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Chikaming Township Board tables decision on draft ordinance “prohibiting” the installation of hardened shoreline armoring PAGE 5 New Buffalo school board given update on high school in time of coronavirus, discusses possible football co-op PAGE 6

Indoor dining returns to area restaurants PAGE 8 Dairy cattle corralled after embarking on short-lived road trip PAGE 9

New Buffalo Lions deliver cold-weather gear to students PAGE 16

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‘Save Harbert Road Woods’ fundraising effort in full swing

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hen Brooke Long first moved to Harbert last August, she had no idea that she’d be leading the effort to save some of the last untouched, natural land in the area.

Fueled by a desire to adopt a slower, more natural way of life, Long had decided to take the plunge and buy a cabin in the woods after the pandemic hit.

“We (my husband and I) wanted to create a different pace of life for ourselves,” she said.

While unpacking boxes shortly after moving in, a man knocked at the door.

“He said, I own a lot of the land your house is tucked into,” she said.

The man said he’d owned the land for 10 years and had a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).

On that particular day, the owner of the land was looking to clear trees to create an access road leading to a potential development. As of today, the owner has already cut down over 9,000 square feet of trees.

Even though she’d just moved into the area, Long met with her neighbors that day.

They, too, had been approached by the owner.

It was in talking with everyone that Long made a decision: Somehow, she was going to save the land from development.

“I thought, ‘I’m going to do this with this team…Maybe this is an opportunity here to make something for the whole community to enjoy,” she said.

And the Save Harbert Road Woods effort was born.

According to the fundraiser’s official website, the property located in Harbert Road Woods “supports a special ecosystem: diverse wildlife (including at least two endangered species), high-quality wetlands that filter and clean stormwater runoff before it enters Lake Michigan, and deep woods that function as a carbon sink.” A “lush canopy provides shelter and is a flyway for migratory birds.”

Long was determined to stop the owner from selling the parcel for future development. She got in touch with Ryan Postema, executive director of Chikaming Open Lands (COL).

If COL were to acquire it, it would be restored and designated as a nature preserve, permanently protecting its natural state.

Walking trails would also be developed through the woods.

The 14-acre forest and wetland serve as the “missing puzzle piece” of the Harbert Road Preserves, which consists of three separate preserves located along Harbert Road: The Woods Preserve, Harbert Woods Preserve, and Critter Haven Preserve.

The central location of the 14-acre property would allow it to connect to The Woods Preserve and Harbert Woods Preserve (with Critter Haven nearby), creating a continuous 30-acre Conservation Corridor.

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fter talks between Long and the land owner, as well as between COL and the land owner, COL got the owner to sign the purchase agreement.

Now, Long said a group of volunteers (around 22 are helping with the effort) need to fundraise the money needed for COL to acquire it.

As of last Sunday, Long said nearly 50% of the $1.4 million in project costs that are needed by March 15 has been raised.

The deal on the land purchase closes April 1.

Those who are interested in saving the land from future development should donate or send in a pledge form by March 15 by visiting www.SaveHarbertRoadWoods.com.

Like herself, Long said a lot of people who’ve donated so far view saving the land as leaving behind a “legacy” of sorts for future generations to enjoy.

“People who have given really love keeping open land open in the community,” she said.

Guided winter walks on the property are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20 and March 6. Those who are interested should RSVP to SaveHarbertRoadWoods@gmail.com.

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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 To Be Determined CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS To Be Determined 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

Berrien County saw continuing declining trend in COVID-19 cases, percent positive tests last week

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Annexation tool granted final approval

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errien County was continuing receiving them,” the health department to still see a declining trend stated in its weekly vaccine newsletter of new cases as well as last week. percent positive tests over The Berrien County Health the course of last week.

Department is currently vaccinating The Berrien County Health those in Phase 1A (mostly comprised Department reported on its Facebook of health care workers and long-term page Friday, Feb. 5, that it’s continuing care facility workers), some groups to see the declining trend of new cases in 1B (comprised of certain essential and percent positive workers) and adults over COVID-19 tests that it’s the age of 65.

“We are continuing been seeing for the last to strive towards the three weeks. hose in the goal of distributing On Feb. 5, the health county who 90% of the department said the are 65 or older vaccines allocated county had been seeing can be placed within seven an average of 30 new on a waitlist by days of receiving cases per day and had a completing the survey via them,” the health percent of positive tests Lakeland MyChart located department stated around 8% over the under “questionaries” in in its weekly course of last week. the My Record section. vaccine newsletter In total, since last More information can be last week.

March, the Berrien found at www.bchdmi.org.

County Health Most recently Meijer Department reported 10,285 confirmed Pharmacy in Benton Harbor started to cases and 836 probable cases and 200 distribute vaccines to those who are in confirmed deaths (according to data eligible groups as well. Complete the that was reported on the afternoon of pre-registration process online to be Monday, Feb. 8). It also reported 8,972 placed on their waitlist at www.clinic.

30-day recoveries. meijer.com.

As of Friday, Feb. 5, 18,321 total Staff members at New Buffalo Area vaccine had been given in Berrien Schools who had signed up for the County, with 7,166 total vaccine doses vaccine (Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie being administered by the health said that there were 80) were scheduled department. Last week, 2,264 doses to receive their first dose Tuesday of were administered by the health this week. department.

