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New Buffalo looks to silence disruption at vacation rentals PAGE 3 New Buffalo City Council announces scaled-down Halloween celebration PAGE 7

Perfect season still for Bison volleyball team PAGE 9

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Road warriors hot on the trail during Rotary’s ‘Road Rally’ PAGE 14 New Buffalo Township public safety building construction has begun PAGE 19

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New Buffalo looks to silence disruption at vacation rentals

ew Buffalo is a popular destination to rent single family homes for vacations or simply as a getaway for the weekend.

However, the large parties thrown at some of the properties have angered neighbors also upset by how many residences have turned into short term rentals.

The process of trying to more effectively address the situation began during an Oct. 12 meeting of the New Buffalo City Council and New Buffalo Planning Commission.

“This has got to stop. It’s getting out of hand. We have strangers coming every weekend to stay near us not knowing them,” said resident Gabby Sexton.

Resident Louise Valentin said she didn’t realize the problems she would encounter after her neighbor put in a swimming pool and opened his house to guests during the summer.

“What it ended up turning into is essentially a party house and I’m not

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exaggerating. This is every weekend,” she said.

By the end of the year, the hope is to add teeth to the city’s existing vacation rental ordinance and increase enforcement, said Mayor Lou O’Donnell, IV. “This is a work in progress,” he said.

The task seems challenging because the local economy along the shores of Lake Michigan is built on tourism.

Vacation rental owner Heather Grabowski of New Buffalo said she respects and agrees with many of the concerns but too many restrictions could bring financial pain to the community.

She said the problems rest more with vacation rental owners from elsewhere not working closely enough with tenants before things get out of hand.

“I don’t think you can legislate your way out of a seasonal economy,” she said.

One of the options under consideration is hiring Granicus, a private firm specializing in the

enforcement of vacation rental codes for 350 municipalities nationwide, including 12 in Michigan.

Kyle Salonga, a sales representative with the company, said Granicus relies on digital technology to more effectively reach property owners or their representatives to immediately address complaints.

He said a dedicated hotline working around the clock is also provided to help take complaints and receive pictures along with other evidence of potential violations.

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itizens after registering complaints are contacted in less than an hour to find out if an issue has been corrected.

“While we’re tracking this information your police department or whoever is enforcing this will be able to see if there was a violation,” Salonga said.

The city would pay just under $11,000 a year for the

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City Manager Dave Richards said there are about 250 short term rental homes in the community of about 2,000 full-time residents.

He said the increase has been noticeable and the ordinance adopted just last year proved ineffective in addressing the problems.

“We want to get it under control. We want to balance the needs of the full-time residents while understanding that the state allows short term rentals in residential neighborhoods,” Richards said.

Richards said an increase in the current fee paid to the city for registering and inspection of a short term rental is being examined to pay for stricter enforcement.

He said establishing a head tax to pay for enforcement is not an option unless there’s a change in state law.

Richards said a head tax for short term rentals in Michigan is allowed only in communities with a population of at least 40,000 and counties with more than 600,000 residents.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

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

Chikaming Township adopts Lakefront Revetment Resolution

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hikaming Township has taken action on lakefront revetments with the adoption of a Lakefront Revetment Resolution.

The resolution was passed during the recent monthly meeting of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees, which was held Thursday, Oct. 8.

As stated in the resolution, the township opposes “any barrier or interference with public access to the shoreline of Lake Michigan or passage along the shoreline below the Ordinary High Water Mark of Lake Michigan as being contrary and detrimental to the promotion of the health, safety and welfare of the general public and having a negative economic impact on Chikaming Township and the State of Michigan.”

Also according to the resolution, the township owns beachfront on Lake Michigan at Cherry Beach and Harbert Beach and the township and township’s Park Board are the stewards of five road end beach access points to the lake in the township and in partnership with the Berrien County Road Department. All the beaches and access points are accessible and open to the public.

The resolution further states that the “beach area from Townline Road in Union Pier to Warren Dunes State Park in neighboring Lake Township is unmarred by commercial development and devoid of physical barriers below the ordinary high water mark for many miles,” adding that the beachfront “provides unimpeded access for citizens to traverse the beaches below the ordinary high water mark through Chikaming Township.”

Chikaming Township has been dealing

with the issue of applications from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) from residents along the shore who are requesting permits to protect their homes from erosion.

Any installation of any type of revetment must go through EGLE. Members of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees objected to applications for permits for proposed revetments in favor of conducting more research on them at a special meeting Sept. 29.

Board members discussed one application from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) for a proposed revetment at Pier Street and four applications for revetments at Suns End. At that particular meeting, Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte cited the impact revetments have already made in neighboring communities as being a reason to pass a resolution.

“When we see what’s happening specifically to the south of New Buffalo and all the way around the coast to Indiana and rock revetments and steel wall revetments and everything else going in there- there is no public access on actual sand down there and that is the potential we have in Chikaming if we don’t seriously address these now,” he said, adding that once have one person puts one in, “if others don’t follow suit, they’re going to be the ones impacted.”

Bunte added that, south of Cherry Beach, there exists four or five properties that have rock “massive” revetments massive that may “be that way for decades” since the sand won’t return that quickly.

GOV. WHITMER SIGNS SENATE BILL 1108 ALLOWING PUBLIC BODIES TO MEET REMOTELY

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ov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 1108, which codifies her previous Executive Order that allows public bodies to conduct public meetings remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday, Oct. 16.

“By allowing for remote meetings, public bodies and residents can continue practicing safe social distancing while also ensuring meetings remain open, accessible and transparent to the public,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Since the first positive case of COVID-19, I have been committed to protecting our seniors, small businesses, and first responders from the worst public health crisis in over a century. I am grateful that the Legislature has taken another step towards protecting Michiganders against the spread of COVID-19 by codifying my executive orders. As always, I remain ready to work alongside the Legislature to pass laws that help us defeat this virus together.”

Senate Bill 1108 takes immediate effect and was sponsored by Se. Lana Theis, R-Brighton. — STAFF REPORTS

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rganized by Abby Voss, she’s calling the Saturday at noon dance party a “Love-in.” For the past two Saturdays, there was dancing in Union Pier, New Buffalo, Harbert and Bridgman.

