs

Tom Rossman, Agent 815 E Buffalo New Buffalo, MI 49117 Bus: 269-469-4442 Toll Free: 866-848-5266 www.tomrossman.net

Maple City

Tree SpecialiSTS

State Farm, Bloomington, IL 1211999

REMOVAL STUMP GRINDING removal stump grinding TOPPING PRESERVATION topping preservation TRIMMING STORM DAMAGE trimming storm damage LOT & LAND CLEARING

free estimates

Commercial • Residential 37 Years Experience • Insured Dennis Jeffers, sr. 219-393-3155 maplecitytree@comcast.net

“Opening Doors To Affordable Housing”

We Build Modular Homes Year Round Harbor Time Professional Cleaning Services LLC Residential/Commercial Weekly — Daily — Monthly Special Occasions Free Estimates LOUISE SAYDEE

269-231-5763

LOUISE@HABORTIMEPCS.COM

Located On The Corner of Fail Road & Highway #2 Over 5 Model Homes On Display

800-729-5664 www.laportehousing.com

ADVERTISING . MARKET . DIGITAL

New Buffalo Times PLEASE CONTACT JANINE L. ADAMSKI JANINEADAMSKI@GMAIL.COM • (630) 370-0820

www.newbuffalotimes.com

Rosemary Anderson

1934-2018

osemary Anderson, 84, of New Buffalo passed away peacefully Thursday, May 3, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, Michigan. Rosemary was born on January 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Martha (Struck) Hinz. She was raised in Chicago and met her husband John “Jack” Anderson at St. Viator’s Social Club. They were married on November 10, 1956 and shared nearly 50 loving years of marriage until Jack passed away in 2005. Later she met Randy Wickersham at church and spent 7 happy years with him until he passed. She worked hard all her life starting at Heinemann’s Bakery when she was a teenager during the depression. Her next job was at Kirchen Brothers, a mail order craft company that turned into Fibre-Craft Materials Corporation where she worked as the art director for more than 30 years. In the early 80’s, she and Jack visited New Buffalo and fell in love with it. They bought a small house for the weekends and then found that Topp Press was for sale. They purchased it and moved to New Buffalo permanently. They ran Topp Press for years until their retirement. For fun, she and Jack were members of the German American Senior Choir of Chicago. She was an active member and past president of St. John’s United Church of Christ in New Buffalo. Everyone will remember Rosemary for her infectious laugh, joyful personality and great love for her children of whom she was very proud. She loved the life she had lived. She is survived by her six children: Susan (Gary) Pace, Margaret (Beth) Anderson, Sally (Garry) Clark, Mary (Mike) Wagner, John (Barb) Anderson and Karen (Matt) Sorenson; brother, Edward Anderson; sister, Rita Willing; 20 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents; her brothers, John “Slim” Hinz, Richard Hinz, and Paul Hinz; and two grandchildren, Melissa Hughes and Brian Clark.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

OBITUARIES A celebration of life service will be on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:00am, family will receive guests starting at 10:30am, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 200 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, two blocks from the church followed by refreshments back at the church. Those wishing to share thoughts and memories may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rose M. Anderson, c/o Margaret Anderson, 982 Gerald Ave., St. Anne, IL 60964 to assist with her after life expenses.

Randall Koth 1951-2018

andall Koth, 67, of Three Oaks, Michigan, died Weds., April 25, in Port Charlotte, Florida at his daughter’s home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St, New Buffalo, Michigan. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12 at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan. Family will receive friends starting at 2 p.m. Michigan time with service starting at 3 p.m., with Pastor Burns officiating the service. A dinner is to follow at the New Buffalo American Legion. Randall was born April 10, 1951 in Three Oaks, Michigan to the late Earl Henry and Phyllis Koth. Randall retired from Heavy Equipment Construction work at Oselka construction (Pajay). Then he helped many local construction companies in the area after retirement. His wife Bonnie precedes him in death. He is survived by two daughters - Shiela Miller (Robert) of Michigan City, Indiana, Jennifer DeMorrow (Brad preceded in death) of Port Charlotte, Florida and one son Randall Koth of Michigan. Four brothers - Richard (Mary) of Elkhart, Indiana, Jerry preceded in death, Kenneth of Michigan City, Indiana and David Koth of Tennessee; one sister Karen Shoemaker (Richard) of New Buffalo, Michigan; and three grandchildren – Justin of Pennsylvania , Breana and Bradly both of Port Charlotte, Florida. Randall loved his children and grandkids! He also loved driving to different old places and picking with his old coworkers. Randall will be greatly missed.

