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New village manager search for Village of Three Oaks has begun PAGE 3

Street paving completed, bridge project drawing to a close in city of New Buffalo PAGE 4

Community celebrates New Buffalo High School’s national Blue Ribbon PAGES 6-7 New Buffalo Area Schools school board deems superintendent ‘highly effective’ PAGE 9

Chikaming Township board members celebrate police department, zoning ordinance PAGE 10 New Buffalo to raise flooded boat slips PAGE 15

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New village manager search for Village of Three Oaks has begun

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

he Village of Three Oaks has started the search for a new village manager.

At the Wednesday, Nov. 13, Village of Three Oaks Council meeting, it was announced that Mike Greene has accepted a new position in Saline, Michigan. The council accepted his formal resignation, effect Dec. 15, 2019, and agreed to begin advertising the open position.

Greene was hired in July 2017, and previously had been a local government management fellow in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

After the meeting, Village of Three Oaks President David Grosse said, “Mike has done a great job. We wish him well with his new venture.”

The council is closer to adopting both the master plan and downtown development authority (DDA) plan. While there was a brief public hearing during the November meeting, the council voted to send the plan back to the planning commission. Grosse said the proposed land-use outlined would conflict with zoning ordinances.

The widespread blackout in late October revealed that two of the three generators at the water treatment plant are not the right size for the job and cannot pump the wells during a power outage. Water superintendent Quentin Clark said the state requires that at least two of the wells be functioning in all conditions. He recommended buying one new generator now, and keeping the old one, as it can possibly be used at the lagoons. He said the old generator could be sold later if it is not needed after system upgrades. A second generator could be purchased later, as the village budget allows.

When asked by councilmember John Pappa, Clark said he was still trying to learn how the department ended up with two incorrectly sized generators. The generators were purchased before he was the supervisor.

While smoke tests revealed some sources of inflow and infiltration in the sewage system, representatives from Moore and Bruggink said there is still water entering. They recommended the village televise lines to identify possible sources, as well as locate manholes in the treatment fields, which are covered. The council approved a bid by Corby Energy Services, not to exceed $6,010.

Sludge levels in the sewage lagoons are down, but Moore and Bruggink said there is still evidence of non-residential waste entering the system. Clark said aerators will add oxygen to the lagoons, helping break down matter. He said the lagoon will need to be dredged after aeration to prevent the loosened matter from flowing into the rest of the system.

The village’s one-year moratorium on food trucks runs out Dec. 31. The council voted to extend the moratorium through 2020. The prohibition was set to help protect brick and mortar restaurants in the village, which must pay taxes and building costs that food trucks would not have to.

Residents will have the opportunity to use the village hall for meetings. The council adopted a use policy that sets fees and restrictions. Use will be subject to staff availability.

Businesses in the downtown will stay open late for the Snowflake Stroll Saturday, Nov. 30. The annual Christmas parade in downtown Three Oaks will be Saturday, Dec. 7. Elm Street will be closed from Maple to Linden streets starting at 5:30 p.m. and the parade will step off at 6 p.m., with the tree lighting in Carver Park following.

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Local Government Meetings CITY OF NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM Monday, December 16, 2019 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8AM 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, 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, 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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Street paving completed, bridge project drawing to a close in city of New Buffalo

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

rojects related to infrastructure and construction are quickly drawing to a close throughout the city, members of the New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors learned at their Thursday, Nov. 14, meeting.

Dave Richards, New Buffalo city manager, said that the paving of streets throughout the city has been completed, although some of the curb cuts and the handicap access ramps have not yet been completed. It is expected that warmer weather will allow them to still be completed sometime this fall.

At the New Buffalo City Council’s June meeting, councilmembers accepted a bid from Reith Riley Construction Company in the amount of $619,986.25 to pave the streets and approved the city entering into a contract with the company to complete the 2019 Local Streets Paving Project. The bid included overlays, milling and drainage improvements.

The following streets had been paved: Mechanic Street (from Barton Street to Eagle Street), West Detroit Street (from Eagle Street to Clay Limit), Eagle Street (Buffalo Street-U.S. 12 to Detroit Street), Shore Drive (from Water Street to Marx Drive), Marshall Street (from the dead end to Detroit Street), North Barton Street (from Buffalo Street to Merchant Street), Clay Street/Eagle Street (from Willard Street to Detroit Street), Lake Drive/Berrien Street (from North Drive to the end of Lake Drive), Bronson Street (from Buffalo Street to Indiana Street), and South Barton Street (from Buffalo Street to Michigan Street).

Richards added that the city had some sidewalk that wasn’t yet tackled on Mechanic and Smith streets that was separate from the streets paving project. Trees had been cut down but it has been too cold to pour the concrete for the sidewalk.

Regarding the North Whittaker Street Bridge construction project, Richards said that the paving has been completed and the trees have been removed from both sides of the bridge.

The guardrails on the west side have been completed and the sealing underneath the bridge should be completed this week due to the warmer weather. The east side guardrail will also be completed. A walkthrough will also be performed this week.

Robert Kemper, DDA chair, said that he was “super impressed” with the large amount of paving that had been completed. Richards said he was also impressed with the work that had been completed in a short space of time.

Bridge construction should be completed by Friday, Nov. 29.

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New Buffalo City Council’s June 17 meeting, a $469,972 bid from Grand River Construction was accepted to work on the project. The council also awarded Abonmarche the project’s engineering agreement in the amount of $42,000. The council also approved the Abonmarche Whittaker Street Bridge Construction Engineering Agreement. Abonmarche had submitted a quote for construction engineering in the amount of $42,000.

At the council’s meeting last December, it was revealed that it was deemed necessary to repair the bridge after a biannual inspection of it by Abonmarche.

Richards added that the bridge was never closed, as pedestrian, vehicular and boat traffic access remained open throughout the almost three-month project.

A walkthrough of the bridge was scheduled for this week as well.

Regarding the city’s ongoing efforts to improve its cell service, Richards said that he recently received an email from AT&T about cell service sites and that the company is “reenergizing” its efforts to help the city. He said that he was looking for a site plan for three sites on the north side of the bridge that could potentially be utilized as small cell sites.

