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2/31/2020 481 MIXED DET -1 HOAG L SONS TRI-CITY RhSPRIN'JPuRT , Ml •-! y^bi 128th Year Issue #32 August 12, 2010 Seventy-five Cents Paw Paw Lake restoration wanted by most; who should pay is the question
By Annette Christie Whether or not Paw Paw Lake needs A > v'-V to be cleaned up doesn't seem to be 1/* w - the question, but rather it's who will pay for it. As the discussions of a v," x. ' needed restoration have evolved, as to t * V . . .. A,*v f be cxpected. so has a special assess- P.^vv •K, r, % .. ment district. This proposed district •4. * has sparked a debate of whether or not •• all residents of Coloma Charter Town- y . ship, Watervliet Charter Township, and the cities of both should be re- sponsible for paying for its cleanup. Lake Restoration Initiative -Ms. k In March and April 2009, a petition of 1 f --r'f signatures was presented to both Co- * * s ^ . loma and Watervliet Charter Town- ship boards; asking that under Public • - ni ' Act 188 of 1954, the townships move :* . a - toward a special assessment district for the purpose of cleaning up Paw 3 Paw Lake. J 4 ^ i The Act defines that the eradication or • r ; *v t - control of aquatic weeds and plants A, arc improvements that are allowed; 1 ^ #4 also included are the construction, im- paii) provement, and maintenance of a lake. The townships have the power to 1 {c*- .\% make an improvement and that the i AX costs can and shall be defrayed by a special assessment against the proper- WONDERFUL WATER...Just about everyone agrees Paw Paw Lake is a wonderful recreation area for hun- ty especially benefited by the im- dreds of families and boaters. Most also agree that the lake has a huge economic impact on the area, adding rev- provement. enue at stores and taxes to the township governments. With the presentation of the petitions (Photo courtesy ofAERIALGRAPHICS.COM) showing 76% support from one town- ({imp iam ship and 71% from the other, both BATTLE BR£WING..While everyone also agrees the lake is overrun with weeds and needs to be cleaned up, boards appointed representation to a some believe the costs of the cleanup should be carried by the lakefront property owners; others feel the costs Joint Paw Paw Lake Advisory Com- should be shared among all who reap the benefits of the lake ... users, visitors, landowners, and non-lakefront mittee. Coloma Township was repre- residents in nearby communities. The photo on the right is of a sign posted on a waterfront home on the lake sented by trustees Jim Fulton and channels, maintaining the public should help pay for the improvements. (Karl Bayer photo) Bryan Duffield as well as citizen Rick mined by the Michigan Department of parcels included. That represents Lake Owners - Help stop the special the process would then start all over. Rasmussen. Watervliet Township was Environmental Quality the year that about an additional $200 from the par- assessment tax against the property At that public hearing, the special represented by trustees Joe Stepich SONAR is applied. eel owner per year for a five-year peri- owners." assessment district will be described, and Bob Wallace as well as citizen Following the application of od. The opposition is seeking signatures the project will be described and rep- Mary Spessard. SONAR, the focus of management While the actual special assessment for its own petition. They would need resentatives will be on hand from the As the process progressed, it was nec- will shift to monitoring and mainte- district has yet to be determined, the to collect the signatures of more than consulting engineers who have recom- essary to have further studies done on nance. In addition, the lake would be proposed district is that of those who 20% of the owners of the total land mended the project. the condition of the lake. Both town- subject to two four-year pilot projects, live on the lake or have direct access area in the proposed special assess- To consider the project as a cost for ships have participated in the expense The projects would assess the efficc- to it. ment district. the general public, it would need to be of those studies, approximately tiveness of methods to control the At a recent joint meeting of the town- This would need to be presented at or placed on the ballot for voters to de- $45,000 total. release of phosphorus from lake sedi- ships, that appeared to be the point of before the public hearing to be held on cide. A public joint township meeting was ment into the water column. contention. Saturday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m. Watervliet Township Supervisor Dan held on May 19, 2010, to receive Coloma Charter Township lake prop- Tentatively, it is scheduled to be held Hutchins has been quoted previously those findings. Costs erty owner Cheryl VanDrasek, who at the Watervliet High School Audi- as saying he didn't believe a vote of voiced opposition at the public hear- torium; but the location is yet to be that nature would ever pass. Estimations of project costs and num- confirmed. All of those who are tentatively in the Paw Paw Lake condition bers of parcels included are just that, ing, said, "It is a public lake and ev- If the opposition is successful, those special assessment district will receive The findings of JF New Inc. and Spi- estimates. However, one scenario erybody benefits." in favor would have to collect the sig- a notice in the mail, and a posting will cer Group Inc. were as expected The given was a $950,000 project with 900 A recent advertisement in an area natures of 51% of the residents and be in newspaper publications as well. 880-acre natural lake has an excessive shopper read: "Attention: Paw Paw presence of Eurasian water milfoil. While attempts to treat that problem have been successful and produced a Public to discuss Hartford Twp. Casino August 25 reduction, regrowth occurs in the late By Lynn Attila ford. they maintain the right to expand the Supervisor Sefcik pointed out that the summer. An interested crowd packed Hartford The new casino will feature 500 slots, casino to the full 1,000 slot machine proximity on the 1-94 Corridor was a Eurasian water milfoil is an aggres- Township Hall Wednesday, August 4, according to earlier reports; however, maximum capacity allowable by the key in the decision-making to bring sive, nonnative species common in for a special meeting, hoping to glean Sefcik did say some other gaming state compact. the casino to Hartford Township. southern Michigan lakes. It often more information about the proposed tables might also be included. The proposed casino promises 300 "1-94 is a big plus; the road that killed grows in dense mats, prohibiting the casino project the Pokagon Band of Tribal leaders had explained earlier new jobs for the area. a lot of towns is now a benefit," he establishment of other plants. This Potawatomi Indians have slated for said. exotic plant is a threat to the ecologi- the future of Hartford Township. Sefcik also said the Township was cal integrity of the lake's ecosystem Asking a slew of pertinent questions still working out an interlocal agree- and causes considerable problems for of the Township Board, the audience ment with the Tribe that involved in- all lake users. received few definite answers. frastructure (sewer and water lines). The aquatic plant management pro- Instead, Township Supervisor Ron He did not note details but said the gram that is being considered would Sefcik informed all of a Public Forum Tribe would be financially responsible begin in 2011 and the entire lake to be held on Wednesday, August 25, for the infrastructure. would be treated for the growth of 7:00 p.m., at the Van Burcn Confer- He also said a revenue sharing board Eurasian milfoil. ence Center in Lawrence. would be set up to distribute the rev- Watervliet trustee and member of the He said representatives of the Poka- enue earned from the casino, similar advisory committee Joe Stepich said, gon Tribe will present an infonnation- to that at Four Winds Casino in New "The weed is 95% of the problem." al "PowerPoint presentation" on the Buffalo. The treatment would include using specifics of the proposed plan for Sefcik also suggested this would be SONAR in 2011 and then returning Hartford Township and sponsor a the time for the Hartford Township yearly from 2012-2015 for spot treat- question-and-answer period after- Board to consider "adding on" to what ments as needed. ward. the Pokagons do while installing the The lake treatment using SONAR (or The public is invited. infrastructure "for future Township fiuridone) can provide excellent long- use, if it is financially feasible to do term control. Two treatments would Plans project building the facility on MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS...Hartford Township officials. so. This is just something worth look- occur, one in late April and another in Tribal land that has been held in trust, Clerk Julie Sweet (left) and Supervisor Ron Sefcik, fielded questions from ing into and perhaps pursuing." early May. Sonar is slow acting and land that is located along the north- citizens at a special meeting last week to discuss the planned Pokagon control is usually achieved after a 45- west side of Red Aiyow Highway in Band Casino. Sefcik told those in attendance of a