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FOR HALLOWEEN, I DRESSED UP AS A WITCH—BUT NO ONE NOTICED?!

The sun came out while the street filled with goblins, ghosts, super heroes, princesses and parents last Sunday as the annual Halloween parade marched down Whittaker Street. The businesses gave out bags and bags of candy to the trick-or-treaters. My huge basket was filled to the rim and before I knew it, I was filling it again and again­—until I later realized that Lois Lane was dipping into the candy basket. She and Scruffy were busted and exiled to the New Buffalo Times office. It was a fun day for all, topped off with a win for the Cubs.

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NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Humane Society home tour. This important fundraiser will help out furry friends while you get to tour six beautifully appointed homes in Harbor Country. The self-guided tour starts at noon and lasts until 5 p.m. It’s supposed to be a perfect weekend for this fundraiser, so plan to come on out to Harbor Country if you are not already here. For more information, check out www. michianahumanesociety.org I have to get to the New Buffalo Times office and let Lois Lane and Scruffy out of exile.

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CORRECTION: When compiling the New Buffalo Township VOTE section, the response of Patty Iazetto was received on time but was mistakenly omitted.

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PATTY IAZETTO

hank you Dee Dee for putting this questionnaire out to the voters of New Buffalo.

My name is Patty Iazzetto, I’ve lived in New Buffalo Township for over 40 years. I am seeking the position of New Buffalo Township Trustee. I realize that the actions of local representatives have an enormous impact on everyone in this community.

I have been the Director of Food Services at New Buffalo Area Schools for 15 years. My experience includes employee management, budgeting, food service operations, customer service, and following Federal and State guidelines.

Being an active community member lead me to the idea of running for New Buffalo Township Trustee. I’m at a point in my life where I have the time to dedicate and engage myself in the community that I’ve called home all of my life.

I’ve attended the monthly township meetings since March, and I’m amazed and interested in all that is involved. There is a lot to learn, and I’m ready for the challenge.

I strongly believe in maintaining what the township already has and encourage the continuation of enhancements to New Buffalo. The Corridor Improvement Authority has the potential to make New Buffalo a true destination for new residents and/or travelers. The background work has begun and once it gets into full swing, the enhancements will prove to be a wise investment in our community.

Please vote on November 8th!

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ROTARY CLUB ANNOUNCES NEW MEETING SPOT

BEVY OF ARTISAN GIFTS AT HOLIDAY MARKET

he Rotary Club of Harbor Country is pleased to announce a new meeting location.

As of Friday, Nov. 4, the club will hold its weekly meetings in the community room of Lakeside United Methodist Church, which is located at 14970 Lakeside Road on Red Arrow Highway in Lakeside, Michigan. The meeting time will remain every Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided for a cost of $10.

The Rotary Club of Harbor Country’s service area goes from Sawyer to the Indiana state line and from Three Oaks to the lake. Having a centrally located meeting space has been a priority for some time, and the organization is very excited to have finally achieved that goal.

In addition to the annual projects of Food Baskets during the holidays for families in need and the Hat and Mitten program, which provided hats and mittens to more than 275 school children in Harbor Country last year, Rotary Club is excited to have taken on three additional projects. They have provided the Harbert Community Park with a new concrete pad for their Welcome Pavilion, provided backpacks and tools for the Chikaming Open Lands’ “Mighty Acorns” program and, through a grant from their Foundation, they are assisting River Valley Senior Center in rebuilding their Loan Shed. — STAFF REPORTS

ring your holiday shopping list and find artisan gifts for everyone at Fernwood Botanical Garden’s Holiday Market Saturday, Nov. 5.

The Market is juried to bring the finest quality art and craft items together in one place.

Shaker baskets, jewelry, food products, herbs, lavender products, one-of-a-kind ceramic whistles, ornaments, knitted and felted items, pottery, notecards and many more holiday and gift-giving items will be featured.

Fernwood’s gift shop will also feature a fresh selection of holiday decorating and giftgiving items, including holiday linens, gift bags and ornaments.

In keeping with Fernwood’s tradition of creating wreaths and greens for holiday decorating, shoppers may place orders for fresh wreaths available for pick-up at an arranged time.

Fernwood will also feature other natural decorating items, including red-twig dogwood twigs, winterberry and paper whites.

Fernwood’s Cafe will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and homemade food items from Chef Tim Carrigan will also be available for purchase. The Market will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Fernwood Botanical Garden is located at 13988 Range Line Road in Niles, Michigan.

For more information, call 269-695-6491 or visit www. fernwoodbotanical.org. — STAFF

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Downtown Improvements Cost Estimate Review he Downtown Improvement Project, which has been driven by the

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need for infrastructure replacement and a new street, has been in the planning stages for more than 13 years. The Plan also calls for wider sidewalks, which will provide ADA compliant seating areas. Bike lanes, landscaping and seating will also be added for beautification.

The successful bidder for the engineering, design and execution of the North Whittaker Street project was Arbonmarche of Benton Harbor, Michigan. A Request for Proposal (RFP), which included the scope and details of the project, was released last spring, with a number of companies submitting proposals to do the work. Abonmarche was chosen by a committee Below is a list of the estimated costs and breakdown based on a number of of funding prepared by Abonmarche according to criteria. The firm has category. successfully completed DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE redevelopment projects in IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST cities throughout Michigan

BY COMPONENT USE and Indiana, including South Haven and Fennville, Water 16% $737,104 Michigan and Mishawaka, Sanitary Sewer 18% $832,890 Indiana. They have Storm Sewer 6% $279,760 completed the land survey work in New Buffalo’s Underground Electric 8% $373,800 downtown district in Non-Utility Improvements preparation for the project. (removals, roadways, 43% $2,005,594 The funding source does sidewalks, etc.)

not include the possibility Signage/Landscaping/ of other grant monies being Lights/Benches/Tables 8% $392,212 awarded for the project.

Other Amenities A portion of the funding TOTAL $4,623,360 includes the upcoming proposal for a $4 million

BY SEGMENT bond, which will be on the Nov. 8 ballot for Barton Street 11% $485,674 approval. If approved, Mechanic Street 9% $424,186 the majority of the bond North Whittaker Street 60% $2,773,200 will pay for residential street and infrastructure Merchant Street 14% $648,600 improvements, as outlined New Parking Areas 6% $291,700 in the City’s Capital TOTAL $4,623,360 Improvement Plan. The bond will not require a tax FUNDING BY SOURCE increase for City property owners, as the vote to Pokagon Fund 33% $1,530,000 approve is not a millage Local Revenue Sharing Board 24% $1,105,000 proposal.

Water Maintenance Fund 16% $739,104 Note: All construction cost estimates herein are Sewer Operating Funds 3% $130,800 conceptual/preliminary and Bond Proceeds 24% $1,118,456 subject to change during TOTAL $4,623,360 final design.

New Buffalo hit and run ends in crash, arrest

hit and run in New Buffalo and high speed chase on Interstate 94 ended in a crash and an arrest Tuesday, Oct. 25.

According to a Berrien County Sheriff’s Department press release, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Deputy Rick Edgerle, who is a deputy assigned to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office New Buffalo Township patrol detail, was “flagged down by two individuals near Red Arrow Highway and US-12 highway whose vehicle had just been struck by a reckless driver.”

The press release went on to state that the individuals “pointed out the suspect’s vehicle to Edgerle.” Edgerle then “attempted to effect a traffic stop” on the suspect’s vehicle, which was described as a tan colored, Jeep Liberty; however, it failed to stop, and “accelerated at a high rate of speed in an attempt to elude the deputy.” The pursuit led to west-bound I-94, where the vehicle continued into the State of Indiana while “continuing to be operated in a reckless manner and almost causing several other collisions.” The suspect then attempted to exit I-94 at the

40-mile marker (Michigan City exit); however, the operator of the vehicle lost control of it while exiting the highway and “overturned the vehicle several times after exiting the roadway.”

The suspect, who was described as a 42-year-old male from LaPorte, Indiana, was the lone occupant of the vehicle. He sustained minor injuries in the traffic crash.

He had a preliminary blood alcohol level of approximately .18. He was taken to Saint Anthony’s Medical Center in Michigan City for treatment of his injuries, which consisted of lacerations and abrasions

to his facial area and a broken hand. The suspect was then admitted into the medical center for additional treatment for his injuries.

A copy of the police report/ investigation will be forwarded to the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office for review as the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office will be requesting that he be charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated, Fleeing & Eluding, and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident in the State of Michigan. The Indiana State Police will also be requesting charges through the Laporte County Prosecutor’s Office for

Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Driver’s License.

The occupants of the vehicle that were involved in the initial hit and run accident didn’t sustain any injuries.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office New Buffalo Township Patrol was assisted in this investigation by the Indiana State Police, the New Buffalo City Police, and the Pokagon Tribal Police.

The name of the suspect will be released once formal charges are authorized by the respective Prosecutor’s Offices. — STAFF REPORTS

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MUCH THANKS...

n behalf of the New Buffalo Service League, we wish to thank everyone who participated in the 34th annual Arts and Crafts Show and Bake Sale held October 15th. Hundreds of beautiful and unique items were displayed by crafters from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.

We especially want to thank Jeff Leslie, Superintendent of New Buffalo Schools; the New Buffalo School Board; Craig Stafford, Principal; Keith Carlson, Operations Supervisor; and Patty Iazzetto, Food Service Supervisor for always helping to ensure a smooth running show for the Service League and crafters. The help of Junior Advisor Amy Ingle, in coordinating the student volunteers, was a huge help to all.

We also wish to thank the merchants who so graciously displayed posters advertising this event; New Buffalo Pharmacy and Kerhoulas Insurance for displaying large banners; New Buffalo Times for the wonderful extensive coverage; Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce and other media for free announcements and press releases.

We would like to thank the following merchants who have generously donated items for door prizes: The Bentwood Restaurant, Talon Photography, Skip’s Restaurant, A Cut Above Salon, City Flowers and Gifts, Brewster’s Restaurant, New Buffalo Electric Co., Hidden Gem, David’s Deli, Elle Salon, City Of New Buffalo, Designer Cottage Scapes of Harbor Country, Captain Cook Sports, Lakeview Tanning and Video, Sakari Nails, Sweetwater Boating Supplies, The Villager, as well as the Crafters that donated items.

