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Grand Beach land buy moves to legislature PAGE 3

New Buffalo Township Board approves proposal for Union Pier Road and Red Arrow Highway revitalization project PAGE 4 State Fire Marshal urges fire safety this holiday season; use caution with candles and space heaters PAGE5

New Buffalo Elementary School students’ program wishes audience members a ‘Happy, Holiday PAGES 8-9

New Buffalo High School’s Got Talent: Students sing, dance during holiday talent show PAGES 10-11

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Grand Beach land buy moves to legislature

BY STAN MADDUX

he Village of Grand Beach is moving closer to acquiring 42 acres of undeveloped land for public use.

A $2.4 million grant application from the village has been approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said village councilman Paul Leonard, Jr. during the December 19 meeting of the village council.

Leonard said receipt of the grant hinges on the House and Senate in Lansing along with the governor approving the monetary request, which could happen in the spring.

The grant would go toward the purchase of the land for $3.3 million from the Grand Beach Land Development organization.

The village is looking to raise much of the remainder of the funds to cover the entire purchase price.

“We’re working on ways of getting some money raised. We don’t have lot of time to do it,” said Deborah Lindley, the village council president.

Clerk-Treasurer Mary Carpenter said future use of the site is focused on developing walking trails and other similar amenities.

She said the grant was sought after GBLD approached the village about any interest it might have in acquiring the property before placing the land for sale on the market.

“They gave us time to apply for the grant,” she said.

Carpenter said the driving range at the municipal golf course sits on a fraction of the property and GBLD allows the village to lease that parcel for just $1 a year.

In other news: a $50 stipend was approved for each member of the village council, planning commission and board of zoning appeals for every formal meeting of the governing bodies.

Village councilman Blake O’Halloran said the fee was proposed after researching what officials are paid at other communities in the area with a population less than 5,000.

The newly established fee was considered modest since the per meeting stipend is $100 in surrounding jurisdictions like Three Oaks and Galien and the yearly salary for a New Buffalo Township board member is $2,596.

“That seems very fair,” O’Halloran said.

Village councilman James Bracewell said ending the lack of compensation for conducting town business was a long time coming.

“I have always wanted to see that changed,” he said.

Compensation for meetings was approved by a majority of voters in the village in November.

It was up to the village council to decide the amount.

O’Halloran also reported goals for 2019 include developing an online store at the golf course, updating the golf course web page and renovating the pro shop.

Maintenance superintendent Bob Dabbs said lack of snowfall this month is helping with collecting leaves very late in falling this year.

Things would be quite messy had heavy snow set in and plows had to be out with piles of leaves still along curbsides waiting for pick up.

“Hopefully, we’ll get the leaves up before we start passing them all over the street,” Dabbs said.

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Tickets are now on sale for the New Buffalo Township Library’s fifth annual Afternoon Tea, which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.

Tickets will be on sale through Saturday, Jan. 26. They are $8 per person, and include your entrance to the event, a variety of teas to choose from, and a selection of tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets.

Vegan and gluten free options will also be available.

Tickets can be purchased at the library, which is located at 33 N. Thompson St. in New Buffalo.

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We have our challenges, but we meet them with a tremendous intensity and an interest in success.

During my time in the Senate, we have built a positive environment for long-term growth. As a result, per capita income, job creation and economic productivity are up, and crime, state debt and unemployment are down. We improved our state, and it could not have happened without your support and hard work.

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New Buffalo Township Board approves proposal for Union Pier Road and Red Arrow Highway revitalization project

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

fter hearing a presentation from Eric Neague of Antero Group, New Buffalo Township Board members approved a consulting proposal for a major project that could revitalize Union Pier’s business district at their Monday, Dec. 17, meeting.