Richard Mignery

1922-2018

ichard Mignery, age 95, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Rittenhouse Village in Michigan City. Richard was born on August 12, 1922 to Parker and Blenda (Nicholas) Mignery, who preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his son: Scott Mignery; daughters: Pamela Connelly and Sandra Korbly; step-sons: Randy (Patti) Harris and Bruce (Shelley) Harris; grandchildren: Theresa (Carl) Fletcher, Mary (Garcia) Connelly, Eric Korbly, Sierra (Eddy) Korbly, Richie Korbly, Zackari Mignery, Drew (Jessica) Harris, Brady (Narelle) Harris, Casey (David) Wilson; sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Belinda Mae Mignery; brothers: Gene and Roger Mignery; first wife: Mae Jones Mignery and second wife: Dolores “Bubbles”Harris Mignery. Richard proudly served as a WWII Veteran in the Army Engineer Corp. He was in the China Burma India Theatre. Richard was the owner of Mignery Custom Home Builders. He built numerous homes throughout the lakeshore in Northwest Indiana and Southern Michigan. Richard was a member of Notre Dame Parish. He dearly loved his dogs. Those wishing to pay their respects were invited to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, Indiana on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, May 7, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church located at 1010 Moore Rd. Michigan City, IN 46360. Funeral Service was held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Keith McClellan officiating. Entombment followed at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Richard may be given to Reigns of Life, 9375 W 300 N, Michigan City, IN 46360. To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.Carlislefh.com. (219) 874-4214.

CREATIVE EDITORIAL MARKETING

DESIGN

CALL TODAY! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

219-331-9230

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

The smarter the journalists are, the better off society is. For to a degree, people read the press to inform themselves - and the better the teacher, the better the student body -Warren Buffett

Harbor Country Progressives introduce Democratic candidates

arbor Country Progressives (HCP) offers the voters of the Harbor Country area an opportunity to meet the six Democratic candidates running for the 6th Congressional District. These are the six candidates who will be in the Tuesday, August 7th primary and the winner will face long-time incumbent Rep. Fred Upton in the general election on Tuesday, November 6. Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. HCP will introduce Rich Eicholtz and Paul Clements in a meet and greet, potluck dinner at the home of Cynthia

Kobel, 14094 Prairie Rd. in Three Oaks. According to a press release from HCP, there will be time to meet and speak directly to the two candidates in a social hour prior to the 7:30 p.m. program. Attendees will be encouraged to submit written questions to be asked of the candidates. The remaining four candidates will be featured at meetings in June and July with locations to be announced. The June 14 meeting will feature Dr. Matt Longjohn and Eponine Garrod and the July 12 meeting will feature David Benac and George Franklin. The public is encouraged to attend

and find out more about the candidates. Bring a dish to share or just your appetite to all three meetings of the candidates. All are welcome. HCP was formed in 2008 following the 2008 election and have continued to work to inform the public on issues and candidates. The organization does social outreach, working as part of the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen, the Feeding America Food Truck, sponsored by the Pokagon Fund, and The Harbor Country Book Club that focuses on political and social issues. — STAFF REPORTS

PUBLIC NOTICES 1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117. All interested parties are urged to attend. MARY LYNN DEPUTY CLERK THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

STREET GARAGE SIDEWALL ENCLOSURE BID

On behalf of City Hall Staff, we would like to thank all our residents for their patience and cooperation during our Boil Water Advisory days last week. While we understand it was very inconvenient, with your help we were able to get through it with little to no problems. We also appreciate all the thank you calls we received during that time as that was definitely a pleasure to hear during a stressful time. We want to give a huge thanks to our Water Department under the guidance of our Water Superintendent, Ken Anderson, for a job very well done under a situation that has never happened! We also want to thank our Street Department, Abonmarche, PaJay Construction and Versaw Earthworks for all their help, support and extra hours dedicated to our Water Department during that time. While we did the best that we could do to get the word out in a situation that we had never experienced, we recognize that we could do better in the future. To that point, please sign up for our email notification list that is on the home page of the website or you may send an email to deputyclerk@ cityofnewbuffalo.org and your name will be added to the list. While we hope to never have an event like this again we definitely feel we will be more prepared if one does.

