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Chikaming Township Board of Trustees approves outside help with short-term rentals

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees have agreed to accept some outside help with regards to monitoring the growing number of short-term rentals that are popping up within the township.

At a special Monday, Dec. 21, meeting, board members approved the proposal from Granicus for Host Compliance of Rental Program for Chikaming Township consisting of three modules to be reviewed in 10 months with a renewal of a year, as well as to increase short term rental registration fees to $200 per year. Long term rentals (31 days or more) will remain the same with a $50 registration fee and $25 yearly renewal.

Board members agreed that the proposal from Granicus, along with the updated fee schedule, will be reviewed two months before the one-year contract with the company expires to ensure that the program is serving the township well and will be reevaluated at that time.

At the December meeting, Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte said that he’d met with “different factions” of rental companies, including property owners, property renters, rental companies and residents, with regards to evaluating the township’s rental ordinance (which went into effect the winter of 2018-19). The group had looked at several companies to help the township manage the township’s rental program better before taking a “hard look” at Granicus.

The company will help the township manage the process better, from the registration of the rental properties

to identification to monitoring rental activity to setting up a dedicated hotline for any issues that may occur with rentals.

Modules that were presented by Granicus were Address Identification, Compliance Monitoring and 24/7 Short Term Rental Hotline. Board members were presented with the modules

by Bruce McCaskill from Granicus Host Compliance at a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15.

According to the presentation, Granicus currently is partnering with 13 local agencies throughout Michigan to address their short-term rental-related challenges, and is already serving 24 “forward thinking government agencies” in the Great Lakes region.

Bunte said that the reason for the increase in the fee for rentals that are less than 31 days is that an increase is needed to cover the cost of the program and the cost internally to manage it as well as to “effectively enforce everything.”

The program will include a fulltime code enforcement officer, who will handle all of its duties and responsibilities.

Issues with rentals can be called in to a 24-hour hotline and a central number can be called with anything pertaining to long- and short-term rentals.

Bunte said that there are currently 477 known rental units within the township, and that it’s “safe to say” that a majority of them are located in Residential-1 District.

“We’re not looking to take away or stop it (the rental program), we’re trying to get our arms wrapped around it a little better so everyone has a better

quality of life,” he said.

Clerk Paula Dudiak said that she feels that new proposal that was approved by the board that night reassures her that the township wasn’t losing its “personal touch.”

“I was strictly against outsourcing this but knowing that we’re going to be able to internally keep our people busy and keep things busy here also - we’re not going to lose our touch, we’re just using them,” she said.

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oard trustee Rich Sullivan said that he felt that the program will provide residents with a “documentation” of “what’s happening, how often it’s happening” and an idea of “what’s going on in the township with short-term rentals.”

Residents can currently only view police reports, which only provides a “small picture of what’s happening,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan said that short-term rentals have become a “commercial business” within residential areas and that residents may feel that their privacy has been disrupted by rental units that have “crossed the line.”

The increase in homes that have become short-term rentals are being bought by owners who want to “make money off them” – in effect, to run a business out of a residential home,” Sullivan added.

“Businesses have to undergo licensing…This isn’t unusual to license and monitor things if people choose to run a business from their home - I just think we have to be realistic about this,” 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

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Gov. Whitmer takes action to provide support for families, restaurants, and Michiganders facing eviction

n Tuesday, Dec. 22, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will take a number of actions to provide support for Michigan’s families, restaurants, and small businesses.

The Whitmer Administration will implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars similar to the one administered earlier in 2020, as well as partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals. The administration also announced another $2 million for the Eviction Diversion Program to ensure that Michigan families can keep a roof over their head this winter.

“As we head into another Michigan winter, I’ll continue to do everything I can to support our families and small businesses,” said Whitmer in a press release. “These actions will ensure that families have the support they need to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads this winter, as well as provide support to local restaurants and small business owners all over the state that are struggling as a result of the pandemic. As we continue working to distribute the safe and effective vaccine and eradicate COVID-19 once and for all, I will keep using every tool in my toolbox to protect our families and small businesses. Remember, Michiganders: mask up, practice safe social distancing, and avoid indoor gatherings where the virus can easily spread from person to person. We will get through this together.”

