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Chikaming Township Board continues objection of applications for revetment permits PAGE 4

Bison dropped in regional opener in volleyball PAGE 9 Erica Johnson named SHAPE Michigan Elementary Teacher of the Year PAGE 10

New Buffalo American Legion honors veterans near and far PAGE 12 MDHHS issues threeweek epidemic order to save lives, protect frontline heroes during fall COVID-19 surge PAGE 13

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Three Oaks Village Council awaits until certification of election results to swear in new councilmembers

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he November meeting would normally be when the Three Oaks Village Council officially swears in new members, but this year was different.

While unofficial results have named Richard Smith, Tyler Ream and Joe Hinman as the newest electees, President Pro Tem Steve Graziano explained during the Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting that the Berrien County Clerk is not expected to formally certify the 2020 election results for another week.

Graziano and the rest of the council welcomed the newly elected members and thanked outgoing councilmembers Troy Zebell, John Pappa and Village President Dave Grosse for their work.

“They left this village better than they found it,” Graziano said.

He also congratulated John Kramer on his reelection, noting that with 36 years of service, Kramer is the village’s longestserving councilmember.

The election results also mean the village residents approved a marijuana ballot. Village Manager Dan Faulkner said the council can choose to continue to work with the two ordinances on marijuana businesses that the council approved in October and wait to see what the courts decide, or they can amend the ordinances to reflect the initiative, which he said had vague wording. Graziano agreed the council would need to address the matter, but said it should wait until the new councilmembers were able to give input.

There is some uncertainty on how future council meetings will be safely conducted. Faulkner said municipalities can have virtual meetings through

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January 2021 without violating the Open Meetings Act. Village Attorney Charles Hilmer said it remains to be seen how changes to the Open Meetings Act will address the issue beyond January.

Councilmember Becky Thomas stated she will not attend in-person meetings while social distancing is in effect, noting the council meeting room is not large enough to accommodate recommended distances.

Later in the meeting, business owners Ellie Mullins and Suzanna Bierswirth asked the council to consider establishing an official village response to COVID-19.

Mullins suggested the village consider informational signage and including information on testing sites and COVID plans on the village website. Bierswirth added that a slogan could serve as a “rallying cry” for the village. Faulkner said the Berrien County Health Department handles enforcement of masks and safe distancing in public. He said the village does not have the manpower to do enforcement and he felt its main role was educating residents.

As the second step in the installation of a monitoring well, the council authorized $8500 to install the wells and do soil borings. Faulkner said sampling should begin near the end of the year. The monitoring wells are the first step in determining any contamination levels in the wastewater system. Faulkner said the village still has not received a consent order from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE). He added the concern is the longer the village has to wait to work on the lagoons, the greater the risk of contamination.

The council approved a bid of $6920.13 to replace the furnace and air conditioning unit at the water plant.

With COVID restrictions still limiting gatherings, the village has altered its annual holiday festivities. This year’s Snowflake Stroll will be Saturday, Nov. 28, and include a tree lighting in Carver Park. On Dec. 12, the Christmas parade will lead back to the park, where Santa will visit from a safe distance.

The village will once again handle snow removal from the Three Oaks library parking lot. During the 2019-2020 winter the library used a contractor, but this year asked the village to consider a snowplow and removal agreement similar to in previous years. The council approved the agreement for $850.

On Faulkner’s recommendation, the council tabled a discussion on a proposed electric car charging station agreement.

Faulkner said an updated agreement has not been made available for review.

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he council approved year-end bonuses for village employees and board members. Full-time employees and the village clerk will receive $100 gift cards, while part-time employees and board members will receive $50 gift cards.

Councilmembers do not receive a bonus.

Colleen Newquist, the council liaison with the Planning Commission, said the property owner at 23 W. Ash had requested a rezoning from residential to commercial use. The commission has asked for more information before deciding whether to hold a public hearing on the request.

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

Chikaming Township Board continues objection of applications for revetment permits

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embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees approved the continual objection to applications for permits for proposed revetments at their Thursday, Nov. 12, meeting.

Board members had objected the applications in favor of having an engineering study conducted on them at a special meeting held in September.

One application from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is for a proposed revetment at Pier Street and four applications are for revetments at Suns End in Harbert.

In September, board members approved drafting a letter to EGLE with their objection to the permits, pending an engineering analysis on them.

Edgewater Resources conducted the engineering analysis. The firm is also involved with the aforementioned Pier Street project.

Board members were concerned that the firm is also involved in one of the revetments that they’re disputing, although Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said he had “little luck” finding another firm to conduct the analysis for the township.

Board trustee Rich Sullivan read from Edgewater’s analysis regarding the Pier Street project, which stated that it “doesn’t dispute the potential impact” cited by the township and that it’s “generally accepted any shoreline intervention strategy has the potential to impact neighboring properties.”

Bunte said his biggest concern about the Pier Street revetment was the mention of groins, which “do such damage to the littoral drift of the sand and sediment,” in the project’s design.

“Even though we don’t have a lot of say and it’s not our property, I’m still inclined

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to go back and continue to object to EGLE because of the groins on the plan,” he said.

In addition to objecting the Pier Street application, board members agreed to elicit the help of two professionals who spoke at a webinar about shoreline erosion earlier that evening, particularly to advocate for the removal of the groins in the design.

Based on the analysis, Bunte said that there’s “no doubt” what the Sun’s End revetments are going to do to Cherry Beach and the adjoining parcel.

Last year, Chikaming Township received a $2.475 million Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant, which will cover 60% of the estimated more than $4 million purchase price of an undeveloped parcel of three-acre wooded dune adjacent to and to the south of Chikaming Township’s Cherry Beach Park (known as the Cherry Beach Project).

Sullivan read the report from Edgewater, which states that “the littoral movement of sand in Cherry Beach may be impacted by the implementation of armor stone revetment.

“This is going to have a big impact on Cherry Beach” and everything to the south, he said.

Board members also approved a policy and procedure for responding to EGLE applications.

Sullivan read the fourth item on the document, which states that if “the proposed project extends into the beach or sand or lake, the application will be forwarded to the township’s Lakefront Revetment Engineer (or similar firm if said engineer is engaged with the same application), for review and a written report on the project’s potential impact, both on surrounding properties and the township’s interests.”

“If we have a company that’s working for us, I don’t feel they should be representing anybody and private parties in Chikaming Township if they technically work for us,” he

said, referring to the Pier Street project and Edgewater.

