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New Buffalo Township adopts resolution ‘conditionally’ approving sale, purchase and donation agreement for Pleasure Isle Marina PAGE 4

Berrien County sees increase in deaths, continued increase in COVID-19 cases PAGE 6 Christmas season kicked off in Three Oaks with tree-lighting PAGE 9

Business owners invite the public to shop small this season PAGE 10 Brewster’s Italian Café throws pizza parties for hungry readers PAGE 14

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Deputy Foundation withdraws marina offer to City of New Buffalo

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he proposed acquisition of confident money would be made by the Pleasure Isle Marina by the city, which could sell the property back City of New Buffalo appears to the foundation at any time if the dead. venture ended up in red ink.

The city council during He said profits from the marina could its Monday, Nov. 23, meeting voted be invested in the public beach, the to meet again the following night public boat launch and Lions Park. to further discuss and vote on the “There’s zero risk. I don’t understand proposed purchase agreement. why we’re picking this apart,” However, the meeting was cancelled O’Donnell said. when the owners, the William J. Humphrey, not convinced a profit Deputy Foundation, withdrew its offer. could be turned, said the foundation The foundation would have to agree Mayor John Humphrey hoping to close on a if asked by the city and two other deal by Dec. 15 set a to purchase back the newcomers to the city Nov. 23 deadline for marina. council, Roger Lijewski the city council to “I like the idea. We and Brian Flanagan, accept the proposal. just have to research wanted extra time Mayor John this for the good of to further study and Humphrey and two the people of this obtain additional public other newcomers to town,” he said. input on the proposal the city council, Roger City Attorney they were just recently Lijewski and Brian Nick Curcio said handed.

Flanagan, wanted the sale price was extra time to further $500,000 for 26 boat study and obtain additional public slips and the lower level of a two unit input on the proposal they were just condominium. recently handed.

The purchase would be financed by The three new council members were the city for five years and profits from elected Nov. 3. the marina could be used to make the “It was just too much thrown on our installments. lap too soon,” Flanagan said.

Curcio said the condominium has Councilman Lou O’Donnell, IV, been renting for $1,000 a month while calling the proposed acquisition a “no each private slip was leased this year brainer,” along with Mark Robertson, for $4,800 during the season. were in favor of the proposed sale of He said operating expenses provided the marina behind the Harbor Grand by the foundation were listed at about Hotel. $25,000 annually.

O’Donnell said he was extremely Flanagan, a former 21-year employee

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“I know what it takes to run marinas,” he said.

Curcio said the foundation would pay the city 90% of the original purchase price if it ever agreed to buy back the marina under several deed restrictions that would be in effect for 75 years.

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ther deed restrictions for 25 years would include the city maintaining a separate account for revenue and expenses at the marina and providing an annual income report.

Curcio also said the city once the current one-year leases on the slips expire could make the slips available to the public to help address concerns about a public entity operating a private marina.

“The way it’s operating in year one doesn’t necessarily have to be how it’s operated in year 75 as long as the city is complying with the deed restrictions,” he said.

Humphrey said he would be more willing to agree to a sale if the upper level condominium was included to provide an extra revenue source and other adjustments were made in the proposed terms.

“I just have too many questions about the specifics of this deal. I know there’s a better deal to be had if the foundation wanted to address these concerns,” he said.

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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

New Buffalo Township adopts resolution ‘conditionally’ approving sale, purchase and donation agreement for Pleasure Isle Marina

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

The $500,000 purchase price would embers of the New Buffalo Township be paid in six (originally five) annual Board adopted installments. Moneys received from a resolution the boat slip leases would cover the “conditionally installment payments. approving ‘sale, purchase and The price of $500,000 is below donation agreement’ and promissory fair market value (the property has note regarding Pleasure Isle Marina at been appraised at $3 million), with a special meeting Monday, Nov. 30. the difference in value between the The adoption came almost a week purchase price and the fair market after the Bill Deputy Foundation value “being treated as a donation to withdrew its offer from the City of the Township”, the resolution states.

