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More than 500 supporters of Cherry Beach sign petition opposing revetments PAGE 4

Berrien County continues to see ‘upward trend of increased COVID transmission’ PAGE 6 Calvary Chapel New Buffalo invites public to drop off a shoebox for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ PAGE 7

Bison volleyball team returns to regionals PAGE 9

Local restaurants head into the winter, adapt to MDHHS restrictions PAGE 12

Expansion in the mix for major food maker PAGE 13

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Gov. Whitmer: ‘As we head into winter months, Michiganders, legislators, and the federal government must all step up to fight COVID-19’

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WHITMER URGES LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE STATEWIDE MASK MANDATE

ov. Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement last week after the State of Michigan recorded it’s 200,000th confirmed case of COVID-19: “As we head into winter and the 2020-2021 flu season in Michigan, now is the time for our state to come together and fight this virus on behalf of our families, frontline workers, and small business owners,” said Governor Whitmer. “We have a common enemy, and it is COVID-19, not one another.

This pandemic has ravaged our state. We are seeing record numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If we continue on the path we’re on, we could see 100 deaths every day by Christmas. And it’s not going away. Fighting this virus has always been a team sport – one that requires leaders from both sides of the aisle to work together to keep

Michiganders safe.

“I’m ready to work with the legislature to keep our families safe. I remain firmly committed to doing everything we can to slow the spread of this deadly virus, so we can protect the health and safety of our families, our frontline workers, our seniors, and our small businesses. I recently called on our legislative leaders to pass legislation requiring all Michiganders to wear masks in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor areas. If the legislature is serious about fighting this virus and saving lives, they’ll start by passing the most important, lifesaving rule of all: wear a mask.

“Of course, we still need the president and Mitch McConnell to work across the aisle on a bipartisan relief package that includes more help for unemployed workers, more small business help for women and minority-owned

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businesses, and more money to safely reopen our schools.

Michiganders everywhere are depending on this action from Republicans at the federal level.

“At the end of the day, we all know what to do. Wear a mask, practice safe, physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently. Get your flu vaccine. As we head into the winter months, more people will get sick, more people will be hospitalized, and more people will die from COVID-19. Our job is to do everything in our power to protect each other. Stay smart, and stay safe, Michigan.”

As of Saturday evening, Michigan was reporting a total confirmed case count of 207,794. Total COVID-19 deaths were 7,578, daily confirmed cases were at 6,225 and daily COVID-19 deaths were 65.

At a press conference streamed live on Facebook

last week, Whitmer said she sent a letter last week to Republican leaders in the Michigan Legislature “urging them to pass legislation that requires Michiganders to wear masks in indoor places and crowded outdoor areas.”

Whitmer acknowledged that wearing a mask is law under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) director’s epidemic order.

“This is the law under epidemic orders but we do think it’d be helpful to our health and safety and our economy if it was codified in a bipartisan way,” she said.

Whitmer added that “something this important, this critical to saving lives deserves the Legislature’s stamp of approval to send resounding message everyone has to do their part.” — STAFF REPORTS

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

More than 500 supporters of Cherry Beach sign petition opposing revetments

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

here were 559 people who recently signed a petition by the Cherry Beach Committee opposing lakefront revetments.

The petition needed to be signed

by Oct. 30 before being sent to the Michigan Department of Great Lake, Environment and Energy (EGLE).

Peggy McTigue, a member of the committee, said that as of Sunday, she still hasn’t received word of the petition’s receipt and will be contacting EGLE this week.

McTigue said she couldn’t be more pleased at the response she received form the community regarding the petition.

“I was shocked at the support – I thought maybe we’d get 200 people,” she said.

Recently a letter was sent to supporters of the Cherry Beach Project.

“The public lakefront jewel of our community, Cherry Beach Park, is at risk of being damaged from the installation of huge, nearby rock wall revetments. We need your help to stop them. Several homeowners north of Cherry Beach recently applied to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) for beachfront revetment permits aimed at protecting their shoreline from high lake levels,” a letter stated.

The Cherry Beach Committee, a grassroots group of concerned citizens, worked with the township to raise funds and public awareness to buy an undeveloped three-acre wooded dune adjacent to and to the south of

Chikaming Township’s Cherry Beach Park (known as the Biedler Trust Property) that was placed on the market for sale by a private owner.

