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Berrien County Health Department to begin administering Pfizer vaccine to 12- to-15year-olds PAGE 3 New Buffalo City Council holds second reading on short-term rental amendment PAGES 4-5 Village of Three Oaks Council discusses future of sewer system PAGE 7 Guide pick-up celebrates 40 years of the Chamber PAGE 10

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Berrien County Health Department to begin administering Pfizer vaccine to 12- to-15-year-olds

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ollowing the recent said Nicki Britten, health officer for the authorization and Berrien County Health Department. recommendation by the U.S. “Vaccination amongst this age Centers for Disease Control group is crucial to reduce COVID-19 and Prevention (CDC) and transmission in our community. Not the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only does this vaccine provide excellent (FDA), the Berrien protection against County Health “Vaccination amongst the virus, but Department will start this age group is crucial fully vaccinated vaccinating children to reduce COVID-19 people have the transmission in our ages 12 to 15 years added benefit of community. Not only old with the Pfizer not needing to does this vaccine provide COVID-19 vaccine. quarantine if there excellent protection Parents and are future exposures against the virus, but fully guardians wishing to COVID-19,” she vaccinated people have to protect their said. the added benefit of not children over the age While only the needing to quarantine if of 12 from COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is there are future exposures may schedule an authorized for to COVID-19,” she said. appointment online adolescents as at clinics offering the young as 12 years Pfizer vaccine. The Health Department old at this time, there are other safe and has clinic appointments available for effective vaccines widely available for the Pfizer vaccine as early as next week. adult residents who have not received While appointments are encouraged, it yet. BCHD continues to offer open walk-ins are also welcomed at any of the scheduling for both first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Berrien County Health Department’s vaccines, as well as Johnson & Johnson/ clinics. A parent or guardian must Janssen vaccine with appointment provide consent before any minor availability found at www.bchdmi. under the age of 18 may receive their org/COVID19. Residents who need vaccination. assistance in scheduling an appointment “We urge all families to strongly can call 800-815-5485. — STAFF consider vaccinating their adolescents REPORTS over the age of 12 as soon as possible,”

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s of the afternoon of Monday, May 17, in total, the Berrien County Health Department was reporting 13,678 confirmed cases, 257 confirmed deaths and 12,459 30-day recoveries. There were also 13 non-ICU COVID patients and one ICU patient.

Under the updated Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Gatherings and Mask Order that went into effect May 15, Michiganders who are outdoors no longer need to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. While indoors, fully vaccinated Michiganders will no longer need to wear a mask, but residents who are not vaccinated, or have not completed their vaccinations, must continue to wear a mask or face covering to protect themselves and others. Following the authorization and recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Berrien County Health Department was scheduled to begin vaccinating children ages 12 to 15 years old with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this week (see more on this page).

While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are also welcomed at any of the Berrien County Health Department’s clinics. For more information, visit www. bchdmi.org/.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANIGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS 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 NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming 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

New Buffalo City Council holds second reading on short-term rental amendment

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

he New Buffalo City Council had the second reading of an ordinance amendment for short-term rentals in the city at their Monday, May 17,

meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor John Humphrey apologized for losing his temper at a previous meeting and asked that everyone participating in the public comment portion of the meeting to follow the rules of order.

Resident Ron Watson spoke in favor of the ordinance, noting that the city currently has no way to handle “bad actors” who do not follow the rules.

He suggested that, in addition to the proposed limit on rentals in the city, the council consider looking to make short-term rentals possible outside of the Residential-1 districts.

Other audience members asked the council to hold off on the amendment.

John Natsis urged the council to instead focus on the enforcement of existing ordinances and to lift the moratorium on new rentals. Mark Goldberg said the proposed requirement to list the names and birth dates of everyone staying at a rental was “unnecessarily burdensome” and invasive, which he said might deter tourists from coming to town.

When the council discussed the matter, Humphrey said listing all occupants was intended to make people accountable but agreed that the requirement could be adjusted. He also noted there had been more than three years of discussion leading up to the evening’s amendment and Ordinance 237 is not enforceable. He said police records show that 25 percent of registered short-term rentals have had at least one police complaint and even in

cases where there have been numerous complaints, there is currently no mechanism allowing the city to enforce compliance.

As part of the new amendment, the council also approved a contract with Granicus Host Compliance to assist the city staff in managing the short-term rentals. Humphrey said Granicus is “the leading authority” in gathering real-time information on rentals and will monitor internet rental sites to keep current on rentals advertised in the city.

The contract will be $14,723.10 for the first year, and $16,856.48 for each following year.

During the meeting, the council also approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget presented by City Treasurer Kate Vyskocil. In speaking to the council, Vyskocil said there will probably need to be amendments made at the June meeting to plan for matching funds for grants the city has applied for on upcoming projects.

Resident William Lenga asked why the Downtown Development Authority had not increased its funds. Vyskocil said the DDA had experienced a negative tax capture over the past four years. Humphrey said many commercial properties have been identified as under-assessed and tax captures are expected to increase when those properties sell and assessments are adjusted.

Councilmember Brian Flannagan suggested the council look into if the DDA is necessary.

Councilmember Mark Robertson asked if it would be possible to get more information about the lifeguard budget to determine if the amount is too much

for the upcoming season. Vyskocil said the budget could be amended at a later date, so the council could choose to approve the presented budget and make changes when the lifeguard information became available, or change the lifeguard amount before approving the budget, but she would like their decision as soon as possible so Parks Superintendent Kristen D’Amico could plan her staffing. Humphrey noted the council did not know what the number might be at this time.

The council approved the budget and the truth in taxation millage rate, thanking Vyskocil for her work.

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ity Manager Darwin Watson told the council that a proposed hot dog concession agreement from Andrew Pavlopoulos that was tabled at the March meeting was left off the council’s April agenda, leaving the issue unresolved. Speaking to the council, Pavlopoulos said his cart would have a limited menu of hot dogs, chips and drinks and he did not feel it would be in competition with nearby restaurants. As he only plans to operate in New Buffalo on a part-time basis, Pavlopoulos proposed a vendor fee of $500 for the 2021 year.