Voss sent out this message:

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LET YOUR LOVE LIGHT SHINE “Had your fill of anger and negativity? In order to spread some sunshine in the cloud of this pre-election gloom, we are organizing a county-wide 15 minute dance of love at NOON for the next 3 Saturdays of love in our respective town

centers.

Bring your friends & your messages of peace, love, and positivity. Shake your bells and tambourines to a playlist of feel-good music as we dance throughout our towns and spread the message of joy and love.”

Members of New Buffalo Township Board, Antero Group, Upland Design and Grand River Construction as well as Kimberlee Wendt cut the ribbon at the Gateway of Michigan sign

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She set only three rules: 1.Keep it positive and apolitical: No signs for or against political candidates.

2.Have fun! Think of it as a pro-love celebration, a community-wide hug.

3. Please wear a mask.

Her desire for neighbors

to come together is catching on. Voss says, “Let’s make some joyful noise and celebrate our diverse community. Join us!

Share your experiences of love on social media using the hashtag #SWMIUNITED “ — Kristin Fatouros

Special fencing and lighting can be seen from Interstate 94 on the Exit One overpass

Ribbon cut at ‘Gateway to Michigan’ sign, Exit 1 overpass improvements

fter three long years, visitors to New Buffalo will now be given a proper welcome when they enter the “Gateway to Michigan.”

Those are the words that are engraved in the newly completed sign located at the 1-94 overpass at Exit 1. The sign is a part of the completed Exit 1 improvement project, which also included aesthetic improvements to the overpass, such as decorative fencing and lighting.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said township board members began talking with Antero Group and Upland Design three years ago with regards to the project.

Soon, they engaged the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in their discussions. In July 2017, board members learned they could realize significant cost savings if they did the upgrade on the

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overpass in conjunction with MDOT’s rehabilitation of Exit 1 in 2018. The township hired Antero for a fee of $16,500 to prepare the township’s scope of the project and fee estimates, to MDOT. Nonetheless, the project took longer than anticipated because of permitting issues from the state.

“It just took a while for them to give the okay when this isn’t something they typically allow – especially the sign, they don’t typically allow that in any other place in Michigan,” Heit said, adding that the state wanted to ensure the design of the fence wasn’t a hazard to drivers.

Heit added that when MDOT did the scheduled bridge work, workers put in the conduit and pedestals for the lights for the township ahead of time.

Grand River Construction was hired for the project’s construction. Antero Group was the engineer and

Upland designed the sign and fencing.

Heit said she hopes that maybe the sign will be allowed in “other places in Michigan too.”

“It’s a great welcome to everyone – not really just the area but the whole state,” she said.

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he sign is intended to mimic the “feel” of the white archway that was over U.S. Highway 12 in the 1920s and ’30s.

Kimberlee Wendt, member services director for the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, said that the completed project serves as a “beautiful welcome mat” for visitors.

“By cutting this ribbon, the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce wants to recognize New Buffalo Township as well as welcome any travelers coming through to visit the official gateway to Michigan,” she said.

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New Buffalo City Council announces scaled-down Halloween celebration

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

alloween festivities in New Buffalo will be scaled down this year.

Members of the New Buffalo City Council announced at their Monday, Oct. 19, meeting that, while the annual parade has been cancelled, trick or treating will be permitted from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

Parade Committee Chair Tricia Mayer Bowden told the council the treat bags normally distributed at the parade will be given to students at school instead. She said without the parade, they do not anticipate the usual number of people in town.

Mayor Lou O’Donnell said the city website will include CDC safety guidelines, as well as copies of a sign the committee created to mark houses choosing not to distribute candy.

After a brief report from City Manager David Richards, the council agreed to accept a lowered offer for the property at 435 South Whittaker St. The city had previously accepted a bid of $135,000, contingent upon the buyer obtaining 80% financing. However, Richards said the buyer had been unable to get a mortgage for the property at that amount. The city had a choice of accepting an amended proposal from the buyer for $113,000, or going with the next highest bid, which was for $35,000. All other contract terms will remain as originally set.

O’Donnell told the audience that any money above what the city bought the property for will go to Berrien County.

The city may soon see two charging stations for electric cars in the downtown. City Manager David Richards told the council that Red E Charging LLC has submitted a proposal to install stations on East Mechanic Street and Barton Street. The council voted unanimously to approve the proposal, pending a finalized contract approved by the city’s attorney.

The council also voted to go for bids on repair work to the municipal marina building. A fire in August caused damage that will require extensive repairs. Tony McGhee of Abonmarche

told the council the city’s insurance will cover all the repairs and now that the boating season has ended, it is an ideal time to begin work.

O’Donnell said he did not want to delay work, especially since construction is in high demand currently.

The New Buffalo City Police Department’s emergency radio program is nearly complete.

Chief Rich Killips said by 2021, all outdated and unsupported equipment should be replaced through the state purchasing plan. The council approved the purchase of three radios for the office and one portable radio for a total of $9782.78, which Richards said was $4000 less than was spent on radio equipment last year.

Recent repairs to the beach rake tractor totaled $10,076.51. Richards explained to the council that the machine had to be dismantled to find the damage parts, and work could not be priced out until the problem had been identified. The rake was repaired as soon as possible, he said, since it was used for daily maintenance at the public beach. The council approved the costs.

After a brief review with treasurer Kate Vyskocil, the council also approved the first quarter 2020-2021 budget amendments as Resolution 20.27. Richards said amendments throughout the fiscal year are routine as municipalities adjust for unexpected expenditures or surpluses.

The council also voted to endorse Michigan’s proposed Local Government Accommodations Excise Tax Act. If passed, the act would allow local municipalities to levy a fee of 1-5% on transient lodging, including hotels, motels and short-term rentals, in order to fund local recreational facilities that draw visitors to the area.

The October meeting was the last for councilmember Liz Ennis, who is not seeking reelection at the end of her term, which ends this year. Her fellow councilmembers thanked her for her work during her four years on the council. Ennis said she hated to leave, “but it’s time.”