Bunte said this was a challenge, as there’s “literally no one” who will work exclusively for the township.

“I’ve looked at all of them up and down the area – if you go outside the area potentially, but then the distance and time lag is challenging,” he said.

Regarding the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project, Bunte said that Townline Road has been paved and that underground work, such as sewers, water, storm sewers and electrical, has been completed.

One level of asphalt will be going down on Red Arrow and Townline Road and will be completed in the spring, along with sidewalks and additional paths and streetscape.

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ost of the curbing on Townline was scheduled to be completed last week and entries to all side streets and to driveways were going to be completed either last week or this one but most of the curb and gutter is in place.

Regarding the MDNRTF Lake Michigan Forest and Public Beach Expansion Project Update (Cherry Beach Project), Bunte said the Trust Fund received the township’s adjustment to the boundary map and the adjustment to the wording in the amendment to the project agreement. He said he’s been told the Trust Fund will be signing the project agreement, paving the way for the township to move forward with the required two appraisals.

Board members approved the police department’s request for EDAILY System through CORETECH, which included amending the budget to move funds from part time staff to office equipment “in order to stay within budget,” Bunte said.

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LASATA: KIM’S COAT DRIVE FOR KIDS A SUCCESS AMIDST CHALLENGES

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tate Sen. Kim LaSata said Tuesday, Nov. 10, that over 50 coats were donated by Southwest Michigan residents during her second annual Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids.

The event was held throughout October to collect new or gently used coats for children throughout Southwest Michigan.

“This year’s Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids was a success amidst challenges brought on

by COVID-19,” said LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township. “I am heartened by the determination of our community to help make sure children who are less fortunate have a nice warm coat for winter. My sincerest thanks to all who gave — your generosity will help make these little ones’ lives a bit brighter.”

LaSata coordinated with Niles Community Schools to distribute the donated coats Tuesday to area students in need.

“We are grateful for this donation and the generosity of Sen. LaSata and the community,” said Superintendent Dan Applegate, Ph.D. “The commitment to work together in support of our neighbors is what truly makes Niles and Southwest Michigan a wonderful place to raise a family.” — STAFF REPORTS

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Berrien County announces closure of county facilities

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ased on the current spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the region, Berrien

County has closing public access to county buildings.

Many county services will remain available via telephone, email, fax, and through the website. Some services may be available by making an appointment. The county is committed to serving its residents to the greatest extent possible, especially during times of crisis. Residents may access a detailed contact list for the various departments on the Berrien County website at www. berriencounty.org. In addition, all departments have their own page within the website.

“We are continuing to see record numbers of COVID-19 cases here in Berrien County, and the case count has been doubling every two weeks since the beginning of October. The decision to limit public access to county buildings was made in consultation with the Berrien County Health Department and based on current recommendations for social distancing. It is important to practice social distancing by limiting in-person interactions in order to slow the transmission of COVID-19 in our region and ultimately, in order to save lives,” said a press release from the Berrien County Administrators Office.

Berrien County encourages all residents to continue taking individual precautions to protect their own health, the health of their families, and the county as a whole, in particular those at highest risk of serious

New Buffalo voters approve road millage

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illness.

Berrien County has been responding to COVID-19 for months and all individuals should continue to take the following protective actions to prevent the spread of the virus: •W ear a mask when around individuals who are not members of your household; •W atch your distance maintain 6 feet of social distance between yourself and others; •W ash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer if soap and water is unavailable; •S tay home if you are experiencing any COVID, flu, or cold symptoms; • If you have a positive COVID test, isolate at home for 10 days following symptom onset (or test date if asymptomatic). If you have been a close contact to a COVID case, quarantine at home for 14 days, avoiding contact with others.

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esidents who have COVID-19 related questions are encouraged to call the Berrien County Health Department Response Hotline at 800-8155485 or email publichealth@ bchdmi.org. Residents are also encouraged to visit the health department’s website at bchdmi.org and Facebook page for the most up to date information and resources.

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Road repairs funded by a separate millage overwhelmingly approved by voters in New Buffalo should begin in 2021.

A millage of .25% for every $1,000 of assessed valuation gained the support of about 60% of voters in the Nov. 3 election.

The outcome of the vote was 610 to 396, according to figures provided by the city clerk’s office.

The millage in effect for 20 years will provide the city with $61,161 for roads in 2021, officials said.

A request to continue with a previous millage for the parks until the end of 2025 was also supported by 603 to 399 votes.

City Manager Dave Richards said a bond issue financed by revenue from the millage to work on all streets needing repair at one time or fixing just a handful of roads each year with millage generated money as it comes in will have to be decided by the city council.

He said the city already has a list of streets that need of fixing and the extent of the work required from an engineering study on the condition of the roads performed two years ago.

“We know which streets need to be totally rebuilt and which streets we can just pave over,” Richards said.

The list will be presented to the city council to decide which streets to repair first and obtain cost estimates for the work.

The jobs would then go out for bid and contracts awarded if satisfied with the actual cost.

“Hopefully, by the end of the year, we will have done more streets,” he said. — STAN MADDUX

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Health Department shifts prioritization of COVID-19 case investigations RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE PERSONAL ACTION IF THEY TEST POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS OR ARE CLOSE CONTACTS TO A CASE

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ith COVID-19 cases rapidly increasing across Berrien County and surrounding regions, the Berrien County Health Department is making shifts in case investigation and contact tracing processes to meet the increased demand and make the best use of existing resources.

Because of the continuing increases in number of COVID-19 cases, there have been delays in the amount of time it takes to contact all persons who test positive for the virus as well as all those who have been in close contact to someone who has COVID-19. Residents are urged not to wait for the Health Department to call, but to take personal responsibility and action if someone becomes aware of a positive test result or potential exposure to COVID-19.

“With the significant increase in cases, it has become increasingly more difficult to rapidly contact everyone who has tested positive or who is considered a close contact of a positive case,” said Nicki Britten, health officer, Berrien County Health Department. “We are asking our community to help reduce transmission. If you test positive, take action immediately by isolating and notifying close contacts. If you have been exposed to someone with the virus, please quarantine at home away from others. Isolation and quarantine remain important public health tools for us to cut off the chain of viral transmission within our community.”

In order to maximize staffing resources and prevent outbreaks amongst vulnerable individuals, the Berrien County Health Department will begin prioritizing case investigation to notify those who are: age 65 and older, especially those with

chronic underlying conditions; children who are 18 years old and younger, especially those attending school in-person; and individuals residing in congregate living environments, such as long-term care facilities.

