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Restaurant staff receives big tips from generous public PAGE 3 Local police departments enforce ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order PAGE 7 Local business owners reeling from ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order PAGE 8

Wall to combat flooding going up at New Buffalo lakefront PAGE 8 LaPorte meets hunger spike from outbreak PAGE 11

New Buffalo Area Schools braces for potential extended school closure PAGE 14

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Restaurant staff receives big tips from generous public

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BY STAN MADDUX

LaPorte restaurant and its workers are riding on the wings of what appear to be angels.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb also took notice of the generosity.

Five bartenders and waitresses at 3rd Base Bar & Grill were each given $200 checks by a customer when laid off because of the statewide ban on indoor dining to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.

Owner Kent Johnson said demand for takeout orders has been strong enough to keep members of his kitchen staff working.

While their hours were scaled back some, larger tips are helping to make up the difference.

Johnson said one customer left a $100 bill for a $40 order.

Two orders of French fries came with an $8 tip.

“The tips have been good enough they’re almost getting two days’ pay for one day, so they’re definitely making out,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the checks from the customer were presented the same day he had to send home his bartenders and waitresses because of the indoor serving ban.

The name of each worker was written

on the envelopes.

Johnson said the customer wants to remain anonymous but he described him as a self-made businessman in his early ’60s.

“They know him and he knows them and he’s very generous when he does come in here and dines or has an occasional cocktail,” he said.

Johnson said another customer with a second home in LaPorte gave what amounted to a pretty handy cash advance to help get through this difficult period.

He purchased a $1,000 gift card to use at his establishment but not until the restrictions are lifted.

“If someone bought a $1,000 gift card every day and wasn’t planning on using it for a couple of months, we’d be doing really good,” he said.

“This town has been very good to us, said Johnson, who also owns Mom s Home Café, which is located next door across from Pine Lake.

After hearing about the generosity, Holcomb encouraged others to do the same thing if they have the extra cash during a news conference from Indianapolis about the coronavirus.

“If you got it and you can tip generously, please do. You’re helping folks get through this,” he said.

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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 declares local state of emergency in response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic

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n support of the recommendation by the Berrien County Emergency Management Coordinator and the Berrien County Public Health Officer, the Chair of the Board of Commissioners declared a local State of Emergency in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) late last week.

“Just as we did in the 2018 Flood, we are looking for all available resources to address the growing community needs in Berrien County to help combat this health crisis,” said Board of Commissioner Chair Mac Elliott said in a joint press release from the Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland and County of Berrien.

“We are working diligently to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Berrien County and this declaration will provide additional support to help ensure we can meet the needs of our community,” said Nicki Britten, health officer, Berrien County Health Department.

“We recommended this declaration so we can build a support organization behind us to keep up with ordering and receiving deliveries of scarce equipment, be able to bring volunteers on board when we need them, and begin to build a team that is focused on economic and community recovery,” said Captain Rockey Adams, the Emergency Management coordinator.

With this declaration, the Berrien County Emergency Operations Center will continue to operate and support the efforts of the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland and add to the response resources already committed to dealing with this pandemic response.

our community’s most vulnerable As of Monday, March 30, the county has 32 positive cases of COVID-19, populations. including this reported death. Many Residents who are feeling sick of these individuals are should stay home and EVERYONE IS recovering from their contact their healthcare ENCOURAGED TO symptoms at home, and provider by phone for KEEP FOLLOWING at this time, 10 of those guidance. Residents with THESE BASIC positive cases are known symptoms of COVID-19, PREVENTION to have fully recovered including fever, cough, STEPS TO from their symptoms. or shortness of breath PREVENT THE The county is seeing an are encouraged to call SPREAD OF THE increase in community VIRUS: the free Spectrum Health spread.

• wash your hands virtual screening phone “This means that often with soap line that is available to and water; residents should all Michigan residents at • avoid touching assume there’s a risk of 616-391-2380 to see if your eyes, nose, contracting COVID-19 testing is necessary. or mouth with wherever they may be unwashed hands; in public - a grocery he Berrien • cover your mouth store, a gas station and and nose with County Health perhaps at work paces of a tissue when Department our essential services,” coughing or and Spectrum Britten said during a sneezing; Health Thursday, March 26, press • avoid shaking Lakeland continue to hands; conference. work closely to slow the • keep at least six As of Monday, the state spread of illness and feet apart from has 6,498 cases and 184 provide reliable and others when in deaths. accurate information to public; Berrien County will • avoid contact with the public. continue to build on the people who are The New Buffalo work already underway sick; and Times remains and make available all • stay home when committed to providing county and local resources you are sick. the most recent data to deal with this ongoing in its coverage of health crisis. the rapidly changing coronavirus All residents are urged to practice social distancing and heed the Executive pandemic. Some of the information in this story may have changed after Orders in place, including the most publication. For the latest on COVID-19 recent “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order in Berrien County, Michigan, the state issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and elsewhere, visit www.bchdmi.org earlier this week. The collective goal of or www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org, all county partners remains to slow the www.michigan.gov/coronavirus or spread of the virus as much as possible online resources from CDC and WHO. in an effort to reduce excessive strain on our healthcare system and protect — STAFF REPORTS

