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Reduced lanes for U.S. 12 in 2021 PAGE 3 New Buffalo Township Planning Commission recommends Harbor Crossing LLC’s request for creation of PUD to township board PAGE 6 New Buffalo Township Library gifts ‘Quilt of Valor’ to local veteran PAGE 7

Bison win District Title in rematch PAGE 8

Audiences treated to students’ one-act showcase, a comedic ‘Hamlet’ PAGE 9

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Reduced lanes for U.S. 12 in 2021

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BY STAN MADDUX

lans that involve a proposal for parts of U.S. Highway 12 in New Buffalo to be reduced to two lanes, with a turning lane in the middle, were unveiled by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in the New Buffalo Middle/High School cafeteria Wednesday, Nov. 6.

According to MDOT, the lane reduction will be part of a $2.3 million resurfacing of the highway in 2021.

The four-lane highway will go to one travel lane in each direction, with a turning lane in the middle, from the Indiana state line to Mayhew Street in New Buffalo.

U.S. 12 will remain a four-lane highway from Mayhew Street to Wilson Street before resuming to one lane travel in each direction to Red Arrow Highway.

According to MDOT, the redesign should reduce the number of motor vehicles crashes by more than one-half.

Major reasons for the lane reduction include that it will cause drivers to slow down and that having a third lane just for turning will eliminate the risk of being rear-ended, according to MDOT. According to MDOT, 47 of the 157 motor vehicle crashes on that stretch of U.S 12 from 2014 to 2018 were rear-end collisions.

Katie Maroney said crashes and close calls with pedestrians are common outside Equilibrium Fitness, which she owns on U.S 12 near Berrien Street in New Buffalo.

Her family also owns the popular Redamak’s, where the risk of rear-end collisions is high, especially during the summer, from drivers having to stop near a hill crest to turn into the restaurant.

She said a middle turning lane will also provide a safer place for pedestrians trying to cross the highway to stop and wait for oncoming traffic to pass before venturing the rest of the way across.

“We’ve asked for years to have the speed decreased and if this is catalyst for that then so be it. I know change is scary but, ultimately, it’s for the betterment of the community as a whole,” Maroney said.

Jon Sytsma, MDOT spokesman, said the existing footprint of U.S 12 will not be narrowed despite fewer travel lanes.

He said new surface will be laid over the existing pavement and new travel lanes will be created through striping.

After being repaved, the shoulders will end up being wider, which will improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, he said.

“I have two little kids and I think making the road safer across the board is wonderful,” said Blagica Bothaliero, who lives on Norton Street near U.S 12 close to Redamak’s.

“I can’t tell you how many times off season and during the season I come close to getting smacked in the rear on U.S. 12,” Bothaliero said.

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Friendship Botanic Gardens to host annual Thanksgiving Day celebration

Local Government Meetings CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM Monday, November 18, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8AM Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 3, 2019 CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM Monday, November 18, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 12, 2019 CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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First significant snowfall results in mail carrier crash

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BY STAN MADDUX

he first significant snowfall of the season Monday, Nov. 11, resulted in numerous motor vehicle crashes in the area, including one involving a U.S. Postal Service truck.

At least two people were taken by ambulance, police said.

Some of the mail and packages from the damaged truck wound up on the snow-covered ground beside the highway as snowflakes continued to fall.

The crash happened about 8 a.m. on U.S. 35 near Schultz Road, just north of LaPorte.

The accident also involved an SUV, which came to rest with its front end against the passenger side of the postal truck.

Traffic in both directions was backed up from travel restrictions that were in place until the accident scene was cleaned up.

“We’re just trying to get the tow trucks in here so we can get the roadway opened up,” said LaPorte County Police officer Dallas Smythe.

Smythe said he did not know the extent of any of the injuries or how the crash occurred because of the investigation being in the early stages.

According to police, only about an inch of snow had fallen at the time but several more inches were in the forecast.

According to police, only about one inch of snow had fallen at the time but several more inches were in the forecast.

Annual ‘Teddy Bear Tea’ to light up the lakeshore at Marina Grand Resort

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or the 19th year in a row, Marina Grand Resort is inviting families to bring their holiday best—and an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots—to its annual Teddy Bear Tea, which is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8.

Holiday lights, delicious treats, and family-friendly music turn the resort’s event space into a magical winter wonderland, where little ones can share their own wishes with Santa while donating a toy to make another child’s wishes come true. The award-winning entertainer Dave Rudolf will have everyone laughing and shaking their jingle bells on the dance floor with his silly songs and stories from The Wacky World of Dave Rudolf show.

“We love kicking off the holidays with a family-friendly event that supports a remarkable organization,” said Robert Kemper, co-owner of Marina Grand Resort. “The Teddy Bear Tea is a fun way for families to celebrate the joys of the holiday, and Toys for Tots helps share that magic with even more children in the area. We’re proud to support them every year.”

Sponsored by The Harbor Grand Hotel and Marina Grand Resort, the Teddy Bear Tea is open to all, with an admission of $15 per person with a donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more information and to make reservations, call 269-469-9900. Marina Grand Resort is located at 600 W. Water Street in New Buffalo.

