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When I started writing this column all those years ago, I promised to look for positive story lines rather than trying to find the worst in the people and events connected to the sporting world. It seemed to me that most sports writers were choosing to write about who screwed up rather than praising whoever it was that did well. The vast majority of the time I chose to take the high road. My demonic side was trying to convince me to change my approach today, but the angelic side won out and I will continue to look for the positive side of people and events.

This week we will be celebrating Father’s Day, and there’s no end to the great things I’ve witnessed dads doing recently. I’ve witnessed dads sharing their time, knowledge, and love with their kids, and the good mojo seems to be spreading. After checking an old column, I found out that three years ago, I was hanging out with my friends after being inside for three months due to Covid.

The three years since have been tough on almost everybody, and while things will probably never be like they used to be, the middle class seems to be regaining their sensibilities and the fringes on both ends seem to be shrinking. Let’s hope everyone worries more about their families and friends and vote for the people that share their ideals rather than taking it upon themselves to try to change things.

I was so happy to be able to follow a few young men in their quest for high school baseball excellence this season. They all played so well and the sportsmanship displayed, win or lose, was a sight for sore eyes. Many pundits claim that baseball is a dying sport, but you couldn’t prove it by me. The attendance and enthusiasm at these high school playoff games doesn’t just go away because people want to see more action. As long as the gatekeepers don’t mess things up, baseball will continue to be America’s game.

The first ever NASCAR cup series street course race is coming to Chicago on July first. Even though the city will be a traffic nightmare for the next couple of weeks, I admire the city’s willingness to try new things. For Chicago to remain a world-class city, it can’t be afraid to try new things. Although it doesn’t currently appear feasible, I hope they can somehow find a way to keep the Bears in the city. Barack Obama said, “Someone once said that every man is trying to live up to his father’s expectations or make up for their father’s mistakes.” Be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Adults and children alike now have a way to stay hydrated thanks to the installation of the new water fountain in back of New Buffalo Elementary School, which was made possible by the efforts of the New Buffalo Area Recreational Authority (NBARA).

The two-level fountain has a bottle filler.

Michelle Hannon, secretary of NBARA, said it’s the first project of the NBARA,, which is comprised of three entities: New Buffalo Area Schools, New Buffalo Township and City of New Buffalo.

Another one is due to go in at the city’s boat launch. The NBARA was given $7,500 from the William Deputy Endowment, which is managed by Berrien Community Foundation, to purchase them.

“We’re so excited - the cross country team will use it, anybody using this area over the summer or the kids just at lunch and recess,” she said.

— FRANCESCA SAGALA