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City Manager leaves by mutual agreement; Deputy Clerk resigns PAGE 4 Financial aid discussed at Board meeting PAGE 12

Fun with cartoons at NBHS Homecoming 2016 PAGE 14 $4.5 Million awarded to LRSB from Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo PAGE 17

City hosts first community picnic PAGE 23

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Lion’s Park in New Buffalo got a real work out this weekend. Saturday was the popular Harvest and Wine fest.

The park filled with people from the minute the gates opened until late into the night as families enjoyed another successful event presented by New Buffalo Business Association. It was a record turnout - according to my sources, as many as 10,000 guests visited this one day event. Read about it on page 23.

The story does not end there. The following day was the first annual City of New Buffalo Picnic which brought out a couple hundred residents and interested visitors for some delicious grass-fed burgers and hot dogs thanks to LOCAL, the bacon store, which we all love, along with Davids Deli, Marina Grand and potluck side dishes and desserts, accompanied by many door prizes donated by local businesses. Conversation was the priority of the day. Abonmarche was on hand to answer questions about the plan for the revitalization of Whittaker Street, along with members of the DDA. Chikaming Open Lands was there to share with us the wonderful work they do and

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Our police department had their fleet of squad cars and vehicles out for young and old to enjoy as did the Fire department. Who doesn’t want to ride in that super ladder?

That will have to go on my bucket list since I was not allowed in the bucket of the super ladder truck. The Park Department brought out their shiny new equipment like the beach cleaner which has been put to the test and got an A+ this summer. Our city is planning to continue this day of conversation, social networking and enjoyment each year, all with the desire to bring us together, share ideas and move forward in one united direction. Read about it on page 21.

It was a glorious weekend. My sister headed back to Durango. CO after enjoying Harbor Country; some new friends I met at the store from Ontario headed back north - they had picked New Buffalo, the Gateway of Michigan, as their destination for a weekend get-away.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016

City Manager leaves by mutual agreement

REMEMBERING NEW BUFFALO

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n celebration of the opening of the History and Genealogy Room at New Buffalo Township Library, watercolorist, Dave Knoeber will host an exhibit of his recent works, “Remembering New Buffalo,” Saturday, Oct. 15.

Knoeber’s works will take the viewer back 60 years in time, allowing them to experience New Buffalo’s past architecture and buildings. His work depicts buildings that have disappeared since the 1960s that he has captured on canvas. The Library has also received a valuable collection of old photographs which will be available to view in the new History and Genealogy Room.

The reception will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Pokagon Room at the New Buffalo Township Library located at 33 North Thompson Street in New Buffalo. The exhibit and reception are open to all with no admission fee. — Linda Henderson

HAUNTED TRAILS AT THE FRIENDSHIP GARDENS

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aturday, Oct. 29, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CDT), Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City will host a spooktacular evening of family fun featuring face-painting, trick-ortreating, ghost stories by the light of a bonfire, and much more.

Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for a night of family-friendly scares set in the winding nature trails of Friendship Botanic Gardens at dusk.

Visitors will have the chance to experience the gardens when bathed in the glow of the “Trail of Lights,” a new illuminated pathway of lampposts made possible through the generous support of NIPSCO, the NiSource Foundation, and The Michigan City Redevelopment Corporation.

Children can also check out Phase One of the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, a newly installed arena for interactive natural play experiences made possible through the support of the ArcelorMittal corporation.

Admission fees for children ages 12 and over are $5 and $2 for those under 12.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12 in Michigan City, Indiana.

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he New Buffalo City Council held a Special Meeting Monday, October 10 to discuss three topics. The most contentious issue centered around finalizing the Severance Agreement, now termed Separation Agreement, with City Manager Rob Anderson. They also accepted the resignation of Deputy Clerk Mary Lynn. (See article to the right.)

The council originally held a special meeting regarding Anderson’s severance on September 29, 2016, however that meeting was held in closed session and questions arose as to whether that was a violation of the Open Meetings Act and was therefore not legal. To rectify a potential mistake, the council chose to re-do the meeting in a public forum.

After hearing comments from audience members Ezra Scott, Ray Kirkus, Susan Gotfried and Debbie Schmidt, who questioned why a severance package was being offered to Anderson, the council discussed at length the reasons for the agreement. Schmidt said the subject of Anderson’s termination or resignation was all about the perception of the actions taken by the council. She asked for clarification of the facts and asked if the agreement put the city at future risk. She questioned if this was a termination with or without cause, to which Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV stated that it was not a termination.

Prior to a lengthy discussion on the matter, the council voted to rescind the prior Severance Agreement considered by the Council on September 29, 2016.

O’Donnell explained that it was most important for the city to have a professional transition to a new City Manager and that Anderson had agreed to stay and aid in that and he felt that Anderson should be compensated with a severance agreement. Councilwoman Donna Messinger questioned why the city was paying severance to an employee who resigned, however O’Donnell disagreed with her statement and stated that Anderson was leaving his position by “Mutual Agreement.” He said that he and Anderson agreed that it was in the best interest of the city for him to leave. Anderson stated that he did not submit a resignation letter; he said, “I have not resigned my position.” He added, “I would love to stay…there are great things happening, but it’s so contentious.”

Councilmen Mark Kroll and Bob Spirito supported the idea of compensation to the City Manager stating that they wanted to have a smooth transition to a new manager. Kroll also stated that the city needed his help, especially during the next month before the national and local elections. City Attorney Matt Derby also stated the importance of a smooth transition, stating that the city had no second in command, and no City Clerk and the Deputy Clerk just resigned. He stated that this is a very trying time for Clerks everywhere with the elections coming up.

He pointed out that the office was already understaffed and this is a very critical and busy time. He added, “These are very trying circumstances.” He felt that the compensation package “may not be a bad thing.”

Following much discussion, the Council made a motion that passed three yeas to one nay, by Donna Messinger, to offer Anderson a separation package.

The council also discussed an ethics complaint filed by Tony Ashbaugh against the Chief of Police. They agreed to hire Attorney Sara Bell to act as a special counsel to investigate and issue a written findings of fact and conclusions of law on the ethics charge and to render opinions, as necessary, on issues surrounding civil and/or criminal concerns on any recordings and documents relating to the ethics charge. The ethic violation was not disclosed, however Messinger was aware of a disk that had been shared with O’Donnell. O’Donnell stated that he destroyed the disk given to him, and that it would not be released by the City Manager until Attorney Bell had ruled on the matter. If Bell felt the disk should be made public then it could be obtained by FOIA request. Attorney Derby also cautioned against discussing the matter or releasing any disk information that could be liable to the city. Derby said this matter could be hearsay and it could also violate eavesdropping and wiretapping laws. It could also constitute a defamation of character, which is why the matter needed professional investigation. O’Donnell stated, “This is a personnel matter.” He also stated that the City has an obligation to investigate any and all ethics charges that are filed. The council unanimously approved retaining Attorney Bell for fees not to exceed $10,000.

After over an hour and a half of discussion, the council recessed the meeting and City Attorney Matt Derby prepared four resolutions supporting the actions that had been voted on by council motion.

Resolution 2016-10-03 Resolutions Approving Terms and Conditions of City Manager Separation Agreement states in part: A period of service as Interim City Manager until November 16, 2016 at the current level of compensation and fringe benefits.

A period of paid salary and fringe benefits continuation at current level, without active service, of three (3) months following the end of the period of Interim City Manager service.

Payment of all accrued, unused sick and vacation time existing as of the end of the period of service as Interim City Manager.

Deputy Clerk Mary Lynn resigns At the opening of the Special City Council meeting Monday, October 10, Deputy Clerk Mary Lynn submitted the following letter of resignation to City Manager Rob Anderson and the City Council.

“It is with regret that I am giving you my notice of resignation. I absolutely love the work that I do and the people that work for the City are the nicest, hardestworking, most talented group that I have been lucky to work with.

My reason for resigning is only for one reason – the hostile work environment outside of the office that cause constant disruptions, stress and continuous negativity to our office on almost a daily basis. As I now know – after six months - that this will not end, I am giving my notice today.

Out of respect for my co-workers and for you, I will stay until November 25, 2016 as I know it will be almost impossible to find a replacement, due to the fact that we sill still cannot find a Clerk. My biggest regret that I have, besides the monetary hardship this will cause, is any added stress that my co-workers will have with my departure.

