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Berrien County seeing uptick in new COVID-19 cases, ensuring supply is available for new vaccination phase PAGE 3

EGLE public hearing highlights concerns regarding proposed Sun’s End revetments PAGE 5

LaPorte man witnesses U.S. Capitol invasion PAGE 9

Converge, Sawyer Highlands churches invite community to ’21 Days of Prayer’ PAGE 10

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Berrien County seeing uptick in new COVID-19 cases, ensuring supply is available for new vaccination phase

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

fter weeks of seeing a trend of decreasing new cases of COVID-19 in Berrien County, the county saw a slight increase in confirmed cases last week, Nicki Britten, health officer at the Berrien County Health Department, said at the health department and Spectrum Health Lakeland’s joint Facebook Live update Friday, Jan. 8.

With regards to the inpatient hospital census, Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, said Jan. 8 that that number went from being as high as 80 to the low 30s, although it’d “tipped back up to 44.”

An uptick in new inpatients has been directly correlated to an increase in new cases throughout the pandemic, Hamel said.

As of last week, the percent positivity rate was running from 9 to 12%, Hamel added.

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, there were 10,056 confirmed and probable cases of COVID

in Berrien County as well as COVID 30 non-ICU inpatients and two ICU patients. There were 188 confirmed deaths (15 probable deaths) and 7,694 30day recoveries.

Last week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the state has moved to a new phase of vaccination as of Monday, Jan. 11.

Those in the new phase of vaccinations include residents age 65 and older, frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, jail and juvenile center staff; and preK-12 teachers and childcare providers.

Currently, Berrien County does not have the immediate vaccine supply to support vaccination for all individuals in these groups.

“We have the ability to accelerate and open up to people who are eligible for vaccination – the main limiting step in how quickly we can vaccinate remains supply and number of vaccines available,” Britten said.

Britten said it’s important that appointments have been scheduled with health care providers (those in the Phase 1A priority group) to ensure that there are vaccines available for those individuals “before allocating it and getting vaccines to those broader groups.”

As of Monday, Jan. 11, the health department and Spectrum Health Lakeland began offering limited vaccine appointments to those in the next phase of eligibility. The two agencies will be working from cross-referenced waiting lists of those who have expressed interest in getting the vaccine.

Due to the current limitations, Britten said that the county is particularly “honing in” on vaccinating those who are 75 years and older.

“We want to make sure as we have demands that outstrip supply that our supply is going to people who are most likely to succumb to COVID-19,” she said.

A form for those who are 65 and older who desire to be vaccinated is available on the health department’s website, as well as one for employers of essential employees in Phase 1B. Stating that Spectrum Health Lakeland and the health department isn’t “sitting” on vaccines, Hamel said that they’re scheduling and giving the vaccines to those who want one “as fast as we get them.”

“We have to make sure we not only have enough vaccine for that first dose, you have to have vaccine committed and available for the second dose three weeks later…You have to make sure you’re not giving vaccine at a pace faster than you can do that second does,” he said.

“The issue here is the supply is not as high as the demand for the vaccine,” he added.

While vaccine supplies are still very limited, there are robust plans in place to continue expanding vaccine clinic opportunity into the coming weeks to accommodate additional priority populations.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO MAYOR JOHN HUMPHREY CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday May, September, and November at 8AM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Waterfront master plan nearly finished

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BY STAN MADDUX

rafting of a waterfront master plan for the City of New Buffalo appears to be wrapping up.

Work on the master plan funded by a $50,000 federal grant started late in 2019 but ran into major delays from more pressing issues, such as COVID-19 and the restrictions that followed to try and slow the spread of the virus, said Mike Huber, senior urban planner with Abonmarche, a Benton Harborbased engineering firm putting together the master plan.

Huber said further pushing back the project was addressing lakefront flooding linked to record high water levels on Lake Michigan and the unexpected coronavirus death of city manager Dave Richards last month.

“We’ve kind of been in a holding pattern since we were able to compile some of the initial first round of draft planning,” he said.

Huber said he expects to present to the city a draft of the master plan, along with cost estimates for each of the improvements outlined in the document for possible revision, sometime in the coming weeks.

He anticipates a final draft of the master plan to be presented for additional feedback from local officials and citizens during

an actual physical meeting of the public adhering to social distancing guidelines before the end of March.

Huber did not release details of the preliminary master plan since the draft has not been shared yet with the city.

However, he said the plan does contain solutions to major priorities identified by the community like beach overcrowding, access by vehicles and pedestrians and improvements to restrooms and concessions.

“Rest assured our plan will find ways to address those kind of keys issues,” Huber said.

The master plan will also reveal sources of potential revenue to help the city finance the projects.

All of the work combined is expected to run into the millions of dollars.

If approved, the city is not committed to the master plan that would only be a guide for choosing and paying for projects.

Huber said the projects could also be done over an extended period to fit the city’s pocket book.

“We did try to take a phased approach so that the city could implement pieces at a time and make improvements that are a cost-effective way for the city,” Huber said.

