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Severe storms, significant flooding causes widespread power outages in southwest Michigan, northern Indiana during heat wave PAGE 6 New Buffalo School Board members discuss Return to Learn Plan, approve proposals for Building Trades properties PAGE 9 A celebration of corn, sausage and camaraderie at New Buffalo Yacht Club

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Foundation a piggy bank to better health BY STAN MADDUX

aPorte County officials are praising what could be viewed as a money tree clearing a path to better lifestyles and health. The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte has given more than $22 million countywide since created in 2016. $6.5 million of those dollars have gone to the city of LaPorte. Most recently, $2.2 million went toward completing a trail around Clear Lake near LaPorte’s downtown and planting native species along the shoreline. A more than $800,000 boardwalk on the southern edge of Clear Lake in the fall was paid for almost entirely by the foundation. A lot of projects awarded funding provide more options for recreation to help achieve the foundation’s goal of La Porte County being one of the 10 healthiest communities in the state by 2030. Maria Fruth, chief executive officer of the HFL, said LaPorte County was once last in terms of healthy behaviors in Indiana but recently moved up a few notches in the rankings. “Lots of work but we’re getting there,” she said. Another major focus of the

foundation is creating more substance abuse treatment programs. The Recovery Center of LaPorte at the Swanson Center on the city’s west side opened nearly 18 months ago from the foundation offsetting start-up costs, said Matthew Burden, president and CEO of Porter-Starke Services.

Porter Starke Services also runs an opioid treatment clinic in Valparaiso. Burden said access to treatment locally is key to overcoming addiction by eliminating long commutes some clients have difficulty making consistently, he said. Fruth said another major focus is better access to good nutrition, particularly among the poor and children from low-income families in the schools. For example, the foundation has been actively involved with community gardens to get fresh produce into the hands of more individuals in two economically challenged neighborhoods in LaPorte. The foundation is also a financial

player in trying to lower a high rate of infant mortality and low birth weight babies in LaPorte County. Fruth said the foundation was made possible by a share of the proceeds from the sale of LaPorte Hospital to I-U Health. I-U Health later sold the hospital, which last year moved into a new facility now known as Northwest Health. Fruth said the money from I-U Health from interest and dividends on investments by the foundation has nearly doubled to about $230 million presently.

he foundation is located in a facility that opened last month at 140 East Shore Parkway on the city’s north side. A portion of the new building contains three meeting rooms for use by the public. LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody said the city would not be able to afford most of the projects made possible with grants from the foundation. “We want everybody in our community to recognize and understand how fortunate we are to have the Healthcare Foundation in LaPorte,” Dermody said.

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Local Government Meetings New Buffalo Times

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

Trail master plan to promote ‘trail connectivity’ within Berrien County

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

azing at a map of the trails in Michigan, one can see how it’s earned the moniker of “Trails State.” That is, until one’s gaze falls on the state’s southwestern corner. “You can see that there are trails throughout the state, but we’re down here with really nothing,” Gary Wood, president of Friends of Berrien County Trails, said. That’s where the Friends’ proposed Berrien County Hike, Bike, and Paddle Trails Master Plan comes in. A 501 (c) (3) focused on trail development, Friends of Berrien County Trails merged with Friends of Harbor Country Trails in December 2019. “We felt there needed to be an advocacy group at the county level so there was a voice at the table advocating for trails and helping to promote the trails in the county,” Wood said. According to its proposal, the plan will “promote trail connectivity, alternative transportation, safety for all users, recreational opportunities, and economic development.” It will also help secure grant funds to make a countywide trail system possible. Trail facilities addressed in the plan will include Shared Use Paths, Paved Shoulders/Bike Lanes, Sharrows, US Bike Routes, County/Local Bike Routes, Water Trails, and Parks with Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking Trails, Cross Country Skiing Trails, and Equestrian Trails. Funding is being sought to develop the plan, with the professional fees to develop it being $45,000. The Friends have been taking in money from local units of government. Since most municipalities can’t give donations, Marcy Hamilton of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission as well

as advisor for the Friends’ board of directors, said that they’re paying a “fee for a service.” “They’re basically giving their money to Friends of Berrien County Trails, who will turn around and hire a consultant,” she said, adding they’ve been in talks with Abonmarche to develop a plan over the next year. Hamilton added that the organization has a scope of work and contract from Abonmarche, which the Friends will “move into implementing it as soon as we get all the money secured.” As of last week, more than half the funds have been raised, with the goal being to get the rest of it funded by the end of the month. Hamilton added that it’s hoped they’ll raise $50,000 to ensure there’s enough for printing copies of the plan for distribution to municipalities and to publicize it. Existing and planned trail routes will be inventoried and analyzed. Countywide public meetings will also be held. At the county level, the push for more trails and trail connectivity has been gaining momentum. The Michigan’s Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council expressed support for the formation of the Friends of Berrien County Trails. When updating its Parks Plan a couple years ago, Berrien County Parks Department included a generalized map of a trail system that connects the county parks. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), did a seven-county plan, Southwest Region Nonmotorized Transportation Plan 2020; however, it solely focused on bike trails, shared use trails or bike lanes and paved shoulders. Trail developments are currently

