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New Buffalo City Council allows small addition of property owners to short-term rental registry PAGE 5

The 68th annual ‘World’s Largest Flag Day Parade’ takes to the airwaves PAGE 7

Three Oaks Village Council approves hiring attorney for recreational marijuana ordinance guidance PAGE 8 Village of Michiana throws parade for departing village president PAGE 10 Exit One project nearing completion in New Buffalo Township PAGE 14

Great Lakes water levels still setting records PAGE 20

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Vacation rentals back in business

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BY STAN MADDUX

acation rentals in Michigan are open again and seeing a good response from people eager to bust loose after cooped up from COVID-19 restrictions in the state.

John Natsis with the Harbor Country Vacation Rental Association said the focus under the loosened restrictions is on both a pleasurable and safe experience for their guests.

“We’re ready to do it in a very safe way. We have a lot of protocols and a lot of good guidelines for a safe reopening,” he said.

Natsis said it’s been an extremely tough couple of months financially for vacation rental owners.

He’s been fortunate to have some limited income from his two rental properties in Union Pier from guests booking month long stays not under the short-term rental ban that was recently lifted by the governor as Michigan moves toward reopening its economy.

He’s already had a decent number of short term rental bookings starting June 19 but he’s not sure what the rest of the season will hold because of cancellations during the COVID-19 lockdown and some people choosing to wait until next year from lingering fears about exposure to the virus.

Natsis said he’s hoping the season, which is typically at its strongest from mid-June through August, will extend into late summer and early fall to help make up for the revenue losses.

“This season will be totally different.

We don’t know what it’s going to bring,” he said.

Vacation rentals are a major driver for the local economy, with businesses relying heavily on customers from outside the area coming here and venturing out into the community.

A lot of jobs are also created by vacation rentals forced to noticeably scale back their hiring for building and grounds maintenance and housekeepers.

Nastis said safety precautions following CDC and industry recommendations include earlier check outs to provide additional time to clean the homes for incoming guests.

Among the other measures are washing sheets and other bed linens at local laundromats equipped with washers and dryers operating at higher temperatures than machines on site.

“Our main industry is tourism and we’re the mechanism that brings them here. For travel, I think it’s one of the safer options of being at a house with your family,” Natsis said.

New Buffalo City Manager Dave Richards said he’s pleased to see another piece of the puzzle for local economy back in business.

He’s also especially happy vacation rental owners will have money coming in once again to help meet the monthly mortgageson their properties.

“I expect things will return to normal,” Richards said.

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Harbor Country Singers to sponsor summer singalong

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The Harbor Country Singers (HCS), the area’s community chorus, will be sponsoring an outdoor summer sing-along at the Three Oaks Arts & Education Center at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24.

Everyone is invited to join in.

Michigan COVID-19 guidelines now allow outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people, provided social distancing is maintained.

“We’ve put together a songbook of some of the happiest tunes out there - a perfect antidote after a locked-down winter and spring,” Pat Putnam, producer of HCS events, said.

School of American Music Guitar Instructor Ron Spears will provide accompaniment, and other guitarists are invited to bring their instruments and play along.

HCS will observe social distancing for this event, and face shields will be available on request.

Sanitized seating from the Arts & Education Center will be provided, or attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. Sheet music and lyrics also will be provided, but the ability to read music is not required in order to participate in this event.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of the School of American Music, and is supported by a grant from the Pokagon Fund. The Arts & Education Center is located at 14 Maple Street in downtown Three Oaks. Rain date for the sing-along is the following day, June 25, same time. — STAFF REPORTS

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

Democracy Requires Transparency

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO MAYOR LOU O’DONNELL IV CITY COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) MEETING Meets on the 2nd Thursday May, September, and November at 8AM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Meets on the first 1st Tuesday Quarterly at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH COUNCIL Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Lakeland sets aside $50 million to address racial equity and health inequities

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ecently, the Board of Directors of Spectrum Health Lakeland approved an expanded strategy to address racial and ethnic health equity in southwest Michigan communities.

According to a press release, the three-part approach outlined by Lakeland leadership commits resources, leadership and transparency dedicated to reducing racial disparities and improving health equity.

Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, detailed the plan to the public during the Berrien County Health Department’s weekly Facebook livestreamed conference Friday, June 12.

Lakeland will commit significant resources to address the above issues as part of an overall, long-term commitment that Spectrum Health system announced this week to spend $100 million over the next decade. A board-designated capital fund of $50 million will fund health equity work in the communities Lakeland serves.

The interest from this investment is expected to generate a $20-25 million investment over 10 years.

Governance and oversight of the fund will be retained by the Spectrum Health Lakeland Board of Directors.

Lynn Todman, PhD, has been appointed as vice president, Health Equity and will serve as a member of Lakeland’s Senior Leadership Team.

Todman also recently assumed a Spectrum Health system role leading the harmonization of community health work across the system, which she will retain. Todman joined Lakeland in 2015 as executive director of Population Health.

“Residents of color have suffered more from COVID-19 – they’ve had more of their share of the disease, more of their share of the complications and more of

their share of the deaths,” Hamel said, adding that this was a problem across the county, state and country.

Hamel said the Spectrum Health Lakeland is accepting visitors again.

According to a press release from Spectrum, as of June 15, routine visitation hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All visitors will be screened and provided a mask as they enter the facility each day they are visiting. A patient may have one visitor, over the age of 21, allowed during visiting hours, once per day.

As the first day of summer approaches and more sectors of the economy begin opening up, Nicki Britten, Berrien County Health Department health officer, reminded everyone to still practice risk reduction. While Michigan residents are currently allowed to gather in groups of 100 outside and 10 indoors, Britten said that residents should still question how “big they want that circle to be” and still practice social distancing. This is especially true for the most vulnerable, such as the elderly.

“We know we’re not ever going to eliminate the risk of COVID-19, we know it’s going to be with us at some level for a period of time – it’s really just thinking about how transmission happen, which is primarily person to person and close proximity makes a difference,” she said.

The health department had expected to see a rise in case around Memorial Day, as more outdoor gatherings took place; however, while there are still confirmed cases, the number of them have so far been decreasing by the week.

“It really does take all 150,000 of us to have good health in Berrien County,” Britten said.

For up to date information, visit www.bchdmi.org or Michigan.gov/ coronavirus.

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Why should a few bad cops represent all of law enforcement?

Here’s my response. You’re asking the wrong question. The question should be: If it’s only a few bad cops then why hasn’t law enforcement fixed the problem?