public meeting set for One resident who spoke out, Gerry 60 day period. the near proximity to County Line Wednesday, August 25, with Tribal members. Lutz, stressed, "I hope the Board sup- The use of other herbicides is not per- Road, about two miles west of Hart- (Lynn Attila photo) ports this project in any way it can." Tri-City Record August 12, 2010- etters and Commentary August 12,2010 Tri-City Record 3 Social Security & you Let's take the In my view, these committee mem- Just stick to your By Von da Vanlil, Social Security bers along with the townships have Spiritual 0 Public Affairs Specialist politics out of our My. itiem done their due diligence, even re- old-fashioned I-800-772-1213 Compass questing additional help by two of the nuclear policy pmm the ' » i \ -o ^ . pre-eminent companies that specialize Points With two nuclear plants within miles ways away. in lake recovery projects. While the Payments arrive of each other on our shorelines here Capitol Dear Editor and Pastor Helms, As an added bonus, many banks offer pjret «ii i . ... doesn't 'belong' to lake residents, A in southwest Michigan, our region hirst of all, let me say that I en ov i i j . i • pcu with direct deposit, free checking accounts for people bv i .u i . • . lake resident s have specia responsi1 - has a vested interest in our nation's your column that I read in the Water- Klllt„ , . who use direct deposit because it Fred Upton By Pastor David C. Helms long-term policy for the storage of vHet Record (Tri-City Record), I .h . f r r no matter what saves the bank the cost of processing Congressman Plymouth Conp-e(adonsd Church spent nuclear fuel. Secondly, I am an 89-year-old sen.or ^ Sh0" eV^ f00t 0f Whether you receive Social Security paper payments. Plus, the payment •# • . • . . clanty in a lake, home values rise It is imperative that we put policy citizen semi-shut-in. I agree with you J • u . .u . • .. n- u or Supplemental Security Income probably will show up in your bank , . ... / accordingly; but that is not true ofl the In other words ahead of politics as we pursue a Specifically, thc legislation seeks to: about the hymns and worshi Hp eaders. • • » I.L U U I I L (SSI), if you use direct deposit you account sooner than a paper check c ... • lake. Although there is clearly a bene- Most of the major teachings in the coherent nuclear policy to safely store (1) implement an accountable and So much has changed. rt . can depend on your payment arriving will appear in the mailbox ... and C A, e tit to off-lake property owners in Bible find their foundations in the first spent fuel. Despite thc scientific com- sustainable governance structure for ritty years ago, we used to go to Win- u iui.ii u WEDNES OAV-A Ua.lB in your account on time, every time. there's no need to cash it. It's already , , . .. xx, . n home value by having a lake nearby, it 11 chapters of Genesis. If those chap- munity's seal of approval as well as the short.- and long-term management ona Lake, ndiana, with Youth for If you don't already have direct de- in the bank. pales by comparison. ters are not true, then the rest of the nearly three decades and billions of of spent nuclear fuel; (2) enable oper- Christ. There was a 10.000-seated, posit, there are good reasons to sign Skip the line at the bank, save If a vote were given to the township Bible becomes suspect. dollars invested, the current adminis- ation of a technology-neutral fuel Billy Sunday Tabernacle there. up. For one, less money and time money, get your payment faster, and populace, 1 would vote for it because I The Genesis flood is in that section of tration is inexplicably seeking to pull management enterprise with appro- I remember one Sunday, Billy Gra- spent driving to the bank to cash your know you can depend on your pay- realize the value the lake has on the the Bible. It was a "universal flood," thc plug on the Yucca Mountain re- priate consideration of safety, nuclear ham preached there. Every seat in that check helps you save. Second, fewer ment being in the bank no matter two townships. according to the Bible (Genesis 7:19), pository without offering a viable al- proliferation, environmental, and ec- large tabernacle was filled, with peo- u paper checks, envelopes and stamps, what. You can do all of this with ...... ; But if pressed by a minority, just as and just eight people were preserved ternative. onomic factors; and (3) ensure that pie standing all around the windows . . .u •. t n and less fuel to deliver the checks direct deposit. Learn more about it at .. . , . ... someschoolorothervitalmillages.it alive during this worldwide judgment As the top Republican on the House the fees paid into thc Nuclear Waste outside, looking in and listening. No wj|| not mean less waste and pollution for the www.socialsecuritv.gov/deposit. by water. Subcommittee on Energy and En- Fund are applied for their intended praise team or worship leader was • .. '• . r I environment. . . ^ . , , 1 would caution before you sign a pe- There is much to be said about the vironment, last week I introduced purpose. needed One man directed the singing tition askl for a wt;olc ^ When on vacation, direct deposit en- Vonda Van Til is the public affairs spe- scientific hints and technical aspects legislation to bring some certainty to We arc on the verge of a nuclear ren- while the organist and pianist played. vo|c |0 lhmk of the ramifications sures payments will be deposited into cialist for West Michigan. You can of natural history potentially revealed how we treat spent nuclear fuel as a aissance that will create millions of your account on time; so there's no n every o \ san^ your personal lake home value should write her c/o Social Security Adminis- by this huge event, including acceler- nation. new high-paying jobs. According to 1 have a songbook from there and the process fai| reason to worry about the safety of tration. 50 College SE, Grand Rapids ated continental drift, first mention of My legislation, thc U.S. Nuclear Fuel data from Oxford Economics, build- from that era. It has 110 hymns and ir a •. . u i . -n your benefit or to ask a neighbor to MI 49503; or via e-mail at vonda . . ... , . „ " minority gets it way, the lake will plate tectonics, meteorological chan- Management Corporation Establish- ing 100 new nuclear reactors and an songs in it and I know and can sing a Cllfr„. .i , . ', . look out for your check when you arc vantiKcv.ssa.^ov u.., .u . .u ri . , . * suffer along with lake home values, ges, origins of the seasons, with the ment Act of 2010 (H.R. 5979), cre- appropriate number of enrichment but about three of them. And it can be n ,u i i , u A .. • . . . Everyone will then lose as lake home possible first earth tilt (and the associ- ates a new framework for spent and reprocessing plants over the next done without a praise and worship f „ . . . . F values (all; revenues to the townships ated origins of wind cycles) for exam- nuclear fuel management that is capa- 20 years would create over one mil- leader. \ will fall, perhaps making it necessary 3m yom health cLw/ turned it down in favor of a teaching ...ca. 1940. in the picture ... and there he is, just 21, at 1:00 p.m. until ?. It will be at and machine shop. um on the second floor of the Hart- proved bills that will be presented at career. Max Johnson was catcher for (Picture courtesy of Ray Sreboth) as we remember him. He has proba- their home: 6993 Becht Road, Colo- Contact Jennifer Smith at 239-540- A, cr Conkc has secured a atcnt ford Library. Small items dating back the next meeting for payment. There the Western Michigan team when he bly just delivered a smoking fastball 8 y P ma, MI 49038. 2287 (home) or 239-745-1702 (cell). •Serving Preschool - 8th Grade u on an e,ectric were a couple of items that were held was in college. that would baffle any batter and P window cleaner to the 1820s are being sought, such as •All Day Kindergarten vvhich he out for review. •4 Year Old Preschool Program Personally, I always admired most season ... just one good game after cause Catcher Larry Olds to sit be- expects soon to place on the old lamps, maps, letters, books, Melanie Marvin said the Parks and •3 Year Old Preschool Program the pitchers ... did a little pitching another, often coming from behind to twecn innings with his swollen glove market. It is designed principally for newspapers, old land grant deeds, Free computers for kids usc Recreation Committee has decided to myself. Coach Johnson asked me one win. They had taken four games hand in a pail of ice water! on windows of locomotives and pictures, watches, clocks. Indian re- By Lois Jordan education. Its goal is to decrease the k •Safe, Faith-Based Environment re-key the bathrooms at Hays Park. time to pitch for batting practice. I straight and then came to Bangor. Glory days in our storybook town streetcars and w indshields of automo- lics and small household utensils. Be- It is hard to imagine a child without a digital divide through the donation of •All Faiths Welcome computer, yet a lot of children in our Over the years, several have been •Fully Certified Teaching Staff was a southpaw, and many of thc Doc Gauthier's boys almost always along the Paw Paw River. biles to prevent weather conditions cause space is limited, the society computers, education, and worker area don't have access to this technol- training. given out and it is unsure how many •Strong Curriculum resulting in HHS players had never faced a lefty chewed up their opponents. That day from impairing the vision of engi- cannot accept gifts of large items advanced MEAP Scores ogy. The Bridges to Digital Excel- keys are out and who has them. on the mound! 