occurring in other areas in Indiana and Michigan The Marquette Greenway is a nonmotorized trail that, when completed, would connect Chicago with New Buffalo. Efforts are being made to connect the IN-MI River Valley Trail, which currently connects Niles with Mishawaka, Indiana, to Berrien Springs (which would extend the trail from Niles to Berrien Springs, as well as to extend Buchanan’s LeCoy Creek Trail to Walton Road and the River St. Joe brewery. Currently, a nonmotorized path is in place along the Red Arrow Highway/ Union Pier corridor. Wood said a trail along Red Arrow Highway could lead cyclists and walkers to St. Joseph, Michigan, to the Blue Star Highway. Once they’ve reached South Haven, it’s onto the Kel Haven Trail, which goes to Kalamazoo.

he journey won’t stop there, though: Hamilton said a segment between Battle Creek is almost finished and the plan is to get the trail from South Haven to Port Huron, which will make it a part of the 275-mile Great Lakes to Lakes Trail Route #1. “So, for us, the Red Arrow Highway connection is the key to getting plugged into that huge network,” Hamilton said. Trails also help the local economy grow. “If you look at research that’s been done on trail development around the country, trails tend to significantly increase the value of property because people want to have trails,” Wood said. “We want to see our county be a trail county…We want to be noted for our trails,” he added. For more on the Friends of Berrien County Trails, visit www.berrientrails. org.

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MURDER CHARGE IN HUSBAND’S KILLING

trial date has been set for La Porte woman accused of murdering her husband and dismembering his body. Thessalonica Allen, 34, is charged in LaPorte Circuit Court with Murder. Other charges include two Level 5 felony counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Abuse of a Corpse and Alteration of Scene of Death both Level 6 felonies. During an Aug. 4 arraignment before Judge Tom Alevizos, she was ordered held without bond until trial which was scheduled for Aug. 1, 2022. Police said Allen fatally shot Randy Allen inside the couple’s home at 1405 W. 18th Street on July 27 According to court documents, her two children told investigators they heard a “loud bang” then ran over to their mother’s bedroom and saw the victim on the floor asking them to call 911. The children said their mother told them not to call 911 and go to their room, according to court documents. According to court documents, the children also told police they were later awakened by their mother asking for help in dragging the body out of the house and loading it into a vehicle. They were not to move the body, which was too heavy. Police said the children also told detectives their mother came home the following day with cleaning supplies and an axe. She later asked her children for help in placing the body into a plastic tote. The children said they noticed his legs were gone and their mother with the legs inside a plastic bag, court documents revealed. Police said attempts were made to place the tote containing the body in his vehicle but the body was still too heavy. The children told police their mother had plans to transport the body to South Bend and set it on fire. According to court documents, police were called two days after the killing by a man claiming Allen just asked him for help in moving the body into the vehicle. Officers after an extensive search located her inside a vehicle outside a hardware store on LaPorte’s west side. She immediately began crying and told the approaching officers “you guys don’t understand. He beats me,” court records disclosed. According to court documents, the children said the victim was on a computer helping them with their homework when he spotted a website their mother previously visited. Police said the children told investigators he confronted her about website and that led to an argument the couple took to a bedroom where the gun was fired. According to court documents, the children also told police their mother had them help clean up blood and boil water for use on the carpet in her bedroom where the killing happened.

— STAN MADDUX

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Berrien County Health Department provides updated COVID-19 prevention recommendations VACCINATION, FACE MASKS RECOMMENDED TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

ver the past few weeks, Berrien County, like other counties across the state of Michigan, has experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases and transmission. According to state and local data, Berrien County is now classified at the substantial community transmission level with a case rate of 84.7 per 100,000 persons (Time frame: Aug. 3 through 10) and a test positivity rate of 7.9% (Time frame: Aug. 3 through 10). If current trends continue, these rates are anticipated to further increase in the coming weeks. ALIGNING WITH Updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Berrien County Health Department also recommends that when the community is experiencing substantial and high transmission levels, everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a face mask in public indoor settings to help prevent spread of the Delta variant and protect others. Wearing a face mask is particularly important when attending indoor public gatherings and where social distancing is not able to be maintained. Given the community transmission status change, the health department also encourages businesses, community and faith-based organizations and event organizers to consider the latest public health recommendations when determining risk mitigation strategies for employees, customers, community members and events. These recommendations are based on emerging science showing the Delta variant to be highly infectious and able to spread at greater rates than any other strains of COVID-19. Research shows that the COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against the Delta variant and most people who experience a breakthrough infection after being fully vaccinated report mild or no symptoms, with an extremely low risk of hospitalization and death. Past infection with COVID-19 does not assure protection from the Delta variant, so people who have had past COVID-19 infection

are still strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. High vaccination coverage will not only reduce the spread of the virus, but also help prevent new, and possibly more concerning, variants from emerging. “When providing guidance and recommendations to our community about which COVID-19 mitigation measures may need to be in place, we are taking into consideration many local factors, such as the current rate of COVID-19 transmission, our health system’s capacity, vaccination coverage, testing and which populations may be at risk,” said Courtney Davis, interim health officer, Berrien County Health Department. “The best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19 and the Delta variant is to get vaccinated.”

