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Chikaming Township approves 2020-2021 budget, USDA grant application for Red Arrow Highway project PAGE 3

Berrien County officials emphasize ‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’ executive order PAGE 6 Students, parents, educators adjust to education in the age of COVID-19 PAGE 9

Church bell rings for outbreak responders PAGE 11

Journeyman Distillery produces hand sanitizer for a good cause PAGE 16

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Chikaming Township approves 2020-2021 budget, USDA grant application for Red Arrow Highway project

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees met briefly to approve the township’s new fiscal year budget at a special meeting Thursday, March 19.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said that anticipated revenues for the 2020-2021 fiscal year are $978,980. Anticipated expenditures are $1.2 million, an amount that reflects the township’s $250,000 pledge toward the Cherry Beach Project that will go through this year.

Also in the general fund, Bunte said that library contracts are up this fiscal year and he recently met with the New Buffalo Township Library board and proposed that there be a $20 fee associated with anyone with anyone from Chikaming Township using the library systems from New Buffalo to Three Oaks to Bridgman. He added that he also asked that it be considered that this fee not be charged for students who are 18 years and under as well as senior who are 65 years and older.

The fee would be $20 annually per person and would be in addition to the $30,000 the township currently subsidizes the library system with and the penal funds.

In response to how the recently passed Public Safety Millage will affect the township’s funds, Bunte said that the goal is to “continue to keep costs as low as possible” and that the township will maybe be able to accumulate some funds to “pull from” for a

needed expenditure, such as a vehicle replacement, which will also prevent the township from continuously using funds from the township’s General Fund.

Voters in Chikaming Township approved the four-year Public Safety Millage at 1.9 mils, which is an increase of .5 mils from the former 1.4 mils, during the March 10 Presidential Primary. Increasing the public safety millage to 1.9 mills will raise an estimated $1,188,806 in the first year that it’s levied.

Board members approved Bunte applying for a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grant in the amount of $99,000 to assist in the township’s funding contributions toward the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project.

The project is being managed by the Berrien County Road Department.

The project’s chosen engineer is fullservice consulting firm, Wightman and Associates. New Buffalo and Chikaming townships are collaborating on the project.

Bunte said that the deadline for the application is the end of the month. The township will receive notification of the grant’s award status in June.

Board members approved a 20202021 budget amendment for General Administration in the amount of $3912.68, which allows board trustee Rich Sullivan to be added to John Hancock, the investment plan for board trustees since 2012.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO 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, adn 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

Berrien County announces additional cases of COVID-19 HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE DAILY CASE COUNT UPDATES ON WEBSITE, HOTLINE, SOCIAL MEDIA

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he Berrien County Health Department was notified of three additional positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, cumulating in five confirmed cases as of Monday, March 23, in Berrien County.

A Berrien County Health Department press release states that the first new positive case is an adult male over the age of 60 and is the spouse of another positive case related to the Sandi Patty concert exposure reported earlier. The second newly identified positive case is also an adult make over the age of 60 but is not associated with the Sandi Patty concert exposure. These two cases are self-isolating at home to recover from their symptoms.

The third case is an adult male, over the age of 60 who is recovering Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. It is not known at this time if this individual’s COVID-19 exposure was related to the Sandi Patty concert.

On March 21, the Berrien County Health Department has identified the first two positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Berrien County.

The positive persons are both adult women under the age of 60 years old; they have both been self-isolating at home for several days and they are in good condition. Both individuals had close personal contact with singer Sandi Patty, when she performed a concert at Andrews University in Berrien Springs on March 8. Since the concert, Ms. Patty announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 17.

The Berrien County Health Department is communicating directly with the people who had been in close contact with the individuals who have tested positive.

All close contacts of the COVID-19 positive individuals will be asked to

self-quarantine and will be assessed for symptoms and monitored appropriately.

This contact tracing will help ensure that other individuals at risk of contracting COVID-19 are able to stay at home and prevent further transmission of the virus.

As testing for COVID-19 increases across the area, laboratories in Michigan have significantly increased capacity to test for COVID-19. It is expected that test results will be more expeditious moving into the future. However, due to so many labs now processing COVID-19 tests, it is difficult to know the exact number of how many tests are being submitted and processed daily. The Berrien County Health Department will report daily on the number of positive cases and the number of deaths in Berrien County by updating its website, social media channels, and hotline at 1-800-815-5485.

Find more information about COVID-19 cases in the entire State of Michigan and the State of Indiana.

“Based on the increase of COVID-19 cases across the region, residents can assume that there is a possibility the virus may be present when they are in public places in the community,” says Nicki Britten, health officer, Berrien County Health Department. “Everyone should be taking all recommended prevention measures by practicing social distancing and heeding Executive Orders that are in place. Our collective goal remains to slow the spread of cases as much as possible.”

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland continue to work closely to slow the spread of illness and provide reliable and accurate information to the public. Stay up to date with COVID-19 in Berrien County by visiting www.bchdmi.org or www. spectrumhealthlakeland.org. — STAFF

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At 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, the Berrien County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was partially activated in response to the current COVID-19 Situation.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Emergency Management, a division of Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, the EOC has been partially activated out of an abundance of caution to provide for the safety of the public. The Berrien County EOC has been activated to assist health care officials while they continue to provide for the safety of the public during this health crisis. The sheriff’s department is communicating the current situation to each of its stakeholders assigned to the EOC in order to be better prepared for future needs.

On March 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a State of Emergency based on the ongoing health concerns of COVID-19 and the confirmed cases in the Michigan. On Monday, March 23, Whitmer signed a “Stay Safe, Stay at Home” executive order for Michigan.

An EOC is established to provide a single point of contact, coordination and avenue to share information to all 39 municipalities and first responder and public safety agencies and volunteer organizations in Berrien County. A partial activation of the Berrien County EOC allows the staff members from the various positions to perform their functions remotely in accordance with Gov. Whitmer’s and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). — STAFF REPORTS

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Berrien County officials emphasize ‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’ executive order

ov. Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 that temporarily requires all Michigan residents to “suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life” starting Tuesday, March 24, at 12:01 a.m. and continuing for the following three weeks until April 13.

