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Ambitious Benton Harbor Community Transformation Plan Now In Effect

For the last three years, a massive plan –the Harbor Shores Project-

has been in the works to radically and directly change Benton Harbor and provide maximum impact to its sur-rounding communities. Monday, May 21 marked the official day that this plan went into effect and signaled the start of the implementation phase of this multi-year project that is expected to move ahead until completion in 2013.

“An extraordinary transformation is underway in Michigan’s Great Southwest — a revitalization built up on the founda-tion of collaboration and cooperation — a renewal that creates hope and will offer

opportunities for all of our citizens.” said David R. Whitwam, Chairman, Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment, Inc. (HSCRI). “Today I know of no similar project in America. It is historic in terms of its scale and potential benefits. Ours is a unique approach to com-munity and economic development: a non-profit organization which will be dependent upon private and public partnerships.”

The celebration event that announced the official start of Harbor Shores project was held at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. Over 900 persons from throughout the community were in atten-

dance includ-ing Michigan G o v e r n o r J e n n i f e r Granholm, a longtime support-er of this much-anticipated proj-ect. Granholm expressed the idea that "the real genius of Harbor Shores lies not in the physical transformation, but the human resource trans-formation that it

would bring to a community that not long ago was

getting bad press in the wake of its civil unrest." She anticipated the day that young people from Benton Harbor would be the leaders and directors at all levels of the Harbor Shores operation.

U.S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) gave a very emotional address about his hometown and the posi-tive changes that it has been experiencing in the last few years. Whirlpool’s Chief Executive Jeff Fettig got a huge applause, with the Governor leading the ovation, for stating his company’s commitment to making this community it’s home base. Rev. Morris Gavin, of the Citizen’s for Progressive Change was also very upbeat and spoke enthusiastically about the positive changes that the Harbor Shores Project is expected to bring.

Jack Nicklaus gave a taped video presentation at the event describing his plans for the center-piece of Harbor Shores - an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course along with the Midwest’s first Nicklaus Signature Golf Academy. In a letter to Harbor Shores, Jack Nicklaus said, “I am honored to be selected to design a golf course to become the central amenity for a project that will have such significant commu-nity impact.”

“Harbor Shores has the ability to use a large residential and recreational devel-opment as an enabler for true communi-ty transformation,” said Mark Mitchell, President of The Alliance for World

Class Communities. “Community ben-efits plan have been designed to take full advantage of a development that could exceed $500 million in its overall impact to the area. These plans include job cre-ation, workforce development, literacy skill building, increased homeowner-ship opportunities, local and small busi-ness development, as well as developing strong grass roots organizations.”

Whitwam echoed similar senti-ments, “We’ve kept front and center with our view that this project is a sig-nificant enabler for our community-wide transformation, creating opportunity and improved quality of life for all of our citizens. The prime motivation to create Harbor Shores is to return Benton Harbor to the level of economic prosperity it enjoyed prior to manufacturing’s gradual exodus out of the state of Michigan.”

Benton Harbor Mayor Wilce Cooke, who was also in attendance at Monday’s event commented, “I would like to thank all involved for being part of the vision and possibilities of the Harbor Shores project. This includes the City of Benton Harbor Council, our staff and differ-ent boards such as the City of Benton Harbor’s Brownfield Board and Planning Commission. Without their help, along with our neighbors Benton Township and City of St. Joseph, the progress thus far would not have been possible.” -- More on HARBOR SHORES on page 6

By Dr. Desmond MurraySpirit Columnist

Artist rendering of Harbor Shores Boutique Hotel which is slated to be developed at the corner of M-163 and Klock Road Drive by the Edgewater development

Harbor Shore Chairman David Whitwam presents an award to Governor Granholm for the State's contribution to the Harbor Shores project during ceremony.

Dear Citizens:

In our commitment in keeping the commu-

nity informed about the Benton Harbor Area School (BHAS) superintendent search, the following is the latest update. Note, we are still try-ing to confirm details, so further infor-mation will be forthcoming.

There were 14 candidates for the superintendent’s position, which has been narrowed down to the two finalists, William Harrison from Kalamazoo, MI and Carol Schmidt of Dowagiac, MI. Schmidt is currently the superintendent

of St. Joseph Public School. The inter-view date for the candidates will be held on Thursday May 31, 2007.

There is a full day itinerary for each candidate on May 31st. There will be a public circuit for each candidate to tour, mingle with board members, staff, students, parents and other stakeholders. The circuit will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Mingle with the Board. This will give the BHAS board members an opportu-nity to meet the candidates in a personal setting.

Immediately following the “Mingle with the Board” session, each candidate will be taken on a District Tour to meet staff and students, and also view the dis-

trict facilities.

Public Meet and Greet5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Benton Harbor High School Commons.

A Public Meet and Greet will be held for each candidate to meet members of the public and field any questions they might want to ask the prospective new superintendent. Following the Public Meet and Greet, each candidate will give a seven to ten minute public presentation on a topic of choice. Each candidate will be asked to put together a Power Point presentation addressing: “Outsourcing Services: Pros/Cons & Implementation Strategy."

Immediately following each Power Point presentation, the final candidate interview will be held before the full board of the Board of Education, which is open to the public. The Board will go into closed session on June 1, 2007 to select the next Superintendent of Schools.

"On behalf of the BHAS School Board, we thank the community for their comments and suggestions and we strongly encourage all to participate in this important endeavor for our students and community on Thursday, May 31, 2007," emphasized McGinnis.

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May 24, 2007 EDUCATION

By Dan McGinnsPresident, BHAS Board

A Message from the President of BHAS"Come Meet Your Next School Superintendent"

Education:Ph.D. Teaching and Teacher

Education (Univ. of Arizona, 1976)M.A. Counseling and Guidance

(Univ. of Arizona, 1988)B.S. Education: English/History

(Central Michigan Univ. 1968)

Work Experience:Superintendent: St. Joseph

Public Schools, St. Joseph, MI (2004-Present)• Superintendent: Comstock Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI (2001-Present)• Adjunct Faculty: Western Michigan Univ (2003-Present)• Assistant Superintendent: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, Mishawaka, IN (1999-2001)• Principal: Palo Verde High School, Tucson, AZ (1997-1999)Adjunct Faculty: Univ. of Phoenix (1997-1999)• Director of Professional Development, Tucson Unified School District (1990-1997)• Assistant Principal for Activities, Catalina High School (Tucson Unified School District (1988-1990)• Department Chair, Student Services, Santa Rita High School, Tucson Unified School District (1984-1988)• Teacher and Counselor (7-12), Cholla, Tucson, Sabino & Santa Rita High Schools, Tucson, AZ (1970-1982)Teacher: Dowagiac Union Schools, Dowagiac, MI (1968-1970)

Professional Associations:• Chairman, Board of Directors for Community Partnership for Lifelong Learning;

• Member – Council for World Class Communities; • Habitat for Humanity Build partici-pant• Board of Directors, United Way of Southwest Michigan• United Way Campaign Chair (2005)• Chair, Michigan Association of School Administrators Conference Committee• President – National Staff Development Council (2001-02)• Board of Directors, Michigan Coalition of Essential Schools (cur-rent)• Member and Board of Trustee (1998-Present), National Staff Development Council• Facilitator in the areas of educational leadership, school improvement, team building, group development and con-flict management. • Consultant to a variety of school dis-tricts I school improvement, strategic planning and goal setting.• Instructor for graduate courses in the areas of curriculum development, staff development and educational leader-ship.

Best Dissertation Award, 1996.