1 did manage to lob a Cleo Van Woert was on the mound. neers. motormen and drivers. such as furniture and farm imple- Executive Director Douglas Chap- •Dedicated, Caring Staff In recent years, I talked about it with lence Company has developed a pro- man, along with Mark Mitchell, came The intention is to then only give out few over but did not have thc arm for For the first time in three or four ments. gram called Computers in the Home up with the idea of giving away free a limited number of keys, and they a whole game. friend Larry Olds (God rest his soul). years complaints arc being made of The Tri-City Record Dr. W.S. Hinckley will observe his would have to be signed for. I admired greatly the guys who could Larry was Hartford's premier catcher, designed to meet this need, and it is computers during their affiliation with the large number of "tramps" camped 102nd birthday anniversary Saturday. She said the committee discussed a really do it! And there were three I'd and that game was etched in his mind wants your local free! the Council for World Class Commu- Uiroughout the countryside. The wan- In June of this year he closed his den- letter it received for Eric Loyd about SAINT BASIL like to mention: Dave Moore, Leo forever. Program Manager Eric Franklin said nities. Local companies and commu- news... derers have a popular rendezvous be- tal office in Hartford. the condition of the skate park at Hays Shindeldecker, and the legendary Back in those days, high school thc computers are given to children nity members donate the computers, CATHOLIC SCHOOL neath thc shade trees of thc Pere Mar- Submitted by Librarian Stephanie who otherwise aren't able to own one; Park. He described in the letter that Cleo 'Squirt' Van Woert. teams played seven innings. When e-mail to which are refurbished and given away. A Pathway to God quette depot. Daniels at Hartford Public Library there are somc nails sticking up and Dave Moore was a big man with we faced Bangor, Squirt held them those "who can't afford to go to Best "Eventually, 1 want to get grant fund- recordfa i2k.com 60 YEARS AGO - 1950 from microfilm copies of the Hartford boards unkept that are making it un- arms like an oak tree. He was a fire- hitless. He was throwing flawlessly Buy and buy a new S800 computer." ing to buy better computers," Franklin 94 Superior 3treet. South Haven. Ml Former Govemor Harry F. Kelly, safe. ball pitcher for sure! ... like a machine. Their batters were or call Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- Once their application has been ap- said. J 269-637-3529 • www saintbasilcatholic org again seeking the Republican nomi- This started a discussion about the Leo Shindeldecker was smart and baffled ... three up and three down. nesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Tues- proved to receive a new computer, the Franklin has been with the company (269) 463-6397 safety of the skate park overall. tricky. He could throw balls the bat- Along about the sixth inning, there nation for the state's chief executive day. Thursday & Friday. 10:00-5:00 children are required to take an eight- for about a year and a half, starting as REGISTER YOUR CHILD BY City Manager Troy Clay said the ters had never seen before. Only trou- was a lull; and as Larry remembered post, visited Hartford Tuesday after- p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 hour session on basic computer skills. a computer tech volunteer and then skating platform is on the verge of be- tS SEPTEMBER 1 AND RECEIVE ble, sometimes he had a problem with it, Gordon Kimc called from the out- noon for a short discussion with the p.m. Phone: 621-3408 This can be either four two-hour ses- leaching. ing unsafe and it is necessary for the control... thus was apt to walk a bat- field, "Come on, Cleo, we got a no- sions or two four-hour sessions. "Now I do it all and set up classes and $200 OFF Safety Officer to look at it. He said it ter too. hitter going!" NEW S FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD The hard part help teach and get the word out," he TUITION PER STUDENT may be necessary to remove the plat- Cleo Van Woert was the best in my There was a silence; and Larry, be- 90 YEARS AGO - 1920 pounds and thirteen ounces born and seven 11-year-olds and won fivt Franklin said the hardest part of giv- said. estimation. If his health had been bet- hind the plate, felt his heart sink. Van August Morlock reported in August August 5, 1950. The young man has straight games rather easily. ing away free computers is filling the What the company doesn't refurbish ter, I would bet on Hartford's having Woert just stood there on the mound of 1920 the production of a purebred been named Gary Lee. Mr. and Mrs. 'Old Glory," the historic fifty-year classes: "Getting the word out [that] or resell, it recycles. Computer parts a local boy pitching in the big in utter silence. Then he looked all Guernsey cow that he added to his Bradley Tingue of Watervliet are the old ocean hopping Bellanca plane there is no catch, and we are not trying are only one of the items recycled. leagues! The Van Woerts lived just around the field, took his signal from herd a few months prior at two tons proud grandparents. flown by Riv. Claude Pike and hi? to sell anything," he said. "We will take anything with an elec- around the comer from my boyhood the catcher, wound up, and began his and 61 pounds of milk for three Pvt. Shirley Pjesky left Sunday for sons, Ted and John, from Orcgor In the seven years since the program trical cord, as long as it doesn't con- home. Squirt was throwing things flawless, machine-like pitching months. Camp March at Riverside, California, City, Oregon, landed at Watervlie began, over 2,000 computers have tain freon," he said. New Physician from the time he could walk. Stones again. Final score: Hartford 5, Ban- Former superintendent of schools at after spending a seven-day furlough airport. been given away in the tri-counties of Class sites gor 0. at telephone poles ... a bull's-eye on Watervliet, Mr. T.A. Harmon, along at the home of her sister and family. Berrien, Van Buren and Cass. Currently, most classes are held at There is often a time when a person the bam. and he threw tomatoes at it, with his wife, both now of Yankton. Pvt. Pjesky enlisted in the service Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez fron "My goal is to make that number in Bridges to Digital Excellence, located I'll bet. I know he wore every kid in in the public eye hits a peak... an epi- South Dakota, and Mr. and Mrs. H.S. early in the spring and has now com- files at Watenhet District Library one year," Franklin said. at 175 West Mam Street in Benton close to home phany never to be forgotten. For Cleo the neighborhood out catching for Whiney of Benton Harbor, called on pleted her basic training at Lackland from the Watervliet Record newspa- The Windows XP computers come in Harbor. When possible, offsite classes 'Squirt' Van Woert it must have been The community now has him. And he developed an unemng Watervliet friends. Air Base. San Antonio, Texas. pers donated by the Tri-City Record a variety of brand names and include a are held at one of the area schools' that day. Not often in high school another option for primary eye for the target. The Watervliet Milling Company 30 YEARS AGO - 1980 Hours: Monday. 10:00 a.m.-8:01 monitor, keyboard, and cables. They computer labs with Franklin or a vol- baseball do you see such a no-hitter. care Dr. Alexander Only problem ... Squirt was plagued was paying $2.30 August 19, 1920, For the first time since 1965. Water- p.m.; Tuesday. 10:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.. are loaded with Microsoft Office 2003 unteer teaching the students. Cleo went on to be graduated; but he by heart problems. He mostly ig- for No. 1 red wheat. But little wheat ville's Little League All-Stars cap- Wednesday. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and anti-virus software, along with six Franklin said they are always looking Runowski nas joined could never make it into the service nored that; and when he went out for was marketed locally from the pres- tured first place in the North Lincoln Thursday. 10:00 a m.