September 22, 2022

Charges filed drug-related chase

BY STAN MADDUX

Methamphetamine was allegedly involved in a chase from southwest Michigan to Michigan City, where it ended in a collision with a Chikaming Township Police vehicle.

Terry Wiltfong, 42, of Niles is charged in La Porte County with level 6 felony resisting law enforcement.

She could face similar and other charges, like operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance in Berrien County, authorities said.

Chikaming Township Police officer Paige Holtz on Sept. 11 responded to Travel Center of America in Sawyer on a complaint of a broken glass pipe typically used for consuming drugs located on the property.

The pipe was linked to Wiltfong, who stopped to use one of the shower stalls at the truck stop.

According to her police report, Holtz began testing the residue from the pipe and received a positive result for methamphetamine as Wiltfong began leaving the parking lot in an older model pick-up truck.

Holtz, with lights and siren activated, tried stopping the vehicle but it continued on Sawyer Road then westbound on Interstate 94.

Officers from New Buffalo and Pokagon Tribal Police tried ending the pursuit by placing stop sticks on

the highway to try and deflate the tires on the fleeing vehicle, which veered around the sharp objects, policePolicesaid.said it was raining at the time, with speeds reaching close to 100 miles per hour.

According to police, Wiltfong after crossing into Indiana merged onto East Michigan Boulevard and soon did a That’sU-turn.when Holtz, while trying to block her in, struck the driver’s side of the suspect’s 1996 Dodge truck at Johnson Road.

Police said Wiltfong was trying to drive out of a ditch when officers approached with guns drawn.

She was soon removed from the vehicle and escorted to thePoliceground.said Wiltfong was found in possession of another glass pipe along with a small bagging containing methamphetamine.Shealsoexhibited signs of drug related impairment, such as loss of balance, police said.

Alcohol consumption was not suspected.TheChikaming Township Police vehicle sustained front end damage but was still drivable and was not towed.

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CITY OF NEW BUFFALO JOHN HUMPHREY, MAYOR CITY COUNCIL LOU O’DONNELL, IV. MARK ROBERTSON, JOHN HUMPHREY, ROGER LIJESKI, BRIAN FLANAGAN City Council meets on the 3rd Mondayof 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 Mondayof each month at 7PM

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Meets on the 1st Tuesdayof 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 2ndThursday of each month at 6:30PM

CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Meets on the 1st Wednesdayof each month at 6:30PM

THREE OAKS

THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD

Meets on the 2nd Mondayof each month at 7PM

VILLAGE OF THREE OAKS BOARD

Meets on the 2nd Wednesdayof each month at 7PM

GRAND BEACH

Meets on the 3rd Wednesdayof each month at 7PM

MARY ROBERTSON, CLERK DEBORAH LINDLEY, BLAKE O’HALLORAN, JAMES BRACEWELL, PETER DOERR, PAUL LEONARD, JR. MICHIANA

VILLAGE OF MICHIANA COUNCIL

Meets on the 2nd Fridayof each month at 1PM

Three Oaks Village Council receives positive audit report

BY THERESE DONNELLY

Despitea delay in paperwork, the Village of Three Oaks received good news about its annual audit from the State of Michigan.

At the Village Council’s Sept. 14 meeting, Michigan Department of Treasury auditor Derek Hall reported the overall revenues expenses.exceededHenoted the street fund balance was essentially the same as at the beginning of the year, despite several projects, and the sewer fund had increased slightly, which he said will help cover future work. Hall said he did not recommend changing the rates for eitherHallservice.saidthere had been a delay in getting all the paperwork due to transferring account access when former treasurer Lois Smith retired and Theresa Schmultz was hired. He said similar delays have happened in other municipalities.

“The problem wasn’t financial, it was just procedural,” Hall said.

During the meeting, Village Manager Dan Faulkner told the council that the village has collected over $605,000 in summer taxes, with slightly over $61,000 left to be collected before tax day.

The council set a public hearing and special meeting for Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss the 2022-2023 budget and 20212022 budget amendments.

The council asked Hall his opinion on the financial feasibility of the proposed purchase of the village administrative building at 21 North Elm Street from Berrien County. Hall said it would depend on the village’s future plans and needs.

The county has offered to sell the historic building to the village for $1, but the council has noted needed repairs and updates, including asbestos remediation and foundation repairs, could exceed $100,000. The building’s sellable value has been estimated at $500,000. Village Clerk Cindy Monihan also noted if the village purchases the property, it will be responsible for utilities, which the county currently pays.The council agreed to table the matter further. Faulkner said he does not feel the county will sell the building to another buyer without notifying the village first.

Village employees will receive a cost-of-living wage increase effective Oct. 9, 2022. Hourly employees will see a 6% increase, while Monihan and Police Chief Carl Krause will receive an 8%Theraise.council approved the sale of the Grant Dane semi-trailer used for storage at the police range, and a used Ford F-250, both to the highest bidders. At a previous meeting, the council approved putting the items up for sale and notices

for bids were published.

After discussion, the council tabled a decision on increasing short-term rental fees. Councilmember Colleen Newquist said the Planning Commission was suggesting a fee of $100 for residents who rent their occupied home and $1000 for non-homestead or corporation owners.

Newquist said the proposed fee rates would be similar to those used in other communities; however, village attorney Charles Hilmer said applying two different rates may be considered discriminatory and non-defensible in

Ccourt.ouncilmembers considered setting rates based on the frequency of rentals, or the square footage rented, but tabled the matter until

October.Attherequest of the Michigan Department of Transportation, the council agreed to give verbal consent to install an ADA-compliant access point to the sidewalk at the corner of Ash and Oak streets.Atthe request of Cathi Rogers, the Village approved moving the Three Oaks Farmers Market from Thursdays to Fridays for the last two weeks in September.Largeitem pickup will take place in the village Oct. 8, with Lakeshore Recycling and the Three Oaks Masonic Lodge helping. Residents may leave items too large for regular waste disposal at the curbside for collection. The village will post a list of items that cannot be collected.Trickor treat will take place in the village from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed. Mao Zedong

City Council takes steps towards developing framework for potential marijuana businesses

BY THERESE DONNELLY December 2019, the city

During its Sept. 19 meeting, the New Buffalo City Council took a step towards developing the framework for potential future marijuana businesses by passing a motion to instruct the Planning Commission to work with the city attorney to draft necessary zoning ordinances to guide the establishment of marijuana business.ThePlanning Commission had provided recommendations for the council’s August meeting, but councilmembers asked for revisions to make the language clearer. The revised recommendation set what Mayor John Humphrey called “very basic parameters” for potential marijuana retail businesses in the city.

