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Berrien County schools have an over 50 percent decrease in Covid cases PAGE 4

A night of opera under the stars during ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ PAGE 6

Raiders outscore Beavers in shootout PAGE 8

Rainbow Bridge makes an appearance at this year’s ‘Remember Me Thursday’ PAGE 10 Avid cyclists return for annual ‘Apple Cider Century’ PAGES 12-13

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Members of the Berrien County Clerks Association say the Pledge of Allegiance in front of a flag that was supplied by Deputy Director Jeremy Coppnel and Captain Pete Fister during a recent meeting held at Woodbine Lodge in Riverview Park in St Joseph, Michigan. The association, which is comprised of village, city, and township clerks throughout Berrien County, holds quarterly meetings and training sessions put on by the Berrien County Clerks Office regarding elections and other duties that are part of the clerk’s job. The association includes chair Allyson Holm, Bridgman City clerk; vice-chair Judy Zabicki, New Buffalo Township clerk; secretary Karan Basham, Pipestone Township clerk; and Stacy Lohr-Porter, Lincoln Charter Township clerk.

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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 FLANAGAN 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

Berrien County schools have an over 50 percent decrease in Covid cases SPECTRUM HEALTH LAKELAND IS AT CAPCITY

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

errien County has continued to experience sustained high transmission of Covid cases, with 216.4 new cases being reported per 100,000 residents over the sevenday period from Sept. 16-22 and the percent of positive tests over that period being 11.8 percent.

“Like the entire state of Michigan, Berrien County is still experiencing sustained high transmission, but we didn’t see any new increases to our case rate this week, suggesting that locally, we may be at a plateau after our late summer surge of cases,” the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) stated on Facebook Friday, Sept. 24.

Courtney Davis, interim health officer for the health department, said that there’s good news regarding schools, as there’s been a “noticeable correlation between fewer cases and quarantines in our school settings” since the health department’s public health order for masking in indoor K-12 school settings went into effect at the beginning of September.

“From the first week of school (the week of Aug. 30), when we did not have that, and then two weeks prior, we’ve seen an over 50 percent decrease in cases in students and staff as well as subsequent quarantines,” she said during the Facebook live update with Spectrum Health Lakeland (SHL) Wednesday, Sept. 22.

“That’s pretty huge that we can

see that over 50 percent decrease in numbers from that added layer of prevention and mitigation,” Davis said.

Dr. Loren Hamel, SHL president, said Sept. 22 that the inpatient Covid census has been “pretty stable” over the last few weeks at 20 to 25 inpatients, with about a quarter or so in the ICU. He said that about 87 percent of the admissions over the last six months were people that were unvaccinated.

There have been a lot of younger patients who are unvaccinated who are being admitted to the hospital, Hamel said.

He added that there have been some vaccinated admissions, as he’s been seeing immunity waning six months or so after people have gotten the vaccination, particularly in older individuals.

Currently, Hamel said that SHL is “utterly at capacity.”

“The emergency departments are packed, the hospital is full, staffing is challenging…We just don’t have extra room,” he said.

Hamel said that the hospital can take care of the 20 to 25 Covid patients but it’s “very, very tight.”

“We haven’t had to cancel elective surgeries yet, we’ve have had to go on diversion a few times - but really, diversion isn’t solution, because every hospital is in the same circumstance,” he said.

Hamel said that it’s important for everyone to take care of their “routine needs,” ensuring that they’re medications are getting refilled and that they’re seeing their physician.

If you have something that “can’t wait,” the physician’s office or the urgent care center is the best place to start, he said; however, for something more serious, a trip to the emergency room is in order, where Hamel said, “we will take care of you.”

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ecently, the CDC approved Pfizer booster shots at least six months after the second dose of Pfizer vaccine for specific populations: people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings and people aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions.

The following individuals may receive the booster: people 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions, based on their individual benefits and risks and people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting.

People who qualify can make an appointment to receive their Pfizer booster vaccine at an upcoming BCHD clinic by visiting www.bchdmi. org/1745/COVID-19-VaccineInformation.

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

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Berrien County Health Department forced to rescind public health order requiring masks in educational settings or face defunding

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he Berrien County Health Department is being forced to rescind the Sept. 1 public health order requiring the use of face masks by individuals in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 indoor educational settings – or face loss of nearly $1.5 million in budget.

The order is rescinded as of 11:59 p.m. tonight.

The decision comes Wednesday on the heels of Gov. Whitmer signing the 2022 state budget to avoid a loss of funding for essential local public health services threatened in language included in Senate Bill 82; House Bill 4400. According to boilerplate language included in these bills, any health department that has issued an emergency order in attempt to combat COVID-19, including enacting or enforcing an order requiring masks by anyone in a school setting, will be negatively impacted financially. Although Gov. Whitmer stated today that this language was “unconstitutional”, Berrien County legal counselors have advised it stands until proven otherwise in a court of law.

The Berrien County Health Department cannot risk losing these essential dollars, which fund vital community programs and services such as immunizations, infectious disease control, sexually transmitted disease control and prevention, hearing screening, vision services, food protection, public water supply, private groundwater supply and on-site sewage management.