Known as the Union Pier Road and Red Arrow Highway Redevelopment Proposal, the project will involve the “redevelopment, streetscape and safety improvements needed at the intersection of Union Pier Road and Red Arrow Highway.” Antero Group is proposing that the streetscape project area include the intersection of Union Pier Road and Red Arrow Highway and extend north to Berrien Street, south to Community Hall Road, west to Frances Court, east approximately 100 feet to the railroad tracks.

New Buffalo Township will also be joining forces with Chikaming Township (the proposal was approved by the Chikaming Township Board of Directors at their Thursday, Dec. 13, meeting) and the Berrien County Road Department on the major project. Neague said project costs are $99,550, which will be split with Chikaming Township.

Neague also updated board members on the Exit One overpass project. He said that all the permits for the project have been secured, and that they were just finalizing some items with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Neague added that Antero was looking to obtain a couple more bids for the project. Work could possibly begin this spring. The project includes fencing and lighting on the Exit One overpass and a monument sign down in the interchange.

A resolution to adopt ordinance number 20181217 to - for now - for the township to opt out of the sale of recreational marijuana was approved.

Per Section 6 of the 2018 Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act that was approved by Michigan voters during last month’s general election the township’s new ordinance “prohibits marihuana establishments within its boundaries.” The state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has yet to finalize regulations in terms of recreational marijuana.

Board members approved an economic development agreement with Cornerstone Alliance, with the township investing in the organization for an annual $5,000 fee.

At last month’s meeting, board members agreed to invest in the Cornerstone Alliance concept and proposal for economic development, which will include the nonprofit organization to do more marketing and site development for a 69.27-acre site located off Exit 4 that was touted by the organization as being the “ideal” site for a logistics center development.

Board members heard a 2017-2018 audit presentation from Brian Hacke of Kruggel Lawton & Company.

According to the official financial report, as of June 30, 2018, the township’s total revenues are $5.1 million and

total expenditures are $4.6 million.

Township board members also made several reappointments and appointments for the coming year.

Board members approved reappointing James

McCafferty, Dorothy Palen, and Martha Odrus to the Board of Review, with Kathie Butler as alternate, for a term that will expire Dec. 31, 2020.

Board members approved reappointing Ron Oselka and Dave Stumm to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term F that will expire Dec. 31, 2021. u The appointment of Sue Rogers to the ZBA for a term t expiring Dec. 31, 2021 was approved. h Board members approved reappointing Chad Butler, Ed c Carpenter and Mary NyKamp to the Construction Board p of Appeals for a term ending Dec. 31, 2020.

C The reappointment of Rich Kochany to the Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) for a term ending Dec. 31, f 2022, was approved. c a oard members approved appointing Pano f Arvanitis and Ed Lijewski to the Planning “ Commission for a term that will expire Dec. 31, 2021, as well as approved them attending d six citizens planner classes for six weeks for an t h approximate cost of $295 per person.

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Board members approved the fifth payment for P the Michigan Shores Water Project in the amount of $37,267.37 to Payjay, Inc. The annual 2019 GIS Support Agreement with Wightman & Associates was approved.

The 2019 Poverty Income Guidelines and Asset Test was approved.

Board members approved the health savings account contributions for 2019. Single coverage for employees on the township health insurance plan is $2700 and family coverage is $5400.

The yearly resolution for Public Act 152 was approved, which exempts the township from the regulations and requirements of how much it contributes towards employees’ health insurance.

Board members approved Park Director Patrick Donnelly attending the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Kalamazoo from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. The approximate cost of the conference is $320, d o hotel cost is $400, food is $90 and fuel will be for a approximately 150 miles. f Board members approved a wage increase for the u administrative assistant of $1 an hour.