Member Chad Gradowski, who serves as a DDA representative on the task force to aid with the city’s waterfront master plan, said that the waterfront master plan survey will now remain open until the end of the month. The city recently secured a $51,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Business grant program for the redevelopment of the waterfront area.

Member Joe Lindsay said he’d received little engagement when he’d mentioned the survey on the DDA’s Facebook page and suggested having hard copies of it. Richards said that could be arranged.

Board members approved a motion to support the city’s application of a Berrien County Brownfield Coalition grant in the amount of $350,000 to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up the old Gold Gym’s property on South Whittaker Street.

The property is currently under private ownership. Kemper said the owner is interested in preserving the building.

The owner was asking for the city’s support in the grant application. There is no cost to the city or the owner for the grant, which will cover the cost of remediating waste at Brownfield sites in the county. The grant will facilitate cleanup at the site.

‘Casey and the Flying Fortress’ FOL program rescheduled

he WWII tale of “Casey and the Flying Fortress” has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at New Buffalo Public Library, 36 N. Thompson St. This Friends of New Buffalo Library program was postponed from Veterans Day, Nov. 11, due to weather.

Author Mark Farina will share the true story of “Casey and the Flying Fortress” about the pilot and crew of a B-17 bomber in World War II. The story covers the assembling and training of the crew to their

struggle after becoming prisoners of war. Farina also will talk about the discovery, some 60 years later, of details which the pilot’s surviving friends and crew members never knew.

The next FOL program will be on unique and rare ecosystems to Southwest Michigan at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, by Chikaming Open Lands Director Ryan Postema. This presentation will look at glaciers, shifting sand dunes and the abundance of weather which have contributed to the creation of the rare and sometimes unique ecosystems

in this corner of the state. Postema will discuss how these environments were created and what is being done to preserve them.

The year’s final Community Forum program will be about the World War I Christmas truce as told by Jason Kuntz of River Valley Schools at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9.

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The Best is Yet to Come COMMUNITY CELEBRATES NEW BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL’S NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

hen students at New Buffalo High School were tasked to think of why they most love their school, they had no trouble jotting down the myriad reasons on miniature construction paper ribbons in various shades of blue before placing them on a large poster board.

“I love my school because we all work together.” “There are some truly wonderful teachers here.” Or, as one simply states: “What I love about my school is…the great education.”

The poster board was prominently on display for visitors to admire outside of the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center during the high school’s celebration in honor of being named an “Exemplary High Performing 2019 National Blue Ribbon School” Sunday, Nov. 17.

Fresh off a trip to Washington D.C. to receive the award for the school with New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie and Tina Keller, high school social studies teacher, New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler called the award an “unprecedented recognition.”

“There are approximately 180,00 public and private schools, K-12, in United State.

Of those, New Buffalo was one of 360 schools to earn this distinction for 2019,” he said.

“Furthermore, only 55 high schools in the entire country received the Blue Ribbon status for the year,” he added.

Adding that it gets “even better,” Butler said that of those 55, 22 were “neighborhood schools,” meaning that students don’t need to take a test to earn a spot at the school.

“To get in here, you have to be able to open the door – if you come through the door, we take you,” he said.

The crowded Performing Arts Center included teachers, staff members, family and friends, and students. Special speakers at the ceremony were Frank Magro, vice president of New Buffalo Area School Board of Education; U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph); Annie Brown, who was representing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.); Michigan state Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles); state Sen. Kim LaSata (R-St. Joseph); Ronald Jelinek, a retired state senator; Dr. Michael Lindley, a retired New Buffalo Area Schools superintendent; Mark Westerburg (who gave a video message), retired superintendent; Libby Price and Max Folino, distinguished alumni from the class of 2019; Keller, the keynote speaker; and Leslie.

Despite the vastly different backgrounds of all the speakers, one point remained clear: The award was, as Butler put it, “systemic.”

“Many intentional efforts and decisions were made to the best interests of the student” through the years, Butler said.

Butler thanked all the people who’ve “touched the students” throughout their educational careers: bus drivers in the morning, cafeteria workers who “make feeding students possible,” to all the people “who keep this place in tip-top shape,” the secretaries who provide “friendly voices” to parents, and school board members for their “vision that provides the framework for what we do.”

Lastly, Butler said he was going right to the top: the teachers.

“In many cases, you are that one person, that one adult that believes in the greatness and possibility of the student,” Butler said, adding that all students “deserve one adult who believes in them.”

Staff members tackled various areas of the application for the school to prove why it deserved the award. Butler gave recognition to the following high school teachers: Kelly Weidenmiller, Christina Baumann, Beth Scoggin, Lisa Mollison, Amy Ingle, Richard Eberly, Nicholas Talbott, Ed Fiddler, and Keller.

Butler also gave thanks to Tracy Ripley, a former social studies teacher; Shelley Wheeler, who prepared for that evening and serves as the current school improvement chair, and Devinnie Wysocki, high school secretary, who organized the banners declaring the Blue Ribbon School status.

Upon first walking into the building, Upton said he could feel the wave of happiness that was reverberating throughout it.

“It’s been around for a number of years now that this school this system, this organization that you helped build from top to bottom, works and what’s important is it works for all of us. It works for the parents it works for the students, it works for their careers,” he said, adding that “you could just feel it” when you walked through the doors.

Upton presented the school with a flag that has flown at the Capitol.

Jelinek, who was key in making the Bison Educational Trust happen, said he was “amazed” when Lindley called him one day and suggested a Bison Educational Trust.

The trust was established to give every student who graduates $25,000 to further their education over a 10-year period and is made possible through payment in lieu of taxes” distributed through the Local Revenue Sharing Board “Dr. Lindley called me and said we want to offer new programs, we want to offer scholarships…I was amazed, what an offering what a possibility - and it came to

Aba Kumi, National Blue Ribbon Schools director (second from left) poses with Wayne Butler (far left), Tina Keller and Dr. Jeff Leslie in Washington D.C.