PreK-12 teachers and childcare “We are continuing to strive towards providers are members of the Phase the goal of distributing 90% of the 1B group who are currently eligible for vaccines allocated within seven days of vaccination.

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We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it.

— George Orwell

The City of LaPorte now has a tool aimed at making annexation more of a possibility.

The LaPorte City Council on Feb. 1 unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring property owners not in the city limits to agree to be annexed if they want municipal water and sewer service.

Their right to fight any efforts to incorporate their area would be waived for 15 years.

The measure first presented to the city council for discussion in January is one of the strategies being put in place to try and increase the landlocked city’s population from 22,000 to 30,000 by 2030.

“This is something that’s necessary for our community to grow,” said Mayor Tom Dermody.

Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski said she fears being forced to sign the waiver if her well and septic system ever fail and she needs city water or sewer.

“I really don’t want to be annexed into the city. I don’t feel the city would be able to take care of my area when they have their hands full with the city right now,” she said.

Dermody said any homeowner becoming part of the city would likely not see an increase in property taxes because of statewide property tax caps adopted by the legislature several years ago.

Dermody said the waiver is also good for existing property owners already wanting to be annexed to gain access to city utilities.

Until now, those landowners could not be connected because of a 2016 ordinance prohibiting water and sewer lines from being extended outside the corporate boundaries to encourage growth in the city.

LaPorte City Attorney Nick Otis said annexation should be a lot easier since voluntary support from landowners is a critical factor now in the state granting final approval to any city wanting to expand their boundaries. — STAN MADDUX

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Chikaming Township Board tables decision on draft ordinance “prohibiting” the installation of hardened shoreline armoring

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embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees approved tabling a decision on a draft ordinance regarding lakefront revetments until it’s revised and brought to the board again at a special meeting Thursday, Feb. 4.

Official language of the proposed ordinance states that it would “secure the health, safety and general welfare of the property owners, residents and visitors of Chikaming Township by prohibiting the installation and maintenance of hardened shoreline armoring that interfere with and degrade the natural and dynamic characteristics of the Lake Michigan shoreline and infringe on the public trust while ensuring the use and enjoyment of private shoreland properties.”

The ordinance can be viewed at www. chikamingtownship.org.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said that, as a result of the damage that’s been caused by the erosion that’s resulted from record high-water levels in Lake Michigan (eclipsing the levels of the last highwater event in 1986) to private and public properties along the shoreline, shoreline homeowners have submitted numerous permit applications for revetments to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), with a majority of the armor structures being approved and installed.

Bunte said board members evaluated options that would ensure a balance between the rights of property owners to protect their property, the “potential longterm damage to neighboring parcels” and the “public’s right to access” the shoreline.

A resolution adopted last October states the township opposes “any barrier or interference with public access to the shoreline of Lake Michigan or passage along the shoreline below the Ordinary High-Water Mark of Lake Michigan.”

Last December, the board approved hiring environmental attorney Scott Howard of Olson, Bzdok & Howard, PC, to help develop the ordinance.

Board members approved a Lakefront Resiliency Plan and Program.

Bunte said the purpose of the plan is to “achieve longterm resilience of the lakefront for the township and everyone involved.”

In the document that was presented to board members, it’s stated that the township will partner with the University of Michigan’s Michigan Engaging Community through the Classroom (MECC) program as well. A review of the Master Plan and an addendum that “outlines the requirements for lakefront resiliency”

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will be created and a new amendment to the zoning “Lakefront homeowners will hold the township ordinance will be drafted to “implement the resiliency accountable for losses of property values, losses in measures outlined in the updated” plan. property and losses in actual homes brought about by Howard, along with board members, agreed after this rash abuse of power,” Ham said. listening to nearly three hours of public comment that Alison Stites said the ordinance may destroy the the following three items needed to be reviewed in the property value of 300 lakefront property owners. draft ordinance: that the township is open to other “You will do irreparable harm to those 300 families innovative, non-armoring solutions that are out there and the entire community that benefits from the taxes or may be developed; if the time frame on the permit collected from these properties,” she said. should be or extended (board members discussed Julie Glavin said that the township has a “fiduciary changing it from three years to five) and administrative duty” to the “public’s interests,” and that’s it’s “the requirements should be clarified regarding the steps to public’s interest to maintain our township beaches,” obtain permits for sandbags and geotubes. which remain the main driver of tourism.

Trustee Rich Sullivan said it should be made clear that “When homeowners try to use ‘fiduciary duty’ to sway non-armoring protections are permitted and shouldn’t government officials away from policies that protect the be a “last resort.” public, it means the homeowner by definition is trying The draft ordinance states that to do something contrary to the a property owner or applicant public’s interests,” she said. must obtain “all necessary local, Sally Bogert said it’s the beach state and federal permits in that draws tourists to the area. addition to a permit from the “I’m confused by those who township supervisor or his or her argue the ban will reduce designees prior to placement of shoreline property values, crash sandbags and geotubes.” our economy and harm our Board members agreed to schools… Do they forget our area make it clear that sandbags depends on tourism and our and geotubes don’t currently beach is the main attraction?” require permits at the state or she said, adding that property federal level and that obtaining values will be at risk for all a permit from the supervisor residents, not just lakefront would allow for the township to property owners, if the beach is have a record of installations. destroyed by revetments.

