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Grand Beach supports Marquette Greenway Trails with donation PAGE 4

Chikaming zoning ordinance dominates special meeting PAGE 6

Elementary school students sing the “ABCs of Christmas” PAGE 9

13th Christmas at the Acorn the best yet!

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Whittaker Street scoops PAGE 12

A community leader: Smith honored during appreciation day PAGE 13

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AS 2017 SLIPS AWAY, 2018 COMES TO LIFE. As with every year, my life was full of challenges, victories and defeats.

The challenges – they taught me to be more creative. The victories - I was thankful for them. As for the defeats - well, they taught me the most.

The year 2018 will bring different challenges, some of which I will be ready for and others I will not see coming; however, when one lives in a kind community, you can lean on others and be most grateful for your friends and neighbors.

My hope is for a community which can continue to grow and build together, a place with as many opinions as people who live there.

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The library is inviting the public to begin purchasing tickets Wednesday, Dec. 20, through Saturday, Jan. 27. For $8, guests will delight in bookish splendor with choices of teas, tea sandwiches, cookies and cakes. The purchase of a ticket will grant participants a full afternoon of tea, as well as a chance to win one of the day’s door prizes. Since this time-honored tradition has become a highly anticipated event, those who are interested in attending are advised to not wait too long to purchase tea tickets.

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LCA’S “FEATURED CREATURES” HIGHLIGHTS ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES

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he “Featured Creatures” exhibit at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) showcases artworks completed by student artists of the Center’s Health Promotion through the Arts Program, which, in partnership with The Social and Learning Institute (SLI) and Paladin, Inc, provides weekly classes for adults living with developmental and cognitive disabilities.

Now entering its 10th year, the program provides a creative space for these artists to explore and develop motor and vocabulary skills, as well as to develop social support and peer relationships. It’s generously sponsored by the Duneland Health Council.

The “Featured Creatures” exhibit displays the works created by almost 40 artists who have participated in the program in 2017 and features a wide variety of media including sculpture, drawing and printmaking. The show celebrates the self-expression and confidence of these remarkable artists.

Additionally, in 2016 and 2017, student artists from SLI created holiday themed prints as part of their educational curriculum. Selected prints were then made into a limited run of blank greeting cards, which are available for purchase in LCA’s Holiday Artisan Market, which runs through Friday, Jan. 5.

Proceeds from the sale of the prints support the artists and the educational art program.

Guests can view the display in LCA’s NIPSCO Art Education Studio. The Center is located at 101 W. Second Street in Michigan City, Indiana. — STAFF

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LINDA HENDERSON IN GRAND BEACH

he Grand Beach Village Council heard opening remarks from Berrien County Commissioner Ezra Scott at their regular Wednesday, Dec. 20, meeting.

The council heard an update from Scott concerning a possible January trip to Washington, D.C., which will include himself and a couple New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance members. The group is scheduled to meet with the undersecretary of the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) to discuss remedies to the longeroding shoreline along the beachfront from New Buffalo to Grand Beach. The erosion is said to have started with the 1975 construction of the New Buffalo harbor break wall and with the subsequent lack of sand beach revetment, which was promised by the USACE, since 1995.

“We will try to get the best possible deal we can get, we need something right away (for shoreline protection),” Scott said, adding that he felt they had “powerful people” on their side.

At the opening of the regular meeting, Councilman Jim Bracewell requested that the review of the village charter be considered. President Leonard asked that the topic remain on the agenda until they have advice from Village Attorney Sara (Bell) Senica, which he promised to follow up on. The village charter has not been upgraded or amended since 1974.

In council reports, Bracewell addressed a concern that was raised regarding recent tree removal.

Both he and Building Inspector Bill Lambert stated that the recently removed trees in the old section of the village were removed to make way for new construction and for the installation of a swimming pool. All construction permits are on file at Village Hall for review, Bracewell said.

Under new business, the council further discussed implementing an ordinance to monitor the removal of village trees. O’Halleron stated that he wished to save as many trees as possible. Lambert stated that many of the old growth red and black oak are not very healthy trees and when they are damaged, they pose a danger to the surrounding properties.

Frank Giglio reported that progress continues on the lakefront and at the access points. He said most of the large blocks have been removed on the Royal access, while the Oak access is still being worked on. He also expressed concerns about the recent storm damage that continues to threaten property.

Leonard stated that a property owner at the top of SkiHi wished to enter into a license agreement with the village to use part of SkiHi as their new driveway for a new home under construction. The property owner will install a retaining wall to restrict water runoff from the water tower, but he wanted to the village to install a French drain to contain any future water runoff. Leonard said he denied that request, saying the village will not pay for their private benefit.

Supt. Bob Dabbs stated that there have been only three incidents of overflow in the last 18 years, and then the water ran into the wooded right-of-way area. He suggested that the village street department could dig a dry well to prevent any further runoff, if it occurs, from going onto the private property.

The council was also addressed by retiring New Buffalo Township Fire Chief Ed Lijewski, who expressed his thanks for being allowed to serve as fire chief. He also stated the importance to the village, which is fortunate to have three officers cross trained as police officers and firefighters. He stated that having individuals on the department that were familiar with the roads, hydrant locations and the families that own the property was an extremely powerful asset to the fire department. He said that having a fire chief in a patrol car may save a life or

a structure when an emergency call comes in. The New Buffalo Township Fire Department has 20 personnel and five additional New Buffalo High School students in firefighter school.

The council congratulated new Township Fire Chief Jamie Flick, who is also a village police officer. Leonard also shared that all of the local municipalities are working together to establish a GIS mapping system of all of the water systems and hydrants in the area. Wightman and Associates is aiding the communities in this comprehensive effort.

Blake O’Halloron reported that the golf course had a nice year. He said that the golf course is a great asset to have, and he wished to grow improvements and programs for the course in the future, including planning for the future upgrade to the irrigation system. He said he is planning for the memorial brick pavers to be installed in a decorative pattern around the Pro Shop before next Memorial Day weekend. Village residents still have time to order a memorial brick for their family or loved one.

Orders will be taken until Thursday, Feb. 15, at the village hall offices.

Leonard reported that the Dec. 14 give-back dinner at Bentwood Tavern to support the Marquette Greenway Trail project was a big success, and raised $9,685.00 through the 50 percent donated by the Marina Grand, the raffle and private donations.

The council approved contributing $1,200 to the survey work underway by the Southwest Michigan Planning Association (SWMPA) and Abonmarche for the proposed trail route, which has not yet been determined. The City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township each contributed $2,800 for the survey work. The surveys will be the property of each of the municipalities when completed and can be used by them for future projects and developments.

Leonard said that the community support is very strong, and the municipalities are all working together to bring this nonmotorized trail to a successful completion.

The portion of the trail that the Harbor Country Trail organization and SWMPA are focusing on is the 3.8 mile stretch from the state line into the City of New Buffalo.

Depending on what route the trail takes, the cost could be more than $4 million. He said that no matter what route is chosen, “safety will be the number one concern.”

He said Marci Hamilton of SWMPA is confident that there will be grant money available from MDOT, MDNR and TIGER grants; however, matching funds as high as $1 million could be required from the city and township municipalities.

Lenard stated that the community commitment was strong.

“We are going to get it built,” he said.

The estimated projected costs for the engineering and building of the 3.8 miles of Michigan trail is $3.6 million, which is for the more conservative trail route.