For more information about Toys for Tots, visit www.toysfortots.org.

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The Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a free celebration of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST Thursday, Nov. 28.

Children will have the chance to embark on a turkey scavenger hunt throughout the gardens and nature trails, so that they can find every hidden paper turkey and win a special Thanksgiving prize.

Guests will also want to visit the Native American Heritage Garden and enjoy getting a first-hand look at Indigenous Peoples’ cooking techniques as the garden educator demonstrates the cooking of traditional pumpkin stew over an open flame.

Children are also invited to check out the ArcelorMittal Children’s Garden, an arena for interactive play experience that includes a playset and a sensory garden.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East U.S. Hwy. 12, Michigan City, Indiana. For more information, contact 219-878-9885, info@friendshipgardens.org, or visit the Facebook event page. — STAFF

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Radio Harbor Country to host holiday party at Acorn Theater

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uests are invited to kick off the holiday season with a holiday party hosted by Radio Harbor Country from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5, at Acorn Theater, 107 Generation Dr., Three Oaks.

The party will include merry mingling, music, and dancing, with DJ Snoboy, host of the popular “Monkey vs Robot” show.

Admission is free and open to the public. Potluck fare and a cash bar will be available.

The first 30 people to join or renew their memberships will receive a tote bag or cookbook.

Guests should RSVP at tiny.cc/ WRHCparty.

Listen at WRHC 106.7 FM in Three Oaks or WRHZ 93.5 FM in Sawyer; live stream at radioharborcountry.org; download the Radio Harbor Country iOS app; or stream via TuneIn Radio. — STAFF REPORTS

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New Buffalo Township Planning Commission recommends Harbor Crossing LLC’s request for creation of PUD to township board

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission approved a motion with regards to a request from Harbor Crossing LLC to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 19701 Kluver Rd. at their Tuesday, Nov. 5, meeting.

In a 6-1 vote, the planners approved a motion “to recommend approval of the application to rezone the property to PUD zoning and the preliminary development plan to the township board” providing that the applicant “revises the preliminary development plan to reflect density and a number not exceeding 210 units and lot sizes not less than 6,000 square feet and a 40-foot landscape buffer on the north and south and a 50-foot buffer on the west, which will be approved as part of the final development plan approval.”

The planners had postponed making a decision on a request from Harbor Crossing LLC to create the PUD at their Tuesday, Oct. 1, meeting.

At that meeting, it was said that the proposed Harbor Crossing would bring an all-new manufactured home community at “attainable prices” to the area (a need that’s stated in the township’s revised master plan).

In addition to the New Buffalo Township Board, the project will also need to go in front of the county planning commission, the county drain commission, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Berrien County Road Department.

Harbor Crossing LLC had approached the township about a manufactured home community at a different location last summer, which was rejected by area residents and the planners.

At the Oct. 1 meeting, it was said that the development will contain 282 newly constructed aestheticly-pleasing and energy efficient singlefamily manufactured homes. The community will also feature several amenities, such as a community house, a pool, a playground and a dog park.

Planners at the Nov. 5 meeting expressed concern over density and therefore approved the maximum 210 units.

Michael Homier, the township’s attorney, said that the preliminary plan and rezoning was being recommended provided that the applicant provides a preliminary plan to show the reduction in the number of units.

Homier said that developing a PUD agreement is required by township’s ordinance and that a framework of the agreement was put together “based on the project as you discussed it over time.”

Voting yes on the motion were Dolores Batchelder, Dan Coffey, Pano Arvanitis, Ed Lijewski, Patty

Iazzetto, and Traci Lauricella. Voting “nay” was Ryan Layman, who stated his disapproval of the entire development.

“People already invested a lot of money in that area and to drop this in that area would be irresponsible of us,” he said.

Before a final recommendation was made, a public hearing was held during which residents expressed their concerns over the proposed development.

Mark Miller, who was representing the Whittaker Woods Development LLC, a neighboring subdivision that Miller stated at the last meeting had some stick-built homes ready for sale that they were having trouble selling due to the Harbor Crossing development taking place behind it. He suggested that the project would have a “severe financial burden” on the New Buffalo Area Schools district without a “corresponding increase in tax revenue” and also may end the Bison Education Trust Fund which guarantees $25,000 to graduating seniors.

James West stated that this was the “worst type of housing possible.” The point of affordable housing was to “people a chance,” he said; however, this type of housing “indentures them to the property” due to the fact that they don’t own the land. He compared it to when someone burrows a car because the residents will have “nowhere to go when the rent goes up.”

“This type of mobile home park is the worst – there are many other ways to provide proper housing for community that gives them equity and something to build on, this gives them nothing, you’re stuck there,” he said.

Denise Churchill, a property owner in New Buffalo Township as well as the mother of children who attend the New Buffalo school district, reminded everyone that the out of formula school district doesn’t receive the state allotment per student and is primarily funded on nonhomestead property taxes.

The development could bring 140 students, which could require “developing out” the infrastructure at the elementary level, without any corresponding tax dollars to financially compensate for the increase.

“Where will that money come from?” Churchill asked, and added that “likely increased taxes” would be the solution.