Board members approved rehabbing fire truck 1320 in i the amount of $42,000, which will give it approximately S f 10 more years of service. a Board members approved firefighter Dan Madalis attending Fire Inspector I and II training at the Alabama A p Fire College from Feb. 25 through March 8 for an o estimated cost of $4,467. o s

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State Fire Marshal urges fire safety this holiday season WATER CHRISTMAS TREES DAILY, CHECK LIGHTS AND CORDS, USE CAUTION WITH CANDLES AND SPACE HEATERS

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ith the holiday season upon us, it’s also the season for greater fire risk. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urges consumers to use caution as the holidays are a peak time for home fires caused by unattended candles and space heaters, electrical problems with worn lights, and dry Christmas trees.

“A dry tree is extremely flammable, and these types of fires can turn deadly within seconds, allowing you little time for your family to escape,” said Sehlmeyer.

“Check the tree water everyday, don’t risk the chance of fire and the loss of family, friends or your home.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association: • More than a third of home decoration fires are started by candles.

• 42 percent of decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

• One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems.

• A heat source too close to the tree causes roughly one in every four fires.

• Nearly 50 percent of all space heater fires involve electric space heaters.

Sehlmeyer said that the top three days for home candle fires occur on Christmas Eve., Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. “People often fall asleep or leave home with unattended candles left burning in many of these fires,” said Sehlmeyer. “Keep candles away from the tree, decorations, curtains and furniture that can catch fire.

Always keep candles up high to prevent them from getting knocked over by children and pets. Battery operated, flameless candles are the safest option.”

Keep these fire safety tips in mind for a safe holiday season: • Choose a fresh tree and water it daily.

• Place the tree away from any exit and at least three feet from any heat source (fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights).

• NEVER USE LIT CANDLES TO DECORATE YOUR TREE. • Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory

for indoor or outdoor use appropriately.

•R eplace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturers’ instructions for the maximum number of light strands to connect.

•D on’t overload electrical outlets or electrical outlet strips.

•A lways turn off tree lights and extinguish candles when going to bed or leaving your home.

A live Christmas tree burn conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows just how quickly a dried-out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a tree watered regularly. Watch the video to see how Christmas tree fires can turn devastating and deadly within seconds.

“Be sure your smoke alarms are in working order, have a fire extinguisher readily available and know how to use it,” Sehlmeyer said. “Have a prepared and practiced home escape plan, with two ways out of your home that will help ensure your survival in a home fire.”

Please remember to test smoke alarms of elderly family members and neighbors when visiting them over the holidays. The Michigan Community Risk Reduction Task Force has identified that people over the age of 60 are at the greatest risk to die in residential fires in Michigan according to fire reports submitted for 2017-2018.

Four things that can reduce dying in a fire at your house: •C heck each smoke alarm monthly.

•C hange smoke alarms every ten (10) years.

•C hange the batteries in 9-volt smoke alarms every six (6) months.

• I nstall a smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every sleeping area.

If you have financial hardship and need smoke alarms, please contact the Bureau of Fire Services 517-2418847.

The Bureau of Fire Services wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Visit the Bureau of Fire Services website at www. michigan.gov/bfs for more fire safety information.

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s the year closes, I believe that it’s time to make a “Best-Of” list. Let’s tackle a best of 2018 list.

Chicago Pizza - While there are so many wonderful pizzas in the Chicagoland area, my vote for best pizza in Chicago goes to Vito and Nicks. This venerable institution has been a south side favorite since 1946, and it’s thin crust and blend of delicious cheese, sauce and sausage, put it atop all the others I have tried in and around the city. By the way, I also find a few pizza places in Harbor Country to be outstanding. Anyone have thoughts about their favorite places?

Song - When choosing just one song was proving difficult for me, I turned to my favorite music app to give me some help. Spotify is a great source of music, and so much more. They follow my musical selections and provide me with daily and weekly playlists. At the end of the year, they give me a list of the 100 songs that I played most often and the winner was “A Little Bit Of Everything” by the group Dawes.

College Football Team - The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame won the honor this year. Brian Kelly’s team went undefeated , earned a place in the playoffs, and if they can beat Clemson and either Alabama or Oklahoma, they will be National Champions for the first time since 1988.