Costs could be higher if the trail goes through scenic wooded areas. To help bring this vision to reality, a taxdeductible donation is appreciated. Please go to www. harborcountrytrails.org or mail a check to Friends of Harbor Country Trails, P.O. Box 371, New Buffalo, Mi 49117.

Dabbs stated his concerns for the steel revetment wall that protects the west side of the pump house. He stated that since homeowners to the west had installed concrete on the shoreline, “the wall is really taking a beating from the waves.” He expressed concern for the stability of the jetty walls, as well as for the erosion of the bluff. It was noted that the concrete work at the private residence was not permitted work by the DEQ, and the DEQ is aware of and concerned about the concrete installation.

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budget and all course maintenance is competed, including the draining of the irrigation system. Tree trimming and leaf removal will continue, as well as equipment maintenance. The red oak trees on the golf course cannot be trimmed until they are in a dormant state later in the winter.

The council approved end-of-the-year salary adjustments for all of the employees, as they have in past years.

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bid from Current Electric in the amount of $3,380 to replace the outside lighting at the Village Hall and Pro Shop was approved.

Dabbs stated that the current lights have been a “nightmare” to maintain for years. The new lights will be LED, which will save money for the village and should make a significant difference, according to Dabbs.

The payment of compensations for the distribution of approved funds, along with the distribution of funds raised by the GoFundMe campaign organized by village resident Hugh Wade, for the village access points in the old section was approved.

At the November meeting, the council voted to assist in the cost of revetment to the village access points at Pine, Ely, and Oak. The council members all agreed that the village would pay for the armor stone/rocks.

They felt it was advantageous to the village, since the work is already being covered under the permits issued to the homeowners. They agreed to allocate up to $50,000 for the stone, and proposed that the homeowners pay the labor costs. They stated that the village could be billed for the entire job and the homeowners could reimburse the village for the labor costs and receive a tax write-off as a donation to the village. The council felt that this was a good alternative to the situation. The Village requires an itemized statement for any work proposed and completed by the contractor.

The village has reimbursed Donkersloot and Sons for their work at Oak, and they will reimburse Oselka Construction for their work at Ely and Pine, when completed. Councilmembers agreed that the Oak access was the first priority to protect, and they allocated 50 percent of the total funds to Oak. The Ely and Pine accesses were each allocated 25 percent of the funds raised by the village and GoFundMe page.

Following the November meeting, resident Hugh Wade launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist the village, which raised an additional $46,035 in revenue to cover the costs associated with the access revetment.

The council agreed to continue to pay the compensation/stipend for health insurance copays and prescription copays for employee and spouses with Medicare and spouses of employees with Medicare. The members agreed that this will be the last year the council approves all of these payments. In the future, they will review other options to support the insurance needs of their employees.

The council will review a tree removal replacement ordinance brought to them by member Blake O’Halloran from the Village of Michiana. They all agreed that while the village may need an ordinance in the future, the Michiana ordinance is very restrictive and in need of review and adjustment.

They will present their individual findings and thoughts at the January meeting. The matter of tree removal was brought up by O’Halloran, who is concerned about recent tree removal in the village and wishes to maintain the character of the village for future generations.

Councilmembers approved $ 27,062 for the purchase of a new Ford Taurus Squad car from the lowest bidder, Three Oaks Ford. The current Taurus is five years old. Police Chief Dan Schroeder stated that normally, the council replaces the police cars every three years to avoid high, ongoing maintenance costs. The council agreed that this replacement was well overdue. The bid included the installation of all of the required police department equipment. This was a budgeted item.

Dabbs stated that his department will soon be installing a new dry-well at Maple and Holiday Hills. The street department is currently finishing the late leaf collection and readying the equipment for snow removal.

The council acknowledged receipt of the Planning Commission Annual Report from Chair Ray Kelly, and thanked the commission for their hard work and dedication.

Councilmembers approved a hall rental request from Frank Giglio for a Lion’s Club fundraising ball Saturday, Feb 3, which is open to the public.

During council comments, O’Halloran stated that he felt the council had acted properly in their handling of the access point revetment work at the village beach front.

“It was the right thing to do, we all came together to address this. Thank you to Hugh Wade for spearheading the GoFundMe campaign,” he said, adding that the revetment at the village access points protects the village assets and the bluff.

On behalf of all of the councilmembers, Leonard thanked the staff for their Christmas gifts and wished all a happy and healthy holiday and New Year.

The next meeting of the Grand Beach Village Council is at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Village Hall.

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That’s difficult to answer, but wherever it goes, time will affect your success as an investor.

For one thing, time is an essential element in building wealth. If you own quality investments with growth potential, and you give them years – in fact, decades – to increase in value, your perseverance may be rewarded.

Also, when trying to meet a goal with a specific time limit, such as sending your child to college, you’ll need to choose the appropriate investments.

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EPA ADVANCES COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM THROUGH DESIGNATION PROCESS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE, OZONE STANDARDS

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he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the next steps in the Clean Air Act process to determine which areas of the country meet national air quality standards for ground-level ozone and sulfur dioxide.

Last month, the Agency designated the vast majority of U.S. counties as meeting the air quality standards set by EPA’s 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. EPA is responding to state and tribal recommendations for ozone designations for the remaining areas and providing additional opportunities for state, tribal, and public input on those areas’ designations. The Agency is also finalizing designations for certain areas for the 2010 sulfur dioxide NAAQS. “Cooperative federalism is key to maintaining clean air,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. “Largely due to work by the states and new technological advances by the private sector, monitored levels of SO2 have dropped 85 percent and levels of ozone have decreased 22 percent nationwide since 1990. I am encouraged by the progress we’ve made and will continue working alongside states, tribes, and localities to determine the best methods to meet air quality standards.”

This action on sulfur dioxide is the third of four rounds of final designations. These designations reflect progress for sulfur dioxide, as only six areas have been designated “nonattainment” with the 2010 standard. Only 50 areas remain to be designated for sulfur dioxide in the fourth and final round. For these areas, EPA is supporting the decision by states to install and operate new monitors, so they can gather three full calendar years of data to inform a designation by the end of 2020. Additional information on this action is available at www. epa.gov/sulfur-dioxide-designations.

With respect to ozone standards last updated in 2015, in accordance with the Clean Air Act, EPA sent letters to states Friday, Dec. 22, to start a 120-day period for states and tribes to provide more information with regard to their suggested designations of certain areas where further analysis and dialogue may be needed. While not required to seek public comment during the 120-day period, EPA will also be opening a 30-day comment period for the public to provide input on these designations before they are finalized.

The Agency acknowledges the importance of background ozone outside the control of state and tribal air agencies. These designations employ the limited tools for regulatory relief for state and tribal air agencies to address background ozone, including: the exclusion of data that result from ‘exceptional events,’ the use of rural transport areas, and appropriately tailored nonattainment area boundaries for sites minimally impacted by nearby sources. EPA looks forward to working with its state, local, and tribal government partners to fulfill the Congressional design of protecting public health through cooperative federalism.

Additional information on this action is available at www.epa.gov/ ozone-designations. — STAFF REPORTS

BOX FACTORY EXHIBITION TO SHOWCASE SNYDER

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he Box Factory for the Art will start off the new year showcasing a lifetime of art and creativity by artist Sherwood Snyder with the exhibit Sherwood Snyder: A Retrospective.