“This year has presented our state with so many unique challenges, and, every time, we have risen to the occasion to deliver innovative solutions,” said Lt. Governor Gilchrist.

“We don’t have to make the false choice between protecting people’s health and safety or supporting our economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s actions prove that we can and must do both, which will only make our state that much stronger as we safely step into a more normal life going forward.”

Gov. Whitmer’s Restaurant Meal Program will give eligible food assistance recipients the opportunity to use their benefits

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to purchase restaurant meals. Older adults over 60, people with a disability including those who receive Social Security Income (SSI) or other disability program benefits, and people experiencing homelessness are among those who are eligible.

MDHHS is opening the program for restaurants to enroll with the aim of providing diverse and affordable options for eligible participants across the state. Restaurants interested in partnering with MDHHS in this program are asked to visit the MDHHS website, where they can learn more about program requirements and how to enroll.

“We at Jack’s support the Restaurant Meal Program,” said Bobbi Ryan and Cynthia Ivy, owners of Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. “We care deeply about our community and strive to serve as many as we can, however we can.”

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s part of the spirits buyback program announced earlier in 2020, The Michigan Liquor Control Commission bought back almost $3.4 million in spirits from 673 on-premises liquor licensees, providing an average $5,000 in financial relief for bar and restaurant owners during the pandemic. Gov. Whitmer’s administration will take similar action this winter to provide crucial support for Michigan’s bars and restaurants.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) is designed to keep Michigan residents who fell behind on their rent during COVID-19 in their homes. So far, the program has helped an estimated 16,000 people stay in their homes. The program was initiated and funded from Senate Bill 690, which appropriated $880 million in federal dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Senate bills called for $60 million to be set aside to establish a rental assistance program – of which $50 million has been dedicated to keeping renters in their homes with the remaining $10 million covering case management, legal, and administrative costs. — STAFF REPORTS

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Harbor Country Mission helping others get back on their feet, even in a pandemic

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

n 2020, Harbor Country Mission doubled the Heyn said. number of clients that it normally serves.

Eventually, restrictions started to lighten, allowing the That’s because, since the pandemic first hit organization’s vintage antique store, Harbor Country in March, the organization’s 5,000 square foot Mission Finds, located in Sawyer, to reopen. warehouse resource center in Bridgman never Heyn said that the organization marketed like never closed its doors. before. Sometimes, those who find themselves in a Organizations such as Harbor Country Mission were financial distress for the first time may not know where allowed to stay open during the mandated shutdown they should turn at first. in the spring due “If your to the fact that it washing machine was one that was broke or your directly assisting refrigerator went those in poverty out and you have and therefore no money to get could receive a one, do you just full exemption, go without or try to find help out David Heyn, the there and if you executive director, do, where do you said.

At the time, it go?” Heyn said. wasn’t known if “We did everything we members of the could to continue public would to tell stories and receive any market to people extra assistance so they know from the federal where to get government help,” he said.

– and, if they David Heyn poses by the sign at the warehouse in Bridgman, did receive any Families with trees leftover from the Christmas giveaway unemployment shopped for benefits, how long Christmas at it would take to get to them. the warehouse this year. Heyn said he encouraged “In light of all that, we knew people would be exposed parents to tell their children to pick out toys not only for to poverty that never have been – and we were there and themselves, but for other children as well. ready to help,” Heyn said.

“Getting these items can be great but being able to gift In fact, the only time that the center was closed was on it is even better,” he said.

Christmas Day. Volunteers even manned the store for a In December, a local retailer donated more than 200 few hours on Thanksgiving Day. trees. Heyn said that when Harbor Country Mission’s Heyn himself wasn’t sure if the organization would clients came in for their weekly items, he informed them be able to stay open, as he was worried about putting that they were also welcome to pick out a free Christmas employees at high risk of contracting the novel tree. In the end, around 150 trees were given away. coronavirus.

