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Three people hospitalized from house fire

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hree people from two separate residences were taken to a hospital following an early Monday morning fire in La Porte.

Just after 3 a.m., firefighters responded to a duplex on fire at 1401 Federal Ave. by Koomler Park on the city’s south side.

La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said a man and woman in the unit where the fire started were awakened by smoke and managed to escape.

Upon arrival, he said firefighters found both people in the front yard with about half of their living unit engulfed in flames.

Snyder said the man semi-unconscious at the time along with the woman were taken by ambulance to Northwest Health hospital in La Porte with smoke inhalation and possible other injuries.

A short time later, a man living on the other side of the duplex after escaping complained of trouble breathing and was taken by ambulance with smoke

inhalation.

“At first, he seemed like he was doing okay. After several minutes, it was found he was starting to have trouble breathing so, as a precautionary measure, they called an ambulance back for him,” Snyder said.

Snyder said the fire brought under control “fairly quickly” was contained in the heavily damaged unit where the fire started while the other unit sustained smoke damage and maybe a little water damage.

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here didn’t appear to be any smoke detectors in the home where the fire began, he said.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office was brought in to assist with trying to determine the cause of the fire because there were injuries involved.

The names of the injured people were not released.

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The sale, a fundraiser for The Region of Three Oaks Museum, will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Lunch specialties, such as Sloppy Joes, hot dogs and brats, chips, and walking tacos, will be offered at midday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday), and cold drinks will be for sale throughout each day.

Carver Park offers a relaxing, leafy, shaded spot for browsing, and a large group of vendors ensure there will be fun finds for every shopper. In addition, several antiques de-accessioned from the museum collection will be offered for purchase.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Region of Three Oaks Museum, a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting local history.

If you have items you can donate to the sale, please drop them off at Carver Park between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. — STAFF REPORTS

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Fundraiser near Three Oaks benefits officer recovering from shooting

fund raiser near Three Oaks generated over $40,000 for a police officer from just across the state line continuing his recovery from being shot.

Over 200 people attended the fund raiser Sunday, July 26, at Deer Creek Hunt Club.

A $95 ticket included a barbecue lunch and other side dishes like sweet corn and a round of skeet shooting along with live music.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office provided the shotgun shells for the over 150 people who took part in firing at clay pigeons.

Additional funds were raised during a silent auction for items ranging from a charter boat fishing trip to a football, helmet and jersey donated by the Chicago Bears.

“It was a great event for a great cause. We continue to keep Jon in our thoughts and prayers,” said Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit.

La Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Samuelson is at a rehabilitation center after hospitalized for several weeks when shot multiple times in May. One of the bullets lodged in his upper spine causing paralysis from the chest down.

BY STAN MADDUX

According to family members, the 33-year-old Samuelson is experiencing tingling, movement and occasional spasms in his legs and lower back.

He’s spending up to five hours a day in therapy doing things like hand pedaling a mountain bike.

Samuelson has also transitioned from an electric to a standard wheelchair.

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He’s scheduled for trial on November 9 on charges that include Level 1 felony attempted murder.

Authorities said Grafton after stealing his mother’s car at gunpoint in Chicago was in La Porte County when Samuelson thinking he was a disabled motorist stopped to help.

Samuelson as requested drove Grafton to Franciscan Health, a hospital near Michigan City, and left but soon returned after learning he was a suspect in the auto theft.

After confronting Grafton, there was a struggle before Samuelson was shot in the emergency room area.

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thing that he’s focused on is walking again. He’s very determined,” said Mike Kellems, a former co-worker, who has visited Samuelson a few times since the shooting.

The suspect, Sharrod Grafton, Jr., 22, of Chicago continues to be held on $100,000 cash only bond after his request for a lower bail was denied by a judge on June 12.

laying a lead role in the fund raiser was State

Representative Randy Novak of Michigan City, who revealed there were several sponsors for the event contributing anywhere from $250 to $2,500 apiece.

The funds are going to Samuelson and his wife, Quinn, to help them out financially.

“What we did is just a small, small thing in the big picture to try and make his life a little easier, a little better in the future,” he said.

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hree people from two separate residences were taken to a hospital following an early Monday morning fire in La Porte.

Just after 3 a.m., firefighters responded to a duplex on fire at 1401 Federal Ave. by Koomler Park on the city’s south side.

La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said a man and woman in the unit where the fire started were awakened by smoke and managed to escape.

Upon arrival, he said firefighters found both people in the front yard with about half of their living unit engulfed in flames.

Snyder said the man semiunconscious at the time along with the woman were taken by ambulance to Northwest Health hospital in La Porte with smoke inhalation and possible other injuries.

A short time later, a man living on the other side of the duplex after escaping complained of trouble breathing and was taken by

ambulance with smoke inhalation.

“At first, he seemed like he was doing okay. After several minutes, it was found he was starting to have trouble breathing so, as a precautionary measure, they called an ambulance back for him,” Snyder said.

Snyder said the fire brought under control “fairly quickly” was contained in the heavily damaged unit where the fire started while the other unit sustained smoke damage and maybe a little water damage.

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The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office was brought in to assist with trying to determine the cause of the fire because there were injuries involved.

The names of the injured people were not released.

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School board hears of principal resignation

embers of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education heard of the resignation of Emily ZablockiKohler, high school principal, effective July 21, at their Monday, July 27, meeting.

Board members had approved hiring Zablocki-Kohler at a special meeting in May. In her letter, she stated that a “unique professional opportunity has recently arisen that aligns perfectly with my long-term career goals and is one I simply cannot pass up.”

Superintendent Adam Bowen said the job has been posted, and an administrative team was scheduled to interview a candidate Tuesday.

He added that, as they receive applications with the right qualifications, they’ll be interviewing candidates. If they can’t find anyone to fill the position right away, Bowen said work is being done internally “on what it would look like if we had an interim position.”

“I don’t want to just hire someone to hire someone, I want to make sure it’s the right person,” he said.

Board members approve hiring Susan Martinic for the position of food service director. Martinic had submitted a letter of resignation recently; however, Bowen said that she was able to work through some personal problems.

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“She loves the job, she’s done a fantastic job, and I think she’s a valuable person on our team,” he said.

In his technology update, technology director Jacob Stella said all districtwide network switches have been updated, replacing eight-year-old 1Gbps equipment. All fiber between all buildings and closets were updated, so the network now operates at 10GBps due to new underground and internal fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic cables now run to outdoor facilities around the multiplex.

It was decided to transition away from Chromebooks this school year; however, high staff and students chose to continue using MacBook Airs.

Bloomz was implemented districtwide (including athletics), with Ashley Jager leading staff training and coordination.

The district transitioned to Follett MasterLibrary for building usage forms, online invoicing and payments are now starting to work through that too.

New security cameras were added outside the elementary school and around the multiplex.

More doors and transportation gates were integrated into the card reader system, and the district intercom system was connected directly to the Emergency Notification System.

Next month, 115 wireless access points will be replaced, and 33 new ones will

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be added. Other upgrades include the digital signage across the district and the upgrading or replacing of the district phone system after this school year.

