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Grand Beach Village Council members discuss irrigation system, township public safety millage PAGE 4

Dooley’s hosts first Harbor Country Chamber mixer of the year PAGE 5

LaLumiere impressive on national television PAGE 7

Lifeguard conversations continue PAGE 10

Ghost Isle Brewery preps for springtime grand opening PAGE 14 Converge members invite community to help them finish ‘21 Days of Prayer’ PAGE 14

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High school senate to hold Empty Bowls dinner next weekend

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he New Buffalo High School Student Senate is sponsoring its eighth annual “Empty Bowls” dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in the New Buffalo High School in the cafeteria, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo.

Suggested donations of $10 for a ceramic bowl will provide diners with an “empty bowl” made by a New Buffalo High School student, a meal of soup or chili with crackers, a beverage, and a dessert.

Community members are encouraged to attend the event and/or volunteer to help in some way. All proceeds raised from this event will stay in the local Harbor Country community and benefit the Blessings in a Backpack program.

For more information, please contact Tina Keller at tkeller@nbas.org or (269) 4696046 or Beth Scoggin at bscoggin@nbas.org or (269) 469-6045. — STAFF REPORTS

Benton Harbor to host 2019 Farm Women’s Symposium

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he Farm Women’s Symposium will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Wednesday through Friday, March 6-8.

This event is an excellent opportunity for women involved in agriculture to learn, develop valuable networks, renew friendships and provide inspiration for another year in the farming world.

Keynote speaker Katie Dilse from North Dakota will spread a message packed with humor, insights, and empowerment, bringing her life experiences to the stage as a mom, wife, and business owner in small grains. Her morning presentation, “Life is a Highway—Roll on!”, emphasizes a happy life can depend on efficient operation, a little GPS guidance, and keeping an eye on the dashboard. Her afternoon segment will be an interactive workshop called “When the Scale Tips” that calls for balance in what can often be a crazy farm life.

Dann Sytsma from Kalamazoo’s “Improv Effects” will stress collaboration, positive communication, and more efficient problem solving using improvisational techniques to get attendees loosened up and learning about one another.

The popular Producer Panel returns, with three Berrien County farmers confirmed to give overviews of their operations: Erica Burke of Hillside Orchards; Matt Schilling of Greg Orchards & Produce; and Trevor Meachum, president of Vegetable Growers’ Ass’n.

FWS is fortunate to be able to host three experts about human trafficking to give attendees an overview of this subject of which many are unaware. Confirmed to speak are Kathy Maitland from the Michigan Abolitionist Project; former state Sen. Judy Emmons; and a trafficking survivor.

On Thursday, the group will tour agricultural and historical locations in the area, including the Sawyer Garden Center, Hop Head Farms, 12 Corners Vineyards, and the North Berrien Historical Museum.

Friday will open with a legislative update from newly elected Pauline Wendzel, a member of a four-generation local farming family who will also talk about her journey to the 79th House District.

A sought-after speaker and source about multiple relationship topics, Dr. Alexandra Solomon of Northwestern University will cover key principles of thriving relationships, including spouses, parent/child, and friendships, using her ability to connect with audiences across generations and diverse backgrounds.

FWS 2019 will conclude on a light note, with clean and candid comedy about life’s awkward moments from entertainer Denise Gutenschwager of SE Michigan, using her alter-ego, Evelyn Smallbladder.

The event is open to those who are active in farming or agri-business, or retired but still want to stay involved and connected, or simply want to learn more about agriculture in Michigan. While registration is open to everyone, a number of scholarships are available for members of Michigan Corn Grower or GreenStone Farm Credit Services. For questions about scholarships or the Farm Women’s Symposium, contact committee member Shari Konkel at 231-5194723. The registration brochure for the event is available online at https://www. farmwomenssymposium.com/ or check out their Facebook page.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

Grand Beach Village Council members discuss irrigation system, township public safety millage

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Irrigation Study Committee member Clay Putnam said that part of the assessment was to do an evaluation of the village’s entire irrigation system. The lake pump station received a two rating (which means it’s functional but could fail), the golf course booster pump station received a two, the supply piping and fittings received a one (which means poor), valves received a one, sprinkler heads received a one and controllers received a two.

Council President Pro Tem Blake O’Halloran pointed out that the village had a more than 100-year-old system and that a secondary source was needed if the village lost the pump house, which is currently used to irrigate the golf course. With regards to the golf course, he said that water accumulated “like a pond” when one pipe broke.

Currently, the village is experiencing problems with beach erosion potentially threatening the pump house. Committee chair John Deaner said they wanted to give the village a plan that will get it “off Lake Michigan.”

Plan B includes putting in a retention pond that would be across from the maintenance building on the south side of 7th fairway where the tree line starts to fade as well as two wells.

