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DDA recommends sidewalk café seating to City Council PAGE 4

Haymarket hosts tap takeover at Casey’s Ice House opening PAGE 4 Chikaming Township board discusses draft rental ordinance PAGE 7

Community engagement encouraged at New Buffalo Ideas Fair PAGE 11

Eight students are awarded scholarships at New Buffalo Service League scholars banquet PAGE 12 Budget adopted, Council approves church SLU for parking lot PAGE 15

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

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he City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA, is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This series of FAQs is published to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project. Please Note: As construction advances into the final weeks, most of the roadway within the project limits will be closed to thru traffic. Intermittent sidewalk closures will be necessary for constructing the streetscape.

Abonmarche 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 the city of New Buffalo.

Q: WHY DID THE CITY INSTALL RETAINING WALLS AND SEAT WALLS ON WHITTAKER STREET? WHERE WILL THEY BE LOCATED? A: Where grading did not allow at-grade finished floors and where it was feasible, short retaining walls were used to create the opportunity for ADA accessibility to building entrances. The walls create interest and the opportunity for additional seating. In other locations, the retaining walls were installed for aesthetic grade breaks and seating.

The retaining seat walls are located near Warner Tasting Room, David’s Deli, Fresco and the Northeast and Southwest corners of Merchant and Whittaker Street.

Q: WHAT ARE THE PLANS FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE? A: Eight zones of irrigation are being installed along North Whittaker Street.

Natures Way Landscaping will be responsible for maintenance for the first three seasons, including spring turn-on and fall shut-off of water, after winterizing.

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embers of the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recommended a sidewalk café seating package to the City Council at their Thursday, May 10, meeting, but not without a discussion.

Design/visual impact subcommittee (DVI) chair Ellie Mullins had previously stated that the seating was separate from the permanent benches, trash receptacles and other downtown amenities that were approved by the City Council as part of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase Three, as the seating would be just for the new bump out areas located within the downtown. The seating would be able to be moved and stored in the offseason.

Mullins added that the seating package was the result of input that DVI members had received at various meetings with downtown business owners who sold food or beverages.

For this summer, the city had decided that they would test out café seating in front of the respective businesses. Hopefully, Mullins said that next year, the city would possibly lease out the bump out spaces to businesses and business owners would want to buy the furniture; however, this summer, the spaces will remain city property.

Included in the package are: 44 chairs, including some with and without arms; 11 tables; two backless strata beam benches; and a jessie rail system. The cost for the seating would be approximately $26,000.

DDA Chair Robert Kemper said that the seating would be in front of Warner’s Vineyard, Rosie’s, David’s Delicatessen, Nancy’s and Casey’s. He said they hoped to have it by the grand opening of North Whittaker Street, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

Mullins said that, for this summer, the city would own the furniture. At the various meetings that were held, Tony Ashbuagh, the city’s Public Works Department director, had assured them that the streets department would be picking up the garbage from the seating areas and maintaining them throughout the summer. Hopefully, the five businesses located by the seating would be taking “ownership” of the areas and picking up the trash as well, Mullins said.

City Manager Richards said there was a “me too” mentality when it came to cityowned materials that were distributed to businesses, as the bank may want café seating as well. Kemper explained to Richards that the locations’ respective landscaping and grading played a role in the decision to place outdoor café seating there.

Mullins added that the proposed seating had been a part of the streetscape plan for North Whittaker Street, and that purchasing it had always been a part of their budget.

Richards said that he wasn’t made aware of the plan to have outdoor seating in the downtown this year. Mullins said it was “always in the plan” to include seating, regardless of the city having an official sidewalk dining and sales ordinance in place.

Entrepreneurial/business development subcommittee chair Doug Roch reminded Richards of how subcommittee members had started urging the city to create an ordinance since last fall; however, the city had opted to hold off on an ordinance and to treat this summer as a trial period instead.

Roch concurred with Mullins and said that leaving the spaces unfurnished this year would be a “mistake.”

Richards said it was important that the city established a “routine” for the streets department to pick up the trash, as he foresaw a “major mess” with regards to ensuring the trash was picked up.

“We want to people to come to New Buffalo and have a great experience – we don’t want them to leave thinking, ‘What’s going on there?’” he said.

Members voted 4-0 to recommend to the City Council to spend an amount not to exceed $26,000 on sidewalk café seating.

Also at the meeting, members approved another series of FAQs that pertain to the downtown’s landscaping improvements. Richards said that Nature’s Way Landscaping would be maintaining the landscaping for the next three seasons.

Roch said that he and EBD members were still working to get a mobile provider for pay beach parking at the overflow parking lot at Lions Park this summer, which would help offset the cost of downtown parking enforcement.

Speaking of parking, Richards said that the city had applicants for a parking information officer, who would enforce the three-hour parking limit that existed for two blocks on North Whittaker Street. He also said that the City Council would be asked to approve a parking ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting.

Kemper, who chairs the communications subcommittee, said that they were getting ready to print the postcards announcing the June 14 grand opening of North Whittaker Street. He said they’d be mailing and emailing the postcards to addresses on the city mailing list as well as distributing them to local businesses.

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Haymarket hosts tap takeover at Casey’s Ice House opening

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The gray skies and unseasonable chill in the air didn’t stop the taps from flowing at the opening day event for the Ice House at Casey’s in New Buffalo Saturday, May 12.

Haymarket Brewery was the guest of honor for a “Tap Takeover” to celebrate what was billed as the first Ice House party of the year. Featuring three cans and six beers on tap, the event let patrons taste some special Haymarket brews.

Plenty of Haymarket brewers were on hand to talk about their beers.

Haymarket Pub and Brewery, which originated in Chicago, recently opened Haymarket Brewery and Taproom in Bridgman, Michigan. (“Proudly serving two shores of the Great Lake,” as they say). Founder Pedro Crowley said they chose to open their second home in Harbor Country because he liked the beauty, interesting character and growing community of craft breweries in the area.

The gorgeous, vintage, mid-century style Ice House bar was salvaged from an old neighborhood tap in Humboldt Park in Chicago. Since it just happens to be nearly identical to the beautiful bar inside, Casey’s had it disassembled and rebuilt at the restaurant.

General manager Liz Ethridge, who was working behind the bar, said she enjoys featuring local brewer events.

Included in the lineup of that day’s Haymarket beers were the refreshing Blood Orange Blonde (her favorite, she said) and “I’ll be Bock,” a malt, caramel and toffee taste delight.

After a while, the staff rolled up the big glass door, creating the outdoor ambiance that makes Casey’s backyard so much fun. At first, the nip in the air gave a new meaning to the name “ice house;” however, the crowd soon got used to it and enjoyed the open-air feel.

Outside, the cornhole bags were flying, and the big screens above the bar were televising a professional cornhole match.

At about 4:30 p.m., a few raindrops appeared; however, no one seemed to mind, and the launch party carried on.

Memorial Day weekend will mark the opening of Casey’s new Northside patio, which will make more room for outdoor fun, food and entertainment at one of New Buffalo’s favorite summer spots.

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

Smooth Traveling: CLAY STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND STREET RESURFACING UNDERWAY

onstruction crews were out in full force once again in the City of New Buffalo the week of Monday, May 7, the sixth week of the two roadway and resurfacing construction projects and the 30th 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 continues on South M239, with one lane being open to traffic. MDOT is replacing the Exit 1 bridge over I-94 at Ext 1 and overpasses on Kruger Road, as well as working on Exit 6. That project will continue throughout the summer.

Oselka Drive will continue to be under construction during the week of Monday, May 14, with one-way traffic only. This is part of the 2018 neighborhood street reconstruction and resurfacing program. North Whittaker Street in front of the Stray Dog and West Water Street in front of the public marina are also scheduled to be milled and resurfaced throughout the next week.

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 been a continual problem, will be rebuilt. The engineering plans call for a 7-foot ribbon of concrete to be installed down the center of the road along with retrofitting the storm drains. Following the concrete installation, which will take approximately seven to 10 days, 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, in front of the Harbor Grand Hotel, will also be milled and resurfaced.

