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Pause button released for $22 million courthouse project PAGE 3 Gov. Whitmer details six phases of ‘MI Safe Start Plan’ PAGE 5 Honor Credit Union supports local group donating face masks PAGE 6

New Buffalo Area Schools cancels summer day camp PAGE 7 Berrien County officials compose plan for gradual reopening of economy PAGE 9

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Pause button released for $22 million courthouse project

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he green light is back on for $22 million in upgrades that are being planned for the historic Michigan City courthouse, which were paused in March due to sudden financial uncertainty brought on by COVID-19.

The LaPorte County Commissioners, who are now feeling the project is affordable even if revenues take a turn for the worst, voted Wednesday, May 6, to move forward again with the project.

Commissioner Rich Mrozinski said he felt there was no other choice because of the money already spent preparing for the construction and need for the upgrades.

“We’re already into this pretty deep so I would hate that we just stop completely,” he said.

Renovating the 1909 courthouse and doubling its size could go out for bids within the next 60 days, officials said.

The decision was based on projections from government financial analyst Karl J. Cender, president and CEO of Cender and Company out of Merrillville.

Cender estimated revenue collected by county government for the next three years could decline anywhere from 5% to 20% depending on the amount of people unable to pay their property taxes and contributing less county income tax revenue.

He said county government ended 2019 with a general fund balance of

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$12.2 million.

The balance could become as much as a $10 million deficit at the end of 2023 if local unemployment for two consecutive years would run as high as 20%.

If that were to happen, he said county government would be able to fall back on $10.2 million in emergency reserves to pay its bills.

Cender emphasized his revenue projections were strictly assumptions since nobody has ever dealt with COVID-19 and its economic consequences.

“A lot of it is going to depend on what’s the economy going to be like in the next three years. Hopefully, things will start to improve again,” Cender said.

The commissioners voted to reduce the amount taken out emergency reserve to help with early financing of the project from $8 million to $2 million.

LaPorte County Auditor Joie Winski said she was confident finances will emerge from the outbreak much better than feared early on based on recent property tax collections.

“I feel very comfortable moving ahead,” she said.

Two separate electrical fires causing just minimal damage the past several years and cramped conditions were among the primary reasons cited for renovating and expanding the courthouse at U.S 12 and Washington Street.

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Police are currently investigating an early-morning Single Vehicle Serious Injury Accident that occurred Saturday, May 9, in Weesaw Township.

According to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 6:50 a.m. Saturday, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office responded to South Pardee Rd. near Sawyer Road in Weesaw Township for a single vehicle serious injury traffic crash.

First Responders arrived on scene and located a 2012 Nissan Maxima, which lost control on the gravel roadway, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left and collide with a tree.

The single occupant was a 20-year-old female from Three Oaks. The occupant was entrapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated using the “Jaws of Life”

by Weesaw and Lake Township fire department personnel.

The driver was transported to Lakeland Spectrum Hospital in Saint Joseph by Medic 1 Ambulance. The driver was later air lifted by Air Care to a Kalamazoo Hospital area hospital.

Speed was a factor and seat belts were not used. The crash remains under investigation by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Unit.

Agencies involved were the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, Baroda Lake Township Police Department, Chikaming Township Police Department, Michigan State Police, Medic 1 Ambulance, Weesaw Township Fire Department, and Lake Township Fire Department.

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Gov. Whitmer extends Stay Home, Stay Safe order, reopens manufacturing as part of ‘MI Safe Start Plan’

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MICHIGAN’S BIG 3 AUTO MANUFACTURERS RETURNED TO WORK MAY 11

ast week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77 to extend Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order to May 28.

The governor’s order allowed manufacturing workers, including those at Michigan’s Big 3 auto companies, to resume work Monday, May 11, as part of her MI Safe Start Plan.

“This is good news for our state, our businesses, and our working families,” said Whitmer in a press release from the governor’s office. “We’re not out of the woods yet, but this is an important step forward on our MI Safe Start plan to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly. As we continue to phase in sectors of our economy, I will keep working around the clock to ensure our businesses adopt best practices to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19. When we all keep doing our part, we can reduce the risk of a second wave and re-engage our economy safely and responsibly.”

Under Executive Order 2020-77, manufacturing facilities must adopt measures to protect their workers from the spread of COVID-19. That includes conducting a daily entry screening protocol for workers and everyone else entering the facility, including a questionnaire covering symptoms and exposure to people with possible COVID-19, together with a temperature screening as soon as no-touch thermometers can be obtained. They

must also create dedicated entry points at every facility, and suspend entry of all non-essential in-person visits, including tours.