Dr. Mike Lindley, retired New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent, addresses the crowd

Former state senator Ron Jelinek addresses the crowd

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) speaks to the audience in the Perofrming Arts Center

The crowd gathers in the middle and high school cafeteria for cake and refreshments

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Kelly Weidenmiler, Christina Baumann, Beth Scoggin, Lisa Mollison, Amy Ingle, Richard Eberly, Nicholas Talbott, Ed Fiddler, and Tina Keller

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fruition,” he said.

Lindley listed the district adding preschool and being the first in the county to offer all-day kindergarten to students as some of the district’s accomplishments. Lindley was also instrumental in getting the bond issue passed to build the new school building at 1112 E. Clay Street (the new school opened in September 2001) in 1998.

Lindley revealed that, thanks to a concerned caller, he was propelled to request that a second question be added to the bond issue: if there should be a performing arts center (as opposed to just a cafetorium).

“Can you imagine the past 18 years without having this amazing facility and all the programs we’ve had here?” he asked.

Lindley thanked the maintenance crew for working hard to make the building look “like it did 18 years ago.”

Lindley also credited the district for having three long-term people in their administration – Bob Heit, retired New Buffalo Elementary School principal; William Welling, retired New Buffalo Middle School Principal; and Ron Hart, retired high school principal – for laying the groundwork for the school receiving the prestigious honor.

“I firmly believe we will continue to be the best and are getting better.”

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The New Buffalo Bison Choir performs in the Performing Arts Center

New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler intorduces the evening’s speakers

New Buffalo High School teachers pose with their plaque declaring their school’s Blue Ribbon status

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esterburg said he “inherited a wonderful situation from Dr. Lindley” when he first was hired as the district’s superintendent.

He said he was pleased with the rewiring of the elementary school, the creation of college classes and the beginning of trimesters throughout his tenure. He also credited the school board for entrusting him “with the mission to show people what a properly funded wellintentioned school could be like.”

Alumni Price and Folino (who also gave thanks via video) thanked the school for offering its Bison Educational Trust as well as college credits.

Folino, who’s currently a freshman in the honors college at Oakland University, said that he would’ve “struggled” without the funds. He also thanked all the numerous extracurriculars the school -offered, such as its radio station, WNBI-LP Bison Radio.

A freshman at the University of Michigan, Price said she was able to take “12 college credits to Michigan with me,” equivalent of one semester.

“I hope to get out of college debt free,” she said, alluding to the educational trust.

Keller, who’s taught at the school for 25 years, said she’s worn “many hats” during her time at New Buffalo: an alumni, as she attended the school district from kindergarten through 12 grades (she met her husband at the “infamous” West Elementary School);” as a parent, as three of her children have graduated from the district with more than 80 college credits combined; and as a teacher.

Speaking as a parent, Keller said she was pleased at all the opportunities not just the high school but also the entire school district offered to her children. They took trips to Spain, were a part of district championship teams, received a number one rating in band; and performed onstage.

“They were encouraged to take chances and find their voice as leaders within their class and community,” she said.

Keller acknowledged the different parts that have made New Buffalo High School the success that it is today: bus drivers for greeting the “kiddos in the morning and seeing them through their school journey; the cafeteria staff for providing top-notch meals and maintaining a relationship with the students; the building staff for making the grounds “safe and ready” for children; the secretaries for giving a positive first impression to visitors; the technology department for fixing laptops and human resources for balancing the budget; the administration, from Lindley through Leslie, for “setting the tone” for the Blue Ribbon and principals of the past - Heit, Welling and Guy Reece - and present - Butler and New Buffalo Middle School Principal Lindsay Diebolt – who “led the way for success in the hallways, classrooms, and fields” and the school board for always showing support.

Keller thanked Leslie, who was hired three years ago, for implementing teacher collaboration time twice a week.

“He helped us cross finish line…the stage was set, we just needed to be allowed to wrap it up,” she said.

As for the third hat that she wears, Keller thanked her fellow co-workers.

“I work with some of the most compassionate people I know,” she said, adding that the teachers engage the students and provide a “positive environment” for them.

But while Keller was reveling in the present moment, she was also looking to the future.

“Tomorrow belong to those who prepare for it today - will you get on the bus with the driver and the students for the long journey?” she asked.

Leslie said that United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said schools that receive the award are based on “student success that’s a result of what happens when families, teachers, and community organizations work together on behalf of the nation’s young people.”

Leslie said that he was confident that the elementary and middle school staff helped build a firm foundation for students once they’ve entered high school.

“We celebrate our diversity because we know that makes us collectively strongerour sum is greater than our parts,” he said.

In closing, Butler chose to quote from Westerburg in a reminder of the work that still lies ahead.

“On Monday, we start all over again,” he said.

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unday night football. While the matchups are usually good and competitive, tonight’s game takes on special significance to me for a variety of reasons. First of all, hope springs eternal for Bears fans, and if the team is going to make the playoffs this season, they can’t afford any more losses. They’re playing the Rams, who are in the same predicament. With both teams playing for their playoff lives, the game takes on a special significance.

As you can see, even without my personal reasons this game should be a barn burner. At this moment, there are eleven and a half minutes remaining in the second quarter and the Rams are winning , three to nothing. The Rams field goal was barely good, and the Bears missed two field goals, shades of the double drink in last year’s playoffs. As you may know, I love fantasy football. One of the players on my team is Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp. One of the players on my opponents team is Bears running back David Montgomery. If my team wins, a playoff spot is virtually assured, so this game holds twice the importance for me. So I’ve got to be rooting for the Bears and hoping David Montgomery doesn’t have a great game, and pulling against the Rams, while hoping Cooper Kupp has a decent game.