While local health departments are unable to enact public health orders to protect against COVID-19 without jeopardizing funding, mask orders can be enacted by to local school districts and individual schools.

“It is appalling that local health departments in Michigan must choose between safeguarding school children from the threat of COVID-19 and the future funding for our essential public health programs,” said Courtney Davis, acting BCHD health officer. “Our hands are tied. We make this decision citing grave concerns over the health of our community.”

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boards of education and school leaders to continue to align with sound public health practice and to immediately enact a requirement for universal masking within their districts and institutions to continue protecting their students and staff from the ongoing risk of COVID-19.”

Under the Michigan Public Health Code, local public health officers are authorized to “take actions and make determinations necessary or appropriate to carry out the local health department’s functions to protect the public health and prevent disease.” Berrien County has experienced ongoing, sustained high transmission of COVID-19 since mid-August and continues to urge all people to be wearing a mask when in indoor public spaces.

Peg Kohring, Berrien County Board of Health chairwoman said, “When this unconstitutional language is deemed as illegal in a court of law, and if the data still supports the need for a public health order requiring masks in pre-K through grade 12 settings because of ongoing high transmission, the Board of Health fully supports the local health officer to reinstate this order to keep students and teachers in the classroom.”

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ince the order was put into effect on Sept. 6, the Health Department noted an over 50% decrease in the numbers of new cases and quarantines experienced in school settings among students and staff despite ongoing increased transmission within the community. After the rescission of this order, schools that do not require universal masking will risk greater numbers of COVID-19 cases and will need to adhere to an extended 6-foot quarantine radius, as well as lose options for reduced or modified quarantine for students and staff.

BCHD Medical Director Dr. Rex Cabaltica said: “The science is clear: masks are an effective layer of protection to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, especially when indoors in a congregate setting, like our schools.” — STAFF REPORTS

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A close to 50 percent increase in pay is being sought for the mayor in Michigan City.

A similar raise in salary is also being requested for members of his administration.

The odds of such hefty pay hikes being approved seem like a longshot judging by early reaction from several city council members.

If approved, the salary for the mayor would go up from about $80,000 to more than $118,000 annually.

Councilman Don Pryzbylinski said other proposed salary hikes, like the one being sought for the administrative assistant to the mayor, are also concerning.

Pay for that position would go from $50,000 to $75,000.

“That’s as much as the chief of police makes or the fire chief makes,” he said.

The salary hike request comes several months after the city council asked Mayor Duane Parry to resign.

The council deemed Parry unfit to hold office in response to his recorded remarks labeling African American members of the clergy as attention seeking “black guys.”

Councilman Sean Fitzpatrick, who’s African American, said he still has no confidence in Parry’s ability to lead the city.

“I would never, never support an increase like this for him,” he said.

Pryzbylinski also questioned whether Parry has done a good enough job to earn such a hefty increase in pay.

He also felt such a wage would be way out of line considering most local residents make far less.

“Fifty percent of the citizens that live here are either at or below the poverty level,” Pryzbylinski said.

Fitzpatrick said the pay hike request for the mayor and other positions in the city reflects the figures contained in a study of salaries in other municipalities.

No action was taken on the salary increase proposals.

A vote by the council could be taken prior to the end of October. — STAN MADDUX

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A night of opera under the stars during ‘Some Enchanted Evening’

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

SAM’s Future Fund endowment otes from worldrenowned operatic campaign, with proceeds tunes drifted matched by the Michiana Arts through the air, Foundation. which was tinged According to Garth Taylor, with an early-fall founder of SAM, 140 chill, during the first people bought tickets “Some Enchanted to the event, raising Evening,” which was $14,000 for the held at the Spring campaign.

Creek Stage at the SAM will be School of American celebrating its 10th Music (SAM) in anniversary in Dewey Cannon Park January 2022.

Saturday, Sept. 25.

Martha Cares arth said (an internationally that the renowned opera school singer and longbegan time member of the with one cast of “Phantom of student in a “lonely, Garth Taylor thanks the the Opera” in New crowd for supporting the kind of unheated York City) and tenor School of American Music room” in Three Oaks Matthew Daniel (a Township Library. A veteran member of volunteer band raised funds to the chorus of the Lyric Opera of put the heat on.

Chicago, who is well-known for Today, the school offers his work in operatic productions lessons offers private, one-onranging from “La Boheme” one lessons at its studios on to “Madama Butterfly”), the second floor of the library both of whom sang their way and at the Three Oaks Arts through musical vignettes from and Education Building for musicals “Guys and Dolls,” “Les children and adults at beginning, Misérables” and “South Pacific,” intermediate and advanced levels in addition to highlights from of proficiency. Musical styles popular operas. taught include contemporary, Guests were encouraged to classical, jazz, blues, gospel. bring their own lawn setups (the bluegrass, and rock-n-roll. fancier the better), including “We’ve come a long way,” said their own lawn chairs, food, Taylor. beverages, and picnic blankets.