FRANCISCAN HEALTH READY TO VACCINATE THOSE AGE 80 AND OVER FOR COVID-19

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s the State of Indiana moves to Phase 1-B of its vaccine rollout, senior citizens age 80 and over can now make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Appointments can be scheduled through the state’s website at www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 2-1-1. Franciscan Health hospitals in Crown Point, Hammond and Michigan City are among the sites in Northwest Indiana that people can choose from to receive the vaccine.

Franciscan Health Crown Point has added Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to noon at its vaccine clinic to focus exclusively on those in the 80-plus age group currently eligible for the vaccine.

A scheduled appointment is required in advance, and those scheduling a vaccination should also complete the registration process when scheduling.

Along with this age group, Franciscan Health continues to provide the vaccine to frontline healthcare workers and to first responders who are eligible. The current vaccines being offered, from Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna, require two doses.

Once patients receive their first vaccination, they can make an appointment for their second dose in three weeks for Pfizer BioNTech and four weeks for Moderna.

Due to limited supply, patients are not able to choose which vaccine they will receive.

As additional vaccine becomes available, Indiana will expand eligibility to those age 70 and above, followed by age 60 and above. The state will assess morbidity and exposure risks to determine the next group eligible for the vaccine. — STAFF REPORTS

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here were more than 60 participants in a Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) public hearing held via Zoom with regards to four EGLE applications proposing four boulder revetment projects along Lake Michigan in Chikaming Township Tuesday, Jan. 5.

The applicants are proposing to install a cumulative total of approximately 412 linear feet of new boulder revetments on their properties at Sun’s End in Harbert.

Public comments could also be submitted for the public record through Jan. 15 Eric R. Nelson, P.E., of Prism Science & Technology, the permitting agent of record for the applicants, said that “given the considerable amount and the rate of erosion experienced at these properties and the resulting instability of their bluffs, the applicants are seeking to save their homes and properties from being further threatened by the high-water levels of severe storm events of Lake Michigan.”

Applicants gave “considerable thought” to neighbors regarding the placement of stone revetment along the shoreline throughout the design phase of the revetments. Alternatives were considered, such as the sandbags – a short term solution – as well as the “do nothing” alternative,” which was ruled out due to the “unstable condition of the toe of the face of the bluff.”

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EGLE public hearing highlights concerns regarding proposed Sun’s End revetments

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

“Given the high rate of bluff erosion and existing poor condition along this stretch of shoreline and bluff, moving the house and septic system only slightly landward really does nothing to address the underlying threat to the house in first place,” Nelson said.

Nelson said that the “misunderstanding” related to the public’s ability to walk freely on the beach if the revetments are built as well as the destruction to nearby property can be attributed to the comparison of county shoreline projects “contrary to what we’re proposing.”

Nelson referred to Exhibit B, which depicted how the proposed revetment would look after construction at the property located immediately to the north of Cherry Beach.

“Of particular note is the location of the ordinary highwater mark relative to the exposed portion of the revetment of the surface of the beach, which clearly shows the significant width of remaining undisturbed beach,” he said.

“Contrary to circulating information, the proposed revetments are not designed to mimic a groin-like structure that protrudes into the lake or extends lakeward of the ordinary high-water mark and therefore does not encumber or obstruct the public’s ability to traverse the beach,” he said.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte, who was speaking on behalf

of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees, said that the board continues to oppose the “issuance of the revetment permits being sought,” which was stated in a letter to EGLE last November.

The properties are immediately adjacent to and within a few hundred feet of the township’s Cherry Beach Park. Adjoining the beach is three-acre parcel the township is in the process of purchasing, the Beidler Trust property, with project costs amounting to over $4 million and the purchase being made possible by a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund as well as 900 individuals, businesses and foundations.

“The installation of the structures proposed, nearly the length of a football field, will have a detrimental effect on Cherry Beach and the acquisition parcel,” he said.

Bunte said the toe of the revetments not shown on the exhibits that evening but pictured on the shoreline revetment plans submitted for the projects “may prevent passage by foot along the shore of Lake Michigan below the ordinary high-water mark, precluding the public’s use as provided for under Michigan’s public trust doctrine articulated in Glass vs. Decal.”

Arthur Anderson, chair of the Chikaming Township Park Board, said that he’s concerned the revetments will negatively impact Cherry Beach because

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revetments do impact the littoral drift of sand on the beaches and the “loss of this littoral drift, especially during periods of high water, will cause a loss of sand on the public beach.”

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oug Greeff, a resident at Sun’s End, said that the combined length of rock revetments would cover 45% of the beach area from Cherry Beach to Harbert Beach. The square footage of rock revetments would be approximately 14,000 square feet of rocks, which will “run high into the critical dune as much as 15 feet into the ordinary high-water mark “Many scientific studies, including those represented in documents on EGLE’s own website, show these types of hardened structures eliminate beachfront in front of them and also negatively impact adjoining properties. No one should be surprised if Cherry Beach disappears in the near future if these permits are issued,” Greeff said.