layered protection strategy should be followed to ensure a healthy environment, allowing all Berrien County residents the best chance to remain healthy and physically present at work and in the classroom setting. Such strategy should include the following risk mitigation measures: • Receive the COVID-19 vaccine, if eligible • Wear your face mask while indoors • Wash your hands frequently • Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others • Stay home when sick and get tested for COVID-19 • Adhere to isolation if you test positive for COVID-19 or quarantine if considered a close contact At this time, 54.7% of Berrien County residents over the age of 12 have initiated vaccination for COVID-19. Vaccinations are available through the Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland, and many area pharmacies. Find more information about COVID-19 case data and vaccination information at www. bchdmi.org/COVID19 or call 800-815-5485. — Staff Reports

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Severe storms, significant flooding causes widespread power outages in southwest Michigan, northern Indiana during heat wave

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everal rounds of severe storms that rolled in the southwest portion of Berrien County, the through the region this past week caused Berrien County Emergency Operations Center had widespread power outages in southwest been activated Aug. 10 and 11 to address possible Michigan and northern Indiana. cooling centers as heat index reached over 100 Indiana Michigan Power reported on its degrees. Cooling centers included the New Buffalo Facebook page Wednesday, Aug. 11, that the majority Township Public Safety Building, Michiana Village of customers without power were “in the hard-hit Hall, Lake Township Hall in Bridgman, and Southwest Michigan area” from Tuesday, Aug. 10, Lakeshore Public Schools Auditorium. after the unprecedented flooding of a On Thursday, all substations affected substation in Bridgman with 2 feet of by Tuesday morning’s flood had been At one point, the water. Three other area stations were restored. estimated rainfall also affected. Indiana Michigan Power released the amount in the At one point, the estimated rainfall following statement on its Facebook Bridgman area was amount in the Bridgman area was Thursday afternoon: around 7.5 inches, around 7.5 inches, causing localized Through the multiple waves of causing localized flooding and road closures, Indiana storms and damage, our crews have flooding and road Michigan Power reported. restored power to more than 44,000 closures, Indiana On Tuesday, Aug. 10, crews were customers the past three days, working Michigan Power finishing installing a power line long hours in the heat and humidity. reported. connection to “bypass the floodThus far, crews have found 41 broken damaged Bridgman substation and poles, 24 damaged transformers, 20 restore service to the New Buffalo, Lakeside and broken pole crossarms and more than 220 spans of Three Oaks areas,” the Facebook page reported. downed power lines as a result of this week’s storms. At the peak of the storms overnight Aug. 10, there Below are the estimated times of restorations. were more than 27,000 without service. However, more severe weather is possible today, “Two rounds of severe weather between early which may hinder restoration efforts or cause morning and afternoon on August 11 took their toll additional outages. on electrical equipment, uprooting trees into lines, • 90% of Buchanan and Benton Harbor area breaking poles, tearing down wires and damaging customers are estimated to be restored by 10 p.m. tonight. transformers,” Indiana Michigan Power’s Facebook • 90% of Fort Wayne and South Bend area stated. customers are estimated to be restored by 10 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to tonight. 60-miles-per-hour were recorded in I&M’s service • 90% of Elkhart area customers are estimated to area. be restored by 6 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) night. Due to the continued power outages and flooding

• 90% of Three Rivers, Mich. area customers are estimated to be restored by 10 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) night. As I&M moves into the later stages of storm restoration, much of the work transitions into smaller streets, neighborhoods and backyards. Damaged equipment is often hard to reach or inaccessible to trucks, and crews are climbing poles to continue repairs and utilizing specialized “backyard” machines, which are smaller bucket and augur units that can get to locations trucks cannot. I&M implores our customers to please watch for crews working along the road or in neighborhoods. Please drive slowly around work zones and do not approach crews for both their and your safety. Securing pets indoors or away from any areas of damage will also help.

fter a fourth round of severe weather, more than 1,000 personnel continue to work to restore power. In total this week, more than 64,000 customers have been affected with more than 42,000 restored. There were 22,000 that remained out as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. At one point, I&M employees and contractors were assisted by crews from AEP Ohio, Appalachian Power and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), I&M’s sister companies. Residents who need help with clean up are requested to contact 2-1-1. For individuals who have experienced damage due to the flooding the following link is available at www.berriencounty.org/formcenter/emergencymanagement-14/reportdisaster-damage-66.

