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I he Newspaper tor Coloma - Hartford - Waterviiet 463- TRI-CITY RE 123rd Year Issue No. 29 July 19, 2007 Seventy-five Cents Stuck with fraudulent bills, benefactor forced to halt in ft shipments Soldiers' "Angel" gets wings clipped by credit card scam; gets no help

By Lynn Attila received a letter sent 2-day airmail Bob Taylor of Bob's Hobby & from First Data/Cardserv ice Inter- Collector Shop in Waterviiet. is a national stating that "all the credit By Ani-i la Stair tme "Angel on the Home Front." cards put through over the last three For the past three years, he has been weeks were STOLEN" and they sending care packages each week to were debiting my account No tickets issued the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. $8,571.67! for two-car crash But, recently, his wings have been "My immediate thought was. if the clipped and he has had to stop send- situation was this serious, WHY in Coloma ing the packages because of the DIDN'T THEY PICK UP THE Officer Brett Langston of the Colo- Lulls celebrate onslaught of dishonesty in cyber- PHONE AND CALL?" Bob ma Township Police Department 65th wedding space. stressed. was dispatched on July 14 at 1:52 Bob received several orders last He tried to contact the company he a.m. to Johnson Road for a two-car anniversary month from overseas customers for does business with and got nowhere. accident. expensive radio-controlled cars. He He contacted the U.S. Postal Service Upon his arrival at the scene. James and Betty Lull of Bainhridge checked the credit card numbers he to stop the process of shipping the Officer Langston was told by SheiT> Township recently celebrated their was given and was given payment packages but was told that couldn't Lynn Likes of Coloma that she had 65th wedding anniversary with their approval through the company he be done. He contacted the FBI and been behind Brian James Holmes ot family. SCAMMED... Boh Taylor stands in front of his shelves of supplies for does business with. First Data/Card- was told to turn everything over to Kalamazoo and because of his slow James "Jim" and the former Betty V.S. servicemen that may not get shipped overseas because of a credit service International. his local police and state police speed she decided to pass him. As Peters eloped on July 18, 1942, in card scam. Bob is holding files documenting the fraud and his unfruit- Approximately three weeks later, he she was passing, he turned in front Benton Harbor. mmLLPMBACkPAVL ful efforts to get his money or merchandise hack. (Karl Bayer photo) of her. She said he did not have a i hey returned to Bainhridge Town- turn signal on. ship where they farmed and raised Wavy, bumpy M-140 to get some work Holmes advised that he did have two daughters, Mary Cooper of tiim signals on as he was turning (oloma and Jamie Walter of St. in! 3 a private drive. Joseph. Neither driver was ticketed. The Lulls were active in Berrien this fall; roadwav rebuild set for 2011 Copper pipe stolen County 4-H, the American Legion, Township business, and their church From Red Arrow to 1-94, Hutchins tells Twp. Board in Waterviiet By Lynn Attila tober and will be done by MDOT. wording. Zoning Department and the Build- throughout their lives. On July 11, Officer George Sche- Township Supervisor Dan Hutchins Bids will be sought on July 25 for First: Waterviiet Charter Board of ing Department. Jim was Bainbridge Township menauer of the Waterviiet Police reported at the Waterviiet Charter the project. Trustees shall appoint a Township The Board accepted the Zoning Ad- Treasurer from l%7 to 2004. He Department received a report that Township's regular meeting, July In a related issue, the Berrien Coun- Representative to serve on the North ministrator's recommendations. served in World War II aboard the some copper pipe had been taken 17, that in October MDOT will be ty Road Commission will be iCpair Berriv.. Ounty Museum and His- Tom Scheid, Dan Hutchins, and Navy's USS Saratoga CV-3 ship, trom one of the worksites within the resurfacing M-140 from the stop- ing and replacing the North Water- torical Society's Board of Directors. Vick Kinzler all asked to sit on the and he and Betty have attended City. Although the theft was discov- light on Red Arrow Highway and vliet Road bridge this fall to early Second: Monies from the millage panel. The rest of the panel will be man' annual reunions held in the ered on that date, the actual date of M-140 to the last "on" ramp at the I- winter, Hutchins reports. levy shall be distributed and paid to pulled together soon and the Master United Slates. the theft is unknown and it is 94 Interstate this fall, 2007. It had been discovered earlier this the North Berrien Historical Society Plan will be updated. Betty retired from Indiana & believed to have occurred during the This rough track of road was sen- year that the bridge was seriously in a timely manner following such Michigan Electric Power Company Pan Paw Lake past week. ( ously criticized last year when deteriorated and trucks and buses collection or receipt of levied tax in l )S6 after 32 years of service. Association to discuss The worksite is pait of the on-going MDOT resurfaced the downtown could no longer travel over it safely. monies. She is an active member of St. water project. It was approximately area of Waterviiet and told the com- Third: The North Berrien Historical Eurasian Water Paul's United Church of Christ Waterviiet Township 30 feet of copper that was taken, munity this southern stretch of road, Society shall meet annual auditing Milfoil menace They have three grandsons: Dan gets "Clean Opinion" w ith a value of approximately $100. which is in serious disrepair, is requirements, a copy of which will (Angelene) Conkin of Coloma; The Paw Paw Lake Association has As of this moment, there are no sus- scheduled to be rebuilt in 2011. from Auditor be provided to the Township. Jason (Jeanne) Conkin of Chicago, been given permission to hold a pects. The community was up in arms and Waterviiet Charter Township re- This agreement was unanimously Illinois; and David Walter of Benton public meeting on Saturday, August Anyone with information is asked many letters were written to Senator ceived a "Clean Opinion" for its approved by the Board. Harbor. 4. to discuss treating Eurasian Water to contact the Waterviiet Police Ron Jelinek and state Representative audit from Gerbel & Company PC, They also have two great-grandchil- Planning Commission Milfoil with Middfoil weevil, a Department at (269) 463-4770. John Proos. Jelinek was able to find independent auditors, at the regular dren, Elizabeth Conkin of Coloma to revisit Master Plan native found beetle in our lakes. Fell asleep and and Lucas Walter of St. Joseph. funding for the project when "none Township meeting on July 16. Bob Becker, President of the Paw Robert Lohr, Zoning Administrator was to be found." Hutchins said. Bob Gerbel said, "A 'Clean Opin- The Lulls continue to reside on the Paw Lake Association said that Mar- rolled vehicle and Planning Commission Sec- The project is scheduled to take ion' is the best you can get, and this Lull Sesquicentennial Farm on Hill tin Hilovsky from Enviro-Science Officer Andrew Ulleg of the Colo- retary, wrote a letter to the Board place in late September or early Oc- Township has received several in the Road in Bainbridge Township. will be the guest of honor at the an- ma Township Police Department that in essence read: "At their July past." nual meeting. was dispatched to a one-vehicle Gerbel said the Township was in 10, 2007, regular meeting, the Plan- He will discuss the implantation of accident on 1-94 on July 15 at 6:24 Glad-Peach Committee "excellent financial shape. I can't ning Commission conducted a pub- the Middfoil weevil in various test a.m. lic hearing for the request, by the say enough about the employees and areas in Paw Paw T ake. "It is the Upon arrival at the scene. Officer Board members working together. Township, to rezoi.o 5 parcels in hope of the Paw Paw Lake Foun-da- Ulleg found the Dodge Intrepid on a Treasurer hunt; Section 28 from RMH-Residential They've done a splendid job." tion and the PPLA that these weevils turned over on the side of eastbound Motor Homes to Rl-A-Smgle "Revenues went up and expendi- are successful in combating Eura- 1-94. The driver, Tatiana Antoinette 20-year veteran Linda Wooley resigns tures went down," Gerbel reported. Family Residential." sian Water Milfoil and supplant the Norris of Flint, told Officer Ulleg Many voiced discontent with the Action on North Berrien need for continued chemical weed that she had fallen asleep at the to concentrate on Family Art Fair current Master Plan's correctness, treatment of the lakes. wheel, lost control of the vehicle, By I ois Jordan for a $175 contribution toward the County Museum & focus and projection of future land The group was given permission to and overturned. After 20 years on the job, Glad- advertising this year. Great Lakes Historical Society uses. As such, the Commission use Township facilities on August 4. No citation was issued. Peach Committee Treasurer Linda Antique Mall agreed to pay the made a motion to recommend a thor- contract The public is invited. Wooley is stepping down at the end money for the festival. ough review of the Master Plan uti- Traffic crash The Township Board agreed to a In another matter, the Township of the fiscal year, October 31. Parking for the Glad-Peach Run/ lizing a committee comprised of 2 in Hartford contract with the North Berrien Board approved the paying of the Persons interested in the position Walk will be in the empty lot at Planning Commission members, 2 County Museum and Historical So- June bills in the amount of Hartford Police Chief Ramon Bel- should e-mail committee President Salem Lutheran Church, with the Zoning Board of Appeals members. ciety, with three changes in the S72,661.32. tran reported that on July 7, Officer Erica Hensel at gpfestfa gmail.com church providing six parking atten- 2 members from the community, the William Strong handled a traffic or the festival Secretary at dants. Work continues as opponents' appeal wends way to Supreme Court accident in the 400 block of North 5200w(shirts. One popular project is said a grand marshal has not been The Berrien County Law Enforce- put the end of construction toward They are now taking the legal mat- struck a sign that was being used by painting banners for specific holi- decided yet, but that person will be a ment Training Facility located on the beginning of October 2007 or ter before the Michigan Supreme men working in that area. days or seasons, which are later local serviceman. Angling Road in Coloma Township perhaps before then. The building. Court. Joe Herman, spokesman for No other information is available hung from the streetlights in town. Committee members have two golf has a new contractor and is back to complete with classrooms and simu- the Coloma residents, said it may for the other vehicle. "The art fair is for parents and carts on loan for festival volunteers work, hopefully finishing the out- lators, has already been finished. take up to a year before they would Vehicle damaged on grandparents to do with their chil- but are trying to secure more. They side construction by October, Sheriff know if their case will even be dren," said Wooley. "We will keep are also looking for more responses Paul Bailey reported last week. Bailey said the Sheriff's Depart- heard. Friday Road doing it as long as we can." from area Blossomtime queens who Fiskars Construction Company out ment would host an "Open House" Meanwhile, work on the $738,000 On July 10 at 2:05 p.m., Officer In other business at the July 11 want to be in the parade. of St. Joseph, the original contractor in the fall when things are ready to facility continues to go forw ard. Ken Gustafson of the Coloma Town- meeting. Mail Max representative The North Berrien Historical Soc- of the project, pulled out earlier in go. ship Police Department was dis- Cindy Koshar told the committee iety will open its cone bam on the spring of 2007. The gun range has been the subject The Berrien County Sheriffs De- patched to a personal injury accident that the two-page Glad-Peach Fes- Thursday evening, August 2, at 5:00 Patrick Sweeney, Superintendent of of bitter debate between the County partment has been without a training on Friday Road near Mountain tival insert in that paper costs ap- p.m. Building for Berrien County, said and Coloma Township residents and facility since 1998 when the St. Road. proximately $3,000. The committee tabled action on ap- Balkema Ex-cavating Inc. has come business owners. Eleven Coloma Joseph facility closed due to the The driver of the Jeep Cherokee that She said they had not charged for proving the Classification System on board to finish the outside ranges, business owners sued the County Edgewater Development, was damaged told Officer Gustafson the insert in the past because they for Coloma Glad-Peach Activities There are four outdoor firing ranges and lost their quest to stop the build- The department expects to host up that she had been traveling south on knew the festival was on a tight bud- and Events aiitil the July 25 meet- that need to be completed before ing of the facility at the County level to 500 police officers per year for Friday Road when a semi passed in get but, with increases in postage ing. police officers can start practicing, and then again at the state of training at the facility. and mailing rates, they were asking Bailey said. Michigan Board of Appeals with a CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 I f I

Working July 19. 2007 Tri-City Record Page J Page 2 Tri-Cily Record July 19,200" car show and the Fire Dept. wowed Local water prices making summer heat everyone with its pancake breakfast. IP together for Letters & Commentary The addition of the "Car Bash and feel even hotter; here are some cost-saving tips Bum" went over well also Thanks our rural piom tfie Correction for last bration has come and gone. We hope to the Fire Dept. personnel for that Capitol By Annette Christie Though some complaints have and conditioning a homeowner can Spiritual everyone had a great time and idea. communities at Water rates in Waterviiet City and come forward during the projcct, for save 50 gallons a week. enjoyed the wonderful fireworks Compass week's story on Unfortunately, the planned water VISITORS/ by Township have residents steaming, the most part service has not been •Using a hose nozzle and turning display. An event of this magnitude MUTATED PICNIC ball competition had to be scraped the federal, state Fred Upton but the City stands by its need to interrupted. off the water while washing the car is not without its glitches, but we Points Lucas Hettig because of the draining of the water Congressman increase rates to provide better serv- Customers in the City of Coloma can save more than 100 gallons. think they were minimal. and local level pay $32.19 as a base rate up to 4.000 In last week's Tri-Cily Record story tower for painting but. fortunately, ice. •By planting low-water-use plants Without the tireless efforts of a gallons; $1.66 per 1,000 gallons for "Entering an animal in the Youth there was still plenty going on all The unfortunate reality is that Both grants will pump added eco- Waterviiet City Clerk Sue Oppeneer or flowers with year-round land- great, albeit small, committee - usage between 4,000-75,000; $1.03 By Pastor David C. Helm* Fair is not thai easy,' the t'ann weekend. while the country seems to be nomic resources into our commu- verified that rates in the City are scaping color, 550 gallons per year Roger Prince, our President and offi- per 1,000 gallons for anything above Pl> mouth Coogrrgatioiial Church owned by Marc and Denise Hettig Thanks to Ken Bannen and his crcw enjoying an economic up-tick, the nities and result in high returns for now $4.25 per 1,000 gallons, with are saved. cial worrier and pacer (the man can't © Township residents paying 1.5 times 75,000 gallons. •It is suggested that sprinklers lhal of Coloma on Park Road was re- for putting on the Gene Bednarow- state of Michigan has been left the fortunate folks that call Hart- talk on his cell phone and stand I Coloma Towsnhip residents pay 1.5 ferred to as "Whisper Farms"; it is ski Walk/Run again this year. behind. As of June 19, according ford and Waterviiet home. more. throw big drops of water close to the You Are Here, still); Rose Smith, assistant worrier Many discussions had been held times that rale. ground is more beneficial; smaller Whistler Farms. Thank you to Chief John Pokagon % to Department of Labor Statistics, The RBEG program provides and financial warden; Dolores throughout 2006 at City Comm- The City of Hartford recently had It was also erroneously reported and the Waterviiet Policc Dept. for Michigan ranks 51st in unemploy- grants for rural projects that drops of water and mist often evap- Now! Youdell, Nancy Paskel, Kathy an increase in March of 13%, which that the goats were trained to he led keeping things orderly; to the gals in ment, last amongst the 50 states finance and facilitate the develop- ission meetings and workshops orates before il hits the ground. Submitted by Tramor, Chris Roland, Jeff Weber was the first time there had been an on a leash; but. when showing a City Hall, Sue and Cara. for taking % and the District of Columbia. As ment of small and emerging rural about increasing water rates. As the • By washing clothes only when Pastor David C. Helms and myself - there would have been increase in years. Customers there goal, a leash is not allowed. Only a unending phone calls and faxes; and our state works to rebound, our businesses and helps to fund dis- City decided to take the final steps