“Gov. Whitmer has brought together leaders in business and labor to ensure our workers can return to the job safely. The safety of our workers is our top priority and I am confident that Michigan manufacturers are prepared to deliver on the worker protections included in today’s order,” said John Walsh, president and CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, in the press release. “We believe the manufacturing industry has a big role to play in Michigan’s economic recovery and we’re ready to lead the way. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the governor to bring the manufacturing industry back up to full strength.”

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anufacturing facilities must also train workers on, among other things, how COVID-19 is transmitted from person to person, signs and symptoms of COVID-19, steps workers must take to notify the business or operation of signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or suspected or confirmed diagnosis, and the use of personal protective equipment.

All businesses in the state— including manufacturers—must require masks to be worn when

workers cannot consistently maintain 6 feet of separation from others, and consider face shields for those who cannot consistently maintain 3 feet of separation from other workers.

“MICHauto and the Detroit Regional Chamber applaud the Governor for her continued steps to safely reopen our economy. Automotive and manufacturing is not only the backbone of our regional and state economy, it is essential to the functioning of the global supply chain. This is good news for Michigan and the nation,” said Glenn Stevens Jr., executive director of MICHauto, and vice president of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Chamber.

“We have supported Gov. Whitmer’s approach to keeping families, communities and companies safe since the beginning of this pandemic,” said Andi Owen, president and CEO of Herman Miller. “Our manufacturing teams are at the heart of our company.

Working within the governor’s guidelines will help to ensure we maintain the safest environment for our employees, both as they come to work and return home to their families.”

The governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order remains in effect until May 28, 2020. Under this order, Michiganders still must not leave their homes except to run critical errands, to engage in safe outdoor activities, or to go to specified jobs. — STAFF REPORTS

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Gov. Whitmer details six phases of ‘MI Safe Start Plan’

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fter announcing that Michigan’s manufacturing workers will return to work Monday, May 11, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer detailed the six phases of her MI Safe Start Plan to re-engage Michigan’s economy.

According to a press release from the governor’s office, the governor has worked with leaders in health care, business, labor, and education to develop the plan, and announced last week that Michigan is in phase three.

The phases of the pandemic include 1) UNCONTROLLED GROWTH: The increasing number of new cases every day, overwhelming our health systems; 2) PERSISTENT SPREAD: We continue to see high case levels with concern about health system capacity; 3) FLATTENING: The epidemic is no longer increasing and the healthsystem’s capacity is sufficient for current needs; 4) IMPROVING: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are clearly declining; 5) CONTAINING: Continued case

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and death rate improvements, with outbreaks quickly contained; and 6) POST-PANDEMIC: Community spread not expected to return.

“I am working closely with health care experts and epidemiologists to closely monitor Michigan’s progress in the fight against COVID-19,” said Gov. Whitmer. “As we move forward with the MI Safe Start Plan, I am working closely with partners in business, labor, and education to determine the best way to move forward each day. All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again. We’ve already reopened lower-risk sectors like construction, manufacturing, and lawn care.

“The worst thing we can do is open up in a way that causes a second wave of infections and death, puts health care workers at further risk, and wipes out all the progress we’ve made. That’s why we will continue to monitor the spread of this virus, hospital capacity, testing rates, and more as we work toward reaching the ‘improving’ phase.”

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

’m aware that by the time this article reaches you, it will be at least a few days past Mother’s Day, but as we are all aware, every day should be Mother’s Day. My suggestion is to tell your grandmother, mother, mother of your children, mother of your grandchildren, and every mother that you know and respect how special they are the next time you see them. With so much of our attention focused on this pandemic, we need to remember to tell these women how important and wonderful they are.

While there haven’t been any games for quite awhile, there have been some odds and ends that I feel are worth considering. First of all, there is the seemingly never ending story concerning Bears quarterbacks. The team brought in Nick Foles to compete with Mitch Trubisky, saying it would be an open competition, then didn’t extend Trubisky’s contract. This caused Deshaun Watson, Houston’s quarterback, to say the Bears “ never once” contacted him prior to the 2017 draft yet someone unearthed an old video that shows Watson saying he had spoken to the Bears. Was he right then, or now? To top it all off, ex-Bear quarterback Jay Cutler went through a very public divorce and his ex said the reason for their split was that Jay was lazy and unmotivated.

Being quarterback for the Chicago Bears has to be one of the most difficult jobs in sports. From Bobby Douglas to Jim McMahon and everyone in between, fans have not been satisfied, and almost always root for the backup to play.

Apparently, this year will be no different, if games are played at all. Personally, I’m rooting for Trubisky.

Major League Baseball is set to discuss opening the season without any fans. While that will be weird, I do hope they’re able to play at least half a season. I really miss baseball. Also in baseball, 101 year old Mary Pratt passed away this week. Mary was a pitcher for the Rockford Peaches, a member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Her team was one of the teams that was featured in the 1992 movie”A League of Their Own.” The movie was excellent, and included the famous line “There’s no crying in baseball!”

