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Chikaming Township reaches beach access agreement PAGE 4 Three Oaks Village council approves sewer rate increase PAGE 4 LRSB receives $4.5 million from the Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo PAGE 6 New Buffalo Township Board approves Michigan Shores Water Project resolution PAGE 12

Educators play catchup at Retired Teachers Luncheon PAGE 15 City hears concerns over parking lot; Marquette Greenway Trail a possibility PAGE 17

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NEW BUFFALO CELEBRATES HOMECOMING Kaylin Hauch Crowned 2018 Bud Princess; Bud Prince 2018 is Jacob Iwaniuk PAGE 19

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CORRECTION: In the Oct. 12 issue, there were a couple of incorrect facts in the article, “New Buffalo Council approves parking lot at Special Meeting.” Attorney Ben Schwarz, although he appeared to be speaking on their behalf, did not represent the church. The Planning Commission meeting held on Sept. 5 was actually noticed by the city on Aug 22 as a Special Meeting and Regular Meeting, not a Public Hearing, as was stated. The lot, which has yet to be assigned an official tax ID, is identified as a parcel located at 606 West Michigan; however, it faces Harrison Street, not Willard Street, as was stated.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017

DIGGING UP NORTH WHITTAKER STREET MYSTERIES

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Chikaming Township reaches beach access agreement

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

new discovery was made fter months of discussion, Chikaming Township Park Board and Monday, Oct. 9, by the Township Board members arrived at a compromise with regards to Pajay Construction crews beach access. while excavating the roadway At their Thursday, Oct. 12, meeting, board members approved an on North Whittaker Street for amendment to Ordinance 126, Section 15. Currently, the township New Buffalo’s North Whittaker supervisor has the authority to issue a permit to allow the opening of the gates Street Redevelopment’s Phase at the township’s five beach access points for the purpose of moving machinery; Two. however, the amended ordinance would also place the responsibility in the hands of two chosen members of the Park Board.

As the 790 EL C excavator As stated in the ordinance, no construction machinery should be moved “in, continued to dig up the road in upon, or across the land, roads, bluffs, and facilities at a public park, preserve or front of Customs Imports, crews beach” in the township unless a written permit has been issued. Township fire and found more than one roadbed police chiefs and the township supervisor would have the authority to open a gate under the asphalt. They in an emergency. The ordinance will now also read that the “decision whether to first found old paving bricks issue permits may be made by two representatives of the Chikaming Township immediately under the asphalt Park Board, chosen by the Park Board, and the supervisor pursuant to rules roadway, which was expected; approved by the Chikaming Township Board.” however, as they continued to Board members approved the amended ordinance in a 4-0 vote (Clerk Paula dig, they discovered not one, Dudiak was absent). It will take effect Nov. 12, 2017. but two additional roads. The Also at the meeting, board members heard Township Supervisor Dave Bunte give more information that he had learned with regards to the upcoming Harbert first, which came after the layer Drain project at a two-day value analysis workshop. of old bricks, was a roadbed Bunte said that the workshop, which was put on by the county drain three feet below the bricks. commissioner, gave him insight into how the township could involve stakeholders Then, to their surprise, they to keep the project’s costs down, as well as how they could “incorporate” their discovered there was another master plan into it. A petition to perform work on the drain was filed Sept. 11, roadbed that resembled tar and 2014. The project will have a possible January bid date, with a public hearing ciders another two feet down. scheduled to take place within the next two to three months. Bunte added that It was discovered that at one construction costs for the project may fall in the range of being $1.4 to $2.1 time, North Whittaker Street million, with overall costs for the project being in the $2.8 to $3.2 million range. may have been at least five feet The hiring of Paige Holtz as a new, full-time police officer was approved. Police below the current elevation of Chief Todd Taylor said Holtz currently serves in the United States Army, and has the road; however, the location served with the 46th Military Police Company since 2011.

A resolution to join the Best Practices Committee of the Intermunicipality Act, of this previous roadbed is not PA 200 of 1957, was approved. clearly defined in old North Bunte explained that the organization involved local units of government Whittaker Street photographs. meeting to create ways in which surrounding municipalities could work together The discovery was similar “more efficiently.” to one that was made in the “I feel we can get an awful lot of benefit from this group on how to go about spring, when a wooden water working together more in unison with other local units of government to get a lot main on North Barton Street of our projects moving forward and completed,” he said. was unearthed at the corner of Board members approved trick-or-treat hours to be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, 30Merchant N Whittaker St streets • Open DailyOct. and Barton 28. during Phase One. — LINDA Board members approved a request from Chikaming Open Lands to allow HENDERSON access to Chikaming Park and Preserve for a stargazing event from 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17.

Board members approved their Blue Cross 2018 healthcare benefits. Bunte said that they would only be experiencing a 1.18 percent increase in premiums for the coming year as well as a $100 increase in the deductible.

Board members approved the township moving forward with a Local Pavement Asset Management Plan, which would involve evaluating local township roads via the Pacer Road System and give an in depth look at what lies beneath them.

Bunte added that an asset management plan for the township would be estimated to cost them $10,810. The cost has already been budgeted, as Bunte explained that the current budget in the highway department has an additional $20,000 for miscellaneous road improvements and projects, an amount that Bunte doesn’t foresee them utilizing during their current fiscal year.

A request from the Cherry Beach Committee to pay $1500 toward the $2500 appraisal cost of the Reed Biedler Property was approved. Bunte explained that a citizen’s advisory committee had been formed to possibly purchase the property and was now trying to get an appraisal done to set a “fair market value” for it for future acquisition purposes.

30 N Whittaker St Board Trustee Rich Sullivan acknowledged that the appraisal will at least allow them to “get some answers,” with Bunte adding that much of the documentation Open Daily with regards to the property “doesn’t align with other documentation on the property itself.”

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Three Oaks Village council approves sewer rate increase

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Beginning next year, the Village of Three Oaks will experience an increase in sewer rates.

At the Village Council’s September meeting, there was discussion of raising the sewer rates to bring in additional revenue to cover the increased principal on the village’s sewer bond. The principal on municipal bonds increases over time, and there is not enough revenue being generated to cover the payment. The increase will go into effect on January 1, 2018. While small, periodic rate changes are expected to cover bonds; however, it was noted the village had increased the rates since March of 2019.

During the October meeting, Ordinance 212 changed the sewer rate from $17.71 per month to $21 per month, with councilmember John Pappa casting a dissenting vote.

The council also passed Ordinance 213, which lowers the water rate heavy users pay by $0.50 per gallon.

Village President Dave Grosse said ‘heavy users’ consume more than 100,000 gallons per month and that few users would be affected by the new ordinance. Councilmembers voted unanimously to approve the water rate change.

Janet Shepler and Brandy Cardwell were appointed to the DDA. Shepler owns commercial property in the downtown and Cardwell is a village resident. There is still one opening on the DDA and one opening on the Planning Commission.

Village Manager Mike Green told the council a training day with McKenna and Associates is still planned; however, a date has not yet been set.

Trick-or-treat in the Village will be Saturday, Oct. 28. — THERESE DONNELLY

Lakehouse Pub closes its doors

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ith great regret, Jack Grace, owner of the Lakehouse Pub in New Buffalo, said their doors are closed permanently as of Monday, Oct. 16.

Many patrons had come to love the restaurant’s pizza, and the locals raved about the sandwiches, especially the meatball, the Italian beef and KyKy subs.

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DDA members support Marquette Greenway, North Whittaker progress

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ust a few days after the groundbreaking ceremony of the North Whittaker Street Redevelopment Project’s Phase Two, crews from Payjay Excavating have been hard at work reconstructing the street – and New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority Chairman Robert Kemper couldn’t be more pleased.

“It’s nice to have someone who wants to get it done quickly,” he said to members of the DDA Board of Directors at their Thursday, Oct. 12, meeting.

Communications Subcommittee Chairman Joe Lindsay said that businesses shouldn’t be that surprised by the project’s abrupt start.

“If you’re getting a massive streetscape project done by Memorial Day weekend, it seems you have to start as quickly as possible,” he said, alluding to the project’s May 2018 completion date.

The project is being headed by Abonmarche, the city’s chosen civil engineering firm, with PayJay being awarded the $1,775,914 contract by the city to perform work on the downtown infrastructure. Payjay also was the chosen construction firm for Phase One, which included the reconstruction of portions of Mechanic and Barton streets.

Communications Subcommittee Chairman Joe Lindsay said that Tony McGhee of Abonmarche has recently handed out a brochure with a general schedule of the project to merchants lining North Whittaker Street, with a handout outlining a more detailed schedule planned for the future. Communicating the correct information to the public, particularly with merchants and their employees, continues to be a goal of the DDA. Also at the meeting, Kemper explained that the State of Indiana had completed engineering work on a biking/hiking trail called the Marquette Greenway, which will stretch from Chicago to New Buffalo. Currently, he said that no work has been completed on the portion of the trail that would begin at the Indiana/Michigan state line, which starts at Grand Beach, to New Buffalo. The portion of the trail would run from Grand Beach Road in Grand Beach along the lake side of the railroad tracks.

Kemper said that preliminary engineering work has been completed, and that the Southwest Planning Commission, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are all involved in the trail project.

Kemper said he has been asked that the DDA write a letter of support of the project.