There was also a plan to potentially run three-phase electric to the pond.

Plan B involves fixing the village’s current irrigation system, which has an estimated cost of $278,000. Plan C involved putting in a new system, which was more costly at $668,000.

Also at the meeting, New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit gave a brief presentation on the township’s two public safety millages.

Heit explained that the first millage generates enough funds to almost pay for the fire department budget, which is a little more than $200,000. It doesn’t cover the cost for Medic 1, which is $110,000 annually.

Due to the township growing from the arrival of Four Winds Casino opening in 2007, Heit said they saw a need for dedicated, 24/7 police coverage. The township contacted the sheriff’s department, which resulted in the coverage costing $600,000 annually. In 2017, township residents approved a 10-year, 1.4 mill public safety millage to cover all the township’s public safety expenses when the Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) no longer considered 24/7 police coverage to be a Specific Actual Cost and the township would need to bear the cost.

Heit added that the second millage may help cover the cost of building a new building in place of the township’s current Station 2, which is located closer to the village on 19001 US 12

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rand Beach Village Council members heard an irrigation study report, which was conducted to give options on what action should be taken if the village pump station failed and on how to better water the golf course, at their Wednesday, Jan. 16,

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Council member Jim Bracewell questioned why village residents have to pay for their own police department as well as the township’s. Heit explained that, per Michigan laws, villages within a township are taxed double.

Heit said that the township keeps $1.4 million out of the roughly $20 million that it collects in taxes, with a large amount going to the school. The township collects tax dollars for the state, county and schools.

In 2011, the township hired five police officers to provide 24/7 coverage within the township.

Currently, the Planning Commission is updating the village’s five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which expires at the end of the year. O’Halloran added that it might be time to also update the Master Plan.

Council members approved appointing Frank Giglio to fill George Sopor’s place in the Planning Commission for a term ending Aug. 31, 2019, as well as to appoint Harry Walder (who also applied for the position) to attend meetings and provide his expertise in planning and zoning.

Recently, the village received approval for a $2.4 million grant application by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to acquire 42 acres of undeveloped land currently owned by the Grand Beach Land Development. The Michigan House and Senate, along with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, must approve the monetary request in order for the village to receive the grant. The grant would go toward the land’s $3.3 million acquisition price. The village is looking to raise funds to cover the rest of the cost by soliciting donations. Board President Debbie Lindley said that the village needs to raise approximately $448,000 in matching donations.

Council members agreed to accept a proposal from McKenna Associates for $4,500 for assistance with grant requirements to complete the land acquisition.

Council members approved a Grand Beach Council meeting room use contract for those who wished to rent the council room for a small party or event.

The appointment of Ed Trainor to the Parks and Recreation Committee for term ending Dec. 31, 2019, to replace Laurie Roche was approved.

The appointment of Amy Slater for a term ending Dec. 31, 2020 and Ed Brandis for a term ending Dec. 31, 2021 to the Parks and Recreation subcommittee was approved.

Council members approved an ordinance that prohibits marihuana establishments within the village. The legalization of recreational marijuana was successfully approved by Michigan voters during last November’s general election; however, it may take a year for the state to have regulations in place.

The continuation of council members and village employees using the village hall once a year without having to pay a rental fee was approved.

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Dooley’s hosts first Harbor Country Chamber mixer of the year

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce started the new year off right - with a Ky Ky sub - at a mixer that was held at Dooley’s Lake House Pub Tuesday, Jan. 15.

John Dooley, who owns Dooley’s with his wife Colleen and daughter, Hannah, announced that they’ve chosen to still use the Jersey submarine sandwiches (including the Ky Ky) that were first created by Shirley Covert when she opened the sub shop that originally occupied the building in which Dooley’s is located in 1984.

“Thank you, Coverts, for creating all these subs that gave us a built(back, l-r) Louis Price and Mike Murray with (front row, l-r) Marcos and Jan Matijevic in business - that’s just unbelievable,” John said.

John said that the menu features a lot of Italian food, which he credits to his New York upbringing. He added that all of their food was homemade, including the corned beef, the meatballs in the pasta (which he has been making since he was 10 years old), and the Italian beef (which is cooked for 13 hours). Their pizza, which should be making its debut within the next couple of weeks, will include madefrom-scratch dough and sauce and “nothing but the finest quality ingredients.”

Since first opening its doors last June, Dooley’s has continued to evolve. The restaurant has been hosting karaoke nights on Fridays for the past four months and recently started hosting trivia nights every Saturday night. John said they’d like to continue the live entertainment in the beer garden outside when the weather got warmer, and that he plans on inviting local bands to play.

Dooley’s will also be the first stop in the fourth annual New Buffalo Winterfest and the Running of the Bull Afternoon Pub Crawl, which is set to take place this Saturday, Jan. 26.