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Possible record for Grand Prix attendance BY STAN MADDUX

ore people than ever before possibly turned out for the annual Great Lakes Grand Prix and all of the race related events in Michigan City. Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said it’ll be a few weeks before there’s an official estimated head count for what he called northern Indiana’s largest event. Arnett said he will be shocked if attendance this year doesn’t exceed the previous mark of 212,600 from 2019. “We’re going to blow it out of the water numbers wise,” he said. The powerboat race that year at Washington Park generated a record $13.6 million for the local economy from money spent by visitors during their stay. Arnett said people eager to get out after a year of COVID-19 restrictions was a major factor in people again lining the shoreline Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 and 8, to watch power boats racing at well over 100 mph. There was also professional jet ski racing when the powerboats were not on the five mile long course. Arnett said the hot and humid weather ideal for spending the day at the beach also didn’t hurt race attendance. He also believes there was record attendance Friday evening for the boat parade and Taste of Michigan City.

Arnett said there had to have been at least 35,000 people downtown for those events, which drew close to 30,000 in 2019. “It couldn’t have been better. We probably couldn’t handle any more,” he said. It was the first Great Lakes Grand Prix for Jim Jared of Lowell. The race was part of a weekend family get together with his daughter, Ajaa, now living along that stretch of shoreline. Jared said he was impressed by how fast the boats travel. “They fly. They’re fast,” he said. He also enjoyed the large crowd and being at the race with his son and grandchildren. Wendy Sherbondy and her husband, Daren, come from Fort Wayne every year for the Great Lakes Prix. They bring their lawn chairs and other necessities for spending the day at the beach while enjoying the boats and roar of their engines. “It’s just a really great time,” she said. Mike Schwermer of Michigan City said he hasn’t missed a race since 2010. He likes the experience of watching boats race while sitting close to the water’s edge in a huge crowd.

The race cancelled by the pandemic last year started in 2009. Schwermer and his girlfriend, Diane Downs, also of Michigan City, also went to the boat parade and Taste of Michigan City. “It’s a great weekend here in town. I love it,” she said. Arnett said parking at Washington Park reached capacity by 10 a.m. each day.

eople still coming in had to find parking at other more distant locations and walk to the beach or use the shuttle service provided at Ames Field. More than 60 professional race teams from different parts of the nation competed. Arnett said teams from overseas normally come but couldn’t this year because of COVID-19 travel restrictions from other countries still in place. He said spectators returning and telling others about their experience along with more race-related events are other reasons attendance has more than doubled since the beginning. “Ten years ago, they had a good time. They want to come back. Their word of mouth does way better than any ad I can buy in a Chicago newspaper. Way better,” he said.

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SPORTS From the Bleachers

New Buffalo High School Band previews ‘superhero’ -style half-time show

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

embers of the New Buffalo High School Band closed out another successful week of band camp by giving their traditional sneak preview of their superhero-sized half time show for this fall’s upcoming football season Friday, Aug. 6. Music teacher Christina Beushausen said that the show will have a “superhero” theme this year. Students will be performing during the pregame period with members of the River Valley High School Band

as part of the Bison-Mustang football team for the upcoming school year. Last spring, the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education approved a co-operative football program for grades nine through 12 with the River Valley School District. Leading the color guard was Holli Sommerfeld. The first football game of the season is at New Buffalo Middle/High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, where the Bison-Mustangs will be facing off against the Bridgman Bees.

COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

he beauty of baseball was on full display today. The White Sox just finished beating up the Cubs to sweep the series at Wrigley Field, and most Cub fans weren’t too upset. The fire sale from last week has us fans ready to finish this season at or near the bottom of the standings. On the other hand, White Sox fans are psyched as well they should be. The team from the south side is extremely good and are ready to compete for a championship. Near the end of the game tonight, a foul ball was hit into the stands and a big man got it and promptly handed it over to a little kid sporting a Rizzo jersey. The young man who received the baseball was overjoyed and fist bumped the gentleman that gave him the ball. When the game ended, the camera went to Eloy Jimenez and he said hi to his mom. These are the kind of little things that make baseball so beautiful. Another one of the beauties of baseball is the little league. As I mentioned in previous columns, the team my grandson Wes plays on played for the Minnesota state championship last Sunday. They played a great game but lost a heartbreaker 7-6. The loss was devastating but today, when they got a chance to play again for the first time since that heartbreaking loss, they bounced back and won the tournament. Baseball is indeed a beautiful game. \On to basketball, the Bulls made a few moves last week that should help them reach the playoffs after failing to do so for the last

four seasons. The skill level of the team has definitely improved but in order to acquire Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls had to surrender Daniel Theis, Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and Thaddeus Young. These guys weren’t the most skilled players in the world, but they were tough guys that hustled all of the time. The Bulls still have a few moves to make to complete their roster, the biggest being dealing Lauri Markkanen. The big guy from Finland never lived up to his promise with the Bulls and wants a fresh start with a new organization. Hopefully, the Bulls can get a fair return so both sides can be happy. Bulls fans should be ecstatic about the aggressive nature of the new Bulls front office. The biggest knock on the previous regime was their conservative nature. The men now in charge are anything but conservative. When the dust settles, there will only be a few players remaining from two seasons ago, and only Zach Lavine remains in the starting lineup. I applaud the teams efforts to become relevant again and there’s no doubt that the additions made since the new guys started wheeling and dealing have vastly improved the team. For the first time in years, the Bulls have a real chance to compete with the best. Confucius said, “Wherever you go, go with all your heart,” Refuse hate. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