Kevin Shaughnessy, co-founder of Four Leaf Properties (which would manage the project) and principal of Harbor Crossing, said that everyone seemed to have a “negative perception overlaying their thoughts” on their product and that manufactured homes have “really stepped up” in terms of quality. He said the homes are “high quality” and much cheaper than stick built ones.

Shaughnessy added that it had been said several times throughout the hearing that there was a need

for affordable housing in the area and that businesses were closing because employees couldn’t afford to live in the area and the school population was declining because families couldn’t afford it and the district was taking children from surrounding areas (via School of Choice).

“New Buffalo needs to decide if they want to grow and want to attract work force housing or if they want to stay as $500,000-homes and a vacation town…

My opinion on manufactured housing it is the best option,” he said.

With regards to a median income of $50,000, Shaughnessy added that they presented options with monthly rental rates ranging from $900 to $1300 and $1400 and that stick built homes were three times that amount.

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ob Fink, a principal of Harbor Crossing Inc., pointed out that $450,000 was the average price of homes in the area, which was unaffordable for several area residents. He added that they would agree to “buy the house back” if someone in the development was having financial issues.

With regards to the school district, Fink added that the district wouldn’t be “overrun” with students, as the development would be built in three or four phases. The last two years, the district took in 90 students from out of the district, he said. In four years, that would be 180, and “we’re not going to have 180 kids in four years.”

Fink added that similar developments were happening in nearby Bridgman (where a section to the current one was recently added) as well as Three Oaks.

“This is someone’s first step from renting to home ownership and you move on. This is a way to let someone start the process. We’re not ashamed of the product, we’re proud of it, we’re going to be an asset to the community and we’re not going to take advantage of the community,” he said.

Lauricella pointed out that, while others have talked about working with the township on an affordable housing solution, this project was the one that was in front of them at the moment. She added the PUD is more restrictive than what the state would require of the developers doing this project if they were “to work outside and around us instead of with us.”

In conclusion, Coffey, who himself is involved in real estate, stated that he read the state statute regarding R-4 zoning and finds that it “not only permits but encourages things that were criticized tonight.”

“I think the state statute on R-4 development needs to be changed,” he said.

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athy Martus just wanted a way to use her talents to give back to those who’ve fought for her freedom.

For the third year in a row, the New Buffalo Township Library, along with Martus, a library staff member, presented a Quilt of Valor to a Berrien County veteran.

The blue-and-red quilt contains 15 blocks on one side of it, with each block containing 15 white stars inside of it. A label stitched inside of it reads: “Thank you for your service and courage in protecting our country.”

This year’s recipient of the Quilt of Valor was Bill Mann, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. His name was drawn from a pile of pieces of paper containing other local veterans’ names.

Martus said she was inspired to start doing quilts after her own son served in the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Now, I pray for the phone to ring because it’s so quiet; then, I didn’t want the phone to ring because it would be bad news,” she said.

Martus said she did most of the star’s during the Stitches, Needles, Threads, and More group that meets in the library’s Pokagon Room every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Her friend Barbara Manning, a Galien, Michigan, resident, did all of the quilting with variegated thread.

“She decided to echo all the stars,” Martus said.

While Martus has only been creating a Quilt of Valor for three years at the library, she said she’s been creating them for much longer with her quilting guild. Last year, the guild had its show (which is held every other year) at the Mendal Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan, where they usually do between 10-15 quilts.

There’s a special way to present the quilt to veterans, Martus said: Open it up and wrap it around their shoulders before walking them back to their seat.

“Veterans are just happy they got it,” she said.

Next year, Martus said she said the guild hopes to participate in Flag Day celebrations in Three Oaks.

The Wednesday group currently features 10-12 women who stitch and two women who come to knit. Martus said she got them hooked on stitching during one of her first classes offered at the library.

“They’re just going gung-ho - they’ve made stuff to give away to nieces and nephews and babies,” she said.

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

id you ever notice that there are a lot of proverbs that directly contradict each other? For instance, “look before you leap“ is the exact opposite of “he who hesitates is lost” or “absence makes the heart grow fonder” and “out of sight, out of mind.” Finally, “do unto others as you would have others do unto you” is in direct contrast to “nice guys finish last.”

All I can say is that right now, Chicago has a lot of nice guys playing on its professional sports teams. Personally, I’d rather root for athletes that display good sportsmanship and come up a little short on the field than root for knuckleheads who excel on the field but off the field leave a lot to be desired.

Because we are fans, short for fanatics, we want it all. We would like our players to be great citizens and great people, but play like demons on the field—while exhibiting great sportsmanship, of course. Chicago has been blessed with many individuals who were both great players and great men. Let’s begin with the Bears.

The award for the player who combines volunteer and charity work along with excellent play used to be called the NFL Man of the Year Award but in 1997, the league renamed it after Walter Payton, the Bear great. The last Bear to be nominated was Trey Burton and the last Bear to win the award was Charles Tillman in 2013. Football is a rough sport played by rough men, so it’s especially nice to find out that there are many players that exhibit skills both on and off the field.

The entire Bear organization seems to be filled with good men.