It’s hoped that a TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant will be awarded to help fund the trail’s completion. New Buffalo Township, the City of New Buffalo, and the State of Indiana have all made requests for funding.

Board members agreed to submit a letter of support toward the project’s completion.

Board members agreed to reappoint Maureen Shanley, Diane Pyshos, and Nora Howe to the communications subcommittee.

In Business/Entrepreneurial Development (EBD) Subcommittee news, Kemper said that the former Gold’s Gym building located on South Whittaker Street has been purchased and is now under private ownership. He said that he had recently heard from the representatives of its ownership, who said that they are trying to protect the historic building through funding that is available from state agencies for historical projects.

In Design/Visual Impact (DVI) Subcommittee news, Kemper said that the DDA may soon be accepting a recommendation from the DVI on a light fixture for the downtown.

Recently, he had come into contact with a company, HessAmerica, that could combine all the subcommittee members’ desired elements for a light fixture – such as type of color and sac, which is the glass that goes below the fixture – into one fixture.

Due to the high demand for bricks from the North Whittaker Street project, New Buffalo Street Superintendent Tony Ashbaugh proposed that they dump a truck full of bricks in a well-lit public area, such as the city beach parking lot, and invite residents to take as many as they desired. Kemper agreed with Ashbaugh, saying that he would inform City Manager Dave Richards of the DDA’s support of organizing a public opportunity for collecting bricks.

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everal years ago, a group of folks interested in making New Buffalo better, got together and started work to get Michigan state funds to install new sidewalks as part of the Safe Routes to School program. And now 3 1/2 miles of new sidewalks are appearing all over our City.

Thank you to all those involved including the NB Schools, St Mary’s School, representatives of the NB Police Force, Pokagon Fund, NB City Council, NB City Manager, Landscape Architects and Planners, Abenmarche, the Friends of Harbor Country Trails, and the many NB residents who supported this project.

Thanks to all and enjoy this new enhancement to our City.

—A RNIE FEINBERG, PRESIDENT-FRIENDS OF HARBOR COUNTRY TRAILS

PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH...

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ongressional Republicans have been frustrated in their efforts to harm many millions of Americans by eliminating Medicaid expansion, increasing health insurance premiums for poor and older individuals, and turning back the clock to allow insurance companies to set rates based on pre-existing conditions. Now, they have turned their attention to harming children by allowing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to expire.

CHIP covers healthcare for approximately nine million children of lower-middle income families, those who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford private health insurance. It

Harbor Country Hikers combine birds, boardwalks for upcoming hike

oardwalks, birds and other such attractions will be highlighted

by Berrien County Parks Naturalist Kip Miller during a Harbor Country Hikers outing through Galien River County Park, located at 17424 Red Arrow Highway, at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21.

Great views and fall colors are on tap along the park’s trails, boardwalks and treetop canopy walkway. Binoculars are encouraged to help in spotting the migrant birds that enjoy the park’s wetland and woodland habitat to rest and refuel. The one-mile hike of moderate difficulty

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includes some stairs and primitive paths.

Harbor Country Hikers is a new 501 (c) (3) organization formed by local residents to promote trail stewardship and education about local geology, history and plant and animal life.

Although membership is encouraged, the event is open to all and

children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Membership is $20 for individuals or $30 for families.

For further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit harborcountryhikers@ gmail.com. Further information is available at harborcountryhikers. com. — STAFF REPORTS

covers everything from routine clinic visits to inpatient hospital stays and emergency services. CHIP also pays for preventive care that benefits all children, even those outside the program.

After allowing CHIP to expire, House Republicans are proposing a new bill to fund the program. At first glance it looks appealing. By taking Medicaid away from lottery winners who don’t need it, and charging higher Medicare premiums to wealthy seniors who can afford it, the bill provides some of the funding needed for continuing CHIP for 5 years.

However, there are some disturbing details within the bill.

The lottery winner clause, for example, appears to be a gimmick.

It only accounts for $400 million in expected savings while the bill claims $5 billion in savings by shortening the payment grace period for Affordable Care Ace (ACA) marketplace premiums from 90 to 30 days. This disproportionately hurts low income Americans who live paycheck to paycheck.

The bill also cuts more than $5 billion from the ACA’s Prevention and Public Health fund. This is penny wise and pound foolish. Prevention of illness is the most effective way to improve health and reduce health care expenditures.

Fred Upton could help atone for his hypocritical support for the Obamacare repeal act, passed by the House of Representatives, by supporting a straight renewal of CHIP, with no sideline penalties such as trying to fund it on the backs of the poor and disadvantaged. Please demand that Upton do the right thing this time.

— REV. SUSANN PANGERL, NEW BUFFALO

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LRSB receives $4.5 million from the Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo

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LRSB DISTRIBUTES PILT AND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

he Pokagon-New Buffalo Area Local Revenue Sharing Board distributed $4,517,860.17 to the local communities at a special meeting Friday, Oct. 13.

The allocation was a decrease of $52,303.67 from the 2016 distribution of $4,570,168.84; however, due to lower Specific Actual Cost (SAC) payouts, the PILT and Discretionary pay-outs were increased by $401,499.99 for 2017. (Administrative costs are deducted from the total payouts) The meeting was not without a disagreement of the distribution of the pay-outs.

County Representative and Board Member Ezra Scott objected to the City of New Buffalo receiving their total allocated Discretionary Fund pay-put, restating the issue he brought forward at the Monday, Oct. 9, meeting regarding the city police boat. At the Monday meeting and again at the Friday one, Scott stated that the city had not lived up to his perception of the LRSB agreement in 2012, which was that the city boat patrol the entire coast line from New Buffalo to Warren Dunes State Park. Since he claimed they did not perform these daily patrols this year, he requested that the city return $22,500 to the LRSB. In May 2012, the LRSB awarded the city $35,000 for 50 percent of the purchase of the boat.

City Representative Bobby Spirito argued that the city had used the boat for its intended purpose, which was emergency response and Sheriff and Coast Guard mutual aid and backup along the Southwest Michigan coastline. Spirito stated that there was no agreement for daily boat patrols.

Scott further claimed that the boat was pulled from the water Aug. 24, ahead of the normal fall removal schedule.

City police department records showed that the boat was removed from the municipal dock on Sept. 27 for winterizing and it as stored on Sept. 28. Scott admitted he had not driven down to the marina to check on it.

Spirito presented the members with the 2012 LRSB Board minutes and copies of an April 26, 2012, and May 10, 2012, edition of the New Buffalo Times articles justifying they agreed to terms for the acquisition of the boat; however, since both minutes and the articles seemed to have no bearing on the matter, they were not read to the audience or included in the minutes of the meeting.

Tribal Representative Matt Weesaw stated during discussion, “We don’t have the ability to take funds back….

This conversation won’t serve any positive purpose.” He further stated that if the board took funds back from the city, then they would have to do the same thing (analysis) for the county boat, which was partially funded by the LRSB. He also stated that it was not fair to withhold funds from all of the municipalities because of this disagreement.

After a discussion, motions were made to withhold a portion of the City of New Buffalo’s Discretionary Fund payout. The first motion was to hold back $2,250, which was the amount previously determined to be one year’s prorated usage; however, the motion failed to pass a unanimous vote of the board, with only Scott voting “no.” He stated he wanted at least $12,500 or half of his original request of $22,500 withheld.

Spirito responded, “What are you - nuts?” $12,500 represents approximately one-third of the original LRSB gift of $35,000 for 50 percent of the police boat purchase price. Scott stated at Monday’s meeting that the police boat had a life expectancy of 15 years. The boat, including the trailer and 150 gallons of fuel, was purchased for $84,140 in 2012. According to the numbers, $12,500 equals 6.7 years of usage for the total purchase price, which includes the trailer, fuel and the $49,140 paid by the city.

The LRSB contribution of $35,000 divided by 15 years would equal $2,333 per year.

At-Large Representative Jim Bracewell stated, “We are on a slippery slope. You are asking for an analysis for every gift to the full extent of their use of the gift.” He said that there has never been a word about analyzing how gifts were utilized in the past.

“For every allocation and every check given we’re now going to have to analyze. The LRSB will have to expand

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and challenge and target everybody on how gifts that were received were used. I am not comfortable penalizing the city $2,250, and this is an insufficient number to please you,” he told Scott.

A second motion was made to withhold $12,250 from what was due the City of New Buffalo from the Discretionary Funds allocation.

The second motion passed by a unanimous vote. Four of the members voting ‘yes’ for the withholding expressed their reluctance in supporting the vote, with some stating they did not want to hold up the overall pay-out. In the end, the unanimous ‘yah’ vote was for the good of all of the communities. (All of the LRSB members must vote unanimously for the distribution of funds. If there is a ‘nay’ vote by any member, no money is distributed to any of the municipalities at that meeting, and the pay-outs are delayed until agreement is met at subsequent meetings.)

Following the vote, Weesaw stated that the matter of withholding the City of New Buffalo funds will be reviewed by an attorney, who will be hired by the LRSB board.

Weesaw said that at the next meeting, the board would have to spend money and agree on a law firm to represent them in the matter.

It must be determined if the LRSB board had the authority to withhold any funds, to any municipality, based on the usage of past allocations, he said.

“A lawyer will have to have the qualifications to answer that question,” Weesaw added.

