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Kowel selected as New Buffalo City Manager PAGE 4

Grand Beach pushes officer elections to next month PAGE 5 New Township Boardmembers take their seat PAGE 10

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I HAVE SOME REALLY EXCITING NEWS FOR HARBOR COUNTRY AND OUR CHICAGO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! Timothy’s, which is currently located at Gordon Beach Inn in Union Pier, will soon have a new home! Make your reservations now for Timothy’s New Year’s Eve Gala because that will be the last night before they move to the former Miller’s location in Union Pier. That’s right! Timothy’s has just purchased the building and will be bringing it back to the incredible, memorable Miller’s Country Housestyle dining, only with Timothy’s name on it. Tim Sizer hopes to have it open in February (just as I will be getting back from Indonesia—perfect timing). There is a lot to be done, so we shall see if it can happen that soon. Not to worry Tim—we will be patient. New Buffalo

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FATAL I-94 ACCIDENT

Kowel selected as New Buffalo City Manager

wo 20-year-old men from Illinois were killed in a fatal LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO accident Saturday morning, ollowing an afternoon of interviews Monday, Nov. 21, the New Buffalo Nov. 19, on 1-94 in New Buffalo City Council members selected a candidate to fill the position of City Township. Manager effective as soon as possible. The two men were both students The candidate, David R. Kowel of Kalamazoo, Michigan, brings to the at Andrews University in Berrien City an extensive background in City management spanning 17 years. Springs, Michigan. According to He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and a Master’s Degree reports from the Berrien County in Public Administration from Western Michigan University. He also holds a Sherriff department, the call Masters of Arts Degree from National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois. came in at 9:55 a.m. when a first Additionally, he has many professional organization affiliations with memberships vehicle driven by a female from in Illinois and Michigan and National and International Associations, including Grand Rapids, Michigan, collided the Michigan and Illinois Municipal with a semi-trailer truck traveling League. westbound on I-94 at mile marker Councilmember Liz Ennis made 2.5, near the westbound weigh a motion for a resolution for an station. The first vehicle came to employment offer, which was seconded rest in the median and the semi by Councilman Mark Kroll. The motion pulled off the roadway on the was approved by a roll call vote, right side of the westbound lanes. unanimously. The resolution was as The second vehicle, traveling follows: “To direct Mayor O’Donnell westbound, approached the and the City Attorney to extend a scene, and the driver lost control of conditional offer of employment to the car and hit and slid underneath David Kowal. The salary is not to the rear of the parked semi. exceed $85,000, for a period of two The driver of the second vehicle years. A severance package will be and his passenger were both limited to two months, if termination pronounced dead at the scene. by the Council occurs. This offer is The driver and a passenger of subject to a background check.” the first vehicle were transported In discussing the outcome of the by ambulance to St. Anthony’s interviews, each Councilmember Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, expressed their opinion of the three for minor injuries. The semi-truck candidates interviewed, weighing driver and passenger, both from the strong points of each. Kowal has Quebec, Canada, had no injuries. had a broad range of experience as a The university released a former City Manager, as a director of statement on social media, Administrative Services, a Finance saying, “We are extremely sad to Director and Treasurer and as the David R. Kowel share with you that this morning Assistant Director of Public Works. The two Andrews University students councilmembers felt that his range of were killed in an automobile experience was an asset and a good fit for the City of New Buffalo. Most recently, accident near New Buffalo Kowal served as City Manager/Planning and Zoning Administrator of the City of Township, Michigan.” They Douglas, Michigan, and as the interim City Manager/Finance Director of the City identified the students as Austin of Saugatuck, Michigan. He also held two terms in two different positions in the Currie, a junior engineering major Village of Wheeling, Illinois and in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois. and Chandler Koerting, a junior The Council felt that his experience in implementing Capital Improvement computing major. Plans (CIP) and developing Zoning Ordinances would be beneficial as the The university had chaplains and City moves forward with the Downtown Improvement Plan and the Capital deans available throughout the Improvement Plan (CIP) for the neighborhood streets and infrastructure, as well day for counseling. They planned as updating the City Zoning Ordinances. to hold a formal gathering for a He said, “I attributed my past success to my commitment to working reflection and comfort service cooperatively with all jurisdictions towards a common goal.” He said that 30Sunday, N Whittaker Open Dailyhe possesses many experiences that are beyond the average City Manager’s Nov. 20, on St the• Berrien Springs campus. — COMPILED BY responsibility because he has “worn a lot of hats.” He stated that he would live in LINDA HENDERSON New Buffalo and was prepared to start immediately. The Council conducted three interviews. Candidate Robert Sivick was interviewed from Willamina, Oregon, via Skype. While the Council liked his qualifications, he was not available to start the job for 60 to 75 days. They also conducted an in person interview with David Richards, who had 30 years of City Management experience, most recently in Alaska. He, too, offered a wide range of experience to the Council. The Council received many resumes for the position, but narrowed the choice to three candidates. Councilman Mark Robertson stated, “All of the candidates interviewed very well.” Councilmember Ennis said it would have been ideal to have the ability to interview each candidate personally. Mayor O’Donnell expressed that he had hoped to find a candidate that had past experience working in Michigan and a candidate that was familiar with working within Michigan laws; Kowals met that criteria and more.

