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New Buffalo recall appeal rejected PAGE 3 Three Oaks Village Council continues to ponder purchase of village administrative offices PAGE 4 City of New Buffalo awarded second place in Michigan Rural Water Association taste test PAGE 5

Public briefed on first year of Public Safety Special Assessment PAGE 7

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New Buffalo recall appeal rejected

BY STAN MADDUX

he Berrien County Election Commission on May 3 approved the language on petitions to recall Humphrey and Flanagan over their support of a ban imposed on adding more short term rentals in the city and Humphrey allegedly having a citizen escorted from a public meeting.

Humphrey said a written motion to appeal the decision was filed within the required 10 days after the ruling.

However, the request for appeal was denied because a letter giving notice about the paperwork being filed was not submitted to the Berrien County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office before the same deadline as required, he said.

Humphrey said the city doesn’t cover an elected official’s legal expenses related to a recall.

He prepared the appeal documents himself to avoid paying “thousands of dollars” for an attorney to write up the language.

Humphrey said he was not informed by the clerk’s office that such a letter had to be filed after turning in the written request for a judge to hear the appeal.

“You still have to personally inform the Circuit Court via registered mail that you’re filing the appeal but we never did that. They never told us, hey, you need to do this,” he said.

Humphrey said the language on the recall petitions is accurate but doesn’t reflect the truth or reasons behind the decision to restrict the growth of short term rentals.

The language simply states Humphrey and Flanagan should be recalled for their votes in November of 2021 to adopt an ordinance that prohibits new short term rentals in R1, R2 and R3 zoning districts in the city.

The language in the other recall petition states Humphrey instructed a police officer during a public meeting in March of 2021 to remove an individual while she was speaking during her allotted time reserved for public comment.

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Humphrey said he wanted to provide more details behind the reasons given for the recall attempt but the BCEC did not allow him to before approving the language in the petitions.

He said permits to operate short term rentals were issued under the previous administration despite having no language in local zoning laws allowing homes to be used for such purposes.

Humphrey said the previous city council later placed a moratorium on short term rental permits because of increasing complaints from full time residents about parties, loud noise and other disruption from the vacation dwellings.

He said another reason for the moratorium was to buy time for deciding whether to allow homes to be used for vacations or weekend getaways and if restrictions governing their use should be adopted.

The issue was still being reviewed when Humphrey and Flanagan were elected.

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ltimately, the zoning laws were amended to allow homes used as short term rentals in the past to continue welcoming guests as long as a permit was obtained and use of the property complied with newly adopted restrictions.

People behind the recall attempt must collect 219 valid signatures from registered voters on their petitions seeking to remove Humphrey and Flanagan.

If the requirement is met, the fate of Humphrey and Flanagan will be decided by a recall election in November halfway through their first four year term.

Humphrey said the appeal rejected by the clerk’s office had nothing to do with the merits of his request to challenge approval of the language on the petitions in a courtroom.

“Every attorney who has looked at the merits thought they were great. It should have been dismissed but it never got to the judge. That’s important to point out,” he said.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS to be determined NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD PETE RAHM, MICHELLE HEIT, JUDY H. ZABICKI, PATTY IAZZETTO, JACK ROGERS Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS BOARD CHUCK HEIT, PRESIDENT HEATHER BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN HASKINS, TREASURER LISA WERNER, SECRETARY JOYCE LANTZ, TRUSTEE FRANK MARGRO, TRUSTEE PATRICIA NEWSTON, TRUSTEE CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP BOARD DAVID BUNTE, PAULA DUDIAK, LIZ RETTIG, RICHARD SULLIVAN, BILL MARSKE Chikaming Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM THREE OAKS THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM GRAND BEACH Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

Three Oaks Village Council continues to ponder purchase of village administrative offices

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BY THERSE DONNELLY

he Three Oaks Village Council is continuing to consider the proposed purchase of the village administrative offices in the county-owned building at 21 N. Elm Street.

Village Manager Dan Faulkner told the council at their Wednesday, July 13, meeting that there is no update, as he is waiting for the county’s attorney to draft a purchase agreement for village attorney Charles Hilmer to review.

Councilmember Tyler Ream asked if the village could review its agreement with the School of American Music (SAM) for the use of the former village hall at 14 Maple Street. He said he felt if the village acquires a new building, it should consider getting revenue from the existing property.

Village Clerk Cindy Monihan said the current agreement between the village and SAM does not charge rent, but the school does pay a portion of the utilities in the building it shares with the village police department.

When asked by the council, Hilmer said by not charging market rate rent for the building, the village is not properly utilizing a public property.

Addressing the council, Three Oaks Farmers Market organizer Cathi Rogers said several more vendors have expressed interest in the Thursday market but the lot at Elm and Oak cannot hold more booths. She said possible solutions included the council choosing to keep the market at its current size for the remainder of the year, granting permission to close a portion of Oak Street adjacent to the market to create more booth space or she had worked out an agreement to utilize privately-owned greenspace next to the market.

Rogers said the current lineup of vendors varies but has a wide variety of offerings.

“We have a really good vendor selection,” she told the council.

The council tabled the decision but expressed a preference to utilize the private greenspace, with Ream suggesting possibly extending the space later in the season.

Councilmember Steve Graziano asked Rogers when the public parking lot gets blocked off for the weekly market.

Rogers said she puts up the barricades Wednesday evening.

Graziano pointed out the council had approved closing the lot starting at 1 p.m. Thursdays and there had been no communication about changing the arrangement. Rogers

said closing the afternoon of the market had led to difficulties getting owners to move parked cars.

The council approved the purchase of five wooden picnic tables in the amount of $1,250 from Meyer Wood Products.

Ream said the purchase was in the parks budget and volunteers will stain the tables.

The council also approved paying C & A Arborists $300 for a tree study in Dewey Canon Park and Watkins Park. Ream said trees identified as dying or hazardous will be replaced.

Department of Public Works staff have trimmed some trees in the park. Ream said the work was done within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ recommended schedule to avoid causing oak wilt.

Later in the meeting, Ream reported the Parks and Recreation Board has completed its public survey as part of its updated master plan. He said new amenities identified by the survey include more walking paths and ADA accessibility to paths.

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hile the evening’s agenda included appointing a member to the Planning Commission, Village President Rich Smith explained that the commission had been unable to have its June meeting and was unable to make a recommendation. The council will revisit the matter at its August meeting.

While discussing the village’s Flag Day Weekend activities, Smith noted someone was selling flags during the parade without permission from organizers or village officials and asked if the village should enforce its peddler license ordinance.