Nominated Outstanding Alumni – Univ. of Arizona (1996).

The following is the brief overview of education, work experience, and

educational related information that was submitted to the Benton Spirit.

To find out more about each candi-date, you are encouraged to attend the

“____________” on Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Education:Ed.D. Educational Administration

(Wayne State Univ. 1992)Ed.S. Educational Administration

(Central Michigan Univ. 1987)M.A. Educational Administration

(Central Michigan Univ. 1975)B.S. Education (Central Michigan

Univ. 1973)Work Experience:Superintendent: Madison District

Public School (2004-06). Oversaw a K-12 population of 1800 and budget of $16.5M, developed financial plan to assist district in the elimination of the financial deficit, evaluated certified administration staff; restructured the central office staff, reduced expendi-tures by over $1M, cut staff by 30%, negotiated successful contracts with all bargaining units; developed school improvement teams, which resulted in AYP improvement.

Principal: Gull Lake Community Schools (1999-04). Increased the MEAP, ACT, SAT, and Advanced placement test scores, implement suc-cessful 4x4 modified block sched-ule and career pathways curriculum, awarded governor’s Cup for 2000/01, 2001/02, and 2002/03 school years.

Superintendent: Alma Public Schools (1997-99). Responsible for

educational program of a K-12 student population of 2,500 and budget of $16.9M, cut expenditures by $500K.

Superintendent: Lincoln Consolidated Schools (1994-97) Assistant Superintendent (1992-94).Oversaw a K-12 student population of 3800 and a budget of $22M.

Middle School/High School Principal: Lakeshore Public Schools (1990-92). Student body of 950 middle school and 900 high school.

High School Principal: Huron School District (1984-1990); Johannesburg-Lewiston Schools (1980-84); and Gaylor St. Mary Schools (1978-80).

Professional Associations• North Central Association• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development• Michigan Association of School Administrators• Michigan Association of College Admission Counselors• Phi Delta Kappa• National Association of School Administrators• Community activities: United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and Knights of Columbus.

William H. Harrison, Ed.D. Carole L. Schmidt, Ph.D.

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Plant It Forward, a Benton Harbor community plant giveaway now in

its seventh year, has been helping local residents beautify their yards, develop a love of gardening, and foster community pride each year since 2001.

This year Plant It Forward takes place on Saturday, June 2 at the Catholic

Community Center, located at the corner of Pearl and Catalpa Streets in down-town Benton Harbor. Plants will be given out free of charge starting at 10 a.m. The giveaway is slated to run until noon but last year all the plants had been given away in the first hour.

Friends of Morton Hill Cemetery are having a clean-up day on

Saturday, May 26th from 9 am to 2 pm. All are encouraged to join this effort in caring for this historical sight where the founders of Benton Harbor

and many Civil War veterans, includ-ing the black regiment are buried.

Bring your gloves, rakes and your energy. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Nancy Byrne at (269) 925-3845.

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Barack Obama (D-

IL) announced legislation that would direct the Treasury Department to mint 350,000 one-dollar coins marking the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on May 22, 2007. More than a tribute, the bill will assist the United Negro College Fund, which is the nation’s largest, oldest, most successful and comprehensive minority higher educa-tion assistance organization by allocat-ing all coin proceeds to help fund their scholarship program.

“This is an impor-tant tribute to one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in our his-tory, a trib-ute that will

make a real difference by generating resources to help minority students gain better access to higher educa-tion,” said Stabenow. “This legislation is an important step toward addressing the state of college attendance and graduation rates for African American students.”

“Ensuring equal access to educa-tion for millions of underrepresented Americans is an important legacy of the civil rights movement,” said Senator Obama. “This coin will not only serve as a symbol to remind all

Americans of the landmark strides our nation made by passing the Civil Rights Act, but it will lift up African Americans today through its contri-butions to the United Negro College Fund.”

Equality and access to education were two of the hallmarks of the civil rights movement. Since its inception in 1943, the United Negro College Fund has raised more than $2 billion and helped more than 350,000 stu-dents attend college. This represents the largest distribution of funds to help minorities attend school by any entity outside of the government.

In Michigan, the on-time gradu-ation rate for African American stu-dents is less than half that of the overall rate for high school students. Moreover, the percentage of Michigan high school freshmen enrolling in col-lege within four years is just 38%; the rate for the top states is 53%. This leg-islation will offer more scholarships to help students get into colleges and remain in colleges.

Stabenow, Obama Introduce Bill to Assist United Negro College

Mark Your Calendar:Plant it Forward - June 2

Beautifying HistoricalMorton Hill Cemetery

Senator Debbie Stabenow

Senator Barack Obama

The Korean War Memorial in St. Joseph, MI will be re-dedicated

on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) at 9:30 AM. The memorial is located on Lake Boulevard, directly across the street from the Boulevard Hotel in downtown St. Joseph.

The Korean War Memorial was originally erected at Look Out Park on the far south side of St. Joseph, and dedicated on Memorial Day, 1995. About nine months ago, the St. Joseph Parks Department moved the monu-ment to the bluff. It it the desire to re-dedicate this monument at this new location, to never be moved again.

This re-dedication ceremony will be a solemn event. The monument

honors those veterans that served our country during the Korean War and especially those from this area that made the supreme sacrifice in that conflict.

The Keynote Speaker at the re-ded-ication will be Mr. Sung Hwan Son, the Korean Consul General from Chicago. Other speakers will include Mayor Mary Goff, of St. Joseph; Michigan Senator Ron Jelinek, of Three Oaks; and Mr. Al Pscholka, speaking for U.S. Congressman Fred Upton.

This ceremony is open to all citi-zens and especially members of the Armed Services, their families and friends.

Re-Dedication of The Korean War Memorial

May 24, 2007 COMMUNITY


Citizen’s for Progressive Change (CPC) President Marcus Robinson

gave a progress report to Michigan Governor Granholm on Monday, May 21 at Lake Michigan College. This was part of the Governor’s visit to Benton Harbor on Monday for the for-mal start of the construction phase of the ambitious Harbor Shores project. CPC and Benton Harbor are key part-ners in the Harbor Shores project that has been in the planning stages over

the last three years.Robinson’s presentation was given

to an audience that including mem-bers of the Granholm administration, such as, Greg Roberts, that have been deeply involved in the ongoing trans-formation of Benton Harbor. Also, present were key members of Harbor Shores Development, such as, David Whitwam (Chairman), Mark Mitchell (Vice President) and Wendy Dant Chesser (Vice President). Several

Benton Harbor elected offi-cials, community and busi-ness leaders including Mayor Wilce Cooke, several City Commissioners, retiring BHAS Superintendent Paula Dawning, and several reli-gious leaders along with con-cerned citizens were part of the packed audience at LMC.

Robinson reiterated the core strategy and strengths of CPC as: (a) citizen engage-ment and advocacy, (b) building capacity for civic leadership among residents, (c) oversight of social reme-diation programs, and (d) resource accountability.

He further stressed the importance of broad based partnerships that have helped in the formative years of CPC and for it’s continued growth. Partners include citizens, citi-zen groups like block clubs,

social, religious, educational and com-munity organizations, business and financial partners and the Alliance for World Class Communities.

CPC’s mandate and mission grew out of the civil unrest of July 2003 and the subsequent plan of action based on Governor Granholm’s Taskforce Report. Robinson stressed that posi-tive change in Benton Harbor required that (a) citizen’s themselves step up and show personal responsibility, and (b) transformation occur in our schools, city services and infrastruc-ture and greater economic opportunity for all residents.