All three galleries will be filled with the work of Snyder, who has been involved with art for 89 years. Though he spent four years in the U. S. Navy and 32 years teaching theater on the university level, he was never far from his studio, where he carved out a second career creating maquettes for larger sculptures, designing carpet and needlepoint canvases for some major firms, working on assemblages composed of made and found objects, designing settings and costumes for more than 90 theater productions, and painting everything from portraits to landscapes.

The exhibition will be displayed from Friday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, March 3. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with an “artist talk” at 6 p.m. and a “toast to the artist” in the ArtLab at 7:30 p.m.

The Box Factory galleries are free and open to the public during regular business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Factory is located at 1101 Broad Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. — STAFF REPORTS

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Chikaming zoning ordinance dominates special meeting

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hikaming Township residents had a few things to say about a proposed new zoning ordinance for the township at a Planning Commission special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Chair Andrew Brown explained that the purpose of the zoning ordinance was to retain, as well as to improve, the township’s natural character.

“Our general mission tonight is to create a living document that will help us to plan a community that preserves and enhances the semi-rural and welcoming environment that is Chikaming Township,” he said.

Member-At-Large Andy Brown explained that no discussion was being had with regards to vacation rentals or woodlands protection, as these two issues have since been removed from the zoning ordinance and will be dealt with in separately at a later time. The topic of medical marijuana will also be addressed at a later time.

The creation of the 341-page draft ordinance was a yearlong effort. A steering committee, which held its first meeting Jan. 12, spearheaded the effort. An open house and focus groups soon followed. A first draft of the ordinance was posted Oct. 3 on the website, chikamingzoning.org.

The proposed ordinance splits the township into the following zoning districts: the agricultural (AG) district; five residential districts (the R-1, R-1-W, R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts); four nonresidential districts (an interchange gateway district, the green corridor commercial district, a light industrial district and a recreation district (which includes recreation-private and recreation-public districts); and the Sawyer, Harbert, Union Pier and Lakeside mixed use districts, each of which have form-based code regulations based on their distinct character.

The commissioners fielded comments from residents, which ranged from ensuring that natural features are protected to concerns that the township will fall prey to overregulation.

Cindy Ellis, who was representing the Shorewood Hills community in Sawyer, said that “natural resources go fast” if the proper protections weren’t in place. Throughout her 10 years as being a full-time township resident, she has witnessed “massive development” along the lakefront.

“I support the ordinance,” she said.

Dean Ray, a natural resources consultant, advised the commissioners that it was important that they include very specific definitions within the ordinance in protecting the waterfront’s natural resources. He drew attention to the definition of a “dune,” which he said appeared to be “lifted from the Outer Banks.” Being vague would lead to lawsuits, he said.

“Get a definition for Chikaming Township if you’re going to do it, so people can understand what you’re talking about,” he said.

Jim Ludwig, who’s lived by Cherry Beach in Harbert for 25 years, said that he was concerned that it might lead to an increase in regulations within the township when he believed everything was already running smoothly. In addition, it would cost the township “a lot to enforce and a lot to defend” the regulations, he said.

Ludwig also advised that, in creating more regulations for lakefront development, that they keep in mind the people residing along the lake who were “paying tons of money in taxes,” and that the township had grown “dependent on those people to pay so many of our bills.”

“Hey, they’re willing to pay the real estate and hey, they’re willing to pay our taxes and to reduce our burden [on] our own smaller properties - I think we have to recognize that’s a true factor to consider,” he said.

The issue of lakefront regulations was also brought up in a letter written by Scott M. Watson from Warner Norcross & Judd Attorneys at Law, who is the attorney for The Reed Beidler Trust. Recently, the township approved having the 3.09-acre Trust property, which borders Cherry Beach to the south, appraised, which will hopefully lead them to acquire it for township use. Permits from the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality) have been issued, allowing for a proposed construction project on the property to move forward.

The letter stated that the ordinance was a “transparent attempt” for the township to “devalue the Trust’s property, so that the township can take it at a lesser price that is significantly less than fair market value.” The letter went on to state that constructing the “structures and improvements that have been authorized” under the permit in agreement with the ordinance’s requirements wouldn’t be possible.

“So, through the proposed zoning ordinance, the township will render the permit (i.e. the Trust’s property) worthless,” the letter said, adding that this will also “severely diminish” its property value.

Resident Sara Doty said that the owner of the property would already need to apply for several variances under the current ordinance to build what she called a “12,000 square foot-plus compound” and that they were merely trying to avoid applying for other ones. She also pointed to the northern towns facing financial liabilities when rising lake levels caused homes to be washed into the lake.

“I don’t see why we should modify our ordinance for one single home owner, which would increase huge financial liability to our township,” she said.

Member-At-Large Doug Dow said that, on behalf of the steering committee, he wanted to thank the “commitment” that was displayed by residents to improve the ordinance.

“Rest assured, we’re taking your comments to heart, so thank you,” he said, adding that they’d be passing them off to the township board.

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he New Buffalo Gun and Rod Club will host an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) peppery spray certification class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13.

Participants will have classroom instruction and practical exercises to learn to recognize and reduce threats, how and when to use force and how to use proper defense techniques.

The class costs $75, which includes an inert spray unit for the class and an active unit to keep. Registration is required and must be made no later than Saturday, Jan. 6. For more information, call 907-952-4788 or email akhoodlum@gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

he City of New Buffalo, in partnership with the New Buffalo DDA, is in the final phase of making improvements to the community’s downtown area. This work will result in the much -needed replacement of water and sewer lines as well as an entirely new streetscape for the downtown. This series of FAQs will be appearing in the New Buffalo Times to answer questions about the Downtown Streetscape Project.

Q: What is the difference between the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Planning Commission?

A: The DDA has specific mission and authority under State legislation to improve economic conditions along with preserving historical elements in the business district. Funding for the DDA comes from a tax incremen t financing based on property taxes in the DDA district.

DDA funds are available to support the business district and to promote tourism.

The Planning Commission is a delegated committee that has authority through State legislation to assist with the Master Plan and State Zoning Codes. The Planning Commission provides oversight for property improvement and land use. The Commission does not have a funding mechanism.

The following description is from the City of New Buffalo website: The Downtown Development Authority is organized with reference to Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended for the purpose of correcting and preventing deterioration in the business district, to increase property tax valuation where possible in the business district, and to eliminate the causes of deterioration and to promote economic growth. a. P repare an analysis of economic changes taking place in the district. b. Study and analyze the impact of these changes upon the district. c. P lan and propose the construction, renovation, repair, remodeling, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation or reconstruction of a public facility, an existing building or a multiple family dwelling unit which may be necessary or appropriate to the execution of the plan, which in the opinion of the board, aids in economic growth of the downtown district. d. D evelop long-range plans in cooperation with the City of New Buffalo Planning Commission designed to prevent deterioration of property values in the district, to encourage economic growth in the district and to take steps necessary to implement the plans. e. I mplement and plan for development that may be necessary to achieve the purpose of the Act in accordance with the Ordinance and the authority granted by said Act. The City’s Planning Commission is responsible for the planning functions of the City, as covered in the relevant section of the State of Michigan’s Planning Enabling Act and Zoning Enabling Act, as well as the City’s General ordinances. Commissioners use the Zoning Ordinance, Master Plan and the Planning Commission by-laws to assist with their duties.

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REPUBLICAN TAX BILL IS AN ABOMINATION...

