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MDHHS revises, extends epidemic order in response to surge in COVID cases PAGE 3 Spectrum Health Lakeland concerned healthcare system becoming ‘overwhelmed’ PAGE 4 Two state chase ends in crash outside New Buffalo PAGE 5 Testing sites in and around Berrien County PAGE 6

New Harbor Country Chamber directors, officers inducted for 2020-2021 at virtual Annual Meeting PAGE 8

MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD Bison easily defend conference championship PAGE 10

RESIDENTS OF BERRIEN COUNTY VOTE IN 2020 ELECTION — PAGES 12-13 —

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MDHHS revises, extends epidemic order in response to surge in COVID cases

he Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) revised and extended its epidemic order to contain the spread of COVID-19, as Michigan continues to see a surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths late last week.

According to a MDHHS press release, Michigan presently has 172 cases per million people and positivity of tests has increased from about 2% to 5.5% and both indicators have been increasing for over four weeks.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have doubled over the last three weeks while the state death rate has increased for five consecutive weeks.

“The only way to beat COVID is to act on what we’ve learned since March,” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon in the release. “Wear masks.

Keep 6 feet of distance. Wash hands.

And avoid the indoor get-togethers where we have seen COVID explode.”

Violations to this order are punishable by a civil fine up to $1,000 and may also be treated as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $200, or both. In addition, failure to comply with orders may violate a business or professional’s licensure requirements or present a workplace safety violation.

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As part of the newly extended orders, MDHHS has reduced from 500 persons to 50 persons the maximum gathering size for indoor gatherings such as weddings, parties, and banquets which occur in nonresidential settings without fixed seating.

Currently, Michigan counts 34 outbreaks related to social events such as trips by families/friends, bridal showers and weddings (3-10 cases); funerals (9-22 cases); and outings at social clubs and bowling parties (6-19 cases). An additional 19 outbreaks of up to 52 cases are linked to church services, which are exempt from enforcement under the order.

For bars, restaurants, and social events outside private homes, indoor party sizes at a single table are now restricted to six people. Because individuals remove their masks while eating and drinking in indoor settings, seated tables with people from different households create high risks of spread. Like many other businesses in Michigan, bars and restaurants will also be required to take names and contact information to support effective contact tracing if necessary.

Research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that visiting restaurants is a risk factor for COVID positivity,

and currently there are 12 outbreaks in Michigan associated with bars or restaurants with currently active clusters up to 12 cases.

Alongside the rerelease of last week’s order, MDHHS published strong recommendations for indoor social gatherings, including at Thanksgiving.

Because no one measure confers complete protection in a gathering, the guidance recommends that individuals take multiple steps together: • Get together outside whenever possible. You have up to 20 times higher risk of getting sick inside.

• If you do get together inside, include no more than two households and 10 people.

• Limit time inside together—greater duration is greater risk.

• Wear a mask – take it off when you eat or drink, then put it back on.

Keep 6 feet apart as much as you can.

• When possible, keep voices down; high volume can increase COVID transmission by 30 times • Wash hands regularly and try to not to share utensils.

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nformation around this outbreak is changing rapidly.

The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/ Coronavirus and CDC.gov/ Coronavirus. — STAFF REPORTS

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

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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

Spectrum Health Lakeland concerned healthcare system becoming ‘overwhelmed’ due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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been lower than what the health s Berrien County’s department expected. positivity rate for The vast majority of cases of COVID-19 as well COVID-19 in schools within the as the number of county have been “community hospitalizations acquired,” meaning that students continues to increase, the concern that have acquired it from individuals the healthcare system will become outside of the school building. overwhelmed has increased rapidly.

Britten attributed this to schools’ At a Facebook virtual update due diligence in extensive cleaning, Thursday, Oct. 29, Nicki Britten, requiring students to wear masks, Berrien County Health Department health officer, said that the county is practicing social distancing and other (clockwise from upper right) Nicki Britten, Dr. Loren now currently sitting at a seven-day “preventive measures.”

Hamel and Gillian Conrad from the health department participated in a Facebook update via Zoom daily average of around 40 cases per “If we can replicate that in other day. In contrast, the county started settings that we exist in besides hospital. As of Monday afternoon, 26 nonthe month of October right around an the schools, I think we’ll be able to ICU patients were in the hospital. average of 12 cases per day. avoid reaching that surge level (of COVID Hamel said that there’s a “significant According to the COVID-19 Dashboard cases),” she said. concern” that the hospital will be running on the Berrien County Health Department out of beds over the next several weeks. website, as of Monday afternoon, there ith regards to rapid “I hope the trends over the last three were 3,206 positive or probable cases of tests, Hamel said to four weeks don’t continue for the next COVID in the county, 2,278 recovered, 83 that the healthcare three to four weeks,” he said. deaths and four patients in the ICU. system currently has “If those trends continue, it will produce In addition, the percent positivity, or what only 40 tests a day percentage of tests are coming back positive, some serious capacity constraints in the available, which means that tests are healthcare system,” Hamel added. has gone up to about 7.5% last week. only administered when it’s “medically Hamel said that there’s been a “lot of The Health Department reported that an necessary.” A need for more rapid tests misinformation” surrounding COVID-19 increase in rapid tests may be “driving the exists nationwide. in the community; however, COVID is sharp increase in percent of positive rates “Spectrum Health is working to expand defiantly “still in our community.” that we see.” that capacity, which is why we have to limit “Making sure you’re keeping your hands Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum a bit those tests now,” he said. clean, social distancing, covering your face Health Lakeland, said that the hospital is As of last Thursday, Britten estimated - all those things are incredibly important seeing more inpatient activity, which is a that 25 people are currently devoted either still,” he said. “true indicator of the severity of COVID in part-time or full-time in case investigation There is some good news, though: The the community. and contact tracing. All members of the case fatality rate appears to be dropping, Inpatient volume dropped as low as zero health department team are doing tasks as deaths due to COVID seem to be in the summer, with a few hospitalizations “every day,” which is making it possible declining due to more information being in July. The peak in the number of “for COVID case investigation and contact hospitalizations in April was in the 20s; last known about therapeutics and how to treat tracing to happen,” she said. patients compared to in the spring. week, the number of hospitalizations had For more up to date information on Britten noted that schools didn’t appear sometimes reached into the 30s.