In her update on NBAS Daycare, director Kate Nicolai said this year the daycare, which is entering its fourth year, sending 21 children off to preschool.

She said they’ve been “cruising along at a steady 20 full-time equivalencies” with the “magic breakeven number” being 30.

The daycare has made its first tuition adjustment. Nicolai said the “actual true cost of care in Michigan for ratio compliant premiere care averages around $13,500 per child per year;” and they adjusted the rate up to $13,200.

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e align directly with state standards while ensuring we aren’t asking our families to shoulder operational shortfalls alone,” she said, adding that, instead, they “bridge that gap by connecting our community directly through state funded access pathways,” such as Child Development Care scholarships through MiLeap and for eligible working families through Mi Tri-Share Child Care.

A future goal is to increase awareness of local business partnerships, like MI Tri-Share, to lower childcare costs

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Nicolai said assistant Angelica Owens is a CDA candidate and actively enrolled and working toward her credential; Renina Levkova, a student team member, is preparing to enter the CDA pipeline before she graduates and Nicolai is a certified MiRegistry trainer and candidate for the Michigan AEYC Mentor Teacher Credential Pilot.

In its first Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey, the daycare received a score of 96.2% Overall Satisfaction, which includes Top 2 Box rating across all survey categories.

A five-year vision includes a dedicated Early Childhood Education Center in the district, as well as serving children from six weeks through 4 years old (when they step in pre-K).

Board members approved the K-12 Curriculum Cycle Plan. Curriculum Director Sam Stine said that, beginning this school year, the three phased plan will move the NBAS Curriculum Cycle from an 8-year to a streamlined 7-year rotation, which would involve “lumping the fine arts and PE/health together down the road.”

Board members heard of the resignation of Nathaniel Tripp Jr. as paraprofessional, effective immediately.

Graduation is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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ome join the fun at an annual community tradition, The Lakeside Association’s Ice Cream Social, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Lakeside Park Gazebo on Lakeside Road and Red Arrow Highway in Lakeside.

Meet, mix and mingle with neighbors, friends and family while enjoying homemade bake goods and ice cream.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL THIS WEEKEND Just $5 gets you ice cream and homemade cake of your choice. Live music by The School of American Music. Volunteer help from Harbor Country Rotary. Kids can try their luck at the Fish Pond and win a prize. And of course, there will be the traditional cake auction, where Harbor Country’s best bakers contribute delectable items that are sold to the highest bidder. All proceeds will go to the

mission of the Lakeside Association including scholarships for River Valley graduates.

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he event will be rain or shine (the event moves indoors in case of bad weather).

The event is sponsored by The Lakeside Association.

The Lakeside Association is a long-standing neighborhood

organization with the mission of Creating Community for Lakeside and Our Neighbors. We achieve this mission through activities and events that Connect, Preserve and Celebrate the community we cherish.

The association is run by volunteers and fueled by donations. Visit www. thelakesideassociation.com for more information. — STAFF REPORTS

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ome baseball folks are calling 24-year-old Cub center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the best baseball player in the

world.

A few years ago, Crow was a minor league outfielder in the Mets organization with his arm in a sling after having surgery.

The Cubs had decided to become sellers at the trade deadline, and the Mets were still hoping to make the playoffs, so the Cubs offered a decent pitcher, Trevor Williams, and their soon to be free agent shortstop and fan favorite, Javier Baez. Many Cub fans thought the Cubs should have received a bigger haul than a skinny teenage minor league outfielder.

PCA was born in California and is the son of actor Mathew John Armstrong and actress Ashley Crow.

He played in numerous all star games from little league until he was the 19th player chosen in the draft.

His future was bright but the Mets were impatient and the Cubs took advantage.

After becoming a Cub, his ascent to the big leagues was swift. He was a great outfielder from the get go, he had a great arm, and he was very fast. His hitting was only fair but he stole a lot of bases when he did get on base.

Then 2025 happened. Pete had a great first half of a season, was the starting center fielder for the National league in the all star game and became a star. After the all star game, his hitting slumped but his outfield play continued to be

outstanding. Pete ended up hitting 31 homers and driving in 95 runs, and he also stole 35 bases.

The newer way to judge a player’s worth is WAR, which stands for wins above replacement.

Last season, Pete’s WAR was 6.

This year it’s already 7, more than any other player. Some old timers think he’s a bit of a showboat, but this old timer believes that if he isn’t already the best player in baseball, he soon will be.

The NFL season is rapidly approaching. In Chicago, expectations are high after last years surprisingly good season.

The coach and the quarterback know each other now, and the offense should be even better than it was last season. If coach Ben Johnson is as good as he was last year, and I definitely think he is, the sky is the limit for the Bears this season. They have an extremely difficult schedule, and will need to be fortunate on the injury front, but I believe that Bears fans are in for an exciting, winning season.

Cubs, Sox, Bears, all probably playoff teams. Blackhawks sign Patrick Kane to rejoin the team and mentor Connor Bedard. Bulls new coach and front office and exciting rookie Caleb Wilson. It’s a great time to be a Chicago sports fan.

Comedian Edgar Bergen said, “Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?”

Be kind. Talk to you next week.

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HIKERS TO EXPLORE MYRON PERLMAN NATURE PRESERVE

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ikers will explore Myron Perlman Nature Preserve at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.

Nature Conservation is the active management and protection of ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. During this upcoming Harbor Country Hikers adventure, several aspects of conservation will be discussed. Myron Perlman Nature Preserve was protected by several families before it was donated to Chikaming Open Lands to protect and share with the public. Our hike leaders, Jane Lohmar and Mike McClure, who have volunteered as stewards of the preserve since 2022, will discuss their conservation efforts and some history of the property.

Finally, Pat Fisher will talk about his involvement in the upcoming Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP), an eight-week, hybrid educational program for adults enthusiastic about learning science-based ecosystem management principles and sharing this knowledge to help improve their local communities.

This is an opportunity for you to learn how to protect your favorite natural places.

This 45-acre property includes farm fields, wetlands, and hiking trails through a sprawling beechmaple forest. Other notable features include an abundance of spring wildflowers, an on-site cabin (no public entry), and impressive plant biodiversity. Hiking trails loop through the forested segment of the property. To access them, walk up the old farm lane off the parking lot.

For more information, including driving directions, visit the Hikers’ website, harborcountryhikers.org, or its Facebook page. — STAFF

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Driver arrested in Indiana with suspected marijuana shipment from Michigan

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man released from a traffic stop in Indiana was later returning from Michigan when stopped by the same officer and found with a large amount of marijuana.

Kelvin Ezell, 45, is charged in La Porte Superior Court 1 with Level 5 felony dealing in marijuana.

According to La Porte County Police, Ezell was a passenger in a car he rented the previous night in Mississippi when the driver was pulled over just before 8 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 94 outside Michigan City.

Police said the men claiming to be going to New Buffalo for a “two-day vacation” were found with a small amount of “personal use” marijuana.

The discovery led to a search of the vehicle and finding of an estimated $10,000 in cash inside a nearly empty suitcase in the trunk.

Police said the officer allowed the men to go since the amount of marijuana was small and no other forms of contraband were found.