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f you’re not angry, then you just aren’t paying attention. This Republican tax bill, that Fred Upton voted for, is a giveaway to the rich that exacerbates income inequality, explodes the federal deficit ($1.4 trillion), strips health insurance from millions of low-tomedium income and elderly people, and will put untold burdens on the working class for years to come.

By removing $1.4 trillion of public funds directly from vital public infrastructure, facilities, departments, and programs, you better believe there will be repercussions to pay.

Some of us regular folk may get a small bonus next year from this tax plan, but it will be an illusion.

When public transportation fees rise, utilities go up, health insurance premiums jump (10 to 20 percent), and you find yourself paying more to fix automobile damages from bad roads, you’ll be wishing you had your properly funded society back. Instead, the top one percent will be getting their million-dollar tax-cuts year after year without a care in the world about us.

An analysis of the bill by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center indicates that in 2018, 67 percent of the tax cuts will go to the wealthiest 20 percent of taxpayers. When the bill reaches maturity in 2027, 82 percent of tax cuts will go to those in the top 1 percent of the economic ladder. And by the end of the decade, 53 percent of Americans will be paying higher taxes.

Why Fred Upton and nearly every other congressional Republican felt the working classes needed a more emphatic kick in the teeth is beyond reason. But that’s what happens when you get corrupted by the elite special interests. It’s impossible to not see how giant corporate campaign contributions corrupt our government officials.

Why also did Fred Upton just support giving full control of the internet to the top few telecom giants (Comcast, Verizon, AT&T)?

Perhaps because they gave him tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions. It’s time for Fred CorrUpton to go.

— DAMON WOLF, BENTON HARBOR

New Buffalo to welcome cross-country skiing trails

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ow that winter has finally arrived, a homegrown cross country ski project is on the fast track to becoming a reality in New Buffalo.

Recently, a group of residents and friends have been donating their time and materials to creating XC skiing trails in the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township. The city and the New Buffalo Park and Recreation Board are supporting trail use of several undeveloped right-of-ways. Meanwhile, New Buffalo Area Schools has agreed to allow ski trails on their properties.

Turtle Creek Preserve, which is owned by Chikaming Open Lands (COL), allows XC skiing activities on their hiking trails, which interconnect with the school trails. Unused portions of the elementary playground can also potentially become groomed trails. Parking is available at Turtle Pond or New Buffalo Elementary School on Lubke Road.

Signs were installed at three entrances to the trails Saturday, Dec. 23. Harbor Country Hikers President Pat Fisher has two preliminary maps put together, one for each side of Lubke Road, that will be available to skiers. — STAFF REPORTS

Harbor Country Hikers ski trip scheduled for next month

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arbor Country Hikers are headed to the “middle of nowhere” for a cross-country skiing adventure at Love Creek County Park beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.

Weather and snow permitting, the group is aiming for Love Creek’s Green Trail for a “less-challenging two-mile trail with fewer hills.” In the event the trails are not groomed for skiing, an onsite naturalist will lead a winter nature walk.

Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and swap stories in the communal room following the outing. The entrance fee is $3 per car for Berrien County residents and $5 for non-residents. The trail fee for skiing is $5, and the fee for ski rental is $10.

Other upcoming HCH events include: “Hiking and Health,” an indoor session conducted by HCH member Larry Bernstein, M.D., at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at New Buffalo Township Library; “An Introduction to Off-Trail Hiking” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, New Buffalo Elementary School Nature Study Trails and “The Unwritten Story of Our Landscape” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Bridgman Public Library.

Harbor Country Hikers is a 501 (c) (3) organization formed in Spring 2017 as a recreation and learning resource to complement the area’s parks and preserves through trail stewardship and education about local geology, history and plant and animal life. Although membership is encouraged, the events are open to all and children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Membership is $20 for individuals or $30 for families.

For further information about HCH or to request a membership form, visit harborcountryhikers.com. The park is at 9292 Huckleberry Road in Berrien Center, Michigan.

The use of GPS directions is advised. — STAFF REPORTS

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

— Confucius

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ow did it get so late so soon?” Dr. Seuss has a most unique way of saying what I feel. Yes my friends, the end of another year is upon us. Just a few short days remain in the year 2017, a year that has been full of angst on a national level, but filled with love and happiness personally. I sure hope that it’s been a great year for all of you too. The year started very roughly, with an extremely unpopular president taking office and personally, with my best friend being diagnosed with a bad case of cancer. While the president is still unpopular, my friend has made it through the year and currently has no visible signs of cancer. Doctors at the University of Chicago did a miraculous job, and along with my buddy’s strength and resolve, and his family and friends’ support and prayers, his prognosis is excellent.

Wonderful men, like Cub first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who also had cancer, contribute millions of dollars through their foundations to hospitals in Chicago and other worthy causes every year. My favorite thing about the athletes that are currently representing the Chicago teams is that most of them are truly good people. Liking your favorite teams’ players makes losing easier to bare and winning even sweeter. Because of that, this past year didn’t seem so bad for Chicago’s professional teams.

I was listening to the radio this week and heard that the White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, and Bulls, are forming a coalition to help fight violence in Chicago. I’m not aware of many of the details yet, but I think it’s a beautiful idea. Most of the violence in Chicago is caused by young people who, for reasons too complex to delve into here, join one side or the other, and fight for what they want or believe should be theirs. Many young people admire athletes, and as I mentioned earlier, many of these athletes are good men. It makes perfect sense to me that if they see all of the “sides” ( teams ) joining forces, some may want to emulate the teams and have their “sides” ( gangs ) do the same. With some positive role models, maybe, just maybe, these sides can find some common ground, and some of the violence can be curbed. Let’s hope the teams’ resources and efforts have a positive impact.

2017, a year that included births and deaths, weddings and divorces, good and evil, winners and losers, cruelty and kindness. Just like any other year there was a lot of bad to offset the loads of good. Why wait, let’s do our best to make 2018 the best year ever.

Paraphrasing the golden rule, lets treat others like we want to be treated, and maybe we can help tilt the balance toward the positive.

Let’s finish with another Dr. Seuss quote. “They say I’m old-fashioned, and live in the past, but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast!” Happy New Year! Be kind to one another. Keep smiling. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Elementary school students sing the “ABCs of Christmas”

N Second graders sing the traditional Up on the Housetop

Kindergarten, first and second grade students sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Kindergarten students sing the traditional Jingle Bells

First and second grade students play their xylophones during Wacky Old St. Nicholas

Second graders wave their snowflakes around during Winter Again

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ew Buffalo Elementary School kindergarten, first and second grade students used every letter of the alphabet to describe the joys of the season during “ABCs of Christmas,” which took place in the New Buffalo Middle/ High School Performing Arts Center Thursday, Dec. 21.

In addition to the old Christmas carol standbys, such as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Jingle Bells,” a few new favorites were also sprinkled throughout the holiday production, such as “Winter Again,” “Santa Is My Buddy” and “Nice, Not Naughty.”

First and second grade students also showcased their musical talents through the use of instruments, and struck the row of wooden bars on the xylophone with a wooden mallet during “Wacky Old St. Nicholas.” During the instrumental poem, “Tick Tock,” kindergarteners kept up a steady rhythm with chimes and woodblocks to convey the sense of urgency that comes while awaiting the big day’s arrival.