The problem isn’t new. It’s been an issue as long as I’ve been alive and I’m 51. If I were in any profession, I don’t care what it is, I wouldn’t sit back and let a few bad players ruin the reputation of that profession. Just going by my lifetime law enforcement had over 5 decadeds to deal with this issue!!!

The bad cops are at fault to a certain extent but the problem really lies with the silence and acceptance of illegal behaviors from the bad cops that allows it to continue.

Don’t ask why the rest of law enforcement is being blamed. Ask why hasn’t the rest of law enforcement fixed it!!!

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New Buffalo City Council allows small addition of property owners to short-term rental registry

hile the city continues its freeze short-term rental registration, the New Buffalo City Council did pass a resolution allowing a small number of property owners to be added to the registry.

During the June 15 council meeting, City Attorney Nick Curcio explained that after the moratorium was declared in May, the city was contacted by property owners who had recently bought or renovated houses for short-term rentals but had not yet registered with the city. Curcio recommended Resolution 2020-16, which would allow property owners to register during the moratorium if the property had been registered for short-term rentals under a previous owner and had recently been sold, or owners could show substantial evidence they had recently purchased or renovated the building with the intent to use it for shortterm rentals.

Curcio also noted that due to Covid-19 restrictions, some property owners had not been able to register their rentals with the city.

Prior to the council’s discussion, resident John Humphrey had asked the council table Resolution 20.16, stating his home in an R-1 single family district was adversely affected by neighboring short-term rentals.

Humphrey said the resolution was intended to protect the investment of property owners but did not equally protect homeowners and the city did not have the authority to allow short-term rentals in R-1 districts. He added that the Michigan Supreme Court had affirmed the finding in Reaume vs. Township of Spring Lake that single-family occupancy does not pertain to groups that do not have a pre-existing cohabitation relationship.

Curcio said Spring Lake’s definition of rentals was much broader that New Buffalo’s.

John Natsis, owner of Beachtown Vacation Rentals, asked the council to get opinions from residents and people involved in rentals while working out revisions to the ordinance.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell said there were plans for workshops involving residents and property owners.

The high number of short-term rentals

BY THERESE DONNELLY

is one of the issues affecting the fire department. Fire Chief Chris Huston told the council the city fire department has been trying unsuccessfully to recruit more members for the volunteer department in part because there are fewer full-time residents. There is a shortage of manpower, which is expected to be even more of an issue soon as Huston expects four of the seven firefighters to finish their careers after between 30 and 40 years. As a result, the city has needed to rely on the mutual fire aid agreement with New Buffalo Township to cover fires, but has been unable to reciprocate.

In an effort to ensure fire protection, the council accepted a proposal from the township for fire coverage at a rate of $2000 per month. The city fire department typically has a surplus budget, which Huston said will cover the cost.

The city fire department will continue to try recruiting volunteers. Council member Mark Robertson stating he hoped the city would eventually recruit the numbers it needed.

The council approved a quote to extend the temporary seawall to protect the beach parking lot from high water.

The high water has also forced changes to kayak rentals in the Galien River and public beach. The council agreed to permit both Third Coast Surf Shop and Outpost Sports to launch rental kayaks from the public boat launch. Both businesses will pay 20% of their gross to the city in return for the concession.

Outpost owner J.V. Peacock explained the high-water levels have made other launch locations unusable and the Galien River is too high for kayaks to go under the bridge at U.S. 12.

Kona Ice Concession had submitted a request to reduce its concession payment to the city by 10% in light of the late start to the season and Covid-19 restrictions. Kona also had lower than expected revenue in 2019 due to inclement weather. Richards told the council that neither Third Coast, Outpost or New Buffalo Beach Club had asked for reductions and he did not feel it would be fair to allow one vendor to reduce its pay. The council did not approve the request.

During public comment, South Cove slip owner Ira Hochberg requested the city pay to

dredge the debris blocking his slip, stating the material is coming from the city storm drain and makes it impossible to put a boat in his slip.

Numerous people have complained to councilmembers and city employees about the condition of a portion of Marquette Drive.

Curcio explained the section is a private road, which the city has no duty to improve and cannot do so without the approval of the property owners. He suggested the city offer a special assessment to the property owners, which would pay for the legal costs, consulting and paving for the section.

O’Donnell said the city had contacted the owners in 2019 and several owners were not interested.

The council voted to send letters to the property owners proposing an assessment. If 75% of the owners agree, the city will arrange the paving.

The council approved a revised policy for leaf and branch pickup with clarified wording. Crews will pick up branches the first Monday of every month from April to October, and after storms, and leaves the second Monday of the month in April and May, then daily from the second week of October through November. City Manager David Richards said additional pickups may be made if crews see a need and do not have other duties.

Under Resolution 20.14, the council approved 2020 budget amendments to adjust the general fund.

Despite a dispute among property owners, the council voted to support a grant application to help clean up the former railroad roundhouse on South Whittaker Street. Curcio said one of the three people who owns Roundhouse RCJ LLC informed the city he feels he has sole ownership of the property but all three presumed owners support the grant application. On Curcio’s suggestion, the council approved a letter of support that notes there is an ownership dispute.

The newly-approved Ordinance 246 clarifies that property owners are responsible for all costs associated with sewer blocking, backups and repairs. Richards explained there was previously no mention of responsibility in the ordinances, making

some owners believe the city was responsible.

The council tabled a resolution for lighted armed traffic signals at Whittaker and Buffalo streets. O’Donnell said the issue will be readdressed in July.

New Buffalo High School requested permission to close East Clay Street between Bronson and Bell on Friday, July 24, from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. for its outdoor graduation ceremony. Superintendent Jeff Leslie explained to the council that the school wanted to block the street to avoid distractions from passing traffic or horns. The ceremony will end with a fireworks display.

Beer Church will take the two-year parking lot signage agreement for the public parking lot at Whittaker and Buffalo streets. In exchange for signage placement in the lot, Beer Church will pay a lease to the city, which in turn will pay property owner Seville Investments.

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he council approved a site plan review for Dooley’s Lake House Pub to build a sheltered patio in its outdoor dining space.

Council member Liz Ennis proposed the city pay $150 towards the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce’s video promoting the communities of Harbor Country. The council asked Curcio to research the matter to ensure city funds could be used. Ennis said she was willing to personally pay if the city could not.

In preparation for reopening to the public, the Council approved a Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan prepared

by Dickinson/Wright. Richards said City Hall will remain closed to the public until the plan is completely enacted. He added some city employees are currently working from home, and those in the office are observing mask and distance guidelines and disinfecting the workspace regularly.