The City of New Buffalo, Michigan is requesting sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. EST, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, for closing in the open sidewalls of the Street Garage located at 224 West Jefferson. Please bid separately and/or one lump sum for the three components as listed: Close in sidewalls approximately 20’x75’ x 14’ high. Include one service door 4-0 and 2 framed openings for 18’x12’ overhead doors. Provide & install 2-18’x12’ insulated steel doors with windows. Include 2-operators with ½ hp 115-volt single phase motors. Push button modules and photo eyes to be included. Final grade, compact and pour 20’x75’ concrete slab using 6 bag mix with reinforcement. Any questions, please contact DPW Director, Tony Ashbaugh. Telephone: 269-469-1500. Bid specifications are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside “224 West Jefferson.” 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 sixty (60) days after May 24, 2018. LORI VANDER CLAY CITY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on an appeal made by Shannon Swindle. The Applicant is appealing the decision of the Zoning Administrator in finding the Application for Site Plan Review for the Converge Church parking lot complete. The applicant is also appealing the decision of the City Council in approving the Site Plan asserting that the use is not permitted and that the site plan does not meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. This pertains to Article 19 of the Zoning Ordinance. Said property is located on West Michigan Street, New Buffalo, MI and is part of Tax Parcel No: 11-62-82000375-07-4. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall. 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: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk, (269) 469-

best interest to do so. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City of New Buffalo to reimburse any bidders for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. All bids should be sealed, and marked “JAMESON STREET LOTS”

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO REQUEST FOR BIDS SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY

Please contact the City Clerk at 269-469-1500 for questions.

The City of New Buffalo (the “City”) is accepting proposals for the sale of two (2) vacant city owned lots located on the corner of Indiana and Jameson Streets. All bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The minimum bid for each lot is $61,700.00 and the lots are being sold as is. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately thereafter. Bidders are invited but not required to attend. These lots are within walking distance, on newly installed sidewalks, to the New Buffalo Middle/High School and the downtown. Benefits include: Large, 1 ½ x reg. lot size. Recent clearing of many trees. Sidewalks will be installed by the City. The New Buffalo City Council reserves the right to postpone, accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, on such basis as the New Buffalo City Council deems to be in its

SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH DOWNTOWN OPENING CELEBRATION N. WHITTAKER STREET AT 3:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Enrollment Openings for the 2018-2019 School Year Grade 6 – 4 Grade 7 – 2 Grade 8 – 2 Grade 9 – 4 Grade 10 – 2 Registration: May 29 - June 15, 2018 Applications: www.nbas.org or email yhomolka@nbas.org or call 269 469-6010

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

HOR0SCOPE MAY 10-16, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Be cautious this week. You are already a powerhouse and sometimes you can react in ways that are impulsive, which can backfire. Focus on reacting in ways that are instinctual and put your energy into things that will ultimately preserve your position rather than reverse it.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Rebellion will be a key word for you this week. Whether you are wanting to break free from an overbearing relationship or you sense a growing unease among family members, an uprising is on the horizon. Create the space for some honest dialogue before doing anything drastic.

TAURUS

You will be feeling like a bit of an outsider this week, not really fitting in with the crowd. Rather than isolating yourself or falling into people pleasing mode, break out on your own and create your own adventures. You are entering a phase that is ripe with opportunities for self-discovery.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 There is a very unpredictable vibe coming in this week. Be sure you don’t react rashly or impulsively to situations that don’t go as planned. Choose to handle any problems in ways that are adaptive and have the ability to change with the situation. Avoid permanency and maintain flexibility.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 It’s important that you turn your focus inward and let go of what others think, or what you think they expect from you. Take some time to recuperate physically, emotionally recharge, and refresh your sense of wellbeing. Don’t get too attached to “group consciousness.”

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Don’t get too rambunctious this week. There is a chance for some major drama now, but that doesn’t mean you have to get involved or try to manage it. Rather than trying to solve personal issues, this is a great time to implement new or original designs at work.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You will find that your approach to relationships has changed dramatically this week. Whereas you previously invested a lot in how people responded to you and your advances for fulfilment, now you are feeling more independent and unemotional, even slightly detached.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Guard against being overly competitive or judgmental this week because people are not going to be their usual selves, and you don’t want to judge them when they are not operating at full power. Strange and unusual phenomenon is likely this week, don’t try to make sense of it now.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Much of what you do will be in the public eye this week. The stellar spot light is on you, so to speak. It would be wise to set up some productive patterns and harvest some good social habits. Engage in activities that will promote your skills and build your reputation. Avoid negative talk.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Conversations could leave you a little unsettled this week. Whether you feel uncomfortable or upset, this is not the time to make permanent decisions. Much of what your dealing with is in a state of fluctuation and cannot be resolved permanently. It can only be managed loosely, or from afar.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will feel a definite shift in your energy levels this week. You’ll be getting your passion back for life and feel more comfortable embarking on adventures or taking risks. There will be an intensity about you that will help you overcome any fears that may have been holding you back.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 All that glitters isn’t gold. There is a tendency for you to overrate things or appraise them for more than they are truly worth. Rather than purchase items with questionable origins or value, wait until you can do your homework before making the decision to invest. Change is in the air.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