During construction, Oselka Drive will be reduced to one lane of vehicle traffic, which will travel east only (toward Whittaker Street from Willard Street).

Parking along Oselka Drive will not be available to anyone during the construction period.

Because concrete takes seven to 10 days to cure, r please do not drive on the concrete center-line surface, as it may cause damage.

On the southern end of town, Northern Construction crews have made steady progress on the first and largest of the side street 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 calls for the road to be completely rebuilt, starting 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 1 of the reconstruction includes Clay Street from South Whittaker Street to Bronson Street. It includes reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, driveways and the complete roadway.

During this phase, a detour will be in place along East Detroit Street between South Whittaker to Bronson Street. It is anticipated to be underway and

continue until Friday, June 8.

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

Phase 2 of the Clay Street construction will start Monday, June 11, and is expected to be completed in August, before school opens for the 2018-2019 school year. Phase 2 includes East Clay Street from Bronson to East Buffalo/US-12.

The City of New Buffalo is also completing the neighborhood street resurfacing as part of a 2018 Street Resurfacing Project. Streets on the west side of Whittaker that were scheduled for milling, resurfacing and sidewalk ADA-accessible ramps installation, have been completed, with the exception of Oselka Drive. The roadways have all been resurfaced with new blacktop and most of the sidewalk corner ramps have been completed.

The one big project west of Whittaker is the rebuilding and resurfacing of Oselka Drive, from Whittaker Street to Willard Street. That project began Monday, May 7, with plans to complete it 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 • Clay Street from Willard Street to South Whittaker Street Work to be completed on the east side of Whittaker Street is: • Merchant Street from North Thompson Street to Wilson Road • Norton Street from Buffalo Street/US-12 to East Clay Street The neighborhood Street Resurfacing Project started Monday, April 9, 2018. The award contractor was Reith Riley Construction Company, who bid $783,873.09 for this road 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.

During construction projects, the contractor will be utilizing flag control and temporary detours.

Access to properties should be accessible at the end of each working day.

Most of the roadway resurfacing work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. If not completed in May, work will continue in the summer on remaining locations.

Following the north side roadway completion, the work will move to South Norton and Jameson streets; however, work on those roads will not be underway until Northern Construction starts that phase of the Clay Street project. The roadwork in that area will be coordinated between the two contracting firms.

For additional information regarding the projects, contact Tony Ashbaugh, City of New Buffalo, 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

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THREE OAKS VILLAGE COUNCIL DISCUSSES DELAYED WASTEWATER LAGOONS TREATMENT, APPROVES UPCOMING STREET CLOSURES

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quipment issues and weather have delayed treatment of the Village of Three Oaks’ wastewater lagoons, but progress is expected.

During the Village Council’s regular Wednesday, May 9, meeting, Village Manager Mike Greene told the council that the leased NanO2 pumps installed to oxygenate the lagoons and help remove excess waste had not been properly cleaned before being installed. This limited the output and required two visits by NanO2 representatives to resolve. He said the pump had only been working at full capacity for about one week and the system would “hopefully clean a substantial portion” of the pond in the next few weeks.

When asked, Greene said he was trying to learn why the equipment wasn’t cleaned before delivery.

He also said the village would not pay for the down time.

The Council tabled a change order to have Walsh and Kelly add an access drive to the lagoon. The company is already doing work on streets in the village. Pappa pointed out contractors were aware of the current access road before offering a bid on clean up work. He noted he was reluctant to delay anything regarding the lagoons but the $30,000 cost required more information.

Pappa, an operator for the Bridgman Water and Sewer Department, also pointed out the spring thaw and rains had brought the lagoons to the brink of flooding and if the village needs to make an emergency discharge with current conditions, there will be fines from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). He added there isn’t enough needed bacteria in the ponds to eat the sludge.

Much of the increased waste has been linked to processing discharge from Journeyman Distillery.

While a village ordinance does limit discharge levels, Village President Dave Grosse said the ordinance does not establish any fines for violations.

Journeyman previously agreed to pretreat and haul away its waste.

The Council also approved two requests for street closings. Dewey Cannon Drive will be closed on July 28 for the Civil War Day celebration. The weekendlong event includes a battle reenactment, live music and a Moonlight Barn Dance.

A request for a short parade on June 3 to celebrate late artist and community member Rick Tuttle was also ok’d by councilmembers. Colleen Newquist told the council the New Orleans-style parade on North Elm Street would last about 15 minutes. Grosse expressed reservations about how the village would handle similar requests in the future, but the council agreed they would handle such requests on a caseby-case basis.

Now that the Harbor Country Public Arts Initiative is self-funded, the village is set to enter into a new agreement with the organization. The Council reviewed a proposed agreement but decided to table a vote until their June meeting.

McKenna and Associates will start master plan updates in June. — THERESE DONNELLY

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orth Whittaker Street was being graded beginning the week of Monday, May 14, in anticipation of the asphalt installation, a weather-dependent activity that was scheduled to begin at the end of the week or at the beginning of next week.

This week marks the 30th week of construction for the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase Two. Brick pavers have been installed on the east and west sides of the intersection, known as the Town Center, at Merchant and Whittaker streets.

The light fixtures have been installed to the silver poles that had been previously installed. All of the overhead wiring along North Whittaker has been replaced with underground feeds, which now allow clear views to Lake Michigan.

The light fixtures still must be activated; until then, temporary lights will be utilized. Please refrain from chaining bikes to the new light poles, as new bike racks will be installed soon.

New trees continue to be installed along North Whittaker Street. Their installation will be followed by the planting of perennials and native grasses, which will enhance the streetscape.

Streetscape amenities have begun to arrive and they will be installed in the next few weeks.

The evergreen tree located at the corner of Mechanic and North Whittaker streets was removed on Wednesday morning, May 2, to make way for the new sculpture by Fritz Olsen, which will honor the Pokagon Band. 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.

During the week of May 7, the new, pedestrian-friendly, 16-foot-wide sidewalks and curbs were continuing to be installed along the southern end of North Whittaker, on the south side of the street on East Merchant and on the east side of North Whittaker on the northern block. Crews were working Saturday and doing finish detail work Monday, May 7, and throughout the week.

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 in New Buffalo. However, since the weather still threatens to dip below 50 degrees during the night, precautions have been taken when pouring concrete in the colder weather and to maintain concrete temperatures above 50 degrees, for a period of three to seven days. The use of thermal curing blankets or heated enclosures will maintain concrete temperatures and

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prevent freezing. During the concrete installation phase, Abonmarche asks that everyone please keep off the blanketed concrete areas that have been recently poured.

The installation of the underground conduit has been completed on the west side of North Whittaker Street and 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 first part of the following week. The new crossing was open to traffic Tuesday, April 24.

Full-block roadway closures will also be required during the week on North Whittaker and Merchant streets, but business access 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; however,most of the stepped-up entryways have been eliminated in this project.

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 week. 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 as concrete work is ongoing.

When possible, North Whittaker Street and the sidewalks will remain open and passable for vehicles and pedestrians, but additional and ongoing closures are expected.

At a recent public meeting, Abonmarche 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 outlook for May is approximate: 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 the 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 - do not deface the surfaces.

Trees and irrigation infrastructure will continue to be installed. Do not be alarmed by the lack of the landscaping 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 clear views of the lake.

Week of May 14 - Complete sidewalk installations, grading, paving, landscaping, restoration, furnishing installation.

Week of May 21 - Complete sidewalk installations, paving, landscaping, restoration, furnishing installation.

Monday, June 11 - Sculpture installation Thursday, June 14 - Ribbon-cutting celebration at 3:30 p.m.

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

The council awarded Nature’s Way the landscaping contract on Feb 20.

The irrigation system work is now complete. 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, leaving behind the broken and partial bricks in a large pile of dirt and sand.