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Food Pantry, Thrift Shop on the move

Early next month, the Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry and Thrift Shop will be moving to a new location, 301 North Elm Street in Three Oaks, Michigan. While the name of the Food Pantry will remain unchanged, the Thrift Shop will be called “The Gathering Thrift Shop” to honor the history and heritage of the Gathering Church RCA, which occupied the building for so many years. The exact opening date will depend on how quickly the volunteers at the Food Pantry and people from the community can relocate the inventory. Volunteers from the community are encouraged to contact Linda Mangold at the Food Pantry at 6 South Elm Street by f calling 269-756-7472. m The Board of Directors of HCEFP purchased the Gathering Church n building last winter from the p Reformed Church in America. Since then, contractors have installed t a required elevator, a main floor h handicapped accessible restroom, airm conditioning in the Thrift Shop and t two large dressing rooms. The total s investment in the building, including the purchase price, will be more than r $225,000. w The Gathering Thrift Shop will s be located on the main floor, which had been the sanctuary of the church. Also on that floor will be a the office, which will offer greater t privacy for clients. The Thrift Shop can be reached through the front S door facing Elm Street or through c the Office/Food Pantry entrance off b Beech Street. The elevator is located i just inside that entrance. s The Food Pantry will be located h at the lower level, which had been the fellowship room for the church. t After visiting the office, clients will be t able to shop for needed food items, T which will be arranged on convenientt d shelves. The elevator will assist clients in transporting their selections b A to the Beech Street entrance. The building at 6 South Elm Street, f which is owned by HCEFP, will be renamed “The Gathering Boutique” w and reconfigured to display and sell 1 items that are collectable, vintage A or antique, as well as higher value clothing. Current plans are for the Gathering w Thrift Shop and Food Pantry to be V open Tuesday through Friday. The Gathering Boutique will be open Friday, Saturday and Monday. Both stores are operated by volunteers. HCEFP has no paid staff. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this project may send a check to HCEFP, PO Box 113, Three Oaks MI 49128. — STAFF

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he Grand Beach Village Council met for their regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, but did not swear in the re-elected Councilmen, Jim Bracewell and Blake O’Halloran, because the certification from the Board of Elections was not complete. In addition, they also did not re-elect officers or make appointments for the coming year. All appointments and elections will take place at next month’s meeting. In commission reports, Building inspector Bill Lambert reported that nine new construction homes were underway and nine additional home improvement projects were going forward. He said all was very healthy in the Village. Jim Bracewell reported that there is one situation where a neighbor is trying to sue a next door neighbor for a tear down and rebuild. That matter is in the hands of Village Attorney Sara Bell. A report will be made available in future meetings when negotiations in the matter have been settled. Lambert reported that a previous complaint regarding parking by construction crews in Eiffel Tower subdivision had been addressed with the contractors and they were cooperating. Frank Giglio stated that the weekend storms had pounded the shoreline and rattled a few foundations of homes on the beach front. He reported that some sea wall had been damaged by the high wave action. He said that all the beach access steps had been removed for the winter, except Pine Street. “Let’s hope for the best,” he said. Debbie Lindley reported that all was quiet with regards to Police Department activity, with summer activities winding down. Chief Dan Schroeder did report that a burglary that did not involve a break-in was under investigation. There was not an extensive golf and pro shop report; however, Clay Putnam of ServiceScape reported that they were $2,700 under budget for the year. All course conditioning and winterizing is being completed and all of the golf carts have been put away for the winter. A tree was pruned on # 3 and the path on #7 was installed and seeded along the edge with the aid of the street department. A tree is scheduled to be removed on #4. The electrical work for the golf cart parking area has been completed under budget. Streets Superintendent Bob Dabbs reported that the street crews are continuing to clear leaves. He stated that David Wolfe of Oselka Construction wished to use the Walnut Street access easement next week to repair a problem with a sea wall. The Council agreed, providing they reseed the recently seeded dune area and that they provide an access ramp. The ramp had recently been mysteriously removed, despite that fact that the Council had voted otherwise. A new ramp will be installed by Oselka that will remain in place for the use of the Police Department emergency ATV vehicle. Additionally, the Council required that Oselka clear rocks remaining from a previous job in the area. The Council approved unanimously the annual salary adjustment for employees, which was a budgeted item. They voted as they do annually to opt out of the P.A. 152 of 2011 insurance plan requirements from the state. They approved the following hall rentals: Feb. 18, 2017, for LaLumiere School, April 22, 2017, for Nancy Schmidt and Nov. 4, 2017, for Ronald Kostyo. Due to the holidays, the next regular meeting of the Grand Beach Village Council will be one week earlier. It will take place Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.

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Miss New Buffalo 2017 is Lauren Aroney, Mr. New Buffalo 2017 is Andrew Keller

MISS TEEN NEW BUFFALO IS DA’NAI SMOTHERS-DAVIS; MISS JR. TEEN NEW BUFFALO IS EMMA REITZ; LITTLE MISS NEW BUFFALO IS ANGELINA BRYK LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO | PHOTOS BY LINDA HENDERSON AND FRANCESCA SAGALA

he 2017 Blossomtime Miss New Buffalo Scholarship Pageant was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at the New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. The Miss/Mr. event also included the contestants for the Royal court; Miss Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Little Miss New Buffalo. The pageant kicked-off with Lea Grzywacz, 2016 Little Miss Chair, welcoming all and introducing last year’s Junior Teen Amelia Selir, who is also the 2017 Blossomtime Junior Teen. The contestants all took the stage to perform the opening dance number to the song “Hot, Hot, Hot,” which was choreographed by Grace Gradowski. The theme of the pageant was “Bake Sale” in keeping with 2017 overall theme, “If it starts with a ‘B’ it must be Blossomtime.” The stage was decorated with giant cupcakes and the crowns rested on a display of cake plates awaiting the coronation of the 2017 Royals. For the opening dance number, all of the contestant were dressed in brightly colored tee shirts, which looked like sprinkles, in red, blue, yellow and orange. As they were interviewed each gave their favorite dessert or sweet choice. Following the presentation of the 21 contestants in their gowns and a series of questions asked to each in their pageant category, the royals were chosen by a panel of six judges. Crowning the royals was 2015 Royal Courtney Anderson and 2016 New Buffalo Jr. Teen and 2017 Blossomtime Jr. Teen Amelia Selir. The title of Miss New Buffalo 2017 went to Lauren Aroney, crowned Miss New Buffalo. First Runner-Up was Emily Keller, and crowned Miss New Buffalo 2nd Runner-Up was Andrea Selke. Mr. New Buffalo 2017 is Andrew Keller. Miss New Buffalo Lauren is a 5’8” senior at NBHS where she is an honor roll student and is very active in sports, especially Volleyball. She has been named athlete of the week and has received numerous awards in volleyball and soccer. She also attended Coach Candy Basketball Camp and is the editor of the yearbook. She plans to pursue a degree in International Business and Sports Management. Kelly and Michael Aroney are her parents. Following her coronation she said, “I am so excited, so happy.” Miss New Buffalo 1st Runner-Up Emily is a 5’6” junior at NBHS where she has served as class president for the past three years and volunteers in many community activities. She plans to go to Michigan State and major in Education with specialties in math and Spanish. Her parents are Tina and Paul Keller. Miss New Buffalo 2nd Runner-Up Andrea is the daughter of Carrie Cardone and Joseph Selke. She is 5’4’’ tall and a senior at NBHS where she is the Cheer Captain. She plans to attend SW Michigan College and become an EMT. Mr. New Buffalo Andrew is an 18 year old senior