Under this “stay at home” order, all Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they are a part of the area’s critical infrastructure workforce.

With only a few exceptions, all public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring among persons not part of a single household are prohibited. When individuals do leave their homes, they must adhere to social distancing measures recommended by the CDC, including remaining at least six feet from people from outside the individual’s household to the extent feasible under the circumstances.

Businesses and operations that employ critical infrastructure workers may continue in-person operations, but must adhere to social distancing practices and mitigation strategies to protect workers and patrons, including the promotion of remote work to the fullest extent possible and preventing workers from entering the premises if they display respiratory symptoms. Included in the list of critical infrastructure workers are restaurant employees and childcare workers, as restaurants can continue to provide carry-out/delivery food service and daycares can continue to operate to serve the children or dependents of critical infrastructure workers. Gas stations and grocery stores are also able to remain open for people to use.

Individuals may leave their homes and travel as necessary, including for outdoor activity, to perform their jobs as critical infrastructure workers, and to conduct minimum basic operations, such as to perform tasks that are necessary to their health and safety, or to obtain necessary services or supplies

for themselves or their loved ones. There or a fever over 100 should call the is no need to rush to such places or to free COVID-19 screening hotline at hoard supplies.

833.559.0659 and remain home for For more information about this seven days after illness onset, or 72 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and to get hours after resolution of fever and answers to frequently asked questions, improvement of respiratory symptoms, visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. whichever is longer. Please be aware The Berrien County Health that a free virtual screening is not a Department is working around the COVID-19 test and is required before clock to continue the critical public specimen collection may occur. health response efforts to COVID-19, Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory including conducting contract tracing (SHRL) is now processing COVID-19 for confirmed and suspect COVID-19 specimens internally with a 24-hour cases, educating and or less turnaround informing our public, time. Testing remains Under this “stay at and continuing the a limited resource home” order, all essential health nationwide and is Michiganders must services that we only completed at stay in their homes provide to the the direction of a unless they are a community wherever physician. part of the area’s possible.

To limit potential critical infrastructure “We know that exposure of workforce. With only COVID-19 is present COVID-19, Lakeland a few exceptions, all in our community, Medical Practices public and private and the projections of have consolidated gatherings of any the potential spread some locations and number of people across the state are begun conducting occurring among very concerning,” appointments persons not part of a said Nicki Britten, via video visit or single household are health officer at the phone call. Many prohibited.

Berrien County Health medical practice Department. “We all facilities remain have to do our part to adhere to this open and providers are available to ‘stay at home’ order from Governor see patients with essential or acute Whitmer to continue flattening the needs in the clinics. All other necessary epidemiological curve of this outbreak, appointments will be conducted by a protect our community’s most video visit or phone call. vulnerable populations, and ensure Many community members and our hospital and health care resources organizations have asked how they can are not overwhelmed by critically ill offer their support to Spectrum Health patients.”

Lakeland during this time. For those Residents are encouraged to stay up to who want to help and have medical date with current COVID-19 case counts, supplies to donate, email covid19@ personal protective recommendations, lakelandhealth.org. This email is being and get new information as it happens at monitored regularly and someone will www.bchdmi.org/COVID19, by calling respond to offers and questions.

1-800-815-5485, or by following the Lakeland has successfully moved Berrien County Health Department on several key clinical areas including social media. intensive care unit, radiology, and Spectrum Health Lakeland continues surgery into the new Lakeland Medical to prepare for heightened Covid-19 Center Pavilion in St. Joseph. This activity. Patients who are experiencing creates additional capacity as well as acute upper respiratory symptoms a dedicated isolation unit to ensure

the system is well prepared to care for patients if a surge does occur.

Berrien County Law Enforcement Officials continue to provide public safety services and are urging the public to follow the Governor’s Executive Order that has been issued today.

Prosecutor Mike Sepic has confirmed, “Local law enforcement can issue 93-Day misdemeanor citations for Executive Order violations and those cases may be prosecuted by the state’s Attorney General Office or the local prosecutor.” Local law enforcement has the authority to order one or more people to comply with activities prescribed by the Executive Orders and refusal to do so may be a two-year felony for Resisting and Obstructing a law enforcement officer.” Sheriff Paul Bailey stated, “Law enforcement would prefer that individuals would voluntarily comply with all Executive Orders but enforcement actions may need to be taken to protect the health and safety of our community.”

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here is currently no evidence stating COVID-19 can be transmitted to or from our pets or companion animals.

Animal Control Director Tiffany Peterson encourages individuals to visit the following link from the CDC that references their Frequently Asked Questions, or FAQ page, that is specific to COVID-19 for our furry friends at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/faq.html#animals.

“We have received feedback about rumors related to pets. The CDC FAQ webpage has a lot of great factual information to help give pet owners peace of mind,” said Director Peterson.

If you are in need of further information regarding sheltering your animals or other services currently being provided you are requested to call ahead to the Berrien County Animal Control at 269927-5648. Residents may visit Animal Control and other county department websites at www.berriencounty.org.

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People flocking to coronavirus drive-up testing

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early a dozen people were tested for coronavirus during the first three hours drive-up testing opened Wednesday, March 18, at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

People remained in their vehicles in a well-marked area of the hospital’s main parking lot to have their mouths swabbed by a clinician wearing protective clothing.

It takes about five minutes before people, after first pulling up, that people are sent on their way, said Robert Blaszkiewicz, Franciscan Health spokesman.

“It’s very simple,” he said.

People will know the results in three to five days when contacted by their physician, Blaszkiewicz said.

Franciscan Health began offering drive up testing at its campus in Crown Point Monday, March 16, to help try and slow the spread of the virus.

Blaszkiewicz said about 100 people had come in for testing in Crown Point by mid-afternoon on Wednesday.

To be tested, Blaszkiewicz said people must receive an order from their physician and pre-register with the hospital and then present the doctor’s order when they show up for testing.

“You can’t just drive up and get a test. They kind of have to go through the

proper procedures,” he said.