to ihere is a foil load to be done; 600 Plymouth Congregational Church no celebration. acquire the $2,500,000 loan from pay $2.20 per 1,000 gallons for gallons per month. collar can be on the animal. especially to Charles Thomas and ll small businesses and rural entre- tance learning networks and Waterviiet, Michigan When it seemed like we might be water and a $13.25 per month flat We apologize for any confusion or the Public Works Dept. for all the preneurs will provide much of the employment-related adult educa- the USDA, it was clear that the City •A family of four can save 200 gal- An ordinary person becomes extra- doing it all. we got some help on the would need to show that it could rate fee. lons a week by turning oft'the water inconvenience these errors perhaps extra effort they put forth What a muscle behind our recovery. tion programs. ordinary by vision and empower- sidelines trom Dave Flaherty; Jason while brushing their teeth. caused the Hettig family. great group of guys. Recognizing the potential gams These USDA grants play an repay the funds. It came down to Water conservation ment from God. The task docs not Roland; Jeremy Sutherland; Scott 0 Finally, thank you to all those who to be had in Southwest Michigan, invaluable role in developing rural increasing rates to generate the addi- While none of these municipalities •When purchasing new laundry make the person, and the person Richcreek; Laurie. Eric and Nick contributed financially. We couldn't the U.S. Department of Agricul- communities. The tri-cities are tional $318,000 in annual revenues have passed ordinances on conserv- machines or dishwashers, consider does not make the task; (iod gives Can't wait Prince; Ian and Brandy Eberhard to provide that safety net and obtain water efficient models lhal could use have gotten this thing off the ground y ture (USDA) recently awarded the proof positive of what our comer ing water during these hot summer the task to the person He is making and their son, Logan, who provided the loan from the USDA for the up to 40° b less water per year. without your support: Waterviiet cities of Hartford and Waterviiet a of Southwest Michigan can ac- days, others in the area have An Old Testament account bears much-needed comic relief before to get each City and DDA. Waterviiet Town- $20,000 Rural Business Enter- complish given the necessary much-needed project. The last even/odd watering days for lawns. •By using a broom instead of the this out. During one of the many and during the weekend; l.indy increase in water rates was 4% in hose to clean off sidewalks, drive- ship. North Berrien Community prise (irant. These rural develop- resources. Several Web sites offer suggestions troubling times that came upon the week's paper Smith; Mendy Treder; Kelly Suther- Development (formerly CWAEDC); ment funds will be used to con- These two grants are a prime June of 2005. for water conserv ation. The average ways and decks, it not only saves Hebrews, a plot to annihilate many land; Christy Boone; Mike Zehner; The project, which includes a new water but keeps unwanted pollutants Dear Editor, Don Young Insurance Agency. Ka- duct an economic development example of federal, state and local American uses between 90 and 110 of them was fashioned by a man. Donna Curtis; Tom Gear, our Duck well house, replacement of the old Enclosed please find my check in lin Construction, Waterviiet Lions plan for the Hartford and governments working together for gallons of water in the home every out of storm drains. Hainan, of the court of a Persian Race announcer; parade announcer the amount of S70 for a two-year and Lioness clubs. DeFrancesco and Waterviiet Coordinated 1-94 Corr- the betterment of our communi- and worn out 4" water main with a day. Web sites such as wateruseit •Direct downspouts toward your king. However, the king had a new Curtis (iear; and parade judges 12" water main (approximately subscription to the Tri-City Record. Dienes. Lifestyle Chiro-practic. idor. ties. Together, we can make great wiselv.com offer water-saving tips plants and green areas or save rain- w ife by the name of Esther w ho had Mary Tatter and Marcia VanDrasek. My subscription actually expired in Landfill Management; In addition. Hartford was also improvements and help our rural 22.000 feet of water main installa- such as the 10 samples below: water in buckets for watering flow- come into his favor through "provi- To all of the businesses who, in tion) in a new distribution loop ering and plants. May, but you are so gracious and Wighlman & Associates. Hutchins Jimkuch': Gfrc* 7T9-07 507 awarded a second individual grant communities realize their poten- * Dripping faucets and leaky toilets dential circumstances." Queen Es- addition to committee members, continue to send it. Funeral Home. Brookfield's, H & R of $40,000 to expand parking in tial. around the City and fresh paint on can use over 2,000 gallons of water ther was also a Hebrew (evidently sold Duck Race tickets - Tri-City Block, Running Waters Inc., Fifth the water tower, is designed to great- We do go to Florida for the winter says they awoke and got out of the to transform Michigan's job climate the downtown area. each year. unknown to the king). Record, Paw Paw Lake Board of St. Paul's UCC Third Bank, Farm Bureau Insurance Heroic ly improve the quality of water in *Low flow showerheads can save months; however, due to the slow house. into a thriving economy and help job Her cousin and faithful subject of Trade, Elite Bar & Grill, Trade • Mark Epple, McBride Terrace the City and in previous reports was "snail mail" and not receiving the Velthouse had noticed a car speed- providers grow businesses and cre- t *1 three gallons a minute; and by turn- rummage/bake the king, Mordecai, realizing lhal Winds Beads, Enchanted Florist, Properties. Blue Chip Casino; Community scheduled for completion in August. record for three to four weeks and ing by the scene, w ith the headlights ate jobs for Michigan residents. ing off the water while shampooing she w as in a position to intercede for Fifth Third Bank, Waterviiet City McLaughlin-Clark Funeral Home. even longer, beginning October I off. and followed the car down the I believe that the heart of our state's sale July 19-21 the Hebrews, challenged her with and Township offices - thank you for Lane Automotive. State Farm - Hospital employee please send the Tri-City Record to road. However, when she realized economy is our small businesses and Social Security Computers 101 these words: "For if you keep silent all your hard work promoting that Sharon Yoder. Waterviiet Hardware, ml The St. Paul's United Church of my daughter's home. When we saves neighbors another fire was burning, she turned we must do what we can to ensure at this lime, relief and deliverance event. The winners are especially Burger King, and Joe Amt. s By Jim Tyler Christ annual Gigantic Rummage return to Michigan in ihe spring, I into that driveway instead. that they have the opportunity to u will rise for the Jews from another grateful. I'm sure. ^ % and Rake Sale is set for Thursday will call and change my address. Last but not least, thank you to the from burning & place, but you and your father's "The bam was on fire and it was grow and expand in Michigan. With i I Thank you to Don Carney and other Paw Paw Lake Golf Club for pro- [email protected] and Friday. July 19 and 20.9:00 a.m. She will UPS the Record to me in heading toward the house where a this task force, we'll be able to hear Vonda VanTil, house will perish. And who knows pilots at the Waterviiet Airport for viding the golf carts that were uti- home to 6:00 p.m. Florida with other items. Your news- 92-year-old woman lives alone." she directly from the job providers and Social Security www.inspiredmediasystems.com/101 whether you have not come to the having a great fly-in and making you 1 lized over the course of the weekend On Saturday. July 21. 9:00 a.m. to paper is always enjoyed by me; love Jamie Velthouse. a three-year Com- said, "so 1 focused on calling 9-1-1 business owners on what will help Public Affairs kingdom for such a lime as this?" another pingpong ball drop a suc- and the Tri-City Record who donat- Villi! / Microsoft Windows. 2:00 p.m.. there will be a "Bag reading Hud Davis' article weekly munity Hospital Waterviiet lab and trying to wake her up and get- them be successful and move our Specialist (Esther 4:14) cess for area youngsters. We think ed advertising. Your names were all Too many * Hard drive/hard disk - the device Sale" and seeing pictures of all the locals. employee, awoke on June 22 around ting her out." state's economy forward. For such a time as this. Interesting. "Social Security taxes" but some , having a drop for each of two age prominently displayed on the in computers lhal store data such as Look for a big red bam. 5 /2 miles I am sorry that you had to begin 4:00 a.m. and noticed her neighbor's I am anxious to continue our work In the New Testament we are told Michigan Slate Police troopers from still label it as "FICA taxes." FICA groups made it even better. Sponsor Board placed at the front of What is acronyms; too the OS; other software such as south of Waterviiet on the w est side charging for obituaries, as you house was on fire. to enact the best policy for Michigan that salvation is a free gift: "For by the Niles Post responded to reports stands for Federal Insurance Con- Thank you to all those who gave Library Park all weekend. Word, documents, pictures, video of M-140 between Napier Avenue always had just about everyone for "I had worked 16 hours straight in of fire and evacuated individuals in job providers and business owners. I grace you have been saved through donations for the second annual I hope I haven't forgotten anyone. tributions Act. a reference to the ori- many terms files, etc. and Territorial Road. the tri-cities and also Benton Harbor know these forums will provide PICA? faith. And this is not your own the homes. Luckily, no one was in- ginal Social Security Act. Hooterville Hop and to Frank Zvo- If I have, I truly apologize. It was a These days I see a lot improper use * Memory/ RAM (Random Access and St. Joseph listed. business owners with an opportunity doing; it is the gift of God. not a jured. There are at least a couple of mil- Interestingly, for many younger nar for organizing it; Eddie's Drive- tremendous amount of work but a of computer terminology and acro- Memory) - When software is run- Thank you for a greal w eek!y new s- to have their voices heard loud and result of works, so lhal no one may Suspects abandoned their vehicle in lion teen-agers out there who will be workers, the Social Security taxes in. Certified Auto Repair, Afford- success in the end. It's difficult to nyms in the media and I suspect lhal ning. it needs a place to store data Birth paper. a nearby swamp but were identified clear in Lansing. boast." (Ephesians 2:8.9) But the able Florist. Flicks Video. Hair In- starting their first real jobs this sum- withheld may actually be more than Sincerely, say whether we'll do it again next this is the case with the majority of lhal is really fast. More demanding nexl verse says: "For we are his and arrested later. The police dog As always, I look forward to hear- mer. If you know one of these teen- is being paid in state or federal in- novations. Easy Street, Dr. David year unless more help is forthcom- the public as well. Moreover, some software needs more memory and announcements Elaine Chartrand tracked accelerants on the proper- ing your comments and feedback on workmanship, created in Christ Moss. Hometown Flowers. Big ( agers. a question that you may be come tax. It is. therefore, important ing in the planning stages, but we'll people may just have a curiosity by having more memory your PC Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, is Jesus for good works, which (iod ties. which led police to charge the these important issues. You can con- asked is: "What are my Social to understand how that money is Thanks for Lumber. Phoenix Down Tattoos. see. about terms such as RAM or hard can run more software at a lime two individuals with arson. tact me toll free at 1-8K8-656-0079 pleased to announce the following prepared beforehand, lhal we should The Bend. Bestway Disposal. Security taxes all about?" Some may used. By paying Social Security Thanks again to all who helped to drive and have not been exposed to a without lagging. births: "She's a true hero." says Lee Ku- even ask. "What is FICA?" walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10) Twisted Twin Custom Cycles of make it a "happenin' weekend." taxes now, they are providing for text lhal can answer these questions. * Processor - the device lhal actual- making it a lick. Director of the Community .rn^gov. A baby boy was bom to Krista So two questions arise. Have you South Haven, Tri-County Computer Here is a quick primer on what any their financial future. Barb Schofield, Secretary This week I am going to go through ly executes or processes programs. Traver of Hartford on Sunday, July Hospital lab where Velthouse works accepted God's salvation? And. Services. Unique Impressions. new worker needs to know about The taxes they pay now translate to Waterviiet Independence some terms and acronyms that you Faster processors and a large amount 15, 2007, at 2:04 p.m. The baby "happenin' as a phlebotomist. "I am truly proud what are you doing about it? God Brookfield's, Waffle House of Social Security. a lifetime of protection, whether Celebration Committee may not know or. as you may find of memory will yield fast PCs. weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. of her actions." Book sale evidently has something in mind for America. The Friendly, El Nopel First, by law. employers must with- they retire or become disabled. In out. that you have heard a wrong Knowing these definitions will A baby girl was bom to Ken and ()ur greal stale of Michigan is home you to do. Wouldn't il be a good idea weekend" Restaurant, and Four Seasons Spa & hold from a worker's paycheck the event that they die, their family now through definition for. make it easier for you to communi- Christopher Paw ielski of St. Joseph to find out what that is and live up to Pool Services. Social Security taxes at the rate of (or future family) may be able to Dear Editor, the lab," the 26-year-old explained, * Hardware - physical computer cale with computer geeks to help on Tuesday, July 17. 2007, at 9:43 the reason you are here, now? Once again, w e had a great classic 6.2 percent of gross pay. (In addi- receive survivors benefits based on The Waterviiet Independence Cele- TRI-CITY "and was so tired; but. when I saw equipment; things you can touch them solve your problems in the a.m. The baby weighed 7 pounds, I July 25 at tion, a Medicare payroll tax of 1.45 their work. They probably have fam- that my neighbor's house was on such as a monitor or the computer future. Or maybe you could just ounce. percent of pay must also be with- ily members - grandparents, for RECORD fire. I jumped into action." itself. slump your kids by asking. "Hey, Hartford held.) example - who are already enjoying Karl's Velthouse was the first on the scene * Software - intangible programs; what OS does our PC have?" An employee's payroll statement (269) 463-6397 Social Security benefits that their Web sites. mp3s, video files, docu- of two separate fires in the area of usual I v refers to the deduction as Questions or Library Social Security taxes help provide. ments, etc. FAX (269) 463-8329 Beeson Street and Dailey Road in Lansing Kolumn * Personal Computer (PC) - a com- Medical Cass County. "I saw that the front Hartford Public Library is having a comments ? Kv Karl Haver, Publisher A Editor MM M. TRICm RECORD. COM puter intended for direct use by a door of my neighbor's house was in "Special Book Sale" beginning From ihe healthcare Investing in Your Future person. E-mail Jim te flames and 1 just started honking my rtyc 111 f i- lnict/\r\r Ivic fKivti'ti tK'it PUT THE BRAINS ON EARTH PROBLEMS; GROUND NASA... I Wednesday, July 18, through July resulls, history has shown that the | ^ professionals at hom to wake them up." Finally, she By Charles Stein * Operating System (commonly was just reading about a NASA rocket to be launched this fall on a mission 25. stock market has been resilient enough at By Rep. John Proos Investment referred to as OS) - Ihe 'main' soft- to space... to arrive and study asteroids in 2011. The gist of the story is the These are all new books, mostly to overcome even the most cata- Representative clysmic of events. So don't head to the ware of any PC that all other soft- tricitv. computers 101 (Community cost of the mission is only S500.000.000 because the propulsion system uses to thousands of small businesses that nonfiction; prices will be from $1 to investment "sidelines" in reaction to ware runs on lop of; il allows soft- H O S P I T A I just a few pounds of fuel. That's the upside... the downside is that propulsion contribute to our economy by pro- Sl(). There are books on tanks, air- KdwanI Jones ware to communicate with hard- (a fmail.com "Maklnn S«H« «(Utnllog" troubling news. You may need to is very slow. Once the rocket is blasted into orbit, it w ill take months to gel viding jobs and services to our resi- planes, dinosaurs, scrapbooking. nokMss- • U' change your investment strategy in ware. The most common OS is up to speed; days just to get to 60 miles an hour. dents. Yet Michigan's economy cooking, witchcraft, magic, and Coloma response to some events - but, by and needs a boost, and I am pleased to many others. 