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COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

This has been quite an family, and others

eventful week for me. A who came to my week ago my partner broke rescue, I thank you her ankle in the Chicagoland from the bottom of area while I was in harbor my heart. country attending a family reunion. After In sports, the Chicago Blackhawks discovering surgery was not an option knocked off the Edmonton Oilers to until the swelling was under control ( advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs. still pending ), I began my first week of The games were wide open affairs, many, being a caretaker. Before I say and once again the outstanding another word, I want to give kudos to goalkeeping of Corey Crawford helped everyone who helps others. Teachers, carry the Blackhawks to victory. They are nurses, policemen, firemen, waiters and underdogs in the next round against the waitresses, parents, all of those who take their time and efforts to help others, are special people. Often, the rewards for helping others isn’t measured by the size of your wallet, but rather by the gratitude of those you’ve helped. I wish I had a million dollars to give to the firemen who helped us out this week. When we arrived home from the emergency room, we didn’t know what to do. The ten steps up to our door looked insurmountable, and in fact, were. A quick call to the fire department brought instant relief and our Las Vegas Golden Knights, but they were underdogs against the Oilers too. Here’s hoping the Hawks can pull off another upset. The Cubs were supposed to square off against the Saint Louis Cardinals this weekend, but the games were cancelled because of the Coronavirus. I find it more than slightly ironic that the Cardinals, who seem to have the attitude that they are a model franchise, apparently had a group of players go to the casino, where undying gratitude. they came down with the virus. At least

After a few days at home, a friend sixteen players and staff have tested came over to relieve me for a day so I positive, putting their season, and for could rejoin my family. I got to spend that matter, the entire leagues season, in a wonderful night with them before jeopardy. My hopes for a city series are heading back to Chicago. I guess the fading. point I’m trying to make is that in this Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The time of social and political unrest, purpose of life is not to be happy. It where everyone seems to be taking a is to be useful, to be honorable, to be my way or the highway approach, there compassionate, to have it make some are still plenty of people around who difference that you have lived and lived genuinely care about others. That’s well.” always important, but especially when Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun. Talk to you you’ve suffered some misfortune. Friends, next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Football practice begins under cloud of uncertainty

BY STAN MADDUX

The New Buffalo High that might be the first domino. School football team Hopefully, that doesn’t happen. began practicing We’ll see,” he said. Monday, Aug. 10, for a Johnson won’t know until season still on at least the end of the week if any of his for now. players eligible to return from last

Head coach Matt Johnson said year’s young squad will opt not to he and his players must assume play due to the virus. they will be hitting the playing He is expecting most, if not all, field before every scheduled game of the major contributors from last despite the threat posed by the season will be on what’s shaping COVID-19 pandemic. up to be a well-balanced roster of “We’re going to work hard and we’re going to hope and prepare for a season,” he said. Adding to the uncertainty is Lake Michigan Catholic deciding Monday not to have fall sports despite the recommended guidelines for safe play recently issued by the Michigan High sophomores, juniors and seniors. The first week of football practice under MHSAA guidelines is limited to conditioning, physical training and skill work with little, if any, physical contact among players wearing strictly helmets. Practices with full player pads School Athletic Association. and equipment is not allowed to

Johnson has his fingers crossed begin until Aug. 17. other schools won’t follow suit. The first game of the season is

There’s aren’t many schools scheduled Aug. 27 at Marcellus. within a relatively short drive However, MHSAA says it equal in size to New Buffalo and will announce by Aug. 20 if any if just a handful of those districts changes in the timeframes will choose not to play it would be a occur for the seasons in football, challenge to replace those games girls’ volleyball and boys soccer to have a full season. because of their risk being higher

“You hope it is isolated but than other sports like tennis and then you also have to be prepared golf.

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New Buffalo Area Schools to offer an in-person and virtual learning option for 2020-21 school year

Come September, in-person learning will be returning to New Buffalo Area Schools; however, parents who aren’t comfortable with the idea of sending their children back to the physical classroom will have a virtual option as well.

The plan was revealed to members of the New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education at their virtual meeting Monday, Aug. 10, during which they approved the NBAS COVID-19 Plan and the NBAS Return to School Roadmap.

On Tuesday, June 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap, a comprehensive document to help districts create local plans for in-person learning in the fall. The governor also signed Executive Order 2020-142, which requires school districts to adopt a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan

New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Leslie said that the plan is the product of meetings with a committee comprised of parents, students, union leaders, representatives from the middle/ high school and elementary school buildings and various department heads. A survey was also taken by parents.

It’s required by the Michigan Department of Education and Gov. Whitmer that the plan be submitted to Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) by this Friday.

