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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Officer Klynstra honored for life-saving actions by Three Oaks council PAGE 5 New Buffalo Township Board adopts new zoning ordinance PAGE 6 New Buffalo City Council oppose passage of State-House short-term rental bill PAGE 7

Students pay their respects to those who served at Veterans Day ceremony PAGE 8 Union Pier Social welcomed in downtown Union Pier PAGE 9 The Acorn bids farewell to Thompson, recognizes the Turners for new ‘Turner Stage’ PAGE 10

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Berrien County still seeing high transmission heading into the winter months

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

ith a positivity rate washing hands, and trying to keep of 15.6 percent as of gatherings outdoors as much as possible last week, Berrien – which may be challenging with winter County is continuing approaching. to experience high Spectrum Health Lakeland President transmission as residents prepare to Dr. Loren Hamel said the inpatient head into the colder months. census, which was at 38 Nov. 10, has During a Zoom panel Wednesday also been increasing at Lakeland. He Nov. 10, Berrien County added that patients During a Zoom Health Department are still on ventilators panel Wednesday Medical Director Dr. Rex and patient mortality Nov. 10, Berrien Cabaltica said that cases has been running at 10 County Health are continuing to increase percent.

Department at a “baseline level” and Hamel also said that Medical Director that the county had been he’s been seeing evidence Dr. Rex Cabaltica averaging about 58 cases of “Covid transmission” said that cases per day over the last seven among the vaccinated. are continuing days – a slight increase in “They’re vaccinated to increase at a eight cases from about 46 but they’re transmitting “baseline level” cases per day the previous the virus to others and and that the county week. of course, if those others had been averaging are unvaccinated, they He said the greatest about 58 cases per increase in Covid cases have the full risk of day over the last has been from the 0 to 11 infection when it comes seven days – a slight to hospitalization, age group. increase in eight “The age group that ventilator use and cases from about 46 death,” he said. didn’t have vaccine until cases per day the just this past week and For this reason, he said previous week. that’s been a 2.3 percent it’s important that those increase from the week who are vaccinated still prior, so it seems that this virus just use the mitigation measures mentioned loves to go to those that are just not by and that they don’t use their protected by the vaccine for other vaccination status to be “careless.” reasons,” Cabaltica said.

“We’re still in the middle of a very He advised everyone to continue to aggressive pandemic in Berrien County follow the same mitigation measures, and in Michigan,” he said. such as wearing a mask as much as Cabaltica gave some tips on how to possible, paying attention to hygiene, stay safe this upcoming holiday season.

He advised everyone to try to hold holiday gatherings outside, if possible, although Michigan’s colder weather may make this difficult. If something can’t be held outdoors, then ventilation should be increased indoors. People should monitor their symptoms and get tested if they suspect they may have been exposed. For those who are asymptomatic, more antigen kits are available at pharmacies. For those who are symptomatic, he said walk-in clinics have the capacity to give Covid tests.

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voiding large crowds at the mall or stores and wearing a mask, which can provide some protection, are also other measures members of the public can take to stay safe.

Cabaltica said the Berrien County Health Department already held two clinics administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years old.

A clinic will be held for that age group Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the health department’s office on Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor from 3 to 6 p.m.

Appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.bchdmi.org. added that you can call places where you received your vaccine to find out information about scheduling an appointment.

Similar to adults, the Pfizer vaccine for children requires two doses that are given three weeks apart.

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

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Chikaming Board accepts fire chief Davidson’s letter of retirement

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees accepted the letter of retirement from fire chief Mike Davidson at their Thursday, Nov. 10, meeting.

Davidson’s retirement will be effective as of March 31, 2022, the end of the current fiscal year. In his letter he recommended that the township hire his replacement Jan. 1, 2022, to “facilitate a smooth transition in the operations of the fire department.”

In 2004, Davidson was appointed the township’s fire chief of the newly consolidated fire department. He became full-time chief in 2008 and was put in charge of the medical first responder program.

“During my career as chief, I had the opportunity to work under seven supervisors. Through the years, we made the department well known and respected throughout the county. We set a standard of cooperation between the fire and police department and continue to do so today,” the letter said.

“I believe that I’ve represented the township well and became a seated member of the Berrien County EOC (Emergency Operations Center), director of the 911 technical committee, a seated member of the county 911 advisory committee and president of the Berrien County Fire Chiefs Association,” the letter further stated.

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said that there will be “many, many more praises and thanks” headed Davidson’s way in the months leading up to his departure.

“Thanks for all the years you’ve spent here and all the good you’ve done for Chikaming Township,” he said.

Trustee Bill Marske said Davidson took over three separate units when he became chief and brought them together.

“They’ve just clicked and gotten better, if anything, with his leadership,” he said.

Board members agreed to table a new library services contract between New Buffalo Township Library, Three Oaks Township Library and Bridgman Public Library and that Bunte will help trustees Bill Marske and Rich Sullivan arrange a meeting with the library system to come up with some type of agreement.