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CHECKERED FLAG WAVING FOR MICHIGAN CITY AREA TRUCK STOP

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he checkered flag is now waving for the long awaited construction of a truck stop outside Michigan City.

The final hurdle was jumped when the LaPorte County Commissioners recently granted final approved to the site plan for Love’s Travel Stops.

Matt Reardon with the LaPorte County Office of Economic and Community Development said the facility on a 10 acre parcel along U.S 421 just south of Interstate 94 could start going up in the spring.

Municipal water and sewer lines have to be run underneath Interstate 94 to the site before construction begins.

Reardon said proposals for extending the utilities estimated at $4.5 million are presently being sought.

“It should produce some very viable bids for the project for us to review,” he said.

Reardon said a federal economic development grant is being sought to pay for 80% of the water and sewer line extensions up front.

The balance would be covered by tax dollars generated by an increase in property value from the truck stop.

If the grant application is turned down, Reardon said the additional tax revenue would be enough to finance the project through a bond issue.

Businesses committed to tying into the utilities have contributed money toward the cost, he said.

About 50 people will be employed full time at the truck stop, said Frank Ille, manager of development at Love’s Travel Stops.

Ille said the truck stop will fill a gap between truck stops owned by the company in Gary and about 150 miles to the east in Marshall, Michigan.

“We are extremely excited about this location,” he said.

Officials believe access to municipal water and sewer will attract other commercial development, like brand name hotels and restaurants, south of the interchange.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

SPORTS From the Bleachers

Bison again show grit in loss

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BY STAN MADDUX

embers of the New Buffalo High School football team again showed they’re tough as nails in their second consecutive loss to an opponent with a little more fire power on offense and size on defense.

The Bison (3-2) were defeated 54-30 at home Friday, Oct. 16,

by Vandercook Lake High School from Jackson during a sometimesrainy night.

New Buffalo scored first on a short touchdown pass from Michael Bombin to Anthony Lijewski, who gained 16 yards on a rush prior to finding the end zone.

The Jayhawks on the first play of the next series tied the game on a 74 yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter.

The Bison midway through the second quarter took the lead on a 60-yard touchdown run by Bombin on a quarterback keeper.

The Jayhawks followed with a 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and converted the twopoint conversion to take the lead.

New Buffalo went up 18-14 on a 53 yard touchdown run by Ben Coffeen with less than four minutes left in the second quarter.

The Jayhawks, though, returned the kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown then after receiving a punt from the Bison scored

again on a 50 yard run by the quarterback with .35 seconds before halftime.

Vandercook Lake opened the third quarter with an interception and 30 yard touchdown pass then after recovering a Bison fumble rushed the ball 49 yards down the sidelines into the end zone.

Despite the drastic swing in momentum, the Bison not giving up managed two more touchdowns but the Jayhawks also found the end zone on two more occasions.

“We moved the ball all night long. We had some early chances at the beginning of the game. Our first two drives we were deep in their territory. We just couldn’t punch it in,” said New Buffalo Head Coach Matt Johnson.

Lijewski, a junior, suffered a broken collarbone before halftime and is out for the remainder of the season.

The Bison play their last regular season game Friday night, Oct. 23, at Lawrence, then start preparing for the post season.

Who the Bison play and where will be known during the tournament draw Sunday.

The loss was similar to the one the previous week at Bridgman when the Bees on their first two offensive plays scored touchdowns and held off the Bison for a 34-20 victory.

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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

’m struggling with the direction of the column this week. The Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs didn’t do anything of importance, so by default, the focus will fall on the Bears and the White Sox. As most readers of this column know, I try to put a positive spin on almost all of the teams and players I write about. My reasoning is that there are enough critics out there seeking negative stories while many positive things go unnoticed. I just don’t know how to put a positive spin on this portion of the story.

The Chicago White Sox made a change last week. They fired manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper. While I don’t feel either should have been fired, I respect the team’s right to move on. The part of this story that I have a problem with is who they plan on replacing the manager with. Renteria was the manager of the Cubs until they were about to be good, then they fired him and hired Joe Maddon, who led the Cubs to the championship. The White Sox supposedly are looking at hiring A.J. Hinch or Tony LaRussa to replace Renteria. Rick Hahn is the Sox general manager and he’s done a great job putting the team together, so I’m hoping the reports are wrong and he’s going to hire someone else. Anyone else.

Let me tell you why, in my opinion, either man would be a bad hire.

Let’s start with Hinch. He led the Astros to a World Series championship two years ago, but was fired last year and suspended for the season because his team cheated.

Do you really want to hire a cheater to lead your team of young impressionable men?

The White Sox have a great opportunity to narrow the popularity gap that exists between them and the Cubs, but if they choose a proven cheater to lead them, the task will be much more difficult. As for LaRussa, I can’t imagine why the Sox would want him to come back. I’ve always looked at LaRussa as a self promoting know-it-all. On top of that, he’s 76 and hasn’t managed in nine years.

While managing the Oakland A’s, some of his players used steroids while he looked the other way. Please White Sox, you can do better than either of these two guys.

Your young, talented, happy-go-lucky team deserves more.

On to the Bears. They beat Carolina today 23-16 and looked good doing it.

Combined with the Packers’ loss to Tampa Bay, they moved into a tie for first place in their division with a 5-1 record. The defense was terrific today, and while the offense isn’t consistent yet, it seems to be moving in the right direction. The difficult part of the schedule is coming up and it looks more and more like the Bears may be ready for it.

Congratulations to the Dodgers and Rays for making it to the World Series. The strange, COVID interrupted season seems to have ended up with the two best teams fighting it out for the championship.

Bernie Lincicome said, “If Larry Holmes is the people’s champion, then asparagus is the people’s vegetable.” Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

It’s the heart that I play with on every single possession. And that’s all that it is.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

Harbor Country Singers invites everyone to Halloween sing-along

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Perfect season still for Bison volleyball team

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he New Buffalo High School volleyball team remains undefeated after sweeping Buchanan in three sets Monday at home.

The Bison (14-0) came from behind to win the first two sets then after a fast start held on to win the final set to secure the victory.

New Buffalo Head Coach Kevin Labaj said it was the best performance for his team with just two regular season games left before the start of the Berrien Cass St. Joseph Conference tournament.