at NBHS where he is an Honor Roll student and has participated in the All-conference and District NBHS soccer team. He plans to pursue a degree in teaching or nursing with an emphasis in Spanish. He is the son of Tina and Paul Keller. Miss Teen New Buffalo is Da’Nai Smothers-Davis; Miss Teen 1st Runner-Up is Ambriyana Braden, Miss Teen 2nd Runner-Up is Madison Sexton. Miss Teen Da’Nai is a 14 year old at NBMS, she is the daughter of Vanette Smothers-Davis. She believes one should never give up their dreams. 1st Runner-Up, 12 year old Ambriyana, is the daughter of Trisha Savage and Adam Braden. She was crowned Little Miss New Buffalo in 2011. Following her crowning she said, “I am feeling smiley.” Miss Teen 2nd Runner-Up Madison is the 13 year-old daughter of Jody Sexton and loves sticky buns.

cupcakes because she said they are small and very delicious to eat. She is the daughter of Kylie Maack and Brent Rainwater. All of the Jr. Teen contestants attend New Buffalo Elementary School. Little Miss was crowned by 2016 Little Miss Sierre Sheeler and 2016 Miss NB Jr. Teen, Amelia Selir. 2017 Bud Princess Olivia DuPre of New Buffalo was also on hand to cheer on the Littles and all of the contestants. Little Miss New Buffalo is Angelina Bryk, 1st RunnerUp is Charlee Churchill and 2nd Runner-Up is Ava Jackson. Contestants also included McKenzie Pitchford and Carly Tanksley. Little Miss Angelina is 8 years old and the daughter of Carrie and Ryan Bryk. She said her favorite treat was chocolate cake and frosting, which she said was really good. Little Miss lst Runner-Up Charlee is the 7 year old daughter of Denise and Mark Churchill. Little Miss 2nd Runner-Up, 8 year old, Ava, was overhelmed with happy tears as the crown was placed on her head. When she recovered, she stated that she like gumbos. She is the daughter of Amanda Ramsey and Andrew Jackson. All of the Little Miss contestants attend New Buffalo Elementary School.

The 2017 Royal Court

Miss Jr. Teen New Buffalo is Emma Reitz; Jr. Teen First Runner-Up is Lauren Gradowski and Jr. Teen 2nd Runner-Up is Kaitlyn Rainwater. Also vying for the Jr. Teen crowns were Jordan Bryk, Shannon DeWit, Ava Johnson, Ava Mullen, Elizabeth Schmock, and Addison Stover. Miss Jr. Teen Emma is 10 years old and enjoys riding her bike and swimming. She is the daughter of Alisha and Matt Reitz. She said her favorite treat was vanilla frosted donuts. After being crowned from a field of nine contestants, a very surprised Emma said, “I am overwhelmed.” Jr. Teen 1st Runner-Up Lauren is also a 10 year-old who likes chocolate cake pops because she said they are fun to decorate and they are cute. Her parents are Heather and Chad Gradowski. Jr. Teen 2nd Runner-Up Kaitlyn is also 10 years old, she favors

ollowing the coronation, Mistress of Ceremonies Lisa Wilson stated how impressed she was with the poise and grace under pressure that each of the contestants had exhibited. She stated, “You all deserve a crown.” The people cast their vote by cash donations prior to the pageant. The People’s Choice award went to the following contestants in each pageant group; Miss New Buffalo Lauren Aroney, Miss Teen Da’Nai SmothersDavis, Miss Jr. Teen Emma Reitz and Little Miss McKenzie Pitchford. The Miss and Mr. New Buffalo winners will go on to compete, along with area community queens and kings, in the Blossomtime Pageant on March 12 and 13, 2017, at the Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. Miss New Buffalo lst Runner-Up Emily Keller will compete in the Miss Spirit of Blossomtime Pageant on January 21. The judges for the four pageants were: Ms. Ginett, Virginia Goodenough, Ann Webster, Taylor Dustin, Aliea Shapin and Alyssa Lindemulder. The Miss/Mr. New Buffalo committee awarded over $3,000 in scholarship money to the royals, including scholarships sponsored by the Thorn Family, Heit Family, Sarah Boulley Family, City Florist and Family and Friends of the 2005/2016 courts. The New Buffalo pageant was chaired this year by Diana Selir and her co-chair was Darla Bowen. Serving as Treasurer was Jeanne Przystup along with Committee members Chris Sokol, stage decorating by Tami Drewes and sound and lighting by Don Edwards. Many volunteers helped with the weekly practices leading up to the event, the back stage preparations, stage decorating, technical and lighting, ushering and overall organization.