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SCHOLASTICS

New Buffalo School Board members discuss Return to Learn Plan, approve proposals for Building Trades properties

hile members of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education didn’t decide yet on the school district’s Return to Learn plan for the 2021-2022 school year, a discussion on it dominated their Monday, Aug. 9, meeting. The first day of school for New Buffalo Area Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 7. After hearing parents who are in favor of the district letting them make the decision on whether their child should or should not wear mask at school for the upcoming academic year during the public comments portion, board president Chuck Heit clarified that the Berrien County Health Department makes recommendations to the district; however, the health officer does have the authority to make mandates. As of Aug. 9, Berrien County was in the “substantial” (orange) category per the CDC’s Indicators and Thresholds for Community Transmission. Regarding the plan, Heit said he believed it should include the language that “face coverings will not be required unless mandated by a local or state agency or sanctioned body.” Trustee Lisa Werner said some schools can allow an “opt out” option for face coverings if there is a mandate and board members would need to consult with the district’s attorney on the matter.

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Trustee Patricia Newton said based on the data that has come in and vaccine availability, she believes parents should make the decision for their children unless it’s mandated by the state. “If it’s set by the state as a mandate, we have to look into a lot of the public school money is tied to that, so that would be another discussion and another issue that would be brought up,” she said. When Heit asked if that also goes for local mandates, she said that’s “a discussion to have if that happens.” Werner said it’s important that parents be mindful of their child’s health, which was why the school district was able to keep their “numbers in check” last year. Parents should screen their children regularly for health issues and don’t send them to school if they’re sick. This also applies to employees not coming to work if they feel ill. “I think those are important parts of our Return to Learn strategy,” she said, adding she’d be willing to donate a thermometer to someone if they needed to check their child’s temperature. The amendment to the Skillman Corporation proposal in the amount of $157,161.00 that incorporates additional construction Phase Services and Construction Support/General Condition items with regards to the STEAM building being constructed across from the middle/high school was

approved. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that the project had fallen victim to ongoing supply chain issues and that the district was now being told the wall panels for the project will be available in January. He said that “every month this gets pushed back that’s just an additional cost we have to pay them.” Board members accepted the resignation of Madeline Selby, BASE administrative assistant. Board members approved granting tenure status to Kurt Raducha. Board members approved Kerry Frum and Melissa Lijewski as nominees to the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency Parent Advisory Group, 20212023, with an expiration date of Aug. 31, 2023.

oard members approved the following coaching positions for 2021-2022: Lisa Ziel for seventh grade volleyball; Heather Rowlinson for high school cheer, pending background check; and Adam Bowen for middle school football. Leslie said that the district is still in need of junior varsity volleyball coach. At a special board meeting Thursday, Aug. 5, board members approved the employment of Ziel for first grade teacher. Previously, Ziel taught at St. Joseph Public Schools.

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At the Aug. 5 meeting, in a 4-2 vote (Werner and Newton were the dissenting votes and Black was absent), board members approved making an offer for $235,000 for a seven-acre parcel on Lubke Road with tax code 1113-0016-0012-01-6. In a 5-1 vote (Newton was the dissenting vote), board members approved making a proposal for $55,000 for a 1.06-acre parcel on Lubke Road with tax code 11-13-0016-0013-04-7. Leslie said he hopes the two adjoining properties located across from the elementary school (which both have frontage on Lubke Road) can be used as land where the students in the high school’s Building Trades class can build “attainable” housing ideally in the $200,000 range. Leslie added he hopes the district would be able to use the properties for the next 15 to 20 years. Of her “no” vote on the first proposal for the seven-acre property, Werner said that while she values the Building Trades class, she feels that there are too many unknowns regarding the development costs and the undeveloped land, as well as who the district will partner with for any potential projects. Last month, the board accepted the donation from Grand Beach Land Development for a property on Codi Street for this year’s Building Trades class.

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The Melting Mermaids sell Yacht Club merchandise underneath a tent

A celebration of corn, sausage and camaraderie at New Buffalo Yacht Club

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

nce again, the ears of corn were shucked, the grill was fired up and the people were lined up in front of the New Buffalo Yacht Club ready to eat and dance the afternoon and evening away (until midnight) at its Corn and Sausage Roast Saturday, Aug. 7. The hungry and partying crowd was happy to reunite again at the annual event after it was cancelled last year due to Covid-19. This year, Joe Farina of Farina Supper Club donated the 800 ears of corn. Tickets in hand, guests lined up to enjoy the corn on the cob, brats and Italian sausage, Cole slaw and other side dishes as well as beer, wine, and spirits. After enjoying the freshly grilled meal, guests could kick back and relax or get up and dance to the Red Deluxe Band and Middle of the Road Band, which served as this year’s live entertainment. The New Buffalo Yacht Club is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. It’s located at 500 W. Water Street in New Buffalo. More information can be found at www.newbuffaloyachtclub. com.