He said a winning attitude by his players was key after Buchanan jumped out to a 16-8 lead in the first match and was ahead 11-6 in the second match.

Those matches ended 25-23 and 25-22.

In the third match, the Bison with a flurry of hard strikes and soft put backs findings hole in the defense after leading early by eight points won 25-18.

“How well we played together as a team was

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a huge part of our victory. We’re talking more than we’ve ever talked and just staying positive the whole time. Having fun and that’s what this game is about. When you have fun no matter how many points you’re down there’s always that chance of coming back,” Labaj said.

Sophomore Ava Mullen and senior Sophia DeOliveria contributed heavily to the victory from numerous points off spikes at the net and hard driving shots from the middle of the floor.

Solid play was also received on both sides of the net by Kelsey Corkran, Emma Lantz, Allie Smith, Amanda Jones and Ashley Hauseman.

The season for the Bison hoping to repeat as conference and district champions has been made even more special just from being able to play when the season before it started was threatened

by COVID-19.

“When it was time to get in the gym all of the girls showed up. They put that time and effort in and it really shows in this game especially,” Labaj said.

KRUSH VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

rush Volleyball Club is holding tryouts for the 2021 season Sunday November 1st and Sunday November 8th at “Krush Courts” in Niles MI. Tryouts for the 12 & under teams is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Tryouts for 13U

& 14U is from 11:00 AM – 1:-00 PM. Tryouts for 15U & 16U is from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Tryouts for 17U-18U are from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Krush Volleyball Club is a registered member of USA Volleyball and the AAU. There is a 30.00 tryouts fee.

For more information there is an Information Meeting Sunday October 25th at 3:00PM. For directions to Krush Courts check our website at www.krushvbc. com or email dennis. cooper@krushvbc.com.

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The Harbor Country Singers (HCN) will lead a Halloween sing-along at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Carver Memorial Park in Three Oaks.

All are invited to join in.

Besides popular folk songs such as “Tie Me Kangaroo Down” and “Puff the Magic Dragon,” the program will also include a few seasonal tunes, such as “Monster Mash.”

The sing-along is the fourth the group has organized. Early events covered “happy songs,” Broadway hits and folk songs.

Attendance at the events has grown steadily since the series premiered in late June, according Pat Putnam, producer for HCS events.

School of American Music (SAM) guitar instructor Ron Spears will provide

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accompaniment, and other guitarists are welcome to bring their instruments and play along. Putnam and SAM Executive Director Donna Mitchell will lead the singing.

HCS will follow social distancing guidelines for this event, and it recommends attendees wear face masks and bring lawn chairs. The Singers will distribute music and lyrics.

The ability to read music is not required in order to participate, however.

The Harbor Country Singers is a program of SAM, and is supported by a grant from the Pokagon Fund. Carver Memorial Park is located at the intersection of US12 and Elm Street in downtown Three Oaks.

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ELECT TO NEW BUFFALO CITY COUNCIL KAREN BILLINGSLEA MARK KROLL, incumbent since 2015 BOB SPIRITO, incumbent since 2016 ►All have depth, knowledge, and experience to address the multiple issues our city faces vs. other “one issue candidates” ►All are “LOCALS” having been permanent, full-time residents in New Buffalo for a combined 56 years ►All understand the complexities involved in balancing the interconnected needs of our full-time residents, second homeowners, renters and guests ►All wish to expand local work opportunities unrelated to the tourist industry and address the need for affordable housing ►All intend to help New Buffalo continue to build for the future!

INCUMBENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS — HIGHLIGHTS

●Balanced budgets, negotiated contracts, restored reserve fund, reduced expenses and improved services ●Completed downtown infrastructure and road project on time and UNDER budget; allocating surplus to residential road improvements ●First City Council in history to get millions in grants instead of just talking about it! ●Completed bridge, harbor and park improvements ●Instituted moratorium on short-term rentals to evaluate impact on our community ●Initiated and approved temporary license allowing businesses outside dining to expand seating during COVID19 limitations

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This segment of the 2020 VOTE series asks the New Buffalo City candidates to answer questions about the community from our readers.

Please note that these answers have been proofed for puncuation and grammar style, but no context of answers has been altered.

It is our hope that this effort will serve the community well.

NOTE: The New Buffalo Times was unable to reach Brian Flanagan for this segment.

hank you for giving me this opportunity to answer your questions.

Seasonal outdoor dining is important to our community and economy. However, I think laws to drive its growth should be proposed by restaurants so that they meet the businesses’ needs. The City’s role should be to ensure that public safety, traffic, parking, zoning, and adjacent property rights are taken into consideration when addressing the proposal. To my knowledge the City has responded to every request submitted by restaurants, even before the Covid shutdown.

Concerning improvements to the Beach I am excited that the new Dunewalk is happening. It will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and physical abilities to enjoy the City’s biggest attraction and highlight the importance of dune ecology.

The most urgent issue of course is the record high lake water levels and the resulting flooding and shore erosion. Several actions have been taken and more may be needed. Once the integrity of the inner harbor entrance is assured, I expect the Waterfront Master Plan currently being developed will identify projects that will encourage more residents (including me) to use this valuable asset.

On the question of a favorite saying or quote that sums up your idea of good leadership or government I like the paraphrase of “Ask not what your City can do for You but what You can do for your City”. Business growth and development of a year-round economy comes from people starting businesses that will lead to that. The

Government’s role is to provide the infrastructure and environment to make them want to live and create those businesses here. I don’t claim to have ready-made answers to all challenges facing us, but I will look at all sides of issues brought to City Council.

Furthermore, I believe in our democratic system of one person, one vote. I do not support the idea that length of residence (or income, or property value, etc.) should make one person’s opinion more important than another’s in a governmental body’s decisions.

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his is a joint response from John Humphrey and Roger Lijewski. Roger would not make the deadline via email, so we discussed the issues and he asked me to respond for both of us.

If you are elected, what might you make law to increase the use of outdoor dining in our local community?

