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Washington Park Zoo reopens with COVID-19 restrictions PAGE 3 Voters make their voices heard during state primary PAGE 4

Football practice begins under cloud of uncertainty PAGE 7 New Buffalo Area Schools to offer an in-person and virtual learning option for 2020-21 school year PAGE 8

Driver in stable condition after Three Oaks Road crash PAGE 14 Man cited for planting flowers PAGE 16

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Washington Park Zoo reopens with COVID-19 restrictions

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BY STAN MADDUX

he zoo in Michigan City has reopened by appointment only to limit the size of crowds as a safety precaution during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington Park Zoo opened back up last Friday under the director of Mayor Duane Parry.

The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but nobody will be allowed inside once the gates close at 2:30 p.m., according to the mayor’s office.

The beach and other amenities at Washington Park will remain closed until at least Aug. 14 to prevent a potential outbreak of the virus in response to unusually large crowds at the shoreline after July 4.

As a result, visitors to the zoo must enter Washington Park from the secondary entrance to the park on Lake Shore Drive, according to the mayor’s office.

People are asked to make a reservation the day prior to when they want to visit to avoid long lines and ensure desired time slots for a visit are available.

The amount of time at the zoo will be restricted to two hours and there will be no reentry, officials said.

People also have 30 minutes from the start of their reservation to check in or they will not be admitted, officials said.

“Early or late arrivals cannot be accommodated,” Parry said.

Parry said face coverings are required and visitors must bring their own masks.

Concession stands are open but other amenities like water fountains, wheelchair and stroller rentals, the Safari Train and Observation Tower are closed to adhere to social distancing practices, he said.

Reservations can be made by calling the zoo at 219-873-1510.

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BCYF TO HOLD THIRD ‘FAIR FOOD DRIVE THRU’

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he third “Fair Food Drive Thru” event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.

Food vendors at this event will include The Pretzel Wagon, Wither’s Elephant Ears, Colglazier’s Steak Tips, Barbie’s Cookies, Old World Taffy & Kettle Corn, Fiske French Fries and Lemonade, Snowba Bubble Tea, Richie’s Place to Eat, Two Buccaneers, Hot Wisconsin Cheese, and Friends for Berrien Springs – Korn Dog Booth.

The event is cash only. Everyone must stay in their vehicles while on the grounds and all cars must exit the grounds after ordering and receiving food. Food may not be consumed on the grounds.

No walkup orders are allowed, no pets allowed on the grounds and smoking is prohibited on the grounds. Patrons must enter Gate 3, 4261 E. Shawnee Road.

The Berrien County Youth Fair would like to thank all the visitors who have supported the first two “Fair Food Drive Thru” events.

Those events have given regular BCYF food vendors a chance for some summer income, with most of their summer events being cancelled. The events have also provided an income stream for the BCYF. With over 90% of the scheduled events cancelled, including the postponement of the 75th anniversary of the Berrien County Youth Fair, all of the BCYF’s income from the drive thru events will be used to cover fixed costs of the Berrien County Youth Fair (utilities, maintenance and essential staff ) and to keep the BCYF association going to be able to support the youth of Berrien County in 2021.

For more information, visit www. bcyf.org. — STAFF REPORTS

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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

Voters make their voices heard during state primary

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

he following unofficial election results were reported in Berrien County from the Tuesday, Aug. 4, state primary. For more detailed results, visit www. berriencounty.org.

U.S. Representative, 6th District: Jon Hoadley (D): 5,004; Jen Richardson (D): 6,722; Elena Oelke (R): 9,296; Fred Upton (R): 11,425.

County Treasurer (R): Troy Rolling, 6,878 and Shelly Weich, 12,407, County Register of Deeds (R): Lora Gnodtke Freehling, 11,629 and Brandon Vance, 7,525.

The following are results from the New Buffalo Township Millage Proposal to levy a new additional millage annually in an amount not to exceed .6033 mill for 20 years to restore the full amount of the original allocated millage rate lost as a result of the Headlee Amendment millage reduction: Yes: 269; No: 365.

