New Buffalo school board accepts resignations of band director, Spanish teacher

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New Buffalo school board accepts resignations of band director, Spanish teacher

Members of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education accepted the resignations, with regret, of two employees who will be heading to Lakeshore Public Schools at their Monday, June 13, meeting.

Board members accepted the resignation of bands director Christina Baumann and high school Spanish teacher Luis Sanchez.

Baumann, who has been at New Buffalo since 2008, has accepted a position teaching fifth through eighth grade band at Lakeshore Middle School. Sanchez, who has been with the district since 2011, will be teaching high school Spanish at Lakeshore High School.

Regarding the open middle school principal position, New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that there have been six applicants and he’ll have a recommendation for the board at their June 27 meeting.

Board members approved granting tenure status to Angela Robertson as well as Melissa Forker.

The employment of Jamie Bartelheim in the position of recreational aid for weekday afternoon/evenings and every other weekend was approved. Leslie said she’ll be working at the fitness center every other weekend and Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 9 p.m.

Board members approved Frank Rowley in the position of morning recreational aid, pending background approval.

The employment of Julie Williams in the position of recreational aid every other weekend, pending background approval, was approved.

Board members approved employing Morgan Motycka as administrative assistant to the athletic director. Leslie said Motycka has been studying athletic administration and coached the girls’ softball team this past spring.

Board members heard updates from the district’s counselors as well as the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

Angela Robertson, the elementary school counselor, said that, regarding Tier 1 & 2 support, this year, the 250 students received whole group lessons (29 for kindergarten through fifth grades and seven for prekindergarten); 56 students participated in small group lessons; eight participated in small groups (approximately 40 lessons), two of which were provided by a RESA consultant and Lory’s Place; 91 students received individual counseling sessions; 38 students received ongoing trauma/ behavioral intervention services; and there were 51 parent consultations.

New Buffalo Elementary School is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school, and Robertson said that PBIS Tier 1 was finally completed.

Community support for staff, students and families continued to be received from organizations such as Toys for Tots, Harbor Country Rotary and Lions Club. Student successes are highlighted throughout the year with events such as February Kindness Month Challenge and the Good Citizenship Trait monthly winners’ donut breakfast.

Middle and high school social worker Hilary Cunningham said that this year, she focused on Covid response and student mental health. A monthly parent newsletter was added to the principal’s mailer, with this year’s focus being on “Building a Resilient Family.” With grant funding from United Way of SW Michigan, each student and staff members (including virtual) were given a Calming Kit that included a calm strip fidget for their devices. Through The Pokagon Fund, the New Buffalo Pandemic Response for Student Wellbeing Initiative Project was awarded to the district, which included a partnership with Willow Tree Counseling that can offer one to one counseling services to students in need of additional mental health support funded through the at no cost to students/families. High school counselor Lisa Price said the Class of 2021 had earned a total of 436 college credits, which included Southwest Michigan College credits for Spanish and music; Purdue Northwest credits, and AP and CLEP exams that students passed. Students take the PSAT/NMSQT, the CLEP three times a year, Michigan Merit Examination (SAT, Workkeys, MSTEP), the AP (English Language, English Literature, Spanish Language and Culture, Biology, Calculus AB, US History, Government, Economics) exam.

Michelle Pliske said that the PTO holds its Bison Stampede (which is all online and doesn’t include selling items) every fall and that the net profit for 2021 was $11,540.75.

In April, a recurring grant application was submitted to The Pokagon Fund for the two book vending machines and, if awarded, the PTO and the Rotary have committed to $2,083.33 toward them. Another project included providing clothes to students with accidents during the day.

The four-year lease of computer equipment from Apple, Inc., was approved.

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Board members approved the purchase of Qubit Networks (which is the Firewall) in the amount of $30,370.32.

Board members approved the purchase of Steam building security cameras from Communication Company in the amount of $32,172.91.

The purchase to Upgrade District Communication Equipment, in the amount of $62,897.17 from Millennia Technologies was approved as well as the purchase of Promethean Boards from Corporate Image Services, LLC. in the amount of $26,140.00.

The purchase of elementary playground equipment from Gametime/Sinclair Recreation for $62,897.17 was approved (Leslie said they’re going with the second option, which has more pieces of equipment).

Board members approved the elementary, middle school and high school handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year.