I wish you the best as you venture out of your position here and I wish the City of New Buffalo staff the best as they, unfortunately, will still have a group of toxic individuals that cause hardship to the City workers with their constant distractions and demands.

Sincerely, Mary Lynn Deputy Clerk” Following the meeting Lynn meet with the New Buffalo Times and shared her letter and her feelings. She said, “I am leaving a job I do not want to leave, it is interesting and I love it, but I can’t do it because of constant interruptions.” She said that a “handful of people from the outside, including one council person, constantly bring in negativity and interrupt the work flow. It has absolutely nothing to do with the city manager, I love working with Rob Anderson. When I came, I had planned to stay here forever.”

Currently the city is looking to hire a permanent City Clerk and now a Deputy Clerk, as well as a City Manager. — LINDA HENDERSON

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MANY THANKS...

ime sure has a way of flying by. My intentions were to thank you right away, but the past 5 months have been very busy.

The Silent Auction Benefit Fundraiser held on April 2, was truly a wonderful turnout. I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for all the love and support shown during this difficult time in my life. Seeing my family, friends and the surrounding communities come together and show the kind of support to me was more than overwhelming. I will never be able to express my level of gratitude.

To all the businesses (local and surrounding communities), this wouldn’t have been possible without you. The generosity you have shown, not only by donating items for the silent auction, but also joining us at the actual benefit was heartwarming. I truly appreciate your love and support.

Our entertainment the night of the benefit was wonderful and kept the day fun and lively. The Andrew Fischer Quartet, The Jackson Band and Bone Naked, my family and I want to thank you all very much.

The food served at my benefit was all made by family and friends, businesses and several community donations. A huge thanks to Kaminski Farms for donating a hog, and the master chefs that roasted it include; Jason Dohner, Kevin Jackson, Jeremy Krueger and John (Tiger) Eggert. It was a crowd favorite. Thank you all for your contributions. It truly meant a lot.

Last but not least, thank you to everyone who came out and joined us at the Silent Auction Benefit. With the help of many people, old friends and new ones, the benefit in my honor was a huge success.

I have received many thoughtful cards, emails, text messages and words of encouragement, which have all been extremely helpful. The last year has been a rough road for me and my family, but the treatments have worked and I am improving and getting healthier by the day thanks to your love and support. Its times like these that make you thankful growing up in such a small, close community. I’m proud to call New Buffalo my home! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

— LORI MAITLAND & FAMILY

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LIBRARY THANKS...

ctober 16-22, 2016, is the 11th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, making it a good time to publicly thank the Three Oaks Library Friends who contribute so much of their time and expertise to significantly enhance our services. In the last year our Friends group has raised funds through their book sale room, membership fees and sale of library bags to help cover the costs of children’s programming, special collections, and equipment.

I know that the Three Oaks Township Public Library is a source of pride for our community. Our Friends group is a source of pride as well. I hope this week everyone will call or visit the library to find out how they can join and support this outstanding group.

For more information, please call the

library at 756-5621 or check our website at www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org.

I hope to see many “friends,” old and new!

— CHERYL KERSEY LIBRARY DIRECTOR THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

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DECISION TIME...

n less than a month, the voters in the City of New Buffalo will be voting on several candidates for City Council/ recall and a very important Bond issue.

On the positive side, I “tip my hat” to the 10 candidates that have stepped up to run for the three available City Council positions and the two candidates running for the Recall. I’m sure all these candidates are interested in making our community better.

However, after looking at the list of candidates, I am recommending ELIZABETH ENNIS, MARK KROLL, and BOB SPIRITO to fill the three City Council vacancies.

In addition, I am recommending LOU O’Donnell for the recall. I believe all these candidates are level headed, easy to work with and will work hard to improve our City.

The question of a 4 million dollar bond issue will also be on the ballot.

This bond issue will be used in areas like repairing the streets throughout the City, improving the sewer and storm water system, additional public parking, etc.

And best of all, THIS NEW BOND ISSUE WILL RESULT IN NO INCREASE IN TAXES. This is because the bond funds used for the City Hall will be paid off this year and the budged debt service applied to the old bonds will be allocated to the new bond payments. Therefore, I am strongly recommending a YES vote for the new Bond issue.

— ARNIE FEINBERG CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

ANOTHER CITY DECISION...

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n Tuesday, November 8 I will be enthusiastically voting for Lou O’Donnell, Bob Spirito, Mark Kroll and Elizabeth Ennis for City Council.

Why? Because as members of the City Council, O`Donnnell, Spirito and Kroll have helped achieve something almost no City Council has since my wife and I moved here 7 ½ years ago. Actual, visible progress.

In the face of near constant criticism and outlandish conspiracy theories posited by members of this community, O’Donnell.

Spirito and Kroll haven’t accomplished great things, but at least they’ve done something: They forced the owner of the eyesore popularly known as the Fountain/Village Square property to enclose it with a fence, instead of making us stare at the hole in the middle of our city for the next 10 years.

They supported the sprucing up of our lakefront with new signs and a much cleaner beach (thanks to the hiring of new street superintendent Tony Ashbaugh).

They applied for and received a $1.6 million grant from the Pokagon Fund, which will be used to support the New Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

And finally, after years of false starts, foot dragging and basic incompetence by

previous city councils, the upgrading of New Buffalo’s seriouly deteriorating North Whittaker Street, water pipes and sewer lines is as close as it has ever been.

I am also be very proud to vote for retired school superintendent Liz Ennis, whose work for the Friends of the New Buffalo Library I have witnessed first-hand. Liz is known by all of us for her intelligence, congenial temperament and professionalism. Her ability to get along with people will bring a dose of calm, cool sanity to city hall and hopefully an end to our ongoing “council wars.”

Who will I NOT be voting for?

The man who is running against Lou O’Donnell. The man who forced our city to hold its third recall election in the last three years, who has proved he does not work well with others, who got only one vote (his own) when he was nominated for chairman of the New Buffalo Planning Commission and who, according to the Feb. 22, 2016 Planning Commission minutes, caused former commissioner Pat Vaughan to nominate current chairman Pat Fisher instead because “he (Fisher) brings a voice of reason and is less harsh.”

— GARY REINMUTH, NEW BUFFALO

UNDERMINING YOUR VOTING RIGHTS...

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here is a clear distinction between how Republicans and Democrats view voting laws. Republicans want to pass laws that make voting more difficult, claiming that’s needed to prevent voter fraud. Democrats want to pass laws that make voting easier, claiming that the Republicans are trying to create unnecessary roadblocks to voting.

There’s actually no evidence that voter fraud is a significant problem in the United States (especially Michigan)! Loyola professor Justin Levitt found only 31 voter fraud incidents in over 1 billion votes. Yet, Republicans relentlessly demand voter restrictions in order to solve this non-existent problem.

For nearly ten years starting in 1996, Michigan Republicans fought for a voter ID requirement law even though over 300,000 Michiganders were without state ID’s or drivers licenses (according to Michigan’s Secretary of State’s office). Republicans finally got their wish in 2007 when the partisan Supreme Court ruled in favor of it; five Republican Justices voted for it, while two Democrats dissented (go figure).

In 2008, the Democrats tried to loosen voting constraints by passing HB4090 to expand early voting, but Republicans shot it down. In 2011 Republicans passed PA163 for a Closed Primary System; a voting system that excludes Independent voters from choosing possible nominees (forcing them to vote for a party instead of a person); it also discourages regular voters and increases spoiled ballots.

Ever since, Republicans have been on a rampage to pass voter-suppression laws (see SB803, SB751, HB5061, SB754, and SB13) even though research has found these laws to significantly discourage the elderly, poor and minorities from voting. There’s little doubt that these laws are aimed at Democrats.

When Republicans pass laws that make voting more difficult they’re suppressing democracy. By making voting harder, it’s the Republicans who are the blatant perpetrators of voter fraud.

One hopeful note: Anyone who does not have a voter ID can still vote, after signing an affidavit.

— SHARI DEL MARIANI STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127

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I’M WITH HER...

illary Clinton is clearly the right choice My 20 years in the U.S. Army, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, gave me an ever-widening view of the world and what it means to be an American.