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DETROIT DISTRICT TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON ALTERNATE CARE FACILITY

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he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE), Detroit District, has received a verbal mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to construct a large alternate care facility in downtown Detroit.

According to a press release, the first conversion in Michigan will take place at the TCF Center in Detroit.

USACE is well underway in its coordination and planning efforts to adapt more than 250,000 square feet of the convention facility into medical care space.

“We are proud to work hand in hand with our partners at FEMA and the state of Michigan and leverage our engineering expertise to help save lives,” said Lt. Col. Gregory Turner, district engineer, USACE, Detroit District, said in the press release.

The conversion will include two separate floors, which will be segregated based on severity of illness.

When completed, the conversion will include approximately 900 bed spaces and stations for medical personnel.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in her announcement of the effort, “We are proud to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA and the TCF Center to expand capacity in Detroit. By mobilizing quickly to construct a large alternate care facility in Detroit, we can help save lives.”

USACE, Detroit District, anticipates it will take 24 to 36 hours to place a contract, at which point the TCF Center team will activate their personnel to start construction activities.

Actual construction is expected to begin shortly thereafter.

Overall, USACE has received seven FEMA Mission Assignments (MAs) totaling approximately $880 million, and USACE has more than 15,000 personnel engaged, with more than 950 personnel deployed across the nation.

Two of the FEMA MAs are for national activation and provide initial planning and engineering support nationwide to address possible medical facility shortages in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

USACE Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) have been activated at 43

locations across their divisions and districts.

Site visits across Michigan to assess and determine the necessary steps to convert existing buildings into alternate care facilities will continue as the state directs. USACE, Detroit District has performed 15 site visits to date across the state.

Through the unified national emergencies response, USACE deploys hundreds of people to provide technical engineering expertise and promote capacity development at home and abroad.

The Corps provides management and technical services to include: management and oversight in design, engineering and construction; environmental restoration and management services; research and development assistance.

USACE continues to coordinate at every level with both federal and nonfederal stakeholders, including FEMA, Health and Human Services, State of Michigan, Michigan National Guard and many others. Public Safety is the Corps’ number one priority.

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Berrien County announces first death due to COVID-19

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he Berrien County Health Department is reporting its first death of a resident from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to a Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland press release, the person who died was a male over the age of 70 who was hospitalized at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. He did have serious underlying health conditions.

As of Monday, March 30, the county has 32 positive cases of COVID-19, including this reported death. Many of these individuals are recovering from their symptoms at home, and at this time, 10 of those positive cases are known to have fully recovered from their symptoms.

“On behalf of the entire Spectrum Health Lakeland team our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of this individual,” said Loren B. Hamel, MD, president, Spectrum Health Lakeland. “We realize this is difficult news for our community and these are unprecedented and uncertain times for all. We have the deepest compassion for our friends and neighbors who fall sick, and for our team members who remain committed to care for our COVID-19 patients and fight this virus together.”

“This is a tragic loss of life and we share our heartfelt condolences with the family,” said Nicki Britten, health officer of the Berrien County Health Department.

Britten urges the continuation of social distancing under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order.

“Protecting the health of our community and slowing the spread of COVID-19 is our top priority.”

Berrien County Health Department and other partners have been planning for months for addressing COVID-19 in the community. Spectrum Health Lakeland continues to expand its

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operations to address the needs of patients, as case counts rise and additional medical needs arise.

Berrien County officials have taken several steps to help fight the spread of COVID-19 including: Prevention: Residents are encouraged to continue prevention efforts. Wash hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, avoid touching your face and avoid large gatherings. Social distancing of at least six feet is urged.

Free virtual screenings: Spectrum Health offers free virtual screenings for COVID-19 to those in Michigan who have symptoms and may be concerned they have the virus. Callers to the screening line (616-391-2380) will be asked a series of questions about their condition by a provider who will advise whether they need to seek additional care.