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Guests enjoy an elegant meal at the park

Garth Taylor accompanies Martha Cares on the guitar

Martha Cares takes the stage

The crowd enjoys opera at Dewey Cannon Park

Tenor Matthew Daniel takes the stage

Matthew Daniel and Martha Cares take the stage

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Municipal leaders, residents celebrate major Union Pier improvements

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ven though a ribboncutting took place in May, a celebration was still necessary for the Union Pier/Red Arrow Highway Corridor Improvement Project at the trailhead on Townline Avenue Friday, Sept. 24.

“I’m so excited to look around and finally see all of our hard work we’ve envisioned for so long finally come to fruition,” New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit said.

The 1.3-mile corridor’s transformation includes new sidewalks, a 10-foot non-motorized path, and roadway reconstruction that converts Red Arrow Highway from Community Hall to Berrien Street into a three-lane road with a dedicated center left-turn lane. The intersection of Red Arrow Highway and Union Pier Road features streetscape elements, and an activated pedestrian crossing system will aid walkers, runners, and bicyclists traveling east and west across Red Arrow Highway.

The project was made possible by The Pokagon Fund, Chikaming Township, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County Road Department, and USDA Rural Development funding. It was managed by the Road Department.

New Buffalo Township received $75,000 for the trailhead as well as $950,000 from The Fund for the improvement project, while Chikaming Township received $100,000.

Since November 2019, The Pokagon Fund has awarded grants totaling over $1

Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte speaks during the celebration

million to New Buffalo and Chikaming townships for the project.

A water feature designed and installed

by Steve Nesci of Nesci Landscaping in honor of The Fund for its major contribution was unveiled near the trailhead.

“This is just one of many great investments they’ve made in Harbor Country – Union Pier is safer and more pleasing place now because of funding from The Pokagon Fund and the nonmotorized path, trailhead, parking lot and street amenities are such a great addition to this area,” Heit said.

She said that John Krsul, who was once interim executive director of the Fund and passed away last summer, was “truly excited about this project and would love to see it completed.”

The two townships will have a plaque for Krsul in the future.

Heit said current executive director, Dan Petersen, came “onboard” midway through the project and has been a “great partner.”

She thanked the following individuals for their part in the major project: Chikaming Township Supervisor David Bunte; Kevin Stack, engineering supervisor at the Berrien County Road Department; the county commission (which let the townships “piggyback our streetscape project onto our road project”); Eric Neagu of Antero Group; Wightman & Associates, particularly engineer Melanie Stanage and Ben Baker, the landscape architect; Heit’s son, David,

The Pokagon Fund Executive Director Dan Petersen discusses the Fund’s involvment with the major project

who designed the logo for the Union Pier banners; Archie Barkman, township utilities supervisor; township board members Judith Zabicki, Patti Iazzetto, Pete Rahm, and Jack Rogers; and Chikaming Township Board members Paula Dudiak, Rich Sullivan, Bill Marske, and Liz Rettig.

She also thanked Union Pier business owners.

“Thank you for meeting with us and giving input - I hope you’ve found this to be a benefit for your business and it turned out the way you hoped – we couldn’t have done it without you,” she said.

Bunte said he’s grateful for the partnership that’s formed between New Buffalo and Chikaming townships.

“We’ve been able to accomplish something people locally here locally thought could never be accomplished…

Partnerships with your local municipalities get things done,” he said.

He’s pleased to see how everyone’s been enjoying the finished product.

“Everyone we’ve talked to that’s walking, riding and in strollers and everything on the path here in town seems to be thrilled.”

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etersen said that one of The Fund’s funding priorities is “to award grants for projects that promote community vitality.”

“Under this funding area, the foundation awards grants to municipalities for innovative projects that

New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit speaks at the trailhead during the ceremony

develop new facilities that contribute to recreational or economic development that, in turn, create more vibrant communities in Southwest Berrien County,” he said, adding that “this project does exactly that.”

He added that Berrien County was recently awarded a matching grant of $90,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to “fund the design of a trail that will connect New Buffalo to Union Pier.”

“This project is indeed a catalyst for future community placemaking projects,” Petersen said.

And there’s more to come.

Stack said plans are for improvements to be made further north and south on the Red Arrow Highway corridor.

Currently, road improvements are being made in Harbert, where a nonmotorized trail will go and a section of the road will transition to three lanes (like in Union Pier).

“From here, you’ll see it move a lot quicker – now, we have a template we refer to,” he said, alluding to Union Pier.

Echoing Petersen, Stack said the county has grants coming for the design of the nonmotorized path, which will be a “true gateway through Berrien County from Chicago” once it’s completed.

Stack said that the Road Department received an award for “interoperability for different government agencies” for the project from the Michigan County Road Association, adding that around nine different entities were involved.

The crowd gathers at the trailhead

Kevin Stack, Road Department supervising engineer, thanks everyone for their contributions

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Raiders outscore Beavers in shootout

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BY STAN MADDUX

he Red Arrow Raiders are hoping to extend their winning streak in high school football after beating Eau Claire in an offensive shootout.

The Raiders (2-2) defeated the Beavers 58-44 Friday, Sept.

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“I think, overall, we’re moving in the right direction,” said Raiders Head Coach Matt Johnson.

Raiders quarterback Michael Bombin scored four touchdowns while gaining 230 yards rushing on 32 carries.