I have a few friends in the fantasy league who had close games themselves and we’ve been texting and tweeting so now the game is over. I thought the Bears played better, but nowhere near as good as last year. The Bears were so good last year, it’s hard for me to imagine they aren’t going to make the playoffs this year. Balancing my fantasy team and the real game proved to be slightly challenging. In the first half, Montgomery gained just enough yardage to pull his fantasy team even with mine but late in the half Kupp hauled in a 55 yard pass to put me ahead again. If he had scored on that play, I would have clinched a victory, but I’m proud to say that I was happy he didn’t score. The second half saw very little action for either player, so my team ended up winning by three points. There was a play that scared me, when Kupp fumbled, but his team recovered it. Had the Bears recovered it, my team would have lost two points and I would have been extremely nervous for the rest of the game.

What happened to the Bears this season? The offense regressed.

The defense regressed. The kicking game remained suspect. The coach seemed to take a couple of steps backwards. The quarterback didn’t improve. The opposition found a way to neutralize some of our best players. Injuries to key players really hurt. Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong. I still believe in these guys and will be cautiously optimistic going into next season. My hope is that they don’t overreact and allow most of these guys to return. Wait till next year.

Frank Zappa said “A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.” Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ew Buffalo’s 8th grade boys basketball team caught fire after halftime to cruise to a 49-23 victory at home Friday against Watervliet.

The Bison led 20-12 at halftime then outscored Watervliet 18-3 in the third quarter.

Emerson Barnes was dominant on offense throughout the game slashing into the paint and along the baseline for most of his points for New Buffalo (2-1).

Barnes also sank shots off rebounds and short jumpers.

“When he puts his mind to it, he’s hard to stop,” said Jason Haskins, head coach for the Bison.

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was Cameron Forker powering his way to consecutive buckets close to the rim and blocking a shot during a late third quarter spurt.

Forker also started the scoring for New Buffalo by sinking a shot after rebounding a missed free throw.

Haskins said Forker also came up big on defense holding Watervliet’s well over six-foot tall center to just a handful of points.

Other Bison highlights included Peyton Lijewski driving the court for a lay-up to begin the second quarter.

Haskins said his team with speed and size on offense and defense has the talent to have a very successful season.

“We’ll win a few games this year,” Haskins said.

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he New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team fought hard against the top ranked Division 4 squad but lost the November 12 regional opener.

The Bison finishing the season at 31-6-2 lost three consecutive sets to Mendon, ranked #1 coming into the tournament by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association.

The final score in each set was 25-19, 25-15 and 25-16.

The regionals were held at Martin.

Head coach Kevin Labaj said the play of his unranked squad appeared to surprise, if not, scare Mendon at the beginning.

The Bison stayed within striking distance in each set until Mendon went on anywhere from three to seven point runs.

Labaj said he felt the match would have been much closer had it not been for his much younger team making too many mistakes.

“Mendon has some very talented young ladies. They’ve been there before. They have the experience in high pressure games,” Labaj said.

The future looks bright for the Bison with standouts Sophia DeOliveira, a junior, and Ava Mullen and Kelsey Corkan, both freshmen, due to return next season.

“Those girls put in a lot of hard work during the off season and it definitely shows.

If we can work on the rest of the team and build up it should be a good core group coming back next year,” he said.

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he School of American Music (SAM) will present its annual free winter recital for students and instructors at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Real Life Community Church, 12 Michigan St. E., Three Oaks.

The recital gives SAM students, both children and adults, live performance experience, in addition to the musical training they receive in the school’s studios.

“SAM’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of performance, in addition to technical mastery,” said SAM President Garth Taylor in a press release. “The recitals are also the best way we have for showing the excellence of what we do, and attracting more students and teachers.”

The School of American Music offers one-on-one instruction to scores of students annually with experienced teachers. Its curriculum includes beginning, intermediate and advanced lessons in guitar, violin, baritone ukulele, bass guitar, piano, mountain dulcimer, slide guitar, flute, saxophone, clarinet and voice. Lessons are conducted in the school’s studios on the second floor of the Three Oaks Library, and at its Arts & Education Center, also in Three Oaks. — STAFF REPORTS

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education deemed New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie “high effective” after conducting a superintendent evaluation.

Board members presented the results of the evaluation in a written summary at their Monday, Nov. 11, meeting.

“The Board of Education has given Dr. Leslie an excellent evaluation and he has been rated as Highly Effective in all areas,” the written evaluation summary said.

“We are fortunate to have Dr. Jeffrey M. Leslie as our educational leader and look forward to working with him to continue to improve our school district,” the evaluation went on.

Board members convened into closed session to evaluate Leslie at their Monday, Oct. 28, meeting.

Board members used the Michigan Association of School Boards Amended Fall 2019 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. According to the evaluation summary, a “consensus of the Board of Education was identified for each of the domain scores.”

“Each area that was evaluated received one of the following scores: Ineffective (one point), Minimally Effective (two points), Effective (three points) or Highly Effective (four points),” the summary said.

Using a 4.0 scale, Leslie received the following ratings in the following Professional Practice Areas: Government and Board Relations, 100%; Community Relations, 100%; Staff Relations, 88%; and Business and Finance, 100%; Instructional Leadership, 100%.

The summary also used student growth and assessment data for the evaluation “from the same combined student growth and assessment data that was used in the annual evaluations for the entire school district.”

The summary said that it was found that “90% or more students met their growth targets.”

Using a 4.0 scale, Leslie received the following scores: Student Growth, 100% and Progress Toward District-wide Goals, 100%.

Leslie’s Summative Evaluation Score is 3.9/4.0, or 97.5%, which is Highly Effective (90% to 100%).

Board members approved the employment of the following winter coaches: Nathan Jones, seventh grade boys’ basketball; Jason Haskins, eighth grade boys’ basketball; Crystal Maciejewski, middle school boys’ basketball cheer; Nicolas Talbott, junior varsity boys’ basketball; Nate Tripp, varsity boys’ basketball; Patricia Daniel, high school basketball cheer; Jason Haskins, seventh grade girls’ basketball; and Jessica Conrad, eighth grade girls’ basketball.

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Chikaming Township board members celebrate police department, zoning ordinance

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hose who attended the Chikaming winter/early spring. The bulk of the work on Union and improvements on any parcel to accompany Township Board of Trustees meeting at Pier and Townline roads will be performed starting in applications for land divisions, lot line adjustments or Township Center Thursday, Nov. 14, had a mid-July and will run through early November. Bunte land line combinations was adopted. lot to celebrate. said that the large scale of the project prevented it The appointment of Greg Bunch to the Public Safety Todd Taylor, township police chief, gave from being done after the summer season.