Finally, I just finished watching episodes 7&8 of “The Last Dance”, the documentary about Michael Jordan. I’m really enjoying this stroll down memory lane and I’m really conflicted about some of the things I’m seeing and hearing.

How difficult it must have been to not be able to go anywhere or do anything without a slew of cameras, reporters and fans following you around. I lived close to the building that Michael was in when he announced that he was back.

I went out and the whole neighborhood was buzzing with excitement. He was an amazing player and an amazing man, and no doubt, the GOAT. Erich Fromm said, “Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” Stay safe, smile, and be kind. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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New Buffalo Area Schools cancels summer day camp

he long-running New Buffalo Area Schools summer day camp is the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

At the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education’s virtual Monday, May 11, meeting, New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie announced that the camp, which takes place throughout the month of July, has joined the long list of other area summertime events that have been recently cancelled.

“There’s really no way we can do what we do and social distance while going to the splash pad and all the different field trips with the kids,” he said.

At a board meeting last October, Curtis Brewster, the lead counselor who also teaching third grade at the elementary school, said that last summer, the camp welcomed 129 on a regular basis and that 83 students in kindergarten through seventh grade attended each day.

Board members accepted the resignation letter of Kylie Olson, first grade teacher, effective the end of this school year, and approved the employment of Lauren Lancioni in her place. Leslie said that Lancioni is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington.

Board members approved the hiring of Carly Bullard in the secondary biology teaching position.

Leslie said that Bullard is a graduate of Texas A & M University and spent last year teaching in Taiwan.

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Board members approved the Athletic Handbook, the Elementary School Student Handbook, the Middle School Student Handbook, and the High School Student Handbook for the 2020/2021 school year.

Leslie said that the big change in the elementary handbook is new procedures that are clearly outlined for the new entrance to the elementary school (which is currently under construction) and that it’s “user-friendly.” The middle school handbook clearly outlines dress code violations as well as derogatory language. Leslie commended teachers for enforcing the new cell phone policy, which requires students to keep their phones in their lockers during the day except during the four-minute passing periods, which was implemented this school year.

Leslie said that most major changes to the high school handbook were made last year, including changes made with regards to the requirements for Senior Scholars.

The seniors have two weeks left in the school year. Once the weather cooperates, Leslie said that principal Wayne Butler has plans to honor the seniors and that he’ll be “out and about” recognizing them.

The district is in its fourth week of remote learning after an executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer suspended in-person learning for Michigan for the remainder of the school year April

COVID-19 cancels Great Lakes Grand Prix

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13. While “out and about” swapping Chromebooks and distributing homework packets, Leslie said he’s heard positive reports with regards to how the district’s teachers and staff members are handling teaching remotely. Adam Bowen, principal at New Buffalo Elementary School, has also given a positive report on his support staff.

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eal distribution continues to go smoothly thanks to the district’s food services staff.

“I couldn’t be more pleased at how hard everybody’s working,” Leslie said.

Leslie announced that the millage for the middle and high school building has been paid off as of May 1 and that it will no longer be present on property tax bills.

Last Friday, Leslie said he and Keith Carlson, the district’s director of operations, met with a representative from Skillman Corporation with regards to the elementary school’s security upgrades project. Skillman has “good rapport” with Larson-Danielson, the project’s contractor.

Last month, board members accepted the bid in the amount of $581,156 from Larson-Danielson Construction Co. from LaPorte, Indiana, to be the contractor for the security upgrades project, which involves doing security upgrades to the school’s entrance.

The annual powerboat racing that brings more than 100,000 people to Michigan City’s lakefront has been cancelled by COVID-19.

Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said preparing for such a major event scheduled July 30 to Aug. 2 was simply impossible given the huge number of unknowns.

“We felt there were too many moving parts to be able to say with all of this uncertainty we could direct a safe event,” he said.

A record 212,000 people last year went to the Great Lakes Grand Prix and related events, like the boat parade on Franklin Street and Taste of Michigan City in the Uptown Arts District.

An estimated $13.6 million was generated for the local economy.

Not having the Great Lakes Grand Prix is another blow to the tourism industry already devastated from bans and restrictions on restaurants, hotels, casinos and traveling.

A gradual reopening of the Indiana’s economy started Monday.

However, Arnett said a further loosening of restrictions hinges on the future number of COVID-19 cases and there are no guarantees for hotels that need to start making rooms available for the race even before the start of the pandemic.

The Great Lakes Grand Prix is part of a series of races featuring boats traveling up to 200 miles per hour.

The competitions, which take place mostly in Florida, are sanctioned by Powerboat P1, which already cancelled races scheduled to be held prior to the one in Michigan City.