Board members approved enforcing Section 7 in the zoning ordinance to get a contract to remove the dangerous buildings structures on two parcels, 7312 Harbert Road, and 5084 Browntown Road. Public hearings were held, and notices were given to the property owners, but no action has been taken. Bunte said the owners must now be noticed of the direction that the township board will be taking on their respective properties.

A request for a group of residents to

move forward with the renaming of their road from First Lane to Daisy Lane was approved.

The residents had signed a petition to rename the road following a situation where first responders had a difficult time locating a residence there because it couldn’t be located on Google map or GIS. Currently, there are four other roads named “first” in the township.

Board members approved increasing Zoning Board of Appeals application fees from $500 to $1,000. Bunte said that most cases, from noticing to publishing to the attorney costs, are “wanting anywhere in the $800 to 1500 range by the time we get everything else lined up.” As a result, the township has been losing money on the cases.

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oard members approved staying with the current Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare plan with a 3.1 percent increase in premiums to the

township.

The addition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid holiday for township employees to the 2022 calendar, as well as the 2022 calendar with this addition, was approved.

Board members approved Township Center being the site for a county recycling day for household hazard wastes, electronics and potentially another item from 3 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

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 7PM MICHIANA VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1PM

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Officer Klynstra honored for life-saving actions by Three Oaks council

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

Three Oaks officer was honored during the Three Oaks Village Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, for his recent life-saving

actions.

During a presentation, police chief Carl Krause said officer Jacob Klynstra responded to an emergency call at Journeyman Distillery, where he found a man unresponsive, with others performing CPR. Krause said Klynstra used an automated external defibrillator on the man, who was transported to an area hospital and later received heart surgery. Krause read letters of thanks from both the man and his wife, thanking Klynstra for his actions.

Johanna Welter of Journeyman added her thanks as well.

Klynstra received a lifesaving certificate and pin at the meeting for his actions.

During the meeting, Village Manager Dan Faulkner presented a letter of resignation from village treasurer Melodie Culverhouse. In Culverhouse’s absence, clerk Cindi Moynihan has been handling treasurer responsibilities, with former village treasurer Lois Smith assisting on a part-time basis. Faulkner said a search committee will review new treasurer candidates.

Due to the increased workload, the village staff did not have enough time to include a list of bills and invoices to be paid in the council packet. The council voted to approve the consent agenda without these items, and after discussion with Moynihan, set a special meeting for Nov. 11 to review and approve the bills. The quick scheduling was deemed necessary as Moynihan stated she would not be in the office the week of Nov. 15 to write checks, and some of the organizations charge “heavy penalties” for late payments.

A second special meeting will take place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the village hall to discuss correspondence with the Michigan Department of Environment,

approved a $300 contribution to the Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) community garden for planned repairs regarding the village’s water treatment to garden beds. Ream said the DDA had system. made a separate contribution and the During the November regular meeting, the council approved garden is considering increasing its fees Faulkner’s recommendation to increase next year to cover costs. the salaries for the administrative staff In a separate green effort, Ream and police department personnel. said the Parks and Recreation Board is Faulkner said the teaming with the Harbor During a increases were part of Country Rotary Club to presentation, police create Happy Little Tree the budget. Increases chief Carl Krause for the Department program, which will said officer Jacob of Public Works and encourage residents to Klynstra responded Streets Department plant trees. The village to an emergency are scheduled for the currently reimburses call at Journeyman December meeting. residents up to $50 if Distillery, where The annual Snowflake they plant a tree from a he found a man Stroll is set for Nov. 27 pre-approve list. Under unresponsive, with in the downtown. Village the new program, Ream others performing President Richard Smith said, the Rotary will help CPR. Krause said said the marching band is cover any remaining Klynstra used an unavailable for this year’s purchasing cost. automated external parade, but there will be Councilmember Joe defibrillator on new attractions, including Hinman reported that the the man, who was ice sculptures. This year’s transported to an DDA is looking for a new stroll will run from 2 to area hospital and manager for the summer later received 8 p.m., with the parade farmers market and is heart surgery. stepping off at 5 p.m. on accepting applications.

Krause read Maple Drive and making letters of thanks its way to Watkins Park, nspection of water from both the where the tree lighting lines earlier in the man and his wife, will take place after dark. year revealed a line thanking Klynstra with lead levels Santa and Mrs. Claus will for his actions. above the state’s visit with children in the Johanna Welter of actionable level. Faulkner pavilion.

Journeyman added told the council that as This year the DDA has her thanks as well. of January 2022, it will donated lights for the be the municipality’s gazebo in Dewey Cannon responsibility to replace lead lines from Park, along with a temporary sign. the water main to within 18 inches of a The council approved a payment of residence or the first valve. Accordingly, $2,500 to Abonmarche Engineering the council authorized $5,000 towards for additional costs associated with line replacement. Councilmember Steve paving work on Michigan Street.

Graziano said the identified lines need Engineer Jason Marquardt explained to be replaced right away, but asked if to the council that Abonmarche had provided services not outlined in the future funding was available for any initial contract and the payment was for additional replacements. Faulkner said expenses associated with the additional the village’s asset plan is nearly ready to work. submit to the state, and that will make At the recommendation of grant applications possible. councilmember Tyler Ream, the council Recent hydrant flushings revealed

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four hydrants on the south end of the village in need of repair or replacement.