Robinson gave a ‘short list’ of accomplishments that CPC is proud of: • Designing and implementing a 3-year supplemental education program targeting grades 3 – 8. This program serves as many as 300 children each year and is funded by the MDOE and MDHHS,• Winning the Cool Cities Designation for the City of Benton Harbor in partnership with the City and local businessman Richard Vance,• Partnering with MDOT, the City of Benton Harbor, and Cornerstone Alliance in the $12M redevelopment project of Main Street,• Designing and implementing the Inspiration House substance abuse treatment and transitional housing for women. This program serves as many as 6 women in a year-long treatment program,• Adopting of Peter’s House as an MPRI transition living resource for prison returnees,• Collaborating with and supporting numerous community groups serv-ing thousands of residents each year (e.g., Community fest, Taste of Benton Harbor, Keep It Safe Keep It Fun, Hope VI),

• Supporting the growth and develop-ment of Band of Brethren in Christ, a faith-based men’s movement in the City of Benton Harbor,• Fund raising for community projects, such as, $150K for the Charles Gray Teen Center,• Community championing for effort to extend BHAS Sinking Fund. This suc-cessfully passed and provides $10M over 10 years of money for repair and upkeep for BHAS buildings,• Fiscal partnering for the $2M ConnectUP Fund, a W.K. Kellogg Foundation initiative, and• Designing and implementing the

Community Capacity Building Consortium for the Harbor Shores Community Benefit Plan.

Robinson was very appreciative of the financial supporters of CPC’s work in transforming Benton Harbor into a world class community. These include: Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Department of Human Services, Berrien Community Foundation, Upton Foundation, Whitwam Family Foundation, Harbor Shores CBP, the Alliance/CWCC and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Robinson said, ‘… this community is now my home. I do this also for my son. We at CPC want to leave him and all the youth of Benton Harbor a legacy of hope and accomplishment that they can build upon.’

Marcus Robinson, President of CPC, gives a PowerPoint presentation to Governor and com-munity regarding CPC's accomplishments and future goals.

CPC Reports To Governor Granholm

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“The Heart of Cook” grant recipients for

2007 were announced by Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant during a reception at the Curious Kids Museum on May 14. Grants totaling $54,832 were provided to 38 area nonprofit organi-zations. More than 60 fund-ing requests were received this year.

“The Heart of Cook” is a grant program targeted to assist educational, human services, and environmen-tal projects and organizations in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. The grant review committee, comprised of Cook Nuclear Plant employ-ees, gives special consideration to agencies and projects that have involvement or leadership by I & M employees.

“I have seen the various ways that this community sup-ports Cook, and I am pleased we can in turn provide funding for these fine community organizations,” said Mano Nazar, senior vice president & chief nuclear officer. “Our employees are very committed, both at work and in many community organizations. These grants express our pride and appreciation for living and working in Michigan’s Great Southwest.”

“Word of The Heart of Cook grant program has really spread,” said Rick Tinkle, chairman of the employee review committee. “We had many more worth-while requests than funds available once again this year, but we’re very excited to be able to help so many great pro-grams.”

The Berrien Community Foundation administers the program for Cook. Grant applications for 2008 will be available next January by contacting the Berrien Community Foundation at www.berrien-community.org.

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its 2,650 employees serve more than 580,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan. It operates 3,595 MW of coal-fired generation in Indiana, 2,110 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, and 22 MW of hydro generation in both states.

I&M is part of American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utili-ties in the United States, delivering elec-tricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems com-bined. AEP’s transmission system direct-ly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern

Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 east-ern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada, and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas. AEP’s utility units operate as AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas). AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

News releases and other information about I&M can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.indianamichi-ganpower.com. For more information about the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant, please visit http://www.cookinfo.com

Grant Awards ($500+-$5,000)

• 3 Angels Mission • American Cancer Society Relay

for Life • Berrien County Council for

Children• Berrien County Health

Department• Berrien County Shrine Club • Boy Scouts of America• Capstone Family Center • Curious Kids' Museum • Five Pines Maximum Adventure

Xperience program • Gateway-Milestones for Life • Harbor Habitat for Humanity• Humane Society of Southwest

Michigan • Public Safety Education - Little

Squirt• Region IV Area Agency on

Agency • Sarett Nature Center • St. Joseph Art Association, Inc.

(The Krasl Art Center)

• Therapeutic Equestrian Center• Upton Middle School• Well of GRACE Ministries • Workforce Skills Development

Grant Awards (up to $500)

• Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan • Benton Harbor Public Library• BAHA Freeze - Berrien Area Hockey Association • Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. • Boy Scout Troop 607 • Bridgman Quilting Bees • Bridgman Softball Association• Children’s Music Workshop• Coloma Science Olympiad • Cub Scout Pack 419• Galien Township Schools • Lakeshore High School

Electric Race Car Team • Lupus Alliance • Michiana Christian

Service Camp• Michigan State University

Extension Office • Sons of Union Veterans

GRANTS AWARDED TO AREA AGENCIES BY “THE HEART OF COOK”

Beth Germani (Heart of Cook) and Rick Tinkle (Heart of Cook Committee Chair) present the grant check to Mr. Lincoln (aka Richard Veit, Senior Vice Commander, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War).


May 24, 2007 LAB TALES

The Inde-p e n d e n t

R e s e a r c h Project was very helpful to me in my senior year of high school. This program was my first experience with a truly self-guided course and I feel that the knowledge I gained will be

useful in similar classes I will take in college. Taking an independent class such as this one is a new experience and I think a necessary one.

Throughout the course I dealt with different situations in the lab, per-forming refluxes to obtain reaction

products, and performing analytical tests, such as NMR, TLC and IR, on my product. The procedure gave me a better understanding not only of chem-istry, but of the scientific process as a whole. I will be able to apply this new knowledge and practical experience in, as well as outside of, the lab.

Although in college I plan on majoring in English, the experience of this class has piqued my interest in research. In college, I plan on tak-ing advantage of the many research opportunities that are offered at the University of Michigan. Either way I know I will take a lot away from my high school senior experience in inde-pendent research.

Michael Everett, a graduating senior at Edwardsburg High School, plans on attending the University of Michigan to major in English and eventually become a journalist. He enjoys golfing, playing soccer, and playing the guitar.

By Michael EverettGuest Correspondent

The Benton Spirit introduces a new series called Lab Tales, that fea-

tures the stories of students, in their own words, doing real research and making real discoveries. The students are from Professor Desmond Murray's Grade 12 class in the Berrien County Intermediate School District Math Science Center at Andrews University. They come from high schools across Berrien County and

were part of a first time pilot labora-tory course designed and directed by Professor Murray with funding from the National Science Foundation. Traditionally, the Grade 12 course has been taught using a standard textbook, lectures and routine labs.

The purpose of the course is to give high school students first hand experi-ences in real scientific research. All 25 students worked on their own individual

organic chemistry-based projects that included developing (a) new molecular sensors for chemical warfare agents and toxic metals; (b) new molecular switches that could possibly be used in electronic materials; (c) new pharmaceutical agents and (d) new, more efficient methods for making synthetic plant pigments, such as porphyrins, aurones and coumarins.