“So, we were able to bless families with Christmas trees But volunteers wanted to continue to serve their that weren’t able to afford them this year,” Heyn said. community’s needs.

The organization’s main mission is to “target families “Within hours, volunteers were like, ‘I’ll be here, I’ll trying to get back on their feet,” Heyn said. make sure we open so families can get what they need,’” Clients of the organization can fall into one of three Heyn said. categories: anyone who’s on a low or fixed income; “Within 24 hours we knew we were allowed to stay anyone who’s receiving any kind of food assistance open and we knew we had the volunteer man power to and anyone who’s experiencing any kind of financial stay open, So, for the next three and a half months, it hardship, or “bereavement.” was volunteers keeping this place open every single day,” “Maybe your house was flooded or the primary

breadwinner of the family passed way and that drastically reduces income – because of that, you would qualify for up to six months of being a client,” Heyn said, adding that they help a lot of fire and flood victims that way.

Everything in the warehouse is donated either by individuals or a local business.

A “free room” is set aside in the warehouse. Clients can come in the room once a week to get five items from this area. Clients can pick out one appliance and large piece of furniture every week, as well as items for cooking, toys for children. Clients can also pick out a free unlimited amount of clothing from the clothing section for everyone in the family.

New in 2021, clients can also choose 10 free books every week.

As of Nov. 1, 2020, Heyn said that the organization gave away 100,000 free items in 2020.

Giving away the free items helps people “transition out of homelessness,” Heyn said.

Programs that help the homeless, such as shelters, often require people transitioning out to have money saved up. By allowing people to sign up as clients at Harbor Country Mission, they can choose an unlimited number of free items that are necessary to start over while saving money for bigger purchases.

“They would have that money (required to graduate from a program) saved up for some things; now, they can reallocate those funds to something better - maybe a car or maybe a house,” Heyn said.

Heyn said the organization averages at least two or three of these transition situations a week.

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urrently, Heyn said the organization is on the lookout for another location, possibly in the New Buffalo or Niles area, as well as the St. Joe/Benton Harbor area.

And as always, Harbor Country Mission is always on the lookout for more volunteers or donations.

Those who want to make donations can make checks payable to Harbor Country Mission, either at the Bridgman location or the store in Sawyer. People can also give online, as the organization just signed up with PayPal (which requires no fees for when making a donation).

Harbor Country Mission is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. The warehouse is located at 9600 Red Arrow Highway in Bridgman and Harbor Country Vintage Antiques is located at 12816 Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer. For more information, visit www.harborcountrymission.org, or find Harbor Country Mission on Facebook.

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

s of 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, the Berrien County Health Department was reporting 9,191 total confirmed and probable cases (8,546 total confirmed and 645 probable cases).

There were 6,167 30-day recoveries and 159 deaths. On the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 22, there 8,939 total and probable cases, as well as 5,351 30-day recoveries. Deaths were at 157.

Non-ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 inpatients was at 30.

At a Thursday, Dec. 17, Berrien County Health Department Facebook Live, it was reported that the hospital system has been managing the steady patient census.

On Dec. 18, the health department reported that the average of COVID-19 in patients was around 60 per day. At the Berrien County Health Department’s Facebook Live Dec. 17 update, it was reported that hospitalizations have been leveling off. Dr. Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, said that, a couple of weeks ago, the COVID-19 patient census was in the mid-50s after being in the mid- to high-60s.

ICU patients remained at seven as of Monday afternoon, which was the also the case Dec. 22.

On Dec. 18, the health department was reporting that, for three weeks, the county had been experiencing a declining trend in rates of new cases and percent of positive tests. As of Dec. 18, the county had been averaging less than 100 cases per day and had a percent of positive tests of 13% during that week.

More up to date information can be found at the Berrien County Health Department’s website, www.bchdmi.org/.

Visit coronavirus.gov for the latest tips and information from the CDC.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

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o many things that happened this year were unusual, but few things surpassed the Bears season.