-5:00p.m.: Fri- months of free dial-up Internet from for volunteers for the program. Indivi- Family Care of Coloma- in WWII because army doctors im- the baseball team, he brought the ent crop. Growers were disinclined to All-Star Tournament. Some 16 teams day, 10:00-5:00 p.m.; and Saturday NuQNet. duals interested in helping can inquire Watervliet and is now mediately caught his heart problem. Periodic upgrades are also provided physical form home. And I was told accept market prices for their wheal competed in their division. The team 10:00 a m -2:00 p.m. at the Benton Harbor office. accepting new Medicare in confidence that he signed it him- And there is a postscript to the story. and some farmers said it is worth was comprised of eight 12-year-olds to ensure the child is working with the Phone: 463-6382 and commercial patients. self and turned it in with no questions Five and one-half years later, WWII more for cow feed. latest technology. School-aged chil- asked. No question about it... he had had just ended. I was out of the hos- 60 YEARS AGO - 1950 dren (K-12) who don't have a comput- a gift and was determined to use it! Dr. and Mrs. Henry Tatter, Mr. Rich- Dreaming er in their home are eligible. End-of-Summer Dr. Runowski received his Of course, the coach built his team ard Whiting, riding master and statT "[It's] really for anyone in grade medical degree from around Cleo. He used Dave Moore's of Camp Watervliet for Girls, an- about school," Franklin said. Lock-In ' Michigan State University talents, and Leo Shindeldecker's too; nounce their annual Horse Show to He said the children get pretty excit- and completed a family but when the chips were down and be given by the campers and Water- ed when they find out they are getting Retirement? August 20 practice residency at trouble looming, he sent in Squirt vliet Boy Scouts, August 13, 1950, at their very own computer. The first Van Woert. And it all came together the Camp Watervliet Riding Acade- step is to complete an application with Community General Baptist Church Sparrow Hospital in in the 1940 season. my. Nice. proof of residency. in Watervliet will host an End-of- Lansing. Dr. Runowski also Hartford had a lot of good players. 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Compassionate Care. 468-7080 876-2968 on Page 4 6 Tri-City Record August 12, 2010 Review that everyone in the town- ment to suppress the Eurasian milfoil LETTERS August 12, 2010 Tri-City Record 7 ships paid off thc original sewer (number-one weed in PPL) is not a Tri-City Area Obituaries CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 bonds so that the first big cleanup of good thing for the lake water quality. LORRAINE BETTY the lake could be accomplished. This process introduces on a twice-a- Glad-Peach Festival proved to be a wonderful during the Vietnam War. He then The recent passage of the Berrien (JOHNSON) GAY went to work at Whirlpool Corpora- Once the turds stopped floating in year basis organic material to the lake County Museum ... who do you think the lake and the lake level was later Lorraine Betty (Johnson) Gay, tion, where he retired after many bottom as the Eurasian milfoil is not is going to pay for that? The local stabilized, the property values shot (laughter of Mildred Neale and John years of faithful employment. killed. As everyone knows, by late weekend for festivalgoers! government just says ... hey, let's up; one result being that many of the Johnson of South Haven, Michigan, Mike was a longtime member of the summer this noxious weed is back in build a library; then we shall tax the locals who used to live on the lake By Christina Gelder Peaches and Cream Pie Unit Award was given to Cub Scout and loving mother of Van Buren Sportsman's Club and full force. nonresidents to build it! Erica Hensel, President of thc Glad- Vi member of the National Rifle Associ- either couldn't afford it anymore or package (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar Pack #610. Tracy L. Gay of German- Then when we attempt to use the (4) The accumulation of organ- Peach Festival Board of Directors, ation. He was an avid outdoorsman, chose to cash in their chips. cookie dough Sunshine Girl received the prize for town, MD, and Holly A. library, they charge a fee for the non- ic material on the lake bottom and the said that thc 2010 festival had three often seen sitting around a campflre I think that most of thc non-lake 1 16 oz. can of sliced peaches Costumed Individual. Gay of Elk Grove Vil- locals. Double taxed? phosphorus in the sediments can days of perfect weather. It was a in his back yard. He enjoyed reading owning taxpayers have done their 8 oz. cream cheese, softened The Individual with Pet category had lage, IL, died Tuesday. How is it morally wrong to ask the most likely be traced to the current wonderful summertime weekend books, and many of his most precious part; so don't ask me to help pay for Vi cup sugar two places. Second place was award- August 3, 2010, of esophageal cancer. local people to help clean the lake? weed control process as well as years with lots of fun activities and social times were spent going to garage it again via a special "cleanup assess- 1 large egg ed to Clowning Around in Coloma Lorraine was bom May 25, 1936, in of Lake housing development with Don't they benefit as much as the ment," if that is the ultenor motive. opportunities for the community and Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and first place was awarded to Abby Covert, MI. She loved old movies, sales with his granddaughter. Mike lakefront owners? Both Township boards need to be septic systems prior to the implemen- its visitors. a 9" round cake pan. Press cookie Blevins and Chubacca. books, and train trips. She also en- was a very devoted husband, father, Would there be four gas stations in very careful in how they handle this tation of the sewer system. The or- Saturday also boasted of perfect air dough evenly into prepared pan. The YWCA Day Care Float won joyed browsing and poking around "Papa." and friend. He will be greatly Coloma, the Pizza Hut, the stores, proposal. I do not think that the real ganic material in the natural course of for the fireworks, allowing the de- Bake until dough begins to set (about second place in the Large Float cate- flea markets and second-hand stores. missed by all who knew and loved and all the other miscellaneous busi- solutions to a cleaner lake are as sim- decaying uses up the oxygen at the signs to be seen especially well. 5 minutes). Dram peaches, reserving gory and Kurt Weber Farms received Although the last two years of her life him. As per Mike's wishes, cremation nesses if the out-of-towners didn't ple or economical as some propose. I bottom of the lake. Natural processes '• Hensel says that they had very nice 2 Tablespoons of juice. Arrange the first-place award for its "Peaches were hard. Lorraine was feisty and has taken place. The family received come every week? I think not! think a million bucks is going to be such as falling leaves and manmade •crowds of people and she appreciates peaches over crust, leaving spaces and Dreams" float. independent to the end. friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Satur- This lake has been here for years and just a literal "drop in the lake" and processes such as lawn fertilization ; those who came out and supported between slices. Beat cream cheese The Lioness Club Kids and Grand- She is survived by: her daughters. day, August 7, at Calvin Funeral all people had a chance to buy prop- not enough to get thc job done. with phosphorus contribute to the the vendors and the various nonprof- and sugar in a medium bowl with an kids won for Small Float. Tracy L. Gay of Germantown, MD. Home, Hartford, where a 3:30 p.m. erty on this lake. It is not our fault Most farmers know that just throw- , it organizations. electric mixer, set at medium speed Last but not least, Paige Derrick and and Holly A. Gay of Elk Grove memorial service to honor him was sediment phosphorus loading as well that the in-state people didn't take ing money at a problem involving ,, She also wants to send a special until smooth, about I minute. Add Emily Fisher won the Decorated Villiage, IL; one brother, Robert held. Pastor Shannon Truelove of Full as the lake bottom organic material advantage of the cheap prices 25 to Mother Nature is not likely to suc- thank-you out to all of the car enthu- THE EAU CLAIRE/SODUS COMMUNITY FLOAT...prociaims that reserved peach juice and egg, beat Bike category. Classen of Keameville. WVA; one Gospel Assembly. Hartford, officiat- loading. 30 years ago. ceed. I foresee a big boondoggle that siasts who were willing to drive into "Dreams Come True... Down on the Farm." This float was the proud win- until smooth. Spread cream cheese sister. Marge Miller of Delaware. ed at the service. In lieu of flowers, (5) The lack of dissolved oxy- Last, is it not ethically, morally and possibly may cost the townships' in town for a simple cruise-in. ner of the Glad-Peach Parade's Sweepstakes Best Overall Float Award. mixture over peaches. Bake until OH; nurmerous nieces and nephews; the family has requested memorials gen at the bottom of the lake which is politically wrong to speak for just the long run. (Christina Gelder photo) firm, about 25 minutes. Cool before and one very old cat. Charlie. in Mike's name be made to Hartford due to organic material decay causes the local residents and not the out-of- Second: I was not surprised to see ^ Glad-Peach slicing. As per her wishes, cremation has Public Library. a chemical reaction that releases the town higher-taxed residents when thc proposed half-mill general fund plies last at the Senior Center in Co- about 20 minutes. Melt dipping taken place and there will be no phosphorus contained in the lake bot- Parade rolled through you are elected to represent all? Too proposal by Coloma (Charter) Town- loma and the SI cost goes toward the candy chocolate, following thc pack- Bean Bag Tournament memorial service. Death Notices bad we are not allowed to vote you tom sediments back into the water of expenses incurred by the project. age directions. Dip cream cheese ship fail. All the information I learned town with The Bean Bag Tournament was a bit out! the lake, increasing the phosphorus In the Bars/Cookies/Muffins/Breads balls in chocolate and refrigerate. Charles Bernard Skipper. 