Brian Kern, who owns property to the south of Cherry Beach, said that, while occasionally beach hasn’t been present in front of the rock revetment on his property that was constructed in 2004 when the waves are high, for the last two days, 4 to 6 feet of beach has been opened in front of it.

He added that the United States Senate has passed a bipartisan bill that makes

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money available to government entities for permit revetments.

Neighboring municipalities have also been either approving or allowing and helping homeowners protect their properties with revetments.

Rich Ham, the owner of a Sun’ End home immediately adjacent to Cherry Beach, said that Chikaming “faces the very real prospect of losing Cherry Beach regardless of any protective measure taken by neighbors in the coming years,” and cited the damage done to the stairs (which were recently replaced) and the danger of the parking lot being compromised “due to the continued landward incursion of the lake.”

“The only strategy for dealing with these impending losses can’t be attempting to prevent neighbors from protecting their homes. This would be nothing but a recipe for continuous fighting and litigation between lakefront property owners and local and state governments,” he said.

Peg McTigue, who’s a member of the Cherry Beach Committee that’s been working on the acquisition of the Reed Beidler property, said that the Chikaming Township Master Plan states that it “ensures the irreplaceable value of our shoreline for us in perpetuity” as well as that if the “natural beauty and recreational value are diminished (in the township), so, too will the attractiveness of the area for visitors and second home owners.”

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New Buffalo school board nominates officers for 2021, discusses STEAM building project developments

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo Area School Board of Education nominated Chuck Heit to retain his position as board president for 2021 at their Monday, Jan. 11, meeting.

Board members also nominated Heather Black and Lisa Werner to retain their positions as vice president and secretary, respectively. Board members nominated John Haskins as treasurer.

Board members heard from Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie that the proposed new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) building will be an agenda item for the Jan. 25 meeting.

The STEAM building, along with an ancillary public recreational complex, would be located across the street from New Buffalo Middle/High School at 1112 E. Clay Street.

At the Jan. 11 meeting, Leslie said that he and Pano Arvanitis, the school district’s business manager, recently met with Tony McGhee from Abonmarche to discuss “accurate numbers” for the project. The project had been put on hold due to the uncertainty of how the coronavirus pandemic would impact the funds the school district would receive from the Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB).

In terms of construction costs, Arvanitis said that while costs have increased for residential construction, they don’t seem to have increased for the commercial one.

Board members will be hearing how the project will be financed at the Jan. 25 meeting.

The meeting with McGhee included asking him to come up with a price for doing all the site work for the actual STEAM building as well as other aspects of the project, such as the pickle ball court, retention pond, pavilion, a threebay garage, storage facilities for the Performing Arts Center, a woodshop and metal shop, a field for the robotics program, and the two meeting rooms/classrooms.

Leslie said that McGhee has also agreed to sit down with Skillman Corporation to review some numbers.

Board members accepted the proposed quote of $11,010 from Universal Sign, Inc. for the middle/high school courtyard art and signage.

Board members approved the Extended COVID-19 Plan Method of Instruction for New Buffalo Area Schools of in-person and virtual education.

Board members approved the Board of Education of New Buffalo Area Schools being recognized as the policy holder for the New Buffalo 5-C Education Association regarding employee health insurance benefits per the Public Employee Relations Act (423.215, Section 15 - 3a).

The declaration of the month of January as School Board Recognition Month was approved.

Leslie brought up the proposed New Buffalo Recreation Authority, which has been in discussion with the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township and the school district for close to a year.

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orming the joint authority would allow the school district to invest money in making improvements to some of its recreational facilities that it currently doesn’t own, such as the softball field. Forming it with the two municipalities would also allow the district to qualify for grant money that normally wouldn’t be given to school districts as an entity.

Leslie said that another joint meeting may need to be held soon to make a decision on the authority, as some of the grant deadlines were in April.

After a Closed Session, board members authorized Leslie to make a final offer not to exceed $235,000 for a piece of property on Lubke Road in New Buffalo Township.

BCYF MARKET BEEF AND CARCASS CLASS REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING

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arket beef and carcass class registration for the 2021 Berrien County Youth Fair is underway and registrations must be received at the fair office by Monday, Feb. 1.

Exhibitors must be at least 5 years old to show animals at the 2021 fair. Berrien County youth between the ages of 5 and 20, as of Jan. 1, 2021, may register their market beef animals by picking up a form at the fair office or by calling the fair office at (269) 473-4251. Only paper entry forms will be accepted, as there will be no online registration for market beef and carcass class.

All beef and dairy animals must have a Radio Frequency Electronic Identification (RFID) tag number listed on the exhibitor entry form, which is issued by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and can be obtained by calling 1-800292-3939 or on-line at www.michigan.gov/mdard.

Completed registration forms may be dropped off at the fair office (Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), mailed to the fair office (Berrien County Youth Fair, P. O. Box 7, Berrien Springs, MI 49103) or placed in the drop box located near the entrance to the fair office.