“From the bottom of our hearts, Dooley’s would like to thank you we’re happy to be part of this community and we’re looking forward (back row, left to right) Colleen Dooley, Pete Boulahanis, Bobby Macciomei, John to many, many more mixers and a good time in New Buffalo,” John Dooley with (front row, l-r) Krystal McBride, Monique Martakis and China Bendiner said.

Dooley’s Lake house Pub is located at 310 W. Buffalo St. in New Buffalo.

In Chamber news, Kimberlee Wendt said that in 2018, the Chamber had performed the highest number of ribbon cuttings for new businesses.

“The Chamber continues to grow and we expect to break new records this year,” she said.

Wendt reminded members that the Chamber was currently actively advertising its “undiscovered season” campaign, as well as interest curated tours (such as a Family Field Day Tour and a Date Escape Tour) and local (left) Colleen and John Dooley pick the dining specials, on its website, harborcountry. winners of the Dooley’s gift certificates while org, in celebration of winter in Harbor Country. (left to right) Abagail Moore with Lesley Green Kimberlee Wendt (right) looks on Chamber members welcomed several “new faces” to that night’s mixer: Marcos and Jan Matijevic, new members and owners of CollectorZown, an online business specializing in character collectibles that has recently opened a storefront in downtown Three Oaks; a prospective new member, Abagail Moore of Moore CPA, who recently purchased a New Buffalo building on the corner of Clay and South Whittaker streets that will soon have office space for lease; a member reinstatement, Jill Pluta of the Life Care Center of Michigan City, who had brought along a prospective member, Trisha from the Trail Creek Assisted Living Community in Michigan City; new members Carolyn Gibbs and Mike McCully, who uses his background with Kraft Foods to provide management consulting for dairy and food companies; Sandy Weindling, Journeyman Distillery’s new marketing manager; and John Wagoner, one of the new managers at Froehlich’s in downtown Three Oaks.

Chamber Member Services Manager KImberlee Wendt reminded everyone that the 2019 Harbor Country Guide release date has been moved up to Thursday, March 28, to ensure it’d be ready in time for Dooley’s owners Colleen and John Dooley Mixing and mingling in Dooley’s spring break. Previously, the Guide had been released in April. welcome Chamber members Lake House Pub

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alumiere, the #1 ranked high school basketball team in the nation, defeated the #3 ranked team Monday in a game televised on ESPN. The Lakers defeated DeMatha Catholic 73-50 in the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Keion Brooks, Jr., a 6’ 8” senior forward for the Lakers, was named player of the game.

Brooks dropped in 25 points.

He also had eight rebounds and three blocked shots.

Brooks is being recruited by major colleges like Michigan State University and Indiana University.

Isaiah Stuart, who recently committed to playing next season at the University of Washington, was also a major factor in the victory with LaLu playing at home in 2019 in their six points and six iconic airplane hangar stadium. rebounds at halftime.

Wendell Green, Jr. a junior, also sank several three point buckets including a crowd pleasing one well beyond the arc.

Green also set up Brooks for an alley oop slam dunk in the third quarter.

Lalumiere, leading 32-24 at halftime, never trailed and extended their 13 point advantage at the end of the 3rd quarter to 19 points with about four minutes until the final buzzer.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he NFL Championship game, also known as the game with the Roman numerals, will be played in Atlanta Sunday, Feb. 3, and the participants will be the Los Angeles Rams and the New England

Patriots.

The New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs could have been playing, as both games went into overtime and were decided by a couple of terrible calls by the officials. I go back and forth on the subject of instant replay. Wouldn’t it be better if there was some way to get things right, at least most of the time? Almost every game I watch has a couple of plays that are not called correctly and, for whatever reason, they are not challenged. Maybe there could be an official watching the game on television and when there is an obvious mistake made, he or she could call for an instant replay. I think if such a system was in place, we would have two different participants playing for the championship. If not that, maybe we should just go back to when there was no instant replay at all.

One thing is for sure - I’m glad I’m not a New Orleans or Kansas City fan.

Oh, and one other thing: The Bears beat the Rams pretty easily this season and came within a couple of yards of sending their game with the Patriots into overtime. The Bears season ended with a missed kick this season, but they were right there - it’s the best of them.

Our team’s future is very bright indeed. Finally, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are an amazing duo. Brady should be past his prime, but he continues to play like a much younger man. Personally, I hope they get their butt kicked, but professionally, I have tremendous respect for both of them.

The Cubs held their convention this weekend, and the biggest news to come out of it was that Cub third baseman Kris Bryant called the city of Saint Louis boring. Of course, he’s correct, but it probably wasn’t the best thing he could have said. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina took exception to Bryant’s remark and called Bryant stupid and a loser. These two teams, and their fans, already have a pretty intense rivalry, and this war of words will undoubtedly add some fuel to the fire. This past week, I decided to skip fantasy baseball this season for the first time in more than 25 years, so my attention will be on the local teams with even more focus than usual.