Arnett said the racing teams have members in five continents and restrictions on international travel to limit the global spread of the virus added further doubt to being able to pull off the race and doing so without risking anyone’s health.

“It’s just too big of an event to try and have with a big cloud hanging over us this late,” he said.

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Berrien County departments collaborate on reopening guidance for workplaces

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he Berrien County Health Department, Department of Economic Development, and Berrien County Emergency Operations Center contributed to the recent launch of a new website and resource providing guidance for businesses to consider as they plan for reopening their companies as executive orders allow.

The entire plan, links and resources can be viewed at www.

BerrienReopens.org.

The group consisted of additional leaders from Kinexus Group, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Cornerstone Alliance. Together, they have developed a framework of best practices and guidance to help companies not only get started but build confidence in employees and customers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The framework has several components, including having a Preparedness and Success Plan; having a workplace coordinator; clear responsibilities for supervisors and employees; and having workplace preventative measures to ensure health and safety of workers, customers, and the public.

“We want to encourage our

businesses and workplaces to together to work on recovery.” reopen in manner that maintains “This plan is comprehensive and the health and safety of our designed for all size companies community,” said Berrien County to utilize and share with their Health Department Health Officer workers and the public,” said Nicki Britten in a joint press release Dan Fette, Berrien County’s from the health department, community development director.

Spectrum Health Lakeland and the “It’s a blueprint that has the latest county. “We continue to monitor information, but also flexible data and will be able to identify if enough to be changed to meet we need to the shifting adjust course. information that The framework has several We believe surrounds this components, including consistent crisis.” having a Preparedness adherence Gov. Gretchen and Success Plan; having a to the health Whitmer has workplace coordinator; clear practices extended the responsibilities for supervisors outlined in “Stay Home, and employees; and having workplace preventative the plan will Stay Safe” measures to ensure health and provide the Executive Order safety of workers, customers, best chance of until May 28, and the public. maintaining while allowing the flattening additional of the curve that we’ve seen so far.” sectors to resume operating, “It is important to look at giving including construction, real estate, our community some sound advice and manufacturing in addition to on how reopening safely might the already designated “critical look, early, so they can prepare infrastructure workforce” that has themselves for when the time for been permitted to operate. reopening is appropriate,” said The Berrien ReOpens partnership Mac Elliott, chairperson of the will be providing regular updates Board of Commissioners, in the as information and conditions press release. “We followed our change. Find more information Emergency Operations Plan here in on COVID-19, including data and the Emergency Operations Center resources for specific audiences at and I am proud of the team we put www.bchdmi.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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hile the World’s Largest Flag Day Parade 2020 has been cancelled, people can still tune in for a 2020 Three Oaks Flag Day Virtual Tribute Parade Sunday, June 14, on Facebook.

Members of the community and Flag Day watchers are being asked to send photos of them, their family, military members, and any essential workers to be part of a tribute video to show support of the country’s flag, country, and community. To have their photos included in the presentation, community members should privatemessage the Three Oaks Flag Day Facebook page or send photos to threeoaksflagdaycommittee@ gmail.com. To be included in the presentation, photos must be received Monday, June 1, and be family-friendly.

Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, there will also be a virtual race for the 2020 Flag Day 5k.

With a virtual race, participants can run anywhere they like - their favorite trail, their neighborhood and even their treadmill if they choose. Runners will have anytime between Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 20, to complete either a 5k or (new this year) a 10k. The registration will run through 12:59 p.m. EST on Friday, June 5. Once they’ve finished their race, participants can record their time in the runsignup. com website. Runners/walkers can pick up T-shirts at Watkins Park on June 20 from 9 to 12 p.m. Those who live out of the Three Oaks area may request to be sent their swag to keep them home and safe.

Three Oaks Flag Day 5K is a 5K run/walk within the Village of Three Oaks. Proceeds will go towards the Three Oaks Flag Day Parade, Ronald McDonald House and the River Valley cross country team.

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Berrien County officials compose plan for gradual reopening of economy

ow life for Berrien County residents will look once everyone has been given the all-clear to legally start opening up sectors of the economy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is a primary focus of Berrien County officials.

As noted by Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, at the livestreaming weekly press conference via Facebook Friday, May 8, with Berrien County Health Department Health Officer Nicki Britten and Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Undersheriff Chuck Heit, by studying the models, it’s been revealed that the number of cases is steadily and gradually climb on the west side of Michigan, which “didn’t get hit as hard and fast as the east side.”

“Our prediction is that’s going to continue,” he said, adding that the cases, hospitalizations and deaths will have to be driven down before everything will be declared safe.

“We all have to be really diligent and careful so we can drive those numbers down instead of that slow and steady climb,” he added.