Board members amended the 20212022 Budget, as presented per resolution (General Fund, Bison Educational Trust Fund, Food Service Fund, Activity Fund, 2014 Debt Retirement Fund, Public Improvement Fund).

Business manager Pano Arvanitis said that 70% of expenses are payroll and benefits, with the other 30% being what the district uses to fund everything else (such as operations as well as any classroom and technology needs).

For this year, total revenues were $17,963,427, which includes all the Covid money. Expenditures were approximately $18,523,847, which leads to about a $560,000 deficit for the year. The fund balance as of June 30 will be $4,470,278.

Board members approved Crystal Flash as the supplier of fuel products for 20222023.

SPORTS

From the Bleachers

COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

The question that is haunting

me lately is, how much is enough?

I wonder about this on a variety of subjects and levels, and I believe that in many cases, it’s not enough unless you have it all. I guess it’s natural to want everything, but if we could lessen our demands, our society would surely benefit.

I’m going to begin with a baseball example because that is the subject I think most often about. Old school baseball had star players, who made a lot of money; however, the rank-and-file players basically were paid a livable wage. I remember reading a story about Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians having to work during the off season at a furniture store. Baseball fans in Cleveland got to meet Rocky and maybe even buy a sofa or something from him.

New school baseball has most players going to Florida or California because they make so much money, they can go wherever they want (usually the warmer climates). But owners got greedy, players revolted and free agency happened. Now, owners make billions, players make millions and fans have to pay $16.98 for a beer and a hotdog at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, my favorite team, are not good right now and their payroll is not high; however, they still decided to raise prices for their food. On the other hand, the World Series champion Atlanta Braves lowered prices this season and you can get a hotdog, waffle fries and a soft drink for seven bucks (and the soft drinks come with unlimited refills). By the way, a beer is just $5. I appreciate the Ricketts family for leading the Cubs to a World Series victory, but they have fallen woefully short since then. They seem to have forsaken their fandom so they can make a couple of billion dollars more.

Let’s turn to golf. The PGA tour has been the only game in town. The best players play and they play for a lot of money. I don’t know enough about them to pass judgment, but some players didn’t think they were making enough money, so when some backers from Saudi Arabia decided to compete, some golfers jumped ship, to the LIV. Their first tournament was this weekend and Charl Schwartzel, the 126th ranked player in the world, won the tournament. Second, third and fourth went to players ranked 133,123 and 327. Phil Mickelson said the Saudi backers were “scary MF’ers.” The winners of the PGA tours Canadian Open, on the other hand, were ranked 3, 5, 15, and 9 - obviously, better golfers on the PGA. The reason for playing on the LIV: more money. The winner of the PGA tournament, Rory McIlroy, earned $1.566 million of the $8.7 million purse, while Schwartzel won $4 million of the $20 million purse. Seriously, how much is enough?

Socrates said, “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”

Be careful out there. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Local actor in commercial nominated for Emmy

It was like sinking a hole in one for a caddy at a New Buffalo golf course that had the lead role in a funny TV commercial nominated for an Emmy.

Leonard Sales was the lead actor in a commercial that aired primarily in the Indianapolis area last year.

Sales played “Chad,” an office worker making fun of a co-worker portrayed in a dinosaur costume for not changing with the times.

The dinosaur, who looked irritated by his remarks, later switched from a vehicle burning gasoline to an electric car.

At the end of the commercial, the character played by Sales is standing next to a gasoline pump as the dinosaur driving by the filling station says, “Who’s the dinosaur now, Chad.”

Sales said he hopes the producers of the commercial being nominated for an Emmy opens more doors to his acting career.

“Just to be part of a project that gets this kind of notoriety is special. The more opportunities you get to work with talented people, it really does help your career in more ways than one,” he said.

The Emmy nomination was for commercials broadcast in the Midwest region.

Sales is a caddy at the Dunes Club, a private nine hole golf course on Marquette Road.

The LaPorte resident also runs a business at home repairing golf clubs.

Sales and his fiancée, Rachel McGinley, portrayed shoppers in the filming of a commercial two years ago for Aaron’s Furniture.

Sales was in one other commercial for Maker’s Mark Whiskey.

The 2010 LaPorte High School graduate never tried out for any of the plays at school. Sales said he was interested but didn’t take seriously his desire to perform on stage until 2014 before enrolling at the Acting School Chicago.

“If you don’t do it now you’re going to wake up when you’re 40 one day and you’re not going to have a chance to do it,” he said.