In December 2019, the city opted out of allowing marijuana businesses when the State of Michigan decriminalized recreational marijuana. Adopting the Planning Commission’s recommendations does not provide the city with leverage to opt into marijuana retail, according to Humphrey, but does establish framework to create zoning ordinances if marijuana retail businesses are allowed in the future.

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Halloween parade will return this year Sunday, Oct. 30. Organizer Tricia Bowden told the council judges will choose winners from each age group, with one winner receiving the new Bonnie Keefer Grand Prize, in honor of the long-time parade organizer. This year’s route will run along Mechanic Street to the city fire department on Harrison Street, where participants will receive goodie bags before heading out to trick or treat. City Manager Darwin Watson said the parade will step off at 3 p.m. and trick or treating will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The parade has been a yearly event since 1975. Work on the Mayhew Street sediment basin is nearly complete. At Watson’s recommendation, the council approved a change order to include removal of invasive Japanese knotweed, the extension of a culvert, rip rap stabilization and a fence reduction. The additional work will cost $9,473, bringing the project’s total to $195,521. Later in the meeting, the council approved Payjay Construction’s second payment request for the project for $25,290.

Dredging in the harbor is complete. The council approved a payment to Viking Marine Construction for $94,500, though Humphrey expressed his frustration in the delays and issues with the company. He noted the city had received many complaints from boaters reporting verbal altercations with dredging workers. Councilmember Mark Robertson noted at a previous meeting the council had asked if the city was due any consideration for the delays in the dredging. Watson said a reduction was reflected in the total due, and Abonmarche project managers said they can look at the contract to see if any other refunds are due.

The council voted to appoint Watson the city’s voting delegate designee for the Michigan Municipal League’s conference in Muskegon Oct. 19-21.

In August, the council reduced the number of Zoning Board of Appeals members to five. As part of the September meeting, the council reappointed or reaffirmed Rich Cooper, Tom Smith, Arlene Pokuta, Mark Gabryszewski and Mark Joseph to the ZBA.Back in March, the city suspended the construction of new residential buildings in the commercial zoning district through Dec. 31, 2022, during the zoning update and review. At the September meeting, Watson told the council the update is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Due to this, the council voted to extend the construction suspension through April 30, 2023.

The council approved amendments to the 2023 fiscal year budget. Robertson noted costs for insurance, software purchases and cemetery repairs required changes.Thecouncil also approved the purchase of a car camera and computer totaling $7493 for the city police department. Watson explained the computer in one of the department’s cars was failing and needed to be replaced.InJuly, the council accepted two grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, one for the seawall and one for marina upgrades. Watson explained the DNR requested additional paperwork related to the grants, which meant the city had to re-accept the grants.

The council approved the first reading of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 18. If passed, the new amendment will require property owners to maintain sidewalks on properties that are completelyHumphreyrenovated.explained that the amendment will not force anyone to place sidewalks where there currently are none.

The council tabled the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 19, a proposed reduction to late fees on water bills. Watson presented a proposed amendment that would bring the fee for late payments from 10% to 2%.

Humphrey expressed concern that the lowered fee would give little incentive to pay on time.

The Dune Walk project at the city beach is nearly complete, and councilmembers discussed a grand opening dedication. Project Manager Tony McGhee of Abonmarche said there is still a punch list of work to carry out. The council agreed they would prefer to open the walk to the public before the spring, and McGhee suggested holding the opening in conjunction with the Wine and Harvest Festival Oct. 8.

Thecouncil noted there will also be a dedication of a bench donated in the memory of City Manager Dave Richards. Watson told the council there was a request for a vacation of a platted section of Griffth Street, where there is currently a driveway leading to a private residence. Watson recommended the council not approve the request, noting there was buried infrastructure to which the city needs to retain access.Humphrey said a previous oversight had allowed a driveway to be placed on the plat, but he did not feel the city should continue the mistake. He noted the house in question has a garage access Michigan Street.

During council comments, Robertson said he had heard complaints about moving the weekly farmers’ market to the lot at Whittaker and Buffalo streets. Robertson noted the council had not set the location, but approved it at organizers’ request.

Before the council adjourned, Watson announced Lakeland Spectrum will host a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic for people 18 and over at the fire department Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shots will be $37, with a highdose available for $74 cash or check only. Lakeland asks anyone using insurance to bring their cards. For more information, visit www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org or call 269-927-5154.

Hikers plans visit to Harbert Road Preserve

The Harbor Country Hikers will learn how to help birds and other wildlife survive the winter during a hike at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Harbert Road Preserve in Three Oaks.

Led by Alex Schrader, facility manager at Chikaming Township Parks, the two-mile trek will help demonstrate how individuals can promote native vegetation and enhance, rather than stress, the environments on which migratory birds and local wildlife depend for food and shelter during cold months. The hike will last approximately twoHarberthours.Road

Preserve is an out-of-the-way 90-acre property with wide and inviting trails through wetlands,

prairie and woodlands. Physical difficulty for this hike is rated moderate. The Hikers recommends participants wear long pants (preferably tucked in), a sun hat, sturdy shoes or boots and insect repellent, and bring plenty of water. Though membership in the Hikers is preferred, the public is welcome at this event. An all-terrain rollator--a wheeled walker with oversized tires for unpaved surfaces-is available on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing harborcountryhikers@gmail.com.Fordrivingdirectionsandother

details, visit harborcountryhikers.com or Harbor Country Hikers on Facebook.

COME TOGETHER TO SING ALONG TO BEATLES’ SONGS

The Harbor Country Singers will lead the final outdoor sing-along of the year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, on the Spring Creek Stage, 14 Maple Street in Three Oaks. In case of rain, the event will move to the Shelter House at Carver Memorial Park, U.S. 12 and Elm Street in Three Oaks.Sponsored by the School of American Music, the sing-along will feature music of the Beatles, including hits such as “Let It Be,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Hey Jude” and “Yellow Submarine.” Harbor Country Singers members Sherry Kanoski, Donna Mitchell, Pat Putnam and Diane Ruzevich will lead the songs, accompanied by Ron Spears and Tom Parisi, guitar instructors at the School of American Music.