Eli Thomas ran for 138 yards on 21 carries and scored one touchdown.

Ben Coffeen scored three touchdowns while racking up 113 yards rushing on 14 carries.

The Raiders struck first on a three yard run into the end zone by Bombin on a quarterback keeper.

Eau Claire on the next series of downs tied the game but the Raiders, after recapturing the lead, went into halftime ahead 32-22.

The Raiders were up by as much as four touchdowns until the fourth quarter, when second string players on defense began seeing quality playing time.

Keeping their first-string

offense on the field, Eau Claire cut into the lead with help from dazzling runs by their quarterback but posed no real threat to the outcome of the game.

“They’d pulled to within two scores then we’d go up by three scores,” Johnson said.

Each team racked up more than 500 yards of total offense.

The Raiders, comprised of players from New Buffalo and River Valley high schools, beat the Twin City Sharks 82-12 the previous week.

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hey play Maple Valley High School from Vermontville at New Buffalo High School Friday, Oct. 1, during homecoming.

Johnson said he likes his team’s chances as long as his players keep working to reduce mental mistakes on the field “They’ll be a tough team but it should be a good game, hopefully,” Johnson said.

Johnson said his players still have difficulty maintaining their focus, which has led to big gains at times from blown coverages and missed tackles on defense.

“In the eight-man game if one guy doesn’t do his job defensively, that can have some disastrous affects,” he said.

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ave you ever been in a situation where you desperately wanted to do something so well that everyone would think that you were really good at what you did, only to fall short of your goal?

So many variables get in the way and before you know it, you’re in over your head.

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy, and many others I suppose, must feel that way tonight. Nagy seems to be a good man, and most of his players seem to love him, but as a head coach of a professional football team, Nagy appears to be in over his head.

Coach Nagy stood up like a man and accepted the blame for the team’s poor performance, rather than blaming others, which is an admirable trait, but in reality the coach had failed to put the team in a position to win.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields, the teams hope for the future, never had a chance. Poor play calling left the rookie running for his life against a Cleveland defense that seemed to know what play the Bears were running even before they ran it.

Everyone deserves some blame for the Bears wretched play. The GM, Ryan Pace, seems to have forgotten that you need an offensive line. The assistant coaches have an obligation to prepare their players and to help out the head coach when he is obviously struggling, and the players need to give their best effort on every play, in every game.

The statistic that is so bad it’s

unbelievable is the Bears net passing yards for the game.

For some perspective, the Browns had 203, Lions 192, Vikings 313, Packers 253, and the Bears…one.

As a Chicago sports fan, I’ve witnessed a lot of ineptitude, but the Bears game today was probably the worst game I’ve ever witnessed. Oh yes, the Bears were beaten 26-6.

Many years ago I heard Bernadette Peters sing a song on the Muppet Show. The moral of the song was if one whole person believes in you, another might see your worth, making it two. And if two, why not four, or more. Soon everyone will see the good in you. I’m sure someone still believes in Coach Nagy. Let’s hope he can turn the team around and keep his job.

The Blackhawks, with Jonathan Toews, opened training camp this week full of optimism. The Bulls have their first practice tomorrow, and with a lot of new additions, fans are looking forward to the season more than they have in years.

The baseball regular season is drawing to a close. The White Sox are going to the playoffs as one of the best teams in either league, and the Cubs, well the Cubs are preparing to wait until next year.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”

Refuse hate. Talk to you next week.

Peace, love, and happiness.

The true competitors, though, are the ones who always play to win. —Tom Brady

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Lady Bison winless in Tournament

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Bison stung by Bees in soccer

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he New Buffalo High School soccer team was soundly defeated at home by Bridgman Monday, Sept. 27.

The Bees led 4-0 at halftime.

No goals were scored by either team in the second half.

John Riley, the goalie for the Bison, helped keep the Bees from scoring again with numerous saves at the net.

Two of the saves were from Riley catching line drives from hard kicks by the opponents within a few minutes of each other after halftime.

During the entire game, the Bees had little difficulty moving the ball, Meanwhile, the Bison, from lack of penetration by the offense, managed just one kick toward the net.

A ball kicked by Juan Hernandez close to the net went wide to the right, with less than 10 minutes left in the game.

Riley recorded his final save in the final 35 seconds of the match.

New Buffalo Head Coach Erik Beers said changes on defense also worked to keep the Bees scoreless in the second half.

The loss for New Buffalo (2-7) followed two consecutive wins the previous week against Lake Michigan Catholic and Lawrence.

Beers said his team’s struggles are from being young and some players not having much prior experience in the sport.

“You’re learning during the game, which isn’t always optimal, but that’s what you got to do,” he said.

He said the team is still improving, though, and should be competitive in the upcoming district tournament.

“We’ll give whoever we get in the draw a game for sure,” Beers said.

BY STAN MADDUX

he New Buffalo High School girls’ volleyball team is showing promise despite losing nearly every player from last year’s district championship squad.

The still competitive team with just two returning players came away from the River Valley High School Invitational without a victory.

The Lady Bison (7-9-2) lost Saturday, Sept. 25, to Bridgman, Cassopolis and Sturgis.