Information necessary to register a market beef animal includes name of exhibitor, exhibitor number, RFID number, address, telephone number, address where animal is housed, department, division and class number, and breed(s) to be registered. Market beef classes consist of Shorthorn, Hereford, Angus, Simmental, Chianina, Dairy, Market Heifer, and Crossbred. Class numbers are available on the BCYF website at www.bcyf.org.

Animals must be entered in the correct class at the time of weigh-in. Market beef animals that are tagged on weigh-in day can only be exhibited by the exhibitor that registered that animal. If more than one animal is registered by members of the same family, a family backup can be designated at weigh-in.

There will be no changes allowed among siblings on entry day. Each exhibitor may register four animals, but only two animals may be exhibited at the 2021 Berrien County Youth Fair, which will take place Aug. 16 through 21.

All market beef that are registered to come to the fair must be brought to the fairgrounds to be ear-tagged and weighed from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20, at the beef barns, Buildings 53 and 52. For more information, go to www.bcyf. org. — STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

seriously considered ignoring the Bears today, but I just can’t.

Last week I was elated that the Bears snuck into the playoffs but after the game today, I wish they hadn’t.

The fact that they lost wasn’t a big surprise, but the way they lost was maddening.

The final score was 21-9, but after trailing by only four at halftime, the team kind of fell apart. The Bears weren’t as good as the Saints, or as smart, or as well coached, etc. etc. Their timing wasn’t very good either, as their second-best receiver was injured, and on defense they were missing a starting cornerback and one of their best defenders, inside linebacker Roquan Smith.

These excellent players were missed, particularly wide receiver Darnell Mooney.

His two replacements each made a terrible play, with Anthony Miller getting kicked out of the game for unsportsmanlike conduct, and Javon Wims dropping an easy, wide open touchdown pass. The Bears were only able to convert one of 10 third down opportunities, while the Saints converted 11 of 17. The Bears committed nine penalties and got killed on the time of possession, with the Saints having the ball for 39 minutes compared to the Bears’ 21.

All in all, the Saints just gave the Bears an old-fashioned butt whooping and their season is over. I still think that with a few changes, the team can compete for the championship next season, which hopefully can be played more normally (with the pandemic being a thing of the past). Let’s hope the Blackhawks and Bulls can bring us some winter excitement.

Before the Bears game today, I completed

the accounting for my fantasy football league. Last season, my team won the championship, but this year, they fell into a tie for eighth in a 12-team league. Two seasons ago, one of my very best friends, who was the commissioner of the league, passed away, so I took over his job.

More importantly, one of his grandsons took over his team. Last year his team finished in the middle of the pack, but this season, he won the championship. Jack turned 9 years old recently, while the rest of the league averages north of 50. Once again, I say, wait until next year.

While I will forever be a Cub fan, the moves they are making this off-season are getting to me. Giving up one of my alltime favorite players, Kyle Schwarber, for nothing, then trading their best pitcher by far for some very young prospects, has me worried. I no longer believe in being bad so you can get good in the future. A good friend who’s a White Sox fan is unhappy with them because they hired Tony LaRussa, so he and I are going to adopt out of town teams to root for this year. I’m going to be rooting for the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres this season and Doms teams are going to be the California Angels and the Oakland A’s.

Maybe rooting for three teams will give us a chance to back a winner.

Margaret Mead said, “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” I’m going to steal my ending this year from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Be silly, be honest, be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Nicole Maroney named to Trine University President’s List

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icole Maroney of New Buffalo, a Trine University student, was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 term.

Maroney is majoring in Sport and Recreation.

To earn President’s List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.7504.000.

Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational,

residential institution, offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the Allen School of Engineering & Computing, Ketner School of Business, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, College of Health Professions, Franks School of Education, Jannen School of Arts & Sciences and Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences. Trine is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and offers 36 intercollegiate sports, 27 of which compete in NCAA Division III. — STAFF REPORTS

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e’s like an oldfashioned doctor making house calls but his patients are cows and other animals on farms in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana.

Dr. Larry W. Smith, a veterinarian for close to a half century, has no plans to retire.

“I like doing what I do and I like doing it for the people I do it for,” said Smith, who turns 71 at the end of this month.

The owner of New Prairie Large Animal Practice in LaPorte also remains fascinated by the science and medicine involved in his line of work and keeping up with the advancements in the field.

Unlike medical physicians, whose relationships with patients are more about business, Smith said he’s developed lasting friendships with many of the families whose farm animals he treats.

There’s a personal touch shared in their interactions.

He’s even attended weddings and other special events for the children and grandchildren of his clients at their invitation.

“That’s really nice when you’ve been around long

No quitting for farm animal doctor

BY STAN MADDUX

enough to be involved in multiple generations of families. That’s always good,” Smith said.

Smith said growing up on a farm raising chickens and beef cows near Richmond in eastern Indiana is what led him to Purdue University, where he earned his degree in veterinary medicine in 1974.