New Buffalo, which it The resolution originally approached also states that the The township with regards to the “Township Board would purchase proposed purchase (see the first floor from approves the Material page ). the Foundation Terms, conditioned upon The Bill Deputy for $500,000 and review and approval Foundation approached would take over of the Agreement by the township about the the marina boat the Township Attorney marina located at 120 slip operation. and conditioned E. Water Street in the The second floor upon the inclusion City of New Buffalo. would be sold to of any revisions The property includes a separate buyer to the Agreement 26 boat slips, parking, a as a residential recommended by the two-story condominium, dwelling unit.

Township Attorney, which includes an office, provided the Material bathrooms, benches, Terms are not revised without and locker facilities on the first floor Township Board approval. The as well as a residential dwelling unit Township is not obligated to enter on the second floor. into the Agreement if the revisions The township would purchase recommended by the Township the first floor from the Foundation Attorney are not accepted by the for $500,000 and would take over Seller.” the marina boat slip operation.

“If the Township Attorney The second floor would be sold to recommends that the Township enter a separate buyer as a residential into the Agreement, either as proposed dwelling unit. or with revisions that are acceptable The property is currently owned to all parties to the Agreement, then

by Onex Properties, LLC, an entity the Township Clerk and the Township related to the Foundation.

Supervisor are authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the donation and purchase of the Property without further approval of the Township Board, provided the Material Terms are not revised without Township Board approval,” the resolution states.

The foundation may buy the marina back at 90 cents on the dollar should the township decide the purchase isn’t working out, John Deputy, nephew of William Deputy, said.

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y purchasing the property, the township agrees to run it as a marina for 75 years.

During the first 25 years, revenues derived from the marina would be reinvested in the parks and recreational purposes for the township.

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said that she estimates that the marina could “at a minimum” bring $1 million into the community within the first 25 years. Beyond that, she estimates it bringing in $3 million even if “worst case scenario” capital improvements may need to be made to the property.

“So we’re looking at millions of dollars put into our community,” she said.

Per the proposed purchase agreement, the sale must close by Dec. 15, 2020.

The marina is open to the public and the public can lease the slips. Heit said that a number of township residents currently lease the slips.

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Berrien County sees increase in deaths, continued increase in COVID-19 cases

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

s of 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, the Berrien County Health Department was reporting 6,897 positive and probable cases of COVID-19.

Of those cases, 6,418 of those were confirmed cases while 479 of those were probable cases.

Those who are in the 50-59 and 20-29 age brackets make up the largest number of confirmed and probable cases.

Berrien County was also reporting 109 related deaths.

There were 2,659 30-day recoveries (which refers to the number of individuals who had confirmed

COVID-19 test results and are alive 30 days after referral).

As of 3 p.m. Monday, there was a total of eight patients who were currently hospitalized in the ICU and 59 non-ICU hospitalized patients.

At a Facebook Live update Friday, Nov. 20, Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, said that the seven-day average of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 throughout the previous week had been in the low 60s (the previous week, it was the low 50s).

Health officials have been sounding the alarm within the past couple of weeks about hospitals reaching

New Buffalo Township Library now offering curbside service only

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New Buffalo Township Library resumed having curbside service only Monday, Nov. 30.

Curbside services include book/DVD/ magazine pickups, craft pickups, library card pickups (patrons can sign up for a library card on the library’s website), faxing, laminating, copying and printing.

Patrons can email what they need printed out to the staff, but they must sign a privacy waiver.

Patrons must follow certain curbside guidelines, which include reserving items online or calling the library to pick up the items (call at least one hour before pickup). Staff members will collect the items and call to arrange a pickup time.

Patrons must remain in their car, or 6 feet back from the entrance if on foot or bike, when picking up their items.

When returning items, place them in the book drop.

Donations will not be accepted at this time.

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Faxing, copying, and laminating must be given to staff at the library’s main entrance. Patrons will receive a call when the job has been completed and a time to pick up. Payment will be handed to the staff at the time of service or prepaid with a credit card by calling the library. Due to limited staff inside of the building, the service a patron requires must not take more than a half hour to complete. Items that infringe on copyright laws will not be accepted.