The program was directed by Christina Sokol, the elementary school music teacher. Sokol also thanked New Buffalo Area School Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Leslie and Elementary School Principal Adam Bowen for making the show possible.

Abigail Bahena sings during Super Celebration

First graders sing about a famous holiday treat during Peppermint Candy Cane

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Harbor Country Opera’s Christmas at the Acorn Robert Swan, John Concepcion, Warren Moulton, Dominque Frigo, Susan Nelson, Elliot Delman and Nate Herman

13th Christmas at the Acorn the best yet!

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obert Swan is like a superbly aged wine, he just gets better and better with time. Using a cane to help navigate his aging body, he otherwise looks, acts and sounds like a man 30 years younger. His voice is magnificent as it was when he sang solo at the closing of the production. The audience was spellbound as he sang The Christmas Story in a rich, fabulous voice.

The ensemble for the entire production was exceptional and as usual, extraordinary in their presentation and voices. It was a Swan classic production. The ensemble along with the audience sang the classic Hark the Herald Angels sing with exceptional gusto.

Martha Cares sang in an extraordinary performance in her version of I’ll Be Home for Christmas that left the entire theater breathless.

Susan Nelson’s Ave Maria with harpist Ramona Kim in accompaniment was so moving, so outstanding that there were no words to describe those moments in their performance.

John Concepcion was Top-flight harpist Ramona Kim fabulous, as always when performs at Acorn Theater singing accapello I Wonder as I Wander in his rich, resonating voice. A true professional in every way.

Nate Herman’s rendition of Climate Change Christmas was hysterical and somewhat topical, to say the least.

Ms. Frigo and ensemble sang Welcome Yule with Ms Frigo’s beautiful Mezzo Soprano voice reverberating with her exceptional operatic voice heard above and beyond Martha Cares performs Bing Crosby’s the supporting ensemble’s I’ll be Home for Christmas rendition of this classic piece of at the Acorn Theater Christmas lore.

Warren Moulton always injects humor no matter what the production and this was no exception. It is only superseded by when he starts singing in that rich tenor voice when he had the entire audience in his command and endearing attention. His interpretation of Schubert’s Mille Cherubian In Coro was beyond an easy description for his exceptional range and interpretation.

The entire evening’s performances had held the audience’s fascination and reminiscences with Swan’s choice of artists and the songs that were sung so exceptionally well. Capping the night’s enjoyment was the final Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with Martha Cares darling dog with his reindeer antlers attached for the final bows. It truly was an evening of total Christmas spirit realized with exceptional talent. Thank you Mr. Swan.

Sheriff’s office warns of scam letter

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he Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that another scam letter is being circulated in the county.

According to Berrien County Sheriff L. Paul Bailey, his office was made aware by a concerned citizen that a letter is allegedly from an account manager with the TD Canada Trust Bank in Ontario, Canada. The letter states that an individual with the same last name as the potential victim has deceased and the bank is looking for the next of kin.

An amount of $9.2 million is mentioned by the letter’s author, who explains that the holder of the account died in London, England, in 2007 from cardiac arrest. As the account holder died without a will, the money has remained in the bank in Ontario and if not claimed, the money will be surrendered to the government.

The letter’s author claims to have been watching the account for 10 years, noting no one has come forth to claim the money. He claims the bank’s efforts to find relatives or next-of-kin have been unsuccessful, prompting him to write to the recipient with an offer.

The author of the letter, who identifies himself as Mr. Pethuel Andrew Timothee, states that they’d like the recipient to “present you to our bank as his next of kin to claim this dormant account worth $9.2 Million USD (Nine Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars).” It advises the recipient to “apply to the bank as an extended relative to the deceased customer while I work from the inside to make sure all needed information and evidences are provided to you to back up your claim,” In addition, the letter states the following: “I assure you that this transaction would be handled under due inheritance procedures and every necessary legitimate arrangement will be put in place to make you the real beneficiary of the inheritance funds.”

Recipients are also advised to send their response to a “personal email,” ptimothee101@gmail.com, for a more “in-depth discussion regarding a successful completion of this transaction.”

“If you receive such an email please tear it up and do not act on it,” Bailey said.

As it does more business over the internet, society is seeing more and more scams.

Scammers merely need a recipient’s name, address, phone and email to send them mail, call them and email them a variety of scams and false promises. Bailey advises everyone to register their number and elderly family members who are receiving the nuisance calls and letters but might not be able to get online to register at donotcall.gov. — STAFF

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Michigan DNR firefighters spending holidays on the job in California

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team of 20 Michigan wildlands firefighters, including 13 firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and seven firefighters from Michigan’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, are spending two weeks in California helping in the effort to quench fires that have burned more than 270,000 acres since the beginning of December.

The team left Wednesday, Dec. 20. It began its tour of duty on standby in the Sequoia National Forest, said Jim Fisher, the DNR’s fire section manager.

“Michigan’s firefighters could do a variety of things while they’re there,” Fisher said.

“They could be replacing crews at fire stations, they could support fire operations, or they could be assigned to assist the local forest on project work that can’t get done while their crews are out.”

The firefighters also could be assigned to combat any portion of the fires that still are burning and would work for an Incident Management Team on a fire, Fisher said.

More than 8,000 firefighters from California and across the country have battled the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties since it was reported Monday, Dec. 4. Spread by high winds, it has burned 272,000 acres, including more than 1,000 structures, and is one of the largest wildfires on record in the state. One California firefighter was killed in the line of duty and one civilian died in a car accident while trying to evacuate. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes. Also burning is the Creek Fire, which started near Sylmar, California, Tuesday, Dec. 5. It has consumed nearly 16,000 acres and is expected to be contained by this weekend.

The Michigan crew in California is an initial attack crew. It includes six DNR firefighters from the Lower Peninsula and seven from the Upper Peninsula. The crew is a mix of highly trained and experienced firefighters and crew leaders who will mentor newer, less experienced firefighters. Within the crew are crew and squad bosses, fallers who cut down trees, and pump and water handlers who can be assigned to direct fire suppression. The crew is spending the entire holiday period in California, returning home in early January.

“They choose to go for a variety of reasons,” Fisher said. “This is the kind of work they enjoy doing - they’re helping other states and e agencies, and they gain valuable experience while they are there.”

The DNR is fully reimbursed for the expenses of sending teams out of state to fight fires. Michigan firefighters have assisted with fires across the country this year, as well as in two Canadian provinces.

Learn more about how DNR firefighters manage wildlands fires. — STAFF REPORTS

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Stirring the Coffee THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOUTH HAVEN

BY GAIL ISAACSON

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his story is about our neighbor, South Haven, Michigan and its resplendent past; a time when elegant resorts served exquisite gourmet food and starred top name entertainment. An era when people brought their finest clothes to wear at this Midwest Riviera.

And all of the guests were Jewish. This was because many hotels up and down the coastline of Michigan had strict “gentiles only” policies. In response, Jewish people of means built their own luxury resorts for their own people. Fidelman’s was indisputably the gold standard.

So, how did South Haven become the “Catskill’s of the Midwest?” In the early 1900s, the Jewish Agricultural Society helped give immigrants, who wanted to farm, the money to buy land and equipment. By 1920 there were about 30 immigrant farms near South Haven. Over 100 years ago, this same society helped Morris and Belle Fidelman purchase a fruit orchard in South Haven, Michigan. The barber and his wife soon moved their young family to 80 acres in the country. It was the next generation, Irving Fidelman and wife Sheila, who brought Fidelman’s Resort such renown.