The three countywide millage renewals received overwhelming support from voters in Berrien County: County Senior Center Proposal (a renewal of the millage rate of thirty

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hundredths of one mill, which is $.30 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation, which will be levied for four years and is estimated to raise almost $2.5 million in revenue in 2021: Yes: 26,993; No: 5,270.

County Law Enforcement Proposal (a renewal of the millage rate of 35 hundredths of one mill, which is $.3500 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation, as equalized, which will be levied for four years and is estimated to raise about $2.8 million in revenue in 2021): Yes: 25,575; No: 6,680.

County 911 Proposal (a renewal of the millage rate of forty-five hundredths of one mill, which is $.4500 per each $1,000.00 of taxable valuations, which will be levied for four years and is estimated to raise about $3.8 million in revenue in 2021): Yes: 27,803; No: 4,535.

The turnout rate for Berrien County voters was reported as 27.65%.

New Buffalo Township reported the highest turnout rate at 38.29%, while Chikaming Township came in a close second at 35.96%. Three Oaks Township was 22.96% while the City of New Buffalo was 22.2.

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VICTIM OF PRESUMED DROWNING AT NEW BUFFALO PUBLIC BEACH FOUND

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subject who’d been missing in the water at New Buffalo Public Beach since Thursday, July 30, has been found in the Village of Michiana.

According to a press release from the City of New Buffalo Police Department, at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, witnesses contacted emergency responders to report a subject had been discovered along the beach in the Village of Michiana.

Michiana and New Buffalo Police responded and found the subject that had been missing in the water since Thursday.

Recovery form the turbulent coastline was performed by the New Buffalo Township and Michiana Fire Departments.

The subject was identified as Wade Ameiss, 24 years old, from Missouri, who was a contractor working in the area at the time of the incident. Ameiss went missing from New Buffalo Public Beach on Thursday evening and presumed drowned after an exhaustive search by the United States Coast Guard, local police, fire, and lifeguards.

Ameiss was transported to the Medical Examiner’s office.

“Our thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of Mr. Ameiss,” the press release stated. — STAFF REPORTS

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HIKERS TO TACKLE TRAILS, TICK SAFETY

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he Harbor Country Hikers will explore the trails at Goldberry Woods, a bed and breakfast in Union Pier, and learn about ticks and Lyme disease from Goldberry innkeeper Julie Haberichter, Saturday, Aug. 15.

The hike starts at 10 a.m. The presentation on ticks will follow the hike, and will include a workshop on how to make tick tubes.

The presentation will begin about 11 am, and those who wish to attend need not participate in the hike. Both hike and presentation/workshop will observe social distancing, and face masks are required for both.

For the hike, attendees should wear long pants, comfortable shoes or boots, a hat and insect repellent.

Goldberry Woods is located at 9902 Community Hall Road in Union Pier. Parking is near the orchard, where the hike will begin. For more information, visit www.harborcountryhikers.com.

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Cherry Beach access restored with new stairway

he volunteer efforts to restore beach access at Cherry Beach have been completed.

At the Chikaming Township Park Board’s meeting, it was stated that the Cherry Beach stairs were built with volunteer labor and volunteer donations from people who may have already pledged money for the Cherry Beach expansion project.

The Cherry Beach stairs were removed April 2 after being completely pulled apart by the lake. In May, board members marked the beach as being closed until “further notice.”

Members of the Beach Access Ad Hoc Committee met with the Chikaming Township fire chief, police chief and David Bunte, Chikaming Township supervisor, to assess the possibility of restoring beach access.

Committee members proposed a plan to rebuild the stairs with volunteer effort and donations, with Dan Mentinoff (an architect) drawing up plans. A GoFundMe campaign raised funds for the restoration of beach access.

It was stated that “many people” deserve credit, including the businesses that donated food and drink. The prime movers were Joe Sipek and Dan Menitoff (plus sons) of Harbert and Josh Higgins. Sherry Curry was on site daily. Park Board Chairman Deborah Hall-Kayler showed strong support to find a way to re-open Cherry Beach for the rest of the season.