A year later, he joined the famous Second City theater group in Chicago to further his skills and trained in the same room as the late Chris Farley.

Second City is where other famous comedian/actors, such as Dan Akroyd and Stephen Colbert, cut their teeth.

Sales has also performed in nearly a dozen films and served on work crews for television shows. He’s auditioned for many other productions with help from an agent he hired to provide him with job opportunities.

“I always knew it was going to be kind of tough to break into the industry. It still is but I surrounded myself with a lot of the right people. They really kind of gave me a helping hand and showed me the way,” he said.

BY STAN MADDUX

Lakeside Garden Walk returning next weekend

The Lakeside Garden Walk will be back from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Happening every three years, this year’s event will capture a unique blend of shoreline residences, community gardens, and country estates. Eight gardens will represent a variety of settings that display interest in design, passion for gardening, and distinctive style.

Tickets are available online at www. thelakesideassociation.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Alapash in Three Oaks, Sawyer Garden Center, and Whistle Stop. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 after June 20.

The event is sponsored by The Lakeside Association of Harbor Country’s Lakeside, Michigan. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship Fund benefiting high school seniors in the River Valley School District. —

Anew fire department lake rescue boat with ability to fight house fires near the shoreline is already reaping dividends in LaPorte.

The over 22 foot boat docked in Pine Lake during the summer is also used to reach people seriously injured from mishaps in the water.

After it first arrived in August, firefighters used the fast moving watercraft to reach an individual partially paralyzed from a water skiing accident on Pine Lake and a person floating on her life jacket with a broken leg after falling in between a dock and boat.

“It’s been paying off,” said LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder.

The boat, which is equipped with lights and a siren, has not responded to any major rescue calls since being put back in the water in May.

However, it was used recently to put out a fire in a wooded area beside Stone Lake.

Snyder said it appears a trash can was intentionally set ablaze.

After catching some debris on the ground on fire, the flames spread a short distance into the woods.

The boat raced across Pine Lake and through a channel to Stone Lake to put out the fire from the shoreline, with two water guns on the deck emitting up to 750 gallons of water a minute.

Snyder said the fire, which was about 75 feet from the boat, was well within reach of the guns, which can send water at a distance of about 150 feet.

He said a truck would not have been able to get close enough for hoses to reach the fire, which deep in a wooded area near Cummings Lodge.

“Luckily, the deck guns were able to reach it from the lake and they extinguished the fire,” he said.

The tips of the water guns can be removed and equipped with hoses if water has to be carried on foot to fires at greater distances away.

A pump on the boat draws water from the lake.

He said the boat could also be called to assist with house fires if narrow roads make it too difficult for trucks to quickly reach some of the lakefront dwellings or extra time is needed to tap into fire hydrants, which are not always conveniently located around the lakes.

“This just supplements what we would be able to do from the road,” he said.

Snyder said the boat costing $104,000 has a 200 horse power engine and doors that open and close to the surface of the water to slide patients inside.

The boat replaces an old, much smaller watercraft still in service for any rescues on much smaller bodies of water in the city, like Clear Lake and Fish Trap Lake.

That boat has just a 15 horse power engine and no doors, which forces patients to be lifted over the edge and pulled in.

The old boat also doesn’t have a built in water suppression system.

Snyder said the old boat kept at the fire station also has to be transported to the lakes while the new boat is able to remain docked, which increases response times further on the heaviest used bodies of water.

Capt. Scott Wilson said the new boat is also equipped with sonar to locate bodies or even air bubbles from someone beneath the water before they drown.

“Hopefully, we never have a body recovery. We have had them in the past. This will make it a lot quicker and easier for us to find them and if we can get to somebody in the right amount of time hopefully be able to rescue them,” he said.

Snyder said the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte paid half the cost of the boat.

“Hopefully, we will not have a lot of use for it this year but it’s there is we need it,” Snyder said.

BY STAN MADDUX

Miss and Mr. Three Oaks and River Valley royalty

Grand Marshal Gloria Priest rides in a go-cart driven by Emma Whitlow

Froehlich's decorated a 30th anniversary birthday float

River Valley Softball Conference District champions have some fun during the parade

Journeyman Distillery represented in the parade

Three Oaks Village President Richard Smith emcees the parade

Shriner Mini Bikes Abe Lincoln rides aboard The Region of Three Oaks Museum 1977 Oldsmobile

Members of the River Valley softball conference district champions have fun with paradegoers

The Guardian Riders ride down Elm Street

Flag Day Prince Isaac Cummings

Celebrating 70 years of the ‘World’s Largest Flag Day Parade’

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

For the 70th year, residents

and visitors converged on the streets of downtown Three Oaks for what has long been billed as the “World’s Largest Flag Day Parade” the afternoon of Sunday, June 12.