The Bears started out well but much of their success was attributed to luck. They switched quarterbacks and promptly lost six in a row. They switched back to their original quarterback and changed play callers and won three in a row. The up and down season comes to an end next week against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, and if the Bears win, or the Arizona Cardinals lose, the Bears will make the playoffs.

As bad as they were during their six game losing streak, the fact they might be in the playoffs is unbelievable.

Realistically, the playoffs start next Sunday and they have to beat the Packers to move on. How sweet it will be if they’re able to get to the postseason, where anything can happen.

The Bulls changed executives and their coach after having their season cut off by the pandemic. After an extremely short preseason, they have gotten off to an 0-3 start, but optimism remains. The young team needs to get more familiar with their coach before they start getting some wins.

The Blackhawks actually benefited because of the virus and got into the playoffs, gaining valuable experience for their young players. I’m amazed that any of these leagues are able to play with all of the contact that happens.

Baseball in Chicago this year saw a seismic shift with the White Sox moving

up and the Cubs moving down. The Sox seem to be doing everything right, with one glaring exception.

Inexplicably, the team hired 76-yearold Tony LaRussa to manage this young, up and coming team. LaRussa, fresh off an arrest, will have to learn how to communicate with the new wave of ball players and relearn how the game is being currently played, because the last time he managed was 9 years ago. The Sox do have a great young team though, and I expect them to be in the hunt for the championship.

The Cubs, on the other hand, seem to be going in the opposite direction. Theo Epstein moved on and handed the job to Jed Hoyer. The team is claiming that they lost too much money, so they let some good players, like Kyle Schwarber, go and seem to be trying to trade guys like Kris Bryant and Yu Darvish.

Even though their manager, David Ross, seems like he’s going to be exceptional, the team will need to restock to be successful.

Individually, they were bad last year, but they still made the playoffs and hopefully Ross can maneuver the team to another successful season.

Hope everyone had a great holiday, and I wish you all a great and normal New Year.

Author John Irving said, “You only grow by coming to the end of something and by beginning something else.”

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

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MHSAA: Fall tournaments to conclude in January

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he concluding rounds of Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason tournaments in football, girls’ volleyball and girls swimming and diving will be completed during January, as the MHSAA continues to follow all emergency orders from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).

According to an article on the MHSAA website, football teams were allowed to begin two days of outdoor, noncontact conditioning and drills, wearing helmets and shoulder pads with physical distancing Dec. 28, in advance of the first round of testing Dec. 30 as part of an MDHHS rapid testing pilot program. Schools will test players, coaches and other team personnel, with full-contact practice then allowed after a first round of negative results.

The testing program will utilize BinaxNOW antigen tests that produce results within 15 minutes.

“For football, 11-Player Regional Finals and 8-Player Semifinals will be played Saturday, Jan. 9. The 8-Player Finals and 11-Player Semifinals will be played Saturday, Jan.

16; and 11-Player Finals will be played during the weekend of Jan. 22-23,” the article states.

The MDHHS’s current epidemic order paused activity beginning Nov. 18 and is set to expire Jan. 15. If restrictions on non-contact sports are lifted, those who are on volleyball and swimming and diving teams will be allowed to practice and compete at that time outside of the required rapid testing program. If the MDHHS epidemic order continues, volleyball and swimming and diving could begin practice; however, in order to be eligible to participate, those teams and individuals will have to follow all requirements of the MDHHS rapid testing pilot program.

“Specific plans and dates for volleyball and girls swimming and diving practice resumption and MHSAA tournaments will be finalized and shared with competing schools in early January,” the article states.

Volleyball competition will restart with quarterfinals, and Lower Peninsula girls swimming and diving has advanced to its Finals. The championship events in both sports would be completed no later than Jan. 30.

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Rotary Club of Harbor Country distributes meals, winter accessories to families and children

ore than 40 families were kept fed this past holiday season and more than 200 children will be kept warm this winter thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Harbor Country.

This year, the Rotarians distributed holiday baskets to 46 families in Harbor Country as well as donated 220 sets of hats and mittens to children in the New Buffalo Area School district and River Valley school district.