Just over three hours later, police said the officer monitoring traffic at the same location spotted the vehicle with Ezell driving this time heading back from Michigan.

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Suspecting they might be involved in criminal activity, the officer caught up to the vehicle and, eventually, pulled it over.

Inside the trunk of the car was a previously empty large plastic tote now containing 15 one-pound bags of marijuana, police said.

Police said there was also marijuana inside three one-ounce bags and 55 pre-rolled cigarettes in the tote along with two jars containing marijuana and three THC vapes, police said.

No money was found in the vehicle during the second search.

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olice said both men were being questioned when Ezell admitted the marijuana belonged to him.

Ezell, who’s from Columbia, Missouri, was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond.

He could face a one-to-six-year sentence.

In his report, sheriff’s deputy Wade Wallace, who was involved in the traffic stop, said he believes the men went to Michigan to purchase the marijuana since it’s legal in that state to later sell on the black market.

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The deadline for still exhibits to be registered for the 2026 Berrien County Youth Fair is Aug. 1.

Entry forms are available at the Fair Office, Berrien County public libraries, Baroda City Mills in Baroda, Country Heritage Credit Union in Buchanan, Family Farm and Home and Tractor Supply Company in Benton Harbor, Tractor Supply Company, Rural King and Mark Farm Supply in Niles, Seifert’s Farm Supply in Three Oaks and Tractor Supply Company in Stevensville. The Exhibitor Handbook is also available online at www.bcyf.org.

Registration is open to any Berrien County resident, ages 5 to 20 years of age.

The exhibitor age is as of Jan. 1, 2026. Online registration is free for all departments. Online registration has been updated to a new program this year. It will look different, but the general process is the same. Exhibitors should create a username and password, which will be carried over from year to year. Options for families or group entries are available.

Once registered, exhibitors can return to the program and add more entries up until each entry deadline, except for equine.

The exhibitor’s printed confirmation will serve as the traditional yellow copy of the entry form and is required on entry day, just as the yellow copy of the traditional entry form is. The link for online entries can be found at www.bcyf.org.

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Alleged drug supplier charged in overdose Death

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BY STAN MADDUX

Michigan City man could face a lengthy prison sentence on allegations he provided the drugs that caused an overdose death.

Michael Stalling, Jr., 28, is charged in La Porte Superior Court 1 with dealing in a controlled substance causing death, a Level 1 felony punishable by a 20-to-40-year sentence.

According to the charging information, he sold three pills containing fentanyl to 22-year-old Brayden Hayman in December of 2024.

After returning to his La Porte area home, Hayman, who had twice been in a drug rehabilitation program, was found dead the next morning by his father in a basement bedroom, authorities said.

The La Porte County Coroner’s Office ruled cause of death as an accidental overdose based on a blood test taken during the autopsy that found fentanyl in the victim’s system.

Nearly a year later, authorities said

the investigation led detectives to Stalling, who admitted selling Hayman fentanyl in small amounts in the past and on the night prior to his death.

According to the charging information, Stalling told police he sold Hayman three pills that night for $40 but they did not contain enough fentanyl to kill him.

The investigation also shows Hayman had a history of drug use since high school and his parents believed he had been sober in recent months after he obtained employment.

It’s believed Hayman purchased the drugs from Stalling after leaving to pick-up a pizza for a football game he and his father planned to watch on TV together.

His father told investigators his son wasn’t gone long but later that night he began falling asleep and went to bed.

Stalling was taken into custody July 22 on a warrant issued two days prior to his arrest.

He was being held in the La Porte C ounty Jail on $100,000 bond.

A Writer’s Life...

DURING THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION ANIMATION

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BY JACK OLESKER

nchors aweigh I was wrapping up Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixietails. When it was over, I’d have written 10 or 11 of 20 episodes. My Caribbean cruise was just a week away and I was looking forward to it. I’d cleared everything with Lori. When I gave her my itinerary I promised I’d overnight her a script from St. Thomas.

I was glad to be back to writing scripts. But the truth was between writing scripts and story editing, it was a lot of work. I needed some sun. I needed some Piña Coladas!

With script fees flowing in, I’d accumulated a tidy sum. I decided it was time to go shopping. I hit Bullock’s department store in the Century City Mall. You name it, I bought it. Bathing suits, cool Ts, clogs for the pool and linen slacks and breezy shirts for touring the islands and dining on the ship at night.

I bought the least expensive portable printer I could find. I knew they were slow and could smudge, but if things kept going the way they were, I would buy a gently used Diablo printer when I got back.

I finished packing at eight on the night before my flight to Ft. Lauderdale. I popped a brew, sat in my loft office and looked at my Kaypro 2 ‘portable’ computer on my desk.

Something told me I hadn’t thought this through carefully enough… *** Collapsed in the boarding area in the Delta concourse at LAX, drenched in sweat from my efforts, my Kaypro 2 beside me on the floor, I had no one to blame but myself. Already my left arm – I’m a leftie – felt like it was broken.

I’d made a huge mistake not thinking about how much my Kaypro 2 weighed

– twenty-nine freaking pounds to be precise!

Now twenty-nine pounds may not seem like a lot when you just say “twenty-nine pounds.” But when you have to lug it, along with three suitcases -- I tend to pack like a maharaja when I travel – from your third floor condo down to a taxi where you have to caaaaarefully load it into the back of a cab, it somehow magically morphs from being twentynine pounds to being twenty-nine freaking pounds.

Then there was a challenge of unloading the beast with the rest of my luggage when I arrived at LAX, dividing my attention between it and my suitcases as I checked in and traipsed down the concourse to the boarding gate, my arm steadily and increasingly aching as I carried my ‘portable’ computer.

I was wishing I had a platoon of Pixietails to help me. But I didn’t. It was just me against my twenty-nine freaking pound portable Kaypro 2 computer.

Sitting in the Delta concourse, I realized this was going to be a long travel day. No one in their right mind would hand over their computer at the check-in desk and then watch it disappear on a conveyor belt with their luggage. So that meant I was lugging this twenty-nine – and yes, I’ll say it again -- freaking pounds beast all the way to Ft. Lauderdale. And, genius that I was, I’d tried to save a few bucks by booking a flight that had a three-hour layover in Dallas rather than a non-stop flight from L.A. to Ft. Lauderdale, opening myself up to truly experiencing the Ninth Circle of Hell.

And oh, wait, I haven’t even begun to talk about the portable printer I had been carrying with my right hand!

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Humane Society debuts ‘Grand Tails Gala’

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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ichiana Humane Society Board President Stacy Thomas said the shelter unveiled a “new chapter for our summer fundraiser” at the first Grand Tails Gala, which was held at Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino Saturday, July 25.

Thomas said she wanted guests to “pause to honor the chapter where it all began:” at Cocktails at the Grand Cottage, which was held at the lakeside New Buffalo Home of Will Schauble and Jason Spohn for 12 years.

“Will and Jason recognized a critical need and responded in an extraordinary way…

They opened not only a beautiful home but also their hearts, welcoming hundreds of friends and supporters like you in the spirit of compassion and community,” she said.