Proceeds from this event go toward college scholarships for New Buffalo High School students and other school and community activities. We are also able to provide some community assistance to those in need. The Service League is very grateful for the wonderful support from the community and plans are underway for our 35th annual show to be held October 21, 2017.

— NANCY GINO, CHAIRPERSON NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE ARTS AND CRAFTS COMMITTEE

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ew Buffalo Township residents. I would like to thank you for your past trust in my service, and ask for your continued support on November 8th to serve you for another term as New Buffalo Township Treasurer.

With my previous experience and working knowledge of the Township and its many partnerships, along with the communities goals, I believe we can continue to improve the Township and our infrastructure.

During my tenure as Treasurer, I have exhibited leadership, accountability, transparency, energy and accessibility to the public. I feel these attributes along with past service to our residents, continue to show the qualities necessary for an effective Township Official.

— JACK ROGERS, NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP

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atro Avenue: a 530’ long roadway, part of the TA truckstop east entrance. The street sign disappeared 20 years ago and it’s been 30 years since the BCRC spent a dime on it. Tatro had become just a faded memory, and the TA folks maintained the roadway for many years.

Enter the Family Dollar Development Company.

As we reviewed their site plan, we discovered a note that mentioned the road commission was going to repave Tatro to match their entrance ramps. That would have been smart planning, but this notation had been made 55 days before the drawings were even submitted for permits, and Tatro was being paved the day they were submitted.

This, of course, makes everything that happened next a mere formality; forget the fact they needed a DEQ permit, a variance from the ZBA, a Planning Commission review, and approval by the township board. The meetings, the amount of public concerns over safety and drainage issues, the delays to do a traffic study...these were all just a disingenuous sham once you realize the township had already blessed the project by okaying the BCRC to improve the road. The project continued to move forward, despite many serious concerns about the safety and drainage issues involved.

Why was there never a professional plan review, even though there’s a number of ordinance violations? Why were drain changes approved by an engineering company from Lansing, a company representative of which admitted he’d never been to Sawyer in order to review the changes? Why was approval put on hold for 2 months to do a traffic study which never happened, and every step along the way was just a rubber stamp? Simple: the township management under Wayne Warner’s leadership had already approved and paid $10,997 out of our township funds to improve the road, which becomes de facto approval without due process.

Please vote for transparency in Chikaming Township.

Elect David Bunte as Township Supervisor.

y goal as a member of the New Buffalo Area School Board of Education, would be to bring my additional perspective to the board as a graduate, a parent, a community member, and a working professional. I would like to see our programs continue to advance by educating our students to meet the needs of businesses within the region.

In addition to providing an education that will give our graduates the ability to continue into a career that would allow them to afford homes and futures within the community of New Buffalo in which they have grown.

I am a fan of NBAS. Our schools have several programs for advanced education if desired, such as advanced placement classes, dual enrollment courses with local community colleges and online. The building trades program has been very successful; it is available for students who intend to go into the construction industry.

Our school has brought technology in to the classroom, through smart lab and early computer based lessons.

I believe that the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education has done a monumental job bringing our children into the 21st century. As a community we are a desired location because of the fine job done by the staff, teachers, administration, parents and the board. The education that we provide for our students is wonderful, however, there is room for improvement.

I believe members of the board need to be active within the community. Also, it is critical to have members of the board who have children in our schools or graduates to fully understand the concerns and demands on the schools. It is important to remember that we are a small community with brilliant children, who given the right tools have the ability to do anything they set their mind to.

I was born and raised within the community of New Buffalo. I am a graduate of the, Class of ’95, I am 39. I have an Associate Degree in Applied Science and will graduate in the Spring of 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management. As a student I was involved in the arts, clubs and sports. I am the oldest daughter of Ed and Nancy Lijewski, who are alumni. Both of my siblings have also graduated from New Buffalo. I am married to Dennis Black, who as well graduated from New Buffalo. We have a thirteen-yearold son who is now an eighth grader at the middle school. My husband, son and I live in town on Mechanic St. I am local in every sense of the word. I love my “Harbor Town,” with the good and the bad. I work at Franciscan Alliance Healthcare, in Michigan City, Indiana (formerly St. Anthony’s) in the Cardiac Cath Lab. My role at the hospital is that of a care giver, I am a member of the team that will treat you should you have a heart attack. It has been quite the journey taking care of my neighbors, family and friends, however there is not another place that I would rather be. I know through my knowledge, experiences, and education I will be a great addition to the board of education. I look forward to the opportunity to serve our students.

— JERRY KOHN

— HEATHER (LIJEWSKI) BLACK

e urge you to vote for Michelle Heit on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. We have known Michelle Heit for many years. Her ability to get the job done with a common sense approach, along with an excellent work ethic will make her an outstanding township supervisor for New Buffalo Township.

Michelle’s willingness to work with township residents on issues of concern is one of her many assets. Her experience on the New Buffalo township board as a trustee has provided her with valuable knowledge necessary to oversee the operations of township government. As a long time New Buffalo township resident, Michelle has a vested interest and understands the growing needs of the township. Vote for Michelle Heit, the clear choice for New Buffalo Township Supervisor!

— FRANK AND LINDA MAGRO, NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

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VOTE... am writing this letter in support of Michelle Heit. I have known Michelle for over 20 years and I find her a person who is concsientious, competent and compassionate. If she is given a task, whether it is to chair the Miss New Buffalo Contest or run the Bison Boosters, she follows up each task or is present to make sure it is done well.

She is knowledgeable and competent to handle any task and to think things through to a workable conclusion for all. An example of this is her excellent service as trustee on the New Buffalo Township Board. She also is compassionate and sensitive to others.

She listens when listening is more important and acts when a solution is agreed upon. I hope you will support Michelle Heit for our New Buffalo Township Supervisor.

— HOLLIS OSELKA

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y name is Michelle Heit and I’m running for New Buffalo Township Supervisor. I currently serve on the New Buffalo Township board as a Trustee and also serve as a member of the Planning Commission. We have an excellent staff and department heads and look forward to working with them. I am appreciative of the support I received in August by winning the primary election and I would be honored to receive your continued support in the November 8th election.

Please vote for Michelle Heit for New Buffalo Township Supervisor.

— MICHELLE HEIT

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YES=OPPORTUNITY... am voting “YES” on the bond referendum proposal. This is a great opportunity to kick-start the much needed infrastructure repairs and the revitalization of downtown New Buffalo and other sections of the community. There will be no tax increase with this bond. The taxes, however, will go up if we continue to delay these much needed repairs from long time neglect.

The sooner these fixes are attended to, the more apt New Buffalo is to prosper.

A “no” vote would mean more delays and tax increases in the future with a still unfixed city.

The support of these candidates, Mark Kroll, Liz Ennis, Bob Spirito and on recall, Lou O’Donnell IV, for city council would insure that New Buffalo would move forward with no more delays. All these candidates are 100% behind the bond referendum.

I urge all New Buffalo residents to vote “YES” for the bond referendum. This is a golden opportunity. Let’s not let it get away, let’s seize it!

— JIM HOWE, NEW BUFFALO

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RE: THE TRUTH...

fter receiving the following email, written by Councilwoman Donna Messinger, to her fellow councilmen, I would like to respond publically to stop any rumors regarding my residency on Lake Drive in New Buffalo.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Messinger wrote to Mayor O’Donnell and all of the councilmen: “I was just at a breakfast and learned that John was renting his house out all summer.

You lied right to my face, you too Bobby. I am disgusted with both of you. You are a disgrace to New Buffalo.”

I responded, “Re: The Truth. Donna, I normally would not reply to such an e-mail, but thought I would let you know how I feel on this one. For one…I did not, at any point, rent out my home on Lake Drive this past summer. I’m not sure who you had breakfast with but would love the opportunity to let them know how I feel about them giving false information about my personal business. It’s sad to see that you continue to put yourself in a negative light considering what you and your family have been through with similar rumors and false information. This is the very thing that will keep the City of New Buffalo the laughing stock of the lake front communities. It is unfortunate the city continues to have such a politically toxic environment with the aid of a few citizens fueling the fire. The only disgrace in this town is the constant and deliberate beat down of our small town leaders through negative accusations, blogs and just plain childish behavior. You are welcome to contact me for further Peterson inquiries.

— JOHN PETERSON, FORMER CITY COUNCILMAN

MAKE POSITIVE THINGS HAPPEN IN NEW BUFFALO...

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ovember 8, New Buffalo voters are asked to vote yes on the bond referendum which is needed to improve our city. New Buffalo has a golden opportunity to obtain low interest bonds due to the retirement of high interest debt that we have been paying off since the construction of city hall and the police station.. Your “yes” vote will allow the city to take advantage of this low cost funding to speed the improvements sorely needed throughout the city’s very old infrastructure, both in our neighborhoods and downtown, without increasing our tax rate.

These improvements include replacing our ancient and decaying was and sewer systems, resurfacing our streets, repairing our sidewalks and burying unsightly overhead utility lines.

Also, in the November election, we have the opportunity to elect council members who can lead our city to the bright future it deserves. One vote should be for New Buffalo Mayor, Lou O’Donnell who inherited some real problems when he became mayor and has been working through them while working with other dedicated citizens on developing a viable and positive capital improvement plan for our town. Lou is a “local boy” raised in New Buffalo, went to New Buffalo schools, loves New Buffalo and is dedicated to making it a vibrant, beautiful and successful city.

Two other candidates, now on the council and long-standing residents who have been actively involved in community organizations

and activities are running for re-election — Robert Spirito and Mark Kroll. They deserve re-election for their successful business experience, good sense and dedication to improving our city and moving it forward.

Another recommended candidate for City Council is Liz Ennis. Liz was the Superintendent of the second largest high school district in the State of Illinois working with both an elected board and resident taxpayers, retiring to New Buffalo ten years ago. For several of these years, she served as president of Berrien County League of Women Voters and has been active with the Friends of the Library and campaign to build the new library. She has invaluable leadership experience, management skills and her very pleasant and positive personality would be tremendous assets on our City Council.

Let’s make New Buffalo a city we can be proud of and where we can attract and keep dedicated and competent people tirelessly and optimistically working for the city’s betterment.

— ARLENE URQUHART

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REAL ENDORSEMENT...

he Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors® fully endorses Andrew Vavra for Berrien County Board of Commissioners, District 9.