The next public tailgate meeting is Thursday, May 17, at 9 a.m. 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 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 and May, crews completed the curb and sidewalk installations and performed the final site grading and installed light pole foundations. In May, new light fixtures were installed. Final roadway paving, landscaping and site amenities are underway. The project is scheduled to be substantially completed

by Memorial Day weekend, which begins 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 result in the much-needed replacement of water and sewer lines, but in an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. The Pokagon Fund provided a $1.6 million grant toward the project.

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

Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt for North Whittaker Street Phase II Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

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 streets 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

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Chikaming Township board discusses draft rental ordinance

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ownship residents expressed opinions about a township draft rental ordinance at the Chikaming Township Board’s Thursday, May 10, meeting at Township Center in Harbert.

Township Supervisor David Bunte said that there was one more draft of the ordinance that needed to be “tweaked.” He added that he wanted the board to review the draft ordinance between now and their June meeting.

Trustee Rich Sullivan questioned if the proposed rental registry that was mentioned in the draft ordinance would be public or private. Hilmer said that all the information filed with the township could be revealed through a Freedom of Information Act request, so that anyone could see who is registered.

Sullivan then gave a scenario where, upon viewing the registry, someone discovers that his neighbor is renting their house.

“They call my neighbor and my neighbor says, ‘I don’t want to rent it,’ but then they [the neighbor] decide they want to rent it to someone else…Are we setting someone up for any type of possible discrimination situation?” he asked.

Hilmer replied that if someone declines to rent a house to someone else for a reason that isn’t “supported under the law,” then they’re liable whether they’re registered with the township or not.

Some at the meeting questioned the wording in the ordinance that made it sound as though a person would be subject to a fine if they were unknowingly renting a house that wasn’t registered as a rental property. Bunte assured everyone that the owner of the property would be the one who was held accountable and not the renter.

Sawyer resident Jill Underhill said the registry would give the township some direction as to whom they should contact if a problem arose at a rental property.

“If there are renters in there [the property], and they’re noisy or putting garbage in the neighbors’ yards, at least you’ll have a way to notify the owners,” she said.

Also at the meeting, clerk Paula Dudiak, who serves as the trustee representative to the township’s Road Advisory Committee, said that the committee would be discussing which local roads would be repaired first and how many dollars the township has collected so far through the township’s six-year, 1.0 road millage at their May 24 meeting at the Southwest Michigan Planning Office. Residents approved the road millage last November, which will pay for the maintenance, upkeep and construction of the township’s local roads.

Sullivan said Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee members made notes for revisions to the township’s draft zoning ordinance and that chair Gary Wood would soon be forwarding all the information to McKenna Associates, the firm that the township has enlisted to help them revise the zoning ordinance. The township is currently working on its draft ordinance so that it will better align with the master plan.

Board members approved having Foster Swift analyze the updated version of the proposed ordinance.

Board members approved the Cherry Beach Committee’s recommendation for the township to hire Chris Jabin from Dragonfly Advisors to serve as the committee’s official project manager. Jabin will be directing the fundraising aspect of the Cherry Beach Expansion Project, Bunte said.

Board members accepted D. Layman Construction’s proposal in the amount of $27,186 to fix Township Center’s front entryway. Construction will begin after Memorial Day. A recommendation from the Park Board to hire Abonmarche as the contractor to facilitate the Harbert Community Park Project, which will include the development of concrete walkways, an expanded parking lot and a fishing/ viewing platform, was approved.

Board members agreed not to purchase two foreclosed properties located within the township.

A request from police chief Todd Taylor to apply for a Pokagon Fund grant in the amount of $6,000 for Township Center’s ecommerce transaction surveillance area was approved. Taylor was unable to secure a grant from the Michigan Township Participating Plan last fall and was trying to secure one through the Fund.

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o kick off the gardening season, the River Valley - May 19th and 20th from 8am to 3pm EST Garden Club will hold its 11th annual plant sale - Highly anticipated breakfast sandwiches to be added to the savor arbor Country’s Black Currant Bakehouse is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at - Giveaways, discounts, and sweet fun for all ages and diets commemorating a year in business on the Harbert Community Park, 13300 Red Arrow Highway, weekend of Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m.

Harbert, just north of Chikaming Township Center. to 3 p.m., with giveaways, discounts and Curran Locally-grown bushes, perennials, trees and nativeUNION PIER, MICHIGAN, May 8th, 2018 - Harbor Country’s Black sweet fun for all ages and diets. grasses will all be available, all of which have been a year in business on the weekend of May 19th with delicious freebies an Breakfast sandwiches, which arerequested a frequently requested grown and propagated by club members for the sale. will make their first appearance - a frequently addition to the sa addition to the savory menu, will be making a first Gardening books, magazines and homemade baked cupcakes will be offered until supplies last, bakery t-shirts will be 20% off, appearance. There will also be $1 birthday cupcakes, goods will also be available. gift certificates! which will be offered while supplies last, as well as bakery “The garden club members do a great job of T-shirts (which will be 20 percent off) and drawings for gift digging in their own gardens and propagating new certificates. plants for the sale,” said Elizabeth Palulis of Sawyer, The Black president of the club and chairperson of the 2018 Currant sale. “It’s also a good way to learn about the club and Bakehouse sits consider becoming a member.” tucked away The sale takes place rain or shine. A large shelter between Red with a roof will protect all the plants and baked goods.

Arrow Highway The club always welcomes new members and offers and Lake field trips and guest speakers throughout the year.

Michigan in Union Some members are only available during the summer Pier. Owners Katie months, while others live in the area all year.

Marggraf and The club is involved in service projects, including the Jesse Ives spent Bridgman Retirement Home, volunteering at Warren more than five Dunes and Chikaming Open Lands and supporting months restoring students with scholarships through the Michigan and renovating Garden Club, Inc. the old Ramberg’s More information is available on the club website, Bakery building www.rivervalleygardenclub.org. — STAFF REPORTS in order to create a new, clean, ELSIE EARL STUDIOS modern space for beachgoers and TO HOST CONCERT local residents to indulge in high quality, made-from-scratch lsie Earl Studios will present the first “Listening pastries, sandwiches, coffee espresso and more.

The Black Currant Bakehouse sits tucked away between Red Arrow High Room Concert” at the gallery Saturday, May Reflecting on the past year in business, Marggraf said, 26, that will feature award-winning singer andPier. Owners Katie Marggraf and Jesse Ives spent over five months resto “We’ve learned so much, worked so hard, and baked forspace so Ramberg’s Bakery building in order to create a new clean, modern songwriter, Ken Yates. many wonderful people.

We’re ready for the next year, and residents to indulge in high quality scratch made pastries, sandwiches, co The concert will begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening nextpast 20 year years!”

Reflectingthe on the in business, Marggraf says “We’ve learned so at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased The bakery, which opened its doors May 20, 2017, baked for so many wonderful people. We’re ready for the next year, and t in person or online. All seats are reserved in order of has become known for its unique donuts and vegetarian purchasing. Those who are interested can make online opened its doors on May 20th, 2017, and has become known for their uni sandwiches. purchases by emailing the number of tickets that they sandwiches.Black Currant Bakehouse is located at 9911 Town Line desire, where they will be sent an invoice and seating Ave. in Union Pier. For more information, call (269)-586-3830 chart. There will be coffee, tea, hot chocolate and or visit www.blackcurrantbakehouse.com or their Facebook homemade cookies available for purchase. page at https://www.facebook.com/BlackCurrantBakehouse.

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Spring hours at the gallery are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. Elsie What matters you ask? Much Earl Studios is located at 200 W. Buffalo St. in New Buffalo. For information or reservations, email loretta@ and my opinion on what elsieearlstudios.com or call 734-646-6633. — STAFF

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ay back in 1997, when baseball introduced inter-league play, it was a really big deal.

Over the years, I’ve attended more than a few of these hard-fought contests, and the feeling in the stands has been electric. The electricity on the field has also been high, as witnessed by the brawl between Cub catcher Michael Barrett and White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski in 2006. Both teams have had their highs and lows since these games began and even if their favorite team was having a down season, beating their crosstown rivals gave fans something to be happy about (if only for a short while).