“Everyone knows these songs,” said Putnam, producer for the Harbor Country Singers. “Come on out for one last outdoor celebration of summer!”Songbooks will be provided, and musicians are welcome to bring instruments to play along. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.Thesing-along is a free event, but donations to the Harbor Country Singers or the School of American Music are welcome. Please supportschoolofamericanmusic.comvisittoSAM’sprogrammingor the Future Fund, SAM’s campaign to raise an endowment. Every dollar donated to the Fund is matched by the Michiana Arts Foundation. SAM is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, please contact the School of American Music at fromMusicprogramschoolofamericanmusic.com.gmail.com,schoolofamericanmusic@269-409-1191orwww.TheHarborCountrySingersisaoftheSchoolofAmericanandissupportedbyagrantthePokagonFund.

Gary Folino, Carolyn Ghareeb and Rachel Folino in front of the plaque the New Buffalo Lions recently dedicated at Lions Park Pavilion to honor the memory of Rick Ghareeb.

Color Pop continues to thrive in New Buffalo HOSTING THIS YEAR’S ‘FALL INTO ART’ AFTERPARTY

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

is at It’s a Breeze in Lakeside from 11 a.m. to noon). From 5 to 8 p.m., guests can then gather for the cocktail party at Color Pop, which will feature a live auction moderated by Janet Davies, former ABC 7 Chicago reporter, and a Ticketsraffle.are $125 each, which includes access to all nine studios, admission to the afterparty and one raffle ticket. Tickets can be purchased at 1809.gmail.comNeubauercontactmoremichianapets.org.www.Forinformation,Colleenatcryan.pr@or773-791-Onlineticketsales

The event will begin with a selfguided art tour through the studios of nine Michiana artists from noon to 5 p.m. (check-in is at It’s a Breeze in Lakeside from 11 a.m. to noon). From 5 to 8 p.m., guests can then gather for the cocktail party at Color Pop, which will feature a live auction moderated by Janet Davies, former ABC 7 Chicago reporter, and a raffle.

close at 2 p.m. Sept. 30, although tickets can be purchased in-person or at check-in.

Spillane said he’s been a longtime supporter of the“I’marts.a firm believer that when an artist opens their doors to their studio, it’s quite the gift – and on Oct. 1, we’re going to get that gift times nine,” he said.

Spillane said the party will allow all the artists to mix and mingle with the fellow art lovers at a central point, which will serve as a space for everyone to dance, enjoy an open bar, a live auction and food that will be locally sourced and dancing – all while raising money for “our furry friends.”

A salon is the perfect spot to celebrate the

endeavors - and what a perfect spot to be able to do that,” Spillane said. Both Spillane and Ryan are behind the event’s cause, as both of their furry family members are rescues: their dogs, Nettie (Color Pop’s mascot) and Penny

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the salon space has allowedalso them to introduce a new hair stylist to Color Pop, who’s also an old colleague of Ryan’s: Cole Briddle, who’s been doing hair for 17 years.

Briddle started his career in Chicago on the

Gold Coast, where he met Ryan. From there, he moved to the west coast and lived and worked in San Diego, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.Briddle worked in a salon in Beverly Hills and did freelance work for red carpet events, such as the Emmys, as well as did reality television work and events for Bravo and the E BeforeNetwork.returning to the Midwest, he also worked in Nashville. After returning to Chicago, he found himself following the progress Ryan was making in his new salon for the past couple of years.Briddle said he wants to make everyone who sits in the salon chair feel like “the celebrities I’ve worked on.”

“What I can bring to the table is that elevated experience,” he said. To book appointmentan at Color Pop, visit colorpopsalon.com.www. The salon is located at 225 N. Whittaker Street in New Buffalo.

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The nine artists pose at Frank Kurland’s home studio

Patrick Ryan and Cole Briddle are reunited at Color Pop

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As former elected members of the Chikaming Township Park Board, we are asking Chikaming Township voters to approve the proposal to dissolve the system of an elected Park Board on the November 8 ballot for Chikaming Township. Our reasons for asking are not to disparage the work of the current Board or past boards, but to look to improve and strengthen the management of the Chikaming Township Park system for the future. The current system by law mandates all Board members serve four-year terms which is difficult for many residents to commit to. The process for putting one’s name on ballot is lengthy and time consuming and discourages many from volunteering to serve. In the last two elections, only four names appeared on the ballot for seven positions meaning there was actually no choice for voters in deciding who would be elected to the Park Board. State law requires all members to stand for election at the same time which has resulted in a complete turnover of the Board in an election which caused problems for the parks and Township. Dissolving the current system by ballot is a necessary first step to allow the Chikaming Township Board of Trustees to create a new and improved system for managing Chikaming Township’s valuable parks and beaches in the future. Shorter terms of office will encourage more people to volunteer their time to serve on a committee. This would grow the number of people who want to serve instead of discouraging participation. Staggered terms of service would promote continuity of planning and project management instead of the situation that arose in 2012 when all the Park Board

members left at the same time causing unnecessary difficulties for the Township. Allowing the Trustees to interview and vote on interested applicants before they take charge of the park system would promote communication and feedback between the park system and Township and allow for a real selection process. That would be a better, more professional method of choosing managers for our parks than using a type of popularity contest. Voting for your elected representatives is important but it is difficult for a voter to determine the qualifications of any person to be an effective property or financial manager by looking at a name on a ballot and there is no selection process if the candidate is running unopposed.

How many voters know the names of the members of the current Park Board? How many voters have ever talked to a Park Board member, or know their position on any of the many issues facing the park system? Of course, some residents have, some come regularly to the meetings and ask questions but not many.

Dissolving the current elected Park Board is a difficult but necessary step forward to an improved management system. The current members should not construe this effort toward improvement as a personal attack on their competence or their past accomplishments. As former Park Board members, we too are very proud of what we accomplished when we were on the board, but our community must look forward to what needs to be done to make Chikaming Parks the best working system in the future. To say there is no need for change in the system is to say there is no need for improvement in our parks.