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Lauren Gradowski [center] gets crowned Miss Jr. Teen New Buffalo 2017 by Miss Jr. Teen New Buffalo 2016 Amelia Selir [left] and Little Miss New Buffalo Sierra Sheeler 2016 [right]

Miss New Buffalo 2017 First Runner-up Emily Keller gets crowned by Courtney Anderson

Miss New Buffalo 2017 Lauren Aroney gets crowned

Little Miss New Buffalo First Runner-up 2017 Charlee Churchill [center] gets emotional during her crowning

Miss Teen New Buffalo 2017 Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nai Smothers-Davis [center] reacts to her crowning while Emcee Lisa Wilson [left]

Contestants open the show with a dance number

Miss Jr. Teen New Buffalo 2017 Emma Reitz gets emotional during her crowning

Miss Jr. Teen New Buffalo 2016 Amelia Selir chats with Emcee Lisa Wilson

Second Runner-up Miss Teen New Buffalo 2017 Madison Sexton gets crowned

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arbor Country Chamber of Commerce members got in the mood for the holiday season early during their Mixer with a Twist event at Sherwood Forest Rustic Log Furnishings in Three Oaks, Michigan, Thursday, Nov. 18. Chamber members stood amongst the lit Christmas trees and other holiday decorations as they listened to Kimberlee Wendt, the Chamber’s newly hired Membership and Marketing Coordinator, introduce Sherwood owners Kimberly and Cory Branch. According to Kimberly, their store is growing, as they have recently expanded into a space next door. “We’re so excited about it,” she said of the expansion. Kimberly added that Sherwood specializes in Amish made furniture, and that they do custom Ryan Cheever, Catie Brown and Karen Cummings orders. To add to the festive atmosphere, Wendt added that Greenbush Brewery in Sawyer, Michigan, had provided beer. Ken Schiffer, who owns Lake Street Eats in Bridgman, Michigan, had also brought a Rusty Bridge wine from Baroda Founders Wine Cellar in Baroda, Michigan. The wine is named for the original “Flynn Road Bridge,” which was built in 1929 to span the Galien River at Flynn Road. Also at the mixer, Wendt reminded members that they will be conducting a survey the first week of December to “access the business climate in Harbor Country” and urged everyone to fill it out.

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ne of the definitions of the word “sports” is: “An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” With that in mind, I decided to write about a couple of things that I haven’t written about yet. So, without further ado, let’s delve into a couple of “ sports.” Last weekend, for the first time in about 20 years, I went bowling. As a youth, I loved to bowl. A weekend that included miniature golf and bowling was about as good as it got. As I got a little older, I joined a bowling league for a few years, and started golfing rather than miniature golfing. As time went on and I achieved, at best, mediocrity at both sports, I would go longer and longer between playing. After a number of years, the small amount of skill I had deserted me, and I completely stopped playing. Saturday night, we went to a birthday dinner with six friends and afterwards, we went bowling. It had been quite a while for all of us, so I didn’t have much anxiety as I grabbed my ball and prepared to throw a strike. Unfortunately, the ball was much heavier than I remembered. Instead of releasing the ball out in front of me, I sort of dropped it, and watched unhappily as it went into the gutter. As I picked up my ball to attempt to pick up my spare, I began to wonder if I should have stayed with computer games. Bravely, I began my approach, and had a proud moment as the ball headed straight down the middle. I wasn’t even disappointed when only eight pins fell. As the night progressed, a few spares and even a few strikes were interspersed with a few more gutter balls, and we all had a lot of fun. If I wait another 20 years before bowling again, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to pick the ball up. This was a weekend of revisiting experiences I had long ago, and Sunday I returned to being a spectator. We went to the United Center, home of the Bulls and the Blackhawks, to see the circus. It’s probably been close to 30 years since I attended a circus and I honestly wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it, but enjoy it I did. Prior to Sunday, the only thing that the circus meant to me was a prolonged west coast road trip for the Bulls and the Hawks. I had forgotten how athletic the circus performers were. I was amazed by the bravery of the lion tamer and the strength and dexterity of the men and women trapeze artists. There was also a group of motorcycle riders who suspended reality. They were unbelievably skilled and after watching their routine, I knew I had to include them in this column. Finally, one of my favorite novels is Water For Elephants. Since reading that book, elephants have taken on a special place in my heart. I’m happy to report that these wonderful creatures are no longer a part of the circus. Attempting to relive my youth brought me a beautiful weekend. Try to remember things that used to bring you pleasure, and attempt to give those things another try. I believe you’ll be glad you did. Thomas Moore said, “What though youth gave love and roses; age still leaves us friends and wine.” Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

B Shop local, find hidden holiday gnome

By shopping local this holiday season, you could go home with a little something unexpected for underneath your tree. The New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) will be holding a “Gnome on the Roam” hunt from Friday, Nov. 27 until Sunday, Dec. 18 at participating businesses throughout New Buffalo. While shopping and visiting local businesses, look for the festive, perhaps somewhat hidden, Holiday Gnome and mark it off on your special gnome playing card. Gnome location cards can be picked up at David’s Delicatessen or participating businesses. The card lists all of the 30 participating businesses which are hosting one of the festive little Nordic Gnomes; find the Gnome at each location in New Buffalo and have the business mark it off your list. When your card is at least 50 percent (15 of 30 locations) completed, enter to win a holiday gift basket filled with over $400 of goodies from local retailers and service providers. Entries must be submitted to David’s Deli no later than Monday, Dec.19. The winner will be contacted by Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Nordic Gnomes were handcrafted by NBBA Executive Director Cathi Rogers and her helper elf, Shelby Sexton. In the Swedish holiday tradition, a “tomte” (or gnome) is a small, elf-like creature that likes to take up residence near or under houses. He takes care of a farmer’s home and children and protects them from misfortune, especially at night, when the house folks are asleep. According to fold lore, the gnome has an enormous capacity for work, but will not tolerate anyone’s interference. He requires very little of the humans he works for, but it is important to treat him right, or he might leave. Traditions says, show respect, a clean home, and put out a bowl of Christmas porridge with butter on Christmas Eve to make your gnome happy. Watch for the participating businesses that will display the Gnome on the Roam poster to help direct you. Businesses that have signed up at this time for Gnome on the Roam are: New Buffalo Township Library, New Buffalo City Hall, Frisky Frog, David’s Delicatessen, Margaret Sullivan, The Villager, Third Coast Surf Shop, The Hidden Gem, Vida Svabas Design, Designer Cottagescapes, PJ’s Ladies Casual Wear Customs Imports, Horizon Bank - New Buffalo, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Warner Wine Tasting Room, Fifth Third Bank, P & E Mullins Local, Jackie’s Café, Heath & Company, Keller Williams Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Buffalo, Berkshire Hathaway,@ Properties, Indian Summer, Equilibrium Fitness, Pristine Pools and New Buffalo True Value. Watch for possible additional locations at: Posh New Buffalo, New Buffalo Railroad Museum, Casey’s Bar & Grill, Promeny Olive & Wine and No Hassle Jewelry. For information on additional retailers, visit Facebook.com/gnomeroam. If you wish to participate or if you have questions, contact Rogers or Emma Brewster at David’s Delicatessen. Rogers can be reached at cathi@cathirogers.com or 312-065-9114. Brewster can be reached at the Deli or 269469-7177. — LINDA HENDERSON