Outdoor Dining was always a talking point for the expanded sidewalks that were a huge part of the downtown

streetscape project why the current administration has been combating local business over outdoor dining is somewhat of a mystery, The expanded use of private parking lots by various establishments during capacity limitations set by the Governor was something that should have been encouraged not denied.

We’d allow outdoor dining by any legal establishment that meets the M zoning criteria What improvements might you make at the New Buffalo Beach?

Access- both roads to the beach need major repair and the current conditions are creating unnecessary traffic n delays, Whitaker Street is often flooded o by rising water needs to be raised to t keep the water levels managed, while A Marquette Drive is in such disrepair i it’s almost undrivable and it is also a p private road. The current City Council t has been ineffective in managing a f solution between the City and private P homeowners on Marquette Drive. We t would remedy that. t Parking- City residents are often shut out of their own beach due to m overcrowding. The City only chooses to enforce parking violations at the g beach as the parking lot is a major t source of City revenue. Our current W leaders aren’t particularly concerned t that both City and Township residents L can’t access their own beach in the P summer due to the overcrowding. We’d C look at sections of the now flooded t Lions park or perhaps part of the boat D launch lot as additional parking for o residents. Reserving a certain amount a of spots in the main lot for local w residents is also a possibility M Upkeep- We’ve heard and seen many P complaints as to the general cleanlinessa of the beach and keeping the facilities m in good working order. That is just a a matter of having the proper staffing to manage the size of the crowds. o Do you have a favorite saying or g quote that sums up your idea of good leadership or government? t John Humphrey: “People first, profits second” Roger Lijewski: “Working for our community, not against”

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Mark Kroll

f you are elected, what might you make law to increase the use of outdoor dining in our local community. s A law does not seem necessary to increase outdoor dining options. Most of the restaurants in town have outdoor spaces currently.

A new restaurant on South Whittaker is expected next year and will be primarily outdoor seating. This year the City Council fast tracked requests for sidewalk dining through the Planning Commission and eliminated the fees to help restaurants respond to social distancing guidelines.

What improvements might you make at the New Buffalo Beach?

The City applied for and received a grant from USDA Rural Development to prepare a comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan that includes the City Beach, City Boat Launch, Lions Pavilion Park, City Riverfront Park, and Dune Walk. The new ADA Compliant Dune Walk is scheduled to be completed prior to Memorial Day 2021. Implementation plans for other possible improvements, such as an amphitheater, a new pavilion with restrooms, and relocation of Marquette Drive to behind Lions Park, are being discussed. Grants sare a major source of funding for municipal projects and the City is actively pursuing them.

Do you have a favorite saying or quote that sums up your idea of good leadership or government?

Working together for a better tomorrow! s

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 13 This City Council has achieved more positive results in the past four years than any Council before it.

Internal improvements have made City Departments more efficient and productive while making the City financially sound. External improvements have made New Buffalo more desirable to residents and visitors. Just like the world we live in these achievements are not static, so require ongoing adjustment to maintain their benefit. The quote “Working together for a better tomorrow!” reflects my past, and future, efforts on the City Council.

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f you are elected, what might you make law to increase the use of outdoor dining in our local community?

As for outdoor dining, we passed resolution #20.17 on June 24, 2020. Any business wishing to have outdoor dining can apply for a permit from City Hall.

What improvements might you make at the New Buffalo Beach?

We passed resolution #20.19 on June 24, 2020. This included 732 ft of steel sheet pile wall which also includes ADA access on the sidewalk along Whitaker St. A copy of plan is available at City Hall.

Do you have a favorite saying or quote that sums up your idea of good leadership or government?

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

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Road warriors hot on the trail during Rotary’s ‘Road Rally’

little rain didn’t deter several road warriors from burning rubber on the winding roads of Southwest Michigan while seeking to uncover some of Harbor Country’s best-kept secrets.

Drivers and their passengers were out and about on the drizzly afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 18, while competing in the inaugural Rotary Club of Harbor Country’s Road Rally, which raised funds for the organization.

The rally began and ended at Corvette Central in Sawyer.

There, participants picked up their packet of paper, which contained directions for the rally’s two and a half hour designated route as well as questions that needed to be answered at each destination.

Then, the race was on.

The route stretched from Sawyer to Three Oaks to New Troy to New Buffalo. The questions were unique to each destination found along the route.

At the Harbert Community Park Sign at the Harbert Community Park Historical Welcome Center (the Rotary funded the cement base for the Welcome Center), participants had to read the sign to complete the following sentence: “While living in Harbert, Carl Sandburg completed his Pulitzer Prize winning multi-volume set Abraham Lincoln…”

Winners of the rally were determined based on the number of correct answers and the mileage.

“We know how many miles it is and people way over means, they got lost, so they lose points,” George Gormley, Rotary member, said.

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First place went to the Gas-nGo Gundersons and Silver Spirits teams, each one winning $100 dollars in prizes. Second place was Honda Hustlers, which won a $75 prize and third Place was the Road Runners team, which won the $50 prize.

Georgiana Gormley, president of Rotary Club of

“We did this because it helps people in the community during this COVID time, it gives them something fun to do and we have been just thrilled with response of this - its beyond what we hoped for,” she added.

The rally also exposed members of the public to different Rotary projects, such as

time, they’re very generous and supportive - they want to be able to support these community projects,” she said.

The Rotarians had to cancel its major fundraiser, a hog roast that’s held in the late summer, due to COVID. Georgiana said they feel that the rally will make up for the

Rotarians helped everyone get their needed supplies at Corvette Central

Cars pull into Corvette Central’s parking lot before the rally

A line of cars forms up Corvette Central

Lori Robinson and Lori Bulthuis man the snack table

Harbor Country, said that the three couples tested the route beforehand were often surprised where they ended up.

“They were like, ‘We lived her so many years and we never knew some of these places… ’We have these things in our community but most of us aren’t out exploring and are just going from Point A to Point B,” she said.

Georgiana said more than 100 people hit the road for the tour.

the outdoor exercise equipment at New Buffalo Township Park (which was also on the route).

Georgiana said she heard of a similar rally being done at another Rotary Club. Members suggested different destinations for the route.

Georgiana said she was especially pleased at the response from the local business community, which provided sponsorships.

“Even during this COVID

cancellation.