At the top of the meeting, the board discussed the methods used in determining the calculations for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (P ILT), which represents 65 percent of the funds distributed, after the SAC awards.

It was decided that at the November meeting, the Board will make a policy decision on how to determine current year taxes. Alternate Board Member Pano Arvanitis recommended using the Tax Assessment Registration Form LL4029 to determine the local millage rates for the current year. County Administrator Bill Wolfe suggested using the County Annual Apportionment Report, approved by the County Board every October, for the upcoming tax year. Any tax amendments are also reflected in the report after the November elections. He stated that this report is a compilation all of the municipalities and school boards assessments countywide.

“Going forward, a policy would direct a consistency in calculations,” said Weesaw.

This year’s PILT calculations were based on the 2017 tax year millage rate for the municipalities.

The board distributed the funds for Specific Actual Costs (SAC) in the amount of $193,210.26 Monday, Oct 9. On Friday, the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Discretionary payments to all of the municipalities in the LRSB/Pokagon Fund area were distributed.

The Specific Actual Costs come off the top of the revenue sharing before the PILT and Discretionary percentage distribution is calculated. The balance of the funds distributed after the SAC payments was $4,324,649.91, which was an increase of $401,499.99 over 2016.

The largest overall recipient was New Buffalo Area Schools, which received $1,676,373.09, which was all a result of the PILT payment. The second largest amount went to New Buffalo Township, the host community, which received $963,423.29. Berrien County received $623,159.96. The City of New Buffalo received $302,725.49 minus $12,500 for $290,225.48. Berrien Regional Education Services Authority (RESA) received $213,972.90. Lake Michigan College (LMC) received $205,205.26. Chikaming Township and Three Oaks Township each received $151,362.75.Three Oaks Village received $ 75,681.37. New Buffalo Township Public Library received $71,458.91. Grand Beach Village and Michiana Village each received $30,272.55.

On Monday, Oct. 9, the board approved the SAC requests.

The requests approved for payment were the following: Berrien County Jail costs of $16,125; New Buffalo Township booster station costs of $16,313.96 for maintenance and operating costs associated with the station that supplies

water to the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo; and New Buffalo Township for police protection costs for four months in the amount of $138,182.50.

The Specific Actual Cost (SAC) payments totaled $193,210.26, down $380,947.92 from 2016. (These figures are included the above totals).

No other municipality nor the New Buffalo Area Schools requested SAC reimbursement.

The Four Winds Casino, which is located within New Buffalo Township on Pokagon Tribal sovereign land does not pay property tax. The Pokagon Band agreed to make Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) annually to governmental bodies that would have benefited from assessed taxes on that property prior to their ownership. PILT payments were included in the following totals and are equal to 65 percent of the total distribution dollars.

The PILT payment for 2017 is $2,811,022.44, which is $260,974.99 more than the 2016 distribution. The taxing bodies and payments made are: New Buffalo Public Schools, $1,661,236.81; New Buffalo Township, $203,476.34; Berrien County, $501,081.04; Berrien County (RESA), $198,836.62; Lake Michigan College (LMC), $190,068.98; and New Buffalo Township Library, $56,322.64. (These figures are included in the total pay-outs.)

The Pokagon Tribe also agreed in the 2000 State Compact to disburse the remaining 35 percent of the funds to the government entities that are within 10 miles of the Four Winds Casino Resort to assist with any financial impact that the casino may have on the communities.

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he Discretionary Fund payment in 2017 was $1,513,627.47, less the $12,500 held back from the city funds. This disbursement is an increase of $140,525 from the 2016 payment. (The Discretionary Funds are included in the above total pay-outs).

The following are the Discretionary Fund disbursements and the percentages received by each municipality: New Buffalo Township, 40 percent or $605,450.99; New Buffalo City, 20 percent or $302,725.49 less $12,500 for a cost of $290,225.49; Chikaming Township and Three Oaks Township each received 10 percent or $151,362.75; Berrien County, 7 percent or $105,953.92; Three Oaks Village, 5 percent or $75,681.37; Village of Grand Beach and Village of Michiana each received 2 percent or $ 30,272.55; New Buffalo Public Schools, New Buffalo Township Library, Berrien County (RESA) and Lake Michigan College each received 1 percent or $15,136.27.

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

To date, the LRSB has distributed $54,990,969.25 from Four Winds New Buffalo Casino revenue sharing funds to the municipalities. This total does not include The Pokagon Fund distributions, which is a separate non-for-profit organization that is also supported by revenue from the Four Winds Casino-New Buffalo.

Chair Pete Rahm thanked Arvanitis, Treasurer Jim Bracewell and Secretary Carol Schmidt for their hard work in getting the checks calculated and written for the quick distribution.

The following is a list of LRSB members and the respective communities they represent: Rahm, Trustee New Buffalo Township; Scott, County Commissioner Berrien Country; Spirito, Councilman City of New Buffalo; Matt Weesaw, Pokagon Band Representative and Grand Beach Councilman Bracewell, who represents Chikaming Township, Three Oaks Township and the Villages of Grand Beach, Michiana and Three Oaks and New Buffalo Area Schools. Arvanitis of the New Buffalo Area School Board, serves as an alternate board member.

The next meeting of the LRSB will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, one week later than normal, due to local elections Tuesday, Nov 7. The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall.

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n the tradition of the old country, New Buffalo Yacht Club members and their guests welcomed October by consuming German-style beer and eating brats and sauerkraut at the club’s Yachtober Fest Saturday, Sept. 14.

Members also rooted for their favorite college football team while chili makers rooted for their crock of chili during a chili cook-off. Members not only had an opportunity to taste and devour their favorite chili but to also vote and donate to a good charity. Every vote cost a $1 ticket, with all of the money raised going to the NBYC First Mates Club to help cover the cost of materials for their blanket project.

At the end of the day, Commodore Adam Umbrasas was declared as the number one chili master. Winning a close second was Dennis Black with his famous venison chili, with third place going to Paul Billingslea’s smoky chili.

Later in the evening, everyone was glued to the first game of the final NLC play-offs between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Although the outcome wasn’t what everyone had hoped for, everyone agreed that there is always tomorrow’s game and victory or, as the old saying goes, “We ain’t afraid of no goat.�

The First Mates group makes and donate handmade items to the Ronald McDonald House annually. Over the past four years, they have made hundreds of blankets and other items to help make the stay easier when a child is going through a difficult time.

The handmade and crocheted blankets, jackets and caps are donated to the Ronald McDonald House located at South Bend Memorial Hospital and to the hospital’s Neonatal Center and children’s ward.

After hearing of the need to help with patient comfort, member Rita Watson organized the eager helpers: Phyllis Schultz, Carol Smurawski, Kathy Hildebrand and Linda Henderson; however, anyone who wanders into the club is welcome to lend a hand and join the fun.

A gift cart makes the daily rounds in the children’s ward at Memorial Hospital, giving each child the opportunity to pick an item from the cart.

The one-of a-kind, colorful warm blankets and other age appropriate items that are donated by the First Mates are included in those gift items and continue to be popular choices. All of the items made by the First Mates are given to the patients to keep and to take home. The ladies hope that the blankets will bring cheer, comfort and warmth to their hospital stay and for the days beyond.

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Costume judging will begin at 1 p.m. sharp (Michigan Time), and the parade will start at approximately 1:45 p.m. The parade route will begin on North Thompson Street and conclude at the City of New Buffalo’s Fire Station on Harrison Street. Due to the North Whittaker Street construction, the route may differ from what’s it’s been in previous years. Following the parade, there will be door-to-door trick-or-treating from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Children can compete for best costume in the following age groups: Baby, 0-18 months; Toddler, 18 months to two and a half years old; Preschool “A,” two and a half years to three and a half years old; Preschool “B,” three and a half years to five years old; Kindergarten and five years old and First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Middle School (sixth through eighth grades) and School Band.

Contributions from others enables the parade committee to have the presentation of awards, along with goody bags that are given out by the New Buffalo firefighters to each child at the parade’s conclusion. Last year, more than 650 children participated in the event.

The committee is counting on the community’s support of donations of money, judging, or just by helping with the parade. Donations can be mailed to the following address: New Buffalo Community Halloween Fund, 127 S. Harrison Street, and New Buffalo, MI 49117.

To help out with the parade or offer a donation, contact one of the following individuals: Mike Keefer at 269-405-7051, Julie Roberts at 269-469-1557, Tricia Bowden at 269-369-7405 or Juli Westergren at 269-469-9690. — STAFF

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uests are invited to come aboard the Black Pearl pirate ship and enjoy an evening of merriment when pirates, Scallywags and other buckos gather on deck at the New Buffalo Yacht Club to raise funds for the 2018 New Buffalo Halloween parade from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Follow the Jolly Roger flag to the port of call. Dance to music spun by D.J. Jammin’ with Jerry, and compete for booty in the costume contest. There will be prizes for the best male and female costume, buccaneer and winch, and the best male and female landlubber character. Heavy appetizers will be provided, along with Rum Punch cocktails. Everyone will have an opportunity to be photographed on the bow of the Black Pearl ship, directly behind the enchanting bow spirit.

The party will honor Bonnie Keefer, the long-time chair of the parade, which she started in 1970. The parade, which is for children of all ages, steps off each year on the Sunday before Halloween in downtown New Buffalo and preceeds the city’s door-to-door trick-or-treating.