Later in the meeting the council amended the city’s concession agreement with New Buffalo Beach Club to list Dan Leung as the business’ new owner. Watson said the update does not change the terms of the agreement, nor does it guarantee Leung a renewal at the end of the current three-year agreement, which ends December 31, 2021.

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n the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the council approved a site plan for Beer Church, 36 S. Whittaker Street, to extend its outdoor seating. Watson said the site plan meets all requirements for the extension. Flanagan asked if the reported parking spaces included the public parking lot at Whittaker and Buffalo streets, which he noted is leased to the city from a private owner and could be sold in the future. Watson said site plans need to be considered based on current available parking, while Humphrey added that Beer Church has adequate street parking even without the leased lot. Robertson pointed out that the plan showed some angled parking spaces that had been converted to parallel. While the change does not affect the application, he said it was something the council should discuss in the future to avoid potential problems.

The council tabled a decision on a proposed New Buffalo Area Recreation Authority, which would consist of the City, New Buffalo Township and New Buffalo Area Schools working together and providing grant opportunities.

Humphrey said the NBARA would not have the power to levy taxes and any taxes for the group would require an approved millage.

Robertson said he had first learned about the NBARA from newspaper articles and was not ready to vote on the matter without further council discussion. Humphrey agreed, but said he would like to have the matter resolved as quickly as possible.

This year, city staff will mow the grass on city properties that was previously handled by contractors. In order to maintain smaller grass areas, Watson recommended the council approve the purchase of a 36” deck mower in the amount of $3500. He explained the current mower has a 72” deck, which is required for large areas, but cannot mow at city hall, the fire department or other small areas.

The council approved a dispute resolution for a boat slip owner affected

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 by sediment from a city storm sewer.

Under the agreement, the city will purchase the affected slip, dredge the area, repair the drain and then sell the slip. Abonmarche engineer Tony McGhee said the planned repair includes a settling pond for storm water before it reaches the slip area.

At the request of Black Dragon LLC owner Paul Peterson, the council approved the application for a tasting room license for 910 W. Buffalo Street. Peterson explained his establishment is a mead maker, which falls under the state’s small wine maker licensing category.

The council reappointed Paul Billingslea, Donald Stoneburner and Roxanne Lauer to the Planning Commission, and Richard Cooper and Wayne Borg to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They also appointed Jennifer Parello to a vacant seat on the ZBA. At the recommendation of Water Superintendent Ken Anderson and Fire Chief Chris Huston, the council voted to approve installation of a fire hydrant at North Berrien and Lake streets, and the deactivation of a block of old, 4” watermain where newer 8” main exists. Payjay Construction will do the work for $14,650.

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New Buffalo preparing for summer

BY STAN MADDUX

he City of New Buffalo is getting ready for what could be an extremely busy summer because of COVID-19 restrictions loosening from people getting vaccinated.

The city’s Transient Marina Office west of the Whittaker Street bridge is being repaired after being damaged by fire Aug. 28.

Most of the repairs are focused on the bathrooms, showers and laundry area, which suffered the heaviest damage.

City Manager Darwin Watson said the fix involves mostly hanging drywall and electrical work.

Watson said it’s taken this long for the repairs to start because of delays caused

by COVID-19 and the untimely passing of former City Manager Dave Richards, who died from complications of the virus in December.

“We were told it will be done by Memorial Day,” he said.

The office portion of the building where permits for slip rental are issued suffered just minimal damage and reopened shortly after the fire.

The cause of the fire was blamed on an overheated fan in the ventilation system for the restrooms, officials said.

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ork on the firedamaged municipal marina building is nearly complete.

D’Amico said the

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The council approved payments of $10,426.50 for Mead and White and $23,048.20 for City Plumbing.

The council briefly discussed a proposal from resident Steve Cimino to purchase three vacant city lots adjacent to his property. Humphrey said he felt the city was obligated Open 6 days Open 6 days to sell for fair market value, while davidsdeliandcoffee.com davidsdeliandcoffee.com Cimino’s offer was below that.

launch was also resealed to extend the life of the asphalt.

Watson said other things happening to get ready for summer involved more routine things like raking of the sand at the public beach.

The proposed rebuilding of Dunewalk just east of the public beach concession stand has not started as originally anticipated.

Last year, the city was hoping the estimated $450,000 project would start before Memorial Day. Watson said the work hinges on grant dollars and not all of the grants being sought have been decided.

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unewalk, a popular longterm fixture at the beach, remains closed because of hazards like broken steps too dangerous to walk on.

The new Dunewalk will be handicapped accessible with ramps made of wood, instead of stairs, for people to navigate from one end to the other.

Watson said it appears the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions has people flocking to the lakefront and downtown like never before, perhaps, this early in the month.

“If that’s any indication, it’s going to be a very busy summer season,” he said.

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Chikaming Township Board denies request from Park Board for temporary variance allowing dogs on beaches

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Directors denied a resolution request from the Park Board as presented for a temporary variance to Ordinance 126 permitting dogs on the beaches at their Thursday, May 13, meeting.

Supervisor David Bunte said that Park Board members were requesting the Board of Trustees approved a temporary variance on the ordinance to allow dogs on Cherry and Harbert beaches between 6 and 10 a.m. and 7 and 10 p.m. daily through Sept.

30. Owners would be required to keep their dogs on 6 -foot leashes and to pick up any dog litter and any litter found on the public beaches.

Bunte, who consulted with attorney Charles Hilmer, said that, because of the wording of Ordinance 126, there is “no allowable course for us to be able to allow a variance to the existing ordinance.”

“It is cut and dry in stating that dogs are not allowed on the beaches and in order for any change to the ordinance, it has to go through a full amendment process in order to accommodate that if that’s in fact what they’d like to do,” he said, adding that’s “not the request that we were given by the Park Board.”

Trustee Liz Rettig said there’d be no one to “police” the timing, such as if someone with their dog was still on the beach at 10:30 p.m.

Trustee Rich Sullivan said that, based on the current sizes of the beaches, he doesn’t think “it would be the best judgement of the township” to allow dog right nows. He was concerned no survey had been done to elicit public input.