Blaszkiewicz said each swab is placed into an envelope for delivery to a private laboratory in North Carolina for testing.

The laboratory is operated by LabCorp, a leading health care diagnostics company.

Blaszkiewicz said the results will be shared first with the physician who will then contact the patient.

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t’s up to the doctor to decide what to do next for the patient.

“If they were determined to be severely ill enough then they would possibly be hospitalized. But, otherwise, most people will treat this as people deal with the flu. They treat their symptoms at home,” he said.

Blaskiewicz said there were no coronavirus patients yet at either campus.

“That obviously could change,” he said.

To pre-register, contact the Michigan City campus at (219) 877-1474 or the Crown Point campus at (219) 681-6912.

Like any work, Blaskiewicz said insurance companies are billed for the cost of the test, which was not available.

On Wednesday, March 18, President Trump signed into law a coronavirus relief bill, which includes provisions for free COVID-19 testing.

From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he sporting world saw the Bears sign a tight end (many thought they paid too much), a quarterback (who seems to be about equal to the guy they already have), and a few defensive players. Tom Brady had enough of New England and moved on to Tampa Bay. That, my friends, is the extent of sports activity.

The Cubs and Sox were supposed to open their seasons this week and the Bulls and Blackhawks seasons should be ending in the next couple of weeks. Because actual games aren’t being played, and here in Chicago, we’re pretty much confined to our homes, I’ve had some extra time on my hands. When extra time presents itself, I often turn to music, and this week was no exception, so I started to make some playlists. This weeks’ version features songs about, or connected to, sports.

1) The Greatest. Kenny Rogers. Kenny passed away this week at the young age of 75. He had many hit records but The Greatest was not one of them. To me, this is one of the great songs ever. Give it a listen, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

2) My Favorite Spring. Tom Paxton. Another great baseball song. Both of the top two songs have particular significance to those who played and loved baseball at any level, and who have kids or grandkids who also love the game.

3) Someday. Katie Day. There have been many songs written about the Cubs, but this is one of my two favorites.

4) All The Way. Eddie Vedder. This song is my other favorite song about the Cubs. All four of the above songs tug at my heartstrings and tell beautiful stories.

5) Go Cubs Go. Steve Goodman. Steve was a huge Cubs fan that sadly passed away at the age of 36 in 1984. Besides Go Cubs Go, Steve wrote A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request, and a lot of other great songs in his short life.

6) Center Field. John Fogerty. A joyous baseball song.

7) Glory Days. Bruce Springsteen. Yet another great baseball song reminiscing about ones youth.

8) Bear Down, Chicago Bears. The Polar Bear Singers. I’ve been singing along with this song before Bears games for as long as I can remember.

9) Chelsea Dagger. The Fratellis. The song that is played every time the Blackhawks score a goal.

10) Sirius. The Alan Parsons Project. The song played at Bulls games hat brings back memories of Michael Jordan and the championship years.

There are so many more that almost made the list. Talking Baseball by Terry Cashman has different versions for many teams and Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor came closest. Give these songs a listen and/or let me know which songs are on your list. We can all use ideas for ways we can while away the hours while we are stuck indoors.

“Little boy in a baseball hat, stands in the field with his ball and bat.” Lyrics by Don Schlitz, recorded by Kenny Rogers from the song The Greatest. Let’s be careful out there. Help your friends, family, and neighbors if you can. Don’t forget to smile. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Local restaurants grapple with statewide restrictions

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hen Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order that banned people dining in at restaurants last week, Timothy Sizer, owner of Timothy’s Restaurant in Union Pier, sprang into action.

The executive order temporarily closed theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The following places of public accommodation will be closed: restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, bars, taverns, brewpubs, distilleries, clubs, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor performance venues, gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor exercise facilities, exercise studios, spas, and casinos.

This order does not restrict a place of business from offering food and beverage using delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, or drive-up service.

The executive order went into effect at 3 p.m. Monday, March 16. On Monday, March 23, Gov. Whitmer issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, which allows the public to continue to pick up takeout food.

Bill Lynch, who works at Timothy’s, said that he got the information on the mandated closures Tuesday.

“He (Timothy) said come in early Wednesday, we’re setting up the tent,” he said.

Like many of the area restaurant owners, Sizer has chosen to tackle the new restrictions as he sees fit for his restaurant. For Timothy’s, this means offering all menu items to go. From 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, drivers can pull up to the restaurant and place and pick up their order in front of an outdoor tent, where restaurant staff has prepared their meal.

“It allows people not to even get out

RESTAURANTS IN THE AGE OF COVID-19

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of their car – they can just drive up and open their window. They can call ahead, we got things on Facebook and some ads too, you can google us - there’s a form, they just put name, phone number, what kind of steak you want, how you want it cooked, it’s ready when

to the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, David’s posted on its Facebook page Monday night that it would temporarily close the doors “in order to revamp the services we offer.”)

“We really appreciate people who are able to come in – but, you know,

out and place your order and receipt in your trunk to continue minimizing contact. For delivery, this is the same approach. Our driver will leave the order on your front porch with the receipt inside the bag.”

“It cuts down on face-to-face time,” Kristen Bird-Sheldon, Dooley’s general manager, said.

S [clockwise from top right] David’s Delicatessen advertises its new hours and services on North Whittaker Street; Timothy’s Restaurant’s drive through is busy Wednesday night during its rib night; Dooley’s Lake House Pub in New Buffalo advertises its current operations on its sign on E. Buffalo Street

they get to them, they pay – it makes it really easy. It’s really fresh from cooking right here,” he said, adding items are all $12.

Emma Brewster, co-proprietor at David’s Delicatessen and Coffee in downtown New Buffalo, also appreciates the support from the local community.

The deli has been open until 2 p.m. every day for carryout. Customers can also call to place an order and the deli can take cards over the phone and deliver curbside when they arrive. (Due

it’s hard for them, too, so we really appreciate people who have come out and we totally understand if you aren’t able to this time,” she said.

On Monday, March 23, Dooley’s Facebook page said that it’s going to a “no contact system of fulfilling orders.