A view of a rock revetment Sullivan said board members Amy Mader, a lakefront Photo courtesy of Cherry Beach Project Facebook property owner, said the had been inundated with letters proposed ordinance prohibits claiming a potential loss of “long-established, staterevenue if the ordinance was approved revetments on private property.” passed that were instigated by the Southwest Michigan “I thought it was very disingenuous tonight when I heard Realtors Association in an attempt to “scare” people. the township is concerned about our private property – “Shame on them for trying to disrupt our township I’ve seen very little evidence about that,” she said. and shame on people who don’t live in the township for John Immel, president of the Wildwood Homeowners trying to disrupt what we’re trying to do for the good of Association (which consists of property owners who the people,” he said. own three fifths of a mile of shoreline in the Bridgman ich Ham, an applicant for a permit to install City area), said he’s in favor of the “softer solutions.” a revetment, said that, after reviewing the “We understand the need for some homeowners ordinance, Craig Dwight, CEO of Horizon to protect their property but to do so following the Bank, said that the ordinance if adopted science…To absolutely resist the hard armoring of may “restrict the ability of lakefront our precious shoreline and instead adopt the softer property owners’ from obtaining future mortgage loans solutions detailed in the Chikaming ordinance - they secured by lakeshore properties in Chikaming if the do work and the very beauty is, they are temporary,” owners are unable to protect said properties.” he said.

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SCHOLASTICS

New Buffalo school board given update on high school in time of coronavirus, discusses possible football co-op

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eamwork” would be one word to describe how staff and students have been adjusting to learning during the time of coronavirus, New Buffalo High School Principal Wayne Butler said at the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting Monday, Feb. 8.

“The staff has really come together working towards the goal for making this time bearable and fun,” he said.

He credited Hilary Cunningham, the district’s social worker, for her strong leadership in “helping us with social, emotional and learning efforts.”

“She’s making sure to check in with every student every day knowing where they’re at and what they need,” Butler said.

Teachers have been creative in their efforts to teach through the use of technology, Butler said.

When students are in quarantine or sick and are unable to attend class, teachers have “brought them up to speed” with lessons through Zoom sessions in class or private Zoom sessions Students in art classes have displayed and critiqued their work outside on the courtyard.

Band teacher Christina Baumann has also spaced chairs and conducted band practice in the blue gym (as opposed to the band room, which doesn’t allow for social distancing).

The room is also used for cafeteria space on one side.

This year, there’s a six-minute passing period (as opposed to four minutes), which allows for a staggered release. Classrooms in one hallway get released two minutes early, followed

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by another hallway, then followed by the bell. This “diffuses” traffic in the hallways, while also giving teachers time to sanitize the classrooms, Butler said.

Masks breaks have also continued, although not always outdoors due to the colder weather. Still, Butler said, students take breaks indoors, “oxygenating” themselves while moving around and still wearing masks.

For the first trimester, there were 25 students in the Bison Virtual Academy.

For the second trimester, there are 18 students. Butler said that he’s learned that eight students will be returning to in-person learning, while eight will remain virtual and two are undecided.

“I’m blessed here at New Buffalo, teachers and administrative staff are working together to make in-person learning happen – I strongly believe it’s the best thing for our kids,” board president Chuck Heit said.

Board trustee Tricia Newton said to Butler and other teachers at the virtual meeting that providing in-person learning has “saved lives” for students as well as adults in the building and “you need to understand that.”

“Teachers in Washington are saying students can’t come back unless kids have vaccines but you said no, you’re ours, come back,” she said.

A discussion took place regarding forming a potential co-op football team with New Buffalo and River Valley.

Board member Heather Black said that a parent meeting with football players should be held before any decisions were made.

New Buffalo formed a co-op with the football team at Bridgman High School two years ago that ended after

one season.

Heit said that he knows there’s been discussion about having a joint meeting with input from parents and upcoming players from both schools.

The issue with the last co-op was that there were co-coaches, confusing players as to who’s really in charge, but a future co-op would only have a head coach.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that having too many players incur injuries during a season may cut it short, adding that New Buffalo’s team last season began with 15 players and ended the season with nine.

A co-op would also allow for a junior varsity team, so freshman wouldn’t have to go up against 18-year-olds.

“With the football participation rate across the country, we may look at not having a football team…I’d rather have a co-op than nothing at all,” he said.

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oard members approved the resolution authorizing the issuance and delegating the sale of bonds and other matters, in the amount of $4 million to finance the cost of the STEAM project.

Board members approved the sale of the 10-year bond to help finance the construction of the proposed STEAM building that would be located across from the high school at the last meeting.

Board members approved the employment of Eric Odenwald in the position of van driver, pending background approval.

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

LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH STATE FOR RECONNECT, A NEW TUITION-FREE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADULTS

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ake Michigan College is partnering with the state for the new Michigan Reconnect scholarship program that has been unveiled

by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

In an effort to help address a widening skills gap within the state’s workforce, the scholarship offers Michiganders age 25 or older free tuition to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate.