His first two years as a veterinarian were spent in Wisconsin and Ohio. Then, opportunity presented itself in LaPorte.

Most of the farm animals he treated back then were dairy cows.

However, Smith said the number of local dairies vanishing from the landscape resulted in horses now representing about half of his calls for service

followed by dairy and beef cows, goats and sheep.

He also sees a limited number of swine mostly for children entering the animals in 4-H related contests.

Much of his work involves vaccinations, blood work and

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He once removed the handle of a wheel

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delivering calves but he’s stitched up more than his share of animals, like horses badly cut from doing things like trying to jump fences or running into sharp objects.

His surgical procedures include cesarean sections for cattle having difficulty with natural birth.

He’s also used a scalpel in situations, like cows needing twisted stomachs corrected and infected sores taken out.

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barrel from a horse whose life he saved.

He said the handle penetrated then broke off beneath the hide of the animal trying to jump over the wheel barrel.

Smith also doesn’t seem to mind the broken bones and other injuries he’s suffered from large animals whose behavior can be unpredictable especially while being treated.

He once had several ribs broken when slammed into a wall by a cow and an injury from another cow resulted in hip replacements years later.

Smith said being in a profession that allows him to work outside especially in an agriculture setting also helps keep him going.

“I’ll be 71 at the end of this month. My health is good.

I have aches and pains like everybody else my age. As I age I may have to limit some of what I do from a physical standpoint but I do not have any plans on retirement,” he said.

“My family jokingly says I won’t retire and I might just end up dropping dead in a barn somewhere, which is okay,” Smith said.

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FUNDRAISING SUCCESS DESCRIBED AS ‘CHRISTMAS MIRACLE’

oth Salvation Army organizations in LaPorte County exceeded their Christmas fund raising goals despite economic hardship brought on by COVID-19.

There was $71,381 that was collected by LaPorte Salvation Army bell ringers, who surpassed the $70,000 goal, said Capt. Chris Karlin.

Karlin looked to the heavens to explain the success despite more belt tightening in the community from job losses caused by the pandemic.

“God does amazing things and in a year when we had no idea what to expect, that Christmas miracle happened,” he said.

Karlin said other monetary donations online and from checks received by mail have not been totaled but he likes the odds of exceeding the overall $200,000 fundraising goal.

The Salvation Army in Michigan City surpassed its $200,000 total fund raising goal by $24,000.

Major Becky Simmons said the

bar was set high because of a sharp increase in need from COVID-19.

“The fact that we not only met that goal, but exceeded it, is a great vote of confidence from Michigan City in the work that we do,” she said.

The money collected at Christmastime helps provide things like food, diapers and utility assistance throughout the following year, Simmons said.

The fund raising total in LaPorte will climb higher from two gold coins dropped into kettles outside Kroger.

Karlin said one coin is smaller than the other, with the largest appraised at $1,800.

The smaller coin is valued at $400 to $500.

The coins will be sold at auction and money collected from the sale added to the fundraising tally, he said.

Karlin said there’s been no gold in LaPorte since 2014, when a set of gold teeth rolled out of a kettle.

“I would rather see gold coins than gold teeth. Gold teeth is kind of a weird one for me,” he said.

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LaPorte man witnesses U.S. Capitol invasion

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BY STAN MADDUX

LaPorte man was in the crowd when supporters of President Trump seeking to overturn his election defeat stormed the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6.

Spencer England was among the estimated half-million people at the “Save America Rally” in Washington D.C. Among the speakers was President Trump vowing to never concede what he alleged was a stolen election.

England said he was a short distance from police officers firing tear gas and rubber bullets to try and restore order in what looked like a British type invasion during the Revolutionary War. “Some guy just stormed the capitol, and everyone else just followed,” he said.

Members of the House and Senate were hearing challenges to Electoral College votes from several states where the Nov. 3 election was decided.

They were rushed to safety moments before an estimated 200 or more people at the rally forced their way inside.

Some of the Trump supporters carrying zip tie handcuffs began asking for Vice President Mike Pence.

A 35-year-old female military veteran and a U.S. Capitol police officer died from injuries sustained during the riot.

The election in favor of Democrat Joe Biden was certified once the facility was made safe again several hours later.

Feeling he did not have the constitutional right to do so, Pence did not reject the votes at the request of the president.

Despite the turbulence, England said many people in the massive crowd refused to leave immediately, claiming they had a right to be at “the people’s property.”

He described the Boston Tea Party like revolt as “one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen.”

LaPorte County Democrat Party Chairwoman Carol McDaniel defended the election’s integrity and blamed the election fraud allegations on Trump, wanting only to draw attention to himself.

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Converge, Sawyer Highlands churches invite community to ’21 Days of Prayer’

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most precious moments to me - you get ven before light has started be submitted to the office at Sawyer give Him glory because he’s at work,” to trickle into the earlyshe said. such a good feeling,” she said.

Highlands (or through https:// morning sky, members Prayer requests usually pertain to Cindy Dryden, wife of lead pastor Jeff convergecommunitychurch.org/ of Converge Community someone’s physical issues, relationship sawyer/).

