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Park Board members work toward solution to restore Cherry Beach access PAGE 4 City Council approves expansion of outdoor dining and retail sales, beachfront improvements PAGE 5 Gov. Whitmer creates bipartisan task force, takes action to protect nursing home residents, staff from COVID-19 PAGE 6

New Buffalo Farmers Market now open to walk-throughs PAGE 8

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HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS THROW ‘FLASH HIKE’ AT CONSERVATION AREA — PAGE 10 — PHOTO BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

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he Union Pier beautification project is underway. Sewer lines needed to be improved prior to the work, which has left Red Arrow Highway closed at Townline/ Union Pier Road since Memorial Day. The sewer lines have been replaced, and the road is now partially reopened.

One lane of traffic is open in each direction on Red Arrow and Townline Road, West of Red Arrow, is also open. Union Pier businesses can now be easily accessed.

Katie Marggraf of Black Currant Bakehouse said that after all the different stresses of the past few months, she and Jesse Ives feel that the road being back open has “lifted a huge stress off of our shoulders.”

Further work includes repaving of Townline Road, structural improvements at the Railroad Crossing at Union Pier Road (which remains closed), along with major beautification and pedestrian improvements along Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier. — KRISTIN FATOUROS

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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

Park Board members work toward solution to restore Cherry Beach access

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embers of the Chikaming Township Park Board may be well on their way to finding a solution to restoring beach access at Cherry Beach.

At their June 22 meeting, board members learned that members of the Beach Access Ad Hoc Committee have met with the Chikaming Township fire chief, police chief and David Bunte, Chikaming Township supervisor, to assess the possibility of restoring beach access.

Currently, the beach is closed off and clearly marked inaccessible; however, people are going around the barriers and using the beach, which makes for an unsafe situation in the event first responders need to get down there.

Committee members proposed a plan to rebuild the stairs with volunteer effort and donations, with Dan Mentinoff (an architect) drawing up plans.

Bunte gave a tentative approval to go forward with the project subject to any concerns of the police or fire departments and township officials.

A GoFundMe campaign has already raised $2385.

Flyers were developed and distributed in the Cherry

Beach area, a safety plan for the volunteers has been drafted and is ready for use, pictures were taken of trees that may have to be trimmed to the root-ball (most are saplings), and discussions with Van Thorton were held to discuss anchoring, post setting, platform placement, railing and barrier installation and stair heights.

The submittal and approval of the building permit, a review with Bunte and establishing a list of volunteers by skill set are the next steps. Once all requirements are met, there will be a subsequent special Park Board meeting to give final approval to the project.

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oard members approved a proposal from the Lakeside Association of Harbor Country (LAHC) for a beautification project for the less than one-acre triangular piece of land at the intersection of Lakeside Road and Pier streets.

The property will be used for educational purposes, will have a demonstration garden and will be a site for community events.

The funding will be through LAHC and there is a Memorandum of

Understanding between the Association and the Chikaming Park Board, which was approved in September 2018.

So far, LAHC has received permission from a neighbor to use their spigot and reimburse them and if they move/die/refuse there are other neighbors willing to help and one could always run a very long hose from the Gazebo area which has water.

Board members approved an “Acorn Anywhere” concert at Harbert Community Park for Saturday, July 25.

The concert was proposed

by Allan Kayler, board member of the Acorn Theater and Sandra Thompson, executive director of the Acorn Theater. A Rolling Stones Tribute Band, Beggars Banquet, has been booked.

The gathering may include 100-200 people, who will bring their own seating and beverages (a wine/beer license will be secured). All COVID 19 safety measures will be observed, including spacing and masks. Tickets will be available on line for $35. The ball field will be used for seating and available parking at that park plus parking in the Chikaming Township Offices parking lot will be used. — STAFF

Water’s Edge offering free meals to students through ‘Bridge the Gap’

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Water’s Edge United Methodist Church of Christ in New Buffalo will be offering free meals for students throughout the remainder of the summer through its Bridge the Gap program.

The following New Buffalo locations have breakfast and lunch bags available for pickup Monday through Friday, July 3 to Aug. 21 (with no pickup July 3): • 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Water’s Edge Church, 18732 Harbor Country Dr.; • 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – New Buffalo Elementary School, 12291 Lubke Rd.; • 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

– New Buffalo High School 1112 E. Clay Street; • 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

– Judy’s Motel and Campground, 18891 U.S. 12; and • 1 2:15 to 12:45 p.m.

– Oakview Estates Apartments, 17670 E. Buffalo Street.

Free meals will be available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled, recognized by the state or local public educational agency.