Being an American includes exercising our Constitutional right to vote.

Throughout our history, the American people have defeated demagogues like Donald Trump. But, in order to do that we all need to stand up and vote thoughtfully for our next Commander in Chief.

Trump’s history includes disparaging prisoners of war such as Senator John McCain; lying about his support for veterans, including false claims about giving money to veterans’ charities; scamming veterans out of their money through Trump “University”; and unconscionably criticizing the Muslim family of a slain U.S. soldier.

At the recent Commander in Chief forum, Trump criticized American military officers, saying that America’s generals have been “reduced to rubble.” Trump also suggested that it’s OK to send our military around the globe to plunder enemies’ natural resources, like oil. He spoke glowingly of privatizing veterans’ health care, and he made a priority of lavishing praise on Vladimir Putin, Russia’s dictatorial leader.

According to the non-partisan Research and Policy Institute, Trump’s plan to cut taxes for the richest among us would necessitate cuts to a number of vital services, including veterans’ medical care.

Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, has spent decades fighting for veterans, members of the military, and their families.

As a US Senator on the Armed Services Committee, she helped to expand military benefits to cover reservists and the National Guard. Currently, she has proposed a comprehensive plan to help support active military and veterans, including: 1) Expanding family leave and access to child care for families juggling the demands of military service and parenthood; 2) Engaging the private sector to boost training and job opportunities for the husbands and wives of our military members; 3) Taking family circumstances into account during military reassignments around the world; and 4) Championing the care and needs of service members by establishing a standing council for service members, veterans, and military families to ensure government agencies are meeting their needs.

Hillary Clinton is committed to supporting our soldiers and our veterans. She is clearly the right choice to become our next Commander in Chief.

— KENNETH R. PETERSON MAJ USA (RET.) BUCHANAN, MI

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Planners deny SLU Request, N. Barton St. townhome stopped

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proposed development for North Barton Street is back on the drawing board following a decision by the New Buffalo Planning Commission last week.

During their October 4 meeting, the Commission heard from representatives of Mosaic Properties, as well as from residents near the property in question. Mosaic, a development, construction and real estate brokerage company with several communities in Michigan, presented plans for seven dwelling units made up of five manor homes in the Central Business District.

Property owners in the adjacent residential zone expressed concerns about the planned units, noting there would be a significant increase in traffic, parking problems and noise. While the city requires two parking spots per housing unit, many residents argued the properties would likely be used for short-term rentals with many people occupying a unit and overflow parking would congest the adjacent streets and late-night parties would disrupt the neighborhood.

The CBD allows for residential dwelling units on the second story of buildings but not on the main floor. The City’s ordinances define dwelling units as being “exclusively for human occupancy providing complete independent living facilities for one or more person.” Representatives for Mosaic stated their plans do not include a kitchen or other amenities on the ground floor. They also pointed out other condominium developments in the city were allowed in the CBD by making similar plans.

Zoning Administrator Rob Anderson told the Commission that he felt the planned units were “clearly residential” and moving the kitchen to the ground floor did not keep the lower level from being considered as such. He acknowledged that previous developments had been allowed using this, but advised the Commission to consider rezoning the area R-3 if they wanted the development to go in as presented, saying the current plans do not fit the continuity of the business district to have residential buildings.

Anderson also said even as a CBD building the plans do not fit the requirements for setbacks and was not in accordance with the Master Plan. While Anderson said residential units are “in great demand” in the city, he said the Barton Street units do not meet this need.

Several of the Commissioners expressed support for some form of dwelling units on the site but had reservations about the current plans. Commissioner Pat Fisher agreed with Anderson’s assessment that the ground floor wasn’t considered a dwelling unit without a kitchen while Commissioner Paul Billingslea noted that he did not object to development on the site, but the plans were not compliant.

“There’s a history in this town of ignoring rules to get things done,” he said, referring to previous developments that were approved. “It’s gotta stop.”

During his report to the Commission, Anderson stated Mosaic has the talent to maximize the land’s potential.

The Planning Commission voted to deny the site plan but did encourage Mosaic to come back with plans that fit zoning.

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ew Buffalo Yacht Club members Tom Mays and George Prescott, Sr. hosted the Notre Dame Naval Reserve Officer Training Course (NROTC) midshipmen and their instructors for an active training day on Lake Michigan on the Sunday, October 9. Mays welcomed the group aboard his 50 foot Sea Ray for a day of practice maneuvers and ship handling. Accompanying the group of junior and senior cadets was their instructor Lt. Jen Malherek of the Navel Science Department at Notre Dame, and Eric Ringwall, Atlanta Power Squadron, who flew up from Atlanta, Georgia to coordinate the event. Ringwall has been sponsoring the on-the-water exercises for NROTC students at Auburn University in Georgia and he reached out to George Prescott a NBYC member and a member of the Chicago Power Squadron, for help coordinating an outing for the N.D. college cadets; this is the second year they have held this event at NBYC. Ringwall said he saw a need to get the future midshipmen on-the-water, real hands-on boating experience when federal budget cuts eliminated many of the on-water programs. As the Squadron Education Officer for the Atlanta Power Squadron and a former ROTC and military member he said that hands-on training is the additional training the kids need. “It’s all about giving back and paying forward.” He said with budget cuts many of the cadets never have an opportunity to operate a boat or spend time on the water, adding, “It just hasn’t been possible “. He said, “It’s all about a lot of small experiences.” He stated that in the 1940’s, it was the Power Squadron members across the United Stated that helped to train navy personnel before they deployed out to seas and to World War II. Mays took the group out on Lake Michigan in what began as a pretty high wave morning, but ended up calming as the day progressed, giving everyone aboard the feeling for the diverse conditions on Lake Michigan. The group went into port at Michigan City and Burns Harbor in Indiana where they practiced navigation and turning maneuvers in the channel. Each person took a turn at the helm, but uncommon on a recreational boat, the helmsperson is only allowed to react to commands given by the Conning officer. The helmsman on a naval vessel only steers or corrects speed when ordered. Each student also got the opportunity to give the “conning” orders to the helmsman.

This year the instructors presented the group with a team challenge. The cadets were divided into a male team and a female team, and each scored points for different navigation tasks; maneuvers, ETA, running time, Individual fixes, and a man overboard drill. The teams were neck-in-neck throughout the day, but the tie-breaker consisting of; overall plotting, command control and accuracy and confidence went to the all-female Gold Team, who prevailed in the tightly fought contest. The female team, Eileen Sullivan and Kristen Ringwall, won a NBYC burgee and bragging rights for the year. The signed burgee will hang in the halls of their Notre Dame Navel Department. Dylan Stants and Derek Meyer were the cadets on the Blue team.

Their class instructor and Notre Dame Graduate (2010), Lt. Jen Malherek said, “It was a grueling competition and very close. For this inaugural event, everyone is a winner. We had a great time on the lake.” She thanked Mays for, “His generosity, the use of his boat, his time and his jokes.” Ringwall dubbed Mays an Honorary Admiral for the day. One cadet was most impressed with the fact that they all got to drive the boat, sometimes going really fast.

All of cadets are interested in surface warfare, in their future, which Ringwall said. “Is the bread and butter of the U.S. Navy.” Upon graduation from Notre Dame University, the NROTC candidates will also graduate as commissioned officers in the United States Navy, graduating with the rank of Ensigns. They will all then receive orders for deployment, which could be to any place in the world.

After their day at sea, the crew returned to the NBYC dining room where they enjoyed appetizers and a broasted chicken dinner and comradery before departing for the South Bend campus.

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Harvest Days was established by the Chamber as an effort to extend the season for the members and businesses to attract more visitors throughout the Columbus Day weekend. Over the past few years, there have been various other events added to further extend the shopping season. Two popular New Buffalo events occur during Harvest Days: The Wine and Harvest Festival and Skip’s Chili Cook-off and the City picnic.

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PAPPA, JOHNNY

Our series for this election asks the Chikaming Township and Three Oaks Village candidates to introduce themselves and answer why they want to serve as a council member. Please note that answers are NOT edited nor proofed, they are unread until published. It is the hope that this effort will serve the community well. If a candidate chooses not to answer, it shall be noted.