Last year, Chikaming Township, received a $2.475 million Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant, which included the township providing a 40% match to the state to receive the grant. The grant will cover 60% of the estimated more than $4 million purchase price (appraisals still need to be performed to determine the exact price).

“Rock wall revetments cause and hasten erosion to adjoining property; Cherry Beach could be literally destroyed by these proposed revetments,” the letter stated.

Revetments “trap sand on the updrift side and erode the beach on the down drift side (Cherry Beach is on the down drift). Revetments do long-term damage to the shoreline and its natural features. Walk no further than a half mile south of Cherry Beach to witness the destruction of the shoreline from a 400-foot revetment under construction on private property,” the letter goes on to state.

McTigue said she’s aware of a huge boulder revetment located about a half a mile south of Cherry Beach in Lakeside that’s recently been installed.

Those who are concerned can also write a letter to Mr. Ben A. Zimont and Mr. Zach Chamberlin, Water Resources Division, EGLE, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 or email zimontb@michigan.gov and ChamberlinZ@michigan.gov.

STATEMENT FROM GOV. WHITMER ON THE 2020 ELECTION RESULTS

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ov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement regarding the election of former Vice President Joe Biden as president and Sen, Kamala Harris (D-California) as vice president of the United States: “I want to congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their hard-fought win in this election. I look forward to working with both of them as we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19, work to rebuild our economy, and save lives.

Now, with the election behind us, it is time for the American people to unite against our common enemy: COVID-19.

This virus has ravaged our country, infecting over 200,000 Michiganders and killing over 7,500. Our hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise, and we are recording a record number of cases each day in Michigan and across the country. It is all of our responsibility to do everything in our power to protect our families, frontline workers, and small businesses. To the people of Michigan: I urge you to wear a mask, maintain safe physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and get your flu vaccine.

To our newly elected leaders, from the White House down to the Michigan State Legislature, let’s roll up our sleeves, work together, and beat this virus once and for all.”

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WOMAN BURNING LEAVES SEVERELY BURNED

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75-year-old LaPorte County woman died from severe burns suffered apparently while burning leaves.

Marsha Wolf, 75, was flown to Loyola University Medical Hospital after discovered by a neighbor before 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 6, in the 2100 block of S. 350 East.

Most of her body was covered with severe burns, according to LaPorte County Police.

Police said a woman stepping out of her house to go for a walk on an unseasonably warm day found Wolf conscious and breathing laying near her driveway.

Wolf passed away within several hours, according to her obituary.

Police said it appears the woman was burning leaves and conditions were relatively windy but there was no evidence yet of how she was burned. — STAN MADDUX

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Berrien County continues to see ‘upward trend of increased COVID transmission,’ with hospitals ‘feeling the strain’

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA IN BERRIEN COUNTY

errien County’s “upward trend of increased COVID transmission shows no signs of slowing down,” according to the Berrien County Health Department on an update for COVID-19 cases ending Friday, Nov. 6.

The numbers of new COVID cases, percent of positive tests, and hospitalizations continued to increase throughout last week, the health department reported.

As of 3 p.m. Friday, there were 3,488 confirmed or probably cases in Berrien County. On Monday, Nov. 3, there were 3,206 positive or probable cases of COVID in the county.

There were 2,671 recovered cases as of last Friday – which is an increase from 2,278 recovered cases last Friday. As of Friday, there are now 86 deaths that have occurred within the county, compared to 83 deaths last Monday. Four patients still remain in the ICU. The health department issued the following statement on Facebook: “We are working around the clock to complete our case investigation and contact tracing process as fast as we possibly can, but our response times have slowed due to the large volumes of cases. If you know you are COVID+ or you know you have been exposed, please start your isolation or quarantine immediately! Don’t let

down your guard with prevention keep masking when you’re around anyone outside of your household, wash hands frequently, and keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others whenever possible.”

The health department said that the number of tests that are being performed continues to steadily increase each week along with the percent of tests that are coming back positive. Last Friday, the health department reported that, over the last seven days, the percent of positive tests had been 10.6%.