Police Chief Carl Krause said it will require research because peddler licenses in some areas are being challenged as unconstitutional. Hilmer added that veterans are able to obtain a state permit that municipalities cannot restrict.

The council did agree that the use of water balloons during the parade was a concern due to potential injury and clean up.

Krause said police may be able to enforce a prohibition since throwing balloons from parade floats could be considered throwing a missile from a vehicle, which he said violates a state law.

As part of its budget process, the council will have a special meeting Saturday, Aug. 20, at 9 a.m.

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City of New Buffalo awarded second place in Michigan Rural Water Association taste test

here’s something in the water in New Buffalo, and the Michigan Rural Water Association agrees.

At the recent annual water taste test, the organization awarded the City of New Buffalo second place.

MRWA Executive Director Tim Neumann presented a plaque at the July 18 City Council meeting. Water Plant Operator Rob Gruener said the recognition is especially significant because New Buffalo has a surface water source, while other municipalities use groundwater, which typically requires less filtration.

The council appointed new legal counsel, but postponed appointing a new hearing officer.

After interviewing firms at a special meeting, the council approved Dickinson Wright as city attorney.

City Manager Darwin Watson said the firm is headquartered in Detroit, but has six offices across the state and has represented lakefront communities including Bridgman, St. Joseph and South Haven.

Under the terms of the three-year contract, the city will pay Dickinson Wright $250 per hour.

The evening’s agenda included the appointment of a new hearing officer, but Watson said the selected candidate, Randy Hyms, was unable to attend the meeting so the matter was postponed.

In an effort to save money and improve efficiency, the council approved a recommendation by Watson to enter a contract with Harvey Consulting to provide zoning administration services.

Watson said the services are currently provided by SafeBuilt at a cost of $2100 per month, while Harvey will charge $75 per hour on an as-needed basis.

At the request of the city police department, the council approved the purchase of a new all-terrain vehicle in the amount of $24,528.64. Police Chief

BY THERESE DONNELLY

Rich Killips explained the current ATV at 207 N. Whittaker Street and made has more than 10,000 miles on it and a recommendation that the council it has been unusable during necessary approve the requests. repairs. Once the department purchases Owner Ben Holland requested the a new vehicle, he said, the current SPLU in order to offer outdoor seating. one may be transferred to the parks Mayor John Humphrey said to his department. knowledge the restaurant is expected to Councilmember Mark open in spring of 2023 Robertson asked if parks after renovations are The request specified department work would complete. a Polaris-brand be any less demanding Brewster’s Italian vehicle, but Killips and Killips explained Café has requested told the council he that the main strain on permission to close was willing to look the vehicle is sand, since off Merchant Street for other brands in the department uses it between Whittaker the state purchase to respond to calls on and Bronson streets program that suited the public beach, and Sept. 8 to host a the department’s loss of use due to repairs 30-year anniversary needs. He said he has and maintenance will be celebration. Before no brand preference, less critical to the parks but continuing to have the council approved department than to the a Polaris will allow the request, Watson police department. the department to explained the reuse equipment and The request specified a permission specifies keep replacement Polaris-brand vehicle, but that a portion of the parts on hand.

Killips told the council street will remain he was willing to look accessible for for other brands in the state purchase emergency vehicles. program that suited the department’s needs. He said he has no brand t a previous meeting, the preference, but continuing to have a council discussed but never Polaris will allow the department to formally voted on a request for the city to increase its reuse equipment and keep replacement monthly contribution to parts on hand.

Trustees for property at 307 S. Clinton Pine Grove Cemetery from $2,500 to $3,000. Humphrey noted that the extra Street, owned by the James O. Motycka funds are necessary for preventative living trust, requested a partial vacation maintenance. He said falling trees of the right-of-way in order to allow had caused “significant damage” to access to install utilities. Watson said headstones and the increased funds will the request would vacate 15 feet for the protect against further damage.

South Clinton address and the adjacent The council voted to approve the property at 1119 W Detroit Street, request. leaving the city with control of the rest.

Property owner Thomas Creevey The council approved the request, addressed the council to request a tax with Robertson recusing himself from penalty relief for recorded late payments the discussion and vote. on his summer taxes. Creevey told the During its June 28 meeting, the council his payments are made through Planning Commission approved a his bank, which recorded a check was special land use request and a site delivered before the Oct. 1 deadline, but plan application for a new restaurant

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the city did not record a payment until Oct. 4.

Watson said investigation showed the bank had mailed the check Sept. 30, but it was not delivered to the city until after Oct. 1. Robertson said he sympathized with Creevey, but the late payment was not the city’s fault. The council denied the request.

The council had a first reading of an amendment to zoning ordinance Chapter 21, reducing the number of Zoning Board of Appeals members from seven to five. The ZBA has had difficulty reaching meeting quorum and the reduced number is intended in part to make quorum easier.

The council also had a second reading of an amendment to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances regarding rental properties. Humphrey said the amendment will only apply to rentals and will enable the city to maintain safety and health standards in a way similar to other municipalities.

Noting “disparity” in contributions from the city and township to the Marquette Greenway project, the council asked Watson to prepare a proposal to contribute additional money through the Pokagon Fund towards the planned non-motorized path from Chicago to Michigan.

There will be a public open house with information on the greenway at city hall Saturday, July 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The city has an opportunity to purchase the parking lot at 116 S. Whittaker Street. The council instructed Watson to speak with the owners to determine a proposed purchase price and details of the potential sale.

Prior to adjournment, Humphrey said an appeal he and councilmember Brian Flanagan filed against the ongoing recall effort had been denied due to a clerical issue, after they did not file required information before the deadline.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 Mike Davidson recieves his special tribute from Allen Weich

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Terry Germain, Mike Davidson, Allen Weich and David Mick Oldenburg

Brad Miller is sworn in as full-time MFR officer

by Paula Dudiak

Firefighters, retired fire chief honored at Chikaming Board meeting

ublic safety took center stage during the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees’ Thursday, July 14, meeting.

Clerk Paula Dudiak first sworn in the township’s full-time medical first responder, firefighter Brad Miller, who was approved for the position last month.

Fire Chief Allen Weich, along with retired fire chief Mike Davidson, presented a plaque to assistant fire chief David “Mick” Oldenburg, who will be transitioning from full-time to part-time.

Retiring firefighter Terry Germain was also honored with a plaque for his 32 years with the department.

Weich honored Davidson with a surprise plaque – a special tribute from Michigan signed by state Rep. Brad Paquette, state Sen. Kim LaSata, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Weich informed the board on the decision, which was presented to the Public Safety Commission, on code enforcement officer Greg Nelson, who’s a trained firefighter, being utilized by the department in a way to ensure that the township has firefighters around for weekday and daytime calls when volunteer firefighters are working at their day jobs.