In honor of the enduring legacy that they created for MHS and the community, Schauble and Spohn received the Michiana Humane Society Legacy Award.

It started in 2010, when former board member Gail Lowrie asked her colleague, Schauble, and his partner, Spohn, to host a cocktail party in support of the shelter.

That first event raised more than $28,000.

Over those 12 years, the event would raise more than $1.4 million, which would support expanded adoption hours, ensuring every adopted pet was spayed or neutered, providing air conditioning for dog kennels, funding lifesaving veterinary care and helping thousands of animals find loving homes.”

Former board member Eileen Kochanny, who accepted the award on Spohn and Schauble’s behalf, said she was privileged to sit on the board when Lowrie first proposed the idea of Cocktails at the Grand Cottage.

“At a time when the shelter needed new momentum, Will and Jason opened their doors, brought people together and generously gave of their time and hospitality,” she said.

David Gladish, Joey DiMaggio and Kelly Kasten

Committee Co-chairs Joanne Fitzsimmons Abele and Erik Kolacz welcome guests

Guests raise their paddles during the live auction

Meatloaf (below) makes an appearance

Mike Jefvert and Alexander Dehilster pose with Seymour Kibbles, MHS’ Pet of the Year

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Guests view the silent auction items

Crisie Comegys poses with Spot, up for adoption

Grand Cottage owners and hosts Will Schauble (left) and Jason Spohn (right) pose with Gail Lowrie at the 2019 Grand Cottage

Eileen Kochanny accepts the MHS Legacy Award on behalf of Will Schauble and Jason Spohn

Guests mix and mingle before dinner

HS Executive Director Johanna Humber said that the shelter’s origins can be traced to 106 years ago, when the police chief of Long Beach, Indiana, ordered his officers to shoot stray dogs onsite.

“Public outcry drove a group to begin finding homes for the dogs,” Humbert said.

Over the years, MHS has helped “thousands of animals” find new homes. As recently as 2014, over half of the animals coming into the shelter “never made it out,” Humbert said.

“We turned that ship around and in 2019, we had fully achieved no kill status,” she said.

In 2025, 98 percent of the animals in the shelter found new homes or meaningful work with law enforcement, barn placements, and other kinds of jobs.

The evening’s program contained the following statistics: In 2025, over 10,000 people in the communities were touched

by MHS, 828 homeless pets found loving homes, 552 pets received care in 131 foster family homes, 524 pets were spayed or neutered and no pets were euthanized for lack of space or too long of a stay in the shelter.

Every animal receives all the care the shelter can provide; then, if more is needed, care is accessed at local clinics and specialists.

Also thanked were committee co-chairs Erik Kolacz and Joanne Fitzsimmons Abele thanked the Grand Champion Sponsors, Blydan Built and The Steve Gerschoffer Fund, as well as Frances Banas and her team at Four Winds for hosting the event, in-kind donors for giving auction items and helping produce the event and additional tier sponsors.

Also thanked the committee members and volunteers, as well as MHS’ “warriors.”

“These are the people that day to day provide help that really saves lives, from the front desk to the kennels to the management office - these are the people who do the real work,” Kolacz said.

More on MHS can be found at www. michianapets.org.

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HOROSCOPE JULY 30-AUGUST 5, 2026 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER22—DECEMBER21

Be prepared for some drama this week. The good thing is it will be dull and monotonous and will have more to do with friends and social groups rather than with your own personal life. Previous liaisons may not be reliable this time around which will be a marked change.

The next few weeks will be great for changing your approach in relationships. Don’t shy away from differences.

Embrace the fact that you are dealing with someone who sees things completely different than you do. Celebrate the fact that you are two distinct individuals.

Be careful when you are out and about this week. It will be easy for you to get distracted by phone calls and texting while driving. You hear it all the time but put the phone down and avoid emotionally charged conversations when operating heavy equipment.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER22—JANUARY19

Domestic issues or family functions will take a lot of your focus this week and you may not have complete control over things like you did in the past. Issues with parents or in-laws could cause problems with your work or throw your daily routine completely out of whack.

It will be easy to get sucked into negative thought patterns or you may have a hard time letting past issues go right now. Even if things were settled or handled in the past situations could occur that will trigger those old issues this week. Perhaps you haven’t dealt with everything.

Intimacy and close personal relationships could get a little intense this week and may not work out as well as you had hoped. It’s not anything either one of you can change.

It’s just bad timing and possibly the wrong place. Give yourself some space and try again later.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Previous interactions or past conversations may come back to haunt you this week.

Don’t try to deny previous comments or gaslight your way out of the situation.

You’ll earn a lot more respect if you stick with the truth and follow through with past promises.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Technological issues and electronic malfunctions could cause you to get really frustrated this week.

This is not the time to purchase any new devices. On another note, you may decide that you and the people you have been associating with are not a good mix.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

Just when you thought money or financial issues would stabilize your going to get another shake up. Take any opportunities to consolidate or restructure debt. Times may be lean, but this is when you’ll really be able to dig in and rework previous arrangements.

This is not the time to push others or try to dominate situations. If you do it could cause some major upsets with your public image.

It’s better to keep quiet and let people figure out things on their own this time.

You can support them, but you can’t control them.

You will be very busy this week with other people’s issues or problems and won’t be spending much time alone. You will not have too many quiet nights, so enjoy the down time when you can. If you promised to help someone or donate your time, expect it to be quite the chore.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Old habits will be hard to break this week.

Be very aware of old patterns and their triggers because it will be easy to go back to them now. Stay strong and know that this is just a momentary thing. It will get easier once you avoid that initial push.

Reach out to loved ones.

It is an emotional need for the 1.4 billion Chinese people to see a Chinese brand becoming global. — Wang Chuanfu

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 2026 GRSD SEWER AUTHORITY AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM AND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND FOR THE BONDS AND OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS AND OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE SYSTEM IN ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SYSTEM AND THE BONDS AND OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE SYSTEM. THE GRSD SEWER AUTHORITY ORDAINS: Section 1. Definitions. Whenever used in this Ordinance, except when otherwise indicated by the context, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “ Act 94” means Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. (b) “Authorized Officers” means the Chairman and Superintendent of the Issuer. (c) “ Bonds” means the Series 2026 Bonds, the Outstanding Bonds and any additional Bonds of equal standing hereafter issued.