Food is served to guests underneath the long tent

The Melting Mermaids sell Yacht Club merchandise underneath a tent

The Red Deluxe Band performs outside the Yacht Club

Susie Peters and Toni Ashbaugh display the corn on the cob

Couples take to the dance floor during the Red Deluxe’s afternoon performance

Grill masters fire up the grill

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Condemned downtown apartments being redeveloped

BY STAN MADDUX

former cock roach infested downtown LaPorte apartment building vacated on Christmas Eve is receiving a new lease on life. The city council on Monday entered into an agreement with a developer investing $1.8 million into the former Monroe Street Apartments. The agreement with Maple Commons LLC includes a $185,000 contribution from the $11 million the city received from the federal government under the American Rescue Act. “We appreciate their interest in our community,” said Bert Cook, executive director of the LaPorte Economic Advancement Partnership. Cook said the multi-level brick exterior building at Monroe Street and Maple Avenue will be reduced from 46 units to 38 units. There will be a mix of studio apartments, one and two bedroom units along with penthouses in the former low income residential building. Cook said monthly rent will range from $525 to $1,050. “Very affordable,” he said. Mayor Tom Dermody said work has already begun on the structure once plagued by cock roaches, poor maintenance, drug activity and other forms behavior generating a high volume of calls to the police. Cook said money from the city will go

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specifically to improvements in the heating system and removing mold and lead based paint from throughout the building. He expects the apartments to be ready for occupancy early next year. A six month notice to come into compliance with code violations or vacate the property was given to owner Kevin Yang. A host of violations were still not addressed, though, when the noticed expired on Christmas Eve, officials said. The people still living there hoping they could stay until after Christmas were ordered to leave.

ermody, who described the living conditions as inhumane, said the city helped tenants find alternative housing. “We meant what we said and we backed it up,” he said. Dermody said he expects the apartments to reflect the new standard of housing established when he was took over as mayor in 2020 and make a positive impact on the downtown. Cook said the developer acquired the property from a bank acting on a default on the mortgage. Dermody said there were 80 calls to the police for service at the apartment building during a 60 day period last year. Some of them involved drug overdoses. “The behaviors of the past isn’t going to happen anymore. We’re excited,” he said.

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Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) current guidelines, Berrien County moved into the Substantial category for COVID-19 transmission rates effective August 8, 2021. In consultation with the Berrien County Health Department, the Berrien County Trial Court will update the following policies as they relate to the use of face coverings in the court facilities: All visitors to any court facility (including the Niles courthouse and Berrien County Juvenile Center) will be required to practice standard social distancing. When unable to practice social distancing, all visitors will be required to wear a face covering – regardless of vaccination status. All participants in a courtroom proceeding will be required to wear a face covering if unable to practice standard social distancing –

regardless of vaccination status. All jurors summoned for duty will be required to wear a face covering while performing their duties as a juror. All jurors will complete a health screening upon entry into the court facilities. All court staff unable to practice standard social distancing will be required to wear a face covering in public areas – regardless of vaccination status. All visitors, staff, and youth at the Berrien County Juvenile Center will be required to wear a face covering when in shared spaces. These policies are effective beginning Monday, August 16th and will remain in effect until such time as the county’s rate of transmission returns to Moderate or upon further recommendation of the Berrien County Health Department or the CDC.

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Ice cream, cake lovers unite for annual Ice Cream Social

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

t was the perfect weather for ice cream on the sweltering evening of Saturday, Aug. 7. One could assume that’s what the numerous guests were thinking when they gathered around for this year’s annual Lakeside Ice Cream Social, which took place at the Lakeside Gazebo at Lakeside Park on the corner of Lakeside Road and Red Arrow Highway. “It was another hot day, and the turnout was tremendous - people were very generous with their cake donations and bidding on the auction,” current Lakeside Association Board Vice President Sue Phelan, who chairs the event with board president Theresa Richter, said. Guests flocked to the park to have their fill of ice cream (which was from Scoops in Bridgman) and slices of cake (Phelan said that extra slices of cake go to the River Valley Senior Center. Soon, it was time for the main event: the cake auction. Guests could bid on a variety of homemade creations, which this year included a Barbie vanilla rock and roll cake vanilla that was topped with funfetti galore, New York style cheesecake with brandy blueberry sauce, blueberry peach pie with pecan

crumb topping, coconut macaroons, and a threelayer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and crystallized carrots. The big winner of the evening was Sally Bogert’s calamondin cake, which sold for $200. Bogert said she used to live in Florida, where she had a calamondin tree. Now, she receives a batch of the fruit from relatives in Texas and Florida for making her in-demand cake. “I entered a cake in a contest down there and won first place,” she said. Members of the audience included the large Russell family (of whom Bogert is a member), who Phelan said often bid on each other’s cakes. “We always hold it when they’re in town,” she said.