49, of about the proposal came from this lighter this year with only 44 teams, Tired of the one-sided political available for plant growth. award-winning floats category, Brenda Kniebcs won first Melt small amount of white chips Hartford. Michigan, died Wednesday, fine paper (well, maybe a little from but it still lasted several hours. games! (6) This phosphorus in the lake Chairman of the annual Glad-Peach place with her Peachy Oreo Truffles. adding food coloring to make peach August 4, 2010, at Community Hos- that other "rag" that is published in Sponsored by John's Glass and held MICHAEL JAY MOORE Dan Foys water in the spring/summer during Festival Parade Mary Ann Moser was Nancy Myers took second with her color. Decorate tops. pital Watervliet, Ml. Calvin Funeral the county capital) and I was never in the Easy Street Inn Beer Tent, it is Michael Jay Moore. 63, of Hartford. P.S. to Karl Bayer - thank you for the growing season allows excessive much relieved when the weather re- Peach Cheesecake Bars, and Deedee Home. Hartford. clear about why it was needed. I was a popular contest that was ruled by Michigan, passed away Tuesday, your unbiased and true words. Please weed (Eurasian milfoil) growth to ports promised a gorgeous day for Stakley got third place with her Deli- Peachy Pumpkin Crunch Cake Roy C. Mort, 84, of Watervliet, not sure if it was a partial renewal of local residents. This year, all of the THE 2010 FIRE PRINCE AND August 3, 2010. at Bronson Metho- run for President of Watervliet. We occur, starting the cycle over again as the parade, and it did not disappoint. cious Peach Cobbler Bars. 7 oz. peach preserves Michigan, died Friday, August 6, the one mill of the statutory mill that winners were from Coloma. PRINCESS...Zachary Alexander dist Hospital. Kalamazoo. MI. would be happy to help you win - the law says Charter townships can The over 60-unit-long parade went Thc Cakes/Coffee Cakes/Cobblers I 15 oz. can solid-pack pumpkin 2010, at Lakeland Regional Medical this new growth dies with the weed The first-place winners in the contest and Brenda Hess pose in front of a Mike, as he was known by everyone, even though we can't vote! levy for general operations (now off without a hitch ... well almost. category was won by Deedee Stakley 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk Center in St. Joseph. MI. Duffield & control and again in the fall, dropping were Zeke Zebell and Mark Kinyon. North Berrien Fire-Rescue truck at was bom May 23, 1947, in Coloma. One of the floats had problems with in first place with her Peachy Pump- 3 eggs Pastrick Family Funeral Home and "Headlee'd" down to probably under to the bottom to become fresh organ- the Coloma Glad-Peach Parade. MI, the son of Dave and Roena (Sha- its tow vehicle as it traveled down the kin Crunch. Marge Baes received I '/j cups sugar Cremation Services, Coloma. MI. a half mill over the years since Colo- ic material in the lake. (Christina Gelder photo) fer) Moore, both of whom preceded hill and almost didn't make it second place for submitting her Sim- 1 tsp. cinnamon Leroy ("Woody") Londowski. 53, ma became a Charter Township) or a (7) The application of the trade him in passing. Thanks for through town; but, due to the gener- ply Superb Peach Custard Cake. Vi tsp. salt of Coloma, Michigan, died Friday, "new" half mill for the uses stated on name chemical SONAR will kill the Mike married Renee Moore on April osity of some other participants, they Third place was won by Tara Sev- Topping: Fire Department August 6,2010, at Lakeland Regional the ballot. Eurasian milfoil, not just suppress it 9, 1977. She survives, along with It seems to me that the Board must helped and the float was on its way a erino with her Peaches and Cream I box yellow cake mix Medical Center, St. Joseph. MI. Ho- your as the current weed treatment accom- Prince and Princess their children: Jennifer (Dan) Bab- not have felt that it was an important short time later. Shortcake. Vi cup pecans, chopped ven Funeral Home. Buchanan. MI. plishes. In addition, it is a so-called For the first time in 29 years, the cock and Craig (Katie Moms) Moore millage, because I cannot recall any- Moser would like to publicly thank In the Pies category, the first-place I cup butter, melted pre-emergent agent which is applied North Berrien Fire-Rescue Ladies of Hartford; a granddaughter, Janell continued one trying to "sell" it to the Town- those who helped the float that had winner was a Peaches and Cream Pie 1 to 3 peaches, peeled and thinly prior to the spring growth spurt. The Auxiliary has crowned a Fire Depart- Babcock, also of Hartford; and three Birth ship taxpayers. trouble. fact that it is pre-emergent and kills ment Prince and Princess. brothers - Van (Janice) Moore of Co- I can recall many years ago when the • She also made a point to share that support of This used to be an annual tradition loma. Ross Moore of St. Joseph. MI, announcement Coloma Twp. Police Millage renewal will arrest the damaging cycle that is without each and every one of the but for the last couple of decades was and Gary (Cathy) Moore of Hartford. failed during an August primary. hurting the water quality of the PPL. hard-working volunteers, the parade A baby boy was bom at 5:37 p.m. on not observed. After graduating from Hartford High the Museum THAT vole woke up the "powers that Organic material introduction to the and the festival itself would not have Wednesday, August 4, 2010, to Ann The contest is for all the children of School in 1965, Mike served his be" and told them that you can't take lake should drop significantly, as well been possible. Marie Orr of St. Joseph. Michigan. Dear Editor, the department's members, with the country proudly in the U.S. Army the electorate for granted. as the benefit of getting rid of the There were seven awards presented BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT WIN- He weighed 10 pounds. 11 ounces. On behalf of the Board of Directors noxious weed. in different categories. NERS...Zeke Zebell (left) and Mark names of the Prince and Princess and membership, I wish to thank the Board members and others in the r According to the judges, the Best Kinyon pose after winning the Bean simply drawn out of a hat. The royal- voters of Hagar, Coloma, Watervliet community have to "sell" and "re- (8) The two proposed pilot tests The Tri-Citv Record Marching Group was Compassion Bag Tournament at the Glad-Peach ty gels to wear crowns as they ride on DUFFIELD and Bainbridge for their continued sell" these proposals every time they (Aeration and Alum) further arrests wants vour local news... Gymnastics. Festival. the fire trucks in parades with other support of the North Berrien Histori- come up. Didn't seem like there was the weed/phosphorus cycle by dis- Thc Antique Car Award went to Har- (Contributed photo) kids from the department. e-mail to recorder i2k.com cal Society operating millage. much selling going on for this half rupting the chemical process that is & PASTRICK c f r h,s The 2010 Fire Prince is 8-year-old .mill, versus the effort the Historical .P.M.,Nff? fc, 9 ^ Chrysler Community funding allows usto fur- the result of absence of dissolved Zachary Alexander, the son of Brad FAMILY FUNERAL z^Ti Society put forth. Phaeton. sap ther our mission to preserve and dis- oxygen at the lake bottom. These two Second place was won by Mike and Julie Alexander of Coloma. 1 hope this is a lesson that the Board Best Non-Float was won by Kids i.fli HOME tribute information regarding tfle his- approaches are proven methods to Willming and Jarred Metz. The 2010 Fire Princess is 11-year- won't forget in 2012 when the Public Love Coloma "Summer Fun in Beau- & CREMATION SERVICES tory of northern Berrien County. stop the phosphorus release from the BAKE-FEST WINNERS...Marge Baes (left), LaDonna Bittman, and The winners received a set of bean old Brenda Hess. Brenda is the Safety Millage is supposed to be tiful Coloma!" John's Our work includes caring for the sediments. Alum does its job chemi- DeeDee Stakley show off the awards they won in the 28th annual Coloma bag boxes and some awesome White daughter of Eric and Michelle Hess, renewed again. We often vote based The Color Guard prize went to the documents, photographs, and objects cally. Aeration performs the same Glad-Peach Bake-Fest. (Christina Gelder photo) Sox tickets as their prize. also of Coloma. Setting a on our pocketbooks, and so we sort Shriners who performed down the entrusted to the Museum; as well as task by assuring an ample supply of New Standard Glass out what are really worthwhile public parade route on their minibikes. offering high-quality exhibits, pro- oxygen at the lake bottom. Aeration ' The award for the Best Band went to Glad-Peach Youth In Funeral Service VINYL grams, and school tours. services based on perceived value. sliced Glad-Peach in addition to the above has the fur- the Coloma High School Marching by LaDonna Bittman. Second place 