All other individuals who test positive will be contacted as capacity allows. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, isolate for a minimum of 10 days from the start of your symptoms or your positive test date if you didn’t have symptoms. Notify your close contacts that they may have been exposed to you 48 hours prior to when symptoms started and encourage them to quarantine and consider getting tested.

If someone is awaiting test results, they must stay home until the results are in.

A close contact is someone who has been within 6 feet (about two arms’ length) of an infected person for at least 15 minutes in 24 hours including brief encounters (it does not need to be consecutive minutes) with or without a face covering. Close contacts should quarantine—generally 14 days from the last exposure—since a person can be infectious up to 48 hours before showing any symptoms. Isolation and quarantine mean staying home from work, school, social gatherings, extracurricular activities and any other public place other than when seeking medical care.

The Health Department will continue to conduct case investigation and contact tracing in nursing homes, schools, priority clusters identified in high-risk congregate settings and assist businesses with COVID-19 related issues and positive employees.

More information about isolation, quarantine, testing for COVID-19 and more can be found at www.bchdmi.org.

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Health officials plead with residents to take precautions amidst COVID-19 ‘third wave’

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errien County is currently “exceeding an Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Hamel said that staffing challenges may occur “very average of 100 new cases per day” due to Lakeland, said the “steep acceleration of cases” soon,” with space challenges occurring a week or two a “significant uptick in new cases in the continues to put the capacity of the health care system later. county since the beginning of October,” at risk as well.

“Trend lines now suggest real serious challenges Nicki Britten, health officer at the Berrien Currently, Hamel said that Spectrum Health within the next 14-21 days,” he said.

County Health Department, said during a live Lakeland has enough PPE (personal protective The spread seems to be stemming from people “expanding their social bubbles,” Hamel said, resulting Facebook update Friday, Nov. 13. equipment) and masks and gowns. in asymptomatic Referring to a graph transmission. illustrating the seven“Any time you can day rolling average of limit your social bubble COVID-19 cases among to just family you should residents throughout – anytime you broaden the “first wave” in April that to others, it’s a risk,” and May, the “second he said. wave” in July and the Those who do choose current “third wave,” to get together should Britten said the health practice good hygiene, department has seen an such as the wearing of eight-and-a-half-fold masks and practicing increase in the number social distancing – even of cases, which means in their own homes. that “eight times as The health department many cases are being is recommending reported per day now that families spend compared to Oct 2.”

Thanksgiving with Referring to the spring family members only and summer averages on this year, engaging the graph, Britten said virtually with those who that the county hadn’t aren’t in their home, reached an “average Britten said. number of 20 new A graph of COVID cases throughout the three waves was shown during the update As part of its “Pause to cases per day on either Save Lives” emergency of those bumps on the order (see page) issued curve.” he fear is that there will be a short supply this past Sunday, the Michigan Department of Health In addition, the department has also seen a five-fold of staff, as community spread could affect and Human Services has suspended in-person increase in the county’s percent positivity and has seen members of the staff as well. instruction for high schools for the next three weeks. a three-fold increase in hospitalization rates and a one“We can accommodate the current On Friday, Britten said that there have been “only a and-a-half-fold increase in testing. volumes but if get a little more, a lot more, handful of instances where it seems there where it might “So we know with all those things together, this we’ll run out of our ability to take care of other health be plausible where transmission might have actually increase is really driven by actual increases in care needs,” Hamel said, adding that if the infection happened” in the school building in Berrien County, community transmission and not a result of more rate continues to increase, the health care system will which was usually due to a “breach in protocol.” testing,” Britten said. also run out of staff “who are helping.”

Cases amongst students and staff have been acquired “We are seeing significant levels of transmission Hospitals across the state aren’t accepting admission through exposure outside of school, with Britten unlike what we’ve seen and we have doubled our because they’re “so full of COVID,” he said. noting that there seems to be a higher instance of number of cases three times since the beginning of “We’re not quite there yet in Berrien County but COVID among students engaging in virtual learning.

October…It’s only taken us about 10-12 days to double we’re rapidly approaching that and we predict within Pauses in in-person instruction at schools that have our number of cases,” she added. the course of the next two weeks either we’re going been occurring throughout the county in recent weeks As of 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Berrien County was to flatten the curve or we’re going to be in the same have been mainly due to the district not having enough reporting 4,800 confirmed and probable cases, a situation as others that we will be hampered with staff to provide in-person teacher instruction, Britten 30-day recovered total of 2,032, 95 deaths and four caring for other routine medical needs,” Hamel added. said. hospitalized ICU patients.

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New Buffalo Township moving along with parking lot project for Union Pier/ Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project

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ork on the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project is coming along smoothly.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said at the New Buffalo Township Board’s Monday, Nov. 16, meeting, that the “base coat” of asphalt is down on Red Arrow Highway and also on Townline, so it’s open now. Not all of Red Arrow is all open due to the sewer projects and lane closures, but it’s “coming together.”

“You can kind of get an idea of what it’s going to actually look like and you can drive through Townline Road right now,” she said, adding that streetscape will wait until spring.

Board members approved a proposal from Antero Group for $11,000 for the Union Pier parking project at the former RSVP property at 9934 Townline Road.

Antero Group will be doing engineering for the project and seeking grants to help the township pay for it, as well as coordinating the project with Wightman and Associates (the principle for the Corridor Project).

Board members had approved purchasing the property, which will be used for parking and a possible trailhead in conjunction with the streetscape and road improvements for the current Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Improvement Project, in January.

A bid from Roggow Construction

Company for $247,400 for the Trailhead and Restroom Building project was approved last month.

Board members approved hazard pay stipend for election workers, which will be $50 per worker.

Judy Zabicki, township clerk, said that election workers “did an excellent job” with the constant flow of people throughout the day and night. Workers took extra precautions and wore masks as well as plastic over masks and a sneeze guard was installed; however, Zabicki said a lot of elections workers across the state currently have COVID-19.

“They put themselves out there,” she said.

Heit said she was thankful that a deputy was present in Township Hall on Election Day. Board members approved Nicholas Peters and Andrew Flick, high school juniors, as firefighter cadets.

The township’s cadet explorer program is aimed at high school students who aren’t 18 yet but are interested in becoming firefighters.

Fire chief Jamie Flick said that the first cadet in the program had to step aside for awhile due to incurring an injury while playing football.