Wi-Fi is available. Patrons may park near the front of the building or use the bench.

For service, patrons can call the library at 269-469-2933.

For more library information, games, programming, and announcements, patrons should visit the library’s website at www.newbuffalotownshiplibrary. org or the follow its Facebook page @ newbuffalotownshiplibrary. The library is located at 33 N. Thompson Street in New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS

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capacity levels, as community transmission has become more widespread throughout the county since the beginning of October.

The seven-day rolling average of percent positive tests (the percentage of diagnostic tests reported to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services which were positive for COVID-19) appeared to have dipped slightly below 20% Monday afternoon. On Friday, Nov. 20, the health department said that, over the last seven days, the percent of positive tests was 21.6% For the most up to date information on COVID-19 in Berrien County, visit www.berriencounty.org.

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he Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce is requesting professionals and amateurs to submit photos for possible inclusion in the 2021 Harbor Country Guide and future Harbor Country marketing efforts.

All themes and subjects related to Harbor Country© and the region will be considered, especially those images featuring how people enjoy the bountiful area.

Photographers can shoot from a personal camera or phone set to the highest resolution possible. Photo files must be hi-resolution and in the jpg format. Website images, images compressed and submitted by email and small images with less than the required pixels will not be considered. PNG, PCT or low-resolution jpgs formats are not allowed.

Photographers can upload photos and view detailed specifications via a link on the Harbor Country Chamber website, HarborCountry.org.

Deadline for submission is Saturday, Jan. 30.

The annual Harbor Country Guide is the go-to resource for visitors and residents alike seeking places to

stay, where to eat, things to do and a section titled “Harbor Country Life” featuring community information to make Harbor Country® home.

The guide is officially endorsed by Pure Michigan® and distributed throughout the state and neighboring regions. The publication can also be viewed virtually on HarborCountry.org.

For more information and questions, please contact the virtual Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce office at chamber@ harborcountry.org or call (269) 4695409.

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce is a 501c(6) corporation, established in 1981 to represent the eight communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer and Three Oaks. With a rich heritage of leadership and collaboration, the Chamber works in partnership with local municipalities to advocate for business in the area and lead economic development efforts to make Harbor Country a premier place to stay, play, create and make Harbor Country home. — STAFF REPORTS

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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ho’s the most popular person in Chicago? I’ve heard that my entire life, and this year it seems to be more true than ever. For those of you who are unaware, the most popular person in Chicago is the Bears backup quarterback. The season began with Nick Foles as the backup and fans were clamoring for him to replace Mitch Trubisky. After a couple of terrible offensive displays, fans wanted Mitch again. And so it goes, and so it goes. Ever since the Bears won the NFL championship in 1963, a few years prior to the first Super Bowl, Bears fans have been unhappy with the starting quarterback. Billy Wade led the team to a 14-10 victory over the New York Giants, but many fans wanted to replace Wade with Rudy Bukich, the backup quarterback.

My research discovered that in the Bears 100 years of being a franchise, they have had 84 starting quarterbacks, while the Packers have only had 46. More recently, Brett Favre and Aaron Rogers have quarterbacked the Packers since 1992 ( four others filled in due to injuries), while 30 players have started for the Bears. No wonder they beat us most of the time.

The last two seasons have been particularly disappointing for Bears fans.

The team was so good three seasons ago, I honestly thought that they had finally figured things out how to play offense.

They are often really good on defense, but their offense is always suspect. Since that great season three years ago, they

have regressed significantly.

I recently saw something humorous on the internet. If 2020 were a movie, it would have been written by Stephen King, directed by Quentin Tarantino, with music

by Yoko Ono. I guess the Bears season is bad, but it doesn’t compare with that.

I jumped in the car Saturday night to pick up some food and listened to the sports guys on the radio talking about the upcoming exhibition between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. While I had no interest in the fight, some people very close to me were quite interested. The combined ages of these two guys was 105 years, and they were charging $50 to watch on pay per view. When I was a kid, and even into early adulthood, I loved both wrestling and boxing. Back then, it seemed to be about the fight itself, not all of the promotions surrounding the bout.

Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, and Floyd Patterson were my favorites. I would lay in bed and listen to the championship fights on the radio. All of the violence was imagined rather than witnessed. I actually went to a theater and paid to see Sonny Liston get knocked out by Muhammad Ali ( then Cassius Clay ) in the first round by a punch I didn’t even see. That was the end of my love of boxing.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.

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Thanksgiving spirit thrives despite COVID-19

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p to 500 take home Thanksgiving dinners were given at the LaPorte Salvation Army forced to cancel its traditional dine-in meals for the holiday because of coronavirus.

About half of the 40 drivers showing up early Nov. 23 waited on the shoulder of Monroe Street before inching their way into the parking lot once the homemade food started being served.

Drivers remained in their vehicles to receive the take-home containers.

The line remained just as long one hour later because of incoming vehicles keeping pace with those leaving.

Robert Schumaker said he missed the family-like atmosphere of sharing a dining room with others from the community, but he was just as grateful.

He took home seven meals of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green bean casserole along with cake for his wife, children and parents.

“The dine-in for Thanksgiving would be nice but with COVID I understand,” Schumaker said.

Debra Koontz pulled away with two meals she planned sharing with a homeless friend.

“We’re going to sit in the car and

have Thanksgiving dinner,” she said.

Capt. Chris Karlin said he and two other volunteers in the kitchen began cooking about 5 a.m.

Karlin cooked 120 turkey roasts on an outdoor smoker and cut the meat into slices.

About a dozen other helpers scooped food out of aluminum trays into take home containers and passed them out.

“Even with COVID, we’re still working together to feed the community,” Karlin said.

Judy Hensell helped make the chocolate, cherry and pumpkin dump cakes.

The filling poured at the bottom of each pan was covered by the batter and baked.

Bracing for greater community response this year, Hensell said twice as much food was prepared than what was served dine-in last year.

“It’s a little bit more work but it’s worth it,” she said.

Talon Sanford, 9, and his grandmother came to First Church of God to assist with the cause.

He especially found joy helping people who otherwise might not have a Thanksgiving meal this year.

“I like helping out,” Sanford said.

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DOWNTOWN LIGHTS ESPECIALLY JOYFUL NOW

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hey burn year round but people find the sea of lights in Michigan City’s downtown especially joyful during the holidays.

“In the winter, they’re 10 times better. I love it,” said Bridgette Garrison, 25, of Michigan City.

Garrison, a real estate agent, was on foot delivering pies for Thanksgiving to clients of her employer, D’Aprile Properties, in the 700 block of Franklin Street.

The lights provide sort of a spiritual experience, particularly now for another downtown realtor, Amy Wagner-Knopf, 52, also of Michigan City.

“It makes me happy. It makes you think of Christmas. It’s visually stimulating and relaxing,” she said.

Mayor Duane Parry said the city’s Redevelopment Commission maintains the thousands of lights first strung in the trees on both sides of Franklin Street roughly a decade ago.

The lights burning from dusk to dawn run from 11th Street to 4th Street in front of the Michigan City Public Library.

Parry said the combination of white and traditional Christmas colored lights complement the glow emitted from the oldfashioned street lights put in on Franklin Street several years ago as part of downtown’s revitalization.

He said some people simply

drive by to see the lights even during the summer.

“It’s more Christmassy in December but they’re still very nice in June, July and August,” Parry said.

Parry said a few more lights on Franklin Street will probably be strung at 7th Street to add brightness to a darker spot and help draw attention to nearby Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets Mall.

Tracy Brockman, 54, said she occasionally makes the short trip from her home throughout the year just to gaze at the lights.

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he lights also helped put her in a better mood after just having some dental work performed at Healthlinc at 710 Franklin Street.

“They’re pretty,” she said.

Allyson Young, 20, just visited her mother employed at the Paris House of Bridal and Fashion in the 700 block of Franklin Street.

“They make this town more festive during the Christmas season. Brings more cheer to people year round,” she said.