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City Council approves expansion of outdoor dining and retail sales, beachfront improvements

embers of the New Buffalo City Council approved a number of items involving the outdoor expansion of restaurant’s and retail shop’s services as well as ones related to the beachfront and flooding issues at their special virtual Wednesday, June 24, meeting.

Councilmembers adopted Resolution 20.17, which provides an “expedited approval process allowing restaurants and bars to temporarily expand service areas into adjacent sidewalks and other public spaces” as well as Resolution 20.18, which “provide an expedited approval process allowing retail stores to temporarily expand merchandise display areas into adjacent sidewalks and other public spaces” as a result of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Restaurant and store owners must make applications to the City of New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority (DDA), who will recommend it to the city manager and clerk. Both are authorized to sign and approve a license agreement on behalf of the city. A site plan, as well as signatures, will be required from the owners.

Council members agreed to waive the application fee.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell emphasized that restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to expand their service areas only through

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Nov. 30 and that this was merely a trial. The DDA had been working on implementing an ordinance to allow outdoor seating and retail sales similar to what’s done in other harbor communities along the lake since the downtown was redone in June 2018.

Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order, restaurants are currently allowed to operate at a 50% capacity.

Councilmembers approved the first resolution in a four to one vote, with Liz Ennis being the dissenting vote.

Ennis said that she’s concerned about the consumption of alcohol on a family-friendly North Whittaker Street.

Councilmember Bob Spirito pointed out that that Michigan Liquor Control Commission has recently modified its rules to allow for the outdoor expansion of services in an expediated manner.

Councilmembers adopted Resolution 20.19, which authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Economic Development Administration for waterfront and marina improvements.

Reading from his manager’s report, City Manager Dave Richards said that the city staff “has identified a grant opportunity which may assist with a portion of the costs associated with planned improvements to the community’s waterfront via the recently passed

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus bill.” The bill contained $40 million for economic development projects in the State of Michigan to be granted through the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

The project’s first component will be the addition of a broadside dock downstream from the marina to accommodate larger vessels, increase marina capacity, and provide erosion control. The broadside dockage would consist of 732’ of steel sheet pile wall, 600’ of fixed fender system, slip utilities, fire extinguisher/ life ring cabinets and dry standpipe fire suppression system. A concrete promenade with lighting, wayfinding signage, site amenities and landscaping would be included to provide user and ADA access. Dock location would be on the riverbank along Whittaker Street.

The following is an overview of the proposed improvements: broadside docks, sheet pile wall and toe stone; wall ‘king’ piles and structural bracing, fendering; slip utilities; fire extinguisher/life ring cabinets; and dry standpipe fire suppression system.

Site improvements include promenade concrete sidewalk, lighting, wayfinding/ signage, landscaping, and site amenities.

The second and smaller component would include

improvements to the public boat launch area including the launch ramps and skid piers.

The cost is $1,290,966.36 in grant matching funds.

If the city is successful in securing the grant, other funding would be sought to offset the local match for the grant. Currently, the city has a $500,000 pending grant application with the State of Michigan that would cover a portion of the required matching funds.

Councilmembers approved a quote of $90,950 for phase two of the city’s current temporary seawall.

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ity staff has secured funding for two phases. The first phase involves adding the same concrete blocks for the entire length of the beach parking lot, which the council approved at the June 15 meeting.

The second phase includes installing blocks from the northern edge of the parking lot to the stone jetty.

Councilmembers approved spending up to $30,000 to fix flooding issues north of the Whittaker Bridge.

O’Donnell said that the flooding in the street is actually two storm drains and when it rains, the storm drains go out into the river.

“The problem is, the river is so high, we’re getting horizontal pressure pushing river water out into the street,” he said, adding that even when river goes down, the area has such high water

tables that when the water level goes up, it fills a dirt bottom (an old, buried sewer line) with water.

“All the water you’re seeing isn’t just rain water in the street when it floods over, it’s ground water and river water,” he said.

O’Donnell said the city was able to get a diver to go in the river and plug it from that end and then take bladders – which he compared to balloons – and stuff them in there and blow them up, which stops the water from flushing in from the river.

The city was able to get the diver in that morning.

“We sucked the rest of the water out (of that area) and poured some concrete in there to fill it in to stop the ground water and river water from coming in,” he said.

As confirmed by Tony McGhee of Abonmarche, the plan is to repave the road and put it on an angle. It will taper down from Harbor Point (which would be the high point of the road) and over toward the riverside (the sidewalk), so rainwater to flow that way. A swale (which O’Donnell said is basically a retention pond) will be installed, so rainwater will go in there and not stay on the road.

McGhee said they’ll first let the road dry out before getting down there and taking a “good look” at it, formulating a plan and getting it in good shape “until we can implement the longer-range strategy.”