I haven’t written about hockey much lately, as the Blackhawks have been struggling. Earlier in the season, they upset me by firing their coach, Joel Quenneville, the same coach who led them to three Stanley Cup championships after not winning a Cup in almost 50 years. New coach Jeremy Colliton is the youngest coach in the league at 34 years old, but he seems to be a great fit. Hopefully, he can lead the Blackhawks back and they can return to prominence soon.

Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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BY STAN MADDUX

ew Buffalo lost to rivals River Valley and Bridgman in boys high school basketball games on the road over the weekend.

The Bison lost 63 to 47 Friday night then fell to Bridgman 50-35 the following night.

New Buffalo head coach Nate Tripp said the difference in the game against the Mustangs was River Valley with its size advantage grabbing 20 more rebounds and showing more intensity than his young squad.

The scrappy Bison pulled to within 7 points in the third quarter but a technical foul by a Bison player resulted in the Mustangs quickly extending the lead to 11 points. ‘’That broke our spirit and we could never recover,’’ Tripp said.

Brennan Grott was the leading scorer for the Bison with 14 points.

His team ran out of gas late in the game from Bridgman having a size advantage and moving the ball swiftly up and down the court for much of the game. ‘’For the most part, we were in a dog fight against Bridgman,’’ he said.

Tucker Morse led the Bison with 13 points.

The Bison are now 6-2 in conference play and 6-5 overall for the season.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

His Legacy Lives On: Three Oaks celebrates E.K. Warren Day

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ven though he’s now been gone from this earth for 100 years, the overwhelming influence of Edward Kirk Warren is still alive and well in Three Oaks, Michigan.

“No community can be traced to one individual - it doesn’t boil down to one person - but E.K. Warren’s influence on Three Oaks is very hard to overstate,” Region of Three Oaks Museum board member Nick Bogert said to a crowd of residents on the chilly afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 16, a date that village and township officials have declared to be E.K. Warren Day in Three Oaks.

Residents gathered at the corner of Oak and Elm streets in downtown Three Oaks in front of a bust statue of Warren, which had been dedicated to the Village of Three Oaks during the closing ceremony of its sesquicentennial celebration in September 2017.

The wreath-laying ceremony had been organized by the Region of Three Oaks Museum. In addition to being held on the 100th anniversary of his death, Bogert explained that the noon ceremony was also being held within the exact hour in which Warren had died so long ago.

According to local historian Garry Lange (who also spoke during the ceremony), Warren was born April 7, 1847, in Ledlow, Vermont. He died Jan. 16, 1919, in his home in Evanston, Illinois.

As stated in the official proclamation that was read by Three Oaks Township Library Board President David Pollack, Warren arrived in Michigan when he was 11 years old, where he would someday become a “prominent merchant.” He put Three Oaks on the map when he “secured patents on a new product known as the feather bone,” which was designed to replace the stiffer whalebone on corsets in the 19th century. In June 1883, he organized the Warren Featherbone Company and produced featherbones in a new factory that is now occupied by Journeyman Distillery. In February 1885, Warren would also begin using featherbone to manufacture several kinds of buggy whips.

“The success of Warren and the expansion of the Featherbone Company attracted other factories and investments to the Three Oaks community - in 1890, Three Oaks faced the world as a secure and prosperous community,” Pollack read from the proclamation.

To put Warren’s influence into perspective, Bogert threw out some statistics: in 1880, 474 residents lived in the village of Three Oaks; however, within 10 years, its population would grow to include 885 people, which represented an 86 percent increase in residents. People flocked to Three Oaks to be a part of the creation of Warren’s newfangled invention. Other factories would also pop up within the village. The former factories now house the Staymaker Restaurant at Journeyman, the Acorn Theater, Generation Styling Salon, and Jim and Merlyn’s Mercantile. Factory workers would pick up their paychecks from a low window in the small building to the right of where the crowd was standing that day. In 1905, the building that now houses Three Oaks Township Library was built to serve as Warren’s office.

Warren’s influence stretched beyond his invention of featherbone, though. In 1917, he founded the E.K. Warren Foundation, which, according to the proclamation, was established for the “preservation of forests, parks, and a collection of historic documents, data and publications.” Several current beaches, parks and other public lands that are located in and around Three Oaks, as well as the Region of Three Oaks Museum, were created through the foundation.

Like his good friend President Theodore Roosevelt (who was responsible for the creation of the National Parks), Bogert said that Warren also was a staunch advocate of land preservation.

“E.K Warren was also a champion for preserving land for the common good - he set aside Warren Woods and Warren Dunes State Park for us and for future generations,” he said.