Faulkner told the council that, due to age, replacement parts are no longer available for some of the hydrants. The council approved the purchase of four hydrants from East Jordan Hydrants in the amount of $11,104.61.

The Hickory Street bridge is due for its biennial MDOT inspection Nov. 19.

Faulkner said it is already listed for potential preventative maintenance and the inspection will determine what that maintenance will be.

The council voted to approve the three-year state audit, running from 2021 through 2023.

The council appointed Dave Thomas, Chris Brooks and Tim Jarrett to the Construction Board of Appeals, reappointed Tina Olson and Steve Diller to the Planning Commission, Joan Brown and Lindsey Clements to the Parks and Recreation Board and Mike Kennedy to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

In his manager report, Faulkner told the council the village had received approval to install a paved walkway along U.S. 12 from village limits to Three Oaks Ford, 6736 US-12.

Prior to adjournment, councilmember Coleen Newquist asked Chief Krause if anything could be done about speeding vehicles on North Elm Street. Krause said the department has been handling increased calls but patrols when they can.

Addressing the council during public comment, Nick Sayers of Highway Horticulture said he was disappointed that his organization’s application for a marijuana dispensary was not considered at the recent special meeting to approve license applications.

Sayers said his organization had spent thousands of dollars and many hours working on their application and asked for clarification on why it was not considered.

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New Buffalo Township Board adopts new zoning ordinance

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

fter a nearly two-year process, members of the New Buffalo Township Board of Trustees adopted a resolution adopting the township’s new zoning ordinance at their Monday, Nov. 15, meeting.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that the draft zoning ordinance had been on the township’s website for a while for the public to view.

At the September meeting, board member Patty Iazzetto, who sits on the Planning Commission, said the planners had approved the zoning ordinance and it was headed for the county’s Planning Commission for their review.

Board members approved the 12th payment for the Public Safety Building project in the amount of $8,751 as well as the ninth payment for the Union Pier trailhead project to Roggow Construction in the amount of $12,085.37, which is the township’s half (the cost is shared with Chikaming Township).

A resolution approving the refunding contract was adopted. Heit said that when the GRSD (Galien River Sanitary District) did their upgrades to the plant, the five entities – the City of New Buffalo, the City of Bridgman, Chikaming Township, Lake Township, and New Buffalo Township – were part of paying off the bond. While Chikaming and Lake townships have already paid theirs off, the City of New Buffalo, Bridgman and New Buffalo Township have been paying on it and it has about seven years left. By refinancing it, New Buffalo Township can save $140,000 (the bonding cost will be shared by the

three entities).

A resolution in favor of Amtrak forming a connection between the Pere Marquette Line that comes through New Buffalo and goes to Grand Rapids and the Wolverine Line that heads east was adopted.

Board members approved applying to LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) for a site as well as program license for day camp next summer at Frohne Hall.

Heit reminded everyone that the township’s December meeting has been switched to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.

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lake O’Halloran, a resident of the Village of Grand Beach said he read in Crain’s Business that the actuarialists said in five years, it’s going to be $2.67 billion to the economy of Michigan regarding cannabis dispensaries in the state. He said that as a taxpayer of the township, he doesn’t have “the luxury of these revenues coming in,” as the village doesn’t have any businesses and doesn’t have that type of opportunity.

O’Halloran (who also sits on the Grand Beach Village Council) said that the municipalities need to figure out how to “sustain our budgets,” noting the 6 percent inflation and where the money is going to come from to afford items when their costs are increasing.

“I’m interested in where we think we might want to take cannabis dispensaries as far the township is concerned - I think we have really good opportunity based on where the property is for the township,” he said.

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More details emerge about alleged New Buffalo drug kingpin’s activities

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BY STAN MADDUX

he FBI eavesdropped on telephone conversations and text messages to keep track of the activities of an alleged drug kingpin from New Buffalo.

Those are the latest details contained in the FBI complaint filed against eight suspected members of the ring in U.S. District Court at Grand Rapids.

Ivan Huerta Hernandez, 32, of 17813 Behner Road allegedly purchased large quantities of crack and powder cocaine in Chicago and sold it to dealers for distribution throughout the area.

The cocaine was shipped from Mexico and delivered to Chicago based on information derived from cell phone calls and text messages in English, Spanish and a combination of the two languages translated to English, according to the FBI complaint.

Hernandez had been under investigation since 2020 for running the alleged ring from his residence near Exit 4 on Interstate 94.

About two kilograms of suspected cocaine along with close to $100,000 in cash and two firearms were seized during the execution of search warrants in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.

Seven other people, including Donald Rogers, 62, also of New Buffalo, were also arrested.

Rogers of 16876 Lake Shore Road near Red Arrow Highway was one of the main customers of Hernandez and distributors of the cocaine.

Also arrested were Juan Martinez Camarillo, 36, and Santiago Cardenas, 41, both of Michigan City; Manuel Eudave, 54, of rural LaPorte; Marcus Johnson, 42, of Benton Harbor; Adrian Romero Antunez, 35, of Chicago; and Henry Nichols, 41, of Greenville, South Carolina.