As of Tuesday, May 12, Berrien County was reporting 401 confirmed cases and 175 presumed cases (people who have the symptoms

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but haven’t been confirmed to have the virus through testing) and 25 deaths. There have also been 227 recoveries.

On Friday, Britten said there has been an increase of nine deaths since April 26.

“We do expect an increase in deaths to lag a little behind the increase in the number of cases,” she said, adding that the county has also seen a very slow increase in hospitalizations.

Hamel explained that the diagnosis usually precedes the hospitalization and hospitalizations usually occur a week or two before a death, which explains the “big lag.”

“Seeing the increase in cases means we have to be careful,” he said The numbers within the county are showing that the transmission of the virus is slowing even if transmission is ongoing – which remains a key factor in deciding how the southwest Michigan economy reopens.

Heit said the health department, the Department of Economic Development, and Berrien County Emergency Operations Center have contributed to the recent launch of a new website and resource providing guidance for businesses to consider as they plan for reopening their companies as the executive orders allow. The entire plan, links, and resources can be viewed at www.

BerrienReopens.org (see page 8).

The group also consisted of additional leaders from Kinexus Group, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Cornerstone Alliance.

Britten said small business owns and employers will want to check out the template guidance there and recommendations, as well as the “local flavor” that will be added that will include more specific information on how translate the suggestions into a business.

“There’s a lot of plan that goes into making sure a workplace has thee controls needed to keep everyone safe,” she said.

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he challenge, Britten said, is “how do we put a plan in place so that when we are legally to open sectors of economy” and “have more workplaces, have more movement of people, how do we do that in a way that’s safe and that promotes health and allows us to have that slow transmission.”

Heit added that the Berrien County Board of Commissioners has requested that the county take a “regional approach” when taking into consideration a gradual reopening, which means focusing on regional

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data and not necessarily data from the state.

The county continues to monitor individuals within congregate settings, which includes nursing homes and long care facilities as well as the county jail.

Heit said that the county has taken a “systematic approach” to testing inmates.

So far, 10 inmates have been tested in the jail, which have come back negative.

All visitors and nonessential people are barred from entering the jail. The arresting officer is also barred from entering. The county has also contracted a 24-hour medical staff for the jail and has brought in an outside cleaning staff to clean any medical areas and cells used for isolation.

Hamel said that Spectrum is expanding its testing and sees an increase in testing capability every week or two. Other places, such as Intercare Community Health Network, are continuing to provide testing. Efforts are being made to expand testing in the southern part of the county, such as Niles.

Antibody tests continue to be scarce and confined to those individuals who think they’ve had the virus and are willing to be plasma donors.

“Not only does it helps confirm the diagnose, but it helps save lives,” Hamel said.

RAY WOJDULA, LONGTIME OWNER OF LOCAL DRUG STORES, PASSES AWAY

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aymond “Ray” Joseph Wojdula, a former drug store owner, New Buffalo City mayor and councilmember, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2020.

From 1971 to 2019, Wojdula was the owner/operator/ pharmacist of the New Buffalo Drug & Grand Variety store in New Buffalo as well as the Three Oaks drug store. He was also restauranteur with the Boathouse and operated Pier 6 Disco.

Wojdula was also a former mayor and council member of the City of New Buffalo as well as a member of the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169 and the New Buffalo Lions Club.

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A ‘Powerful Weapon:’ LOCAL CHURCHES UNITE DURING NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

his year’s National Day of Prayer, which took place Thursday, May 7, served as being a mini reunion of sorts for local churchgoers.

Members of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and Converge Community Church gathered while maintaining a 6-foot distance between themselves in front of the churches located on U.S. Highway 12 in New Buffalo (the churches are located almost right across from each other).

Despite wearing masks and social distancing, members were still able to greet one another and pray together for the first time in nearly two months.

Church services across the state were suspended when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued her first “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order in the middle of March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The executive order instructed Michigan residents to stay home unless they worked in an essential industry or needed to conduct essential business.

Since then, churches have been livestreaming Mass and services through Facebook or YouTube or their respective websites.

The National Day of Prayer is an ecumenical observance of prayer for the country that has been held on the first Thursday of May since 1952. This year’s theme was “Pray God’s Glory Across the Earth.”

Due to the pandemic, the public event needed to be relocated from New Buffalo Township Library (which is

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currently closed).