Several of the students from the

class also attended the 233rd American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting & Exposition in downtown Chicago on March 26. See the April 12 Benton Spirit story about the Chicago trip at www.bentonspiritnews.com

During my senior year at

the Berrien County Math & Science Center I was able to work on an indepen-dent research proj-ect with direction from Dr. Murray. My group set out to synthesize and study azlactone stilbenes. We were interested in potential use of these novel mol-ecules as chemosen-

sors. A famaliar example of a chemo-sensor is litmus paper, which changes color (blue, red) in the presence of acids and bases. Our goal was to determine if azlactone stilbenes would change color in the presence of toxic metal cations. If they did, azlactone stilbenes could assist

in environmental analysis to detect some toxic chemicals.

During my research I realized the importance of finding background infor-mation and doing literature searches. This helps in understanding what has been done before and areas that remains to be investigated by laboratory research.

Another thing I learned was being patient. In my experiments I didn’t start getting desired results until the last week of class. However, we learned valuable information about the limitations of azlac-tone reactions and the need for develop-ing an azlactone synthetic method that would be more versatile and general.

Overall the class was very informa-tive and fun, since we were able to work independently and research new materi-als. Despite the setbacks, I am still thank-ful about the opportunity to participate in this class. Katie Dreitzler, a graduating senior at Buchanan High School, is a hard-work-ing and dedicated student that is look-ing forward to her future.

By Katie DreitzlerGuest Correspondent

Michael Everett, Edwardsburg High School University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI English

Katie Dreitzler , Buchanan High School Columbia College, Chicago, IL Interior Architecture & Fine Arts Management

Lab Tales is sponsored by Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST) and Benton Spirit Community Newspaper.

Lab Tales: High School Students Perspectives on Science

HARBOR SHORE from page 1

What is The Harbor Shores Project? It is a 530-acre, mixed use devel-

opment spanning parts of Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Benton Charter Township. Initiated to revitalize the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph community while protecting its natural beauty. The project will greatly enhance the southwestern Michigan lake front area to take its place among the hottest vacation destinations in the Midwest. The proposed land uses include rec-reational, residential and commercial development, containing 860 new residential units, marinas, two hotels and a convention center, an indoor water park, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, the Midwest’s first Nicklaus Signature Golf Academy and 83 acres of new park and public waterfront access points.

When does construction begin? The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf

course will be the centerpiece of the development, the management team is said to have the opening of the golf course in the summer of 2009.

This requires that construction of the golf course begin in July 2007. It will take approximately 12 months to sculpt the course and then about one year for it to “grow in.”

Infrastructure improvements

throughout the project area will also begin by July 2007, including the enhancement of Jean Klock Park (comprising of the relocation of Jean Drive and a new entry road into the park), walking trails, new marinas, and road construction. Project infrastruc-ture will continue through September of 2011.

Some benefits and opportunities of Harbor Shores:

Harbor Shores is designed to be a unique opportunity to revitalize the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph com-munity and transform the area from a quaint twin cities area along Lake Michigan’s waterfront to take its place among the premier vacation destina-tions in the Midwest. Harbor Shores is

to help enable the community to begin a process to reverse declining popula-tions, shrinking county-wide school enrollments and manufacturing job losses that have burdened the area in the past several decades.

During construction and develop-ment (2008-2012), Harbor Shores is projected to create over 4,000 jobs, generate over $630 million in new consumer spending and over $50 mil-lion in new tax revenue.

After construction, Harbor Shores is projected to create 2,000 on-going jobs, generate over $140 million annu-ally in new consumer spending and over $30 million annually in new tax revenue. New residential and com-mercial space is projected to increase the local tax base of Benton Harbor

(+75%), St. Joseph (+30%), and Benton Charter Township (+3%).

In addition, Harbor Shores will provide significant investments in environmental clean up for the are

The Benton Spirit will be fea-turing more on the Harbor Shores Development, such as:• Stated Opportunities (jobs and job training, contracting opportunities, environmental, etc.)• Who is the Harbor Shores team? • What are the Community Benefits plan and how does it suppose to ben-efit you?• Impact on Jean Klock Park? • More on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

Mayor Wilce Cooke’s Next Coffee and Conversation

“Tour of Harbor Shores”Mark your calendar for the next

“Coffee and Conversation” by Benton Harbor Mayor Wilce Cooke, sched-uled for Saturday, June 9, 2007, noon to 2 p.m. Mayor Cooke has invited members of the Harbor Shore team to take citizens, via a bus, throughout the Harbor Shore area, explain their plan, and answer questions from citi-zens. Space is limited, call to reserve a seat, (269) 927-8405.

Refreshments will be served for this free and educational tour.

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Cause Marketing Forum Recognizes Whirlpool Corporation and its

Whirlpool and KitchenAid Brands For Their Nonprofit Partnerships

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) was honored on May 17th

with the 2006 Cause Marketing Golden Halo Award for Business during the fifth annual Cause Marketing Forum con-ference. The Cause Marketing Golden Halo Award is America's highest honor for companies and organizations that give back to the community through creative and effective cause marketing campaigns.

The award recognizes Whirlpool Corporation and its Whirlpool and KitchenAid brands for their long-term, successful partnerships with Habitat for Humanity International and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

"We are pleased to be recognized for two important causes that are close to the hearts of our customers and employees -- eliminating substandard housing and fighting breast cancer," said Jeff Davidoff, vice president of marketing communications, Whirlpool Corporation.

"The Cause Marketing Halo Awards demonstrate the good that can be done when businesses and non profits team up," said David Hessekiel, president of Cause Marketing Forum Inc., the program's organizer. "It's a competition in which we all win." Cause market-ing is the strategy of building mutually beneficial alliances between companies and causes.

Habitat: “Building Homes....Building Lives”

One of Habitat's largest corporate sponsors, Whirlpool and its employees have directly improved the lives of tens of thousands of families around the world since 1999, providing countless volun-teer hours and more than 73,000 appli-ances. Whirlpool donates an ENERGY STAR(R) qualified refrigerator and a range to every new Habitat home built in North America, and plans to support every Habitat home built globally by 2011, either through product donations, cash, or home sponsorship.

Fighting Breast Cancer ... One Cook at a Time

Now in its sixth year, the Cook for the Cure program, created and spon-sored by KitchenAid, has raised more than $5 million globally to support the fight against breast cancer, more than $4 million of that in the United States benefiting Komen for the Cure.

Funds are raised through donation

with purchase programs, culinary auc-tions and events, and a grass roots initia-tive that encourages consumers to host their own "party with a purpose" to gen-erate donations from family and friends. Cook for the Cure also has drawn the support of many of the country's most celebrated chefs, including Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, Sara Moulton, Jacques Pepin and others.

Cook for the Cure continues to create unique opportunities for raising money for Komen for the Cure. Activities planned for 2007 include a Mother's Day promotion called "I Cook for My Mom" and the second annual Survivor's Week, an experience for breast cancer survivors at a cooking school in Tuscany, Italy.

Whirlpool Corporation was selected by the Cause Marketing Forum as this year's winner based on its leadership in developing cause alliances that benefit the company, its nonprofit partners and society.

Whirlpool Wins Golden Halo Award

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May 24, 2007 SCI-TECH

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Nitrogen Around You

When you hear the

word “nitro-gen”, you prob-ably think of explosives. But what many may not know is that

nitrogen makes up over three-quarters (~78%) of the earth’s air. In fact, atmo-spheric nitrogen is only one part of the nitrogen cycle that sustains plant and animal life.

Nitrogen, atomic symbol “N”, was first discovered in 1772, by the chemist and physician Daniel Rutherford. It was first called “noxious air” then “burnt

air” because gaseous nitrogen does not support combustion or living organisms. While nitrogen gas is generally consid-ered to be unreactive, some bacteria can convert atmospheric nitrogen into com-pounds, such as ammonia, an important chemical used for making fertilizers. This process is called nitrogen fixation.