For the time being, we are not able to take cash payments. Please continue to call in orders over the phone via credit or debit card. Once you arrive at Dooley’s, please call us from the parking area, and one of our servers will come

ome restaurants have chosen to close their doors for the time being, including popular burger eatery Redamak’s in New Buffalo, Ghost Isle Brewery in New Buffalo Township and Stray Dog Bar and Grill, also in New Buffalo.

Ellie Mullins, co-owner of Patellie’s in Three Oaks, said that the restaurant’s decision to take orders over the phone and deliver to cars curbside may slow things down a little but is ultimately for the best.

“We’re taking people’s credit cards over the phone so sometimes the lines are tied up, so we ask people to call back and wait a little longer,” she said.

“We’re glad we’re able to provide food and jobs to employees and to ourselves and also to our small distribution companies we work with that have lost lots of business during this time as well,” Mullins added.

On March 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the governor’s request for a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration, opening the opportunity to small businesses to access low-interest loans from the SBA. The application for disaster loan assistance is available at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. For businesses looking for more information on how to apply for an SBA EIDL loan or whether it is something they should consider, visit michiganbusiness.org/ covid19.

Updated business services are also available at harborcountry.org.

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Chamber releseases open restaurant, business list

he Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce website, www. harborcountry.org, has compiled the following list of open restaurants and other businesses and their services as of Monday, March 23, due to the novel coronavirus. For updated information, please visit each business’ respective Facebook or website.

Barney’s Market will be reserving the store for seniors each morning until 8 a.m.

Bentwood Tavern Is open for carryout and curbside pickup from 5-9pm. Call 269.469.1699 to order and prepay. 20% of every order will be donated to their Staff Support Fund for as long as the dining room is closed.

Blue Plate Cafe will remain open Saturdays from 8am3pm and Sundays from 9am2:30pm. Stop in to order or call in your order ahead (during business hours) for curbside pick-up.

Brewster’s Italian Café Is offering delivery starting Friday 3/20 at 4pm, until Sunday 3/22 at close. Brewster’s will be keeping regular hours for carry out this week but not offering breakfast at this time. Hot Deal for Parents: Buy 1 adult lunch, get 1 children’s lunch for free!

Call (269)-469-3005 to order.

Casey’s New Buffalo is offering curbside/carry out and delivery with a 20% discount on regular menu prices, plus delivering beer and wine being offered at discounted prices.

Check out their family dinner options for 4-6 people on Monday (3/23) Call or visit their website here (269) 4696400.

Classic Catering & Events To-Go Program: These meals

can be prepared individually for families or businesses.

Deliveries started Thursday, March 19, for lunch, dinner, or third shift workers in the area seven days a week until further notice. They kindly request a two-hour window of preparation time for each order. Orders available for curb-side pickup or delivery within 45-mile radius of Bridgman, MI. Free delivery within 15-mile radius with minimum of $40 purchase. Ask for details, if radius is more than 15 miles. Payment may be made with debit or credit card. Call 269-465-4420 for all orders day/night (or email info@classiccateringevents. com) Dooley’s Lake House Pub is offering carry-out, curbside pickup and delivery within a 10-mile radius and a $20 minimum purchase, for large orders they will consider a wider delivery radius.

The Early Bird Eater: Open from 10am-1pm daily.

Falatic’s Meat Market is open with a back-door drive-through.

Order online or call 269-4263224.

Froehlich’s Kitchen & Pantry is offering carry-out.

Goldberry Woods has eight immaculate rooms, private cottage, double whirlpools, fireplaces, homemade breakfasts in their uncrowded dining room or your private room, 30 acres to explore and streaming TVs. Horizon Bank lobbies are by appointment only, the drive thru is open and remains open during regular drive thru hours.

Offices will remain staffed and available by phone, email, appointments and drive thru.

Please know of other Horizon Banking alternatives: Drive-

up banking, online banking, mobile banking, ATMs and interactive teller machines.

Bank by Phone- 888-9042265 or 219-873-2640 Call centers- 1-888-8732640 or 1-219-873-2640 Call your favorite employee’s direct number (offices will remain staffed) or call your favorite Branch Jackie’s Cafe in-house dining will be closed until further notice; however, breakfast, lunch, frozen entrees and soup, plus catering items are available. Please call 269-4691800 to order. Orders can be picked up at the restaurant at “Jackie’s Back Door”.

Purchase certificates and more from Journeyman Distillery’s online shop Lake Street Eats: Call 269465-3287 for curbside 11:307pm Lemon Creek Winery Is now offering $20 flat rate shipping on all wine orders to Michigan and Illinois. 12 bottle shipments will also receive a 15% discount (excluding reserve wines). Call them today at 269471-1321 to place your order.

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ilda’s Corner Market is providing curbside service for takeout orders and groceries. Just call in your order and when you get there, give them a call.

Nelson’s Saloon Open for carry outs only 11-8pm.

New Buffalo Inn and Spa remains open, each of their rooms has its own individual entrance so you are able to go directly to the guest room without going to office area.

All rooms are sanitized with COVID-19 approved cleansers.

Oaks Eatery is offering curbside pick up Curbside pickup available at Patellie’s.

Red Arrow Roadhouse will be open this week for carry-out open from 5-8pm Call 269469-3939 for orders, curbside service. See their menu here All entrees are $10.99 (excludes ribs), Lake Superior Whitefish $14, Beer & Wine Togo Round Barn Brewery & Public House Is now accepting to-go orders via phone for food, beer, and wine.

Skip’s Restaurant & CateringOffering CURBSIDE PICKUP for takeout orders for those who have any trepidation on venturing into a public place of business. Skip’s will begin offering delivery beginning Wednesday, March 18. Delivery will be within a 10-mile radius, and there’s a minimum $20 order. Call 269-469-3341 for orders or questions.

A menu can be viewed at skipsrestaurantandcatering. com Timothy’s RestaurantEnjoy all menu items to go. This includes the 12 for $12 menu (available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings) as well as $9.99 Rib Night feature available on Wednesdays and their Lenten Fish features available on Friday evenings.