Jeff Dryden, senior pastor at According to a press release As soon as the city’s noon Converge as well as its Sawyer from the Diocese of Kalamazoo, siren went off, each group of campus, Sawyer Highlands the more than 100,000 church members launched Church, said that it didn’t Catholics in Southwest their respective outdoor prayer matter what faith people were a Michigan have not been able service. part of, as they were all untied to participate in Mass at their In addition to praying for the in prayer. local parishes since March 20. government, business, military “We’re all seeking God Bishop J. Bradley is currently and public safety, education, together – we’re all praying collaborating with clergy and media, family and churches, for our country at this is time, diocesan staff to formulate a this year’s Day of plan for when the Prayer included a churches re-open to special intention: an the public. end to the pandemic. n his recent “We felt that it was letter, “From very important this year, especially with Darkness to everything going on, Light: Hope that we just came for a New together as much as Pentecost,” Bradley we could to pray for said he hopes for a our country while still diocesan “Mass of obeying all the social Thanksgiving” as distancing guidelines soon as the public Cindy Dryden (front), wife of lead pastor Jeff Dryden, and I know many are suspension of the prays with others at Converge Community Church praying at home,” celebration of the Becky Borglin, who Holy Mass is lifted. organized this year’s He also hopes that this time will bring event, said. people back to the “I ask God to bless faith in stronger out country and our numbers town and community Ambrose said he’s and all of our people,” hoping that the city of she added.

New Buffalo will allow The Rev. John the church to hold Peter Ambrose (who outdoor Masses once recently celebrated restrictions are lifted, the 22nd anniversary which will allow of his ordination to St. Mary of the Lake parishoners social distance everyone to maintain the priesthood) of while praying for the country social distance.

St. Mary’s said that “People will bring Pope Francis had their own chairs and sit 6 feet also declared a World Day of where incredible wisdom is and maybe 10 feet apart – and Prayer for Thursday, May 14, needed,” he said. then go home without coming requesting that everyone pray Churches will have to wait in close contact (with anyone),” for those who are suffering until at least the end of the he said. from the coronavirus and for month to resume physical Ambrose said the lakeside of an end to it. gatherings, as the governor the state draws several visitors “Prayer is a powerful weapon extended the “Stay Home, Stay throughout the summer. On (against the virus),” Ambrose Safe” executive order until May some summer weekends, he said.

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sees 300 to 400 people attend Mass.

“It would be difficult to come to church and we’d say, ‘The church is full, you can’t get in,’” he said.

Dryden said that Converge has formed a team of six to seven people, who are talking through and consulting with others on how church will look after restrictions are lifted.

Gary Balling, who serves on the committee, said that the group has been identifying issues, although there’s currently no solid plan in place.

Balling advised everyone to be patient, as the transition back to physical gathering will be slow.

“We’re going very slowly and looking to other churches,” he said.

“I think we’re going to start with some small groups coming together and social distancing,” he added.

The group will also receive input from Converge MidAmerica, which will tell everyone how churches in other states are handling the reopening.

Mike Bettig Converge campus pastor, said that all current discussions have consisted mainly of “principles.”

“We just want to go kind of slow and take our time and test the waters and figure out what works best when it comes times to gather back together,” he said.

Meanwhile, Bettig said that the church’s livestreamed offerings, which include its Sunday services and Sunday morning Bible studies, have been going “fairly well.”

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lowers and other expressions of love were not in short supply on Mother’s Day at a senior living facility in Chesterton despite the separation of a lockdown from COVID-19.

Despite the unusual, if not, painful circumstances, the chance to visit through windows and other extreme forms of social distancing seemed appreciated at The Residences at Coffee Creek at 2300 Village Point off Indiana 49.

“Never had a Mother’s Day that we visit through glass but it’s the way of the world right now so that’s what we’re dealing with,” said Tom Shapen of Valparaiso.

He and his wife, Sue, and their son, Adam, visited his 91-year-old mother, Juanita, and his 95-yearold father, George.

Juanita has been there for over a year, while George just recently moved in to be with her while the facility is under lockdown because of the virus.

Loved ones were kept in the vestibule and residents in the lobby behind the closed glass doors.

When the rain stopped, others were outside visiting through closed windows at the rooms of residents.

Bill Dorulla of Valparaiso was there with a half dozen family members chatting with his 90-year-old mother, Mary, who was given a phone to communicate because of the glass being thick.

Mary seemed to light up when shown the dozen yellow roses they brought her and “Daisy,” the family’s 2-year-old Dachshund.

Dorulla described the experience as “different” and “surreal” but necessary to keep everyone inside safe.

“Hopefully, it’s something that’s going to pass. I don’t know how soon it’s going to happen but, hopefully, soon,” he said.

Helen Ward of Chesterton, along with her husband, J.D., and their daughter, Angela, stood outside the room of her 75-year-old mother, Audrey Arnold.

Audrey smiled a lot and returned their expressions of love that included the blowing of kisses.

“It’s heart wrenching that you can’t give her hugs. I’m a hugger but I know she’s safe and that’s all that matters. I can’t wait for this to be over,” Mrs. Ward said.

Gregg and Danielle Hertzlieb of LaPorte were on the ground communicating with his mother, Sharyn Rankin, looking down from the thirdfloor balcony of her room.