(d) “Issuer” means the GRSD Sewer Authority, County of Berrien, State of Michigan. (e) “Outstanding Bonds” means the Series 2020 Bonds. (f) “Outstanding Ordinance” means Ordinance No. 022020 of the Issuer. (g) “Project” means the acquisition, construction, furnishing and equipping additions, extensions and improvements to the System, including, but not limited to, improvements to tertiary filters, digester, SCADA upgrades, secondary clarifier, plant, and administrative facilities, together with all necessary sites, structures, equipment, interests in land, appurtenances and attachments thereto. (h) “Revenues” and “Net Revenues” mean the revenues and net revenues of the System and shall be construed as defined in Section 3 of Act 94, including with respect to “Revenues”, the earnings derived from the investment of moneys in the various funds and accounts established by the Outstanding Ordinance and this Ordinance. (i) “Sale Order” means the Sale Order to be executed by an Authorized Officer of the Issuer respecting the sale of the Series 2026 Bonds. (j) “Series 2020 Bonds” means the Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020, dated March 19, 2020, in the original principal amount of $8,580,000. (k) “Series 2026 Bonds” means the Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, authorized pursuant to this Ordinance. (l) “Sufficient Government Obligations” means direct

obligations of the United States of America or obligations the principal and interest on which is fully guaranteed by the United States of America, not redeemable at the option of the issuer, the principal and interest payments upon which, without reinvestment of the interest, come due at such times and in such amounts as to be fully sufficient to pay the interest as it comes due on the Bonds and the principal and redemption premium, if any, on the Bonds as it comes due whether on the stated maturity date or upon earlier redemption. Securities representing such obligations shall be placed in trust with a bank or trust company, and if any of the Bonds are to be called for redemption prior to maturity, irrevocable instructions to call the Bonds for redemption shall be given to the paying agent. (m) “ System” means the entire Sewage Disposal System of the Issuer as defined in the Outstanding Ordinance. (n) “ Transfer Agent” means U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Detroit, Michigan.

Section 2. Necessity; Public Purpose; Estimated Cost and Life of Project. It is hereby determined to be a necessary public purpose of the Issuer to acquire and construct the Project. The estimated cost of acquiring and constructing the Project, including contingencies, engineering, legal and financing expenses, in an amount of not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), is hereby approved.

The Issuer does hereby estimate the period of usefulness of the Project to be at least twenty-one (21) years.

Section 3. Payment of Cost; Bonds Authorized. To pay the costs associated with acquiring and constructing the Project, including legal, financial and other expenses

incident thereto and incident to the issuance and sale of the Series 2026 Bonds, the Issuer shall borrow the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), as finally determined in the Sale Order and issue the Series 2026 Bonds pursuant to the provisions of Act 94. The remaining costs, if any, shall be defrayed from System funds on hand and legally available for such use.

Except as amended by or expressly provided to the contrary in this Ordinance, all of the provisions of the Outstanding Ordinance shall apply to the Series 2026 Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance, the same as though each of said provisions were repeated in this Ordinance in detail; the purpose of this Ordinance being to authorize the issuance of additional revenue bonds of equal standing and priority of lien as to the Outstanding Bonds to finance the cost of acquiring additions, extensions and improvements to the System, with such additional bonds of equal standing and priority of lien as to the Outstanding Bonds for such purpose being authorized by the provisions of the Outstanding Ordinance, upon the conditions therein stated, which conditions have been fully met.

Section 4. Bond Details. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be designated SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, shall be payable solely and only out of the Net Revenues, as set forth more fully herein, shall consist of bonds of the denomination of $5,000, or integral multiples of $5,000 not exceeding in any one year the amount maturing in that year, dated as of the date of delivery or such other date as shall be determined in the Sale Order, numbered in order of authentication, and shall mature on April 1st in the years and amounts as follows, or such other years of maturity and principal amounts as shall be determined in the Sale Order: The Series 2026 Bonds shall bear interest at the rate specified in

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the Sale Order, but not to exceed six percent (6.00%) per annum, payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing April 1, 2027, or such later date as shall be determined in the Sale Order, by check or draft mailed by the Transfer Agent to the person or entity which is, as of the 15th day of the month preceding the interest payment date, the registered owner at the registered address as shown on the registration books of the Issuer maintained by the Transfer Agent. The date of determination of registered owner for purposes of payment of interest as provided in this paragraph may be changed by the Issuer to conform to market practice in the future. The principal of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable at the designated corporate trust office of the Transfer Agent.

The Series 2026 Bonds shall be sold at a price not less than 99% of their par value.

The Series 2026 Bonds may be subject to redemption prior to maturity at the times and prices and in the manner finally determined in the Sale Order.

In case less than the full amount of an outstanding Bond is called for redemption, the Transfer Agent upon presentation of the Bond called in part for redemption shall register, authenticate and deliver to the registered owner a new bond in the principal amount of the portion of the original bond not called for redemption. Notice of redemption shall be given in the manner

specified in the form of the Bonds contained in Section 14 of this Ordinance.

Section 5. Execution of Bonds.

The Series 2026 Bonds shall be executed in the name of the Issuer with the manual or facsimile signature of the Chairman and countersigned by the manual or facsimile signature of the Secretary and shall have a facsimile of the Issuer’s seal printed on them.

No Bond executed by facsimile signatures shall be valid until authenticated by an authorized signer of the Transfer Agent.

The Series 2026 Bonds shall be delivered to the Transfer Agent for authentication and be delivered by the Transfer Agent to the purchaser thereof in accordance with instructions from the Treasurer of the Issuer upon payment of the purchase price for the Series 2026 Bonds in accordance with the bid therefor when accepted. Executed blank bonds for registration and issuance to transferees shall simultaneously, and from time to time thereafter as necessary, be delivered to the Transfer Agent for safekeeping.

Section 6. Registration and Transfer.

Any Bond may be transferred upon the books required to be kept pursuant to this section by the person in whose name it is registered, in person or by the registered owner’s duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of the Bond for cancellation, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed

written instrument of transfer in a form approved by the Transfer Agent. Whenever any Bond or Bonds shall be surrendered for transfer, the Issuer shall execute and the transfer agent shall authenticate and deliver a new Bond or Bonds, for like aggregate principal amount. The Transfer Agent shall require payment by the bondholder requesting the transfer of any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the transfer. The Transfer Agent shall not be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the giving of a notice of redemption of Bonds selected for redemption as described in the form of Bonds contained herein and ending at the close of business on the day of that giving of notice, or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Bond so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of Bonds being redeemed in part.

The Transfer Agent shall keep or cause to be kept, at its principal office, sufficient books for the registration and transfer of the Series 2026 Bonds, which shall at all times be open to inspection by the Issuer; and, upon presentation for such purpose, the Transfer Agent shall, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, transfer or cause to be transferred, on said books, Bonds as hereinbefore provided.

If any Bond shall become mutilated, the Issuer, at the expense of the holder of the Bond, shall execute, and the Transfer Agent shall authenticate and deliver, a new Bond of like tenor in exchange and substitution for the mutilated Bond, upon surrender to the Transfer Agent of the mutilated Bond. If any Bond issued under this Ordinance shall be lost, destroyed or stolen, evidence of the loss, destruction or theft may be submitted to the Transfer Agent and, if this evidence is satisfactory to both and indemnity satisfactory

to the Transfer Agent shall be given, and if all requirements of any applicable law including Act 354, Public Acts of Michigan, 1972, as amended (“Act 354”), being sections 129.131 to 129.135, inclusive, of the Michigan Compiled Laws have been met, the Issuer, at the expense of the owner, shall execute, and the Transfer Agent shall thereupon authenticate and deliver, a new Bond of like tenor and bearing the statement required

by Act 354, or any applicable law hereafter enacted, in lieu of and in substitution for the Bond so lost, destroyed or stolen. If any such Bond shall have matured or shall be about to mature, instead of issuing a substitute Bond the Transfer Agent may pay the same without surrender thereof.