Another local accomplishment of Warren’s included raising money for the SpanishAmerican war effort through war bonds. According to a plaque by the Dewey Cannon in Dewey Cannon Park, village citizens had raised $1,400 for a memorial to the men of the battleship, “Maine” - the largest contribution, per capita, than any town or village in the country. The village was awarded the cannon, which was captured by Admiral Dewey in the Spanish American War, by President William McKinley.

Lange said that it was 50 years ago when his family unearthed the condolence letters that were mainly sent to Warren’s brother, Charles, upon Warren’s passing in their attic in Three Oaks. The previous owner of the letters was his granddaughter (who was a customer on paper route).

Lange said his family offered the letters to her sister, who also lived in town.

“She declined and told us to take good care of them - we have,” said.

Portions of the letter were read aloud by the following River Valley Elementary School students: Kynzi Brooks, Parker Volstorf, Noah Wolnik, Aislinn Fogus, and Devin Stankiewicz.

The son of Congregationalist minister, Warren was also a prohibitionist. With that in mind, one may find it ironic that the building that housed one of his former factories is now known for perfecting whiskey. (Proceeds from the revenues of Journeyman’s E.K. Warren Cocktail that day went to the Region of Three Oaks museum.)

Bogert closed the ceremony with a simple statement of gratitude: “Thank you all for coming and thank you, Warren, for making Three Oaks what it is.”

Local historian Garry Lange speaks to the audience at the wreath-laying ceremony

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In a recent press release, The Pokagon Fund Executive Director Janet Cocciarelli explained that after a careful review of several vision care service providers, “the Board of Directors of The Pokagon Fund has determined that the New Buffalo office of Smoke Vision Care is best qualified to provide comprehensive eye examinations and prescription glasses to local youth and senior residents who qualify for free services through The Pokagon Fund Vision Program.” She said that The Pokagon Fund began accepting applications for vision care services Dec. 15, 2018, when it re-commenced its vision care program.

“With the retention of Smoke Care Vision, the program will immediately get back into full swing,” Cocciarelli added.

Smoke Vision Care’s President, Dr. Steven Smoke commented that Smoke Vision Care was involved in The Pokagon Fund Vision Program 10 years ago when the program was initiated and is enthusiastically looking forward to joining forces once again with the program. Smoke stated that the optometrists and staff of Smoke Vision Care “are dedicated to providing an eye care experience that is unparalleled in its quality and compassion of care. We have been working recently with New Buffalo Schools to provide vision care to students and consider this alliance with The Pokagon Fund as an extension of our commitment to serve the local community.”

Cocciarelli noted that the free comprehensive eye examinations and prescription glasses are available to qualified applicants who are residents of Harbor Country, defined as those who reside in the following zip codes 49115, 49116, 49117, 49125, 49128 and 49129.

“Every young person in Harbor Country from the age of 9 months through their senior year in high school is eligible for free services, regardless of income. Seniors residing in Harbor Country who are 50 years of age or older are also eligible, but must have income not exceeding 200 percent of the current Federal Poverty Level Guidelines,” Cocciarelli said.

Further information is available on the website of The Pokagon Fund, www. pokagonfund.org/visionprogram.

The Pokagon Fund is a nonprofit private foundation located in New Buffalo. It is funded by revenue from The Four Winds Casino Resort. Grants are awarded to nonprofit and governmental organizations in Southwest Michigan, as well as Hartford and Dowagiac, Michigan, and South Bend, Indiana. Since the organization’s inception in 2007, The Pokagon Fund has provided more than $25 million in grant awards and scholarships to enhance the lives of the families in their service area. — STAFF REPORTS

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ouncilmembers agreed that the City of New Buffalo needs to continue moving forward with plans to recruit and hire lifeguards for the 2019 summer but tabled a decision on how much to spend on it during their January 22 meeting.

Speaking to the Council, Nora Howe explained the lifeguard committee came up with two possible budgets. She recommended the Council consider the larger budget, totaling $62,290, which would include hiring lifeguards for full-time hours during the summer months. Howe said there is a shortage of lifeguards nationwide and by offering full-time work at a competitive wage, the city could attract skilled guards and, hopefully, retain them for the 2020 summer. In a letter to the Council, last years’ lone lifeguard Faith Hoekstra noted that weather conditions and currents cannot be scheduled.

The alternative budget is lower as it does not include full-time hours. Both budgets include training and equipment. Howe told the Council the city has money from the 2018 budget that can be applied towards equipment if used by July.

Howe said the lifeguard committee is organizing trained volunteers to provide beachgoers with information, reducing distractions for the lifeguards.

The Council decided to briefly table the matter. Councilmember Liz Ennis said she would like to have a conversation on what is offered by each budget before making a final decision.