Michigan House colleagues elect Rep. Paquette to leadership position for 2021-22 session

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he health department also reported that, due to more hospitalizations from COVID, the hospitals have continued to “feel the strain” and therefore is “looking for ways to expand capacity to care for additional patients.”

“The increasing number of new cases, percent of positive tests, and increase in hospitalizations indicates that we have widespread community transmission occurring. Continue to mask, social distance and wash your hands,” the statement from the health department said.

For up to date information on COVID-19 cases in Berrien County, visit http://www.bchdmi.org/, where a dashboard on cases, hospitalizations, deaths and recoveries can be viewed.

Rep. Brad Paquette of Niles has been elected to a leadership role for the Michigan House of Representatives’ upcoming 2021-22 legislative session.

Paquette was elected by his House Republican colleagues, who will again hold the majority next session, as an Associate Speaker Pro-Tempore.

He will help preside over House proceedings, moderate debate, make rulings on procedure and announce the results of votes.

“I am immensely grateful that my colleagues have lent me their trust to elevate me to a leadership position in the Michigan House of Representatives,” Paquette said in a press release. “I will seek to empower my constituents and shine a spotlight on the 78th District through this role at the Capitol.”

Paquette was first elected to the Michigan House in 2018 and was re-elected last week for another twoyear term.

During the current 2019-20 term, Paquette – a former teacher – serves as vice chair of the House Education Committee. He also is a member of the Elections and Ethics Committee, Insurance Committee, and Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. — STAFF REPORTS

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Calvary Chapel New Buffalo invites public to drop off a shoebox for ‘Operation Christmas Child’

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t the moment, many people may feel like there’s not much they can do to change the world’s current situation.

“We’re stuck in this pandemic and we feel like lot of things we can’t do – but we can pack a box,” Tammy Ohl, a member of Calvary Chapel New Buffalo, said.

A shoebox – stuffed with school supplies, fun toys and hygiene items.

It’s all a part of Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief. Once they’ve been packed and collected, the shoeboxes are distributed to children around the world During next week’s National Collection Week, people are welcome to drop off their own shoeboxes at the church, located at 1615 E. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo, at the following times: Monday, Nov. 16, 3 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2 to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2 to 4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 12 to 3 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 23, 9 to 11 a.m.

This year, Ohl said that the collection will be outside and “curbside and touchless.” People can drive up to the church, where someone who’s wearing a mask and gloves will meet to take their box. Or, a cart will be provided, so they can unload their boxes onto there.

People are also welcome to visit https:// samaritanspurse.org/ to pack a shoebox for a child for $25. Once there, people will be prompted to choose to pack a box for a boy or girl, as well as given an option for their age, before choosing items for the box and adding a note or picture if they choose.

Items donated by church members fill tables in the basement

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Depending on when the delivery was made, people members throughout the year. In September, families and individuals signed up for a day to come can log in after the new year and see where their box to the church for a private shoebox-packing session. went.

Last year, the church packed 800 shoeboxes. Ohl Boxes are shipped to around 130 countries. While expects to pass that number this year. they’re predominately shipped internationally, Ohl “People really felt said that, due to the in their hearts to get recent natural disasters, moving on this early some also go to children this year…After last in the United States.

November, people In some cases, the started bringing stuff in final location isn’t and some people make disclosed for safety things. It’s really a yearreasons. round effort of love folks Shoeboxes are needed put into this,” she said. more this year than in year’s past, Ohl said. ast December, “The pandemic is a group from global, so it’s another the church hurt on a lot of kids who of adult and are hurting - they truly youth, along need to feel love ad these with Len Pera, pastor boxes provide a tangible Tammy Ohl stands beside a stack of packed shoeboxes at Calvary Chapel, and expression for God’s love his wife, Cathy, trooped for them,” she said. to the new processing Tucking a note in the shoebox can have a lasting center recently opened in Chicago. Once inside of impact on the little one who receives it. Ohl said that the huge warehouse, boxes are checked and sorted one girl who was in many orphanages received such before being shipped to their destination countries. a note, which stated, “God loves you and I love you, Some items– such as toothpaste and candy – too.” that aren’t permitted are removed from the boxes; “She used up the things in the box but kept that however, even those items don’t go to waste. note with her and in times when it was really, “All items get to where they can be best used,” Ohl really rough for her, she pulled that out and it was said. encouraging to her,” Ohl said.