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People flock to socially distanced Santa parade

BY STAN MADDUX

ehicles in LaPorte were backed up for a half mile Saturday, Nov. 28, to drive by a half dozen parade units parked along the curb and visit with Santa Claus behind plexiglass.

The line of vehicles on State Street stretching down Jackson Street and onto Lincolnway was just as long more than one hour later.

People kept showing up for a taste of Christmas spirit even at a social distance.

“I knew we were going to have a lot of people but this is definitely overwhelming,” said Lindsey Jongkind, director of marking for the LaPorte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP).

To provide a sense of normalcy during the pandemic, LEAP opted for a socially distanced version of the annual Santa Parade, which typically has five times as many units traveling eastbound on Lincolnway.

Children were greeted with smiles and handed candy through car windows by people in holiday costumes wearing masks.

Snowflakes made from soap by a machine 15 feet above the ground close to the end of the route added to the festivities.

Many paradegoers, like Kayte Gardner of LaPorte and her five children, seemed to appreciate the event and enjoy it practically just as much.

“We still get to see Santa. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have gotten to see anybody,” she said.

“Actually, I like it. It’s nice for the kids.

It really is,” said Kristen Nunez, who brought her 7-year-old Karter, also of LaPorte.

People only climbed out of their vehicles after pulling up for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the old train depot on Washington Street.

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anta and Mrs. Claus were inside a chalet and waving to the children and posing for pictures behind a sheet of plexiglass covering the front entranceway.

The conversations were kept short because it was hard to hear from behind the see through barrier.

Wish lists were placed into the slot of Santa’s mail box on the front steps of his chalet.

Tammy Bealor and her grandchildren of LaPorte were in their vehicle for more than one hour before the line reached Santa Claus.

“I had some excited kids wanting to see Santa so it’s worth it,” she said.

LaPorte mayor Tom Dermody and his wife, Jackie, waved and shouted “Merry Christmas” to the crowd from the elevated bucket of a fire truck.

“I can’t believe how many people are here. The line goes on forever,” Mrs. Dermody said.

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A small crowd of carolers greet Christmas in Three Oaks with the lighting of the tree

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hristmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the towering tree, its bright lights competing against the moonlight beating down on the ground from above, greeting drivers as they approach Carver Park along U.S. Highway 12 in Three Oaks.

“2020 has been a challenging year for all of us – but not even a pandemic can squelch the Christmas holiday spirit,” Richard Smith, the newly elected president of the Village of Three Oaks, said to a very small group of Christmas carolers during this year’s traditional tree lighting, which took place Saturday, Nov. 28.

The tree, which is brimming with its usual array of colorful Christmas lights, is a new one for the village, Smith said, and was acquired from an area tree farm.

“Tonight, the Village of Three Oaks wishes to cast even more of that holiday spirit with the lights on our new Christmas tree,” he said, adding that he hopes its lighting will bring “joy and happiness” to those who see it.

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(Rumor has it the Grinch or an elf may also be making an appearance.)

A “Prancer Open House” will also take place from 2 to 8 p.m. in Heritage Hall on Linden Street, featuring rehabbed scale model of the village used in the 1989 movie, “Prancer,” which was filmed in Three Oaks.

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Christmas trees flank the entrance to Nelson’s Saloon in downtown Three Oaks

Customers peruse the shelves of Alapash New Home, which is decked out with gifts for the holidays

Heather Gould Hanson stands beside her dried flower display in The Creative Sage Cottage

Business owners invite the public to shop small this season

t’s been the Year of the Pivot.

At least, that’s how Heather Gould Hanson, owner of The Creative Sage Cottage in Union Pier, prefers to think of it.

“We (small business owners) have done whatever we had to do to be able to navigate a whole new set of murky waters,” she said.

Just like small business owners have had to pivot to make their businesses work this year, business owners are now asking the general public to pivot from their plans of shopping at big box stores or online to instead shopping local this holiday season.

“The people who have put heart and soul and God only knows financially into their dream – it’s got to be an essential part of this right now - so yea, it’s big difference this year,” she said.