Current and former LMC students who meet eligibility requirements and haven’t yet completed their degree also can apply for this free-tuition scholarship opportunity.

“This scholarship is a tremendous opportunity for anyone who has dreamed of a college education or a chance at a better job,” LMC President Trevor A. Kubatzke said. “It also comes at a time when employers are seeking to fill a need for highly skilled workers. Michigan Reconnect will not only help individuals and families pursue their dreams, but it will also help our region build a modern workforce for the future.”

Michigan employers’ ability to find highly skilled employees is a top concern. As of 2019, only 42% of Michigan’s working-age residents had an associate degree or higher. Michiganders without a college degree or training credential often face economic challenges. A 2020 analysis by the American Association of Community Colleges reports the median earnings of full-time employees with a high school degree is $40,510 annually, while those with an associate degree make $50,079 per year, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Michigan Reconnect will help pay the costs of in-district tuition, mandatory fees and contact hours for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate or technical degree. In order to be eligible, applicants must: be age 25 or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Michigan resident for at least one year, and not have completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s).

Michigan Reconnect pays the remaining balance of tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied, up to the in-district price for all students. Scholarship applications are now being accepted.

For more information, including how to apply, visit www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ reconnect. — STAFF REPORTS

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he “Big Game” just ended with a surprisingly easy Tampa Bay victory over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-9. Tom Brady is a champion for the seventh time and Pat Mahomes will have to wait at least until next year to win his second. Brady was named the most valuable player and was christened again as being the GOAT (greatest of all time). Nobody else is close. Athletes from all sports took to Twitter to praise him and it’s difficult to find anyone who would say a negative thing about him.

But Brady is human and not without his faults. While with the New England Patriots, Brady was associated with a couple of incidents that were outside the rules. The first incident had nothing to do with Brady, but he did benefit from it. Apparently, the team was illegally spying on one of their opponents, the New York Jets, and got caught.

The Patriots and their coach, Bill Belichick, were fined and the team had to forfeit their first draft choice. After spygate, the Patriots got caught letting some air out of footballs and deflategate was upon us. Again, the Patriots were fined and lost a couple of draft choices, but this time Brady was implicated and suspended for four games. While Brady may or may not have been guilty of these transgressions, one thing he did this season stood out to me in a negative way.

On October 8th, a few short months ago, the Bears defeated the eventual champion Buccaneers 20-19. The fact that the Bears actually were able to beat the best team in the NFL this year is almost beyond comprehension, but one thing stands out in my memory even more than the thrilling Bears victory. When games end,

traditionally players meet in the middle of the field and shake hands. When this game ended, Brady snubbed Bear quarterback Nick Foles and ran off to the locker room. I found that lack of sportsmanship to be worse than any of Brady’s previous transgressions.

These few mistakes prove that Brady is human, but in most other respects, he is other-worldly. He played his college football at the University of Michigan and was drafted in the sixth round, the 199th player chosen, in the year 2000. Besides his seven championships, Brady is a five time Super Bowl MVP. He has thrown 581 touchdown passes and has completed 6,778 passes for 79,204 yards. He has participated in ten Super Bowls and won seven of them. As the starter for the Patriots for 18 seasons, he won 17 division titles, 13 AFC championship games, and 9 Super Bowls (his tenth was this season, his first with Tampa Bay). To say he has had an incredible career is an understatement, and he may not be done yet. So Mr. Brady, you’ve worked hard, have great skill, and led an incredibly charmed life. You are definitely the GOAT. If you ever lose another game, be a good sport. Shake hands.

Lorii Myers said, “True sportsmanship is...knowing that you need your opponent because without him or her, there is no game. Acknowledging that your opponent holds the same deep-rooted aspirations and expectations as you. Knowing that, win or lose, you will walk off the course with pride.

Always taking the high road. And always, always, always being a good sport.”

Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace,love, and happiness.

I’ve always had to prove myself to everybody growing up.

— Russell Westbrook

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Bison prepare for COVID-19 delayed basketball season

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BY STAN MADDUX

he boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from New Buffalo High School are scheduled to play their first games Thursday, Feb. 11, in a season delayed more than two months by COVID-19.

Both teams allowed to engage in non-contact practice since Jan. 16 under the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s previous statewide COVID-19 order began full contact practice sessions Monday, Feb. 8.

The boost in morale was obvious for players uncertain if there would be a season before Whitmer the previous week allowed winter sports to begin competition Feb. 8.

Her decision came just days after a few thousand coaches, players and other stakeholders demanded at the Michigan State Capitol building the ban on high school basketball competition be lifted before the window closed on having a season.

“I just think there’s an overarching sense of relief,” said New Buffalo High School Athletic Director Matt Johnson.

Nate Tripp, head coach of the boys’ varsity basketball team, said the attitude of his players at practice instantly changed.

“The kids are far more excited and moving with less weight on their shoulders. They have a bit more sense of purpose and a little bit more fire in each step,” he said.

Tripp and several of his players were at the protest.