Tickets are $50 each and include one rum punch cocktail. Those who bring a treat donation for the trick-or-treaters will receive a $10 discount. For tickets, contact Event Chair Tricia Bowden at 269-369-7405. The yacht club is located at 500 West Water Street in New Buffalo. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

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The John Deere 35 OD LC excavator continues to dig long trenches for the sanitary sewer line installation. Other crew members continue to fill them back in as a section is completed each day. The crews scooped their first shovelfuls of dirt from North Whittaker Street Thursday, Oct. 5.

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he New Buffalo junior and varsity volleyball teams both lost their matches to Michigan Lutheran High School Thursday, Oct. 12.

The junior varsity team lost in three- 25-18, 21-25, 8-15. The varsity Bison also lost in three- 21-25, 19-25, 18-25.

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he Saginaw Nouvel Panthers visited the New Buffalo Bison Friday, Oct. 13, for a Friday night lights Homecoming game.

After the opening kick-off, New Buffalo fumbled and Saginaw recovered and scored with 10:02 remaining in the first quarter by a 13-yard run. They missed the extra point, and the score was 6-0.

Still early in the first quarter, Saginaw scored on a 15-yard run with the extra point no good and the score was 12-0. With two minutes and 38 seconds left to go in the quarter, Saginaw scored on a 6-yard run, making the two-point conversion and the score 20-0.

In the second quarter, New Buffalo got on the scoreboard with a 52-yard run

by Andrew Coffeen with 10 minutes and 29 seconds left on the clock. The extra point was good, and the score was 20-7. With 7:37 left to go in the second, Saginaw scored again, and a two-point conversion made it 28 -7. Saginaw scored again before the end of the second quarter on a 74-yard run, two-point conversion, and the score was 35-7 at the half.

Third-quarter started scoring with Saginaw scoring on a 25-yard run and the extra point being good, making the score 40-7. At 6:24 left, Saginaw scored again with a 6-yard run and the kick being good made the score 49-7. Coffeen ended the scoring with a five-yard run. An extra good point by Robbie Thorn made the final score 49 to 14.

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appiness. Frustration. Joy. Relief.

Sorrow. My emotions have been on a roller coaster this past week as I watched a couple of my teams, the Bears and the Cubs, play some of the most exciting and meaningful games of their seasons. I was so happy when the Bears went ahead of the Ravens 24-13 Sunday, then so frustrated when the Ravens came back to tie the game. My frustration turned to joy when the Bears came back to win the game and I was able to relax for a while until the Cub game started and I hopped right back on that roller coaster.

The Cub game against the Dodgers had finished about an hour before I was able to sit back and give some rational thought to what I had just witnessed. I apologized to my gal for snapping at her and reflected on my love affair with the teams that represent my city.

Because the Cubs had won it all last year, I felt like my emotions would no longer be as strong as they were in the past. This theory worked well during the regular season, but when the playoffs began with the Cubs battling Washington, those same old feelings came rushing back. By the time the deciding game ended with a 9-8 Cub victory, I was completely, physically and emotionally, drained.

I’ve been fighting a cold for a couple of weeks and I’m beginning to believe the Cubs are the reason I can’t beat the darn thing. Anyway, after defeating the Nationals, it was time to take on the Dodgers with the winner moving on to the World Series. The first two games were played in Los Angeles and if the Cubs could have emerged victorious in just one of them, they would have been in good shape.

Unfortunately, the Cub hitters didn’t hit very well and their relief pitchers didn’t pitch very well, and the Dodgers have a two game lead. When the game ended Sunday night, I felt like the series, and the Cub season was over. After reflecting for some time, the skyis-falling mentality diminished, and who knows what will happen when the series moves to Chicago Tuesday.

As for the Bears, I realize they will not contend for the championship, and the development of Mitchell Trubisky is by far the most important thing to accomplish this season. Having witnessed a lot of mediocre and some terrible quarterback play, it’s fun to watch a guy get his feet wet that has a chance to be truly special.

Anyway, in the sometime humdrum world in which we live, sports can play an important role. While rooting for your favorite team can be emotionally frustrating , it can also be incredibly rewarding.

When the games come to an end and you have the opportunity to reflect on the outcome, it’s great to know that there’s always another game, another season, right around the corner.

Roger Elbert said, “Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you.” Be careful out there. Make good choices. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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The distribution starts at 3 p.m. and is sponsored by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

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tate Representative Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan) co-sponsored legislation that was recently introduced to require the Michigan Legislature to present a balanced budget to the governor by July 1 each year.

The joint resolution proposes amending the Michigan Constitution to establish the July 1 deadline and ensure lawmakers adhere to it. Should the Legislature fail to complete the budget in time, legislators would forfeit their daily salaries until the governor receives the budget.

“Local governments and schools that rely on state funding to operate deserve clarity about funding levels before their fiscal years start in July,” Griffin said.

“If we, as a Legislature, cannot do our job and deliver a timely budget for local schools and municipalities, we don’t deserve our paychecks until we do.”

Griffin said her time spent teaching and as a Van Buren County Commissioner gave her perspective on how critical it is for the state budget to be in place in a timely fashion.

“There were years where we were a quarter of the way into the school’s fiscal year before the state spending plan was finalized,” Griffin said. “I want to make sure our schools and communities are not put in that position again.”

If House Joint Resolution X is approved by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, the measure would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration.

It was referred to the House Appropriations Committee.

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he New Buffalo Township Board approved a resolution to move forward with the Michigan Assessment District water project, as well as the corridor improvement amendment, at their regular Monday, Oct. 16, meeting.

CIA Chair Brad Griffith addressed the board with regards to expanding and changing the direction of the Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA). He stated that while the concept initially was good, the CIA’s direction needs to grow. He stated that it was important to the township and the surrounding areas to become more competitive in attracting businesses to the corridor, which is Harbor Country Drive entering New Buffalo from Exit 1.

“There is a gap we have to fill to become more competitive…. We have to work in a competitive nature to attract new developers and work with them,” he said.

Following his presentation, Sr. Project Manager from AKT Peerless of Grand Rapids Dan Wells presented his firm’s proposal for the CIA expansion.

He stated that the CIA needed to be amended to become a Certified Development Area (CDA), which would allow the township to not only capture county tax dollars but also state tax dollars from new developers.

“This would double the tax capture,” he said.

The value to the area is to bring in new development and also make the area a transportation development one.

Increasing bus services, with regular bus stops serving the Township, the Four Winds Casino, and residential and commercial areas in the township and in the city, would bring added value to everyone, he said. He felt that the state would be very interested in promoting the area, as he said that the idea is to attract low impact, energy efficient design developments. He stated that any new development would be vetted by the board before any approval was granted for a new project. Wells said that a transportation company had not been identified; however, the Tribe is very interested in providing increased transportation for their clients as well as their employees. Detroit is the only other CDA in the state and that has been successful, he added.

If the state chose not to go forward with the CDA, his firm’s consulting contract would end and the fee would be for the initial consulting only, which would be approximately $2,000.

Under new business, the board approved entering into a consulting contract with AKT Peerless in the mount of $18,000 to pursue the CDA. Berrien County Sheriff Supervisor Juli Flick gave the August township call report. She reported that 109 complaints were answered, 29 tickets

were issued and 9 arrests were made within the township. Flick stated that the department is spending additional time interacting with students at the elementary school and middle/ high school. She said that along with the fire department, the sheriff’s department had conducted a mock accident extraction, and talked to the students about the dangers of drinking and driving and of texting while driving.

“We are doing all that we can do to interact at the school,” she said.

Fire Chief Ed Lijewski also stated that his department is spending a lot of time at the schools furthering safety education and interacting with students, adding that what they are doing is “really good.” Their presence, along with the student firefighters, encourages students to become firefighters in the future.

“I told the kids, ‘I don’t want to go on an extraction calls, I’d rather get a cat out of a tree,’” he said.

Lijewski reported that all routine maintenance had been performed on the trucks and equipment and they are “ready to roll.”

Lijewski asked everyone to be vigilant when burning leaves, advising everyone not to “burn when it’s windy and get your permits.”

Supervisor Michelle Heit stated that at the end of the year, the township would be losing Lijewski. She thanked him for all the great things he has done for the township.

In new business, the board approved zoning changes for two properties, granting approval based on recommendations of the Township Planning Commission and the Berrien County Planning Commission to change the parcel located at 19629 US 12 from Industrial Zoning to General Commercial Zoning. They also approved a change from R-1 zoning to C-1 zoning for 13176 Wilton Avenue.

The board approved a Special Land Use, subject to finding and conditions, for 13176 Wilton Avenue, per the recommendation of the Township Planning Commission. They changed one of the conditions to the original approval, stating that the landscape work could be done in the spring. The company will install a continuous wall of five-foot evergreens around the property. They stated all other approval conditions would apply to the SLU granted for the parcel.

The board adopted a Resolution for a Special Assessment ResolutionMichigan Shores Country Club Addition. The resolution moves forward the public improvement water project in that area and in areas adjoining the subdivision. The project will also include portions of Grand Beach Road, Wolfe Lane and Woodcrest. This resolution is the first of four steps the township board will

take in completing this assessment district. There are 256 tax parcels in the district, and each one will be assessed for the project. The assessment estimates are approximately $6,000 or $290 per year for 20 years; however, no bonding has been done yet to procure a finale figure. The current $300 escrow, which the residents are paying to Michiana Water Department, would be eliminated.