Budget amendments for the 2020-2021 budget were approved.

An updated COVID Prepardeness and Response Plan (an updated one had also been approved last month) was approved.

Rotary Club of Harbor Country debuts ‘Civility Project’

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otary Club of Harbor Country released the following statement regarding its Civility Project: “Our current time is one of polarization and divisiveness.

The impeding Presidential election has many divided along ideological, racial, political, class and gender lines in a manner marked by vitriol, intolerance and anger. It is from this context that the idea for signs that reduce the temperature of the discourse from disdain to civil dialogue has its genesis. We hope that we can disagree without being disagreeable and – if we learn to listen to each other – we can find common ground that will help our country move forward.

So, the idea sprang from asking the following question: What if appeals to the better angels inside each person living in Harbor Country could call forth more civil, respectful choices we all make as we interact with each other?

In the Rotary Four Way Test, which is our guiding mission, we ask: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? These signs – reminding us and inviting us to be kind, respectful and civil – certainly help build better friendships and goodwill; might be beneficial to all; are fair in the sense that the signs are not political, instead they are appeals to public comity; and might help us all see the truth more clearly once the smoke of angry denunciations have cleared away. In all these ways, this simple project is in resonance with the mission of Rotary, and we hope will benefit the public exchange of ideas around Harbor Country.

If we actually talk to each other, and listen, instead of past each other, we all win.

For many Harbor Country Rotary Club members, it is difficult to watch passively as neighbors fall out with neighbors, friends stop speaking to each other, and the mature exchange of ideas – long the hallmark of a healthy democracy – gets perverted into disrespectful and dismissive exchanges. Our club can act and help remind ourselves and our fellow citizens that we are better than this, that we need to act better than this. We can be agents for peace. Our children are watching.

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o, with approval and funding from the Board of Harbor Country Rotary, we designed the signs online and ordered about 75-yard signs with the simple message: Choose to Be: Respectful, Civil, Kind and have distributed them around Harbor Country with the help of Rotary Club members. We have tried to respectfully ask permission before any sign has been placed.

The response so far has been heartening.

Bikers have stopped and applauded, pedestrians and motorists have applauded.

Several business owners have asked for signs for their locations. We are thrilled.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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s the clock ticks down to another set of COVID-19 restrictions, the wide world of sports continues to be both an inspiration and a positive distraction. The week ahead features a Bears vs. Vikings game on Monday night and the N.B.A. Draft on Wednesday. The weekend just past featured a couple of events that were practically unbelievable, so let’s begin there.

Tiger Woods is arguably one of the best golfers ever, but on the twelfth hole, during the Masters golf tournament, he was just like you or me. Tiger hit the ball into the water and then, unbelievably, he did it again.... and again. That’s not a misprint, Tiger Woods hit the ball into the water three times on the twelfth hole and ended up with a 10 on a par 3. In 2020, Tiger Woods played a hole just like you or me. On the other end of the spectrum Sunday were Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards were losing to the Buffalo Bills 30-26 in the final seconds when Kyler Murray threw a “ hail murray” into the end zone and Hopkins somehow out jumped and outfought three Bills defenders to make the catch and win the game. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were on full display this weekend.

Looking forward, the Bears game will be particularly interesting Monday night.

If the Bears want to cling to any hope that they will participate in the playoffs, they must begin winning games again.

Coach Nagy, who loves to call the plays, has decided to pass that job along to his offensive coordinator, hoping the change will ignite the offense that has been lackluster for most of the season.

The defense has been fabulous and if the offense can improve, the playoffs aren’t out of the question.

Finally, the N.B.A draft is Wednesday night. The Bulls have the fourth choice and for the first time in quite a while, there is a little bit of a buzz about the team. The Bulls revamped their front office, coaching staff, scouting department, and almost every other aspect of the organization. The only thing that hasn’t changed yet are the players. The new management team has been carefully studying the current roster, and Wednesday we will begin to discover where the team needs improvement. The team has three ways it can go. They hold the fourth pick in the draft, so they can take a really good player with the pick.

They could also trade that pick and a player or two to move up and pick a player they think is better, or they can move down to acquire a player or two already in the league. Whichever way they go, I look forward to watching the Bulls improve and possibly even make the playoffs this season, which begins soon.

Dr. Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

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

Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

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Bison dropped in regional opener in volleyball

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BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School volleyball team proved they belonged on the same court as a dynasty in the sport but the effort from the Bison wasn’t quite enough in the Nov. 10 regional opener.

The Bison suffered their first loss of the season to Battle Creek St. Phillip in four sets at ClimaxScotts Jr./Sr. High School.

New Buffalo came in as defending District 4 champs while St. Phillip was the owner of 20 straight titles from their district tournament.

“I’m very proud of what the girls accomplished this year,” said New Buffalo Varsity Head Coach Kevin Labaj.

The Bison after losing the first set 25-17 regrouped to take the second set 25-15.

The outcome of the final two sets was 25-20 and 25-23.

The biggest factor in the loss was the tremendous power and accuracy of the shots from Brooke Dzwik, a junior and top college prospect from St. Phillip.

Labaj said his players adjusted to her style of play to win the second set but couldn’t adapt to how St. Phillip responded to allow Dzwik to take over again during the final sets.

“We just couldn’t get over that hump,” he said.

The Bison are losing starters

Sophia DeOliveira, Allie Smith and Emma Lantz to graduation but the prospects for next year remain strong, with Ava Mullen and Kelsey Corkran among the core players expected to return.

Mullen was named to the first all-conference team while Corkran was on the second allconference squad.

Also expected to return is Amanda Jones, named honorable mention in the conference.

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or the second year in a row, DeOliveira made the first all-conference team and was named best player in the conference.

She and Mullen shared most valuable player honors for the Bison.

“It’s going to take two girls to replace her because of how smart she was on the court,” Labaj said.

Labaj said the prospects for next year are boosted by a very talented eighth-grade class of players.

He expects some of those players to be contributors on the varsity squad.

“It might be a little rebuilding year but I think with some hard work and coaching we’ll be fine,” he said.

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Erica Johnson named SHAPE Michigan Elementary Teacher of the Year

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

rica healthy choices. Mrs. Johnson, Johnson allows her physical students talking education opportunities in teacher class, with each other, at New Buffalo to strategize game Elementary School, plans and problem has recently been solve when being selected as SHAPE physically active.