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s a recently retired business consultant with 25 years of management experience in the service industry, I have put any new consulting requests on hold until after the election. My work history spans the airline, hotel, restaurant, hospitality and catering industries with new venue development, management and systems integration.

Having been raised in Chicago Heights, I have been a life-long visitor to the area and spent a good number of my formative years as a youth counselor with our Lutheran youth group at Warren Dunes State Park. I was fortunate to purchase our home 11 years ago and have been a full time resident for the past six years.

My background in business development, sales, marketing and team building, along with a strong connection to the community, has prepared me to take on the role as Township Supervisor.

A group of concerned citizens and members of the business community approached me and inquired whether I would be willing to run for the position. With the support and encouragement from these citizens, my family and friends, I decided to

step up and see how I could be of service to the community.

I plan to treat the supervisor role as a full time position, spending my hours working with all Township departments and stepping out into the community to understand the accomplishments and challenges facing our residents.

There is currently a process in place to hire a new Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector. I will support whatever efforts are necessary to complete this process in a timely manner and insure we have the best available talent in all of our township positions.

The Green Corridor, as referred to in the 2014 Master Plan, should be a concentrated effort involving all township and municipal organizations. With the input of all citizens and businesses, we can create a unique experience for our residents and guests, connecting existing businesses and services in these communities as a hub for entrepreneurial development. A balanced approach, by protecting our natural environment, increasing recreational activities and integrating small business, will help create this unique experience.

My goals for the Township are to restore confidence and transparency to all departments, diligently pursue the necessary review of our current ordinances that reflect our Master Plan, evaluate our communication tools and develop best practices that inform, educate and involve the residents, and re-focus all township staff to foster a positive and unifying experience for all employees and residents.

ello, my name is Johnny Pappa, I have three beautiful daughters and a wonderful wife of 22 years. I have lived in the Village of Three Oaks for 19 years, and held the title of Village trustee for the past eight. My daily occupation for the past 20 years has been a water operator, 15 of those being with the City of Bridgman. I am also a small business owner and have been for the past 23 years. With my current and past job history I have a tremendous amount of knowledge pertaining to water, sewer, curbs, gutters, pipelines, and small business. I am rerunning for Village trustee because I want to finish the projects that I have been working on for the past eight years with the council. My two main focuses being the water project and the small businesses in town. I want to complete the water project which has been my number one focus with the council. Clean, safe, drinking water is a priority for everyone within the village and the council. I am cautious to move forward with the completion of the water project until the water fund is sustainable.

I want to spend our money the way that will best benefit the village and the people. My second focus is bringing more small businesses into the village. As being a small business owner myself I understand how important it is to have customers to keep your business afloat. I want to bring more small business to town to build not only a bigger tax base but to keep it local while it happens. I always make sure that I am advocating for the people when I am at a meeting, because I know how important it is for everyone to feel as if they have a voice in the decisions that we make as a village. I am here for you, your interests and concerns are mine. Don’t forget to vote!

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WARNER, WAYNE

am currently the Chikaming Township Supervisor previously I was an educator and retired from River Valley School District after 43 years. my last position was principal. I have lived in Chikaming Township for over 35years.I feel my experience as a principal ,dealing with people everyday helps me as a problem solver. I am in my second term and the job is a very complex one, there are many things to learn.

My current work week consists of 32 to 40 hours per week. We are currently interviewing candidates for the position and hope to fill soon. I feel the green corridor is a good one , however it needs more definition and clarity to it. My main priority is to review and update our zoning ordinance and to infuse our master plan in the ordinance.

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BLACZYCK, DUSTIN

have worked as an environmental scientist/ chemist, graduate director of Indiana State University’s Office of Sustainability and I am currently a first year law student at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

My family and I are in our fifth year as Three Oaks residents I have experience serving on many local boards in the past and currently: Village of Three Oaks Parks and Recreation Board, Village of Three Oaks Planning Commission, Three Oaks Township Public Library Board of Directors, The Region of Three Oaks Museum Board of Directors, etc. I am familiar with the procedural and budgetary confines that a trustee must work within. In my work in the private sector and Academia, providing employee supervision and placing major purchase orders were components of my job.

Through my service on other boards I have realized that I often see both sides of an issue; trying to raise questions that challenge the status quo. Even though I may not prevail at the end of the day, I think democracy works best when there is someone asking those hard questions.

I would work for better roads, sidewalks and water quality. An issue that I am very adamant about is citizen involvement in the governmental process through direct democracy. I think that certain issues that have an effect on all residents of the village should have to be approved by a ‘yes’ vote of a majority of the electors of the village. Two that would be a priority for me to put before voters is tax exemptions and village employee pay.

I would support every tax exemption granted by the village having to be approved by the voting residents of Three Oaks. The issue I would like to see have to be approved directly by the voting citizens would be for the issuance of any annual village employee salary greater than twice the average median individual income for Three Oaks… which is currently roughly $45,000

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WAGNER, BRENDAN

y wife, seven year old daughter, 4 year old son, and myself, moved to Three Oaks Michigan 3 years ago.

My wife was born in La Porte Indiana

www.newbuffalotimes.com and spent her young life frequenting the shores of Lake Michigan, before going off to college to get a graphic design degree, and then moving to Colorado where we met. I was born in California where I surfed at the cold water beaches and learned to love the foggy coastlines. Upon meeting, we realized we both have the same passion for beach life and she tried to explain to me her beaches on Lake Michigan, which obviously I was to cool at the time to understand.

Well, we fell in love and moved to California where our kids were born and we spent my daughter’s early years. After bouncing around to a few different areas in California and a stint in Indianapolis, we decided it was time to plant roots somewhere.

When my wife took me to the Union Pier Beach on a warm day in July, I was amazed. It was calm and glassy out there and I felt as that I was standing next to the most amazing ocean. I was hooked.

Qualifications: I have a BS in Business Administration and Economics, and am currently the Vice President of a fertilizer blending company. I am a professional manager and have to make hard decisions everyday about the proper allocation of funds and resources, state and federal regulatory requirements, and what is best for our employees and the communities we live and serve in. I am a passionate reader and student of life, trying hard every day to do the best I can for my wife, kids, and neighbors.

Platform: I believe I can help and I’m trying to teach my kids the importance of civic involvement. I’m new to politics, but not new to civic engagement and helping your friends and neighbors. I am concerned with the water here in Three Oaks as it appears to be a long running joke that we have the worst source water in the area. I have had to purchase 2 water softeners since we have moved here because the resin was fouled by our water. Nobody that lives here that I have spoken with drink the tap water, and we pay a pretty hefty price for it. I would be interested in exploring filtering our source water at the heads, or finding a better source. Our community deserves good water, and our tax dollars should go towards achieving that. I will go to every Three Oaks Village Council meeting that I can no matter what, but believe my voice would be better used during the meetings, rather than after. I want to be a voice and advocate for the working families in our community.

I believe we should do the maximum amount of good for the most number of people and would serve as Trustee with that as a guiding principle.

Thank you, and please vote for Brendan Wagner for Trustee in November.

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CEPIAK, CHERYL

y name is Cheryl Capiak and I am asking for your vote to re-elect me for the Village of Three Oaks Trustee position. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business from Siena Heights University. I am 58 years old, and have been married for 39 years to my husband James. Together we have four children, Kristina, Jeremiah, Megan and Catherine, and we have two granddaughters, Lilah and Scarlett.

I currently serve as Trustee of the Village of Three Oaks, a position I have held for the last eight years.

My background qualifies me to serve on the council. I have worked in accounting for over 40 years, including corporate tax accounting, before recently retiring as the Business Manager for the River Valley School District, where I worked for the last 28 years. As an accountant, my strengths are keeping an eye on the budget to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. I have lived at 205 Walnut Street in Three Oaks since 1987.

I have chosen to run for reelection because I believe I have done a great job in holding the Village accountable to the taxpayers.

When I first took office the Village was facing deficit spending and had an emergency manager. As a council we made some tough decisions and continued to provide necessary services to the Village residents while cutting expenses.

We currently have a healthy fund balance. As a Village we have come a long way financially in eight years and I am very proud to be a part of that accomplishment.

My priorities for the Three Oaks Village Council are to improve the streets, upgrade the water and sewer systems, and maintain good budgetary practices and procedures.