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COMMUNITY FORUM PROGRAM TO FOCUSES ON FLU PANDEMIC OF 1918

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he Friends of the New Buffalo Library will present a Zoom program, “Deadlier than Wars: The Flu Pandemic of 1918,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Tim Moore, an instructor at Lake Michigan College and a popular speaker in the library’s Community Forum series, is the presenter.

The so-called “Spanish flu” infected 500 million people worldwide. Fifty million died, including 675,000 Americans, at a time when the U.S. population was just over 100 million. The numbers fail to express the toll the 1918 pandemic took on communities and families.

Deadlier than the bubonic plague that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, the flu pandemic struck the healthiest particularly hard. Hospitals got so overcrowded that they turned the sick away, and many physicians and nurses trying to aid those who struggled to breathe died from the disease.

As researchers raced to understand and address the deadly virus, governments downplayed the dangers it posed to the public.

The New Buffalo Township Library is closed to large groups, thanks to today’s flu pandemic. Until it reopens, the Friends will continue to offer online presentations. For login information for the Nov. 17 program, check the events section of the Library’s Facebook page, or email new. buffalo.fol@gmail.com. — STAFF REPORTS

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Bison stampeded in regional semi-finals in football

BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School football team suffered a convincing loss in the second round of the regionals in what was still a break out season for the

Bison.

The Bison, the No. 4 seed in the eight-man football tournament, lost 50-0 to top seeded Martin Friday, Nov. 6.

The high-powered Bison offense just couldn’t move the ball much and the defense seemed helpless at times to stop the big play makers for Martin.

The game at Martin practically seemed over early in the first quarter with the Bison down 14-0.

The Bison (4-4) fought hard to stay in the game as they did all season when trailing but a comeback just wasn’t in the cards going into halftime 42-0.

Head Coach Matt Johnson felt going in his team could compete and even win the game if everything went right.

“To beat a team like that you have to execute and we didn’t execute physically and we didn’t execute mentally. You can’t do that

against a really good team,” he said.

Making things more difficult for the Bison was not having key performers Anthony Lijewski and Stephen Margaritis due to injuries.

The Bison with mostly returning players improved remarkably from last year when they won just one game.

The biggest regular season win was a come from behind victory against Wyoming TriUnity Christian, which defeated New Buffalo last year 60-0.

The prospects next year look strong for the Bison with Lijewski and dynamic quarterback Michael Bombin among the major contributors expected to return.

The Bison, though, are losing Margaritis and two other key players, Brenden Tanksley and Ben Lijewski, to graduation.

Johnson said he likes the potential of some of the incoming freshman to plug some of the holes.

“We’ll regroup and the kids that are willing to put in the work and the effort next year we’ll see what we can do,” he said.

Three Oaks Township Public Library to host farewell party to staff member

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o thank Karen Lubarski for her 12 years of service to the Three Oaks Township Public Library and to congratulate her on her upcoming retirement, the library will be hosting a celebration with her colleagues and members of the public from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Staff members at the library will be sharing a cake and bidding Karen and fond farewell.

In April of 2013, Karen eagerly made the transition

to become an assistant to the greatly respected local historian and genealogist, Jane Ward. Jane was a gracious teacher and Karen enthusiastically jumped into an apprenticeship of sorts, learning as much as she could. In 2016, when Jane passed away, Karen took over the day-to-day running of the Jane Ward Genealogy Room and has tirelessly continued to expand her knowledge.

Over the years, Karen has worked countless hours at the circulation desk assisting patrons,

cataloging items and performing a myriad of library tasks all with her contagious smile. She has researched local house histories, performed countless grave searches and obituary requests, helped people with genealogy searches, and continued to organize and curate the library’s collection of local history records.

Karen has been an integral and very valuable part of the library staff and will certainly be missed.

— STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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hat a week it’s been. While throngs of people not wearing masks gathered to celebrate the results of a competition on the athletic field in South Bend, what appeared to be millions more celebrated in the streets all over the world, expressing their delight with the outcome of our presidential election. All of that happened on Saturday, and on Sunday we had to stay home and listen to the radio or watch television to cheer on Chicago’s professional football team and sadly, to learn of Alex Trebek’s passing.