“I’m not seeing that based on what we have here…

The public needs to know what we’re thinking, why we’re thinking it and giving us feedback because that’s who we represent,” he said.

Janet Schrader said that “no research was done” when the Park Board voted to make their request and that the “public did not ask for this nor did they get any input” on it.

She asked how allowing dogs on the beaches would affect the Cherry Beach Project (the township is

trying to acquire the Beidler Trust property adjacent to the beach), which is nearing the finish line, and that it may lead to more people on the beaches in a pandemic.

Fran Wersells said that the township has such “tiny little beaches” and many “short-term rentals” and that allowing dogs would lead to overcrowded beaches. Other options nearby include Warren Dunes, which maintains a two-mile stretch for dogs.

Dan Buckenmeyer, a former member of the Park Board, said that it “never made sense” to bring dogs on the 33- to 66-foot beaches and Cherry Beach, which is what led to the creation of the dog park at Harbert Community Park. He said he wouldn’t take even his “highly, highly trained” dogs to the beach, as he can’t “guarantee they wouldn’t scratch a small child” or get into an “altercation” with another dog.

“They are still animals…They are not in my complete control,” he said.

Sherri Curry, a Park Board member and resident, said she believes a public hearing is “necessary to amend any type of an ordinance, which is the direction I’d like to see something headed.”

“Definitely not all day not all night and not every beach, but I’d like to see the township board take this further to motion for a public hearing later,” she said.

Board members approved an application for the Deputy Grant to help pay for banners and for the installation of the hardware in them as part of the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project.

Regarding the Improvement Project, the roadway asphalt two-inch overlay was done last week and the nonmotorized path has gone in. Landscaping was beginning to be installed this week and benches and receptacles will be installed soon.

Board members approved a Special Land Use (SLU) Application for 5366 Sawyer Road (trustee Bill Marske abstained due to being on the Planning Commission).

Board members approved Katherine Almquist doing a summer internship with the township’s

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Board members approved spending $66,300 to redo the roads in Riverside Cemetery. Bunte said that this year’s existing program for the roads came in under budget from the Road Department.

Sexton Forest Glanda obtained bids from a couple contractors and Bunte said that he and the Road Advisory Committee agreed that Riverside could be done this summer and possibly Lakeside in 2022.

Board members discussed waste management.

Last fall, Bunte said that the township’s code enforcement officer was going through the township and putting reminder stickers on garbage cans that had been left on the roadways. This resulted in several calls from owners of rental properties, where people are only there for the weekend and no one can take the cans in.

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unte said that the township could consider single-use providers, where there’d be only one provider in the township. Part of the contractual obligation for the provider that the township would require is they have two people on the garbage truck, with one person being responsible for putting the cans back.

It was agreed that Bunte would do research with current providers and get ideas on what services they can provide, and then get public input on the matter.

Board members approved purchasing a plaque for approximately $250 acknowledging the volunteers and donors who rebuilt the lower portion of the Harbert Road Beach stairs.

Board members approved the fire department MHZ800 radio purchase agreement. Bunte said the county has agreed to “pretty much” loan the funds to all the municipalities at a 1.85% interest rate, making it affordable for every community in order to purchase the radios. The board was being asked to sign the contract assignment that night to “kick off” the program.

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Village of Three Oaks Council discusses future of sewer system

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

he Village of Three Oaks is considering the future of its sewage system.

At the Three Oaks Village Council’s Wednesday, May 12, meeting, Village Manager Dan Faulkner said the village has received a proposed administrative consent order from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) regarding changes to the village wastewater system.

Village Attorney Charles Hilmer said he had received the agreement May 11 and still needed to review it in detail, but the village did not have much power to negotiate the terms. He said his main concern was that the agreement’s two-year timeframe would not give the village enough time to fulfill the conditions EGLE set.

Mary Nykamp, of Wightman and Associates engineering firm, said the timeline would be very difficult to meet.

The council authorized Hilmer to sign the agreement on behalf of the village once he has been able to determine if the timeline is feasible.

One of the options the village is considering is the possibility of connecting with the Galien River Sanitary District, rather than continuing to use sewage lagoons.

Nykamp explained Wightman’s feasibility study would determine if it was physically possible to connect with the GRSD system, if the GRSD has the capacity to accept the additional waste, and cost effectiveness compared to paying for lagoon improvements. She said lagoon improvements would be a large capital expense and the required paperwork and administrative duties may require a dedicated

employee.

The council approved the study in the amount of $33,500. Councilmember John Kramer noted that the village has frequently spent money for consulting fees and outside research. He suggested the village do its own research on future issues.

Wightman has also evaluated the results of the hydrogeologic investigation conducted on the lagoons.

They have concluded the report shows conditions at the lagoons protect the surrounding groundwater at a level “greater or equal to” state requirements.

Hydrogeologic investigation on lagoons was to determine if lagoons have impacted groundwater.

Wightman believes the report demonstrates geologic conditions mean give protection “equal or greater’ to requirements. Nykamp said the firm has not heard the official determination based on the study but said she was confident it would reach the same conclusion.

Village President Richard Smith told the council the village has received a letter from property owner Carl Daley asking the village to vacate a property running behind four residences on East Ash Street, including Daley’s. In his letter to the village, Daley stated he has been mowing the land in question.

Hilmer told the council the village has no claim to the land and therefore has no authority to vacate it. He said the property owners would need to be identified through a title search.

The newly-formed Three Oaks Makers and Merchants Alliance is hosting a fundraiser during Flag Day weekend and requested the council’s permission to obtain a special event liquor license. Member Kim

Pruitt said the event will be at the Social Club, 8 Maple Street, in order to accommodate attendees. She said the group formed to support local businesses and is not expected to pull people away from other Flag Day events.

The council approved the request.

At the June council meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on the proposed non-discrimination ordinance. As COVID restrictions are being lifted, the meeting will be the first in-person council meeting in over a year. In order to maintain safe distances, the meeting will be in the ballroom at Froelich’s, 19 N. Elm Street.

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uring the June meeting, the council will also review proposed new water rates.

At their most recent meeting, the Downtown Development Authority members agreed to add a new design to the downtown street banners with the phrase, “Peace, Love and Pride.” The council selected from the two proposed designs.