Board members approved removing the topic of a zoning ordinance text amendment until amendments are completed by the committee and presented to the board.

The reason for the amendments arose from the issue to allow commercial or non-commercial on Goodwin Avenue in the Union Pier Overlay District. Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said the committee is comprised of board trustee Rich Sullivan, Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Larry Anderson, planners Doug Dow

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and John Chipman – all of whom worked on the zoning ordinance – and Kelly Largent, zoning administrator.

Sullivan said committee members didn’t want the board to vote yet on a decision with regards to commercial or non-commercial on Goodwin/Red Arrow Highway.

“On behalf of them, they asked us to not take any action on that specific thing because they felt it wouldn’t be fair to the public unless we addressed density, and other issues, we talked about regarding specifically the Union Green project (proposed to be at the corner of Goodwin and Red Arrow),” he said.

Board members approved the drafting of ballot language for a six-year library millage of .35 mills that would be on the November ballot, with the language being approved at next month’s meeting.

Bunte said he met with representatives from New Buffalo Township Library, Bridgman Public Library and Three Oaks Township Library and they said that, should a ballot proposal pass, they were proposing the township shares its tax revenue equally among all three libraries; however, individuals would need to declare a home library due to issues such as systems maintenance and connectivity. They will have access to all three libraries and penal fines will be distributed equally to all three.

Board members approved the following rental registration fines: a $100 late fee on any property renewing a rental license after Feb. 1; a $50 fine for renting without a valid rental license that’s per evening or day of a rental and a $50 fee for those who don’t show up for a scheduled inspection or having to do a second inspection based on not being valid or for rentals that fail

to have proper safety measures in place.

Bunte said that short term and long-term rental licenses expire Jan. 15 and renewals are due Feb. 1.

Nelson said that 114 licenses have been renewed after Feb. 1 this year, with more still coming in, and the township currently doesn’t have any late fees or any penalties for those who are renting properties and aren’t registered Board members accepted the Park Board’s decision to revisit holding a joint meeting with the township board in six months, with the reason stated in a recent email being because of the “recent change in the Park Board.”

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anet Schrader said she asked for the special meeting because there was “movement” to start a petition to dissolve the elected park board. She added that she felt that “input” was needed and has since joined the committee seeking signatures for the petition to be put on the ballot to dissolve the elected board.

Schrader said out of 1,240 townships in Michigan, only 12 have elected park boards (with Chikaming being one of them).

“It’s an inefficient, outdated system of doing business,” she said, adding that in the last election, of the seven seats for the elected Park Board, only four of them ran.

Bunte said it isn’t the township board’s “role to either support or be against” the matter.

“If those petitions are collected and we are then forced to put a referendum on the ballot in November, to meet at that point in time would be more appropriate for this board to weigh in what the result of that referendum would be,” he said.

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FIRE HEAVILY DAMAGES HISTORIC TRAIN CAR PLANT

nvestigators were looking into the cause of a fire that caused major damage to an old factory building with strong ties to the early beginnings of Michigan City.

The old Pullman Yards building on the city’s west side contained millions of dollars in inventory lost in the blaze Saturday, July 16.

Some of the inventory belonged to Mikropour, a maker of air filters for heating and cooling systems.

The company occupies about one-third of the over 100,000 square foot structure on Kentucky Street, said Ed Bohle, Jr., the manager of the property for about 40 years.

Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of the blaze under investigation by the Michigan City Fire Department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Bohle, a former Michigan City police officer, said he has no doubt the mostly empty building was intentionally set on fire.

He said several juveniles were spotted near the structure just prior to the fire.

The building was also broken into and heavily vandalized on multiple occasions since the end of last year.

Bohle said he also helped arrest eight juveniles during two separate acts of vandalism in recent months.

“I feel this is an arson and it’s retaliation for going to jail,” he

said.

The Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department was called to assist by providing an additional water source for knocking down the flames.

Coolspring Township Assistant Fire Chief Warren Smith said heavy black smoke was created because the rubber roof seemed to be the only part of the structure that was burning after firefighters responded at about 2 p.m.

“It looked like mainly the roof was on fire. It was a rubberized roof with probably a bunch of tar from years of just repairing that roof,” Smith said.

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irefighters from Coolspring were there for about five hours, while firefighters from Michigan City Fire Department remained for several more hours putting out hotspots after most of the flames were extinguished.

The structure dating back to the late 1800s is where Pullman-Standard built train cars.

The company was one of the largest employers in the area and operated from that facility for a half century or longer.

“It used to be where they assembled the cars, paint them, decal them and get them ready for delivery to the customers,” Bohle said.

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Public briefed on first year of Public Safety Special Assessment

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he public received a report on the first year of the 20-year, 2.1 mills Public Safety Special Assessment during a required annual public hearing at the Monday, July 18, meeting of the New Buffalo Township Board of Trustees.

The special assessment covers expenses related to fire, police and ambulance and the bond payment for the new public safety building on U.S. 12 and interest payment for that bond.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said last December, the first collection of the special assessment collected $1,254,779, and that the township had expenses that exceeded this amount because there were more payments on the new construction that the bond didn’t cover.

Total expenditures last year were $1,648,036.

This year, the special assessment should collect $1,457,553 and total expenditures should be $1,497,000 although she said that this is contingent upon if there’s a budget expense in Capital Improvement for equipment, truck repair and replacement (for $150,000).

Trustee Pete Rahm said that New Buffalo Township, through Medic One, covers the entire township, which includes the villages of Grand Beach and Michiana, and that Michiana doesn’t have its own ambulance service.

He said that while the Village of Michiana has first responders, they come across state lines. Township fire chief Jamie Flick covers all the township as well, as Michiana doesn’t have its own fire department but contracts with Michiana Shores – which can’t come across the state line unless the township requests them for “mutual aid.”

“We are the fire department for the township and Michiana and Chief Flick is in charge of all the township, including Michiana and Grand Beach, and we do cover for Medic One,” he said.

Board members approved official notice be given to Carts on 12 that their SLU permit may be revoked if a fence made from fencing material comparable to what exists currently is not erected on the northwest side of the property and along the back of the neighboring property to the northwest of the property by Aug. 16, 2022, per conditions of their SLU permit.