The events of the weekend have my head spinning. I have good friends who are at opposite ends of the political spectrum and neither can understand how the other can feel like they do. I’ve heard about lifelong friends that weren’t able to put aside their political differences and are no longer friends. Bears fans can’t believe that the team’s offense is so bad. And the election is over and a winner has been declared, but the loser doesn’t want to accept the results.

The past week brought into focus just how much everything is a competition.

Winning a competition brings great joy to the competitors and their fans, while losing can really take its toll. Politics, television game shows, and football this week, who knows what next week? Having competition almost always means that there’s a winner and a loser. Some are better than others in terms of sportsmanship. Being a humble winner can be just as difficult as being a gracious loser.

Alex Trebek was the host of the long running game show “Jeopardy.” Since 1984, Trebek would give the answers and the contestants would supply the questions. He was a

good man, kind and intelligent. In March of 2019, Alex revealed that he had pancreatic cancer. Since then, his public courage has been an inspiration to many, including myself. Rest in peace, Mr. Trebek.

Notre Dame’s football team had one of the biggest victories in its rich history Saturday, defeating the number 1 ranked Clemson Tigers 47-40 in double overtime. The game was extremely exciting, and I don’t blame the fans of the Fighting Irish for running onto the field when the game ended, but I feel that there will probably be a spike in Covid-19 positive cases in the coming weeks at the University that will rival the spikes in many major cities, including Chicago. We’re going to have to learn to celebrate with masks.

A common thread ran through the four events previously mentioned. While they differ in importance, football games, politics, and game show hosts can all teach us how to, or how not to, win or lose - and so much more.

Hopefully, when 2020 mercifully ends, we can take many of the lessons we have learned and move forward with more compassion for people that don’t share our opinions.

Robin Williams said, “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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Bison volleyball team returns to regionals

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he still undefeated and state ranked New Buffalo High School volleyball team advanced to the regional tournament for the second year in a row.

The Bison (20-0) punched their ticket to the regionals by defeating River Valley in three sets to win District 4 championship at home Saturday, Nov. 7.

New Buffalo, ranked No. 7 in Division 4, was scheduled to open the regionals against Battle Creek St. Phillip at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, at ClimaxScotts High School between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

Head Coach Kevin Labaj said he liked his team’s chances of taking the title after defeating a lot of quality teams from larger schools during the regular season.

“I think the girls played up to their potential. I think they’re ready for the next stage,” he said.

Last year, the Bison lost in the first round of the regionals to Menden.

Senior Sophia DeOliveira said she was both nervous

and confident going into the tournament.

“Being better this year gives us a lot of hope. I think we’re going to go far,” she said.

“It’s a great feeling. I’m so excited,” said sophomore Ava Mullen.

The Bison largely behind spikes and other hard driving returns from DeOliveira and Mullen coasted to the District 4 title in the first two sets, 25-17 and 25-13.

Several of their return shots knocked some Mustang players backwards and to the floor.

River Valley sophomore Macey Springer was stunned briefly from taking a shot at the net to the head with the score tied 17-17 in the hotly contested third set.

Spikes from Mullen and senior Hailey Hauch for the Mustangs kept the final set deadlocked until the Bison reeled off five consecutive points to lock up the 25-20 victory.

The final points for the Bison were scored from a return of a spike by DeOliveira going out of bounds and a spike from Mullen landing out of the Mustangs’ reach.

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eachgoers strolled down the shore of Lake Michigan late last week and throughout the weekend as a result of an unexpected early November heat wave that moved into the area early last week.

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Local restaurants head into the winter, adapt to MDHHS restrictions

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espite the newly extended orders set forth by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) two weeks ago, for some restaurant owners in New Buffalo, it’s been business as usual.

This is because, they said, the restaurants have been following the rules all along.

For bars, restaurants, and social events outside private homes, indoor party sizes at a single table are now restricted to six people and tables must also be 6 feet apart. Bars and restaurants will also be required to take names and contact information to support effective contact tracing if necessary.

Failure to comply with orders may violate a business or professional’s licensure requirements or present a workplace safety violation.

Kristen Sheldon, general manager at Dooley’s Lake House Pub, said that the restaurant has already been keeping tables spaced apart as well as has been limiting the number of people per table.