I would like to continue to encourage businesses to invest in Three Oaks and sustain a thriving downtown. What makes me a great candidate for the Village of Three Oaks Trustee is my background in accounting and willingness to put taxpayers first. I am ready and willing to continue working for the Village residents and would appreciate your vote on November 8th!

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espite cold and wind, several runners and walkers made it to the finish line for the first Harvest and Wine Hustle at New Buffalo Public Beach Saturday, Oct. 8. Coming in first was Brian Shepard, who crossed the finish line at 19 minutes and 12 seconds.

Second place went to Keith Ludwig at a time of 20 minutes and 38 seconds, with third place going to Gregg Shannon at 20 minutes and 41 seconds. The 5k was the third in a series of two other similar races that were held throughout the summer, the Harbor Country Fitness Series. Each race benefitted an area organization, with the Harvest and Wine Hustle benefiting Harbor Country Trails.

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ich Trout was on the WGN morning news last week and read a portion of one of the poems he had written.

I enjoyed it so much that I contacted Trout and got his permission to share it with you. Rich is a retired English teacher who taught at Chicago’s Fenger High School, my alma matter. His father is “Dizzy” Trout, who pitched for the Tigers. His brother is Steve Trout, and he pitched for the White Sox and Cubs in the late 70’s and early 80’s. When Steve would pitch, Rich couldn’t sleep, so he began writing poetry about baseball. Rich said that after that, his poetry writing took on a life of its own. Without further ado, here is a portion of Rich’s wonderful poem, titled “Season To Remember.”

From opening day out West – until the magic number ‘zero;’ They piled up the victories . . .each day another hero.

Like the Montero walk off win – the sixteenth of September In another come-back game the fans will long remember.

This team has been a joy; they play with confidence and pride.

They put Chicago on their back and took it for a ride.

For those who watched and listened, we thank the broadcast team; Pat and Ron, JD and Len – they all shared the dream.

As we go into October soon, we can only speculate; Could this will be the year which ends that long, long wait?

But let me share a secret, friends: I do have a crystal ball; And if the vision I saw comes true, the Cubs will win it all!

I saw a celebration – such as Chicago has never seen; It stretched from north of Wrigleyville to the Millennium ‘Bean.’

And I heard a chorus of angels – sing the anthem, ‘Go, Cubs, Go;’ It was the voice of Brickhouse, Banks, Caray, and Santo.

Oh, all across Chicago-land, the sun was shining bright; The band was playing everywhere; children’s hearts were light.What an awesome ending – for baseball’s longest suffering team, The ghost of seasons past did fade – on ‘Wrigley’s Field of Dreams.’

I really enjoyed corresponding with Rich. He is a fine man and a terrific poet. I hope all of you Cub fans, and even you few non-Cub fans, enjoyed his work as much as I did. Langston Hughes said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Go Cubbies. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ew Buffalo Area School Board of Education members talked financial aid during their monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 10.

Doug Schaffer, Bob Harrison and Barbara Craig were all present at the meeting to discuss how the school’s current Bison Educational Trust Fund affects students receiving aid from the colleges they choose to attend.

Recently, it has come to light that students’ financial aid packages are being changed due to the fact that they are already receiving aid from New Buffalo through the Fund.

Schaffer assured Board members that, in most cases, colleges or universities don’t “earmark” or “put a flag” by New Buffalo, “perceiving they’ve got this great funding source through the scholarship fund.” Schaffer assured Board members that Lake Michigan College didn’t “prescreen” students eligible for financial aid based on what the college has learned is a part of their “financial aid support system.” Rather, Schaffer said, the college grants scholarships and other sources of financial aid based on factors such as timeliness of the application for a scholarship as well as merit and if the student meets the criteria.

Schaffer did caution that there will be “pockets,” such as with private, more expensive liberal arts colleges, where a student’s financial aid package will be changed based on what other aid they have available to them, such as the Fund. He said he doubted that bigger schools are “dissecting” applicants in this way, though.

Board President Pano Arvanitis said that since more of their students were attending those types of colleges, though, such as the University of Notre Dame, this was becoming more of a problem. In such instances, he said that the student will receive $30,000 in financial aid; however, when the school discovers that they are receiving $5,000 through the Fund, they will reduce the students’ financial aid by that amount. This defeats the purpose of the Fund, he said.

Schaffer said while this does occur and there’s nothing that can be done to change this behavior he did say that LMC is open to helping families evaluate financial aid packages. He

added that they also had a team of people who could help the school district “establish criteria” to try an avoid this practice from occurring and to evaluate it. Arvanitis said he’d be interested in meeting with them.

“It’s happening to probably four or five kids now,” he said of the problem, adding that the whole point of the Fund was to “give money to help the kids.”

Speaking on financial aid, Schaffer said that students can now complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of Oct. 1 for the first time, and that families don’t have to wait until they start doing their taxes in the new year.

Trustee Lisa Werner said that she felt it was time for a scholarship update, such as seeing the number of students who haven’t used the scholarship or who started at a four-year school but didn’t finish and those that attended a community college.

Treasurer Lee Artz said it was time that they start using the proper terminology and call it the Bison Educational Fund as it was no longer a scholarship and hadn’t been for years. As a result, they needed to stop reporting on it as such.

Reiterating what former NBAS Superintendent Mark Westerburg said, Werner said that there wasn’t any reason student within their school district couldn’t graduate without some type of skill or trade that couldn’t take them to the “next level” in life, whether that be through obtaining an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or trade school.

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Board members did a Second Reading of and adopted Policies #3120.09/4120.09 (Volunteers), #3121/4121/8142 (Criminal History Record Check) and #8321 (Criminal Justice Information Security). A Second reading needed to be done on the policies, as the district has recently switched to using the Background Investigation Bureau’s program, Secure Volunteer, for their volunteer background checks as opposed to the old iCht, which was written into Board policy.

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Fun with cartoons at NBHS Homecoming 2016

Homecoming King and Queen Andrew Keller and Maggie Seifert

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ew Buffalo High School was tuned into cartoons for this year’s Homecoming week, which took place the week of Oct. 3-7. The theme for this year was “Classic Cartoons,” and all students from each grade level – freshman, sophomore, junior and senior – chose a cartoon and decorated a golf cart to accompany their choice. Golf carts were judged the night of the Homecoming game, with first place going to the seniors’ Scooby Doo themed cart. Second place went to the juniors’ Flintstones themed cart, third place went to the sophomores’ golf cart which was decorated after The Jetsons and fourth place went to the freshman themed cart Tom and Jerry. The week, which was dubbed Spirit Week, was filled with various festivities, such as a Powder Puff football game Wednesday night. Friday night, students and community members gathered at the high school football field to watch the Homecoming game against Mendon Middle/High School, as well as students Andrew Keller and Maggie Seifert be crowned Homecoming King and Queen. In honor of winning Spirit Week, the junior class was also given the traditional Spirit Jug.

Parker DePalma and Sophia Giannetti ride the juniors’ Flinstones themed golf cart

Bison vs. Mendon Middle High School

Emily Keller holds the Spirit Jug

The Homecoming Court poses during the pep rally

Students shout out their graduation year

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$4.5 Million awarded to LRSB from Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo

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he Pokagon-New Buffalo Area Local Revenue Sharing Board received $4,570,180.84 in September 2016 for their distribution share from the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, which was an increase from the 2015 distribution which was $4, 477,038.54.

After much discussion at the October 11, 2016, regular meeting, the LRSB Board unanimously approved the 2016 requests made in August for Specific Actual Costs (SAC).

The Specific Actual Cost payments totaled $574,158.18, down $33,564.27 from 2015.

The majority of that funding went to New Buffalo Township, $439,568.18. They received $426,744.54 in reimbursement to pay for the police department, which is contracted through the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. They also received $12,833.64 for reimbursement for a water booster station maintenance.

Berrien County received $125,108, $66,250 less than they had requested. The following departments received reimbursements: 9-11 received $66,254.00, the Judicial and Jail system received $29,794.00, and the Health Department received $29,156.00. Berrien RESA received $9,482. Unlike last year, the City of New Buffalo and the Village of Three Oaks did not request SAC reimbursements for their police protection.