Amateur Chicago Sports Team - This year, standing head and shoulders above the rest, was the Loyola Ramblers basketball team. Coach Porter Moser lead the Ramblers all the way to the final four before losing to the University of Michigan. Loyola’s success was even more enjoyable because it was so unexpected. Sister Jean, probably Loyola’s biggest fan, kept predicting victory, and the players kept responding. In a city that focuses on professional sports, the Ramblers captured the imagination of all Chicago fans, and many who don’t usually care about sports at all.

Professional Chicago Sports Team - Those of you who read this column know what a big Cub fan I am. I love all the teams from my city, but the Cubs have a special place in my heart. However, the late season swoon that resulted in them missing the playoffs gave an opening and the Chicago Bears came bursting through. What a season it’s been so far for the monsters of the midway. With one game remaining, the Bears’ record is 11-4 and they are only a few plays away from having been undefeated. They became the first team ever to go from four consecutive last place finishes to winning their division. Almost everyone on the team is playing outstanding football. The general manager had a great year and the coaching staff has been awesome. Here’s hoping the team can go all the way this year, but even if they fail in the playoffs, the future is indeed bright.

Newspaper and readers - New Buffalo Times and you. This award is a no brainer. I appreciate being a small part of it. Thank you all, and I hope your holidays are filled with joy.

Finally, a quote from the best holiday movie of this or any year.

“Merry Christmas Movie House! Merry Christmas Emporium! Merry Christmas You Wonderful Old Building And Loan!” —George Bailey, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Have a safe, healthy, and happy New Year.

Peace, love and happiness.

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New Buffalo Elementary School students’ program wishes audience members a ‘Happy, Holiday’

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New Buffalo third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students raise their streamers in the air during Have a Happy Holiday

Third grade students showcase their musical talents during Carol of the Xylophones

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n order to convey to audience members the importance of spreading cheer throughout the Christmas season, New Buffalo Elementary School third, fourth and fifth grade students polished off their recorders, donned their sunglasses and sang their hearts out during “A Happy Holiday,” which took place at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Against a sparkly backdrop featuring strings of white lights draped over blue curtains, students sang their way through a variety of nontraditional songs, such as “Glo-Glo-Glorious,” “We Wish You a Swingin’ Holiday” and “Santa, What a Guy!” as well as more traditional carols (which were sung by a select ensemble of vocalists from each grade), such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Jingle Bells” and Jingle Bell Rock.” In addition to displaying their musical prowess through the use of recorders, third grade students also struck the row of wooden bars with on xylophone with wooden mallets during “Carol of the Boomwhackers.”

The program was directed by Christina Sokol, the elementary school music teacher. Sokol also thanked Barb Woerdehoff, Renee Bowen, Christina Baumann, Chuck Lonsky, Randy Mast, Keith Carlson, Ed Lijewski, Judy Meredith, Matt Raney, Suzanne Cramer, and the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education for making the show possible.

Third, fourth and fifth grade students wave their colorful streamers in the air during Have a Happy, Happy Holiday

Third, fourth and fifth grade students perform Let’s Make It Shine

A fourth grade singing ensemble perform Jingle Bell Rock

Third and fifth grade students get into the Christmas spirit during Glo-Glo-Gloriious

www.newbuffalotimes.com A fifth grade singing ensemble implores audience members to believe in the season during Believe

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 Third and fourth grade students get into the spirit of the season during Rock the Holly

Fourth and fifth grade students don their sunglasses for We Wish You a Swingin’ Holiday

Fifth grade students lift their hats to Santa during Santa, What a Guy!