In public comments, Cheryl Marie Lynch said that the business, which is located right next to her home, has an “unlawful driveway being used because it’s too close to the Grand Beach Road intersection” and it’s “hazardous to my home life and to the public traveling on U.S. 12.” Per the

township’s special ordinance provision about the driveway, the township is “mandated to cause that driveway to stop being used.” Other issues include “nonpermitted windows in the business structure” next to her home “causing land use incompatibility,” with Lynch adding that they allow customers to peer into her yard over her fence and in her bedroom window and the township “never permitted those windows;” that there’s a “dilapidated side line fence” that must be replaced and that employees, including contractors, are being allowed to park in the business’ front customer spaces instead of their parking area designated on the site plan.

“There are essentially only two customer spaces next to my home in the front – the loss of even one space has resulted in customers parking in my driveway,” she said.

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ichael Patrick Lynch said the zoning enforcement officer gave the business last fall permission to move its dumpster and garbage cans to an area next to his garden at the dilapidated fence and near his bedroom window, and that the approved site plan doesn’t show garbage or dumpsters in those areas.

He added that junk has also been “accumulating” on the property, including “probably over 100 tires.”

Board members approved the special land use permit for Nature’s Way Landscaping (at 9032 U.S. 12) with the following conditions: that a natural barrier is erected within 12 months of the approval of the variance from the ZBA (the north and east side only with new plantings; the west side using existing tree barrier and the south side no plantings) and that the addition of any structures on the property would require an amendment to the SLU. Heit said the permit was approved by the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) gave them a variance.

Board members approved moving code enforcement officer John Jackubowksi from part time to full time with benefits of $25 per hour.

Board members approved ZBA application fees increase to $500 and Planning Commission fees increase to $750.

A quote from Air Raid Technologies for a new air conditioning unit at the marina for $5,925 was approved.

Board members approved an outdoor assembly permit for the Michiana Humane Society at 11551 Marquette Drive on July 30 from 5 to 9 p.m.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022

Berrien County Health Department brings awareness to dangers of underage marijuana use

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he Berrien County Health Department Substance Use Disorder Prevention Team is bringing awareness to the dangers of underage marijuana use.

The campaign seeks to educate individuals under the age of 21 about the effects of marijuana use and discourage them from using the drug.

It also provides resources for parents to talk to kids about marijuana and tips to keep it and other controlled substances they may have in their homes away from individuals who are underage.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, 37% of high school seniors reported they had used marijuana in their lifetime, and 22% reported using marijuana in the last 30 days.

Since teen brains are still developing, underage marijuana use can have many negative impacts on children, especially those who use the drug once a week or more. This includes: Difficulty thinking and problem-solving Difficulty paying attention Problems with memory and learning Problems with school and social life Reduced coordination When compared with students who did not use marijuana, teens who regularly

use were found to be more likely to do poorly in school and have less motivation. Other impacts of regular marijuana use underage include greater risk of mental health issues, addiction and impaired driving.

“While Michigan allows for the recreational use of marijuana by adults who are 21 and older, it is important to keep minors from using as they face greater health risks,” said Lisa Peeples-Hurst, public health promotion and prevention supervisor. “If you decide to use marijuana as an adult, it is your responsibility to talk to your children about it and other drugs and make sure they aren’t able to access your cannabis.”

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ccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, parents can help reduce their child’s risk by talking to them about marijuana. SAMHSA has resources available to help parents and other adults start conversations with underage people in their life about marijuana and other substances.

For more information about preventing underage marijuana use, visit www.berriencounty. org/1580/get-the-dirt-on-weed or contact Lisa Peeples-Hurst at 269-927-5690. — STAFF REPORTS

SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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he MLB all star game, the unofficial half way point of the baseball season, takes place Tuesday, and the American League hopes to continue their dominance of the National League . The American League has won 26 of the last 33 contests but the National League is going to do their best to start reversing that trend.

So let’s see how the Chicago teams are doing at the half way point. The White Sox have had a lot of injuries and have underperformed, but a late surge has them within striking distance of the Minnesota Twins.So far this season, every time the Sox start to play well, something happens and they go into a tailspin. Let’s hope they start playing like champions as soon as the season restarts.

How about those Cubbies. The players seem like a very nice group of young men who go out on the field and try their hardest every day. Unfortunately, these guys just aren’t as good as their opponents. The Cubs finally won a game right before the break, ending their nine game losing streak.and getting them out of last place. However, they still have a worse record than 26 of the other 29 teams in both leagues. Frankly, they are an embarrassment. The teams payroll this season is 150 million and last year the team made 425 million. The teams owners said they were fans when they bought the team, and vowed to make, and keep, them competitive. Apparently, making 275 million was more important than putting a decent team on the field. Theo Epstein did bring the

Cubs a World Series championship, but by the time he left, the roster was depleted.

Theo left Jed Hoyer holding the bag, and so far the results are dismal. The team is on pace to lose 100 games and while the farm system is improved, it’s still only ranked in the middle of the pack.

Cub manager David Ross shouldn’t be blamed for the teams poor showing. No manager could win with this group. The players are doing all they can, but their skills are just a bit less than the other teams.

The owners have failed to live up to their promises. The front office has made mistake after mistake. Sunday was the draft and the team had the 7th pick. They chose a pitcher that was ranked the 24th best player.

Hopefully, they picked the right young man.

Speaking of the right man, Cub infielder Patrick Wisdom fills the bill. Wisdom is a late bloomer on the field, but off the field he’s been a star for quite a while. While in the minors in Memphis, Patrick spent time going to St. Jude’s hospital. One of the terrific kids he befriended was Braxton Fuqua. Braxton loved baseball and the two developed a mutual admiration that sadly ended when Braxton passed away at the age of eight.

Wisdom honors his memory by raising money for cancer research.

Dr. Seuss said, “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.”

Be careful out there. Talk to you next week. eace, love, and happiness.

The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

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he Harbor Country Hikers will walk the trails of Chikaming Open Lands’ (COL) Burns Prairie Preserve at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30.

The 1.5-mile hike will be led by Ryan Postema, COL’s executive director.

Burns Prairie is a restored mesic, or moist, prairie seeded with native grasses and wildflowers. Unrestored mesic prairies, once home to bison, are now rare in Michigan. In fact, they are so rare that none occur on sites that are open to the public, according to the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.

Burns Prairie is especially notable for its display of wildflowers, including black-eyed Susans, butterfly bush, cone flowers, Queen Anne’s lace, and many more. Postema will give a brief introduction before leading the group through the preserve.

The hike is rated moderately physically difficult and will last about two hours. Those who attend are advised to wear long pants (preferably tucked in), a sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and to bring plenty of water. Membership in the Hikers is encouraged, but all are welcome. The Hikers observes federal and state Covid guidelines, and face masks currently are optional.