You can find their menus at timothysrestaurant.com give them a call to place your order to go. 269-469-0900 Villa Nova Pizzeria Is offering pickup and delivery only. Please place orders via online ordering on their website or by calling in at 269-469-0200. Curbside pick-up will also be available upon request.

Viola Cafe is offering curbside pickup. — STAFF REPORTS

AMTRAK REPLACING RAIL THROUGH NEW BUFFALO THROUGH BEGINNING OF APRIL

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mtrak rail work began in New Buffalo Sunday, March 22, and is scheduled to continue through Friday, April 3. A press release from the City of New Buffalo states that work will involve replacing the actual rail through New Buffalo, beginning in the area of Ghost Isle Brewery and working westward.

Work crews will be in the area overnight with several pieces of track equipment.

Work is scheduled to start around 6 p.m. and continue overnight until approximately 9 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning each week.

Rail replacement work and equipment used will involve a high amount of noise and can produce vibration, especially for those residents in very close proximity to the railroad tracks.

Any concerns can be directed via email only at poyntob@ amtrak.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Students, parents, educators adjust to education in the age of COVID-19

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

or now, Da’Nai Smothers-Davis, a junior at New Buffalo High School, is just taking everything day by day.

“I guess I’m just kind of waiting it out to see if Gael Rosenbaum hands food to New Buffalo students there are any new changes,” she said.

Isabella and Lucas Forker at Judy’s Motel New changes, that have come from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5, due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus. On Monday, March 23, Gov. Whitmer issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, effective until Monday, April 13.

Teachers have been providing work for students to do online, Smothers-Davis said.

“It’s not bad actually – it’s a good even balance on how Desi Williams, Maria Maroney, Vicki Looney and Patti Iazetto, staff members of the food services much work I get from each teacher,” she said. at New Buffalo Area Schools Taylor Volstorf, who’s a junior at River Valley High School, said that work isn’t required to get done in some classes.

“I have some AP classes, Officer Mike Troup, Stacy Gropp, Gael Rosenbaum and Karen Krone and Delialah Alexander get those we have Dr. Jeff Leslie are ready to serve at Judy’s Motel food from Three Oaks Elementary School to get done.

Some other teachers are like, make sure you’re reviewing stuff, so you know where to pick up if we get back,” she said.

Tim Volstorf, her father, said the family has implemented a schedule.

“We start the day together then there’s free time and then they work on schoolwork – then they go outside walk the dog, do some type of exercise,” he said.

Mary Baughman, who has a freshman and senior who River Valley School District students accept food for the attend New Buffalo High School, also tries to follow a loose weekend from Sherrie Bender at Galien Township Library schedule.

“I try to get them up in the morning to do work and then they’re free in the afternoon to do what they want. I tell them not to stay up too late,” she said, adding that teachers have been posting work online.

New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that students haven’t been required to complete any online work.

“We’re trying to give our kids plenty of things to do during this time - we can’t mandate they complete everything,” he said.

Greg Lawton and Jenny Jones dsitribute food The high school students have upcoming AP exams as at Three Oaks Elementary School

well as SATs next month; however, Leslie said that the district has a plan in place to handle all the testing.

“We’re going to make sure that they’re prepared for those high stakes tests - they’re bright kids who like to study and do schoolwork,” he said.

“The teachers are awesome teachers doing a great job communicating with their students and checking in on them, making sure they get everything that they need,” Leslie added.

All the district’s employees – from teachers to food service workers to custodians - are continuing to be paid throughout the mandated closure, Leslie said.

Sherrie Bender, who teaches fifth grade at Three Oaks Elementary School, is still “overwhelmed” by the news of the closures.

“It’s just a lot of information coming at you - you’re already uncertain – I just want to make sure that everyone’s okay and taken care of,” she said.

One way that Bender has helped ease her uncertainty is being proactive – such as by packing up and handing out free meals, along with other teachers, to River Valley School District students. Area school districts have been starting their summer feeding programs to students who may need it during this time while school is not in session.

Patty Iazetto, food services director at New Buffalo Area Schools, said that anyone who can’t get to the district’s five meal distribution points can email her at the food service office and volunteers will distribute food to them.

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amilies who also have members who are laid off as a result of businesses closing from the coronavirus are encouraged to fill out a free and reduced lunch application at www.lunchapp. com now so that their students qualify once they get back to school.

“If you’re qualified for free or reduced, you’re free,” she said.

Jenny Jones, food service director at River Valley School District, said that students and families couldn’t be more grateful for the free meals.

“No one asks what’s for lunch – they’re grateful for what they get,” she said.

Jones said they’ve also distributed food to senior citizens as well as day care students at Trinity Lutheran in Sawyer. Anyone with any questions can email jjones@ rivervalleyschools.org.

“It’s day to day – we have no idea what’s going to happen,” Jones said.

To view an interactive map on where students can find food in Berrien County and across Michigan, visit www. mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition.

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by invitation only AS THE WORLD TURNS

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

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ho knew a couple of weeks ago that our world would be changing, fundamentally?

Shockingly.

Being of a “senior stature,” I am doubly stricken with anxiety. I don’t think I can safely leave my abode for who knows for how long?

I’m not alone. I went to Meijer’s, when it was still not so hysterical, a few days ago and they had no toilet paper! I didn’t need any but why panic about toilet paper?

It was the Pandemic Coronavirus Panic setting in.

Scary. Very scary.

I have had radiation treatments for the last month for “suspicious spots” on my face and had to go every day. It was quite pleasant, thanks to the marvelous staff performing the tasks with the big nuclear machine and the extra- kind office staff, who now must disinfect every inch of every surface not once, but twice, a day.

It’s scary.

The fabulous River Valley Senior Center’s staff drivers have taken me to and from the hospital for 19 days, but last Wednesday it did not register with me that the Center would not be open anymore for a time, and I’d have to find other transportation. But the lady who coordinates the transportation schedules has been there 28 years, and she doesn’t miss a beat.