If convicted, Hernandez could have his 2004 Porsche Cayenne, 1969

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Ford Mustang and two Toyota Camrys confiscated by federal authorities since it appears those vehicles were obtained with his alleged drug proceeds, b according to the FBI complaint.

J According to the FBI complaint, Hernandez also drove to places like d Benton Harbor and Merrillville to sell drugs to major customers and collect N money they owed him from previous d cocaine buys.

S The communication between Hernandez and his alleged customers w on cell phones and in text messages w were monitored under a court order for p two months beginning Aug. 24, the FBI m complaint revealed.

In one conversation, Camarillo told b Hernandez he was on his motorcycle C in LaPorte and would have the cash M to allegedly make a major cocaine purchase from him the following day. u a ccording to the FBI b complaint, Camarillo said p “I’ll have something good d for you in the morning for c sure.”

Transactions between the two men F were made at the home of Camarillo r at 416 Cleveland Ave. or after they met d at places like the Cigarette Outlet on fi Indiana 39 just south of the Michigan state line, authorities said. a The FBI complaint also alleges Eudaveb used his business, Eudave Landscaping and Stone in northern LaPorte County, s to launder drug money for Hernandez. fi During a three month period starting c in June, authorities said company payroll checks totaling more than b $22,000 were written by Eudave to Hernandez even though Hernandez was not employed by his firm.

According to the complaint, Hernandez left drugs for his customers to pick up at his house at times when he wasn’t going to be there to physically carry out the exchange.

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Brakes placed on defamation cases against former mayor

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BY STAN MADDUX

efamation of character lawsuits against the former mayor of Michigan City are no longer being pursued at least for now.

The cases were filed last month on behalf of LaPorte County Prosecutor John Lake and his wife, Mary, who is a deputy prosecutor for her husband.

A stay of the proceedings was filed Nov. 9 in LaPorte Superior Court 3 and dismissal of the case was filed Nov. 2 in Starke County Circuit Court.

The action on behalf of the plaintiffs was taken to get back into compliance with the law governing bankruptcy proceedings at the request of the former mayor’s attorney, Daniel Freeland.

Freeland on April 7 filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in U.S. District Court in South Bend on behalf of Ron Meer.

Freeland said a bankruptcy filing under federal law comes with an automatic stay prohibiting legal action being filed against individuals seeking protection from creditors until a final decision is made in their bankruptcy cases.

If the prosecutor was taken to court, Freeland said violation of a stay could result in damages and even punitive damages for Meer if a judge ruled the filing of a lawsuit was done to harm him.

Lake, in the third year of his first term as prosecutor, said the stay was violated by accident.

Lake said he and his wife were never served with any notice of a bankruptcy filing since they were not listed as creditors in Meer’s bankruptcy petition.

“We had no knowledge of the bankruptcy,” said Lake.

Lake said he didn’t learn of the

bankruptcy filing until recently when notified by his attorney, Guy DeMartino, in the defamation case.

The lawsuits are in response to Meer publicly alleging Lake targeted his stepson, Adam Bray, for arrest to hurt his chances of being reelected.

The arrest on gun and drug related charges occurred a month before the November 2019 election, which Meer lost by 76 votes to current mayor Duane Parry.

Meer was later charged with six felony counts of intimidation and misconduct along with two misdemeanor counts of false informing for his alleged behavior following his stepson’s arrest.

The felony cases were later dismissed.

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he misdemeanor cases were scheduled for dismissal in February until Meer was charged in December 2020 with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and resisting law enforcement.

After the accident, Meer allegedly drove home, where he ignored a police officer’s request to discuss the motor vehicle accident, police said.

Meer alleged the lawsuits were filed as a way for Lake to continue harassing and intimidating him.

Freeland would not speculate on motive.

“I have no opinion on that. I don’t know why they were filed,” he said.

Lake said he doesn’t know if he’ll move forward again on the defamation cases.

He said the decision will depend on whether seeking damages in the case is allowed under the judge’s bankruptcy protection order.

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New Buffalo City Council opposes passage of State-House short-term rental bill

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BY THERESE DONNELLY

n a 4-0 vote, the New Buffalo City Council passed a short-term rental resolution at its Monday, Nov. 15, meeting, reiterating their objections to recent state legislation regarding short-term rentals.

On Oct. 27, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4722, setting the definition of short-term rentals as rental terms not to exceed 30 consecutive days, and classifying short-term rentals as a residential usemeaning conditions cannot differ from other residences in the same zone. In their resolution, the council stated its belief that HB 4722 will be detrimental to residents and take away local control.

The resolution will ask state Sen. Kim LaSata (R-St. Joseph) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to oppose the bill or any similar legislation.

During the meeting the council also approved a contract to Anlaan Corporation in the amount of $52,000 for demolition work on the Dune Walk, part of Phase I of the Dune Walk restoration project. In their bid, Anlann stated work will be complete by Dec. 17, 2021. Project engineers at Abonmarche recommended the company out of the four contractors who submitted bids.