The council also approved a $3300 proposal to replace lights at the Watkins Park pavilion.

Faulkner told the council that village treasurer Lois Smith has requested to be made a full-time employee.

Faulkner said this will be discussed at the upcoming budget meeting.

Hydroflushing of fire hydrants was scheduled to begin in the village May 17.

Berrien County needs input to identify disaster problem areas and suggested solutions

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errien County Emergency Management officials kicked off a new project this week aimed at protecting the community from disasters.

A plan known as the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be updated as a result of this project. Members of the community can help with the plan by filling out a survey. The link to the survey is found on a newly launched website named BerrienPREPARED.com. The survey will be open until July 1, 2021.

“Our survey asks the community

to identify where the worst and most frequent spots are after disaster events happen in Berrien County,” said Captain Rockey Adams, the Berrien County Emergency Management coordinator.

“This can be anything from places where water covers the road after a heavy storm, to worries about impacts caused by high winds,” said Captain Adams.

After the Emergency Management team identifies these common problems within the county, they plan to develop projects aimed at defending against future harm.

The survey asks for the public’s opinion

on what types of projects can help defend their community.

“This is a great opportunity for the public to let us know, down to the neighborhood level, where our biggest problems are and what we can do to help.

It is important for us to get input from business leaders, government leaders, and anyone in the community who know their towns best,” Captain Adams said.

Hazard Mitigation is the practice of assuming that disaster hazards will happen and finding a way to make the damage less. Many mitigation project

examples involve constructing barriers for flood waters, improving storm drainage systems to prevent floods, or hardening critical facilities from high winds/ tornados.

More information about Hazard Mitigation can be found at www. fema.gov/emergency-managers/ risk-management/hazard-mitigationplanning. The direct link for the Berrien County survey is at www.publicinput. com/Q2851 but it can also be found on found at www.berrienprepared.com.

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Days appear numbered for youth baseball field

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BY STAN MADDUX

he future might not have a place for the iconic youth baseball field at Harbert Community Park.

A proposed redesign adding new amenities to the park along Red Arrow Highway calls for a dismantling of the baseball field used for generations.

Chikaming Township Park Board Chairman Arthur Anderson said there have been attempts to increase demand for the baseball diamond used only sparingly in recent years.

“There doesn’t seem to be a lot of interest in any youth league using the field due to the changing demographics in the township,” he said.

His comments were made during a Monday, May 10, public hearing of the Chikaming Township Park Board to give an update on the changes proposed at the park and hear responses from citizens.

Anderson said there’s been a few adult softball practice games at the baseball park but the dimensions were too short for that level of competition and there’s not enough room to expand the size of the field.

Members of a committee assembled to examine future changes at the park recommended the baseball field be taken out.

“They know there’s an attachment to it from members of the public but it’s of very limited use since it can only fit a Little League regulation sized field,” Anderson said.

Former park board member Jill Underhill of Harbert said she was pleased with the recommendation to remove the field.

“It had its day. It was great. I’m sure previous generations loved it but we were not successful at getting regular use,” she said.

The master plan for Harbert Community Park includes adding a

stage for live music and movies.

The stage would be placed where left field of the baseball field now exists.

Anderson said the lights at the baseball park would be repurposed to illuminate the stage and surrounding area.

An outdoor market area and concession stand are also contained in the proposal along with a walking trail, expanded parking and pollinator garden.

The pollinator garden would feature native grasses and flowers to help rebuild a declining worldwide population of bees and certain insects.

The new amenities would be added to existing features like the playground, picnic shelter and dog park.

“This is a really nice vision of a future for this park. It’ll make it a really important kind of a central focal point for Harbert and Chikaming Township,” said Garth Troubador, a member of the committee.

Resident Bernie Dahl feeling the plans do not include enough physical activity opportunities proposed a basketball court with an adjustable rim for all ages to play.

Anderson said there has been discussion about adding a basketball court along with a pickle ball court.

He said a splash pad or some other type of water feature has also been talked about for the park farther out into the future.

The revamping of the park would be done in two stages costing an estimated $284,000 under the current plans.

He said it’ll be up to the park board to decide the work that gets done first because of cost.

“It has to be done over time,” he said.

Keller Williams Realty Harbor Country cleans up the beach for ‘RED Day’

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

nce again, real estate agents at Keller Williams Realty Harbor Country joined a worldwide effort to set aside the day to help their respective communities during this year’s RED Day Thursday, May 13.

According to the official website, RED Day is Keller Williams’ annual day of service.

“Since May of 2009 our entire company – from the U.S. and Canada to our family abroad – sets aside the second Thursday of the month to Renew, Energize, and Donate within the communities we serve,” the website states.

Valerie Phillips, the recruiter/trainer for the Keller Williams’ offices in New Buffalo and St. Joseph, said that every year, realtors at the Harbor Country office thinks about what they’d like to do to give back to the community. Last year, they filled food boxes.

“This year, we decided to help clean the beaches,” she said.

Agents pulled their red shirts on and headed to New Buffalo Public Beach that morning. Garbage bags and trash pick-up sticks in their hands, they traversed the sandy beach and climbed up and down the dunes, picking up any trash that was strewn about the landscape.

“We’re truly giving back to the community and enjoying it and having a good time in our family culture center that we are,” Phillips said.

Phillips said that the office supplied the cleaning equipment, as well as the meal for after the cleanup.

She said that the members of the community should keep their eyes peeled, as agents will be doing other community service-oriented activities throughout the year, such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

“We’re going to continue working through the community – you’ll be seeing us frequently, we got flags for Memorial Day. We’ll be very prominent in the community and Harbor Country,” she said.

Last month, the office hosted the Easter Bunny and handed out free bags of treats.

“That’s what we do – just get together to make the world, at least our part of the world, a happier place,” Phillips said.

Phillips said the family-like atmosphere at Keller Williams Realty Harbor Country fuels the agents’ desire to serve their community.

She credits Pete Rahm, the New Buffalo office’s broker, and his wife, Sue, for fostering that atmosphere.

Phillips said she trains all new agents who come in. Agents at Keller Williams undergo extensive online training.