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

The plan covers everything in Phase Four through fifth grade and will be a trimesterof the Michigan 2020-21 Return to School long commitment. Students may switch to Roadmap, and assures that the school in-person at the end of the trimester. buildings will be closed (excluding for Students will still be able to participate in essential services) should Michigan return sports and extracurriculars if they do virtual to Phase Three of the MI Safe Start Plan. learning, as well as still be eligible for the

The roadmap outlines the two options New Buffalo Educational Trust if they live that students and parents will be given: inwithin the school district. person learning or virtual learning through Should there be a return to Phase Three, the Bison Virtual Academy. the district will return to remote learning,

A Launch to Learn document, which where teachers were teaching the same was put together with the help of Berrien students as in-person instruction, like in the RESA and the Berrien Health Department, spring. includes a flow chart of what will occur should a child or staff member become infected with COVID-19. All three documents – the COVID-10 Preparedness and Response Plan, the Roadmap and Launch to Learn - can be U nless they can’t medically toler ate them, all students will be required to wear masks in the hallways and the bus for those who are returning to viewed on the school district’s website, the classroom. Students in middle and high www.nbas.org. school will be required to wear them in the

Leslie said that the virtual plan looks classroom (but not at lunch), while students different and will be “more rigorous” than in kindergarten through fifth grade won’t the remote learning that was administered have to wear them in the classroom as long in the spring. The district has contracted as they’re with their respective cohort. Staff with Edmentum, an online learning members will be required to wear them at program for educators. For example, all times. Leslie said that a first-grade student will Leslie said that the district will be have a Michigan-certified teacher through emphasizing hand washing and there will Edmentum, who will be covering state be cleaning protocols for the custodial staff standard material much like a teacher in term of cleaning desks. Buses will be at NBAS. Virtual learning will look like disinfected every day. Students will also be “regular school,” Leslie said, and attendance socially distanced on the bus. will be required. The full-time option will Parents will be required to screen their be available to students in kindergarten child before they come to school each day for symptoms of illness. District employees will complete a screening via the My Symptoms app.

Leslie said that making instruction this fall work “boils down” to trust.

“We know parents and staff are counting doing cleaning protocols and everything in that roadmap, that we’re going to do what we say we’re going to do…We trust the parents to screen their child before sending them to school. Everyone’s got to trust each other in order for us to get through this,” he said.

Lisa Werner, board secretary, said that she’s “comfortable” with the two options that the district is offering.

“I think allowing in-person instruction and allowing families to have online virtual instruction is important because people need to believe that it’s their choice,” she said.

Board members approved the purchase of Iwave Air Purifiers from Control Solutions Inc. in the amount of $97,059. The purifiers will be installed on all air handlers in the high school and 49 rooftops in the elementary school.

Board members approved the EnviroFlow, Ltd., purchase order, in the amount of $39,462, for the repair of the middle/high school building chiller.

The resignation of Timothy Schultz, a school bus driver, was approved.

Friendship Botanic Gardens to host LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, ‘Lyric in the Gardens’

The LaPorte County Symphony performances next year at the Gardens.” Orchestra will perform in For more information about the LSCO the sprawling meadows at and other upcoming concerts, visit Friendship Botanic Gardens https://lcso.net/. for an enchanting evening for Friendship Botanic Gardens will be families and adults from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. hosting the preseason of the Lyric Opera CDT Sunday, Aug. 23. of Chicago, as some of the biggest names Now in its 48th season, the LCSO is a pillar of the performing arts in the area serving audiences across seven counties. On August 23, 38 members of the Symphony, along with Chuck Steck, interim music director and conductor, will The Wellness Center Logo (this ad will be on white background with the blue/yellow logo. Use blue for the frame around it) in Chicago’s arts and culture scene will preview their 2020-2021 season, from 3 to 6 p.m. CDT Sunday, Aug. 30. The event will include performances by Chicago Lyric Opera Ryan Center artists join together and socially distance on the Celebration Pavilion at FBG to celebrate America. This is a LSCO a la carte event Massage Therapy Membership Discounts Licensed Therapists Kimberly Jones, Maia Surace, Cornelius Johnson, Gary Alexander, Paul Dykstra and Aaron Wardell. The program will and a joint fundraiser for FBG. www.newbuffalowellness.com include arias from Mozart’s “Marriage