An all-terrain rollator, a wheeled walker with oversized tires for unpaved areas, is available on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing harborcountryhikers@ gmail.com. Driving directions and other details are on the group’s website, harborcountryhikers. com, and its Facebook page, Harbor Country Hikers. — STAFF REPORTS

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Fire leads to neglect charges

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BY STAN MADDUX

igns of heroin use seen on her arms following a house fire in La Porte has resulted in a La Porte woman’s arrest.

Kristen Arnett, 37, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with neglect of a dependent.

According to court documents, emergency responders spotted track marks on her arms during a fire at her home July 5 in the 100 block of Wardner Street.

Track marks are often left on the arms from injecting drugs like heroin into the veins.

Authorities said charges were filed because her 11 year old daughter was living with her while the mother was using narcotics and Arnett exhibited signs of impairment during the fire.

According to court documents, the girl woke up to her mother trying to put out the fire.

Arnett told investigators her curtains suddenly went up in flames while she was lighting a cigarette and her lighter malfunctioned, allowing lighter fluid to squirt from the device.

La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said cigarette lighters sometimes malfunction like that so it’s possible that’s how the fire started.

He said the cause is undetermined right now, though.

“We have not been able to conclusively confirm nor contradict what she indicated,” Snyder said.

Snyder said there was heavy damage mostly to the living room.

According to court documents, Arnett, while talking to investigators, did not seem aware that much of her hair was scorched by the flames.

She also exhibited slurred speech and various other signs of impairment, police said.

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The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) and Friendship Botanic Gardens are proud to announce “Summer Symphony Spectacular, a concert that will be held Sunday, Aug. 21, at Friendship Botanic Gardens’ Celebration Pavilion.

Tickets are $30 for adults and children ages 12 and under will be admitted for free. Horizon Bank will be serving as the sponsor for the evening.

LCSO Associate Conductor Chuck Steck will lead the LCSO in selections of marches, songs from “Sophisticated Ladies” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Joining the LCSO will be Joseph and Afyah Giuliani. This brother/sister team won first and second place respectively in the Youth Division of the 2021 Hoosier Star event. They will be performing their winning selections with the LCSO. In addition, 2007 Hoosier Star Adult Division Champion Brandon Williams will be singing his winning song, “Feelin’ Good.”

“We would like to thank Horizon Bank for sponsoring this concert, as they have been gracious sponsors in the past for both the LCSO and The Gardens,” said LCSO Executive Director Tim King. “The LCSO enjoys performing at Friendship Botanic Gardens so much as it is a beautiful place to showcase our talented musicians in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.”

Gates open at 6 p.m. CST. Guests are allowed to bring picnic baskets and wine.

There will be no onsite food venues. Prior to the concert, take time to enjoy the beautiful and serene nature of Friendship Botanic Gardens and then cap it with music performed by the LCSO under a star-light sky.

Tickets are available on www. friendshipbotanicgardens.org or www.lcso. net.

Friendship Botanic Gardens (a volunteerbased, not-for-profit organization) is a community treasure and an oasis of formal gardens and wooded nature trails tucked in an old-growth forest surrounding Trail Creek. It is located at 2055 East U.S. Highway 12 in Michigan City. — STAFF REPORTS

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“Next to Normal Immersive” at Grec 2022 Festival BARCELONA ART SCENE

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et at Barcelona’s IDEAL Digital Arts Center and crafted

by British director Simon Pittman, “Next to Normal Immersive” takes the Pulitzer Prize winning drama

by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt to new heights. The stupefying standout musical theatre piece that captivated audiences a decade ago now emerges at the Grec 2022 Festival as the first Broadway show to be staged in a disruptive new format.

Intensifying the brilliance of the original three-time Tony Awardwinning production, Simon Pittman’s new sixty-minute version of “Next to Normal” embraces a fresh perspective.

“It’s quite a thing: I believe this is the first time a live musical has been staged within an integrated immersive audio-visual design like this. The challenge is how to truly blend intimate, live performances from the actors, with digital design? First—for me as a director, the story always comes first. Just simply sharing this amazing music and the story of ‘Next To Normal’ with a live audience is super powerful already, before you even start to integrate the amazing possibilities of digital art and immersive sound design. So with this live-digital creative process, I start with the same questions I always ask: ‘how do we best serve the story? What can intensify, or reveal more about the characters’ emotional and psychological journey through the show?’” said Pittman.

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and Kitt to expand the scope and scale, Pittman explores new modes of expression: “We didn’t want to be too descriptive or literal with the visual designs. The show works on the idea that we experience the world from the main character Diana’s perspective. So our first creative idea was: how do you put an audience inside Diana’s head?

A rarefied beauty, the adaptation of “Next to Normal,” takes on a totally new approach. “I’ve been working closely with Brian and Tom to adapt the original version into this new 60-minute format in-line with immersive experiences such as Klimt or Monet. Today’s audiences are becoming used to 60-minute or even 20-minute formats on

Next to Normal Immersive at Grec 2022 Festival. Photo courtesy IDEAL Digital Arts Center in Barcelona Spain

Next to Normal Immersive at Grec 2022 Festival. Photo courtesy IDEAL Digital Arts Center

Good challenge right? At times, Diana is a person experiencing episodes of mania, psychosis, and delusions; so messing with our perception of what is real is a great place to start. I think our break-through moment was working on the 3rd draft with writer Brian Yorkey when we divided the script into three columns: a column for the words, a column for live action and stage directions, and third for more poetic or provocative directions for video and sound. This really brought this unusual immersive approach to life for us, and as a director, it was the perfect place to start designing the show with digital artists DeScilence.”

platforms such as Netflix, but our primary focus was on ensuring proper storytelling and honouring the original material with care.

It’s been a fascinating and moving experience working on the new version. Brian and Tom’s openness and bold approach to testing this new approach to the show has been great; and we’ve been able to challenge each other creatively,” expounded Pittman.

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aking into account site and spacespecificity, namely a 20,000 square-foot venue, the reimagined story explores mechanisms of intertextuality.

“With the script, we always knew that the key to this version of ‘Next To Normal’ was that everything had to be seen as if through Diana Goodman’s perspective—that we see the world as if we are inside her head.

Brian was brilliant in keeping the power and clarity of the story front and centre, yet was able to cut into it, developing a more

American actress Alice Ripley in Next to Normal Immersive at Grec 2022 Festival.

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intimate, Diana-focused version.

I believe this version of Next To Normal,” expressed Pittman.