Dryden of Converge and Sawyer, said Church in New Buffalo and challenges, problems with brokenness Each prayer session involves the that Converge International encouraged its other site, Sawyer Highlands in or discouragement, financial concerns reading of scripture passages and the its members to take 21 days at the Sawyer, are wide awake. or issues with faith. opportunity for personal reflection. beginning of the year to pray every day.

At least, they Some have been since members of the beginning the community of January. have been The confronted churches are with specific participating in problems due the “21 Days of to the ongoing Prayer,” which coronavirus they’ve been pandemic. doing for the Cindy said that past four years. she’s heard that From Monday the people are through experiencing Saturday, two more issues groups – one at with family Members of the community each church – life, such as can slip sticky notes with meet to pray for an increase Sticky notes with prayer requests fill a wall prayer requests into boxes Participants meet at Converge during at Converge Community Church outside Converge a recent early-morning prayer session approximately in the divorce an hour, from 6 rate and more to 7 a.m. suicides.

Taylor Baxter said that praying “If you do something, it becomes a On Sundays, the groups meet at 10 “We get several notes right now on the habit - so this encourages us to become a.m. at Converge and at 9 a.m. at Sawyer together for the common good wall of people who are giving up, they of the community makes her feel praying people all the time,” she said.

Highlands, which is before the church’s don’t value their life and it leaves a path “accomplished.”

Everyone in the community is invited respective services. of grieving people,” she said.

“When I pray for other people, I feel to join the prayer sessions, even those The group began praying Jan. 4, But God especially wants to be a part like I’m helping others the way that who belong to other faiths. with the intent of praying for 21 days of someone’s life when they’re faced God wants me to help others - it just throughout the month. with such needs, Cindy said. strengthens my faith to be able to pray indy said that a man For those who aren’t early morning “He wants to fight these battles for other people,” she said. “who has a heart for this risers, two boxes are located outside of through prayer and that we cooperate Ashli Kauffman, who travels from community” suggested the Converge with sticky notes. Members of with him in that effort. We participate St. Joseph, Michigan, to Converge in idea to place boxes outside the community are invited to write their with God, which is amazing,” she said. the church. Different colored the morning, said that she appreciates prayer requests on the notes and slip Converge Community Church is sticky notes are stuck on the wall to the “intimate” setting – more intimate them in the box. located at 601 W. Buffalo Street in than church. show if someone has experienced an The notes are placed on the walls New Buffalo and Sawyer Highlands “Just sitting and worshipping through answer to their prayer. of the church, so others can pray Church is located at 13100 Red Arrow prayer with people is just one of the for them. Prayer requests can also “Then the praise goes to God - we just Highway in Sawyer.

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Die-hard fan hopes to enter gates of Packers heaven

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e lives much closer to Chicago but George Oudhuis has a shot at entering what he views as heaven for a fan of the Green Bay Packers.

The LaPorte County man is one of 10 people nominated for induction into the Green Bay Packers football FAN Hall of Fame.

The 64-year-old Oudhuis said he feels it’s time for his name to be called after being nominated on three previous occasions.

“I would drop to my knees and thank God. It would be a dream,” he said.

He wants it not just for himself but for his 1-year-old granddaughter, Lily, to enjoy on trips he expects her to make to Lambeau Field.

Oudhuis said his induction would also be for his mother, Eleanor, and friends who’ve passed away since he was first nominated in 2016.

“I think they’re pulling for me up there and it’s going to happen this year,” he said.

Just one person is inducted each year into the FAN Hall of Fame, which started in 1999.

Voting for the nominees runs until the end of January at https://www.packers.com/fans/ fan-hall-of-fame.

Oudhuis said he was 9 years old watching the defending Super Bowl champs and Chicago Bears on TV when the green and yellow of the hallowed franchise began pumping through his veins.

He didn’t make it to his first game in Green Bay until 13 years later but going back is a religious experience now for the long-time season ticket holder.

Over a dozen family members and friends join him for every game on TV in his basement

featuring a Packers themed bar and wealth of Green Bay memorabilia.

His wall to wall collection ranges from team jerseys, lamp shades and pictures of him with players to a chunk of the home playing field nicknamed “The Frozen Tundra.”

Every inch of his man cave floor is also covered by Packers carpeting.

Over the years, Oudhuis has met numerous players, like Hall of Fame quarterbacks Bart Starr and Brett Favre.

He even became friends with Fred “Fuzzy” Thurston, an offensive lineman during the dynasty years in the 1960s.

Green Bay is like a second home for Oudhuis, who’s not just a popular figure at tailgating sessions and in bars near the stadium.

He’s performed volunteer work in the community and once was given a key to the city.

In 2013, Oudhuis was given the honor of unveiling a street named after Donald Driver, the team record holder for most yards gained by a receiver.

Oudhuis and the other nominees will be at the stadium when this year’s inductee is announced in mid-February.

His name would go on a plaque listing the other fan members outside the Packers team Hall of Fame at the stadium.