This is the way the Jewish resort industry grew from simple farm resorts and boarding houses to large full-service operations that compared favorably to any resort in the nation. They provided kosher and non-kosher meals, nationally known entertainment, and the peaceful, lush Michigan countryside. Fidelman’s became one of the many Jewish resorts that drew thousands every year to South Haven. The result was a wide range of options for Jewish tourists, who often returned to the same spot year after year.

As a child, I visited Fidelman’s in the 1950’s with my parents. I don’t remember much. But there is one member of our community, Buddy Carroll, who could tell you everything there is to know about Fidelman’s. That’s because he was center stage at the most glamorous resort of all.

Buddy Carroll: “It started as a place where Jewish people would gather to get out of the cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and Louisville. This was before air conditioning. And the roads were difficult, not at all like they are now. It took hours and hours to get here from Chicago. But they came, they were repeaters and they raised their children there as well.”

Buddy Carroll was awarded the esteemed job of entertainment director of Fidelman’s - even though he is not Jewish. I think it was because of his dashing good looks, his personal warmth and his overwhelming talent. (Buddy had a long, successful career as a nightclub singer) At Fidelman’s, he entered a culture much different than his own. It was on-the-job learning to be sure.

Buddy Carroll: “At first I didn’t know what I was doing. Breakfast was from 8:00 on. At 10:00, I officiated over a game of Simon Says. There were people in the Catskills who made Simon Says a social event. I had trophies and bottles of champagne to give away. I then had a break till lunchtime, when I visited every table to see how my guests were doing. Some people wanted to play Mah Jong, some wanted to have a big poker game.”

In short, it was Buddy’s responsibility to make sure that every single guest was happy. A tall order for one short person. But Buddy accomplished his goals with unstoppable energy and plenty of heart. I can feel how much Buddy loved Fidelman’s just by talking to him. With the zeal of an Oxford scholar, he learned everything he could about his very particular clientele.

Buddy Carroll: “Jewish people do not drink like gentiles at all. But they do enjoy visiting, and they love noshing, Noshing is a Jewish word for some snacking.

They really do like visiting, especially the older people. I took time with them and I’m glad I did. After lunch we had volleyball, we competed against other resorts.

Across the street was “Sunnybrook Resort” and “The Dutch Mill,” a famous restaurant.

I produced a different floor show every night. We had a rehearsal each day at two o clock. Monday was band night and a mixer where everyone got to know each other, Tuesday was a dance contest and many of these people were trained dancers so it was a big deal. We gave champagne to everybody and a midnight snack, baked at Fidelman’s.”

Buddy’s shows featured big bands like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James and Artie Shaw to name a few. “We had name comedians like George Kirby to compliment my singing. College kids on summer break waited on tables and could also sing and dance. I was proud of those shows”.

Ah yes, it was a glorious time. Buddy Carroll still has a gorgeous voice and performs in his own inimitable style. You can hear Buddy’s mellifluous tones on Radio Harbor Country, 106.7FM, which is currently playing his self- penned song, “Christmas Yesterday.” You can also catch him on YouTube and on some Monday nights at the “What Not Lounge” in Fennville, Michigan.

Harbor Country is privileged to have Buddy Carroll just down the road from the countryside he adores.

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On the evening of Friday, Dec. 22, North Whittaker Street was open for the arrival of visitors and the passage of Santa’s sleigh and reindeer on Sunday evening.

On Monday, Dec 18, the Pajay Construction crews were back on the job and keepingfi the project moving ahead. Throughout the project, they have kept North Whittaker t Street open to vehicle traffic each weekend and pedestrian access open to the businesses daily. c Work performed the week of Monday, Dec. 18, included the completion of storm a sewer lines along West Merchant Street and the water main connection at the m intersection of North Whittaker Street and US-12/Buffalo Street. o The crews began water service installation/connections along Whittaker Street. f This work included the installation of water pits at various under road locations along c Whittaker Street. Work for water service connections will be dependent on weather c www.newbuffalotimes.comw w conditions and limitations; there is a possibility that not all of the new services will be b completed before winter sets in. Additionally, following the connections, lines may t need to be flushed by running the water from taps to eliminate some discoloration that may appear after water service has been reconnected. c There will be no construction work performed over the Christmas weekend from w Saturday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 25. Work will resume Tuesday, Dec. 26. The a crews will continue water service installation and connections, weather permitting. s a The connections to the interior of buildings will require access within buildings.

Notices will be distributed to business and residents prior to water service connection t c work being performed, with the anticipation of short term water interruptions. s Work for water service connections will be dependent on weather conditions and h limitations.

K Businesses and residents are advised to continue to run water during freezing conditions, as has been previously done, to prevent freezing until notified that the newD o water system is functional.

The redevelopment plan called for the sanitary sewer to be laid in the middle of the S street. The new water service main lines are on the west side of the street, with lateral s l lines connecting to the east side, and the storms sewers are running along the east v side of North Whittaker Street. All of these installations are completed.

Phase II work will continue through December, with replacement of gas lines and e burying of electrical lines through the end of February. Crews will install a temporary a o gravel road on North Whittaker Street until work resumes in the spring. In March, qualified. dedicated. innovative. crews will perform the final site grading and install light pole foundations. In April, F new lighting will be installed along with new curbs and sidewalks. The final roadway t H paving, landscaping and site amenities will be done in May. real estate: B The City of New Buffalo, in partnershipfull with the New Buffalo Downtown residential, condominium and s Development Authority (DDA), is in the final phase ofreal making needed commercial estatemuch services including l sales,area. purchases and exchanges, family improvements to the community’s downtown The work underway on North m planning andinvestment tax planningin the Whittaker Street reflects the final portioncottage of the $4.3 million e downtown, which began in the spring on East and West Mechanic and North Barton F estate planning/proBate: streets. This work will not only result in the much-needed replacement of water and powers of attorney, wills, living trusts, c sewer lines, but also in an entirely new downtown elder law,streetscape. probate and trust administration f Pajay crews scooped their first shovelfuls of asphalt and dirt for North Whittaker g 17656 highway 12 project Street Phase u.s.

II Thursday, Oct. 5. The is expected Business law:to be substantially complete h corporations, l.l.c.s, purchases and sales, new Buffalo for 2018 Memorial Day weekend activities. c andopen, liquorwhere licenses The crews will strive to keep the roadway possible, after construction P (269) 469-5297 hours and on weekends. Parking on adjacent streets has been developed to serve the d downtown area while North Whittaker Street is impacted due to construction. Access w www.passarokahne.com to businesses will be maintained throughout construction with the exception of a few short closures during water service replacement, depending on location, for safety M reasons. w Parking is available on North Barton Street, at the Barton and West Mechanic a streets parking lot, on East and West Mechanic Street and at the city lot on the corner e of Buffalo and North Whittaker streets and on North Thompson Street. Parking is h available on North Whittaker Street when the road is open to traffic.