Sipek noted that the stair project had a few dollars left and suggested they be used for sandbags around the stairs.

Higgins, Arthur Anderson and Roland Otte have also repaired the Townline Beach Stairs.

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Cherry Beach will have a parking lot attendant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays and three days on the Labor Day weekend.

It was noted that social distancing, which should be enforced but can’t technically be policed, has been a problem on all beaches. The resources to patrol the beaches are limited.

Park Board members have no authority to issue citations.

A committee will review the possibility of hiring a private security firm for holiday weekends.

Cherry Beach will limit the number of cars parked to 25 (the lot can hold over 50) to try to help with social distancing as the beach is very narrow this year.

Board members agreed to appoint a committee to review parking. A special meeting was held July 30 to vote to limit parking at Cherry Beach.

Mason and Clayton Copper of Lakeshore Customs in Holland, Michigan, gave a presentation on sandbags as revetments.

Mason and Clayton use a four-tier system of 50-, 25- and 15-foot sandbags that are filled on site with lake sand from another area that is delivered to the beach access point. They can be as high as 7 to 8 feet. They are removable and use a fabric lining system underneath the bags, which stabilizes the layers.

The Army Corps of Engineers has used this method successfully.

The cost is $350 a foot. The system can be viewed at the Holland, Michigan, state park, where they protected 500 feet of frontage.

When asked about a warranty on the underlying fabric, Mason and Clayton said it was “very strong and durable.”

Board members approved changing

the name of the mountain bike trail at Chikaming Township Park and Preserve to “Schrader’s Mountain Bike Trail” in honor of Kirk Schrader, the prime mover behind the trail’s creation, who died late last year.

A bike ride, “Kirk’s Ride, will be held at the trail Saturday, Sept. 26.

Janet Schrader, park board member, said that trail has three loops of varying difficulty/ease and runs 8 miles.

Board members approved using motorized vehicles to work on a fourth loop of the trail, with permission to use equipment expiring July 31, 2021.

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eborah Hall-Kayler, Jill Underhill and Janet Schrader will not be running for re-election in November. Arthur Anderson, Shelly Taylor and Kathy Sellers will be on the ballot. Garth Taylor has applied to be on the ballot and Joseph Reed missed the deadline but wants to be a write-in.

Board members discussed the possibility of partnering with another township (such as Three Oaks) to obtain a full-time, qualified park manager for the Chikaming Township park system. Currently the budget has an item for a part time employee at a low salary.

Board members voted to accept a donation (amount not specified) for a bench dedicated to the dog. Nora Downing and Nancy McCreedy wish to donate a bench to the Chikaming Township Park and Preserve in honor of their pet companion, Sunshine the Dog. More information is needed on what kind of bench. — STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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his has been quite an eventful week for me. A week ago my partner broke her ankle in the Chicagoland area while I was in harbor country attending a family reunion. After discovering surgery was not an option until the swelling was under control ( still pending ), I began my first week of many, being a caretaker. Before I say another word, I want to give kudos to everyone who helps others. Teachers, nurses, policemen, firemen, waiters and waitresses, parents, all of those who take their time and efforts to help others, are special people. Often, the rewards for helping others isn’t measured by the size of your wallet, but rather by the gratitude of those you’ve helped. I wish I had a million dollars to give to the firemen who helped us out this week. When we arrived home from the emergency room, we didn’t know what to do. The ten steps up to our door looked insurmountable, and in fact, were. A quick call to the fire department brought instant relief and our undying gratitude.