Harvey Family Concessions received a three-year agreement with the City to renovate and operate the beach concession stand. In addition to food and beverages, the company will rent chairs, umbrellas, games and other amenities to beachgoers.

Dustin Harvey told the Council his company plans to offer food in reusable containers.

Last year’s food truck vendors Hero’s Hot Dogs and Kona Dunes Leasing were approved for the upcoming summer.

The City has the right to cancel any vending contract if problems occur and are not addressed.

Later in the meeting, Mayor Lou O’Donnell said there are plans to improve the North Whittaker Street bridge. Engineers have said the sidewalks cannot be greatly extended. O’Donnell said there was talk of a separate pedestrian bridge but that is not currently in the budget.

The Council voted to accept a grant from The Pokagon Fund for a July 4th concert.

This year’s grant does not cover fireworks, according to O’Donnell, and the City and New Buffalo Business Association are exploring other ways to pay for the display, which O’Donnell said could cost up to $18,000.

Acting on a recommendation from City Manager David Richards, the Council accepted a proposal from Curcio Law Firm to provide general legal counsel to the City. When needed, Curcio will contract work to attorney Crystal Bultje and the firm Straub, Seaman and Allen.

The Council also approved extensions to the general engineering services for NIES Engineering and Abonmarche Consultants. NIES provides services to the City’s water department while Abonmarche provides general engineering services.

The city water tank will be repainted by L.C. United Painting. The Sterling Heights, Mich., firm received the painting contract while Dixon Engineering will provide inspections throughout the process. Water Superintendent Ken Anderson said some permits have not been issued but he hopes the work will be done in the spring.

Four resolutions passed at the meeting.

City employees will continue to have 80 percent of their healthcare premium costs paid for by the city as the Council passed Resolution 19.01 setting the healthcare cap.

While the Council previously approved the park and recreation plan, they approved Resolution 19.02 on the matter to meet state requirements.

Resolution 19.03 is a mandatory MDOT performance agreement that allows the city to work on the state rights-of-way in exchange for agreeing to hold the state harmless against any claims for damages or injuries received as a result of such work.

The fourth resolution is also mandatory for the state. Resolution 19.04 is the adoption of a local pavement warranty program. The warranty is only applicable to projects costing $2 million or more in paving components. O’Donnell said no project in New Buffalo is likely to fit the budgetary requirement.

As street projects in the city wrap up, the Council approved final payments for two companies. Rieth-Riley’s final payment request, for the $39,193.65 retainage on resurfacing projects, and Northern Constructions request for its $15,000 retainage on the Clay Street reconstruction, were both approved. Richards said both projects finished under budget after change orders.

The Council also approved a letter, signed by O’Donnell to Major General Mark Toy of the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the city’s continued efforts to repair the shoreline.

On the DDA’s recommendation, the Council appointed Jodi Sullivan to the DDA. The Council reappointed Jack Kennedy, Juli Westergren and Vanessa Thun to the Board of Review.

There are still vacancies on the Harbor Commission, Parks and Recreation Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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ecipes have already been brewing at Ghost Isle Brewery, New Buffalo’s newest brew pub.

Jim Sima, who will run Ghost Isle with his wife, Elizabeth and son, Bob, said that the brew pub is tentatively scheduled to open this March or April. The brewery has four fermenters and eight brite beer, or serving, tanks, with three to four double wrapped brite beer tanks being in public view in the brewery.

Bob, who will be one of the brewmasters, added that the brewery will have a 10-barrel steam system, with tanks from American Brewing Equipment, or ABE, out of Lincoln, Nebraska.

“It heats up more evenly,” Bob said, adding that an electric system “takes too long.”

Beer will typically ferment for 10 days or longer, depending on the conditions.

Bob said that the brewery planned on serving lighter styles of beer, such as Pilsner, which he said will cater to a larger crowd in the warm summer months. The brewery will have at least eight different flavors on tap.

“We’ve got eight serving tanks - we might as well use them all,” he said.

Bob said Ghost Isle has a full liquor license. The brew pub will not be distributing beer to bars or liquor stores.

Bob said he did plan on “bottling down” their line of beer for carryout.

In addition to the craft beers, a full bar with wine and cocktails and hard cider, will also be available. The brewery will also feature a full kitchen with a bar. Sandwiches and American gastro pub-style food will also be served, with some dishes being in rotation.

Joining Bob will be Danny Moeller, the other brewmaster. Danny said he’s been creating the recipes for brews himself, which has been an experience in trial and error.

“You have to start far in advance to see if you need to tweak the recipe,” he said.

Being a brewmaster (Moeller said he prefers the term “head brewer,” as he still has a lot left to master about the brewing process) is a fairly new experience for Moeller.