The parade lived up to its name this year, as it featured more than 100 units. As was tradition, the parade opened with six Harley Davidson Road King Police Motorcycles from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Unit. Other units that made their way down Elm Street were the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 Color Guard, the parade’s grand marshal, Gloria Priest (who completed her basic training in Fort Lee in Virginia and was assigned to Ft. Belvoir in Virginia), the Miss/Mr. Three Oaks/River Valley Royal Court, Mid-American Cowgirls Rodeo Team, and the usual endless stream of tractors and antique cars.

The parade was emceed by none other than Richard Smith, president of the Village of Three Oaks.

The Michiana Corvette Club was well represented

Berrien Springs royalty waves to the crowd

The Chikaming Township and Three Oaks police departments ride in the parade Pat Rickerman drives his 1997 Urial Sportsman, Russian 2 Wheel Drive Motorcycle

The TAG Art Company Stilt walker

Members of the Rebecca Dewey Chapter NS- DAR march down Elm Street Bridgman royalty waves to the crowd

Pet Parade winner Bella the Bulldog was all smiles The Berrien County Honor Guard marches down Elm Street

Members of the Red Arrow Raiders carry banners bearing the Red Banner sponsors

Radio Harbor Country and Harbor Country Arts car drives down Elm Street

Young athletes had fun with water during the parade Niles royalty waves to the crowd

Tractors from the River Valley Antique Power Association ride down Elm Street

The Three Oaks Township Fire Department engine makes its way down Elm Street

The Michiana Clowns goof off on Elm Street The LaPorte County EZ Riders Drill Team The 4-A's Club was represented on Elm Street

Members of Baroda royalty The Orak Shrine Oriental Band from Michigan City

State Rep. Brad Paquette

The Lest We Forget vehicle drives down Elm Street

PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADULTUSE RECREATIONAL MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a joint special meeting of the New Buffalo Township Board and the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission will be held at the Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

At this meeting, the Township Board and Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the potential authorization of Adult-Use Recreational Marihuana Establishments in the Township and other matters that may come before the public bodies.

Anyone may appear in person or by counsel and make a comment during the public hearing. The Township Board and Township Planning Commission are also receiving written comments

at the Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Written comments must be received by the Township prior to the start of the public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

The Township of New Buffalo complies with the “Americans with Disabilities Act.” If auxiliary aids or services are required at a public meeting for individuals with disabilities, please contact Judy Zabicki, Township Clerk, at least three (3) business days prior to any such meeting.

JUDY ZABICKI, TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of New Buffalo who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than inperson with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the City of New Buffalo Clerk’s office, located at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 at the following times.

Regular business hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, August 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at City Hall City Clerk’s office 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117, telephone at 269-469-1500. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office.

Elsie Earl Studios partnering with Dunes Summer Theatre to give to the local arts

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

This summer, a New Buffalo resident is using her love of all things creative to give back to those over the whole thing,” Friend said. Friend reached out to instructors to teach each course. Right away, classes who throw their passions into the arts.

Loretta Richey Friend has partnered with the Dunes Arts Foundation by arranging for classes to be taught in the Dunes Summer Theatre’s Clay Cabin at 288 Shady Oak Drive in Michiana Shore, Indiana, with all proceeds going to the theater.

Classes include wheel throwing; poured painting; 3D painting for individuals, families, and groups; Coffee and Canvas for groups (work groups, families, Bachelorettes, Birthdays, etc.); and a miniatures workshop.

Friend, who formally had Elsie Earl Studios in New Buffalo, said she had attended some plays at the theatre last year.

“They have a whole new group running the theatre now…They didn’t have the manpower and had only a few people to get people seated and looked like they needed help,” she said.

She volunteered to be an usher to seat people during play. It was while she was seating people that she got to know the manager, who told her that they also needed help with running their rustic cabin in the woods.