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— ARTHUR ANDERSON, DEBORAH HALLKAYLER, SUE PETTERSON, JANET SCHRADER, JOANNE SIMS

SCHOLASTICS

Students learn about world of photosynthesis in hands-on experiment

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA | PHOTOS BY FRANCESCA SAGALA AND NATHAN ORLOWSKI

When faced with the task of teaching a subject in his ecological unit in his advanced placement biology class that all students encounter sooner or later in their high school careers – photosynthesis – Nathaniel Orlowski was determined to take a hands-on approach.“Wecan either run some equations on a worksheet or we can go outside and measure if plants are making oxygen, if we measure how much oxygen they had at one point and then give it a couple days and measure how much they made at that point, add a bunch of different points in the pond, we can see is this point in the pond making more oxygen or is that one making more oxygen and say, ‘This is how active the pond is,’” he said.

Orlowski was referring to the retention pond behind the high school, which was the site for the experiment Friday, Sept. 16. Students were split into three groups, with one person from each group going out into the pond on a kayak (supplied by middle school science teacher Vance Price) to set up theStudentsapparatuses.onland communicated with them on how deep into the water they needed to tie off the apparatus – a weight, balloon and bottle.“And then they’d have to tie off the weight, tie off the balloon so that it’s anchored to the bottom and floating on top - and then (with) the bottle there’s some depth and the idea is if it’s deeper it doesn’t get as much light, it won’t make as much oxygen,” Orlowski said.

To assist them with their effort, students in Richard Eberly’s engineering class built a dock.While writing up the lab, Orlowski noticed “there was five feet of marsh between dry land and the water.” So, he asked Eberly to

give him “a piece of two by four.”

Instead, students made a little dock out to the main water. Underneath the actual platform, there’s two by twos that stake into the deeper soil.

Students retrieved everything on Monday and tested the oxygen for the lab.

“At the end, ideally, teachers should be able to ask them, parents should be able to ask them. ‘What did you do, why did you do it and how did you do it,’” Orlowski said.

Engaging students in an experiment is the best way to allow students to answer these questions.“Especially with this class being a lot older and a lot more responsible, I can be in the position to go, ‘The reading is on you, you’re responsible for that but you’re going to come to my class and we’re going to do something, we’re going to apply something’ and in the end, I think they’re better off for it,” Orlowski said.Eberly said students started working on the dock that Tuesday.

“They designed it on Google Draw, they had to come up with the best design, they had to go through the parts of cutting the pieces and assembly – it’s screwed and glued, they had to paint it yesterday, they had to put legs on it,” he

Ssaid.tudents

shared all the construction steps each group did to build it so they could “come up with the big picture of how it’s evolved.”

“So, when we get into the motion part of simple machines, they’re going to put hinges to hoist on the system so it can lift up out of the pond in the wintertime…It will be connected with big hinges and an eyelet on the back and a hoisting mechanism so we can lift it up like a drawbridge to get it out of the way when we’re not using it,” he added.

Students give instruction from the dock on the retention pond

Students launch the kayaks from the dock into the retention pond

Meandering through the retention pond on kayaks

Students launch the kayaks into the retention pond from the dock

From the Bleachers

COLUMN BY KURT MARGGRAF IN CHICAGO

Bears fans euphoria came to a screeching halt Sunday night as the Green Bay Packers knocked off Chicago’s beloved football team by a final score of 27-10.

Bison overpowering in volleyball win

BY STAN MADDUX

The New Buffalo High School volleyball team was overpowering in a Monday, Sept. 21, victory at home against Hartford.

The Bison won the first three matches 25-7, 25-9 and 25-6 in the best of five series.

The beginning of the first match was a sign of things to come when the Bison scored the first 17 points off serves from sophomore Kelsey Corkran.Manyof the soft, well placed serves were returned by Hartford which couldn’t match the number of put backs from the Bison whose execution in striking the ball looked flawless at times.

During the second match, the withtojumpedBisonouta15-7leadmanyof the points off hard, DeOliveira.seniorreturninghadservesdrivingHartfordtroublefromSophia

Some of the other scores during that match from the Bison were from spikes by seniors Emma Lantz and Allie Smith.

The Bison clinched victory in the final match by jumping out to a 19-2 lead all off serves from Corkran and

HDeOliveria.eadcoachKevinLabajsaidpartofthestrategygoingintothegamewastoscoreasmany

points as possible off the serves.

“The girls really stepped it up, showed up and played phenomenal tonight,” he said.

The Bison are off to a 4-0 start of the season after winning isthinkdirection.inlastchampionshipandconferencethetitleDistrict4year.“We’regoingtherightIthefuturebrightfor

New Buffalo Labajvolleyball,”said.

The Bears had played so well against a really good team last week, and the Packers had played so poorly, it was no wonder that Bears fans were optimistic. Make no mistake, even though the final score wasn’t very close, there were a few close calls that could have turned the game into a real barn burner. The most disappointing thing to me were the seven penalties the Bears received. Until tonight, the team had been so good at avoiding mistakes. After giving it some thought, it’s not surprising that some mistakes were made tonight. The Bears have so many rookies and second year players. This was the teams first prime time game of the season. Aaron Rogers and the Packers are really good. Actually, it should have surprised me that they only had seven penalties.Thecoaching continues to impress, but they too made some mistakes. First, they seemed to change game plans in the first quarter, even though the team was moving the ball. Then, there was that questionable quarterback sneak call where they started from the shotgun. Finally, it amazes me that a guy from Green Bay is as conservative as the Bears play caller is. Hopefully, the game plan will open up as the team gets more confidence and experience. So far, Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet are forgotten

pieces of the offense and they need to see the ball. Montgomery and Herbert and for that matter Fields, are all running the ball effectively, but the offense needs to have better balance. If the Vikings lose to the Eagles Monday night, all four teams in the Bears division will have one victory and one defeat. I believe it’s going to be an exciting season.

The baseball regular season is rapidly coming to a close. This year, each league will have three division winners and three wild card teams. The Cubs have officially been eliminated but the White Sox are still hanging in there. The Sox are 3.5 games behind Cleveland and they play each other three times this week. It’s definitely do or die time for the White Sox because after the Cleveland series, only twelve games remain. Hopefully, the Sox can finally put a winning streak together and get into the playoffs. Other than the pennant races, there has been a story that deserves some attention. Aaron Judge of the Yankees hit his 58th and 59th home runs today. Since the crackdown on steroids, nobody has come close to catching Babe Ruth and/or Roger Maris, until this year. With about fifteen games remaining, Judge seems poised to break the record, legitimately. I rarely root for any of the Yankees, but I think I’ll make an exception.