“I’m more than glad they are going to have their season. But, the true victory is that they were able to experience the democratic process, use their

first amendment rights and, ultimately, have their voices heard,” he said.

The boys will host Decatur while the girls will travel to Michigan Lutheran.

Johnson said how long the regular season will last has not been decided but it appears the post season for boys’ and girls’ basketball could start March 22.

An extra three weeks or so to the regular season would help make up for some of the lost games.

Johnson said the season despite the very late start could still feature at least a dozen games and, perhaps, as many as 15 or more if programs are willing to schedule three games a week.

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ohnson said a steady diet of three games a week, though, might be too difficult for players to maintain over an extended period.

“We’re going to try to get as many games as we can in but also make sure we’re doing it safely and also making sure that we’re not burning the kids out,” he said.

Spectators will be limited to two tickets for every member of each team statewide.

However, Johnson said as many games as possible will be live streamed on Facebook so people unable to attend can still watch the game.

Johnson said the Michigan High School Athletic Association will decide soon when the spring sports season cancelled last year early in the pandemic will start in 2021 to avoid conflicts with the extended winter sports season.

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Kristen Bird-Sheldon, Quinn Whitaker and Abi Sheldon are ready to serve indoor diners again

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Heated igloos will continue to be available on weekends next to a fire pit at Casey’s Photo courtesy of Casey’s Facebook

Indoor dining returns to area restaurants

hile it’s definitely been challenging, being the general manager of a restaurant during the time of coronavirus has been an educational experience for Kristen Bird-Sheldon.

“I’ve learned so much,” Bird-Sheldon, who’s the general manager of Dooley’s Lakehouse Pub in New Buffalo, said.

When an epidemic order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) shut down indoor dining last November, Dooley’s was ready.

In addition to doing a brisk service of carryout and delivery, the restaurant learned to accommodate those who still wanted the dining out experience while not being indoors.

Bird-Sheldon said a lot of “diehard, cold weather folks” took advantage of the restaurant’s heated patio area.

“We have tall propane heaters that give off heat – you can stand within 4 feet of them and feel the heat radiate,” she said.

And when the MDHHS issued an epidemic order allowing indoor dining to resume once again Feb. 1, Dooley’s was also prepared.

The order requires restaurants to be at no more than a 25% capacity. Tables must be 6 feet apart, with not more than six people per table. Contact information from customers must also be collected for exposure notification. Diners must also abide by a 10 p.m. curfew.

At Dooley’s, diners must only sit at the tables with a

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napkin dispenser on it.

“We didn’t want to take tables out and have and it look bare…That’s why we still have tables in here, we’re just not utilizing them,” Bird-Sheldon said.

Those who choose carryout must also stay in their cars because 25% capacity applies to all those who are in the building at a given time.

“We don’t have any place for people to wait, we’re not allowed waiting areas anyways, you have to be seated or you can’t be in there,” Bird-Sheldon said.

Dooley’s also now has a license to carryout beer, wine or cocktails.

Some area restaurants owners have chosen to stay closed for the time being.

The Facebook for Skip’s in New Buffalo stated that “after careful consideration, we’ve decided that with the current Covid-19 guidelines in place, including only a 25% capacity limit, the decision that makes the most sense is for us to take a little time off” (the restaurant has been open since last spring). Plans are to reopen April 1.

Current plans are to reopen Ghost Isle Brewery, also in the New Buffalo, Wednesday, March 17, after being closed since November.

“The current Michigan state mandate of only allowing 25% indoor dining capacity along with new and troubling Covid-19 variants has us believing this is what’s best for our employees, customers and business,” Facebook said.

Bird-Sheldon said she can see how a restaurant may choose to stay closed for a bit longer, particularly larger ones.

“You have a bigger footprint, even to turn on gas for the ovens is expensive. Overhead, when you have a bigger footprint, is a lot more…25% is really not a lot – but it’s better than nothing,” she said.

Like Dooley’s, Casey’s New Buffalo has also been offering outdoor dining with heated igloos. The restaurant is going to continue to give the option on weekends.

Pam Picka, general manager at Casey’s, said she was happy to see the same old crowd when indoor dining resumed.

“It was not as busy for just outdoor dining as it would be if we had indoor, so we had a little bit of a decline in business, but we did a lot of takeout as well,” she said.

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articularly, Picka was happy to see staff members who had been furloughed during the suspension of indoor dining return.

“It feels good to have our family back.”

While Rodrigo Abarca, owner of Oak’s Eatery in Three Oaks, said his restaurant had been doing carryout, he said hearing people in the restaurant has been nice.

“It’s been pretty quiet,” he said.

Abarca said he was grateful to have the option to stay open and do carryout, though.

“What else do you do if you’ve invested everything you have in this building…Do you let it go or do you fight for it?” he said.

“This is my dream and I can’t afford to just close - I have to keep trying.”

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New Buffalo graduate makes President’s list at Oakland University

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Maxwell Folino, a 2019 graduate of New Buffalo High School, has made the President’s List for the fall 2020 semester at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He made the Dean’s List both semesters of his first year while attending Honor’s College.

To make the Dean’s List, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 The President’s List acknowledges students who maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher.