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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP APPROVES CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS; GLASSMAN PARK NEAR COMPLETION

LINDA HENDERSON IN NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP

ew Buffalo Township met for its regular upland and at the bottom of the park near the Galien meeting Monday, Nov. 21 with newly elected River. Supervisor Michelle Heit presiding. Newly The board approved a change order for Glassman Park elected trustee Patti Iazzetto and re-elected for an additional $10,828.15 for drainage improvements. Trustee Pete Rahm and re-elected Treasurer Nykamp reported that there is a spongy area that they Jack Rogers were present, recently elected Clerk Judy had hoped would firm up, but due to constant run-off Handley Zabicki was excused due to an illness. from I-94 the area remains moist. She said that a culvert The meeting was a record 17 minutes, however the was installed but that it is not eradicating the problem board conducted some significant business. completely. Wightman advised removing the clay soil Berrien County Sheriff Supervisor Juli Flick gave and replacing it with sand and also adding a white stone the September 2016 report; there were 114 complaints rip rap boarder to protect the area from future erosion. answered, 11 They also tickets were recommended issued and 7 adding a arrests were decorative made. The retention wall by Narcotics report the Zen labyrinth for Berrien which would County showed also provide for 65 arrests as seating there. of October 31, The board 2016. approved Fire Chief $988.08 for Ed Lijewski a payment to reported the Wightman for the department CIA. has responded They approved to 151 calls a Resolution this year. approving He reported refunding a that the contract for weekend was redoing a GRSD exceptionally bond. They approved, busy due to the per the fatal accident recommendation on I-94 on of the Planning Saturday, The newly elected New Buffalo Township Board was sworn into office Commission to which kept the by Kathy Butler the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 18. According to law, the Board rezone property department on officially took office Sunday, Nov. 20 and were in place for the regular Township owned by the scene for meeting the evening of Monday, Nov. 21. Elected to serve Township residents are: Dentons at 19615 over five hours. New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit, Clerk Judy Handley Zabicki, Treasurer Jack Rogers and Trustees Patti Iazetto and Pete Rahm. U.S.12. The He said that all property will be responders - the rezoned from Industrial to C-I General Commercial. Heit emergency responders and the Sheriff’s Department - did explained that many of the surrounding properties were an outstanding job under a very tough circumstance. He zoned C-1 and that there was a home on the Denton site. If said, “We all did the job we had to do.” He reported that the home were to be destroyed by fire or natural causes, it there were many power lines down in the Township due would not be permitted to be rebuilt in Industrial zoning. to the high winds on Saturday and New Buffalo City Fire Additionally, she stated that Industrial zoning did not Department provided mutual aid to the Township. make sense in that immediate area. The Chief reminded everyone to be mindful of the wind conditions when burning leaves. He said that high he board accepted a quote for $3,150 from Tree gust conditions can prove dangerous and get out of Core for the removal of dead and damaged control quickly. He said that it was safest to burn when trees in Memorial Park. Resident David Stumm winds were under 10 miles per hour and there were no questioned how many quotes the township had gusting conditions. He also asked that everyone be a good received and if the project had gone out for neighbor when burning. public bid. Park Superintendent Pat Donnelly advised that In new business, the council approved the reimbursable three quotes were requested, but only two were received. transfer of $100,000 of LRSB Discretionary Funds to the Stumm asked that the board call Tree Care of Rolling Park Fund to pay for the Glassman Park Improvement Prairie, Indiana for a quote before accepting Tree Core’s Project. The funds will be reimbursed when the approved bid, insisting that they are the most reasonable and high MDNR grant funds are received by the Township. quality service around. Heit stated that the board would They approved $184,466, for payment #2, to Kalin prefer to use a Michigan company to do the park work. Construction for work completed in Glassman Park. 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Miss Three Oaks/River Valley 2017 is Madelynne Keller, Mr. Three Oaks/River Valley 2017 is Ryan Chang MISS TEEN IS EMMA SPRINGER, LITTLE MISS IS LEAH MARTIN