468-4153 That impressed me; then I got to thinking... why not save the half billion large, they should be events related announce that I have recently been We also have slightly used (almost dollars; not go at all? Don't Let External Events specifically to your individual situa- Swimming Safety named to a legislative task force that new) paperbacks and hardbacks MSU Extension Connections If anything space travel has taught is that space is an inhospitable place; Keep Nou from Investing tion or your existing investments. Michigan State University Extension helps people improve there's just no cheap, safe way to get there and any "net gain" is question- will work with local officials and from 50 cents to $1. If you look for reasons not to invest Consider the follow ing scenarios: their lives through an education process that applies As temperatures soar, many parents head toward local pools, able. Fence business leaders to gather ideas and On Saturday will be the "Harry; nght now, you could find them - glob- You move closer to retirement. knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. : beaches and water parks to swim w ith their children. And while To travel any farther aw ay from our ow n moon is just too far. too expensive, formulate goals for helping Michi- Potter Book Party." There will be al unrest, high gas prices and so on. During much of your working years, gan small businesses. Yet. if you wait until "things settle you're trying to build financial swimming provides excellent exercise for the whole family, and too dangerous. And what's on the moon? We must know that; we aren't B> Anne Bayer, Co-publisher lots of prizes and lots of fun. The insects are used during legal investi- The Michigan Task Force on Small down" before investing, you'll have resources for retirement. vigilance is required to prevent one of summertime's greatest even going there anymore. party is from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. gations; when and why insects Well, for all of you who have asked with their dad. Consequently, you'll need to invest a Why go at all? We have conquered the stratosphere... satellites roam it at Business Support and Development Enter the drawing for the final book! difficulty achieving your financial MSU Online risks: accidental drowning. out of kindness and concern, my car Their trip home a week ago Sunday become valuable evidence; what is part of a statewide effort by goals, because there will always be sizable amount of your portfolio in will to protect us. provide communications, weather plotting, and environ- Our final program for the 2007: insects arc of forensic importance, The American Red Cross reports that some 3,000 people die is back and I am truly happy. I do not was not a good one. They w ere stuck growth-oriented vehicles, such as Republican members of the slate some external events that could keep mental monitoring. What else is there? Summer Reading Program is the Forensic how insects are collected from u each year by drowning, and children aged four and younger have like driving someone else's car. It is in a traffic backup for 20 miles, the you out of the market - if you let them. stocks. As you move closer to retire- None of us. now or ever, will escape to an outer world colony to avoid a House to seek input and ideas from Flying Aces Frishee Show. Don't the highest death rate due to drow ning. not mine and I worry the whole time air had gone out in their car. and the But the smartest investors look ment. and even during retirement, crime scene, how evidence is ana- worldwide cataclysm, manmade or ala Mother Nature. We are on earth to taxpayers, public policy experts and miss the tricks and stunts from these Entomology Community Hospital reminds all parents to lake the steps when 1 am using another person's driver's-side window would not roll beyond today's headlines - and when you'll still need some exposure to lyzed. and how insects can be used stay and we are killing the planet that nurtures us. government officials in developing fabulous boys. You may also learn a car. up. They arrived at home at mid- tomorrow arrives, they are often slocks, because you'll need their to estimate lime of death. necessary to make sure they and their children are safe in and Why not lake all the brainpower, dollars, and heroism and solve the crises initiatives to get Michigan back on few tricks yourself. The program is; Course I am so happy to have my car back. night and the girls were sick to their rewarded for their patience and perse- growth potential to keep ahead of The lecture material is delivered near the water. If you're planning a swimming expedition, please threatening life here on earth. its feet. Wednesday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. inflation. However, you may want to I have been on the road for a few tummies. I am sure from the heat. verance. By Laura Tromhiey primarily ihrough self-guided remember the following: Some will argue that the benefits and technology discovered through NASA The task force also hopes to create Want proof? Look at every major work with your financial advisor to days and it feels so good. I do have Gill and Serg have been driving in Southwest Representative PowerPoint demonstrations wilh • Never leave a child alone or unattended near the water. programs ultimate benefit us all. That is true, so did all the wonderful inven- partnerships with small businesses event of the past century that could rebalance your portfolio to provide to take time to thank all of those and out of tow n for weeks, moving, MSU Extended Education audio narration. Students will also • Remain with ami's reach of young children, and don't tions and technology developed for war. have given investors the jitters, such more income-producing opportunities, involved in the care and return of my having no trouble at all Then when Forensic entomology is the use of participate in chat rooms, discussion as assassinations, wars and political which may come from bonds, certifi- become distracted by reading or other activities while TRI-Cn v RECORD U.C insects to assist in legal investiga- forums, literature reviews, self- car. they lake the little girls with ihem. they're in the water. FOR A GRE AT TIME... There's still time to visit the Van Buren Youth Fair dha Waterviiet Record - ( oloma Courier - Hartford News enses. You will find that after just a cates of deposit or even dividend-pay- they have a problem. Hopefully, tions and solve crimes. MSU's on- check quizzes, and a final report. Our insurance agent who has been few years - and in some cases, a few ing slocks. in Hartford... open through Saturday night. 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Waterviiet. MI 49098 • Enroll your children in swimming classes; children as our agent since we moved to town going on Sunday the roads will be line course describes the various Instructors for the course are Dr. (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 months - the stock market not only young as age three are eligible for most swim programs. The cool evenings of the fair are Anne and my favorite times for the fair... ways insects are used as evidence in Richard W. Merritt and Ryan K. 23 years ago is Don Young, and Don clear and there will be no backups. gained back the ground il initially lost, You see a change in your existing things just seem a little quieter, cooler, and calmer. E-mail to: PWlfl trmtvrmrd.ytfm www tricitvrecord.com • Don't drink alcohol before swimming, and don't drink and his very efficient staff took care I am sure I will be having a train but moved to new heights. investments. Many people sell some court and explains how they assist in Kimbirauskas. My favorite, as always, is visiting the comdog stands and other food ven- Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshhough, Business Manager while supervising children. of us quickly and pleasantly. Tina ride in my near future, and I do not of their investments due to short-term solving crimes, in determining post- Dr. Merritt is currently Chairman of dors. I might resist a ride on the giant Ferris wheel or even the merry-go- Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor and Anne and the rest of his office mind that at all. I look the train over For a dramatic illuslraiion of this pat- price fluctuations. This is generally mortem intervals, and in estimating thQ American Board of Forensic • Try to frequent swimming sites with lifeguards, but round with the grandkids. but I can't resist all the taste temptations. See you USPS669-340 permit for the Trl-Citv Record, a weekly newspaper crew are a really caring staff. to see my friend in Lapeer some tern. consider the aftermath of the ter- not a good idea, because long-term lime of death in murder investiga- Entomologists (ABFE) and brings remember they're not a substitute for close supervision of with periodical postage paid at NVatervliet, Michigan, 49098. there. rorist attacks of Sept. II, 2001. performance is w hat counts. However, tions. 20+ years of teaching and research children. The weather on Wednesday and years back, and it was greal. So once Poitmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Waterviiet, Ml 49098 if you notice other changes in your Thursday was too great to mention again I am on the road. Immediately following this event, the This course was designed for law experience to this course. His work • Always swim with a buddy. Errors,,, Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately WHOOPS AND OOPS... Even with modem-day computer equipment and stock market closed for several days. holdings, il may be lime to make some and legal professionals, teachers and has been featured on "New Detec- and I enjoyed being out in the yard I even get to go to San Francisco to of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in • Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation intelligent programs, the accuracy of the written word is still only as good When it reopened, the Dow Jones moves. For example, if you own slock and taking care of Ihe flowers. When lake care of Eli and Kendall for a this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any students, and members of the gener- tives" and "Court TV." devices (PFD's) for children who arc weak swimmers or as the being pushing the keys. In this case, that's me. Industrial Average immediately fell in a company whose management or we get into the 90s, though, I am few days in October. I can't wait to errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible al public. (However, please note: Both Dr. Merritt and Mr. Kimbir- who can't swim at all. A couple of sharp-eyed readers caught the numerical impossibility on the 684 points. By Sept. 24, the Dow was business objectives have changed, or trapped in the house... just the same see those iwo greal little kids. Il has for the same following the publication of the neU issue. Some material presented in this auskas are Board-certified forensic June 28 front page. In the grand scheme of numbering weekly issues by the off 14.3 pcrcenl, its worst weekly per- whose products or services no longer • Leam CPR and First Aid. as during the winter's cold tempera- been a long lime and they are grow- course is graphic in nature, includ- entomologists with the ABFE and centage loss in 61 years. For 2001, the seem competitive, you may be better • Pay attention to changing weather conditions and get out weeks in the year, there is no way to have a #55. much less in the middle of Letters to the editor... The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters ing photographs and video of crime tures. I am not good in extremes. ing so fast. We feel bad about miss- oft'by selling your shares and moving have appeared in court as expert wit- Dow lost 7.1 percent, closing the year of the water at the first sign of a storm. the year That issue was #26. to the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis scenes and bodies.) Actual cases are nesses. We just checked the weather for this ing their growing years, but we do at 10,021. But if you fast-forward five on to new opportunities. I haven't heard any sharp-eyed speller point out that I had misspelled cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone coming weekend and it is supposed enjoy the time we have with them years to 2006, ihe Dow had recouped You may find other reasons associat- used to explain major points. For information on cost or registra- "insurance" in a skybox headline on the front page. Skyboxes in the Record number and address so that authorship may be verified. With a 'ittle prevention, a day at the beach can be fun and to get to the high 80s again. We want when they come home... and they its losses several limes over, closing ed with your life or your portfolio to Offered online ihis fall, the course tion for Forensic Entomology, e- are colored boxes above the newspaper nameplate, directing readers to sto- to go to Chicago to see the Marchen- try to get here very often. Letters should be typed or at least written in easy-to-read handwriting the year at 12,463 - a 24 percent gain make changes • but don't be swayed can be taken as either non-credit or mail f'orensictomsu.edu. or click on invigorating for the entire family. Just remember to put safety ries inside. / kos. I hope it works out. We are so I know life gets in the way of hav- Letter authorship identity may be withheld by request, at the discretion of since the 2001 close. by the events of the day. If you invest credit and in two- or seven-week http://www.msu.edu/-merrittr/cours first before heading into the water! Even if yo4i didn't notice my errors in either instance, it's enough that I did excited to see them. It has only been ing a good time, but I will see them the editor. The publication deadline for letters to the editor is 12 noon, on In short, while il is true that past pcr- wisely, and keep on investing, the formats. Students will leam how e forensicentomologvonline.html. and I apologize. Tuesday for that week's issue. a week since the girls went home soon. formamv ^ no L'uarantc^ "t future liilurc can he bnyht. •) I i ivitoiu juiy /*» 40Ui iNauonai aanx, wmcn still stands on the comer of Hartford's Mam Benton Harbor July 19,2007 Tri-City Record Pag*5 Tri-City Ami History Piwc Street... now known as National Do You Know... ? City Bank. Hammonds The park came into being in 1896 High School when Horace purchased what is now he Paw Paw River Journal THIS WORLD WAR I class to hold the west half of the park, right across celebrate from where the Hartford House SALUTING SOLDIER stood. He had all of the buildings on 50-year reunion ...Is Dick VanWeezel, the the park property removed and pre- 50th sented the land to the village. The Station Agent at Water- August 10-11-12 grant stipulated that the tract of land viiet. The Benton Harbor High School should be forever maintained as Ely ( lass of 1957 will hold its 50-year anniversary Park in memory of his mother, Share your pictures of reunion August 10-11-12. Barbara and Clyde Hammond ot whose name was Elvira Ely. yesteryear with the Tri- On Friday, August 10, all graduates Hartford celebrated their 5()th wed- Thus the park has come down to from the 1950s are invited to a City Record or contact ding anniversary with a family din- us... for the pleasure and enjoyment gabfest at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph ner recently. of everyone. And our summer con- Curator Alex Gates at the F O P Lodge «96, 2665 Niles Road, Clyde and the former Barbara Dad. he checked and weeded all of certs continue the fine tradition of St. Joseph. I TTartfordV^ North Berrien Historical Truhn were married June 15, I95 ;, the flower beds. By now in mid- activities for our local people. Hers d'oeuvres will be offered, and Museum - 468-3330. in Angola, Indiana. Ely Park moming the park caretaker, Lewis there will be a cash bar. Cost is $10 %/ Their children are Donna Salverson Spaulding. had been setting out the per person. I very week we gel an e-mail of Kalamazoo and James Hammond tall sprinklers. They had a little harp News from For more information, call Ken reminder from Bud and Lois Latus of Hartford thing on top and revolved lazily, Krauel at (269) 944-5027. about the upcoming Thursday night Mr. and Mrs, Clyde Hammond making a "tchk, tchk. tchk" sound as Waterviiet The Hammonds also have four concert in Hartford's Ely IMrk. This they turned. Even today the sound of grandchildren and four great-grand- h a work of love on their part; and such a lawn sprinkler brings back District Library children. they deserv e a vole of thanks, as do Please share your summertime and Fly Park to me. Clyde retired from Menasha in all of the people who have taken CONTEST WINNERS Lewis Spaulding - a spare, gray- / w si Coloma after 34 years of serv ice. time to bring these marvelous music The winner for the Murder Mystery Rolling Back The Years good news with the Barbara retired after working for 21 haired man - was visibly upset as he programs to us. came over to talk to my Dad. for the week of July 2-7 w as Allison Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By years at the Bemen County Health I talked to Lois and she said the real Department. Spaulding said. "Lee, 1 bought a Eisen guessing the correct answer of As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, readers of the spark plug for the whole operation is new mole trap and set it yesterday. Blue's Clues. Rowe-Mitchell wedding They are members of Hope Hartford Day Spring, and ( uy I reasurer Linda Gray. Credit Last week s winner was Andrew Waterviiet Record. Lutheran Church in Hartford You know, this morning it is gone. Marcy Lyn Rowe of Waterviiet became the bride of Robert Dewar Davidson Tri-City Record also goes to husband Hud Latus who Duns guessing the correct answer of Some thief stole it!" And the moles Mitchell of Gauldry, Frfe, Scotland, on June 6,2007, at 5:30 p.m. The cere- sets up the sound system