PLEASE GO TO WWW.NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM TO SUBSCRIBE VIA PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD

New Buffalo Times

www.newbuffalotimes.comw w

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2018 APRIL 29 General Assist NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency PBT APRIL 30 VCSA PBT General Assist Medic 1/Assist Other Agency False Alarm MAY 1 Suspicious Situation Found Property Chikaming Twp. PD/Assist Other Agency Warrant Arrest MAY 2 PBT False Alarm Motorist Assist Medic 1/Assist Other Agency MAY 3 PBT (x2) Fraud Complaint General Assist/Fingerprints/NBAS Suspicious Vehicle MAY 4 Suspicious Situation Disturbance False Alarm (x2) HIN Inspection Medic 1/Assist Other Agency MAY 5 PBT Property Damage Accident Motorist Assist

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

DAILY EVENTS

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.

THURSDAY, MAY 10

IDEAS FAIR 8AM-11:30AM. New Buffalo High School. Get involved in the Harbor Country Community. All are invited. Visit www. facebook.com/newbuffaloideasfair.

FRIDAY, MAY 11

EQUILIBRIUM FITNESS OPEN HOUSE 3-7PM. Equilibrium Fitness.705 W Buffalo. New Buffalo. Snacks, refreshments and gym tours with pricing options. HEIDI BURSON – SCHOOL OF AMRICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFIT 7:30PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $30

SATURDAY, MAY 12

hors d’oeuvre and patisserie tables, 1 complimentary glass of wine of craft beer, 50-50 raffle. Sponsored by the Civil War Days Committee and supporting organizations.Tickets are $10. A TRIBUTE TO 80’S ARENA ROCK — ARRA RETURNS 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $25.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

GIVE BACK NIGHT FOR NBBA Casey’s. 136 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo. Support the New Buffalo Business Association fundraiser all evening at Casey’s.

THURSDAY, MAY 17

MEALS MINISTRY OPEN KITCHEN 5-7PM. Three Oaks United Methodist Church. 2 E Sycamore St. Three Oaks. Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels will offer a free meal and a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 MISSISSIPPI HEAT 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $25

SATURDAY, MAY 19

RV GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE 10AM-1PM. Harbert Community Park. 13300 Red Arrow Hwy. Harbert. 269-426351. www.rivervalleygardenclub.org. 11th Annual River Valley Garden Club’s plant sale. Perennials, bushes, trees, and native grasses will be available – all locally grown and propagated by members to be sold at the sale. Gardening books, magazines and homemade baked goods will also be available. PURE MICHIGAN JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 1-7PM. Lions Beachfront Park. New Buffalo. Featuring 12 performing musicians, food other vendors. Bring your lawn chair. No Pets please. Advanced tickets contact: kgoosby@sbcglobal.net VIP $75.00, General Admission $50.

FLOWER WALK 10AM. Warren Dunes State Park Research Area. (Floral Lane) 12032 Red Arrow Hwy. Sawyer. www.harborcountryhikers.com Harbor Country Hikers and the Conservation Fund lead 2-hour 1.5 hike relatively difficult trails.

JOURNEYMAN’S PUTTING COURSEGRAND OPENING 1-5PM. Journeyman Distillery. 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. Festivities all day to kick-off Welter’s Folly, is a Scottish-style putting green course. Free.

SOIREE 5-8PM. Three Oaks American Legion. 204 W Linden St. Three Oaks. To benefit Civil War Days in Three Oaks, July 28 & 29. Music by Loose Strings,

SCHOOL OF AMERICAN MUSIC SPRING RECTIAL 2-3:30PM. Three Oaks Arts and Education Center. 14 Maple St. Three Oaks. Free.

NEW BUFFALO TIMES

A TRIBUTE TO SANTANA WITH VISIONS OF SANTANA 8PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets $25.