Third graders perform Carol of the Xylophones

A select fifth grade recorder group opens the show with Ding Dong Merrily On High

Third, fourth and fifth graders wave their streamers in the air during Let’s Make It Shine

Fourth grade singers perform Jingle Bell Rock

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New Buffalo High School’s Got Talent

Christina Osby puts her own spin on Evanescence’s Away from Me

Marissa Tavernier shows off ehr dancing skills while performing a dance mix at the all-school talent show

STUDENTS SING, DANCE DURING HOLIDAY TALENT SHOW

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

s was custom, the students at New Buffalo High School put on a show the day before the long awaited, two-week winter break, which this year was Friday, Dec. 21.

High school students and teachers filed into the Performing Arts Center to view what has become a longstanding tradition at the high school: the all-school holiday talent show.

Emceed by students Andrew Hofstetter and Andrew Thomas, this year’s show featured a variety of newcomers as well as some returning acts. Student Jessica Hewitt once again graced the stage to work her magic on a deck of cards (with Ben O’Donnell serving as her lucky assistant.) Students sat in awe as they

Students wave their cell phones in the air during Christina Osby’s performance of Evanescence’s My Immortal

Conner Tannehill adds his own personality to This is Me from The Greatest Show on Earth

Ben O’Donnell waits as Jessica Hewitt works her magic on a deck of cards

Nadia Collins, Da’Nai Smothers-Davis and Nyhilia Durham shake things up with their lively dance mix at the all-school talent show

Harper Collins sings acapella to Ed Sheeran’s Castle on the Hill

www.newbuffalotimes.com Libby Price belts out The Sound of Music’s My Favorite Things at the all-school talent show

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 (left to right) Michael Tran, Ben O’Donnell and Andrew Hofstetter get everyone on their feet during the Migos Lip Sync

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Taylor Fiero puts her own twist on Evanescene’s Bleed during Friday’s talent show

Jessica Hewitt awes everyone with her traditional card tricks during Friday morning’s talent show

Students line the stage while (center, left to right) Andrew Thomas and Andrew Hofstetter announce ugly sweater contest winners

watched Hewitt perform her card tricks. (Hewitt gave credit to recently retired high school math teacher, Butch McNair, for teaching her one of the tricks.) Other performances included a lively student dancing trio (which included Nyhilia Durham, Nadia Collins and Da’Nai SmothersDavis), a handful student singers, and a piano/singing solo to “Hallelujah”

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Joseph Turcotte plays the piano and sings Hallelujah during the high school talent show

tudents sang and performed to songs that ranged from being traditional to more modern. While Libby Price delivered an acapella performance of The Sound of Music’s “My Favorite Things,” dancing trio Hofstetter, Michael Tran and O’Donnell brought the house down while rapping (lip syncing) to Migos songs.

As usual, students showed up to school their most outrageous Christmas sweaters for the annual schoolwide ugly sweater contest.

Students lined the stage as they awaited Hofstetter and Thomas to announce the winner. The winner of the contest was Brandon Biolette.

The senior, who passed away in a car accident Dec. 11, always enjoyed participating in the traditional contest. (Earlier in the show, student Christina Osby also paid tribute to Biolette when she dedicated her moving performance of Evanescence’s “My Immortal” to him.)

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 233 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 22 TO THE NEW BUFFALO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS AND TO DIRECT THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY FUTURE OPTIONS The City of New Buffalo ordains: Section 1. Addition. A new Chapter 22, entitled “Marihuana Establishments,” is hereby added to the New Buffalo City Code of Ordinances to read as follows: Chapter 22 Marihuana Establishments Sec. 22-1. Title.

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the City of New Buffalo Marihuana Establishments Ordinance.

Sec. 22-2. Definitions.

Words used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as in Initiated Law 1 of 2018, also known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The remainder of this chapter refers to Initiated Law 1 of 2018 as the MRTMA. Sec. 22-3. Marihuana establishments prohibited.

Marihuana establishments are prohibited in the City until such time as the City Council amends this chapter to allow one or more establishments.