he Three Oaks/River Valley Blossomtime Pageant was held Sunday, Nov. 20, at the River Valley High School auditorium. The pageant contestants were vying for the titles of Miss and Mr. Three Oaks/ River Valley and for the Royal Courts, Miss Teen and Little Miss. Vying for the crown of Miss TO/RV 2017 were: Hailey Helmuth, Maggie Seifert, Madelynne Keller and Audrey-Beth Haimbaugh. The candidates for the Mr. TO/RV title were: Ryan Chang, Cameron Moore and Eric Paul Boswell, II. The afternoon kicked off with the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 Honor Guard and the singing of the Anthem by Chris Crowder. Miss Three Oaks/River Valley 2016 Lexie Olson introduced the emcees: Zack East of the Coast 98.3 and former First Runner-Up Brittany De Ruitter. In keeping with the Blossomtime theme, “If it starts with a “’B,’ it must be Blossomtime,” the Three Oaks/River Valley pageant theme was, “It’s our Birthday” in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Village and the 50th birthday of River Valley High School. In the opening number, the Miss and Mr. contestants entered the auditorium to the John Mellencamp song, “I Was Born in a Small Town.” Each contestant was dressed in commemorative attire and each gave a short history of an aspect of the Village they represented. Melmuth gave a short history of Timber Town playground, Seifert dressed in ACC riding gear and gave the history and an overview of the Apple Cider Century Ride, Haimbaugh, dressed as a reindeer, highlighted the movie Prancer, which was filmed in Three Oaks, and Keller, dressed in an American Flaginspired dress, represented the Flag Day parade and festivities in the Village, which have occurred since 1953. Chang, wearing baseball gear, presented Watkins Park and Hoadley Trails, saying that baseball remains a favorite pastime in the Village. Moore, dressed as a railroad worker, gave an overview of the origin of the name of the Village. He said that in 1850, people referred to the Village as Chamberlain Siding. In 1867, the name was changed to Three Oaks in honor of three Oak trees that grew along the side of the railroad tracks and acted as markers for travelers and train crews passing through the small town. Although the trees have been gone for over 100 years, the name remains. Boswell II, dressed in a period suit, portrayed E.K. Warren, who was a founding father of the Village and founder of the Warren Featherbone Factory; he and his foundation later donated land for the Warren Dunes State Park, Warren Woods State Park and many other parcels of land in the region. Following the formal presentations and the dance routines by the contestants, the 2016 outgoing court recapped their year. Remembering 2016 were Miss TO/RV Lexi Olson and her court: First RunnerUp Kaitlin Goodenough; Second Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality RyLee Haughey; Miss Teen Teya Haughey, and Little Miss Alexis McCarty. Crowned Miss TO/RV 2017 was Keller who attends Bridgman High School and loves to play softball. She plans to attend St. Mary’s College and study

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nursing in the fall. She is the daughter of Mary and Roger Keller. Miss TO/RV First Runner-Up Seifert is a senior at New Buffalo High School where she was crowned Homecoming Queen. She participates in music, Spanish class and is a national dance competitor. She was Little Miss TO/RV in 2009. Maggie’s parents are Aimee and Steve Seifert. Miss TO/RV Second Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality is Haimbaugh, who attends Niles High School, where she is a National Honor student. She enjoys the Spanish Club, jazz music and art. She hopes to become an art teacher in the future. She is the daughter Sara Tyler and George Haimbaugh. Mr. TO/RV Chang attends Bridgman High School, where he plays football, basketball and baseball and is also a golden glove athlete. He has been honored as Athlete of the Week and as an honor student. He is the son of Julia Woodruff and Jessie Chang. He

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plans to continue his education in the aerospace engineering field. Boswell II is a National Honor student and has won multiple sports achievement awards in football and received an MVP award in wrestling. He plans to attend University of Michigan, where he will pursue a degree as a doctor and surgeon, with an emphasis in Spanish language. Moore is a senior at RVHS, where he participates in wrestling and football. After graduation, he plans to enter the US Navy. Following his enlistment, he plans to go to college on the GI Bill and pursue a career which will include coaching wrestling. He is the son of Lori and Bryan Moore. Six contestants were competing for the Miss Teen crown: Miss Teen Emma Springer, First RunnerUp Brianna Martin and Second Runner-Up Dayna Schumm. Others Miss Teen contestants were: Kyleigh LaPinski, Allyson Rochefort and Marissa Tavemier. Following her crowning, Keller thanked the judges and her friends for making her laugh. Keller is in the ninth grade at River Valley Middle School, where she has received educational awards and serves as the freshman class Vice President. She presented the history of the Vickers Theater, which began in 1911 as the Fairyland Movie House, where they showed silent films. She represented her community in 2010 as Flag Day Princess and in 2012 she was crowned Little Miss TO/RV. Her parents are Nikki and Mike Springer. Teen First Runner-Up Martin is in the eighth

grade at River Valley Middle School. She hopes to be an engineer when she graduates from college. Her parents are Jennifer and Dallas Martin. She was First Runner-Up Miss Teen 2015 and has won numerous awards in dairy judging at the Berrien County Youth Fair. In her recap of history, she highlighted the Three Oaks Library. Miss Teen Second Runner-Up Dayna Schumm is in 10th grade at River Valley High School, where she participates in cross country, band, choir, drama, softball and volleyball and cheer. She plans to be a marine biologist upon college graduation. She gave an overview of the Region of Three Oaks Museum in her history speech. Her parents are Ginger and Bill Schumm. Little Miss contestants were Little Miss Leah Martin, Little Miss First Runner-Up Taylor Kirk and Little Miss Second Runner-Up Olivia Moore. Martin is home schooled and in the sixth grade. She highlighted the meaning of Flag Day and the American Flag in her history speech. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Dallas Martin. The Three Oaks/River Valley Committee awarded over $5,000 in scholarships to the contestants. The committee also awarded additional scholarships and prizes for advertising sales, community service and for honorariums. The Advertising sales winners for each pageant were: Miss/ Mr. Keller, Miss Teen contestant Kyleigh LaPinski and Little Martin. The Miss/Mr. pageant contestants that had sold a minimum of $300 in ads qualified for a random drawing for three $200 scholarship prizes, which were sponsored by the Laurel Venekkasen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Miss TO/RV contestant Keller won two of the drawings and Mr. TO/ RV contestant Boswell II won the third drawing. The Priest Family sponsored a $100 scholarship in honor of their daughter Elizabeth, who was Miss TO/ RV 2002. Haimbaugh was the lucky winner of the random drawing. The Legacy Scholarship, in the amount of $100, is sponsored by past queens and was awarded to Seifert for her community service.