The losses followed victories over Lawrence at home and on the road against Howardsville Christian.

New Buffalo Head Coach Bruce Molineaux said the young team is still pretty solid, with a chance of winning another district title if the players start making fewer mistakes and develop more of a killer instinct to close out games.

He blamed mistakes on losses against Michigan Lutheran and White Pigeon.

“Very easily, we could have a winning record,” he said.

One of the bright spots has been the play of freshman Jane Funk, who came here from the Chicago area.

“She’s going to be a nice player for us,” he said.

Molineaux also spoke highly about the performance of players like junior Amanda Jones.

This year’s squad was hoping to make it back to the regionals following an undefeated regular season and district championship.

Last year’s head coach Kevin Labaj with a baby on the way and new job requiring a longer commute unexpectedly resigned.

Returning all-conference players Ava Mullen and Kelsey Corkran transferred to other schools.

Molineaux, who was hired after spending the past seven seasons as head coach at Michigan Lutheran, has just two players from last season.

He said the team no longer with power hitters quickly racking up points must limit mistakes and play tough defense to outscore their opponents.

The district tournament at Eau Claire begins Oct. 30.

He said Michigan Lutheran will probably be the favorite with River Valley and New Buffalo with a chance of taking the title.

The Lady Bison have good reason to be optimistic because they’re undefeated in conference games within their division.

Molineaux also won four district titles as coach at Michigan Lutheran.

“We could wind up with a winning record this year.

We’re just not quite good enough to beat the bigger schools,” he said.

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Rainbow Bridge makes an appearance at this year’s ‘Remember Me Thursday’

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BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

the front lawn for this year’s ll the beloved or unwanted pets event, according to MHS’ who’ve since passed Facebook. on made his year, their presence MHS was known at this year’s also reRemember Me memberThursday event at ing Bonnie Michiana Humane Benson, past board Society (MHS), president, who passed which took place away in August.

Thursday, Sept. 23.

“So, we’re As the light remembering her rain tapered off tonight as well moments before the for the leadership ceremony began, she brought to the a rainbow could shelter and for her be seen stretching time on the board of across the sky from directors,” Humbert one end of the said. shelter to the other.

Also being Legend has it that remembered was pets who’ve died Casey, her “most Casey Benson is given a special luminary find themselves recent Michiana dog,” at the Rainbow who passed away a Bridge, which they few weeks before she wait to cross before being reunited did. with their special humans.

Members of MHS’ kennel staff lit For $5, guests could dedicate the candle inside of the luminary a luminaria in remembrance of dedicated to Casey, as well as all their furry family member. the other candles inside of each Johanna Humbert, MHS luminary. executive director, said it’s A 501(c)3 not-for-profit “not a fancy event – just a small organization relying solely on gathering to give people an private donations, Michiana opportunity to remember their Humane Society cares for 1,000 or pets.” so animals each year. The shelter “Also, to remember shelter is located at 722 Indiana Hwy. 212 animals who sadly didn’t make it in Michigan City. this year,” she added.

For more information, visit Over 400 luminaries decorated www.michianapets.org.

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Johanna Humbert, MHS executive director, welcomes everyone

A rainbow sweeps across the sky

Members of the MHS kennel staff light the luminaries

Dominick Adduci with Emily

Bob Kasarda with 4-month-old Stevie, who’s available for adoption

Humans pay tribute to their pets who’ve passed away

Spending time with the lit luminaries

Marie Chase spends some time at her luminaries with Savannah and Madison

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Avid cyclists return for annual ‘Apple Cider Century’

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fter a one-year hiatus, cyclists were once again off to the races for the 48th annual Apple Cider Century, which took place Sunday, Sept. 26.

Cyclists were up bright and early Sunday morning at Three Oaks Elementary School, which serves as the start/finish line for the ride, to pick up their packets and fuel their bodies for the long ride ahead with a pancake breakfast that was prepared and served by the Three Oaks Fire Department.

Cyclists then strapped on their helmets, hopped on their bikes, and headed out on a tour of the meandering backroads of southwest Michigan.

The ride is put on by the Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club, which was started by Bryan Volstorf, the club’s president, in 1973.

Volstorf said the club nearly took a hit after having to cancel the ride due to Covid-19 last year.

“It cost us a quarter of a million dollars and almost put us totally out of business,” he said.

Fortunately, Volstorf said the club received an economic disaster loan.

This year, 1300 riders from 2020 who signed up before Covid “took off” were transferred over to the 2021 ride free of charge, he added.

The ride was “condensed” this year, with routes like the 37- and 62-mile ones being eliminated.

“We just tried to streamline it this year – now, it’s 25, 55, 75 and 100, like we used to do years ago,” he said, adding that they had a 15-mile one for families.

The signature SAG stops, which

included food and a spot to repair bikes, were still located along the ride. EMTs were also available.

“We did all of the amenities we’ve always done, we just had to cut back – normally, it costs $125,000 to put the ride on but this year, it’s $75,000, so that helps keep the budget in line for next year,” Volstorf said.

This year, Volstorf said the ride drew around 4,000 cyclists.

Members of the club take around three days to mark the 300 miles of roads that make up the Apple Cider Century routes.