We interviewed Commissioner Vavra and his opponent in this race and we determined that Mr. Vavra is clearly the best candidate for District 9, which stretches from New Buffalo east toward Buchanan, and north to the south edge of Lake Township.

Mr. Vavra has been representing the citizens of his District very admirably for many years. He is well established as an effective leader on the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. He has chaired the important Personnel and Human Services Committee for a number of years and he serves on many other Committees.

He holds a respected seat at the table with other Commissioners for decisions that impact his District. He works closely with the County Health Department. He is available to anyone who calls him.

Mr. Vavra has also been the Chair of the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the distribution of payments in lieu of taxes from the Four Winds Casino. He has led this group from an era of long meetings and contentious votes to its current status of a well-functioning Board distributing millions of dollars every year. The members of this Board credit Andy’s quiet, steady leadership for this progress.

Mr. Vavra has the proper temperament for public service and exceptional experience to be an advocate and protector of the taxpayers on our County citizens and businesses. He does not play games or use disruptive tactics at public meetings. Mr. Vavra focuses on gaining understanding of policy issues, treating parties with respect, and creating long term solutions that benefit District 9 and the County of Berrien as a whole.

We strongly urge all the citizens of the Berrien County 9th District to vote for Andrew Vavra.

— DAN COFFEY CHAIRPERSON, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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am writing this letter to the residents of New Buffalo Township and asking for your support to vote for me for re-election as New Buffalo Township Clerk.

I believe that my education and experience in business, along with living in the local community all of my life gives me excellent qualifications to serve as New Buffalo Township Clerk. Along with my excavating businesses, I have also done residential and commercial building construction. I have banking experience as well, serving on the Board of Directors of Alliance Bank in New Buffalo for ten years, the last two years as the Chairman of the Board. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a BBA in business management.

It has been my privilege to serve for the last eight years as the New Buffalo Township Clerk.

During that time, many good things have been accomplished in the township. The main priority of the Township Clerk is to supervise the elections, and all of our elections during my tenure have gone very well. I have been very fortunate to have Kathie Butler as my Deputy Clerk, and Kathie and our excellent and dedicated group of election workers have always done a great job.

Specific items that I personally was involved with include: • The re-design and completion of the Township Park which resolved problems that showed up during construction after I was elected in 2008.

• Serving on the Road committee with Jack Rogers. Jack and I meet regularly with the Berrien County Road Commission to oversee and make recommendations on the repair, maintenance, and improvements to the roads in the township • Serving on the Building committee to oversee the construction of the new township hall I believe that I have earned the respect and support of the Township staff and wish to continue to support them in their work for the Township. New Buffalo Township is very fortunate to have such good and dedicated people working for us. The office staff, our Water Superintendent and his staff, our Fire Chief and Fire Department, the Building Department, the Planning Committee, the Parks Committee, and all of the other committees that I have worked with are all working in the best interests of the Township and have done a great job. It has been an honor to work with these fine people and I wish to continue to support them and always work in the best interests of New Buffalo Township and its residents.

My top priorities for the Township in the future are: • Police protection. We are fortunate to have at this time 24/7 police protection through the Berrien County Sheriff Department led by our very dedicated local resident Deputy Julie Flick. Julie and her team have done a terrific job, and their constant presence in our community is truly a blessing. This police coverage is a public safety benefit that helps all of our residents as well as supporting the police in our surrounding communities. The New Buffalo Township Police Department is a deterrent to crime, and when an emergency arises they are close by and can respond very quickly when needed. Prior to the current police coverage that we now have, township residents would have to wait up to an hour for the nearest County or State Police to arrive.

• Road Improvements: Jack Rogers and I have been working with the Berrien County Road Commission to maintain and improve the roads in the Township. We are establishing and annual fund from the casino revenue and have a ten year plan to upgrade and maintain all of the county roads in New Buffalo Township.

• Sewer, water, and drain improvements: I believe that it is important for New Buffalo Township to help provide sanitary sewer, Township water, and drainage improvements to areas in the Township that want and need it. I would like to see the Township be more proactive in helping our residents that need sewer, water, or drainage get new lines installed to get them the services that they want and need. The Township could establish a fund from the casino revenue that could help get these items accomplished.

My opponent has criticized our current board for several issues, but has never come to any Township board meetings during the last eight years to discuss anything. I have never missed a regular monthly board meeting in the past eight years, and I don’t ever recall ever seeing her there, so she must not be very concerned about what is happening in the Township.

My opponent’s big issue seems to be the fact that the Township was forced into filing a lawsuit against the Pokagon Fund. However, I doubt that she even knows any of the real reasons that caused this to happen. In a nutshell, the Township was forced into filing the lawsuit to protect its rights when the Pokagon Fund illegally removed me as the New Buffalo Township representative on the Pokagon Fund Board. The entire issue was to defend that the fact that it is New Buffalo Township, and not the Pokagon Fund, that chooses who the New Buffalo representative will be on the Pokagon Fund board. The ex-director of the Pokagon Fund and a few of its former members tried to justify what they had done by making a number of totally false accusations against me, all of which I was completely vindicated of by the Pokagon Fund itself in their press release after the settlement. There was never any wrongdoing on my part at all; to the contrary, it was because I was standing up for New Buffalo Township at the Pokagon Fund meetings and holding them accountable that made them upset. My point in bringing this up is simply this: I will always stand up and fight for New Buffalo Township and its residents even when it is not politically correct. That is what you sign up for if you serve as a public official, but you don’t find many public officials that will actually do it. Even though this caused me and my family a lot of grief personally due to false accusations from the Pokagon Fund and the ex-director, I never stopped defending the Township and ultimately the Township won and I was completed vindicated. It is very unfortunate that the Township had to file the lawsuit, but the Pokagon Fund could have stopped it any time but refused to do so until just before the trial was going to start. If anyone has any questions about this issue, feel free to call me at 616-292-4462. I have all of the files and documentation and will be glad to answer any questions on this issue.

In summation, I am asking for the support of the residents of New Buffalo Township to vote to re-elect me as New Buffalo Township Clerk. I will always do my fiduciary duty and act in the best interests of New Buffalo Township and its residents.

Sincerely,

— PAUL OSELKA

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LEA GRYZWACZ

This week New Buffalo Times asked New Buffalo City Council candidates to give us their thoughts in an open forum. Please note that answers are NOT edited nor proofed, they are unread until published.

It is the hope that this effort will serve the community well. If a candidate chooses not to answer, it shall be noted.

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LIZ ENNIS

sking for votes from citizens who may not know you is somewhat presumptuous, but nonetheless it is what is necessary in elections. I wish I could say that I know most of the NB Times’ readers. Since I can’t say that I will try to convince you that I would be an asset on the New Buffalo City Council.

I can say without hesitation that I have a proven career record for being an effective leader, an excellent communicator and listener, and a thoughtful decision maker. People have told me that I excel at these qualities. They haven’t come naturally, I worked at developing these personal skills and found that they work when peoples’ needs require attention and organizational problems require solutions. You see, I served as a high school principal and superintendent of the second largest high school district in Illinois. Believe me, when I say that I have met and dealt with many issues and challenges while leading a district with 12,000 students, 1,600 employees in a geographic area of 250,000 residents. Surely I have sufficient experience to be of service to our City Council.

Since coming to live in New Buffalo as a retiree, I have met many, many

wonderful people who have made this a most pleasant community in which to recreate, relax and live. When asked to enter the current election and campaign I agreed. I believe in the value of public service and feel an obligation to be part of solutions rather than to promote problems. Therefore, if elected, I will focus on supporting the continued development of the city’s Master Plan. This has been an ongoing issue having been worked on since I moved here more than 10 years ago.

I hope you will take the opportunity to add your voice to its completion and attend a community meeting on November 7 at New Buffalo High School.

You may wonder about the upcoming Bond Proposal and where I stand. I support it and believe in its value to all members of the community. If you just think about your own home and the attention required to keep it in good condition, you know the importance of maintaining city infrastructure water and sewer, streets and sidewalks.

When these are cared for, all of our own properties retain their value as well. Please join me and vote YES for the Bond.

As I think about our future, I look forward to serving you by being a thoughtful, attentive and ethical city council member. I would also work to improve communications between citizens and the council. This does not mean that our meetings should be free for all conversations. Rather I would support courtesy, timely responses and frequent communications from City Hall to our citizens. Your vote for our mayor, Lou O’Donnell, Bob Spirito, Mark Kroll and me, Liz Ennis, will be a vote for continued progress as we MOVE FORWARD NEW BUFFALO !

he definition of a moron is someone who does the same thing over and over and expects a different result. Both parties that have been formed for the current election have been excused of some kind of corruption in New Buffalo and have turned against one another in the past. The City needs to focus on controlled growth, focus on families and our youth and staying on a reasonable budget while following ALL charters, ordinances and laws. Today New Buffalo needs to concentrate on getting this city back on track. There are more then just the people sitting on City Council that live in this town.

It’s imperative that everyone including our youth become a focus of the development of New Buffalo’s Future.

The young generation is our future and the future is now.

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RAY KIRKUS

s this is the last statement to be made, l would like to clarify my feelings on what this election is all about.

It is down to whom the public trusts and whether or not big money special interests should not only be running our small town, but also drastically changing everything about it. The people pushing the status quo care little of the methods they use and the lies they promote. Their end goal is a complete transformation of this small town eventually pushing out folks who will not be able to afford to live here. It is clear that they seek to adopt a vague and ambiguous master plan and wish to rewrite all the ordinances. That is what moving forward is to them.

I wish to take a step back and review what we have in accordance with the Charter and update what needs to be updated, but do not agree that everything needs to change. Our codes and ordinances should not be cut and pasted from other lakefront towns, nor dictated to us by Chicago based companies. Our people, specifically our residents should make such calls and the council should listen. This is an election that will set the stage in either keeping our small resort community, or converting it into a north Shore Chicago suburb. It is clear where the businesses stand in their own interests, but it will remain to be seen where the People stand as well. I don’t have the answers for many issues, but I am willing and able to do my do diligence in seeking what is legal and fair and

www.newbuffalotimes.comw most especially open. I ask for your vote and your support in electing John Sayne, Diane Nichols and Ray Lawson to the Council. The four of us do not agree on many issues for sure, but what we do agree on is that the Charter and laws need to be adhered to and that New Buffalo belongs to the People, all of them.