They waved at each other a lot and spoke at raised volumes to be able to hear each other.

Hertzlieb said he’d rather be giving his 75-yearold mother hugs but appreciated the opportunity to connect with her even at a distance.

They’ve also been staying in regular contact through Facetime and on the phone since the facility has been under lockdown.

“It’s hard. It’s difficult but we’re getting through it,” he said.

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ormally, residents can invite guests to join them for a Mother’s Day brunch.

The brunch still went on but it was for residents only due to the COVID-19 visitation restrictions.

Family members were encouraged to send moms a special message online to be printed and given to them later.

All the messages were shown to residents later in a video collage.

“Even though this year it looks a little different for Mother’s Day, we still want to make it special for our residents,” said Kaitlynn Redmon, executive director of The Residences at Coffee Creek.

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PUBLIC NOTICES writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Buffalo will hold a public hearing during a regular City Council meeting scheduled for May 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive public comment concerning the proposed 2020-2021 Fiscal Budget and the Headlee Millage Reduction Fraction for the City of New Buffalo.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council meeting will be conducted using Zoom Conferencing.

City Hall will only be open to the public if required by state law on the date of the hearing.

Directions for participating in the Zoom Conference are available on the City’s website.

This is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City of New Buffalo will hold a public hearing during a regular City Council meeting scheduled for May 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117

The City of New Buffalo will hold a Special City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive public comment concerning the proposed Consent Judgment to resolve pending litigation in City of New Buffalo v Lijewski and Sons Automotive, LLC, Case No. 19-0136-CZ (Berrien County Trial Court). The proposed Consent Judgment addresses the future use of the parcels known as 742 and 800 S. Whittaker Street and portions of the Tulasz Street right-right-of-way. The proposed Consent Judgment is available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk by email at afidler@ cityofnewbuffalo.org.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council meeting will be conducted using Zoom Conferencing. City Hall will only be open to the public if required by state law on the date of the hearing. Directions for participating in the Zoom Conference are available on the City’s website.

This is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing and special meeting on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM, the purpose of which is to consider a variance requested by Steve Hardey, owner of 718 W. Indiana Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The property Tax Code is No. 11-62-8270-0017-00-4.

This is an open meeting.

The applicant is requesting a variance to extend the existing six foot fence located on the property line between his home and the neighbor to enclose the back and side yards of 718 W. Indiana Street. The new portion of the fence will meet all setback guidelines. This request involves Article 3-5, (b) “fences erected within the front yard in any district shall not exceed 3.5 feet in height,” and Section 3-14, “swimming pools (a) such side walls, fence or enclosure, including gates, shall not be less than four feet or greater than six feet above grade.” The Zoning Ordinance is available on line at cityofnewbuffalo.org and at City Hall upon request.

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The purpose of this special meeting is for the Department Heads to present their 2020-2021 budget to the city council.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council meeting will be conducted using Zoom Conferencing. City Hall will only be open to the public if required by state law on the date of the meeting. Directions for participating in the Zoom Conference are available on the City’s website.

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS TO PURCHASE 435 S. WHITTAKER STREET The City of New Buffalo is requesting sealed bids until 3:30 PM EST on Friday, June 19, 2020 for the sale of the building located at 435 S. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The building has 4,800 square feet of retail space on .12 acres of property located at 435 S. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

Previous bidders will be offered an opportunity to rebid.

Bids should contain a proposal for the intended use of the building. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Purchase of 435 S. Whittaker Street.”

This is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act of 1976 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

The sale of the property shall include a deed restriction that an occupancy permit must be obtained within one year of purchase or the City will be allowed to reacquire the property at the original purchase price. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the bidding process.

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Post cards replace vote by mail application deliveries

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BY STAN MADDUX

ost cards will now be used to encourage registered voters in LaPorte County to vote by mail to avoid the risk of contracting the COVID-19

virus.

The LaPorte County Commissioners had originally ordered April 22 mail in voting applications be sent to the 71,000 registered voters in the county to reduce the number of people voting at the polls due to the COVID-19 risk.

Instead, post cards informing registered voters about the option of casting ballots in the mail and how to do it will now be going out to achieve a huge savings in cost and time while still potentially saving lives.

The May 1 decision by the LaPorte County Election Board overturned the order by the commissioners, who on Wednesday supported the change.

“The cards will let them know if somebody is scared to vote in person they have an option and how to exercise that option,” said LaPorte County Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kora.

LaPorte County Clerk Kathy Chroback said there isn’t enough time to send mail in voting applications to all registered voters and process what could be an avalanche of ballots and other related documents going back and forth in the mail.

She also noted the deadline for her office to receive a mail in voting application is May 21 and it would take at least a week to obtain all of the extra supplies needed before such a massive postal undertaking could even begin.