I hope that the victory this week over the Lions turns their season around.

Each Chicago team has had its share of good guys. The White Sox player who comes to mind is Paul Konerko. Captain Paulie won the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given to the player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.” White Sox and Cubs charities have donated more than $50 million to nonprofit organizations. As most of you know, I’m a Cub fan, so naturally I know a bit more about them. Ernie Banks was one of baseball’s greatest ambassadors. Rick Sutcliff won the Clemente Award, as did Anthony Rizzo, who continues to be a great player and amazing humanitarian. Former manager Joe Maddon was a great ambassador for the Cubs as is new manager, David Ross. Kerry Wood continues to help those less fortunate with his foundation.

I could go on and on about the positive impact Chicago athletes have on our community, but I’m running out of space. Just remember that the next time you hear a story about a bad guy, there are plenty of good guys doing great things, who are often overlooked.

There’s an old Chinese proverb that says, “The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.”

Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love and happiness.

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Bison win District Title in rematch

BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team came home champions of this year’s District 4 tournament.

It was a rematch of last year’s district tournament finals match won

by Michigan Lutheran.

The Bison after a nail biting 25 to 22 first set victory against the Titans won the final two sets 25 to 19 and 25 to 16.

“We came out a little I think nervous. Once we got past the nerves we just took off,” said Kevin Labaj, head coach for the Bison.

Leading the stampede for the Bison was Ava Mullen, a freshman whose points mostly from a series of hard spikes took momentum away from Michigan Lutheran during a comeback attempt by the Titans late in the second set.

The game winning points in that set came from soft put backs over the net by Mullen and junior Sophia DeOliveira that were just out of the reach of Titans players.

Mullen and DeOliveira also led the way in the deciding victory during the third set.

The Bison took a commanding 18 to 10 lead in the final set from a string of points from spikes and serves by DeOliveira and maintained the lead with help from another fast moving put back from Mullen.

Labaj said adjustments in the game plan were helpful in the more dominant play of the Bison as the match went on.

“We changed some things up and we just caught fire and we didn’t look back,” he said.

The Bison (31-5) were regular season champions this year in the Berrien-CassSt. Joseph Conference title and defeated Michigan Lutheran for the conference tournament championship.

New Buffalo was scheduled to play Tuesday night against Mendon in the regional opener at a Martin.

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Audiences treated to students’ one-act showcase, a comedic ‘Hamlet’

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Kendall Corkran, Kaitlyn Jones, Ellen Ripley and Kendall Roch discuss the variety of Oreos during Oreos and Nose Rings

Claudius (Aiden Sokol) contends with a dead Gertrude (Allie Ransom)

Betty (Nancy Nallenweg) and Bill (Aiden Sokol) get to know eachother during Sure Thing

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bunch of school girls transfixed by the sight of a nose ring-wearing Oreo lover. A young man and a young woman engaged in their own version of a speed dating session while sitting in a restaurant. A rehearsal for a soon-to-be world-renowned play gone awry.

Audience members were treated to a live telling of these three scenarios during the New Buffalo High School Drama Club’s “One Act Showcase” and “One Act Comedy,” which took place at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-10.

The “One Act Showcase” consisted of two one-act scenes. Directed by Marjolaine De Simone, members in the cast for the one-act “Oreos and Nose Rings” were Kendall Corkran, Kaitlyn Jones, Ellen Ripley and Ella Roch.

Directed by Amandine De Simone, members In the cast for the one-act “Sure Thing” (a short comic play written by David Ives) were Aiden Sokol as “Bill” and Nancy Nallenweg as “Betty.” Directed by Dwayne Whitmyer, performing arts center director, cast members for the one-act comedy, “15-Minute Hamlet,” were Amandine De Simone as Shakespeare; Marjolaine De Simone as Hamlet; Sokol as Claudius/Polonius; Allie Ransom as Gertrude; Nallenweg as the ghost/Laertes; Ripley as Ophelia/ Horatio; Corkran as Marcellus; Roch as the gravedigger; and Jones as Fortinbras/Osric.

New Buffalo High School seniors Marjolaine and Amandine (they’re twins) both said that they found their directorial debuts to be a rewarding A fight erupts between Laertes (Nancy Nallenweg) and Hamlet (Marjolaine De experience. They added that the wealth Simone) during 15-Minute Hamlet of acting experience that they bring to their time sitting in the director’s chair – Marjolaine said that this marked her sixth time being in a play at New Buffalo and Amandine said she’s been in “about a dozen plays” at New Buffalo and in community theaters since she was 10 – helped them in their leadership roles.

“I really enjoyed directing because I’ve gotten to see how a little bit of my vision and a lot of the actors’ vision, has made the play come to life,” Marjolaine said.

“It was very different but I can use my experience as an actor to see from my actor’s perspective,” Amandine said, adding that she’d love to direct more in future.

Marjolaine said the actors only had five weeks of rehearsals.

“It meant that we really had to be thinking about it (the play) all the time,” she added.

Since the young thespians performed a heavy murder mystery last spring (Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”), Whitmyer said that this time, he wanted to inject some comedy into the mix.

“I wanted to lighten it up a little bit,” he said.