According to Lori Robinson, who coordinates the holiday baskets, the Rotary had Fresh fruits and vegetables are ready a goal of 36 to be distributed to families Dec. 19 baskets this year.

Robinson said that the Rotarians had anticipated a larger need for baskets this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and families’ finances taking a direct hit from its effects. She was pleased that they were able to help so many families in need – more so than the original goal below 40.

“It’s very hard to say no,” Robinson said of ensuring that all of the families were fed.

This year, the largest family that received a basket included 10 members, with the smallest having two.

Robinson said the food is donated from area businesses, such as turkeys from Jackie’s Café in New Buffalo and hams from Drier’s in Three Oaks for the holiday dinner. In addition to ensuring that everyone is well fed on Christmas, Robinson said they also want children who are home for the twoweek break from school to have enough to eat. Items

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packed in each basket also include ground beef from Kaminiski Farms, cheese, nonperishable foods such as cereal, and fresh fruits and vegetables (apples were supplied by Hidebrand Farms in Berrien Springs).

This year, there were 117 children in the River Valley School District who received a set of hats and mittens and 103 at New Buffalo Area School.

According to Hilaary Lagatutta, the Rotary member who heads the hat and mitten effort, hats and mittens are collected for infants to teens, with children being mainly in the 8- to 13-yearold age bracket.

Lagatutta said that the hat and mitten collecting goes hand in hand with the schools’ collection for Toys for Tots.

Everything is dropped off at the Members of the Rotary Club of Harbor Country Donations are ready to go the morning schools before picked up food baskets for distribution of Dec. 19 students go on their winter break.

This year, Robinson said that she had about aving run retail stores for 25 years, 25 people delivering baskets throughout the day Lagatutta said that she knows how to Saturday, Dec. 19 (deliveries are usually made the shop. She scours the stores, looking Saturday before Christmas every year). The majority for the best deals and latest designs of of those who were making deliveries were Rotarians; winter accessories (as well as if they’re however, Robinson said that members of the warm enough and water resistant). Due to staying community also stepped up to the plate and helped. in because of the pandemic, she shopped online this Coordinating items for the baskets begin in year, which was a challenge because shipping was October. Robinson said that she felt fortunate that sometimes delayed. the club was able to have funds to do the baskets this Lagatutta gave credit to The Pokagon Fund for year. The hog roast, which is the Rotary’s biggest helping to fund the hat and mitten distribution. fundraiser and is usually held in the summer, was Because of the pandemic, children have been cancelled due to the pandemic. A Rotary Road Rally, encouraged to have fun outdoors more than ever – which was held in October, raised funds for the another reason to ensure they have the necessary effort. In addition, funds were also received from the winter accessories.

Berrien Community Foundation and The Pokagon “Being able to get outside is the safest thing that they can do,” she said.

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BY ALEXANDER FATOUROS

marvelous neighborly outdoor affair ensued Wednesday last at the Timber Lane home of Maryclaire Collins and George Lutz on the woodsy shores of Lake Michigan in New Buffalo.

With plenty of space to spread out, masked guests snuggled up on chairs with blankets. Neighbors enjoyed beverages and nosh on the drive way and on the lawn.

From an illuminated frosted gingerbread styled home, the Master of Ceremony—Maryclaire Collins—played and sang holiday tunes at the piano.

The live performance was beautifully executed and everyone had a jolly good evening. With fewer than 25 people in attendance the December 23, 2020 soirée offered a rich tapestry of sound performed live by Collins and her grown son, Joey.

Adults and children alike were quite thrilled to experience Joey’s rendition of “The Charlie Brown Theme Song” played live at the piano. Socialite Emily Kesling gathered by one of the fire pits. Kesling’s exuberant smile sparked an atmosphere of cheerful repartee; the conversation was delicious. Neighbors walked by with their dogs stopping for a moment to experience and participate in a rather stupendous holiday songfest.

Complete with heat lamps, lawn chairs, and a front yard brimming with candy-cane themed holiday lights, everything was beautifully laid out. The most gracious hosts Collins and Lutz put forth refreshments including hot cocoa, spiced cider, catered-boxed sandwiches, and an assortment of festive confections.