COVID-19 in Berrien County, visit bchdmi. to be a “driver in transmission” and the Last week, it was reported that many as org. For information on statewide cases, rate of seeing cases in schools has actually 36 COVID-19 patients have been in the visit www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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HARBOR COUNTRY HIKERS PLAN FALL HIKE AT GALIEN RIVER COUNTY PARK

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Berrien County Parks naturalist will lead the Hikers on a fall hike through the Galien River County Park in New Buffalo at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7.

The group will meet in the park’s parking lot and walk the upland Ridge Trail, visit the treetop observation platform and continue to the marsh boardwalk and the fishing platform.

The hike is part of a three-part series of visits to the county parks.

The series included Love Creek and Madeline Bertrand parks on previous Saturdays in October.

The Galien River Park includes a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the river. The wetland area is especially notable because it is part of the larger Great Lakes Marsh that formed along the Galien just upstream from the river’s mouth at Lake Michigan. The area is either home to or a popular rest stop for many protected birds, including bald eagles and sandhill cranes.

Those who attend are urged to dress for the season. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and bring water. The Hikers observe social distancing guidelines and require use of face masks.

For more information and directions to Galien River County Park, visit the Hikers’ website, harborcountryhikers.com.

Although membership in the Harbor Country Hikers is encouraged, the group’s hikes are open to all. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

For more information on the Hikers, visit www. harborcountryhikers.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Berrien County Youth Fair elects officers, reviews 2020-2021 fiscal year

ifty-four association members, advisors and guests gathered to recap the Berrien County Youth Fair Association’s 2019-20 fiscal year Saturday, Oct. 24, at the annual meeting held at the fairgrounds.

President Corey Burks welcomed everyone to the 75th Annual Meeting of the Berrien County Youth Fair Association, Inc. “2020 has been a hectic year. Thanks to each and every board member, advisor, superintendent and volunteer who helped with the direction during 2020. We hope to make 2021 the best year in a very long time,” Burks said.

In June, the Fair’s 75th Anniversary Celebration was postponed was postponed to next year.

All deposits will be rolled to the 2021 BCYF including grandstand tickets.

Three Fair Food Drive Thru events were held in June, July and August.

These events were a fundraiser for BCYF and allowed some of our food concessionaires to make some money for the summer. Berrien County 2020 Showcase – Where Youth are Essential was held August 16-21. Beef, horticulture, crafts, goats, sheep, dogs and equine had one day shows that exhibits came in and went home the same day, with 186 exhibitors participating. Reyes-Adent Family Foundation donated 2020 Showcase commemorative t-shirts for all exhibitors. United Federal Credit Union paid for the online entry fees for 2020.

Office hours and office staff have been reduced due to COVID 19. The public is asked to call ahead to visit the fair office. #BCYF STRONG t-shirts and sweatshirts, 75th anniversary decade t-shirts and tumblers are available to be purchased at www.bcyf.org.

Each year six members of the Board of Directors are elected for a three-year term. The following were nominated and elected for a three-year term: Corey

Two state chase ends in crash outside New Buffalo

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Burks of Berrien Springs, Jim Kesterke of Berrien Springs, Karen Klug of Eau Claire, Tiffany Rydwelski of Buchanan, Brian Smith of Niles and Mark Young of Niles.

An amendment to the BCYF bylaws was approved by the association members to allow board action to be taken in the future at in person or virtual meetings.

The Outstanding 20-Year-Old Exhibitor award winner was Kennedy Melton of Baroda. Selection of this award is based on a point system covering Youth Fair participation and volunteering other than Fair week over the last six years of exhibiting.

Clear received a trophy and $300 scholarship award provided by the D. R. Potts Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Second place and receiving a $200 scholarship award was Erica Mitchell of Buchanan and third place and receiving a $100 scholarship award was Katrina Klopfenstein of Galien. Jeremy Tolsma of St. Joseph was also recognized as an outstanding 20-year-old exhibitor.

The Friend of the Fair award was presented to all BCYF Board of Directors, superintendents and assistant superintendents. This award is given annually to those individuals, families, and/or businesses that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help with the many activities at the Youth Fair.

A 2020 Showcase commemorative t-shirt donated by Reyes-Adent Family Foundation was presented to the 2020 Friends of the Fair Following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors met to select the following officers for the 2020-2021 year: Corey Burks, president; Tiffany Rydwelski, vice president; Kelly Ewalt, second vice president; Karen Klug, secretary; and Cathy Reifschneider, treasurer.

The 2021 Youth Fair dates are Aug. 16-21. The 2021 Fair theme is “Diamonds Are Fair-ever.”

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A high speed police chase went back and forth into Michigan before ending with a crash and capture of the driver outside New Buffalo.

Lavidika Johnson, 34, of LaPorte was being held in the Berrien County Jail on a fugitive charge.

She’s expected to be returned to Indiana to face additional charges related to the pursuit, which began in Michigan City.

According to LaPorte County Police, she failed to stop for an officer trying to pull her over at Vail and Holliday streets for several traffic violations about 2 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29.

The pursuit down several city streets was discontinued when Johnson crossed into Michigan on U.S 12, police said.

A short time later, another officer spotted a vehicle that shut off its headlights while heading southbound on Indiana 39 in northern LaPorte County.

After confirming the driver was Johnson, police said the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle continued for another 15 miles into the city of LaPorte.

The pursuit headed northbound again into Michigan and westbound on U.S. 12 before crossing back into Indiana on U.S. 12.

Police said the driver was in Michigan City at Twin Road when she doubled back into Michigan where an officer forced her vehicle into a fence in a wooded area on U.S. 12 near Wilson Road.

Johnson at the time was wanted on a warrant for escape, police said.

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3681 Shawnee Rd., Bridgman.

Appointment required. Visit www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/ services/covid-19-testing.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services.

3900 Hollywood Rd, St. Joseph.

(833) 559-0659.

Appointment required. Visit www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19.

InterCare Community Health Benton Harbor.

800 M-139, Benton Harbor.

(855) 869-6900.