The Bonds may be issued in book-entry-only form through the Depository Trust Company in New York, New York (“DTC”) and any officer of the Issuer is authorized to execute such custodial or other agreement with DTC as may be necessary to accomplish the issuance of the Bonds in bookentry-only form and to make such changes in the Bond form within the parameters of this resolution as may be required to accomplish the foregoing.

Section 7. Payment of Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds and the interest thereon shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues, and to secure such payment, there is hereby recognized a statutory lien upon the whole of the Net Revenues which shall be a first lien to continue until payment in full of the principal of and interest on all Bonds payable from the Net Revenues, or, until sufficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited in trust for payment in full of all Bonds of a series then outstanding, principal and interest on such Bonds to maturity, or, if called for redemption, to the date fixed for redemption together with the amount of the redemption premium, if any. The statutory first lien referred to herein shall be of equal standing and priority with the

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PUBLIC NOTICES Outstanding Bonds. Upon deposit of cash or Sufficient Government Obligations, as provided in the previous sentence, the statutory lien shall be terminated with respect to that series of Bonds, the holders of that series shall have no further rights under this Ordinance except for payment from the deposited funds, and the Bonds of that series shall no longer be considered to be outstanding under this Ordinance.

Section 8. Bondholders’ Rights; Receiver. The holder or holders of the Bonds representing in the aggregate not less than twenty percent (20%) of the entire principal amount thereof then outstanding, may, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce the statutory lien upon the Net Revenues of the System, and may, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, enforce and compel performance of all duties of the officers of the Issuer, including the fixing of sufficient rates, the collection of Revenues, the proper segregation of the Revenues of the System and the proper application thereof. The statutory lien upon the Net Revenues, however, shall not be construed as to compel the sale of the System or any part thereof.

If there is a default in the payment of the principal of or interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer and operate the System on behalf of the Issuer and under the direction of the court, and by and with the approval of the court to perform all of the duties of the officers of the Issuer more particularly set forth herein and in Act 94.

The holder or holders of the Series 2026 Bonds shall have all other rights and remedies given by Act 94 and law, for the payment and enforcement of the Series 2026 Bonds and the security therefor.

Section 9. Rates and Charges.

The rates and charges for service furnished by and the use of the System and the methods of collection and enforcement of the collection of the rates shall be those in effect on the date hereof, as the

same shall be increased from time to time.

Section 10. No Free Service or Use. No free service or use of the System, or service or use of the System at less than the reasonable cost and value thereof, shall be furnished by the System to any person, firm or corporation, public or private, or to any public agency or instrumentality, including the Issuer.

Section 11. Fixing and Revising Rates. The rates presently in effect are estimated to be sufficient to provide for the payment of the expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the System in good repair and working order, to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due and payable, and the maintenance of the reserve therefor and to provide for all other obligations, expenditures and funds for the System required by law and this Ordinance. In addition, the rates shall be set from time to time so that there shall be produced Net Revenues in an amount equal to 110% of the principal of and interest on the Bonds coming due in each fiscal year. The rates shall be reviewed not less than once a year and shall be fixed and revised from time to time as may be necessary to produce these amounts, and it is hereby covenanted and agreed to fix and maintain rates for services furnished by the System at all times sufficient to provide for the foregoing.

Section 12. Bond Reserve Fund.

The Reserve Account in the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund, as established by the Outstanding Ordinance shall be adjusted in such amounts, so that upon issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, the Bond Reserve Account shall total a sum equal to the lesser of (a) the maximum annual principal and interest requirements on the Bonds outstanding after issuance of the additional Bonds, (b) 125% of the average annual debt service on the Bonds after issuance of the additional Bonds, or (c) an amount equal to 10% of the principal amount of the Bonds. In the event that the amount in said Reserve Account is greater

than such largest annual debt service requirement, such excess amount shall be transferred to the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund described herein. If it is necessary to increase the amount in the Bond Reserve Account, the Issuer shall deposit a sum from bond proceeds or moneys on hand in the System or purchase a surety bond prior to delivery of the Bonds so that the Bond Reserve Account is fully funded as of the delivery of the Bonds.

Section 13. Disposition of Bond Proceeds. There is hereby established in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be selected by the Treasurer, a separate depositary account to be designated “Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 Construction Fund”, the moneys from time to time on deposit to be used solely to pay the cost of the Project and the incidental costs set forth in Section 4 of this Ordinance. The proceeds of sale of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be allocated and used as follows, or as set forth in the Sale Order: First, any accrued interest shall be deposited into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund established by the Outstanding Ordinance.

Second, an amount necessary to fully fund the Bond Reserve Account shall be deposited into the Bond Reserve Account in the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund, unless the Issuer determines to use funds on hand or purchase a surety bond to fund the Bond Reserve Account to the necessary level.

Third, the amount of funds necessary to pay the costs of the Project, as set forth in the Sale Order, shall be deposited in the Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 Construction Fund. Moneys in the Construction Fund shall be applied solely in payment of the cost of the acquisition and construction of the Project, including any engineering expenses incident thereto. The investment of the Bonds shall be limited as may be required by federal law.

Fourth, the remaining proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be used

to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds.

Any unexpended balance of the proceeds of sale of the Bonds in the Construction Fund remaining after completion of the Project may, in the discretion of the Issuer, be used for further improvements and extensions to the System; provided, that, at the time of such expenditure, such use be approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Any remaining balance after such expenditure, or in the event no expenditure is made, the entire unexpended balance shall be paid into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund and used for the redemption or purchase of callable Bonds or for any other purpose permitted by Act 94. The proceeds of sale of said bonds may be invested in whole or in part in the manner provided by Act 94.

Section 14. Bond Form. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be in substantially the following form with such changes as may be approved by an Authorized Officer and Bond Counsel: [Form of Bond] UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BERRIEN GRSD SEWER AUTHORITY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 Interest Maturity Rate Date Date of Original Issue

CUSIP

April 1, 20_____

________,April 2027 REGISTERED OWNER: Cede & Co. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: ______ Dollars($ ____________} The GRSD Sewer Authority, County of Berrien, State of Michigan (the “Issuer”), for value received, hereby promises to pay, solely and only out of the hereinafter described Net Revenues of the Issuer’s Sewage

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PUBLIC NOTICES Disposal System (hereinafter defined) the Principal Amount shown above in lawful money of the United States of America to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the Maturity Date shown above, unless prepaid prior thereto as hereinafter provided, with interest thereon (computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30day months) from the Date of Original Issue shown above or such later date to which interest has been paid, until paid, at the Interest Rate per annum shown above, first payable on April 1, 2027, and semiannually thereafter. Principal of this bond is payable upon surrender of this bond at the corporate trust office of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Detroit, Michigan (the “Transfer Agent”) or such other Transfer Agent as the Issuer may hereafter designate by notice mailed to the registered owner not less than 60 days prior to any interest payment date. Interest on this bond is payable by check or draft mailed by the Transfer Agent to the person or entity who is, as of the 15th day of the month preceding the interest payment date, the registered owner of record, at the registered address as shown on the registration books of the Issuer kept by the Transfer Agent.