Sec. 22-4. Violations and penalties. (a) Any person who disobeys, neglects, or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter or who causes, allows, or consents to any of the same shall be deemed to be responsible for the violation of this ordinance. A violation of this chapter is deemed to be a nuisance per se. (b) A violation of this chapter is a municipal civil infraction, for which the fines shall not be less than $100 nor more than $500, in the discretion of the Court. The foregoing sanctions shall be in addition to the rights of the City to proceed at law or equity with other appropriate and proper remedies. Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all

Sec. 22-5. Study by the Planning Commission.

As of the adoption of this chapter, the legalization of marihuana is a new phenomenon in Michigan that presents unique opportunities and challenges for local governments.

The intent of this chapter is to prohibit marihuana establishments on at least a temporary basis in order to allow further study of the issue.

The Planning Commission is hereby directed to: (a) Study the City’s options for authorizing and regulating marihuana establishments under the Act; (b) Hold at least one public hearing to seek input from the public; and (c) Prepare and submit a report to the City Council by December 1, 2019, with a recommendation as to whether the City should authorize one or more types of marihuana establishments. If the Planning Commission recommends authorization, the report shall outline, in general terms, recommended regulations.

Section 2. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and the ordinance shall be effective 20 days after enactment or upon publication, whichever is later.

YEAS: Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll, Mayor O’Donnell NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 233 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on December 17, 2018.

LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR LORI K. VANDER CLAY, CLERK

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 234 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE I, SECTION

18-4 OF THE NEW BUFFALO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A SNOW AND ICE CLEARANCE DISTRICT The City of New Buffalo ordains: Section 1. Amendment. Chapter 18, Article I, Section 18-04 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 18-4. Removal of snow, ice and obstructions from sidewalks.

Unless otherwise provided in this Section, no person, who shall be the owner of any lot or premises in the City, or who shall be in possession of such lot or premises, shall for the space of 24 hours permit any snow, ice, or other obstruction to remain upon the sidewalk in front of or adjoining such lot or premises.

Due to significant municipal investment in landscaping and streetscaping along Whittaker Street from E. Buffalo Street to E. Water Street and the City’s unique financial, asset preservation, and beautification interests in protecting said area as a destination commonly known as the N. Whittaker Street Business District, a Snow and Ice Clearance District is hereby established encompassing the rightof-way and sidewalk bounded on the attached map. No person shall clear snow and ice on the sidewalk and right-of-way in front of or adjoining a lot located in the Snow and Ice Clearance District which clearing will hereafter be performed by the City. By establishment of this Snow and Ice Clearance District the City does not waive any defenses or immunities available at law.

Section 2. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and the ordinance shall be effective upon publication.

YEAS: Robertson, Ennis, Spirito, Kroll, Mayor O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 234 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on December 17, 2018.

LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR LORI VANDER CLAY, CLERK

ANNOUNCEMENT Announced, Vilma Eviltyte and her daughter Elena Jakubonyte established their domicile and permanent homestead in Union Pier, Michigan that became effective after verbal notification to municipal officials during New Buffalo Township’s public meeting on November 19th, 2018.”

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ohn (Jack) Albert Newhart Ryan of Harbert, Michigan, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2018.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, March 31, 1937 to Albert J. and Mary C. Newhart Ryan. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School and studied architecture at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

He was a project manager on large construction projects around the country such as the construction of a power plant in Wheatland, Wyoming, a production line at the Kellogg plant in Battle Creek, Michigan, managing the relocation of the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor in Princeton, New Jersey, and coordinating the relocation of the Widow Clarke House in Chicago.

He was an avid golfer and played in a league at Pebblewood Country Club and was a member of Church of the Mediator. He spent part of each summer since 1951 on the beaches of Harbert. When he wasn’t playing golf, he could be found reading novels or playing solitaire. He loved to travel to Europe and spend winters in Florida.

He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee VonSick), children Michelle (Russ) Bartlett of Santa Ana, CA and John A. (Julie) Ryan II of Ormond Beach, FL, and six grandchildren: Ronan, Sophie, Lilly and Max Bartlett and Cayden and Lydia Ryan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother James, of Plano, Texas.