“Our culture is God, family and career that’s why we’re here, we educate our agents and we’re constantly learning from each other,” Phillips said.

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BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO rew Robinson.

Until last week, I’d never heard of him. Drew was a baseball player who got drafted in the fourth round by the Texas Rangers. He toiled in the minor leagues for almost seven seasons before finally being called up to the big leagues.

The first game he appeared in was unremarkable and a week later he was sent back to the minors. His second big league game came about ten weeks later in Yankee Stadium and Robinson got his first hit, a homer, and second hit, a double.

The next day he was optioned back to the minors. A couple of weeks later he was back and homered again, and a week later he hit his third homer.

Unfortunately, he began doubting himself as he struggled at the plate and kept being called up then sent back down. Drew ended the season with mediocre numbers and was traded to the Cardinals after the 2018 season but was released after appearing in only five games.

Last year, the San Francisco Giants gave him a minor league contract and he participated in spring training until the minor league season was called off because of the pandemic.

Robinson had struggled with depression for years and the pandemic made it worse.

On April 16, 2020 he tried to commit suicide. He had purchased a gun a couple of weeks prior, wrote a suicide note trying to explain his decision to his his family and fiancé, sat down on his sofa, put the gun to his head, and pulled the trigger.

The shot didn’t kill him and the next day he held the gun in one hand and his phone in the other and tried to decide whether to

or call 911 for help.

Thank goodness, Drew made the call.

His right eye was gone but he was alive.

The following months were spent trying to heal, both mentally and physically, and fixing his relationships with his family and fiancé.

He decided to share his story so that others might benefit. Even though he lost one of his eyes, the Giants wanted Drew to remain with the organization. He continues to struggle but now has a support system in place to help him.

The beautiful part of the story came recently.

Drew hit a homer in a minor league game.

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to hit a baseball with two good eyes, much less only one. Then, while playing left field, a line drive was hit in his direction. He wasn’t confident that he could get to it but took a leap of faith, dove for the ball, and made a great catch. He said he wasn’t really sure where the ball was, but he made the catch.

I love this story. Hopefully Drew will make it back to the big leagues, but far more importantly, he will lead a life where the good times far outweigh the bad.

Finally, I can’t believe what I just heard.

Ryne Sandberg is a spokesman for a Chicago-based weed retailer. What is this world coming to? Anyway, once upon a time, hall of farmer Ryne Sandberg said, “I struggled many times when maybe it didn’t look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.”

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Lady Bison continue to roll in softball

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School girls’ softball team continued its winning ways Thursday, May 13, with a doubleheader sweep at home.

Sophomore Ava Mullen pitched a no-hitter and recorded 13 strikeouts in the first game against Howardsville Christian.

She also drove in four runs in the 13-0 victory.

Head Coach Jason Haskins said everyone on the team seemed to contribute with the bats, which has been a challenge at times for the Lady Bison this season.

“If we can hit the ball consistently we’ll be tough to beat,” he said.

Two of the first inning runs came in on a single by freshman Laura Wamser.

In the third inning, two more runs scored on a double by Aaron James and a line drive single by Lily Ruskowski.

Mullen then cleared the bases with a line drive double to the right center field fence.

The final runs in the fourth

inning crossed the plate on a triple to the right field fence by Amelia Sieler and double from Ruskowski.

Mullen, the starting pitcher in the second game, allowed the first batter to reach base on a single then struck out the next three hitters overpowered by her blazing fastball.

Wamser pitched the rest of the way in a 16-1 victory.

“The bats came alive today.

Some nice hits for the girls,” Haskins said.

New Buffalo (10-3) should be a force to contend with in the post season especially if the bats continue to stay hot.

Mullen, who has pitched a majority of the innings for the Lady Bison, has been clocked at more than 60 miles per hour.

She also stood at 132 strikeouts on the season.

Haskins said all of the losses have come in close games against bigger schools and when the offense struggled to score runs.

“We’re not just folding for anybody. We’re giving everybody a challenge,” he said.

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Guide pick-up celebrates 40 years of the Chamber

embers of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce had a lot to celebrate when they gathered for the first time in more than a year for the pick-up of the 2021 Harbor Country Guide in the backyard of Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks Tuesday, May 11.

The year 2021 is a special one for the Chamber, as it’s celebrating its 40th anniversary.

To add to the excitement of an organization reaching that milestone, Jen Thompson, chair of the board of directors, said that Kimberlee Beck Wendt has been promoted to executive director.

Wendt has been serving as member services manager since 2019. Before that, she served as member services director.

Thompson said Wendt will “lead the chamber’s activities to advocate for the business community and help drive smart and successful growth in our area.”

“I know I speak for the entire board of directors when I say we have no doubt that her penchant for creative thinking, her deep knowledge for the area and her passion for the chamber and its members will make her an incredibly strong leader - both for the organization and for the community as a whole,” she said.

Wendt said she feels “honored” to lead the organization.

“I’m honored and grateful

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to lead the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce after working for five years with all of you, the businesses, the organizations and community, Harbor Country and the region – I appreciate the passion and the determination to truly meet the Chamber’s mission, which is to make Harbor Country the premiere place to play, work, create and make home,” she said.

our following and engagement through Covid… All of this hard work really directly impacts our businesses here and showcases all of the amazing things that you guys offer in Harbor Country,” she said.

Wendt said an announcement about a new office manager should be made soon.

She credited members for persevering through what has

Kimberlee Wendt, Emily Hojara, Maggie Martin, and Jen Thompson celebrate the Chamber at Journeyman

Emily Hojara, previous office manager of the Chamber, will now be working in a special position created just for her that puts her in charge of social media responsibilities: digital marketing manager.

Maggie Martin, vice chair of the board of directors, credited Hojara as being “ahead of the curve” with social media.

“Because of her skill set, she was able to continue our online presence and actually grew

Hemingway Re/Max Harbor Country); Kurt Hauseman, (New Buffalo Inn & Spa/Lake Homes Realty); David McNabb, (Edward Jones); Erika Milovich, (Bluefish Vacation Rentals); and Eric Neagu (Antero Group LLC).