NIES Engineering submitted a request for the third project payment for the Merchant Street water main project. The council approved the request for $419,210.24.

As their previous terms end, Arelen Pokuta and Thomas Smith were reappointed to the ZBA and William McCollum and Mark Joseph to the Planning Commission.

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THE POKAGON FUND’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF OUR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE JOHN KRSUL

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he Pokagon Fund’s (TPF) board of directors and staff members were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague John Krsul on June 11. With an accomplished legal career behind him, John began with TPF in January of 2015 when he was hired as its interim executive director. John’s value to TPF and the community quickly became apparent and he remained on staff as the Special Liaison to the Board after a permanent executive director was hired. He was again tapped to lead the organization in between executive directors in 2019.

John’s gravitas was undeniable.

He was smart, kind, hard-working, and a very gentle soul. He put his attributes to work for the betterment of Harbor Country, Hartford, Dowagiac, and South Bend. Through his accomplishments in his roles at TPF, John’s influence will last for many years into the future. He will also remain in the hearts and on the minds of those that had the privilege of closely working with him.

During his time with TPF John was an effective advocate for many causes: poverty, hunger, senior services, mental health, housing, individuals with disabilities, children’s literacy, and many more. He was deeply fond of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, especially its culture, values, and its people. Even a quick conversation with John would reveal his passion for the mission of TPF and how much he enjoyed working here.

TPF extends its most sincere condolences to John’s family, especially his wife Justine. For those wishing to honor John’s life, more information can be found through Starks Family Funeral Homes.

Friends of the New Buffalo Library offers online programs

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he Friends of the New Buffalo Library will continue its Community Forum virtual lecture programs Tuesday, June 23, with a 7 p.m.

Zoom presentation on winemaking in Southwest Michigan.

Winemaking has a long and checkered history in the area. Over the decades, it’s seen bootlegging, a controversial religious sect that dominated local grape growing, arson fires, and even prisoners of war handling the grapes for one winemaker. The presentation by wine expert Rick Cooper and The Region of Three Oaks Museum’s Nick Bogert will explore how local vintners struggled to keep up with a changing American palette and modern marketing strategies.

Popular Community Forum speaker Bob Myers of the Historical Society of Michigan will return at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, via Zoom with a presentation on the life of Harriet Quimby. Born in western Michigan, Quimby was the first woman in American to win a pilot’s license (1911) and the first woman to fly the English Channel. She traveled the world as a feature writer for Leslie’s Illustrated Magazine, wrote screenplays for five motion pictures (all directed by D.W. Griffith, including one that starred a young Mary Pickford), drove her own car, and lived in a posh Manhattan hotel.

Community Forum programs will return to the Library’s Pokagon Room as soon as the State of Michigan permits larger indoor gatherings and the library board reopens the room for public programs. Until then, plans are to continue using online meeting platforms. For log-in information, check the New Buffalo Township Library’s Facebook page. Log-in information will be published as soon as it’s available.

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The 68th annual ‘World’s Largest Flag Day Parade’ takes to the airwaves

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ue to the global coronavirus pandemic, the 68th annual World’s Largest Flag Day Parade in Three Oaks promised to look different

Graduates search for their graduation bags, which were made possible by the school’s adopt a senior program

Hannah Weaver strikes a pose before the parade

Members of the American Legion Post 204 Color Guard prepare for the parade

The Chikaming Township Fire Rescue vehicle 777, which included RVHS graduate Carson Taylor, rides down South Elm Street

Dave Grosse and Dan Faulkner wave to the small crowd along South Elm Street

Pat Breen and Ryan Portenga lead the River Valley High School Class of 2020

this year.

“But here in Three Oaks, we’ve been celebrating our flag and our veterans every year since 1953 and we didn’t want to miss a chance to do so again this year so - we’re taking to the airwaves,” said Rich Smith, the traditional Flag Day Parade announcer.

Smith made the announcement during a special airing of a smaller Flag Day parade (which was taped Friday, June 5) as well as an historical tribute to the parade on WNDU Sunday, June 14.

The Three Oaks Flag Day Committee had teamed up with The Region of Three Oaks Museum to bring a tribute to our tradition with tribute parade through the years of Three Oaks Flag day.

Smith said that this year’s parade not only paid tribute to “national and armed forces but also health care professionals, first responders, grocery store workers, men and women who’ve put their lives at risk so that we can have our vital goods and services.”

The parade also paid tribute to the River Valley High School Class of 2020, whose “senior year, prom and graduation have been interrupted by COVID-19.”

The broadcast opened up with the Flag Day parade tribute, which was a collection of images and footage from Flag Days’ past that was compiled by the Region of Three Oaks Museum.

Starting on the evening of June 14, 1953, the first Flag Day Parade was organized by Herb Flick and sponsored by the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204. At that time, the parade had 20 units; now, it’s grown to include more than 100 units.

Gail Freehling, chair of the parade, who included some of the commentary,

said that while a community in Wisconsin has held a Flag Day Parade for the longest period of time, Three Oaks holds the claim to fame for having the biggest one.

The prerecorded parade was kicked off with a flag raising from the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204 and the singing of the National Anthem

by Shelly Zeiger. Tim Gaipa did his traditional flyover with his North American SNJ plane as well as a gun salute from members of the Three Oaks American Legion Color Guard Post 204.

Local celebrities in this year’s parade included Three Oaks Police Chief Danny Bueller, Chikaming Township Police Chief Todd Taylor and wife Shelly, Three Oaks Township Fire Chief Dave Flick and firefighter Phil Smith (who was driving engine 22), and Three Oaks Village President Dave Grosse and new village manager Dan Faulkner.

Leading the River Valley High School seniors were River Valley Middle/High School Principal Pat Breen and assistant principal/athletic director Ryan Portenga.

River Valley seniors then took the scene, riding in cars down South Elm Street.

Closing the parade was Chikaming Township Fire Chief Mike Davidson and firefighter Don Dobbersteinfire (who drove rescue truck 777 with a full crew). Riding in the truck was Carson taylor, son of Todd and Shelly Taylor, a River Valley senior who turned 18 that day and is now eligible to become a firefighter with the Chikaming Township Fire Department.

The broadcast closed with Mike Shannon reading of the poem “My Name is Old Glory.”

“Thank you for keeping our tradition,” Smith said, inviting viewers to join them Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m. for the 69th annual Flag Day Parade.

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Three Oaks Village Council approves hiring attorney for recreational marijuana ordinance guidance

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

orms for the 2020 US Census started arriving at homes in March, but official report many people still haven’t been counted.