“This is really going to make a difference in our being able to continue community projects,” she said.

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rojects include a literacy program, where the Rotary provide books to support local schools; donating hats and mittens to around 200 children each winter and donating holiday baskets to

families in need of support.

The Rotarians had a bulb sale to help support the holiday basket donation as well as their annual mum sale.

Lori Robinson, who chaired the mum sale, said that this year, the club sold more than 1200 mums and made more than $6,000, which was “way over double what we did the previous year.” Mums are preordered and picked up in Carver Park.

Last year, the Rotary added dry goods, such as laundry soap, toilet paper, and dish soap (items that one can’t get through the SNAP program), to the food baskets. Food includes fresh produce, such as potatoes, onions, carrots, apples and oranges and canned goods as well as poultry such as ground beef, sausage, bacon, dairy products such as cheese, eggs and milk and grains such as bread and dinner rolls.

“We make sure to have enough to get them through not just the holiday dinner but while kids are on vacation too,” she said.

Members collect items from mid-November to mi-December in time to deliver baskets December 19.

Robinson said the largest family they delivered a basket to had 14 members.

Families have especially struggled this year due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, Robinson said.

“That’s why we figure we’ll have 40 families this year – that we’ll be having more families in need this year than previous years,” she said.

For more information on the Rotary Club of Harbor Country, follow The Rotary Club of Harbor Country on Facebook or visit harborcountryrotary.org.

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CURRENT CONSTITUENT ISSUES I AM WORKING ON  Trying to secure multi million dollar grant for expansion of broadband to underserved areas of the county  Fiscal management of taxpayer dollars

I have the full support of the current Board of County Commissioners (Republican and Democrat) on my re-election bid as they voted me Vice Chair of the board based on my proven trust and leadership.

 Balanced county budget

As your trusted County Commissioner it’s an honor to serve you, the people. I am your voice and will continue to represent you on all issues of concern. We have achieved great things in the four years I have served as your Commissioner.

I look forward to finishing my current projects listed above to help my constituents.

 Economic development

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 Expanding public transportation  Affordable housing for families and seniors  Support of indigent defense  Shoreline erosion solutions  Working with drain commissioner

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PUBLIC NOTICES PARKS MILLAGE This proposal is a renewal of a previously-voted millage to be renewed at the rate of 0.4599 mills ($0.4599 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of 5 years (2021-2025 inclusive).

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WANTED The City of New Buffalo is accepting applications for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Under the supervision of the City Manager and Chief of Police, the Code Enforcement Officer conducts on-site inspections throughout the City to determine compliance with the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance, state and local codes, ordinances, and standards pertaining to public health, welfare, and safety.

This position investigates potential violations, follows established procedures for achieving abatement and compliance where warranted, maintains related records and performs other related duties.

Applications are available at www.cityofnewbuffalo. org or can be picked up and returned to the New Buffalo City Hall located at 224 W. Buffalo Steet, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, able to interact with the public, initiate public contact, work independently and take direction from the City Administation. Computer skills are essential. Code Enforcement is expected to work no more than 29 flexible hours a week including weekends. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to the City Manager at 269-469-1500 or manager@ cityofnewbuffalo.org.

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION will be held in the City of New Buffalo on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, at City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the General Election is for the purpose of electing the President and Vice-President of the United States of America, Representative for U.S. Congress, State Representatives, State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors, Justice of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Judge, 5th District Court Judge, Probate Court Judge, County Offices, School Board Members, and New Buffalo City Council Members.

City of New Buffalo voters will also be voting on two millage proposals. Full text of the proposals may be obtained at City Hall or by calling 269-469-1500:

ROAD MILLAGE This proposal will impose an additional millage of up to 0.25 mills ($0.25 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of 20 years (2021 through 2040 inclusive) for the purpose of constructing, improving, repairing, and maintaining public roads.

Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office located at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Sample ballots can also be found at www. mi.gov/vote.

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.

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

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60 years in shaken baby death case

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BY STAN MADDUX

40-year prison sentence has been given to a Michigan City man for the shaking death of his

infant son.

Brandon Bottom received another 20 years for plotting to have some witnesses murdered while awaiting trial.

Bottom, 26, was sentenced Oct. 15 on aggravated battery resulting in the death of a child and neglect of a dependent resulting in the death of a child, both level 1 felonies, along with battery resulting in the death of a child and conspiracy to commit murder, both level 2 felonies.

He was convicted by a jury Aug. 8.

According to court documents, Bottom shook the 2-month-old boy in February of 2019 at the family’s home at Woodland Crossing Apartments.

The infant’s 10-year-old nephew left for school but soon returned to retrieve some homework he forgot to take

with him to see Bottom shaking the baby, according to court documents.

Police said the baby’s mother at work at the time returned several hours later to find the baby pale, barely breathing and unable to open his eyes.

He was pronounced dead four days later from brain injuries caused by his skull jerking violently back and forth during the shaking, police said.

According to court documents, an autopsy also uncovered several rib fractures in various stages of healing.

Bottom not seeking medical attention for the baby and playing video games while the infant struggled for his life was among the reasons cited

by LaPorte Superior Court 1 Judge Bergerson for giving a maximum sentence for the death.

Bottom was being held in the LaPorte County Jail when he came up with a plot to have his girlfriend and her 10-year-old brother killed, authorities said.

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New Buffalo Township public safety building construction has begun

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eadway is being made on the new public safety building in New Buffalo Township, which is located on 13 acres on U.S. Highway 12 just to the east of the current Fire Station Two. At the New Buffalo Township Board of Trustee’s Monday, Oct. 19, meeting, New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that there’s “dirt moving around on the property” and workers will put part of the foundation in starting this week. She added that there’s be some extra “earth work” that’s been needed to be done at the site and that there’s more top soil than the soil borings showed.

“A little more dirt’s been moved around – there’s been a little more work there and a little more product than they anticipated,” she said.

Upon recommendation of Wightman and Associates, board members approved to accept the water and sewer extension for Fire Station Two as well as paying the final pay estimate for Southwest Transport Co. for $93,230, for the extension.