While the American League has dominated the National League in these contests, that hasn’t been the case in Chicago. The White Sox hold a slight edge over the Cubs, 59-56, with three games remaining at Guaranteed Rate Field later this season. The Sox are rebuilding and are not very good yet; however, that didn’t stop them from beating the Cubs Sunday and I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if the remaining games are hotly contested.

I remember some things that happened when the two teams used to play a mid-season exhibition game (or maybe I dreamed these things). My grandpa took me to my first game, and it was magical. The Cubs called up a youngster to pitch (I think it was Dick Ellsworth). As soon as the game started, I was hooked. Another memory (dream) was when they sold so many tickets that a couple of thousand fans had to stand in the outfield behind temporary fences.

Although I’m not really sure either of those events took place, in my mind, they’re completely real. There is one memory I’m sure is real. In the mid-90s, a very famous basketball player decided to retire from his sport and try his hand at baseball. I was with a few friends and about 35,000 others who came to Wrigley Field to see the game, but more importantly, to watch this retired basketball player. The player, Michael Jordan, played a very good game; however, he thankfully returned to basketball shortly after.

Maybe it’s just me, but the hatred that Cubs and Sox fans have had for each other seems to be dissipating. Maybe it’s because both teams finally won the World Series, or because the players on both sides are so nice. Maybe it’s just a sign of the times, but for whatever reason, the games so far this season haven’t seemed as intense. Hopefully, when both teams are competing for championships, the intensity will return.

A Spanish proverb seems to be the proper way to end the column this week: “An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.” Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN IS FULL OF SUPERHEROES...

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uperheroes are individuals who work hard to keep people safe. They aren’t ones looking for credit. They tend to work behind the scenes to help others.

But they possess a super power of giving back to those in need. These superheroes are volunteers - and Southwest Michigan has plenty of them.

United Way of Southwest Michigan (UWSM) has just finished the process to release over $4 million into the community starting in July to impact the EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH and BASIC NEEDS of our community. This money comes from thousands of us and more than 240 companies in Berrien and Cass counties, and is designed to help our communities be stronger and more efficient.

But, before these monies can pour out of United Way and into the lives of individuals and families, there were important critical things happening by people working to improve lives across our communities, who aren’t looking for a special type of credit.

Starting in December 2017, more than 85 community members from all walks of life came together for nearly three months to consider each application for United Way funding. These volunteers had a very difficult task, considering over 100 proposals for United Way allocations.

Knowing that there would not be enough monies to fund every proposal, these volunteers were faced with tough decisions. But these volunteers, who each freely gave more than 20 hours of their time to the process, were willing to do this important work to make sure each of our donations to UWSM was directed to making the maximum impact in the community. Each application was carefully considered for the expected outcomes and the results that would occur, along with a plan to measure the positive impact on people’s lives.

United Way volunteers work “behind the scenes” fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Michigan. As UWSM board members, we thank our volunteers for their dedicated work this spring in the allocation process, and for being the superheroes that this community needs.

— ANDY JANSON (HANSON LOGISTICS) CASEY TUBMAN (WHIRLPOOL) 2018 UNITED WAY BOARD MEMBERS

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he 2018 St. Mary of the Lake Parish Carnival is set to begin Thursday, May 31, and run through the weekend, ending on Sunday evening, June 3. As in year’s past, the main attraction will remain the Skerbeck Carnival…with kiddie rides; rides for young and old; carnival fare such as cotton candy, hot dogs and popcorn and midway games and attractions. A safe and fun time for children, parents and friends!

Pre-sale unlimited ride bracelets may be purchased at a discount at www.skerbeck. com, through the church website at www.

stmarynewbuffalo.org, or at the St. Mary of the Lake Church Office in New Buffalo.

For over 25 years, St. Mary of the Lake School sponsored the “festival” as a major fundraiser for the school and it became a traditional “start of summer” for New Buffalo. Unfortunately, the school was officially closed in the summer of 2017. Without the school’s leadership and volunteer network, and with no school as beneficiary, the festival was in jeopardy for 2018. Fr. John Peter Ambrose, pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Church, requested that the Knights of Columbus Council at St. Mary of the Lake consider sponsoring the event for 2018 to keep the tradition alive and to financially benefit the parish community. The Knights prayerfully accepted Fr. John’s request.

For those unfamiliar, the Knights of Columbus are a fraternal Catholic organization centered on faith and charity. St. Mary of the Lake Council 14366 in New Buffalo consists of over 50 Catholic men from New Buffalo, Sawyer and Three Oaks, who volunteer in charitable works to benefit local, state, national and international causes. The Knights support local food pantries, an orphanage in Sierra Leone, Africa, seminarians, Reins of Life, Dreaming Big Foundation, Holy Cross Family Services, ultra sound equipment for the Women’s Center in Niles, Michigan, and much, much more. You may have seen us handing out Tootsie Rolls on Columbus Day weekend in support of Special Olympics and Special-Needs children or holding parish breakfasts or our annual Father’s Day Weekend Golf Outing in support of the churches in our collaborative, which include St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo, St. Agnes in Sawyer and St. Mary of the Assumption in Three Oaks. Please contact the St. Mary of the Lake Church office at 269-469-2637 for more information on the Knights of Columbus.

The Knights Council 14366 faced multiple challenges upon taking charge of the festival.

A limited budget, a full schedule of existing charitable events, and the changing of the event to the weekend after Memorial Day resulted in the decision to change this year’s event from our traditional “festival” to an event focused on the “carnival” itself. The goal this year is to provide a fun, family-friendly event, focused on the carnival’s attractions and fare, with a plan to return to a moretraditional “festival” in 2019, which will include the carnival, beer tent, live entertainment, food vendors, and possibly even more events and activities!

As a consolation for this year’s absence of a festival on Memorial Day weekend, the City of New Buffalo and the Knights are suggesting an unofficial “grand opening” to focus on celebrating the new downtown development! So, while we are sad that our carnival will not be on Memorial Day weekend this year, we are excited that we all have the opportunity to celebrate with all of our friends, neighbors, and local businesses who have endured the trials and sacrifices of such a large renovation!

Two great weekends of celebration and fun to kickoff summer in New Buffalo!

— JEFF ROBERTS, GRAND KNIGHT ST. MARY OF THE LAKE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 14366

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MOREL HUNTING TAKEN TO A NEW LEVEL

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wo men out mushroom hunting off South State Street in North Liberty, Indiana, had a disagreement that led to shots being fired.

Officers were called at approximately 9:31 a.m. for 15 to 20 shots fired.

Police say Tyler Rininger fired shots to intimidate the other man, who was hunting, following an argument.

While officers searched for the man, they heard additional shots ring out from the woods.

Officers called for Rininger from the PA on the police vehicle after which he surrendered himself to North Liberty Police Department at approximately 10. a.m.

Police say Rininger was armed with an AR-15 rifle and a pistol where he allegedly fired shots from both guns.

Rininger is currently being held at the St. Joseph County Jail, no bond, on the preliminary charges of intimidation, possession of a handgun without license and criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon.

Police say Rininger was in the vicinity of residences.

Officials have not determined the direction of shots fired from Rininger. — STAFF REPORTS

GRIFFIN: REPEALING IRRELEVANT LAWS MAKES GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT

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ouse approves lawmaker’s plan removing an outdated statue The Michigan House today voted to overwhelmingly approve state Rep. Beth Griffin’s plan to remove an outdated section of the Michigan Penal Code.

Griffin’s plan removes a 1931 law which references the criminal sentencing guidelines for committing a false protest.

Individuals who injure, deceive or defraud someone today would be charged with fraud rather than making a false protest, therefore making the older law obsolete.

“While the majority of our job as lawmakers is to come up with new ideas to help the people of Michigan, we must also look to clean up laws that simply have no relevance in society today,” said Griffin of Mattawan.