For prompt payment of principal and interest on this bond, the Issuer has irrevocably pledged the revenues of the Sewage Disposal System of the Issuer (the “System”), including all appurtenances, extensions and improvements thereto, after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, maintenance and administration (the “Net Revenues”), and a statutory first lien thereon is hereby recognized and created.

This bond is one of a series of bonds of even Date of Original Issue aggregating the principal sum of ___________ Dollars ($___________), issued pursuant to Ordinances Nos. 02-2020 and ____ of the Issuer, duly adopted by the Authority Board of the Issuer (together, the “Ordinances”), and under and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan,

including specifically Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring and constructing additions, extensions and improvements to the System.

For a complete statement of the revenues from which and the conditions under which this bond is payable, a statement of the conditions under which additional bonds of equal standing as to the Net Revenues may hereafter be issued and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this bond is issued, reference is made to the Ordinances. The bonds of this issue are of equal standing and priority of lien as to the Net Revenues with the Issuer’s Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 (the “Outstanding Bonds”).

Bonds of this issue maturing in the years 2027 to 2036, inclusive, are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. Bonds or portions of bonds in multiples of $5,000 maturing in the year 2037 and thereafter may be redeemed at the option of the Issuer, in such order as the Issuer shall determine and within any maturity by lot, on any date on or after April 1, 2036 at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. [insert any mandatory redemption or extraordinary redemption provisions] In case less than the full amount of an outstanding bond is called for redemption the Transfer Agent upon presentation of the bond called in part for redemption shall register, authenticate and deliver to the registered owner a new bond in the principal amount of the portion of the original bond not called for redemption.

Notice of redemption of any bond or portion thereof shall be given by the Transfer Agent at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption by mail to the registered owner at the registered address shown on the registration books kept by the Transfer Agent. Bonds shall be called for redemption in multiples of $5,000

and any bond of a denomination of more than $5,000 shall be treated as representing the number of bonds obtained by dividing the denomination of the bond by $5,000 and such bond may be redeemed in part. Notice of redemption for a bond redeemed in part shall state that upon surrender of the bond to be redeemed a new bond or bonds in aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the bonds surrendered shall be issued to the registered owner thereof. No further interest on a bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall accrue after the date fixed for redemption, whether presented for redemption or not, provided funds are on hand with the Transfer Agent to redeem the bond or portion thereof.

This bond is a self-liquidating bond and is not a general obligation of the Issuer and does not constitute an indebtedness of the Issuer within any constitutional or statutory limitation of the Issuer, but is payable solely and only, both as to principal and interest, from the Net Revenues of the System. The principal of and interest on this bond are secured by the statutory lien hereinbefore mentioned.

The Issuer has covenanted and agreed, and does hereby covenant and agree, to fix and maintain at all times while any bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient to provide for payment of the interest on and the principal of the bonds of this issue, the Outstanding Bonds and any additional bonds of equal standing as and when the same shall become due and payable, and to create and maintain a bond redemption fund (including a bond reserve account) therefor, to provide for the payment of expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other expenditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinances.

This bond is transferable only upon the books of the Issuer kept for that purpose at the office of the Transfer Agent by the registered owner hereof in person, or by the registered owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing, upon the surrender of this bond together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Transfer Agent duly executed by the registered owner or the registered owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon a new registered bond or bonds in the same aggregate principal amount and of the same maturity shall be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor as provided in the Ordinances authorizing the bonds, and the Outstanding Bonds, and upon the payment of the charges, if any, therein prescribed.

It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by law precedent to and in the issuance of this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law.

This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose until the Transfer Agent’s Certificate of Authentication on this bond has been executed by the Transfer Agent.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRSD Sewer Authority, County of Berrien, State of Michigan, by its Authority Board, has caused this bond to be executed with the facsimile signatures of its Chairman and its Secretary, and a facsimile of its corporate seal to be printed on this bond, all as of the Date of Original Issue.

GRSD SEWER AUTHORITY By: ______________________________ Chairman (Seal) Countersigned: By: ______________________________ Secretary

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PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This bond is one of the bonds described in the within-mentioned Ordinances.

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association Detroit, Michigan Transfer Agent By: ______________________________ Authorized Signatory Date of Registration: ______________ [End of Bond Form] Section 15. Adjustment of Bond Terms. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized to adjust the final bond details as set forth herein to the extent necessary or convenient to complete the sale of the Series 2026 Bonds and in pursuance of the forgoing are each authorized to exercise the authority and make the determinations pursuant to Sections 7a(1)(c)(i) and (v) of Act 94, including but not limited to determinations regarding interest rates, prices, discounts, maturities, principal amounts, denominations, date of issuance, interest payment dates, redemption rights, and other matters within the parameters established by this Ordinance.

Section 16. Notice of Sale; Sale Order; Award of Sale of Series 2026 Bonds. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized to fix a date of sale for the Series 2026 Bonds and to publish a notice of sale of the Series 2026 Bonds in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, which notice of sale shall be in the form as recommended by the Issuer’s Bond Counsel. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized on behalf of the Issuer to execute a Sale Order awarding the sale of the Series 2026 Bonds to the bidder whose bid meets the requirements of law and the terms of the Official Notice of Sale as published.

The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized on behalf of the Issuer to execute a Sale Order evidencing the final terms of the Series 2026 Bonds, and to take all other necessary actions required to effectuate the sale, issuance and delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds within the parameters authorized in this Ordinance.

Section 17. Tax Covenant. The Issuer shall, to the extent permitted by law, take all actions within its control necessary to maintain the exclusion of the interest on the Series 2026 Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), including, but not limited to, actions relating to any required rebate of arbitrage earnings and the expenditures and investment of the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds and moneys deemed to be proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds.

Section 18. Continuing Disclosure.

The Issuer covenants to enter into a continuing disclosure undertaking for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the Series 2026 Bonds in accordance with the requirements of Rule 15c212 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized to execute such undertaking prior to delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds.

Section 19. Other Matters. The Authorized Officers are each authorized and directed to (a) approve the circulation of a preliminary official statement describing the Series 2026 Bonds and to deem the preliminary official statement “final” for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the SEC; (b) solicit bids for and approve the purchase of a municipal bond insurance policy for the Series 2026 Bonds; (c) apply for ratings on the Series 2026 Bonds; and (d) do all other acts and take all other necessary procedures required to effectuate the sale, issuance and delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds.

Section 20. Appointment of Bond Counsel. The appointment of the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. of Detroit, Michigan, as Bond Counsel for the Series 2026 Bonds is hereby confirmed, notwithstanding its periodic representation in unrelated matters of potential parties to the Bonds.

Section 21. Appointment of Municipal Advisor. Bendzinski & Co. Municipal Advisors, Okemos, Michigan, is hereby appointed as municipal advisor for the Series 2026 Bonds.

Section 22. Savings Clause. The Outstanding Ordinance shall continue in effect, except as specifically supplemented or altered herein.

Section 23. Severability; Paragraph Headings; and Conflict. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. The paragraph headings in this Ordinance are furnished for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered to be part of this Ordinance.