Hanson (who was scheduled to open in March but had to switch her opening date to July) said she’d also like shoppers to keep in mind that some business owners haven’t been able to necessarily make the “pivot from being able to open a physical door and put everything online.”

“So to be able to rely on our local neighbors come do their shopping here and make a conscience choice to do that – it’s kind of a game changer for us,” she said.

Kendra Grant, co-owner of Poppy Hill Vintage in Three Oaks, said she’s been touched by the amount of people who’ve told her they’re making a point to shop local this year.

She said she wasn’t sure if the store would even keep its doors open after

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COVID-19 hit.

“It warms my heart because nobody needs it like the small entrepreneur this is their only livelihood, this isn’t a hobby for us this is our job,” Grant said.

Customers can expect a personalized shopping experience when they shop small.

“Stores like this are built on relationships, - we know what our customers want, we’ll look for anything

restaurants due to the Emergency Gatherings and Face Masks order that was issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Nov. 18 (set to expire Dec. 8) has also had a trickle-down effect on small businesses.

Customers this time of year usually shop after grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant on the weekends.

Marco Chavarry, owner of Alapash New Home in Three Oaks, said

Karen Doughty stands beside one of the many Christmas displays at Designer Cottage Scapes

Poppy Hill Vintage is ready for holiday season for customers

for them,” said.

Calling them the “heartbeat of American and small towns,” Dee Dee Duhn owner at Customs Imports in New Buffalo, agreed that small businesses can offer customers a unique shopping experience.

“I hope everyone will remember all the small businesses for everyday when it’s something small they want or something special that’s where they’ll go, to a small or local business,” she said.

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customers would usually shop at his store while waiting in line for a table at a nearby restaurant.

He still feels more for the restaurants being closed to indoor dining during one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year, though.

During Small Business Saturday last weekend, Chavarry gave customers who spent more than $100 a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

“I feel like retail, we at least can open our doors and welcome people…Most restaurants can’t do it right now,” he

said.

Karen Doughty, owner of Designer Cottage Scapes of Harbor Country, said customers coming in and out of the store throughout this holiday season – and beyond – that will make all of the difference.

She said she missed out on the spring season as well as a chunk of the summer season as well in terms of making muchneeded sales to keep the business afloat.

“We could not make a dollar in March we could not make a dollar in April could not make a dollar in May. Because we’re nonessential, couldn’t open until June 20,” Doughty said.

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uly and August weren’t much better, as people continued to still be cautious about coming into the store’s space as opposed to staying home and shopping online.

Practicing what she preaches, Doughty said she herself has been making an effort to support small businesses, particularly restaurants. She informs customers of restaurants that are offering carryout or outdoor dining, so they can eat local after they shop local.

Recently, Doughty has bought dinners from Skip’s as well as seven carry-outs from Red Arrow Roadhouse.

“If we don’t all continue to support (the local businesses), there will be a lot of our favorites that aren’t going to be able to do it…If New Buffalo wants a town, they have to support a town, I can’t say that loud enough for everybody,” she said.

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ow in its fifth year, the Harbor Country Singers’ Christmas celebration is scheduled for two performances Sunday, Dec. 13.

To mark this anniversary, special guests and a singalong have been added to the annual lineup of songs and music. Precautions will be followed in accordance with state guidelines for avoiding the spread of COVID-19.

The holiday program will include familiar carols and songs of the season, performances by area musicians and a debut appearance by a brass quintet assembled especially for the day. A diverse mix of music educators, performers, a farmer, and members of the LaPorte City Band, the players are Madison Kutch and Chuck Steck on trumpet, Donna Mitchell on French horn, Steve Watson on trombone, and Richard Watson on tuba.

“I can’t think of a better time to enjoy a brass ensemble than the Christmas season,” said Harbor Country Singers Director Cindy Dryden. “We are excited to share the beauty and joy of this favorite holiday with you!”

The first Christmas concert will be held at 3 p.m. at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer. The second performance will be held at 6 p.m. at Converge Community Church, 601 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo.