Testing and Specimen Collection: Lakeland opened a drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection site at the Center for Outpatient Services, St. Joseph to enable fast, efficient and safe testing from individuals who have a physician’s order. Spectrum Health is also processing all COVID-19 tests at its lab in Grand Rapids resulting in faster turnaround time for test results.

Community Information and Resources: Berrien County residents with questions related to COVID-19 are encouraged to call 1-800-8155485, the Berrien County COVID-19 Response Hotline. Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland have downloadable materials, videos and other resources online to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Community members, churches, schools, businesses and others are encouraged to visit www.bchdmi.org/covid19 or www. spectrumhealth.org/covid19 to access the resources. — STAFF REPORTS

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Trapper bags injured bald eagle

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BY STAN MADDUX

LaPorte area man has caught hundreds of animals like squirrels, raccoons and groundhogs.

Professional trapper Mark O’Donnell has just added a bald eagle to his list.

His efforts quite possibly saved the life of the injured bald eagle turned over to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“I’ve handled large birds before but nothing that large or that powerful,” O’Donnell said.

O’Donnell said he was heading to Benton Harbor, Michigan, Saturday, March 28, after trapping a squirrel trying to get into the attic of a home.

The owner of Michiana Wildlife Trapping, LLC, outside of LaPorte, saw two police vehicles with overhead lights flashing and the eagle in the median of Interstate 94 near Stevensville.

The nearest conservation officer was at least 90 minutes from getting there.

Given his qualifications, O’Donnell was asked to help.

O’Donnell said the eagle appeared dazed and confused, which was possibly from being hit by a vehicle while swooping down for some food.

The bird started lashing out as soon as he tried restraining it.

“The eagle’s feet were the size of my hands and each one of its claws was like four inches long,” he said.

Using a catch pole, O’Donnell fed a 12-inch loop around the midsection of the eagle and tightened it to keep its wings from flapping.

He fastened its legs together with zip ties and placed a sweater over the eagle’s head to calm it down.

O’Donnell placed the bird into the back end of a police vehicle for transport to a MDNR conservation officer, according to Lincoln Township Police, “That bird had some power. It was every bit as strong as me,” he said.

O’Donnell didn’t know the extent of the bird’s injuries but said its left eye seemed badly damaged.

“He didn’t have any broken bones that I could tell,” he said.

O’Donnell helped raise various livestock while growing up on a farm north of LaPorte. He started trapping animals that were damaging homes as a licensed professional in 2018.

“I felt God put that eagle in my path to see what I would do,” he said.

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ne of the things that I find so glorious about sports is that on any given day, at any time, anything can happen.

While the sporting world is shut down due to COVID-19, sports stations, both on television and radio, are attempting to entice us with contests that took place in years gone by. While somewhat interesting, these games don’t hold a candle to the real thing. The thrill of sports lie in the uncertainty of the outcome.

That’s why live events are so compelling, and why it’s so much more fun to think about the coming season than to relive past seasons. While rewatching game 7 of the 2015 World Series this week, I was reading a book, talking on the phone, and paying little attention to the game. When that same game was live, I paid complete attention to every pitch, and watching the Cubs beat the Indians was magical.

So, like last week, we turn to music, but unlike last week I have to report some unpleasant information. Everybody is susceptible to this virus, but senior citizens, first responders, and health care providers are most at risk. The news today (Sunday) informed us that Alan Merrill, the man who wrote the song “I Love Rock and Roll,” and country music star Joe Diffie, have succumbed to the virus.

The news that personally hit me the hardest was that John Prine, a wonderful singer/songwriter from the Chicago suburb of Maywood, has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. Mr. Prine has been an influence on my joy of music since I listened to his first album in 1971.

John was part of the folk music scene who, as the story goes, used to sing and write music while delivering the mail. I saw him once at the Earl of Old Town, so I was excited when I heard he was going to play at Chicagofest, the festival that morphed

into Taste of Chicago.

My family tagged along with me and by the time the music started, my wife told me she would wait in the back with my daughter. Everyone was really tired from being at the fest all day, but my son, who was eight at the time, grudgingly accompanied me as we tried to get as close to the stage as possible.

We both loved the music, but as we began to head back, My boy was practically asleep, so I put him on my shoulders. After a few steps, I realized that many in the crowd had been smoking a questionable substance, and I was afraid that I was getting my eight-year-old high.

Listen to some Prine, from his early stuff, like “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There,” and “Angel from Montgomery,” to some more recent like “Long Monday,” “Clay Pigeons,” and “In Spite of Ourselves.”