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Gov. Whitmer creates bipartisan task force, takes action to protect nursing home residents, staff from COVID-19

ichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive orders to protect Michigan Nursing Home residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19 Friday, June 26.

According to a press release, Executive Order 2020-135 creates the bipartisan Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The governor also signed Executive Order 2020136, which extends existing safety measures to maintain restrictions regarding entry to care facilities designed to protect vulnerable populations. Since it was first issued March 14, this order has prohibited entry into a nursing home without undergoing a rigorous screening protocol designed to protect facilities from COVID-19.

“We have taken great strides here in Michigan to protect families from the spread of COVID-19 and lower the chance of a second wave, but it’s crucial that we stay vigilant and work around the clock to protect

our most vulnerable residents and those who have dedicated their lives to caring for them,” said Gov. Whitmer in the press release. “These actions will help our state protect more nursing home residents and staff in the case of a second wave. Moving forward, I will work closely with the task force and with everyone who wants to help us protect our most vulnerable communities, the heroes on the front lines, and our families from this virus.”

The Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force will be charged with, among other things, analyzing relevant data on the threat of COVID-19 in nursing homes, and making recommendations to the governor on improving data quality, and releasing periodic reports to the governor on its findings and recommendations.

The task force must produce a recommendation to the governor for an action plan on how to prepare nursing homes for any future wave of COVID-19 cases

by Aug. 31, 2020.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a particularly dire threat to the health and safety of residents and employees of long-term care facilities across the country,”

said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Acevedo, President of SEIU Medical Executive and Chief Healthcare Michigan. “We Deputy Director for Health at believe that every nursing home the Michigan Department of worker deserves the support, Health and Human Services. resources and protections to “This task force will help us keep themselves, their families continue to work to protect our and their communities safe most vulnerable residents and throughout this pandemic and the caretakers beyond. The serving on the Michigan “The impact of front lines.”

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including representatives from DHHS and LARA. The task force will also include a representative of the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, bipartisan representation from both houses of the legislature (two members from each house), and thirteen other members appointed by the governor, including individuals with a personal or professional interest in the health, safety, and welfare of nursing home residents and workers.

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xecutive Order 2020-136 maintains restrictions on visitation to health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice facilities, but authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to gradually re-open visitation as circumstances permit. This order has been in place since March, and consistently prohibited entry into a nursing home by a person exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The order is effective immediately and continues through July 24, 2020. — STAFF REPORTS

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From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ell, I finally got my wish.

The players and owners decided to make an effort to play baseball this summer.

By the time they figured things out, only a partial season of 60 games will be played, but at least we will have baseball beginning July 23rd. There will be some changes, the biggest being a designated hitter in the National League, and a runner starting on second base in extra innings.

The schedule has also been amended so that teams don’t have to travel long distances, and the rosters have been expanded. While it won’t feel like a real season, it should be fun, if everyone can stay healthy. The pandemic is the wild card and hopefully, everyone can remain healthy.

Speaking of staying healthy, I hope everyone is doing their best to maintain a proper social distance and wearing a face covering. Even if you think this stuff isn’t necessary, we all have to be responsible.

The sooner we can stop this disease, the sooner we can return to normal.

This line of thinking brought me back to my little league days. What would have happened if I had to miss my 12-year-old season for any reason. Truth be told, I peaked as a baseball player at the age of 12. I learned how to throw a curveball that year (before everyone realized it was bad for a youngsters arm) and my team and I dominated.

Until that year, I had been a shy, awkward kid. The success we had that season gave me the confidence I needed to move forward athletically. Even though I did hurt my arm and was unable to duplicate the success I enjoyed on the baseball field, I

was able to transfer that confidence to the basketball court.

That confidence also helped me in the classroom, and with the guys I hung around with, many of whom are still my friends more than 50 years later. Who knows how things would have turned out had I missed that season.

Being the proud grandfather of five boys and two girls, I really want them all to have every opportunity to participate in whatever they choose. Interrupting the natural progression of social growth could be tough on these youngsters. A lot of attention was given to the graduates who missed out on their ceremonies, but everyone, at every age, is missing out on important events these last few months. Let’s do all we can to put an end to this virus.

Back to Major League Baseball, one of the most interesting stories in Chicago will be the crosstown games between the Cubs and the White Sox. They will be playing each other six times, which is 10 percent of the season. Because both teams figure to contend this year, each game they play against each other will be tremendously important. Maybe this shortened season will turn out to be fun after all.