Whitmyer said he drew a lot from his college experiences in theater when planning this year’s fall production. “Oreos and Nose Rings” was written by one of his classmates in college, who sold the rights to it. The “15-Minute Hamlet” play was also a favorite of his in college.

Whitmyer also said his own exposure that he received in college to directing was what made him want to expose the students to that side of theatrical periscope.

“We did a performing arts tour and if I’d had that opportunity in high school, it would’ve been a lot different when I was in college doing it. I wanted to give them that leg up so in college, they have some experience underneath their belt,” he said.

Whitmyer knew that performing Shakespeare – with a comedic bent – may be daunting. Fortunately, the students rose to the challenge.

“We kind of added to the middle of it - they were ad libbing some things and I said, ‘Hey that’s great, let’s keep that, let’s do it like you’re writing the play right now.’ The challenge of shape alone and trying to make it funny is a difficult thing,” he said.

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Veterans impart wisdom to students at Veterans Day ceremony

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ANSWERING THE CALL

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eeing as how Curtis Cornelius had managed to remember the correct names, dates and times on his history test, he didn’t know why he’d gotten points deducted due to his poor grammar.

“I went to Mr. Butler and said, ‘Hey sir, all my information is correct, why is grammar important on a history test?’,” Cornelius

said.

Then Wayne Butler (or “coach Butler,” as Cornelius referred to him), his history teacher at his high school in Alaska, sat him down.

“He sat me down and said grammar is important because if you want to be an officer, which he knew was my goal, you’re going to have to write a lot and if your grammar is bad, no one’s going to take you seriously and they won’t care if the information is correct or not,” Cornelius shared.

Years later, Cornelius – or former U.S. Army Captain Cornelius – was standing in front of a crowd of middle and high school students, as well as other veterans, in the New Buffalo Performing Arts Center for the school’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 8.

Cornelius said it was that simple advice that was given by Butler that paved the way for his other successes in life – including achieving his sought-after goal of becoming that officer.

“That stuck with me – put your best effort to produce the best product, even in little things, because if you put more in it, I promise, you will get more out,” he said.

Butler, who himself was a fire controlman at the United States Navy, said that Cornelius gained his commission from Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, a group of college and university-based officer training programs for training commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces, at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. He has been appointed at different times in Afghanistan and Germany.

“He has been decorated with medals and titles most of us wouldn’t understand but I’m sure his favorite title is ‘dad,’” Butler, New Buffalo High School principal, said of his former student.

Having the chance to serve his country in such an honorable way opened up the world to Cornelius. For that reason, he wanted to tell students to grab hold of all the opportunities spread before them.

“Those opportunities and possibilities aren’t just sitting on some proverbial shelf to be grabbed at will - they are locked in a safe. All of you have the means to crack that code and take what’s locked inside,” he said.

Cornelius said that the “means to that code” may be hidden in the most unexpected places, such as in the classroom, the sports room, the band room, and even right there in that auditorium.

“The means I’m talking about is your personal performance – performance now dictates opportunities afforded to you later in life,” he said.

Learning to aim for the best in terms of being a good writer helped prepare Cornelius to aim for the best in achieving his goals as an adult.

“What’s more important is to put forth the best performance possible, whether that’s on an AP history exam or auditioning for first chair in the band room - you can even be in the community volunteering to make it better place,” he said.

If you put 110% in the task in front of you will be pleased with the results… your performance will open the doors to greater opportunity,” he said.

Since it was a teacher who helped point him the right direction, Cornelius said he challenged students to confide in their own teachers about their goals.

“If you only take one thing away from what I’m telling you today, please remember one of your greatest assets are teachers and faculty members.

They want what’s best for you and they have the tools and life experiences to help you as you progress toward the next chapter in your life,” he said.

The following students were this year’s Patriot Pen’s Essay Contest winners: Aiden Sokol, Emerson Barnes, John Riley, and Camille Czech. Ken Shelby, a World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veteran, presented a framed certificate as well as a cash prize to each student.

The day started bright and early, with members of the middle and high school student senate and Patty Iazetto, the district’s food services director, and her staff serving a big breakfast to veterans.

“We’re sitting in a room with multiple generations here in this group that have faced different things and have answered the bell,” Butler told the students who were sitting down to breakfast.

Veterans make their exit at the Performing Arts Center

Kristen Dohner enjoys breakfast with her grandfather, Ken Shelby

New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler addresses the crowd at the Veterans Day breakfast

Nate Tripp, middle school Social Studies teacher, and Patriot Pen’s Essay Contest winners Emerson Barnes, Aidan Sokol, John Riley, and Camille Czech stand by Ken Shelby

(clockwise from top left) Curtis Cornelius, Dr. Lee Strohl and Charles Bugiani

Members of the Bison Choir sing America the Beautiful

Captain Curtis Cornelius, this year’s keynote speaker, imparts wisdom

Rachel Hofstetter explains the meaning of Veterans Day

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n experienced interior designer, Mindy MacNeil has an eye for detail that knows no bounds.

This penchant for detail came in handy when MacNeil first stepped foot into the 90-year-old white barn sitting at the edge of a large expanse of land along U.S. Highway 12 near Three Oaks.