1/8 cup brown sugar We will continue to make every One of the political lessons I finally Parade attracts REPLACEMENT ther benefit of supplying oxygen to Band. was a Peachy Lemonade Ice Cream Bike/RunAValk effort to be an accessible resource came to clearly understand after get- Vi tsp. cinnamon allow bacteria to "eat the muck" The Joe E. and Marjorie Wells Best Pie by Brenda Kniebes; and third many of area's 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE WINDOWS and an asset to the community. ting my butt kicked out of office was Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease events were COLOMA, Ml 49038 (black stuff that washes up on your Use of Glads and/or Peaches Award place was another Peaches and Custom Mirrors Please consider visiting soon to take very simple; "Sell us" but don't "Tell bottom of 9"xl3" cake pan with but- wonderful children 468-6000 us! shoreline) and should aid the PPL was given to the Watervliet Commu- Cream Pie, this one baked by Lezlie Full Line Glass Shop advantage of your local history Mu- ter or nonstick spray. Combine the Bringing families into town for a spectacular ACROSS FROM • fishery. nity Float, and the Sweepstakes Best Forrester. peach preserves, solid-pack pump- Screen Repairs seum. Matt Moser night of fun, the Glad-Peach Youth The 2010 Glad-Peach 10K and 5K HARDINGS AND RITE AID Do not sign the petition to stop this Overall Float was awarded to the Eau kin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, Sincerely, Parade focused on those in the com- Bike events; 10K, 5K and Fun runs; www. duffieldpastrick. com Claire/Sodus Community Float. First-place recipes: cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl 468-4227 Alexander Gates PPL improvement process, as it will munity who were 12 years old and and 5K Walk events were, in the 271 Paw Paw St. Director and Curator most likely result in another lengthy Peachy Oreo Truffles and mix with a hand whisk or electric younger. They could enter the parade words of Chairman Marty Quigley, Coloma North Berrien Historical Museum "The Right period of inaction. The implementa- Sweet victories at the 1 8 oz. package cream cheese mixer until well mixed. Pour mixture anyway they liked and a varied group "Spectacular." J 2 cups vanilla Oreos, crushed into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the tion of the PPL wide sewage system Glad-Peach Bake-Fest followed Main Street and waved to They had a record-breaking prereg- and the PPL level control weir were Va to V2 cup peaches; peeled, sliced, dry cake mix over the lop of the the crowd. istration and general participation, Stuff 2010 was the 28th year for the annu- and chopped peachy pumpkin mixture. Mix pea- Dear Editor, improvements all the users of PPL The Youth Parade has seven cate- with 438 people in all. The commit- al Coloma Glad-Peach Bake-Fest. ches, brown sugar, and cinnamon to- Good thoughts now enjoy. Support the next step to Vz cup powdered sugar gories in which you can enter and tee ran out of pre-ordered shirts and The Paw Paw Lake Improvement The event is sponsored by the North gether and arrange them over the top help ensure a vibrant lake for the ben- 2 Tbsp. flour win. McDonald's is a sponsor of the ended up taking orders. Program proposed by the committee Berrien Senior Center and was held Hutchins Funeral Home in your editorial White chocolate chips and food col- of the dry cake mix layer. Sprinkle event and Ronald McDonald was a In all, Quigley says he is "just really that is responsible for the develop- efit of all, but mostly for the benefit on August 5 with a total of 18 entries. oring the chopped pecans on top of the 201S. Main St., Watervliet of the shoreline property owners. great help in passing out the awards. pleased with the results." 7517 Red Arrow Hwy ment of the Special Assessment Dis- This year's judges were Jane Haw- fresh peach layer and pour melted 463-3811 this week; a few 8 oz. of dipping candy chocolate The Marching Unit Award for Dance Watervliet trict (SAD) is, in my opinion, propos- The larger community of property ryzko of Coloma. Jan Conrad of Co- Dredge peaches in flour and set butter over the top of the pecan layer. /Gymnastics went to. Compassion (269) 463-3195 ing "The Right Stuff." and business owners in the townships loma. and Don Young of Watervliet. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until gold- thoughts of aside. Mix cream cheese, Oreos, Gymnastics. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 COURTEOUS SERVICE IN and villages of Coloma and Water- Cookbooks with all the 2010 Bake- I am not associated with the SAD powdered sugar, and peaches. Form en brown. For Schools/Scouts, the Marching •A DIQNIFIED MANNER Worship 9:30 & 11;00 A M, vliet benefit from a healthy lake my own Committee but have been involved as Fest recipes are available while sup- into small balls and refrigerate for ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. DlractOf Sunday School and Adult a volunteer with the Paw Paw Lake though the elevated tax basis of Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. Dear Editor, Foundation water quality testing and shoreline properties as well as lake Just a couple thoughts on the Paw analysis for more than five years. tourism in its many forms. Therefore, Children's Church and Adult Paw Lake proposed assessment dis- Based on test results for these five they will also benefit from any shore- trict and the lost Coloma Township 1 Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. years, along with the first Spicer line owner's improvement actions. Celebrate Summer's End general millage. Report on the PPL's Watershed and However, asking the non-shoreline www midwayministnes org First: Watervliet trustee Joe Stepich the recent Spicer/JFNew report, I property and business owners to pay Visit the Castles and Cottages on Paw Paw Lake CALVIN FUNERAL HOME is to be commended for his very strongly believe the proposed plan of for this will in my opinion without 8 E. Main St.. Hartford rational thinking. I am sure that it re- question cause this program to fail. I SATURDAY, AUGUST 21,2010 621-4101 flects the opinion of most of those action is the correct one, given the believe the dissident group knows like me who do not live on the lake. state of PPL. PAW PAW LAKE YACHT CLUB Coloma this full well, which bnngs to issue While I recognize that the lakes cre- (1) One need only look to see the true motivation of the petition cir- 10AM to 4PM ate a big economic impact on our the water quality of the lake is not CASTLES United culators whose primary argument is local economy, the same argument good. Excessive weed growth is pres- LEONARD FUNERAL HOME "who pays." •Tour ten unique lake side homes - historic cottagcs and modern castles 222 E. St. Jotaph. Lawranca Methodist can be made for any number of other ent and the water has continual sum- AND The conclusion is they, thc dissident 674-8131 activities and economic engines in mer algae blooms. Scientific testing •Travel by pontoon boat or drive yourself Church the area. shows detenoration of the dissolved group, simply does not want to see Thc prime beneficiaries of a cleaner oxygen profile of thc lake, now ap- any lake improvement and are not •Tickets $20 in advance, S25 day of event Open Hearts, Open Doors. lake are the lakefront owners, not the proaching a mere 23 feet in the sum- willing to pay anything. COTTAG FLORIN If you have already signed the peti- Open Minds peons living in the boondocks, like mer. Secchi Disk readings, which •Purchase tickets at Community I lospital or the North Berrien Senior Center FUNERAL SERVICE The people of The 'Jmteci Methodist Cixjrch me, who chose not to use the lake. measure water clarity, were as low as tion, your signature(s) is supporting a DAVIDSON CHAPEL I really feel sorry for those home- 2.5 feet this year. halt to lake improvement. If you real- •Register at Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club on day of event to receive tour guide book owners who have vague "lake rights" 249 E. Center St, Coloma Sun. Worship 9:15am (2) The second lake report by ize that it may have been a mistake, in their subdivision deeds but who in 468-3181 Sun. School Spicer/JFNew revealed that the bot- go back and have your name(s) re- Children 9:15am reality cannot use and access the lake tom of the lake has considerable moved. \ OUR 01 VBS Julg 26-29 like their lakefront "brethren" be- 1 liiowi-o\ r\\\ m i \ki phosphorus in the sediment. This new If you have declined to sign or are For more information, please contact cause the lakefront property owners fact to some degree negates the first not going to sign, thanks for your William W. Chu on both side of their access effective- PRF^IM I .D BY: Sarah demons at 269-463-2279. 1 pastor Spicer report opinion about the support of the betterment of Paw Paw ly deny them access through and COMML NIM IIOSPITAI.IOL NDATION 144 Church St. Branch and Derby Drain improve- Lake. Srttiat SUndanU lor FlirrUrwr across the supposedly common 400 Medical Park Drive 269-468-6062 ment as being a first-order action. Frank D. Jurenka in Professluoal Care" access points. / Community Hospital Watervliet, MI 49098 (3) There is no question that the Director, Water Quality When I was Supervisor, I was re- (269) 463-3111 A Golden Rule Home www.colomaumc.org Paw Paw Lake Foundation Foundation minded every March during Board of current annually repeated weed treat- m )