Commission was approved. out commendations to two police officers for their A link to new website giving updates on the project Board members approved renewing with Blue heroic actions. will soon appear on Chikaming Township’s website.

Cross Blue Shield for township employees’ medical According to Taylor, officer John Lyster and There will also be one final meeting in mid-January insurance and that Delta cover dental and VSP cover David Wyman assisted the Three Oaks Police giving the public an update. vision insurance.

Department when Denise Newcom was in full arrest at Board members approved a fireworks ordinance Board members approved a monthly $25 late fee to Journeyman Distillery. the township’s fee structure Taylor said the officers for rental registration immediately did chest renewals. compressions on Newcom, The township has been through its first year of who lived through the rental registrations and ordeal. is nearing 500 properties Newcom, who was within the township. The at Thursday’s meeting, renewal date for these gave Lyster and Wyman properties is Feb. 1, 2020, pictures of her daughter which requires an annual and granddaughter, whom $25 fee. they helped through the Bunte said the township situation. currently has no structure “I know you don’t get to in place for those who save every life and I hope are late renewing. If the this brings a smile to you property hasn’t been when you do have those renewed after 30 days, the hard days,” she said. township will charge a late Board members and fee in addition to the annual audience members also renewal fee. Monthly held a brief celebration notices will be mailed (complete with cake and out until the property is sparkling cider) in honor renewed.

Chikaming Police Chief Todd Taylor, officer John Lyster Denise Newcom, and officer David Wyman of the township recently Board received a adopting its new zoning quarterly update on the ordinance. township’s ongoing assessment process. In August, The ordinance, which will go into effect Jan. 1, aligns that will allow the township to enforce the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. board members agreed to have the township assessor with the mast plan.

A new state law passed at the beginning of the year contract with a group to get out to the township ns David Bunte, township supervisor, noted that the allows for local municipalities to take action should start reviewing properties, ensuring that they’re all process to create a new one began shortly after he someone not follow the current law. accounted for so that the township’s tax base is intact. became supervisor in December 2016.

According to the ordinance, a person shall not At the August meeting, it was revealed that The following individuals were recognized for their “ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks at any numerous properties that have had improvements work on the zoning ordinance: Wood, Dick Carlson, time within Chikaming Township other than on made since 2015 that haven’t been accounted for Tom Hackley (who headed the master plan revision), the following days after 11 a.m.: Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. and, in some cases, entire properties haven’t been Andy Brown, Larry Anderson, Rich Sullivan, Van on Jan. 1; the Saturday and Sunday immediately accounted.

The accessor is working with the group Thornton, John Chipman and Doug Dow. preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m., on each of to evaluate the improvements and properties and get Bunte gave an update on the Red Arrow Highway/ those days; June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m., on each them back on the tax roll.

Currently, 150 properties Union Pier Improvement Project. of those days; July 5, if that date is Friday or Saturday, have already been visited.

Construction is still on tap for 2020. Whitman & until 11:45 p.m.; and the Saturday and Sunday Bunte said that there would be a change in the Associates is the project’s lead engineer firm and the immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m., on township’s taxable value of $1.4 million, of which the Berrien County Road Department is managing the both those days. taxable impact to the school system was $59,000 and majority of it. By the second week of December, Bunte Those who ignore the ordinance are responsible for to the township was $10,000. said that the project will be 90% complete. a municipal civil infraction and subject to a $1,000 Board members approved Taylor and Sargent The majority of the sewer being done on Red Arrow civil fine for each infraction, the ordinance says.

Brandon Jones to attend the annual police conference from Berrien Street to the intersection of Red Arrow A policy requiring a survey of all structures and all the costs associated with it.

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Members of Miss Three Oaks/ River Valley 2020 royalty begin their reigns

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adison Lumley wants to see the world.

While not the world, Madison will certainly be seeing much of Southwest Michigan and all it has to offer throughout her reign as Miss Three Oaks/River Valley 2020, a title that she received at the Three Oaks/River Valley “Greatest Superheroes” – themed pageant held at the River Valley High School auditorium Sunday, Nov. 17.

Like most newly crowned queens, Madison needed a moment to catch her breath before uttering her first words as the newest queen to the expectant audience.

“Thank you to my amazing family for coming out today and everyone who took off work to come see me - I got so many flowers in the back - and thank you to the judges and committee, I love you all,” she said.

A senior at River Valley High School from Three Oaks, Madison is the daughter of Jason and Holly Lumley. Throughout high school, she has received varsity letters marching and concert band, track and cheerleading. She has also received language arts and science awards. Madison’s has volunteered during blood drives, at school carwashes for prom committee, at Apple Cider Century, and has volunteered at all Winterfest and Homecoming events.

After high school Madison would like to attend Lake Michigan College and obtain an associate’s degree before traveling to Germany and attending a four-year university to become an English teacher.

Since she has a desire to travel, Madison’s most desired superpower is “the ability to understand all languages” – with a slight caveat.

“This would allow me to communicate with anyone and have no language barriers between myself and everyone else on the planet now aliens on the other hand, that’s a different story,” she said.

Madison said she would most utilize her new title as Miss Three Oaks/River Valley to “make a lasting impact” by letting youth know that they alone control the steering wheel to life’s destinies.

“I was brought up on the idea that every choice you make is your own…I would love to implement that in every youth that I meet throughout my reign,” she said.

Crowned first runner-up to Miss Three Oaks/River Valley and Miss Congeniality was Mackenzie Norris. Second runner-up is Allyson Rochefort.

A senior at Bridgman High School from Galien, Mackenzie is the daughter of Tom and Jill Norris. She has been on the yearly honor roll, received a three-year varsity softball and one-year varsity basketball as well as awards in dragster racing, science and an academic all-state in softball. She is also in the national Honor Society and the student senate.