“The LCSO is very excited about this 269.469.1310 of Figaro,” Puccini’s “Tosca, Donizetti’s collaboration with Friendship Botanic One W. Madison Ave-New Buffalo “Elixir of Love,” and Broadway favorites Gardens,” said Tim King, LCSO executive “Phantom of the Opera,” “Secret Garden,” director. “The recent restoration is “Man of La Mancha,” “Trouble in Tahiti,” nothing short of spectacular and the “Ragtime,” and “Singin in the Rain.” LCSO is very happy to be able to perform General admission tickets are available in such a beautiful place. We sincerely on Eventbrite for $45. They will also be hope this is the beginning of a long and beautiful ‘friendship’ between our two organizations. In addition, our two 2019 Hoosier Star winners, Rebecca Lane and Joe Stewart, will be part of the concert sold at the door the day of the event, cash or card. Premium seating tickets are $50. Light appetizers are included with each ticket. A cash bar with wine and singing their winning songs for our beer will also be on site. All proceeds audience.” contribute to the continued restoration

Beverages will be available for purchase and maintenance of Friendship Botanic at this family friendly event. Advanced Gardens. ticket purchase is recommended and The performance will begin promptly is available at https://www.eventbrite. at 4 p.m. Arrive at 3 p.m. for wine, beer, com/e/la-porte-county-symphonyother beverages and light appetizers, orchestra-at-friendship-botanic-gardenswhile taking a stroll through the 105-acres tickets-115501830083 or https://lcso.net/ of gardens, trails and meadows. friendship-botanic-gardens/. Tickets will For both events, chairs will be available also be available for purchase at the door for use in the Celebration Meadow; the day of the event, cash or card. General however, guests are encouraged to admission for adults is $50. Children 12 bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. and under are free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with music starting promptly at 6:30. This is the first LSCO concert at Seating will be safely distanced in the lawn. Face coverings are required when it is impossible to stay 6 feet away from Friendship Botanic Gardens. others. No outside food or drink allowed “We are extremely delighted to have in the venue. the LaPorte County Symphony perform Friendship Botanic Gardens is located in our new and beautiful Celebration at 2055 East U.S. Highway 12, Michigan Pavilion,” said John Leinweber, FBG City. For more information, call 219-878- Board president. “We are looking forward 9885 or visit www.friendshipgardens.org. to potentially setting up a series of LSCO — STAFF REPORTS

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Man killed in fiery crash involving two semis

BY STAN MADDUX

Authorities were the median and struck the

continuing to oncoming SUV before 7:30 investigate a p.m. fiery fatal crash The SUV was also hit by a involving two westbound tractor trailer semi-trucks and an SUV on loaded with water heaters, Interstate 94 near Sawyer. police said.

The driver of the SUV, a All three of the vehicles burst 48-year-old man from Tinley into flames. Park, Illinois, was killed in the Police said all three Aug. 5 accident near the 13- westbound lanes reopened at mile marker, according to the 2:30 a.m. Baroda-Lake Township Police Police said providing Department. assistance at the scene were

Police said the truck drivers, firefighters from Bridgman, a 63-year-old man from Chikaming Township, Wisconsin and a 50-yearBaroda, Weesaw Township, old man from Illinois, were Lincoln Township and Lake transported to Spectrum Township, along with police Health Hospital in St. Joseph. from Bridgman, Chikaming

The names of the victim and Township, Three Oaks, truck drivers, along with the Michigan State Police, Berrien conditions of the over the road County Sheriff’s Office drivers, were not disclosed. and Pokagon Tribal Police

According to police, an Department. eastbound semi pulling an Paramedics from Medic 1 also empty trailer veered left across responded to the crash site.

Sheriff Bailey presents

‘Citizen Life Saving Awards’

On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Joseph River in the Township of Berrien County Sheriff Royalton to save the life of an 8-yearL. Paul Bailey presented old child, who was struggling to Citizen Life Saving survive in the water. Awards to Cameron Stahley and Meade also attempted Meade and Austin Stahly. to save the life of an adult male, who

According to a press release from also entered the water in an attempt to Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, these save the child. Unfortunately, the adult live saving awards stemmed from the male did not survive this ordeal. heroic actions of Stahley and Cameron These life-saving awards were Meade June 19, when they entered presented by Sheriff Bailey with honor the swift moving currents of the Saint and gratitude. — STAFF REPORTS

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Self-serve crime reporting to ease strain on shorthanded department

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Victims of nonfile online. violent crime in Brettin said questions like LaPorte will be where the crime occurred filing their own and value of the stolen items police reports will appear on the screen as online so the city’s shortthe report containing room handed department can focus for a brief summary of what on more serious matters transpired is being filled out. like drug dealing and traffic Retailers will also be able enforcement. to attach surveillance video