isiting queens and royals attending the pageant represented six communities, including: Bridgman, Stevensville, Baroda, New Buffalo, Bangor, Benton Harbor. Also attending was a member of the Blossomtime Sorority, Miss Niles 1968. The Miss and Mr. Three Oaks/River Valley winners will go on to compete, along with area community queens and kings, in the Blossomtime Pageant Sunday and Monday, March 12 and 13, 2017, at the Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. Seifert will also compete in the Spirit of Blossomtime Pageant Jan. 21, 2017. The Three Oaks/River Valley pageant was chaired this year by Gail Freehling and co-chaired by Terry Bronson, along with their committee members. Judges were: Cathy Nelson, Dr. David Miller and Cynthia Layman Sanders, Elizabeth Fellows and Alex Martinez. Interview judges for the event were: Michele Davis Wagner, Vickie Wagner and Dave Grosse. The Tellers were Karen Cummings and Brenda Zeiger.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

TREE LIGHTING, CAROLING IN LIONS PARK SATURDAY

he NBBA Christmas tree lighting and caroling will take place in Lions Park, at the beachfront, on Sat. Nov. 26 at 6 p.m., (a change from the corner of Mechanic and Whittaker). Following caroling, the NBBA will provide s’mores and hot chocolate as everyone gathers around the fireplace in the pavilion. Two new evergreen trees were donated by Diane Pyshos and Bill and Charlie McCollum. The trees were originally planted at Camp Buffalo ten years ago, but were reinstalled on Tuesday morning in Lion’s Park by Bloom’s Tree Nursery. City crews and Cathi Rogers of the NBBA will decorate the trees in preparation for Saturday’s event and the holiday season. — LINDA HENDERSON Miss Three Oaks/River Valley 2017 Madelynne Keller is crowned

Miss Three Oaks/River Valley 2017 Madelynne Keller is crowned

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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he Berrien County Prosecutor Michael Sepic has reported that the Treasurer for the Three Oaks Baseball Association has been charged with embezzlement of thousands of dollars. Amanda Macias, 29, of Sawyer is accused of embezzling as much as $37,000 between September and October of 2016, from the not-for-profit organization. A preliminary exam conference is scheduled in Berrien Country Courts in St. Joseph on November 23. A preliminary exam hearing in scheduled for Nov. 29. Macias has posted bond, according to court records. — LINDA HENDERSON

Waves pound the shore, shorelines threatened

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he first signs of winter in Harbor Country arrived Saturday, Nov. 19. Overnight temperatures dropped into the 30 degree range and extremely high winds and snow flurries arrived in the morning. Waves pounded the beach and shoreline of Lake Michigan all day Saturday and into Sunday. Waves along New Buffalo’s coast were estimated at 12 to 14 feet, with higher waves in the 20-foot range predicted north of New Buffalo. Lighthouses and piers in Michigan City, Indiana and St. Joseph, South Haven and Grand Haven, Michigan, were engulfed by the waves. With water levels at an all-time high, the shoreline has very little beach in some areas, leaving the shoreline and dunes exposed to A kite boarder finishing their ride erosion damage. Many in the New Buffalo harbor homeowners have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout the past two springs and summers on rock revetment and protection. Crews from Donkersloot and Sons and from Oselka Construction and other construction firms have worked throughout the past two years installing rock protection in front of homes and along the shore, from the Village of Grand Beach to St. Joseph and north, but unprotected properties were again threatened by this weekend’s high wave action. The last big storm on Halloween night 2014 did so much damage to a dune and a home in Sunset Shores that it eventually had to be totally removed and the shoreline reinforced and the dune rebuilt in order to protect neighboring properties from back wash damage. Saturday’s conditions proved perfect for one brave soul who took to the water for some very extreme kitesurfing off New Buffalo beach. Kite surfers were reported all along the shoreline up to the South Haven pier. People are being warned to stay clear of jetties and break walls during high wave action due to the dangers of the waves being capable of washing them out to sea. The area has been experiencing unusually mild and sunny weather conditions this fall; 69 days have reached 60 degrees or higher this fall, the most since 1971. This is the warmest November recorded in 45 years, with 78 degrees tying the record Nov. 2. On Friday, as people anticipated winter to come howling in, they were out taking advantage of the possible final warm and mild day by installing Christmas lights and decorations.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING & REGULAR MEETING The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting during their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The Regular Meeting will include a Site Plan Review approval for Sergei Antipov to construct a private swimming pool, complete with decking, fencing and landscaping. This pertains to Article 19: Site Plan Review, 19-8, Amendment of an Approved Site Plan. The property is located at 40 Peninsula Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117, with property tax code 11-62-6100-0040-00-0. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and more information regarding this request is available at City Hall. This meeting is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Mary Lynn, Deputy Clerk, (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117. All interested parties are urged to attend. MARY LYNN – DEPUTY CLERK/RECORDING SECRETARY CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION

BID NOTICE The City of New Buffalo, Michigan, is requesting sealed bids until 2:00 PM “Michigan time” on Monday, December 5, 2016, for re-roof of the front half of the old ‘New Buffalo hardware’ building. Approximately 44x66. Located at 435 S. Whittaker St. Bid specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 and/or Street Department, 204 East Jefferson Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Telephone - 269-469-1500 (Clerk’s Office) and/or 269-4692781 (Street Department) Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside “Sealed Bids-Re-roof 435 S. Whittaker Street”. MARY LYNN DEPUTY CLERK

BID SPECIFICATIONS Must meet all State Building Codes. Copy of your liability insurance. (1,000,000.00 minimum). City named as second insured. Re-roof front half of “old New Buffalo Hardware 435 S. Whittaker.” Approximate size 40 x 66. Flash to front mansard and remove old shingles and replace with dimensional shingles. (Minimum 25 year). Use 15th felt and complete ridge vent. Replace plywood as needed, minimum 2-rows on south side of building with 2 rows of ice/water shield. Work must be completed by January 15, 2017. City to provide dumpster and permit. Work Area to be left free of all debris.