Kevin Marks from Wightman said that the project’s complete and that “everything’s passed its test and is ready to go in service.”

A pay rate of $14.50 per hour for cadets in the township fire department’s cadet explorer program was approved.

Upon recommendation from

Wightman, a bid from Roggow Construction Company for $247,400 for the Trailhead and Restroom Building project in Union Pie was approved.

The building will be located on the former RSVP property and is a part of the Red Arrow Highway/Union Pier Corridor Improvement Project. Its cost will be split with Chikaming Township, as the site for the building is theirs as well.

Berrien County Lt. Ryan Sullivan said that a deputy will be present at New Buffalo Township Hall on Election Day Nov. 3 and will be “serving as a visual presence to help keep the peace and serve as a deterrent to anyone who might disturb that peace.” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has issued an administrative directive banning open carry of guns at polling locations, although Sullivan said the sheriff’s department hasn’t yet received a “directive” on how it should be handled.

Sullivan said that there’s an increase in graffiti showing on the old O’Brien properties, and there’s been tagging at the old Arby’s and O’Brien’s Inn, both on O’Brien Court.

People have also been arrested for breaking into one of the buildings and trying to steal scrap metal. Sullivan said he’s been in contact with property owners and property management people and that the buildings are actively trying to be sold.

Board members approved an updated COVID Preparedness and Response Plan.

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HOROSCOPE OCTOBER 22-28, 2020

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

The energy this week will naturally flow to your work partnerships. You will possess a natural ability to know where other people are coming from or what their motivations are based in. Use this knowledge to stabilize your ability to get things done together with harmony and grace.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

The energy this week, will naturally flow to the place where you have established roots.

Be it your siblings or close friends, you will have a drive to bring home harmony and abundance. Your ability to be practical and frugal will be accentuated now, helping you get the most out of resources.

The energy will naturally flow to your interests and benefits that come from your social values.

By interacting with others this week, you will broaden your mind and expand your view on the world. Even if much of this happens behind the scenes, your world view is evolving.

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Your mind will be geared to the finer details of things helping you handle intricate jobs or deciphering technical paperwork. This will also help you bring order to other people’s lives. So, don’t be afraid to lend a helping hand because you may have the skills and patience they don’t.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Your mind will be active with ideas that will produce material rewards in the future.

Keep that in mind if you feel like you are not seeing immediate results now. Continue to work out plans and details through this stagnant period. The financial rewards will be forthcoming.

Public speaking, writing and lecturing are all highlighted this week.

This is a time when you will easily attract social recognition, as well as the benefits that come from interacting with the public sphere. Your cautious nature will aid you in properly navigating public life. So, trust your instincts.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

There will be a lot help and support around you this week, and your negotiating abilities will flourish if they are tuned to helping others, especially children. On another note you may see some fluctuations in the romance department that may not be all that reassuring.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 You will be working behind the scenes this week to bring family or competing forces together. There is a need for stability and determination that you seem to carry now. Even if your personal life seems off kilter, know that others see you as a stabilizing force that they can lean on.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Not one who usually appreciates disruptions to the routine running’s of château le crabe, you can expect some sudden changes and unexpected visitors over the next couple of weeks. Let it be a carousal and a fortuitous turn of events. Even in the midst of commotion, you will feel stability.

Not only are you a dominating force that can handle being the center of attention, you have a very generous spirit that loves being piqued by the unusual. Therefore, you tend to attract the more eccentric, eldritch type of partners and this week you can expect some very unusual interactions.

The beauty of your sign is your ability to share ideas that at first come off as impractical but prove to be ingenious and resourceful in the long run. This is the time to use those higher educational skills and create an impact professionally. Be more ambitious and engage in more public work.

The vibe coming your way this week will recharge your need for new and unusual experiences, which will give you a nice burst of energy. This is your time to break boring routines, transform your daily life and experience more freedom. Big changes now can lead to a more stable future.

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SAM TO BRING FREE VIOLIN CONCERT TO NEW BUFFALO

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he School of American Music (SAM) will present “Return of the Fiddlers Two,” featuring well-known violinists Zofia Glashauser and Nicolas Orbovich, at a free concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Converge Community Church in New Buffalo.

The concert, part of SAM’s Free Family Concert Series, will feature an afternoon of duos by classical French and Hungarian composers.

Glashauser has been concertmaster of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. She is currently a violinist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and has performed for many years with the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF). A much-sought-after performer, Glashauser’s style displays “fiery passion and crystalline technique.”

Orbovich, co-founder and artistic director of MCCMF, is a Grammy-nominated and Gramophone magazine award winner. He is also a former concertmaster of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and was featured in the Emmy award winning documentary, The Sound of Dreams. A prolific performer, he is known not only for his classical repertoire, but also for his adventurous exploration of “pop” music. He has also been on the faculties of several universities.

Although the concert is free, tickets are recommended. Tickets are available at SAM’s website, schoolofamericanmusic.com, under the “Tickets & Merchandise” tab. Converge Community Church is located at 601 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo. The church has socially distanced seating and limited capacity, in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Attendees are asked to wear face masks.

SAM’s Free Family Concerts are paid for by a grant from the Pokagon Fund. Now in its eighth year, SAM offers private, one-on-one lessons in musical instruments and voice at its studios and Arts & Education Center in Three Oaks, Mich., and online via various meeting platforms. It also operates outreach programs at local schools and sponsors the Harbor Country Singers, a community chorus.

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THE CHANGING NEW WORLD WE LIVE IN

BY LAWRENCE VON EBELER

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hile I would normally cook for my guests, I decided to take a hiatus and book dinner at a nice restaurant.

This new plan could have been influenced by my “Dinner from Hell” a few weeks ago (you may have read about it here). That was when what could happen, did happen.

The central air went out, the kitchen sink plugged up and the disposal stopped working, the kitchen floor subsequently flooded, the stove oven caught on fire and I didn’t discover until later that I had no lettuce, the roast and veggie casserole didn’t get roasted as a result of the fire…It was the Dinner from Hell.

I had a friend visiting me on Saturday night and I wanted to place a dinner reservation for that night.

Granted, I didn’t lift the phone until 1 p.m., which was what I thought to be a reasonable time. Wrong!