Testing hours: Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

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Pre-order fudge for annual ‘Fudge-raiser’

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udge can now be preordered for Jackie’s Café’s annual Fudge-raiser.

This year, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan. Fudge can be preordered now for pick up after Thanksgiving.

A pound or more of fudge, which is perfect for holiday gifts and corporate giving for employees, customers and clients, can be ordered. The cost is $14 per pound.

In addition to Meals on Wheels receiving 100% of proceeds from Jackie’s sale, 100% in matching funds will also be received from The Larry Bubb Endowment, Nora Duffy and Jackie and Kennedy Brody. A $14 purchase for a pound of fudge equals a

$56 donation.

Senior Nutrition Services, a 501 c3, does business as Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan, providing meals to seniors in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties. These meals help seniors remain living independently in their own homes, safely. This was particularly important during this year’s pandemic, when meal requests soared by 45% in one month. This donation will fund the cost of meals for your senior neighbors.

Fudge can be ordered and picked up at Jackie’s, located at 801 W. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo, by calling 269469-1800. Or, call Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan at 269-925-0137 for order and pcik up options. — STAFF REPORTS

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Time capsule uncovered during courthouse renovation

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BY STAN MADDUX

n old letter inside a glass bottle didn’t wash up on shore but was discovered behind a wall torn out during the ongoing renovation of the historic a courthouse in Michigan City.

The note, which was wellpreserved from being sealed in the bottle, was on La Porte County government issued letterhead dated Jan. 2, 1968.

It reads: “To whom it may concern. We were all working at the Superior Courthouse when remodeling for Superior Court No. 2 was in progress.

What a mess.”

The signatures of more than 50 elected officials and employees along with their job titles are underneath the type written portion of the letter and two other pages.

Conrad Kominiarek, the late mayor of Michigan City at the time, is among the people represented by their signatures on the paper.

City Hall was inside the courthouse before moving to its present location across the street, said La Porte County Councilman Mark Yagelski.

The discovery generated a flood of memories for Lee Dabagia, who also signed the document.

Dabagia, 83, of Long Beach was then a La Porte County deputy prosecutor who several years later focused strictly on his private practice.

He retired from the legal profession 20 years ago.

Dabagia said he vaguely remembered placing his

signature on the letter and never really thought about it again until learning of its discovery, which brought flashbacks of his entire career.

“I was kind of shocked.

Stunned. The more I think about it the more emotional I become about it,” Dabagia said.

Yagelski said the letter was found behind a wall in the courtroom of La Porte Superior Court No. 1 Judge Michael Bergerson last week.

Somehow, he said the bottle was broken during the demolition of the wall.

A crew member discovered the papers next to the broken glass.

“It’s in perfect condition,” he said.

Yagelski said the letter was given to La Porte County Auditor Joie Winski for safekeeping until it’s placed into the La Porte County Historical Society Museum.

Dabagia said the renovation over 50 years ago involved strictly updating the appearance of inside walls and putting in ceiling tile to eliminate an echo from words spoken in the courtroom.

He could not remember who presented him with the letter to sign before it was placed into the bottle.

“I’m probably the only one still alive. I did not expect to outlive its discovery,” he said.

The current $20 million renovation that recently started includes an addition to double the size of the courthouse.

The work is expected to be finished in 2022.

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y name is Ron Watson, I live in New Buffalo, and I’m the secretary of the New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance.

This note refers to the article on page 4 in the New Buffalo Times on October 22, 2020 concerning Chikaming’s townships adoption of a lakefront revetment resolution and access to beaches.

In the article Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte mentioned that the Shoreline south of the New Buffalo harbor is completely hardened with steel and stone revetments, which is true.

As you probably know, the primary reason for this area has experienced severe sand starvation (erosion) is that the New Buffalo Harbor blocks the littoral drift of sand and the failure of the Army Corps of Engineers to continue with their committed sand nourishment and erosion control measures.

Our beaches have continued to erode since 1995 once the army corps stopped nourishment.

Our lake bottom continues to steepen.

The property owners south of the Harbor would have lost their homes, condos, and other property if they had not installed

the hard shoreline protection devices (one New Buffalo home was lost to this erosion). There was no choice(!)

Short of the Army Corps of Engineers restarting the nourishment program, this was our only choice.

You probably know that the New Buffalo city water intake area had to be hardened completely in 1998 and multiple times in subsequent years.

The New Buffalo Shoreline Alliance (NBSA) is working to restore our shoreline by working to get additional nourishment and offshore breakwaters to attenuate wave action.

It appears to me that you have a different problem on the Chikaming Township beaches.

You don’t really have any structures that are significantly blocking the normal littoral sand drift and you should be getting an adequate sand supply from Dunes and Beaches to the north.

Of course the current high water levels aggravates the scenario because much of your beach is currently underwater.

More than likely there are large amounts of sand in your near shore area (in water less than 18 to 20 feet deep). There is probably additional sand in waters deeper than 20 feet but still within relatively short distance from shore.

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The areas where sand has deposited offshore (sand bars) can be dredged back to your shoreline.

Based on the newspaper article you would prefer a soft solution that would increase the width of the beach over any hardening approaches that could limit access to the beach.

If significant sand deposits exist in your area dredging is the most economical way to nourish your beaches.

State Senator Kim LaSata has a house bill that is about to be approved (I hope!) that will allow municipalities and private parties to get a dredging permit.

Property owners have a right to protect their homes. In my experience, EGLE allows property owner to take measures to protect their property, especially when they can show that there is imminent danger.

Nobody likes the aesthetics, the costs, or problems associated with stone and steel revetments and everyone would prefer wide expansive beaches that protect the shoreline however, if you don’t have a healthy beach hardening may be the only solution Chikaming Township has an opportunity to support soft shoreline solutions by instituting a strong dredging program.

— RON WATSON

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New Harbor Country Chamber directors, officers inducted for 2020-2021 at virtual Annual Meeting CHAMBER REVIEWS 2020, LOOKS AHEAD TO 2021

or the past 30-some years, the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce has been helping area businesses thrive and drawing visitors to the area while also serving the needs of residents.

The year 2020 has been no exception.