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MARK KROLL

veryone expects the value of their home and property to increase over time. For most it is their largest financial investment.

Homeowners perform maintenance and improvements on their homes to maintain and increase the value.

The City of New Buffalo contributes to the increased value of homes by maintaining and improving the infrastructure, including roadways, sidewalks, sewers and water lines.

As a homeowner, I know a temporary fix is tempting, at times necessary, but does not resolve the problem.

Delaying the repair increases the chance of additional damage and higher repair costs. The City of New Buffalo has exhausted temporary repairs of the infrastructure in the Downtown District. The too long deferred replacement of water and sewer lines, downtown and in parts of our neighborhoods, threaten property values and operation of downtown businesses.

Lack of action on the infrastructure and streetscape is demoralizing not only to residents but to visitors and second homeowners. Like it or not, visitors and second homeowners are essential to New Buffalo’s tax base of hotels, restaurants, shopping and realtors, along with other service providers. Without them, the burden of taxes will shift to the full-time residents because these businesses will not survive.

I believe the citizens and visitors to the City of New Buffalo deserve a welcoming Downtown District with restaurants, shops, wide sidewalks with seating areas and planters, along with a revitalized public beach. Efforts such as these are needed to attract visitors, second homeowners and investment in business and residential development which benefits everyone. These changes are within New Buffalo’s reach with the approval of the Bond Issue, near completion of the Master Plan, and a forward-thinking City Council.

If you believe, as I do, the potential of New Buffalo is far greater than a

www.newbuffalotimes.com parking lot defining our center of town, then I encourage you to vote for Lou O’Donnell, Bob Spirito, Mark Kroll and Liz Ennis. We will work to move the City of New Buffalo forward, making it a destination once again!

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RAY LAWSON

y name is Ray Lawson and I am running for the position of councilperson in the City of New Buffalo.

I was born in Murfreesboro Tn. I attended kindergarten here in New Buffalo and graduated from New Buffalo Area Schools in 1970.

I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where I received a Honorable Discharge.

I was employed by Indiana Department of Corrections and earned the rank of Sergeant in one year and ten days. Promoted by the Director and Warden for having the people skills needed to run the shift.

I attended Lake Michigan College and acquired my Electrical License in both Michigan City, In. and the County of Laporte.

I then went to work for my father in Houston Tx. and worked my way up to becoming lead-man over 36 employees.

At times putting in upwards of 96 hours a week. Hard yes but that is what you do when people need your help and you are under contract and on call. Lawson Construction is still going strong in Texas. My family and I moved back to New Buffalo and my father and I started Lawson Electric.

I was given the opportunity to become a Reserve Officer for New Buffalo and to attend a Reserve Academy,in which I did graduate we two other officers from New Buffalo. I latter became a Marine Officer for the city as well.

I then went to work for the Michigan Department of Transportation for 13 ½ years. This is were I became involved in the union. I became a Job steward then a Chief steward then became a Steward Training Officer,than the Chairperson for the committee . These positions entailed the whole state and several departments.

I then became a member of the Planning Committee for the city of New Buffalo. Later I filled a vacancy on the City Council in 2006. In 2009 I won a seat on the City Council, through 2014.

I have four children and and six great grandchildren and more family and friends then one can count and most of them right here in our community.

Answers to questions: We need to enforce the Charter and Ordinances that we have. If they don’t work bring them up to date to meet a standard that works for our city and its

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I run on Hometown Family values,Common Sense, a Willingness to Listen,and try to apply every ones concerns and issues to try and better our city as well as our community.

I would like to bring our city and community together to achieve the goals and standards that all of us would be proud of.

We need to understand one another’s needs and wants for a better and more profitable city as long as it is with in the guidelines of our Charter and Ordinances. If not change may be required.

Thank You, for your time and consideration: Ray Lawson

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DIANA NICHOLS

iana Nichols For City Council 2016 • Dedicated - Fair – Intelligent • Has No Hidden Agendas *Life Long New Buffalo Resident *ALL for Transparency & Following Laws • TheCitizensVoice • Fiscally Responsible • No Special Interests I have lived in the same house in New Buffalo for 43 years, and raised my son here. I do not have ANY Special Interests in New Buffalo other than wanting to be a voice for Citizens who are unrepresented on this Council.

The City needs assist the planning commission in order to complete the Master Plan before staring the Downtown Project (which was shot down in 2009). With the Master Plan in place we can apply for more grants.

The current Council is rushing things without a Master Plan and that is going to cost the taxpayers more money in the long run. For instance, we are in jeopardy of losing $58,000.00 in road funding with this current Downtown Project plan.

With the current Council some of our funds appear to be depleted, leaving only the bare statutory minimals and it is getting worse. The Current Council is rushing and not thinking while voting.... Some members don’t even understand what they are voting on.

Downtown New Buffalo had parallel parking thirty some years ago and it did NOT work out, yet this Council just voted it in again. This council has WASTED hundreds of thousands of tax payer dollars instead of fixing the roads, sewers, water lines all around town. We need to STOP them NOW!!!

On November 8th Please Vote for Diana Nichols Paid for by Diana Nichols

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candidates: Lou O’Donnell IV Bob Spirito Mark Kroll Liz Ennis

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LOU O’DONNELL

ity Council has been busy the past several months initiating much needed citywide improvements.

We have to continue this momentum to keep our city moving forward.

I’ve heard several rumors and theories about the bond, the downtown project and our capital improvement program. Much of this is misleading and simply not true.

Here are the FACTS: The Bond Referendum: Voting YES on the referendum allows the city to borrow funds required to improve our streets and infrastructure.

This Bond will not increase property taxes. It’s not a request for an extra millage.

Interest rates are low, so now is the time to obtain the monies needed to make the necessary improvements citywide. Further, the longer we wait, the more we will pay for construction as those costs are constantly rising.

Downtown Project: The Downtown Development Authority and City Council have entered into an agreement where 90% of the recaptured taxes after $40K in administrative fees will be used to pay the bond debt service. As values in the downtown district go up and the “fountain square” land is finally developed, we will see a large increase in the amount of recaptured taxes.

Simply put, the downtown project will pay for itself.

Capital Improvement Program: This is a plan to replace or repair the streets, water mains and sewers along with enhancing drainage throughout our community.

The bond is necessary to kick-start this project.

I encourage anyone with questions or concerns to contact city hall, the city manager or any of your council members. There you will find the truth. Negative blogs and facebook pages are not the place to find real information.

Also, you can visit our campaign table outside city hall on election day.

There will be plenty of informative brochures and individuals able to answer any questions you may have.

We have a great mix of qualified candidates willing and able to continue moving our city forward. Please vote YES for the BOND and the following

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ROBERT SPIRITO

y name is Robert Spirito. I have served on the New Buffalo City Council for the past year. I am asking for your vote to retain this position I have lived in New Buffalo since 1988. Coming here from Elkhart, Indiana where I owned my own business for many years. New Buffalo is a town that has faced many struggles in it’s attempt to move forward. I recently was looking through some old newspapers from the late 70’s.

What caught my eye was a headline that says, “Work on Whitaker Street to Begin”. Can you imagine all those years have passed & still the circus continues. Voting «Yes» on the Bond Referendum will move the improvements forward on Whitaker.

The infrastructure is at a critical stage.

Water & sewer lines are in need of replacement.

Attorney fees are skyrocketing due to the constant bickering, downright lies & erroneous information being spread. Frivolous lawsuits are the result of a few in this community who wish to keep everything in a state of turmoil. This is evident by postings on a local blog The daily ctiticisms have been very unfair as we on the council have tried our best to make sound judgements. We only need to look at past city managers to see nothing has been accomplished. For the first time in many years we are closer to achieving the goals of providing you, the voters, with improvements relating to roads, sidewalks & a downtown for all to enjoy.

I am asking for your vote of confidence in retaining myself, Mark Kroll & Lou O’Donnell as our mayor. Please cast a vote for Elizabeth Ennis who is seeking a position on the council. She is an excellent choice.

The New Buffalo Times did not receive responses from Kevin Huber, Jeanette Kirkus, Si Osiri or John Sayne.

Voters don't decide issues, they decide who will decide issues. — George Will

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This picture shows Whittaker Street as it is today, with cracked pavement and deteriorating infrastructure.

New Buffalo’s infrastructure needs help.

Whittaker Street business owners and residents have to run their water all winter to keep their pipes from freezing. Mechanic Street has a sanitary sewer that backflows and freezes in the winter. Barton Street also has an old water main and needs a new fire hydrant.

New Buffalo’s downtown infrastructure is deteriorating to such an extent that comprehensive improvements are called for.

Ignoring the City’s crumbling infrastructure will only serve to hurt its residents and create higher costs down the road, and leave the future of the community on shaky ground.

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This picture shows a rendering of what Whittaker Street could look like, if much-needed improvements and changes were made.

An upcoming bond proposal could help pay for infrastructure improvements in the downtown and throughout New Buffalo.

The City Council approved a bond proposal resolution to appear on the November ballot that would allow the City to borrow $4 million that can help fund infrastructure improvements throughout the City.

Please remember to vote on Nov. 8.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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I’ve decided to walk everyone through my initial week as the fan of a participant in the World Series. On Monday, a day of much needed rest for my overloaded baseball mind, we traveled from Chicago to Harbor Country to close up our summer cottage, always a bittersweet event. This allowed me to bask in the glow of the Cub victory over the Dodgers and prepare my mind and body for the vigor of the coming week.

Tuesday: As the first game of the World Series approaches, I find myself unusually confident. As I set things up with my neighbor to order a pizza and watch the game at home, we discuss the merits of starting Kyle Schwarber. Can he possibly hit well after not playing, because of injury, since the second game of the season? (He doubled in his second at bat.) The Cleveland Indians soundly defeated the Cubs, 6-0, to take a one game lead in the Series.