I called no less than eight restaurants that are of an upscale caliber. I found that not only were there no reservations, but some don’t even bother to answer the phone.

That might be admissible if in fact they had closed, as was the case with Mesa Luna (which breaks my heart); however, I had heard that they were closing and subsequently heard that they were re-opening. Not true. It’s a new world we live in.

So, I moved on to other favorites and found that they were already booked through the evening! What is this? Valentine’s Day? Mother’s Day? I could not believe that all of my favorites were already booked, including Timothy’s and The Bentwood.

It’s a new world that we live in.

I called my friend’s restaurant in St. Joseph and his Shu’s of St. Joe was already booked as well! The Grand Mere only had an 8:30 p.m. table available. I booked it, even though I wanted something earlier.

Not wanting to give up on such a normally simple exercise, I called several more of our fine dining establishments only to find out the same thing: “No room at the inn!”

It’s a new world we live in.

I was advised by one wise sage that this condition is Michigan’s governor’s pandemic restrictions have reduced the restaurant’s capacities to half their normal capacities (leading some of our self-righteous citizens to scheme to kidnap and murder the poor governor). It is a new world we live in.

So, I moved on with an open and creative mind and made hors d’ oeuvres to kill some of our waiting time, with shrimp cocktail and shishka-bobs of cheeses and veggies, and sauteed asparagus to chat and nosh on, until our 8:30 reservation at Grand Mere. Then, as was almost predictable, the niece decided that Grand Mere was too late, as she had to leave early for her three-hour drive home Sunday morning, where she had to work for her demanding attorneys.

So, we went to The Getaway in Bridgman, where we had once eaten before. We had no wait time, and we had a fabulous dinner of salmon steaks, potatoes, salad and a nice wine. The Getaway food is always good. The chef is a friend of mine and he came to our table to visit. I told him about my continental salad

from a previous visit and how it was missing its shrimp, but I decided they had just cut them out because of the expense. Jamey was shocked and said that there should have been shrimp and the next time I am there, he will bring me a whole basket of shrimp. It’s good to have friends in high places sometimes....and Jamey is a nice man and an excellent chef.

(Pay attention, you dining snobs). It’s a whole new world we live in.

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he next day was Sunday, and after church and my guest had departed, my niece and husband arrived to take me to lunch. We were then subjecting ourselves to another off-putting situation. I served the leftover hors d’ oeuvres again. We then went to New Buffalo and found it was an hour and a half wait-time at Stray Dog for the third-floor patio, so we opted for the 45-minute wait for the lower dining room. So, to kill time, we shopped at Dee Dee Duhn’s Custom Imports (which has a whole new look). The service at Stray Dog was exemplary, as usual.

I asked for a wide stem glass for my Margarita and got it...as it should be (thanks to the accommodating waitress).

The lesson to be learned? Don’t wait until Saturday afternoon to make your dinner reservations.

Don’t expect you will be advanced a shorter waiting time anywhere.... It’s not worth sullying your reputation for flawless efficiency, taste, and masterful connections.

I’ve fallen two grades.

It is a whole new world we are now living in.

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Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce to hold virtual Annual Meeting

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he Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Virtual Annual Meeting at 4:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 27, on the public Harbor Country® Facebook page.

The president, Jen Thompson, will address the State of the Chamber.

Newly appointed directors and officers to be inducted are: David McNabbEdward Jones, Eric Neagu -Antero Group LLC, Erika Milovich – Bluefish Vacation Rentals. Returning Directors to continue their roles on the Chamber Board are: Jen Thompson – Chikaming Open Lands, Kurt Hauseman – New Buffalo Inn and Spa; Lake Homes Realty, Maggie Martin – MAK Salon and John Natsis – Tom Hemingway Re/Max Harbor Country Union Pier.

Also, to be recognized are the departing board members: Danette Narregan – Chicago Title, Dick Sauerman – Teachers Credit Union, Allie Feel Ease Mojsiejenko – formerly Four at Winds Casino and retiring officers Stephen Throw – Bantam Brook Farm and Bill Reynolds – New Buffalo Bill’s.

Kimberlee Wendt, member services director, will make announcements

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The organization will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in the year 2021.

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce is a 501c(6) corporation, established in 1981 to represent the eight communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer and Three Oaks. With a rich heritage of leadership and collaboration, the Chamber works to advocate for business in the area and region to make Harbor Country® a premier place to stay, play, create and make Harbor Country® home. The name Harbor Country® is a registered trademarked name to signify this unique corner of southwest Michigan.

40th Anniversary commemorations will with McGhee’s be observed throughout the next year to celebrate the milestone.

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Hikers to trek through Madeline Bertrand County Park

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he Harbor Country Hikers (HCH) will explore the trails of Madeline Bertrand County park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Natural features of this park include about 121 acres of gently rolling hills through pine and oak forests, and a bluff trail that overlooks the St. Joseph River. Madeline Bertrand is also home to a disk golf course and well-lit cross-country ski trails.

A Berrien County park naturalist will lead the two-hour hike, which is rated moderately physically difficult. The Hikers recommends members and guests dress for the season, wear sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and bring water. The group observes social distancing guidelines and requires the use of face masks at its events.

Although the Hikers encourages membership, all are invited on its hikes, including children if accompanied by an adult. For directions and more information, visit the HCH website, www.harborcountyhikers.com.

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Friends of the New Buffalo Library to present ‘Ballooning, Blimps and the Great Airships’

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he Friends of the New Buffalo Library will present a Zoom program, “Ballooning, Blimps and the Great Airships,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.

From the 18th century French balloonists, through the Civil War ballooning programs, to exhibitions at state fairs and circuses around Michigan, to the blimps of the World Wars and the massive dirigibles, this presentation will take a look at lighter-than-air aircraft and their role in history.

Presenters Al and David Eicher, specialists in lectures on Michigan history, have distilled years of research, a collection of more than 600 photos and hours of historic movie footage into this program.

Until the New Buffalo Township Library reopens for regular meetings, the Friends will continue to offer its Community Forum lecture series online. For login information, visit the events section of the library’s Facebook page or email new.buffalo.for@gmail.com.

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