“She convinced me to take started booking up. While the 3-D painting class doesn’t officially start until June 21, she said she has a 12-member group coming in June 17 for the class. While classes will be held in the cabin, she said that some may be held outdoors. Classes run for the entire summer. Spots are still available in the classes. For more information on times and class details and to signup, visit www.elsieearlstudios.com or contact Friend by text or email at 734-646-6633 and Loretta@ elsieearlstudios.com.

Once summer ends, Friend hopes to keep the artistic vibes up and running through the rest of the year. In the fall, she hopes to also do ballroom dancing and improv classes – which were offered at her former New Buffalo studio - at the theatre.

Seeing others throw themselves into a creative endeavor for the first time is one of Friend’s main drivers for arranging the classes.

“It’s exciting for people who are just beginning to be given the opportunity to try something new – it’s always fun to see how excited they are,” she said.

HOR0SCOPE

JUNE 16-22, 2022

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Pay attention to what you are doing this week, especially when working with your hands. Avoid getting lost in thought or doing activities on autopilot. On another note, you will be ready to make some new connections now and will be motivated to do so by the need for more intimacy.group coming in June 17 for the TAURUSclass. While classes will be held APRIL 20—MAY 20 in the cabin, she said that some You may overestimate what others can and can’t do right now, and it may lead to some conversations about control issues or expectations. Your ideas about what more information on times and is important may change a bit over the week, which will help you communicate class details and to signup, visit your ideas and feelings more readily. one of Friend’s main drivers for

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You’re going to have to change things up this week, especially your approach or style of persuasion if you want to communicate what’s important to you. Even changing your appearance will cross your mind. Be sure any changes you make reflect the real you. No phonies.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 There are a lot of new vibes coming in for you this week, which will lighten the mood and help you let go of any old baggage that’s been weighing you down. Get ready for some refreshment and a rejuvenating of sorts. It’s all about creating new links and branching out.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 This is a great time to network and expand your social connections. Don’t be afraid to go to new places and try new things, even if you have to go alone. Find a new niche for your quirky side. Perhaps a drum circle or art class, somewhere you can just relax and totally be yourself.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Reconnect your career with your emotions. Start enjoying what you do. Virgo is a very hard worker but can sometimes get caught up in the political side of things at the work place. Take some time this week to align your business practices with your heart and healing center.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It’s time to get out and explore. Take a road trip or get out on the beach and let the warm breeze feed your emotions. New adventures or new information that connects the heart and head or awakens your creative side will help you understand the people around you more.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Be sure to engage in more outdoor activities this week. If you don’t make time for fun and adventure, you run the risk of totally blowing deadlines or work commitments. Give yourself that gift of a night out or a day at the beach. Balance those long hours with lazy walks in the sand.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Address relationship issues from the standpoint of finding common ground. Don’t let personal preferences or differences be a big issue now. Look for the connections and the experiences that are shared, rather than focusing on disparities. Acceptance and harmony can be realized.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Get connected with your healing nature and ability to provide for others this week. Incorporate the idea of providing help or support into your business model. Approach your job or coworkers with more empathy. Get to know your colleagues on a more personal level.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Embrace any new passions with fluidity. Don’t try to keep things too organized. Let them progress naturally. Even though Aquarius doesn’t normally try to control things, you will have a tendency to over analyze or compartmentalize creative ideas or romantic feelings this week.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 It’s important to make your home feel more secure and stable this week. Don’t be afraid to tell certain people that their vibe is bringing you down or your landlord about repairs that need to be addressed. If there are repairs or things you can do on your own, don’t put them off any longer.

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP WATER DEPARTMENT WATER QUALITY REPORT 2021

This past year, as in all past years your drinking water has met all EPA and State drinking water standards. Everyday New Buffalo Township strives to provide their Township water customers with the safest drinking water possible. This report will show that we have been meeting those goals. The Township purchases its drinking water from Michigan City, Indiana. We also pump City of New Buffalo water into our system for use at the Four Winds Casino. Both communities use Lake Michigan as their water source.

Source Assessment

Because our water source is Lake Michigan, the State of Michigan has performed an assessment to determine how susceptible that source would be to contamination. Because of the “open” source that it is, it rated at “moderately high” level. It is important that you know both Michigan City and the City of New Buffalo sample and test their respective waters 365 days a year. New Buffalo Township is also required by EGLE and the EPA to take various samples on a regular basis. This is a combined effort to make sure your drinking water is safe. New Buffalo Township feels very confident with our source suppliers. This report includes both Water Quality Data sheets from our two suppliers.