Willie Stargell said, “When you start the game, they don’t say ‘Work ball!’ They say ‘Play ball!’”

Be careful out there. Talk to you next week. Peace, love, and happiness.

Raiders win again in football shootout

BY STAN MADDUX

TheRed Arrow Raiders defeated Eau Claire at home Friday, Sept. 16, in an offensive shootout in high school football.

The Raiders (2-2) leading 44-32 at halftime went on to win 60-54 against the previously undefeated Beavers.

The team of players from New Buffalo and River Valley high schools racked up 301 yards rushing and 268 yards passing.JoshSeifert carried the ball for three touchdowns and caught a pass for a touchdown.

One of the more spectacular plays was Peyton Lijewski catching a long pass from Ethan Lijewski for a 50 yard touchdown to put the Raiders ahead 28-16 early in the second quarter.

The Raiders never trailed in the game at New Buffalo High School and led 60-38 late in the third quarter.

The Beavers came back, though, but ran out of time.

An onside kick by the Beavers very late in the fourth quarter was recovered by the Raiders who ran out the clock.

It was the second consecutive victory for the vastly improved Raiders, who defeated Wyoming-Lee the previous week

Head66-6.Coach

Matt Johnson said he likes the progress he’s seeing from a team with a lot of talented, inexperienced players getting noticeably better as they sharpen their knowledge about the game.

Johnson said the Beavers with an elusive quarterback along with speed and power in the back field posed some major challenges for his defense.

However, the Raiders were shutting them down in the second half until the fourth quarter, when three players on defense began having problems with leg cramping.

“That was effecting our ability to do what we wanted to do because they were not able to go full speed. To Eau Claire’s credit, they kept pounding it,” he said.

Johnson said the team needs to improve mostly on

Ddefense.efenders

are making nice plays but struggling too much with breakdowns that result in major yards for the opposition.

Johnson said his players have improved quickly enough for him to believe they have a shot at winning the last five games of the season if they can stay away from injuries, especially at key positions.

He has 31 players in the program but a majority of them are at the junior varsity level.

“I think the sky’s the limit. We’ve got the personnel. A lot of it is how healthy we’re going to be going down the stretch,” he said.

Neighboring businesses host first chamber mixer of the season

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Two businesses – one that’s new to the area and one that’s been around for decades but has opened a new location – merged for the first mixer of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce fiscal year Wednesday, Sept. 14.

REMAX Harbor Country, which is celebrating its 36th anniversary, recently opened another location at 5888 Sawyer Road in Sawyer.

Dan Coffey, real estate broker owner, said he bought the franchise in 1986.

He started in real estate in 1980 and worked with condos with boat slips from 1981-1982 in Michigan City before coming to Michigan.

Coffey added that he was “in the room” when it was decided to call the area Harbor Country and has been a member of the chamber since

then.REMAX Harbor Country also has a New Buffalo location.

“Traci Luriecella (the broker/owner of the New Buffalo one as well as chair of the New Buffalo Township Planning Commission) is still downtown – we want to maintain a presence down there,” Coffey said.

Coffey told attendees at the mixer that “when I die or quit, she’s going to take over the whole thing,” adding that “those two things are going to happen together.”

He also thanked the following individuals: Maureen Culp (who has given time and money to Chikaming Open Lands and the Michiana Humane Society for years), John Natsis and Tom Hemingway (who have served on the chamber board, with Natsis having served on the township’s zoning board of appeals and Hemingway having created the Vacation Rental Association), George Lucas (who has served as the president of the Chikaming Country Club, Chikaming Open Lands, president of Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS and now serves on the Michigan Realtors State Association Board), Ken Kemp, who just joined their office (as has supported Equestrian Clubs at the Berrien County Fairs) and Cam Mammina, a newcomer to the board (who’s chair of the Chikaming Township Planning

Mammina,Commission).alongwith his wife, Alex Cihlar,

own Side Yard at 5870 in Sawyer, which is REMAX Harbor Country’s neighbor.

Mammina said they opened Side Yard, which was formerly the Greenbush Brewery’s annex, June 25.

He said that they were able to get a liquor license “very quickly,” with Cihlar adding that she had already bought a food truck.

“When we got this space, everything came together and we wanted to do something for the community - where everybody could hang out and feel like family,” she said, adding that they also have yard games.

Mammina said they’d like to enclose the porch this winter and install “some sort of outdoor

They’dstructure.”alsoliketo

“ramp up” their pop-up food truck event, where the space opens to trucks once a month.

Side Yard is open Thursday through Monday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m.

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Country Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberlee Wendt said the chamber is “starting a new era” as it’s coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.

The 2022-2023 fiscal year promises to bring a lot of events for members, which can be found on a webpage under Membership Member Activity Calendar on harborcountry.org.

The chamber has begun production of the 2023 Harbor Country Guide, which will be distributed in mid-April 2023. This month, the chamber contracted with a brochure distribution company to distribute the current guide and an additional guide companion that will come out next spring.

“The area covers northern Indiana and upper reaches all the way to Traverse City so we’re going to make sure you’re promoted in that entire region in this next year,” Wendt said.

She added the Guide serves as its member directory and only members can advertise in the publication, with advertising guide sales having opened that week.

Gathering in the indoor bar area of Side Yard

Cam Mammina with wife, Alex Cihlar

Mark Holub, Colleen Neubauer and Chris Campbell

Tracy Steder, Rachel Watkins, Stacy Stevens, Lisa Bennett and Ashli Kauffman represent Fifth Third Bank

Gathering in the outside patio of Side Yard

Memory of eight former Prisoners of War honored at New Buffalo Railroad Museum HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE IT ALL

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

Throughout his career in the United States Navy, Lieutenant Commander T.R. Shaw Jr. has had the privilege to know a few Prisoners of War (POWS).

“Through my encounters with former POWS, I’m amazed at the brutality and struggles that they endured - how is it humanly possible, I ask myself… Today, we pause to honor and recognize veterans from this area who share horrific stories of brutality and survival and endured unspeakable atrocities,” ShawGivingsaid.the formal recognition that these men deserved was why members of the families of eight New Buffalo area men who fought in World War II and were captured and interned as Prisoners of War and who are now deceased gathered on the railroad car platform at the New Buffalo Railroad Museum Friday, Sept. 16.