After a few days at home, a friend came over to relieve me for a day so I could rejoin my family. I got to spend a wonderful night with them before heading back to Chicago. I guess the point I’m trying to make is that in this time of social and political unrest, where everyone seems to be taking a my way or the highway approach, there are still plenty of people around who genuinely care about others. That’s always important, but especially when you’ve suffered some misfortune. Friends,

family, and others who came to my rescue, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In sports, the Chicago Blackhawks knocked off the Edmonton Oilers to advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The games were wide open affairs, and once again the outstanding goalkeeping of Corey Crawford helped carry the Blackhawks to victory. They are underdogs in the next round against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but they were underdogs against the Oilers too. Here’s hoping the Hawks can pull off another upset.

The Cubs were supposed to square off against the Saint Louis Cardinals this weekend, but the games were cancelled because of the Coronavirus. I find it more than slightly ironic that the Cardinals, who seem to have the attitude that they are a model franchise, apparently had a group of players go to the casino, where they came down with the virus. At least sixteen players and staff have tested positive, putting their season, and for that matter, the entire leagues season, in jeopardy. My hopes for a city series are fading.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

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

Football practice begins under cloud of uncertainty

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School football team began practicing Monday, Aug. 10, for a season still on at least

for now.

Head coach Matt Johnson said he and his players must assume they will be hitting the playing field before every scheduled game despite the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re going to work hard and we’re going to hope and prepare for a season,” he said.

Adding to the uncertainty is Lake Michigan Catholic deciding Monday not to have fall sports despite the recommended guidelines for safe play recently issued by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

Johnson has his fingers crossed other schools won’t follow suit.

There’s aren’t many schools within a relatively short drive equal in size to New Buffalo and if just a handful of those districts choose not to play it would be a challenge to replace those games to have a full season.

“You hope it is isolated but then you also have to be prepared

that might be the first domino.

Hopefully, that doesn’t happen.

We’ll see,” he said.

Johnson won’t know until the end of the week if any of his players eligible to return from last year’s young squad will opt not to play due to the virus.

He is expecting most, if not all, of the major contributors from last season will be on what’s shaping up to be a well-balanced roster of sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The first week of football practice under MHSAA guidelines is limited to conditioning, physical training and skill work with little, if any, physical contact among players wearing strictly helmets.

Practices with full player pads and equipment is not allowed to begin until Aug. 17.

The first game of the season is scheduled Aug. 27 at Marcellus.

However, MHSAA says it will announce by Aug. 20 if any changes in the timeframes will occur for the seasons in football, girls’ volleyball and boys soccer because of their risk being higher than other sports like tennis and golf.

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New Buffalo Area Schools to offer an in-person and virtual learning option for 2020-21 school year

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ome September, in-person learning will be returning to New Buffalo Area Schools; however, parents who aren’t comfortable with the idea of sending their children back to the physical classroom will have a virtual option as well.

The plan was revealed to members of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education at their virtual meeting Monday, Aug. 10, during which they approved the NBAS COVID-19 Plan and the NBAS Return to School Roadmap.

On Tuesday, June 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap, a comprehensive document to help districts create local plans for in-person learning in the fall. The governor also signed Executive Order 2020-142, which requires school districts to adopt a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that the plan is the product of meetings with a committee comprised of parents, students, union leaders, representatives from the middle/ high school and elementary school buildings and various department heads. A survey was also taken by parents.

It’s required by the Michigan Department of Education and Gov. Whitmer that the plan be submitted to Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) by this Friday.

The plan covers everything in Phase Four of the Michigan 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap, and assures that the school buildings will be closed (excluding for essential services) should Michigan return to Phase Three of the MI Safe Start Plan.

The roadmap outlines the two options that students and parents will be given: inperson learning or virtual learning through the Bison Virtual Academy.

A Launch to Learn document, which was put together with the help of Berrien RESA and the Berrien Health Department, includes a flow chart of what will occur should a child or staff member become infected with COVID-19.

All three documents – the COVID-10 Preparedness and Response Plan, the Roadmap and Launch to Learn - can be viewed on the school district’s website, www.nbas.org.