Sponsored by the School of American Music (SAM) in Three Oaks, Mich., the event is free, but space is limited. To reserve tickets, go online to the School of American Music.

Both venues will be arranged to accommodate large gatherings and social distancing. Guests will be asked to sign in and masks will be required for the duration of the concert. For those unable to attend, the program will be available via Facebook Live on the School of American Music Facebook page.

“At this unusual moment, when we are missing real time with real people, we hope our celebration will satisfy some longing, because this season is still the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’” said SAM Executive Director Donna Mitchell, Harbor Country Singers is a program of the School of American Music. Free performances by HCS are supported by The Pokagon Fund. — STAFF REPORTS

Brewster’s Italian Café throws pizza parties for hungry readers

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nother year of promoting literacy with celebration due to COVID-19 restrictions. pizza at New Buffalo Elementary School is “Like last year, we’ve continued with our pizza party officially in the books giveaway even though it looks much different,” Abigail To celebrate reaching their reading Daugherty, special events, catering and marketing goals through the Kids Read Now manager, said. summer reading program, students got free pizza “We truly miss making pizzas with the kids and from Brewster’s Italian Café in New Buffalo delivered talking about their reading goals but at least this way to their classrooms for their very own pizza party we’re still able to interact with them in a small way,” throughout November. she added.

The final pizza celebration took place last week, Last year, New Buffalo Elementary School Principal with students in kindergarten and first grade enjoying Adam Bowen was approached by Abigail Yanz, a their personal size pizza 2013 graduate of New at their desks or in the Buffalo High School, cafeteria. about partnering with Each student also the restaurant. According received a book and to Yanz, making pizza certificate from Kids Read was something that Now for completing the Brewster’s used to do program. with St. Mary of the Lake According to Melissa Catholic School 20 years Lijewski, Title 1 ago coordinator, this year, the This is the second year elementary school had the school is participating 113 students complete the in Kids Read Now. Kids Read Now summer reading program in he program grades PreK-fourth grade. aims to reduce Students had to have read the “summer and reported at least eight slide.”

Students who books to complete the read throughout the program. summer should be able “This is such a to pick up in the fall right wonderful program that where they left off in the the district pays for spring in terms of their because students get to Cartons of pizzas from Brewster’s get delivered reading levels and scores. choose their books from to New Buffalo Elementary School The 2018-2019 the book list the program Reading Now Network provides and these books Data (which, according stay in the homes of our to Berrien RESA’s website, is “a collective effort of students. What a wonderful gift,” Lijewski said in an superintendents, school boards and school districts email response. throughout West Michigan to improve early literacy Due to schools closing in the spring with COVID-19, and, ultimately student achievement across all grade a few small changes were made to this year’s program. levels”) named the elementary school as first in Students received the first three books in May instead the county, second in the region (New Buffalo is in of June. This got books in the hands of students sooner, since students were engaged in virtual learning Region Seven, which includes St. Joseph, Van Buren, Cass, Calhoun, and Branch counties) and 32nd in the throughout the spring, Lijewski said. The rest of the state out of 2302 schools listed in the data set. This nine books were spread out in June, July and August data is based on “closing the gap” when it comes to as students reported them. student achievement and growth on the M-STEP in As opposed to visiting Brewster’s and making the comparison to poverty and chronic absenteeism. pizzas there, employees at the restaurant tweaked the

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HOR0SCOPE DECEMBER 5-11, 2020

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

You’re going through a phase this week, where you may withdraw or hold back to start, but by weeks end you’ll be much more outgoing and willing to engage with others. You will let go of any old wounds and won’t be afraid to work on your interactions and outward appearances.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

Keep your anger under control this week because you could easily hurt or start a big fight this week. In some ways you hope that by being combative you will silence opposition and be able to gain the upper hand. Rather than dominating partners, turn the fight to breaking bad habits.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Issues at home or with maternal figures could be a source of frustration this week.

Most of the time you enjoy getting things done at home, but this week you’ll feel like the financial or monetary reward is just not there and it will push you to earn more or realign your values.