During their Zoom meeting Wednesday, June 10, the Three Oaks Village Council heard a presentation on why it is so important to have every possible resident counted.

Kathy Stady, coordinator at the Berrien Community Foundation for Berrien County Counts, explained to the council that accurate counts are necessary to ensure communities receive their share of funding for schools, transportation and representation in legislature and the electoral college. She also said the collected data helps businesses decide where to locate. Because of this, she said non-profits are working with the Census Bureau to go door-to-door in the most under-reported areas to gather information. While household information is kept confidential for 70 years, the overall census information is important for determining the distribution of federal funding.

She asked the village to help encourage residents to fill out the census forms, which can be reported online at 2020census.gov, or by calling 844-3302020. She said current reports project the Village of Three Oaks has 456 uncounted residents, which would potentially cost $547,200 in funding each year.

Stady noted that Three Oaks has many second homeowners, who could have been counted at their primary residences.

Stady added that residents without a fixed address may also be counted using the hotline or website.

Council member Colleen Newquist reported the special committee established to study allowing recreational marijuana businesses in the village recommended moving forward and creating an ordinance that would allow limited licensing in each of the six categories set by the state.

Village President Dave Grosse said he felt that the village should consult with an attorney who specializes in the relatively new field before taking any action on an ordinance. He said immediately opting into legalization could leave the village unable to set proper restrictions.

Newquist argued a decision on the matter had been delayed already and the committee could address any questions or concerns while finalizing the ordinance. She also expressed concerns that if the council did not pass an ordinance soon, residents could petition to get the matter on the November ballot, removing the village’s ability to set any of its own restrictions.

Newquist’s motion was defeated 2-5.

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follow-up motion to hire an attorney to guide the village in creating the recreational marijuana ordinance was approved. Council member Steve Graziano noted that while he did not want to continue delaying the matter, he felt an attorney was necessary. He also said it was possible to have an attorney consult on the matter before the July council meeting.

Work on the Chamberlain Path is expected to finish by June 12, weather permitting.

Village Manager Dan Faulkner said he had asked

contractors about adding an ADA-compliant ramp to the parking lot at Carver Park, which he said would cost $1800. The council approved the work, with Grosse noting it should have been considered with the original plans. Two parking spots near the ramp will be repainted to be handicap-accessible.

Faulkner also said the DDA has installed two handwashing stations in the downtown, which he said seem to be getting used.

The council is looking to revise the village ordinance on sidewalk maintenance in order to make repairs to some areas. The current ordinance requires property owners to maintain the sidewalks in front of the houses, but Grosse said it is rarely enforced. Instead, the council agreed to do a visual survey to identify the areas in the most need of repair and begin prioritizing work. A public hearing will be scheduled before the ordinance can be amended.

Grosse suggested the council appoint a committee to report monthly on the village’s IPP, and water system work. The council agreed to appoint Grosse, Kramer and Pappa.

Three trustees- Troy Zebell, John Kramer and John Pappa- and Grosse end their current terms in November 2020. Village Clerk Cindi Moynihan said applications are available the at village hall and are due by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.

Prior to adjourning the meeting, Grosse noted restaurants and stores in the village are beginning to open under new Covid-19 restrictions and encouraged residents to patronize the local businesses.

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his coming Sunday is Fathers Day, so it seems appropriate for me to talk about Dads.

It was my privilege to have a great Dad (and Mom). My Dad was distinguished, funny, intelligent, kind, and instilled in me a love of sports.

Most of all, he was a gentleman who treated his wife and kids with love and respect. On numerous occasions, when I needed some encouragement or a swift kick in the butt, he could feel what I needed and somehow or another come up with the right words.

It’s not up to me to rate myself as a father, but I can tell you for sure that the good parts of me are a direct result of the things I learned from my dad.

I’m super proud of both of my children, and there are times that I wonder how they turned out to be such good parents. Then I remember how great their mom was and it all makes sense.

Their kids are also wonderful, so as a grandpa I can look at these not so little anymore boys and girls with a lot of pride. Speaking of not so little anymore, my first grandchild turned 18 last week, and she has turned into a beautiful, sweet young lady. My sons oldest is turning 14, and he too is a terrific young man. While there have been some bumps on my road, the good far outweighs the bad.

I don’t often think about it, but almost all of my friends, maybe all of them, have parents who have stayed

together. While the divorce rate in the United States is between forty and fifty percent, that is far from the case in my circle of friends. In this time of pandemics and social unrest, I understand more fully the importance of complete family units and friends who remain friends through thick and thin.

Okay, how about a little sports talk.

Tonight, Long Gone Summer aired on ESPN. Until 1998, only Babe Ruth and Roger Maris had managed to hit 60 homer’s in a season.

Baseball had been struggling because of a player strike that caused the cancellation of the World Series in 1994, but the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa was so exciting that it brought fans back in droves. McGwire ended up with 70 and Sosa finished with 66 that year and it wasn’t really until later that steroids became a big story.

I remember a commercial that showed two great pitchers, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavin, talking about how “chicks dig the long ball”. Let’s all hope that baseball labor unrest isn’t taking the fun out of the game for fans and players again. It would have been a beautiful day for a ballgame again today.

Dave Attell said “ When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy... who wears a cape”. Stay safe. Be nice. Have fun. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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ot only was Tim Iverson leaving behind his post as village council president at the Village of Michiana in Michiana, Michigan, Friday, June 12, he was also leaving behind the special community tucked away in the woods that he’d called home for 30 years.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic preventing them from throwing a party, villagers adjusted their plans and instead held a small parade in Iverson’s honor, driving their cars through the winding country roads until they’d reached his and his partner Bob Klingel’s house.

There, he was presented with two plaques, with another one being hung in the village’s new pickleball and tennis courts when they’re finished July 1 (Iverson wrote a grant to The Pokagon Fund for the new court).

Iverson said he bought his house in the village when he was 32 years old. Since then, he and Klingel have been a part of the small community. He’d served on the council since May 2009 and was president for eight years.

The recent pandemic is what pushed Iverson and Klingel to make the move now, Iverson said.

“The COVID thing kind of taught us while we’re young and healthy, let’s go do a new venture and mountains of North Carolina are going to be it for us until we can’t physically do that and then we’ll just retire to our home in Sarasota,” he said.

When asked if he’d run for a government role in North Carolina, Iverson said that if he was going to run for anything, he’d run for president of the United States.

“I’ll vote for you!” one person in the crowd said.

Iverson encouraged everyone to call him if they’re having an issue, as he’s picked up a lot of knowledge while sitting on the council.