(Society of Health and Students learn how to Physical Education) engage in teamwork, Michigan Elementary they are provided Teacher of the Year. friendly competition The announcement in non-traditional as made during activities, and there a special Zoom is a large emphasis presentation to on being a positive students early last sport. The games week by Adam Bowen, and how the skills are elementary school incorporated within principal. Johnson the activities are some was scheduled to be of the best, fun, and presented with the engaging things I award during the have ever seen. One SHAPE-MI Virtual of the best aspects of Award Recognition Mrs. Johnson is her Ceremony Thursday, infectious positive Nov. 19. attitude and that she “Thank you truly lives the way she for making the teaches her students nomination for to be,” the post states. this outstanding During a Monday, NBES Physical Education Teacher Erica Johnson professional or Nov. 9, New Buffalo providing support Area Schools Board of for the nomination.

Education meeting, We are very proud of the work that Erica does and look Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie, said that students “love to making the Elementary Teacher of the Year Award to Johnson” and that she’s “very creative and very high her,” Dr. Debra S. Berkey, executive director SHAPEenergy.”

Michigan, said on behalf of the board of directors of “If I’m ever having bad day at my office, I go over there SHAPE-MI in a letter to the school. and watch Erica teach kids,” he said, adding that he “We are lucky that each and every day Mrs. Johnson wrote in his letter of recommendation for Johnson that shares her knowledge and wealth with us in the area she’s even “got me eating better” within the last couple of of physical education. She provides fun, exciting, and years. engaging activities that promote physical and healthy In her ninth year of teaching at the elementary school, choices for students to participate in and outside the Johnson said that she’s grateful to the school board school walls,” a post made on the elementary school’s and the administration for allowing her the financial Facebook said. resources to buy equipment to “build” her program while The post went on to state that Johnson is “very at the school. thoughtful in the games students play, the skills they “I want to thank my principal for inspiring me to learn, and the feedback she provides to her students.” be great…I feel very blessed to work with this school “Daily, she supplies students with knowledge on district,” she said.

WINTER SPORTS HANG IN THE BALANCE

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ew Buffalo High School Athletic Director Matt Johnson said the suspension of winter sports by the governor could mean the start of the high school girls’ and boys’ basketball seasons here being pushed back.

He said the girls’ basketball season in New Buffalo is scheduled to begin the first week in December.

Basketball games for the boys are supposed to start the following week.

However, school sports teams cannot practice while the governor’s three week order is in effect.

If the governor allows winter sports to resume Dec. 9, Johnson said the teams would have few, if any, practices under their belts prior to their first games.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has not decided how the seasons will proceed if the governor’s order is lifted in three weeks.

Johnson said he assumes the MHSAA would allow the period during Christmas break to be used for practices with games starting when students return in early January.

Johnson also said he was surprised the suspension of winter sports was statewide instead of those decisions being made regionally or locally based on COVID-19 statistics from each area.

“In our school system, we’ve had very, very minimal cases. It’s a shame what’s happening in maybe some of the other big cities is affecting what we are allowed and not allowed to do with kids in the smaller communities,” he said.

Whether the semi-state and state finals in football and volleyball will resume has not been decided.

Kevin Labaj, head coach of the New Buffalo High School volleyball team, said he feared not having a season prior to the start of the school year.

After the governor opened the door for fall sports, the volleyball team played 20 games and went undefeated until losing in the first round of the regionals last week.

Close to 40 games are played during a typical season.

“I’m happy we got in as many games as we did,” Labaj said. — STAN MADDUX

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Members of the American Legion Post 169 in New Buffalo prepare to do the 21-gun salute

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USDA OPENS DOOR FOR HEMP PROCESSOR TO EXPAND

hemp processor in Michigan City is expanding since growing and processing the plant for commercial purposes has gone full throttle in Indiana.

Viobin is putting $6.1 million into its facility at 1700 E. U.S. 12 after tax abatement on the investment was approved by the city council last week.

Fifteen additional jobs are projected.

“Our team is ready to take the next step toward developing our strong base here in the city,” said Bill Streeter, vice president of Corporate Finance at Panhandle Milling, the parent company of Viobin.

According to company officials, the expansion includes greater capacity for hemp drying, feed production and processing along with additional equipment.

Viobin opened the facility in 2019 to process industrial hemp into CBD oil for use in lotions, isolates and oils at a time of growth in the popularity of products made from the cousin of marijuana.

“We are carrying on the tradition of manufacturing our products to the highest standards. By having top notch extractions, final products are at optimum quality for consumers,” Streeter said.

The decision comes after USDA recently paved the way for hemp to be grown and processed for sale on the open market statewide by approving Indiana’s plan

for regulating commercial production of the plant.

Previously, hemp production in Indiana was legal only if the crop was tied to research by a university, said Don Robison, seed administrator of the Office of the Indiana State Chemist.

The crop was allowed to be sold commercially once the research was completed, he said.

Now, Robison said the only strings attached is obtaining a license to grow and process hemp and meeting a few basic requirements like growing at least one acre of hemp outdoors or a minimum 2,000 square feet indoors.

There’s also a background check and $750 state licensing fee.

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side from that, for the most part, “they’re good to go,” Robison

said.

The 81-page plan includes strategies for testing to make sure THC levels in hemp are at the bare minimum before harvest and how to respond if THC levels were typical for the amount found in marijuana.

Robison said any mind altering hemp would be destroyed or cut down then laid on ground for 14 days to allow THC levels to diminish.

He said the hemp after the two week period expires could then be sold only for fiber.

According to USDA, Indiana is the 29th state with an approved hemp plan. —

STAN MADDUX

New Buffalo American Legion honors veterans near and far

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ven in the year of the coronavirus pandemic, members of the New Buffalo American Legion Post 165 found a small – albeit significant – way to honor veterans two days after Veteran’s Day Friday, Nov. 13.

Members met outside the Legion in front of a row of flags, performing a 21-gun salute and listening to the playing of “Taps.”

Chuck Baran, a member of the Legion, recited Psalm 25 (which begins with “the Lord is my shepherd”), which was read at his brother’s eulogy by Major General Peter Sullivan just the previous week.

Baran encouraged everyone to “take the time to honor vets. This includes those who’ve died, as Baran encouraged everyone to visit their graves at the cemetery.

Local veterans were honored during the short outdoor ceremony.

Baran thanked Bill Lambert, Dewey Dale, the Legion’s commander, and Bob Kerns.

At the end of the Korean War, Kerns, who served in the Marine Corp, was called by the general to rescue “some woman” on the 48th parrell, Baran said. Kerns went without question, going into hand to hand combat with a North Korean border guard and eventually saving the woman’s life.