Folino is majoring is Cinema Studies and has completed his minor in Spanish Studies.

Folino is the son of Michael and Janice Folino of New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

Dairy cattle corralled after embarking on short-lived road trip

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bout 75 cows escaped from a LaPorte County dairy farm and galloped several miles on two major highways before

corralled.

Fortunately, there were no motor vehicle collisions thanks to the efforts of LaPorte County Police Capt. Derek Allen.

Allen said he was off duty in his take home police vehicle Feb. 6 when he came across the eye-popping site of a stampede southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S 35 at Kingsbury.

“They were in the roadway coming right at me. They were at a full gallop,” he said.

In response, Allen said he did a U-turn and cut across the four lane highway to get in front of the herd running in unison at about 15 miles per hour.

Allen remained in front of the cows to warn oncoming motorists about the stampede once the farm animals started heading eastbound on U.S. 6.

He said drivers safely pulled

BY STAN MADDUX

over and whipped out cell phones to record what looked like an old fashioned cattle drive without cowboys.

“I activated my emergency lights to make sure the oncoming motorists aware there was an emergency on the roadway. The oncoming motorists were very gracious and stopped along the roadway once they saw what was traveling directly behind me,” Allen said.

One of the videotaping drivers was Drew Renz heading home to Kingsford Heights from LaPorte.

At first, Renz thought his eyes were playing tricks on him as the procession of cows turned from 500 South to U.S 35.

“I was in disbelief seeing the enormous herd freely running down the highway,” he said.

Renz caught up to the cows from behind and recorded while passing them in the opposite lanes of the four lane highway.

The video he posted on Facebook racked up more than 60,000 views.

“I knew I needed evidence of what

I’d seen or my wife wouldn’t believe me,” he said.

Allen said he was still driving ahead of the cows when he alerted the owners, who had no idea the animals escaped.

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small group of the cows were corralled in a fenced area near U.S 6 and 700 South.

The remaining cows galloped for another mile until rounded up in a field in the area of 800 South and Range Road.

Sheriff’s deputies with help from the owners, volunteer firefighters and other individuals had the cows on their way back home about one hour later.

Allen said the cows were pretty exhausted after their sprint.

“You could tell they started to wear down after a bit. That’s a long track. They ran over three miles,” he said.

Allen said how the cows escaped was not known.

Police were not releasing the name of the owner of the cows.

LIVESTREAMING LEADS POLICE TO CHURCH BURGLAR

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ichigan City Police were led to a man live streaming his alleged breaking into a church.

Jacob Herrold, 33, of LaPorte is charged with misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and public intoxication.

According to court documents, police on Feb. 1 responded to First Presbyterian Church at 121 W. 9th St. A caller reported seeing a video on Facebook Live of a man walking on broken glass inside the church on the city’s north side, police said.

The glass was from a window he allegedly broke to enter the building.

Upon arrival, police said officers encountered Herrold drinking a Mike’s Hard Lemonade from a can.

Also nearby were several empty cans of the alcoholic beverage from the same case the defendant brought into the church along with a consumed package of chocolate chip cookies, police said.

Earlier in the afternoon, Herrold was ordered to leave his motel room at King’s Inn on Franklin Street near Interstate 94, according to court documents.

He left the motel on foot with a backpack containing his belongings.

According to court documents, Herrold when asked why he broke into the church told police “I got nowhere to go.” — STAN MADDUX

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Area targeted by icy air, more snowfall last weekend

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Snow blanketed the sand at New Buffalo Public Beach the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 5

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

inter was in full swing last weekend, when the area saw more snowfall and temperatures dipped

below 10 degrees.

A thick layer of snow blanketed New Buffalo Public Beach, with an icy wind blowing off the lake, last Friday. On Sunday, the city’s Facebook page warned that the harbor had frozen over and the ice shelf had begun to form. The public was advised to stay off the shelf ice.

“If you venture onto shelf ice, you could be off the land and over the water.

Hidden caverns in the shelf ice can collapse at any time and you could find yourself in serious trouble,” the post read.

Blustery winds blowing off the lake didn’t deter deter diehard winter fans from walking the beach

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP 2021 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet to examine and review the 2021 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, property exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials via Zoom on: Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 9:00 am Organizational Meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUESTED and may be made by calling the Township Hall at 269-469-1011, x101; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than noon on March 16, 2021.

Zoom details and link will be provided on the Township website, www.newbuffalotownship.org MICHELLE HEIT, SUPERVISOR NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP SHALICE NORTHROP, ASSESSOR NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP New Buffalo Township Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to New Buffalo Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact New Buffalo Township by writing or calling.

JUDITH H. ZABICKI NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP CLERK 17425 RED ARROW HIGHWAY NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 269.469.1011 X104

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Clara J. Grewe 1923-2021

lara J. Grewe, 97, of New Buffalo, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Michigan City, IN at Trail Creek Place.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Clara was born on April 29, 1923 in New Buffalo, MI, to the late Peter and Clara (Hensel) Schuler. She was a 1941 graduate of New Buffalo High School. On Nov. 27, 1948 in New Buffalo she married Edward Grewe; he preceded her in death on May 23, 1986. Clara worked at Plastic Masters until her retirement. Clara was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo.