“The timeline is just not doable,” Chroback said.

According to the election board, the post cards will streamline the desire for reduced turnout at the polls to lower the risk of spreading the virus, particularly to elderly voters and workers.

According to the election board, the post cards will explain the online and traditional process of receiving and filling out mail in voting applications.

Voters choosing that option can then follow the instructions.

The post cards will also reveal voting at the polls can still be done early or on election day.

Chroback said voters whose mail in voting applications are approved will be mailed a ballot, which must be received by the clerk’s office in the mail by no later than 12 p.m. on the day of the primary.

Early voting at the polls, which begins May 26, will offered at the County Complex in LaPorte and county annex building in Michigan City at 8th and Wabash streets.

Raymond “Ray” Joseph Wojdula

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aymond “Ray” Joseph Wojdula, 85, of New Buffalo, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday-May 5, 2020.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Ray was born on July 26, 1934 in East Chicago, IN to the late Joseph and Mary (Bania) Wojdula. He served his country while a 2nd Lt. Navy pilot from 1955-1959. Ray graduated from Purdue University with a Pharmacy Degree and remained an active alumni and avid fan of the Boilermakers. He was owner/operator/pharmacist of the New Buffalo Drug & Grand Variety store in New Buffalo from

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1971-2019 and also the Three Oaks drug store. Ray was a restauranteur with the Boathouse and he operated Pier 6 Disco. He was also a former Mayor and council member of the City of New Buffalo. Ray was also a member of the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169 and the New Buffalo Lions Club. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Ray is survived by his wife – Janie Peppel-Wojdula; his four sons – John (Tracy) Wojdula of Brasstown, NC, David Wojdula of MI, Philip (Susan) Wojdula of Iron River, MI and Mark (Lisa) Wojdula of Reese, MI; stepchildren – Lori (Ben) Conklin of Leo, IN, Terry Schwarz of New Buffalo, Scott (Tiffany) Schwarz of Stevens City, VA and Julie (Daryl Schmidt) Schwarz of Sawyer; and numerous grand and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother – Joseph and sisters – Lorraine Nowicki and Jane White.

Private services will be held for Ray with his final resting place being at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Lake Church in New Buffalo or to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Benton Harbor.

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HOROSCOPE MAY 14-20, 2020

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

There is a sense of needing to talk about things while maintaining a level of discretion this week, which could feel like you’re keeping secrets, when you’re really trying to preserve the connection and maintain the friendship. Regardless of the tension, it will be a very auspicious week.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Even though your mood lends towards partying and socializing this week, you will address more serious issues with courage and certainty. This is not the time to mess with the big cat. You are ready to take charge and deal with problems or complete projects.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

As much as you would like to get close and share some more one on one time with partners or family members, you feel like you can’t relax or be your usual self around them, right now. Rather than causing strain on the relationship by forced closeness, perhaps you can help financially instead.

Friends or group affiliations could be a source of strain financially this week, or you may be paying more for services than most people do. This is the time to take better care of yourself and make sure you have the things you need before you pay someone else’s bill.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Major breakthroughs will be achieved this week where creative goals are concerned but power struggles with partners or family members will be a source of contention this week. Turn to the experts for advice on construction or business projects and let those power struggles fuel your passion.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

You would really like to express yourself or change your looks in some way, but there is a sense that you have to conform or deal with some oppressive force if you choose to do things your own way now. This is the time to explore and release the inner realms before you turn outward.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Even though you are ready to dig in and get deeper into your family or partner, you feel limited in your ability to get close or uncover pertinent personal information this week. Commitments and obligations with children could bring about some volcanic eruptions.

So, tread carefully.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

There may be a need to experiment and try new things but you just are not mentally stimulated enough to search out new modes of operating right now. Sticking with the tried and true may prove to be a bigger time saver anyway. Wait till things smooth out before making big changes.

There is a desire to delve deeper into relationships and uncover hidden passions but you just can’t muster up that much emotional energy or time. You would rather keep conversations light and airy, and focus on basic tasks or topics. Save the drama for the hot summer nights, too chilly now.

Even though you are in a position to help and have the capacity to solve problems.

Sometimes you just have to let others make their own mistakes and let them take care of themselves. Let your talents and capabilities be an inspiration, not an extra resource for others.

There is a real need to create and express your talents but a lack of resources or finding the right medium could inhibit your creativity this week. The influence from the stars favors more solitary practices or things that can be done with very little equipment.

Simplistic and loving it.

As much as you would like to relax and curl up on the couch, there will be a fair amount of restless energy preventing you from vegging out completely. You will be drawn into long conversations or dialogues that require digging deep into the past or uncovering hidden emotions.

To draw you must close your eyes and sing.

— Pablo Picasso

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