“The minute I walked in, I knew what to do,” said MacNeil, a LaGrange, Illinois, resident who’s the owner of The Barn of Three Oaks as well as of Corvus Design House.

Members of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce saw an official unveiling of the finished product when the chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Barn Friday, Nov. 8.

MacNeil, her daughter, Isla, and her husband, Scott (both of whom were “instrumental” in the barn’s transformation, MacNeil said) stood surrounded by chamber members in front of the barn, which was set against a bright blue, late-fall sky as a backdrop, as the ceremonial ribbon was cut.

A variety of surprises await guests when they step foot into the Barn.

The pillow in the downstairs bedroom across from the gathering room is an 1890s Belgium feed sack (“It’s linen but if you feel it, it feels like silk,” MacNeil said) to go with the overall farmhouse theme. There’s a pillow in the back bedroom made out of a vintage kimono fabric and pillows made of Japanese indigo fabric in the master bedroom.

“It’s little things that no one will ever know about,” MacNeil said.

Scott, Isla and Mindy MacNeil pose in the upstairs living area Most of the time, MacNeil said she of The Barn of Three Oaks relies on the place that she’s decorating to crank up the wheels of inspiration inside of her head.

“I really take inspiration from the place –depending on the décor of the place is how I choose the books or the artwork. I kind of obsess over the details. I want people to have an immersive experience,” MacNeil said.

The Barn of Three Oaks has three bedrooms with the ability to sleep nine to 11 people. The rear bedroom features one of the original barn doors. (The paneling in The Barn of Three Oaks is also from the original barn, MacNeil said.) Upstairs, a loft-like living area with high ceilings and two living areas and a large dining table invites guests to sit back, relax and socialize. For those who are chefs, the fully-appointed kitchen invites them to cook up a warm meal. Since The Barn of Three Oaks is a year round rental, there’s a wood burning fireplace next to the bar, which is filled with different glassware.

MacNeil said she and Scott already have two Airbnb units in Chicago.

After spotting the listing for the barn, they immediately drove up to see it for themselves.

“We put an offer on it the same day,” MacNeil said.

MacNeil said that the Barn has already been booked out for wedding parties in the spring and the summer of next year.

Kimberlee Wendt, the chamber’s member services director, said that she’s pleased to see the old barn given new life.

“I’m actually a native of Three Oaks, so I’ve been driving by this barn my whole life. It’s great that we have a 90-year-old barn here that’s being preserved in a way that’s useful,” she said.

MacNeil said her hope is that people will find The Barn of Three Oaks is a home away from home.

“I feel when I design a place, I definitely want it to be a place that people immediately feel at home - they can put their feet on the coffee table and relax,” she said.

“We hear from family and friends who stay here (that’s it’s relaxing), so people get it,” MacNeil added.

The Barn of Three Oaks is located at 8709 US 12 Hwy. in Three Oaks.

Reservations can be made on the website, www.thebarnofthreeoaks.com or by calling 312-286-9313. For updates, visit The Barn of Three Oaks Facebook page and Instagram.

Guests can get a panoramic view of the large expanse of land from an upstairs deck

Isla MacNeil reads beside a crackling fire upstairs in The Barn of Three Oaks

Chamber members, along with Isla, Mindy and Scott MacNeil, prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon at The Barn of Three Oaks

An upstairs living area invites guests to sit and make themselves at home

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e want to thank all our customers and friends for supporting Roger’s Wrecker Service and we are now requesting one more favor. Please make a public comment of support at the beginning of the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. This will require you to sign-in just before the meeting begins to place your name on the agenda.

The City Council is taking us to court in June 2020 to try to force our wrecking service out of town, alleging that our family owned business is illegal. This is puzzling to us since we have had a written contract with the City for wrecker services since 2002. Why would the Council contract with an illegal business for almost eighteen years?

The City does not want us using the former Old Wheel Inn property, which we own, or the unimproved Tulasz Street, adjacent to our property, for our wrecker service and auto repair business, not even for employee or customer parking. So please provide a few words of support at the Council meeting, letting the Council know that you appreciate and value our auto repair and wrecker services we provide to the residents and visitors of the City, and our convenient location, and that you do not want the City limiting our services or forcing our wrecker service out of town.

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MDOT PLAN TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON ROUTE12...

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’d like to thank the members of The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) who held an open house at the New Buffalo High School on Wed Nov 6 to explain background info on moving from 4 to 3 lanes on Route 12 in New Buffalo.

This lane reduction, called a road diet, has already been successfully done in several locations in Berrien Country.

What I was pleased to hear was that the lane reduction reduces accidents, such as rear ends and side swipes.

In addition, the actual traffic data collected showed that the traffic flow on Route 12 in our area supports this lane reduction. Also, MDOT data showed that added traffic on Route12 resulting from emergency road closures on Route 94 is relatively low and doesn’t have a significant effect on the advantages gained from the road diet.

Although this road diet may, at some times, reduce speeds/ travel times, it seems like a small price to pay for a safer road. And for those that need to get to their destination faster, there is always Route 94.