Wendt gave credit to the “small but mighty” committee for the Guide, which is published completely in house.

Chamber members gather in the backyard of Journeyman Distillery

been an unprecedented time.

“I’ve been amazed by the creativity of our members that have summoned the grit to face the difficulty in this year involved in the pandemic - I thank you for your trust in me,” she said.

Members of the Chamber’s board of directors are Jen Thompson, chair (Chikaming Open Lands); Maggie Martin, Vice-Chair (MAK Salon & Spa); John Quackenbush, treasurer; John Natsis, secretary; (Tom

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endt said committee members never met in person and were required to “design and imagine and go through a process through a computer screen” to make this year’s Guide.

Committee members were Tim Rogers and Shelby Sexton from Fusion Design Group, who were responsible for the front cover and publication’s design; Chuck

Garasic from Sweet Haven Resort, who was responsible for the production; Emily Hojara; Lindsey Navama, author of “Hungry for Harbor Country,” and Kristen Sheldon of Dooley’s Lakehouse Pub. Wendt said the Chamber also recognizes Holly Shulman, professional writer, who “captured our longtime members so eloquently in the special 40th anniversary member spotlights” located at the beginning of each section.

“The Guide committee set out to make this 40th edition memorable and collectable, I believe they did a fantastic job,” Wendt said.

The next Chamber mixer will be Sept 16 at the New Buffalo Railroad Museum.

Plans are to also have meetups for members at different businesses throughout the summer.

The name “Harbor Country” was secured as a Federally Registered Trademark in 2000 and is owned by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce.

The term Harbor Country is a trademarked destination for a collection of eight towns along the Lake Michigan sunset coast: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, and Sawyer.

For more information on the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, visit:www. harborcountry.org. The Visitor Center is located at 15311 Three Oaks Rd. in Three Oaks.

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romgoers at New Buffalo High School enjoyed an elegant evening under the stars Saturday,

May 15.

In front of an audience of family and friends, couples and groups of friends stepped onto the multiplex field at New Buffalo Middle/High School and posed for a quick picture.

Promgoers (and chaperones) then spun around and rushed toward their waiting cars, so they could get started on their night of dancing and socializing.

This year’s prom was hosted

by Julie and Eric Haberichter at Goldberrry Woods in Union Pier. Amid the celebrating, promgoers watched as fellow classmates, Miguel Mercado and Abigail Vitale, were crowned 2021 prom king and queen. Prom prince and princess were Olivia Schroeder and John Feather.

Prom King and Queen Miguel Mercado and Abigail Vitale

Prom chaperones enjoy the night at Goldberry Woods

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Da’Nai Smothers-Davis and Grayson Lambert

Prom Princess and Prince Olivia Schroeder and John Feather

The audience enjoys the red carpet event in the multiplex field

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and classes by local spas, gyms and yoga he first Harbor Country Red Arrow Ride, led by Esther Ikoro from studios for a day of pampering and wellness.

Pride is coming to Southwest podcast “See You Outside.” That night, folks Saturday night will kick it up a notch at Michigan this year, June 1-6, are encouraged to head out on the town as a celebration and expression for “Leather Night” at The False Front in “Club Rainbow” at 19 North at Froehlichs of local queerness, while New Buffalo. It will be a night of leather, in Three Oaks with dancing and drag highlighting small businesses during a charitable giving, and cocktails. Leather or performances outside with cocktails and week-long series of festivities. pleather will be required for entry. There light fare.

Everything from art installations to will also be “Rainbow Flag” Cocktails for a The capstone of the week will be rainbow restaurant features to musical/ Cause, with portions of the proceeds going Sunday, which will focus on supporting theatrical performances, will commence to YEPP, Youth Empowerment Performance small business and family. “Shop Local throughout the Harbor Country to bring a Project. Reservations will be required.

Sunday” is a tour of local antique, vintage, wave of inclusivity gift, and clothing and festivity to the shops, which community. will be donating Co-founders and portions of presidents Abby their sales to Voss and Travis local/regional Worden felt it was queer charities high time to bring alongside the pride festivities to “Michiana the area.

Pride Market,” “We wanted a small pop-up to continue the of local vendors work previous including generations have paintings, cut paved before us paper media, as well as spread illustrations, the efforts of books and our neighboring plants, jewelry, communities. stationery/ They have inspired paper goods, us to strive to and homemade create an inclusive candles/soaps. and expressive In downtown Co-founders and presidents, Travis Worden and Abby Voss celebration of New Buffalo, queerness within families are riday will be a mix of art and Harbor Country,” said Worden. encouraged to attend “Chalk the Block” The week kicks off Tuesday, June 1, food starting with the “Art outside New Buffalo Township Library with an outdoor Movie Night in Dewey Walk,” where local galleries for an afternoon of creative expression Cannon Park in Three Oaks, featuring 2014 throughout Harbor Country will through art. classic queer film “Pride” as well as a short open their doors to the public “Our community is so rich in creativity documentary, “What Pride Means to Me,” to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ painters, and self-expression,” said Voss. “We knew featuring interviews with local members of sculptors, digital and multi-media visual our version of ‘Pride’ had to be more than the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. The artists to showcase their talents, including just a parade. It could be nothing less following night, Wednesday, will feature a a live interactive mural painting by Ayla and a whole week of love, acceptance and night of music on the back lawn of Lakeside Batton in downtown Sawyer. Throughout unity through food, frolic, and artistic Inn, with food provided by Silly Sausage and the week, area restaurants will participate creation. We are beyond excited to see live performances by queer musicians: The in “Restaurant Round-Up”, and featuring how everyone has gotten involved in Silhouette Plane Project & Lady Stardust. cocktail and food specials to promote support and how the organization will Thursday, the fun will move outside for Harbor Country Pride. Portions of grow in years to come.” a day of appreciating the natural beauty the proceeds will go to local/regional Find out more about the week’s events by of Harbor Country. There will be a guided charities. visiting www.harborcountrypride.com or by Chikaming Open Lands hiking trails and Efforts move inward over the weekend emailing harborcountrypride@gmail.com. a guided kayak tour with rentals from with “Self-Care Saturday,” featuring specials — STAFF REPORTS

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RHC BIKE-NBRUNCH ON TAP FOR NEXT MONTH

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he eighth annual Radio Harbor Country Bike-NBrunch will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday June 6.