The Specific Actual Cost disbursements for 2015 were down $33,564.27 from 2015. The specific costs come off the top of the revenue sharing before the PILT and Discretionary percentage distribution is calculated. The balance of the funds distributed to the local units of government after SAC payments will be $3,996,022.66.

The total distribution comes from two percent of the “net winnings” derived from the electronic games at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, but it does not include Promotional Free Play revenues.

Before the vote was taken, the Board heard from Rob Anderson, Interim City Manager of the City of New Buffalo, Berrien County Under Sheriff Chuck Heit and Tribal Representative Matt Wesaw regarding the manner in which the SAC was awarded in the past and how the future awards may look.

Currently being questioned is the awarding of funds on a percentage basis to some units rather than all of the units providing specific documentation for costs incurred, as stated in the bylaws. Tribal Attorney Phelan stated in the past that distribution was to be documented by each item, not percentages.

Anderson read a letter which was submitted last month to the Board addressing the reason the City did not apply for funding this year. In part, it read, “We do not believe we have expenses this year that meet the test of Specific Actual Costs.

Furthermore, the attorneys that spoke to the LRSB in a regular session and a working/training session cited several case studies of funds applied for and approved in some instances. If one Unit of Local Government is allowed to deviate from the strict reading of the rules, others will attempt to do the same. If all Local Units of Government are held to a strict interpretation of the rules, we believe the LRSB funding process will be unquestionably fair and

predictable without the stalemates that have become an annual event.”

Heit addressed the Board regarding the request from New Buffalo Township for Police Protection reimbursement. He stated that in the past, the LRSB board has approved the 70 percent request made by New Buffalo Township. He said that there were many meetings held in the past to reach a compromise of 70 percent reimbursement for the New Buffalo Township police protection, adding there are expenses relating to the Class 3 gaming operation in the Township. He stated that the attorneys did not state that past practices were inaccurate and that “everything about this (the SAC awards) in the past has been based on percentages.”

Tribal Board representative Matt Wesaw stated there has been a lot of discussion at previous meetings, adding that they “don’t all agree on the SAC distribution criteria.”

“If local units are okay (with the request), the Tribe would not stand in the way of the decision,” he said of the position of the Pokagon Tribe regarding distribution of SAC. “Everyone should work together to get the money out (to the municipalities). The Tribe is in support of the requests this time, but not moving forward…these (requests) do not meet the SAC definition,” he added.

Wesaw asked for a consensus from the other members regarding next years’ distribution, but they did not vote on the matter because Chair Andy Vavra pointed out that it was not on the agenda. Weesaw reiterated, “The current requests to not have support documentation, we will not support that in the future.”

“I think the board has been acting in the Spirit of the Law, now it’s time to act in the Letter of the Law,” he added.

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t-Large Representative Wayne Warner voiced his concern that the entities be notified of pending changes for next year’s distribution in order to budget and plan for a possible decrease in revenue.

The Board approved this year’s request unanimously.

Following the vote, they also approved quarterly per diems for the secretary in the amount of $600 and a $300 reimbursement for the estate of Jean Dudeck for one meeting she attended, as well as Board member per diems in the amount of $2,100.

They approved one half of a percentage of the funds be retained in the LRSB Administrative account, only the second draw of funds in the past nine years. The bylaw allows for a draw of four percent per year.

They also voted on a bylaws change which identifies the County building in Three Oaks as the location of the LRSB files and not New Buffalo Township, as was previously stated.

Next week, the Board will distribute SAC, PILT and Discretionary checks to all of the Local Units of Government; the meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the New Buffalo Township Hall.

The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8:30 a.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall.

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ore than a dozen members of the New Buffalo Service League gathered in the kitchen of St. Mary of the Assumption Hall in Three Oaks Thursday, Oct. 6, to make the traditional apple slices that are sold each year at their annual arts and crafts show.

The women were hard at work all day washing, peeling and coring apples, making and rolling fresh dough and filing each pan with just the right ingredients to produce the mouthwatering treats that everyone clamors to buy.

Sawyer Garden Center provided the Service League with six half bushels of Jonagold Michigan grown apples. Nancy Gino, chair of the event, said that the Center not only provided the delicious apples but they also gave them a “wonderful price” for the fundraiser.

After assembling more than 12 pans of the delicious pastries, they were placed in freezers. They will be baked in the New Buffalo High School cafeteria, in the early morning hours before the show opens. Come early for your homemade treat - the apple slices go fast.

The arts and craft show and bake sale is Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at New Buffalo High School, 1112 East Clay Street in New Buffalo. The show benefits college scholarships for graduating seniors.

Elaine Rozycki and Nancy Gino roll the dough

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ayle Porterfield, 58, passed away on October 3, 2016 with her family in Cary, North Carolina.

Gayle was a retired United States Postal employee, serving the local area.

She is survived by per patents, Gordon and Lucille Christopher of Milan, Illinois; a daughter Natalie (Adam) Sroka of Cary, N.C.; a son Steven Porterfield of Okemos, Mi. and another daughter Deanna Porterfield of Union Pier, Mi.; a brother Wayne (Kris) Christopher of Milan, Il.; a sister Gloria (Andy) Vavra, Three Oaks, Mi. and sister Jean Welnetz of LaPorte, Ind. She also had two treasured grandchildren, Eden Sroka and Lillian Sroka of Cary, N.C.and also many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her favorite places were our National Parks. Memorial Donations may be given to our National Parks Services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Cary, North Carolina Visit www.brownwynnefuneralhome.com to leave message of condolence.

Proos bill would give residents access to more library resources Under legislation recently introduced by Sen. John Proos, residents of Michigan and Indiana border communities would be able to use library services across state lines.

“Education is critical to the future of our state, and our local libraries provide excellent options for students and residents to access the knowledge they need to succeed,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph. “This measure is the result of direct feedback from a Southwest Michigan resident. A constituent alerted us that Michigan residents have been told that they will no longer be able to use Indiana library services since we are not currently part of the Interstate Library Compact.

“I sponsored this legislation to fix that problem and open up library services to thousands of families on both sides of the border.”

Until recently, William Corbett, a longtime Michigan resident, used an Indiana library system because of its close proximity and large inventory.

“For years we have been patrons and customers of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library System,” Corbett said.

“However, we recently received a letter from the library stating that library privileges will only be offered to those states that have entered into the Interstate Library Compact.”

Senate Bill 1095 would enter Michigan into the Interstate Library Compact and allow residents of border communities to utilize services offered by libraries of other states that have also entered into the compact.

These services would include the use of facilities, personnel, equipment and other materials. Libraries can also share these responsibilities by providing joint and co-operative services in areas that are most effective, as determined by the libraries.

“There are currently 34 states entered into the Interstate Library Compact, including Indiana and Ohio,” Proos said. “By joining the compact, our residents will have greater access to information and educational materials. It could also help Michigan libraries share the cost of providing these necessary services.”

SB 1095 has been referred to the Senate Commerce Committee for consideration. — STAFF REPORTS

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lear blue skies and chilly, fall-like breezes reigned during this year’s 11th annual Harvest and Wine Fest, which was held at Lions Park in New Buffalo Saturday, Oct. 9. Sponsored by the New Buffalo Business Association, the festival featured award-winning wines from local vineyards as well as craft brews and hard ciders.

In addition, there were also more than 40 vendors offering handcrafted goods, food products and produce as well as food booths. Children could also get in on the fall fun by jumping around in a bounce house, painting pumpkins or having their own faces painted.

The event lasted until 10 p.m., and festival attendees were welcome to dance the night away in the big tent to a lively lineup of bands and musicians.

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t was a great fall day for a picnic. With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60’s, those gathering in Lions Park had plenty to eat while visiting and enjoying the beauty of the lakefront.

The picnic was hosted by the City with the help and cooperation of the Downtown Development Authority board (DDA), the Park Board, Harbor Commission and the Planning Commission members. Chikaming Open Lands also hosted a booth and Tony McGee and Lisa Fehsenfeld of Abonmarche were available to answer questions regarding the downtown Whittaker Street redevelopment plan. The City department brought all of their equipment to see, touch, feel and climb into. On display was the new beach sweeper and street sweeper and Bobcat, the emergency rescue vehicles, police squads and fire trucks. It was an impressive line-up of shiny city vehicles.