House Bill 5763 now advances to the Senate for further consideration. — STAFF REPORTS

The return of the ‘snowbirds’

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n these first warm weeks of spring, we welcome back our winged friends.

Hello robins, sparrows, cardinals, blue jays and, of course, the largest indigenous migratory species: snowbirds.

This past winter, I tested my snowbird wings for the first time. Upon my return, I had a long to-do list and a magical reminder of how much I enjoy the change of seasons. Winter lingered overtime here in Michiana, which allowed me to arrive home just in time to witness the first blossoms and buds.

Happy to be home for my favorite season, I set about my re-entry sequence.

First, I walk around the outside of the house. I spot crocus, daffodil, hyacinth and Hosta rearing their lovely heads. Next, I look for any signs of damage that winter’s wrath might have caused. I’m prepared for the first loss: Pictures sent from a friend alerted me to one poor shrub that had been impaled and crushed by a huge icicle drop. Then I discover a gaping wound on my beloved flowering pear tree. A large branch has snapped off low and ripped deep into the trunk. Ouch!

On my inspection tour, I see one more casualty: a robin’s nest has fallen to the ground, with a broken bright blue egg lying beside it. I gently replace the nest in a tree branch, hoping it will be a home for another bird family.

A final look around confirms that there is plenty of yard work in my future.

After dragging the suitcases into the house, I survey the inside for any visible indoor problems. Checking mostly for evidence of leaks or pests, I’m relieved to find that all is well.

Now, on to the steps that take my home from shut-down mode to live-in ready: Reset thermostat for all my comfort settings. Check!

Go down to the basement to flip on the water valve. Check!

Turn up the water heater to hot. Check!

Call the cable company to reconnect TV and internet service. Check!

Open the shed and drag out the deck furniture, barbeque grill and hoses. Check!

Fill bird feeders. Check!

Stop at the post office and resume mail delivery. Check!

Head over to Barney’s to restock the refrigerator and pantry. Check!

Visit hardware store for lawn and garden supplies. Check!

Grab the local papers to catch up on Harbor Country happenings. Check!

Make a spring cleaning and garden to-do list. Check!

Open windows and let fresh air breeze through. Check!

Take a nice long walk to say hello to the neighborhood. Check!

Finally, I take a breath, settle in and sigh contentedly. It’s spring again, and I’m home.

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will perform a ribboncutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, to officially open Welter’s Folly, a Scottish-style putting green course located behind the Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan.

The public is invited to attend the event from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Complimentary appetizers and spirit tastings will be offered the first hour along with an opportunity to take a photo with Alfred, the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Trophy. Enter for a chance to win a KitchenAid Blender. Discounted tickets for the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Benton Harbor, which will take place Tuesday through Sunday, May 22-27, will also be available for purchase onsite.

The 30,000 square foot putting green course features dramatic mounds and contours inspired by the “Himalayas” public putting course in St. Andrews, Scotland. Bill Welter, Journeyman owner and founder, said, “The course will be a great community asset and completely free to children 12 and under. You don’t have to be a customer to use the green, although we hope our customers will love it. We will have putters out there for people to use, and everybody is welcome just like the “Himalayas” at St. Andrews. It’s my hope that this putting green will introduce a lot of people to the great game of golf.”

Welter teamed up with longtime friend and golf course builder, Craig Haltom, to bring this little bit of Scotland to America. Welter lived in Scotland for many years, as did Haltom, who earned his degree in landscape architecture in Edinburgh.

When the idea struck, Welter pitched the project to Haltom.

“The project ties in two of my passions: golf and whiskey, a culmination of a lifetime of golfing pursuits, many of them with my good friend Craig, who just happens to be a leading golf course builder. I saw it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Welter said.

Founded in 2010 by Bill and Johanna Welter, Journeyman Distillery is a grain to glass distillery focused on hand-crafted certified organic and kosher spirits that are distributed in 16 states and Europe. Visitors can tour the distillery, dine at the Staymaker Restaurant or putt on the new course at 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

For more information, visit www. journeymandistillery.com. — STAFF

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Community engagement encouraged at New Buffalo Ideas Fair

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nyone can make a difference in the world – and they can start right at home.

This was the message that New Buffalo High School senior Felix De Simone and New Buffalo High School science teacher Richard Eberly wished to convey to the students, teachers and community members who attended the New Buffalo Ideas Fair, which took place in the blue and gold gyms at New Buffalo High School Thursday, May 10.

It all started last spring, when De Simone and Eberly were chosen to be a part of the 2017 Bezos Scholars Program cohort. As a result, they traveled on an allexpenses paid trip to the week-long Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado, last June. There, they interacted with 11 other students and their respective educators, who were chosen from schools across the nation. The students also had the chance to interact with influencers from a variety of professions, such as New York Times columnist David Brooks.

Noting that it was the “first time a student took me on a field trip,” Eberly said that his biggest takeaway from the festival was that someone could actually learn how to be a leader.

“They trained us in leadership,” he said of the festival’s speakers.

Fueled by the confidence that they had gained from attending the festival, the scholars and educators then trooped back to their hometowns to spark change within their own communities through community change projects, or Local Ideas Festivals (LIFs).

Upon their return home in early July, De Simone said he and Eberly started brainstorming over what was the biggest problem that needed to be addressed in New Buffalo.

“What is one issue our community is facing here?” was what De Simone said he and Eberly asked themselves.

De Simone believes one of the biggest challenges facing New Buffalo is a “lack of community engagement,” which he said can be attributed to the community being a mainly tourist-driven one. He decided to invite members from a host of community organizations, as well as members of the high school’s various studentrun organizations, to set up tables in both gyms for a one-day fair.

To help with the fair, De Simone said he and Eberly were given a $1,000 grant from the Bezos Family Foundation, which he said “has gone surprisingly a long way.”

High school senior Jimmy Butler, who was presenting at the Big Brothers and Big Sisters booth, said he was pleased to have the chance to actually “tell people” what it is that the organization does, which includes mentoring elementary school students.

Caroline Ramsey, who was presenting with Heather Gradowski at the Marquette Greenway table, said she was happy to share information on the future 58-mile nonmotorized trail that will stretch from Calumet Park in Chicago to downtown New Buffalo. She was especially happy to share it with the students, whom she envisions utilizing it frequently.

“The opportunity to be here [at the fair] is huge,” she said.

Eberly said he was especially enjoying hearing snippets of the robust discussions that were taking place between members of the organizations on the day of the fair.

“Many didn’t know another organization was doing the same thing [as them] next door,” Eberly said.

Eberly and De Simone also enlisted the help of students from one of the high school’s Envirothon teams, the Holy Shiitakes, who had chosen the fair as their yearly Community Outreach project. Members of the Holy Shiitakes are: Alex Schmock (who was tasked with spreading the word on social media), Jacob Smith (who was in charge of 3-D printing the fair’s keychains, which were distributed to community members), De Simone, Alexis Moser (who designed the fair’s posters and the logo, which appeared on magnets) and Kira Arvanitis (who designed the fair’s exit survey).

Eberly added that members of the Holy Shiitake team, along with members from the Envirothon’s two other teams, the Gaggin’ Gobies and Knot So Good, will be attending the state competition at Lake Ann Camp Monday through Wednesday, May 21 - 23. All three team were also presenting at the fair.

Also helping at the fair were members of the high school’s administration and 70 student volunteers. In addition, members of the Bison Robotics teams (who were also presenting at the fair) had also helped with the keychains.

De Simone (who’s attending Oberlin College in the fall) said that he hopes that other students will take over the helm of organizing the fair once he’s graduated.

“There are a number of bright, young minds who are sticking around who will carry the Ideas Fair forward in the coming years,” he said.

The Bezos Scholars program was created by the Bezos Family Foundation, a private, independent foundation founded by Mike and Jackie Bezos in 2005. For more information, visit www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org.