Wednesday: My confidence was slightly shaken, but Wednesday turned out to be a terrific day. I drove to the south side to watch the game with a big group of old friends and after arriving, got a call from my son, who currently resides in Minneapolis. He told me that he would be taking me to the game Friday. I am beyond excited to be attending the first World Series game of my life. Now, if the rain stops in Cleveland and the Cubs can win the game tonight, everything will be right in my world. Truth in advertising here: I stopped journaling until Sunday night. The rain did stop and the Cubs did win, and my friend Chip kept telling me not to worry, the Cubs are the better team. Chip is usually correct. I worked Thursday, and everyone I spoke with was excited about the World Series games coming to Chicago. It seemed like the entire city had forgotten about gangs, politics, traffic, and all of their troubles. Everyone was in a good mood, anticipating the first World Series games for the Cubs in Chicago since 1945.

Friday: As I may have mentioned, I live about a mile from Wrigley Field.

The neighborhood was brimming with excitement as we made our way, along with what seemed to be millions of fans, toward Wrigley Field to see our beloved Cubbies take on the Indians. The wind was blowing out and everyone believed we were going to witness a big Cub victory, but it didn’t work out that way. The anticipation was palpable as the game progressed, with each team being held scoreless until the Indians scored in the seventh inning. Unbelievably, the game ended that way, a 1-0 Cleveland victory. The fans in the ballpark sat in stunned silence. As we exited the park, the neighborhood was just as stunned. The mood, which just a few hours earlier had been so festive, was now despondent. We were up until 5 a.m. discussing the game and finally coming to grips with the outcome.

Saturday: My son returned home in the morning, and Amy, my buddy Jim and his wife, and many, many, more went to a new place in the neighborhood to watch the game. We had to get there more than three hours before game time to secure a seat. The establishment erupted when the Cubs scored early, but it didn’t last and the Cubs lost. Cub nation started thinking about goats and curses once again.

Sunday: Those of us who had been going strong all week needed this day to catch up on our rest. We made the decision to watch the game at home and, very nervously, waited for it to start. A third straight home defeat would be devastating. Thankfully, the Cubs won a nail biter, emerging victorious by a score of 3-2. Joy and hope returned to Cub nation. The series returns to Cleveland for the sixth and possibly seventh game. What a magnificent post season this has been. I have received hundreds of well wishes from my friends all over the world.

Win or lose this week, let’s do it again next year.

Lyndon B. Johnson said, “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” Go Cubbies. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

Cemetery roadways resurfaced in time for winter

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LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO

his past week, Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo received a face lift in the form of new asphalt road repaving.

Crews from Reith and Riley worked Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 25 and 27, on repaving and beautifying the cemetery grounds’ roadways. Funding for the $115,000 project was shared equally by the three entities that oversee the cemetery: City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township and the Cemetery Board. The funds were approved by each entity this summer, with the work scheduled for fall.

With the planned seasonal closing of the asphalt plants just a few weeks away, it was doubtful the work would be competed this year; however, Reith and Riley were able to fit the job into their schedule and complete it before the plants closed and the snow fell.

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New Buffalo hosts spooktacular parade

Alexis Ludington

Dylan Morlan and Lucas Meyer

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haracters of all imaginable types gathered on North Thompson Street in New Buffalo, waiting for the judges to make their selections for the pretties/cutest, scariest/ugliest and most original costumes, at the annual Halloween parade Sunday, Oct. 30.

Led by the New Buffalo Fire Department and members of the New Buffalo Middle School marching band (who were also dressed for the festivities), the parade stepped off at 1:30 p.m. Once again, the creativity of the costumes was truly amazing. There was a mermaid on her beach float, an octopus, super heroes, a ship of pirates, and an Oinks Dutch Treat Ice Cream Shop cart. Even Michael Jackson and Prince made a surprise appearance. Kids, costumed dogs and the young at heart were all enjoying a sunny, mid-50-degree day as they marched to the New Buffalo Fire Station for bags of treats. Parade organizers Bonnie and Mike Keefer, Juli Westergren, Julie Roberts and the New Buffalo Business Association prepared more than 750 goody bags for the trick-or-treaters to collect at the Fire Station.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, Mike said that the parade was once again a success.

“Redamak’s was a major donor again this year. Their contribution, in memory of their parents Jim and Angie Maroney, sponsored goodie bags, as well as new identification grade signs,” Mike said. “A lot of the businesses in town really stepped forward to support the program.”

Mike thanked all the contributors, volunteers and participants for supporting this wonderful, time-honored Halloween Parade for all the area children and adults.

Following the parade, the princesses, witches, supermen, rock stars and monsters enjoyed trick-or-treating in town.

Angelina Bryk: 1st place winner—3rd grade

Kaitlin Rainwater and Zoe Sleeper

Children from the Rezzarei, Rapata and Muntwieler families

Tyson and Preston Nisley

Quinn Carroll: 2nd place winner—4th grade

Ronin, Colton and Weston Brom with Piper and Parker Clark

Jill, Jim and Devin Krzyzak

Kahyly Mattimore: 1st place winner —4th grade

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Bond Referendum FAQ’s

VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 8TH FOR BOND REFERENDUM The bond referendum on the November 8 ballot is for street improvement projects including water, sewer, and residential street repaving which are long overdue. th

Q: WHY ARE THESE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IMPORTANT TO NEW BUFFALO? Many pipes are more than 100 years old.

In some locations, the occupants must run the water in the winter to avoid frozen pipes. The condition and width of downtown sidewalks and parking are unsafe. In our residential streets, many water lines have broken and collapsed, causing damage to homes and requiring repeat repairs.

The most critical needs are the Mechanic Street and North Whittaker sewer and water mains.

Q: WHAT WILL THE BOND REFERENDUM PAY FOR? The bond referendum (along with the other fund sources below) can pay for street improvement projects including water, sewer, street repaving, downtown amenities and sidewalks in prioritized locations.

Q: WHAT OTHER FUNDS ARE BEING USED TO PAY FOR THESE PROJECTS? Pokagon and LRSB funds, water and sewer funds, and state gasoline tax funds. Grants will also be pursued.

Q: WHY NO TAX INCREASE WITH THIS BOND REFERENDUM? First, there are several sources of funds to pay for the proposed street, water and sewer improvements (see Q&A immediately above). The bond represents only a portion of the total project costs which means that the other funding sources will not have to be repaid. Second, the city will only sell bonds as needed to support the project costs. Third, there are several available sources of city funds to pay the new bond debt service, namely: 1. Retired bond funds used for the city hall construction have been paid off this year and the budgeted debt service from the old bonds can be allocated to the new bond payments; 2. Water and sewer funds (also called enterprise funds) can be allocated to the portion of the bond used specifically for water and sewer. This has been carefully budgeted by the city to be sure the correct fund sources are used for the corresponding fund costs; and 3. General Funds: These are funds that come from operating cash flow and are not related to water and sewer, dredging, streets or parks and available to use for any other purpose including repayment of debt payments.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BOND REFERENDUM IS NOT APPROVED? The street improvement projects, including water, sewer, and residential street repaving will be substantially delayed since these types of projects are typically completed with bond funding.

Q: WHY ARE BONDS NEEDED? Total project costs for critically needed water, sewer and street replacements exceed funds available from the other funds outlined above. Also, the $1.6M Pokagon Funds cannot be used for below-ground infrastructure.

Q: WHAT WILL BOND FUNDS BE USED FOR? Approximately $1.5 Million is going toward residential street repaving in order of priority based on condition. Remaining funds will be used as needed for: • Whittaker, Mechanic, Merchant and Barton Streets infrastructure (water and sewer replacement) and street repaving • Additional parking spaces and paving • Public restrooms Q: WHY IS THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER GALIEN RIVER INCLUDED IN BOND PROPOSAL RESOLUTION? This is only for engineering studies to determine the most cost effective and safest options of adding a pedestrian bridge. The existing pedestrian walkway, which is adjacent to the road, is an unsafe situation. The city is looking at this in terms of long-range planning.

Q: WHAT ARE THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS FOR WATER AND SEWER REPLACEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, STREET REPAVING AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS? Exact project costs are not known at this time since plans have been sent out to bid and the city is awaiting final cost estimates. Also, additional parking spaces are still in the planning stage. The city will inform the public of total costs as soon as they are known.

Q: WHY GET A BOND NOW IF TOTAL COSTS ARE UNKNOWN? There are several reasons: 1. It would not be fiscally responsible for the city to pay for plans and specifications to obtain final bids without knowing that the bond is approved. Since the bonding process takes time, it was important to begin the bonding process prior to completing and submitting plans and specifications for bid.

2. Since there has been a referendum added to the ballot, it has added additional time to the bond process. Since the bond referendum needs to be voted upon, if the city waited for final costs to come in before the election, we would have to wait for next May’s election which would delay these critical projects by another year.

3. Since there are at least $4 Million in infrastructure needs and the City can easily afford the bond payments, it was prudent financial and business planning to request the $4M bond amount.

4. Bond rates are very cheap right now (around 2.7%) and it is projected that rates will increase by the end of this year.

The strategy is to obtain inexpensive funds now to avoid any future tax increase.

HIGHLIGHTS:

This is NOT an extra millage request There will be NO property tax increase resulting from this bond The water and sewer systems and many streets are in critical condition This is NOT about politics—it’s about investing in the community

Q: HOW WILL THE BOND BE STRUCTURED AND HOW WILL THE BOND PAYMENTS BE REPAID? It is expected that the bond term will be up to 15 years at approximately 2.7%.

Former, higher rate bonds in the amounts of approximately $2.5M have been retired. For example, the bond for the city hall construction was at a rate of 5.7%. The difference between the old bond payments and the new bond payments (approximately $200,000/year) can be covered by the city’s water and sewer fund and general fund accounts. The City can still handle additional financial needs well beyond this bond repayment.

Q: ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOND REPAYMENT SOURCES OTHER THAN THE CITY’S OPERATING CASH FLOW? Yes, it is projected that DDA TIF funds will eventually be able to pay a portion of the bond repayments.

Q: HOW WILL IT BE DETERMINED WHICH RESIDENTIAL STREETS ARE BEING REPAVED WITH THESE BOND FUNDS? Residential street repaving will be determined on a prioritized basis based on condition and need. The bond funds for residential street repaving will “catch the city up” for over 10 years of ignoring or delaying street repaving needs.

Q:WILL SOME RESIDENTIAL WATER AND SEWER MAIN LINES BE REPLACED? Yes, based on condition and need. For example, the same water main in one of our residential streets keeps breaking, resulting in repeat repairs that are no longer cost effective. This would be an example of a water main that would most likely be replaced with a portion of these bond funds.