“The one question I won’t answer: ‘What are you going to do about the beaches?’ That’s beyond me,” he added.

A letter written on behalf of the village council outlined the following achievements of Iverson throughout his tenure: assuring the village finances, P&I, Balance Sheet, monthly financial statements, are in good condition and that the village is in its best financial condition since its inception; preparing the village for longterm success and smooth short term management; overseeing the improvements of the village hall and village office and grounds; paving the roads and providing much needed speed humps; securing funding for the beach stops and overseeing their design and installation; completing the land conservancy agreement; securing funding for and implementing water line improvements; completing the shared police services agreement with Grand Beach; organizing the police department with highly competent management and developing an organization set for the long term.

Tim Iverson and Bob Klingel greet the villagers

Tim Iverson poses by one of the banners of him

The Village of Michiana Fire Department leads the way

Tim Iverson greets villagers at his home

Villagers toast to Tim Iverson with glasses of champaigne

Villagers congregate in front of the home of Tim Iverson and Bob Klingel

Cars leave the village hall (with the Village of Michiana and Grand Beach Police Department directing traffic)

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ll Four Winds Casinos in Michigan and Indiana have reopened under COVID-19 restrictions, like social distancing and wearing

masks.

The doors swung open at noon Monday, June 15, at all locations, including the one in New Buffalo Township.

Guests required to wear masks are screened with touchless temperature check technology at designated entranceways.

All employees must also wear masks and extra cleaning teams were added in every area of the casinos to especially keep high touch surfaces frequently sanitized, according to The Pokagon Gaming Authority, the governing body of the tribal casinos.

“The health and safety of our guests and employees has been and continues to remain our top priority,” Frank Freedman, CEO of Four Winds Casinos, said.

Only guests ages 21 and older are allowed inside.

The number of slot machines were also reduced to provide the spacing between the machines needed for proper social distancing.

Plexiglass dividers placed between the more popular games and reduced seating at table games also exist

to enhance the social distancing precautions.

According to Tribal officials, dining venues are operating under limited seating and hours of operation.

The buffets are closed.

New dates for entertainment bookings rescheduled while the casinos were closed since March 17 will be announced later, officials said.

“We are in this journey together and excited to welcome guests back.

Hopefully, we can return to our full commitment of gaming, dining, entertainment and event options soon,” Freedman said.

Matt Wesaw, tribal council chairman and CEO of the Pokagon Gaming Authority, said the reopening came at a critical time for the tribe and their employees needing economic relief.

Being a sovereign nation, Wesaw said the Pokagon Band relies on revenues from its business ventures to fund healthcare, housing, education and other critical services and programs for its citizens.

“Although our closure was voluntary due to our sovereignty and to protect everyone’s health and safety, great care was taken by our gaming authority, gaming commission, health task force, and casino management team on how to reopen with the proper health and safety measures in place,” he said.

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rom the moment that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order allowing for the reopening of retail and restaurants in Michigan (which have been closed except for carryout and curbside service since March), the staff at Casey’s New Buffalo jumped into action.

“We didn’t wait,” Pam Picka, general manager, said.

The restaurant opened Monday, June 8, which was when restaurants were allowed to reopen – with a few changes.

Picka said the restaurant has shortened its hours and isn’t keeping the bar open late (only until midnight, although the kitchen will be open until 11 p.m. on the weekends. Tables inside and out have been spaced out to maintain social distancing (Picka said they “took a lot of” tables out).

A sign at the door ask guests if they’re exhibiting any symptoms of the novel coronavirus to not enter the building.

“We’re asking them if they have symptoms to just not come in but we’re not going around taking temperatures,” Picka said.

Guests have been asked to wear masks, which has been a challenge for those who come straight from the beach.

Timothy’s Restaurant in Union Pier has gone all out in ensuring that guests – and staff members – are safe.

Anthony Orlando, Timothy’s general manager, said that a handicap push button-style button has been installed on all the restaurant’s entrances and exits for less contact as guests enter and exit the building. Plexiglass has been installed around the hostess stand and between booths. Hand sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the restaurant and every table gets a personal one as well as a bag for a face mask and a credit card holder.

The restaurant is also utilizing a paperless QR code meu reader and paper menus.

Tables are spaced 6 feet apart. Staff must wear masks and gloves and wait until everyone has left a table before

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clearing anything. Bussers now bring jugs of water out to the table so guests can refill their own water.

Bar seating has been limited, and cocktail tables are up against the bar to

are currently operating at 50% capacity).

Guests can call when they arrive to see if their table is ready. If not, they’re welcome to sit in the outdoor patio area.

It’s requested that guests wear masks in

Members of Casey’s staff are ready to serve

Diners enjoy the patio at Villa Nova Saturday, June 13

currently closed, guests are enjoy eating on the restaurant’s outdoor patio and bar, which was just completed a year ago.

Tables are spaced 6 feet apart and guests are seated at one end of the table.

Servers bringing food out to guests also wear gloves. Hand sanitizers are present throughout the patio.

“Outside is just a better option for us,” Dawn said.

Upon first opening, only certain tables were available.

“We weren’t sure how it was going to go and what to expect – we’d heard in other states when they did open nobody showed up, so we didn’t know what to expect so we just did it really slow,” Dawn added.

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Diners enjoy live music and food at Dooley’s outdoor space Saturday night

Keith Scott entertains the crowd at Dooley’s Saturday night

Cars fill the lot at Timothy’s last Saturday night

put a greater distance between the guest and bar tender.

Food pedals have also been installed at the restroom doors so guests can open and close the doors with their feet, and there are no touch toilets and urinals.

Orlando said that the restaurant is running “tight reservations” to keep the capacity “at a nice, even flow” (restaurants

the common areas and as they enter and leave the restaurant, Orlando said.

“I’ve done this for a long time – I enjoy dealing with guests and helping them understand why we do things, how we do them,” he added.

Dawn Workman, who owns Villa Nova Pizzeria in New Buffalo with her husband, Dave, said that while their dining room is

ohn Dooley, who owns Dooley’s Lake House Pub in New Buffalo with his wife Colleen, said that the restaurant is “testing the waters” and currently only open in its outdoor area (although this might change soon).

Dooley said the challenge had been training new employees to follow not only the restaurant’s usual guidelines but also the ones that were set forth by the CDC. Employees are currently required to wear masks and gloves.

Ensuring the customers are comfortable remains at the forefront of the restaurant’s reopening plans.

“My team needs to make sure everything is sanitized properly and so that every customer feels comfortable in the environment,” he said.