SUNDAY, MAY 20 DEDICATION OF BRONZED BUST OF IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI 1PM. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 East US Highway 12. Michigan City. Dedication of a bronzed bust to honor Ignacy Jan Paderewski - the Polish Composer, Politician, and Statesman for Polish Independence. Created by area artist Dora Natella. Brought to you by the Polish Heritage Association of Michigan City. The Dedication will occur in the Polish Gardens. Free, seating is limited. A Social Hour with refreshments will follow. GREAT LAKES SURF AND TURF 4-8PM. Flagship Specialty Foods & Fish Market. 14939 Red Arrow Highway. Lakeside. 269-231-5432. www.flagshipfoods.com. Sturgeon roast and a Mangelista Heritage hog roast with Flagship-made sides, local wine, beer and hard cider and live music from the School of American Music, which will benefit from this event. Cost is $80. SPANIELS FOREVER 4PM. Acorn Theater. Tickets are $25

TUESDAY, MAY 22 PURDUE NW ODYSSEY SCULPTURE AND ARTS TOUR 10AM-12PM. Purdue University Northwest. 401 S US Hwy 421. Westville, IN. For information contact www. newbuffalolibrary.org or Robert Mueller at new.buffalo.fol@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Buffalo Library. Underwritten in part by the Pokagon Fund. No cost.

TUESDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 22-27 KITCHEN AID SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Harbor Shores. 201 Graham Ave. Benton Harbor. 800-742-4653. www.pga.com/ events/seniorpgachampionship.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE • SINCE 1942

www.newbuffalotimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

500 W. BUFFALO ST. / NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-2265 6801 W. US 12 / THREE OAKS, MI 269-756-2265 WWW.HORIZONBANK.COM

DOWNTOWN BEACH LOCATION 207 N. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-5055 MON-FRI: 7AM-10PM SAT: 8AM-10PM / SUN: 9AM-10PM

Redman & Company Dog Day Care, LLC

15412 RED ARROW HIGHWAY LAKESIDE, MI 49116 269-612-0290 WHLNINEYDS.COM

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT OUR BISON ATHLETES!

134 E. BUFFALO ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-0200 WWW.VILLANOVAPIZZERIA.COM

2, 3 M ay

g thin o l C 2 0 1 3 % o F F 212 RS. WHITTAKER ST. Ea 50 E R W NEW BUFFALO, MI M M U a l l S 5 0 % o F F 269-469-4438 WWW.HARBORCOUNTRYINSURANCE.COM WEaR 0% oFF R E t 5 n Wi UP to % oFF S y 0 to MER otS-25-5 ES. M U S yl Bo Ugg ElECt St S

• Climate controlled environment • All day play ti me • Separate play areas for large medium and small dogs • Overnight boarding available • Onsite supervision 24/7 • Proof of current vaccinations required • Dogs must be spayed/neutered

219 W. Madison,Dog New Buffalo, 269-586-3748 Redman & Company DayMICare, LLCE

105 W. BUFFALO ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-4210 WWW.OUTPOSTSPORTS.COM

• Climate controlled 219 W. MADISON AVE. environment • All day play ti me NEW BUFFALO, MI • Separate play areas for large medium 269-586-3748 and small dogs

• Overnight boarding available • Onsite supervision 24/7 • Proof of current vaccinations required • Dogs must be spayed/neutered

219 W. Madison, New Buffalo, MI 269-586-3748

E 45 N. WHITTAKER ST. / /New NEW BUFFALO, MI 45 North Whittaker Buffalo, MI 269-469-2222 269-469-2222 67016701 W. West US 12 / /THREE OAKS, MI US 12 Three Oaks, MI 269-756-2222 269-756-2222

742 S. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269--469-3697

Sawyer Road / Sawyer, MI 6485 6485 SAWYER RD. / SAWYER, MI 269-426-3100 269-426-3100

WWW.NEWBUFFALOSAVINGS.COM

C. BRYAN STROTHER, DC 1 W. MADISON NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-1310 WWW.NEWBUFFALOCHIROPRACTOR.COM

www.newbuffalotimes.comw

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Saturday May 19 Lions Park

Tammy McCann James

Darwin Noguera

Marlene Rosenberg

Dakota

Sammy

Charles Heath Jeff

James Neary and the Bevy Blue

Johnnie Edwards

Lamont Harris

Javon Madkins

Michael Damani

Presented By Al Carter Bey & Mike Goosby in Lakeside, Michigan • To Benefit BROCK Social Services Organization

Saturday, May 19, 2018 ON THE LAKE Lions Park 101 Marquette New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Show starts at 1:00PM (est) Tickets: V.I.P. $75 General admission $50

FEATURING: Tammy McCann (vocal) Charles Heath (percussions) Marlene Rosenberg (bass) Darwin Noguera (piano) Johnnie Edwards and Company with Lamont Harris (harmonica) and Michael Damani (guitar) Javon Madkins & Company James Neary and the Bevy Blue

Bring your lawn chair • Food & other vendors on site Purchase Tickets at:

Milda’s Corner Market in Union Pier David’s Deli in New Buffalo

Burnison’s Gallery in Lakeside

Mike Goosby - 773-805-8215