The next meeting for the assessment district is Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. at Township Hall, when the board will hear any objections to the project. Following that meeting, there will be two additional published meetings. The third step will be to set the assessment roll and benefits, and then the fourth step will be to go out to bond, probably in January 2018. The bond will determine the assessment for each parcel. The goal is to have the water project completed by Memorial Day. Following the water main installation, the township will be addressing road work for the major streets serving that area. Clerk Judy Zabicki stated that in addition to new pipes, which should deliver better quality water, the area will be served by better water pressure for fire suppression. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million.

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Heit thanked each man for their many years of service to the Planning Commission and township.

Consultants Becker and Reeder were approved to work with the Planning Commission on the Master Plan. Three proposals were received for the job.

Pajay Construction Company’s bid for snowplowing was approved.

The board approved hiring Noah Sharum as a new firefighter. Chief Lijewski stated that he is a New Buffalo student firefighter and had performed at the 98th percentile in his firefighter classes.

The board approved training wages up to $20 per hour for up to four hours, with the elimination of the previously granted hazardous and cleaning pay that was difficult to track.

They approved $4,956 for two new sets of Turnout gear for the new firefighters. Lijewski stated that the gear has a life expectancy of eight to 12 years, depending on its usage.

The next regular meeting of the New Buffalo Township Board is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., at Township Hall on Red Arrow Highway.

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The women, who normally dress in their pink T-shirts, wore aprons and work clothes for this labor intensive event. They were hard at work all day Tuesday - washing, peeling and coring apples and making and rolling what seemed like an endless mound of fresh dough. Each of the extra-large pans was filled with just the right spices and ingredients to produce the mouth watering treats that everyone clamors to buy. Event Chair Nancy Gino said the slices “go fast.”

Sawyer Garden Center provided the Service League with six half-bushels of Jonagold Michigan grown apples. Gino said that not only did the garden center procure the delicious apples, they also gave the Service League a “wonderful price” for their annual scholarship fundraiser.

After assembling more than 12 pans of the delicious pastries, the women placed them in the church freezers. There, they’ll stay until they’re ready to be transported and baked in the New Buffalo High School kitchen in the early morning hours before the arts and craft show.

Guests should come early to the cafeteria and commons area for their homemade dessert treats, as the apple slices and choice baked goods always go fast. There will also be an annual bake sale, which features an array of home baked goods. After purchasing the sweet treats, guests can shop the more than 100 booths for that perfect gift or personal hand-crafted treat.

The Arts and Craft Show and bake sale is from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Celebrating the seasons at Homecoming 2017

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ew Buffalo High School celebrated a Homecoming for all seasons Sunday through Friday,

Miranda Maddox, Alina Willhoite, Ava Marie Mandoza, Sophia Giannetti, Anna Vitale and Emily Keller pose during Sunday night Powder Puff game

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In keeping with this year’s “holidays” theme, freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each decked out a golf cart with their chosen holiday’s decorations. Winners of the golf cart contest, which were announced at Friday’s Homecoming game, were as follows: first place, the seniors’ Christmas-themed golf cart; second place, the juniors’ Halloween-themed cart; third place, the sophomores’ Independence Day-themed cart and fourth place, the freshmen’s Valentine’s Day-themed cart.

Homecoming Spirit Week activities were officially kicked off Sunday, Oct. 8, when high school girls faced off in their traditional powder puff football game at the middle/high school’s athletic field, while the high school boys cheered them on. Winners of this year’s Spirit Week were the seniors, who were presented with the traditional Spirit Jug at Friday’s game against the Nouvel Catholic Central High School Panthers. There, students, parents and alumni also watched last year’s Homecoming King and Queen, Andrew Keller and Maggie Seifert, crown Jill Patel and Danny Lam as this year’s queen and king.

A Valentine’s Day- themed freshman golf cart circles the track during Friday’s game

NBHS girls face off during powder puff football game

Sixth grade New Buffalo band members perform during the homecoming game

The Bison face off against the Nouvel Catholic Panthers

NBHS students form a cheering section at Friday’s game

Freshman boy cheerleaders perform a stunt during annual Powder Puff game Sunday night

Junior girls and coach Ben O’Donnell (center, bottom) celebrate winning Sunday’s annual Powder Puff game

Student Senate co-presidents Emily Keller and Sophia Giannetti celebrate the seniors’ Spirit Week victory with the traditional spirit jug

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“Any awesome retirees out there, we would like them to contact us,” she said, meaning her, Pagen and VonErh. Palen said she got the idea for the luncheon when she realized how many teachers had retired within the last 20 years. With regards to reaching out to the teachers, she said she began by consulting a list of phone numbers that the district had distributed to teachers throughout the 1990s.

Surprisingly, she said, a lot of the phone numbers were still in effect. Around 35 people came to the luncheon, as Palen explained that some were unable to attend.

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Marjorie Slater, who said her husband was also a teacher, began teaching in 1952. Slater said she first began teaching home economics before switching to guidance counseling. Soon, she became the director of guidance.

“I stayed busy,” she said.

Dale Madison, who coached golf as well as taught physical education for kindergarten through 12th grade students, declared that he had the “best job of anybody” as he got to “play every day.” Char Ferguson, who mainly taught middle school math and science for 30 years, said that she continues to encourage children to enjoy the natural world around them by working at the camp programs at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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Former high school health teacher Brenda Cook said that she especially appreciated being invited to the luncheon, as she had recently retired from the district in June.

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Others had imparted their knowledge to the older, high school crowd.

Despite each of them having different experiences, all of the teachers who gathered at the Bentwood Tavern in New Buffalo’s Marina Grand Resort Wednesday, Oct. 11, were bound together by one common thread: they were all proud Bison retirees of the New Buffalo Area School district.

Dubbed as being the first New Buffalo Retired Teachers Luncheon, the gathering allowed the former educators to have a mini reunion while enjoying an elegant meal.

In addition to teachers, former members of the district’s support staff, such as school librarians, were also included.

The luncheon was organized by Glenda Palen, an art teacher for 40 years at New Buffalo Elementary School as well as at the former St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School in New Buffalo; Susan Pagen, who was a special education teacher and who also taught English and Science; and Sandy VonErh, who was the elementary school librarian for 14 years as well as a Title 1 teacher and head of the media center.

Originally, VonErh said that she and Palen were just looking to hold a luncheon for retired elementary school teachers; however, after talking with Pagen, they decided to also include the middle/high school ones.

“It just ballooned into something wonderful,” VonErh said of organizing the luncheon.

VonErh, Palen and Pagen also gave thanks to Hollie Dixon of the Marina Grand, as well as the Bentwood Tavern staff, for arranging the luncheon for the teachers.

For future luncheons, VonErh said that they would also like to “spread out even further” and include past superintendents, principals and other administrators.

Palen added that they would also like to include more auxiliary staff members, such as former bus drivers or janitors, as well as those who’ve worked in the superintendent’s office.

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tate Representative Kim LaSata (R-Bainbridge Township) has introduced legislation to rename a portion of a state highway in Berrien County after fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Robert J. Mihalik, who was killed in the line of duty.

The bill will rename a portion of Red Arrow Highway, between Glenlord and Hilltop roads, the Trooper Robert J. Mihalik Memorial Highway.

“Trooper Mihalik gave his life protecting and serving the community he loved,” said LaSata. “This highway dedication is a way to honor his sacrifice and remind us all of the dangers our first responders face on a daily basis.”

Trooper Mihalik was shot to death Sept. 9, 1984, while arresting a suspect who had left a local gas station without paying for gasoline and cigarettes.

Mihalik was the 38th MSP officer to die in the line of duty.

House Bill 5112 was referred to the Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. — STAFF REPORTS

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he Postal Service has made it more convenient for customers to travel by promoting passport application services that are available at more than 100 postal locations in Michigan.

Citizens will need a valid passport entering or re-entering the United States. The Post Office always recommends coming in as early as possible before your departure date — at least three months or earlier—to apply for a passport to avoid any extra costs to expedite an application.

For the calendar year 2017 the Greater Michigan District will have passport fairs each postal quarter for the following dates at various post offices.

Specific information will be provided closer to the dates by those offices that will host the fairs.

The New Buffalo Post Office, located at 325 West Buffalo Street, will be hosting a Passport Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Passport photos are available. Throughout the fair, appointments will not be required to process an application.

The U.S. Department of State provides detailed guidelines for preparing your passport application and supporting documents. A passport application can be filled out online at www.usps.com/passport, or obtained at a designated Post Office. For information on passport forms, required supporting documents and passport fees visit travel.state.gov or contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888874-7793.

Those who are in a hurry can request and pay for Priority Mail Express Service both ways (to and from the passport agency), and applications may be processed more quickly (see current passport processing times from the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov). Packages can be tracked online with USPS Tracking.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. — STAFF

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The free event will promote new products and new technologies in construction. The Expo hosts educational classes conducted by industry professionals, which count as CEUs. Visitors can meet with design firms, contractors, suppliers, facility managers and owners. The third EXPI Award for Sustainable Construction and Innovation will be presented during the networking event at the Expo.