Industrially, ammonia is made by combining nitrogen with hydrogen using very high pressures and temperatures. Chemists are now actively researching how to efficiently convert nitrogen to ammonia under much milder conditions.

Other important nitrogen com-pounds, include nitroglycerin, trinitro-toluene (TNT) and nitrocellulose, known for their use in explosives and propellants. These all have nitrogen – oxygen bonds which are very unstable compared to the nitrogen – nitrogen triple bond found in nitrogen gas. Hydrazine another nitrogen compound is used as rocket fuel.

Compounds of nitrogen were known even during the Middle Ages. Alchemists knew nitric acid as aqua fortis (strong water) and the mixture of nitric and

hydrochloric acids was known as aqua regia (royal water), celebrated for its ability to dissolve gold (the king of metals).

Nitrogen compounds are also very important as medicines and drugs. For example, nitrous oxide –“laughing gas”-, was dis-covered early in the 19th century as a partial anes-thetic. Other notable nitro-gen-containing compounds are morphine, cocaine and penicillins. Many nitrogen

compounds found in plants serve as natu-ral chemical defences against predators.

Some of the most important biologi-cal compounds - proteins, DNA and RNA – also contain nitrogen.

Brittany Francis is a sophomore at Cassopolis High School. She enjoys playing softball and having fun with her friends.

By Brittany FrancisGuest Correspondent

This week, our journey called Elements Around You takes

a glimpse at the two most important gases for life. Do you know what they are? In this installment, Berrien County Intermediate School District Math

Science Center students from Professor Desmond Murray's Grade 10 class - will let us know some interesting facts about these life sustaining gases.

We encourage you to follow up by sending in questions you may have to

the Benton Spirit Elements Around You or by searching the internet for more information about the chemical world that is in us and around us.

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Elements Around YouThis page is sponsored in partnership by Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST) and Spirit Community Services.

It’s in the air you breathe,

the soil that you grow your food in, and many other things. Oxygen is one of the most impor-tant elements

known to man, is the most abundant element on earth, and the third most abundant (after hydrogen and heli-um) element in the universe and solar system. Almost half of all the atoms in the earth are oxygen atoms, and it is very reactive. Nearly 90% of the weight of the oceans is due to oxy-gen. Oxygen makes up about 90% of water, two thirds of the human body and one fifth by volume of air.

One of the most important uses of oxygen is when someone has trou-ble breathing and needs extra oxygen just to keep them alive. The most important commercial use of oxygen is in the manufacturing of metals. Oxygen usually ranks third in the list of chemicals produced in the United States each year and over half of that is used for manufacturing metals.

Oxygen is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless gas, and its symbol is 'O'. In its liquid state, oxygen has a pale blue color. It is more dense than air and only slightly soluble in water. This gas is a very poor conductor of electricity and heat and supports combustion. While the common form of oxygen on earth is diatomic (O2), another important form of elemental

oxygen is triatomic, better known as ozone, (O3).

Oxygen discovered by English chemist Joseph Priestley and Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774, and both are credited with the dis-covery of the element independently. Oxygen is necessary for the survival of all of animal life on earth because ani-mals breathe in oxygen and out carbon dioxide, while plants use up carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

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The Annual High Tea of the Benton Harbor Chapter of Charms, Inc.,

was once again an elegant affair enjoyed by all. The “ladies” arrived at the Morton House, on May 19, 2007 in all the finery and “Hattitude” befitting a High Tea. The theme of this years tea was Legends – Past & Present.

Emma Hull, Benton Harbors first African American female Mayor, accepted her Living Legend Award and spoke of her accomplishments as mayor as well as of the obstacles she encoun-tered in seeking that office in 1991.

Sister Paulita Walters accepted a Living Legend Award for her ser-vice to the citizens of Benton Harbor through The Readiness Center which she founded 27 years ago. Sister Paulita was especially touched to be receiving this award from a group of women of color.

Legends of the Past Awards went to Mary DeFoe and Esther Dade Clay.

Mary DeFoe’s award was accepted by her daughter Angie DeFoe who spoke of her mothers commitment to equal treatment in housing, employment, education, the media, the justice system and society in general. A true testament to her influence and work in the com-munity came during the five plus hours of her funeral service where numerous community members eulogized her for her commitment to Benton Harbor.

Gladys Peeples-Burks, PhD., accepted the award on behalf of Esther

Dade Clay. Dr. Burks remembered her as a friend and a woman who was deeply c o m m i t t e d to educat-ing both the young and the old and as a champion for the elder-ly. Esther Dade Clay’s commitment to education was never more appar-ent than when she went

back to school and received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 62.

Charms, Inc. has always been com-mitted to the community. The financial contributions Charms, Inc. has made in the community since the High Tea in May of 2006 include $450 to the Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter; $200 to the Fellowship Baptist Church Scholarship Fund in honor of former Charm and Charter Member Magnolia Westfield; $500 to Lake Michigan College to aid a student from Benton Harbor; $500 to the Morton House; $150 to Benton Harbor Youth In Government; $100 to the Robert Cuhran Scholarship Fund and $60 to the Lake Michigan College Founda t ion in honor of Charm Dr. Gladys P e e p l e s -B u r k s . C h a r m s has also given vari-ous amounts to young women run-ning for both Miss Benton H a r b o r and Miss D e b u t a n t e . As part of a National P r o j e c t , Charms gave

$500 to Sickle Cell Anemia research. Charms, Inc. commits to fulfilling finan-cial commitments to the community on a yearly basis. In addition, individual members of Charms give tirelessly by donating their time and expertise to vari-ous organizations in the Benton Harbor Area. Charms, Inc.

was founded in 1952 and has had a chapter in Benton Harbor since 1970.

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First Ladies Tea

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Saturday, June 2, 2007 Lake Michigan College - Mendel Center

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Emma Hull recipient of Living Legend Award

Sister Paulita Walters recipient of Living Legend Award

Gladys Peeples-Burks accepted the Legend of the Past Award on behalf of Esther Dade Clay

Angie DeFoe accepted the Legend of the Past Award on behalf of her moth-er, Mary DeFoe

"Hattitude"By Patricia Plaut-Payne

Spirit Correspondent

Please over this Memorial Day

weekend take some quality time to reflect on those men and women that entered the “Theater of Battle” fighting for our safety, but never returned home alive.

There are many things we invest our confidence in-too many to try and “laundry list” today. However, are you standing on firm ground? Is there a sure enough “go to” person in your life?

In these days of some-time uncer-tainty, and when life “aint always a crys-tal stair” is there a penultimate foundation you can stand on when the storms of life come?

The psalmist reminds us that some trust in horses and chariots. There is so much we can place our trust in but everything is temporal. This does not mean that we should not have faith in those persons, places, and things that have proven themselves to be trustwor-thy. Still, David points out that the only true safety in his day or our day is to always remember the name of the Lord our God.

It is very important to have self-con-fidence. It’s important to try and secure your property and person. It’s important to make sure that your family is safe and sound. But always remember that your ultimate strength must be in the Lord.

In the final analysis, our hope must be in God. Our strength comes from having a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. One of the great hymns of the church attests to this, “Oh God our help in ages past our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast and our

eternal home.”Stand on the name of Jesus. “Take

the name of Jesus with you everywhere you go.” Stand on the firm foundation of Christ. Make Jesus your choice each and every day!

In the time of trouble God hears us. When we need a shelter from the storm Jesus provides us with shelter. Rejoice in the salvation of the Lord. Stand upon God’s word.

