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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICES City Council Members, 4 Year Term, One (1) City Council Member, partial term, Board of Trustee Member Lake Michigan College, Board Member New Buffalo Area Schools and such other offices that may be required to be elected at this election.
Gustav Otto Ernst Becker
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1939-2016
ustav Otto Ernst Becker, 77, died peacefully in his home in Harbert, Michigan on Sunday, September 25, 2016 after a long illness. He was born on September 18, 1939 in Chicago, which is where he spent his school years. Otto spent his summers in Harbert. In both places he was afforded the freedom to explore, and thus experienced the rich offerings of the city, as well as the beauty of the woods and beaches in southwestern Michigan. Otto developed a travel bug early in life, having visited the United States, Europe, South America, and parts of Asia with his parents and sister. He never lost his love of travel, and as an adult he continued his adventures around the world, his favorite memory of which was making the dangerous trek to Victoria Falls in what was, at the time, Rhodesia. Otto completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Purdue University, was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and enjoyed a successful career. He began working for Sun Oil in Philadelphia, then moved to Chicago to join Arthur Andersen Consulting. His career continued when he joined May Department Stores in St. Louis. He returned to Chicago to join Arthur Young, and retired after its successful merger with Ernst & Whinney. He was a member of the board of directors of numerous organizations. Otto first retired to Southport, North Carolina. Later, he moved back to his favorite place from his childhood, settling in Harbert with his beloved wife Linda Olson. In his retirement years, Otto had three passions: making sawdust, playing the stock market, and most of all, his wife, Linda. He immersed himself in numerous building and renovation projects. Otto traveled, played golf, enjoyed his family and friends, and was an active member of The Prairie Club of Chicago and Camp Hazelhurst in Harbert. Otto played cards many afternoons and evenings with his lifelong friend, Robert Zuegel, who rarely beat him. Otto will be remembered for his loud, boisterous laugh, his commanding presence, his appreciation of a good glass of wine, and his wisdom, which he loved to share. He will also be remembered for many of the rules that are currently in effect at Camp Hazelhurst, which were created in response to Otto’s and Robert’s exploits. Otto is preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Sabine Becker, and a sister, Tora (Becker) Blakney. Surviving him are his wife, Linda Olson; his best friend, Robert Zuegel; daughter Elizabeth Becker, her husband Gerard Voos, and his daughter Victoria; daughter Jennifer (Becker) LoGrasso, her husband Tony, and their children Olivia and Noelle; son Kurt Becker, his wife Crissy (Burns), and their children Gabriel and Madelyn; stepson Carlton Olson, his wife Meagan (Springer), and their children Elexus, Ella, and Caden; and many dear and beloved friends. A celebration of Otto’s life will be held in the summer of 2017. The family suggests sending memorial contributions to Chikaming Open Lands, 12291 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, where he was a supporting member, or to the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 641 South Crystal Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.
Christopher A. Grimes
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1970-2016
hristopher A Grimes, 46, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Sunday September 18, 2016. Christopher was born March 25, 1970 in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Robert and Jan (Boyd) Grimes. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Edith “Jimmy” Boyd and paternal grandmother, Marilyn Grimes. Chris was most proud of his three boys and his service in the Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer, where he held the rank of Lance Corporal. He was a very spiritual person and a passionate cook. Christopher will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Grimes of Burnside, Kentucky; three sons, Jordan Grimes, Calvin Grimes, Maison Grimes, all at home; his mother, Jan Barton; his father, Robert Grimes; maternal grandfather, Allan Boyd; paternal grandfather, William Grimes; one sister, Jill Garroway; and former wife and mother of his children, Angela Grimes. Family and friends gathered for a time of sharing memories on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Christopher’s remains will be laid to rest in New Troy Cemetery in New Troy, Michigan. The family prefers contributions be made in Christopher’s memory to Disabled Veterans of America, Post Office Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.
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FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS The City of New Buffalo will be flushing fire hydrants during the month of October. City water customers may experience discolored or cloudy water. If this occurs, customers are asked to run their water for 5-10 minutes. If these conditions persist, please contact the City of New Buffalo Water Filtration Plant at (269) 469-0381.
NOTICE OF LAST DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a General Election will be held in the City of New Buffalo on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The last day to register for the election is Tuesday, October 11, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. Persons residing in the City of New Buffalo registering after the deadline will not be eligible to vote at that election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following proposals will be on the ballot: City of New Buffalo Bond Proposal not to exceed $4,000,000, limited tax general obligation bonds payable up to 15 years for municipal infrastructure improvement purposes and Lake Michigan College Capital Millage Proposal. PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in the City of New Buffalo must possess the following qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years of age; (3) a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of New Buffalo for not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.492). In addition, qualified electors must be registered to vote not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.497). Registrations will be received at City Hall located at 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo MI 49117, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Full text of the ballot proposals are available at the City Clerk’s office. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. MARY LYNN DEPUTY CLERK CITY OF NEW BUFFALO
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in registration form or in person at a Secretary of State Branch Office or the city or county clerk’s office. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the General Election, is to vote for candidates of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, US Taxpayers, Green, Natural Law and Working Class Parties and candidates without political party affiliation seeking election to the following offices: President and Vice President of the United States, Representative in Congress 6th District, Representative in State Legislature 78th District, Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, County Prosecutor, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Register of Deeds, County Drain Commissioner, County Surveyor, County Commissioner 9th District and such other partisan offices that may by law be required to be filled at this election. Candidates seeking election to the following nonpartisan offices are also to be voted for in our County: Justice of Supreme Court, Justice of Supreme Court Incumbent Position, Judge of Court of Appeals 3rd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 2nd Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of Probate Court Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 5th District Incumbent Position, Three (3)
NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. City Council went into closed session [MCL 15.268(e)] to review an attorney-client written communication regarding City Manager severance of employment. City Council approved attorney-client written communication as spoken with the terms as spoken in the closed session. DETAILS ON ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Summary contains only City Council action. Discussion items by council and citizens are not included. Details on Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office, on the city’s website or a video of the entire meeting may be viewed on the city’s website: www.cityofnewbuffalo.org. You may also contact the City Clerk at 269-4691500.