“I just hope it’s my time. I have relatives in The Netherlands and they’re voting for me over there. Friends in Germany, friends in France and friends in England voting for me.

My brother is in Sweden. Hopefully, they’re all voting for me there also. I need all of the votes I can get,” he said.

OBITUARIES Gary Richard Fox

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ary Richard Fox, 69, of Three Oaks, was called home by his Heavenly Father Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

He died peacefully in the comfort of wife’s presence.

He was born June 5, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana, the second of two children born to Richard and Ida Fox. He married Laura Ann Fry January 28, 1985 in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Gary was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and uncle. He was very supportive of his kids and grandkids lives, interests, and professions. He never parted ways with his family members without them hearing him say, “I love you.” He was well known and like by many people. Music was a passion for “Gar.” He loved getting together with family and friends to jam.

Gary had tremendous faith. He attended Real Life Community Church and enjoyed his close friendship with Pastor Zeiger. He loved reading, studying, and sharing the Bible and fellowship with

others. He walked closely with his Lord throughout his life. He was unafraid to walk through his final days knowing that he would be meeting the Lord.

Gary will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Laura Fox of Three Oaks; children, Richard (Katie) Fox of Buchanan, Ira (Marie) Fox of Buchanan, Autumn (Scott) Sullivan of New Buffalo, Emmaline Fox of Three Oaks; eleven grandchildren, Hunter, River, Stone, Gavin, Rain, Monica, Sheri, Nike, Symanthe, Rowen, Marty; six great grandchildren, Mia, Oliver, Andrew, Stella, Jaydon, Gracelinn; his mother, Ida Fox of Three Oaks; one sister, Sandra (Howard) Jackson of Stevensville; one niece, Nicole Sailor; and one nephew, Charles Jackson of Nampa, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, Joshua; father-in-law, Bob Fry; and mother-in-law, Patricia Struble.

Family and friends gathered Monday, January 11, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

We will then process to Galien Township Cemetery for a graveside service at 2:30 p.m.

Gary will be laid to rest with his beloved son Joshua.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

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HOR0SCOPE JANUARY 14-20, 2021

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

The vibe coming in this week is one that makes you want to get down to business and outline how you intend to conduct yourself financially in the year ahead. Even though you may be in a down turn or slow period, now is the time to focus and evaluate who your target audience will be.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

You are approaching a turning point in your career and can sense that you need to finetune your talents and ability to perform.

It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty and face the challenges you have working under pressure or dealing with an overbearing boss.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The vibe this week will require you to work differently and view situations from another perspective. If you have been struggling with things not running smoothly or not coming through on time, you would be wise to approach things from a different angle.

Shift the grift.

The cosmos is beaming an energy that carries with it some sudden changes and also some unexpected openings.

You could get some very brilliant flashes of originality and ways to change your life for the better. Be ready to board that love train. It won’t be at the station long.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

The universe may throw you some situations this week, that require bold action and an unflinching courage. Your help or guiding advice can and will affect outcomes for the better. Now is the time to be courageous. Act and speak from the heart and do so with loving intentions.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The stellar energy shining on you this week can be hard because it is about letting go and saying goodbye to some long-standing traditions. The best way to deal with sudden shifts is to embrace that Gemini gift of spontaneous innovations; your eight-sided viewing platform.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Prepare yourself for some dramatic changes on the home front, this week. You can expect some major shifts and possibly upheavals. The best way to use this volcanic energy is to face it. Do not brush strong intuitive feelings aside or ignore them. See the red flags and believe them.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

There could be some upheavals with friends or on the social media scene now. Be aware that a lot of anger or strong feelings could be expressed. This is not the time to make off handed comments. This is all about maintaining good boundaries, even if you’re feeling all squishy inside.

This week could be packed full of shocking happenings. Luckily, it will be happening more for the people around you, than for you personally. Be aware that you may be sought after to be the voice of reason or that shoulder to cry on, and you won’t be feeling very motherly now.

Curve ball! You can expect to hear some very unexpected news this week, either of a birth or that a new way of life does exist. You will be feeling some fundamental shifts and will be ready to make changes, no matter how unpredicted or shocking they are.

Embrace your time alone this week by creatively visualizing your life. Sit quietly and see yourself in the future. Focus on fulfillment and wholeness. Let the creative juices flow mentally; prepare the subconscious mind. The mind creates the space where the physical experiences being.

Be prepared for some very disturbing news or impromptu communications this week. Not only will you be feeling much more outspoken and off the chain, but people in general will not be behaving as they normally do, creating the perfect storm for private information to be disclosed.

Fear to do ill, and you need fear naught else.

— Benjamin Franklin

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PUBLIC NOTICES following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 3 at 5:00 pm. This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Tim Hancz, owner, of 910 Lake Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The applicant requests variances to construct a pool within 5’ of the side property line. The pool must be surrounded by a 4’structure with gates. Article 3 section 14-B Swimming pool setbacks of the City’s Zoning Ordinance specify required zoning standards.