LCDR Shaw, who served on active duty from 1982 to 1987, is active in the Navy League of the United States, Association of the United States Navy, Reserve Officer’s Association, Commanders Club of Michigan and the American Legion. He currently chairs the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. He is the author of “Defy the Immediate: A Journey of Failure, Perseverance and Success.”

LCDR Shaw said the third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Day - a “time to remember sacrifices of POW and other service members missing in action.”

He added that, until 1979, there was “no formal recognition of the day set aside for these important men and women in uniform.”

“It’s an important day and a time to

reflect on those particular veterans who went well beyond the call of duty as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action,” LCDR Shaw said.

An Honor Guard from American Legion Post 169 hoisted a flag on the museum’s flagstaff. The flag was flown Aug. 15 on the mast of the USS BATAAN, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bataan and in the memory of Carpenter’s Mate 3rd Class Robert A. Barnes, a young sailor from New Buffalo who was captured when Corregidor fell May 6, 1942.

After the tribute, the flag was retired and became a permanent part of the museum’s veteran’s exhibit, which pays tribute to the men and women who have served in the uniformed services and have a connection to New Buffalo (living, working, or attending New Buffalo Area Schools).

Members of the families were presented with the State of Michigan Tribute that has been issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Galvin Gilchrist; a Certificate of Special Senatorial Recognition, which was delivered by Julian Sanders, the West Michigan Regional Coordinator for Sen. Gary C. Peters, who was present at the ceremony and the Prisoner of War Medal.

Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (retired) Smitchger,Jima 30-year military veteran and now curator of the museum’s Veterans Exhibit in the C & O Chessie Boxcar, said the Prisoner of War Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was authorized by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan Nov. 8, 1985.

Kevin Covert, son of Howard Covert, accepts the medal from Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw, Jr.

American Legion Post 165 Chaplain Chuck Baran gives the innvocation

Harold Maerz

Howard Hop Covert

Robert Barnes

Kim Krestan, daughter of Premysl Krestan, accepts the medal from Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw, Jr.

Diana (Cook) McCotter, great niece of Richard Hahn, recieves the medal from Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw, Jr.

Abby Douglass, a voice student at the School of American Music, sings the National Anthem

“T

he Medal is to be issued only to U.S. werepersonnelmilitarywhotaken

prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Award of the medal was made retroactive to World War I,” Smitchger said.

“For the men we honor here, their recognition comes today as we present their families with this long overdue militaryFamilyaward.”members accepted the certificates and medals for the following POWS:Carpenter’s

Mate 3rd Class Robert A. Barnes, U.S. Navy, who was captured in the Philippines May 1942 and held at Osaka at Japan. For his service during World War II, he was awarded the American Campaign Medal, The AsiaticPacifc Campaign Medal, World War II and the Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant George W. Bond, U.S. Army Air Corps, who was shot down over Germany November 1943 and held at Stalag 17B near Krems, Austria. For his service during WWII, S/Sgt Bond was awarded the Air Medal, Purple Heart, CampaignBronzeEasternEuropean-African-MiddleCampaignMedalwiththreeCampaignStars,AmericanMedal,andtheWorldWar II

Victory Medal.

First Lieutenant Harold D. Cook, U.S. Army, who was captured during Battle of the Bulge (1945) and held at Oflag 13B Hammelburg Bavaria. For his battlefeld experiences and achievements, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart with 2 oak leaf clusters, EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four Bronze Campaign Stars, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

Staff Sergeant Howard (Hop) L. Covert, U.S. Army Air Corps, who was shot down over France April 1943 and held at Stalag 17B near Krems, Austria. For his service during WWII, he was awarded the Air Medal, European–

African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Air Campaign Star, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

Second Lieutenant Richard E. Hahn, U.S. Army Air Corps, who was shot down over Germany and captured March 1945 and forced to march with other prisoners by his captors to avoid Allie Troops. A New Buffalo High School Class of 1939 graduate, Second Lieutenant Richard Hahn, was awarded the Air Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze campaign stars, and American Campaign

TechnicianMedal.Fifth

Grade Premysl J. Krestan, U.S. Army, who was captured in Tunisia February 1943 an dheld at Stalag 3B Furstenberg Brandenburg, Prussia. For his WWII service, Tech 5 Premsyl Krestan was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received during combat, European-AfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Campaign Star, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

Private First Class Harold L. Maerz, U.S. Army, who was captured near Orscholz, Germany, January 1945, and held at Stalag 11B Near Fallingbostel, Germany. For his service during WWII, Harold Maere was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, andHeart,Airawarded1944.Jail).helddownU.S.VictoryCampaignBronzeEasternEuropean-African-MiddleCampaignMedalwithfourCampaignStars,AmericanMedal,andWorldWarIIMedal.FirstLieutenantJosephZizlavsky,ArmyAirCorps,whowasshotoverBurmaDecember1943andatBurmaCamp#5(AKARangoonHediedincaptivityJuly15,ForhisheroicWWIIservicewastheDistinguishedFlyingCross,MedalwithOakLeafCluster,PurpleAsiatic–PacifcCampaignMedalWWIIVictoryMedal.

Judy Roth Fegley, niece of Robert Barnes, poses with the medal with Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw,Jim Smitchger delivers opening remarks

Joseph Zizlavsky

Richard Hahn

Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw, Jr., U.S. Navy gives the keynote address

Sandy (Maerz) Galinowski, daughter of Harold Maerz, accepts the medal from Lt. Commander T.R. Shaw, Jr.

American Legion Post 165 Honor Guard hoists the flag on the flagstaff

Guests sat at cozy picnic settings

Flamenco dancers perform on the Spring Creek Stage

Guests set up elaborate tables

The crowd enjoys the flamenco dancers at Dewey Cannon Park FRANCESCA SAGALA

DianeSusan“Sue”Magnuson

1954-2022

SusanDiane “Sue” Magnuson, 67, of Michigan City, Indiana died peacefully Friday, September 16, 2022.

Her life began November 18, 1954 in Houghton Lake the youngest child of Verner and Ann Magnuson. She married Michael Brandon Macigewski April 5, 2009 in St. Joseph Michigan.