and fetches I he BOX ( ar C luldren. were still there, burrowing away, the mony was held at Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast in Allegan, w ith and totes. Also serv ing on the com- NFH S FROM THE COLOMA COURIER 463-NEWS dirt humped up in long lines. the Reverend John R. Meengs offi- mittee are Margaret Pomeroy, Mary w hich has been a Coloma-Paw Paw 3:30 p.m. My Dad said. "Lewie, why don't COMMUNITY 100 YEARS AGO -1907 ciating. There were 18 people in Pomeroy, Susan Woodruff, and oth- A girl weighing 8 pounds, 11 oun- you say something to Don Coch- The North side of Paw Paw Lake lakes tradition for more than a quar- attendance. ers. TREASURE HUNT ter of a century will be held at ces, was born to Mr. and Mrs. rane? Maybe he will put it in the now has as good railway connec- The bride wore an ivory strapless I is Park has been a part of our lives Don't forget that the Community Crystal Palace. Music by Hob Lewis Michael Schuemann 582 Park St., paper, and we could gel some public tions as the south side. The last tie is A-line satin gown w ith a cocoa sash as long as I can remember. And long Treasure Hunt is scheduled for & His Orchestra, a pie eating con- Coloma, in Memorial Hospital. indignation worked up!" down, the last spike driven and the and she earned a bouquet of pink Please call on us for quality products and professional services before that, my Mom came to Hart- So Lewis Spaulding went to the Thursday. July 26, 1:30 p.m. railroad connection Toquin with test, and an old-fashion waltz con- Submitted by volunteer Barb roses. lord with her parents as a girl. She Day Spring office and, sure enough, Paw Paw Lake is completed. test. Miss Joyce Thomas, recent Abrams at Coloma Public Lib- Bridesmaids were Laurie Howard said the park was new then, and winner in a national contest, will the next week there was the article - NEW BOOKS Next Sunday the Coloma baseball rary, from the Coloma Courier of Portland, Oregon; and Megan families were subscribing to have ACCOUNTING • TAX PREP BEADS CARPET CLEANING "Thief Takes Mole Trap. Ely Park team will meet the fast team from give an exhibition of baton tw irling. New books for the month consist of: newspapers donated by the Tri- Walker of Leesburg, Virginia. They maple trees planted about for shade. Pearl Grange at Woodward's and Miss Sandra Rogers will stage a tap Got Flood? We can dry that! Mole Survives!" Don Cochrane in City Record. Hours: Monday & wore pink and chocolate slip dress- I hose saplings are now huge trees James Patterson, Maximum Rule', his marvelously witty style men- will give the baseball fans a good dancing act. es. DRAKE and still provide shelter for people Laurell K. Hamilton, The Harle- Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: tioned stealing mole traps, flowers game. 30 YEARS AGO-1977 Best man was Barry Mitchell of &ea#e» Scott who enjos programs such as our quin: Michael Connelly, The Over- Tuesday. Wednesday cV Thurs- BUSINESS SYSTEMS from the park, bouquets and vases Jacob Fritz has been driving a well The Coloma Jaycettes are sponsor- look: Robert Ellis, City of Fire: Perth, Scotland, brother of the Ihursday Concerts in ihe Park at the Fish seboolhousc this week. ing an ice cream social for area sen- day, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: and 33b N Vlain Street Professional Carpet from the cemetery, and other despi- groom. Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping % music programs. Khaled llossemi..4 Thousand Splen- Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. cable forms of vandalism. 60 YEARS AGO-1947 ior citizens on Sunday, in downtown Wnltm vlint. MF 4«)MH did Sins: Diana Palmer. Lawman: On June 10, a reception honoring TAX SERVICES Hack in the day. my Dad owned and Plume: 46S-34M & Upholstery Cleaning Then he said, the mole trap thieves Annual Coloma Firemen's Hall Coloma at Baker Park, from 11:30 to the newlyweds was held at the Gala- operated Hartford Greenhouses. Dean Knootz. The Good Guy: Janet Kenneth L. Sutton Commercial, Residential, Boat & Auto "... are probably the grown-up boys T-Inn in Hartford, with 60 people in 463-8281 I very year he was called upon to Evanovich. Lean Mean Thirteen: who a few years ago sold sparrows' 269-468-7080 Cell 269-876-2968 Clive Cussler. The Navigator: and NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING attendance. P.O. Box 296, Waterviiet Ml 49098 plant many flower beds and ceme- Monday - Saturday heads to a local township clerk 90 YEARS AGO-1917 will be held Sunday at Maple Isle, ing the event were her son, Lloyd The couple honeymooned in Chi- Money Back Guarantee tery plots. On a day when I was but many more. 24 hour lOrOOam fvOOprn 10% off Competitors' Coupons Welcome whose eyesight was not good." Theodore Gilenke. of Melrose Park. Paw Paw. A cooperative dinner will Holland of Dalton, 111., and Mrs. cago, Mackinaw Island, and Mac- Ph.(269) 46 3-7211 Fax 463-7154 .1 wee lad. I went with him to Fly L LiO tO 'St service (There was a bounty on sparrows 111., has purchased of Paul Richter be served at 1:30 p.m. Glenn Conklin. Another son and kinaw City. Park to put in the various plantings back then.) Coloma the Van Olds farm of sixty acres east daughter-in-law flew here from The bride is the daughter of Ronda the village had ordered. Just oft' "After the clerk counted them, paid 40 YEARS AGO -1967 Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Holland came to Jones of Waterviiet and Jerry Rowe COMPUTER SERVICES DENTURE REPAIRS DRUG STORE & GIFTS Main Street in the middle an orna- of town for a consideration of the bounty and threw the heads in $6,500, and w ill take possession m The Modern Mothers club will Hartford 21 years ago from Chicago of Lawrence. She graduated from mental fountain invited passers-by High School Tri-County Computer Services Main St. Pharmacy & Gifts the alley, the boys picked them up. ALL-DENTURE sponsor a pet parade at 3:00 p.m. wilh her husband, George, who died Waterviiet High School and is a cer- formerly Belfy Dru}» Store to sit on marble benches. Fat gold- the fall. Since purchasing the farm a brought them around to the front Monday. July 25, the opening day of in 1952. She is a member of the tified massage therapist. Same Day Denture Repairs & Rellnes fish swam lazily in the depths, and at Class of 1943 few weeks ago 104 N. Main St. Prompt Prescriptions I itamins door, and sold them again. The Captain Michael Hickey, of Chica- the Van Buren Youth fair, at the Federated Church, Loyal Daughter The groom is the son of June Mit- night colored lights played on the Waterviiet \ n r • i Repairs from $49 Relines from $190 deception was not discovered until go, was an over Sunday guest at the Hartford Fairgrounds. Categories in and Women's Council and a former chell of Gauldry and Bob Mitchell Over-the-counter medicines soaring jets of water. holds reunion n , n., ' rotessional constant handling wore the feathers home of his brother, hdward Hickey. which one can enter will be dogs, member of the Eastern Star and the of (Hen Rothes, Scotland. He gradu- Computer Problems? New Dentures start al $495 per plate The park was a showplace. Two Hallmark Greeting Cards off the sparrow heads and they be- \ Knowledgeable Local residents of the area who He is captain of Co. I, Illinois cats, other pets, costumes in groups, Gleaners. ated from Madras C ollege in St. Call us! raised flower beds tilted toward Free (misnllation Yankee Candles Unique Gifts gan to have an offensive odor. graduated in 1943 from Coloma National Guard, of which he has individuals and small floats. No Andrews, Scotland; and is a Real- Main Street. In one. my Dad ar- Submitted by Librarian Stepha- "If it was one of those grown-up High School met Wednesday. July horses or ponies w ill be accepted for Time Systems Engineer. 269 463-4963 (go-tix-me) ranged plants to spell out "Fly been a member for nineteen years. nie Daniels at Hartford Public 269-323-2889 or 800-498-50(17 387 N. Vlain St. boys who stole Spaulding's mole II, at the Waffle House of America registration. Youngsters with pets The couple will reside in Perth. Fax 269-463-4964 Park In the other he spelled out Library from microfilm copies of NEXTEL 7127 S. Wetintdge, PortHRe 555 Hmiulu.n, Soiiih Haven Waterviiet 463-3164 trap, he ought to have the same treat- in Waterviiet for lunch. 60 YEARS AGO-1947 AUTHORIZED DEALER Hartford ' In addition, there were who register at 2:30 p.m. at the the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: email: TCR@gofixme com (I Block South ofCnmnutiK Mall' ment he deserved back in his spar- The graduates present were Alice Hartford Garden Club will meet at grandstand where the parade will huge round beds of geraniums and Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 row-catching days." (Krieger) Polishuk. Donnaieve (Kit- take place will have a chance to also what I remember as being 2:30 p.m. Friday, July IS, at the In spite of the mole trap caper. Fly a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Tuesday, Thurs- tell) Sipla. Jean (Harris) Stain- home of Mrs. Claude Simpson, compete for prizes. Many city EXCAVATION INSURANCE SERVICES INTERNET PROVIDER called cannas. Ihese were spiky day & Friday, 10:00-5:00 p.m.: Park continued to prosper. And the brook. Viola (Culver) Clark. Bob Pollywog Road. The subject w ill be Mrs. Helen Holland was honored blooms m yellow and red. With the WITHROW STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Tired of getting kicked off? reason we have the park today is Morlock. 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w V fage 6 Tri-Cily Record July 19, 2007 July 19,2007 Tri-City Record Page 7 Coloma Charter Township meeting of July 11 Tri-City Aim Sports News Tri-C ity Awn Ohitiuirics Hartford Boys All-Star LUCIELLE SELTER DEATH NOTICES Township building goes "to the dogs" Lucicllc's life began September 6, My view Tournament results Robert Birchett, 88, Waterviiet, Parrigin said that he didn't know "The plan is to make the attorneys 1917, in Bangor, Michigan. Her By Lynn Attila with the roof and insulation died July 9, 2007, at Community 'Vho dropped the ball" but he "has and Township officials happy." The Hartford 2007 Boys All-Star ing on for bracket play. proud parents were Harry and Geor- Township Supervisor Ken Parrigin throughout the building. The build- Hospital. Waterviiet. Hutchins Fu- ing was designed by Wightman & every intention of finding out." Tournament concluded on Monday, Ma|nr 12L Pool 1 gia (Charles) Minshall. Lucielle announced to the Commission that Police contract settled from the neral Home, Waterviiet. progress on repairing and re-insu- Associates out of Benton Harbor He said there would probably be July 9, with 14 communities partici- * First-place champions • New spent her lifetime in the area. Coloma Charter Township Board John DenHaan, 69, Coloma, died lating the Township Hall had to be and constructed by Fiskars Con- legal ramifications from the prob- pating. Buffalo Lucielle s greatest love was her went into closed session to clarify July 14, 2007, at home. Davidson halted since it was making the staff struction out of St. Joseph. The $1.2 lems associated with the building. Hartford officials understand that, * Second place - Hartford - fraver family, which included: her daugh- the new police contract with Com- Press Box Chapel. Florin Funeral Service, "ill." This statement was made at million building showed signs of Rick Martin of R & M Heating & with the grow ing number of tourna- * Third place - Paw Paw ter, Gwendolyn Goodlow-Griffin, missioner Cindy Aviles during their Coloma. By Mike l.eith. Sports writer the Township's regular meeting problems almost from the begin- Cooling in Coloma is heading up ments lhal communities have, many The sportsmanship trophy ami me- and husband Larry Griffin of Water- meeting. Marvin Harold Wilson, 60, died ning. Parrigin had said previously. the project. Parrigin said, "Rick's a options are available to them. They dallions were presented to Paw Paw. viiet; six grandchildren; 10 great- July II. According to Police Chief Phil before? Soccer is getting to be a July 15, 2007, at home. Davidson Waterviiet 10s He said that it was his plan to move Wightman and Fiskars both good guy who knows what he's sincerely appreciate the new com- Malor ill Pwl* grandchildren; five great-great Cottier, the contract for union more popular sport in the slates but Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, ihe staff out into temporary mod- dropped the ball when asked to doing." munities that participated this year * First-place champions - Hartford - grandchildren, two sisters • Mary patrolmen stayed pretty much the il will be still some lime to come Coloma. take first at ules until the work inside is fin- remedy the problems, Parrigin slat- In a phone interview, Martin said and the communities that have been Nichols (Chester) Hill and June Knapp; and same as it had been. Main changes before it reaches the status of the ished. ed at an earlier Township meeting. they would be calling in a mechan- WATERVLIET PANTHERS IGU TEAM...took first-place honors at loyal supporters of the Hartford all- * Second place • South Haven many nieces and nephews. POLICE included a 3.6% raise during each Eaton Park NFL. the annual Eaton Park Tournament. Coming out of round-robin play, star tournament. Hartford's officials * Third place • North Lincoln "This place 'has gone to the dogs,' Parrigin has gone with Sound ical engineer to "go over the mech- For some reason, it jusl has not Lucielle died Monday, July 16. officer's term; health insurance will The Waterviiet Minor League (iO- COSTIMED FROM PAGE 1 the Panthers were ranked last when they began single-elimination strive to make this an enjoyable and The sportsmanship trophy and me- Parrigin commented, after the meet- Comfort Insulation, an energy con- anicals of this problem." They also caught on here like il has in the rest 2007, at South Haven Nursing and now be handled as a PPO-3 com- year-olds) won the championship the northbound lane. She advised have hired an architect. Design En- bracket play on Saturday. After beating Bridgman, Lawrence and competitive tournament for every- dallions were presented to North ing. servation expert, to take infrared of the world. They keep on trying... Rehabilitation Center. Her husband. plete with Dental and Optical; and for the small-town division at the that at that time something was Buchanan to guarantee their second-place spot, they beat Berrien one and appreciate the comments Lincoln. Parrigin had expressed extreme pictures of the inner ceiling and gineers. to review what has been but no banana. Devon "Salty" Seller; a son. Gary, there will be a mandatory 1% recently completed Eaton Park kicked up from the road and struck Springs 7-6 on Monday, July 16, for the championship. Pictured are: Maior 121 Pftol 1-2 bracket ola\ concern over the condition of the ductwork. They found many, many done. I think that more guys are inlerested from this year's tournament, always her parents; three sisters; and two Health Care Benefit through Baseball Tournament. her windshield and hit the driver- (hack row, from the left) manager Bill Loshbough, coach and scorekeep- looking al w ays to improve all facets Medallions were presented to each Township Hall building at the last problems: the ductwork was dam- Martin stressed that those involved in his wife and the attention she is brothers preceded l ucielle in death MERS, paid by the employees. The Fresh off a loss in the finals at the side mirror. er John Olipliant, coach Troy Boone, coach Ken Dietz; (middle row, team Board meeting on June 13. aged and/or incorrectly installed; "do not want to make rash decisions gelling as one of the former Spice of the tournament. Friends may visit with l ucielle s contract is for 18 months Hartford tournament, Waterviiet Officer (iustafson said the wind- from the left) /ac Kiefer, Austin Burgess, Weston DeHaven, Nic Keefer, This year, Hartford hosted over 90 * First-place champions - New The building is only four years old and no insulation was put into parts and will make sure that no one Girls. Only time will tell if it will be family on Friday, July 20, from 7:(K) began Eaton Park pool play by fac- shield was OK, but the mirror was Derek Boone, Justin Krieger, Chris Oliphant; (front row, from the left) games between June 29 and July 9. Buffalo and already there are serious issues of the ceiling. jumps to any conclusions." He said. different this lime. to 9:00 p.m. at Hutchins Funeral ing a Hartford team that probably cracked. It is not known what hit bat boy Trent Boone, Michael Gagliardo, Ben l oshbough, Ashton Hol- Every community that participated * Second place - Hartford - Nichols Home in Waterviiet, where Lu- held a grudge for the drunbing the vehicle or even if it came from Bonds getting a dridge, Sam Kiser, Devon Ott, and Braedon Kibby. this year was guaranteed a minimum * Third place - Hartford - Traver cielles life will be celebrated Satur- Waterviiet gave the Panthers to the semi. Hartford Township Board approves truck purchase (Amy Loshbough photo) of three games and, with some divi- * Fourth place - Paw Paw day, July 21, at 1:00 p.m with Ken- reach those finals. This time Hart- little frustrated The semi was driven by Rudy sions, as many as a seven-game min- After the Board reviewed the 30-foot perimeter. Jennifer Granholm and other munic- IM4 yvar-vld Ym neth Craig officiating. Hunal will By Angela Stair ford took it to Waterviiet, winning 7- Rocha of Grandville. Barry Bonds' clubhouse rant about imum. * First-place champions - Niles ipalities. It was hosted by Alpena follow in Waterviiet Cemetery. Hartford Township Board held its pnees, trustee Dowd suggested they The Board approved the Planning 3 in a battle against a slower-than- No citations were written. his own performance in ihe last few Every participant received a partic- * Second place - Benton Harbor and was a chance to share ideas, pat- Subscribe to Ihe July meeting on the 12th. Township authonze up to $35,000 to replace Commission recommendations. expected pitching machine. games gives one an idea of the pres- ipation irophy or placing trophy and * Third place - Hartford terns, and trends. Fire Dept. Supervisor MaDonna Martin intro- the old truck. The Board agreed, and Supervisor Martin told the Board Next up was New Buffalo, who beat Tri-City Record! sure that he is feeling right now as possibly divisional medals. The sportsmanship trophy and me- She said she was surprised to find duced the subject of a new truck for it was put into a motion and passed. about an optional Township group Waterviiet 11-1 in four innings. 