“I think just getting the activity outside will then help us get to the next level inside – it’s only 50% at this point, so for us, that’s not too much,” he said, adding that they have 26 seats.

“It’s not about making money right now; it’s about doing the right thing. If I do the right thing, customers keep coming back; if I don’t do the right thing, that’s putting people in jeopardy and my staff and customers and that would hurt us,” John added.

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ith many sectors of the community reopening now that the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order has been lifted in Michigan, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding residents of the importance of seeking preventive health care services to best take care of themselves and their families.

According to a recent report from the Census Bureau, by mid-May, almost 94 million adults had delayed medical care because of the coronavirus pandemic across the United States. Untreated and uncontrolled chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) can complicate COVID-19 and result in a higher risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death. It is vitally important to be proactive and keep up with regular check-ups, routine bloodwork, dental care, and cancer or other chronic disease screenings.

Doctor’s offices and clinics (including the Berrien County Health Department) are open with expanding appointments.

Many are still doing video or telehealth visits for patients who do not need to be seen in person.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has estimated that up to 40% of children scheduled for vaccinations in recent months have missed them, leaving a large percentage of children (and our communities) at higher risk for other dangerous communicable disease outbreaks, like measles, whooping cough or chicken pox. The Berrien County Health Department strongly urges following the CDC recommended immunization schedule as the best way to ensure children are protected from

potentially deadly diseases that can be prevented.

With the start of another school year just around the corner, it is crucial that parents and caregivers are ensuring their children are ready for school with required immunizations as well as hearing and vision screenings for those entering preschool/kindergarten.

BCHD is offering several opportunities for parents and caregivers to have their child’s ears and eyes screened at public screening sessions this summer that are offered by appointment.

While the Berrien County Health Department’s essential services never stopped, even when stay at home orders were in effect, the department has now resumed even more of its services this month. Clinical services, such as immunizations, sexual health (STD/ HIV testing), WIC, and TB testing are all available by appointment only in the three office locations throughout the county. Other services, such as environmental health inspections, home visiting programming and other community education have resumed in person where possible or continued with remote service delivery. In order to protect health and safety, clients and visitors are asked to wear a face covering when inside Berrien County Health Department buildings and should reschedule appointments or visits if they are feeling sick with any symptoms of illness.

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he Exit One bridge project in New Buffalo Township is nearing completion.

At the New Buffalo Township Board of Trustee’s Monday, June 15, meeting (held via Zoom), Michelle Heit, township supervisor, said that some fencing work still needs to be done and the concrete in the conduit area in the wall of the bridge has to be corrected. The “of” in the “Gateway of Michigan” sign is being addressed to see how it can be made more visible and the coloring of concrete, which is supposed to have more color to it, is also being addressed.

Heit added that the back of the sign is being seen “more than anyone anticipated when driving over the bridge” and is also being addressed.

Following a public hearing on the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, board members approved budget amendments for the 2019-2020 budget and adopted the budget resolution for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Estimated total revenues for the township’s various funds (including general fund, public safety, parks, liquor, building, LRSB, sewer, and water) for the 2020-2021 budget are $11,117,741 and total expenditures are $$10,308,322.

Board members adopted the following millages: general operating millage, .3967 mils; public safety millage, .3847 mils; park millage, .2337 mils; and second public safety

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millage, 1.3853 mils.

Upon recommendation from the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission, board members approved a special land use (SLU) for Rolling Prairie Excavating to operate an excavation business that consists of stockpile and storage materials (aggregates, soil and concrete equipment) at 10747 U.S. Hwy. 12 (now 10769 Behner).

Board members adopted speed study resolutions (to be administered by the Berrien County Road Department) for Community Hall Road from Red Arrow Highway to Union Pier Road and for Union Pier Road from South Locke Road to Lakeside Road.

A quote from J&K Communications, Inc. for $7,390.40 for replacement radios for the water department was approved.

Board members adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of 2020 general obligation limited tax bonds. Heit said this authorized the township to issue the bonds for the new public safety building being constructed on U.S. Highway 12.

The purchase of a 2015 ford utility vehicle for $5,000 from the Village of Grand Beach, with payment for the vehicle taking place upon the title exchange, was approved.

Heit said that the township did a sewer rate study, where it was determined that the 2% increase that the township applies every year is sufficient to run its system and do the

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projects that are in the township’s 20-year capital improvement plan that was put together from its SAW grant.

Per the current executive order, short-term rentals are now open in Michigan. Heit said that the township fire inspector is doing inspections of them again in the order that he receives them. He will be reaching out to commercial properties that haven’t applied for their business license yet.

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udy Zabicki, township clerk, reminded everyone that the township’s millage ballot proposal will appear on the Aug. 4, 2020, election ballot. Passage of the proposal will “restore” the township’s actual 1 mil operating millage. to restore the township’s operating millage to 1 mil will be on the ballot in the upcoming August primary. Due to the Headlee Rollback, the millage went down from 1 mil to .39 mills. Zabicki said that the amount that the current millage brings into the township that’s used for operating expenses was only $245,000 last year.

The township wants to do roads “roughly” between $175,000 to $200,000 every year; however, the current operating millage makes this a challenge. Putting in a road millage would be “strictly restricted,” Zabicki said, while restoring the original operating millage would allow for more “flexibility.”

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Chikaming Township Center reopens with significant changes

hikaming Township Center has reopened – with some significant changes.

The center has been closed since late March due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the Chikmaing Township Board of Trustee’s Thursday, June 11, meeting (which was held electronically via the Zoom app), board members approved policies and procedures from the CDC (which have been “tweaked” to accommodate the township) to allow for the safe reopening of the center.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said that policies and procedures will allow staff and the public to “operate significantly differently than three months ago.” Access will be more challenging for the public, as a lobby buzzer activated voice intercom system will minimize the number of people who enter into the offices.

According to the Chikaming Township website, www.chikamingtownship. org, the lobby is open for bill payments, permits, rental and voting applications.

Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment only. Bunte said everyone is required to wear a mask (the township will supply one for those who don’t have one).

Bunte said that completion of the sewer project on Townline Road and Greenwood in Union Pier, which is a part of phase one of the Red Arrow Highway/Union Pier Improvement Project has been pushed to June 22.

The project has run into some challenges, such as with the “spaghetti mess of sewer lines and gas lines and water lines - all kinds of things that shouldn’t be there” as well as issues with the water main and movement of that line at Greenwood, which has been slightly delayed.

Bunte added that hopefully, Red Arrow Highway will be opened with one lane in each direction June 25 and a lane of traffic

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will also be available on Townline Road that time as well.