Everyone had such a spiffing time.

Splendid ideas were born.

Successions of constantly changing

notes were broadcast from speakers set up outside. Chanteuse Collins crooned soulful songs of gratitude, peace, and joy. Fun and nostalgic carols, such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Twelve Days of Christmas” filled the air as refreshments of seasonal flavor were shared. Jeff and Sandy Baker were also in attendance and contributed to the auspiciousness of the gathering, which ultimately contributes to community togetherness.

Collins performed the Irving Berlin classic, “White Christmas,” which was originally sung by Bing Crosby.

The somber carol first aired on December 25, 1941 on a radio show a few weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the age of isolation as the result of the Pandemic, the nostalgic lyrics make a comeback: I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the tree tops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow, oh, the snow

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istory has made evident that music has the power to heal. Much in the way Bing Crosby’s live radio performance bolstered people’s expectations in challenging times, Collins’ moving rendition offers hope and triumphant cheer, nudging humanity to live out the rest of 2020 on a high note. At the conclusion of the event, the temperature dropped and the winter snow emerged, creating a magical white Christmas. As the New Year 2021 approaches, new adventures and new opportunities are coming into view prompting a fresh start—an optimal time to reflect and reimagine the future.

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aPorte soundly defeated Michigan City in a fundraising match between the mayors of both cities for the Salvation Army.

Mayor Tom Dermody raised $12,488 in his kettle Dec. 21 while $2,456 came rolling out of the kettle of Mayor Duane Parry.

LaPorte Salvation Army Capt.

Chris Karlin said the money raised by Dermody gives his kettle drive a much better chance of meeting this year’s $70,000 goal.

Karlin said $48,000 was the amount raised prior to the mayor’s contribution.

“Without that $12,000 day it would have made it a lot more challenging,” he said.

The match intended as friendly had a competitive edge given the long Packers-Bears type rivalry between the communities.

Both mayors even resorted to a little trash talking at their respective posts 15 miles from each other.

“We’re going to smoke those guys. Dermody is going to have to eat some crow after this one,” Parry said.

“Our one-day goal is $10,000. We definitely want to beat it and definitely let Michigan City know who’s in charge here when it comes to raising these

dollars,” Dermody said.

Wearing a Santa Claus hat and red sport coat with built-in battery powered Christmas lights, Parry rang the bell outside Al’s Supermarket on Karwick Road.

Dermody showing his hometown spirit outside Kroger wore a LaPorte Slicers orange winter coat.

Things looked good early on for Dermody, who topped $6,000 less than halfway through the 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. competition.

“That just tells you a lot about our community,” Dermody said.

His total received a major shot in the arm with a $2,500 check from local businessman Ryan Seaburg.

Bethany Lutheran Church Pastor Dennis Meyer, along with Hotspot Café owners, Vic and Charity Hlavsa, also came through in the clutch for Dermody with $1,000 checks.

“Although Michigan City lost the battle, the real winner is the people who will benefit from the funds raised,” said Major Becky Simmons of the Salvation Army in Michigan City.

A gold coin was also dropped into each of the kettles.

The coins worth an estimated $1,880 apiece were not reflected in the amount raised by the mayors, officials said.

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Catherine Ann “Toni” Iverson

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atherine Ann “Toni” Iverson, age 86 of New Buffalo, MI died December 21, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Pam Koehler; brothers, Bud and John and sister, Sugar. Survived by children, Tim Iverson, Susan Page, Sally Iverson, Cathy Iverson, Amy Iverson and Debbie Iverson; grandchildren, Ivy Rasmussen, Mike Koehler, Katie Page, Emily Page, Ian Iverson, Jeffery Iverson, Wesley Iverson, Keegan Iverson and Cashen Naeve.

Toni will be buried with her husband Richard in Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida.

Bettye Jean Lange

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ettye Jean Lange, 50, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020.

She was born March 14, 1970 in LaPorte, Indiana, one of four children born to Leonard and Beverly Wallen.