Section 24. Publication and Recordation. This Ordinance shall be published in full in The New Buffalo Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the Issuer, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, promptly after its adoption, and shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Issuer and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Chairman and Secretary.

Section 25. Effective Date. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of Act 94, this Ordinance shall be approved on the date of first reading and accordingly this Ordinance shall immediately be effective upon its adoption.

ADOPTED AND SIGNED THIS 22ND DAY OF JULY, 2026.

Signed: ______________________________ Chairman Signed: ______________________________ Secretary I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Authority Board of the GRSD Sewer Authority, County of Berrien, Michigan, at a regular meeting held on July 22, 2026, and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act. I further certify that the following Members were present at said meeting: David Bunte, Michelle Heit, Darwin Watson, Zach Carson, Debbie Lambrix and that the following Members were absent: None.

I further certify that Member Zach Carson moved adoption of said Ordinance, and that said motion was supported by Member Darwin Watson.

I further certify that the following Members voted for adoption of said Ordinance: David Bunte, Michelle Heit, Darwin Watson, Zach Carson, Debbie Lambrix and that the following Members voted against adoption of said Ordinance: None.

I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book and that such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Chairman and Secretary. ______________________________ Secretary 51245489.1/116039.00005

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A Day in the Life

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MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME ...

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

ue technical problems we were unable to submit last week’s column. am catching up with what I had written for last week.

It may be relevant, if not amusing with more 4th of July dilemma added.

Since that debacle, I invited one couple back for a rib dinner and they arrived and I had totally forgotten the make up dinner!! We ordered in.

Debbie and Gary were very kind to the absent minded professor.

Now onto last week’s missing column: I had an unusual holiday largely due to my own vapid mind.

Everyone’s celebrations went well for the nations 250th birthday and the Fourth of July except for President Trump’s “State Fair’s” big flop in Washington. The rest of the normal celebrations were held like the incredible Baroda fireworks ,which I failed to attend; Navigating a wheelchair over farm fields seemed far too challenging this year.

Staying home was a moving experience this year because the fireworks in our neighborhood did not stop for hours, it seemed. They weren’t your everyday fire crackers either. Window rattling is the only way to describe them. I don’t think Roscoe loved them, he cowered in his bed. I shouted “Happy Birthday America”.

Not having been overcome with Holiday invitations, I decided to have a barbecue rib dinner Sunday night and reserved baby-back ribs at the store. I implored Robin, my multi talented Care Giver, to man the kitchen for Sunday night’s dinner.

Everything was coming together and I made out the rest of the menu which included home-made potato

salad, a tossed salad, corn on the cob, and roasted asparagus, dinner rolls, and ice cream bars for dessert. I was unusually organized. It was a small dinner for only eight of us. Everything was planned and I was looking forward to preparing everything with Robin’s help.

Then a thunderbolt of reality struck me. I didn’t have a functional stove to cook this meal! I had been found half slumped over in the kitchen because of a gas leak, so the gas was turned off and padlocked. That was several days ago and it was still shut off! I’d been using the microwave for my frozen dinners, etc. You do what you have to do, and I forgot all about the gas being turned off!

Leave it to me to make a ridiculous faux pas like that! I have entertained a lot over the years but this was the worst of my dingbat errors. I called the guests and apologized profusely and canceled the dinner. No one was disappointed more than I. I was looking forward to the preparation, especially with Robin.

But!! I’ll never buy Baby-back ribs again, since I have now realized that they are butchered from baby calves!

How dumb is that of me? I was the one who fed our baby calves as a part of my chores back home on the farm.

I taught them to drink out of a bucket after they were weaned from their mothers. They were darling and I loved every one of them and they loved me! Live and learn, why else would they be called “ Babyback ribs? Duh! Have a nice week and I hope your holiday was wonderful! Sans Babyback ribs!

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26 THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 Vanessa Thun, Tom Rowland, Bob Murphy, Brian Williams, Erik Hall and David Ball at Apple Blossom Resort

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‘Up On a Hill’ concert series to benefit local nonprofits

his September, guests will have the chance to enjoy nationally recognized artists in an intimate setting, while also supporting three local nonprofits, at the Up On a Hill concert series, which will take place Wednesday, Sept. 2, 16 and 30.

Presented by Neighbor by Neighbor in partnership with the New Buffalo Community Education Foundation and Dune Coast Baseball, the signature fall music event will feature acclaimed Americana, indie, folk, roots, and alternative artists at Apple Blossom Resort, an 18-acre private estate in New Buffalo.

Net proceeds will benefit Neighbor by Neighbor, New Buffalo Community Education Foundation and Dune Coast Baseball.

Neighbor By Neighbor Executive Director Bob Murphy said that the owner of Dwell Vacations, which owns Apple Blossom, Jorge Alvarez, “had this idea that he wanted to bring together nonprofits for a series of events here, with the idea we raise money and the money goes right back into community.”

“And it be a win-win for everyone,” he said.

Murphy said Apple Blossom has donated the resort for the concerts, with Alvarez being active in the planning and staff assisting with setup and tear down.

Each concert has a capacity of 200 guests per evening. There will be different levels of ticket sales,

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such as general admission and reserved seating.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Beer, wine, and select beverages will be available for purchase by guests age 21 and older with valid identification.

The following is the music lineup: Sept. 2 – Elizabeth Moen, a critically acclaimed singer songwriter with a dynamic national following; Sept. 16 – Big Sadie, an award-winning roots ensemble known for exceptional live performances and Sept. 30 – Liam Kazar, Chicagobased songwriter blending soul, folk, and classic pop influences.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m.

Up On a Hill is curated by acclaimed Michigan musician and composer Erik Hall, whose work has been featured by the New York Times and Pitchfork, with appearances at Coachella and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Murphy said that Hall handpicked the three artists who are slated to perform.

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ew Buffalo Community Education Foundation Board Member Vanessa Thun said that there’ll also be auction items each night that will be tied to the respective organizations.

“Each of our foundations will have some auction items we’ll do to help raise money,” she said.

Brian Williams, who co-owns Dune Coast Baseball with Tom Rowland, said Up On a Hill will be the first event and fundraiser for Dune Coast Cares, the 501(c)3, charitable arm of Dune Coast Baseball.

He said any profits made for the team will be submitted to charity, which will go through Dune Coast Cares.

“That’s a part of the, I think, unique thing we’re trying to set up with the baseball team - the profits will go to support and build up the community, not just to the owners,” Williams said.

Rowland said Dunes Sports Cares hopes to invest in youth sports in New Buffalo and the surrounding area, from St. Joe, Michigan, to Chesterton and Valparaiso, Indiana.

He added that there are a lot of opportunities for young people to become involved in sports.

“There’re other avenues for kids to get involved in athletic events and being healthy, active lifestyles, from St. Joe to Valparaiso and Chesterton, La Porte, Michigan City… We plan on working with charities in all those and youth leagues in all those to grow the game of baseball,” Rowland said.

Whether it’s through sponsorships or ticket sales, proceeds will be shared across all three organizations.

To purchase tickets and become a sponsor, visit uponahill.org.

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