A memorial service will be planned for next summer in Harbert, MI. Memorials may be made to Church of the Mediator in Harbert, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, MI. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com

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DECEMBER 27, 2018-JANUARY 2, 2019 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Make good use of any down time while you can, because after the first of the year, you are going to be very busy.

You can launch ideas and present proposals, later in January. That will be the time when you are most influential.

Plan, investigate and do the research, now.

Prepare to present in mid-January.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You are ready to make some changes at home. Whether you are contemplating a complete remodel or just reorganizing your closets, you can be sure there will be changes made at chateau Libra. It is more than just color changes, it is getting everything in working order. Functionality meets fashion.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Inspiration and motivation will come from out of the blue. Things that have been causing you agitation and stress will start to work out, with the help of friends. Let others help you now. Trust in their abilities. You don’t need to carry all the weight of the world. There are people around you that will help you now.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Education will prove important over the new year. It may not seem like it now, but there will be many opportunities opening up over the next year that will require some education. Hit the books now and master your chosen trade; be ready for any combination of circumstances.

Golden ops and silver linings ahead.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Take more responsibility in relationships, now. Taking charge may include financing most of the partnership, as well. Be prepared to back your position with the money. If you have promised to deliver, it is important that you follow through on that commitment. Don’t get greedy. Contribute more, now.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 The world will feel much more stable and manageable, this week. This is an excellent time to get your house cleaned and stocked for the new year. Also, this is a good time to plan on what major changes you would like to make to your living space. There is a need to make things more cozy and inviting.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 While you are still busy focusing on work and finances, love will be looking for you. Unexpected love interests will be popping up all over the place, let’s just hope you are paying enough attention, as not to miss this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with love.

Open your eyes and your heart, let love in.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You will be much more vocal over the next few weeks.

Use this to your advantage by becoming your own advocate. Let your words and actions create the world you want to be in. If you hold back your input because you are afraid of causing conflict, it will be a source of stress. Be honest, yet kind.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Many work-related projects or issues will keep you from the down time you were hoping to enjoy this week.

Don’t let the fast-paced work schedule wear you out. Stay on top of your game by taking time to stretch and meditate in the mornings. They say those morning rituals set the vibration for the entire day.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 This is a beautiful time for Aquarius. Your ruling planet, Uranus, is turning direct, meaning your energy levels, your mood, your life, will start to flow more easily now. Many unexpected and exciting times are on the horizon. Let negativity neutralize, while you power up on the positive. Good year ahead!

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 You will be feeling very romantic this New Year’s Eve. So much so, that you may end up proposing.

Regardless of how you handle your passions, now is the time to get closer and make plans for the future. Even if you’re not looking to get married, you are looking to solidify your connections.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You won’t just be ringing in the new year, you’ll be ringing in the new you. More than any other sign, Pisces will be undergoing many changes this new year. If you want to land that new job, rock that new look, or just take better care of yourself, now is when these changes carry some longevity. Make it happen!

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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.

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ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE! 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generation Dr. Three Oaks.

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HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB 6:30PM. New Buffalo Township Library. 33 N. North Thompson. New Buffalo.

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

KARAOKE NIGHT 7-11PM. Dooley’s Lake House Pub. 310 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo. 269-469-2247. www.dooleyslakehouse.com.

Kids and adults are welcome!

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PS DUMP YOUR BOYFRIEND ROCKS NEW YEAR’S EVE 11PM-2AM. Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds Casino. 11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo.

The multimedia show is woven into a rambunctious cocktail shaker of psychedelic rock, spaced-out funk, hardcore rock, freestyle disco rap and everything else under the sun. There will be a $10 cover charge starting at 11 p.m. Eastern.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

JOLLY OUT THERE: FRED JOLLY AND HIS LONG WALK 1-2:30PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden.