# Tri-City Record August 12, 2010 GLAD-PEACH 2010 Glad-Peach August 12, 2010 Tri-City Record 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 i m Prince and One thing that made the event possi- ble was the number of volunteers. Princess crowned Also record breaking, Quigley re- During the opening ceremonies of ports that there were 120 volunteers the 2010 Coloma Glad-Peach Festi- working at different areas and that val, the new Prince and Princess they are what make it the success it were crowned in front of a crowd of Note to Paw Paw Late Propfrty Oms is. very enthusiastic family members In the Glad-Peach events, prizes and friends. With close to 30 entries, were given for the first three finishers THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS...of the Coloma the event was once again a fundrais- in each category and age group and Glad-Peach 5K Run are pictured with the two event ambassadors. From ing success for the Coloma Lioness also for the top male and female the left are Jodi Davis, female winner Megan Pearson, male winner Noah Club that sponsors the annual con- overall winners. Here's the GLAD-PEACH PRINCESS AND Haverdink, and Jon Stanton. (Christina Gelder photo) test. Overall female winner for the 5K The club is grateful for the generos- PRINCE...GIad-Peach Princess Bike event was Rebekkah Munchow race.com. and Nolan Even took first and second ity of the community and uses the Madelyn Hicks and Prince Noah of Coloma. Overall male winner in for ages 12-14. proceeds to support various local Siglow stand on stage at the Coloma that event was Mike Grant of Dowa- Kids' Fun Fair G-P Festival shortly after being / facts giac. crowned by the Coloma Lioness The 10K. Bike event was won by The Kids' Fun Fair on the last day of Club. (Christina Gelder photo) -Our Townships are proposing a process to Townsley Curtis for the men, and the Glad-Peach Festival was a suc- cessful event boasting of 295 chil- Brenda Kniebes won overall for the projects. dren. fund the needed clean-up of Paw Paw Lake. women. Both 10K winners are from Second Runner-Up for the Glad- The children who came were treated Coloma. Peach Prince is Nick Aviles. He is the to some fun and interesting things Noah Haverdink of Hudsonville son of Javier and Teresa Aviles and - Under their proposal, all property owners with lake brought by the Curious Kids' Muse- came in first overall for the 5K Run. attends Washington Elementary um of St. Joseph and then there was a Megan Pearson of Paw Paw was the School. access will be taxed a small assessment each year for the Ronald McDonald Show. overall female winner for the 5K. First Runner-Up is Austin Arnold, It was a very nice event, according to The first one to complete the I OK the son of David and Liz Arnold. Glad-Peach President Erica Hensel THE ANNUAL PEACH PIT SPIT...is sponsored by Mr. Coloma and his next five years. Run was Michael Flory of Paw Paw. Austin also attends Washington Ele- and Chairman of the event Carmen Court at the Glad-Peach Festival. Pictured are the winners of the 2010 Overall female winner of the 10K mentary School. Russell. contest: (front row, from the left) kids category winners Hunter Mazigian - The funds will be used exclusively for weed control and was Gayle Kuipers of Holland. The 2010 Glad-Peach Prince is Noah of Benton Harbor with a 9' 10" spit, Alex Zoschke of Benton Harbor at 3* Overall male winner in the 5K Walk One of the games during the Fun Siglow. Noah is the son of Pete and was Doug Anderson of Bridgman, Fair is the Peach Dunk and for that 8", and Kevin Clark of Coloma at 2' 8"; and Female winners (back row, phosphorus reduction in Paw Paw Lake. M Kim Siglow, and he attends Lake there are posted winners. from the left) Monica Harris with a 16' 4 spit, Anita Hauch at 13' 5", and and Nada Kramp of Stevensville was Michigan Catholic School. Doreen Hess with an IT spit. They are all from Coloma. Men were able to the overall female 5K Walk winner. Ages 3-5 was won by Cassidy Hen- Second Runner-Up for the Princess - A small group of people are opposed to the proposal. shoot the farthest, with Jacob Sutherland of Coloma in first place with The Fun Run was enjoyed by about ley. Ages 6-8 had Kimberly Spauld- position is Mikayla Adams. Mikay-# 25 youngsters, following the adult ing in first place and Tyler Russell in 20'; Ed Degitis of Lockport, IN, with 18'; and Mike Zoschke of Benton W la's parents are Robert and Robin - Most Paw Paw Lake property owners want the lake cleaned Harbor, 17' 5 . (Christina Gelder photo) races. second. Brett Tutton won first place Adams Jr., and she attends Washing- All of the participants' official times in the 9-11 age group, with Alec ton Elementary School. up to preserve their property values and for the enjoyment of can be found online at www.classic Carlson in second. Kersten Strunk First Runner-Up is Addison Rile, the Glad-Peach Display Contest winners daughter of Jeff and Tonia Riley. Ad- dison attends South Elementary their families. By Christina Gelder canned peaches, real peach pie and School in Watervliet. A total of 17 businesses participated fresh peaches on the table. Also a part The 2010 Glad-Peach Princess is - Most property owners understand the long term pay-back in this year's Glad-Peach Business of the display was a huge vase of glad- I Madelyn Hicks. Her parents are Ja- Display Contest. The contest had three iolus; and a clothesline, outside the son and Jennifer Hicks, and she is from the small annual assessment. categories and provided lots of fun kitchen, had antique linens catching currently a student at St. Joseph and festive views for all the visitors in rays from paper suns. % Catholic School in Watervliet. - The only voices the Township Trustees have heard so far Coloma for the week surrounding the First place in the Best Painted Glad-Peach Festival. Window category went to The Friend- After the coronation, all of the en- have been the few lakefront property owners who don't The theme was "Catch the Sun" and ly Tavern. Second and third were trants were given a goody bag and the colors for the year were hot pink awarded to Cutting Comers and the got to ride through the Youth Parade and teal green. All entrants were asked Coloma Township Police substation, on North Berrien Fire-Rescue trucks. want to pay their share. to use the theme and colors in their respectively. displays, with originality being em- Best Interior Display was Randy's REBECCA TRAUGHBER OF GREAT LAKES ANTIQUE MALL... The Prince and Princess also rode in - There is a petition being circulated to stop the phathized as well. BP. Wesco came in second place in holds a plague recently won by the store in the Glad-Peach Business Dis- the parade on Saturday and will be a Thc overall winner of the contest was that category. play Contest. She says that the beautiful interior display was a collabora- part of the Coloma Lioness Club Townships' proposal. Think about our lake's the Great Lakes Antique Mall on Ryno The winner of Best Exterior Display tion of her and Laura French, with a determination not to win second Holiday Fashion Show in November. Road. They filled their entryway with was Eye of the Beholder, with Four place. They were set on "bringing home the gold" and did in fact win the They will help represent the commu- future before you consider signing it. a gorgeous old-fashioned kitchen Seasons Spa & Pool Services in sec- Best Overall award. One of the neatest things about the arrangement is nity during various events with Mr. scene centered around peaches, with ond. that everything is for sale. (Christina Gelder photo) and Miss Coloma and their courts.
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The Berrien County HealtThanh Department would likek to than Youk all the individuals! , organizations, colleges, The Townships' proposal is to apply a treatment that has been used in hundreds school districts, businesses, and healthcare providers that assisted us in our recent 2009 H1N1 flu vacci- of other inland lakes, is approved by the State of Michigan Department of nation campaign. Because of your participation and support, over 33,000 children and adults have been Environmental Quality, and is called SONAR. It is effective for permanently vaccinated against the 2009 I11N1 influenza virus. We would like to personally thank all of our partners controlling weeds by systemically killing them before they grow. who provided services in the support of this campaign. SONAR has been proven to be safe for people, fish, and fowl. Cofimutntly Clink nnrning support: Community support: Health care providers: Clinic Hosts: Arcadia Health Care RRSA/ Jeff Siegel Superintendenf Iceland Health Care Mcdical Western Michigan University at Area Agency on Aging Nursing Andrews University Center LMC campus Services Lake Michigan College Community Hospital of Watervliet New Buffalo Public Schools Borgess Visiting Nurses Association Berrien County Public and Private Medici St. Joseph Catholic School Advantage Private Nursing Services School Systems C.E.M.S Watervliet Lakeland Healthcare Community Ini- Lake Michigan Office Manager SMC AS Andrews University tiatives Association Berrien County Jail Lakeshore Public Schools Cofmnunity Hospital of Watervliet Lakeland Care CME Association Lakeside Healthcare Specialists Niles Public Schools nursing department (Grand Rounds) Intercare/ Eau Claire and Benton Eau Claire Public Schools Andrews University Nursing Depart- First Church of God volunteers Harbor Buchanan Public Schools Now you ntf d to be Heard ment and nursing students Red Cross First Aide volunteers Family Care of Coloma First Church of God in St. Joseph Lake Michigan College Nursing De- Lighthouse Education Center students Mukund R. Shah MD PLC Salvation Army Benton Harbor partment and nursing students Lakeland CARE Southwestern Medical Clinic Celebration Cinema Community Church of Harbert John M. Stafford and Associates Wal-Mart Benton Harbor Business support: volunteers Cass Family Clinic OB/GYN Wal-Mart Niles " Ryder Truck rental Individual volunteers; Rich Quinn, South Shore Women's Health Community Church of Harbert Taylor Rental Nicole Hubbard. Christine Carroll, Drs Barrett and Driscoll Benton Township Housing Berrien County Printing Rebecca Mcntcr. Nancy Brzezinski Benton Harbor Health Center/ Commission/ Oscars Rapid Printing and Steve Hamel. Dr. D. Tynes Blossom Acres/Plaza Manor Attend the public hearing on August 28. 