Your only sure foundation in life is Jesus Christ! Let me leave you with this question. If Jesus would return today would you be ready to meet him? If your answer is “yes” then you already know

the joy and security of Jesus being your solid rock and firm foundation.

If your answer would be “no” or “I’m not sure” then seek out that person you know pro-fessing a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Do this so that he/she might lead you to Christ.

What are you standing upon today? “On Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.”

Let me leave you with this affirma-tion “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus name on Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.”

Peace With Justice, Be Blessed Real Good, Attend Worship, and Families Matter.

May 24, 2007 SPIRITUAL FOCUS


“What Are You Standing On?”

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7

By The Reverend Dr. Michael C. Carson

Spirit Columnist

Reverend Dr. Michael C. Carson is Pastor of Union Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church in Benton Harbor, Michigan and Religion Columnist for Benton Spirit Community Newspaper.

Happy 30th Pastoral Anniversary

Pastor George Dewberry

and First lady Denise Dewberry

Citizens for Progressive Change will present the “First Ladies

Tea,” an event to celebrate the spiri-tual gift of First Ladies throughout the greater Benton Harbor area.

All first ladies representing each church are being asked to take part in this special occasion designed just for them on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

First Lady Latrina Wells has a heart and passion for the women of Greater

Community C h r i s t i a n Fellowship and has birthed a Wo m e n ’ s Ministry at the church, w h i c h is called “Women in the Word.”

Sister Wells expounds on the world of God and teaches women what the Lord placed in her spirit concerning His people. God has anointed her to deliver His Word with power and authority. Her ministry has touched and enhanced the lives of many, destroying yokes and breaking the bondage of captivity.

We are asking each church family to sponsor its First Lady and honor her on this special occasion.

To commemorate this special day, a church directory featuring each First Lady will be published.

If your church or organization would like to be featured in this direc-tory and sponsor your First Lady for this event, would like to purchase tick-ets or have questions, please contact CPC at 185 East Main Street, Suite 303, Benton Harbor, MI or call (269) 926-4040.

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On May 10, 2007, service was held for James Sells Toney in Las

Vegas. Toney was born September 29,

1941 to Robert and Elizabeth T. Toney in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. As a member he was baptized at St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at a young age. He graduated from Crystal Negro High School at the age of 15 and attended Jackson State College in Jackson, Mississippi, major-ing in music.

In March of 1961, Toney entered the United States Air force, married and his two daughters, Donna and Tonia, were born. After being dis-charged from the U.S. Air Force in 1965, he was employed by Berrien County Juvenile Court in Benton Harbor, Michigan as a probation offi-cer for 3 years. Toney relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1975 and married LaVerne Hayes in December of 1977. To this union were born their two sons, Jason and Michael.

Toney's musical career began as a child singing and taking piano lessons. As a music major in college, he played

the trumpet. In his early twenties, upon being asked to play the organ for a local group, he told them yes and had never played an organ. He didn't even know how to turn it on. But after a few moments, he collected himself, played organ and never looked back! Toney has accumulated over 30 years as key-board player for the world renowned recording artist, B.B. King, entertain-ing in more than 80 countries around the world.

Toney departed this life May 2, 2007 in his home. His parents and two brothers, Charles and Larry, preceded him in death. Hie is survived by his wife, LaVerne; daughters, Donna of Romulus, MI, and Tonia of Westland, MI; sons, Jason(Rosemary) and Michael(Brittney) of Las Vegas; broth-ers, Thomas(Emma) of Hattiesburg, MS, Robert(Betty) of Houston, TX, and Paul (Jimmyella) of Benton Harbor, MI; sisters Mary of Jackson, MS and Patricia(Arthur) McLin of Jonesboro, AR; six grandchildren, two great grand children and a host of fam-ily and friends.

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May 24, 2007HEALTH

SSUMMER SAFETY

May is Summer Safety Month and the Berrien County Health Depart-ment will be giving you information throughout the month on summer health issues such as Lyme disease, melanoma or skin cancer detection and prevention, recreational water illness prevention, boater safety, etc. Look for the Benton Spirit Health Page in the weeks to come for more information on keeping your sum-mer healthy and happy!

Baby Pool Safety Tips By the Water Quality & Health Council

1. Never leave children alone and unattended. Children can drown in as little as one inch of water.

2. Keep emergency phone num-bers ready and know CPR.

3. Change pool water regularly. Frequent use of baby pools leads to build up of dirt and bacteria.

4. Children should wear tight-fitting plastic pants around diapers or pool-safe diapers.

5. When taking a break, com-pletely empty the baby pool to protect against drowning.

This page issponsored by theBerrien County Health Department

Berrien County HealthDepartment:Preventing Disease,Prolonging Life andProtecting theHealth of the Community.

May 21-27, 2007 is the third annual Recreational Water Illness Prevention week. The week before Memorial Day signals the start of the tradi-tional summer swimming sea-son and was chosen as a great time to bring attention to safe and healthy swimming. The Berrien County Health De-partment has for the past sev-eral years participated in a statewide Lake Michigan beach monitoring program. Funded

by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, this im-portant activity keeps the citi-zens of Berrien County aware of any dangerous water-borne bacteria problems. Water sam-ples are collected at thirteen (13) public beaches across the entire coastline beginning at the south near the Indiana state line traveling north to the Van Bu-ren County line. Some of the most popular beaches include: Jean Klock Park (Benton Har-bor city), Tiscornia Park (St.

Joseph city), Silver Beach (Berrien County park), Weko Beach (Bridgman city park), and Warren Dunes State Park (State of Michigan). Many visitors are keenly aware of beach water quality due to tele-vision and newspaper articles about beach closings from Indi-ana and Illinois. Tourists who wish to visit Berrien County’s beautiful coast can access water results by using the internet (website www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/public).

The Berrien County Health Department has five locations to serve you: Benton Harbor Niles Three Oaks 769 Pipestone M-139 Office School Based 1205 N. Front St. 21 N. Elm P.O. Box 706 2106 S. M-139 870 Colfax Ave 684-2800 756-2008 926-7121 927-5623 925-4500

Or visit us on the web at www.berriencohlthdept.org

What is in the surface water that is important to the swimmers’ health? Coliform bacteria is associated with waste material from humans and is present in dirty water. Waste material from farms or municipal sew-age that flows into the lake can also be a very real concern for swimmers. Another bacteria, Escherichia coli (E. coli), in the water is linked to swimming-associated stomach infection called gastroenteritis. Gastro-enteritis shows symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache lasting 24 to 48 hours.Another problem for bathers could be found at a hotel or campground in indoor or out-

door public swimming pools. Pools can harbor bacteria, vi-ruses and parasites including E. coli and “Crypto”. Crypto is short for cryptosporidium, a parasite that is not easily de-stroyed by chlorine. Crypto primarily produces a symptom of diarrhea. It becomes quite obvious how crypto or other pool bacteria and viruses could sabotage a perfectly planned vacation!The Health Department cannot overstate the importance of tak-ing a thorough shower with plenty of soap before entering a pool and when you are done swimming. This is the best way to protect yourself from getting sick from unclean water.

Keeping Water Safe for Swimming

BCHD Water Inspection Outbreaks of recreational water illnesses occur across the coun-try. According to the Center for Disease Control, 62% of out-breaks are related to chlorine-resistant pathogen, crypto-sporidium (crypto) and the re-

maining 38% of problems are related to poor pool cleaning. Public swimming pools are in-spected by public health sani-tarians in Berrien County at least once a year. In 2006, 47 public indoor pools and spas

and 103 public outdoor pools and spas were inspected.For more information on the Lake Michigan Beach monitor-ing program or the program of inspecting swimming pools, contact the Health Department at 927-5623.