13988 Range Line Rd. Niles.

On March 25, 2018, Fred Jolly turned 62 and started thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to raise funds for the the National Park Foundation and completed his 2,200mile trek in October 2018. Join Fred as he shares tales and images from his journey.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 WHAT ANIMAL IS IT? TRACKS, SCATS AND SIGNS 10AM. Jens Jensen Nature Preserve.

6851 Parkway Dr. Sawyer.

Join Casey Struecker as she leads Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) on a wilderness forensics hike through Jens Jensen Preserve.

THE CHICAGO EXPERIENCE 8PM. Acorn Theater.

The Chicago Experience invites you to relive memories of the music that captured everyone’s hearts, from the early hits off Chicago Transit Authority’s 1968 selftitled album, such as “Beginnings” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”, through the 1980s, with Chicago’s hits “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” and “You’re The Inspiration.” Box office opens at 4 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.acorntheater.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 AFTERNOON TEA 2PM. New Buffalo Township Library.

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Tickets for the fifth annual tea are on sale through Jan. 26. Tickets are $8 per person.

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They praise their gods when I announce that it is lipstick day. In Bali, the workers will stay on one job their entire life. Many of them make only $800 in a good year. The men take the lipstick to their wives as a special gift and the ladies carefully use it for special occasions, like ceremonies and Temple. It must last a year (until I come back). I accidentally discovered this years ago when one of the elderly ladies, Ketut, had a birthday and she was beaming with delight. For her birthday, her daughter-in-law had shampooed Ketut’s hair, which was a grand gift.

Smiling, she sat on my steps as I ran into the bungalow and brought her one of my lipsticks. Ketut cried, folded her hands and bowed with deep gratitude. She has passed on, as I have seen many of these kind and gentle people do.

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If I can so easily grant someone so much joy with such a small gift, I will keep the “lipstick mission” going until I can no longer make the long trip half way around the world. I always make them understand that the lipstick and nail polish is sent to them with love from my village to their village saying thank you.

Please drop off your extra lipstick and polish (slightly used is okay) at Customs Imports, 139 N. Whittaker St. (across from Casey’s). You can leave your donation at the side door during non-business hours. (Hint: bright colors - reds, oranges and pinks - are their favorites.) Know in your heart that you have shared love.

The joy in their hearts does not compare to the joy that I receive when I see them so carefully choose their lipstick.

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Bridgman • 269-466-0123 New Buffalo • 269-469-6388 11136 California Rd, Bridgman, MI 49106

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500 W. BUFFALO ST. / NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-2265 6801 W. US 12 / THREE OAKS, MI 269-756-2265 WWW.HORIZONBANK.COM

DOWNTOWN BEACH LOCATION 207 N. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-5055 9AM-10PM — 7 DAYS A WEEK

15412 RED ARROW HIGHWAY LAKESIDE, MI 49116 269-612-0290 WHLNINEYDS.COM

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134 E. BUFFALO ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-0200 WWW.VILLANOVAPIZZERIA.COM

212 S. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-4438 WWW.HARBORCOUNTRYINSURANCE.COM

310 W. BUFFALO ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-2247 DOOLEYSHOUSE310@GMAIL.COM

219 W. MADISON AVE. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-586-3748

45 N. WHITTAKER ST. / /New NEW BUFFALO, MI 45 North Whittaker Buffalo, MI 269-469-2222 269-469-2222 67016701 W. West US 12 / /THREE OAKS, MI US 12 Three Oaks, MI 269-756-2222 269-756-2222 742 S. WHITTAKER ST. NEW BUFFALO, MI 269--469-3697

Sawyer Road / Sawyer, MI 6485 6485 SAWYER RD. / SAWYER, MI 269-426-3100 269-426-3100

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C. BRYAN STROTHER, DC 1 W. MADISON NEW BUFFALO, MI 269-469-1310 WWW.NEWBUFFALOCHIROPRACTOR.COM