While John’s voice is an acquired taste, he tells a story with the best of them.

There have been periods of my life when I have been extremely lonely. I found that listening to sad songs made it worse for a short time, but brought me out of my funk more quickly. My two favorite sad songs are “Streets of London” by Ralph McTell and “Hello In There” by John Prine, some of the lyrics are as follows “Ya’ know that old trees just grow stronger, And old rivers grow wilder ev’ry day, Old people just grow lonesome, Waiting for someone to say, ‘Hello in there, hello.”

Best wishes to you, Mr. Prine. I hope you get well soon.Thank you for sharing your music with us. 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 police departments enforce ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Members of the public must prove that Todd Taylor, Chikaming Township ichard Killips, City of New forefront of enforcement and prosecution Buffalo police chief, has been they are an essential business, Unruh said. police chief, said that he’s also in favor of of Executive Order violations, EO 2020keeping his eyes open for “If they don’t have the appropriate giving warnings as well as explaining the 21 has created far too many questions any noncompliance from documentation from the state, we tell reasoning behind them. from the public and local law enforcement the public with regards to them to shut down,” he said.

“We want to educate the public and go for one agency to handle. Thus, local following the “Stay at Home” Executive Safety comes first for those who work in over the guidelines – hopefully, someone authorities will deal with enforcement and Order, which was issued by Gov. Gretchen public safety at this time.

All three police doesn’t force our hands and we have to prosecution.”

Whitmer early last week. chiefs said that they have gotten masks, issue a ticket,” he said.

The press release instructs local law The executive order temporarily gloves and other appropriate items to Taylor gave the example of landscaping enforcement to use warnings in the first requires all Michigan protect themselves. residents to “suspend “We’re sanitizing cars • Fixing farm machinery • Critical manufacturing.

SOME BUSINESSES activities that are not – officers are taking steps • Hazardous materials.

ARE SPECIFICALLY • Deliveries - if necessary to sustain or (to protect themselves,),” •

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LISTED IN EO 2020-21 AS permissible activity protect life” until April Unruh said. “We still have • Chemical supply chains NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN • Medical marijuana store 13 due to the ongoing to protect the public as and safety.

AND PRESERVE LIFE: • Construction and repair coronavirus pandemic. best we can.”

• Defense industrial base.

• Health care and public of roads Even before the health.

• Craft store supplying executive order was issued aylor said that IN ADDITION, HERE • Law enforcement, mask material and Gov. Whitmer was the good news ARE SOME EXAMPLES public safety, and first merely requiring there only is that overall, OF BUSINESSES NOT responders. be social gatherings of up officers haven’t AND HERE ARE SPECIFICALLY LISTED • Food and agriculture. to 50 people, Killips said been fielding a SOME EXAMPLES OF THAT MAY OPERATE • Energy. the city was keeping an eye lot of complaints from the BUSINESSES THAT BUT UNDER THE • Water and wastewater. out for those who weren’t public.

CANNOT OPEN TO THE CONSTRAINTS OF • Transportation and social distancing. A couple “Police calls have been PUBLIC: EO 2020-21 USING A logistics. weeks ago, the police down too, which means • Residential construction MINIMUM NUMBER • Public works. department put a stop to that everyone’s hunkered • Door to door sales OF WORKERS AND • Communications and a house party with around down,” he said.

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Killips said that the • Landscaping Nursey SOCIAL DISTANCE including news media. numbers of cases that “We are now seeking • Florist REQUIREMENTS: • Other community-based have popped up so far in charges against the person • Pet store (exclusively • Oil change shop government operations Berrien County illustrates who decided to hold the • Logging truck and essential functions. dealing with pets) how important it is for the party,” Killips said. public to remain hunkered In a press release, companies being a potential issue or if instance of noncompliance. Citations down.

Berrien County Prosecutor Michael Sepic, someone were building a house. He said under MCL 33.10, a 90-day/$500 “And those are just the people who’ve after consulting on a conference call with that someone from his police department misdemeanor should be issued for nonbeen confirmed positive – I think it (the a criminal division assistant attorney would find out who is in charge of the compliance for technical violations where virus) has been here for a long time,” he general, announced local law enforcement project and address them. warnings are ignored. If the situation said. guidance on the enforcement of the Daniel J. Unruh, City of Bridgman is one that appears to have clear public Regarding interpretation of or executive order. police chief, said that police officers have health consequences, an order by law compliance with executive orders, According the press release, “law so far received complaints from people enforcement to cease and desist that residents should call Berrien County enforcement is in a position to educate the doing residential construction, which is is ignored could result in an arrest for COVID-19 Response Hotline at 800-815public on the importance and the breadth considered a “non-essential business” Resisting and Obstruction a Police Officer, 5485. There is now an online tip form at of the Order. While originally the Attorney under the executive order. www.bcsheriff.orgexecutiveordertip. a two-year felony.