The police department received the ok for two purchases. The first was for a drone from Steel City Drones costing $6969. City manager Darwin Watson explained the drone will enable police to survey flood damage, look for missing swimmers, monitor traffic conditions and survey crowds.

Officer Nate Voytovick, who is a

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licensed drone pilot, has previously used his personal drone equipment for department work. The new drone will be issued to Voytovick for use and maintenance.

Police chief Rich Killips told the council that the new drone will include thermal imaging and will be public safety graded, meaning the equipment will be operational during emergencies and natural disasters.

A second purchase, for a new police vehicle, also received council approval.

In a summary to the council, Watson explained a patrol vehicle was damaged when an officer responding to an emergency medical call hit a curb, damaging the underside. The city’s insurance company is expected to declare the vehicle totaled. Insurance money is expected to cover the cost of the replacement, but no amount has been determined yet.

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bonmarche Engineering was awarded an agreement to provide engineering professional services for dredging in the harbor.

Lake levels have dropped significantly since they reached record high levels in 2019 and the new changes have caused sand deposits that could potentially interfere with watercraft.

Under the agreement, Abonmarche will work in three phases- data collection, preliminary engineering and permitting, and finally an initial dredge construction project.

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Students pay their respects to those who served at Veterans Day ceremony

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

tudents at New Buffalo Middle/High School paid their annual respects to those who served their country at the school’s Veteran’s Day ceremony in the Performing Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 11.

The ceremony included a presentation by the New Buffalo American Legion Post 169 Color Guard, the playing of patriotic songs by the high school band, the playing of “Taps” on the trumpet by middle school principal Bradley Brunner and a speech from keynote speaker Dr. Lee Strohl, MD, United States Army, Medical Corps.

Middle school students were presented with certificates as this year’s Patriot Pen Essay contest winners. High school students were presented with certificates as this year’s Voice of Democracy essay contest winners.

Later that afternoon, New Buffalo Middle School ‘s SADD students (Students against Destructive Decisions) unveiled the renovated a Peace Pole that was gifted to the school district in 1996.

The peace pole (which was started in Japan in 1955) is a monument that displays the message “May peace prevail” in the language of the country where it’s been placed and it’s usually three to 13 additional

translations. The message, middle school teacher Jennifer Bauer said, is referred to as the “peace pledge.”

When the Berrien County Coalition Against Violence gifted the peace pole to the district in 1996, SADD students held a ceremony for the community and placed items in a time capsule they buried under the pole that contained a key to the city, a city councilman’s badge (to represent community), a feather from the beach (to represent nature), and a peace pledge with the signatures of middle and high school students. In 2001, the peace pole and capsule were moved to the new building, where another ceremony was held.

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n 2020, the peace pole was unearthed when the new fence was put in near the cafeteria. Students created a new pole out of plastic that could be slipped over the old one as “the years had faded the messages,” Bauer said.

Bauer said students had spent two years creating the design and painting the new pole, which was planted out in front of the middle school soon after the ceremony.

“It contains messages of peace that will serve as a reminder to all of us as we enter the building every day,” she said.

SADD students recite the Peace Pledge

Members of the New Buffalo American Legion Post 169 Color Guard stand near the stage

Dr. Lee Strohl speaks during the ceremony

Students wave American flags in the air during the Veterans Day ceremony

Bradley Brunner plays taps on his trumpet

Winners of the Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay contests

The new Peace Pole is unveiled

The high school band performs during the ceremony

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A bar is located near the entrance

Union Pier Social welcomed in downtown Union Pier

uests need look no further than the name of one of Harbor Country’s newest eateries, Union Pier Social, to understand what co-owners Phil Marshallsay’s and Declan Stapleton’s goal was for opening it.

“Our goal here was to bring back a place where people would gather and be sociable with each other, meet friends and have a good time,” Stapleton said.

Stapleton and Marshallsay, along with Pamela Picka, the general manager, were present during the restaurant’s grand opening, which included a ribbon-cutting by the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Nov. 12.

Creating an inviting atmosphere for diners to enjoy good food was at the forefront of Stapleton’s and Marshallsay’s minds when they fixed up the building (which was formerly Frankie’s). While the structure of the building remained intact, they tried to “modernize” its overall look to “freshen it up.” All summer, they spent time whitewashing

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other places, so we and “hanging hope to be able to cut shiplap,” Stapleton that down,” he said. said.

Kimberlee Wendt, “We brightened chamber executive it up a lot and kind director, said that of got a little beachy Union Pier Social vibe,” he said. arrived on the Overhead, diners scene shortly after will hear the notes the completion from variety of tunes of the Union intermingling with Pier/Red Arrow the chatter of other Highway Corridor diners. Stapleton Improvement said that they plan Project, which gave a on having live music facelift to the entire on a regular basis downtown area.

(Marco Villarreal “We have all of these new was playing during Declan Stapleton (right) welcomes everyone to Union Pier businesses that are Friday’s opening).