Sophomore Grace Gradowski poses with the outfits that she’s amassed over the years from participating in the Sawyer Dance Academy Troupe

Caroline Ramsey and Heather Gradowski stand at the Marquette Greenway table

The latest Bison Robotics robot with Ashton JacobsGolebiewski

Peggy Schaffer, program manager for the Southwestern Michigan Girls on the Run

Members of the Holy Shiitake Envirothon team, which include Kira Arvanitis, Alexis Moser, Felix De Simone, Alex Schmock and Jacob Smith, pose with [back] Richard Eberly

Max Folino [right], the student station manager for Bison Radio, talks with Mark and Barbara Smith at the Ideas Fair

Brandon Biolette [left] talks with Felix De Simone during the Ideas Fair

Nick Talbott [left] discusses the Bison Boosters with Boosters Vice President Megaan Schmock and Secretary leslie Kaminski

Ava Marie Mendoza and Sarah Eberly were in charge of the Gaggin’ Gobies table

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Eight students are awarded scholarships at New Buffalo Service League scholars banquet

embers of the New Buffalo Service League welcomed the 2018 scholarship recipients to their annual awards dinner Wednesday, May 9.

The graduating students, along with their parents, New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Leslie, New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler and assistant principal Lindsey Diebolt, enjoyed dinner harbor-side at the New Buffalo Yacht Club.

In addition to the scholarships, the students received an off-to-college laundry basket filled with new items that were donated by Service League members to make their stay more enjoyable. In addition, each student also received a handmade laundry bag in their new school colors that was crafted

by Joan Putzke, a Christmas stocking in their school colors that was made by Cathi Mitchell, a hand-crafted scrapbook for their memories that was designed by Liz Rettig and a subscription to the New Buffalo Times newspaper, which will keep them connected to home.

New Buffalo High School scholar graduates were chosen as the recipients of the New Buffalo Service League scholarships for the 2018/2019 school year Monday, April 9. This year, eight NBHS graduates were awarded scholarships. The recipients are selected by the Service League Scholarship Committee based on numerous criteria, including: academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, teacher recommendations, family need and an essay submitted by each applicant.

Prior to the awards, the Service League honored longtime scholarship and craft show chair, Irene Brinkman. The members of the Service League voted in April to award an annual scholarship in her name, which was a pleasant surprise to her.

Brinkman addressed the students, congratulating them on their achievements and encouraging them to be very successful in their futures.

The students were introduced and presented with their awards by Service League President Mary Jane Evans and Butler. Speaking of the scholastic achievements of all of the students, Butler thanked the parents for their guidance, support and love for their children.

“They all have given back many hours to their community and school,” he said.

Butler said this year’s senior class is the best one and that he wished them all continued success and good luck in their

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futures.

For the past 55 years, the New Buffalo Service League has awarded a scholarship in memory of Mary Ann Frey, who was the valedictorian of the class of 1962; however, three weeks before graduation, she was sadly killed in a car accident. The scholarship began as a $100 award but has grown over time to $1,500. Additional $1,000 scholarships have been added over the years and the number of recipients varies each year depending on the success of the organization’s yearly fundraising events.

Honored with the $1,500 Mary Ann Frey Scholarship was Emily Keller. She will attend Michigan State University in the fall, where she plans to major in elementary education, specializing in

math and science.

Emily is the senior class co-president, along with Sophia Giannetti. She was also Miss New Buffalo 2017. Her parents are Tina and Paul Keller.

Felix De Simone received the first $1,200 scholarship that was named in honor of longtime scholarship and craft fair chairperson, Irene Brinkman.

He plans to attend Oberlin College and major in political

science and history. He loves to play the saxophone and sing. He was also a member of the NBHS Academic Challenge team, who competed at the state level this year, and planned and organized the recent community Ideas Fair at the high school. His parents are Donald Lesko and Hope DeSimone.

Six other outstanding students were also awarded $1,000 scholarships this year.

Natalie Blumberg, who plans to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall, where she will major in finance with a minor in Spanish. She was the editor of the yearbook this year. She is the daughter of Trina And Brandon Ramirez and Mark and Serena Blumberg.

James Butler plans to attend Lake Michigan Collage in the fall and enroll in

[clockwise frop top to center] Scholars with Principal Wayne Butler and Superintendant Jeffery Leslie; Ramon Patel, Jill Patel, and Virang Patel; Abigail Randall with her mother; New Buffalo Service League members Maria Gabryszewski, Cathy Borg, Kathy Sellers and Rose Dudiak; Irene Brinkman addresses scholars

the Disney College Program, where he plans to focus on theater and voiceover.

James was the drum major in the NBHS band. His parents are Jennifer Butler and Wayne Butler.

Sophia Giannetti will attend Western Michigan University and major in special education. She loves to travel and has been to Spain, with plans to go to Italy.

Her parents are Joel Giannetti and Kim Ramsey. Sophia was the senior class copresident 2018.

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revor LaBerge is planning to attend Purdue Northwest University, where he will obtain a business degree.

He added that he is “really good” in math. His parents are Nicole and Tom LaBerge.

Jill Patel will be attending Western Michigan University before transferring to Michigan State University. She plans to major in social work and minor in Spanish.

Her parents are Sumitba and Ramon Patel. Jill is a member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Abigail Randall plans to attend Michigan State University and major in Spanish and education administration.

Her recent trip to Guatemala inspired her to pursue her major. Her mother is Chris Randall.

Leslie thanked the Service League for their continued support of the students and the school.

“We all know how great these kids are; now, we share them with you all,” he said, and wished them all much success in their futures.

The New Buffalo Service League’s major fundraising event for scholarships is the annual Arts and Craft Show, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at New Buffalo High School.

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Budget adopted, Council approves church SLU for parking lot DAVE BENJAMIN FROM GREAT LAKES SURF RESCUE URGES RECRUITING LIFEGUARDS

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espite a denial by the Planning Commission and strong objections from neighbors, the New Buffalo City Council approved Converge Community Church’s request for a Special Land Use to create a parking lot in the residential-zoned lot adjacent to the church.

During an April 24 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 4-3 to deny the site plan and SLU request finding it did not meet zoning ordinance requests. \The Planning Commission initially approved a request for the parking lot, but Shannon Swindle, who owns a home on West Michigan Street adjacent to the proposed parking lot, successfully appealed that decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the courts. Addressing the Council during their May 15 meeting, she stated she had concerns about flooding and drainage, privacy and safety.

She also said the minutes of the initial meetings showed church representatives assured the Commission they would contact neighboring property owners for feedback on establishing a privacy fence or tree line. She said this was not reflected in subsequent site plans. She pointed out a driver had recently accidentally driven her car into the wall of the church and questioned the safety of homes next to the lot.

Swindle later attempted to read a letter from another property owner who could not attend the Council meeting.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell said letters not submitted in advance could not be read. Swindle responded that the letter was submitted to the city in December.

Another property owner, Don Matthews, told the Council he was concerned a parking lot would cause flooding from runoff. A study by Abonmarche Consultants said flooding wasn’t likely, but Matthews questioned the objectivity of the firm, suggesting repeat business with the city could have affected its findings. \He also expressed concerns about the proposed 5-foot setback, noting his children and grandchildren play in his yard close to the property line.

Other residents expressed frustration that they had not been notified until after the Planning Commission’s initial approval and that tax money would be used on legal fees associated with the parking lot being approved.

The city attorney told the Council that despite the objections, the decision needed to follow state laws regarding zoning ordinances. He said a request for an SLU must be approved if it met the standards of the zoning ordinance, which he said Converge’s request did.

Before voting, Council member Bob Spirito asked if the SLU would follow the property should the church ever sell.

While the SLU would stay with the land, any new type of business would need to come before the city for approval.

Speaking for Converge, Lou Hoekstra said they had moved the setback to 10 feet and had reduced the lumens of lights on the property. He said berms were not part of the agreement but the church would comply with all commitments made to the city regarding the parking lot.

The Council voted 5-0 to approve the SLU. After a brief public hearing, the Council approved the adoption of the city budget for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 fiscal years. City assessor Chuck Sittig briefly explained the tax system as it related to taxable and assessed property values and millages.