Clara is survived by nieces – Bivien Hellman of Michigan City, IN, Susan Santana of Walbridge, OH, Cynthia Schuler of Charleston, SC and Louise McClusky of Hobart, IN; and a nephew – Jerry Ainsworth of Marshall, MI. She is also preceded in death by her son – Robert Grewe.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday – February 8, at 3:00pm with Father John Ambrose officiating at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo, MI. Visitation preceded the service from 2:00-3:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com

Harlen Ula Heppler

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arlen Ula Heppler, 67, of Sawyer, a hardworking, loving and generous woman, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Her life began April 11, 1953 in New Troy, Michigan, born to Earl and Arvena Brackett.

Harlen cherished spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren, who will miss going fishing and swimming with her. She loved nature and would go Morel mushroom hunting whenever she could.

Harlen and her longtime companion Ray Schroeder enjoyed camping and spending time on the Kentucky side of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. They also could be found locally at Cherry Beach and Town Line Beach. They had a love for hummingbirds and took classes on how to track them.

Harlen enjoyed activities and fitness classes at the River Valley Senior Center. She was a big fan of the Berrien County Youth Fair and took her children every year and continued when the grandchildren came along.

Harlen had a love for Mickey Mouse, Dr. Pepper, and old black and white westerns. She had a soft spot for bargain hunting and going to garage sales. She loved animals, especially cats, and her dog Makayla. Harlen owned a yellow PT Cruiser that she affectionately called her Yellow Submarine. She worked as the Head Custodian at River Valley High School for a number of years and was a member of the custodial staff at the former New Troy school. Harlen cherished the friendships and interactions she had with the students.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by daughter, Heather (Walter) Blevins of Berrien Springs; four grandchildren, Kayla, Kaiah, Penelope, Aiden; sister, Charlotte (Marvin) Walk of Three Oaks; brother, William (Jane) Brackett of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, Ray Schroeder; one son, Paul Heppler, Jr.; and one brother, James Daniel.

Family and friends will gather Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. A time of telling stories and sharing memories will be observed at 6:00 p.m.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Harlen be made to the Blevins Family, in care of Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128 to assist with extenuating expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.stories and sharing memories will be observed at 6:00 p.m.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Harlen be made to the Blevins Family, in care of Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan, 49128 to assist with extenuating expenses.

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 FEBRUARY 11-17, 2021

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

There is a lot happening around you, either with friends, neighbors or social acquaintances.

It will be hard to keep up with everything and everyone due to technical glitches or mechanical failures. Be patient and embrace your techy side because you may have to fix issues on your own.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

You will be dealing with some strong personalities this week and as much as you try to resist, it may be time to let others take the reins and follow their lead for a change.

Come to terms with the fact that this is part of the package and their expertise is why you got involved with them.

You will feel out of sync with those you usually really vibe with, this week. It’s important to listen more than you speak, pay attention to schedules and appointment times, as communication breakdowns are likely and being late could be seen as you not being emotionally invested.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

You will be feeling the weight of authority figures or those you have put in charge, and it’s time to ask yourself how much of your power you’re willing to give away. Even though you can see that you need to make a stand, it would be better to make a plan now to put into action next month.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

The universe is going to be throwing you a giant curve ball now, and as much as you would like to go about your normal routines this week, you won’t be able to. You will need to be flexible and adaptable. Go with the flow and you just may break some bad habits without even trying.

Get ready to pay some bills. This is the time to hammer down debt, rearrange the budget and keep frivolous spending to a minimum.

The good news is you can expect a financial boon but it’s important you use it wisely and pay attention to accounts because mix ups are likely.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The vibe coming at you this week could really put a damper on your mood. For one you feel like wandering and there’s really no place to go. Another thing is you know that you don’t know important information but can’t seem to find the answers. This will pass.

Wait till next month.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 It’s time to clear out the things that are no longer serving you.

Get rid of the clutter and things that block you creatively. Whether it is actual clutter, mental chatter or people that drain you, now is the time to identify what it is that has reached its limit. See it and honor the space you need.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You can expect to feel the support of other people this week. The real question is, what has been keeping you from being more involved or getting closer to someone. Perhaps, this is the time to really investigate why you have been so standoffish or noncommittal.

Make room for two.

You can expect some upheavals and shifts on the home-front. Perhaps it’s time to create a space where “crazy” can be expressed creatively and utilized. Like a fire ring where a flame can blaze and dance without burning the place down, and the elders can sit around it and discuss.

There is so much energy coming your way now and even though you may feel as if you’re completely on your own, you do have the majority of the planetary energy guiding you and supporting you. Don’t fight change or seeing the reality of your position.

Make bold moves now.

A lot is happening behind the scenes or on a more emotional level now and the best way to get in touch with things is to take time to reflect and contemplate. Rather than reacting immediately to emotionally charged conversations, take some time to mull over your gut reactions, then respond.

It’s up to you individually to conquer yourselves, to live?