Leslie said that the virtual plan looks different and will be “more rigorous” than the remote learning that was administered in the spring. The district has contracted with Edmentum, an online learning program for educators. For example, Leslie said that a first-grade student will have a Michigan-certified teacher through Edmentum, who will be covering state standard material much like a teacher at NBAS. Virtual learning will look like “regular school,” Leslie said, and attendance will be required. The full-time option will be available to students in kindergarten

through fifth grade and will be a trimesterlong commitment. Students may switch to in-person at the end of the trimester.

Students will still be able to participate in sports and extracurriculars if they do virtual learning, as well as still be eligible for the New Buffalo Educational Trust if they live within the school district.

Should there be a return to Phase Three, the district will return to remote learning, where teachers were teaching the same students as in-person instruction, like in the spring.

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nless they can’t medically toler ate them, all students will be required to wear masks in the hallways and the bus for those who are returning to the classroom. Students in middle and high school will be required to wear them in the classroom (but not at lunch), while students in kindergarten through fifth grade won’t have to wear them in the classroom as long as they’re with their respective cohort. Staff members will be required to wear them at all times.

Leslie said that the district will be emphasizing hand washing and there will be cleaning protocols for the custodial staff in term of cleaning desks. Buses will be disinfected every day. Students will also be socially distanced on the bus.

Parents will be required to screen their child before they come to school each day

for symptoms of illness. District employees will complete a screening via the My Symptoms app.

Leslie said that making instruction this fall work “boils down” to trust.

“We know parents and staff are counting doing cleaning protocols and everything in that roadmap, that we’re going to do what we say we’re going to do…We trust the parents to screen their child before sending them to school. Everyone’s got to trust each other in order for us to get through this,” he said.

Lisa Werner, board secretary, said that she’s “comfortable” with the two options that the district is offering.

“I think allowing in-person instruction and allowing families to have online virtual instruction is important because people need to believe that it’s their choice,” she said.

Board members approved the purchase of Iwave Air Purifiers from Control Solutions Inc. in the amount of $97,059. The purifiers will be installed on all air handlers in the high school and 49 rooftops in the elementary school.

Board members approved the EnviroFlow, Ltd., purchase order, in the amount of $39,462, for the repair of the middle/high school building chiller.

The resignation of Timothy Schultz, a school bus driver, was approved.

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Friendship Botanic Gardens to host LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, ‘Lyric in the Gardens’

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he LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will perform in the sprawling meadows at Friendship Botanic Gardens for an enchanting evening for families and adults from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

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Now in its 48th season, the LCSO is a pillar of the performing arts in the area serving audiences across seven counties. On August 23, 38 members of the Symphony, along with Chuck Steck, interim music director and conductor, will join together and socially distance on the Celebration Pavilion at FBG to celebrate America. This is a LSCO a la carte event and a joint fundraiser for FBG. “The LCSO is very excited about this collaboration with Friendship Botanic Gardens,” said Tim King, LCSO executive director. “The recent restoration is nothing short of spectacular and the LCSO is very happy to be able to perform in such a beautiful place. We sincerely hope this is the beginning of a long and beautiful ‘friendship’ between our two organizations. In addition, our two 2019 Hoosier Star winners, Rebecca Lane and Joe Stewart, will be part of the concert singing their winning songs for our audience.”

Beverages will be available for purchase at this family friendly event. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended and is available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/la-porte-county-symphonyorchestra-at-friendship-botanic-gardenstickets-115501830083 or https://lcso.net/ friendship-botanic-gardens/. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the day of the event, cash or card. General admission for adults is $50. Children 12 and under are free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with music starting promptly at 6:30.

This is the first LSCO concert at Friendship Botanic Gardens.

“We are extremely delighted to have the LaPorte County Symphony perform in our new and beautiful Celebration Pavilion,” said John Leinweber, FBG Board president. “We are looking forward to potentially setting up a series of LSCO

performances next year at the Gardens.”

For more information about the LSCO and other upcoming concerts, visit https://lcso.net/.

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Light appetizers are included with each ticket. A cash bar with wine and beer will also be on site. All proceeds contribute to the continued restoration and maintenance of Friendship Botanic Gardens.