Social with Phil Marshallsay and Pamela Picka moving in behind In addition to the backdrop that giving the building the new streetscape n the summertime, guests a fresh look, that New Buffalo Township and can enjoy the newly Stapleton said that they’ve Chikaming Township brought expanded outdoor seating ensured the menu also has a to this neighborhood it can area, where they can sit fresh as well as unique twist only mean that these businesses and relax on the patio. to it. Items on the menu are going to thrive, you can see Stapleton said hopefully the include a variety of appetizers, it rolling in and so we’re really extra space will accommodate sandwiches and grinders, excited about it,” she said. diners throughout those busy fresh salads, and pizza. Away Noting that he and warmer months. from the expansive dining Marshallsay have been coming to “One of our goals is not to have room, guests can sip at artisan the area to vacation for years and you experience an hour and a half cocktails and Michigan and that he and his wife have been wait that you might experience Chicago craft beers at the bar living in the area since buying a house 12 years ago, Stapleton located by the entrance. or that we have experienced - in

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Energy and persistence conquer all things. — Benjamin Franklin

said that he’s pleased to see the transformation that Union Pier has recently undergone.

“We’re very happy see that happen when we came along…

I think a good revitalization of the area will be good for the long term and hopefully, there will be lots of other businesses joining us in Union Pier,” he said.

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The restaurant may be open for lunch during the week beginning in the new year as well. For updates, visit www.unionpiersocial.com or Facebook or call 269-586-3778.

Union Pier Social will be open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

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Members of the audience clap for Sandra Thompson

The Ides of March takes The Acorn stage

The Acorn bids farewell to Thompson, recognizes the Turners for new ‘Turner Stage’

hey’re the ones who work behind the scenes – the ones who keep The Acorn Theater for the Performing Arts, which opened its doors 20 years ago, moving forward and continuing to keep the local art scene thriving in Harbor Country.

For two nights in a row last week, three of these individuals were invited to step out from behind the curtain of The Acorn and into the spotlight: Sandra Thompson and Allen and Lynn Turner.

Thompson, who has been with The Acorn for the past nine years, was singing in her last Open Mic night as a member of its staff Thursday, Nov. 11. The following night, Three Oaks residents Allen and Lynn’s generous donation to the rebuilding of The Acorn performance area was recognized before a concert with Jim Peterik and The Ides of March.

Tom Abrahamson, chair of The Acorn Board of Directors, said that Thompson began working there as general manager when it was a for-profit in 2013.

In 2016, in a “bold move to expand The Acorn’s reach and impact,” she led a “complex

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effort” to convert it into a Abrahamson added.

Abrahamson said. nonprofit.

“Simply put, there would be Thompson shifted out of “In just five years under no Acorn as we know it today her role as executive director her leadership and relentless without Sandra Thompson.” to artistic consultant last year, devotion, The Acorn has Thompson was presented with helping Beth Kaskel transition accomplished what typically a print, aptly titled “Open Mic,” to her role as new executive takes decades and by local fine artist often never even Joe Hindley. happens in most Kaskel said that other nonprofits,” they were “finally Abrahamson said. honoring a very As the theater’s generous donation only full-time made many years employee, ago to improve Thompson drove this stage we are “strategy, business standing on” planning and before presenting fundraising efforts” a facsimile plaque while working (with a larger one alongside board coming to The members (many Acorn) to Allen and Beth Kaskel and Tom Abrahamson present Sandra Thompson of whom she Lynn and Friday (far right) with an Open Mic painting recruited). She night. conducted hundreds director after a nationwide of events though the years and oard member Janet search earlier this year. “innovated” several programs, Davies (as well as “So today, The Acorn is a such as Open Mic Night, Acorn former ABC 7 Chicago thriving, growing organization, Homegrown, the Singer/ broadcaster) said with limitless opportunities and that Allen has made Songwriter Competition, and I credit this success to Sandra’s radio plays. many contributions to the arts skills and experience in the She also “orchestrated a in Three Oaks and Chicago. He’s performing arts business, her stunning pivot during the been the chair of three theaters unstoppable energy and her pandemic, and created dozens in Chicago, the National Jewish contagious enthusiasm that has of Acorn Anywhere! outdoor Theater, Victory Gardens, and resulted in the loyal and devoted concerts, which enabled The the Goodman Theatre. He’s also patron base, our artists and an Acorn to survive 18 months been the chair for the Museum of army of volunteers and donors,” when this theater was dark,” Contemporary Art and the board

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chair of Columbia College.

“So, we are very honored to finally give a long overdue recognition to Lynn and Allen Turner for creating this beautiful stage we have here,” Davies said.

She added that the performance area will be rebranded the Turner Stage at The Acorn.

Allen said that “hundreds of thousands of people have been in the seats you were in now over the last 20 years” to witness a variety of artistic endeavors - from music performances to plays to presentations.

“There’s a funny thing about theater and music and dance and film and I hope you realize that you come here to be part of it with us: On a lucky day, if we’re really lucky and we’ve done our job, you may see something that the world has never seen before on this stage,” he said.

“So, this theater isn’t just about us - we’re up here and we are behind the scenes trying to raise some money and trying to be helpful - but this theater is really for you… So come to us, come to our joint venture and be our partners and help us – we are delighted to be supportive of this,” Allen added.