The Board of Public of shoplifters with their Works and Safety entered reports. into a two-year contract “The system is very user with LexisNexis, a private friendly,” he said. legal and risk management Brettin said the online services provider of the same reports will be assigned online capability for other a case number and law enforcement agencies investigated just like any nationwide, Aug. 4. The firm will install and oversee the software allowing the public to file police reports from computers and other devices starting possibly in September. Mayor Tom Dermody said the move will considerably reduce the amount of time officers spend answering calls and doing paperwork on other complaint. He said a keyboard will be provided in the lobby of the police station for people without a device to report a less serious offense. Brettin said five officers were recently hired but won’t be ready for duty until after completing several months of training. the complaints so they have Until then, more officers more time on the streets. could leave due to retirement

He said there were nearly or a higher paying job 13,000 calls for service elsewhere. during the first six months Brettin said low pay has of this year at a department long been a factor but law whose officer numbers have enforcement coming under dwindled from 46 to 31 the more intense scrutiny past several years. recently is adding to the

“Our officers can barely manpower problem here and keep their head above water elsewhere. dealing with all of these He said the over $20,000 calls,” he said. cost of the new system is

Police Chief Paul Brettin much cheaper than the hours said dispatchers will be given officers invest taking the a list of major crimes to reports. which officers will respond. “It’s basically the future

People reporting other and we’re jumping on board crimes will be given a link to now,” Brettin said.

Driver in stable condition after Three

Oaks Road crash

Atraffic crash in Three Oaks sent a driver to the hospital to be treated for injuries Thursday, Aug. 6.

According to a press release from the Chikaming Township Police Department, Officer Holtz was dispatched to Three Oaks Road, north of East Road, for a personal injury traffic crash. A 22-year-old driver from Three Oaks was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The name of the man will not be released at this time, the press release said.

On the Chikaming Police Department’s Facebook page Monday, Aug. 10, it was reported that the driver is in stable condition.

This crash is currently being investigated by Officer Wyman of the Chikaming Township Police Department.

Units assisting the Chikaming Township Police Department were the Chikaming Township Fire Department, New Buffalo Township Fire Department, Berrien County Sheriff’s Department (New Buffalo Township Patrol), Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, BarodaLake Township Police, Pokagon Tribal Police, New Buffalo Police, AmTrack Police, Three Oaks Police, Medic 1 Ambulance, and Roger’s Wrecker Service. —

STAFF REPORTS

HOROSCOPE AUGUST 13-19, 2020 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19 Accept the shift in what makes you happy and work with it, no matter how unconventional or unopulent it appears to others. The vibe from these changes you make have the ability to reshape and redistribute your finances, which in turns creates more stability and certainty.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20 This is a good week to step back and process home and familial situations. Rather than pushing forward with existing plans perhaps, it’s time to incorporate new ideas and sift through what others are bringing to the table. Listen to your mother and take better care of yourself.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21 Your emotional attachments and hidden feelings will undergo a shift of sorts this week. Open up to changes and reevaluate what is important. Make full use of resources and information to focus and reflect, no matter how strong the vibe is to rebel or create instability.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22 Working with others could prove to be challenging this week. There is a sense that you will have to make changes or major shifts in plans to accommodate others and their ideas. Take time to make the adjustments and go with changes, no matter how challenging they appear. It will get easier.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22 This week you are being blessed with a bright and confident vibe from the stars. Use it to it’s fullest by being inventive when faced with hard work or things that demand a strong will power. Go against your usual routines and don’t rely on others. Harmonize your inner golden rays with the cosmos.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22 Sudden flashes of inspiration and knowledge are coming your way this week. So, when you see the opportunity for change, take it. This is the time to trust new information, even if it differs from your original concept or challenges existing patterns of behavior.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 People may express some unusual emotions this week. Even though you are very dialed in to others, you know that you need to maintain a certain amount of distance to emotionally handle them. This understanding is key to getting past difficulties or accomplishing hard work.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21 Sudden changes or challenges with partners are likely to arise this week. Now is the time to avoid making a scene by not challenging others publicly. This is not the time for confrontations or proving your point. Let the situation unfold on its own. Use the power of silence.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21 The Stars are sending you a vibe that will aid you in understanding and embracing your convictions about society and what will help it heal and grow. Naturally attracted to social work and helping others now, you will embrace the hard work and persevere. Thank you.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19 The vibes coming at you this week will help you understand the importance of innovation. It’s time to improve and modernize the things around you. On another note, you may have to stick with promises made earlier this year putting a lot on your plate, making for busy times.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18 You can expect changes on the home front that mainly stem from partners or outside forces. And even though you may not be able to control what’s happening, you can control how you react to it. Remain rooted and strong, even if partners get overly emotional or changeable.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20 There is a lot on your plate this week. Whether it’s chores, paperwork or having to take care of others, there will be little time left for you to relax. There is a sense that you are carrying the workload on your own. Breathe my friend, and know arguing doesn’t help to get the job done.