Health and Safety

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health affects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Contaminants that might be expected to be in source water (untreated water) include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from

PUBLIC NOTICES

New Buffalo Townshp Water Quality Analysis

The Table below list all the EPA regulated contaminants detected in the Townships drinking water during 2021. All contaminants detected were below allowable limits.

Distribution system

Substance

Free Chlorine Residual Total Chorine Residual

Additional Distribution

Substance

Total Trihalomat-hanes

Total Haloacetic Acids MRDL MRDLG Annual Running Average Highest Range of Detection

Violation Yes/No 4.0 4.0 0.88 0.97 .75 -.97 no 4.0 4.0 1.15 1.25 1.01-1.25 no Sources of Substance Water additive used Water additive used

MRDL Annual Running Average Highest single sample

80 62.0 62.0

60 2.50 2.50 Range of Detection Violation Yes/No

62.0 (single sample) no

2.5 (single sample) no Sources of Substance

By-Product of Disinfection

By-Product of Disinfection

Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Regulated Substance MCL, TT, or MRDL MCLG or MRDLG Level Detected Range Year Sampled Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant

Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (ppt)

Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) (ppt)

Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) (ppt)

Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) (ppt)

Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) (ppt) 370

420

51

400,000

6

N/A N/D N/A 2021 No

N/A N/D N/A 2021 No

N/A N/D N/A 2021 No

N/A N/D N/A 2021

No

N/A N/D N/A 2021

No

Discharge and waste from Industrial facilities utilizing Gen X chemical process.

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; Stain resistant treatments.

Firefighting foam: Discharge and waste from industrial facilites.

Firefighting foam: Discharge and waste from industrial facilites.

Discharge and waste from industrial facilities; breakdown of precourser compounds.

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) (ppt) 16

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (ppt) 8

N/A N/D N/A 2021 No

N/A N/D N/A 2021 No Firefighting foam; Discharge from electroplating facilities; Discharge and waste from industrial facilities

Discharge and waste from industrial facilites; Stain resitant treatments.

Regulated at Customers Tap

Substance EPA's Action Level EPA's MCLG

90th percentile detected Range of Results Number of Samples Above AL Typical Source of Contaminant

Copper* (ppb) 1300 1300 2 0-4 0

Corrosion of household plumbing Lead* (ppb) 15 0 0.2 .0 -1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing *Lead & Copper- some monitoring is done less than once a year. Lead & Copper results were from 2019, our next sampling cycle will be 2022.

a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

To ensure that the tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. EPA regulations establish limits for contamination in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or visit (www.epa.gov/ogwdw).

Information about Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. New Buffalo Township is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking and cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Note: It should be noted that New Buffalo Township had an error in its’ 2020 Consumer Confidence Report. The Lead Results were reported as “ppm”, when they should have been reported as “ppb” which is the EPA standard. The numerical number was correct. Changes have been made to correct this error. If you have any questions regarding this report or any questions regarding your water utility you may attend any

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Water Quality Analysis

The chart that follows the definitions lists the highest recorded level in Michigan City in 2021 and the highest allowed by the USEPA. Michigan City water has met all EPA requirements.

Definitions

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water, if applicable.

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health, if applicable.

MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level, the highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water.

MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, the level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no know or expected risk to health.

AL: Action level, the concentration of a contaminant, which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow.

TT: Treatment Technique, a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, is the measure of clarity of the water mg/l: milligrams per liter, a measurement for concentration equivalent to ppm = one part per million ug/l: micrograms per liter, measurement for concentration equivalent to ppb = one part per billion pCi/l: picocuries per liter, a measurement of radiation

P*: Potential violation, one that is likely to occur in the near future, subject to other applicable requirements.

ND: Not detected, the result was not detected at or below the analytical method detection level.

TT**: Special Note on Turbidity: The turbidity treatment technique (TT) requires that at least 95% of the total combined effluent turbidity samples shall not exceed 0.3 NTU (1.0 NTU for slow sand and diatomaceous earth filtration systems). At least 95% is required to be in compliance. In addition, the maximum turbidity level cannot exceed 1.0 NTU at any time.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 Assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Date Contaminant MCL MCLG Unit Result Min Max