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Local business owners reeling from ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

t had only been a few days since Gov. 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” until April 13 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic but local business owners were already feeling the effects of it.

Last weekend, President Trump extended social distancing guidelines for 30 more days for all Americans.

The new executive order and what it means for businesses’ futures was the main topic of conversation at the New Buffalo Business Association’s (NBBA) weekly virtual meeting via its Facebook page Friday, March 27.

Businesses that are not deemed “essential” have since shut down until restrictions are lifted. While restaurants are considered essential and still allowed to do carryout, delivery or curbside only, some owners have chosen to also shut down their restaurant’s physical locations at this time.

One such business that has decided to shut down its physical location – but still remain open – is David’s Delicatessen. While David’s Delicatessen and its nighttime bar, The False Front, announced its closure early last week, Blagica Bottigliero, president of the NBBA, who was joined by NBBA Treasurer Dawn Fadden, NBBA Secretary Audrey Tuszynski, and Traci Lauricella from ReMax Harbor Country, the deli has recently begun doing free nextday delivery (called “False David’s”), where customers can order by 7 p.m. every night and get their orders the next day.

The closures have hit different businesses in various ways. Fadden, who owns Pristine Pool and Spas, which builds and services inground swimming pools and hot tubs, in New Buffalo, said that construction has stopped, as the business is considered “nonessential.”

“It’s really confusing what’s essential for us – a lot of pools and spas that are open do have to be maintained so they’re safe for people to use while they’re here, since we’re finding people are coming here and using second homes while being secluded,” she said.

“A few people have asked me what policy do we have and I said, ‘That’s funny – we have no

policy because we never had to do this,” Fadden added.

Lauricella said that the fact that realty is considered an essential business in nearby Indiana but not Michigan has given rise to some confusion.

“Realtors are independent contractors for the most part and we feel the same struggles that the food service industry feels – we feel that without being able to go out and create new contacts, our businesses suffer,” she said.

Tuszynski, who works in the boat brokerage industry, said that marinas have been shut down when boats are usually beginning to appear in the water.

“It is definitely hurting anyone who sells anything,” she said.

Bottigliero said that the NBBA also aims to help businesses that are struggling to make ends meet throughout this time. According to Michigan Rep. Fred Upton’s (R-St. Joseph) Facebook page, the $2.2 trillion stimulus package that was passed by Congress late last week includes $350 billion for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll with benefits (utilizing existing locally approved lenders like credit unions and community bankers) with loans converted to grants once the money is spent on employees.

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n a local level, Katie Maroney, owner of Equilibrium Fitness in New Buffalo and Three Oaks, said that SWMI Mutual Aid on Facebook is a great resource as well as Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.

Bottigliero said that she’d like to bring in an “guest” to help business owners navigate the current economy’s treacherous waters.

“There’s a lot of information that’s coming out of what these bills are and what’s included, how to apply for loans - we try to distill it and break it down for you in a way that’s palpable and makes sense and hopefully makes your information gathering easier,” she said.

To join the next chat this Friday, April 3, or stay up to date on more resources, visit facebook.com/newbuffalo. For an updated list on area businesses and their current respective services, visit www.harborcountry.org.

Wall to combat flooding going up at New Buffalo lakefront

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ork has begun on a wall to try and prevent more flooding from the Galien River at New Buffalo’s lakefront.

Last week, Burkholder Excavating out of Sawyer began digging a trench for placing concrete blocks weighing 4,000 pounds apiece along the east side of the river from the Whittaker Street bridge to the municipal beach parking lot.

Officials hope the wall, which was ordered in late February by the city council, will solve problems with Whittaker Street north of the bridge and the beach parking lot flooding when the river rises from strong northerly winds pushing in water from a record high Lake Michigan.

The wall, which will be four feet tall when completed in the coming weeks, is costing $5,360.

City of New Buffalo Manager Dave Richards said additional blocks can be added if the barrier, initially, doesn’t stop the flooding.

For the past year, the city has had to regularly pump water off the street and beach parking lot after strong storms.

The U.S Army Corps. of Engineers expects Lake Michigan to rise several more inches in 2020.