The ride is a family affair.

Volstorf said his daughter, Marcia, runs the T-shirt section and son, Tim, runs everything at the elementary school.

Meanwhile, Volstorf loads trucks and food and runs the radios in the warehouse.

“I do the planning of the whole thing, then I step back and let my son and daughter do their thing – and I stay out of their way,” he said.

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iders sign up for each year’s ride a year in advance.

Volstorf said one year, one rider brought three expensive cheesecakes for the riders as well as brought one over to the warehouse.

“Since 1985, he brings the cheesecakes, he signs up and he’s rider one,” he said.

The event attracts several firsttime riders as well.

Keary Hall, who was riding a 1970s Schwinn bicycle with Patience Petro (who was also on a Schwinn), along with their daughters, said they had decided

Cyclists ride on North Whittaker Street in New Buffalo

Greg McNair fixes up a bike at Three Oaks Elementary School

Riders leave for their journey from the start and finish line at Three Oaks Elementary School

Migs Murray(left) from the New Buffalo Lions Club serves refreshments to riders at the Oselka Park SAG stop

Riders cross US Highway 12

Cara and Violet Bettig and Haley Gearhart rest at the Oselka Park SAG stop

Three Oaks firefighters flip pancakes

Valentina and Keary Hall with Patience and Bennett Petro

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Cyclists take break at the Oselka Park SAG stop in New Buffalo

Carol and Bryan Volstrof with daughter Marcia Zalenski

The Farral family enjoys breakfast before embarking on their journey

Cyclists cruise down North Whittaker Street in New Buffalo

All Tuned Up entertain at the ice cream social at Carver Park

Tim Volstorf helps out with T-shirt sales at Three Oaks Elementary School

to give the ride a go this year.

club,” he said.

“It’s nice to be back and we get this perfect day,” McNair added.

While living on a farm, McNair said he’s learned how to repair “almost anything.” He’s also built bicycles himself.

“I’ve built three bikes designed and built them from the ground up and I have two to three more I’m working on right now,” he said.

The Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club is located at 3 Dewey Cannon Ave. in Three Oaks. More information can be found at www. applecidercentury.com.

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n honor of being 5 years old, daughter Valentina said she planned to ride 5 miles that day.

“They’re the drivers behind this,” Hall said.

Greg McNair was repairing bikes with Leo Frey of leomobile.com, a mobile bike repair company out of Valparaiso, Indiana.

He said it was a “huge blow” last year when the ride couldn’t be held.

“In 2019, because of the weather, it was very difficult and last year, because of Covid, it was extremely difficult for the

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SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 6, 2021 AS INTERPRETED BY SANDY “STAR” BENDT

ARIES MARCH 21—APRIL 19

It’s time to make the changes necessary to equalize the current relationships you are involved in. Whether they are intimate or financial, make those adjustments happen. Start making the moves to synergize and balance the talents or abilities that each of you possess.

LEO JULY 23—AUGUST 22

You may not be as ready as you think you are when implementing changes or following through with plans. Be aware that things may turn out differently than you had planned, but only temporarily. Let any mishaps you encounter this week, bring clarity and experience for the next go around.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22—DECEMBER 21

TAURUS APRIL 20—MAY 20

Balance the time you spend in solitude with the interactions you have with the outside world, this week. There may be things you are not seeing clearly that are blocking you from understanding the value of something.

Talk with friends and check to see if your interpretation is the same.

Be sure to balance the time you spend hard at work, with sufficient relaxing or having fun time. The flip side of that goes as well, don’t waste time sitting around or fall back on your laurels, when there is work to be done. Balance is key this week. Stay centered and go with the flow.

VIRGO AUGUST 23—SEPTEMBER 22

Refrain from spending too much money this week. Put off any big purchases until you have had time to evaluate your current items and research new designs or upgrades. Talk to siblings and neighbors to get first hand reviews, and see if they had any consequential follow up purchases.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 19

GEMINI MAY 21—JUNE 21

The energy coming your way this week is very lively and it has the potential to push you into taking unnecessary risks.

Focus this energy into artistic or mental pursuits rather, than pushing yourself physically. Explore the world through literature. Shift the focus to expanding the mind.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23—OCTOBER 22 The spotlight and energy is radiating to and from your sign.

This is the time to align your will power with the creative flow of the universe and make decisions based on that vibe, rather than aligning your ideals with the crowd or sticking with traditions. Make things happen.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20—FEBRUARY 18

CANCER JUNE 22—JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23—NOVEMBER 21

PISCES FEBRUARY 19—MARCH 20

This week, the vibe is all about getting anchored and tightly secured for the new season ahead.

Whether you have just redecorated your living space or have actually moved into a new location, there will be a peaceful sense of finally being fully in the space and relaxing, now.

The vibe this week is all about moving out of seclusion while following your inner compass as you interact with others.

Hidden emotions can easily lead to clandestine affairs now.

So, take the time to get in touch with any issues you may have been bottling up before you pop your top.

The energy coming your way this week may push you to be more ambitious but don’t let it push you in a way that you work through lunch.

It’s important to take a break in order to listen to your inner dialogue. That way, you won’t become overly aggressive during negotiations.