6/15/2021 Barium 2 2 mg/L 0.023

6/15/2021 Fluoride 4 4 mg/L 0.9 0.88 0.88

6/15/2021 Nitrate-Nitrite (as N) 10 10 mg/L 0.36

6/15/2021 Sodium N/A N/A mg/L 8.2

6/15/2021 Bromodichloromethane N/A N/A ug/L 3.4

6/15/2021 Chloroform N/A N/A ug/L 3.6

6/15/2021 Dibromochloromethane N/A N/A ug/L 1.7

2021 Total Trihalomethanes 80 0 ug/L 12.3 7.6 18.4

2021 Total Haloacetic Acids 60 0 ug/L 1.8 0 5

2021 Chloramines MRDL = 4 MRDLG = 4 mg/L 1.12 0.15 2.2

2021 Total Organic Carbon TT TT mg/L 1.56 1.02 2.31

2021

2021 Turbidity (lowest percentage) Turbidity (Maximum level) TT** TT** % 97% 97% 100%

1 1 NTU 1.00 0.02 1.00 Sites over AL Violation Likely Sources

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Water additive that promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharges from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from fertilizers; Leaching from septic systems and sewers. Metals; Erosion of natural deposits. Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Water additive used to control microbes Naturally present in the environment

No Soil runoff

No Soil runoff

2021

Valid until 12/31/2023

Valid until 12/31/2023 Total Coliform (40/month)

Lead (90th percentile)

Copper (90th percentile) 5% 0% % 6% 0 6% No1 Naturally present in the environment

15 (AL)

1.3 (AL) 0 ug/L 3 ND 9.1 0 No

1.3 mg/L 0.23 ND 1.17 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Leaching from wood preservatives

No1 : Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in the water treatment or distribution. When this occurs we are required to conduct assessment(s) to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments. During the past year we were required to conduct one (1) Level 1 Assessment. One (1) Level 1 Assessment was completed. In addition, we were required to take one (1) corrective action and we completed one (1) action.

A Day in the Life

REGARDING MASS MURDERS IN SCHOOLS

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

We all have remembrances from our school days - not just the fun high school days, but the elementary school experience as well.

My experience involved mixed emotions but was positive overall. We had moved from a small town, where I was enrolled in the second grade when we moved. I entered the new school somewhat aghast at its modernity. Everything felt fresh and nice, and the kindergarten even had a fountain. My second-grade teacher was very nice and a good teacher. It was when we had to learn the reading and spelling program, which required a lot of memorizations - not my strong point, which is why I can't remember what it was called. The playground was the only exception to the quality of the school, as it was largely dirt and clay. Instead, we got an expensive baseball mitt, which did not catch the large softball well (I hated it).

Lunch time was very organized, as you had to sit with your class. I could not eat the cod fish that they often served. I learned to stuff it all in my mouth and then run outside and spit it out.

I adored my fourth-grade teacher. She was young and glamorous and so nice and drove a new Studebaker and lived in a new house in the town’s best area. She had a handsome husband, too. Unfortunately, she contracted polio and had to be put in a machine. She was so nice and so warm and fuzzy, and it was a tragedy that she became a victim of the iron lung.

The art teacher, who came only once a week, was very special to me. She said I reminded her of her son, who was killed in WWII. She was in my life for the next seven years and treated me like her son. When I went to the high school, there was no art being taught; however, she arranged for me to take an art class anyway and had me in her supply room with a college student as my advisor. It was a remarkable relationship that we had.

This relationship wasn’t dissimilar to many of the student/teacher relationships in a small Texas town, where 19 students and their teachers were recently assassinated. The students would be on their summer break in just two days when they were all assassinated by the mad 18-year-old maniac.

This diabolical happenstance goes on without Congress leading efforts to ban assault rifles. The AR15 is more of a war time gun and is greater than what we armed our Vietnam soldiers.

Each massacre is worse than the last. This last mass killing in Texas was as bad as Sandy Hook's and the parents of that massacre have seen no new legislation in the 10 years since that occurred; however, they were awarded $73 million in a settlement with the gun manufacturer. Even that large sum does not deter the heart ache and the wrecking of so many children’s lives in such gruesome circumstances.

The remarkable kid survivors from the Parkland murders have fought all these years with massive demonstrations. The remarkable Dan Hogg has kept the cause at the forefront, with his adroit sense of purpose, along with his highly motivated followers, who demonstrate all over the country in hopes of reforms that never come - the principal effort being to get the AK47 out of circulation (which never happens).

It is seemingly a hopeless situation for getting Congress to enact the necessary reforms to mitigate or stop these nightmares.

Pray it will end soon.

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