Departing from the private home/studio of a local artist in New Buffalo Township, riders of all levels will enjoy 9-, 20-, 30-, or 40-mile loops through some of Harbor Country’s most beautiful backroads.

At the end of the ride, participants will enjoy a gourmet brunch of locally grown and prepared food provided through the generous support of Luisa’s Cafe, Harbert Swedish Bakery, Sawyer Garden Center, Red Arrow Road House, Red Barn Bakery, Heston Supper Club, The Peasant’s Pantry, and Infusco Coffee Roasters.

Rain or shine, this boutique ride and brunch will be limited to the first 150 registrants. This is an all outdoor event.

Space is still available by registering online at radioharborcountry. org/events. Proceeds go to Radio Harbor Country, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit public radio station that brings music, culture, arts, and community to the Harbor Country Area. — STAFF REPORTS

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he remains of two brothers from LaPorte killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 have been identified.

Harold and William Trapp were on board the USS Oklahoma which sank from the attack which triggered U.S. involvement in World War II, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which made the May 10 announcement.

The agency is part of the U.S Department of Defense, which keeps track of U.S. servicemen still classified as prisoners of war or missing in action.

According to the federal agency, 429 crewmen were aboard the USS Oklahoma capsized when hit multiple times by torpedoes.

In 2015, the remains of the unidentified servicemen aboard the vessel were exhumed from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.

The Trapp brothers ages 24 and 23 were identified in November from advanced dental and DNA testing.

They’re scheduled to be reburied June 15 at the National Memorial Cemetery.

A rosette will be placed next to their names to indicate they’re no longer missing, officials said.

LaPorte County Commissioner Rich Mrozinski, who saw combat duty in the Vietnam War, said anytime a missing soldier is identified means a lot to veterans.

Mrozinski, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization in Rolling Prairie, said he expects an attempt will be made to locate any family members of the brothers still living in the area.

The purpose would be to notify them of the discovery and invite them to any ceremonies held locally.

“We can’t forget these guys that went off to serve our country and paid the ultimate price.

This is a great effort we have going on to find these people,” Mrozinski said. — STAN MADDUX

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Answers sought for rise in gun violence

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ichigan City is looking for answers to a sharp rise in gun violence.

Everything from a culture depicted in rap music to lack of economic opportunity were blamed during a Thursday night meeting attended by close to 100 individuals at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church at 717 E. 10th Street.

Police Chief Dion Campbell said there were 10 homicides in 2020.

An equal number occurred in the three previous years combined.

There have been no murders this year, so far, but several people have been shot, he said.

Many people in the audience felt what’s happening in Michigan City is a reflection of the rise in gun violence in Chicago and other large cities, but something can be done about it locally.

Campbell said it was time to force the wheels on a path to destructive behavior to head in the opposite direction.

“You have to be deliberate in building a culture. If you do not deliberately build the culture of Michigan City then it will build itself and we will have what we see now,” he said.

Campbell also cited nationwide statistics on the detriments of fathers not being involved in the

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lives of their children.

“It’s an ethics issue. It is a values issue. Its family issues,” he said.

Jerry Passmore, pastor of Faith Temple House of God, challenged the clergy to become more effective in the outreach.

“Out of 70 churches in Michigan

City, Indiana, you mean to tell me we pastors cannot get together and build a unity for these young men and women in this community and work together to help. We’re here to guide these people who are in trouble,” he said.

The meeting was called by the Michigan City Commission on the Social Status of African

American males.

Tracie Tillman, a member of both the commission and city council, described the surge in gun violence “a plague.”

“We need to come up with solutions before it impacts our community worse than it already has,” she said.

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ccording to police, there were 387 calls for service on reports of gunfire last year compared to 271 in 2019.

Campbell also laid part of the blame on families moving here from the Chicago area to try and help their children who find trouble here.

The police department recently formed a task force to try and reduce the number of shootings by taking more guns and people carrying firearms illegally off the streets.

LaPorte County Prosecutor John Lake said there have been 124 gunrelated charges filed by his office since the beginning of 2020, which is close to double the amount in the four previous years combined.

Resident Ruth Pryor felt part of the blame rests with children not being held accountable enough for their behavior.

“Bring back the whoopins. Spank them butts. I’m old school,” she said.

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Lesley Green, TCU marketing specialist, Tracy Saylor, TCU service center manager, NBRRM Veterans Display Exhibit creator Jim Smitchger, NBRRM Board President Vanessa Holecek Thun

Russell Lee Kelly 1960-2021

ussell Lee Kelly, 60, of Three Oaks died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in his home.

His life began November 3, 1960 in Michigan City, Indiana, one of eight children, born to James and Josephine “Josie” Kelly.

Russell and his mother, Josie, were vendors at the New Troy Flea Market. He enjoyed antiquing, garage sales, auctions. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Go Da Bears!

Russell will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Josie Kelly of New Buffalo; sisters, Diane (Ralph) Barr of LaPorte, Indiana, Linda King and Karen (Frank) Ripley, both of Three Oaks; his twin brother, Richard Kelly of New Buffalo; brothers, Joseph (Cheryl) Kelly of Michigan City, Keith Kelly and Andy Kelly, both of New Buffalo, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

The family will observe a private remembrance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

New Buffalo Railroad Museum receives special support from Teachers Credit Union Foundation for updated Veterans Display

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he New Buffalo Railroad Museum Board of Directors has received a special $1,000 grant to support the update of its permanent Veterans Display.

TCU Service Center Manager Tracy Saylor, and Lesley Green, TCU marketing specialist, traveled to New Buffalo to present the check to the Museum’s President, Vanessa Holecek Thun and Display Volunteer, Jim Smitchger, Thursday, May 13.