“I think it goes without saying that this has been a truly unprecedented year - as COVID-19 exploded upon us this spring, nearly every aspect of our lives was turned upside down,” Jen Thompson, president of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said during the Chamber Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The meeting was held virtually from the Chamber’s offices in Three Oaks, with a small amount of board members present and others tuning in virtually, via the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Thompson said that everyone had to “make major changes” to their “professional and personal lives in a matter of days” after the pandemic hit in midMarch.

“But I have to say I’ve been so proud and inspired by the people that are members of this board and our chamber staff during this crazy time. Everyone has shown amazing capacity to think creatively and to come up with effective strategies when the future has been completely uncertain and planning is impossible and to change direction literally on a dime, so we can continue to serve our members in new ways in a completely new environment,” she added.

Next year, the Chamber will be celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Chamber Member Services Director Kimberlee Wendt said the Chamber began with a “small band of determined business owners in a restaurant” and is now a “vibrant, active group of 450-plus.”

Members can look for special events celebrating the upcoming anniversary in the media and on social media.

Despite the tumultuous year that 2020 has been, Thompson said she has great

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Harbor Country Union Pier. hopes for the Chamber’s future in 2021.

Departing board members are: Danette “Despite everything that has gone on Narregan – Chicago Title, Dick Sauerman this year, I’m optimistic and I’m excited for – Teachers Credit Union, Allie Mojsiejenko what the future holds for Harbor Country,” – formerly Four Winds Casino and retiring she said. officers Stephen Throw – Bantam Brook The area has recently been seeing a lot Farm and Bill Reynolds – New Buffalo of new year-round residents, who have Bill’s. realized that they can work remotely in Elected officers for 2020-2021 are: Jen Harbor Country while enjoying the “beauty Thompson, president; Maggie Martin, vice and outdoor recreational activities and president small-town and acting vibe that treasurer (Harbor and John Country) Natsis, has” and that secretary. it’s “a great In place to live addition, and raise a Wendt family.” welcomed “This the following gives us a new really great members opportunity Jen Thompson, Chamber president, speaks during to the to start the the virtual Annual Meeting from Chamber offices Chamber: economy in Kadlec the offseason Architecture + Design, Box Factory for the and create a more favorable business Arts, Brandon D. Smith of Edward Jones, environment all year round - something and The Detailing Guy. we’ve all been striving to do long time,” Wendt said board members will continue Thompson said. to reach out to Chamber members through Thompson thanked Wendt and Emily peer groups to share current market Hojara, Chamber office manager, and trends and ideas pertaining to members’ Wendt for continuing to run the office and business’ respective industries. Members Chamber. should watch for an email on how they can “These guys really put in an incredible network with their peers. amount of hard work to keep everything “Strong marketing options with virtual running smoothly during this difficult emphasis” will also be available for the time,” she said.

2020-2021 fiscal year.

Newly appointed directors and officers The Chamber will continue to market for the 2020-2021 Harbor Country businesses during the fall and winter. The Chamber Board of Directors are: David newly unveiled “Undiscovered Season” McNabb- Edward Jones, Eric Neagu marketing campaign will be harnessing -Antero Group LLC and Erika Milovich Google Earth to allow members of the – Bluefish Vacation Rentals. Returning public to explore through your door” what directors to continue their roles on the each member’s business has to offer – “a Chamber Board are: Jen Thompson – great way help visitors visualize and plan a Chikaming Open Lands; Kurt Hauseman destination now and future trips to Harbor – New Buffalo Inn and Spa, Lake Homes Country in 2021,” Wendt said.

Realty; Maggie Martin – MAK Salon and In the works is a “cooperative Google John Natsis – Tom Hemingway Re/Max

advertising campaign” for early winter.

When the pandemic first hit in March, the Chamber acted quickly. Wendt said that SOS webinars were offered. The webinars will be returning in the upcoming year to show members how to “utilize the Chamber member system to interact with us and with the public through the website.”

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he Chamber also maintains a COVID-19 information page on its website listing all the current open businesses and restaurants and beaches as well as resources for businesses.

Dine-in and carry-out options are also listed for restaurants.

The Harbor Country virtual office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wendt said. Wendt can be contacted to meet with someone on an individual basis.

“In conclusion, we have some great Harbor Country marketing trends for 2021, we’ve got regional travel that’s booming, new primary homeowners making Harbor Country home and visiting our businesses and using our services and new businesses are sprouting from the drains to be an owner here now,” Wendt said.

“Harbor Country is a known brand, enjoying regional positive effects now that’re building groundwork to meet the upward momentum that’s expected to impact our businesses, organizations and community in the next year - thank you members for help us to row the boat,” Wendt added.

For more information on the Chamber, visit www.harborcountry.org/ or follow it on Facebook at Harbor Country. The Chamber office is located at 15311 Three Oaks Road in Three Oaks. Currently, the Visitor Center is open by appointment only.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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fter watching the Bears lose to the New Orleans Saints today, I’m at a loss for words, which is not a good thing for someone who is writing a column. Sunday started well with the Vikings beating the Packers, leaving the Bears with the opportunity to move into first place. Unfortunately, the Bears played a wildly inconsistent game and ended up losing to the Saints in overtime. The Bears put together a drive in the first half that was a thing of beauty and for a split second I allowed myself to imagine they might actually be getting it together. Alas, my thoughts were incorrect and the Bears reverted to their sloppy, ineffective ways.

There were a few really good moments but they were overshadowed by what has become typical bad plays including sacks, interceptions, and even a fight. I was honestly shocked that the game went to overtime, but in all honesty the Saints deserved it more than the Bears and ended up winning 26-23.

While the Bears were driving me a bit crazy, the Cubs were helping me keep my sanity. The events that transpired this past week in Chicago baseball were case studies on why Cub fans outnumber Sox fans in the city. Beginning with the White Sox, they hired Tony LaRussa to manage their team. The Sox kids all matured last year, and their future seemed very bright.

Then, in a move understood by almost no one, LaRussa was hired. I’m an old school guy, and I know that some of the ways players express themselves in this

day and age rub me the wrong way. But I’m not as old, or as conservative, or as full of myself, as the new Sox manager.

Almost all of my Sox fan friends have lost the good vibe they had as they looked forward to next season. Maybe hiring a 76 year old who hasn’t managed in a decade will end up being a good idea, but it sure has dampened the spirit of their fan base.