1. he inches closer to Hank Aaron's all- dallions were presented to St. Joe. Call (269) 463-6397 Hartford Fire Dept. that many of the things they sug- iiiMruvtlunttl diNrnvnttl use in the cemetery and around the Trustee Dowd was asked by Super- insurance that could be made avail- After that disappointing perform- time home run record. * First-place champions - South The golden glove award was pre- Fire Chief Ed Riley visor Martin to assist Heskett with gested or were just getting started on Township Hall. able to the employees if the Board ance, Waterviiet was seeded last in Bonds seems stuck right now al 751 Haven #2 sented to Kris Killibrew of St. Joe. On July 9 at 6:56 p.m., Hartford the purchase, and he agreed. wished. Anyone wanting to join the were things that the Hartford area Martin told the Board that the one bracket play, where the boys faced home runs, four shy of Aaron's 755. * Second place • Hartford Bill Najacht, Baseball Director for Fire Department was dispatched to group could, as it would be strictly was already doing, such as merging they have is a 1989 and is in need of Yard defined and Bridgman. Bridgman quickly jum- He is in a slump, in general, hitless * Third place - Eastwood Hartford this year. said. "I would Ely Park for a garbage can fire. voluntary if the Board approves it. the fire departments. Hartford is the some major repairs and is rusting ped out to a three-run lead, but grass height declared; in his last 20 al bats as of this writ- * Fourth place - Paw Paw like lo thank everyone involved with On July 10 at 4:13 p.m., the The cost of the insurance would be only one that is actively trying to out underneath and around the cab. Waterviiet responded with a five-run r Ordinance #30 adopted ing (on Tuesday) and has not hit a The sportsmanship trophy and me- the tournament this year, making it a department was dispatched to the bring business in. Trustee Kurt Dowd asked Cemetery taken out through a payroll deduc- fifth inning to go ahead 7-4. Trustee Dowd is the Township's home run since July 3. dallions were presented to the com- success. A special thanks to Park 49000 block of County Road 687 Supervisor Martin said, "I was very Sexton Gerrie Heskett what the tion. In the top of the sixth. Bridgman representative to the Planning Com- The slump, combined with the munity of Paw Paw. Director Fred Cook and the field HntcUn Fnnenl Home for a grass fire started by downed pleased to discover that we are mileage on the vehicle was. The Board adopted Ordinance #30, scored three runs to tie the game. In mission and reported that the Com- question of just how people will (iolden glov e award w as presented crew for preparing the fields for 90 tM8 Mi hi fit, WiterrttH power lines. doing exceptionally well. We are Heskett said she didn't know for which approved the group insur- the bottom of the sixth, Devin Ott hit mission has been researching the react once he gets there, must really FEARSOME FOURSOME...at the 2007 Gordon Knutson Memorial to Austin Nelson of Hartford. games. If your community partici- On July 13 at S:07 a.m., Hartford sure, but that it was very low for a ance. doing something right" ttMtll a single, stole second, and was able M M various "grass height" and defini- be weighing heavily on him. Golf Tournament included: (from the left) A Flight winners Greg pated this year, it is our hope that Fire Department was dispatched to The Board approved the payment of Mlim il'>|silinvr^hmn IVI To subscribe to business, because the bed would be responded with a run in the first, two last week with the passing of Water- Gordon Knutson Memorial Golf pass provided by Brookfield CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Fire Chief Randy Morris and the definition of "yard" to be a County Youth Fair * First-place champions - Coloma used as a dump truck. viiet Athletic Booster and friend Les IC. Main SL, Hirttord By Angela Stair to the ring with Ruby to compete in in the third, three in the fourth, and Tournament held Saturday, June 30, Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, all of the par- vour hometown On July 9 at 4:39 p.m., Coloma- * Second place - Hartford w one in the fifth. That was enough to Halamka. al Paw Paw Lake (iolf Club in Wa- ticipants felt like they went home a $21-4101 Hagar Fire Department was dis- The Van Buren Youth Fair, which the Grand Champion competition * Third place - Waterviiet hold off Lawrence in the top of the As Les' obituary said: He was big- terviiet was a huge success. newspaper, patched to 1415 Boyer Road for a Hartford approves $18,865 began July 14 and will run through because he had won one of the top winner. The sportsmanship trophy and me- sixth. Final score was 7-6. Several ger than life; he made just about "Thanks to all of the golfers, spon- "It was a beautiful day for a game of field fire. July 21, is a showplace for the youth three prizes earlier in the day. dallions were presented to Hartford. see Page 4 hitters had one hit each but Ashton everyone he met a friend. He made sors and donors, we raised between golf and much-needed funds for On July 11 at 10:10 a.m., the de- of the County to have the chance to Over the course of the day, Lucas The (iolden glove was presented to change to Pleasant Street project Holdridge played a great shortstop, you feel good when he talked to you 10 and 12 thousand dollars for patient care were raised," Becker partment was dispatched to 4982 get recognition for their accomplish- competed in the following classes: Nick Leary of Hartford. UONARO FUNERAL HOME By Angela Stair Commission that he had contacted making six assists/putouts. and that is why so many people patient care programs," said Bob said, "two things that would make aa E. M. JoMph. Uwrano* Wetherford for a fire alarm. ments over the past year. Senior Showmanship - second place The top three teams moved on lo Hartford City Commission held its the Southwest Michigan Planning turned out to honor him at his funer- Becker. Foundation President. "We Gordy very proud." On July 12 at 6:03, Coloma-Hagar Last week the Tri-City Record with Ruby, Utter Class - third place On Sunday evening, the lOs played bracket play with the 9 10-year divi- 6744191 July 16 workshop meeting and Commission about developing an Buchanan. The bats finally came al. want to extend our gratitude to all of Hey, coach! Fire Department was dispatched to (Issue 28 - 7/12'07) introduced you with Kate, Dam and Daughter - sion. approved a change order for the Asset Management Plan that would You could not look al a Waterviiet the businesses and individuals who 5509 Paw Paw Lake Road for a to 14-year-old Lucas Hettig of fourth place with Ruby and Kate, alive and Waterviiet won 12-8. Ott, Share your game 2007 Pleasant Street water im- allow the City to develop a state- 18th annual 9/11) yvar-M hmvKyi Sam Kiser, and Weston DcHaven sports program without seeing the helped make this event a true sue- gas leak. Coloma and he gave an idea of the Breeders Trio - third place with The 9U teams were tough competi- provement project for $18,865. approved Capital Improvement reports and team FLORIN each had three hits. familiar "Sponsored by LeRoy's cess. On July 15 at 6:27 a.m., the de- work that goes into preparing for the Rosy, Doe Kid II - fifth place with tors for the I0U teams, falling a lit- City Manager Yemi Akinwale said Plan. FUNERAL SERVICE Body Shop" printed on it. A special thank you is also extend- Golf Classic partment was dispatched to the fair. This week we will follow Lucas Rosy, and Yearling Milker - first In the Monday night championship tle short in the end. photos with the this is due to the changes that were He explained that by putting an I am just happy that my wife and I ed to all the Community Hospital DAVIDSON CHAPEL eastbound 38-mile marker on 1-94 as he was "showing" his goats on place with Kale. He placed third in final, Waterviiet built up a 4-0 lead, Medallions were presented to the made in the project plan after the Asset Management Plan in place, readers of your Mt E. Cater 8t got to spend some quality time wilh employees who volunteered their fund-raiser for for a personal injury accident. Monday at the fair. the Grand Champion competition only to end up behind 6-4 in the bot- top three teams in bracket play, with first contract with CSX Railroad the City would be allowed to use Les and Coleen within the last time in many ways. hometown msm On July 15 at 5:35 p.m., Coloma- Lucas planned to show four of his with Ruby. tom of the sixth inning. Chris Oli- Coloma the 9/10 year-old division was received by the City. They the Act 51 funds it has received for month when they attended my son's Becker said that the success of the Emerald Hagar Fire Department was dis- goats at the fair and the first was phant led off with a hard single that champs. wanted $52,000 for a 25-year lease major streets on the repairs needed newspaper, the wedding, as son Jody has lived with event is due to the generosity of patched to 1559 Red Arrow High- Ruby, for Senior Showmanship, at bounced off the pitching machine, * Second place - Waterviiet I0U to the right of way along the rail- on minor streets, without a state my son at college and was in his many difterent individuals. Vanguard Band Tri-City Record. way for a dumpster fire. 10:30 a.m. He got there a lot earlier, Michael Gagliardo smacked a single * Third place - Hartford 10U road bed to lay the water pipes. penalty. wedding. ***** to clean and feed the goats and then into center field, and Zac Kiefer got This year. 88 golfers turned out lo The major league division I2U was Send by e-mail to Waterviiet Fire Dept. City Engineer Mickey Bittner of The Southwest Michigan Planning As usual, Les was in his prime, is August 4 prep them for the shows. a single to score Oliphant. Braedon raise money for the Foundation and broken up into two pools, with the Chief Scott Richcreek reported Wightman & Associates worked Commission would start to assist in enjoying himself with the people he [email protected] lif ilmlilri Cft" Ruby was washed and a shine was Kibby then bunted to load the bases to pay tribute to (iordon Knutson. a The 18th annual Golf Classic set for top three from each division advanc- there were no fire calls for the with City Manager Akinwale and rating the City streets in the devel- knew and making new friends with long-time member of Community Saturday, August 4. will help sup- A Goldca Role Home put on her coat in preparation for the with no outs. Needing two runs to Waterviiet Fire Department this they were able to change the plans opment of the plan on July 23 of those he had just met. show. Then it was not a simple walk win. Austin Burgess ended the tour- Hospital's Board of Trustees and port the Hartford Indian Emerald week. to place the water pipes on residen- this year. From this, they will be At one point, Les got my daughter's around the ring; it was 45 minutes of nament by hitting a single up the past Vice President of the Com- Vanguard Band. tial property that they purchased able to develop repair estimates attention and asked her to take a pic- walking, standing, and keeping the middle, allowing Gagliardo and munity Hospital Kouiulalion Board. The Golf Classic is a two-player the easement for. and both short-term and long-term ture of him hugging my wife, goat in the setup position of all four Kiefer to score. The final score was An enthusiastic supporter of the hos- scramble at Lake Cora Hills Golf This changed the new contract plans for the City's use. Paw Paw Lake 7-6. Shirley. He then said, "Make sure pital. Knutson was committed to Club, located on Red Arrow High- feel squared. from CSX to $6,250 to cover Progress on other projects you show that one to your dad." He Lucas had to walk and set up Ruby DeHaven had three hits and Kiser. making quality healthcare services way, between Hartford and Paw Community access to the railroad at a cost of Improvements at the wastewater was just having another good lime. not once but many times over the 45 Oliphant, Gagliardo, Kibby, and available to the residents of the Paw. $4,000 and railroad liability insur- Rotary Club treatment plant are progressing. Burgess each added two. Les just got the most out of life, Coloma, Hartford and Waterviiet Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m., with minutes as a judge walked around in After Hours Clinic ance for each bore and jack at a The plant road is being prepared despite his ending prematurely. the ring watching their performance, Burgess was also named to the areas. This event was established in an 8:00 a.m. "trumpet" start. Serving the Coloma, Hartford and Waterviiet Area cost of $750 for each of the three for seal coating and the County I will miss him. Waterviiet schools both Lucas and Ruby's. The judge Eaton Park 2007 All-Tournament his honor. Cash prizes will be awarded in three When everyone else.has turned their lights off, our scheduled for the project. Road Commission has removed will miss him and his many, many The Paw Paw Lake Rotary Club meets looks at how many dairy character- Team after making several great The top teams look home cash flights. doors are open to care for you! Providing quality care Bittner said it was necessary to add brush along the street between the friends will miss him. istics the goat has, how nicely the catches and assists from his right- prizes, and several individuals bro- Cost is $60 per player and $40 for for non-emergency medical needs including: every Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. an additional bore and jack to the two gates in preparation for the feet are trimmed, how well they set J field position. ught home prizes for various hole Lake Cora members. plans, making it three, but if you ==^ Asthma Injuries at Community Hospital Waterviiet project. The initial base coat has Contact Patty Sch-oeder at 621- up, and how well they walk with Leading hitters were: Weston Colds Nosebleeds look at the original price of the con- been applied and they are ready for Officers for 2007-2008: George Rose - President their trainer LUCAS HETTIG OF COLOMA DeHaven, .687; Sam Kiser, .500; 4149 or Cindy Kent al 621-6632 for Constipaliun Stitches tract you will see it was worth it. the topcoat. Cough Nausea At times, the judge would have ...begins the 45-minute showing Michael Gagliardo, .500. Braedon more information. Diarrhea Pregnancy Tests Becky Burford - Secretary Ron Clark - Treasurer Bittner said the railroad is strug- Manager Akinwale said the clari- them stand and he would walk and of his goat. Ruby, at the Van Kibby, .500, and Ashton Holdridge, tar Aches Rashes gling financially and this is a way fiers have been painted to improve question them. This was done sever- Buren Youth Fair on Monday, .474. Coloma-Hagar fevers Sinus Inleclions WHAT IS ROTARY? for it to bring in some money. He the overall aesthetic look of the Headaches Sore Throats Rotary is a global network of community volunteers. al times, asking the scoring system July 16, in the Senior Showman- The coaches thank the team's spon- said they charge the cable compa- Hypertension Sports Physicals plant and they are currently waiting sors: Loshbough Construction, Life- Rotary members are business and professional leaders of goat showing, having the entrants ship class. He and Ruby took see- Count On Influenza Tooth Pain nies and electric companies to use 10-year-olds for the rebuilt motor for the grit style Chiropractic, and Krieger- Insect Slings or Biles Urinary Tract Infections who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical point out the different parts of the ond place and qualified to corn- their right of way also. channel. He expects ihese repairs Minor Allergic Reactions or Vomiting goat and identifying the various pete in the Grand Champion McKee & Associates. And a special standards, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. . Burns lo mention a few Akinwale said he hopes to have will all be completed by the end of a NIORiQ breeds in the ring that he would competition. thanks to manager Bill Loshbough end season Some 31.000 Rotary Clubs carry out service projects everything that is needed for the this summer. point out. (Angela Stair photo) for building a group of players into a The Coloma-Hagar l()-year-olds' in their l-vval and abroad CSX agreement by the next meet- This year's sidewalk projects have After 45 intense minutes, Lucas and team that almost always needed to & GIRLS season ended earlier than expected. Hours of Operation ing so it can be approved, signed been completed with work done on Ruby left the ring with a second- mount a comeback and then was Dowagiac beat them 8-2 on Sunday, Monday - Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and returned to the railroad. Franklin Street right in front of the Saturday & Sunday 12:00 (Noon) to 8:00 pm place ribbon and ringing words of We no longer able to make il happen. Farm Stand July 15. What won them two tourna- The one