For additional information, visit www.wmdcexpo.com. For free tickets, visit: www.wmdcexpo.eventbrite.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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proposed church parking lot continues to be a point of contention in New Buffalo.

In a special meeting October 11, the New Buffalo City Council followed the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Converge Community Church’s site plan for a parking lot on a parcel adjacent to the church, which is located at 601 W. Buffalo St. During that meeting neighbors voiced objections over the plan.

At the Council’s regular meeting on October 17, homeowner Shannon Swindle reiterated her concerns to the site plan, stating the plan did not meet the city’s requirements for site plan approval.

She said it lacked a grading plan, among other issues, and the land was zoned R-1 (residential), which would require a special land use permit for a parking lot. Swindle asked the Council to send the site plan back to the Planning Commission to address the seven issues she raised. She also said her lawyer had sent a letter to the city regarding the matter. City Manager David Richardson said the letter had not been made available to the Council yet as it was under review and would be presented to the city’s attorney.

The parking lot approval was not on the Council’s agenda Tuesday night.

The New Buffalo City Council moved quickly through what was on the agenda, approving two service contracts and making the first payment for Phase II of the downtown work.

Lakeshore Recycling remains the solid waste and recycling provider for the city. Under the three-year agreement the city will make monthly payments to Lakeshore but the cost will be passed to residents through their water bills.

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improvements.

Company received the audit service contract at In his report on the LRSB’s recent disbursements, $13920 per year. Richards said this was a savings of “about $2600” compared to the previous audit Spirito touched on the police boat debate, stating his provider. home is adjacent to the water and he frequently saw Pajay Construction received the first payment the police boat going out. (See page 6). for Phase II of the North Whittaker Street Project.

There are two open seats Richardson said the payment of on the Construction Board of In a special meeting October $94,937.40 was within budget Appeals, one seat on the Parks 11, the New Buffalo City and work was proceeding on and Recreation Board and one Council followed the Planning time. Councilmember Robert on the Planning Commission.

Commission’s recommendation Spirito said he had observed to approve Converge the work and felt workers were uring council Community Church’s site plan “doing a very fine job.” comments Mayor for a parking lot on a parcel The Council also voted Lou O’Donnell adjacent to the church, which IV reported the to pass Resolution 17.22, is located at 601 W. Buffalo St. Federal Highway establishing an policy for During that meeting neighbors Administration had investigated audio/video surveillance at City voiced objections over the allegations of fraud in the Hall. During public comment plan. city’s Safe Routes to School before the resolution was sidewalk program and found no passed, New Buffalo Township violations by the city or state. resident Ezra Scott told the Council the policy could O’Donnell said the allegations had tied up the violate laws related to law enforcement. Before the project and caused legal costs. A copy of the FHA Council passed the resolution, Richards said the policy would not violate any laws. The resolution letter is available on the city’s website. passed with Councilmember Liz Ennis dissenting.

Other councilmembers addressed other The Council also voted to approve a letter of allegations. Mark Robertson said he had been support for the Northwest Indiana Regional accused of saying the city has a legal right to destroy Planning Commission’s application for a grant to trees. fund the Marquette Greenway. If the $24,245,000 “I never said anything like that. Not even close to Transportation Investment Generating Economic that,” he said.

Recovery (TIGER) grant is approved, a bike path will Ennis noted councilmembers must maintain a stretch from Calumet City, Illinois, to New Buffalo. professional decorum that prevents them from Ennis noted the path would draw bikers to New responding to all questions and accusations at Buffalo. meetings but she addressed one allegation.

Berrien Community Foundation President Lisa “Don’t ever call me a thief or imply I am a thief,” Cripps-Downey presented the William Deputy she said, adding if such accusations continued she Grant to the city for the dunewalk and beachfront would bring suit for slander.

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had just enough time between trains the other day to spend 90 minutes exploring that vast treasure trove at 5200 Woodward Avenue that, for nearly 130 years, has played a critical role in the cultural life of the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan, the nation and the world.

I speak of the Detroit Institute of Arts, which, thanks to the financial support of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, has recently become a symbol of regional cooperation. Not so long ago, there was a time when officials entertained serious notions of selling off the DIA’s irreplaceable collection to help dig Detroit out of its financial pit. Alas, that did not come to pass. So the DIA, in all its glory, was there last week, during which I had those aforementioned 90 minutes to play.

I phoned Natalie before going in, and she said, “Start with the Diego Rivera murals and go from there.” So I did.

Now, I have these few photos to share with you of my delightful afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts at 5200 Woodward Avenue in the rebounding City of Detroit:

Charles McKelvy lives and writes in southwest Michigan with his wife and fellow writer, Natalie McKelvy. They established the Dunery Press in 1988 in order to publish their own fiction. They continue to do so to this day.

McKelvy is an Eagle Scout.

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he Blossomtime young royals for 2018 were crowned Saturday Oct. 14, at the St. Joseph High School Auditorium in St. Joseph, Michigan.

There were 22 children between the ages of 6 and 12 who competed for the titles of Blossomtime Bud Prince and Princess and Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime. The 2018 Bud Princess is Kaylin Hauch and Prince is Jacob Iwaniuk.

Miss Jr. Teen is Alexandra Parker.

Three New Buffalo contestants were chosen for the 2018 court: Madison Grzywacz, who was crowned first runner-up Bud Princess; Olivia Dupree who was crowned second runnerup Bud Princess; and Alvin Tran, who was crowned second runner-up Bud Prince.

Kaylin is seven years old and attends E.P. Clarke Elementary. Her parents are Kimberly and Bradley Hauch and they live in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Kaylin said she enjoys going on vacation with her family and competing in dance.

Madison, who is eight years old, attends New Buffalo Elementary School. She is the daughter of Lea Grzywacz and resides in New Buffalo. Madison was Little Miss New Buffalo 2015. She enjoys family barbeques, reading and gymnastics.

Olivia is nine years old and attends New Buffalo Elementary School. Her parents are Angela and Shane Dupre. She resides in New Buffalo and was the 2017 Little Miss Blossom. Olivia enjoys watching movies with her family, gymnastics, and spending time with her friends.

Jacob is nine years old and attends Moccasin Elementary.

He is the son of Jennifer and Rory Iwaniuk. He lives in Niles and enjoys hunting with his dad, video games and playing baseball.

Bud Prince first runner-up is Jason O’dell Brister Jr. He is eight years old and attends River of Life. His parents are Schrelle and Jason Brister of Benton Harbor. Jason enjoys going on road trips, Boy Scouts and playing rocket football.

Alvin Tran is six years old. Alvin attends New Buffalo

2018 Junior Teen Court: Paxton Beyer 2nd Runner Up, Alexandra Parker Junior Teen Queen, Makena Mihalik 2nd Runner Up

Elementary School. He is the son of Jenny Le and Mike Tran of New Buffalo. He enjoys going on vacation with his family, swimming and watching his brothers play football.

Alexandra is 11 years old. She attends Lakeshore Middle School. Her parents are Melissa and Neil Parker of Baroda, Michigan. Alexandra participates in volleyball, soccer, and cross country. She enjoys skiing, tubing, and four-wheeling.

Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime first runner-up Paxton Beyer is a 10 years old student at Hollywood Elementary. She is the daughter of Betsy and Art Beyer and lives in Baroda.

Paxton participates in 4-H, dance, and volleyball and enjoys songwriting, singing, and spending time outside.

Miss Jr. Teen Blossomtime second runner-up Makena Mihalik is 11 years old and attends St. Paul’s Lutheran School. Her parents are Krista and Steve Mihalik. She lives in Stevensville, Michigan. Makena participates in travel soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. She enjoys playing the piano, riding her bike, and hanging out with her two sisters.

Tying into the 2018 Blossomtime theme, “Roll Out the Red Carpet,” the contestants performed a dance choreographed by Cammie Hernandez of Connie Cassidy School of Dance to the song “Happy.” Pageant Chairman DeAnn Zindler created a beautiful stage and show. The pageant was emceed by Lindsay Zvonar from Mid-West Family Broadcasting.

The Blossomtime Festival Bud Prince and Princess and Jr. Teen will take an active role in the festival by serving as Grand Marshals of the Youth Parade and Shoe Box Parade, riding on the Bud Prince and Princess/Jr. Teen Float in the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade Saturday, May 5th, 2018, and participating in many other Blossomtime events, including the Coronation Ball, the Blessing of the Blossoms, several community pageants and the Miss Blossomtime Pageant set to take place March 12, 2018. — COMPILED

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2018 Bud Princess Court: Madison Grzywacz 1st Runner Up, Kaylin Hauch Bud Princess, Olivia Dupree 2nd Runner Up

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2018 Bud Prince Court: Jason Brister Jr. 1st Runner Up, Jacob Iwaniuk Bud Prince, Alvin Tran 2nd Runner Up

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n Wednesday, Oct 11 a group of New Buffalo High School students volunteered their time to move furniture out of a room at St John’s United Church of Christ’s Frome Hall from an area formally used by an area family, child, and adult counselor, Bob Wagner, Wednesday, Oct. 11.

The group moved the furniture and numerous boxes to the basement of the church, where Wagner will resume his counseling sessions.