Food and raffle prizes were generously provided by area business. Local provided huge fresh hamburgers and The Marina Grand provided hot dogs and all the trimmings. Robert Kemper and Ellie Mullins acted as grill masters for the day. David’s Deli donated an assortment of homemade side salads and desserts.

The Planning Commission provided chips and dips and the Park Board and Harbor Commission provided desserts and sweet treats. The New Buffalo Savings Bank donated $500, which was the prize money won by a group at last years “For The Love of New Buffalo” meeting held at New Buffalo High School. The group, led by Diane Pyshos, submitted the idea for a community picnic, which was the winning entry for ideas at that event. David’s Deli, Local and New Buffalo Savings Bank also provided raffle items for the children. Members from the different City boards were on hand to answer questions from the city residents. Many of the candidates running in the November 8 elections were also on hand to meet and greet the public and discuss issues.

The picnic was held in Lions Park on the Sunday following the New Buffalo Business Association Harvest and Wine Fest. The NBBA generously offered the city the use of all the equipment procured for their fest; tables, chairs, tents, port-a-potties and sinks and a bouncy house. It was a great way to get double use of the items from the one-day festival, which was held the previous Saturday, in the park.

Nancy Smith with Lisa Fehsenfeld

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST AND ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING The Election Commission will meet on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 to perform the Public Accuracy Test. This test is to demonstrate to the public that votes cast in the election will be accurately counted by the electronic tabulating equipment. If the Election Commission cannot meet on Monday, October 17, 2016, an alternate date of Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. has been set.

This meeting is an open meeting.

The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Mary Lynn, Deputy Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT November 8, 2016

Robert Kemper, Tony Ashbaugh, Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV and Tony McGee

To the qualified electors of the Cities and Townships in the New Buffalo Area School District, Berrien County, Michigan, notice is hereby given that an ELECTION will be held in the following precincts on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of electing three (3) school board members to six-year terms. Polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City or Township Clerk. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on CD and in Braille. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

The election will be held at the places in said cities and townships as indicated below, viz: New Buffalo City pct. 1 City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street Chikaming Township pct. 1 Township Hall, 13535 Red Arrow Hwy New Buffalo Township pct. 1 Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy Absentee Voter ballots are available through your local city or township clerk’s office.

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2017 MISS JR. TEEN BLOSSOMTIME IS AMELIA SELIR; 2017 BUD PRINCESS IS ZOEY RICKMAN, BUD PRINCE IS ETHAN SCHELLING

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Thirty-nine children between the Bud Princess Second Runner-Up ages of 6 and 12 competed for the Isabella Costanza of Sodus She is Blossomtime youth titles at the St. seven years old and attends EP Clarke Joseph High School Auditorium.

Elementary. She is the daughter of Tying into the 2017 Blossomtime Todd and Lori Costanza. Isabella theme, “If it starts with “B”, it must enjoys having sleepovers, going on be Blossomtime,” the contestants vacation, arts and crafts, writing real performed a dance choreographed life stories, kayaking and tubing.

by Cammie Hernandez of Connie 2017 Bud Prince is Ethan Schelling Cassidy of Coloma.

School of He is seven Dance to years old the song and attends “Boot Coloma Scooting’ Elementary.

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He is the Pageant son of Chairman Angela DeAnn Schelling.

Zindler Ethan Miss Jr. Teen Amelia Selir is crowned once again enjoys created a beautiful stage and show. watching movies, playing sports, The pageant was emceed by Lindsay board games and video games, Zvonar from Mid-West Family snowball fights and camping. broadcasting.

Bud Prince First Runner-Up is Eli Miss Junior Teen Blossomtime Kelley. He is nine years old and a Amelia Selir is eleven years old and a student at EP Clarke Elementary. His New Buffalo Middle School student. parents are Sarah and Jason Kelley Her Parents are Jim and Diana of Benton Harbor. Eli enjoys playing Selir. Amelia participates in student outside, going on trips, fishing, council, gymnastics and softball and drawing, watching movies, learning to she enjoys reading, doodling and play music. volleyball. Amelia has represented Bud Prince Second Runner-Up is New Buffalo on past royal courts. She Brayden Miller. He is a six year old was crowned Little Miss New Buffalo and attends Bridgman Elementary in 2013 and was chosen 2016 Miss School. His parents are Jordan and Teen New Buffalo Andrew Miller of Benton Harbor. He First Runner-up Miss Jr. Teen enjoys playing catch, soccer, drawing Blossomtime is Ryann Kragt of St. and riding bikes.

Joseph. She is a ten year old student Bud Prince Third Runner-Up is at Lincoln Elementary. She is the Mason Smith. He is an eight years daughter of Tim and Kim Kragt. old student at Watervliet Elementary Ryann participates in dance, Gems, School. He is the son of Charles and safety patrol, circle of friends and Amber Smith. Mason enjoys playing enjoys reading, track and learning outside, doing yardwork, rocket about local history. football and participating in 4-H, Second Runner-up Miss Jr. Teen hunting, fishing and taking care of Blossomtime is Grace Larsen of animals.

Coloma.

The Blossomtime Festival Jr. Teen She is an eleven years old and and Bud Prince and Princess will attends Upton Middle School. Her take an active role in the Festival parents are by serving as Grand Marshals of Brian and Shannon Larsen. Grace the Youth Parade and Shoe Box participates in sideline cheer, Parade, riding on the Bud Prince competitive cheer, dance and and Princess/Jr. Teen Float in the pom-poms, gymnastics and enjoys Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade volunteering, drawing, and spending Saturday, May 6. The young royals time with family. will also participate in many other 2017 Bud Princess Zoey Rickman Blossomtime events, including the is from Watervliet. She is six years Coronation Ball, the Blessing of the old and attends Coloma Elementary.

Blossoms, Doggies in Tiaras and Her parents are Joshua and Shannon many community pageants. They Rickman. Zoey enjoys going to will also have the honor of being the beach, arts and crafts, dance, introduced onstage at the Miss acrobats.

Blossomtime Pageant March 13, Bud Princess First Runner-up is 2017. — STAFF REPORTS

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cammed and Hacked, that was my TGIF morning.

As I was attempting to look up information on google, a message came up that said I had a virus and must IMMEDIATELY call technical support, at the following number, 888-601-1826. There was also a very loud warning voice repeating the scary message, over and over. It was all very concerning, so of course I called the tech support number, as I was told to do… My First Big Mistake.

That’s when the trouble manifested. The gentleman on the phone began walking me through programs he displayed on my screen, which I stupidly responded to, thus giving him access to my computer system and my programs and my information. After engaging with him for about fifteen or twenty minutes of maneuvers, I told him I had to go to an appointment, but he insisted that I had to fix my “Blue Death Infection.” He said the infection had broken my network shield and destroyed my server protection. What do I know about such terminology? He then told me it would take about an hour to fix and if I gave him my cell phone number he’d call me when it was complete.

I had already refused to give him my email address, thinking for the first time, something wasn’t right. This is when I sensed something was very wrong and I became real suspicious.

After refusing to provide my cell number, he told me the “Fix’, which would last a lifetime, would only be 299, as in $299.00. When I told him I wasn’t authorized to spend $299, he said, very nastily, “Say goodbye to your computer…. Forever.” That’s when I knew I had been scammed and went running to my first fixer, Dee Dee, who listened in on more of the call, and then told him that we would not pay him and as the newspapers, we would investigate his scam.

He hung up immediately.

It is an awful feeling to be had, especially when I thought I had Microsoft Windows 10 support on the phone.

They are very clever, BEWARE! In the afternoon, our savior Dave, the real local tech support person, came to the rescue and restored my system. He said he’d seen much worse, that they probably didn’t have enough time to destroy everything. Although when you cannot get into your computer, that is a very bad feeling.

Dave offered some sound advice: Never call the emergency number that “Pops up” on the screen, even one accompanied by the scary voice. If you do, as I did, once the “Tech support” person has asked you to provide the code that was displayed on the message (all very official looking), they put official looking instructions programs on the computer screen and asked me to press OK, then they asked me to run programs, all the while talking very knowledgeable and convincing me that they are fixing my awful problem.