Q:WHAT IS THE REPAVING PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS NOT INCLUDED IN REPAVING WITH THIS BOND ISSUE? On a prioritized basis, a repaving plan will be completed for the next few years so that several streets per year will be repaved using street reserve funds.

Q:WHY SHOULD THE CITY TAKE ON ADDITIONAL DEBT WITH THE BOND ISSUE INSTEAD OF USING ITS OPERATING CASH FLOW TO TAKE CARE OF THESE PROJECTS? This situation is similar to a homebuyer deciding whether or not to purchase or fix up a house with a mortgage vs. cash on hand. The home buyer or home owner can either obtain a mortgage now and use their earnings to repay the mortgage over time or they can save up for many years and purchase or fix up their house after waiting a decade or more to have sufficient funds. It is a fiscally responsible decision to purchase, replace or repair assets with affordable debt payments instead of waiting a decade or more to pay with cash. In the City’s case, the water, sewer and street needs are so critical, the city cannot wait for even a year to take care of these critical projects.

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Q: WHAT ABOUT THE CLAIMS FROM SOME RESIDENTS THAT THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR TAKING ON MORE BONDS THAN THE CITY CAN AFFORD WHICH WOULD ULTIMATELY BANKRUPT THE CITY? There is no truth to these claims. The city started planning the Whittaker Street infrastructure project over 13 years ago and has more than sufficient funds to support the bond repayments without raising taxes. No other major projects are contemplated in the near future. If and when the city decides to embark on additional capital improvements, it will be evaluated through careful planning and budgeting. This bond will actually take care of much of the 5-year capital improvement projects in a little over one year.

Q: DOES THE CITY HAVE ANY OTHER FUNDS TO USE FOR STREET REPAIR AND REPAVING? The city receives approximately $200,000 a year from the Major and Local Streets Fund/Reserve ACT51 account (state gasoline tax funds).

This account is being depleted each year due to pipe breaks, patching and repair requirements.

Q: IF THIS BOND REFERENDUM IS NOT APPROVED, IS IT POSSIBLE FOR TAXES TO DECREASE? Theoretically, yes, however, a city must continually invest in capital improvements to maintain its systems, infrastructure and roads to support its residents’ and business’ current needs, along with providing infrastructure to support future growth. With no investment in infrastructure, property values may decline, resulting in lower tax payments to the city. Paradoxically, since the city’s operating expenses remain the same, lower tax payments to the city could result in an overall tax increase by the city to cover basic operating expenses. These street improvements will be a building block to help increase a year-round economy by attracting a more diversified population to attend our schools and shop at our businesses which will, hopefully, create an increase in wages in the community. The #1 priority identified in public meetings was to get our failed downtown project started again and the proposed infrastructure and street improvements would be required to support a $25 Million development at the former Fountain Square project.

Q: WHY IS THERE A BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT IF THERE IS NO MILLAGE INCREASE AND NO INCREASE IN TAXES? Although the bond referendum is not needed, the law allows residents to add a bond referendum to be voted upon. One city resident decided to pursue the bond referendum.

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What can$2 a month deliver? A lot!

This is a no-frills proposal that will positively impact 7,000+ students a year, including military veterans, as well as critical workforce training programs, local business and industry, and more. It will address priority needs on each campus. Your vote will make a difference.

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I’m part of the machine apprentice program offered through Lake Michigan College. The training, as well as camaraderie among my fellow students, has been fantastic.

I’m excited about my future.

— Heather Walker LMC Student & Machine Apprentice at Niles Precision Company, Inc.

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Allow LMC to meet workforce training needs of rapidly growing industries, helping to strengthen our region’s economy.

Attract quality employers and well-paying jobs by enhancing and expanding educational and workforce training offerings.

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LMC was able to help me to get college funding through a special veteran’s assistance fund. I’m excited about the education and training I’m receiving at the college. I appreciate everything the college does for veterans and others looking for new careers.

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After finishing my service in San Diego, stationed on the USS Ronald Reagan, I’m now starting my first semester at LMC. The counselors and instructors at the college have been extremely supportive as I train for a new career.

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Enhance programming in health sciences, technology, manufacturing, tourism and other rapidly growing industries by equipping classrooms with real-world technologies.

Expand customized workforce training and educational programs to better meet the needs of local business and industry.

Promote student success by expanding student support services space at each campus for tutoring, job placement, university transfer services, help with financial aid and career counseling.

Extend the useful life of existing LMC facilities at each campus through strategic infrastructure improvements.

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Improve the safety and security of students, staff and guests by adding security cameras, updating entrances, and addressing other safety and security upgrades.

Keep college affordable by continuing to expand programs, such as Early College, that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in high school.

Invest $2 per month* to positively impact thousands of students, including military veterans who rely on the college for retraining. * PER $50,000 OF A PROPERTY’S TAXABLE VALUE.

Vote Yes!

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HAVE YOU NOTICED NEW BUFFALO STREETS ARE A MESS??!

From This

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TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CITY VOTE YES NOVEMBER 8 REFERENDUM RE-Pave our Streets Repair water mains and Sewers Absolutely NO tax increase Low interest bond issue

MOVE NEW BUFFALO FORWARD PROGRESS, LEADERSHIP FOR CITY COUNCIL-VOTE!

CASEY’S NEW BUFFALO WEEKLY SPECIALS

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Monday: $0.75 Wings & Beer Specials for Monday Night Football Tuesday: Tex-Mex Night & Margarita Specials

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Wednesday: Italian Night & 1/2 off Wine Specials Thursday: Casey’s Taste of Ireland Friday: Fish & Chips

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Saturday: Prime Rib Dinner Sunday: Tailgate Party Nightly $10.95 Dinner Specials

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City Council candidates Ray Lawson (left) and Kevin Huber

BURNISON GALLERY TO FEATURE CABI TRUNK SHOW

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urnison Galleries invites the public to see exciting new fashions available at reasonable prices at a trunk show and presentation Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

One of Nordstrom’s leading designers before going out on her own, CABI (Carol Anderson by Invitation) has recently released her holiday and new fashion lines.

At 11:30 a.m., Berrien County Representation for CABI Fashions and Accessories Wendy Edwards will be giving a presentation on how to mix and match the elements and jewelry. Following the presentation, guests can try on the clothes, with Edwards assisting guests with their selection of one or two items to update their current wardrobes. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, call Judi Burnison at 312-282-4486 or 269-469-1141. Burnison Galleries is located at 15460 Red Arrow Highway in Lakeside, Michigan.

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BID ON A WREATH AND SUPPORT THE LIBRARY

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he New Buffalo Township Library is inviting the public to a five-day silent auction that will be taking place in the library’s Pokagon Room Tuesday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 19.

Wreaths generously donated by community members will be up for bid, with the sales benefitting library events and collections.

Wreaths of all seasons and themes will be on display. Bidding will occur during scheduled times starting Tuesday, Nov. 15. Bids will be taken on a rolling basis throughout the week and will end after a reception at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.19.

Below are the days and times for the bidding as well as wreath pickup: • TUESDAY, NOV. 15: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

•W EDNESDAY, NOV. 16: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

•T HURSDAY, NOV. 17: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

•F RIDAY, NOV. 18: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.

•S ATURDAY, NOV. 19: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Reception and end of bidding. Winners will be announced and wreaths can be picked up until 4 p.m.

Wreaths may also be picked up Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, during the library’s business hours and Tuesday, Nov. 22, until 5 p.m.

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IN RESPONSE...

Meeting the candidates at “Know Your Ballot”

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA IN NEW BUFFALO

ew Buffalo residents had the opportunity to get their election questions answered in a relaxed atmosphere during a “Know Your Ballot” event at David’s Delicatessen & Coffee Tuesday, Oct. 25.

City candidates who are running in the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 8 election were available at the Deli to meet with voters and discuss their platforms and discuss with them the City’s most important issues. In addition to City candidates were Andrew Vavra, who is running for reelection as 9th District County Commissioner against opponent Ezra Scott, and Rick Briand, who is running against incumbent Paul Bailey for Berrien County Sheriff.

Emma Brewster, who co-owns David’s along with Joe Lindsay, said the idea for the event was presented to them by Ray Kirkus, who is running in the recall election against New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV. She said that she hoped that residents who came to meet the Chris Peccia (left) talks with candidates walked away with more New Buffalo Mayor Lou O'Donnell IV knowledge about each candidate, as (right) and Councilmember well as the City’s Bond Referendum.

Bobby Spirito (center) “We’re happy to host it,” she said, and added that they did a similar event during an election a few years ago.

“We want people to know what they’re voting for.”

In addition to Kirkus and O’Donnell IV facing off in the recall election, there are 10 candidates who are running for City Council. Running on the City of New Buffalo ballot for three open Council seats are: incumbent councilmen Robert Spirito and Mark Kroll, along with Elizabeth Ennis, Lea Grzywacz, Kevin Huber, Jeanette Kirkus, Ray Lawson, Diana Nichols, Si Osiri and John Sayne.

Voters will also be voting “yes” or “no” on the City’s Bond Referendum, which will determine the City’s issuing and selling general obligation capital improvement bonds in the amount of $4 million to pay all or part of the cost of City street improvement projects, including water, sewer and residential street repaving.

n the Oct 27th issue of the New Buffalo Times, I note in the Candidate Statements both Ms. Anderson and Ms. Zabicki reference the $721 paid by the township to employees who elect to NOT take health insurance benefits offered by the Township to ALL employees.

The candidates mention the employees’ choices in a futile attempt to impugn the integrity of any employee making such decision and imply the township is being wasteful and poorly managed by the incumbents.

What both candidates would have known if they had attended a Township meeting in the last 3 years, is that ALL Township employees are given the choice each year of taking health insurance or taking cash in lieu of benefits (referred to by candidates as a stipend).

By offering a choice of benefit options, the township is giving its employees the flexibility of choice that best fits their situation. By the way, many employer sponsored plans today require employees to pay extra premiums for spouses who are eligible for insurance under another employer plan.

Under state law the Township is required to pay 80% of the cost of the health insurance plan ($15,000 per year). So in fact, those employees who can get insurance under a spousal plan actually SAVE the township taxpayers $6,500/year by choosing the “stipend”.

Once she learns the “stipend” is really a payment in lieu of benefits, I’m betting Ms. Zabicki will not vote to repeal it. She might actually elect it.