Alongside Tom Kitt’s guidance, music director Tommy Mayer Wolf elevates the sophisticated score from the original production to next level cool.

Pittman gives an explanation: “With the music, Tom’s reference was The Beatles stage show ‘Love’ in how it takes the original score and then expands and takes musical ideas further: he was very encouraging for our musical director and music producer to be bold—we are super excited about this.”

At the center of the action are actors Alice Ripley, Andy Señor

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by Tony nominee Adam Pascal as the psychiatrist. Offering a thrilling new perspective to the story, Pittman spells out what the audience can expect from the moment they arrive: “What should the audience expect? I must say, this is unlike any live show I’ve created or even seen before: you’ll experience an intimate, closeup relationship with the actors and the story, they literally walk amongst the audience—and at the same time; a spectacular 360

Tony nominee Adam Pascal in Next to Normal Immersive at Grec 2022 Festival. Photo courtesy IDEAL Digital Arts Center in Spain

degree immersive sound and video design that will immerse you in Diana’s visceral journey through mental illness. Oh, and a rather special performance from the legend that is Adam Pascal as the psychiatrist Dr. Madden!”

The formal staging of winning works presses on at Barcelona’s IDEAL Digital Arts Center—a playground for fresh approaches to programming.

Jordi Sellas, the center’s executive director promotes an atmosphere of culture and beauty. The upcoming “Salvador Dali Metaverse” exhibition in late September is a delight not to be missed.

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 11 “Our big next step after NEXT TO NORMAL IMMERSIVE will be the opening worldwide the SALVADOR DALÍ METAVERSE exhibition, a new generation kind of show that will allow the visitors to literally walk and touch the surrealist paintings of the catalan arts genius. This will be the first time ever that visitors will fill the phygital experience mixing real live movements inside a digital metaverse,” said Sellas.

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ellas continued, adding: “IDEAL is an arts center that works to create a new relationship between arts, technology, science, and society. Working in digital arts means that we need to have a very special approach to all the projects we produce if we want to be perceived as an open place for all kinds of audiences and not just the ones with more digital and technical knowledge.

This makes us work in projects that are now touring in more than 20 cities in the world like FRIDA KAHLO or KLIMT, seen by millions of visitors. (To) conceptualize, produce and distribute digital arts in this wider audience range is both challenging and exciting.”

A warm welcome awaits you in Barcelona. The live in-person play runs through 31 July 2022.

To take in the majesty of “Next to Normal Immersive” drop by https://idealbarcelona.com/en/ This article was originally published by The Theatre Times on July 13, 2022, and has been reposted with permission. To read the original article by Alexander Fatouros drop by https://thetheatretimes.com/ barcelona-art-scene-next-tonormal-immersive-at-grec2022-festival.

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Paws for Humanity’s ‘Build the Barn’ concerts kicks off this weekend

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ale Welling, co-founder of Paws for Humanity, likes to tell the story about a girl who once visited the property and asked: “What’s so special about this place?”

So, Welling gave her the grand tour of the place. At the end, she said she felt like, after inhabiting so many spaces during the day where she felt like she needed to fit in, this was the only one where she felt like she belonged.

“I asked, ‘How many places do you go to where you feel like you belong, and you feel loved? That’s why this place is so special,’” Welling said.

Visitors can also bask in the specialness of the place during the organization’s second annual Build the Barn benefit series this summer, which begins Sunday, July 24, and lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m.) in the front pasture at 14671 Three Oaks Rd. in Three Oaks.

Concerts will be held Aug. 7 and 21 and Sept. 4 and 18.

The events are BYOB (bring your own chairs, blankets, picnic baskets with snacks). The first concert will feature the blues-y acoustic rock music of Mike Felton. There’s a suggested donation of $20, with children 18 and under being free. Tickets will be at the door.

Money raised will be used toward building a new barn on the property.

Paws for Humanity is an animal sanctuary, Beth Bollenbach, also founder of the organization, said.

“So, this is their home, and we are fortunate enough to be stewards of them …Our whole goal is to let them be their true selves and to be comfortable and we join them as they want us to,” she said.

The property was an alpaca farm when Welling and Bollenbach bought it five years ago. They took management of the alpacas, as well as added more animals: a horse, three miniature donkeys, goats, seven ducks, a bunch of chickens and a feral cat, who gave them three years’ worth of kittens.

Paws for Humanity has an open house every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through mid-October, where people can take tours of the property. Now, Welling and Bollenbach are looking to build on the interactions visitors have with the animals by doing animal assisted therapy.

“As we’ve gotten to know the animals, we know which ones are more social and like people more, and so then we can now start doing some of the work we want to do for support and education with people, with the help of the animals that are interested,” Bollenbach said.

Welling said he grew up visiting family farms in central Indiana and Kansas as well as has experience with “gentle breaking” – natural horsemanship. Bollenbach is a licensed psychotherapist social worker.

“So, if people come out and want a general tour, we can do that, if people come out and want to work on something, we

do that too,” he said.

A larger barn will include indoor plumbing and heating and air conditioning, so they can work with people yearround. It will also include a small indoor riding ring and offices.

Bollenbach said they’ve had scout troops visit the farm and they’d like to talk with area schools about field trips there.

Welling said the cost is $400,000 “to get everything started” with regards to building the barn. The contractor is Milmar Post Buildings out of La Porte.

Getting supplies has been difficult due to supply change issues, and fluctuating gas prices have also been a challenge in getting everything ready.

Last year, Bollenbach said they decided to excavate further to have a full driveway behind one of the barns for parking.

“Our first goal was to get that going and we talked to a couple different companies and either they were overbooked or couldn’t get the supplies needed - so we’re still focusing on getting that first step done,” she said.

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etting to know the animals during this time has been a blessing, Bollenbach said. There’s Pepe, who’s done equine assisted learning in the school system in Niles with the family that had her previously.

“As we kind of get those programs going, we already have a horse who already knows that, so we only need to work with him for specific exercises we want to do,” she said.

The three miniature donkeys are 4-hers, so they’re used to being around kids and people.

Currently, they’d like to add to their alpaca herd.

Bollenbach said the ones they took in were elderly, so they’re now down to four (two boys and two girls).

“They’re skittish pack animals by nature, mountain animals from South America and are at the low end of the food chain, so they like to huddle together, to herd together and to be together - so we’d like to bring more into the mix, and they feel more comfortable,” she said.

In addition to them getting to know the animals, Welling said it’s been a blessing to see visitors get to know them as well.

“Coming out of Covid, everyone’s isolated and looking around and double checking each other… It’s nice to see people of all ages come out and feel comfortable enough and feel the love of the animals to where they start looking at the possibilities instead of all the obstacles we keep getting reminded of on a daily basis,” he said.