Once they are into your computer they can scramble all your settings, and even destroy all your stored data, pictures and your programs. The only way to get that all back and restored, by them, is to pay them the money they ask for. Dave said the scammers have successfully hacked company computers and extorted thousands of dollars in order for the companies to get their information restored.

Advertising pop-ups can also invade your computer. Dave advises installing a free browser extension such as Ublock Origin to block ads.

Do not go anywhere that you don’t know on the internet. If a link comes up while you are on- line, that you don’t know and you are tempted to open, first mouse over the link and look at the bottom right of the screen, and it will show you the actual address that you are accessing. Usually the “fake” link is a virus scam.

The scammers are also known to phone randomly and tell people their computer is in danger and to call a specific telephone number. This is a new scam that Dave said has been happening lately.

The scammers are after money and credit card numbers, routing numbers, bit coins (internet money, which is also accepted at some banks and retailers).

Bit coins are anonymous, many come from and are exchanged overseas and they cannot be traced as to the source. There is little anyone can do to prosecute these criminals, who are often located overseas.

If you encounter PCTechGuru25, Do Not respond, nor should you interact with Premium Technical Support, the company name he give to me.

If you are invaded, or if you need computer help call Dave at 218-666-8086; if he is unavailable, leave a message for the computer doctor, he can cure most ills. Dave also does website design, but his specialty is P.C. repair on-site and he is located in New Buffalo.

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HOROSCOPE OCTOBER 13-19, 2016

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Relationships could be very volatile this week. You will be particularly impulsive, and may not realize the consequences until it is too s late. Avoid bullying and coercive behaviors.

There are some personal changes needed, that you may not be ready to confront, let alone accept.

TAURUS

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Expect the unexpected, this week. A wrench will be thrown into your normally well-oiled machine, which will cause you to take drastic action. Also a lack of inhibition has the propensity to create many unwanted changes. Don’t react without thinking things through, first.

Get ready for some tests and challenges on the work front, this week. You may g be required to study or research topics that are not particularly your forte. These topics may be difficult for you to face on an emotional level, but they will be very important and relevant, now.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Avoid angry, emotional outbursts. Don’t fall prey to conspiracy theories. There may be some subversive tactics, by others, to steer your emotional compass to a reaction that serves them, and not necessarily you. Best to lay low, and avoid direct communication, for now, anyway.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Your one track mind could cause a little trouble this week. You may be so focused on a certain goal or idea, that you don’t see the long term effects it is having on those around you. Be sure you consider all parties before you make important decisions.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Be prepared for some manipulative social behaviors. It will appear that things are worse than they really are, because the real picture is being hidden. As a result, the darker interpretation will appear to be the logical choice, but this is only a manipulation. Best to avoid social media!

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Major disruptions on the home front are forecasted for this week. Home is where you normally feel safe and secure, but this week you will not feel so homey or secure. Be aware that things are happening to get you to see where the weak spots are, so you can make the necessary changes.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Be careful how you approach others, this week. You may come off as a bully, whose only motive is the lust for power. Built up anger and resentment may be fueling your take charge attitude. Spend some time contemplating your approach before you engage underlings.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Be mindful of your communication style, now.

If not careful, you may come off as coercive or bullying. Avoid blurting out frustrations. Think ideas through before verbalizing them. Walk away, or take a break from discussions, when they start to become confrontational.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Some of your fundamental ideas about society will be challenged, and you may have to alter your stance on some provocative, social issues. You may be operating on repressed emotions, and not really seeing things as they truly are. Before you choose to react, confront your own dark side.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Your resources will feel threatened, this week. There could be a fear of shortages, or over extensions. Don’t resort to selfishness or fall prey to the idea of lack. Trust in the abundance of the Universe, and its ability to provide for all its inhabitants. Your needs will be met.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 A very dark, and stormy journey is in store for you, this week. Don’t leave the house without visualizing the best possible outcomes, first. By all means, carry your good luck charms with you. Your saving grace will be your ability to intuitively steer around angry people.

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER OCTOBER 2-XX, 2016 OCTOBER 2 Welfare Check Medic 1/Assist Other Agency CSX/Assist Other Agency NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency (x2) OCTOBER 3 False Alarm Suspicious Person Warrant Arrest Welfare Check OCTOBER 4 Welfare Check Private Property Damage Accident NB City Fire/Assist Other Agency MSP/Assist Other Agency Littering Complaint Streets Garage/Open Gate OCTOBER 5 Open Burn/Ordinance Violation Abandon Moped Found Property Retail Fraud 3rd Streets Garage/Open Gate Family/Civil Dispute OCTOBER 6 False Alarm OCTOBER 7 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Civil Standby Council Packet Delivery OCTOBER 8 General Assist/5K Race PBT Private Property Damage Accident Property Damage Accident Suspicious Situation

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

DAILY EVENTS

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY See weekly library events on page 3.

EVERY MONDAY

ULTIMATE MONDAYS 6-8PM. Township Memorial Park.

New Buffalo.

6PM warmup followed by game. Ultimate Frisbee on a small field; High school age or older, for info txt 206-465-5875.

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 4-6PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. 269-756-3879. www.acorntheater.com.

Admission is free.

EVERY THURSDAY AND 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.

EVERY FRIDAY

STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoakslibrary.org FISH FRY 5-9PM. American Legion Post #169.

New Buffalo.

EVERY SATURDAY-SUNDAY

STORYBOOK TRAILS New Buffalo Township Memorial Park. New Buffalo.

Walk along trails a read stories with your children. Co-sponsored by New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY SATURDAY

THREE OAKS’ FARMERS MARKET 9AM-2PM. Corner of Central & Elm. Downtown Three Oaks. www.threeoaksfarmersmarket.com.

YOGA CLASSES AT TOWNSHIP HALL 9:30-10:30AM. Township Hall.

17425 Red Arrow Hwy. New Buffalo Session are $10 per week.

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER

DINGES FALL HARVEST 9AM-7PM. Dinges Farm. 15219 Mill Rd. Three Oaks. 269-426-4034.

Farm stand and craft store open daily.

Enjoy a day of family fun. Hayrides, corn mazes, backyard 500, Some activities are weekends; pumpkin bounce, decorate your own pumpkin, fire pit, brats, hot dogs, popcorn, and more. Private party’s are encouraged to make reservations.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

PUMP BOYS AND DINETES 6PM. Acorn Theater.

Berrien County 4-H Foundation Fundraiser.

Tickets $35 Includes Silent Auction.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

ERIC GALES WITH OPENER BUDDY PEARSON 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $25 General Admission.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15-16, 22-23 & 29-30

DO YOU NEED TO POLISH UP YOUR IDENTITY?

YOU NEED DURKWURKS!

COULD YOUR ANNUAL REPORT USE SOME FRESHENING UP?

YOU NEED DURKWURKS!

IS YOUR ADVERTISING NOT WORKING FOR YOU?

YOU NEED DURKWURKS!

THE HESSTON GHOST TRAIN NOON-5PM CST. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 North. Hesston, IN Spooky fun for your young ones and the kid in you. Open for breakfast at 9AM. Admission no charge, Train rides: Adults $5, Children 3-12 are $3. Train rides Adults $5, children $3.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW 9:30AM-4PM. New Buffalo High School Gym. 1112 E Clay St. New Buffalo.

More than 100 arts and crafts booths and baked goodies are available. A great place to get a jump on the holiday shopping.

Presented by the New Buffalo Service League Admission $1.

WURSTFEST! NOON-7PM. 12 S Elm St. Downtown Three Oaks. 269-756-9221.

This exciting, outdoor October festival is fun for the whole family! Featuring live entertainment, divine food from local businesses and vendors, crafts, and an adult beverage tent. Come and enjoy the live music. Celebrate the Fall season in Three Oaks. Free admission.

REMEMBERING NEW BUFFALO— WATERCOLORS BY DAVE KNOEBER 1-4PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

Reception and Watercolor Exhibit of past New Buffalo scenes and buildings.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

ACORN GALA FUNDRAISER 8:30PM. Acorn Theater.

With Queen Of Cabaret Denise Tomasello.

VIP and Dinner $150. General admission $75 and $50.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 GHOST-NOTE 7:30PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $12.

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