Jim Gaffigan said, “I guess the reasons against having more children always seem uninspiring and superficial. What exactly am I missing out on? Money? A few more hours of sleep? A more peaceful meal? More hair? These are nothing compared to what I get from these five monsters who rule my life.”

Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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PRISON FOR ALCOHOL RELATED HIGHWAY WORKER CRASH

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LaPorte man is serving a two-year prison sentence for putting a state highway worker into a hospital burn unit from an alcohol related crash.

Dustin Landry, 45, was sentenced June 23 in LaPorte Circuit Court for level 5 felony operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury.

According to court documents, a vehicle driven by Landry in September struck the back end of an INDOT truck on Indiana 2 on LaPorte’s east side.

INDOT workers were restriping the highway after dark and paint heated to 500 degrees splashed from a tank on the truck onto Jerald Bailey.

Bailey, who was on the back end of the truck when the collision occurred, was left with second and third degrees burns on his arms and hands, according to court documents.

Landry was not injured, police said.

Police said his blood alcohol level was .313% or nearly four times above the .08% legal limit.

Landry was also ordered to serve six months on probation following his release from prison and to compensate INDOT more than $25,000 for the damage to its vehicle.

The medical bills of the injured worker were covered by insurance, according to courtroom testimony. — STAN MADDUX

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COL to present annual hiking challenge at 10 nature preserves

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nce again, hikers are encouraged to embark on an outdoor adventure this summer with COL’s #10Trail Challenge.

Participants must first fill out a participation form and register for the challenge. The form can be found at www.chikamingopenlands.org.

Registration is free. This year, participants must have one registration per household under one social media handle.

During the month of July, Chikaming Open Lands (COL) is proud to partner with The Rotary Club of Harbor Country, non-profit nature centers, township parks, county parks, the DNR, and local colleges to bring you these 10 nature preserves: Sarett Nature Center, Lake Michigan College, Warren Dunes State Park (parking at Floral Lane only), Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center, Chris Thompson Memorial Preserve, Galien River County Park, Burns Prairie Preserve, Jens Jensen Preserve, Bendix Woods County Park, and Harbert Road Preserve.

Once you are out on one of the 10 trails look for the #10Trail Challenge picture frame selfie stations. Snap a pic and hashtag COL on Instagram with #10trail AND #chikamingopenlands.

You can also tag us on Facebook or email the selfie pictures at col@

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chikamingopenlands.org. COL must receive selfie station pictures for participants to claim prizes. Frames will be out from July 1 to 31.

The first 36 households to hike all 10 trails and send in the selfies will win one $10 gift card of their choice to either Patellie’s in Three Oaks, The Peasant’s Pantry in Sawyer or David’s Delicatessen and Coffee in New Buffalo.

The $10 gift card prize is limited to the first 36 households to complete all 10 trails and is a first come first serve basis. COL will contact all winners at the end of July and will send out gift cards in the mail, or gift cards can be picked up at the COL office.

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f you hike five to nine trails and send in the selfies, you will win a $5 gift card per registered household to your choice of Scoops Ice Cream in Bridgman or Infusco Coffee Roasters in Sawyer.

During these trying times, the above businesses have previously supported COL’s mission by donating prizes to the #10Trail Challenge. COL wants to support local businesses by purchasing gift cards with the help from private, grant and sponsor donations.

This program is sponsored by Rotary Club of Harbor Country.

For more information on rules and locations of the preserves, visit COL’s website. — STAFF REPORTS

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After careful planning and consideration, members of the New Buffalo Business Association have announced on their Facebook page that they are opening up the New Buffalo Farmers Market to walkthroughs.

The market, which until recently has only been operating in a driveup fashion, is located and we will on Whittaker and Merchant streets from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays.

Some vendors will stay remain virtual. Shoppers must order products online by the preceding Wednesday at 10 p.m. to receive their orders by the following Friday.

This week’s in-person vendors include: Mitten Beach Designs, Wood, Stock and Grill, IWC Hand Sanitizer, Hillside Orchards LLC, BNutty Peanut Butter, Hapburgers Signature Seasonings, and Kathleen Klackle (painted gourds).

Customers and vendors are required to wear a mask. Shoppers must wear face coverings to enter the market area and keep 6 feet away from other shoppers and vendors. Shoppers shouldn’t touch unpackaged food but instead point to the produce and have an employee package it for them.

Vendors are also required to wear face coverings and gloves and change gloves between customer interactions.

Vendors must also practice physical distancing and not allow customers to touch unpackaged items. Items will be packaged in new clean bags or containers only. Sampling and consumption of products aren’t permitted.