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For both events, chairs will be available for use in the Celebration Meadow; however, guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

Seating will be safely distanced in the lawn. Face coverings are required when it is impossible to stay 6 feet away from others. No outside food or drink allowed in the venue.

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uthorities were continuing to investigate a fiery fatal crash involving two semi-trucks and an SUV on Interstate 94 near Sawyer.

The driver of the SUV, a 48-year-old man from Tinley Park, Illinois, was killed in the Aug. 5 accident near the 13mile marker, according to the Baroda-Lake Township Police Department.

Police said the truck drivers, a 63-year-old man from Wisconsin and a 50-yearold man from Illinois, were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital in St. Joseph.

The names of the victim and truck drivers, along with the conditions of the over the road drivers, were not disclosed.

According to police, an eastbound semi pulling an empty trailer veered left across

the median and struck the oncoming SUV before 7:30 p.m.

The SUV was also hit by a westbound tractor trailer loaded with water heaters, police said.

All three of the vehicles burst into flames.

Police said all three westbound lanes reopened at 2:30 a.m.

Police said providing assistance at the scene were firefighters from Bridgman, Chikaming Township, Baroda, Weesaw Township, Lincoln Township and Lake Township, along with police from Bridgman, Chikaming Township, Three Oaks, Michigan State Police, Berrien County Sheriff’s Office and Pokagon Tribal Police Department.

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n Wednesday, Aug. 5, Berrien County Sheriff L. Paul Bailey presented Citizen Life Saving Awards to Cameron Meade and Austin Stahly.

According to a press release from Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, these live saving awards stemmed from the heroic actions of Stahley and Cameron Meade June 19, when they entered the swift moving currents of the Saint

Joseph River in the Township of Royalton to save the life of an 8-yearold child, who was struggling to survive in the water.

Stahley and Meade also attempted to save the life of an adult male, who also entered the water in an attempt to save the child. Unfortunately, the adult male did not survive this ordeal.

These life-saving awards were presented by Sheriff Bailey with honor and gratitude. — STAFF REPORTS

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ictims of nonviolent crime in LaPorte will be filing their own police reports online so the city’s shorthanded department can focus on more serious matters like drug dealing and traffic enforcement.

The Board of Public Works and Safety entered into a two-year contract with LexisNexis, a private legal and risk management services provider of the same online capability for other law enforcement agencies nationwide, Aug. 4.

The firm will install and oversee the software allowing the public to file police reports from computers and other devices starting possibly in September.

Mayor Tom Dermody said the move will considerably reduce the amount of time officers spend answering calls and doing paperwork on the complaints so they have more time on the streets.

He said there were nearly 13,000 calls for service during the first six months of this year at a department whose officer numbers have dwindled from 46 to 31 the past several years.

“Our officers can barely keep their head above water dealing with all of these calls,” he said.

Police Chief Paul Brettin said dispatchers will be given a list of major crimes to which officers will respond.

People reporting other crimes will be given a link to

file online.

Brettin said questions like where the crime occurred and value of the stolen items will appear on the screen as the report containing room for a brief summary of what transpired is being filled out.

Retailers will also be able to attach surveillance video of shoplifters with their reports.

“The system is very user friendly,” he said.

Brettin said the online reports will be assigned a case number and investigated just like any other complaint.

He said a keyboard will be provided in the lobby of the police station for people without a device to report a less serious offense.

Brettin said five officers were recently hired but won’t be ready for duty until after completing several months of training.

Until then, more officers could leave due to retirement or a higher paying job elsewhere.

Brettin said low pay has long been a factor but law enforcement coming under more intense scrutiny recently is adding to the manpower problem here and elsewhere.

He said the over $20,000 cost of the new system is much cheaper than the hours officers invest taking the reports.

“It’s basically the future and we’re jumping on board now,” Brettin said.

Driver in stable condition after Three Oaks Road crash

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traffic crash in Three Oaks sent a driver to the hospital to be treated for injuries Thursday, Aug. 6.