Right Reasoning required, virtue required. — Dino

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HCH heading to Grand Mere State Park next weekend

New Buffalo Lions deliver coldweather gear to students

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s the winter chill hits with full force, many area students need a little help keeping warm outside. The New Buffalo Lions is helping with a donation of new winter coats, hats and gloves to help keep students warm this winter. Lion Pete Rahm delivered the coldweather gear to New Buffalo Elementary School to be passed out.

New Buffalo Lions Club Treasurer Pete Rahm drops off a donation of winter coats to New Buffalo Elementary Principal Adam Bowen. The Lions Club donated eight new coats, along with hats and gloves, for area students just ahead of chilly winter weather

BCYF Swine Carcass Class registration deadline approaching

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he Board of Directors of the Berrien County Youth Fair (BCYF) accepted the recommendation from the Swine Committee to limit the 2021 swine carcass class to 15 animals.

Exhibitors in their last year of showing will have preference. The class is open to 13- to 20-year-olds. Carcass animals will not be sold in the auction.

The 2020 swine rules will remain in effect for 2021, with ractopamine (in feed or top dressed) not being allowed to be fed anytime during the growth of a hog to be exhibited at BCYF.

Registration deadline is March 15. Only paper entry forms will be accepted, as there will be no online registration for swine carcass class.

Entry forms are available at the Fair Office from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday or in the drop box located in front of the Youth Memorial Building. Completed entries can be placed in the drop box or mailed to PO Box 7 Berrien Springs, MI 49103 postmarked by March 15.

Market swine entries will be limited to one hog per exhibitor for the 2021 youth fair. Exhibitors chosen for the carcass class may register the

carcass and one live market hog.

There are no changes to the breed classes. Ractopamine (in feed or top dressed) will not be allowed to be fed anytime during the growth of a hog to be exhibited at BCYF. Market swine registration deadline is June 1.

The 75th anniversary fair dates will be Aug. 16-21, 2021. If COVID-19 restrictions still remain through the summer months, BCYF will have an exhibitor showcase in August, with a virtual auction. More details will follow, so please watch the BCYF website at www.bcyf.org or BCYF Facebook page. — STAFF REPORTS

Grand Mere State Park is the destination for the Harbor Country Hikers’ (HCH) next excursion beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

The history of this nearby state park, designated a National Natural Landmark, will be discussed by HCH President Pat Fisher. Long considered an outdoor laboratory for natural resources study, Fisher will explain how the unique Grand Marais Embayment was formed as a result of a combination of natural forces.

Protected from Lake Michigan by the dunes to the west, the park has many natural features not found throughout the rest of the state.

The 2.5-mile hike is rated moderate difficulty and should take about two hours.

Hikers should dress in layers, wear a warm hat and bring water along. Depending on the weather, there may be some muddy or icy areas. HCH hikers observe social distancing and the use of face masks is required.

From Red Arrow Highway, drivers should head west on John Beers past the I-94 westbound exit to a southbound turn onto Thornton Road. The parking lot entrance road is about a half-mile on the right.

For complete details or HCH membership information, visit www. harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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A Journeyman Tradition: President’s Day Not A King Release #6

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hree Oaks - A decidedly Oaks, this certified organic, kosher patriotic tribute to our and gluten-free whiskey received a nation’s first distillerfive-star “Highest Recommendation” in-chief, Journeyman from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.

Distillery’s Not a King Rye Create your own history in the Whiskey is traditionally bottled to making with the perfect rye cocktail herald in the President’s Day holiday. for life’s rocky and smooth times.

Following his victory over the Journeyman’s Not a King Rye is British, Washington was celebrated by versatile - on the rocks, the masses as the King neat or in our featured of America. He famously THE FOUNDING cocktail.

FATHER responded by stating that he was “not a king.” • 2oz Not a King Rye atch #6 of Whiskey Handcrafted from Journeyman • 1oz Amaretto grain to barrel to Distillery’s Not • Orange peel bottle, with a mash bill a King Rye will garnish of 60% rye, 35% corn be available at and 5% malted barley, the Three Oaks distillery Shake all ingredients this limited release is beginning Friday, Feb. 12. well with ice and an interpretation of Find a retailer near you strain into an iceWashington’s original at journeymandistillery. filled rocks glass. rye whiskey recipe. com/find-your-spirit.

Garnish with the Batch 6 takes drinkers Founded in 2010, orange peel. back to the late 1700s, Journeyman Distillery with nuanced flavors crafts, bottles, sells, reminiscent of the spirit America’s and serves organic and kosher original settlers would enjoy. certified spirits at the historic A beautiful polished mahogany Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks. in color, it has nice notes of apricot The distillery prides itself on using the up front on the nose. Upon first sip, highest quality grains sourced from cinnamon raisin toast comes through, Midwestern organic farmers in its followed by freshly spun cotton candy. award-winning spirits as well as at its It finishes nicely with a hint of Nutella and dried stone fruit on the back of the Staymaker restaurant. Journeyman products are distributed in 19 states palate. Aged three years in 30-gallon across the country and available for barrels, it’s the makings for a perfect purchase direct from the distillery.

Old Fashioned or Manhattan, with a Learn more and find your spirit at twist of history. www.journeymandistillery.com.

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THREE OAKS – Alice M. DeMorrow, of Bridgman, died Saturday, February 6, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

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