For more updated information on the market, visit www.newbuffalo. org, or New Buffalo Farmers Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ newbuffalofarmersmarket. — STAFF REPORTS

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COVID-19 PROPPING UP LOCAL BOAT SALES

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ome people choosing not to travel because of the health risk posed by COVID-19 are purchasing boats this year as a safer getaway alternative.

That’s according to Bob Stratton, owner of Service 1 Marine on Indiana 39 near the Michigan line.

Stratton said his boat sales are “probably double what they were last year at this time.”

He said life on the water despite the economic crisis triggered by the virus is more possible in some cases this year from lower boat prices and people with disposable income having extra money they would normally spend on vacation.

“People want to social distance on a boat. They’re not really wanting to fly right now,” said Stratton, who started the business outside New Buffalo about 30 years ago.

On the flip side, though, some of his winter storage customers still had boats in his yard from deciding not to hit the water this year due to financial strain caused by the virus and the season getting off to a late start.

Motor boats in Michigan were not allowed to hit the water until April 24 when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her COVID-19 ban on using the gasoline powered vessels.

Stratton said the ban kept some boats from getting docked before Memorial Day because of the amount of time storage yards need to reach all customers wanting to go on the water.

He said some of his customers just recently ordered their boats out of storage when the harbors, which were closed in Chicago at the start of the pandemic, reopened in the middle of June.

Those customers like to dock in Chicago for a while before returning to Michigan City and New Buffalo.

“For the most part, everybody is going in,” he said. — STAN MADDUX

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School of American Music welcomes the public out of hibernation with a summer singalong

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lowly but surely, the sounds of school to extend the summer scholarship access to its studios; however, teachers live music have been creeping program. are also taking turns teaching sometimes back into Harbor Country.

SAM is seeking additional support six to seven lessons a day, with sometimes With outdoor gatherings to extend its up-to-100% scholarship two lessons taking place at the same time of 100 people currently being program for the year. in two separate rooms (some have elected allowed under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Mitchell said while some of the money to continue via Zoom). executive order, the School of American is going toward programming and “It works really well as long as you Music (SAM) decided the time had come cleanse everything and wear masks if near equipment, a majority is going toward to hold a small outdoor singalong on the scholarships. the student – most stay 6 feet apart (from stage in front of the Three Oaks Arts and The funds will especially help families the teacher),” she said.

Education Center Wednesday, June 24. who have two to three children taking For the first two weeks of Michigan stay Sponsored by Harbor lessons at SAM, as well Country Singers, the as children who are area’s community chorus, homeschooled through the the singalong invited Berrien Springs Parents participants to sing Partnership. Students who along with Pat Putnam, are part of the partnership producer of HCH events, have lessons paid for by Ron Spears, SAM guitar state education funds. instructor and board “They wouldn’t have member (who was playing those funds in the on his guitar) and Donna summertime; with this Mitchell, executive director grant, they can apply for of SAM. summer scholarships and Participants were given a take lessons all summer packet of songs and could long - that way, they won’t make requests. Requests miss out on their studies in included uplifting warmthe summer,” she said. weather songs, such as Scholarship funds will be Audience members sing along to the tunes of summer “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” High available until the money near the Arts and Education Center stage Hopes” and “Sunshine on runs out.

My Shoulders.”

SAM already has a “really good” at home order (which began in March), Mitchell said it was important to hold scholarship fund. Scholarships have Mitchell said everyone was in “shock.” mostly been up to 50%; now, the school is the concert because “singing is very Then, Garth Taylor, SAM president, helpful to the spirit.” learned Zoom and wrote a manual on how going to do 90%.

Parents who haven’t received “We didn’t know how people would feel to use it. Teachers started transitioning to their money yet from the state or about this – it was a really big chance. online lessons. unemployment, they can provide for Other people in the music business othing can compare to 100% scholarships if they have those weren’t sure it was smart doing it,” she being back in the classroom, kinds of situations,” Mitchell added. said. though.

For information about online lessons, Face shields were provided, and some “It’s a relief to be back call SAM at 269-409-1191 or email concertgoers wore masks while social in person,” Mitchell, who schoolofamericanmusic@gmail.com. To distancing. teaches vocals, said. find out more about SAM and its lesson Currently, SAM is offering online In response to the economic hardship offerings, and to register online, visit the courses in piano, violin, voice, guitar, the pandemic has created, for the school’s website, schoolofamericanmusic. ukulele and mountain dulcimer. summer months, scholarships of up to com.

Mitchel said the school is doing remote 100% for SAM lessons are available from Members of SAM will also be and social distancing learning at the Arts SAM’s scholarship fund. Recently, SAM performing during the Three Oaks Music and Education Center. Since Three Oaks has received a $10,000 grant from the in the Park at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Township Library hasn’t been yet opened Pokagon Fund, which will enable the in Dewey Cannon Park. to the public, the school doesn’t have

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Harbor Country Hikers throw ‘flash hike’ at area conservation area

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embers of Harbor Country Hikers, as well as nature enthusiasts, were rearing to go the morning of Saturday, June 27.