The Council approved a three percent pay increase for all non-union city employees effective July 1.

With several streets getting redone in the city, the Council approved payments and change orders for various projects.

Reith-Riley’s first payment request for street resurfacing on Clay, Eagle and Water streets was approved in the

amount of $317,944.64. A change order for paving on the Amtrak approach also go the Council’s ok.

Northern Construction Services received approval for its first payment request for work on Clay Street in the amount of $185,634.05.

As the Whittaker Street construction Phase II and III move along, the Council approved PaJay’s seventh payment request at $401,655.28 and two change orders.

Nature’s Way’s payment request for $10,992.53 was also approved.

DDA Chair Robert Kemper addressed the Council seeking approval for the purchase of outdoor furniture, not to exceed $26,000, for public areas on the new sidewalks along Whittaker Street. He said the DDA hopes downtown businesses will ‘adopt’ and maintain some of the sitting locations to use for their customers but the city has not determined what kind of agreements will be made. The Council tabled the decision until a special meeting could be held so they could find out if businesses were interested in the idea.

The Council approved an emergency ordinance limiting parking on Whittaker Street to three hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day. City Manager David Richards said overnight parking would be permitted with a $1 permit. A parking enforcement officer has been hired by the city. No second reading of the new ordinance is required and it will take effect ten days after publication.

The lease agreement between the City, Stray Dog and Seville Investments for the parking lot on Whittaker and Buffalo streets is set to expire so the Council approved a new agreement which prohibits overnight parking and semi parking.

While the issue of lifeguards on the city beach was not on the agenda, Dave Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, addressed the Council and urged them to be more aggressive in finding lifeguards for the season, noting Memorial Day was quickly approaching. O’Donnell said more had been spent on recruiting this year than in any other year. Parks Director Kristen D’Amico said a head lifeguard had been hired and they had six other applicants.

She said she was contacting people who had applied but not been hired at other beaches and pools and the city was willing to train and certify strong swimmers.

Peninsula Condo Association is applying to the MDEQ for permission to relocate the goose population on its property along the Galien River. The application, which is at no cost to the city, requires the support of the local government. The Council voted to give its support.

City residents will see a $2.31 increase in solid waste collection rates, going up to $13.39. Commercial customers will see a 20 percent increase.

Country Lane Remodeling won the bid for mowing the city parks during the summer months at a cost of $780 per mowing. A reduction in staff means the city will save money by contracting out the work.

The Council approved a letter of intent to the Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration regarding a feasibility study on the construction of off-shore breakwaters to protect shore and potentially restore fish habitats. New Buffalo Township approved a similar letter at their meeting.

The city’s lease on a copy/fax machine expires in July and Richards said the current machine has needed constant repairs. At his recommendation the Council approved a new lease with Adams Remco for a different machine at a cost of $239.68 per month plus $270 quarterly.

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B CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 228 OF 2018 (EMERGENCY) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1013 OF THE NEW BUFFALO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE DOWNTOWN PARKING The City of New Buffalo ordains: Section 1. Amendment. Section 10-13 of the New Buffalo City Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 10-13. Parking and storing vehicles on public streets. (a) It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Park or store an inoperable vehicle on a public street.

(2) Park a vehicle on a public street continuously, without movement, for a period longer than 7 days.

(3) Park a vehicle in violation of a traffic control order promulgated by an authorized City official.

(3) Park a vehicle for a period longer than 3 hours, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., between Memorial Day and Labor Day, on the following street segments: (A) Whittaker Street from Buffalo Street to Water Street; (B) Mechanic Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street; (C) Merchant Street from Barton Street to Thompson Street.

(4) Park a vehicle overnight between Memorial Day and Labor Day on the street segments listed in subsection (a)(3), except with an overnight parking permit issued pursuant to subsection (b). (b) The City’s police department shall implement the following permitting scheme for overnight parking on the street segments listed in subsection (a) (3): (1) Permit applications shall be submitted on a form issued by the City, and shall include an application fee in the amount of $1.00.

(2) Permits will expire at the end of the calendar year in which they are issued.

Section 2. Traffic Control Orders Rescinded.

Traffic Control Orders 1, 4, 6, 22, and 43 are hereby rescinded.

Section 3. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause to be published a notice of adoption of this ordinance within 10 days of the date of its adoption. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.

YEAS: Mayor O’Donnell, Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 228 of 2018 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on May 15, 2018.

Lou O’Donnell IV, Mayor Lori K. Vander Clay, Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Published: Effective:

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The City of New Buffalo is seeking applications for Lifeguards for the 2018 season. Must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent and CPR for Adult, Infant and Child. Prior life guarding experience is desired.

Responsible for promoting safe beach and water related activities. Enforces park rules and regulations.

Performs water search and rescues. Administers first aid and CPR. Patrols beach and swim area for hazards.

Performs other related duties as required. Applications can be obtained at City Hall or on the City’s website at www. cityofnewbuffalo.org Please submit an application to the City Clerk, City of New Buffalo, 224. W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo MI 49117. The City of New Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING The Village of Grand Beach will hold a special meeting on the proposed 2018-2019 fiscal year budget and the proposed millage rate for 2018 on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. (CST) – 7:00 P.M. (EST) at the Village Hall, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117.

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THE MEETING. The proposed budget for fiscal year 20182019 and the tax millage rate will be adopted at the special meeting.

A copy of the complete budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office located at 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI. MARY J. ROBERTSON CLERK/TREASURER (269) 469-3141

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ll hands were on deck as friends came to volunteer to unload and unpack the big container from Bali, Indonesia, Friday, May 11, at Custom Imports.

Owner Dee Dee Duhn sought out the most unusual and fun items on her annual January trip to the island and this year’s Custom Imports treasures are a must see and must have.

It was like Christmas in May unpacking the frogs, turtles, kites, musical instruments, dream catchers, flamingos, monkeys, zebras, giraffes, skulls, artwork, teak furniture made from old fishing boats, Buddhas in every size and style, yoga girls, fountains, jewelry, clothes and so much more.

Helping with the unloading and unpacking were: the Brewster team, Sara, Bridget and Emma, who were full steam ahead; Susan Margaret, who hauled and unpacked while “oohing” and “ahhing” over the items; Jim Howe and Bill Melendy’s crew, who lent much-needed muscle power; Phil Eichas, who helped unload the treasures, including his Bali and Michigan art photography that will be available at Custom Imports; and Lois Lane and Scruffy, who also delighted in the unpacking and discovery process.

Just like Christmas, the giant garbage bag (dumpster) filled with wrapping and packaging was then hauled off by Lakeshore Recycling.

Custom Imports, which is brimming with treasures, is now open daily from noon until 5 p.m. at 139 N. Whittaker St. Stroll the city’s new sidewalks and enjoy shopping in downtown New Buffalo.

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Stirring the Coffee NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT COFFEE

BY GAIL ISAACSON

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here’s just something about a coffee shop that brings people together.”

That quote sailed straight out of the mouth of Aaron Darling, co-owner, with Rich Siri, of Infusco Coffee in downtown Sawyer, Michigan.

As a writer living here, I love Infusco. It has been a boon to my writing, as well as a perfect place to meet new friends and run into old buddies as well.

Infusco is now four years old. This signaled a remodeling; not because the room was showing its age, but even I noticed there could be a more utilitarian use of the space, to greater serve it’s caffeine driven clientele. So when I heard Infusco would be closed for remodeling, I hoped the re-do would keep the same wonderful vibe that made this coffee shop so popular.

Well, I needn’t have worried. The new look is sleek and warm, with heaps of comfort for everyone. It is obvious that much thought went into Infusco’s new look.

In Aaron’s words: “We created more flow. We put up a half - wall so that people are not disturbed by the traffic in and out. The benches against the wall are more of a workspace. So we upgraded all the electrical so that you could easily plug in the computers. There is a lounging/sitting area that draws people to it. We’ve got these real comfy chairs. I love comfy chairs.”