His past experience includes working at Tin Roof Brewing Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as a brewery in Dallas, Texas. Briefly, he attempted to start a brewing pub while in Baton Rouge.

None of his experiences can compare to his new venture at Ghost Isle Brewery.

“It’s exciting and really fun to be involved in (the brewing experience) from the ground up,” Moeller said.

As for Bob, he spent two months training at Siebel Institute in Chicago in its master brewer program and four months of his training in Germany.

Ghost Isle sits on a 3.5-acre site. A large covered patio and outside deck overlooks the marsh in the back of the brewery, the Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh Preserve (which was donated to Chikaming Open Lands by Jim and his family), as well as Ghost Island (the brewery’s namesake).

Jim said the patio will feature several tables and chairs and has a fire pit area. To the right of the brewery will be an area for special events, such as wedding receptions, and games such as bean bags and horseshoes.

Ghost Isle Brewery is located at 17684 U.S. Hwy. 12 (Just past the Pizza Hut) in New Buffalo Township.

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It is widely understood that it takes 21 days to cultivate a new habit. Recognizing the importance of prayer, parishoners are hoping to cultivate a habit of prayer that will go beyond the 21 days and continue through 2019. They invite anyone who would like to join in prayer to come to Converge, 601 W. Buffalo St., for the last of the 21 days from 6 to 7 a.m., with the final day being Sunday, Jan. 27.

Those who are unable to come can still participate by stopping by the “Prayer Table,” which is outside of the space where the Good Will drop off used to be located. The table will remain there in future days for continuing prayer. Those who have a need or concern can stop by, write down their request and drop it in the secured box that is provided there. All requests will be held in confidence. Those who want to be contacted personally should include their name and contact information.

A lot of things have happened in the community lately, some bigger than any resident can handle alone. This is an opportunity to support and encourage one another. Converge ✩ parishoners hope that in a world with so much division that this may be a time to come together. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

HOROSCOPE JANUARY 24-30, 2019

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will be feeling fired up and ready to travel or get outdoors this week.

Also, this is a great time for meeting people and connecting with them through similar interests and ideas. The connections you make now will prove very beneficial, as you will motivate and help each other.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Happy events and gatherings are possible this week. This is a great time to have heart to heart talks with your children or younger people. When you start opening up to their ideas and embracing their creativity, you will be able to connect with them. Don’t discount them due to their age.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Good week ahead for The Bull. You will be much more capable of handling the heavy emotional stuff now.

It’s like you have a guiding light inspiring you to keep going despite the surrounding darkness. You will have a renewed sense of purpose and strength this week.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Invest in the things that will help you work from home or in things that will make getting your work done easier. Embrace new technical devices or ways of doing things and get rid of outdated devices. It’s time to streamline your productivity and get the most out of your workspace.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 This is a good week to get out and do things with friends. Even if you feel out of sorts with people or feel like you’re too different, you will find common ground now. You will find much more satisfaction being around people when you are being more authentic.

So be who you are and have fun.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 You will be much more enthusiastic about life and eager to explore ways of improving your current status or position.

Education and expanding your literacy skills may be required now. So, don’t shy away from programs or books that will challenge you. You are ready for the hard work.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 It’s time to get moving.

Start being more physical and outgoing. You are working with the right stuff and shouldn’t be afraid to put yourself out there more. Being outdoors is important now. Let those cold winds blow the dust off your keister and motivate you to move faster.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 There is a lot of energy zooming around your home this week. There may be a need for quick action or thinking on your part, which won’t be a problem because you are action oriented and ready to handle situations now. Money or resources will no longer be held up or delayed either.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 You will be getting a nice sparkle of energy now that will help you to enliven your relationships. There is a need to be more upfront and honest about your ideas and passions.

If you don’t feel good about something now is the time to get it out in the open. If you want something, go for it.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You can expect to hear the latest gossip or some incredulous stories this week. The important thing is to actively listen and then you will get to the bottom of the situation.

On another note, this is the time to try the latest beauty or health gadget and update your image or style.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 It’s time to upgrade, update and improve the technical aspects of your home this week. Whether you need to get a new tv and sound system or improve your mechanical systems at home, now is the time to do it.

New gadgets will ultimately make working at home less stressful.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You can expect some lucky breaks both financially and emotionally this week. Financially you will make some very lucrative contacts. Emotionally you will be able to let go of draining situations and come to understand that you have done all that you could and now you are free to move on.

The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.

— Martin Luther King, Jr.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

SCHOOL OF AMERICAN MUSIC RESCHEDULES WINTER RECITAL

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ue to last weekend’s winter storm and low temperatures, the School of American Music (SAM) has rescheduled its annual winter recital from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Three Oaks Arts and Education Center, 14 Maple St., Three Oaks.

The recital will feature performances by SAM students and will include an intermission with light refreshments.