After high school, Mackenzie would like to take the national registry test to be a licensed EMT while working for a local company and attending wither Ferris State University or Grand Valley State University, where she’ll obtain a bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine and continue onto medical school to specialize in anesthesiology Madison said her desired superpower was time travel.

“It would the power of time travel so that everyone who lost a loved one can go back and spend time with them,” she said revealing that she would visit her grandmother who passed away five years ago.

Madison said she plans to use her title as first runner-up to empower “younger woman in the community.”

“No matter how you feel about the pageant, it’s a great experience and doing it is something that will leave lasting impressions on everybody and help you through everything,” she said.

Madison will go on to compete in the Miss Spirit of Blossomtime (open to all first runners-up) pageant. This year, Miss Spirit will also be eligible to win all titles and awards at the Blossomtime pageant next March.

Second runner-up Allyson Rochefort is from Three Oaks and is the daughter of Erik and Amy Rochefort. A senior at River Valley High School, Allyson has been a volunteer band teacher for sixth

The 2020 royal court enjoys the spotlight

Three Oaks Flag Prince Kai Harris answers a question from emcee Zack East while emcee Brittney Sherrill (left) looks on

Miss Tenn Three Oaks and River Valley Madison Schrader takes her final walk

Second Runner-up to Miss Three Oaks and River Valley 2020 Allyson Rochefort recieves her crown

All of the superhero contestants are ready for action during the pageant’s opening number

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Miss Junior Teen contestants Addyson Frazier, Johnna Rochefort, and Angelina York

Miss New Buffalo 2020 Paige Bluschke (right) says farewell to Miss Three Oaks and River Valley Claudia Moore

Miss Junior Teen contestant Johnna Rochefort takes a twirl onstage

Mr. Three Oaks and River Valley 2020 Davyd Bronson receives his crown

Miss Three Oaks and River Valley 2019 Claudia Moore takes her final walk onstage

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grade band, received the band director’s award in 2015 and was a first chair for the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra. Allyson also was a Business Professional of America state qualifier and has volunteered with the Apple Cider Century and vacation bible school.

Allyson wants to “travel across the seas with the United States Air Force” after high school.

Allyson’s chosen superpower is to “heal all sick children.” She will utilize her newest title to make a lasting impact on the community by instilling confidence in the youth.

“I would bring in confidence to all the community because I feel like confidence is key,” she said.

Mr. River/Three Oaks 2020 is Davyd Bronson.

A senior at River Valley High School from Three Oaks, Davyd is the son of Charles and Terry Bronson. He has been first team allconference for three years in row, including first team district in his sophomore year. He has volunteered with the Apple Cider Century and has helped at youth basketball and baseball camps. His future plans include attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College before transferring to Western Michigan University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, so that he can become a Michigan state trooper.

“I want to just try to impact the kids to do stuff outside their comfort zones and be a better person,” he said of his goals as Mr. Three Oaks/River Valley.

Davyd’s desired superpower is a popular one: the ability to read minds. He will be competing in March for the title of Mr. Blossomtime 2020 at the Blossomtime pageant.

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lso crowned that evening were Miss Teen Three Oaks/ River Valley and first runner-up to Miss Teen and Miss Junior Teen Three Oaks/River Valley.

Miss Teen Three Oaks/River valley 2020 is Lexie McCarty. First runner-up is Lily Morse.

The daughter of Brian and Kelly McCarty, Lexie is from Three Oaks and is a freshman at River Valley High School. She is involved with basketball, volleyball and softball and has volunteered with the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 Women’s Auxiliary. She would like to pursue a career in sports medicine.

Lexie’s chosen superhero name is “Althea” (Greek for “with healing power”).

“There’s so much pain and sickness in this world I would love to have the power to heal,” she said.

“I’m very surprised - I would like to thank the judges and anyone who supported me,” she said upon her crowning.

The daughter of Brandy Morse and Matt Forker, Lily is from Three Oaks and attends the eighth grade at New Buffalo Middle School. She is involved in volleyball, basketball Science Olympiad and debate team. Lily enjoys riding her horse, writing poetry and going to the beach. She would like to be a social studies teacher or maybe a realtor.

“Janelle Monáe said: I believe it’s time women truly owned their superpower and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them. My superhero name would be ‘truly woman’ and I would use my superpower to help everyone around them be the truest and kindest them,” she said.

Other contestants for Miss Teen were Makena Christ, Macey Springer and Taylor Kirk.

Crowned Miss Junior Teen River Valley/Three Oaks 2020 was Addyson Frazier.

Addyson is the daughter of Chris and Emily Frazier. She is from Three Oaks and is a fifth grader at River Valley Elementary School (Three Oaks campus). Her favorite subjects are science, math and social studies. She has won an award for best overall class in dance as well as a softball team award. She Addyson would like to be a teacher when she grows up.

“My favorite superhero is Bat Girl because of her fierce and confident personality,” Addyson said.

“I would like to thank the judges for giving me this opportunity and I would like to thank everyone who’s supporting me,” she said.

Other contestants for Miss Junior Teen were Johnna Rochefort and Angelina York.

Returning pageant emcees were Zack East, a local media personality who competed for Mr. Blossomtime in 2002 and Brittney Sherrill, an interactive marketing specialist at Four Winds Casino and former First Runner-up Miss Three Oaks/River Valley.

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embers of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce were on the move in downtown New Buffalo last week.

The chamber held a progressive mixer Thursday, Nov. 13, with its members making their way to host businesses along North Whittaker Street.

The mixer started at The Villager and moved north to Hidden Gem. Members then stopped at Customs Imports before finishing the evening at Casey’s.

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ll of the transient boat slips in New Buffalo are going to be raised above a still rising Lake Michigan.

A contract for $135,550 with the King Company out of Holland, Michigan, was approved during a special meeting of the New Buffalo City Council Thursday, Nov. 14.

New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards said the 23 slips in the marina near the Whittaker Street bridge are going to be taken out, repainted and reattached to their pilings 18 to 24 inches above their existing height in the spring.