Also, one possible side benefit of this lane reduction is the reduced number of trucks using Route 12 in order to avoid

the weigh stations on Route 94.

I therefore support MDOT moving ahead with the road diet. In addition, I hope that the Council members in both the City of New Buffalo and in New Buffalo Township consider the safety benefits that will result from this project and send letters of support to MDOT for the Road Diet.

— ARNIE FEINBERG, CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

IMPEACHMENT IS THE RIGHT RESPONSE TO TRUMP’S MANY ABUSES OF POWER...

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he founders of our nation created a constitution that gave to Congress the authority to impeach and remove from office any president who abuses the powers of the office.

Alexander Hamilton was a major architect of our constitution. In a recent essay Ron Chernow, author of the definitive biography of Alexander Hamilton, wrote: “There seems little doubt, given his writings on the presidency, that Hamilton would have been aghast at Trump’s behavior and appalled by his invitation to foreign actors to meddle in our elections. As a result, he would most certainly have endorsed the current impeachment inquiry. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Trump embodies Hamilton’s worst fears about the kind of person who might someday head the government.”

Donald Trump is perfectly willing to abuse the powers of his office for his own personal benefit. He repeatedly lies. He undermines the free press. He violates the constitution by accepting “emoluments” (bribes) from leaders of foreign governments who spend enormous amounts of money staying at his hotels. He invites Russia to interfere in our elections on his behalf. He creates an elaborate extortion scheme to pressure the government of Ukraine to help him in his 2020 re-election campaign by withholding congressionally appropriated, and much needed, military aid from that country until its leaders agree to announce an investigation of his main political rival.

Trump’s behavior is appalling and it is dangerous. Interference in our elections by foreign nations is a threat to our democracy. Undermining the free press is an act of tyrants.

Congressional Republicans have so far refused to support the impeachment investigation of Trump’s abuses of power.

They are clearly putting their party above our country. Hopefully they will change their positions as more and more evidence of Trump’s abuses are shared with their constituents. If they do not change their positions, we the people can, and should, remove them from office.

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Gordon was born on March 7, 1939 in Three Oaks, MI to the late Russell and Florence (Gable) James. He served his country while in the U.S. Navy.

He owned and operated Harbor Country Roofing for 30 years. He was an avid ‘collector’ going to flea markets, auctions and garage sales looking for treasures. Gordon also enjoyed NASCAR. But most of all he was a true family man; he loved going to family events – birthday parties, sporting events, anything to do with family.

Gordon is survived by his four sons – Russell of New Buffalo, Robert (Mary) of LaPorte, Randy (Michelle Tidwell) of New Carlisle and Ryan of Three Oaks; five grandchildren – Tyler, Kyle, Taylor, Alec and Chloe; brothers – Ray (Jean) and Terry both of New Buffalo; and sisters – Barbara Bolton of Three Oaks and Sharon Motycka of New Buffalo. He is preceded in death by his wife – Carole in 2008, brothers-Richard and Larry, and sisters-Shirley Schroeder, Joanne Motycka and Judy Bohne.

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HOROSCOPE NOVEMBER 14-20, 2019

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You may find that you are indirectly connected to something you hadn’t expected to be or commitments may require more intense work than you had anticipated, which will make it harder to go off on your own or not involve other people when you make decisions.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Someone may inadvertently say something that bothers you this week. Rather than getting turned off by it, try to look at it as something you can learn from. There may be some hard to maneuver changes in procedures at work that could feel disruptive as well.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 You will want your own way in relationships now and won’t deal well with dominate partners or friends. There is a quiet inner tension building in you that will help you transform how you deal with people and how they respond to you. Harness that energy by being more resolute.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Be aware that there is a lot of positive, yet boisterous energy coming your way this week, which may get you into some trouble.

Rather than pushing forward to prove your points, put it out there and let it take effect naturally. Give things a chance to blossom on their own.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There could be some tension that has built up between you and another and this week there may be a crisis or breaking point that will finally breakthrough any walls or blocks you may have put up to keep from dealing with this person or situation. Take the opportunity to resolve things.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 There is a sense that you are being held back in some way this week. Rather than rebelling or even giving up, take a more practical approach when trying to implement plans.

Avoid going along with the program to save face. Be forthright with your need to do things your way.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You may not be able to directly pursue the things you want right now and there could be some very tense or pent up feelings you may experience because of this. Rather than imploding or causing a scene, release stress through some sort of physical activity, like walking through the woods.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 Even though you will be feeling more energetic socially, this may not be the time to engage with people you have been estranged from. You may mean well but chances are you will come off as demanding or overbearing. Best to stay out of the line of fire this week.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 There is a want to turn inward or retreat from hectic or demanding situations this week. There is a real need for relaxation and refreshment but don’t close yourself off from others. Be sure to stay focused on reality and don’t get overly dramatic if people seem to invade your privacy now.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You may inadvertently cause controversy or create a power struggle with authority figures this week. That doesn’t mean you should withhold your opinions or input. Quite the opposite, now is when you should be very forthcoming with your ideas and opinions.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Let things winddown or get put away for winter, so to speak. Finish up projects and rather than jumping into something new, let things simmer down. This is the time to be indirect and use discretion when talking about ideas or plans. Take some down time before initiating any new projects.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You may be willing to go out on a limb for others or feel the need to speak up for those who cannot do so for themselves but you may not realize how deeply entrenched you need to get before you see any improvement.