“He rescued the woman, got back and never got any acknowledge for his heroism,” Baran said.

That changed that day, as Baran had a

certificate and a Marine Corps hat made especially for him.

Baran also thanked members for hosting a food pantry earlier in the day.

“This a great post to be a member of,” he said.

Dale was recognized for his work on the Legion hall, which recently underwent a major makeover.

“He’s given it another 40 years of life,” he said.

Dale said the hall now has LED lighting, new tile floors, a new roof and user-friendly kitchen for hall rentals and “completely renovated” bathrooms.

Three high top tables were also added to the bar area, along with 12 new bar stools.

The hall hadn’t undergone any repairs in quite a while, Dale said.

“One of the ceiling fans we pulled down in the halls, the sticker on top of it said 1985,” he said.

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embers of the Legion were the main people behind the remodeling effort. Dale said the cost to repair the building using the members was “probably half the price of what a contractor would’ve charged.”

The project was overseen by Dale, who’s been a carpenter for 25 years.

The New Buffalo American Legion Post 165 is located at 19139 U.S. Highway 12 in New Buffalo.

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MDHHS issues three-week epidemic order to save lives, protect frontline heroes during fall COVID-19 surge NEW ORDER LIMITS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GATHERINGS WHERE COVID-19 IS MORE LIKELY TO SPREAD FROM PERSON TO PERSON

n Sunday, Nov. 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order, “Pause to Save Lives,” that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates.

The order takes effect Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 12:01 a.m. and remains in effect through Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m.

According to an MDHHS press release, the State of Michigan currently has a seven-day average of 512 cases per million people, which is five times higher than the case rate .

Oct. 1. Test positivity has increased from 3.2% in early October to 12% Nov. 13. While testing has increased 78% since Oct. 1, test positivity has increased 225% during that same time frame, indicating COVID-19 spread is happening much more quickly than tests being administered.

All regions in Michigan are now at the highest risk level, with seven-day averages in excess of 150 cases per million residents. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have doubled in less than two weeks, and there are now over 4.5 times the hospitalizations recorded Oct. 1. An average of 363 daily hospital admissions were seen in Michigan in the last week, and with individuals under 60 years old accounting for nearly half of all new hospital admissions. With over 3,000 Michiganders hospitalized

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

for COVID-19, 15% of all available inpatient beds are now occupied by patients who have COVID-19, the highest number since mid-April. The state death rate is 5 deaths per million people and continues to increase. The current death rate is four times higher than it was in early October. There are more than 300 weekly deaths in Michigan and nearly every region has more than 20 weekly deaths.

Due to delays between exposure, onset of symptoms, and hospitalization, the sharp rise in new infections suggests that the state is entering the most challenging phase of the pandemic thus far.

“As such, it is necessary to issue orders under the Public Health Code addressing these topics,” the press release states.

Calling it “targeted and temporary,” MDHHS Director Robert Gordon said that the emergency order focuses on “indoor gatherings and settings where groups gather and where the virus can thrive” during a press conference Sunday evening Gordon said that the state saw the virus spread this fall through small parties and family gatherings.

“Anywhere people gather indoors is a source of great risk,” he said adding that the “risk rises” when people remove masks and during exercise.

The order requires the continued wearing of masks in indoors and out door settings. In addition, it also requires the following: • for families to gather with only

one other household in a residence (with the safer course of action to be to avoid such gatherings); • for outdoor gatherings to be limited to 25 people; • the closing of indoor and public business settings where people gather, such as indoor services at bars and restaurants and indoor entertainment venues such as casinos, bowling centers, movie theaters, ice rinks, and group exercise classes; • for employees to work from home where possible, with the exception of those who work in manufacturing, health care and construction (the vast majority of office work must be remote); • the suspension of in-person learning for all high schools as well as colleges and universities; and the suspension of organized sports.

The order does allow the following: • parks and playgrounds, as well as outdoor dining and takeout and delivery from restaurants, to remain open; • indoor individualized activities with masks, such as retail shopping (with reduced capacity), takeout from restaurants or bars and personal care services, such as haircuts; • professional sports (without spectators); • individual exercise at gyms, with exercise stations far apart from

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each other; and • K-8 schools to remain open (based on an individual district’s choice and the wearing of masks) as well as childcare.

The entire order can be found at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.

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hief Medical Executive and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said, that of the 200 outbreaks the department is currently investigating among K-12 schools and staff, 49% of them are associated with high schools and of the total number of individual cases associated with these outbreaks, almost two-thirds of those are associated with high schools.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that the next few months are “going to be even harder” than in the early days of the pandemic in Michigan due to the much discussed “fall and winter surge.”

The surge is “fueled by more contact than ever, the convergence of that with school complicated by flu season and accelerated by low temperatures driving us all inside.”

“We are in the worst moment of this pandemic to date – it has never been more dire. We are at the precipice and we need to take some action because as the weather gets colder and people spend time indoors, this virus will spread, more people will get sick and there will be more fatalities,” she said.

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OBITUARIES

Michael Lewis “Mike” Heckathorn

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1943-2020

ichael Lewis “Mike” Heckathorn, 77, of Three Oaks, died Saturday, October 24, 2020.

He was born April 24, 1943 in Three Oaks to Milburn “Mick” and Rosemary (Kramer) Heckathorn. He married Donna Day DeWaters August 7, 1965 in Three Oaks. Mike and Donna lived in various places, ultimately coming back home to the Three Oaks area to raise their family.

Mike attended school in Three Oaks, graduating in 1961. He played several sports, excelling in basketball and golf. He also attended Ferris State College and then graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in education. While at Ferris, Mike was able to play several seasons with the men’s basketball team.

For over 17 years, Mike was involved in teaching at the high school level and coached basketball for many years at the high school and junior college level. When Mike left teaching, he began a second career in banking with the Bank of Three Oaks. He was one of the

founders of Alliance Bank and eventually became president before it was sold to Horizon Bank.

Growing up, Mike was a member of St. John’s Church in Three Oaks. Mike was a past member of Chikaming Open Lands and was also a long-time member and past president of Chikaming Country Club, where he spent many enjoyable moments. Even when his health prevented him from playing golf, he still enjoyed just being at the golf course for several hours each day.