The hikers embarked on their official group hike since the stay at home order was implemented in Michigan in March at Three Oaks Township Conservation Area and adjacent Kesling Nature Preserve.

Kesling Nature Preserve and the Three Oaks Township Conservation Area (the conservation area is located at 8505 Forest Lawn Road in Three Oaks) contains a mature prairie as well as a 40-foot-deep ravine, which cuts through the area. The natural areas combined protect over 200 acres.

Around 20 participants hiked through the area during what was deemed a “flash hike” (a hike that’s just for fun with no particular theme), pausing once in awhile to soak up the natural noises, smells and scenery that surrounded them and to gain a deeper understanding of the area from Pat Fisher, Harbor Country Hikers president.

Fisher pointed out the variety of trees that grew throughout the prairie, such as dogwood and cottonwood, as well as the different types of plants, such as the harlequin blue flag iris (which is native to Michigan). Since it’s a wet prairie, Fisher said that hikers are likely to find different animals and bugs as well as vegetation in the area.

Fisher also pointed out smaller details that others may not even notice, such as prairie ants.

“They’re a sign of a healthy prairie,” he said.

Fisher said he read that a dentist from LaPorte bought the land that’s now Kesling Nature Preserve for his family to use as a playground as well as for his cows (hikers can still see the old posts for the cows).

According to the Southwest Michigan land Conservancy website, the land was donated by Dr Peter Kesling and his family in 2004. The preserve protects both sides of a quarter mile of the south branch of the Galien River (which is a prime spot for fishing for trout and salmon (as it flows through the preserve.

Birdwatchers from across the country come out to the conservation area, Fisher said. Two weeks ago, he was clearing the trail when he ran into a birdwatcher who’d come after finding out about a bird that was sighted in the area on a website.

While exploring the great outdoors was an approved activity under Michigan’s nearly three month long stay at home order, venturing into the wild with a small

group was not. Fisher said he’s glad that groups of 100 are now permitted.

Members of the public were also glad.

“I know there were a lot of people on our Facebook page – two to three times a week I’d see 15 hits, so people were out there looking for us to do something…

Once the governor opened everything up, we decided we’ll open back up,” Fisher said.

Saying that he “didn’t see nature stop,” Fisher added he’s seen a lot more people venturing out into nature throughout the long hibernation period.

“I’d go to a park that’s more reputable as far as people know it’s there and it’s crowed…You see more people on the trails,” he said.

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ven though everyone is outside and not indoors, Fisher said there are still guidelines that need to be followed. On Saturday’s hike, everyone was required to wear a mask. Fisher added that while he’s been hiking on the trails, he’s noticed fellow hikers being respectful for the most part – standing back and letting someone pass if they cross paths with them and aren’t wearing a mask.

“I have cleaner with me when I go hiking and tissue - if you’re going to be grabbing a knob or anything. You want to use the typical COVID or flu type practices,” he said.

Indeed, Fisher has been using the time to connect with nature. In addition to clearing the trails at the conservation area, Fisher has also been helping out with other trails in the area. He’s been putting together the signage system for the Chikaming Township Park ad Preserve, which involved 1500 parts in between the decals, sign posts and markers.

The staff at Chikaming Open Lands has also been busy working at Burns Prairie Preserve and a trail on the Chris Thompson Memorial Preserve in Chikaming Township, where a marker system is being set up.

“Ryan Postema (COL executive director) and staff have been putting them in because of COVID – typically, we (the Hikers) do it as a steward thing,” he said.

Another trail that’s being looked at is Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve, also in Chikaming Township.

One day, Fisher said it’s hoped that all trails at the area preserves will become one big trail leading to Chikaming Township Park and Preserve.

“We don’t have any long trails around in this area,” he said.

Hikers walk past a prairie at the conservation area

Pat Fisher shares knowledge of the nature surrounding hikers

Open prairie covers a portion of the conservation area

Hikers set out through the winding trail at Three Oaks Conservation Area

The southern branch of the Galien River at Kesling Nature Preserve is full of trout and salmon

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Trails at Friendship Botanic Gardens paved, annual fundraising gala to be held virtually

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ver 2,900 feet of trails at Friendship Botanic Gardens was paved during the week of June 15th, which was made possible by a grant provided by the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte.