The second phase, which involves streetscape improvements, should begin July 17 to 24.

With regards to the Cherry Beach project, Bunte said that he received an email from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Grants office stating that they were waiting for the Michigan Legislature to release the funds so they get to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Once the funds are released from the Legislature, the township can proceed with the project agreement and appraisals and hopefully the purchase of the parcel.

Erosion has caused significant damage at Cherry Beach, causing that beach access to be shut down. Visitors haven’t been able to utilize the staircase and the platform was taken down two weekends ago.

Township Police Chief Todd Taylor presented life-saving awards to Sgt. Brandon Jones and Rick Cooper.

On May 27, Jones received a medical call in which a male subject was in full cardiac arrest and CPR was in progress.

Upon his arrival, he found Cooper performing CPR on the male subject.

Both of them then continued CPR and, with the assistance of an AED, were able to reestablish an effective heart rhythm and the male subject became once again responsive.

Board members approved the employment of a police officer, Alec Carpp.

Board members approved the transfer of the Ford Explorer from the police department to the township to use to transport employees to meetings and classes as needed.

Board members approved a request from the police department for a budget amendment of $3500 to allow Taylor to buy equipment to fit into a new police vehicle.

Board members approved holding a Truth in Taxation hearing at the next

board meeting.

Bunte explained that, due to the Headlee Rollback, the township’s millages would roll back significantly if there was no hearing. Operating revenues would be down by $29,000, public safety would be down by $18,000 and road department revenues would be down by $90,000.

Bunte informed board members that, according to the township’s existing three-year contract (which expired June 15) with Bridgman Public Library, New Buffalo Township Library and Three Oaks Township Library automatically renews (Bunte said he believed it was for six months) until the three libraries can develop another contract.

The appointment of Van Thornton, zoning administrator, to deputy building official, was approved.

Gov. Whitmer signs executive orders lifting restrictions on overnight summer camps

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ith the novel coronavirus pandemic, Bunte said that there have been a few tweaks made by the Liquor Control Commission, allowing for restaurant establishments to have outdoor dining spaces until October. The township will be waiving permit fees for these expansions for restaurants within the township and have Thornton do inspections as deputy building official, ensuring that the expansions comply with the township’s zoning code.

With Teacher’s Federal Credit Union acquiring New Buffalo Savings Bank, board members approved the change in deposit insurer to Federal Home Loan Bank.

Board members approved changing the township assessor’s contract, changing her back to a contract employee from township employee, and paying her a $6250 a month fee for 12 months (a $75,000 annual cost for her expenses).

Bunte said that this will allow the assessor to actively pursue positions at other municipalities and that she’s securing a Niles Township assessing role.

On Friday, June 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-120, which lifted restrictions on overnight residential, travel, and troop camps as of Monday, June 15.

“As we’ve worked together to bend the curve and protect our families from COVID-19, our kids have lost time in the classroom and missed out on playdates, birthday parties and graduations. That’s why I’m glad they’ll have an opportunity to spend a week or weekend away at camp,” Gov. Whitmer said in a press release. “This is another significant milestone for Michigan as we continue to slowly and safely reopen our economy, and I want to thank Michiganders for doing their part to flatten the curve. While this is good news, there’s still more work to do to protect Michigan families from the spread of this virus, avoid a second wave, and protect the heroes on the front lines. We will get through this together.”

Executive Order 2020-120 requires camps to follow guidance issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). These guidelines will be published in the coming days and were developed in close collaboration with public health experts and the camp industry.

The executive order also allows certain K-12 school sports activities and other in-person extracurricular school activities to resume. Such activities, however, are permitted only to the extent that they are consistent with rules requiring social distancing and, across most of the state, the closure of indoor exercise facilities.

Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at www.michigan.gov/ coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus. — STAFF REPORTS

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PUBLIC NOTICES in a residential zoned area. 704 W. Merchant is currently zoned residential R-1, though it is a former parochial school. The special use is requested to meet the needs of the community for youth and senior fitness classes focusing on physical and mental well-being as well as providing community space that is much needed for social gatherings. This pertains to Article 6, sections 1, 2, and 3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

A copy of the resolution for voluntary liquidation may be inspected at the former offices of the Bank located at 45 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, during regular business hours.

The Zoning Ordinance is available online at the cityofnewbuffalo.org and at City Hall.

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.”

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.

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the COVID pandemic, the Planning Commission 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.

This is an open meeting. The notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the 1990 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.

All written comments pertaining to this request must be received by noon on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Attn: City Clerk. All interested parties are urged to attend.

The purpose of this public hearing is the applicant is requesting a special use permit for the property at 704 W. Merchant, 11-62-8550-0114-01-2. The applicant is requesting to operate a fitness facility/community center

PUBLIC NOTICE

Absentee ballots are available for all elections, registered voters can contact the Clerk or Deputy Clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.

Substantially all of the assets and all of the liabilities, including deposits, held by the Bank were assumed by Teachers Credit Union on June 5, 2020 pursuant to the Bank Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2019, as amended, by and among Teachers Credit Union, New Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank. The Bank is now closing its affairs. Creditors having a claim against the Bank for payment must immediately make that claim.

Such claim must be presented by mail or in person to the Bank at its former offices located at 45 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, no later than July 16, 2020.

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Township Voters will also be voting on a ballot proposal for an additional millage of .6033 mills for 20 years to provide funds for all Township purposes authorized by law and to restore the full amount of the original allocated millage rate lost as a result of the Headlee Amendment millage reduction.

Township voters may vote at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo, Michigan and a full text of the proposal may be obtained there as well or by calling 269-469-1011, x 101.

Notice is hereby given that New Buffalo Savings Bank, New Buffalo, Michigan (the “Bank”), is closing its business voluntarily. Notice also has been given by the Bank to the Comptroller of the Currency, 425 South Financial Place, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60605, to voluntarily cease operations.

The City of New Buffalo Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during their Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

To the qualified electors of New Buffalo Township in the County of Berrien, State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that a STATE PRIMARY ELECTION will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION/PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP AUGUST 4, 2020

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To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the city/township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

The Pubic Accuracy Test for this election will be held on Monday, June 29 at 1:15 p.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo, Michigan.

This test is held to demonstrate that all votes cast in the election will be accurately counted by the electronic tabulating equipment.

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MAN, 90, CHARGED WITH CHILD MOLESTING

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90-year-old man was being held Monday, June 15, in the LaPorte County Jail on two counts of child molesting.

Russell Albano of Michigan City could face anywhere from 20 to 50 years on the Class A felony count and two to 12 years on the remaining level 4 felony count.