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uring the week of Nov. 14 people could stop into the Pokagon room at the New Buffalo Township Library to bid on holiday wreaths. All of the wreaths were handmade and featured various holiday themes. Throughout the week people could stop in and bid on the wreath of their choice, and then on Nov. 19 a reception was held with light snacks, mingling, and the winners being announced to take their holiday wreath home.

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STORAGE BARN 20 Ft. x 60 Ft. Storage Unit. Pull Thru Bay, 2 – 14 Ft. doors, insulated, renter can heat. $575 per month. State Road 39 Storage. Available July 10. 219-362-8817 THREE OAKS Very nice 3bed. 1bath home, large 2 car garage, pets ok. $875 @ month. 312-422-1222. NEW BUFFALO Large 2 Bedroom Apartment, 1st. Floor. Plenty of closets. Quiet Living. No Pets. 269-469-1364. BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Monthly Rent—$1050 Charming townhouse is located in the heart of New Buffalo, just a short walk to the beach as well as the Galien River Preserve, the Marina, and the Amtrak train. This 2 Bedroom unit has an extra-large master bedroom and 1.5 Baths with front & rear facing decks in a park-like setting. It is freshly painted and has beautiful new floors and crown molding. The unit also comes with an assigned off-street parking space and a detached garage. Available now for 9 month or 1 year lease. Tenant has to cover electric and cable/internet/phone. No Smokers or Pets. Security Deposit required. If interested, please contact (312) 203-6615. LARGE NEW SPACIOUS LUXURY APARTMENT Above my garage includes: Central air, Gas heat, Cable Television and Wi-Fi. Super Nice, Bathroom and Kitchen. Everything included for $625 per month. 269-470-9911 NEW BUFFALO 1 Bedroom Apt. $545/per month. Water & garbage included. No pets. No smoking. 269-861-1001

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NEW BUFFALO Apt. Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor, water incl. No Smoking, no pets $575/mo. Contact 269-612-2889. NEW BUFFALO House 3 bedroom, 1 bath completely remodeled, all appliances and central air. No smoking. No pets. $875/mo. Contact 269-612-2889

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NEW BUFFALO Large 2 Bedroom Apt. 2nd. Floor. Plenty of Closets. No Pets, Quiet Living. Full time. FOR INFORMATION CALL 269-469-1364 UNION PIER 2 Bedroom. 1 Bath Cottage/Home Walking Distance to Beach. Fenced Property. Storage Unit Included. Rent: $750 per month. Please call/text (269) 876-7452.

FOR SALE

NEW BUFFALO TOWNHOME AND BOAT SLIP Recently updated, 2 Bedroom. 1.5 bath, Roof Top Deck, attch. 1 car garage and a 50 Ft. Boat Slip adjacent to the unit. Located on the harbor, with a gated community, with a community swimming pool. Price Reduced to $273,000. Available immediately. For information or to schedule a showing call 219-796-5514

SERVICES

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

HELP WANTED

CAREGIVERS Seeking experienced, responsible caregivers in your area. Based in St. Joseph, Home Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care for families throughout Berrien County. Call 269-983-4800 or email 57554@ Homehelpershomecare.com. MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have MI license and insurance. Call Melissa 219-898-5398. GROUNDSKEEPER Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties. 40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly. Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens@ yahoo.com. No phone calls please. ACCOUNTING HELP WANTED Accounting. Quick Books online Phone/text 269-876-7452. ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME ROOFING AND SIDING INSTALLERS AND LABORERS Three years experience and valid drivers license required. Qualifying applicants. Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

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LAKESIDE HOUSEKEEPER Seeking an experienced housekeeper one full day per week. Please have local references and be willing to do dishes, laundry, organization etc. Text or call 574-849-7383. FULL/PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for full/part-time massage therapists and nail technicians. Please call 269-4699111 if you are interested. NEW BUFFALO Skills needed: Climbing, Patience, Flexible Schedule, Part Time, Outdoor work, Excellent Pay. Please call 269-469-8453 ENERGIZE YOUR INCOME! Energize your income, marketing products habitually used and unconsciously purchased. Contact Jennifer (219) 608-2956 jenniferh@hericenergy.com. SEEKING WEDDING COORDINATOR FOR FRIENDSHIP BOTANIC GARDENS! Part-Time Position Year Round Seeking Dynamic, Organized, Flexible, and Positive Individual to coordinate Ceremonies and Receptions at our beautiful venues at the Gardens. Must be available Friday evenings and Saturdays Mid-May through Mid-October. This is an incredibly fun position with a lot of opportunities to grow an already successful program. Please send resume and letter to info@friendshipgardens.org by 11/30/16. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Responsible, compassionate lady looking for caregiver positon. Please call 269-479-833 CAREGIVERS NEEDED Caregivers needed in New Buffalo area for clients using a home care agency. Personal care & homemaker needed. No nights or weekends! Must pass background check & drug test. Pet free, smoke free homes, no nights or weekends. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, we offer competitive wages & raise reviews. Call Comfort Keepers at 269-556-9999 M-F 8am-4pm or email stjoe@comfortkeepers.com

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MORTGAGE RATES 30 Year Fixed Jumbo.................... 4.37%

US CDS (NATIONAL AVERAGE) 1 year............................................... .54 6 month............................................ .34 1 month............................................ .11

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. — Aristotle

30-Year Fixed.................................. 3.68 15-Year Fixed Jumbo..................... 3.75% 15-Year Fixed............................... 2.79%

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