He said the move is needed because all but three of the slips could not be used during the entire summer from being flooded by the rising water.

“High water has been a problem in that area,” he said.

New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV said he wasn’t thrilled about the cost but the work has to be done.

He said driving up the expense is divers having to get into the water to remove and reattach the metal walking surfaces to the pilings.

The piers are reserved for boaters who come into the harbor for a short period and need a place to dock before heading back out.

“We haven’t been able to rent them this year and so they haven’t been available to the public and it’s incumbent upon us to do the right thing,” Richards said.

Richards said floatable docks were considered but the cost right now is too high with other projects in the works.

No immediate relief from high water levels appears in sight based on the most recent U.S Army Corps. Of Engineers data.

“That’s what we expect - that it’s going to be at least this high for a couple of years and maybe even higher,” Richards said.

The high water also flooded dozens of private slips at The Moorings and kept crews busy cleaning up debris from periodic flooding at the beach.

Richards said a corner of the beach parking lot has been undermined from erosion caused by the flooding.

That portion of the parking lot will be shored up in the spring, he said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during special meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is for a Special Land Use for applicant Mark Weber, who is requesting to use the building as a state-licensed family day-care center at 704 W. Merchant St, commonly known as St. Mary of the Lake School, 11-62-8550-0114-012. This pertains to Article 6: Section 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

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

This meeting is an open meeting.

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

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New Buffalo Township to see work on Exit One project, public safety building this spring

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ork has begun on Exit One’s facelift.

Work is currently being done on the “Gateway of Michigan” sign at the Interstate 94 Exit One eastbound ramp. Work that is being done by Grand River Construction on the lighting and landscaping for Exit One will be done in the spring.

At their Monday, Nov. 18, meeting, members of the New Buffalo Township Board approved the first change order for the Exit One Project. New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit explained the change order covered some other work, including concrete testing, staking and surveying, that will need to be done before the project began.

Board members approved a contract with Brooks Architectural, Inc., for the public safety building and a payment for a $500,000 deposit.

Chris brooks, an architect with Brooke Architectural out of Stevensville, Michigan, gave an update on the preliminary site plan for the new township fire station at last month’s meeting. The station will be located on 13 acres just to the east on U.S. 12 from the current station.

Brooks stated at the October meeting that construction should be ready to commence in the spring.

Board members set a public hearing for the Harbor Crossing LLC Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 19701 Kluver Rd. in New Buffalo Township for 7 p.m.

Monday, Dc. 16. At their Nov. 5 meeting, planners on the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission recommended to the township board that the

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property be rezoned to PUD zoning for a Harbor Crossing manufactured home community, which would have a number not to exceed 210 units and lot sizes not less than 6,000 square feet.

Expenses not to exceed $2,000 for New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit to travel to Washington, D.C. for issues related to the shoreline erosion emergency in the area was approved. Heit said that the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance had set up meetings in Washington.

Upon recommendation from the water department manager and Wightman Engineering, board members approved the Roma sewer extension into the township sanitary sewer system. Heit said the project has now been completed and they were merely accepting the work that’s been done.

Board member accepted a water system ordinance amendment. Clerk Judy Zabicki explained that the amendment will allow the township to address if someone changes the “character” of their building, such as if someone wants to change a house to a restaurant. The ordinance had nothing that in the ordinance where it could go and change the use of the building, Zabicki said.

The township is currently working on the codification of the ordinance and is also updating its zoning ordinance after recently adopting a new master plan Board members approved a proposal from Penchura for $56,663.10 for the resurfacing of the playground at New Buffalo Township Memorial Park Heit read a letter to “clear up confusion” related to

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the township’s Business License Ordinance that was passed in September.

The letter quoted from the ordinance itself: “Upon filing of the properly completed application and payment of the fee, the licensing agent shall review the application and schedule the required inspection of the business to determine whether there is a compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to health sanitation, building, zoning, fire code and all other applicable regulations and requirements of the township and State of Michigan at the site.”

The letter states that the rules and regulations aren’t new and are “straight from the NFPA Fire Code, the international Fire Code, the State of Michigan” and the township’s current ordinances.

Anyone with questions can contact Dan Mandalis, fire inspector, at 469-1011 ext. 121 or dmandelia@ newbuffalotownship.org.

Amendments to the township’s zoning ordinance were approved.

Amendments include adding “a new definition as a permitted SLU in District C-2 & AG and Section 15.7 Specific Design Standards for Landscaping Business” as well as “adding new definition of Excavation Business into Section 19 as a permitted SLU in District C-2 & Industrial and Section 15.7 Specific Design Standards.”

The township hall will be serving as a drop-off for Toys for Tots throughout the Christmas season.

Toys can be dropped off into two large boxes at the entrance.

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hree Civil War veterans buried at Shedd Cemetery outside Three Oaks received their first headstones.

The old cemetery on Spring Creek Road also had its first-ever sign and flag pole installed.

A Sunday, Nov. 17, flag raising ceremony and dedication for all of the improvements was attended by more than 20 people, including several members of the American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks.

Leading the effort was Kathy Alton, a regent with the Rebecca Dewey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Three Oaks.

DAR members are descendants of soldiers who fought for the nation’s independence from England during the American Revolutionary War. Alton said she never heard of the cemetery until she was notified by fellow DAR member Priscilla Lee Hellenga about the grave yard looking rather neglected.

Hellenga, who lives just a half mile away, drives by the cemetery almost daily.

“It’s amazing. I’ve been out here several times to help,” she said.

Alton said extensive research of newspaper articles helped locate where Civil War veterans Benjamin Platts, John Redman and Thomas Bock were buried so headstones for the first time could be placed on their graves.

“We were able to make sure they were over there,” she said.

Alton said five other Civil War veterans are buried at the cemetery Bronze stars, which were each attached to a small American flag, were also placed or repositioned beside the headstones of veterans.

Included in the work at the cemetery was the installation of a pollinator garden and a couple of bee houses.

Alton said the cemetery is named after Sylvester Shedd, who was land granted the property from the government for his service in the War of 1812.

Shedd was later buried on the grounds.