On the other side of town, Cub fans are smiling. Even though the team looks to be on the verge of retooling, their fan base had plenty to smile about this weekend.

The Cubs decided to decline John Lesters contract, saving the team 15 million dollars and making Lester a free agent. While Lester may return to the team for less money, he also may sign with another team. Lester helped the Cubs win the World Series and has been one of the teams leaders since joining the team in 2015. He really enjoyed his time with the Cubs, and as a possible parting gesture, he offered to buy a beer at four popular Chicago bars, for the fans he enjoyed playing for. The latest information that I could find had 3,466 beers on his tab at a cost of $ 25,637.90. That, my friends, is the way you treat your fans, and is the reason that Lester will remain a Chicago Cubs legend.

Winnie the Pooh said “ If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun.

Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

I traveled when I was super young, so my mindset was never like a typical 8-year-old.

— Gervonta Davis

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Bison football team ranks fourth out of eight teams in regional tournament

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School football team exploded on offense to advance to the second round of the post season.

The Bison ranked fourth out of eight teams in the regional tournament for eight-man football and defeated Camden Frontier 5414 at home Saturday, Oct. 31.

Quarterback Michael Bombin scored a touchdown with a 65-yard run on the first play of scrimmage for the Bison.

The high powered Bison offense was kept on the sidelines for much of the first half because of Camden Frontier moving the ball well on short gains mostly on running plays by the quarterback, Jake Newell.

The Bison trailing 8-6 regained the lead when Ben Coffeen, following a 22-year gain by running back Brenden Tanksley, ran the ball into the end zone from the five yard line just before halftime.

Camden Frontier began having major trouble on offense, though, after Newell was taken out of the game from an injury while making a tackle on defense late in the second half.

The Bison offense then cut loose when Bombin and Coffeen early in the third quarter connected on a 54yard touchdown pass.

A few minutes later, Bombin through a huge hole created by his offense line ran 63 yards into the end zone.

Bombin scored again on a 22-yard touchdown run with just over three

minutes until the fourth quarter.

Tanksley early in the final period caught a shovel pass from Bombin and ran the ball 40 yards for a touchdown.

The Bison racked up 400 yards of total offense.

“Their best player being out is what kind of really turned the tide in the second half and we were able to execute some of the plays we were not able to execute in the first half. We were able to get some good scores,” said New Buffalo Head Coach Matt Johnson.

The defense was led Bombin, Coffeen and Ben Lijewski, who had a combined 27 solo tackles and 24 assists.

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n Friday, Nov. 6, the Bison (4-3) travel to #1 seed Martin High School, which has just one loss.

The semi-final game begins at 7 p.m.

Johnson said Martin is not the biggest in terms of physical size but has several big play makers on offense.

“I think we can compete. I think it’s a winnable game. As always, we just have to clean up some of the mistakes we’ve been making.

We have to figure out how to clean those up between now and Friday,” Johnson said.

The Bison will be playing without Anthony Lijewski, Stephen Margaritis and possibly Trent Taylor because of injuries.

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BY STAN MADDUX

he still unbeaten New Buffalo High School volleyball team coasted to its second straight conference tournament championship.

The Bison (18-0) defeated Countryside Academy 25-8 and 25-10 and Michigan Lutheran 25-12 in both sets.

“We’re rolling right now,” said Head Coach Kevin Labaj.

Both games for the championship of the lower division in the Berrien Cass St. Joseph Conference tournament were Friday, Oct. 30, at Countryside Academy.

In the championship game, the Bison leading 9-7 against Michigan Lutheran scored the next seven points beginning with a spike from the middle of the floor by Sophia DeOliveira.

Kelsey Corkran with a put back at the net on defense finding the floor and Amanda Jones from an unreturned serve were among the other scorers for the Bison during the run.

The winning point for New Buffalo came when a return of a hard serve from DeOliveira landed out of bounds.

New Buffalo leading 15-9 in the final set began locking up the victory when a spike from Ava Mullen and serve by Ashley Hauseman both went unreturned.

Mullen and Hauseman later scored again in similar fashion before the decisive points came two consecutive spikes at the net by DeOliveira.

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he Bison lost one of four sets to Michigan Lutheran during the regular season but worked on some of their weaknesses in that match to prepare for the championship game.

“As you see, it showed in the score,” Labaj said.

The Bison are also hoping to defend their title in the upcoming District 4 tournament to be held at New Buffalo High School.

New Buffalo opens the tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, against Countryside Academy at 6:30 p.m.

The district championship game is at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7.

return to the regional tournament by the New Buffalo High School volleyball team would be especially sweet for Sophia DeOliveira, a key member of the varsity since her freshman season.

The high scoring DeOliveira, known especially for spiking the ball hard over the net, feared not having a season her senior year because of coronavirus.

She jumped for joy, though, when the governor in early September opened the door for high school athletics to compete during the fall.

Some teams chose not to compete but, aside from that, the season has gone without interruption and just how the Bison had hoped.

The Bison are 18-0 and last week brought home their second straight conference tournament championship.

The Bison now have their eyes set on defending their District 4 tournament championship, which the team set out to do even before practices on a sand court in Grand Beach started during the summer.

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eOliveira said the success this year given all of the uncertainty prior to the start of school is even more satisfying.

“It means more than it did before, honestly. We weren’t sure if we were going to have a season,” she said.

DeOliveira said she and her teammates have gone the extra mile to try and advance past the regionals this year.

“We’ve all come together and we’re doing really well because of it. I think we’ll be really ready,” she said.

DeOliveira said her next goal is to play volleyball in college.

She’s received several offers but hopes to be contacted by a larger school before deciding where to play next year.

“I want to aim higher,” she said. — STAN MADDUX

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Residents of Berrien County vote in Election 2020 MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD

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steady stream of voters was reported all day at polling places throughout southwest Michigan, with lines at some points spilling out of the township and village halls within each municipality, on Election Day 2020 Tuesday, Nov. 3.

According to unofficial results as of early Wednesday, Nov. 4, voter turnout was 51.14% in Berrien County.

Total voters were 69,017 and total registered voters were 134,947.