At the 1998 dedication of the Chessie C&O Box Car and Pullman World War II Troop Car, both donated by CSX Transportation, the Museum Board of Directors designated tribute to New Buffalo Area Veterans in its initial Veterans Display. The Museum extended its deep thanks to Shirley Paloucek, Janet Hayes, George Slechta and Nadra and Al Kissman for their work to create the initial Veterans

Display. A special commemoration was also made at that dedication to the late Tom Ray and the late Larry Bubb for their unflinching commitment to the Museum.

A new permanent exhibit paying tribute to local area military veterans is currently being constructed in the C&O Chessie Boxcar. Additional research was done by Marg Zientarski Putzke and Jim Smitchger. Marg and Jim are both New Buffalo alumnus. Marg, a genealogist, used her knowledge and skills to update the original list of Veterans. Jim, a veteran of 30 years military service, is designing and constructing this new exhibit from the ground up. His oldest son, Minas, is also assisting with the project. To be completed in three phases, this Memorial Day’s event is a soft opening for this exhibit. A formal dedication ceremony will be held at a later date once all phases are complete.

The Museum is now open for the season on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. Eastern through Oct. 31, 2021. The Museum is open free of charge to all visitors.

Protective masks will be required for entrance until further notice.

Teachers Credit Union recently acquired the New Buffalo Savings Bank with several branches in the Harbor Country area.

“We are pleased to make this contribution to help update the Veterans Display,” said Angie Dvorak of the TCU Foundation.

“We thank you for your efforts to highlight area residents who have served and are happy to partner with you.”

For additional information about the New Buffalo Railroad Museum, please contact Katha Kissman, board treasurer/ volunteer administrator, at ask@ newbuffalorailroadmuseum.org. —

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HOR0SCOPE MAY 20-26, 2021

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

The vibe radiating your way this week, is centered in communication. The issue is it’s misfiring a little, and you are apt believe something false or think you have the facts, when you don’t.

Also, the rumor mill will be fresh with exciting tidbits but don’t bite. Wait things out, before getting involved.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

There will be a change in trajectory this week and your relationships will undergo a definite change in course. People or societal issues will trigger and connect with some of your own personal concerns. Which may give you the chance to make amends, or have a sudden change of heart.

You could be hit with some relationship road blocks, this week.

Whether they are about personal space, division of household labor or emotional availability, you are going to have to communicate. There may be old issues that need to be unearthed and new boundaries built.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Staying focused and following through with the stated directions is needed this week.

Unfortunately, the energy coming your way now, can make you very gullible. Making you vulnerable to scams, and the not so on up and up behavior, from peers. Keep very close track of your spending now.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Now is the time to work on your routine and streamline the procedures you perform.

This is not the time to assume you know how things will operate on a daily basis, until you actually start doing things. Don’t get locked into a system, until you try things out in real time and on a real job.

It’s important you remain consistent and follow through with plans, even if communications get screwy. You may not be able to complete the work in the timeframe you had envisioned, due to forces beyond your control, but you will get it done. Better late than never. So, stay on it.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Partners, whether romantic or business, could make you feel boxed in or that their influence is too dominating. There may have been situations where you could have set up better boundaries in the past, that will come up again. This is the time to reevaluate where you stand on things.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The vibe coming in this week will affect your work and daily routine sectors. Making the environment at work feel off course or that the day isn’t proceeding in a timely and productive manner. Also, something that you had your heart set on, may not turn out to be all you had hoped for.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Maintain your determination and stay the course.

Don’t fall prey to selfdelusion or that past misunderstandings cannot be overcome. This is the time to give people a break and not get caught up in debates or overanalyzing things. Brush yourself off and get back in the game.

The energy this week has the ability to unearth obstacles and sometimes they can end up in the path. This is the time to make moves that may be a little unusual or not the recommended course of action but that can get you through difficulties, without too many complications.

There is an air of disillusionment or the feeling that things aren’t as fulfilling as you had expected, settling in this week.

The important thing is that even if projects or ideas don’t pan out the first time, you have the experience of doing it wrong, and can see where you need to make changes.

The breakthrough will come when you withdraw and take some time to think things through for yourself. If conversation become heated or you start to feel confused about a key issue, back off. Don’t let others run roughshod over you. Move to higher ground, you don’t get drowned out.

The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow. — Rupert Murdoch

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Forgotten painting given new life

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BY STAN MADDUX

n old torn and smoke stained painting discovered in a basement is providing the public a glimpse of the history of La Porte after being fully restored.

The 4-foot-by-8-foot painting from 1949 didn’t even have a frame when found nailed to a sheet of plywood.

The plywood was bolted into the brick wall of the basement in the home of Dennis Meyer, who was stunned by the discovery.

“It didn’t belong there. It belonged in a much more beautiful spacious room where the public can see it,” he said.

Meyer donated the painting now hanging in the conference room at the La Porte Park and Recreation Department office at 250 Pine Lake Ave. “The job that was done on it was just phenomenal. I couldn’t be happier with it,” said LaPorte Parks Superintendent Mark Schreiber.

The painting reflects an area of Stone Lake with trees peaking in fall colors.

The work of art was in a home Meyer purchased over four-years ago on Lakeshore Drive beside Stone Lake.

Meyer said he spotted the painting right away and was impressed but his focus at the time was more on updating the residence, which was also built in 1949.

“As I got into the remodeling I realized the

painting really deserves a better spot than being in my basement,” he said.

Eventually, Meyer began making some contacts and Schreiber expressed an interest in the painting.

Schreiber said a grant to pay for its restoration was obtained by a local branch of The Questers, a group dedicated to preservation.

Thaddeus Cutler, the owner of a downtown LaPorte art gallery, removed the tar from cigarette smoke clouding the original colors.

He also fixed a couple of spots where the paint was chipped along with the nail holes in the canvas.

“The way they cleaned it up, it’s absolutely beautiful,” Schreiber said.

The painting that includes the image of a squirrel on a tree was also given a frame and hung in the conference room, where the park board holds its monthly meetings.

Meyer said the tobacco stains were from smoking that occurred by the original owners of the home and during parties they hosted in the basement.

The creator of the painting was not known but leads are being pursued in hopes of identifying the artist.

A name inscribed at the bottom of the painting could not be made out.

“It gives up a little glimpse into the past of LaPorte. I’d love to be able to solve it,” he said.

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