The goal was to provide more access to people that require mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs and walkers. The natural green space has become a major resource for LaPorte County residents to utilize for the benefit of their mental and physical health and wellness; however, gravel trails have provided difficulty for some guests to experience the natural beauty. The two main paved trails wind through all of the cultivated gardens and major attractions on the grounds. There are still multiple wilderness trails that remain earthen. There are plans in the future to provide paved access in other areas of the Gardens.

The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte has also provided funding in previous years for two phases of fitness equipment that now are known as the HFL Fitness Garden.

“We are very appreciative and extremely grateful for the support that we have received from the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte,” said John Leinweber, president of the board of directors at Friendship Botanic Gardens.

“They have contributed to so many meaningful projects in LaPorte County and we are lucky to be considered as a partner in providing more resources for health and wellness in LaPorte County.”

Friendship Botanic Gardens’ annual fundraising gala will be held online Thursday, July 23, from 6:45 to 8 p.m.

CDT. The public is invited to participate in the virtual fundraiser so the Gardens can continue to be a community space for tranquility, beauty, health and wellness, celebration and gathering.

The virtual event takes the place of the annual gala, which serves as the main fundraiser for operating money that keeps the community green space open and maintained.

The virtual event will be filled with surprise guests, a silent and live auction and musical entertainment.

The silent auction will launch July 13 and will be available until July 22. Live auction packages include an exotic trip to South Africa, a Bariloche (Argentina) snow skiing trip for summer 2021, a one-week stay at a beautiful mansion in Naples, Florida, and a sunset cruise for 6 people on Lake Michigan (includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres).

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Only 300 tickets will be sold.

Tickets are available for purchase from FBG Board of Directors for $100, cash or check. The winner will be announced during the night of the virtual gala.

Contact info@friendshipgardens.org to purchase a raffle ticket.

More information will be released as it becomes available and may be found at www.friendshipgardens.org/virtualgala/ or @FriendshipGardensIndiana on Facebook.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East US Highway 12, Michigan City, IN 46360. — STAFF REPORTS

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Redamak’s reopens under COVID-19 restrictions

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summer without a hamburger at Redamak’s is no longer a source of concern for fans of the longtime popular restaurant in New Buffalo.

Redamak’s at 616 E. Buffalo Street reopened Thursday, June 25, for both dine-in service and carry outs.

Owner Charles Maroney said turn out has been strong, with customers at times having to wait for an open table.

“We’ve been busy. I’m pleasantly surprised,” he said.

The experience is a little different this year because of the typical safety precautions businesses are practicing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but the food is just as satisfying.

Maroney said indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity under the governor’s existing dine-in service restrictions statewide and customers must wear masks when coming inside or getting up from their tables.

Workers are also wearing face coverings.

Maroney said carry out service is an option for customers reluctant about coming inside.

“It’s been good. Looking forward to the Fourth of July weekend,” he said.

Established in 1975, Redamak’s opened for the season as usual March 1 but was forced to close March 16 because of the nationwide lockdown caused by the worldwide pandemic.

The restaurant annually closes at the end of October for the off-season.

Maroney said the business is tentatively scheduled to close this year Oct. 25 but staying open later into the fall this year is being considered to help make up for the lost revenue after being closed for over three months.

Maroney said he’s not looking too far into the future, though, given all of the uncertainties brought on by a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in other parts of the country and some states tightening back up on their restrictions.

“We’re kind of taking it a week at a time and just trying to make sure we’re getting good food out at good quality and being able to manage people and above all keep them safe,” he said.

Redamak’s will celebrate its 45th anniversary July 15.

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Indy 500 spotlight shining again on dairy farmers in Victory Circle

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LaPorte area resident who went from never milking a cow to owning a dairy has recently given the customary bottle of cold milk to the winning driver of the Indianapolis 500.

Kim Minich, 39, now has a roadside sign noting her whirlwind achievement.

She and other dairy farmers in Indiana presenting milk to the winning driver since 2004 were given signs recently to put up outside their operations by the American Dairy Association Indiana.

“Whoever drives down the road knows this is a very special dairy farm,” said Allie Rieth, a spokesperson for the ADAI headquartered in Indianapolis.

Winning drivers receiving a cold bottle of milk in Victory Circle is a tradition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway dating back to the 1930s.

The signs are limited to dairy farmers in recent history, though, since 2006 is when the ADAI took charge of the thirst quenching festivities and two dairy farmers became the first milk producers to give milk to the winner drivers at the two previous races, Rieth said.

Minich, a nurse practitioner, never milked a cow until 2009 when she and her husband, Luke, moved from Indianapolis to get involved in the farm his family has owned

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since 1909 near Kingsbury in the northwest part of the state.

They own Triple M Dairy, which has about 1,200 cows producing some three million gallons of milk annually.