The first thing I noticed was the striking, colorful new mural, representing the dunes, the water and the sunshine. It turns out this work of art was painted

by Aaron’s talented wife, Bethany Darling. The black walnut benches were made from native wood and forged by local woodworker, Rick Smith.

The benches are upholstered in a warm earth tone.

Hearthwoods, another native business, created the eye catching walnut bar made from indigenous trees. The new coffee bar curves gracefully around the windows. This is my favorite area and where I choose to work. If you have back issues Photo by Gabrielle Sukich/@whirlinggirl like me, you’ll be happy to know the barstools will support your back.

This cozy nook gives patrons a panoramic view of the Flynn Theatre and retail shops. It also offers a close look at Catherine Doll’s “Keep Sawyer Weird” mural.

Doll painted the mural, on the back, outside wall of the former Sawyer Fire Station directly facing Infusco.

I asked Aaron how Infusco is different from the ubiquitous coffee chain whose name I won’t mention in the same sentence as Infusco coffee - which is, to me, undeniably superior.

Aaron: “We roast all our coffee on site once a week so that’s one difference. We work closely with farms in Guatemala, India, Brazil, Ethiopia and other coffee growing regions. We are in the vacation mode now, but we have a lot of locals like you Gail. It’s a community gathering spot. Locals say they need a place where they can come and gather. Now we can fit more people comfortably.”

In my humble view, the coffee is really the star of this place.

Aaron: “Obviously I think we have great coffee and great drinks. We’re doing some new teas, espressos … people come from all over for our cold brew.”

The last benefit I want to mention is Infusco’s great writing Karma. Get your drink, sit down and the words practically fly from your fingers.

Aaron: “When people are here, there is energy, oxygen, good karma or whatever you want to call it that makes people think, ‘man this is a place I wanna hang out’.”

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SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF INDIANA AFFECTED

BY SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING

BA Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in Indiana affected by severe storms and flooding from Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018: “The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing Indiana residents the most effective and response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority.”

The disaster declaration covers the counties of Carroll, Clark, Elkhart, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Marshall, and St. Joseph in Indiana which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Cass, Clinton, Crawford, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, Jennings, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, Ripley, Scott, Starke, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Washington and White in Indiana; Cook, Kankakee and Will in Illinois; Carroll, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham and Trimble in Kentucky; and Berrien, Cass and Saint Joseph in Michigan.

Businesses and private nonprofit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed personal property.

Interest rates are as low as 3.58 percent for businesses and 2.5 percent for nonprofit organizations 1.813 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app.

If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362.

Additional details on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

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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.

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HOR0SCOPE MAY 17-23, 2018

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Your schedules will start to flow more smoothly this week, with no more start and stops to hold you back.

Travel plans will be put back on track this week, and any kind of movement will prove beneficial. If you have to visit a far away client, or travel to collect money, lady luck will be with you.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Take a break from the material world this week and enjoy spending some of that extra money you have acquired on traveling to the country. Wether you take a long weekend or the whole week for that matter, get outside and enjoy the fresh air. A wine tour and a stay at a quaint B&B is perfect.

TAURUS

You will be dealing with resources and financial issues that come from close relatives or interpersonal relationships. The division of material wealth is a serious issue that can cause a lot of friction and it should not be taken lightly. Don’t give up your share because you feel socially obligated.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Focus on getting those bills paid this week, as your financial sector is highlighted by the full moon on Saturday.

That day will also be a good day to collect any moneys that is owed to you from family or friends. This is not the time to launch new business ideas, wait until the end of June for that.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 This week you will be relying on people who are closest to you in love and business.

In the love department you will be entertaining the idea of exclusivity or making plans to solidify your future together. In business, you will reach a turning point and you will see your finances improve greatly.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Expect to feel your daily life start to move with more fluidity. Also your finances will be picking up and you will be able to move forward with more certainty. Wether you realize it or not people have admired your tenacity to career goals. They will happily show it with their pocket books.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Your services are in high demand this week. Work schedules will be demanding but so will your social calender. You may find yourself working late and then partying all night. It is important you take good care of yourself, eat healthy, meditate and pamper when needed. Good week here.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 The full moon on Saturday will be lighting up your house of secrets. If something has been brewing under your radar this is the week it will come to light. Wether someone has been keeping secrets from you or if you have been in the dark about your own issues, now you will see the truth.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 This week, that stellar energy will be lighting up your relationships and creative forces. Children and their creation or care, will take center stage. Loved ones will get closer and you will have some breakthrough moments where the two of you connect in a deeply satisfying way. Think synergy, baby..

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Most of the activity this week comes from your social life this week. Friends and loved ones will be coming forward with wonderful news that will give cause for celebration. Wether it is news of a birth or a wedding, you will feel very happy for them, as you have played a big part in this.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The slow pace that has plagued your schedule will finally lift this week. You will feel some substantial movement that will help you wrap up projects and home improvements.

Wether you are putting the finishing touches on a remodel job, or signing a new lease, you will have it completed now.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You will be feeling a very good stirring in your career sector this week. You may be getting that promotion or raise you have been hoping for now. It may take a week or two for everything to come through but it is coming.

You will be rewarded with cold hard cash, so stick with it.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER MAY 6-12, 2018 MAY 6 Domestic Violence (x2) Assault Larceny MAY 7 PBT (x2) Child Protective Services/Assist Other Agency Juvenile Complaint MAY 8 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency PBT Abandoned Motor Vehicle (x4) MAY 9 General Assist DWLS 3rd Offense Motorist Assist MAY 10 Suspicious Situation PDA Larceny MAY 11 Suspicious Situation Property Check/General Assist Warrant Arrest VCSA MAY 12 PBT (x2) NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency

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

locally grown and propagated by members to be sold at the sale. Gardening books, magazines and homemade baked goods will also be available.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

PURE MICHIGAN JAZZ & 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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

Free.

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.

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.

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

All are welcome.

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY SKIP’S OPEN-AIR EUROPEAN FARMERS MARKET 9AM-3PM. 16710 Lakeshore Rd. New Buffalo. 269-469-3341.

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.

WINE PARING DINNER: SOUTH AMERICA 6PM. Casey’s. 136 N Whittaker St. New Buffalo. $39. Reservations Suggested. No cost.

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

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.flagship-foods.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 NORTHWEST ODYSSEY SCULPTURE & ARTS TOUR 10AM-12PM. Purdue University Northwest.

NEW BUFFALO TIMES

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 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf, annually features the strongest field on the PGA TOUR Champions.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 25-28 BLUE MOON MARKET

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 25-26

JOURNEYMAN: #1 TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Night One: The Best of Cream-Eric Clapton Hits. Night Two: Eric Clapton-Unplugged, Eric Clapton Hits. Tickets $30.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 26-27

LEMON CREEK ART & WINE FESTIVAL NOON-6PM. Lemon Creek Winery. 533 E Lemon Creek Rd. Berrien Springs. 269471-1321. www.lemoncreekwinery.com.

Meander exhibits of different mediums; hand-crafted stained glass, jewelry, pottery, photography and fine art paintings. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or Pinot Grigio while shopping. No cost.

MONDAY, MAY 28

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY & PARADE 10AM. City of New Buffalo. City Hall procession to Pine Grove Cemetery.

NOON. Lakeside Park. Lakeside.

Gather to honor those who have dedicated their lives to preserve freedom. Local band, American Legion Color Guard and a patriotic speaker.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 31-JUNE 3

ST. MARY OF THE LAKE FAMILY FESTIVAL Skurbeck Carnival and Midway activities, bake sale and raffles.

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.

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Groups of up to 40 people welcome.

Reservations accepted.

Lessons available.

We deliver rental kayaks, paddleboards and bikes to your door!

New for 2018: Delivery is available to the Galien River Access in New Buffalo.

Call 269.469.4210.

Visit our beach stores in New Buffalo and South Haven and our year-round store in Mishawaka to shop a great selection of bikes, boards, kayaks and beach gear and attire.

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