All construction schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather, H underground issues, and other unforeseen circumstances. o Paver bricks from North Whittaker Street continue to be available to the residents a at the boat launch parking lot. No heavy equipment is allowed to sort or load the vintage bricks. s On a weekly basis, Abonmarche, the project’s civil engineering firm, will hold f public tailgate meetings to keep everyone informed. This standing weekly meeting t is intended to provide construction updates and to allow residents the opportunity m to ask questions regarding the construction process. Meetings will be held be weekly c o at 9 am. on Thursdays at the northeast corner of North Whittaker Street and East Mechanic streets (near Subway), with the next one scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4. t Weekly informational project updates will also be posted to the city’s website at www. a cityofnewbuffalo.org. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON, ABONMARCHE AND THE b L CITY OF NEW BUFFALO

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A community leader: Smith honored during appreciation day

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he sounds of Christmas music filled the air on West Merchant Street when more than 60 friends and colleagues gathered for the first “Nancy Smith Appreciation Day” on the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 19.

New Buffalo Mayor Lou O’Donnell IV, city staff, members of city commissions and boards, New Buffalo Service League members, friends from her boating days on “C” Dock in the Moorings, dog park friends and her knitting group friends all came out to honor Smith for her many contributions to the community and for being such a great friend and role model to everyone.

Banners that celebrated her were on display, and a Hobie Cat sailboat arrived on a trailer to honor the days she spent captaining and sailing the lake on her green sailboat, Kermit. Cindy Dryden, director of Harbor Country Singers, provided sheet music and lent her glorious [clockwise from top voice to the left] Councilwomen enthusiastic, but Liz Ennis greats at times slightly Nancy Smith; offkey, group.

Joan Putzke offers a hug; Robert Four members of Kemper with Adam the New Buffalo Umbrasas; Mayor High School Lou O'Donnell Band’s horn IV with Street section provided Superintendent Tony Ashbaugh and live background Adam Umbrasas; music for the Hobi Cat Sailboat; energetic carolers.

Councilmen Bobby Following the Spirito with Carol caroling, friends Ludwig and Alice Little; Nancy Smith, formed a line to Poppy, Daisy and greet Smith and Diane Pyshos enjoy her four-legged the chorus. companions, Poppy and grand dog Daisy, and extend warm holiday wishes to her.

Organizers Diane Pyshos, Bill McCollum and Heather Black said they were very delighted with the turnout and the outpouring of gratitude and expressions of love for all Smith does for her community.

Smith is the current New Buffalo Harbor Commission chair. She also sits on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and is a member of the Service League.

As chair of the Harbor Commission, she has steadfastly and diligently fostered improvements and safety in the harbor and lakefront. Annually, she monitors the conditions in the federal channel and contacts the US. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) for soundings to ensure the federal channel is clear and safe for navigation. She has also been a long-time member of the Great Lakes Small Draft Harbor Coalition,

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which advocates and lobbies the federal government on behalf of the shallow draft and recreations harbors on the Great Lakes. As Harbor Commission chair, she led the establishment of the voluntary Emergency Dredging Fund (EDF), which this past year financed the dredging of the New Buffalo Federal Channel. The EDF is comprised of the following nine entities in the harbor that voluntarily contribute annually to the fund for dredging: Dunewood Condominium Association, Harbor Point Shores and Harbor Landings Condo Associations, Lake Michigan Yacht Club, Oselka Marina, Pleasure Isle Marina, South Cove Condo Association, The

New Buffalo lakefront.

After years of attempting to bring the visual conditions of Lake Michigan to the boaters via a 24/7 live web cam stream, her efforts came to fruition. In 2015, the city finally agreed to install a web cam at the transient marina, which is easily accessible to both the boaters and public on the city’s website.

Another successful project with which she was very involved was the establishment of the Sari Asher Dog Park in 2008. She, along with her doggie friends, promoted and raised awareness for a place where dogs and their owners could gather, socialize and run and play.

After many months of campaigning,

Committee, Smith and her committee planted, oversaw and maintained the flowers throughout the downtown area for many years, as well as the blooming planters at the harbor, transient marina, Amtrak train station and the areas surrounding the three welcome signs at city’s entrance.

Through her dedication, all of the downtown planters were planted, watched over and watered biweekly

by Smith from an ingenious 50-gallon water tank she installed in her personal SUV. In addition to her work on the beautification committee, everyone looks forward to her homemade, creatively decorated cupcakes at the annual Service League Arts and Crafts Show bake sale.

As an artist and lover of fine art, Smith and her former partner, City Engineer Bill Hupp, brought a touch of art to the new city hall building with their donation of the beautiful stainedglass window that is installed in the city council chambers.

Smith designed and built the window depicting the city seal when the new hall was built in 1997. Her many stainedglass creations can been seen in private collections throughout Harbor Country and beyond.

S Moorings Condo Association and The Peninsula Home Owners Association and the City of New Buffalo.

Smith also championed the dune walk reconstruction project at the beachfront.

That project has been financed in small increments through William Deputy Foundation grants. Smith designed a plaque that is installed on the dune walk that honors her predecessor, former Harbor Commission Chair Bill Deputy, for his foundation’s generous and ongoing contributions to enhancing the

the park became a reality. Eventually, a second small dog park was built on city-owned land. The construction of the parks, as well as the water line installations, the drinking fountains, the shelter, the tables and benches and the oh-so-famous “Big Rusty Dog” sculpture, were all financed through fundraising efforts and through the solicitation of private donations, which amounted to more than $40,000.

As chairperson of the New Buffalo Service League Beautification

mith was an early supporter and committee member for Beverly Sullivan of Clipper Ship Galleries, who created and established the Second Season Ball that was held every February for 13 years as a fundraiser for the New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA).

Always one to add a creative touch to life, Smith established the knitting group that gathers at David’s Deli on Wednesday afternoons. She also participates in the New Buffalo Township Library’s knitting group, creating fine scarves, hats, sweaters and delightfully colorful warm socks.

A quiet initiator, city historian and valuable contributor to the City Council, Downtown Development Authority, Park Board and Planning Commission, Smith has also shared her vision, insight and volunteer hours with the Forward New Buffalo Team.

“Nancy has the unique ability to influence a large, diverse group of people respectfully, positively and persuasively, all the while building consensus and making new friends,” said Diane Pyshos.

One could say that Smith lives by the advice of former President John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country (community) can do for you, ask what you can do for your country (community).”

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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT BEGINNING NOVEMBER 10 Disabled executive seeks Personal Care Assistant in the mornings.

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

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OBITUARIES F

Florence Montealegre 1930-2017

lorence Emily Montealegre (née Kissman) died after a short illness in Williamsburg, Virginia at the age of 87.

She is survived by her children Steven (Barbara), Beth (Carl) and James (Barbara), 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) in October of 1993.

Florence was born in Bridgman, Michigan on March 23, 1930, to immigrants Edward and Bertha Kissman. She was part of a large, spirited family, and, as the oldest of 7 children, helped care for her younger brothers and sisters. She graduated from the New Buffalo Michigan High School and married her true love, William Mann Montealegre in July of 1948.

Florence was an accomplished seamstress and artist. She and Bill combined their artistic abilities to create a successful craft business in Texas, where they made their home for many years, and were regular contributors to the prestigious Texas State Arts and Crafts Show. After moving to Williamsburg, Florence worked for area museums, including the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation. She was particularly proud of the work she did for the film industry (creating props for the 2005 film The New World and the 2008 HBO series John Adams).

Her greatest source of pride, though, was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved them all dearly, as they loved her, and she made it her life’s work to encourage their success and share her wisdom them. Florence will be greatly missed and faithfully remembered for her thoughtful, caring nature, expressed most generously through her cooking, sewing and creativity.