She later became a member

“It was amazing. I still get a lot of people that ask about it,” she said.

Minich said she brought home a replica of the bottle autographed by the winning driver, Will Power.

time trials at the track while growing up in Anderson, which is about 40 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

She made sure her father and her entire family were there for the race and all of the

the family’s three operations about 10 miles to the east near Stillwell.

Each sign lists the name and when the farmer took part in the tradition dating back to when Louie Meyer asked for buttermilk after winning the 1936 race.

Minch, who also teaches nursing at St. Mary’s College in South Bend, said she mostly does bookkeeping at the farm and runs out to bring back whatever supplies are needed at the operation.

R of the ADAI board of directors, which asked her to present the customary bottle of milk to the winning driver in 2018.

Minich said the experience is still hard to believe and one she continues to share with others eagerly approaching her with questions.

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picture of her in Victory Circle is what she uses in her profile on Facebook.

Minich said being part of the festivities before and after the race brought to life memories of her father taking her to the

festivities, including rookie drivers trying their hand at milking a cow during a luncheon prior to the race.

“We kind of made it a family affair so it was a really nice memory to have,” Minich said.

Her plan is to put up the sign given to her June 23 at one of

ieth said the sign presentations during National Dairy Month not only help promote the race, which has been pushed back this year from late May to Aug. 23 due to the coronavirus, but the hard work in getting milk to consumers.

She said the process of selecting the dairy farmer giving milk to the winning driver has recently changed.

Any dairy farmer can apply and the winner is chosen by all dairy farmers in the state who are members of the ADAI. “My advice to future milk people is to really just enjoy every minute of it and try not to be nervous,” Minich said.

Caption: Dairy farmer Kim Minich (left) is presented with a sign by Allie Rieth of the American Dairy Association Indiana for presenting milk to the winning driver of the Indianapolis 500 in 2018.

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ce Folsom, advanced guitar student at the School of American Music (SAM) has joined the school’s faculty as a beginning guitar instructor.

Folsom has been studying guitar under Garth Taylor, focusing on fingerpicking techniques and learning a variety of musical genres. Before enrolling at SAM, She studied the Suzuki method for classical guitar for several years.

She has also performed at various SAM events.

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HOROSCOPE JULY 2-8, 2020

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

Misunderstandings may crop up this week between you and family members or people you live with. The problems may stem from boundaries or structures that were put in place earlier this spring. Whether it’s personal space or structural problems, now is the time to make repairs.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Unresolved issues or past conflicts will be bubbling up again but this time around you will be more prepared to handle problems. There may be a sense of going against popular opinion, but when it comes to your health, you won’t hesitate to take action this time around.

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TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Even though you may feel pushed to the limits or that you are being asked to do more than others, you will bring an element of stability to chaotic situations. Crisis, drama and intense situations may crop up again but this time around you’ll handle them with grace and precision.

Here comes that brick wall again, but this time around you have expert advice and previous experience to call upon.

This is the time to listen and then take action. Follow through with what you know is right, no matter how time-consuming or difficult it appears. You got this.

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Issues with children or creative projects that came up this earlier this spring, will be revisited.

You will be dealing with twice as many people and twice as many solutions this time around, but you won’t be afraid to get people and their ideas organized, in a cohesive and productive way.

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GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Transformative issues will be back on the table this week and there could be a sense of having to make the same serious decisions over again. The good news is, this time around you will have more resources and previous experience to fall back on to handle the crisis more effectively.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 This is the perfect time to handle any security and safety issues on the home-front; change lightbulbs, smoke alarm batteries and double check electronics. Re- vamp, re-do and revisit things you wanted to change around the house this spring but didn’t take the time to do.

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This is not the time to go it alone. There are some issues coming up again that will be easier to deal with, if you have someone to join forces with. Two is always stronger than one.

Some basic issues of life will be creeping back up again to be resolved and confronted, like communication, technology and sibling rivalry. Problem solve with elementary reasoning, don’t make things more complicated than they have to be. Just use the phrase, “If I have to stop this car…”

You will be very sensitive to people this week and you will be especially sensitive to the unspoken cues from partners. These are some of the same feelings you dealt with earlier this year. But now you won’t be as rattled and you won’t be afraid to push for more information Don’t overdo things this week and that includes substances and food you would normally stay away from. This is not the time to experiment, unless it comes to partners. Partners or close friends may act out of the ordinary now, and this is the time to let them do their thing.

Guard against spending money to impress others. Keep a close eye on your finances and wrangle in unnecessary spending. This is the time to build up savings and invest in things that build you up personally. Issues of fitting in with the crowd are not solved by buying things you don’t need.

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