Mike will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Donna Heckathorn of Three Oaks; two sons, Jason (Cathy) Heckathorn of Three Oaks and Justin (Kristine) Heckathorn of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren, Kendall, Carson, Devon, Natalyn, Joslyn and Micah; one sister, Lynda (Rick) Whitfield of Hobe Sound, Florida; one sister in law, Christine (Rick) Quinn of Charleston, South Carolina; one nephew, Aaron (Christine) Quinn of Charleston, South Carolina; one great nephew, Owen; one great niece, Emma; and a host of cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother in law, Rick Carroll; and one niece, Ashley Carroll.

The family will observe a private remembrance at this time. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service at a later date and time, to be announced, when it is safer for everyone to attend.

Mr. Heckathorn will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks.

The family prefers

contributions in Mike’s memory be made to Three Oaks Township Public Library, 3 North Elm Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128, or, Chikaming Open Land, 12291 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, or, American Diabetes Association, 1550 East Beltline SE, Suite 250, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49306, or, American Heart Association, 3940 Peninsular Drive SE, Suite 180, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

Chester Edward Leshman

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hester Edward Leshman, 99, of Three Oaks, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

He was born June 30, 1921 in Cicero, Illinois to William Henry and Celia Leshman.

He married Jean Catherine Siwicki June 8, 1940 in Cicero,

Illinois. She preceded him in death January 25, 2000. He then married Charlotte Virginia Harradon Griner November 6, 2002 in LaPorte, Indiana.

She also preceded him in death September 28, 2019.

Chester proudly served our country in the United States Army in World War II. While in the Army, he earned the title of 7th Battalion Boxing Champion in 1944 weighing in at a mere 127 lbs. He would proudly share his stories about his time in the war, especially the time he met General George S. Patton.

Chester was a member of the Randall Couchman American Legion Post 204 in Three Oaks and the VFW in Michigan City, Indiana where he enjoyed dinner Friday evenings with his wife, Charlotte. He worked for and retired from Bendix and ran his own painting business.

Many knew him as Chief, Godfather, or Grandpa Leshman, and he was once given the title “The Don of Three Oaks” in an article in a local newspaper. He was an avid listener of Donna Kavanagh on the Three Oaks radio station and had the pleasure of being a guest on her show.

Grandpa Leshman was known for buying up all the bicycles at the local Police auction and giving them out to neighborhood kids who didn’t have one. He believed that all kids should have a bike to ride. Chester was a creature of habit and loved to speak of how he had the cure for cancer (or at least a preventative) ... beets. He would share this information with whoever he thought would best benefit from it. He ate beets at lunch almost every day and lived to be ninetynine, so apparently, he was doing

something right.

Chester will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy (MIke) Roberts of Galien; stepdaughter, Regina (John) Adamson of Sawyer; one son, Bruce (Bonnie) Leshman of Bridgman; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Emilija Vengianskas

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milija Vengianskas, 102, of Lakeside, died Sunday, November 1, 2020.

She was born January 17, 1918 in Sioux City, Iowa to Joseph and Julia Morkunas. At the age of three, her family immigrated back to Lithuania. She married Edmundas Vengianskas in 1941 in Lithuania.

They immigrated to the United States in 1949. He preceded in her in death February 15, 2007.

Emilija was an avid gardener and her flowers made people. She was always very athletic. She was a strong woman who was very independent into her late 90’s.

Emilija will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her niece and family in Lithuania. A special thank you to Regina Albrecht for being her good friend and Caring Circle Hospice for the care they gave.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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HOR0SCOPE N0VEMBER 19-25, 2020

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

There could be an ending of a partnership or the parting of ways this week, but there is power in solitude now and it’s important you start setting your own roots and traditions, that are separate from the past. This is the time for you to delve deeper into your own practices.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

It’s likely you will hear some bad news or have to relay some disappointing information to someone close. The good thing is it will ultimately help you stick to a better routine or get your daily life better organized. This is an opportunity to rise above previous setbacks and move on.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

It’s important you are clear about your ethical stance, no matter how commonsensical it seems to you. Partners may put some pressure on you to change or alter your position on things, which could cause a fair level of discomfort but it’s time to stand firm in your resolve.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

Don’t waste opportunities to talk or make more serious connections. Rather than brushing things off, let intense feelings help you transcend previous grievances and transmute negative feelings into a building block for your relationships. This is a lesson in sharing disappointment constructively.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER

This is not the time to loan people money or be wasteful with your resources. It will be easy to overestimate what you have at your disposal now. Now is the time to focus in on yourself and save your pennies for that rainy day. Find happiness in frugality and preparing for the future.

This week you are more in tune with the changes you need to make and are less likely to fight or put off what you know you need to do. Your will power is much stronger now and even though dark clouds are moving in, you can trust your inner light to guide you through, and it will.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

Things will get overly dramatic quick this week if you don’t shut it down. It would be wise to move on and cut ties, rather than wailer on and stay stuck in a no-win situation. This is an opportunity to break bad habits or put an end to bad situations. Boots are made for walking!

The vibe could get heavy with family or domestic obligations could put a lot of pressure on you this week. Whether you admit it or not, there could be a lot of emotions tied up in the chores you’re doing that you haven’t wanted to acknowledge, let alone express. Let it out.

It will be easy to feel left out or alone this week as you realize some of the things you believed in, just weren’t true. Don’t get discouraged if something that you have been counting on falls through. The good news is, you will find a more solid and reliable source to lean on.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Domestic partnerships may not go as planned and even though you’re going to be disappointed, on some level you will be relieved.

You have been internalizing and preparing for these shifts on an inner level for quite some time. Now, everyone else will be up to speed.

23—OCTOBER 22

This week could get tough as you may be put on the spot or forced to divulge some of your darker feelings or opinions. Even though it is the right time to get things off your chest and clear the air, it still might be disappointing. The silver lining here is you will feel lighter and freer afterwards.

There will be some dark clouds moving in this week, as you may be disappointed with a friend because they are unable to follow through or disillusioned with a social gathering because no one shows. The silver lining is that you will have the opportunity to do your own thing.

Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.

— Mick Jagger

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La Porte County implements new COVID-19 restrictions in response to recent spike

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ew COVID-19 restrictions are in place in La Porte County to try and flatten a recent spike in cases nearly overwhelming local

with patients and to prevent another lockdown of the economy.

Dr. James Leonard from Northwest Health said all of medical provider’s hospitals in LaPorte, Valparaiso and Knox are “at capacity.”

If cases keep climbing at current rates heading into winter, Leonard warned “we will actually be beyond our capacity to safely care for these patients and we’ll be looking downstate to get some help.”