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President Trump approves Gov. Whitmer’s request for Major Disaster Declaration

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DECLARATION INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR CRISIS COUNSELING, EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES

ast week, President Trump approved Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster declaration in Michigan.

According to press release from the governor’s office, the declaration means that Michigan is now eligible for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programming to provide relief for Michiganders impacted by the COVID-19 virus and measures to slow the spread of the virus. While Michigan made a broad request for aid in every Individual Assistance and Public Assistance program from the Individual Assistance category, funding was approved for the Crisis Counseling Program and funding for Emergency Protective Measures from the Public Assistance Category was also approved.

“This is a good start, and it will help us protect Michiganders and slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Whitmer in the press release.

“I’m hopeful that the president will review my request for individual assistance programs that would provide meals to families who need them and rental assistance and temporary housing for families. I look forward to the federal government’s continued partnership as we work to fight this virus.”

The Crisis Counseling Program is a directsupport program to provide services for those whose mental health has been impacted by the spread of COVID-19. The federal government also granted the governor’s request for emergency protective measures, including funding for transporting and pre-positioning equipment, Emergency Operation Center (EOC)-related costs, medical supplies and personal protective equipment, medical care and transport, and childcare. The governor’s request for Hazard Mitigation assistance to help provide relief during planning for recovery in the long-term is currently under review.

While the relief package approved by

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Berrien RESA, Lewis Cass and Van Buren ISDs assist essential workers in finding child care

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congress on Friday will provide relief in some of the requested areas of individual assistance, including Unemployment Insurance Assistance and Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programming (D-SNAP) under the Stafford Act, FEMA can also provide aid in these areas where they do not overlap with existing programs. Michigan requested assistance for both Disaster Unemployment Assistance and D-SNAP that have not yet been approved.

Last Thursday, Gov. Whitmer sent a letter to the president requesting a major disaster declaration. The programs the governor requested to assist Michiganders during this time include, but are not limited to, the following categories of individual assistance: Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Disaster Crisis Counseling, Disaster Case Management, Individuals and Households Program, Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Disaster Survivor Assistance, Disaster Legal Services, and Voluntary Agency Coordination. If approved, these programs would provide direct assistance to Michiganders through state, tribal, and local partnerships with FEMA other agencies.

Disasters hit the most vulnerable first, and the programs were requested to provide relief to the homeless, those looking for legal assistance, the loved ones of individuals lost to COVID-19, those without access to water, and more The governor also requested critical public assistance programs like Debris Removal, Emergency Protective Measures, Roads and Bridges, Water Control Facilities, Buildings and Equipment, Utilities, and Parks, Recreation, and Other Facilities. The strain on Michigan’s infrastructure during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has been great, and assistance is required to continue providing a safe and healthy Michigan for all.

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Executive Order 2020-16 calls upon Michigan’s ISDs to coordinate community efforts to support childcare needs for essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Berrien RESA, Lewis Cass ISD and Van Buren ISD are answering the call and have developed a plan in collaboration with Southwest Child Care Resources and United Way of Southwest Michigan, and in special partnership with the YMCA of Michiana.

The plan asks essential workers (as defined in Executive Order 2020-16) find help by calling the statewide assistance number 2-1-1 or by visiting www. helpmegrow-mi.org. Once a

worker’s information has been collected, a local representative will contact the essential worker within 24 to 48 hours to assist in finding an open child-care facility with capacity to address childcare needs.

Essential workers include health care, home health and direct care workers, emergency medical service providers, first responders, law enforcement personnel, sanitation workers, child care workers, personnel providing correctional services and other infrastructure support, postal workers, public health employees, key government employees and court personnel.

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FRANCISCAN HEALTH READY FOR SURGE IN CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS

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ranciscan Health in Michigan City is ready for a possible surge in coronavirus patients.

Just one confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported from the hospital along Interstate 94 but that is expected to change judging by the influx of sick patients in some parts of the country from the spread of the virus.

Franciscan Health spokesman Robert Blaszkiewicz said plans are in place in increase bed space, if necessary.

Masks and other protective equipment are also being used sparingly to stretch supplies that could be challenged in the coming weeks.

“We’re trying to conserve as much as we can in preparation for what we expect to be an upswing in patients,”

Blaszkiewicz said.

He said the hospital is also accepting donations of masks and other protective gear, like gowns.

Franciscan Health relocated its coronavirus testing site to the grounds of the old hospital at 301 W. Homer Street Monday, March 30.