item that seems to be a Library and at the corner of praise from the judge on Lucas' Other players include Nickoda ments earlier, strong defense and stumbling block is the additional Franklin and South street; also, a accept showmanship. But he only got a Keefer, Derek Boone, Ben Losh- good hitting never showed on Sun- $3,000,000 in general liability small section of Shepard Street was short break before he had to return bough, and Justin Krieger. Trent day. insurance the railroad is insisting completed along with Edwin charge cards Boone was the batboy. They beat North Lincoln 10-1 and Web Site Design on to cover the railroad during the Street. Coaches were Trent Boone, Tom 11 -3 and also Dowagiac 13-6 in pool project. Finding that much insur- Manager Akinwale said they are We give an Kiefer, Ken Dietz, and John Oli- play; then St. Joe in bracket play. & ance for that short period of time is presently looking at the possibility extra discount phant. The coaches also want to It was still a great season. Five play- (Community not easy. of residents being able to use debit v Internet Consulting thank the parents for being such a ers on the team finished their season H 0 S PIT A L One solution he is looking into or credit cards to pay their bills without them great cheering section and getting For Yonr Farm al 38-1. Not bad for 10-year-olds. with the Michigan Municipal 7517 Red Arrow Hwy Reason: First Data International online. They are looking at making the boys to so many practices and Einternet Design Waterviiet Top hitters in the tournament were: iMjnas&iiiALiM League is to increase the City's lia- this service available because of credit card service games. Turns out those practices Ryan Parrigin 8-IB; Gunner Harri- bility insurance from $1 million to (269) 463-3195 if you want to know more go to [email protected] the high demand they have re- were worth every minute. www.bobshohbyshop.com son 7-IB, 3-2B; Brad Page 7-IB, 1- the recommended $2 million with ceived for it. Worship 9:30 i 11:00 A.M. 2B. 1-3B; Conner Myers 6-IB, 2- www.eintemetdesign.com the MML. If that were done, there There would be no cost to the City, Will Beckham Fresh Produce After Hours Clinic 2B; Kyle Genovese 4-IB, 2-2B, I- might be a possibility to get the but the service would cost the users Sunday School and Adult Located al 420 Mcdical Park Drive 932-1008 ext200 change U.S. soccer AR; Caleb Smith 8-IB, 2-2B; Austin third million dollars of coverage $7 or more. Akinwale said it would Open 9-7 Daily (on the Community Hospital Campus) Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. Thomas 6-IB, 1-2B; Elliot Dannef- for a short term. be their choice to use it or not. The The press is making a big deal about 463 3600 BOB'S HOBBY & fel 5-IB, 1-2B; Kyle Krajeeki 7-IB; Akinwale said if that doesn't work City would still accept cash and Children's Church and Adult English soccer star David Beckham Chase Potter 5-IB. out, he will have to go shopping. checks without an additional Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. COLLECTOR SHOP coming to the states to play for the 5000 N. M-140 Waterviiet IUIMHH cu'V iil'nui i Ihisluutl, roit NEW & USED BUY & SELL Also, congratulations to the Water- charge. He said they would have Los Angeles Galaxy with a mega- www.communityhospitalvyatervliet.com www.niidwayministries.org viiet 10-year-olds for a greal tourney Asset Management Plan more information later. (269) 463-7452 bucks contract. (269) 463-5500 115 N. Main St., Waterviiet Ml 49098 at Eaton Park. Manager Akinwale advised the Haven't these things been tried

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July /y, i(w/ tn-LUy Kecora r§ge > PageS Tri-City Record July 19, 200y Paw Paw Lake Almanac Cu len dar & Entertain ment Tri-City Area Outdoor News LOMA MOVIE GUinF Most bats have their young in late Coloma Junior High School spring or early summer after rousing July 21 - 10th annual Tri-Citv Area HARRY POTTER -(HELDOVER) Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returns from hibernation. They mate before Scholastic Honor Roll "Kute Kids "... tor his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wiz- hibernating but do not become preg- Fishing ardmg community is in denial about the tennager's recent encounter with nant until early spring. Gestation is Paw Paw Lake Melinda D. Pillow, Jennifer A Second Semester the evil Lord Voldennort. perferrmg to tum a blind eye to the news that only 30-60 days and one or two pups Rauner. Mikayla N. Romeo. Ashley IHIS Kl Ih klD"...is6- Voldennort has returned Fearing the Hogwart's vunerable Headmaster, are bom each year. & Hunting Ending June 1, 2007 Rose, Colin T. Saltzman. Jocelyn month-old Alicia Shattuck Dumbledore, is lying about Voldennort's return the Minister for Magic The young are nursed until they Samo, Jessica R. Sharpe, Julia of Ionia. Her mother is PRINCIPAL S LIST appoints a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over leam to fly. Then the pups follow Shaw. Kaitlyn Sink; Melissa Shattuck; her Boat Parade The Principal's List includes those Dumbeldore and the Hogwart's students. (PG-13 their mothers to leam foraging tech- Report Samantha M. Smith. Amanda L. grandparents are Don and niques and strategies until they are honor students who have a straight By Bill Scott Sonner, Stephanie Sutton. David Maria Hurlbut of Lonell. capable of hunting on Iheir own. "A" average. TRANSFORMERS - (HELD OVER) Based on the '80s TV show, our williaimcott4365(a sbcglobal.net Tavolacci, Daniel J. Thomas. Jaime She is the great-grand- world will be changed on July 4 w hen aliens make earth their final battle- The females provide supplementary mismoL daughter of Frank Hurl- S Thomas. Julie D. Timm, Emma L. milk until the pups are completely Kelli D. Brownfield, Aaron L ground As the forces of evil seek the key to ultimate power, our las this Saturday but of Howell. Alicia's water. Lots of Perch arc still being Tressmer. Kaytlm M. Veverka; independent. St. Joseph River... The DNR re- Corbitt, Megan K Doolen. Alexan- chance for survival rests in the hands of young Sam Witwicky (Shia great-great grandfather caught in 20 to 30 feet of water Mark E. Vollrath. Sophia L. Weid- Bats hibernate from late October to Submitted by Bob Becker ports that Walleye are being caught dra N. Ehlers, Amy L. Heater, LaBeouf). (PG-13) 49098. If you return a proxy and ssas John VNillard Hurl- By Delavan Sipes south of the piers. Minnows have ner. Nathaniel J. Whittington. Alex- early April in the northern United This Saturday. July 21, is the 10th on crawlers upstream of Pipestone Chelsea Howell. Sarah E. Kettlehut, then attend, your proxy will be >ut, her great-great-great- Still no substantial rain. Only an im- been working best for the Perch. ander J. Wilcox. Rebecka R Will- States. During this time their meta- annual Boat Parade sponsored by relumed lo you. Creek. Kay la N. Lacer; RATAIOl ILLE - (HELD OVER) In the hilarious new animated- grandfalher was ( harles measurable trace on three occasions. Area Lakes... According to the ming, Bianca C. Wright. Derek J. bolic rate is extremely low. It is the Paw Paw Lake Association. The Good fishing for Smallmouth Bass Bradly C. Moore. Alyvia M. adventure. "Ratatouille," a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a grea The meeting begins al 9:00 a.m. Bradford Hurlbut. and The ground is bone dry down to 6-S Wvant. Olivia A. Zvonar believed that because of this some parade is open to anyone who wish- with J plugs and small spinners in chalkboard at Fishm' Hole 2 on Paw Nadeau. Sutton R. Needham. i hef despite his famiK s w ishes and the obv ious problem of being a rat in (iuest speaker will be Martin Hilov- her great-great-greal- inches below the surface. Trees are 9111 ORAIH, bats live to be 35 years old. es to participate, whether a PPLA some of the deeper holes. Paw Avenue in Coloma:, Samantha M. Smith, Emma L. a^deodedl^jiodenljjhobi^^ sky of F.nviroScience. Martin is great grandfathers were stressed. Gardens aren't surviving Big Paw Paw Lake is producing Elizabeth R. Allen, Derrick M A hibernation site is called an member or not. Presidenl of the firm, which has Also, lots of Catfish are being Tressmer, Kaytlm M. Veverka. William Harison Hurlbut iJ without supplemental water. Two Allred. Ryan Anderson, Brandon J. JIL\ 20 THRU JULY 26 "Hibemaculum." Hibernacula can To enter is easy and free; just show been selected by the Paw Paw Lake caught mainly at night with cut bait some nice Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rebecka R Willming and Wealth) ( ross llurlbut/Stoughlon wkf settled Stoughton Corners cool days made the days more com- and a few Northern Pike. Arant. Amber I. Armstrong. Hope O. W WW.MOORIIHEAI RtS.lUM include old buildings, attics, caves, up. festooned or not. at The Water- Foundation lo reintroduce Middfoil and slink bail. mi tiRAUL n the 1850s (1852). I hey were all of Van Buren County. SAT-SI N « fortable for humans but provided lit- Bailey, Justin D Bronkala. Kelsey J. bridges, tunnels, hollow logs - any- front restaurant around 1:30 p.m. to weevils as a possible alternative to A couple of Steelhead have been Dewey Lake is doing well for Crap- Nathan R Conrad. Shatona Dancer. Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, and rel tle relief for plants. caught in the river but, wilh the nver Browne. Ashley E. Campbell, where a bat can roost, safe from dis- receive your "official number" and chemical weed treatments and a nat- pie and Bass. Amanda Fjelstul, Rebecca M. atives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids LOMA 468-1,0 VIA (OLOMA ' Lake level has fallen another two Nathan R Conrad; turbance and harsh weather. to fill out a form with your theme (if urally occurring predator of the being low and warm, the fish aren't Van Auken Lake fishermen arc (luntz, Llndsey C. Hauch, Ryan names on the hack of the picture and include any other information TRANSFORVUHS inches in one week. It now registers Joshua D. Cox. I rin Cross, Thomas 12:35 3:45 •' 009;50 P(il3 Sonn e t ndcrsiandinx Hals, Kim Williams Ayo u have one) and a list of your crew Eurasian Water Milfoil. moving much. catching some Crappie, mostly at Heater, Chad Herman, Corey uhout it that vou d like to see in the paper, including mom and dud, 621.34 feet above sea level. Roh Mies /)/> S I sptrial puhlicalion from Lake Michigan near St. Joe... A E. Czuba. Shatona Dancer. Alaura IIAKK^ POITI K 12:20 3:30 6:509:5(1 HCU members so our "incorruptible" jud- This month's meeting will be held night, and Bass. McCarty, Sarah B. Mort, Kathleen grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-C it}' Record, Baltimore Orioles and humming- Ihnl Hm htr \ Piynt Precipaalion & lake D Davis. Ambriana L. Davis. Tyler ges know who you are. at Waterviiet Township Hall on M- few Skamania are being caught off Little Paw Paw Lake fishermen are O'Brien. SteVee N. Parrigin. Samuel RATATOl II.LK 2:50-1:05 6:40 9:110(1 level repurieJ h\ Kay Dlouhy. deia- *.(). Bin Waterviiet, Ml WtWS. Pick up the photo after it appears in the birds are still quite attentive to nec- the piers. Fishermen have been us- D. Dye. Cassie Y. Evans, Lucas J If you're not participating, you may 14Q. Due to Township policy, there catching some Crappie, Bass, and Swihart vanll^l tft't iqu ijs i /Hi paper: or include a slumped, self-addressed envelope and we'll mail it tar-type feeders. With the abundance Faultersack, Adrianna Fickctt, watch from the shore, your dock or will be neither food nor beverages. ing shrimp 4-6 feel under a bobber Bluegill. hack to you. of natural fresh food, the finches and Next Week: Improving Vour Bat Amanda Fjelstul. Patrick A. Fowler; deck, as Ihis lively gaggle of boaters Anyone interested is invited to hear and orange spoons. The mosl pro- HONOR ROLL sparrows are not paying much atten- Score Joshua K. Galameau. Sierra J. K Al A101 ILLI. 12:45*3:45 6:J0H:50C will dip into every bay for your fun of this exciting technology. ductive times have been the last Where are your "Kute Kids "? tion to the seed feeders. I Wonder: Why doesn't "Buick" Conservation To qualify for the Honor Roll, a stu- Glavach. Jonathan (ireco. Rebecca TRANSFOKMLKS and enjoyment. hour before dark and the first two I2;I0M.206:459:40 P(;i3 rhyme with "quick"? dent must have a CPA of 3.00 and no M. (iuntz. Lindsey C. Hauch. Ryan Woodpeckers and cardinals still hours of daylight. Some Chinook HARRY POTTKH If you're so inclined, after the 12:30*3:35 6:559:50 PUJ find the suet blocks tasty. Once in Officer McGee more than one "C " Citizenship must Heater, Chad Herman. Brittany M. parade, come join the participants at Lake Michigan have been caught in 70 to 130 feet of COMING IIAIRSPRAV awhile a raccoon or a squirrel will be satisfactory in all cases. Hicks. Jo'Neisha M. limes. Brandon The Waterfront around 3:00 p.m. for water using blue, green or purple try to open the suet cages. Some- will be speaker «i IIOKAIH Johnson. Courtney I 1 atsch. Corey Coloma paraprofesslonal music by Al Giganti & friends; and shipwrecks talk spoons. Perch have also been caught Diliion Barry. Bnen A. Benitez, M. McCarty; times they are successful. in 20 to 30 feel of water using min- KM MO( II 11 9:40 12:40 3:40 6:30 H:45G for burgers and hot dogs or food August 1 at Morgan A. Brink. Erika L. Brown. Ronnie M. McGuire. James T. Historical Irivia from the restaurant's menu. set for July 25 in nows. HARRN POTTKR 9:30 11:1012:30 2:10 3:30 Kelli I) Brownfield, Sophia M. Morlock. Kenneth I. Morris, Sarah Vicki Sloan retires Newly-born bats are a problem to Last year, over 300 people attended Lake Michigan near South Haven 5:106:40 8:00 9:30 P(;i3 DAVE WILLIAMS Waterviiet Burke. Briana L. Cobum. Jonathan B. Mort. Kathleen O'Brien. SteVee their mothers. I hey consume prodi- Berrien Springs ... Boat anglers are catching some |{> Lois Jordan the awards ceremony and many Kolberg. to help them with their IIAIRSPKW L. Cobum. Elizabeth I). Conkin; N. Parrigin, Michael P. Payovich. 7 9:50 12:50 3:50 7:00 9;45 PG gious amounts of milk because they BUILDING Chinook and Steelhead trolling 80 to After 1 years oflov ing her job as a needs. danced to Al's music. Is this a fun Bob Myers. Curator of The History Gun Club Aaron Corbitt. Ryan P Delk, Megan Jennifer L. Polfus, Jesse P. Ray. SHRtk J 10:101:104:10 PG weigh about one-quarter as much as 120 feel down in 70 lo 120 feel of paraprolessional at ( oloma Elemen- "I'm verv thankful to be able to SALES time with good food? You bet! Center at Courthouse Square in K Doolen. Alexandra N. Ehlers. Michelanne J Robinson. Michael S, the mother. This would be compara- On Wednesday. August 1, the Wa- tary School. Vicki Sloan retired; hut 1 NOW PRONOl'NCK VOll CHUCK & LARRY On August 24 and 25. ihe Black Berrien Springs, will present a talk Thomas M. Fry. Amy L. Heater. Roggow. Shasta A Rose; 7 ble to a 100-pound woman giving FARM COMMERCIAL Dates are July 21-22 terviiet Gun Club will be having it wasn't easy. 10:00 1:00 4:00 ; 10 9:40 P(f|J River Watershed Project, supported on Lost on the Lakes: Shipwrecks of Lucas K. Hettig. Chelsea N. Howell. Blake Rushing. Spencer T. Simp- hirth to a 25-pound baby. 429-7611 Stevensville Mike McGee. our local conservation "It's hard to leave when you love ILIVKI KKK OK DIK HARD 6:509:35 PC 13 by the Southwest Michigan Plan- Berrien County Wednesday, July 25, Cody Hudson. Danyiel M Jeffries. son. Jeffrey R Sirk. Jacob K. Wolf Lake officer, as a speaker for the evening. what you do. My heart is here and it ning Commission, is offering a I'/j- from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Karsten M Johnson; Southard. Chance Spencer. Karlcann The public is invited to attend. is dilficult to leave." Sloan said. day workshop titled "Introduction to The harbor al St. Joseph served as Sarah E. Kettlehut. Kayla N I acer. Stankiewicz. Ethan Street. Samuel J. Fish Hatchery Refreshments will be served. Sloan got the job alter answering an Lakes." wilh topics lo include lake one of Lake Michigan's busiest Jared T. Lafond. Leslie M. LaVan- Swihart. John (i. Tanner; The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. ad. A team of seven mteniewed her. Community Calendar ecology, aquatic plants, lakes and I9ih-ccniury commercial port. The way. Petra L. Martinez. Bradly C. Brandea N. Taylor. Cody J. Visitor Center Il will be an open fonim. Mike will including former principal Dan ( the law, citizen involvement, and heavy volume of shipping inevitably Moore. Kylee Morlock. Alyvia M. Veverka. Daniel P. Vollrath. Amanda Sponsored as a community service by answer questions from the audience. Stack, litle 1 teachers Dr. Charlotte more. resulted in many shipwrecks. This Nadeau. Sutton R Needham. Alexa L. Weckler. Justin T. Wvant. Tyler S. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill hosts annual (iroff and Sue Dewey; and parapro- Anyone interested, especially lake illustrated program tells the stones R. Neumann; Zech. Rachel /war Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, fessionals Jiid\ Noack. Wahneta residents, is encouraged to attend. of these infamous and sometimes Lauren M. Noack. Dianna Pickard, Box 7, Waterviiet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; Fish Festival Miller, Kathy Price and Bev /.war. The cost is only $10 per person, obscure shipwrecks that occurred In the "I was a little nervous being m an or E-mail to [email protected]. including two meals. The workshop along Berrien County. "Fish on!" These exciting words will reverberate through the grounds Papasan-Mamasan interview with lhal many people at Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline will be held at the Van Buren Youth Some of the wrecks involved small one time, but it went very well and for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Camp and an overnight stay at the schooners like the "Experiment." of the Wolf Lake Stale Fish Hatch- pits! camp is possible for an additional which capsized in a gale off St. ery on July 21-22, as dozens of they hired me." she said have time with my family." Sloan By Sue Openneer Korean Veteran Wednesday, July 18-July 25, "Special Book Sale" @ Hartford $15. Those slaying overnight will youngsters catch a steelhead trout or Sloan also worked the summer said Joseph in 1855. Large steamers Public Library. Prices at $1 to S10. have access to canoes, rowboals, even a muskie from the half-acre Association migrant program for 17 years. She is also looking forward to vol- wrecked, loo. the best-known being First victory Saturday, July 21 & 22, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., "Fish Festival" nature trails, and a campfire Friday show pond. It's all part of the hatch- Before coming to ( oloma. she unteering in her church through a the "Chicora." which disappeared in at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery in Mattawan. For more information evening. a January 1895 storm while relum- cry's eighth annual Fish Festival. meeting Juiy 21 worked as a paraprolessional for Christian outreach program. of the season about the catch-and-release program, call (269) 668-2876. three years .it a preschool in New If interested in attending, please call ing to Benton Harbor with a cargo of Admission is free. The festival, The Papasan-Mamasan Korean Sloan said most people don't realize Saturday, July 21, 7:00 p.m., "Evening paddle on Lake from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both Carlisle, Indiana (269) 325-1191 or e-mail us at paw Hour. for Stewart Veteran Association will meet on how much teachers care personally Photo: Pat Crean Michigan with Sarett Nature Center." Cost is $12 per person days, features lours of the hatchery, She describes the job as like being a pawlkassoc.(aaol.com and we will Storms, especially those in the fall Saturday, July 21. at 1:30 p.m. at the about the children, not just how The #20 Home Depot Chevrolet and you MUST preregister; call 927-4832 for more information. catch-and-release fishing (for chil- teacher's assistant Meet Baxter, a happy-go-lucky red and white American Bulldog. gel you on the list! months of October, November and American Legion Post #410 at 1KK4 much they leam but that their stu- broke a 20-race winless streak that Saturday, July 21, 9:00 a.m., "Final AYSO Soccer Signup" at We're not sure how old Baxter is. hut think heN around five dren 5-16 only), guided nature "One ol the best things about the For more information, please down- December, accounted for the vast Farmer Street in Benton Harbor. dents are happy, healthy and live dated back lo November of last sea- Coloma F O P years. This active, plavful 95-pound boy is quite the character. load a brochure of the workshop by hikes, minnow races, food and re- job is helping children succeed in majority of shipwrecks; allhough All Korea War veterans who were in good lives. son on Sunday at Chicagoland Saturday, July 21, 2:00 p.m , "10th annual Boat Parade by He loves people of all shapes and sizes, wants to play with other freshments. and more. learning, and one ol the hardest going to www.vbco.org downloads collisions, fires, and other calamities service between June 25, 1950. She said a paraprolessional is the Speedway. Stewart's high-profile the Paw Paw Lake Association begins at The Waterfront dogs, and seems lo have a sense of humor, despite the fact that he "The festival is a fun and education- things is Immg tough love with the /inirolojakcsbrochure 1 .pdf also look a Heavy toll of commercial ihrough June 30. 1955. are eligible "teacher's legs." putting things feud wilh teammate Denny Hamlin restaurant in Coloma. came to Animal Aid with serious problems necevsitating five al way for families lo leam about the kids," she said. (two upper case dashes between vessels. The schooner "Myosotis," to attend Korean War veterans who EARNS MSI DEAN'S LIS! w here they belong, setting up things, after the wreck last week in Daytona Monday, July 23 @ 11:30 a.m., "Medicare & Medicaid separate surgeries. He's back to 100% physically now, and is inlro. lakes, brochure and 1 .pdf) or important role of hatcheries in pro- Sloan spent 14 years in 1 itie I where for example, went down just north serv ed during that period but did not HONORS...Michael Manin. a helping them slay organized. She has been patched and the two vowed Assistance program" at Covert Senior Lifeline in Covert and at ready for a wonderful Forever Home with a fenced yard for him simply call Erin at 269-657-4030. of St. Joseph in a fierce November viding the quality fishing opportuni- she worked w ith students on phon- recommends the job to those who go to Korea are also eligible to join 2003 Waterviiet High School to romp in. Due to his breed, propneelive adopters will be very lo make things work Sunday in 1:30 at Wanen Senior Center in South Haven. extension 5. gale. ties Michigan has lo offer," said ics. grammar, and reading skills. The love children and have a lot of pa- this organization. graduate and son of Mike and carefully screened, and we ask that you check with your Chicago. Wednesday, July 25 @ 7:00 p m., "Lost in the Lakes" presen- August 4 is the PPLA's Annual Not all the shipwrecks associated Wolf Lake Interpreter Shana McMil- last three years, she worked in tience. For more information, contact Bill Kathy Marvin of Waterviiet, has municipalities to be certain that there are no breed-spedific In last week's episode al Daytona, lan. "Most people don't know ihe kindergarten, helping students read tation by Bob Myers (Curator of the History Center at the Court- Meeting, with an election of direc- with Berrien County happened Miller at (269)471-1405. been named to the Dean's List at "Vou need to be a caring, patient ordnances, if you would like to meet Baxter, please call Bobbie Stewart blamed Hamlin for the acci- Department of Natural Resour-ces' and work on their shapes, sounds house Square in Berrien Springs). For more information and to tors on our list of actions. Watch the directly off the Berrien County Michigan Stale University. He person with a lot of ambition at (269) 925-3603. A S95 adoption fee will be asked. Vou may see dent that took both drivers out of register, call 983-0271. six fish hatcheries produce approxi- and letters mail for your announcement, w ith a shore. The Israelite House of David earned a 3.9 grade point average because you don't get to sit back on Baxter, along with over 150 other foster pets, on Animal Aid's contention for the win. as Stewart Thursday, July 26 @ 1:30 p.m., "Community Treasure Hunt" proxy and list of candidates along religious colony in Benlon Harbor mately 700.000 pounds of fish every for the spring semester of 2007. Kindergarten teacher Peggv this job Vou are very active." she website at: www.uninialHidsH.ori!. Vou max also meet him in questioned whether Hamlin knew year for slocking our lakes, rivers Brinnehl said Sloan is a kind and sponsored by Waterviiet District Library wilh a short resume for each. had Us own shipping company and Marvin is majoring in food indus- said. person at one of Animal \id's upcoming \doplion Days: Pet what ihe word "teammate" meant. and streams. That's over 40 million caring person who is going to be Saturday, July 28 @ 7:00 p.m., "Explore and Learn About You may vote in person or by proxy. lost all three ships due lo slonns, try management and nill gradu- She leaves behind the students and Supplies Plus on Mall Drive in Benton Harbor on Saturday, That's all behind them now after fish." really missed. Grand Mere State Park with Sarett Nature Center." Fee $2 for Your voice and vote is important; if overloading or collisions. ate in May of 2008. staff but takes with her a powerful 4 August, from noon-2 pm and/or Paw Marl in the Martin's both drivers met wilh team owner During their tour of the hatchery, "She is the most wonderful person Sarett members; S5, non-members. Call 927-4832 to register. you plan not lo attend, your proxy Myers' program is adapted from his lesson she learned about children Pla/.a in St. .Joseph on Saturday, 11 August Joe Gibbs before the start of Sun- which begins every 20 minutes, vis- to work w ith. doing anything 1 ask Saturday, July 28 @ 9:00 a.m., "SMC 33rd annual Steve's may be relumed by either fax. (269) book of the same title, published by and memories that will keep her from noon - 2 pm. day's race. Federal itors will leam how the DNR uses its of her. 1 didn't even have to ask her. Run' in downtown Dowagiac. For more information, call (269) 468-3998; lo our e-mail address al Andrews University Press in 2003. smiling. Stewart look the lead away from 782-1209 \nimal Aid of SW Ml: Rescuing, Rehoming, fish production program lo hatch, She just knew what to do at the ^MMAJ AiJJ pawpawlkassocft/ aol.com: or lo He has published numerous books Employees SW "I have learned that all children Mall Kenseth with just 34 laps to go A Reducing Pet Overpopulation. rear and transport fish required for time." said Brinnehl. "The kids Sunday, July 29 @ 1:00 p.m., "Kayak/Canoe the Paw Paw PPLA, P.O. Box 206. Waterviiet, Ml and articles on Berrien County his- from all walks of life want to be in the race. Kenseth continued lo the management of both Greal loved her. It s going to be different River with Sarett Nature Center." Fee is $12 per person; you tory. Michigan Chapter loved and admired by others." said pursue Stewart but was unable to w ithout her." MUST preiegister Call 927-48332 for more information. This program is free. Lakes and inland fisheries. Species Sloan. "The memory of their sweet pass him for the lead. Kenseth had lo produced al this facility include to host annual For Sloan, the hardest part about Wednesday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., "Mike McGee Speaks at Please register in advance by call- innocence will be w ith me for a long Tri-County Computer Services has moved hold off the hard-charging Carl ing (269) 983-0271. walleye, northern pike, muskel- retiring is realizing she will not be time." Waterviiet Gun Club." Refreshments will be served Edwards lo finish second. Kenseth lunge. steelhead trout, lake sturgeon potluck picnic around to help the teachers. Thursday, August 2, "Coloma Glad-Peach 2007 Peach Bake- to the corner of Main St. & Red Arrow! held his third-place position in the (the only facility lo rear this spe- "I'm going to miss that terribly." Fest" at the North Berrien Senior Center on Ryno Road in "Old Time" standings and is 349 points out of July 24 E-mail your news cies), and Chinook salmon. Sloan said. Coloma. For more information or to register, call 468-3366. MAHALIA rALP) STELTER... first. In addition to the tours and catch- The National Association of Active Kindergarten teacher Kathy Saturday, August 4, 7:15 a.m., "18th annual Golf Classic" to has been accepted to the Berrien to the Well hook you up with i2k for fast, Internet Demonstration Day It was the first win of ihe 2007 sea- and Retired Federal 1 mployees SW Osborne said she didn't want to see support the Hartford Emerald Vanguard. 7:15 check-in; 8:00 and-release fishing for kids, there County Math and Science Center son for Stewart. Stewart is a two- will be free lessons on baiting a Michigan Chapter will hold its Sloan retire and described Sloan as a trumpet start For more information, call 621-6632. connections throughout the entire area of August 25 located at Andrews Iniversity be- Tri-City Record time Champion and has 30 career hook, lying knots, flycasling and fly annual picnic at 2030 Portage Road. lop-notch, excellent aide who knows Saturday, August 4, "Coloma Class of 1962 45th Reunion" at ginning this fall. Entrance into the victories. He moved up a spot in the Coloma, Covert, Hartford, and Waterviiet! lying. Inside the Visitor Center, par- Niles. on Tuesday. July 24. al 6:00 exactly how to handle the students. recordfa i2k.coni The Waterfront restaurant on Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. For more at VBHSM center is an honor that only 30 standings and is currently in sixth ticipants will be able lo go virtual p.m. "She uses a calm, quiet, interacting information, call Pat Randall Spaulding @ 468-7116. The Van Buren Historical Society freshmen students from the entire place. 482 points behind the leader, fishing to experience the thrill of The main food and drink will be voice with them all the time. She is Friday, August 10-11-12, "Benton Harbor High School Class Museum will hold its annual "Old County are given. Dial-up Jeff Gordon. provided; please bring a dish to pass. just w onderful." Osborne said. of 1957 Reunion" at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph F.O.P. Lodge #96 Time" Demonstration Day on landing a bass, trout or salmon. Ali's freshman and sophomore Carl Edwards finished third. He was All retired and current federal em- DSL Other activities include displays by Sloan promises to come back and I on Niles Rd. in St. Joseph. For more information, call 944-5027 (Digital Subscriber Line) Saturday, August 25, from 11:00 years vsill be spent at Andrews in followed by Kevin Harvick and C.A.R. connections the DNR and presentations by sever- ployees and their spouses and fami- volunteer. Friday, August 11 @ 4:00 p.m., "WHS 30-Year Class Reunion" a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is lo- the morning and at Waterviiet pole-sitter Casey Mears. al local conservation organizations, lies are welcome. "I will leave them my number. at Sherry (Cutlip) Burtchett's home on Bainbridge Center Road in just cated three miles east of Hartford, High School in the afternoon. The Edwards moved up a spot in the For mere information or a ride, call When they have a day that they | Certified \ Coloma. For more information, call Greg Krell at 876-8260. for as on Red Arrow Highway. as well as crafts and other activities reverse ^ill be in her junior and 95 standings. He is now in fifth place, for children. Jean Rowe al (269) 782-2769 or e- know will be real hectic, they can Monday. August 13, "LMC Foundation Golf Outing" @ Step back in lime and see persons senior years. 428 points behind Jeff Gordon. The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery mail to leanroweU/ verizon.net. call me. I would love to be able to Orchard Hills Country Club. Buchanan. For info, call 927-6849. demonstrating crafts of a bygone Additionally in those last tno Auto little as Harvick moved into eighth place in come and help." she said. era: spinning, weaving, quilting, rug Visitor Center is open 10:00 a.m. lo years, she have the opportuni- 'IS the standings, 574 poinLs out of first. vmII Sloan and her husband. Bob. share a s making/hooking, pottery, black- 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sat- ty to take elective courses at I per month The Hendnck drivers won 10 of the Seth Griffin Repair urday; 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on successful business together. Part of smithing. wood carving, chair can- Andrews I niversity for college Taking care of your disposal needs 14 races al the start of the season. her retirement time will be put into for 12 mos. ing, lole painting and much, much Sunday; and closed Mondays. credits. Instruction is taught by graduates from 10 Hendrick has been shut out of victo- the business, but a lot of it will be more. Guided lours of the fish hatchery the professors and staff. Two- j 468-5555\ per month! ry lane the last five races. spent w ith family. Orchard Hill residential Food will be available. You will be are offered Tuesday-Saturday at thirds of them have Ph.D.s in their Taylor 10:00 and 11 ;0() a.m. and 1:00, 2:00 The DEI teammates started off to a Iheir children - Serena (Kyle) j Front End : able lo lour the Museum as well, academic fields. greal start on Sunday but soon fell Langston. Steven Sloan and Shanell Don't get "Geeked" • bring your computer troubles to including archives and the gift shop and 3:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:00, Her very proud parents are Karl University Alignment • 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. off the pace. Both were running in (Pat) Sempert. along with 2-year-old Sanitary Landfill This is the annual fund-raising and Jeri (Still) Stelter. Proud the top 10 when Dale Jr. lost his Seth Griffin graduated Cum Laude grandson Dawson Langston - all live includes front wheel drivei and 4x4 PU event for the Museum. Admission is The catch-and-release fishing pro- grandparents are Jerry and Ruth Tri-County Computer Services power steenng. Junior would return from Taylor University's Upland in Waterviiet and have a lot of fami- 3290 Hennessey Rd., Waterviiet $5 for adults; children wilh adults gram for youth continues each Sat- Still of Waterviiet and Ralph and i $30 & Up i to the track and finished 19th, but (Indiana) campus on May 19. 2007. ly outings together. are free. urday morning Ihrough August. Barbara Steiter of Bangor. Most American Made Cars j 104 N. Main St, Waterviiet Truex Jr. pulled off the track with He earned a bachelor of science Sloan plans to spend time with 463-5588 For information about attending as Times are al 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. (Contributed photo) engine problems. Truex is in llth degree in biology. Dawson, watching him grow up. Open Men • Fri 8:30-5:30 Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., a visitor or DEMONSTRATING A Preregistralion is required. (269)463-4963 " Email: [email protected] place while Dale Jr. is 12th in the Seth is a graduale of Coloma High She also wants to be available for I DOWNTOWN COLOMA I llf'V unimrted to keen wtt connected with i2k. NEXTEL. Direct l\ iV. Dish Network SKILL, call Roy al (269) 674-3969. The center is located in Mattawan, standings. School. Saturday 7a.m. • 12 Noon al Fish Hatchery Road and M-43. her parents. Norma and Leonard j VISA 4 MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED ! 1— • mmt • MM • """ • na • MB • mmm • aJ t