I wonder what else Ms. Anderson and Ms. Zabicki might have learned about how the township functions if either candidate had actually come to a meeting?

Further, as Ms. Zabicki should know, Obamacare solved the problem of people affording health care. Aren’t there are stipends for that?

—D AVE STUMM, NB TOWNSHIP RESIDENT

One of the reasons people hate politics is that truth is rarely a politician's objective. Election and power are.

— Cal Thomas

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Karen Doughty talks with City Council candidate Mark Kroll

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Application deadline approaching for Miss Teen/Heart of Blossomtime Pageant

pplications are now being accepted for the 2017 Miss Teen/Heart of Blossomtime Pageant.

The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 14. The pageant is Saturday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. at the St. Joseph High School auditorium in St. Joseph, Michigan. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., with tickets available in advance at the Blossomtime office for $15 or at the door the day of the pageant for $20.

The Miss Teen Blossomtime Pageant is open to

CHAMBER OFFERING BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOPS

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he Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring business success workshops in partnership with Cornerstone Alliance Small Business Services and the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance.

The classes are held in the Resource Center at the Chamber office. Upcoming seminars are: • Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8:30-10:30 a.m. – QuickBooks Tips and Tricks with Rebecca Gloe, Advantage Business Solutions of Sawyer. Discover new ways to use Quickbooks and customize the features to meet your specific needs.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Intermediate Accounting and Cash Flow with Bryan Baily of Women›s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance. Create a cash flow plan from start to finish.

• Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m. - How to Use Facebook Insights with Cathi and Tim Rogers, Fusion Design of New Buffalo. Improve your Facebook performance by learning how to evaluate your posts and improve your reach.

• Tuesday, Nov. 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m.- Tracking Financial Performance with Rebecca Gloe, Advantage Business Solutions of Sawyer. Learn how to create a simple budget and easy reports to track your business plan goals.

Participation for each session is limited to 25 people. Cost for each session is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. For complete program description and registration information, visit www.harborcountry.org or call the Chamber at 269-469-5409.

The Chamber is located at 15311 Three Oaks Road in Three Oaks, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

young women who reside in Southwest Michigan. Teen applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 15 by Dec. 17, 2016. The Miss Heart of Blossomtime title is open to residents of communities that do not host a preliminary pageant to Blossomtime. Contestants must be between 17 and 19 years of age by March 13, 2017.

This year’s Miss Teen/Heart theme is “The Bangles.”

The Blossomtime Festival’s Miss Teen takes an active role in the Blossomtime Festival and participates in many Blossomtime events, including onstage

introductions at the Miss Blossomtime Pageant Friday, March 13, 2017, the Blossomtime Youth Parade and the Grand Floral Parade in May. The Miss Heart of Blossomtime winner will compete for the title of Miss Blossomtime March 13 at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Applications and additional information can be found at the Blossomtime Festival website, www. blossomtivefestival.org, or by calling the Blossomtime Festival office at 269-982-8016. — STAFF REPORTS

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FOR RENT

STORAGE BARN 20 Ft. x 60 Ft. Storage Unit. Pull Thru Bay, 2 – 14 Ft. doors, insulated, renter can heat. $575 per month. State Road 39 Storage. Available July 10.

219-362-8817 THREE OAKS Very nice 3bed. 1bath home, large 2 car garage, pets ok. $875 @ month.

312-422-1222.

NEW BUFFALO Large 2 Bedroom Apartment, 1st. Floor.

Plenty of closets. Quiet Living. No Pets.

269-469-1364.

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Monthly Rent—$1050 Charming townhouse is located in the heart of New Buffalo, just a short walk to the beach as well as the Galien River Preserve, the Marina, and the Amtrak train. This 2 Bedroom unit has an extra-large master bedroom and 1.5 Baths with front & rear facing decks in a park-like setting. It is freshly painted and has beautiful new floors and crown molding. The unit also comes with an assigned off-street parking space and a detached garage.

Available now for 9 month or 1 year lease. Tenant has to cover electric and cable/internet/phone. No Smokers or Pets. Security Deposit required. If interested, please contact (312) 203-6615.

NEW BUFFALO Large 2 Bedroom Apt. 2nd. Floor.

Plenty of Closets.

No Pets, Quiet Living. Full time.

FOR INFORMATION CALL 269-469-1364 Union Pier 2 Bedroom . 1 Bath Walking Distance to Beach Rent: $596 per month PLEASE CALL/TEXT (269) 876-7452

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UNION PIER Divisible 3,200 square feet Coffee/Bakery/Office /Commercial Phone or Text 269-876-7452.

UNION PIER Divisible 8,000 square feet retail/office/commercial Phone or Text 269-876-7452.

FOR SALE

NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom.

1.5 bath, Roof Top Deck, attch. 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, with a gated community, with a community swimming pool. Price Reduced to $273,000. Available immediately. For information or to schedule a showing call 219-796-5514

ITEMS FOR SALE

LARGE NEW SPACIOUS LUXURY APARTMENT Above my garage includes: Central air, Gas heat, Cable Television and Wi-Fi. Super Nice, Bathroom and Kitchen.

Everything included for $625 per month. 269-470-9911

Solid Wood Dining Set: table/chairs, hutch and server $350.00. Solid wood bunk bed set w/ trundle desk and book shelf $300, Ping Pong tble w/acces $75, 6 outdr chairs/ cushions $75. call/txt 708-648-5019 or spetersfam@sbcglobal.net.

NEW BUFFALO 1 Bedroom Apt. $545/per month.

Water & garbage included. No pets.

No smoking.

269-861-1001

10 month five burner gas range.

36” wide, slide in. Extra large oven, storage drawer under . Italian Cosmo manufacture. Selling due to total kitchen remodel. New $1700, asking $1000, or best offer. Located in New Buffalo, MI. Call Jude 312-520-0829.

NEW BUFFALO Apt. Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor, water incl. No Smoking, no pets $575/mo. Contact 269-612-2889.

NEW BUFFALO House 3 bedroom, 1 bath completely remodeled, all appliances and central air. No smoking. No pets. $875/mo.

Contact 269-612-2889

SERVICES

FISH FOR STOCKING Most Varieties For Pond Lakes Call Laggis’ Fish Farm 269-628-2056 DAYS 269-624-6215 EVENINGS.

HELP WANTED

CAREGIVERS Seeking experienced, responsible caregivers in your area. Based in St. Joseph, Home Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care for families throughout Berrien County.

Call 269-983-4800 or email 57554@ Homehelpershomecare.com.

MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have MI license and insurance.

Call Melissa 219-898-5398.

GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties.

40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly.

Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens@ yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

ACCOUNTING HELP WANTED Accounting. Quick Books online Phone/text 269-876-7452.

AD SALES PERSON WANTED Outdoor Advertising Markets: New Buffalo, La Porte, Michigan City, Bridgman, St. Joseph, MI Phone/text 269-876-7452.

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 269-4699111 if you are interested.

NEW BUFFALO Skills needed: Climbing, Patience, Flexible Schedule, Part Time, Outdoor work, Excellent Pay. Please call 269-469-8453

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aving been in the hospital for “15 long days,” Madison Whitlow said she couldn’t wait to arrive at the Ronald McDonald House.

“I wanted to be back out there and feel like I had a life again. The Ronald McDonald House allowed me to do that,” she said, adding that she’s a very “active and independent” person.

Whitlow was the guest speaker for the Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation’s fifth annual Hausefest, which was held at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 29. The fundraiser featured a costume contest, a silent auction and food from local restaurants such as David’s Delicatessen & Coffee, Song Asian Cuisine, Bentwood Tavern, New Buffalo Bill’s, Skip’s, Villa Nova, Jackie’s and Green Spirit Farms and live entertainment from the Rebecca Anne Band. Organized by Tracy and Kurt Hauseman of Coldwell Banker New Buffalo, the event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

A resident of Three Oaks, Michigan, Whitlow is currently an 18-year-old softball player at Lake Michigan College. She was 16 years old when she received a liver transplant while at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She spent two weeks at the Ronald McDonald House.

Before her arrival, Whitlow said she harbored some preconceived notions about the House: That it would contain “McDonald’s logos everywhere” and that it would serve “McDonald’s food.” She also thought it was only for children who had cancer.

She later learned that it is also a place for seriously injured or sick children like herself who could be near a hospital “while living in a comfortable home.” It’s also for families of patients who live far away but need to remain close to their hospitalized child.

“I could be close to the hospital without being in the hospital and I could have my own life – I couldn’t go home, because I was too sick, but couldn’t stay in the hospital forever,” she said.

For Whitlow and her family, Ronald McDonald House proved to be a true “home away from home.” She got to stay in her own room with a television, desk and bathroom. She could participate in a variety of activities offered there, from visiting its library to checking out movies and games. She could also enjoy home cooked meals and frequently have guests from back home. She could even occasionally leave the House, exploring the big city to her “heart’s content.”

Whitlow said the best part of her stay was witnessing how much the staff accommodated their patients’ every “wants and needs.”

“It made my recovery from my liver transplant faster, easier – it helped me to be healthier and happier,” Whitlow said, adding that she was “amazed” at all the effort the staff puts forth to making everyone’s stays there as “comfortable as possible.”

According to Tracy, since its inception, HauseFest has raised $28,000. She said the Ronald McDonald House charges $10 for a family to stay in a room per night and through their fundraiser, they have provided 2800 nights for families at the House.

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NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS

CITY HALL PARKING LOT POLICY FOR ELECTION DAYS

Regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Effective May 4, 2015, please be advised the New Buffalo City Hall parking lot use on Election Days will be restricted to the following:

Approved a street vacation at 1603 East Detroit Street.

All day parking is allowed for city employees assigned to work in City Hall;

Denial for the North Barton Street townhomes.

Adopted a resolution approving the GRSD Sewer Authority Refunding Contract.

Adopted a resolution establishing a joint policy concerning use of City of New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority tax increment financing district tax capture funds.

Adopted a resolution of support for the expansion of the designation of Lake Michigan Water Trail as a national recreational trail from New Buffalo to Ludington, Michigan.

Summary contains only City Council action.

Discussion items by Council and citizens are not included. Details of Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office (269) 469-1500, on the city’s website or the Council Meeting may be viewed on the city’s website at cityofnewbuffalo.org.