Blaszkiewicz said the driveup testing was moved to separate people who might have the virus from patients being treated for other conditions.

He said a doctor’s order is required to be tested.

People must also preregister and reside in LaPorte, Porter and Berrien counties, he said.

Testing is conducted Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — STAN MADDUX

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he number of people showing up for a hot meal at the LaPorte Salvation Army has more than quadrupled since the COVID-19 outbreak started last week.

The meals are served from a truck inside take home boxes given to people in vehicles to comply with the social distancing happening everywhere to try and slow the spread. g LaPorte Salvation Army r Capt. Chris Karlin said about 200 meals have been served every evening compared to 40 or 50 when hot food was offered inside.

“It’s literally a drive-thru,” he said.

The number of meals climbed last Thursday to 290 when chili and apples were handed out.

Sky Talbert has been coming every evening for hot meals to take home to her daughter, two nephews and her sister.

Talbert said things are tight since her sister lost both of her jobs and the grocery stores have a limited .selection now from demand fueled by the outbreak.

“It’s hard times and I’m really thankful for them,” she said.

Chet Patton said he was there to take hot meals to several friends.

“You got to help friends out and make sure they get something to eat,” he said.

Food is offered from the truck brought in from the Salvation Army

headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday.

Karlin said the number of households at the food pantry has also gone up dramatically from 30 to 40 per day to about 80 in just the past week. .He expects the numbers to increase from people just now losing their jobs and finding out where to go for assistance.

Many of the people showing up to the food truck and pantry are first timers.

“They were working up until a week ago or this week and now they’re trying to figure out how they’re going to survive,” he said.

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arlin said he’s working with food suppliers to try and keep up with demand.

His biggest concern is having enough money to purchase food when donations of food are not enough.

The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte has already given a $10,000 grant to the cause.

Other financial help has come from the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County and The United Way of LaPorte County.

Karlin said the unexpected surge is scary but it’s also brought out the best in people.

“That’s been one of the real blessings from this,” he said.

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New Buffalo Area Schools braces for potential extended school closure

ew Buffalo Area Schools teachers, staff and administrators are bracing for the possibility that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may order Michigan schools to be closed until September, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie told members of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education during their first virtual meeting Monday, March 30.

On march 18, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-15 to order a temporarily change to the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to conduct their meetings electronically, while also facilitating public participation, until April 15 at 11:59PM. Regarding the inevitable school closure, Leslie said that he’d read in Bridge Magazine that Gov. Whitmer is expected to make the announcement sometime within the next couple of days. As a result, he’s been working with teachers on getting an e-learning plan “up and running.”

Superintendents across the state were scheduled to hold a town hall with Michael Rice, state superintendent, Tuesday afternoon.

Leslie added that he’s also had an hour-long meeting with teachers and administrators that very afternoon.

Leslie said that up until now, all activities that teachers have given to students have been considered “enrichment activities.” Per state law, the district can’t count the time that

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students aren’t physically present in the school with 75% attendance toward the district’s 180 days requirement. Leslie said that current circumstances might cause this law to become like laws in other states that have e-learning.

“Moving forward, we’ll be using e-learning for teachers to present new material,” Leslie said.

A big concern is determining if students have access to technology, as Leslie said that New Buffalo has problems with getting cell signals (he added that this is a concern across the state).

Thanks were given to Patty Iazzetto, district food service director, and her staff for distributing meals three times a week for the last weeks to students; Keith Carlson, director of operations, and the maintenance staff for cleaning every building within the district from top to bottom; and the technology department for working with teachers, students and parents as they continue to work remotely.

Leslie said teachers have also been great at communicating with students.

“I just want to publicly thank them,” he said.

Board members accepted the resignation of Lindsey Diebolt, middle school principal, effective at the end of the school year.

In 2017, Diebolt was hired as the assistant principal of New Buffalo Secondary School. Last August, she was named the middle school principal.

Board members also accepted the resignation of Kristen Fenton, high school science teacher, effective at the end of this school year.

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oard members adopted the Crisis Management Plan for the elementary and middle/high schools.

Leslie said he had a Skype meeting with Skillman Corporation, where pre-bid documents for the elementary school entrance’s security upgrades project were handed out to around 10 contractors.

Due to the current circumstances, Leslie said that he couldn’t say if bids would be due by April and that contractors were also experiencing supply chain issues. The plan was to have the project done by Sept. 1.

The district does have enough money to pay for the project with its existing funds, Leslie said.

Chuck Heit, board president, said that some parts of the project, such as some of the concrete work, will be done as an alternate, which will make the project have more competitive bidding.