Bonnie was afraid I wouldn’t get to my radiation on Wednesday when the Center officially closed.

Concerned, she asked a favor of one of the drivers to take me. She is dedicated beyond description.

It’s extraordinary that she was still working when the Center was closed - nice, but for her, it had to be scary.

The volunteer she found was actually a former township supervisor - a real gentleman, who came in with me at the hospital, but was stopped and “interviewed” by the door monitors, who are now stationed at the doors at Summit Lakeland. Beginning that day, they had to start opening the newly locked doors. They asked pertinent questions to make certain we had not been exposed to anyone that had been traveling, had a fever, etc.

My nice driver was not allowed to come in as a visitor. I said, “But they let the driver come in yesterday and get coffee,” The nice lady said, “That was yesterday, things change here every day!”

Scary.

For the first time ever, I was equally shocked to learn my church, Converge, had cancelled services as well. Pastor Jeff Dryden was back early from a mission in Peru because they were closing the borders there because of the pandemic (he was lucky to get back at all). His inspired sermons will now be online only. It’s shocking where this pandemic takes us, and how we need those angels more than ever right now.

It’s scary.

Likewise, my friends, Allynn and Annie, are in India for the winter months, but may be unable to come home. Many flights are being canceled because of the virus. The part of India that they are in is elegant and beautiful, with mostly European guests in their hotel.

Those folks can’t go back home to Europe - when they try, the flights are all canceled.

It’s scary.

My friend Paul was planning to fly to Tennessee for a visit with his close friend, Jennifer. She is an executive for a large food distribution firm that has been trying to keep the food supply lines open to the ravaged and empty stores. Paul was surprised how inexpensive the ticket was going to be - at less than a $100 round trip! It didn’t matter, though, as all flights were canceled. I am relieved he is not going on that flying “petri dish”. It’s all very scary.

Meijer’s 80-year-old grocery store “greeter” is a spunky red-head still working. When I arrive, she always hugs me. I signaled we could not have our ‘smooch” anymore. She said that she thought that was silly, saying, “If I’m going to die, it will be from a nuclear power plant, I live between two!” Whatever makes you feel better, these are hard times to deal with, that’s just her way.

Scary.

We are all going to experience many culture shocks before this “Emergency War” is over. It is, indeed, a historical period in the world. It’s the first time that nearly 200 countries have cooperated with each other in the global war against this horrible pandemic. I’m staying at home as much as possible, we all should. I’m wearing a mask and gloves when I do go out, but that’s nothing. There are draconian new changes coming to all our normal habits, if not our lives themselves.

It’s a very challenged world now, but we will adjust and we will do all that we can to follow the mitigating directions: stay home as much as possible except for groceries and pharmacies, practice social distancing, wash your hands, guard your sneezes, and, most importantly, pray to our Maker for His help.

Because as the world turns, this is totally scary.

BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS TO ‘STAY HOME, STAY SAFE’ EXECUTIVE ORDER

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ith regards to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: “In response to numerous questions of who qualifies for an exemption under Executive Order No. 2020-21 we are encouraging individuals to reference www.cisa.gov for assistance in determining Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.

Under the Executive Order No. 2020-21: Section No.4: No person or entity shall operate a business or conduct operations that require workers to leave their homes or places of residence except to the extent that those workers are necessary to sustain or protect life or to conduct minimum basic operations.

a. For purposes of this order, workers who are necessary to sustain or protect life are defined as “critical infrastructure workers,” as described in sections 8 and 9.

Employees should be communicating with their employer who is responsible for determining if they are designated as a Critical Infrastructure Employer under this Executive Order No. 2020-21.

If employers need assistance in determining if their worker or the job/service they are considering is indeed essential, the MI Attorney General’s Office advised to review the information at www.cisa.gov.

We are asking the public to refrain from contacting Berrien County Public Safety Dispatch (911) and the Berrien County Health Department. We do not want to overwhelm these important services on questions that are answered and available in the above references.

The County of Berrien will not render individual rulings or opinions on which organizations or jobs, meetings, or elements of organizational operations are considered “essential” or not. The EO 2020-21 was broadly constructed intentionally from the Governor.

In consulting the Governor’s Office, we were advised to direct individuals to www.cisa.gov.”

— STAFF REPORTS

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CHURCH BELL RINGS FOR OUTBREAK RESPONDERS

church bell rang for two minutes Friday in LaPorte to honor all emergency responders for putting their lives at risk during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bethany Lutheran Church pastor Dennis Meyer pulled up and down on the rope fastened to the cast iron bell in the steeple of the 1888 structure at 102 G. Street.

He started precisely at 10:08 a.m. because 10-08 in emergency radio code means “in service.”

Meyer said the bell will ring at the exact same time every Friday until the health emergency subsides.

“If we do this every Friday until we get the all clear, it’s just a way of saying thank you every week and we’re all together on this,” Meyer said.

LaPorte County Sheriff John Boyd said he felt humbled by hearing the bell off in the distance while driving to the church to pick up a crate full of hand sanitizer.

“It just does so much for our morale and our spirit to know there are others thinking about us and praying for us in these really troubling times,” he said.

Boyd said knowing there’s a deadly virus in a job that can’t be wrapped in a protective bubble can make for restless nights.

He said patrol officers keep hand sanitizer for protection against the virus since they don’t have running water and soap in their vehicles.

Hand sanitizer is in short supply, though, but the church happened to have a few extra bottles to give to his department.

“While some are hunkering down and staying home, we’re continuing to come into work and we’ll continue to do that,” he said.

Meyer said he learned about church bells going off in France to honor emergency responders dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak there and felt it was fitting to do the same thing here.

A few passing motorists honked their horns as invited during the bell ringing.

Traffic was light, presumably from people staying home due to the virus.

Meyer is hoping other churches and motorists join in as word spreads about the weekly bell ringing to honor responders in the military, hospitals and on the streets coping with the outbreak.

“I can’t call them and thank every individual but I can do this,” he said. — STAN MADDUX

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BERRIEN BUS SUSPENDS SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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errien County Public Transportation (Berrien Bus) has suspended all scheduled flex route services until further notice.