A record amount of voters voted absentee, causing a delay in results. In Chikaming Township, it was reported that almost half of registered voters applied for absentee ballots ahead of Election Day. The following unofficial election results were reported in Berrien County as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, of contested local and state candidates. More details can be found at www. berriencounty.org.

PRESIDENT/ VICE PRESIDENT Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. Harris (D) - 29,934; Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence (R) 37,446; Jo Jorgensen/Jeremy Cohen (LIB) – 874; Don Blankenship/William Mohr (UST) – 114; Howie Hawkins/ Angela Walker (GRN) – 141 and Rocky De La Fuente/Darcy Richardson (NLP) -30.

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

UNITED STATES SENATOR John James (R) – 27,679; Gary Peters (D) – 19,661; Valerie L. Willis (UST) – 468; Marcia Squier (GRN) – 333 and Doug Dern (NLP) - 122.

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 6TH DISTRICT Fred Upton (R) – 27,635; Jon Hoadley (D) – 18,383; Jeff DePoy (LIB) – 1,697 and John Lawrence (GRN) - 503.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 78TH DISTRICT Brad Paquette (R) – 14,905; Dan VandenHeede (D) – 9,080 and Andrew Warner (NLP) 358.

COUNTY CLERK Gwen Swanigan (D) – 18.019 and Sharon J. Tyler (R) – 28,300.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER, 9TH DISTRICT Ezra Scott (R) – 3,609 and Rich Eichholz (D) – 3,019.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO Running for three open seats on the New Buffalo City Council were Karen Billingslea – 369; Brian Flanagan – 425; John Humphrey – 452; Mark Kroll – 337; Roger Lijewski – 639 and Robert Spirito - 277.

CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP Running for two open positions on the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees were Rich Sullivan – 1,088; Bill Marske – 1,135 and Jill Underhill - 655.

VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS Running for Village President were Tom Flint – 312 and Richard J. Smith - 367.

Running for three open seats on the Village Council were Joe Hinman – 366; John C. Kramer – 334, John R. Pappa – 311, Tyler Ream – 318 and Troy Zebell - 303.

THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP Running for two open seats on the Three Oaks Township

The line stretched well beyond the door of Heritage Hall in Three Oaks on Election Tuesday

Board of Trustees were Rexalee Gordon – 677; Christian P. Mitchell – 644 and John Swanstrom - 390.

VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH Running for two open seats on the Village Council were James P. Bracewell – 107, Blake H. O’Halloran - 149 and Harry Walder - 105.

VILLAGE OF MICHIANA Running for three open seats on the Village Council were Joann G. Fisher – 90, Michael R. Mintz – 89 and Kathleen Hogan Morrison – 90.

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOLS Running for a partial term ending Dec. 31, 2022, on the school board were John M. Pawlik – 970, and Nikki Springer - 2,478.

PROPOSALS BERRIEN COUNTY PROPOSAL 20-1 A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent.

This proposed constitutional amendment would: •A llow the State Parks Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from state-owned lands

to improve, maintain and purchase land for State parks, and for Fund administration, until its balance reaches $800,000,000.

• Require subsequent oil and gas revenue from stateowned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund.

• Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund annual spending go toward State park improvement.

• Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual spending go toward parks and public recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.

Should this proposal be adopted?

Yes: 36,862 No: 6,219.

PROPOSAL 20-2 A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications.

This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic data and electronic communications.

• Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or seize a person’s things.

Should this proposal be adopted?

Yes: 39,300 No: 4,872.

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Residents of Chikaming Township line up outside of Township Center on Election Tuesday

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO PROPOSAL FOR A ROAD MILLAGE Shall the City of New Buffalo 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, and shall the city be authorized to levy this millage on all taxable property in the city raising an estimated $61,161 in the first year of the levy?

(To the extent required by law, a portion of the tax levy will be captured by the Downtown Development Authority of the City of New Buffalo.)

Yes: 610 No: 396.

PROPOSAL FOR A MILLAGE RENEWAL TO FUND PARK IMPROVEMENTS Shall the previouslyvoted millage to fund park improvements in the City of New Buffalo, as reduced by the required millage rollback, be renewed at 0.4599 mills ($0.4599 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of 5 years (2021 through 2025 inclusive) and shall the city be authorized to levy this millage on all taxable property in the city

raising an estimated $112,512 in the first year of the levy?

(To the extent required by law, a portion of the tax levy will be captured by the Downtown Development Authority of the City of New Buffalo.)

Yes: 603 No: 399.

RESIDENTS OF THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS WERE ASKED TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS: AMBULANCE MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall Three Oaks Township impose an increase of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution and levy it on real and personal property for a period of four years, 2021 through 2024 inclusive, for the purpose of providing ambulance services for building maintenance expenses and including basic life support ambulance service for Three Oaks Township including Three Oaks Village 24 hours a day, 365 days per year pursuant to a contract for services.? It is estimated the revenue collected

by Three Oaks Township as a result of this proposal will be

$97,891.79 in the first year the millage is levied based on the most recent taxable value.

Yes – 894 No -334.

FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall Three Oaks Township impose an increase of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution and levy it on real and personal property for a period of four years, 2021 through 2024 inclusive, for the purpose of providing operating funds for Three Oaks Township Fire Protection, including the purchase, maintenance and operation of vehicles, apparatus and equipment and personnel? It is estimated the revenue collected by Three Oaks Township as a result of this proposal will be $146,837.68 in the first year the millage is levied based on the most recent taxable value.

Yes – 874 No - 354.

THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP POLICE PROTECTION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall Three Oaks Township impose an increase of 1.75 mills ($1.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation

imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution and levy it on real and personal property in Three Oaks Township excluding Three Oaks Village for a period of four years, 2021 through 2024 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for Three Oaks Township pursuant to a contract with Three Oaks Village for police protection (law enforcement services agreement).? It is estimated the revenue collected by Three Oaks Township as a result of this proposal will be $103,520.65 in the first year the millage is levied based on the most recent taxable value.

Yes – 309 No - 247.

VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS REGULATION OF AND NUMBER OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ALLOWED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THIS MUNICIPALITY A proposed ordinance permitting a limited number and type of marihuana related establishments within the Village of Three Oaks, pursuant to all applicable state laws, and to charge a non-refundable application fee for such permits. Should this proposal be adopted?

Yes – 436 No - 251.

REGULATION OF AND NUMBER OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ALLOWED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THIS MUNICIPALITY A proposed ordinance permitting a limited number and type of marihuana related establishments within Three Oaks Township, pursuant to all applicable state laws, and to charge a non-refundable application fee for such permits.

Should this proposal be adopted?

Yes – 315 No - 253

VILLAGE OF MICHIANA EMERGENCY SERVICES MILLAGE FOR POLICE, FIRE AND AMBULANCE In support of the continued operation of the Village of Michiana, Berrien County, Michigan, Police, Fire & Ambulance service and continued operating expenses and equipment for Emergency Services including Police, Fire & Ambulance service, shall the Village levy 1 (one) mill which is equal to $1.00 (one dollar) for each $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars) of real and personal property subject to taxation. Said millage will be used for emergency services equipment and general operating expenses for emergency services. Said millage, if approved by the electors of the Village of Michiana, will be levied for a period of 5 (five) years, starting in 2022 and ending in 2026.

It is estimated that the levy will generate approximately $73,872 in the first year.

Yes – 116 No - 30.

Tyler Ream, running for a seat on the Three Oaks Village Council, poses beside his campaign sign on Election Day

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 247

The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting and in-person option at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street.

The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting and in-person option at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street.

The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting and in-person option at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street.

The City of New Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

This meeting will be a Zoom Meeting and in-person option at the New Buffalo City Hall, 224 West Buffalo Street.

An ORDINANCE TO amend sections 15-7 and 15-9 of the new buffalo city code and to add a new section 15-8 to chapter 15, Article II, to regulate the preparation and collection of solid waste

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Tom Sucich, owner, of 123 S. Thompson Street New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests variances to construct a detached accessory building four feet from the primary structure in violation of Section 3.2, B.2., which requires 10 feet of separation and construction of the accessory building with in the side yard setback which requires 2 feet. Section 3.2 Accessory Building of the City’s Zoning Ordinance specify required zoning standards.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Jerry Fedorchak, on behalf of the owner, Ron Oselka of 514 W. Water Street New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests variances to (1) waive building height requirements; (2) reduce rear and east side yard setback requirements for the building; (3) reduce pool setback requirements. Section 12.4; and Section 3.14 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance specify required zoning standards. Section 12-2 D Building Height, Article 12 Section 4 Setbacks, Article 3 Section 14 B Swimming Pool Setbacks.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Anthony Zeoli, owner, of 116 N. Smith Street New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests variances to construct a pool within 1’ of the property line and within 6’ of the existing coach house. The pool must be surrounded by a 4’structure with gates. Article 3 section 14-B Swimming pool setbacks of the City’s Zoning Ordinance specify required zoning standards.

The purpose of this meeting is a variance request by Neena Vlamis, owner, of 120 W. Buffalo Street New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests variances to reduce the setbacks on the commercial and residential sides of the property at 120 W. Buffalo to accommodate the construction of a professional office building.

Section 10.3 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance specifies the required zoning standards.

Said property is located at 116 N. Smith Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No:1162-0340-0099-02-8. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

Said property is located at 120 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No:11-62-0340-0259-02-5. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

Said property is located at 123 S. Thompson Street, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No:11-62-6750-0147-04-4. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

Said property is located at 529 North Drive, New Buffalo, MI. Property Tax Code No: 11-620009-0003-16-6. The Zoning Ordinance is available online at cityofnewbuffalo.org and City Hall.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

This meeting is an open meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with Open Meeting Act, Public Act 267 of 1976 and the Americans with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following: Amy Fidler, City Clerk (269) 469-1500, 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117.

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

AMY FIDLER CITY CLERK

The City of New Buffalo ordains: Section 1. Amendment.

Sections 15-7, 15-8, and 15-9 of the New Buffalo City Code shall read as follows: SEC. 15-7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS. (a) All property owners and occupants who receive refuse collection services contracted by the City pursuant to section 15.3 shall comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable contract, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

Such contracts may address topics including:

(1) Size and other specifications for refuse bins;

(2) Appropriate locations for placing refuse bins prior to pickup;

(3) Size limitations for the curbside pickup of bulk items and yard waste; and

(4) Appropriate separation of refuse and recyclable materials. (b) Refuse and recycling receptacles shall not be set out for collection prior to 8:00 a.m. preceding the day of collection.

After such receptacles are emptied they shall, on the same day collections

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PUBLIC NOTICES are made, be removed from the street right-ofway and stored in an appropriate location in the side or rear yard of the property no later than 8:00 p.m.. Receptacles shall not be stored in the front yard. (c) Downed trees and tree limbs exceeding 2 cubic yards in volume or 4 feet length do not constitute “yard waste” for purposes of this chapter, and therefore are not eligible for regular curbside pickup by the City or its contractors. Property owners and occupants shall be responsible for disposing of such items. (d) Grass, brush, leaves, and limbs up to 4 inches in diameter is considered yard waste but brush and limbs must be cut to a length of 4 feet or less. These items must be placed in a 32 gallon container or biodegradable paper bag of not more than 32 gallons, and tied in a bundle not to exceed 50 pounds.

SEC. 15-8. PLACEMENT OR ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to place or scatter, any raw refuse, garbage, or rubbish in any sewer, ravine, drainage ditch, or catch basin throughout the City, or in the harbor, Galien River, or Lake Michigan within the City. It shall also be unlawful to allow refuse, garbage, rubbish, yard waste, recyclables, or downed trees or branches to accumulate on any public or private parcel of property within the City, except to the limited extent necessary to prepare such items for curbside pickup or other appropriate means of removal from the property.

Outdoor storage of such items shall not exceed 14 days in duration.