For more on Paws for Humanity, visit www. pawsforhumanity.org/.

A group of visitors arrive for a tour of the property

The goats are always eager for visitors (and food)

The goats are always up for visitors (and food)

Beth Wollenbach and Dale Welling feed Roy the alpaca

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Brandy Osler, age 66, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Bridgman. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

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he Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation will hold a “Down on the Farm Hoedown” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6.

There will be a mock horse show class and trail rides (weather permitting), games, face painting, line dancing, concessions, bake sale, apparel and craft sales and Hot Rod Snow Cones. In addition, children can have their photos taken with S’More the pony, and there will be horses for kids to pet.

The event will be held at Spring Creek Equestrian Center, located at 16771 Pardee Road in Three Oaks. Bring the family - everyone is welcome.

All proceeds will benefit the Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation, a nonprofit which provides an equinebased educational program on horse behavior, barn and horse care and horsemanship for local, underresourced children and adults.

If you plan to attend, please let Alison know how many by texting her at 269-756-3894.

For more details, go to www. springcreekhorseshelp.org.

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ndy Tim Brandys, age 70, of Three Oaks, Michigan died peacefully Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence.

His life began March 15, 1952 in Michigan City, Indiana the youngest of four boys born to Andrew and Grace Brandys. He married Barbara E. Payne May 18, 2002 in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Andy loved mowing his yard and was quite meticulous about it. He used to have a huge garden and enjoyed tending to it. You could find him in that garden often. He was happiest in the outdoors and had a soft spot for animals. He cherished his family and the time he spent with them. He enjoyed going for walks in parks, preserves, and just on the family property to just be in nature or enjoy being outside. Andy had a passion for music and enjoyed going for drives with his family, always taking the long way home.

Andy was kind hearted and had an amazing, korny sense of humor.

His smile was infectious and others couldn’t help but smile too.

Andy will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife and partner of thirty-four years, Barb Brandys of Three Oaks; one daughter, Stephanie (Evan) Albers of Niles;

two brothers, Jim Brandys of Three Oaks, and Bill Brandys of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Alexander Albers; and his infant brother, Ronnie Brandys.

The family will observe a private remembrance.

Andy will be laid to rest with his parents in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Andy be made to Berrien County Animal (Shelter) Control, 1400 South Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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aptain Steve Henderson, age 63, of Three Oaks, Michigan died peacefully of cancer Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the arms of his wife, Ann, in their Hazelhurst cottage in Harbert.

Steve was born in Connecticut and raised in Louisville, Kentucky where he acquired his passion for flying and love of nature. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University in Prescott, Arizona after which he enjoyed a forty-two-year career as a commercial airline pilot; the last thirty -eight years based in Chicago flying for American Airlines. He also spent twenty-five years as a volunteer fireman and paramedic for the Nunda County, Illinois fire department.

Steve was the proud father of three children, a passionate Michigan football fan, and a lover of big dogs. He enjoyed hiking, bike riding (100 miles in the 2021 Apple Cider Century!), traveling, and volunteering; genuine in his desire to help people especially if it involved power tools.

Steve was loved by many and wore many titles, husband, father, brother, uncle, Captain, mentor, and volunteer. But his most valuable title was that of friend…

“Everybody loves Steve!”

He is survived by his wife Ann Cilla; his children, Alex Henderson, Logan Henderson, Marli (Jamie Simpson) Henderson; their mother, Linda Chamberlain; Ann’s children, Matthew Cilla, Rachel Cilla; sisters, Mitsy Niemeyer, Jeanne Craig.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Lota Mae Henderson; and his sister, Patty Henderson.

Family and friends will gather for A Celebration of Life service that is being planned in the Chicago area for a future date. The family prefers contributions in memory of Steve be made to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy organization at www. rmconservancy.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online www.wagnercares. com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES At the following locations: Precinct 1: New Buffalo Township Hall 17425 Red Arrow Highway New Buffalo, MI 49117-9243

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWNSHIP OF NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN AUGUST 2, 2022 ELECTION To the qualified electors of the Township of New Buffalo: Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held in the Township of New Buffalo on August 2, 2022. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following office: GOVERNOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, STATE SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE, COUNTY COMMISSIONER; And for the purpose of electing Precinct Delegates.

Please take notice that the Township will be voting on the following millage proposal as presented and listed below:

PARK AND RECREATIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within the Township of New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, be increased and the Township be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed .37 mill ($0.37 on each $1,000 of taxable value), of which .2311 mill is a renewal of a previously authorized millage that expired in 2021 and .1389 mill is a new additional millage, for ten (10) years, 2022 to 2031 inclusive, to provide funds for all park and recreational uses permitted by law, including but not limited to maintaining, improving, purchasing, constructing or acquiring property, property

interests, trails, pathways and facilities for park and recreational purposes? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 2022 calendar year (the first year of levy) is approximately $244,000.

A portion of the revenue collected will be required to be distributed to the New Buffalo Township Corridor Improvement Authority.

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HOR0SCOPE JULY 21-27, 2022

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

It is time to get some love and romance back into your life. If you are currently involved, plan a nice summer get away and stock the room with fragrant flowers. If you are not involved, treat yourself to something special like a massage or a nice walk down the beach.

Take time to pamper you and you loved.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

It’s your season to shine, so be more assertive and outgoing. Spontaneity will bring you a lot of joy and satisfaction now.

Learning and improving yourself mentally and emotionally is favored for Leo now. Don’t shy away from seminars or classes that center on self-awareness or spiritual growth.

Exciting travel opportunities are coming your way, Archer. Whether you are planning a winter getaway or are just looking to take a long weekend, now is the time to find those all-inclusive deals. Don’t just look at a vacation as a break from work, look at it as an opportunity to expand your world view.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

If you start to feel unsettled or restless this week, turn your focus on your home.

Create peaceful spaces, free from clutter, and worn out cushions. This is the time to create a special place where you can relax and take some down time. As much as you love socializing,

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Slow it down, my Virgo friend. Take a break from work and hit the beach.

Relax in the sand, and put your feet in the water. Soak up some summer sun while it’s still here. What’s important is taking some down time to enjoy some quiet time away from hectic family or work situations.

Well goat friend, get ready for some domestic changes that will bring you some very welcomed relief. Whether you are getting more space because a roommate or family member is moving out or you are finishing up a big project, you are going to enjoy the space you are in more than you have in recent weeks.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Spend some time with others and let them inspire you or guide you to a better understanding of yourself or your situation. Being cooped up is not going to get your juices flowing. Gemini is a people person, who gets a lot from conversing with new and unusual people. Honor that this week, get out and talk to people.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Who’s ready to hit the town and have a steamy romantic summer night?