nce again, the Rotary Club of Harbor Country and the Lakeside Association combined forces to raise funds for scholarships for seniors in the River Valley School District. All proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by the Lakeside Association, go toward the Lakeside Scholarship Fund. The Lakeside Association scholarship is based on academic performance, community involvement,

Marge Spears carries the carrot cake in the parade of cakes

Ben Parker and Jackson Rose scoop out ice cream

Lori Bulthuis and Marian Prince serve cake

Lilly is decked out for the ice cream social

A parade of cakes before the auction

Theresa Richter holds up the Barbie Rock Star Cake

Peter Carey serves as the cake auctioneer

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Emma Vaughn fishes for a prize with the help of Allan Kayler

creativity, and future goals. The following seniors were named as this year’s scholarship recipients: Lakeside Association $3000 recipient Taylor Volstorf, who will be attending Calvin University; Lakeside Association $1500 recipient Haley Goodenough, who will be attending Aquinas College; and Lakeside Association $1500 recipient Madison Schrader, who will be attending Lake Michigan College. The Fox Family Scholarship recipients ($2000 to two students based on financial need, volunteer and/or work experience, grade point average) are Joshua Kidder, who will be attending

Lake Michigan College and Kaylee Jirtle who will be attending Western Michigan University.

he Lakeside Association is a long-standing organization that invites residents to participate in their community through holiday parades, the Ice Cream Social, Garden Walk, and History Walk. Volunteers from the association also help maintain the Lakeside Park, a restful green space in the village center. For more information, visit https://www. thelakesideassociation.com.

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Outsiders Outside Art Fair to return Labor Day weekend

n established tradition in Southwest Michigan, the Outsiders Outside Art Fair, at the Judith Racht Gallery, 13689 S. Prairie Road, in Harbert, Michigan, will run Friday, Sept. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event is held outdoors in tents and runs rain or shine. “Outsider artists are people with enormous talent and creativity,” said Judith Racht, “but they have not been formally trained as artists. The work runs the spectrum from painting to woodcuts to sculpture, and to fiber art. These self-taught artists come from as far away as Katy, Texas, and as close by as

Lakeside, Michigan.” “Many of the artists have exhibited here in the past but we always have some newly discovered artists too.” This event, now in its 25th year, appeals to serious art collectors, people who are just looking, and people who love going to events especially outdoors in the summer. The event has always attracted a crowd, but with the pandemic this year, people will be expected to “socially distance” and wear masks when up close to others. Tickets are $25 for the Friday evening preview party and $10 for Saturday and Sunday. Children’s admissions are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 269469-1080. — STAFF REPORTS

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

The energy coming your way this week will be a little unsteady, as you may be dealing with a different crowd than usual at work. Be aware it will be easy to get rubbed the wrong way and you’ll have to make some adjustments in how you deal with authoritarian types, if you want to keep the clientele.

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SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

The energy coming your way this week, will create some instability or confusion with your partner over finances and shared resources. Be aware that it will be easy to misplace documents or misread instruction manuals. So, be sure to put things where they belong and go back over the fine print.

The energy coming your way this week has the propensity to cause some unpredictability within the company you work for. People may not pick up the vibe you intend and you may need to be more vocal than usual, or have to explain your point of view in a way that is not the norm for you.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

The week ahead will be filled with many chores and obligations, and it will be difficult to get things done, if you don’t organize your time. Be flexible and make adjustments where you can in order to direct your energy in the right direction. The money will follow once you get the ball rolling.

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CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

You will feel like you are being pulled in many directions this week due to previous promises you made to a partner and the personal goals you set for yourself. Not only will you have the heaviness of those obligations but you’ll also have a lot of little odds and ends to finish up at the office.

You will be putting on the miles this week. So, be sure to keep yourself gassed up by getting a good night’s sleep. Carry a map, as well as the gps because things are likely to get off course too and you may end up in an area that do not have a solid signal. Snacks are a must on all road trips!

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

If you were hoping to make your space more peaceful and tranquil, you guessed wrong. The vibe this week is full of disruptive energy and you’ll need that Gemini talent of being flexible and rolling with the changes to make the most of your efforts. Be ready to turn on that dime and hammer down.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 If you were hoping to avoid the drama and hide out in the safety of your cocoon this week, you had better think again. The vibe coming your way now will make you feel overanxious about not getting involved or at least speaking your peace. Make amends where you can and move on.

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CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

The pot will be stirred this week and if you don’t pay close attention, you may get a little off course. Be aware that there are a lot of adjustments to be made in order to stay on track with projects and responsibilities. This is the time to stay true and not get captivated by intrigue.