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year with the new STEAM (Science, amilies came together for a night of fun with Engineering, Art and Math) building science during New Buffalo that’s currently being built at New Elementary School’s Family Buffalo Middle/High School.

Engineering Night at the “Hopefully, this will inspire the elementary school Tuesday, Nov. 9. kids and make them want to join the Families gathered in groups in robotics,” he said. the school cafeteria and the gym to Bowen said that the school has participate in interactive scientific a science and social studies focus activities, such as constructing a roller this year and is trying to “integrate coaster and building a sled. In the science and social studies in our ELA common area, adults and children curriculum at the could see a same time, so 3-D printer we can be more in action effective and from the New efficient with our Buffalo High time.”

School’s Smart “That’s one of lab as well as our goals this year use a control and continuing in to maneuver the next couple of the high school years,” he said. robotics club’s Having families latest creation onboard is also across the tile important. floor.

“You can see Principal this night the Adam Bowen parents are said out of all actually involved the years that and working the school has through the done the event projects, so it’s that this year true engagement had the best compared to turnout. an event where He added you’re just talking Nora Beck, Harper Hayes that the event to the parents,” and Alison Sanchez display coincides this their tin foil tower during the Foil Challenge Bowen said.

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HOR0SCOPE NOVEMBER 18-24, 2021

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

There are certain things you need to go through in order to progress and move forward in life. Whether you need to spend time alone evaluating what areas of life are most important to you, or actually cleaning out the closets, make some decisions and drop the excess baggage and clutter.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Leo might be a big pussycat when pampered, but the Lion is also very courageous and can walk on any battlefield with guts of steel. Cats are tremendous healers when wounded which adds to their courageous nature. Keep that in mind if things get heavy, this week.

This is a great time to pull back and evaluate your mental state. Are you doing things that make you happy and add meaning to your life? If not, drop the pleasantries and get real. There is a strong element of people pleasing going on and that’s not always a good fit for Sagittarius.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Your relationships will be shifting and some of the intimate aspects of the partnership will dissolve. It’s better to confront the things that aren’t what you had hoped they would be before you rearrange your daily life to accommodate them. Be firm; don’t do what you’d rather not do.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

Expect some major developments to stem from off handed comments or not so serious conversations to reveal long kept secrets.

There is a major element of surprise in the stellar vibes this week and many spontaneous moves could take shape.

This is a very serendipitous full moon.

There are certain elements in a group setting that need sorted out. Some of the murkier aspects, like power dimensions and expectations should really be discussed openly before control dramas create confusion and possibly disperse the group. A bullying vibe may be felt.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Friends and associates could create a lot of tension or make you feel pressured with time restraints and deadlines. You could be dealing with some very highpressured sales techniques and some major headaches could result. Set up some good boundaries, so you don’t feel pushed around.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Most of the time you are easy going and carefree with partners, but every once in a while, you must have the final say, and this is that once in a while. Whether you are choosing a color for the living room or deciding on purchasing a big-ticket item, you hold the power to veto now.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

You have a lot of things you’d like to express, but in order to make the best impressions, you’ll have to grasp hold of your creative powers and wield them or you’ll putter out before you make your point. Authority figures could see you as scattered, if you don’t prepare presentations first.

This is the time of year where you exude the most influence and power. Your ability to assert yourself is strongest now. So, take opportunities to promote yourself and your skills. Even if you feel uncertain of the workload a new job or health routine requires, now is the time to jump in!

Expect some outbursts and forceful behavior from siblings or neighbors. This explosive behavior can actually be constructive if channeled wisely. Take control of your resources, values, and ideas of self-worth and apply them towards practical purposes, rather than protesting.

Your ideas are very clever and resourceful.

Take some credit for your originality and don’t let others’ criticism diminish your self-satisfaction.

Stay on target with your plans and follow through on research ideas. On another note, be a bit cautious with friends; don’t play with danger.

Nothing endures but personal qualities.

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The family prefers contributions in memory of Ruthann be made to The Berrien County Cancer Services, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085.

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1936-2021

uth Ann Mielke, age 85, of Three Oaks, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Her life began May 30, 1936 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, one of two children born to Irving and Tobaya Goldstein.

She married George Albert Phillip Mielke June 24, 1967 in St. Joseph, Michigan. After forty-one years of marriage, he preceded her in death October 16, 2008.

Ruth Ann Loved her grandchildren, children, and her dog Jojo. She enjoyed gardening, playing piano, as well as feeding and watering the birds. She especially liked bluebirds. She was an excellent baker - her specialties were blueberry/cherry, pecan, pumpkin and lemon meringue pies. She liked the morning sun, puzzles, and cryptograms. One of Ruth Ann’s prized possessions were her grandmother’s rose bushes, which still are growing today.

Ruth Ann graduated from Benton Harbor in 1954.

She went on to become an accountant and worked for Midwest Timer for a number of years. She left work to become a stay-at-home mom, raising her two children.

Ruth Ann returned to work in the late 1980’s and became a cook at several restaurants and even cooked for the high school.