A Berrien County press release stated the following: “At this time, we are still operating demand response service but ask that customers limit their requests to essential services only such as scheduled medical appointments, grocery shopping or employment. We will do everything we can to keep the public updated should further service suspension become necessary based on guidance from the Michigan Department of Transportation or Berrien County Health Officials due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus.”

Those with questions or to request service should call 269471-1100. — STAFF REPORTS

MARCH HARBOR COUNTRY BOOK CLUB CANCELLED

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ue to the Coronavirus pandemic, the library is closed for the month of March so the March Book Club meeting is cancelled. The Thursday, April 30 selection is The Death and Life of The Great Lakes by Dan Egan.

All are welcome to attend the Harbor Country Book Club at 6:30 pm on the last Thursday of the month in the New Buffalo Township Library that normally meets March through November. — STAFF REPORTS

Free pizzas to help during coronavirus outbreak

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BY STAN MADDUX

Second LaPorte County resident with confirmed case of Coronavirus

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ell over 100 free Domino’s pizzas were given out in seven minutes Sunday, March 22, in LaPorte to help with what looks to be trying times ahead from the coronavirus outbreak.

People backed up more than 500 feet in vehicles were handed pizzas by more than a dozen volunteers in the LaPorte High School parking lot.

Jim Gronemann, owner of the Domino’s at 325 J. Street in LaPorte, brought 200 large cheese pizzas for the cause.

“We know there’s a lot of people out of work and LaPorte has been very good us. We want to show we’re not just about taking money from people. We want to also give back in a time of need,” he said.

The line of vehicles started moving at 2 p.m. toward volunteers holding pizzas in front of the school.

“This is what makes LaPorte special,” mayor Tom Dermody said.

Dermody, his wife, Jackie, along with state representative Jim Pressel and LaPorte Community School Corporation Superintendent Mark Francesconi, were among the helpers during the giveaway.

After the rush, the number of vehicles pulling in was more gradual, with the last pizza given out at 3:20 p.m.

The event was advertised by Dermody on his Facebook page.

Dermody kept his social media followers up to date with video reports of how many pizzas were left at different intervals throughout the event.

“Together, we’re making things happen here for the people needing a little food assistance,” Dermody said.

Francesconi said Gronemann contacted high school principal Ben Tonagel. Based on the number of students in need, his administration suggested 200 pizzas for the cause.

“He never flinched at all,” Francesconi said.

Dermody said another Domino’s pizza give away will happen this Saturday at the high school.

The time and other details have not yet been worked out.

A second resident of LaPorte County has a confirmed case of coronavirus.

LaPorte County Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kora said the person returned from Italy recently. Then, while staying with family in the Chicago area, they went to a medical facility for testing.

He did not know the age or gender of the infected person.

Kora also said he did not know if the individual was exhibiting symptoms, but all indications are the person was doing well’’ and in isolation with family in the Chicago area.

The person has not returned to LaPorte County since coming back from Italy, Kora said.

A 55-year old man from the city of LaPorte was reported in critical condition at Porter Regional Hospital the previous week from coronavirus.

Members of his family in LaPorte and Joliet, Illinois, were under quarantine, officials said. — STAN MADDUX

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Diary of a Puppy I HATE THE NEW YORKER

BY LOLA ISAACSON-REPETTO

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y name is Lola. I am a twelve week old, Labradoodle.

I’ve been adopted by an older couple. I live in Sawyer, Michigan.

So I got in trouble for ripping up a stack of New Yorker magazines. First of all, why is it my fault? They’re the ones who left a big stack of New Yorkers in my glass room? Who are they trying to impress, me? Then I saw the New Yorker dog cartoons.

Boy do they ever think we are crate wetters. If they have a need to make dogs look stupid, why don’t they have cartoons about animals who really are dumb – like cows or cats!

Let me get a human opinion.

The cartoon goes like this: A beagle sits at a typewriter. Lame!

They might as well say “A dog walks into a bar.” First of all, dogs can’t type – our paws don’t fit on the keys. So anyway, this beagle is supposedly typing “Call me Fido.”

Well I may be young, but even I know this dog author will never make it with that old line. Does he think dogs don’t know the opening line of Moby Dick? Tell me what the difference is between “Call me Ishmael,” and “Call me Fido”? It’s not even funny. And you know what else? In all my twelve weeks on this earth, I have never met a dog named Fido.

Here’s another cartoon: a dog is lying on a psychiatrist’s couch.

And he isn’t even getting a tummy rub. He is whining “they moved my bowl” Now, I’ll admit this is one of the crummiest things that can happen to a pup; something I can definitely relate to. But why lay on a couch sniveling about

it? If you want your bowl back where it should be, do something about it. Bark your head off! if that doesn’t work, go to Chewy. com and order everything you want. This is the kind of thing we puppies have to resort to at times.

It’s because the humans are in control and don’t you ever forget it.

Then, there’s this ball thing.

First, they throw it and then they want it back. But they’re too lazy to go get it themselves, they want me to bring the ball back to them.

And here’s the kicker. After I bring them their precious ball back, they throw it again. I know I’m only a puppy, but If they want it so bad, then why do they keep throwing it away? Makes no sense to me.

Now, Let’s talk about the furniture in my room. I don’t like the way it’s arranged. I’ve done the best I can to push it around for my weight. If it were my living room, there would be a big bowl of Blue Buffalo on every table.

And the whole room would be “off leash.” And I really hated that stained glass floor lamp.

That style went out years ago.

They must have realized that themselves because they took it out of my room the next day. Too bad because the cord tasted like licorice.

Then there is this blue dog that squeaks. I don’t know why.

Maybe it can’t bark. But that is no reason to throw it around and tell me to fetch it. What does it have to do with me? If they don’t like the blue dog, they should give it to a shelter. Rescue is very big right now. There has got to be someone out there who thinks blue is a normal color for a dog.

GRAND FLORAL PARADE CANCELLED

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he Grand Floral Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 2, has been cancelled.