Get ready for the crowd. You can expect a lot to be going on with friends and close associates this week and you can be sure château le Scorpion will become ground zero for the weary. Be sure to pick up some extra groceries and party supplies, as they may be here beyond the weekend.

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As much as you would like to stay noncommittal and separate yourself from taking on too many obligations, that may be unavoidable this week. You may be put on the spot by a partner to purchase something, or a friend may ask for a loan or coworker may need you to fill in. Decisions. There may be a pull back in a close relationship or you may feel like you have to cut someone off who has gotten a little too close. This is the time to not only have a strong boundary but one that is flexible. One that is ready to shut down, if someone tries anything fishy.

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HCS seeking singers

ack together after all the Covid cancellations of the 2020 season, Harbor Country’s community chorus is seeking new members. An informal, open HCS information session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, on the Spring Creek Stage behind the School of American Music’s Arts and Education Center, 14 Maple St. in Three Oaks. The Harbor Country Singers, a program of the School of American Music, was established in 2016 by musician Cindy Dryden. In addition to performing on SAM’s Spring Creek Stage, the chorus rehearses and performs for seasonal concerts and community events throughout the year. Their venues have included area churches, the iconic Acorn Theatre, as well as the sidewalks of downtown Three Oaks. “Harbor Country Singers is made up of people like you, people who like to sing, who appreciate choral music and who are unafraid to try something new,” said Dryden. “We don’t require

that you have had experience singing in choral groups. We don’t require that you can read music. Put simply, if you can carry a tune, you’re in!” In the summer, HCS sponsors free monthly summer Sing-Alongs of theme-based music. The next SingAlong, which will feature folk songs, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m., on the Spring Creek Stage. In the colder months, a highlight of the holiday season each year is the HCS Christmas concert, which has become a holiday tradition for many families. Regular rehearsals in preparation for this event will begin at the end of September or beginning of October on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to add their voices to this wonderful group of Singers! For more information about HCS and its programs, contact Cindy Dryden at the School of American Music at schoolofamericanmusic@ gmail.com, 269-409-1191, or visit SAM’s website, www. schoolofamericanmusic.com. — STAFF REPORTS

Changes to midway rides at the 75th Berrien County Youth Fair

he Berrien County Youth Fair Board of Directors has announced there will be a change to the midway rides at this year’s Berrien County Youth Fair. Due to pandemic related hardships and the late opening of Michigan, the originally slated rides company will not be able to attend any Michigan fairs for the 2021 season; however, in an effort to still provide rides for fairgoers, the Berrien County Youth Fair has contracted with another rides company for this year. North American Midway Entertainment will be bringing midway rides to Berrien Springs, but with an event in Indiana ending on Sunday evening, the rides company will be

setting up rides on Monday and into the day on Tuesday. Therefore, midway rides at the 2021 Berrien County Youth Fair will not be up and running until after inspections on Tuesday. Rides wristband vouchers will still be valid for Tuesday after inspections through the remainder of the week. Wristband vouchers are available to purchase at Honor Credit Union branches and at the Berrien County Youth Fair for $18 through Aug. 13. During the fair, the wristbands will be $22 Tuesday through Thursday or $25 on Friday and Saturday. The Berrien County Youth Fair runs Aug. 16 through 21 with the theme, “Diamonds are Fair-ever.” — STAFF

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ur long wait is over and our plan for a Celebration of Life for Mike is planned for Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. It will be held at one of Mike’s favorite spots, Chikaming Country Club, 15029 Lakeside Road, Lakeside, Michigan 49116. We hope you will join us on this day whether you are part of Mike’s family life, life in Three Oaks, life in Florida, life in college, life while a teacher and coach, life in business, life in golf or just a friend. All are welcome. We, as a family, are looking forward to this time to reflect on Mike’s life and share happy memories. For those of you who live far from Lakeside, we will be streaming this live on Facebook. Simply go to my Facebook page around 2:00 p.m.on Sunday, August 22, 2021 and look for the post that says “Donna Heckathorn is live”. If you visit my page and the live video has not started yet, leave my page and then go back to it. The video will also be available for viewing after the live event. Please share this information freely. Please share a memory or a message online at www.wagnercares.com.

DEATH NOTICES JERZY GOLEBIEWSKI, age 72, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks.

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ven with a return to wetter conditions in late June and July, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers officials expect Great Lakes water levels to remain below 2019 and 2020 levels - when many record highs were set across the lakes. Late spring and summer are typically when the lakes reach seasonal peaks before beginning seasonal declines in the late summer or early fall. This year, seasonal rises leading up to peak levels were less than average on all the lakes. This is especially true for Lake Michigan-Huron, which experienced its peak monthly mean level for the year in January. This has only occurred three other times (1931, 1958 and 1987) in the coordinated water level period of record (1918-2020). “Very heavy rainfall occurred across a large portion of the Great Lakes basin in late June and July,”

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