According to a press release from the Chikaming Township Police Department, Officer Holtz was dispatched to Three Oaks Road, north of East Road, for a personal injury traffic crash.

A 22-year-old driver from Three Oaks was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The name of the man will not be released at this time, the press release said.

On the Chikaming Police Department’s Facebook page Monday, Aug. 10, it was reported that the driver is in stable condition.

This crash is currently being investigated by Officer Wyman of the Chikaming Township Police Department.

Units assisting the Chikaming Township Police Department were the Chikaming Township Fire Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Berrien County Sheriff’s Department (New Buffalo Township Patrol), Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, BarodaLake Township Police, Pokagon Tribal Police, New Buffalo Police, AmTrack Police, Three Oaks Police, Medic 1 Ambulance, and Roger’s Wrecker Service. — STAFF REPORTS

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

Accept the shift in what makes you happy and work with it, no matter how unconventional or unopulent it appears to others. The vibe from these changes you make have the ability to reshape and redistribute your finances, which in turns creates more stability and certainty.

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SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

This week you are being blessed with a bright and confident vibe from the stars. Use it to it’s fullest by being inventive when faced with hard work or things that demand a strong will power. Go against your usual routines and don’t rely on others. Harmonize your inner golden rays with the cosmos.

The Stars are sending you a vibe that will aid you in understanding and embracing your convictions about society and what will help it heal and grow. Naturally attracted to social work and helping others now, you will embrace the hard work and persevere.

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This is a good week to step back and process home and familial situations. Rather than pushing forward with existing plans perhaps, it’s time to incorporate new ideas and sift through what others are bringing to the table. Listen to your mother and take better care of yourself.

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CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Sudden flashes of inspiration and knowledge are coming your way this week.

So, when you see the opportunity for change, take it. This is the time to trust new information, even if it differs from your original concept or challenges existing patterns of behavior.

The vibes coming at you this week will help you understand the importance of innovation. It’s time to improve and modernize the things around you. On another note, you may have to stick with promises made earlier this year putting a lot on your plate, making for busy times.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Your emotional attachments and hidden feelings will undergo a shift of sorts this week. Open up to changes and reevaluate what is important. Make full use of resources and information to focus and reflect, no matter how strong the vibe is to rebel or create instability.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 People may express some unusual emotions this week.

Even though you are very dialed in to others, you know that you need to maintain a certain amount of distance to emotionally handle them. This understanding is key to getting past difficulties or accomplishing hard work.

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PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

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There is a sense that you will have to make changes or major shifts in plans to accommodate others and their ideas. Take time to make the adjustments and go with changes, no matter how challenging they appear. It will get easier.

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You can expect changes on the home front that mainly stem from partners or outside forces.

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There is a lot on your plate this week. Whether it’s chores, paperwork or having to take care of others, there will be little time left for you to relax.

There is a sense that you are carrying the workload on your own. Breathe my friend, and know arguing doesn’t help to get the job done.

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LaPorte man is feeling a bit wilted from orders to remove the flowers and other plants he put in the ground in violation of city code.

Andrew Killin is asking for an extension of the Aug. 12 deadline he was given to remove the petunias, sawgrass and other plants so he and his neighbors can enjoy them for the rest of the season.

He took his request to the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety last Tuesday.

Killin said he also plans to approach LaPorte Code Enforcement Jeff Batchelor about pushing back the deadline “I’m just trying to add to the beauty of the community,” Killin said.

The tastefully arranged flowers and plants are outside his home at Rumely Historic Apartments at 800 Michigan Avenue across from LaPorte City Hall.

The plants surround the base of two trees in ground Killin had also leveled and sprinkled with wood chips.

Both spots were previously covered by metal grates heaved up by the roots of the trees along with pieces of broken concrete and old seedlings.

Ruth New and Brian Mrozinski, who also live at the apartment complex for people 55 and over, find the city’s objections hard to believe considering the vast improvement.

“It would be nice if they allowed them to stay,” she said.