Of course, Libra is. Get out there and wine and dine your significant other, and set off your own fireworks.

If single, find a good wing person that can help you break the ice or carry the conversation if you start to feel shy. Love and romance are afoot.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Take charge of financial situations. Don’t give up on saving for a rainy or even a snowy day. Put the long hours in now so you will have a nice nest egg for the future. Persist and continue to build for the future. Stick it out when the job gets tough and you will not only be rewarded financially, but mentally.

This is the week to get organized and get career goals set. You have some really exciting career opportunities happening. On another note, you have some very tempting relationship opportunities as well. Just don’t mix business with pleasure right now. Keep things separated

Get reconnected with old friends or family members. Build bridges and make new bonds.

Bury the hatchet and let go of hard feelings.

Whether you like it or not, saying sorry first and waving the peace flag will relieve a lot of pressure and anxiety. Let’s face it, you need friends and confidantes to lean on sometimes.

This is an excellent week to get your bills and paperwork organized. You may find you don’t owe as much as you thought you did or you may find actual cash you stashed away previously and forgot about. You will be turning up money or valuable items where you least expect it.

Career opportunities will be found too.

I don’t know anyone more resourceful than myself. — Dino

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The Acorn partners with Harbor Country Pride to celebrate the LGBTQ community

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Founded in 2021 by Travis Worden and Abby Voss, HCP has established itself as the preeminent celebration of queerness in Southwest Michigan.

The Acorn hosted three events during Pride Week—a launch party featuring Bev Rage & The Drinks, a dance/drag party (Club Rainbow) and a movie night/wrap party.

Proceeds from the events, including the sold-out Club Rainbow, went to support Harbor Country Pride.

“The Acorn provided the ideal venue and support to help make this year’s event an incredible success,” said Voss.

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“The Acorn was thrilled to partner with Harbor Country Pride to support their efforts to celebrate the LGBTQ community,” said Laura Jolly, The Acorn’s board chair.

“In 2022 The Acorn has significantly expanded our partnerships with local organizations, including Art Attack, Three Oaks Makers & Merchants Alliance, Paws for Humanity, Neighbor

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Two fatal shootings in four days

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BY STAN MADDUX

atal shootings of two people found in motor vehicles in less than a week remain under investigation in Michigan City.

The latest gun violence is raising the already high level of concern about the number of shootings in the community in recent years.

“It’s disturbing. We got to make a major turnaround because this isn’t doing anything for our image.

Absolutely nothing,” said City Councilman Paul Przybylinski.

According to police, the victims were discovered shot in motor vehicles early Sunday on July 17 at Springland Avenue and Roeske Avenue and on July 13 outside East Side Liquors in the 1600 block of E. Michigan Boulevard.

Police said the first victim was Jimmy Brown, 53, of Michigan City.

An unidentified passenger in his vehicle was taken by ambulance to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police said the other victim, Kylie McKee, 26, also of Michigan City left the roadway in her vehicle after being shot.

McKee and Brown later succumbed to their injuries.

No arrests were made yet in the shootings.

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person of interest was being held for the death of Brown until prosecutors decided if there was sufficient enough evidence against that person to file charges.

La Porte County Prosecutor John Lake said the individual has been released but detectives are still looking into that case.

Police have beefed up efforts in recent months to try and reduce gun violence in a partially tourist driven community, with six homicides in 2021 and eight homicides the previous year along with a number of people who survived being shot.

Efforts are also underway to form Neighborhood Watch groups throughout the city to help get a better handle on crime.

Przybylinski said an ordinance designed to reduce crime is also being worked on for possible consideration by the city council at some point.

“We’re trying to put a package together so we can do some innovative things in the community to try and deter this activity,” he said.

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Handicapped goat a fair competition crowd pleaser

BY STAN MADDUX

t wasn’t the Special Olympics but it seemed that way during an Indiana fair competition for a fan favorite three-legged goat.

“Beatrice” finished 27th out of 40 goats in the July 12 agility contest but showed the heart of a champion.

Mia Burns, 15, said she entered her goat in the LaPorte County Fair competition to demonstrate Beatrice had what it took to complete the obstacle course without her front right leg.

“I had somebody tell me before that she couldn’t go through the agility course because she only had three legs and I proved them wrong. I’m pretty proud of her,” Burns said.

At the beginning, the goat looked strong when clearing several hurdles and climbing to the top of a ramp.

Beatrice, though, needed help weaving her way around a half dozen poles set up in a straight line.

It took her about twice as long as some of the other goats to cross the finish line in just over two minutes.

The crowd wasn’t short on applause.

“I think the whole judging arena was full of people cheering for her,” Burns said.

Her mother, Sacha Gee Burns, said the goat was five days old when she purchased her in May of last year.

A few months later, the goat somehow broke her leg set by a local veterinarian and placed into a cast.

Her entire leg was gone when Sacha went outside to feed all of her goats a week before the cast was scheduled to be removed.

Her oldest daughter, Lexi, found the leg with the cast still on it about 50 yards away.

“It was just laying out in the field,” Sacha said.

The leg placed into ice was in no condition to be reattached.

A prosthetic leg is not an option because there isn’t enough of a stub to attach a fake limb.

“She’s going to stay three legged,” she said.

The leg was lost apparently from lack of circulation when a pinched nerve or blood vessel developed after the break.

Beatrice also placed seventh out of nine goats in show.

There are 14 goats on the three acre Burns’ family farm along with more than 100 chickens and two donkeys.

From the beginning, Sacha said the plan was to enter Beatrice in the fair competitions but after losing her leg she remained mobile enough not scratch her from the line-up.

“She’s a little slower just walking but when they go and run across the field like when it’s time to eat she’s usually at the front of the group,” she said.

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he goat can also still balance herself on a teeter totter placed outside for all of her goats to play on.

The decision is also paying off in terms of Beatrice enjoying the fair and being sort of a celebrity, with one boy giving her a piece of his elephant ear while passing by her stall.

Sacha said Beatrice and all of her other goats are Oberhaslis, a rare breed native to the mountains of Switzerland.

Her goats are used for breeding and the babies sold nationwide to help rebuild a population estimated a few years ago at less than 5,000 in the U.S. She said Oberhaslis are quieter than other goats and just as friendly.

“The only time they make noise is when they’re hungry.

Otherwise, they just follow you around like big dogs,” she said

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