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May 24, 2007GOVERNMENT

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today encouraged vehicle buyers

and sellers to understand their rights and responsibilities before making a deal, and urged them to visit her agency’s Web site for helpful information.

“Buying a new or used car can be exciting,” Land said. “But it’s also a significant financial investment. With spring and summer being busy times for car sales, it’s good to keep some tips in mind. All parties can help ensure their satisfaction by knowing what to look for and what is required by law. Having the proper information is key.”

The Department of State licenses and regulates auto dealers and repair shops. It also informs consumers of their rights and investigates related com-plaints. Its Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos has several brochures that offer tips for buying or leasing vehicles, as well as doing business with an estab-lished dealer or a private individual.

Before buying a used vehicle the department recommends:

• Test driving it and having it inspected by a mechanic.

• Making sure that it has a title. A vehicle cannot be registered without one. Don’t agree to the sale if a title cannot be produced or there are discrep-ancies. Also be certain that the owner named on the front of the title is the same person signing it. If there is more

than one owner or buyer, all parties must sign the title.

• Matching the vehicle identifica-tion number (VIN) on the title with the number on the dashboard.

• Checking the odometer’s mile-age accuracy. Under state and federal law, the mileage for most vehicles must be provided when ownership transfers. Vehicles that are 10 or more years old are exempt.

When doing business with an auto dealer, it’s wise to ask questions and read all documents before signing. It’s also important to note that there is no “cooling off” period. Some consumers mistakenly believe they can return a vehicle within a certain number of days after a contract is signed.

Remember that a vehicle being sold “as is” means just that. In fact, most used vehicles are not under warranty for any period of time. There also is no such thing as a verbal warranty. Get any guarantees in writing, including promises of repairs to be made prior to the vehicle’s sale. Keep in mind that Michigan’s “Lemon Law” for defective vehicles only pertains to new vehicles. Used vehicles are not covered.

“The vast majority of Michigan auto dealers are conscientious profession-als who work hard to serve their cus-tomers,” Land said. “Still, consumers should take the time to fully understand what type of vehicle they’re getting, all details of the warranty and financing obligations. Buying a car should be a positive experience.”

If consumers do have a complaint, they should first try working it out with the dealership owner or manager. If the problem isn’t resolved, contact the Department of State’s Bureau of Regulatory Services at (1-888) SOS-MICH (767-6424). An automotive complaint form also is available online. The bureau investigates issues within its authority.

Avoid Bumps in The RoadWhen Buying, Selling Cars

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced that all branch offices

and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Monday, May 28 in obser-vance of Memorial Day. Secretary of State SUPER!Centers normally offer Saturday hours but will be closed on Saturday, May 26.

The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday

or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.

Motorists renewing license plates can “skip the trip” to the branch office and do business by mail, or if eligible, by Internet or touch-tone telephone. Easy to fol-low instructions can be found with the renewal notice. License plate tabs will arrive by mail within seven business days.

For more information visit the department Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos.

Secretary of State offices to be Closed for Memorial Day

Recent Senate VotesWater Resources Development

Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (91-4, 5 Not Voting). The Senate approved this $13.9 billion bill that would fund Army Corps of Engineers projects related to water supply, flood control and waterways navigation. Sen. Carl Levin voted YES. Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES.

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (52-40, 8 Not Voting). The Senate passed the conference report for this $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Sen. Carl Levin voted YES. Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES.

Recent House VotesNational Defense Authorization

Act - Vote Passed (397-27, 8 Not Voting). The House passed this bill

authorizing $504 billion in Defense Department spending and $142 bil-lion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the upcoming fiscal year. Rep. Fred Upton voted YES.

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (214-209, 10 Not Voting). The House passed the conference report for this $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Rep. Fred Upton voted NO.

Upcoming VotesComprehensive Immigration

Reform Act - S.1348. The Senate is scheduled to begin work on this immi-gration reform bill.

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act - H.R.2316. The House is scheduled to take up this lob-bying reform bill this week.

VOTE NOTE - May 21, 2007Michigan's 6th Congressional District

“HealthTech Act” would increase quality and lower costs of health care

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Olympia Snowe (R-

ME) introduced the Health Information Technology Act of 2007, or “HealthTech Act,” that would provide tax incen-tives and resources to offset the costs of investing in new health information technology. These technologies reduce medical costs by improving efficiency, quality of care and patient safety.

“The result of using 19th century technology in a 21st century health care system is higher costs, increased errors and decreased quality of care,” said Stabenow. “It’s long past time that we fully utilize technology to make health care accessible and affordable for every family and business.”

“With an estimated 98,000 deaths per year resulting from medical errors caused by the continuing use of outdated technology, it has become obvious that we must bring American medicine up to speed,” said Snowe. “Although busi-ness has widely adopted new practices and tools, too often medicine remains

grossly inefficient, increasing the cost of health care for everyone. Our legislation addresses the needs of hospitals, health care centers and physicians in bringing technology on line quickly to save lives, improve health care delivery, and ulti-mately reduce costs.”

In its report, To Err is Human, the Institute of Medicine estimates that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die each year not from their medicinal condi-tions, but from preventable medical errors. In the United States, 31 cents of every health care dollar pays for admin-istrative costs – nearly twice the rate in other countries. A study by the RAND Corporation suggested savings as high as $81 billion a year through effective use of electronic records. However, high start-up costs and the fragmented nature of our health care systems have prevented wide-spread adoption of com-puterized health care information sys-tems.

The legislation would establish a 5-year, $4 billion competitive grant pro-gram for the information technologies and services needed by health care pro-viders such as hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, community health centers and community mental health centers. At least 20 percent of the funds would be available to rural areas or regions with a shortage of health care professionals. The bill also contains privacy provisions, including a require-ment that patients be informed if their personal health record is inappropriately disclosed.

The HealthTech Act would acceler-ate depreciation of health IT software and equipment, and increase Medicare payments to providers who use health IT to improve the quality and accuracy of clinical decisions for patients with chronic conditions.

Stabenow, Snowe Introduce Bill to Advance Health Care Technology


May 24, 2007 HOUSING

On May 1st the first three houses for the 2007 Harbor Habitat build

season officially began. Harbor Habitat has plans to build 12 houses this year in Benton Township. The first three houses are located on Cornelia St. in Benton Harbor. Two are sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and one is sponsored by the local Rotary clubs. A fourth house, sponsored by AEP began on May 14 and is set to be completed on an accelerated pace as a blitz build.

Harbor Habitat is still accepting people from our community who would like an opportunity to get involved and help another deserving local family realize the dream of homeownership. Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to come out and join. It is free to vol-unteer, and you don’t have to know how to build to volunteer.

Brianne Bloom, Director of Volunteer Services said, “Last year was all about rebuilding and regrouping

after the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 2005. It was an incredible accom-plishment for us to complete nine houses in 2006. This year is about going even further. We are now two years removed from the JCWP and the momentum is growing. Twelve houses for an affiliate our size is amaz-ing, but we go for that because the need is so great. I would like to see as many people as are able to from our community come out and volunteer this year.”

Build days available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8am to 3pm. Volunteer commit-ments can range from a single day over the course of the entire year to being a regular volunteer on a weekly basis. Harbor Habitat is willing to accom-modate any schedule.