A hearing is scheduled June 23 before LaPorte Superior Court 1 Judge Michael Bergerson on a request to lower his $100,000 bond.

According to court documents, an investigation was opened after an 8-year-old girl told her mother she was fondled by Albano at his Maple Street residence during the holidays.

She also alleged being touched and kissed by Albano since she was 5 years old.

The most serious charge alleges Albano committed a deviate sexual act on a now 25-year-old woman while she was in grade school.

She came forward while authorities were investigating the most recent allegations, police said.

The woman reported being violated on at least five separate occasions by Albano, who made a game out of exposing himself from his zipper being undone, according to court documents.

Two other people alleged Albano showed them pornography and massaged their backs underneath their clothing during their childhoods. — STAN MADDUX

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Great Lakes water levels still setting records

he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair and Erie set new monthly mean water level records for May 2020. These water level records were previously set in 1986 on Lakes Michigan and Huron and just last year in 2019 on Lakes St. Clair and Erie. As we enter the summer months, all of the lakes are either in their period of seasonal rise or are reaching their peak, except Lake Ontario, which will likely begin its seasonal decline this month.

Although most of the month was dry, the middle of May brought heavy rainfall to some areas of the basin, resulting in a wetter than average month for the Michigan-Huron and Erie basins. In the coming months, water levels are projected to continue to be near or above record high water levels on all of the lakes, except Lake Ontario. Significant erosion and flooding continues in many locations as water levels remain extremely high.

"The water level of Lakes Michigan and Huron has now risen above the peak level that was reached last year," said John Allis, chief of the Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, Detroit District.

The Corps most recent forecast projects that Lake Michigan-Huron will likely continue to set new record high monthly mean water levels throughout the summer and the peak July level could come close to surpassing the record high water level for all months in the period of record, which occurred in October 1986.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges those impacted by the high water levels last year to be preparing for similar or

worst impacts over the next few months.

During response operations, Detroit District, Emergency Management Office conducts emergency operations to save lives and protect public facilities and communities. The Corps can provide technical assistance in the form of advice and expertise in the construction of temporary flood protection measures such as sandbagging, or direct assistance by providing flood fight supplies to state, county, or local public officials.

Assistance is supplemental to local and state efforts and at the request of the state.

The Detroit District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted many onsite assessments under our technical assistance authority in 16 approved counties, and has provided flood fight supplies under our direct assistance authority in two counties. To date we have given out 350,000 sandbags to counties to assist them in their flood fighting efforts.

In addition, citizens of Indiana and Michigan may decide to work on personal construction projects to alleviate erosion or flooding, which could potentially impact the nation's rivers, streams, wetlands and other aquatic resources that may require a permit from the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Office.

To find more information about Great Lakes high water, emergency management and the permit process visit this link: https://www.lre.usace.army. mil/About/Great-Lakes-High-Water/ which includes information about how to protect property and investments along the coast and related Corps programs and authorities. — STAFF REPORTS

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Harbor Country Hikers announces first formal hike since Coronavirus shutdown

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The Harbor Country Hikers will lead a hike at the Three Oaks Township conservation Area on Saturday, June 27 at 10am Eastern Daylight Time. The event is the first formal hike the group has conducted since the coronavirus shutdown rules for Michigan were eased earlier this month.

According to Hikers President Pat Fisher, the Kesling Nature Preserve and Three Oaks Township Conservation Area are home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, and are recognized as great fishing and bridwatching spots.

Fisher will lead the June 27 hike, which is expected to last about two hours and cover 1.6 miles. Physical difficulty of the hike is rated as moderate. The conservation area is located at 8505 W. Forest Lawn Rd. in Three Oaks, and the group will meet in the parking lot.

Although membership in the Hikers is encouraged, all are welcome to participate in its hikes. Kids and teens are especially invited if accompanied by an adult.

Under current Michigan guidelines, outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted as long as social distancing is observed.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends face masks. — STAFF

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HOROSCOPE JUNE 18-24 2020

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

It’s important you maintain flexibility and don’t get knocked off track when faced with adversity or roadblocks, this week. You will be blessed with tremendous will power now, and will not be afraid to change allegiances or endure hardships to maintain your integrity.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

You will come to the realization that you have outgrown some relationships or institutions this week, and will not be afraid to make adjustments to get free. Whether you expose some of your deeper secrets or release pent up emotions, you will do what it takes to get out from under.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Drama alert! There could be some very intense emotions expressed or some major realizations made this week. This will give you the opportunity to make adjustments for more clarity and control of the situation. You won’t hesitate to change loyalties, if you keep being stymied.

You may get a very bad case of indecisiveness this week and it’s important you let go of what’s familiar and accept something new and different. Take this opportunity to recognize when change is in your best interest and just go with it. Variety is essential to your happiness now.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

You can expect to feel some disillusionment or disappointment with people or society at large, this week. Even though you may not be able to change the world, you will have the opportunity to get the most out of your one-on-one relationships. Their stability and strength will be felt.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Things could get out of hand very easily this week, and you would be wise to honor a more spiritual approach to life and relationships now. There could be some volatile power struggles that could upset your current position of power.

Change is in the air and it’s best to operate in integrity now.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You may be sailing under a new flag before the week is out. Situations may call for a changing of the guard because you keep hitting roadblocks and obstacles.

Perhaps, you have gone as for as you can under the current leadership.

You will feel no shame in transferring allegiances now.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Make changes to how you handle stressful situations or how you deal with obstinate personality types. Keep your focus on operating from a place of love and acceptance.

There may be beautiful butterflies coming, but caterpillars can make a mess before they fully transform.

You’re craving a different beat and a more spiritually uplifting type of experience now and will be willing to make the changes necessary to have it. You will not be afraid to end current circumstances or go out on a limb to experience a deeper love and a more profound connection.

A lot will be happening with partners and loved ones but it’s important you don’t sacrifice your own happiness or wellbeing to save others.

It’s time to let people make their own way.

You can certainly be there for emotional support but this is not the time to take on their issues.

You will have the opportunity to uncover hidden resources or hard to find essentials this week. This is the time to make adjustments to your routines in order to secure the things you want and need. Hammer down debt and trust that more money will be coming in as needed.

Get ready to feel some stirrings of the emotions this week. There will be a lot of tension, passion or angst, and it will be your choice as to how you handle it. Whether you see it or not, you have tremendous opportunity to persuade and motivate people now. Use this power for good, my friend.

The only thing our own? Our Soul and the Souls language; Right Reasoning. Beware here be Dragons Infinity.

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