Society or people in general may disappoint you this week. You may become disillusioned with a group you felt connected to, or you may realize you don’t fit in with certain people. There is a part of you that wants to learn more or move past their limitations. You’ll enjoy the break.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

You’ll be going it alone.

Someone that you could previously count on to help you may not be available to assist you now. It will become very apparent how much this person had contributed in the past, or how valuable their contributions were now that they are unavailable to help.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

You may feel disenchanted by your career or your financial responsibilities may make you feel a bit down. There’s a good chance that parental or authority figures may disappoint you by not coming through as planned. Get out with friends and mingle; you’ll feel better.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 Work schedules or the sense of being rushed will really get you down this week.

It’s important you take some time to recharge and reconnect with your home or family this week. Avoid burning the candles at both ends because you want to stay ahead at work and also be with family.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

Expect some bumps in the road, as traveling will not go very smoothly this week. Delays or road blocks will ultimately lead you to a point where you realize what you thought you knew, you don’t and you’ll need to figure things out on your own, in order to get back on track.

Your drive and energy levels may drop a little this week, and sometimes it is okay to let things slow down, but when you have exciting job opportunities or creative passions, you just can’t let lucky breaks pass you by. Forget about sleeping in or palling around all day. Get serious about work.

Rap was my drug.

— Eminem

Talks or discussions will disappoint you this week.

The reaction or resolve you had hoped for is just not going to happen now.

That doesn’t mean that the whole situation is a wash, it means that talking is not the solution. It may mean a change in perspective is in order before peace can be achieved.

Monetary issues or the mishandling of resources may cause you to withdraw or avoid discussions this week, but that’s not a good idea. This is the time to talk things through and get all the information necessary to make sound financial decisions. Don’t back out of discussions now!

Sometimes you just have to get out of your own way, and that time is now.

Don’t second guess your abilities or your power.

Stick up for yourself more in group settings and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Once you stand firm, it gets easier to stay that way.

Stand tall, my friend.

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World annually. The last few summers, they spent a couple weeks at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, where he enjoyed fishing with his grandkids.

Dave never met a stranger and would give the shirt off of his back to those in need. He was a happy and genuine person. He taught his children and grandchildren to live life to the fullest and to laugh and be themselves. It didn’t matter if you knew him for just a minute or your whole life, he made others know they were special.

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he Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help small businesses survive during the early phases of the pandemic. Since enactment, over 5 million applicants have received forgivable PPP loans, protecting millions of jobs and allowing those businesses to stay afloat. In the CARES Act, Congress clearly intended to grant recipients of forgivable PPP loans the ability to deduct otherwise-deductible expenses associated with those loans for tax purposes. Loan forgiveness was clearly intended as tax-free to keep workers employed during the pandemic.

However, the IRS contradicted congressional intent by formally declaring that borrowers who expect their PPP loan to be forgiven cannot deduct the PPP expenses on their federal tax returns. Under the IRS interpretation, a business owner who use PPP proceeds to preserve payroll is unable to deduct the payroll and other ordinarily deductible expenses. Bills have been introduced in the Senate and in the House to fix this problem, but a solution could also be inserted into a much needed year-end federal stimulus package. Either way, it needs to happen quickly.

As active participants in the business community, we feel it is imperative to ensure that these same businesses are not subjected to additional and unexpected taxes as they continue to struggle to survive. It is obvious this pandemic is not yet over, and realization of Congressional intent will provide a much-needed indirect stimulus through tax savings to the business owners who need it most.

Borrowers eligible for PPP loan forgiveness have spent the funds as the program directed. If those businesses are not allowed to deduct these expenses, they may be forced to spend additional funds to pay taxes on the loan proceeds – funds they may not have. We feel that passing this legislation as quickly as possible will provide small business owners more certainty as they focus on year-end business planning which is especially important in these challenging economic times.

We strongly advocate the passage of legislation and urge immediate Congressional action to protect American businesses in these trying times.

— Brian Calley, President, Small Business Association of Michigan — Bob Doyle, President and CEO, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants — Richard Lamb, President, Michigan Press Association

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