Visitor parking is allowed only during the time citizens conduct regular business in City Hall; Visitor parking is allowed only during the time residents are exercising their right to vote; Media transmission vehicle access to the City Hall parking lot on election day will be limited to 60 minute increments not to exceed four hours total during polling hours; No tents, tables RV’s or installations of any kind are allowed in the City Hall parking lot on any day including polling day without written permission authorized by the City Manager.

ROBERT ANDERSON, CITY MANAGER LARRY PITCHFORD, CHIEF OF POLICE

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Telephone – 269-4691500 (Clerk’s Office) and / or 269-469-2781 (Street Department) Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside “ Sealed Bids-Re-roof 435 S. Whittaker Street”.

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Janice Arlene Lowe 1936-2016

anice Arlene Lowe, age 80, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 16, 2016, in New Carlisle, Indiana.

Janice was born July 20, 1936 in La Porte, Indiana the daughter of Keith and Hanna (Kruger)

Waak.

She married Richard E Lowe on December 18, 1954, in Three Oaks, Michigan. Janice loved to play Pinochle. She enjoyed cooking and did a lot of canning. She truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Janice and Richard always liked getting together with their “over-the-hill gang”. Janice worked for American Home Foods in La Porte, Indiana. She had worked for Heston Bar and LaLumiere School as a cook. Janice also worked for Sun Acre Fruit Farm packing apples. She was also a receptionist for Farmers Insurance.

Janice will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her children: Diana Killingbeck, Rebecca (Michael) Cronk, David (Carol) Lowe, Daniel (Darlene) Lowe, Brian (Angie) Lowe; her grandchildren: Dena (Keith) True, Erik (Sara) Bohle, Dawn (Adam) Corbett, Kristopher Cronk, Kortney (David) Burdick, Aimee (Todd Nguyen) Lowe, Rachael Lowe, Wyatt Lowe, Joshua Lowe, Olivia (Zach) Raymer, Hannah Lowe; her great-grandchildren: Alexis, Natalie, Isaac, Christina, Brandon, Jacob, Cheyenne, Zachary, Elliot, Emma, Isaac, Michael, Alex, Eli; her sister Sharon Kline; her brother Ronald Waak; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, and her grandson Benjamin.

Family and friends gathered for a Graveside Service on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (Michigan time) at Riverside Cemetery, Chikaming Township, Michigan.

Charles McKelvey officiated.

The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Janice’s memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and/or, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.

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obert Burton Smith, age 90, of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away peacefully, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in St Joseph, Michigan in the presence and comfort of his family.

Robert was born November 29, 1925, in Three Oaks, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Gladys (Allcock) Smith.

He married Eleanor Glossinger August 30, 1947, in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Eleanor passed in 2011. Robert served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Robert will be remembered for his passion for farming. Even up to his passing, he enjoyed going for rides and looking at how all the crops were growing. Robert always enjoyed their coffee clutch on Saturday’s with all the friends and neighbors. He always enjoyed his one or two beers a week. In his elder years, Robert enjoyed watching college basketball. He loved eating his sweets. Robert of course will always be remembered for his laugh.

Robert will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his children: Marilyn (Tom) Jelinek, Robert (Diane) Smith, Steve (Judy) Smith, Donna (Bill) Dinges; his grandchildren: Shannon, Jennifer, Kimberly, Mike, Lori, Sean, Lex, Joe, Bobbi, Leigh Ann, Allison, Brian; his twenty great-grandchildren; his two greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gladys, his wife Eleanor, his brothers Jimmy, Fritz, and Joe. Family and friends will gather Friday, November 4, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. Charles McKelvey will be officiating.

Robert will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com

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HOROSCOPE NOVEMBER 3-9, 2016

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will be more in tune with partners and family members, this week. Take this as an opportunity to approach subjects that they may need help with, but don’t want to ask or admit they need help with. Where you may feel like taking charge without consent, this is one that may require conversation.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This week you will be feeling very sociable and talkative.

Use this to bridge any relationship gaps you are feeling. Perhaps you are not feeling as connected with your partner or family as much as you would like to be.

Reach out now, and start planning for the upcoming holidays.

TAURUS

Be cautious and think things through, this week. You will be attracted by danger, or the allure of being able to do things without consequence.

Consider your reputation and integrity before engaging in any activities of a questionable nature. Because you never know when or how it will ultimately become public.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Let’s face it, this is your season to shine. This is the time for you to break bad habits, embrace change, and become much more in tune and healthier. You can transform the approaching cold, dark nights into a warm, snuggly nights. Start making changes to your schedules now.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 You will learn of an unusual connection between your family and some acquaintances. There may be a distant relation or a shared common history. Either one will be very thought provoking, and on some level, you will be very motivated to dig deeper into your past.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Your brilliant imagination is stirring this week, producing some very original and lucrative ideas.

Don’t just chalk up it up to daydreaming, or think they are unattainable ideas, see them as ways to produce more wealth for yourself. Follow through by researching existing products.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You will be attracted to exercise and the healing arts, this week. Embrace any intense energy you feel, by channeling it into your workout. Persist in meeting physical goals, and making healthy food choices. This is an excellent time to hammer out healthy routines, and transform your body.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Consider what some of your long-term financial goals are, and the different ways you can reach them. Reach out to bankers or financial advisors, and get their professional opinion on what investments or savings plans will help you most. Take charge of your finances.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 This is the perfect time to expand your mind, and embrace alternative cultural ideas. Something practiced or taught by another religious group may affect you more deeply than before.

You could have an epiphany or change of heart that will transform your daily life. A very healing change.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You are going to be more adventurous than usual, this week. You will be open to trying new things, or expanding your already varied tastes. Being open minded is one of your most alluring qualities, so, if you are entering a new relationship be sure you do something they have never tried.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Your home life may be a bit unusual, this week. Your style of nurturing is unique and different anyway. So, don’t feel like you need to measure up to outside standards, or change in any way. Be yourself, but be open to discussing it. Not everyone gets it, but at least they can see alternatives.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 Get ready to explore some dark corners of life, this week. Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you will be faced with life or death choices, it means you will be shining the light on things most people refuse to see. You are blessed with the ability to help people get deeper into themselves.

APRIL 20—MAY 20

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POLICE BLOTTER OCTOBER 23-30, 2016 OCTOBER 23 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency Retail Fraud OCTOBER 24 MSP/Assist Other Agency Warrant Arrest Stolen Property OCTOBER 25 False Alarm Suspicious Situation Civil Dispute Ordinance Violation/Open Burn NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 26 False Alarm Remove Debris from Roadway Medic 1/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 27 Medic 1/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 28 Probation Violation/Warrant Arrest Suspicious Situation/Open Door Suspicious Person VIN Inspection Medic 1/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 29 False Alarm Medic 1/Assist Other Agency Pokagon Tribal PD/Assist Other Agency NB Township PD/Assist Other Agency OCTOBER 30 Intimidation Complaint MDOP Larceny/MDOP

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EVERY MONDAY

ULTIMATE MONDAYS 6-8PM. Township Memorial Park.

New Buffalo.

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

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

All are welcome.

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

Admission is free.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SUNDAY

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY

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

New Buffalo.

EVERY SATURDAY-SUNDAY

STORYBOOK TRAILS New Buffalo Township Memorial Park. New Buffalo.

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

EVERY SATURDAY

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

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

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

THE NEW BUFFALO ROD & GUN CLUB RUNNING DEER SHOOT 10AM. 10487 Kruger Rd. New Buffalo. 269612-0983.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

ANDERSON, RABIN AND WAKEMAN (ARW) OF YES 8PM. Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center.

11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo.

Ticket prices for the concert start at $75 plus applicable fees.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 & 6

WIZARD OF OZ RADIO SHOW 8PM Sat. 4PM Sun. Acorn Theater.

Tickets $15.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

NEW BUFFALO MASTER PLAN HEARING 7PM. New Buffalo High School Cafeteria.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ELECTION DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DESIGN AND VISUAL IMPACT COMMITTEE 4-5PM. New Buffalo City Hall, 200 W. Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

Topic: Preliminary DVI Package DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECONOMIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 4:30-5:30PM. New Buffalo City Hall.

Topic: TBD PC Coordination. Both Committees overlap for discussion between 4:30-5PM.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Song Chinese Restaurant.

301 W. Buffalo. New Buffalo.

Monthly meeting. If you are interested in attending the dinner or joining the organization call Nancy Gino at 269-4691364 or Paula Dudiak at 269-426-3431.

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Acorn Theatre to present The Wizard of Oz

The Acorn Theatre will be presenting its fourth annual staged radio play, the beloved musical, The Wizard of Oz, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6.

An illustrious cast of amateur and professional actors will recreate that old time, vintage radio atmosphere on the Acorn stage, complete with sound effects that will include a monster cyclone.

The role of Dorothy will be played by soprano opera singer Martha Cares. Cares said of the show originally produced in 1939, “I’ve always loved The Wizard of Oz, it is a true classic that has endured the test of time. When I was in college at the University of Michigan, it was the first time I saw the film on a large screen, and it was mesmorizing. I’m looking forward to playing Dorothy for our Harbor Country Radio show.”

Cares added that she’ll be singing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ the first time she’s ever done so in public.

“It’s a wonderful pleasure to be performing with pianist David Lahm, who will provide the music for the entire production,” she said.

For the fourth year, actors Kevin Murray and Dennis O’Connor from the comic team, “O’Conner & Murray” will entertain the audience with their wacky and hilarious commercials featuring local area business sponsors. Included in this year’s businesses are Local, Mak Salon, dewey Cannon Trading Post, Café Gulistan, French Twist, B.A.G and Whistle Stop.

The duo will also perform in the show, with O’Conner playing the Scarecrow and Murray playing the Cowardly Lion, which is a role he has perfected in past renditions of the show.

The evening promises great drama and good laughs. For the past four years, the radio show performers have brought to the Acorn’s stage Miracle on 34th Street, 2015, It’s a Wonderful Life, 2014 and War of the Worlds, 2013.

This year’s Wizard of Oz is a show not to be missed for the young and young at heart, as well as for the entire family. All of the performers are donating their time for the benefit of the Acorn Theater. Show times are Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m.

The Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generations Drive in Three Oaks. For reservations, call 269-756-3879 or visit www. acorntheater.com. Tickets are $15 for each performance. — LINDA

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