Sue loved animals and would feed any stray animal she came across. She enjoyed nature, flowers, birds, and Old English literature.

Sue was very intelligent and was currently working on her doctorate. She was incredibly talented and loved creating art in any form; sew, knit, crochet, wood burn, paint, and sculpt. There really wasn’t anything she couldn’t do. She was a phenomenal cook and baker. Sue played the piano and even built a harpsichord with her father. She was a very loving and compassionate person.Suewill be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her Michaelhusband,Macigewski of Michigan City, Indiana; daughters, Dawn (James) Horrocks of Buchanan,

OBITUARIES

Yvonne DeMorrow of Michigan; five grandchildren, Taya, Alexis, Garrett, Donavan, Alexa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Shewas preceded in death by parents and her brother, Rick Magnuson.Thefamily will observe a private remembrance.Suewillbelaid to rest with her parents in Riverside Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Sue be made to Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 5400 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

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

Carol NekvasilSue

1948-2022

Sue Nekvasil, 74, of Three Oaks died peacefully SeptemberMonday,5,2022in the comfort of her family’s presence.Herlife began April 6, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, the second child born to William and Barbara

Martens.Carolcherished her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She was big into crafting and sewing. She had a passion for gardening. She was meticulous about her flowers and plants. She loved music and dancing. Carol absolutely loved all of the holidays and decorated every room of her house for the upcoming holiday. She was an amazing cook but her family will miss the many recipes, meals, and desserts she made catered to the holidays she loved so much. She was a single mother who took pride in how she dressed and carried herself. She proudly earned her degree in accounting from Western Michigan later in life, which was quite an accomplishment for her. Carol was a determined woman with a heart of Carolgold. will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her five daughters, Nancy (the late Cary) Harrington of Three Oaks, Peggy Holland of Niles, Diana (Thomas) Fournier of New Buffalo, Kelly (William) Price of Buchanan, Chalee Lewis of Galien; seventeen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn Martens of Niles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Shewas preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nancy Martens; her brother, William “Bobby” Martens; her son-in-law, Cary Harrington; her grandson, Dayne FournierFamily and friends will gather to celebrate Carol’s life from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169, 19139 US Highway 12, New Buffalo.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Carol be made to

LOGAN Autism Learning Center, 1651 East Nickerson Court, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 or to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at www.nchv.org/waysto-give.Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

Lila cherished family gatherings and feeding anyone that came to her house. She organized a neighborhood baseball team for the neighborhood kids. She loved watching basketball and was a big fan of Larry Bird. She was a fan of both country and gospel music. She also loved animals.

LilaTruhnMay

1927-2022

Lila

May Truhn, 95, of Galien died peacefully Friday, September 16, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began July 30, 1927 in Niles, Michigan the fourteenth of fifteen children of Benjamin and Dora Sheeley. She married Walter Edward Albert Truhn January 4, 1947 in New Troy.

Lila lived in Galien for more than seventy-five years. She was the glue that held her family together. She enjoyed bowling, painting, and shopping. She enjoyed mowing her lawn and you could still find her mowing her lawn in her eighties. She also enjoyed gardening and had been a farm girl all her life.

Lila will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived bythree daughters, Lila (Robert) Mensinger of New Troy, Linda Cowgill of New Carlisle, Indiana, Ann (Terryl) Blackmore of Georgetown, Kentucky; three sons, Larry Truhn of Galien, Rex (Barb) Truhn of Galien, Arnold (Kendra) Truhn of Galien; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Rickerman of Bridgman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Shewas preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her thirteenFamilysiblings.andfriends gathered from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Ms. Truhn will be laid to rest in Galien Township Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Lila be made to Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 or to Galien River Church, Post Office Box 266, Galien Michigan 49113.Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family

Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

HOR0SCOPE INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

There is a big pull to join forces with another or get more involved in your close thoughrelationships.interpersonalEvenyouwillbe working more closely with another, there may be certain issues or areas of your life you would like to keep private. Be sure to keep love and money separate for now.

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

It’s time to embrace a new attitude and cut the bologna. Buckle down on your commitments to yourself and put your health and wellbeing at number one. Get involved in things that create a greater purpose to your experience and progression in life. Every day offers a fresh start.

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

This is the time to get creative and start expressing some of that conformityAnythingquirkiness.thatrequiresorthat holds back your personal style will be a big disappointment. Not only to you but to anyone involved. So, if you are dealing with controlling types, it will backfire.

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

There is a very fresh and innovative vibe coming your way this week, and it is focused on the point that grounds you. Use it to it’s fullest by clearing out the old and outdated. Now is the time to create surroundings that nurture and facilitate you sense of self; more privacy will be nice too.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

It is like the first day of school for the Lion.

There is a lot of new opportunities and exciting happeningspeculatingnowbutthe important thing is to not lose sight of your core values and work ethic. Avoid getting caught up in the hype by doing your own research and leg work.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Now is the time to make a fresh start in the financial department. Make those adjustments, move things around because any changes you make now have the potential to grow and go the distance. The important thing is to be honest with yourself and don’t get overly reliant on partners.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22

Break from conformity and start digging into your personal style, presentation and overall curb appeal. This is the time to revamp your wardrobe. Get a new haircut and invest in a good pair of boots. Don’t be afraid to trade in negative self-talk for some positive affirmations.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

The energy coming your way this week will offer you a renewed sense of hope and vigor. It is important to focus this cosmic strength to yourself and let it fulfill you. As much as other people need you and your support, it’s important to put that focus on your own financial and physical wellbeing.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

Let a breath of fresh air move through your social circle. This is the time to move away from disagreements or bad vibes by getting together without obligation. Get together simply for the enjoyment of spending time together. There is a lot shared while enjoying a sunset in silence.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

The universe is offering you situations that create a lot to be discovered and enjoyed. This is the time to be more open and embrace social opportunities with a more outgoing attitude. See interactions as opportunities to laugh and brainstorm naturally without the need to follow some social script.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

There is a new day, with a new way, vibe coming at you this week. Use it too it’s fullest by away from your usual routines. This is the time to embrace the unconventional by kicking domineering and controlling attitudes to the curb. You only know what’s right for you, no need to worry beyond that.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

There is a new beginning happening in the relationship department and it’s important to get your affairs in order before things get too deep. Go over contracts and notes from previous negotiations because there could be important details that would be better to finetune now before things go to print.