After allowing outdoor seating all summer, the restaurant recently opened its doors to indoor seating.

“We figured out what the maximum capacity was and halved it…We went through with a measuring stick to make sure everything was 6 feet apart,” Sheldon said.

Tables that were leftover are now being used for a “takeout center.”

While keeping tables 6 feet apart outside wasn’t too difficult, doing it indoors proved to be a challenge.

“We had to take a table out of the bar and chairs out of bar…It messes with the feel sometimes,” Sheldon said, adding that the inside was always brimming with people pre-COVID. So far, Sheldon said people have been “super nice” about having to give out their contact information.

“We go out of way let people know this information isn’t going to be used for anything other than if somebody would be sick,” she said.

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the heated beer garden) has been ongoing all summer, In the case of Rosie’s Restaurant, indoor dining has although Sheldon said they’re still waiting on the been norm throughout the whole pandemic. doors.

Co-owner Scott Evans said that he’s only had Diners have also recently been given the option of capacity issues in terms of when big groups come to eat eating indoors at Villa Nova Pizzeria after spending the at the restaurant (such as on weekends) and families summer in the outdoor dining and bar area. have had to be split into two groups at different tables.

Co-owner Dawn Workman said that, despite it being Some people have been reluctant to give their heated, the outdoor area has grown slightly chilly. contact information.

Beginning this week, work will begin on completing the current wall so that vans said he it’ll go straight across one especially side of the outdoor area, worries about which should block the how the wind. restrictions “You have to really will affect businesses respect what a customer financially. wants and some people “This town is seasonal, just are adamant about so winters are slow to being outside, so we the begin with and the with option for them - some 50% capacity now we’re can’t handle the cold and down to barley nothing… want to be inside,” she Now, other restrictions said. laid on us a lot more The outdoor bar is coming together at Dooley’s Tables have been businesses will be gone, spaced apart and only a that’s without a doubt,” certain amount of people have been allowed at each he said. table all summer.

The restaurant was closed on Wednesdays due to The rules also only allow alcohol to be served to it not being as busy that day but has since switched to those who are sitting down. Workman said that this is being open seven days a week. because those who are standing up would then need to “You’ve got to remember, you’ve bills, you have gas have their masks on. and electric, vendors – all the business’ finances that Diners have been cooperative of giving out contact were no longer available because of that date being information once it’s explained that it’s a mandate, closed,” he said.

Workman said.

Workman said she believes that New Buffalo “I think it’s a good idea because we all have older businesses can weather the storm. family members and if there’s any chance someone “I think all of New Buffalo will be fine, we have more could be exposed, we would want them to take every and more people living here full time than inI previous precaution not spread it to someone we love and it’s years and I think we’ll see a big difference this winter,” better for them to know than to find out after they were the ones to spread it,” she said. she said.

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Fire at old Rodeo Bar in Michigan City

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fire at the old Rodeo Bar near the Uptown Arts District in Michigan City could be linked to homeless people being inside the vacant building.

Firefighters Wednesday, Nov. 4, encountered smoke and flames on the second floor after entering the front and back of the structure at 1103 Franklin St. Assistant Battalion Chief Mike Orzech said he wasn’t sure about the extent of the damage but it could have been much greater had there not been a quick response.

He said the flames were just starting to build when reached with water from hoses firefighters carried up the stairs.

“They found it and got it out pretty quick,” he said.

Orzech said he didn’t know what started the fire yet but there have been reports of squatters finding

their way inside the building.

“We don’t know for sure if that is the cause right now,” he said.

Complaints about homeless people wandering that area of the city adjacent to the Uptown Arts District are being addressed.

“It’s not like it used to be. It was really bad for a while,” said Jim Musial, executive director of the Centers of the Homeless in Michigan City.

Musial said his organization has helped over 140 people into permanent housing this year.

He said their clients go through programs designed to overcome the causes of them being homeless.

More overnight shelters have also been created for people who must adhere to rules like no drinking and drug use.

“For the most part, the downtown area has been much quieter,” he said.