Said property is located at 910 Lake Drive, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No:11-627210-0004-00-1. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting. This 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

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm. This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Heather O’Meara, owner, of 103 N. Smith Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The applicant requests variances to Demo existing house and construct a new house on same footprint.

Current zoning on the property is R-3 high density. This is an original plated lot of record that does not meet current zoning regulations for R-3 or R-1 standards.

Said property is located at 103 N Smith Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No:11-62-0340-0115-007. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

No:11-62-0340-0097-017. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 4691500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm. This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by John R Sims, owner, of 301 W. Mechanic Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The applicant requests variances to construct a 6’ privacy fence located in the designated front yard. Fence zoning regulations Sec. 3-5.

Height regulations 50% solid regulations Said property is located at 301 W. Mechanic Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code

The Board of Education of New Buffalo Area Schools will be seeking bids for the renovation/ designing/installation of the middle/high school courtyard.

Viewing of courtyard may be arranged by contacting Office of the Superintendent, Courtyard Supervisor, 269 469-6010.

Sealed bids should be received no later than noon on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Please forward to: Office of the Superintendent, 1112 E. Clay Street, PO Box 280, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

All bids must be clearly marked on the face of the envelope and will be opened on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The successful bidder will be advised.

Registration is now open for ‘4-H Virtual Canine Science Camp’

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hose who love dogs and science will want to sign up for Berrien County MUS Extension’s Michigan 4-H Virtual Canine Science Camp.

The camp will meet via Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday, from March 1 to 29, for all youth who are ages 11 to 19 as of Jan. 1, 2020. Camp kits and t-shirts will be sent to each participant with all camp supplies. Participants will meet to go over activities and learn all about canine science. The camp will cover everything, from nutrition to careers, canine history to anatomy.

The cost is $35 per youth for 4-H members and $45 for non-4-H members. This covers the cost of the participant’s camp box. Payments must be made in full by the registration deadline or the registration will be canceled and the spot will open up to another camper, as space is limited.

Only 30 youth will be allowed to register for this opportunity, so participants should make sure to register early. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will close Wednesday, Feb. 10. Register online at https://events.anr. msu.edu/MI4HVirtualCanineScienceCamp/ or by contacting the Berrien County MSU Extension Office at 269-927-5674.

Berrien County 4-H scholarships are available to Berrien County 4-H members in the amount of $25 to go towards the cost of the registration. Scholarships are limited on a reimbursement and first come, first serve until filled. Please send email confirmation of registration to Kelly Stelter, 4-H Program Coordinator at grandtke@msu.edu or by faxing it to the Berrien County MSU Extension Office at 269-944-4128 to receive reimbursement. Scholarships are sponsored by the Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc. and the Berrien County 4-H Foundation, Inc. For questions, contact Kelly Stelter, 4-H Program Coordinator at grandtke@msu.edu or the local Berrien County MSU Extension Office at 269-927-5674.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Epidemic Orders.

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Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Act 267 of 1976, and the MDHHS Epidemic Orders, the Township Board also gives notice of the following: TOWNSHIP OF NEW BUFFALO NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, has determined to proceed with creating a special assessment district to defray, in whole or part, the costs of maintaining and operating its fire department and maintaining its contracts for police protection and emergency medical services (Public Safety Special Assessment District No. 1).

The Township Board has tentatively determined that these costs will be specially assessed against the taxable value of all real property in the Township, except property that is exempt from collection of taxes under the General Property Tax Act, for a period of twenty (20) years, at a proposed rate of 2.1 mills.

TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan will be holding a meeting on January 19, 2021 at 4:00p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing to hear and consider any objections to the proposed special assessment, the district and all other matters relating to the Public Safety Special Assessment District No. 1. and to consider any business to come before the Township Board as permitted by law. Property will not be added to the proposed special assessment district without further notice and public hearing.

This meeting will only be held electronically pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and the Michigan

Reason for Electronic Meeting.

The Township Board is holding the meeting by electronic means only because of the gathering restrictions and social distancing requirements set forth in the MDHHS Epidemic Order in effect at the time of this notice and due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Procedures. The public may participate in the meeting and may make public comment electronically by video or telephone conference using the following information: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 822 6370 9921 Or by telephone: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 822 6370 9921 **To unmute microphone from a cell phone dial *6 (star 6) To raise your hand from a cell phone dial *9 (star 9) Contact Information. For those who desire to contact members of the Township Board to provide input or ask questions on the business that will come before the Township Board at the meeting, please contact Judy Zabicki, Township Clerk, at jhzabicki@newbuffalotownship.org prior to the start of the meeting.

Persons with Disabilities. Persons with disabilities may participate in the meeting through the methods set forth in paragraph 2. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services in order to attend electronically should notify the Clerk at (269) 469-1011 Ext 104 within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting.

By: Judy Zabicki, Clerk 17425 Red Arrow Highway New Buffalo, MI 49117 Telephone No: (269) 469-1011 81845:00002:5182479-1

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