Loretta Friend, owner and artist in residence at Elsie Earl Studios, will be setting up the vacated room in Frome Hall as a pottery studio, which will be equipped with a throwing wheel and kiln. The studio will be offering pottery classes to children and adults, with Jane Pellouchoud as the instructor. An eight-week session of children’s classes has been in progress since Sept. 26. Other art classes are offered, with new ones being planned, such as children and adult drawing, painting, and an informal adult open studio.

For further information, call 734-646-6633, visit www. elsieearlstudios.com or like them on Facebook Www.facebook. com/lorettasarttogo. The studio is located at 200 West Buffalo Street in New Buffalo.

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Concert celebrates 4-H pledge

WORDS AND PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER, ASSISTED BY CHARLES ENGEL

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM TO PRESENT FAMILY HISTORY PROGRAM

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n honor of October being Family History Month, La Porte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz will be presenting “A Map for All Occasions” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum.

The event will include a display of various maps that the family historian might find valuable with regards to information about their ancestors. This program will focus on types of maps available for researching La Porte County ancestors; however, many of these may be applied to researching elsewhere.

Regular museum admission fees apply for this program.

The facility is handicapped accessible. Please visit www. laportecountyhistory.org for more information about the La Porte County Historical Society and its Museum. The Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue (US35 south entrance to La Porte) in La Porte, Indiana. —

STAFF REPORTS

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ecently, Elise Earl Studio announced new fall class offerings.

A children’s after school clay class will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays with area potter and musician, Jane Pellouchoud. Meanwhile, a children’s drawing/painting class will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays with gallery/ studio owner and artist, Loretta Friend.

An informal adult open-studio for artists will take place from 7-9 p.m., where artists can bring their supplies and work on drawing and painting in the company of other local artists.

The class is a $1-$5 donation.

Yoga with Jennifer Carol will take place from 9-10 a.m.

Tuesday mornings. Matts can be rented for $2. Class is a minimum $10 donation.

For further information, call 734-646-6633, visit www. elsieearlstudios.com or like them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/lorettasarttogo.

The studio is located at 200 West Buffalo Street in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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ernwood invites its visitors to celebrate Halloween with their favorite canine for four very special hours, when dogs will be allowed on the grounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

Visitors can shop from local vendors and talk with representatives from specialty organizations, participate in the costume contest, and participate in guided hikes.

Regular admission fees will apply, including $5 per dog (includes a custom Fernwood bandana). Register online at fernwoodbotanical.org. Event sponsors are Pets Connect, Echo Club, Inc., and University Park Veterinary Hospital.

Vendors and specialty organizations include All 4 Animals Rescue, Michiana Humane Society, Pawmart, and Wagging Wishes.

For more information and to confirm status of classes, contact 269-695-6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org. Fernwood is located at 13988 Range Line Road in Niles. — STAFF REPORTS

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Haunted trails and tales at Friendship Garden

riendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City will host a spooktacular evening from 3 to 6 p.m. (CDT) Saturday, Oct. 28.

The evening of family fun will feature face painting, trick or treating, a bonfire, and the Up n’ Smoke barbecue food truck. 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,” an illuminated pathway of lampposts made possible thanks to the generous support of NIPSCO, the NiSource Foundation, and The Michigan City Redevelopment Corporation. Children can also check out phases one and two of the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, a newly installed arena for interactive natural play experiences, created thanks to the support of the ArcelorMittal Corporation.

Admission for the event is $5 for those who are ages 12 and over and $2 for children under 12.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12 in Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, contact 219 878-9885 or info@ friendshipgardens.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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he Berrien County Historical Association is inviting residents to tour the spooky side of St. Joseph’s historic area Sunday, Oct. 22.

Guides will walk groups through a Haunted Historic Neighborhood Tour, sharing the history and hauntings of various locations. Tours will begin at 1 p.m. and leave from Bear Park every 15 minutes.

To reserve a spot or to learn more, call the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center at 269-983-1191. — STAFF REPORTS

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Arts & Education Center offering World Music Drumming Class Third through fifth grade students at Three Oaks Elementary School will have a chance to participate in a six-session after-school program on world music drumming at the Three Oaks Arts & Education (A&E) Center.

The sessions are from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. every Thursday afternoon except Thanksgiving, and will take place between Nov. 2 and Dec. 14.

“World Music Drumming is an opportunity for students to have hands-on experience with hand drums, shakers, bells and native songs from several different world cultures,” said the course’s instructor and incoming executive director of the School of American Music, which operates the A&E Center, Donna Mitchell.

Mitchell added that the class will be very active, and that students of all abilities are welcome. There are no prerequisites and instruments will be provided.

Mitchell is a veteran music teacher and choral director, who has taught in New Prairie and LaPorte schools. She has also been active in Michigan City’s Chamber Music Festival and Messiah program.

Children who participate in the program will be walked from the elementary school to the A&E Center by the school’s music teacher, Amy Coleman. Parents can collect their children at the A&E Center at the end of each session.

There is a $30 fee per student for all six sessions, payable on the first day of class, and preregistration is required no later than Wednesday, Oct. 25. To register, or for more information, contact the School of American Music at 269409-1191 or schoolofamericanmusic@ gmail.com. The A&E Center is located at 14 Maple Street in downtown Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

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*CORRECTED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during their Regular November Meeting which is rescheduled from the posted date of Tuesday, November 14, 2017 to Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street on a request made by Jerry Fedorchak of GM Fedorchak & Assoc.

The applicant is requesting a site plan review and special land use to allow an 18-unit condominium building to be built at 529 North Drive. This pertains to Article 19, Section 19-2 Site Plan Review and Article 17 Special Land Use. Said property is located at 529 North Drive, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-62-0009-0003-16-6.

The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting.

This 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: Lori Vander Clay, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

MARY LYNN DEPUTY CLERK *Published in New Buffalo Times on 10-12-17 with incorrect date NOTICE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH HYDRANT FLUSHING The Village of Grand Beach will be flushing fire hydrants beginning the week of October 23, 2017.

BOB DABBS, SUPERINTENDENT (269) 469-1270 NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Enrollment Openings for the Second Window 2017-2018 School Year Kindergarten: 10 Sixth Grade: 6 Eighth Grade: 9 Tenth Grade: 9 Registration: October 16 – November 3, 2017 Applications: www.nbas.org or email yhomolka@nbas.org or call 269 469-6010

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Available until May 13. $1500 with utilities.

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No pets, rent $900/ month plus utilities.

Call Pam 209-409-2191 or Bob 269-612-0013.

WANT TO BUY We buy junk cars and trucks with a title.

We pay top dollar.

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HELP WANTED CARING DRIVERS WANTED Transport people to pre-scheduled medical appointments in Berrien County and beyond.

Must have reliable 4-door vehicle, cell phone and access to internet or fax. Great way to supplement social security, disability or a pension income.

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ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME ROOFING AND SIDING INSTALLERS AND LABORERS Three years experience and valid drivers license required.

Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

LAKESIDE HOUSEKEEPER Seeking an experienced housekeeper one full day per week. Please have local references and be willing to do dishes, laundry, organization etc.

Text or call 574-849-7383.

FULL/PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for full/ part-time massage therapists and nail technicians.

Please call 269-469-9111 if you are interested.

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED New Buffalo home, 3 days a week, 4 hours per day, $10 per hour.

Assume all household responsibilities. A background check will be required.

For information, call Dana 219-847-7777.

WANTED: Live-in couple or a single for long term employment to assist with the household duties. Must speak good English, possess a valid driver’s license, and willing to travel with the couple.Beautiful live-in private quarters, and many benefits. Serious prospects only to be interviewed.

630-325-7044 or 630-981-1450.

HOUSE MANAGER Organized, friendly, professional in NB area. $25K pay.

Handles rentals,

repairs, accounting, and marketing.

Email applications to:NewBuffHouse@ gmail.com.

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1 Disabled executive seeks Personal Care Assistant in the mornings.

Responsibilities would include transferring individual from bed to wheelchair, assisting in dressing, showering and bathroom activities.

This is an excellent job with possibility for additional hours, if they are desired. The right person would be a male preferably over 5’9” and weigh at least 160 pounds. Rate of $25 per visit beginning at 8 AM, or close to that time. Call 312- 951-5322.

DO YOU NEED TO POLISH UP YOUR IDENTITY?

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COULD YOUR ANNUAL REPORT USE SOME FRESHENING UP?

YOU NEED DURKWURKS!

IS YOUR ADVERTISING NOT WORKING FOR YOU?

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HOME CARE NEEDED FOR NEW BUFFALO SENIOR Seeking full-time caregiver. Call Cynthia: 312-286-5451.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Responsible, compassionate lady looking for caregiver positon.

Please call 269-479-5833.

I am a private duty nurse seeking a live in position or room to rent.

Please call me at 872-808-4620.

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FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties For Pond Lakes Call Laggis’ Fish Farm 269-628-2056 DAYS 269-624-6215 EVENINGS. BRIAN’S DETAILING Have a dirty car? Why not have someone come to you. Have your car vacuumed washed and waxed for a shiny sparkling car every time!

Call Brian at 219-841-2620 DRAWING CLASSES Ron Ferguson’s Kids’ Drawing Class.

Saturday’s from 2-4p.m.

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HOROSCOPE OCTOBER 19-24, 2017

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES

MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Relationships have been a big issue for the past couple of weeks and this week is no different. Your business and personal relationships are still front and center. The one thing that is changing is your outlook. You are more aware of how you set the stage and you set the course.