Every build day starts with a morn-ing round-up at 8am sharp that takes place at the Harbor Habitat warehouse located at 155 W. Wall Street in Benton Harbor. Volunteers are dismissed to the job sites from the warehouse.

To volunteer or find out how you can help, please call the Habitat Office at (269) 925-9635 or (269) 926-1210.

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May 24, 2007CLASSIFIED


SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Ferguson, Clerk Phillips, Treasurer Boothby and Trustees Harvey, Hudson & Price

MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustee Jefferson

ALSO PRESENT: Chief Building Official-Tom

Baldwin, Engineer-Gary Soper, Atty. Don Dettman, Mark Mitchell-Cornerstone Alliance & Pastor Shane McIntosh-Twin Cities Family Church

Accepted the min-utes of the regular meeting held May 1, 2007 as pre-sented.

Set public hearing for June 5, 2007 to consider request from Vomela Harbor Graphics-375 Urbandale Avenue for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate.

Approved cost esti-mate from Natures Way Landscaping, in the amount of

$34,120.71, for landscaping for the Township Hall and Police Department.

Authorized purchase of a remanufactured 2002 combina-tion sewer jet/vac truck from Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc. at a cost of $188,000.00 less $20,000.00 for trade-in.

Approved payment of bill listing total-ing $191,911.40.

Approved site plan for Twin Cities Family Church to operate in an exist-ing facility located at 2162 Plaza Drive.

Adopted resolu-tion approving

the amendment to the Harbor Shores Brownfield Plan to include twenty (27) additional parcels.

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Carolyn Phillips, Township Clerk

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Habitat for Humanity Detroit (HFHD) one of the largest Habitat for Humanity International affili-ates, is seeking an Executive Director.

Please submit your

resume via email to [email protected] or for additional informa-tion contact Ms. Renee Brenner at Boyden Global Executive Search at 248-258-0616.

bs/adv May 24, 2007

HOUSING CASE MANAGER

New Center Community Mental Health Services position opening.

For more informa-tion contact New Center Community Mental Health Services, Human Resources Department, 313-961-4293.

Interested candi-dates are invited to submit a cover let-ter with resume to: New Center Community Mental Health Services, Human Resources Department, 2051 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208.

bs/adv May 24, 2007

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

The Community Housing Network offers the position.

Please forward resume and salary requirements to Nicole Daoust:Nicole DaoustCommunity Housing Network

Email: [email protected]: 248-928-0122

bs/adv May 24, 2007

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDED FOR HOUSING DEVELOP-MENT CORPORATION IN SOUTH HAVEN, MI. Full-Time Starting Salary Range: $38,000-$44,000

Fax 269-637-2000 E-mail [email protected] TTY/Voice 1-800-649-3777

bs/adv May 24, 2007

SALES POSITION ASAP

Base pay + Commission. MUST have proven sales expe-rience. (269) 926-4241

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EmploymentOpportunities

Public Notice

YES, Benton Harbor appears to be on the move! This year alone, mil-lion of dollars have been awarded or promised to various programs in Benton Harbor in order to revitalize the area and its citizens.

The Benton Spirit’s mission is to INFORM, ENHANCE, SHOWCASE, PROMOTE and EDUCATE you, the citizens, businesses and community of Benton Harbor and Southwest Michigan. We would like to hear from you in order to assure that you are INFORMED about all of these great resources intended for our great City. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO HELP US - HELP YOU. Tell us if you are aware of these programs and how we can strive to keep you further abreast.

Your opinion and feedback is very important!

If you would like to know more about these programs and would like the Benton Spirit to keep you informed, please circle “Yes” in the last column of the survey and return the completed survey to the BentonSpirit, via:Hand Delivered: 82 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Mail: P.O. Box 465, Benton Harbor, MI 49023

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 269-925-4540

Benton Spirit Community Survey Not Very Little Somewhat Well Want More Programs and Opportunities Informed Informed Informed Informed Information

Cities of Promise ($5M +) 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Harbor Shores Development ($750K+) 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Cool Cities 1 2 3 4 Yes No

$12 Million Main Street Facelift 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Harbor Town 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Art District $2.2M Street Scapes 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Hope VI ($15.6M) 1 2 3 4 Yes No

New or First-time Home-ownership 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Kelloggs Foundation $5 Million / 5-year Partnership 1 2 3 4 Yes No

A-STEP Program 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Preserve America 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Prison Re-entry Initiative 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Women’s Business Center 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Facade Grant Opportunities 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Small Business Association (SBA) Opportunities 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Micro Loans 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Berrien County Revolving Loan Program 1 2 3 4 Yes No

Community Block Fund 1 2 3 4 Yes No

We will keep your name confidential.

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (optional) ________________________________ e-mail ________________________________________

May 24, 2007 COMMUNITY


Wine Tasting Room80 W. MainBenton Harbor, MI1-877-738-7670

Greetings Everyone.....

Please come join us for the Benton Harbor Arts District's May ArT hOp & sHoP FRIDAY the 25th at these featured locations...!!!WHERE: Tabor Hill Wine Tasting Room & Galleria Del Corazon (art, photography, wine, & retro)80 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, MIFeatured Artists: Chris Bussing, (body cast-

ings) Benton Harbor, MI; Deborah Hoover, Jenison, Michigan; Jeff Pullen, Brooklyn, New York; Gretchen 'cricket' Berry, South Bend www.spiritedart.net; Hazel Larson, St. Joseph.WHERE: Benton Harbor Gallery of Fine Art ....their grand opening! (in the newly rehabbed Benton Hotel at 124 Water Street)

A wine & fine arts gallery featuring the new TABOR HILL wine tasting room & Richard’s Retro Store!Located in the “Benton Harbor Arts District.”

GalleriadelCorazon.comTaborHill.com

80 W. Main at Pipestone(noon-five pm Thurs-Sat)

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WHERE: The Livery Microbrew.....(190 5th Street ) info @ www.liverybrew.com(grab a beer and visit the upper balcony art exhibit!)WHERE: Majestic Art Gallery, 90 West Main Street, Benton HarborFeatured Artists: Sharon Mott, Ludington, Michigan; Josh Andres, (metal sculptures) Benton Harbor, MIWHERE: The Studios @ 210 Water Street....(located on Water street next to Brammel Supply)....Featured Artist: Donna Moynihan, Benton Harbor, Michigan (more info @ www.new-territoryarts.org )WHEN: Friday May 25th , 6:00-9:00 pmThe public is invited, (no charge for admis-sion) munches, & wine by TABOR HILL...Please note: body casting artist Chris Bussing will be on hand at Tabor Hill doing 'live' body castings!!!!!!MORE INFO: Richard's retro store 1-877-RETRO-70 or www.taborhill.com

Benton Harbor Art, Hop & Shop Friday, May 25, 2007 - FREE - ALL ARE INVITED

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On Saturday May 26th, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M., we invite all to gather

to celebrate Jean Klock Park's Second '90 Year Anniversary Celebration' by honoring the rich history of John and Carrie Klock's gift and to pray for it's continued future and traditional use as a public park, in it's entirety, for the citizens of Benton Harbor and surrounding communities.

A picnic lunch is being sponsored by private donors who purchased JKP

Anniversary Bears for upcoming celebra-tion events and Meijer Inc.

Please join us for on this day of cel-ebration to show all the importance of what Jean Klock park means to our area residents, past, present and future!

Feel free to bring your favorite dish to pass and bring a lawn chair.

For more information visit www.savejeanklockpark.org or call: 269-925-4880

Jean Klock Park Anniversary Next '90 Year Anniversary' Event

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