Greater than 90% of the beds have taken for much of the time the past six weeks at Franciscan Health outside Michigan City, said Dean Mazzoni, president and chief executive officer at the hospital at U.S 421 and Interstate 94.

Mazzoni said about 30% of his beds are taken by COVID-19 patients, a rate higher than even at the start of the pandemic.

“We are definitely heading down a path that’s not a good one for us,” he said.

The number of people testing positive for the virus in LaPorte County was 12.3%, according to figures released Monday by the Indiana State Department of Health.

In comparison, the positivity rate in Porter County was 16.4% while Lake County had a positivity rate of 15.8%.

hospitals.

The countywide restrictions ordered Friday, Nov. 13, by La Porte County Health Officer Sandra Deucsy was supported by elected officials like Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody.

Restrictions include no more than two people inside a retail establishment for every 1,000 square feet of space.

The number of people inside larger stores like Walmart and Meijer was capped at 250.

Among the other restrictions are bars and restaurants closing at midnight and those establishments while open strictly adhering to Centers for Disease Control guidelines for social distancing.

The order also limits social events to 50 people and allows no more than six people at a table inside a restaurant.

Patrons and workers at any establishment must also wear a mask covering the nose and mouth.

The order also bans self-serve buffets and salad bars along with karaoke.

Dermody said the goal is to keep local hospitals from being overrun

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tate Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township, announced Friday, Nov. 13, that she was informed the evening of Thursday, Nov. 12, that she tested positive for COVID-19 during a recent routine medical checkup: “When I was informed that I am positive for COVID-19, I couldn’t believe it. I had not experienced any symptoms prior to receiving a test administered during a routine, scheduled medical checkup, and I remain asymptomatic. Since I had no knowledge that I was exposed to the virus and experienced no symptoms, I attended Senate session and committee hearings as normal on Thursday.

“Upon my diagnosis, I began informing individuals I had been in close contact with and decided to inform my constituents and the public as well to reinforce that COVID-19 is in our community. It is real and can infect anyone.

“Throughout the pandemic, our hospitals and front-line health care workers have asked us all to take personal responsibility by washing our hands frequently, socially distancing and wearing a mask — even if you don’t think you need one. I have done my best to adhere to these recommendations.

“When this pandemic began, I sewed masks for my family and we wear them to protect ourselves and those most vulnerable. Let’s not forget COVID-19 is serious and can be deadly. Keep your guard up. Look out for each other.”

If you have questions about the coronavirus or need help finding a testing site, please call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. — STAFF REPORTS

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John Humphrey appointed New Buffalo mayor

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oyce Pawlik, of Lakeside, died Monday, November 9, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

New Buffalo Times LOCAL INTELLIGENCE — SINCE 1942 —

he New Buffalo City Council started its November Zoom meeting by official adding its three newest members. Brian Flanagan, John Humprey and Roger Lijewski, took office with City Clerk Amy Fidler administering the oath of office.

Shortly after, recent Mayor Lou O’Donnell nominated Humphrey to serve as mayor starting with the current meeting. The Council unanimously elected Humphrey to the position. Mark Robertson then nominated Lijewski to serve as mayor pro tem, with the council again unanimous in their support.

Following the appointment, Humphrey conducted the rest of the meeting.

As mayor, Humphrey will also serve on the DDA. Councilmembers appointed Humphrey to the LRSB, with Mark Roberts serving as alternate.

Lijewski will serve on the cemetery board, Flanagan on the Pokagon Fund board.

O’Donnell and Roberts congratulated the new members and said they look forward to working together for the city. Humphrey likewise said he felt the council would work together in the best interest of the community.

One of the more pressing agenda items was the proposed donation of Pleasure Isle Marina. Members of the Deputy family, on behalf of the William J. Deputy Endowment Fund, had previously approached the council with a proposal to donate the property to the city to add to the municipal marina. At the November meeting City Attorney Nick Curcio said there was still no formal agreement to present to the council, but time is a concern as the family would like to finalize the matter by the end of the year. He suggested a special meeting to review a proposal, which he said should be available soon.

Curcio said the proposal would have the city purchase the marina, including 26 boat slips and an office building, for $500,000, paying $100,000 per year for five years. Curcio said the property has

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been appraised at $3 million and the reduced price would give the Deputys a tax benefit.

Speaking for the family, John Deputy told the Council his late uncle, William Deputy, had been a lifelong boater and long-time supporter of the city and the family felt the marina would be a way to honor his legacy. Humphrey said that he would like more information regarding who would manage the marina and if the city would see benefit while making payments.

The Council agreed to a special meeting November 23 at 6:30pm to further discuss the proposal.

New Buffalo received a clean opinion from Gabridge and Company for its recent audit. Joe Verlin, a CPA for the auditing firm, said the opinion was the highest level of financial opinion possible for a municipality and the city is operating at a sustainable level, with overall revenues exceeding expenses.

While the city currently has eight months of operating costs available in its General Fund, Verlin noted that the financial effects of Covid-19 remain to be seen, and the city will likely need to use General Fund for future capital improvements so it is important to have that money as a buffer for future costs.

Verlin thanked City Treasurer Kate Vyskocil and the rest of the staff for providing information.

The legislature that allowed councils and boards to have remote meetings will expire at the end of 2020, but Curcio explained new legislation to the Open Meetings Act will allow individual members to attend meetings remotely if they are fulfilling military duty, or have a substantiated medical condition that would prevent them from attending in person. The entire meeting may be held remotely in the event of a statewide or local state of emergency that would make in-person attendance a risk to the health of the public or public body.

Curcio said under the new legislation, the city could consider ongoing Covid risks to be a local state of emergency, allowing remote meetings to continue.

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umphrey said he would like to return meetings to city hall as soon as it is safe, but for now safety is important. Robertson noted it would be difficult to have inperson public meetings while obeying safe distancing restrictions.

After a brief discussion the Council voted to expand the currently advertised ordinance enforcement officer position so the job description meets criteria specified in the city code. New advertising will explain the increased duties and requirements.

As part of what City Manager Dave Richards described as “housekeeping” the Council approved the defined benefit plan adoption agreement addendum, which shows the Municipal Employees Retirement System that the city is following proper procedure for benefit plans.

The Council also approved the annual one-time salary adjustment, giving all full and part-time city employees a $200 bonus. Richards said this year employees handled split shifts and changing responsibilities in response to Covid.

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