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Expansion in the mix for major food maker

BY STAN MADDUX

maker of various baked goods and other foods for major brands is undertaking a $13.6 million expansion of its facility in Michigan City. earthside Food Solutions at 502 U.S 20 will expand its ability to make crackers by adding a processing, oven and packaging line.

“Our production line allows us to position our company in an even stronger spot within our industry while providing new jobs for Michigan City community members,” said Bob Wojcik, manager of the plant.

About 50 new jobs are projected.

The company headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a leading contract manufacturer and packager for many of the world’s premier brands of baked snacks, nutrition bars, snack bars, fresh foods, prepared meals, frozen foods and granola.

Hearthside Food Solutions operates 39 production facilities, including three in Europe, according to the company’s website.

Mayor Duane Parry said the investment is an example of how the city and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City partner with key leading edge industries to make lasting impacts on the local economy.

“This project at the Michigan City

plant is another step in the company’s move to entrench itself as the worldclass food manufacturer here in Northwest Indiana,” said Parry.

Hearthside Food Solutions was founded in 2009.

Cookies, pretzels and croutons are among the specific baked goods and snacks along with other foods like breakfast sandwiches made by the company for various leading national brands.

The company also packages baking mixes, coffee, cold cereal, spices, sweeteners and other products for major labels.

Despite its young age, HFS evolved from small food co-packers and copackaging firms as far back as the 1950’s when the landscape of the industry was dominated mostly by small, family owned businesses providing niche services.

Eventually, consolidation bringing more innovation and outside investment to the industry started happening to help food companies facing competitive pressures become more efficient.

“Hearthside has continued to build on its base here in Michigan City as well as evolve to meet industry needs and flourish as a food contract manufacturer,” said EDCMC Executive Director Clarence Hulse.

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There will be an uneasy vibe with partners, as you may have to deal with their obligations or limitations this week. Be ready for the spotlight to fall on value systems and shared resources. The light will reveal what your connection is really about. Restrictions may help to strengthen that link.

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SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Get ready for the waiting game. If you are expecting important information or essential paperwork, it will be delayed. Also, you can anticipate some unexpected shifts in who’s in charge or what’s been motivating you.

This is the time to speak the truth. No matter how intimidating the situation is.

Be prepared for some unexpected changes to your daily routines.

Some of your avenues of communication, whether they are technical systems or more general routes, will be disrupted causing delays to your schedules, or even worse, arguments with associates. Remain flexible.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

You can expect some road blocks and major delays when trying to maneuver through your daily life, this week. Also, you may experience a change of heart with a romantic partner or creative endeavor. You won’t be your usual self and go along just for the ride, this time.

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CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

There are some very unconventional philosophies that you will encounter this week, that will inspire you deeply.

You may be blocked from converting all of these ideas into a physical reality but rather than scrapping projects out of frustration, put it on a shelf and let it gestate a week or two.

Be cautious when working with the public or your response to social images. Your words can be easily distorted now, and you may have to do some damage control, if you don’t practice some restraint. This is not the time to be overly dramatic. Stay calm, and most importantly, modest.

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This is a time of letting go and moving forward.

This is not the time to put a personal stamp on things but to embrace partners.

Be open to new ideas and alternative routes. Be aware that you may be stifling cooperative opportunities because you are hung up on previous downfalls.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Some very unexpected connections, surrounding what is essential to your sense of well-being, will be made this week.

An unusual change of heart or new perspective will come into focus; the big reveal, that will clarify where your heart is and just what needs to be done to maintain that connection.

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There will be some very unexpected events happening on the social scene this week.

Whereas you would like things to be secure and stationary, many unforeseen shifts will be taking place. If you have been experiencing relationship blockages, forceful eruptions will likely remove them now.

The sense this week is about wrapping things up and putting the finishing touches on projects. Prepare for letting go and ending things that have been hard to understand or causing confusion. This is the time to see your partnerships with clarity and truly discover their potential.

There will be a lot of stops and starts along the way this week. Whether you are actually out traveling or maneuvering changes at home, be flexible in your planning to accommodate for obstacles. Changes will be necessary to complete the journey, don’t get hung-up on time restraints.

Be aware that you could easily be influenced by intrigue or provocative material, this week.

Before you make any public or inflammatory retorts, be sure you have investigated all the facts. Yes, there will be some salacious information but your responses needn’t be as shocking.

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