If you have been wavering on an issue that deals with you asserting yourself, or sticking up for yourself, now is the time to go for it. Put it out there, be firm and don’t worry if it shocks or disappoints. Sometimes you have to be straight up, no matter how disruptive it feels.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

APRIL 20—MAY 20

You are on the verge of uncovering something big here. Any investigating or researching you are doing will pay off nicely this week.

Be ready for some big shockers, if you decide to go public. The area most affected by this will be your work and daily routines.

GEMINI

OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

It’s time to get it off your chest and out the door.

This week is all about breakthroughs and letting things go. You are moving into a very opportunity rich period, and you don’t need past issues hanging over your head.

Clear out the baggage, clean out the closet and make room for new.

MAY 21—JUNE 21

Young people will be unusually amazing this week.

Just when you least expect it they will surprise you with their insights. Take some time to really listen to their perspective on social or religious issues. They just may provide you with the solution to a longstanding issue.

SAGITTARIUS

CANCER

CAPRICORN

JUNE 22—JULY 22

Family members could really throw you for a loop this week. Be ready to hear some unsettling news or details regarding living arrangements or sale of a home. It may not be clear now, but things are going to get much better on the home front and many happy times are ahead.

LEO

NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Where’s the party? It’s time you took a break and mingled with friends. The time is ripe for making new friends and strengthening your support system. Technologically this is a great time to update, upgrade and utilize equipment to its fullest.

DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

You have opportunity this week to use your leadership skills and bring together a team that can get the job done. Taking charge of a situation could put you in a position where you learn things that others may not have privy too. It’s better to keep this info to yourself for now.

JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Just when you thought you had everything figured out and had your vision of how events would transpire, the Universe decides to show you there are many more things you need to consider. There are more possibilities and you don’t have to settle or lose out on anything.

VIRGO

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

This is a great time to learn something new or investigate alternative lifestyles. Introduce yourself to other cultures. If you feel threatened by any one culture or idea, start studying it. You just may find that you have a familiarity with it or share a common idea.

AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

You are in a very prosperous time, not just financially but experientially. You moving to a place where you realize that money is not the only reason to be happy at a chosen career or job. It is about how you feel doing it and if you are enjoying where and who you work with.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Great week to find money or income from an unexpected source. If you are dealing with loans or debt, this is a great time to negotiate. Keep pushing for better rates and payoffs. This is your time to shine with some extra silver and gold.

Perhaps a trip to the casino or resale shop?

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EVENTS

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

POLICE BLOTTER OCTOBER 9-15, 2017

PLEASE SEND US EVENT INFO TO EVENTS@NEWBUFFALOTIMES.COM . NEW EVENTS EACH WEEK. OCTOBER 9 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency General Assist/Animal Complaint (raccoon) Trespass Complaint OCTOBER 10 Trespass Complaint False Alarm PBY Property Damage Accident OCTOBER 11 DPW/Assist Other Agency/Downed Tree False Alarm Medic 1/Assist Other Agency Property Damage Accident (x2) Threats Complaint Ordinance Violation/Dog at Large OCTOBER 12 NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency Public Relations/SADD Demonstration/NBAS Property Check Domestic Violence Assault OCTOBER 13 Pokagon Tribal Police/Assist Other Agency Disturbing the Peace Medic 1/Assist Other Agency (x2) PBT Ordinance Violation/Noise Complaint Found Property OCTOBER 14 Suspicious Situation Disturbance General Assist OCTOBER 15 Suspicious/Doorbell Amtrak/Assist Other Agency General Assist/Animal Complaint (raccoon)

— COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

TENNIS 10AM-12PM. NBHS Tennis Courts.

1112 W Clay St. New Buffalo.

Open play for adults. All levels welcome.

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

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

THE HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER

NILES SCREAM PARK 8PM-11PM. 101 Mayflower Rd. Exit 5 off the US 31 bypass. Niles. 269-687-FEAR. www.haunted.org.

Admission various per event $8 to $35 or $49 for full day all-inclusive pass.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

THREE OAKS FARMERS’ MARKET 9AM-PM. 4 N Elm St. Three Oaks.

Small farmers offering fresh produce, fresh flowers, plants and many other things. Rain or shine.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21-22, 28-29

HESSTON GHOST TRAIN NOON-6PM. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 North. Hesston, IN. Spooky fun for your young ones and the kid in you. Take a terror-ific ride through the haunted woods aboard the flying Dutchman Railroad. Doc’s opens for breakfast at 9AM. Free admission. Ride packages available.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 ARRA IN CONCERT! 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $25.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR 9:30AM-4PM. New Buffalo High School Gym. 1112 Clay St. New Buffalo.

269-469-1364 More than 100 arts and crafts booths.

Baked goodies are available. A great place to get a jump on the holiday shopping.

Presented by the New Buffalo Service League. Admission: $1.

BARREL-AGED BREWFEST 1PM-5PM Journeyman Distillery.

109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

269-820-2050.

More than 25 breweries will be onsite bringing with them their choice selection of beer. They will also have a Journeyman Distillery barrel aged brew, exclusively made for this event. General Admission: $40 (400 Tickets Available). VIP Tickets: $75 (100 Tickets Available.) Designated Driver: $10.

21 and older event. No tickets sold day of event.

HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS 1PM. Galien County Park. New Buffalo Township. www.harborcountryhikers.com.

ALAN BARCUS – CONFESSIONS OF A RELUCANT MUSIAN IV 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

HAUNTED HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR 1PM. Bear Park Corner of State and Market St. 269-983-1191.

Old St. Joseph Historic District Tour Sponsored by the Heritage Museum. Tour is $5 per person. Please RSVP. MILES NIELSEN & THE RUSTED HEARTS W/OPENER LAURA JOY 7PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $25.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

CALLAGHAN W/GUEST JESSE TERRY 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $20.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING 6-8PM Fernwood Botanical Garden. 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

Dress in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with activities and treats for the whole family. Enjoy trick and treating in the gardens, a fun, creepy craft, spooky creatures, stories, and more.

NEW BUFFALO TIMES

6TH ANNUAL HAUSEFEST 7:30PM-Midnight. Acorn Theater.

Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities! Spooktacular event. Musical Entertainment by the Rebecca Anne Band, food resented by Harbor Country’s® Favorite Restaurants, silent auction, dancing and a Halloween Costume Contest and More! With your help, we have raised $40,000 so far and this should be the best year yet! Tickets are $50 in advance. $60 at the door.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

HAUNTED PIRATE GATHERING 6-11PM. New Buffalo Yacht Club. 500 Water St. New Buffalo. 269-369-7405 Costume contest. Best Pirate and best creative costume. Music by Jammin with Jerry. Appetizer buffet, includes 1 Pirate Rum Punch Cocktail. Open cash bar. Benefiting the annual New Buffalo Halloween Parade. In Honor of Bonnie Keffer. Tickets are $50 with a $10 discount with a treat donation. (21 and over event)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

NEW BUFFALO ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE 1PM. Judging begins on North Thompson Street. Downtown New Buffalo.

1:45PM. Steps off from North Thompson Street. Downtown New Buffalo.

2:30PM-4:30PM. Trick or Treating.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

BONNIE KOLOC W/GUEST ED HOLSTEIN 4PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $25.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

HARBOR ARTS PRESENTS: BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY 6:30PM Doors Open. 8PM Show. Vickers Theatre. 6 N Elm St. Three Oaks.

Academy Award nominated Director John Hancock hosts a special anniversary showing and tribute benefiting Harbor Arts.

Enjoy the film, a silent auction of movie memorabilia...and more, exciting door prize, complimentary champagne and chocolates and a discussion with John Hancock. Free admission, reservations encouraged.

JEFF DANIELS 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $50.

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date.

Please contact the events listed with any questions. Please send us any events at events@ newbuffalotimes.com. Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

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16321 Fourth Street Union Pier, Michigan 6 bed / 5 bath / $1,095,000 Visit Online: 16321Fourthst.info

16560 Westway

A grand authentic Lake Michigan Cottage on a magical setting in the private beach community of Gowdy Shores, Union Pier. This luxury residence is an original 1930's cottage with a 3,200+ sf addition designed by architect John Hurst was completed in 2003.

The home features an open kitchen/dining/living area, a spacious master bedroom suite and a private guest wing with two bedrooms, a separate living room & kitchenette. Four minute walk to the pet friendly association beach. Must See!!!!

13215 Ravine Road

11526 Riviera Drive

15755 Lakeshore Road

New Buffalo, Michigan

Harbert, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan

Union Pier, Michigan

3 bed / 3 bath / $3,250,000 16560Westway.info

4 bed / 6 bath / $3,390,000 13215RavineRoad.info

5 bed / 5 bath / $1,249,000 11526RivieraDr.info

6 bed / 4 bath / $998,000 15755LakeshoreRd.info

13480 Main Drive

50214 Calla Avenue

4140 Comanche Trail

16531 Lakeshore Road

Harbert, Michigan

Grand Beach, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan

4 bed / 3 bath / $799,000 13480MainDr.info

3 bed / 2 bath / $679,000 50214Calla.info

3 bed / 4 bath / $649,000 4140Comanchetrail.info

3 bed / 2 bath / $299,500 16531Lakeshore.info

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