It’s best to stay on the sideline and cheer them on from the bench.

Amor Fati – “Love Your Fate”, which is in fact your life.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

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SUDOKU To solve the Sudoku puzzle, your challenge is to fill each empty cell with a number 1 through 9, so that each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. Good luck solving!

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EXPLORE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DUNE WITH HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS THIS SATURDAY

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he other side of the dune at Grand Mere State Park near Stevensville will be explored by the Harbor Country Hikers at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.

With nearly 1,000 acres of undeveloped wetlands, woods, sand dunes and beach, Grand Mere has been designated a National Wild Landscape. The natural history of the Grand Mere Embayment and its very special wetlands will be covered during a one-mile roundtrip option on a paved, wheelchair accessible path or the full threemile round-trip hike that includes a non-paved trail. For those wishing to climb the dune, a view of Lake Michigan awaits them.

Hikers are advised to wear sturdy shoes, bring water and cold-weather gear including some bright orange or yellow items due to hunting season. The parking lot entrance is on Thornton Drive, which runs parallel Interstate 94 and can be accessed from Red Arrow Highway by going west on John Beers/Grand Mere Road.

Harbor Country Hikers events are open to all and children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Membership ($20 for individuals or $30 for families) is encouraged. For weather cancellations, further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF

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DAILY EVENTS

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

EVERY MONDAY

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

Teacher is Marie Crist. $7 per class.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

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

All are welcome.

EVERY THURSDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT At dooley’s 7-9PM. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

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

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

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC at night AT DOOLEY’S 8PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

GENIUS NIGHT AND OPEN MIC 6:30-9:30PM. Elsie Earl Studios.

200 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. www.elsieearlstudios.com.

The night will feature local and area literary performance and visual artists sharing their unique talents before an audience. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5.

EVERY SATURDAY

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

NEW TROY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 9AM-3PM. New Troy Community Center.

13372 California Rd. New Troy.

773-803-9773.

Hosted by New Troy Flea Market and the Friends of New Troy, the market lasts until April.

THROUGH DECEMBER 31

FUDGE-RAISER TO BENEFIT RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER Jackie’s Café of New Buffalo has chosen the River Valley Senior Center as recipient of this year’s “Fudge-Raiser,” donating 100% of proceeds to RVSC plus 100% in matching funds from The Larry Bubb Endowment. Preorder now and pick up after Thanksgiving at Jackie’s Café, 801 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo. Contact the café at 269-469-1800 or RVSC at 269-469-4556.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

MEGA BEATLES DEBUT 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. www.acornlive.org.

A talented group of musicians from Northwest Indiana/Chicago that recreate the music of the Beatles with precision, passion and love. Tickets are $30 for general seating and $55 for reserved seating.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

MISS/MR., MISS TEEN, AND JR. MISS THREE OAKS/RIVER VALLEY PAGEANT 3-5PM. River Valley High School.

15480 Three Oaks Rd. Three Oaks.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

25TH ANNUAL LUMINARY FESTIVAL 5-8PM. Downtown St. Joseph.

Stroll through the beautiful candlelit streets as 1,000 luminaries light your way as you shop in downtown St. Joseph. Shops will be open late on Friday and throughout the weekend.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24

JOURNEYMAN ARTISAN MARKET 10:30AM-7PM SATURDAY. 10:30AM-5PM SUNDAY. Journeyman Distillery.

109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks.

For two days, artists and makers of all kinds will fill Journeyman’s iconic event spaces.

Admission is free.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

OPENING DAY FOR 2019 9AM-6PM. Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm.

4403 Spring Creek Rd. Galien.

Visitors will find the shop fully stocked and not as busy the weekend before Thanksgiving. Bonus: The horses will be running this weekend as well.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

THANKSGIVING POP-UP MARKET 10AM-1PM. Granor Farm.

3480 Warren Woods Rd. Three Oaks. www.granorfarm.com.

Produce and goods from the surrounding agricultural community will be featured along with additional vendors and preordered turkey pickup from Gunthorp Farms.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

CHEF NIGHT WITH BILL REYNOLDS 6:30PM. New Buffalo Bill’s Wood-Fired BBQ. 603 E Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

Enjoy a demonstration from Bill Reynolds of New Buffalo Bill’s Wood Fired BBQ followed by dinner to benefit the New Buffalo Township Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library. The cost is $40. Sign up at the library’s front desk.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION 11AM-4PM CST. Friendship Botanic Gardens. 2055 E US Hwy 12.

Michigan City. 219-878-9885.

A free celebration featuring a turkey scavenger hunt throughout the gardens and nature trails, a Native American Heritage Garden with a look at Indigenous Peoples’ cooking techniques and a pumpkin stew cooking demonstration.

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

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

It isn’t what I do, but how I do it. It isn’t what I say, but how I say it, and how I look when I do it and say it.

— Mae West

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