Due to the temporary closure of Four Winds Casinos, Heit said that the district will need to look at the district’s Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) funds to determine the plans moving forward for the construction of the planned Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) building across from the middle/high school.

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OBITUARIES date and a time, yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions be made in memory of Mr. DeGiorgio to the charity of the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, 55 West Wacker Drive Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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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oseph F. DeGiorgio, age 96, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in his residence.

Joseph was born December 20, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois to Nicholas and Alvera DeGiorgio. He married Madeline M. Iacovetti October 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death December 15, 1985. Joseph and his significant other, Rosemary Nigro, moved to Three Oaks in 1994. She preceded him in death in 2007.

Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17. He served in World War II as a member of the Naval Construction Battalion (SEABEES). He was a plumber for Ambros Plumbing, and worked side jobs to put his four children through St. Nicholas of Toletine Catholic School. He spent most of his career working as a caulker for the City of Chicago, retiring July 30, 1979.

Joseph will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by two daughters, Vera C. (Frank W. Murphy) DeGiorgio of Chicago, Illinois, Celeste T. (Angelo) Hornung of Hickory Hills, Illinois; two sons, Joe N. (Pauline) DeGiorgio of Cumming, Georgia, Nick T. (Janet) DeGiorgio of Berwyn, Illinois; three grandchildren; three great d grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, two brothers, and significant other.

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isa Voorhees, age 63, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2020, in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Risa was born August 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the middle of three children of George and Marie Flood. She married Dick Voorhees August 15, 1986, in New Buffalo, Michigan.

Risa and Dick spent a great deal of time fishing. She had many things she liked, including photography, music, and estate sales. Risa supported her children and grandchildren in their interests.

Risa will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dick Voorhees of Three Oaks; two sons, Timothy (Angela) Witter of Watsontown, Pennsylvania, David (Amanda) Witter of Three Oaks; and six grandchildren, Trace Witter, Trent Witter, Elijah Witter, Annekah Witter, Jayden Witter, Levi Witter.

She was preceded in death by her parents two brothers, Edward Flood, Barry Flood, and one nephew, Andrew Flood.

Family and friends will gather on a date and at a time to be announced in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan.

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HOROSCOPE MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2020

AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Be cautious, as your thinking is not going to be very straightforward this week. Before you jump into projects, it would be wise to write things down to ensure you don’t skip steps or have to run to the hardware store several times.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 Your personal relationships will be more plutonic than romantic now. Let yourself get to know others mentally and emotionally, rather than physically and embrace them as an individual, not connected to traditions or standards.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 This is a very inward time, where you can relax and get out of daily routines. Avoid approaching siblings or neighbors with hot button topics. Now is the time to step away from political or contentious topics, and do something that creates good memories.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 There is a lot happening now that feels unexpected, and certainly you may not have been completely prepared but this is giving you an opportunity to get positive and embrace a can-do attitude. Now is when your tenacious nature can help you do.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 The vibe coming your way this week could make you feel uber sentimental and it’s important that you strengthen your connections to others.

Now is the time to identify those things that make someone special to you and keep that in your focus.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 It’s not the things that make you happy, it’s the stability they bring you that’s of value now.

Embrace that utilitarian approach this week and use it to help you gather what’s going to make the most difference now. Stick with the basics and worry about the fancy later.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 It will be up to you to bring a sense of stability to chaotic situations this week.

This is an opportunity for you to embrace your power and turn your lighthearted approach to a more serious method. Gemini’s gift is the ability to share and help others experience happiness.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You like things at home to be a certain way and of a certain type but may have to consider some alternatives due to availability now. Don’t get careless if you feel challenged or confronted. Pay attention to what your doing and stay focused to the tasks at hand, even if emotions run high.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 Follow your intuition and trust your perceptions about the financial value of things. Your senses are keen on what will be pertinent and important to your financial success in the future.

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CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 You will be eager to experience different cultures this week and even if you can’t travel to those exotic places, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them in your kitchen. Now is the time to get online, and experiment with different recipes and cooking techniques. The world is at your fingertips.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Let yourself escape into the creative world this week. Now is a great time to blend meditative practices or energy work, with artistic creations.

Put your feelings into something that makes the world a more beautiful place or provides sanctuary or refreshing solitude.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 You will be more sensitive than usual this week, and it’s important you get out of your head. Instead of mulling things over alone, rely on the strengths of your friends and social connections to get you out of the dumps. You will be comforted by their insights and inquisitiveness.

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