If you are feeling unsupported or that you are being forced to do things alone, perhaps it’s time to pull back and reread or rewrite your relationship script. This is the time to set your path on a new course. Don’t worry about having a co-star or needing to cut your monologue short for reaction time.

Intimate and economic relationships are likely to undergo some changes now. This is the time to sit back and let things flow with the tides. Meaning, release your grasp on other people and let them tread on their own. The flow is moving you in a different direction at this time, as well.

Most men are within a finger’s breadth of being mad.

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PUBLIC NOTICES General Specifications, description and conditions upon which the bid proposal is to be based are on file for examination at the Issuing Office.

CITY OF NEW BUFFALO DUNE WALK REMOVAL PROJECT Sealed Bids for the Dune Walk Removal Project will be received at the New Buffalo City Hall, at 224 W Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 until 11:00 am local time on Friday, October 22, 2021. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

Bids will be for a single prime contract on a unit price basis. Sealed Bids shall bear the project name as well as the name and address of the bidder shall be submitted to Amy Fidler, City Clerk.

The Project consists of removal of existing boardwalk structures at New Buffalo Beach.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project will be available on Friday, October 1, 2021 and can be found at the following designated website: http://www.abonmarche.com/ bids. There is no fee for registration on the plan holder’s list and download of electronic bidding documents.

Hard copies are available from the Issuing Office of Abonmarche, 95 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-2295. The fee for obtaining hard copy documents is Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). An additional Ten Dollars ($10.00) will be charged for plans requiring shipping.

A certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, made payable to the City of New Buffalo will be required with each bid as security for the proper execution of the contract. A 100% Labor, Material, and Performance Bond will be required of successful bidder.

No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled opening without consent of the OWNER. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informality in bidding or to accept the bid, consistent with law, which best serves the interest of the Owner.

Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funding is being used for the project and relevant State or federal requirements apply.

The contractor and all sub-contractors must comply with all requirements of 1976 PA 453 (Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act), the 1976PA 220 (Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act), and Executive Directive 2019-09, as amended.

All inquiries shall be directed to Abonmarche, attn.: Tom Runkle at Phone (269) 927-2295, Fax: (269) 927-1017 or via email: trunkle@ abonmarche.com. Technical questions must be submitted via email and shall be entitled “New Buffalo Dune Walk Removal Project – RFI.”

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Irene Claire Brinkman

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1933-2021

rene Claire Brinkman, 87, of Union Pier, Michigan passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday September 22, 2021.

Irene was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 6, 1933 to the late Margaret and Albert Youdell. She was a graduate of Kirtland High School in 1951 in Kirtland, Ohio.

Irene worked at the News Dispatch, where she met her husband, and at Phillips Drill as a secretary. She married Richard Brinkman on December 20, 1952 in Michigan City, Indiana. They resided in Michigan City until 1968, and then had a home built in Union Pier where they enjoyed spending their retirement years.

After their move to Union Pier, she became a secretary and later a business manager at the New Buffalo Schools for the next 28 years.

Besides her career, Irene was also very involved in her community. She was an active member of the New Buffalo Service League for 40 years! She was very proud of the annual Craft Show and giving scholarships to New Buffalo students. She also was on the Miss New Buffalo and Blossomtime committees, MARSP organization, Pine Grove Cemetery board, Pokagon Fund board, and the Timberlane Shores Board of Directors, frequently with leadership roles as a President, Secretary or Treasurer. She also supervised the township and school board elections. During her free time, she enjoyed gardening with flowers and vegetables, spending time with her two grandsons, working during holidays at a local florist, and helping with Blessings in a Backpack.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Richard, sister, Winnie (Bob) Spratt, and her grandson, Jeffrey Adamec.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Arthur) Adamec of Gladwin, grandson, Justin (Mary) Adamec of Grand Rapids, sister Dot Gallion of

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Michigan City and many nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo from 6-8 PM on Thursday October 7th. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday October 8, 2021 at the Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, with visitation from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in a private ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those planning an expression of sympathy may consider Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan, or Caring Circle of Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Harriet Leah Strieter

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1934-2021

arriet Leah Strieter, age 87, of LaPorte, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Her life began February 25, 1934 in Knoxville, Iowa, born to Harry “Bop” and Eyeleen Clemens.

Everyone that knew Harriet loved her. She was kind, compassionate, and knew how to make people laugh and feel special. She took the time to listen and gave great advice. Harriet had a heart of gold and loved her family beyond measure. Truly a oneof-a-kind lady.

Harriet was full of life; from the time she was born, she hit the ground running. She had a dream of flying that was inspired by her dad. She desired to be an airline pilot. Sadly, airlines didn’t hire women at that time, but she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her passion. She went on to become the youngest female pilot in Indiana, as well as, one of the youngest in the country. She was a member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots. Harriet passed on her love of aviation by teaching her sons Mark and Clay to fly. They went on to become pilots for American and Southwest

Airlines and she was very proud.