Bettye enjoyed making crafts, especially decorating bottles, to give as gifts. She was an avid fan and collector of all things The Wizard of Oz. She cherished spending time with her granddaughter. Bettye will be

remembered for always being kind hearted and being willing to help anyone.

Bettye will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her partner of 18 years, Tom McReynolds of Three Oaks; one daughter, Amanda Pinks of LaPorte, Indiana; one son, Dylan Lange of Three Oaks; one granddaughter, Kinslie Jayde; one sister, Lois (Ray) Strahler of Ohio; her twin brother, Chris (Kathy) Wallen of Kingsford Heights, Indiana; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Wallen.

The family would like to say a special thank you to her good friend “Tammy” for being by her side and helping her tremendously.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions in Betty’s memory be made to Betty’s Buddies, Post Office Box 363, Three Oaks, MI 49128.

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

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ernard Larry “Bernie” Skala, 80, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Monday, December 21, 2020.

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Bernie will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maxine D. Skala of Three Oaks; three sons, Jeff, Todd, and Chad Skala, all of Three Oaks; one sister, Jan Bergeron of Plymouth, Indiana; one brother, August (Shirley) Skala Jr. of Buchanan; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Juanita Dufchek; one niece, Jodie Dufchek; and two brothers in law, Ray Dufchek and Ronald Bergeron.

Family and friends will gathered Monday, December 28, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. Mr. Skala will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks, where Full Military Honors will be accorded by active members of the US Army and the Honor Guard of the Randall Couchman American Legion Post 204 of Three Oaks.

The family prefers contributions in Bernard’s memory be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Post Office Box 61420, Staten Island, New York 10306.

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

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DECEMBER 31, 2020 - JANUARY 6, 2021 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

You will be starting the new year with added responsibilities and the desire to take more control over your professional life. You will be blessed with an inner strength now, giving you the courage to stand firm and also, the ability to confront areas of your life that may be chaotic or cluttered.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

All last year you were being shown how important taking control over your daily routine was. That’s not to say you haven’t learned and made some major changes, but now you will be keenly aware of what exactly is at the core of personal issues. See it, accept it and move on it.

Over the past year you have been evaluating what you need and want most out of this existence; not just the basic security items but the things that you need to feel cared for and nurtured. Accept it and bring these things into your life. Create that fertile ground and root them in.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Most of 2020 was about breaking away from established relationships and going out on your own. Don’t shy away from change or stop doing things on your own. Continue to explore life in your own way, away from, release yourself from previous expectations. Stay true to finding yourself in 2021.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

The past year has been all about clueing you in to what is not only pertinent to your survival but to your happiness.

Now you will see to the very heart of the matter and will be deeply connected to that which the heart wants the most. Embrace it my friend and love boldly.

Over the past year you have faced many hardships on your own and have realized that you have tremendous strength and can handle many things. Think about that. Know that this new year will be easier because you have built that reserve and strength of character.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 As you move into the new year, you will be ready to finish up projects at home.

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The year ahead holds much promise and advancement for you, and as much as you would like to completely move away from 2020, you will need to maintain some of those professional connections you made. Even the behind-the-scenes people you met, will play bigly in the year to come.

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In a way you will be putting your relationships under the microscope and determining where the obstacles or troubles started. You can accurately, sense that the year ahead will require input and help from others. Release hurt feelings and bury the hatchet. Let a new vibe enrich your life.

As you move into the new year, you carry with you the realization that communicating and staying in touch with friends is of the utmost importance. On another note, you will be relearning some basic skills and mastering them in the year ahead, which will increase your money-making abilities.

Shut off the phone.

Disconnect and listen to your inner voice.

In the new year many things will shift and unfold. By meditating and quieting the mind this week, you will come to see which structures in your life will be undergoing a change.

Listen and prepare for the future challenges.

One of the big takeaways from 2020, is that people aren’t always what they seem and you have learned that it’s better to reserve judgment until everything shakes out. 2021 will be a little different. You will now be able to hone in on the “tells” and see the red flags immediately. Eagle vision 21.

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