Turnbull recognized significance of Queen Elizabeth’s recent passing

BY MARK ANDERSON

MalcolmBligh Turnbull has worn many hats in Australia’s establishment.

Being Prime Minister of “the land down under” from 2015-2018, while it was the apparent peak of his political career, was just one of many challenges he has handled, as he outlined at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center Sept. 15 as part of the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan’s Speaker Series.

Turnbull recognized the significance of Queen Elizabeth’s recent passing and the ascendancy of Prince Charles to the UK’s throne.“The

Queen was keenly and intelligently engaged in the issues of the day until the day she died,” Turnbull somberly stated, to challenge any notion that she was a mere figurehead. “There won’t be another one like her . . .

Speaking” with moderator Zack East, Vice President of Business Development at MidWest Family (WSJM Inc.), Turnbull reflected on his career.

He worked as a journalist while studying law at Sydney University. He continued reporting while studying at Oxford for his Rhodes Scholarship, a grant now in its 100th year. Soon after marrying his wife, Lucy, at Oxford, he returned to Australia to practice

Regardinglaw.

Australia’s origins, Turnbull said that the British, jaded from the American revolution, subsequently established various dominions (colonies) that, according to Turnbull, “became independent in every respect,” though Australia, like Canada, still has a Queen’s representative, the Governor General, whose position is largely ceremonial but is supposed to ensure the laws are faithfully and fairly applied.

Turnbull approvingly predicted the eventual success of transforming Australia from a parliamentary democracy to a republic more like the United States.

“There will be another referendum to make Australia a republic . . . within a few years,” he noted, while hinting that other Crown countries may go that direction.

Turnbull, a self-described “center-right conservative” (the “liberal” party he led as Prime Minister means largely the opposite of

what it means in America), nevertheless expressed support for gun control, abortion and gay marriage, although he’s on the “conservative” side economically.

One of Turnbull’s main issues is climate change—which he has written about extensively on his personal website. In an Oct. 20, 2021 column, he wrote: “As UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned last month, the world is on catastrophic path to a 2.7 degrees Celsius increase in global warming . . . far beyond the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit that was agreed [upon] . . . as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement.”AtLMChe likened not believing in climate change to not believing in gravity, although he avoided the caveat that while most may agree the climate is changing, not everyone agrees on whether the changes are largely man-made or whether they chiefly stem from changing solar activity and other natural processes.

Well before establishedinofAustralia’senteringHouseRepresentatives2004,Turnbullan investment banking firm in 1987 before joining Goldman Sachs in 1997 and becoming a partner. In 1996, he cofounded the first large Australian Internet company, OzEmail Ltd. and sold it to MCI WorldCom a few years later. His initial $500,000 stake became $57 million via the sale. Some Australians see Turnbull as a corporate raider who bought up smaller independent internet providers in the process of creating OzEmail, leaving a virtual Internet monopoly in his wake.

At LMC, Turnbull, who held several cabinet positions before becoming Prime Minister in September 2015, claimed that he never lied in public office, a rare claim among modern politicians.

“I’ve never been like that—power without a purpose; there’s a lot of that around,” said Turnbull, who’s now a senior adviser at the global private equity firm KKR & Co.

Goal is for Michigan City to be first stop from Chicago

BY STAN MADDUX

the benefit of the marina and the outlet mall and the casino. That’s our goal,” he said.

Tom Dakich of YAB Development Partners out of Indianapolis told “Inside Indiana Business” he believes plans for a 12-story structure containing hotel rooms, condominiums and other amenities like retail space will do just that.

“Bringing that money to Indiana and making Michigan City not just a place that people drive past it as they’re going to southwest Michigan but staying here and seeing

The $240 what’sthanhotelsWyndanMarchplansdevelopmentmillionunveiledinincludestwobrandedwithmore200roomsonknownasthe

“You Are Beautiful” lot.

The News Dispatch newspaper and police station used to be on the property on U.S. 12 near the lakefront.

The project also contains nearly 150 condominiums and more than a dozen duplex homes along with 30,000 square feet of retail space, a grocery store and an

urgent care medical facility.

Dakich groundbreakingsaid could happen before the end of the year.The development seems positioned to take advantage of the upgrades currently happening on the South Shore Railroad commuter line.Asecond set of tracks are

being laid from Michigan City to Gary to shorten round trip travel times to Chicago by about one hour.Aninflux of people living and working in Chicago are expected to relocate to and visit Michigan City because of the more convenient rail travel.

The development is less than a half mile from the new train station to be constructed as part of the mostly federally funded improvements to the rail line.

Dakich said close to 300 full-time, year-round jobs and other more seasonal positions will be created from the mixed-use development.

A 12-story building containing apartmentsupscaleandretail space is also planned by another developer on 11th Street just east of Franklin Street.

Construction is expected to begin in the coming months on a seven-story housing development containing retail space for low- and middle-income wage earners at 8th Street and Michigan

Boulevard.“Ibelieve that in five years, Michigan City will be entirely different and we’re just a piece of that,” Dakich said.

Golf carts now street legal in LaPorte

BY STAN MADDUX

Driving a golf cart on city streets in La Porte is now legal.The La Porte City Council adopted an ordinance allowing a golf cart under certain provisions to be used for vehicular travel Monday, Sept. 19.

To be street legal under the ordinance, a golf cart must have brake lights, tail lights and other features of an automobile like turn signals.

Councilman Tim Franke

said the golf course must also be insured and drivers have to be at least 16 and a half years of age.

City Attorney Nick Otis said golf carts cannot be driven on state highways in the city, but they cross state highways.

Councilman Roger Galloway was against the measure feeling a license plate should also be required on golf carts.

Otis pointed out license plates are not mandated by

the state for mopeds.

Resident Lori Silva also felt a license plate should be required and was also upset that golf cart operators are not required to have a driver’s license.“Ifit’s got four wheels. Two wheels. If it quacks, it’s a duck. Ok. Come on. Let’s be safe,” she said.

Resident Brian Kajer spoke in support of the measure,

but felt enforcement is needed to keep golf carts from traveling on state highways.Henotified the city council about seeing a girl who looks to be 13 operating a golf cart on Indiana 4.

“We are a lakeside community and it’s pretty common in most lakeside communities, but we have to have enforcement,” Kajer said.

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