Berrien County Records. No pro- Page 10 Tri-Cily Record July 19, 200'' 128 Approved Pay Estimate #10 from publication of this notice. ceedings have been instituted to July 19, 2007 Tri-Cily Record Page U Lashonda Henry, Benton Harbor, Balkema and Pay Estimate #1 from July 10,2007 recover any part of the debt, which Paw Paw Lake AYSO spring season team photos Want Ads & Public Notices MI; Unit 27 Scott Taylor for the water project. F.Ronald Postelli (PI9029) is now SI58,510.09. Kimberly Griffin, Benton Harbor, Meeting scheduled July 17, 2007, 170 North Paw Paw Street. Editor's Note: Over the past four weeks, nearly even PPL AYSO team photo has been printed in the Trl-Clty Record, special thanks to the Benton Harbor. MI 49022. Deadline Unit 147 regarding building repair. P.O. Box 295 The mortgage will be foreclosed by AYSO, coaches and sponsors for a program that reaches hundreds of local youth and thanks for sharing the team photos with our readers. WANT ADS 7 27/07 (a noon. Ebony Gentry, Benton Harbor, MI; Approved payment of $2000 for the Coloma. Michigan 49038 sale of the property, at public auc- Secretary to Administrator Unit K9 Bathometric Survey of the area (269) 468-3070 tion to the highest bidder, on Thurs- day, July 26, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. COUNTRYSIDK AC ADEMY Katrina Cross, Benlon Harbor, MI; waterways. Julie J. Zych i—t wortt PH 269/944-3319 ext. 146 Unit 118 Approved closed session to discuss 1436 Roslyn Road local time, at the West entrance of the Courthouse, in the City of St. 'iXV •tc. FAX 269-944-3724 Melanie Brown. Benlon Harbor. proposed police contract. Benton Harbor. MI 49022 (7-19-07-TCR) Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, word* (7-19-07 ICR) MI; Unit 155 Approved "Resolution Authorizing the place of the Circuit Court. The * - Tammy Bridgeman, Coloma. MI; the Coloma Charter Township Po- HELP WANTED IMa word 29 WOfOS. LIEN SALE property will be sold to pay the for 12 i*M. Unit 288 lice Department to Finalize and HAGAR TOWNSHIP amounts then due on the mortgage, AM |1 te border THE FOLLOWING UNITS have Edward Armstrong. Eau (laire. MI; Ratify a New Labor Agreement with £ The Hagar Township Board is look- been taken under possession by together with interest due, legal Unit 316. the Coloma Charter Township $ ing for a civic-minded resident inter- Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of pay- (7-19, 7-26-07-T( R) Police Officers." costs, attorneys fees, and also any AO PLACIMINT MAOUNI ested in applying to serve as the «•# ment. These units will be auctioned taxes and insurance that the mort- I t '* It NOON ON TUIS0AY1 COLOMA CHARTER Approved meeting adjounment at Hagar Township Deputy Clerk. Ihe v f on August 8 if the Tenant fails to 8:18 p.m. gagee pays before the sale. k . TrVCKy Kooord TOWNSHIP job consists of assisting the (lerk claim unit. Respectfully submitted. The property is located in the 1M N. Main tt, Oom 7 with regular duties (voter registra- STRIKERS TEAM...consists of head coach Richard Wotorvllot, Ml 49098 John Vanderkamp. Benlon Harbor. REGULAR BOARD Karin Miller for Clerk Debra Olsen Township of Bemen, County of tion, elections, payroll, accounts Nan Auken, Joseph Cavt/os, Cassidy Fickett, Brianna Krugh, Tristan (Mt) 46J-4397 MI; I nil 128 (07-19-07-TCR) Berrien, State of Michigan, and is MEETING payable). An ideal applicant would Less is, Cameron Rendo, Lynn Sibley, Samuel Tavolacci, and Adam CrodN Cards Accoptod , Victoria Sulion, Benton Harbor. Ml; STATE OF described as: be a "people person," have some ac- iii W heeler. Unit ^4 7-11-07 Lot 2 of Deer Meadow Subdivision, MICHIGAN counting and computer skills, and be THE U-6 FALCONS...team consists of head coach Vikki Wilkins, assis- Carol Scott. Sodus, Ml; Unit 216 according to the plat thereof record- FISH KOK SALE SYNOPSIS available for training. Resumes will tant coach Paul Wilkins, Kavon ( onley, Dylan Guess, Thayne Manners, Kf James Roma, Benlon Harbor. MI; PROBATE COURT ed in Liber 26 of Plats, Page 20 of FISH FOR STOCKING..most Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. be accepted, or applications will be Damien Harper, Destiny Henley, Audrey Meader, and Rrady Wilkins. THE IJ-8 FORWARDS...team consists of head coach Cesar Santiago, fW if Unit 244 Berrien County Records. variety lakes. LAGGIS' Tin. i, , u u iii Present: Parrigin, Bechi, Aviles. COUNTY OF available at the Hagar Township Bryce Barrfell. James Davis, Cody Decker, Brendan Lute, Nora San- ponds and lamel Porter, Benlon Harbor. Ml; ^ • Properly address: 11212 Deer Mea- FISH FARM. 269-628-2056 days Duflield, Helbling, Molter. Hall, 3900 Riverside Road, River- tiago, Rina Santiago, Bradley Scott, and Kacie Shaffer. BERRIEN dow Lane, Berrien Springs, Michi- and 269-624-6215 evenings. 0 . ... Approved minutes for June 13 and FILE NO. 2007-0447-DE-N side, ML Any interested applicant Ronald Larry, Benlon Harbor. Ml; . . , , -.W1- . „ gan 49103. (J.MI007.TCR) . ( ^ special meeting June 27, 2007. hills should submit application and/or Estate of Corrine E. Wood. Date of The redemption period will be six -vr . J1'11 ii . ii i mi ii •* totaling $188,523.21 & consent resume by July 31, 2007. Questions Neal Lacy. Benlon Harbor. Ml; Unit , h Birth 01/09/1927 (6) months from the date of sale. RANDY*si wn n ( \m agenda. may be directed to the Township 332 ALL CREDITORS:* Dated: June 18, 2007 AFFORDABLE, DEPENDABLE, Announcement from Cassie Sikes Clerk at 849-0455 on Monday. Larry A. Jones, Benton Harbor. Ml; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: the KINNEY, BURDICK, BOWMAN FREE ESTIMATES regarding (T"MS PlusOne & addi- decedent. Corrine E. Wood, who Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to 269-621-617X ( ml 211 & ENGELN, PLC. By: Mark S. tional Ambulance service 1 p.m. James Howell. St. Joseph, Ml; Unit lived at 1405 Roslyn Road, Benton Bowman (P34207) (6-12—K-124)7.ICR) (7-19-07-TCR) Harbor. Michigan, died May 6, Attomey for Mortgagee FOR RENT COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! 2007. NOTICE Oh 206 Court Street, P.O. Box 24 DUPLEX... 2 Story, 2 bedroom, I Creditors of the decedent are noti- E SALE St. Joseph, Michigan 9085 i I bath, garage in Waterviiet. NO fied lhal all claims against the estate v Default has occurred in a mortgage Telephone: (269)983-0103 SMOKING & NO PI TS Heat will be forever barred unless pre- made by MICHAEL S. JORDAN (6-21.6-28. 7-5. 7-12.7-19-07-rCR) included $590.00 per month. Call sented to Julie J. Zych named co- The following marriage and DARLA MAE R. JORDAN, %il jVv/ (269) 36MM6 personal representative, or to both husband and wife, to EDGEWATER 1-8 SI RESHOTS...(front ross, from the left) Robert Ledesma, Taylor (7-12. 7.mi7-l( R> licenses were issued by the probate at 811 Port St., St. BANK, formerly known as LaSalle Prillwitz, Cassie Gohr, Dayton Quinn, Caidyn Taylor; (back row, from Berrien County Clerk Joseph, Ml 49085, and the named/ %/ the left) assistant coach Robert Ledesma, Daniel Soto, William Hatch, FOR SAl E Federal Savings Bank, dated May proposed personal representative THE U-8 NETTERS TEAM...consists of head coach Tiffany Manners, Rsan Chisek, and head coach Chris Chisek. 4 CEMETERY PLOTS...For sale in 29, 2003. and recorded on August M. Louise Stine: within 4 months after the date of the Jessica Beukelman, Alyssa Blankenship, Tyler Brant, Ian Bridges, Sermon on Mount at North Shore 22, 2003, in Liber 2419, Page 68, (Compiled by Annette Christie) THE U-8 PASSERS TEAM...consists of head coach Brian Arny, Gabriela Galvan, Zachan Goodline, and Tristan Manners. Memory Gardens, llagar Shores. Eric Michael Leith. Waterviiet; and Amanda Armstrong, Chase Aukerman, late Halamka, Olivia McNeil. H- A"' Price negotiable; call 561-629-6043. LITTLE PAW PAW LAKE VIEW Dalanie Grace VanPelt, Three Angela Saldana, Domanik Skidmore, Trace Snyder, and Noel Soto. (7-5.7.12.7-l. Waterviiet. Directions: 194 to exit 41. North M-140 & 1-94 Stephen Cortez Moore and Sam- son. Jan is, and head coach Butch Jarvis. Not asailable for the photo >\aN Hernandez, Julio Hernandez, Jose Medrano, Angel Mejia, Eduardo 269-621-6120 or 269-208-6270. on M-140, rii>hl headinu Fast on antha Bell Scott. Benlon Harbor. Julia King, Olga Santiago, and Stefany Tule. Mejia, Gerardo Morales, Adrian Moreno, Jesus Moreno, Antonio Perez, (7-19.07 K Hi Red Arrow Hwy. Turn left on Lewis (269) 921-0046 St. (across from Waterviiet hijjh LB • mmm • W • mm* • MMHI • mmm • mmm • mmm • mmm • mmm • mmm • mmm • ^mm . mmm • J Fernando Rodriguez, E\an Spencer, and Justin Thurman. HUGI (.\R\(.l S\l I school) to Rijihl on Riser Oaks Dr. 2-FAMILY...Garage Sale. July I1). Come be a part of Watersliet's newest Riser front community 20 & 21.9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 164 Final soccer signup is July 21 where all ihe houses are green built Harriet St., Coloma. Michigan. and environmentally friendly! llit>h 1 The Paw Paw Lake AYSO will be having its final soccer signup for the fall (7-19-07 TC R) efficiency everything will save you season on Saturday. July 21. at ihe Coloma F.O.P. from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. , HELP WANTED up lo Sl.llllO a year in energy costs! Goillf back All area youth, ages 4 /2-18 are eligible to play. All phase I lots are located in a COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY... Renaissance /one, which means no Full time Qualified Agri-Science to sc nool slate income or property taxes! ( all para-pro for 2007-8 school year. for more informalion 269-408-111100 Charity Golf Classic raises nearly Send resume via: FAX 269-944- Lake Mil gguWII 3 724. jmillCT^countrysidechancr.com. $72,000 for Breast Care Program 3838 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Ml 49085. Phone: 269-408-0000 h or MAIL 4800 Meadowbrook Rd., web: wwss.mar/kerealh.com. Ihe 15th annual Charily Golf (irand Rapids. Stryker Instruments and Navigation it £-••• Classie sponsored by the Lakeland • '• ' V Health Foundation at Point ()' was the Gold Tee Sponsor for this THE U-6 COUGARS...team consists of head coach Boh Ledesma, assis- Woods Golf&Country Club on July year's outing. tant coach Misty Ledesma, Inteus Dixon, Cheisie Drake, Austin Ham- raised S71,727 lo assist with spon- Silver Tee sponsors were ARA-; mond, Elijah Ledesma, Christian McDonald, and Vinny Tavolacci. THE U-8 KEEPERS...team consists of head coach Joe Kelley, assistant Neighborhood Michigan coach Deanna Kelley, Fabian Gon/ale/, Brad Kelley, Jake Kelley, soring the Lakeland Breast Care MARK; BSA LifeStrudures; Chase* Matthew Kelley, Karli McClendon, Kathn Smith, and Josue Solo. Program, which includes Breast Hank; Incat Systems Inc.; Lakeland; 'C*3 OMLM MR I. the latest technology available Hospital Auxiliary, St. Joseph;: for detecting breast cancer. Medline Industries; and Physicians. "The support we receive from our Care Health Plans. Present mart associates and business partners (iolf Classic sponsors were Al (ilS. Record makes this a very successful event." Point O'Woods Golf and Countn said Joseph Wasserman. President Club. Radiology Associates of Ber- and (10 of Lakeland Healthc are. rien County, and United Federal r Printing "We thank the Charily (iolf Classic Credit Union. participants, sponsors and the many Michigan Community Blood Center other contributors for their generosi- hosted the breakfast. Hicks Sign: Business Letterhead & Envelopes ty, which helps Lakeland provide Company donated the signs, Kil- Invoices & Business Cards excellent healthcare to our commu- win's donated favors for all attend- nily. Breast MR I is a powerful ing, and Taylor Rental Company- Ml#1 !L .. v Keith Anderson Carbonless Receipts & Forms weapon in the light against breast donated the rental items for the cancer that will help many women event. U-6 EAGLES...(from Ihe left) Noah Weber, Emma Kraklau, Casey for whom mammography and even Are you ready for a chanfe? ultrasound screening may not be Venetian Festival! Wolfe, Erik Jarvis, James Ellsworth, and Hannah Gunt/. Head coach Volume discounts LMCFoundation Butch Jarvis is standing behind the team. sensitive enough." July 22 Whether H'J lime for < n

i Page 12 Tri-City Record July 19, 2007 Andv Hutchins houaht Haiei vliet Mortuary in 1938: repaired shoes and harnmes (0 muk (nds m't History of family-owned Hutchins Funeral Home spans three generations Yazcl received a two-year associ- She said that within the next five one, setting a time with the family to By Lynn Attila ate's degree from Lake Michigan years she hopes to start purchasing work out arrangements, embalming, In 1938, Andrew J. Hutchins, son of if any type of public visitation is Henry M. and Mary C. Hutchins, College and went on lo Cincinnati the business from her parents. involved; and coordinating services longtime Tri-City Area residents, College of Mortuary Science, recei- Roland Hutchins said he had no in- with the minister or choosing a pas- accepted ownership of the Water- ving a bachelor's degree. She then clination to retire at this time, tor for the family if the family does- viiet Mortuary, one of the communi- served a one-year apprenticeship in though. n't have one. ty's oldest institutions. The transfer Kalamazoo. The Hutchins said they do approxi- The funeral service also includes of ownership took place between Ya/el said lhal 10 years ago there mately 60 funerals a year. helping the family process life insur- P.M. Keasey and Mr. Hutchins. were only about 10 women in the Yazel said it is their goal "to do the ance paperwork, which can be quite (NOTE: Information taken trom the business, but trends have changed best to help families celebrate the cumbersome, Yazel pointed out. Waterviiet Record.) Today, the ratio is about 50/50. life of their loved one." Roland Hutchins and wife Loretta The business was at first operated at Hutchins said, "I was surprised that Some of the offerings Hutchins live in Waterviiet and have five its original location at 521 South Rebecca would be the one to carry Funeral Home has provided are slide grown children. Mam Street. In 1953, Hutchins on the family business but relieved shows on DVD, memorial folders Rebecca and husband Brad also live moved the business to the comer of to know there would be someone to depicting the life of the families in Waterviiet and have four children. Mam and Brown streets. This was carry on." loved one, and picture boards. Rebecca said thai the help of her the former residence of T.J. Scheid Yazel's husband. Brad, is a Funeral The average full service funeral cost mother has made il possible for her Sr. Director at McLaughlin & Clark about $8,000, Yazel said. T his serv- ice includes: picking up the loved to have a career and a family. Andy was a best friend of Stanford Funeral Home in Dowagiac. Keasey, son of P.M. Keasey, who married his older sister, Loretta. PATRIARCH ANDREW HUTCHINS...stand* on Ihe steps of Ihe orig- When Andy became involved with inal Hutchins Euneral Home at 521 South Main Street. Waterviiet. I he Ihe funeral business, he owned a year ^as 1945. (Contributed photo) milk route, gas station, and was the ing shoes and harnesses; and was from his dad's estate in 1970. local bus provider. (Taken from The also picking apples in the summer, A graduate of Waterviet High Hutchw' Ston by GW. Hutchins, just to stay alive, at 5 cents per School in 1963, he attended mortu- 2004.) Of course, these businesses bushel... times were hard for all. ary school in 1967 in Milwaukee, were passed on to other owners. (Also taken from The Hutchins Wisconsin, receiving his degree In the first months he was in the Story.) from Wisconsin School of Mortuary funeral business, no one died in the After Hutchins acquired the proper- Sciences. area for nine months. Andy was fix- ty from Keasey, he leased the funer- Hutchins said the third generation al business. He chose to do business of the Hutchins family in the busi- under the name of Keasey-Hut- ness is being kept alive by daughter chins, thus retaining the name of one Rebecca Hutchins-Ya/el coming on of the oldest licensed morticians in board. the state of Michigan. (Taken from Yazcl is the daughter of Roland and the Waterviiet Record.) Loretta Hutchins and is a 1993 grad- The new owner was a graduate of uate of Waterviiet High School, the Class of 1930 from Waterviiet Rebecca said, "I never had aspira- High School. He attended Worsham lions to do anything else. I knew College of Mortuary Science in when I was a junior in high school Chicago, from which he graduated that this is what I wanted to be." in 1937 wilh a class of 70. For four Yazel relates a story told by her years, ne had been associated with first-grade teacher at St. Joseph P.M. Keasey as a junior partner in Catholic School, Mrs. Linda Harr- the conduct of tlv; funeral business. ison. who said Rebecca announced (Taken from the Waterviiet Record.) one day in class lhal she was going In 1945, the name was changed to into business with her dad when she HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME... as it appears today, located at the corner of Main and Brown streets, an REBECCA HUTCHINS-YAZEL Hutchins Funeral Home, according grew up. "So I guess it's always institution of Ihe Tri-Citv Area for three generations. (Contributed photo) ...and her father, Roland Hutch- to Roland Hutchins, after Mr. Kea- been in the back of my mind," she ins, represent the second and third sey passed away. quipped. generations of funeral directors at Andrew Hutchins passed away in Hutchins Euneral Home, Water- 1969 of a heart attack. viiet. Roland, son of Andrew and Mary (Contributed photo) Hutchins, purchased the business

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