Ruth Ann will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca (Dennis Huey) Finney of Jackson; one son, Philip (Kelly) Mielke of Galien; four grandchildren, Taylor (Jake Knapp) Mielke, Sara (Mike Peterson) Mielke, Amber (Matt) Henney, and William Finney; six great grandchildren, Ryan, Stevie, Mia, Jayden, Arabella, and Luna; one brother, Ron Goldstein of Coloma; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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Grace Seifert 1922-2021

race Seifert, 99, of Three Oaks, Michigan died peacefully at her daughter’s residence, Friday, November 12, 2021, in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began March 29, 1922 in Three Oaks, Michigan one of three children born to George and Grace (Jenkins) Vogeley. Grace graduated from New Buffalo High School in 1939. She married her childhood schoolmate and love of her life Devon Lewis Seifert November 21, 1942 in Three Oaks, Michigan.

After forty-six years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1989.

Grace was known by her friends and family as GoGo Gracie. She was not afraid of hard work. She and Devon worked side by side to build their farm for many years. She and Devon raised dairy and beef cattle as well as chickens. Grace had an egg delivery route she completed weekly.

Grace was an avid gardener and she loved to cook. When it came to food preparation, Grace was the family’s Betty Crocker. Many of her meals were prepared from her garden and came directly to the table. She was a phenomenal baker. She was also known for her homemade pizzas, applesauce, apple squares, pies, and cakes, just to name a few. She was

known by her family and friends for her famous dill pickles.

Grace worked as a seamstress for many years. She enjoyed sewing her daughter’s clothes growing up.

Grace and Devon were both 4-H leaders for their children. She also worked as a bookkeeper at Seifert’s Farm Supply during the 70’s and 80’s.

Starting in the 1980’s, Grace enjoyed her winters in Florida with her daughter, Darlene. She had traveled many places with her family and close “Florida Friend,” Lois Mescall. They had fun playing cards, traveling, cooking, and listening to Polka music. These were just a few of Grace’s favorite past times. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino.

Grace will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by one daughter, Darlene Van Loan of Tampa, Florida; one son, Kenneth (Karen) Seifert of Three Oaks; four grandchildren, Kenneth II (Becky) Seifert of Three Oaks, Steve (Aimee) Seifert of Three Oaks, Mark (Corrine Holm) Seifert of Three Oaks, Susan (Zac Robertson) Seifert of Three Oaks; ten great grandchildren, Kyle (Brittney Williams) Seifert, Cameron Seifert, Kevin Seifert, Maggie Seifert, Steven Seifert, Jack Seifert, Josh Seifert, Jake Seifert, Emma Grace Seifert, Abbie Seifert; one great great granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Seifert; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Grace was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; Cecil Rupsis and one brother, George Vogeley.

Family and friends will gather Friday, November 19, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Grace will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks, following her funeral service on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. Family and friends are welcome to pay their final respects an hour before the funeral starts.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Grace be made to Randall Couchman American Legion Post # 204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128 or Hanson Hospice Center, 4382 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville, Michigan 49127.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

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Lost medals pinned on war veteran at ceremony

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LaPorte County veteran teared up when duplicates of his lost medals for service in the Vietnam War were pinned on his sport coat.

Doing the honors was 2nd District Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, the featured speaker at the annual Veterans Day ceremony Thursday, Nov. 11, in LaPorte.

Roughly 200 veterans and family members and 600 students attended the close to one hour ceremony at the Civic Auditorium.

“My original medals, I don’t know whatever happened to them. This was a big surprise,” said Rich Mrozinski.

The Rolling Prairie man was dispatched to his first of two tours of duty in Vietnam in 1970.

He seemed to deeply appreciate receiving copies of his Air Force Commendation Medal,

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which is granted for prolonged acts of heroism or meritorious service, the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republican of Vietnam Campaign medal.

“I’m still kind of in shock. It’s a big honor,” Mrozinski said.

Mrozinski is in the first year of his second term as a LaPorte County commissioner.

One of the messages from Walorski was directed to the students.

“You were born in the greatest country the world has ever seen. Don’t let them tell you that is not the case,” she said.

The applause became more like cheers when she verbally gave a big pat on the back to people who served the country.

“Thank God for the veteran of the United States of America,” Walorski said.

She also quoted the late army general and President Dwight Eisenhower in paying

homage to soldiers, including those who never came home from battle.

“History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or to the timid,” she said.

The ceremony included patriotic songs performed by middle school and high school music students, a gun salute and the playing of “Taps.”

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New Buffalo Township will be accepting bids for landscaping maintenance for the 2022 summer season. Specifics are as follows: (2) Locations: New Buffalo Township Hall & Park, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy. Fire Station #2, 18959 U.S. Highway 12.

Specifications: Mulch landscaped areas once in spring.

Weed and trim landscaped areas 3 times during the summer, starting in May ending in September.

All bids must include a valid certificate of workers compensation, liability and insurance. Copies must cover contract period.

Any questions should be directed to Supervisor Michelle Heit, 269-4691011 extension 103.

New Buffalo Township reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and to make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of New Buffalo Township.

Bids will be accepted at the New Buffalo Township office until December, 10th 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

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