The land didn’t become an official burial place, though, until his son A headstone for Thomas Bock, received permission from the county in Three Oaks Civl War veteran 1859 to mark the property as a family cemetery after he inherited the parcel, she said.

“Of course, other members of the community were also buried out here,” Alton said.

The cemetery has not accepted new burials for about a century.

Alton said very little cost went into the restoration because of the Veterans Administration paying for the grave markers and a local craftsman not charging for his repairs to some of the headstones.

The green sign cost $425.

That expense was covered by money raised from a cemetery tour and donations from members of the DAR chapter.

She said Three Oaks Township paid for installation of the flag pole and a foundation grant paid for the pollinator garden and bee houses.

The pollinator garden and bee houses stem from DAR’s other main purpose, which is conservation.

“We just felt this was a good place being surrounded by fields and to have a pleasant place to look at when the bees and butterflies come out to pollinate,” she said.

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yle William Krumrie, age 55, of Sawyer, died peacefully, Saturday morning, November 16, 2019, in his residence in the comfort of his family’s presence. He was born July 10, 1964 in Buchanan, Michigan to Alvin and Donna Krumrie. He married Diana Lynn Fritz in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Kyle was a hard-working, big hearted man, and loved his beer.

Kyle will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Diana Krumrie of Sawyer; one son, Clay Krumrie of St. Joseph; one daughter, Ashley Fritz of Sawyer; four grandchildren, Hunter Thomas, Daniel Glaske, twins Violet Krumrie and Calvin Krumrie; his father, Alvin (Patricia) Krumrie of Sawyer; one sister, Cara (Jeffrey) Jensen of Chicago; two brothers, Mark Krumrie of South Bend, Brian Krumrie of Benton Harbor; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends gathered on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, with the Reverend Randy Lett officiating.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Kyle be made to either, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, or, Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

HOROSCOPE NOVEMBER 21-27, 2019

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 The vibe coming at you this week is very expansive and optimistic; broadening your perspective and helping you move forward in life. The only hitch is getting in sync with others, either financially or intimately. There could be some issues that will flare up now surrounding sharing or dividing money.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The spotlight is on dealing with people that you have shared experiences with or people you have to share things with. Meaning rivalries with siblings, schoolmates or coworkers could flare up now. Know that you have the opportunity to grow as an individual because of others.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Dig deep Taurus. This is a very intense period, pushing you to look deeper into commitments and to uncover your deeper feelings. The theme now is all about transforming your relationships and balancing out the give and take that exists between you and partners.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 This is the time to hone in on your resources and get serious about taking care of yourself financially. Take pride in your ability to pay bills and be frugal. Of all the signs, you have a way of manifesting the things you need and you know how to get the most out of it.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 The energy coming in this week is focused in on your one on one relationships, making you realize how important it is be direct and upfront with your communication style.

Embrace what you need or how you would like things to go and don’t be shy about telling people.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 The stars are beaming a very positive vibration towards you this week, giving you the motivation to end bad habits and take more control over your daily life. Deciding on exactly what you need to stop doing or what you need to leave behind could create a problem. Use discernment.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 This is the time to get serious about your health and wellness routines.

Embrace treating yourself better by sticking to a solid routine and getting a good night’s sleep.

Situations with friends could get stressful now, so why not spend some time alone pumping some iron or getting a massage.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 This is a very sensitive and empathic time for Capricorn.

There is a special kind of knowing coming your way this week. Embrace it but don’t intrude on others, even if you know what they are going through something.

This vibe is all about gently detaching, while being uber sensitive.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 The vibe coming at you this week is loaded with potential. Embrace your creative powers and trust that the things you are working on will be successful. You have the potential to create a name for yourself.

The only thing holding you back are your self-imposed boundaries.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Getting involved in community projects is highlighted now. This is the time to give generously and get involved in helping others. You may not realize how much people look up to you or depend on you, so be sure to operate from a place of integrity and get ready to give and receive support.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The mood this week is very quiet and peaceful, don’t fight it. Really embrace relaxing and recharging now. Embrace emotions and give yourself the space to feel how you feel. Don’t worry about explaining, or trying to define your feelings, just embrace them fully and let them diminish.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 This is the time to stand in your power and know that you know what’s best for you. Stand firm in your ideas and take the lead.

Now is the time to guide situations and ensure that you are getting your fair share.

The urge to walk away and give up your pursuits may be strong but stay the course.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

2020 NEW BUFFALO ROYALTY TO HOLD ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

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he Miss and Mr. New Buffalo Scholarship Program will be having its second annual community toy drive at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Dooley’s Lakeside Pub. Any new unwrapped toys and or gift cards for all ages will be accepted.

The program is working with the New Buffalo Area Schools on assisting families in need for the holidays. Donations will be accepted from donations through Dec. 17. All donations can be dropped off at Dooley’s.

Gift cards are encouraged for high school and middle school. Toys and clothing are encouraged for the elementary students. Please don’t forget the parents as well.

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SECOND AND THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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.

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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

YOGA AT THE PARK 9AM. New Buffalo Township.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 & DECEMBER 7-8

CANDY CANE EXPRESS NOON-5PM CST. Hesston Steam Museum.

1201 E 1000 N. Hesston. www.hesston.org.

Celebrate a nostalgic children’s Christmas.

Visit Santa in a real railroad caboose. Bring a toy worth $5 or more to donate to Toys for Tots and for a free train ticket. Breakfast at Doc’s Soda Fountain at 9AM. Museum depot and gift shop open at 11:30AM. Trains roll at NOON. Adults are $5 and children 3-12 years are $3. Children under 3 are free.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

WHITTAKER WINTER WONDERLAND 9AM-10PM. New Buffalo. www.newbuffalo.org.

Celebrate Shop Small Saturday and kick off the holiday season throughout New Buffalo.

The day will begin with breakfast with Santa at Rosie’s Restaurant and end with karaoke with Miss New Buffalo 2020 queens, an ugly sweater contest, s’mores and more at Dooley’s.

See the website for full list of events. Presented by the New Buffalo Business Association.

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