“As we face these challenging times and practice abundance of caution and in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the CDC, The Blossomtime Festival’s 2020 Grand Floral Parade has been canceled on May 2,” Anna Abdelnour, president of Blossomtime Festival Inc., said in a press release.

“The inaugural Grand Floral Parade took place in 1923 and since then, it has only previously been canceled once, during World War II, and was later restarted in 1954. The Grand Floral Parade has been a staple in the Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St Joseph with the start of the spring season watching communities, friends and families come together,” she added.

“This was not a decision, as a board, that we took lightly and represents the Festival’s commitment to the overall well-being of the community at this time. We look forward to celebrating The Grand Floral Parade “Greatest Show” with all of you again on May 1st, 2021.”

The Mr. Blossomtime Contest, Showcase of Queens, and Miss Blossomtime events, as well as Coronation Ball will be rescheduled as soon as possible, with the intent to resume these activities later this summer. In addition, the Farm Tour, Lansing trip, Mayor’s Banquet and Shriner’s Hospital tour will also be postponed and as many of these events as possible will be rescheduled.

In addition to the Grand Floral Parade, the following events are permanently cancelled for the 2020 season: Blessing of the Blossoms, vintage baseball game with House of David, dinner with the queens, Good Will Tour, the Youth Parade, and Run for the Buds.

“The Blossomtime Festival appreciates and thanks you for your continued support and we look forward to restoring as many of our annual events as soon as possible. Please visit our website, www.BlossomtimeFestival.org, for more information and answers to frequently asked questions,” Abdelnour said. — STAFF REPORTS

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Journeyman Distillery General Manager Mike Brown takes a curbside order

Journeyman Distillery produces hand sanitizer for a good cause

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ourneyman Distillery in Three Oaks has jumped on the bandwagon with other distilleries across the nation in creating and distributing hand sanitizers.

The public was invited to take a complimentary 100 ml. bottle of sanitizer – made with locally sourced grains and bottled by the employees – from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 (five customers were allowed inside the distillery at a time).

In addition, the doors were open for retail, with 40% of spirit sales benefiting the Journeyman Hourly Employee Fund.

The distillery’s popular restaurant and tasting room had been shut down just days earlier, the result of an Executive Order temporarily

closing bars and limiting restaurants to delivery and carry-out due to the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus.

“Forty percent of everything we’re selling today is going straight to the hourly team members – we have a very large team who helps to operate this building, such as with all the weddings,” said Mike Brown, Journeyman general manager.

“Anything we could do to help those who serve others,” he added.

The movement was due to the efforts of Bill Welter, founder of Journeyman.

On Thursday, March 19, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in paving the way for licensed distilleries to produce ethanolbased hand sanitizer. Journeyman Distillery started bottling sanitizer that

same day.

“There’s been lot of restrictions that prevent a company like Journeyman from getting into that category of product because have to add and bring a lot of additives to the recipe - so just recently, the FDA released all that red tape and just said go at it,” Brown said.

Brown said that production will be “ramped up” so that enough sanitizer can be distributed to local hospitals and other areas in need.

M

ary Jo Moncheski, who was one of the visitors standing in line outside the distillery, said she was just happy to support a local business now.

“I just need to get out and social distance from people but support a

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According to the press release, Journeyman gave away 400 bottles of hand sanitizer to the public during last Saturday’s fundraising bottle sale. Nearly $13,000 was raised for Hourly Employee Fund and requests for bulk hand sanitizer started rolling in. By the end of the day, a website and online store was launched to help fulfill requests—currently numbering in the hundreds.

Orders of bulk hand sanitizer—from 1.75-liter bottles to 55 gallon barrels— are now being accepted. Details, FAQs, and online ordering options are available at journeymandistillery.com/ sanitizer.

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HOROSCOPE MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 You will be blessed with an abundance of social support this week, no matter how much physical distant is between you and others. You will feel a flow of generosity that is centered on what is really needed to feel secure and comforted during stressful times.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Don’t hesitate to take control of situations and be the one who hammers out the daily schedules. Avoid getting lazy or glossing over chores. Cleaning, organizing and sticking to a solid exercise routine will help you get a better night’s sleep and feel more at ease.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 Because you have a knack for knowing what’s valuable and will benefit the most people, you are often put in the position to confront authority figures. Use this power now to speak to those hard to approach types. You will be blessed with knowing what to say and when.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 Steer your thinking towards topics that are productive and adaptive. Keep your mind centered on positive thinking and ways to benefit people or society in its entirety. You may be shedding light on some hard truths but it will ultimately benefit everyone.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Follow your gut when helping others. Now is the time to become more community oriented and get into the flow of generosity. Let your mind become aware of a higher purpose or consciousness. You are so mentally driven that you will overcome anything.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 You are well aware of how to make the most out of very little and know how to make the humblest of spaces feel grandiose and luxurious. Get in the flow of that power now. Come to terms with the essentials and how to get the most out of them.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 There is a sense of going out on a limb or doing something that requires distancing from others so that you can get the job done without emotional interference. You are particularly sensitive to other people’s emotions or hidden agendas and need strong psychic barriers now.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You are all about gathering loved ones and maintaining a sense of togetherness and solidarity this week. Get into the flow of cooking or maintaining sustenance for those closest to you. That strong sense of mothering and protecting will be put to good use now.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Your gift is your ability to bring peace and a positive ethical stance to any situation now.

There is a part of you that is very driven to make a difference.

But it’s important that you are not only aware of the facts but your feelings.

Get into the flow of your heart, not your mind.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Allow yourself to get connected on a deeper level now. There are some larger forces at work here that require coming together, and working in concert with others to overcome difficulties. It’s important to realize you are connected more deeply to people than at first glance.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 A good way to pass the time with family is by sharing family histories or stories of the old country. Now is the time to find joy and a sense of belonging through stimulating conversations and sharing unique personal histories.

Embrace your literary skills and tell us a story.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 The flow of communication between you and society will be solid and thorough, no matter how much physical distance you are experiencing. Now is the time to embrace technology and transform any literary skills to technical skills. Time to get that webcam out.

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