A memorial service will be scheduled in Michigan on March 23, 2018. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. The family would like to thank the staff of Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Williamsburg, Virginia for their skilled and dedicated care.

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HOR0SCOPE

DECEMBER 28, 2017-JANUARY 2, 2018 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES

MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Let your emotional attachments to home and family come to fruition this coming year. Let these strong attachments fuel your self-image in ways that are productive and beneficial. Use experiences from your home-life to uplift your identity and build your reputation or public life as the new year unfolds.

Expect a lot of shifts in your career and public life over the next twelve months.

Don’t worry, your resources will stay stocked during the shifts. Trust that the right place for you to take root in, is being prepared for you, as you develop your relationship skills during these occupational and leadership phases.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

APRIL 20—MAY 20

OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

Goals and pledges for the new year ahead will be best built on earlier educational experiences. Draw on those early apprenticeships when formulating where you want the new year to take you. There is a lot of growth potential when you build on past experiences so, expand on what you already know.

The learning phase is over and it’s time to put your skills to use in the year ahead. Any physical limitations, travel or health issues will be resolved this year. Rely on your elementary skills or primary resources to overcome fears of communicating. Reach out to the neighborhood you are already in.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

MAY 21—JUNE 21

NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Rely on your resources and trust in your ideas of what is valuable when meditating on the year ahead. Friends will supply the emotional security when you need it most, and it is these interconnections with others that will build your resources and sense of satisfaction over the next twelve months.

This coming year, some of your long-standing commitments will phase out and you will be forming new alliances that are all your own. There is an element of being self sufficient and on your own for much of the year ahead. Working by or for yourself will bring you much wealth and satisfaction.

CANCER

CAPRICORN

JUNE 22—JULY 22

DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Seeing yourself as separate or outside of the group will change a lot this coming year. There will be a strong sense of belonging and solid partnering that will develop as the year unfolds. It is your creative gifts that will arise and grow out of interacting on a more public level. Shell time is over.

Relationships will be undergoing some remodeling this year. You will be very happy with the results when it’s all over, but during the renovations you may feel very unsure where it’s all going to end up. Don’t worry; the changes will help you become more selfreliant and stable on you own.

LEO

AQUARIUS

JULY 23—AUGUST 22

JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

In the year ahead, let go of keeping secrets and embrace your authenticity.

Don’t shy away from exploring or doing things that are outside of your normal everyday routines.

Your ability to be flexible and accommodate for the needs of others will promote personal growth in amazing ways this new year.

Let your daily routines shift in the year ahead. Don’t try to stick to some rigid plan or resist spontaneity, thinking you cannot accommodate fun time in your serious goals for the future. The beauty in growing is adapting to changing conditions as they arise. Bent trees have more interest than straight ones do.

VIRGO

PISCES

AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Many of the social connections you have made will change over the coming year, and you will be pleasantly surprised when the most seemingly unstable connections prove to have the most strength. Make resolutions that feed your creative drives and let the social systems work themselves out.

FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

What you derive pleasure or satisfaction from will be changing in the new year, so don’t make your guidelines too strict. Allow for some bending and shifting in the romantic areas too. The year ahead has some nice surprises for Pisces, that will move you to warmer waters, with nicer beaches.

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EVENTS

CHRISTMAS TALENT DISPLAYED AT ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOW

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ew Buffalo Middle and High School students ushered in their twoweek Christmas break with the annual schoolwide showcase of musical, comedic and other talent during the high school’s talent show Friday, Dec. 22.

Featured this year were a variety of singing acts, including some duets, an elaborate card trick, dance routines and even a demonstration on how to make slime. Also featured at this year’s show was a fierce lip sync battle between Smart Lab Teacher Patricia Newton and senior Felix DeSimone, which included the songs “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas.”

The annual holiday ugly sweater contest was also held, as students and teachers were all decked out in their most outrageous Christmas sweaters.

Jessica Hewitt was voted as having this year’s ugliest sweater, with Abby Randall and Anna Vitale the runners up.

— FRANCESCA SAGALA

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NEW EVENTS EACH WEEK. — COMPILED BY LINDA HENDERSON

DAILY EVENTS

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

DAILY THRU JANUARY 5

LUBEZNIK HOLIDAY MARKET NOON-7PM Mon-Fri. 11:30AM-6PM Sat-Sun CST. Lubeznik Center for the Arts. 101 2nd St. Michigan City.

219-874-4900. www.lubeznikcenter.org.

A spectacular display includes some of the Midwest’s finest craftspeople. Proceeds benefit LCA’s Education Outreach.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

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

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

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

All are welcome.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

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

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SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER

SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9:30-11:30AM. Fernwood Botanical Garden. 13988 Range Line Road.

Buchanan. 269-695-6491. www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

Visit Santa while enjoying a yummy breakfast prepared by Chef Tim Carrigan, make a craft with Santa’s helpers and play along with an interactive holiday band. The breakfasts fill quickly, so call to make your reservation. Adults $12, Children ages 6-12 $8, Children 5yrs & under are free.

Reservations recommended.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 HEARTACHE TONIGHT— A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES 8PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE ACORN FEATURING MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND 9PM. Acorn Theater.

Tickets: $30.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3

BLOOD DRIVE NOON-4:45PM. Converge Community Church 601 W Buffalo St. New Buffalo.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ADVENTURE 10AM-NOON. Love Creek County Park.

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An on-site naturalist will lead the 2 mile winter nature cross country skii/walk.

Bring lunch. Fee: $3 entry fee for Berrien County residents; $5 for non-residents.

Trail fee for skiing is $5; ski rental is $10.

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NEW BUFFALO SERVICE LEAGUE 6:30PM. Bentwood Tavern.

600 W Water St. New Buffalo.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

MARY FAHL—FORMER LEAD SINGER OF OCTOBER PROJECT 8PM. Acorn Theater. $30.

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

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

While Whittaker Street may be dusty and muddy, remember that the businesses are still open, and it is a great time to support small business and your town. It is an exciting time that will be worth every bit of the inconvenience; however, we all really need and appreciate your support.

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13480 Main Drive Harbert, Michigan 4 bed / 3 bath / $799,000 Visit Online: 13480MainDr.info

16560 Westway

Stunning contemporary home in Harbert Woods on seven lots. Soaring ceilings and windows in living room, dining room and family room. This home boasts three fireplaces, natural wood wide plank floors, custom architectural lighting throughout.

Main floor porch and master bedroom screened porch overlook spacious landscaped grounds with towering pine trees, huge 19 X 36 foot heated swimming pool with large deck and adjacent pergola. Unique home waiting for you to enjoy!

11526 Riviera Drive

11 S Pleasant Lane

New Buffalo, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan

Beverly Shores, Indiana

Union Pier, Michigan

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

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

4 bed / 4 bath / $1,500,000 11SPleasant.info

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

51214 E. Arnold Drive

16531 Lakeshore Road

3338 Marquette Trail

14900 Lakeside Road

New Buffalo, Michigan

Michigan City, Indiana

Lakeside, Michigan

3 bed / 2 bath / $299,000 16531Lakeshore.info

5 bed / 4 bath / $650,000 3338MarquetteTrail.info

3 bed / 3 bath / $499,000 14900lakesiderd.info

New Buffalo, Michigan 4 bed / 5 bath / $775,000 51214EArnoldDr.info

15755 Lakeshore Road

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