SEC. 15.9. AUTHORITY TO REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED

ITEMS FROM THE RIGHT-OFWAY AND RECOVER COSTS. In addition to any other available remedy, the City may remove unauthorized items from the street right-of-way and recover costs from the property owner in accordance with the following procedures: (a) For purposes of this section, unauthorized items in the right-of-way include:

(1) Refuse receptacles placed at the street in violation of section 15-7(b) above;

(2) Trees or tree limbs too large for curbside pickup; and

(3) Other items not suitable for curbside pickup. (b) Upon observing an unauthorized item in the right-of-way, the City Manager or designee is authorized to notify, in writing, the owner of the adjoining premises that the City intends to remove such item at the owner’s expense. Such notice shall be served by hand delivery or posted in a conspicuous location on the premises. (c) After service of the notice, the owner shall remove the unauthorized item from the right-of-way within 24 hours. If he or she fails to do so, the City may remove the item at the owner’s expense as follows:

(1) If the item is a refuse or recycling receptacle, the City shall contract to collect and store the receptacle and release it back to the owner or occupant upon payment of a fee in the amount of $75.00.

(2) If the item is not a refuse or recycling receptacle, the City may dispose of the item or contract to do so and send the

owner an invoice for the actual cost of removal and disposal plus a $50.00 administration fee.

Such invoice shall be paid within 30 days. If payment is not received, the City may levy a single-lot special assessment to recover such costs pursuant to Chapter 17, Article V of the City Code.

(3) I f the item is a refuse or recycling receptacle containing waste, the City shall contract to collect the receptacle, store it and release it back to the owner or occupant upon payment of a fee in the amount of $100.00. (d) This section shall not be construed to limit the authority of the City to relocate or remove unauthorized items from the right-of-way at the City’s own cost without prior notice to the adjoining owner.

Section 2. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and the ordinance shall be effective 20 days after enactment or upon publication, whichever is later.

YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: CERTIFICATION This is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 247 adopted at a regular meeting of the New Buffalo City Council held on August 17, 2020.

LOU O’DONNELL IV, MAYOR ANNE M. FIDLER, CITY CLERK

MOTOR VEHICLE STRIKES, KILLS COW OUTSIDE LAPORTE

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cow died after struck by a motor vehicle on a state highway outside LaPorte.

A second cow hit by the same vehicle has recovered.

David Keeton, 60, of LaPorte was westbound on Indiana 2 about 6:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, according to LaPorte County Police.

He swerved to avoid a cow on the two-lane highway at 400 West but struck the side of the animal with his 2016 Nissan Rogue, police said.

He then struck another cow more toward the center of the animal.

Despite heavy damage to the vehicle, police said the driver was not injured.

The cows were among a dozen or so head of beef cattle that escaped from a farm beside the highway.

Owner Heather Kessler said the heifers somehow escaped from their pen through a sliding glass door.

Kessler said one of the cows struck by the vehicle died quickly.

The other cow had some bruising and bleeding on its head but was “otherwise fine,” she said.

Kessler said about 75 head of cattle, including bulls and calves, are kept right now at the farm which used to be owned by Les Craft.

Craft sold the property in 2019 and took his cows to another farm in Montana to realize a longtime dream of being a rancher in Big Sky Country. — STAN MADDUX

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Chad always maintained a positive attitude, and lived by these traits; strength, discipline, goals and patience; qualities he passed down to his sons.

Chad is survived by his beloved fiancé, Kristin Rogers; sons, Blake (Charissa) Ostrom and Brandt Ostrom; granddaughter, Evelyn Ostrom; stepmother, Sarah (Arminio) Ostrom, and sister, Dayna (Rob) Edwards. He preceded in death by his father Daniel Ostrom.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 21, 2020, 11:00 am at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church, in Bryon Center by Msgr. Bill Duncan. Masks are required. Memorial contributions in Chad’s name may be made to his granddaughter, in care of Blake Ostrom, to help with her medical expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, New Buffalo. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www. sommerfeldchapel.com.

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HOR0SCOPE N0VEMBER 5-11, 2020

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

This is not the time to get into a sparring match with partners, coworkers, or authority figures in general.

Whether you are trying to work or live with someone, whose personality differs greatly from yours, this is the time to harness your energy and synthesize it with others.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Don’t fight reality. You may have to face some harsh truths or deal with the not so nice things in life now, but this is the time to make those tough choices and put your health and well-being first. The support you need will come from family and close friends; you just need to let them in.

The reality is you may be selling yourself short and not taking the credit or financial compensation you deserve. Do not turn down opportunities because you don’t feel good enough. We all have to start somewhere and if that lucky break comes your way, take it.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The vibe this week can feel a bit stagnant or claustrophobic. There is a sense of wanting to follow what you know in your heart to be true but not wanting to go through the hard work of making the changes. Don’t leave things up to chance. Take the bull by the horns and go for it.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

It’s time to have that heart to heart conversation and put your feelings or thoughts on the line. There is a very transformative vibe coming your way but first you have to go through the metamorphosis, which can be challenging and uncertain but a necessary part of the change.

When we feel like we don’t have control over the important things in life, it can be challenging. It requires us to delve deeper and reevaluate what is truly essential. This is the time to take that deeper look and make the changes necessary to secure the things we need.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Obligations and commitments loom large this week.

Pending obligations can feel heavy and even insurmountable but the long journey starts with the first step. Do it, take those first steps toward meeting your commitments. The guides will be stationed along the route. Have faith.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Upheavals at home are likely this week as you try to make unexpected adjustments or modifications for partners or as you try to accommodate unexpected guests. Even if you don’t have a lot of supplies, you do have an abundance of ingenuity. So, you will easily make do.

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There may not be a lot of joy in what you are doing now but you have determination and an ambitious nature that can anchor you through these hard times. Call in that tenacity; that strength to stick with it to the end.

The hard part will be over before you know it.

Even good things end but the real joy is knowing that life is cyclical and that happiness will return.

Set your sights on that, my friend. Know that when one era ends another begins, carrying with it the opportunity to grow and yet return to that same inner heartfelt joy.

You have had a lot going on behind the scenes and most people are not aware of all the hard work you have accomplished over the past few months. Now is the time for the unveiling, the reveal. It’s time to put it out there and let your work speak for itself. You deserve the spotlight.

Be cautious with where you draw those boundary lines. You may be cutting off or excluding important connections.

It may feel like people are encroaching on areas you would rather keep private, but what would be the danger of letting others help you, when you really need it?

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