“Some of these people that live here are in

pretty bad shape and this may be the only summer they can enjoy flowers. They may not be here next year,” Mrozinski said.

Mayor Tom Dermody, after raving to others about the landscaping work, later was informed the plants were a code violation.

Dermody said the hearts of the residents are in the right place.

Unfortunately, Dermody said the flowers are not in compliance with the guidelines established by the city’s Business Improvement District wanting consistency in the appearance of plants in the downtown area.

Most of the flowers that are downtown are from a local greenhouse, which places them in brick planters the city put at many of the intersections about 20 years ago.

“We are trying to have an overhaul plan for our downtown,” Dermody said.

Batchelor also gave high marks to the landscaping work.

However, he said Killin did not go before the governing body of the BID with his plans and receive its blessing, as is required for anyone wanting to do some planting in the downtown area.

Batchelor said if Killin goes before the BID board prior to the deadline and receives approval, the flowers can stay.

“There’s a process because we don’t want everyone in the city just doing whatever they want to and plant whatever flowers they want around different trees,” he said.

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Great Lakes water levels reaching peaks for the year

he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has recently announced that each of the Great Lakes, except Lake Superior, have likely reached their peak water levels for the year and are predicted to decline.

Lakes Michigan-Huron set another new monthly mean record high water level in July; however, the water level is expected to slowly drop the rest of the year. Water levels on Lakes St. Clair, Erie and Ontario all continued to decline last month, with no new records set on those lakes in July. The water level of Lake Superior is expected to peak next month before entering its period of typical seasonal decline.

“While we expect water levels to decline across most of the Great Lakes, levels still remain extremely high,”

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said John Allis, chief of the Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, Detroit District.

The Corps’ most recent forecast projects that Lake Michigan-Huron will likely set another new record high monthly mean water level next month in August before dropping back beneath record highs in September. With the continued high water on many of the lakes, and the approaching active fall storm period, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges those impacted by the high-water levels last fall to be preparing for similar or worse impacts over the next few months.

During response operations, Detroit District, Emergency Management Office conducts emergency operations to save lives and protect public facilities and communities.

USACE can provide technical assistance in the form of

advice and expertise in the construction of temporary flood protection measures such as sandbagging, or direct assistance by providing flood fight supplies to state, county, or local public officials.

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, activated its Emergency Operations Center in May 2019 in response to high water on the Great Lakes. July 2020 marks more than 450 consecutive days of providing support. In that time, Detroit District has conducted many on-site assessments under the Corps’ technical assistance authority in 16 approved counties, and has provided flood fight supplies under the Corps’ direct assistance authority in two counties.

To date, Detroit District has given out 350,000 sandbags to

counties to assist them in their flood fighting efforts.

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

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

Girls on The Run to host LunaFest

unaFest, the fundraising film festival dedicated to championing women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted virtually by Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.

This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through seven short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.

While the event had

originally been planned to be in-person, the staff and board of Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan is excited to be able to pivot to a virtual format, and to offer the event for free.

Registration is required, and more information is available at www.gotrswmi.org/ LunaFest. Films do contain mature subject matter, and viewing is recommended for adults (ages 14-17 with guardian discretion).

The event is free, and donations are welcome. All proceeds from LunaFest will benefit Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan and Chicken & Egg Pictures, a nonprofit organization that

supports women nonfiction filmmakers whose artful and innovative storytelling catalyzes social change. Thus far, LunaFest, which is created and funded by Luna, The Whole Nutrition Bar, has raised more than $5 million for nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development (PYD) program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.

The 10-week program’s intentional curriculum places an emphasis on developing

competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution in young girls through lessons that incorporate running and other physical activities. The life skills curriculum is delivered by caring and competent coaches, who are trained to teach lessons as intended. The program inspires girls to build lives of purpose and to make a meaningful contribution to community and society. This comes to life through a key element of the curricula when each team creates and executes a community service project.

The season concludes with a celebratory 5K event. — STAFF REPORTS

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