In 1963, Harriet and her husband, Skip, purchased eighty acres on Starr Road in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Those that knew them referred to the land as “the pondy.” Many friends and relatives spent their weekends enjoying the cabin and the lake dubbed “Lake Marshall.” There they would have cranes, bulldozers, tractors, horses, motorcycles, pig roasts and live music. They also owned the Village Pump in Three Oaks which blessed them with meeting many lifelong friends throughout their ventur res. Harriet moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and worked as the entertainment manager of Four Queens Casino. It was there that she met many performers, including The Platters, Frank Sinatra, Jr. and Doug Kershaw.

She cherished their friendships and remained close until her passing.

Harriet will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Strieter of Sawyer; Clay (Tracy) Strieter of Texas; three grandchildren, Brett, Alexandra and Pearl; two great-grandchildren, Knox and Ambrie; the extended Strieter families from LaPorte, Indiana; and the Zimmerman and Clemens families from Illinois.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents and former husband and loving friend, Skip Strieter.

Family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Michigan time, in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Michigan time, in the funeral home.

Harriet will be laid to rest in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Harriet be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attention: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

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EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF ARTIST STUDIOS TO BENEFIT MHS

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he public is invited to an exclusive fundraising event, “Artist Studio Tours: A Benefit for Michiana Humane Society,” Saturday, Oct. 16.

A selection of Harbor Country artists will be opening their private studios for an exclusive tour to benefit the Michiana Humane Society. Tours include access to eight studios in the Harbor Country area and a cocktail party at Judith Racht Gallery to follow.

Guests will check in at It’s a Breeze in Lakeside from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to collect their Studio Tour guidebook. The guidebook will include a map, tour route and instructions for visiting each studio. Tours will take place from 12 to 5 p.m.

Featured studios include Keek Bielby, Elizabeth Coyne, Bob Gildo, Tim Hall, Ken Neumann, Brian Overly, Louise Papageorge, and Thomas Allen Pauly.

From 5 to 7 p.m., the cocktail party will be held at Judith Racht Gallery and will include refreshments, appetizers, prizes, and a brief live auction.

All proceeds will benefit the shelter pets at Michiana Humane Society.

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Blossomtime returns for new season with theme, ‘Past, Present and Future’

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fter a long two-year absence, the Blossomtime Festival is happy to announce that it will be back for the 2021-2022

season.

The theme for this year’s Blossomtime will be saluting its “Past, Present and Future.” This timehonored Festival is rich with history.

Each community will soon open their doors to endless possibilities as they each create their own “Past, Present or Future” theme for their community pageants.

Community pageants will be starting in November and concluding in late February. Anyone who may be interested in their community competition should contact the Blossomtime Festival Office at (269) 982-8016 or email office@ blossomtimefestival.org. In an effort to include the youth that did not have the opportunity to run for 2021, the age limit has been expanded to 17 to 20 years old for the 2021-2022 pageant season only.

One of the many components of Blossomtime’s success and longevity is the outstanding volunteer base and community support it enjoys throughout Southwest Michigan.

These pageants would not be possible without the commitment, dedication and mentorship of the chairmen and their committees.

Currently, the Blossomtime Festival is seeking individuals who would be

interested in chairing a committee in the communities of New Buffalo, Heart and Dowagiac. Those who are interested in exploring this opportunity or perhaps volunteering at some Blossomtime events (Blessing of the Blossoms, Youth Parade, Grand Floral Parade) should call the Blossomtime Office at (269) 982-8016 or email office@blossomtimefestival. org.

Celebrating 116 years this year, the Blossomtime Festival is the oldest, largest, multi-community festival in Michigan. The goal of the festival is to provide young adults in Southwest Michigan with mentoring opportunities, to help them learn about the area’s rich agricultural history and to assist in making their educational dreams come true by providing scholarships.

Fire extinguished from Lakeshore Recycling garbage truck

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ach year, the Blossomtime Festival crowns a queen and king to celebrate the coming of spring for our rich agricultural region.

The first Miss Blossomtime, Catherine Burrell from Benton Harbor, was crowned in 1924 and the first Mr. Blossomtime, Jake Belter from the community of Stevensville, was crowned in 1997. The 88th and current Miss Blossomtime is Faith Kittleson from Berrien Springs and the 24th and current Mr. Blossomtime is Jeremiah Sterling of Benton Harbor. —

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Once again, a New Buffalo area garbage collecting firm was the victim of fire; however, the damage was on a much smaller scale this time.

A garbage truck owned by Lakeshore Recycling & Disposal suffered major fire damage Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Hesston.

The driver, Joshua Workman, told LaPorte County Police he was traveling County Road 200 East when he saw smoke and flames in his rearview mirror.

The fire was in the back end of the truck, where the garbage is stored.

According to police, the 22-yearold Workman stopped at Heston Supper Club and grabbed a fire extinguisher from inside the cab of the truck.

He also used a fire extinguisher from the restaurant but was not able to put out the flames.

The fire was put out by members of the Kankakee Township Volunteer Fire Department from Rolling Prairie.

Workman told investigators he was not sure what could have caused the fire.

In December 2019, a 4,800 square foot maintenance building and everything inside of it at Lakeshore Recycling & Disposal on U.S. 12 was destroyed by fire.

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THREE OAKS – James Murray, age 73, of Three Oaks, died Monday, September 27, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.

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