Now in its sixth year, SAM provides one-on-one instruction with experienced teachers who are also performing musicians.

It offers private lessons in stringed instruments, piano, voice and flute, and offers group lessons in Studio Recording and Music Theory. SAM is also home to Harbor Country Singers, a community choir.

For more information, visit the updated website, www. schoolofamericanmusic.com.

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EVERY MONDAY

ZUMBA 6:30PM. New Buffalo High School High Gymnasium/Dance Studio. 111 E Clay St. New Buffalo. 219-614-8847.

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 2-4PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY OPEN TRAP PRACTICE 6:30-9:30PM. New Buffalo Rod and Gun Club. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo.

Open to the public. Contact Bob Kruger at 269-612-0983.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N. North Thompson. New Buffalo.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

EVERY 2ND & 3RD SATURDAY NEW TROY FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

FOURTH ANNUAL NEW BUFFALO WINTERFEST AND THE RUNNING OF THE BULL AFTERNOON PUB CRAWL 1:00 Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 2:15 Bentwood Tavern at Marina Grand. 3:15 New Buffalo Yacht Club. 4:15 Terrace Room at Harbor Grand. 5:15 Stray Dog Bar & Grill. 6:15 Crawl to Casey’s.

Admission is FREE. Food & Beverages: Pay as you go (cash required at NBYC). Dress Code: Costumes encouraged, but anything goes!

Questions? NewBuffalo.Bull@gmail.com.

WINTER WINE DINNER AT BREWSTER’S 7PM. Brewster’s Italian Cafe. 11 W Merchant St. New Buffalo.

Enjoy an evening with John and Kathleen as they guide diners through a multi-course dinner with wine pairings for each dish. For tickets, visit brewsterswinedinner.eventbrite. com or email brewstersnewbuffalo@gmail. com. Tickets are $65. Seating is limited.

LION’S CLUB EYE BALL 6:30PM. Grand Beach Club.

48200 Perkins Blvd. New Buffalo.

Featuring dinner, a cash bar and entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Please RSVP to Sue Giglio at 517-862-6571 or sgiglio2016@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

CHINESE NEW YEAR/ VALENTINE’S DAY BENEFIT 5-7PM. Jackie’s Cafe. 801 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

The benefit will feature a buffet dinner and cooking demo. All proceeds will benefit the River Valley Senior Center. Tickets are $45.

Contact 269-469-4556.

LUCKY BRIDE WEDDING SHOW NOON-4PM. Four Winds Casino.

11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo.

The upscale bridal show will feature premier wedding vendors from Southwest Michigan, The Region, and Michiana. General admission tickets are $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door. VIP tickets are $22.50 and Limited Lucky Bride tickets are $50. For tickets, visit luckybrideevent.com.

AFTERNOON TEA 2PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

33 N Thompson St. New Buffalo.

Tickets for the fifth annual tea are on sale through Jan. 26. Tickets are $8 per person.

SCHOOL OF AMERICAN MUSIC WINTER RECITAL 3-5PM. Three Oaks Arts and Education Center. 14 Maple St. Three Oaks.

Featuring performances by SAM students and light refreshments.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 EMPTY BOWLS DINNER 5-7PM. New Buffalo High School.

1112 E. Clay St. New Buffalo.

Suggested donation of $10 for a ceramic bowl will provide diners with an homemade “empty bowl” and a meal of soup of chili, a drink and dessert. Sponsored by the New Buffalo High School Student Senate.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 WEDDINGS & WHISKEY AT JOURNEYMAN 1-4PM. Journeyman Distillery. 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

The event, which will include vendors and beverages, will allow guests to stroll Journeyman’s Warren Hall and Grainery event spaces and connect with professionals who can take their wedding day from special to spectacular. The cost is $5. For tickets, visit www.journeymandistillery.com. or call 269820-2050.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 HARBOR COUNTRY MISSION GIVEBACK DINNER 5-10PM. Bentwood Tavern. 600 W Water St. New Buffalo.

Harbor Country Mission has been selected as the recipient of Bentwood Tavern’s February giveback dinner, where 50 percent of all food and beverage revenue will go to support the nonprofit.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 SAWYER DANCE TROUPE ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30-8:30PM. Trinity Lutheran Church.

Sawyer.

The Sawyer Dance Troupe presents it’s annual Father-Daughter Dance to be held on Saturday February 9th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer, Michigan from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost of $20 per couple ($5 additional child) includes a hot dog supper, door prize, and keepsake photo. There will be a professional DJ and amazing raffle prizes!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CHEF NIGHT 5-6:15PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

Pastry chef Denise Churchill will demonstrate cookie and cupcake decorating. Cost is $25 per family (three person minimum) and $20 per individual.

Proceeds will benefit Friends of New Buffalo Library.

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

Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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