2010 at 10 AM at the Watervliet High School Mid-West Radio Broadcasting Family Physicians of St. Joseph North Berrien Fire Station Riverside WNDU Security support at clinics: Asthma and Allergy Centers of AEPCook on Red Arrow Highway and speak out. Let the Coloma and Watervliet Township WVBH 105.3 Berrien County Sheriffs Department SW Michigan Gateway Sinclair Graphics Watervliet Police Department University Medical Specialties Lincoln Senior Center BH Tent and Awning Berrien Springs Police Department Coloma Medical Center Vineyards Trustees know that there are hundreds of Paw Paw Lake property owners who are Best Way disposal New Buffalo Police Department Four Winds Casino Wellness Timber Ridge Tradclines St. Joseph Police Department Center Technisand willing to pay their fair share to clean up this critical community asset. Benton Spirit Benton Harbor Police Department Healthy Kids Pediatncs River Ridge Betrien County Youth Fair Niles Police Department Midwest Visiting Physicians Niles Senior Center Piggin' and Orinnin' Benton Township Police Department Dr. Samuel West, New Buffalo KPEP Honey Baked Ham (Heavenly Ham) Berrien-Oronoko Police Department Southwest Michigan ENT Center Dept of Human Services Protect your Country Kitchcn Catering Buchanan Police Department Alimenti Family Practice PLC Berrien Administration Roma's Pizza New Buffalo Andrews University Public Safety Rappha Medical Center Berrien County Court House home and Saylor's Niles Department Pulmonary Partners PC Niles School Administration property value by Feathert>onc Restaurant St Joseph CERT Team Walgreens Pharmacies Lakeview Terrace HilHop Deli Buchanan Tri-City Village cleaning up Paw Paw Lake Mancino s Pizza Niles Michigan Works Baguette de France Martin's Deli St Joseph
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i 10 Tri-City Record August 12, 2010 Tri-City Area Sports & Outdoors August 12, 2010 Tri-City Record H J Movie Guide • T* Lake Michigan corned beef hash, and the best bis- "Kute Kids .. cuits and gravy that you could ever ! NOW SHOWING : College offers weekly hope to enjoy. Please check THIS "KUTE KID"...is I'/i-year- view service to provide Beverages will include milk, orange old Audrey Kathrine Engle, the juice, and coffee. Celebration Cinema • daughter of Ryan and Cindy assistance with The Post is located at the comer of and LOMA • (Rule) Engle of Tucson, Arizona from the financial aid forms St. Joseph Street (Red Arrow Hwy.) Audrey is the granddaughter o and Sassafras Street in Coloma. II ads on this page for * James and Gail Engle of Coloma, Lake Michigan College is oflcring The breakfast is open to the public, H ratings & showtlmes H Ml; and Eddie and Vicky Rule o Press Box FAFSA Fridays, a weekly service and thc adult donation is S6; children Watervliet, MI. each Friday, to assist students in fill- By Mike Leith, Sportswriter 3-12 years old are S3; and children Share a photo of your "Kute Kids " Ml ing out the Free Application for Fed- Fat Prav Love... k. under 3 are free. with your friends, neighbors, and With the summer flying right by, the made any type of decision yet. eral Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Happily married Elizabeth Gilbert Come out and have a greatbreakfast relatives who read the Tri-City high school football season is just FAFSA Fridays will be held in the (Roberts) takes a right tum in her life After volunteering at a local high while supporting the American Le- Record. Make sure you write your around the comer along with the start Richard J. Pappas Student Services by enduring a painful divorce and pro- school last week, a reporter caught gion. Please support our troops and kids 'names on the back of the pic- ol all of the other fall sports. One-Stop Center on LMC's Napier ceeding to lake a round-the-world him leaving and asked him a few pray for their safe retum also. ture and include any other informa- Next week we will start to take a look •STARS Avenue Campus from 10:00 a.m. to journey of self-enlightenment and ful- quick questions ... including if he- tflATHWUn tion about it you d like to see in the at what to expect from your local ONSiJRSl noon and 1:00 to 3.00 p.m. fillment. would be back. His answer to that THU paper, including mom and dad. teams this fall. This free service is open to high Coloma High question was he would be back with grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record. school seniors and adults planning to Scott Pilgrim vs. the Area football teams have already the Vikings if he gets a clean bill of P.O. Box 7, Watervliet. Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in started practice so you know that the health. By that, he was referring to his attend college and needing assistance School students the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we 11 mail season is not far off. completing the FAFSA form. World... ankle that was operated on in May. If will return to it back to you. The FAFSA form is available online Layabout musician Scott Pilgrim Rodriguez hits the doctor who did the surgery says , XNAI t:RN LIET at www.fafsa.gov and takes approxi- (Cera) falls for the new girl in town. that the ankle is healing well, he will MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS...(front row, from the left) Justin VanAvery, Nicholas Brant, digital bulletin number 600 Cameron Ri ndo K v,er mately 30 minutes to complete. Ramona Flowers (Winstead), but in be back. If not. then it may be over for ' ' . Kiekenapp, Mason Mizwicki; (middle row, from the left) Ian Yazel. Brandon Legpp, Where are your "Kute Kids"? Once he got to 599, it took a while but him. A,cx Lefor' Kod-v Rile.v' Blake Klekenapp; (hack row, from the left) storekeeper Rebecca Yazel, coaches Stephen Students can enter thc information at order to win her heart he must defeat board system New York Yankee outfielder Alex Dawson Dave 1 i,for and Jeff Rile and home or at LMC, then can attend a her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Favre said that his decision was not ' ^ manager Geof Kiekenapp. Rodriguez hit his 600th career home aJerv eJ a or session of FAFSA Fridays for assis- By Lois Jordan - abouuuuuti moneyiiiuiiw^. He'lit sS scheduleSCIICUUItUd tIUo makIIIUKeC ' ^ '' ^' j Leagu" e All-Stars team would like to thank the follow ing sponsors* fo«"lr theiUltllr support iIInI tUIJUK.c' run last week to become only the sev- $13 million next season; although a team S post season tournanu,nt P,ay: McLaughlin-Clark Funeral Home, Chemical Bank, Hutchins Funeral tance in completing the form. Coloma High School students will be Dinner for Schmucks... greeted by more than teachers when enth player in major league history to published report in a Minneapolis Home'Marathon'Tat Parrlsh'Don Voung Insurance, Watervliet Hardware, Wateniiet Fruit Exchange, On FAFSA Fridays, financial aid they enter school in the fall. Four dig- Tim (Rudd) is a rising executive who do so. His last homer was on July 22, newspaper reported that the Vikinus Waterv,iet BurgeBurger King,, DarlenDarlene Getz D.D.S.,, and Keepin You In Stitches. experts will be available to work one- Community Calendar newspaper reported that thc Vikings ital 32-inch televisions in the hall- "succeeds" in finding the perfect so he had been in a slump until this I he team played competitively in tournaments in Paw Paw, at Eaton Park in St. Joseph and at Coloma, with bn-one with individuals in complet- Sponsored as a community service by have offered him $3 million more, guest. IRS employee Barry (Carell), hit. many highlights. There were strong pitching efforts by Brandon Legon, Kyler Kiekenapp, Blake Kiekenapp, fng the FAFSA form, which is ways and one 55-inch television in plus $4 million in incentives, and that the cafeteria will have been installed for his boss' monthly event, a so- Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Rodnguez became the quickest play- Nick Brant, and Cameron Rendo. Hitting also shined with three home runs by Kyler Kiekenapp, one an "in the Required for federal and state tuition could pay him $20 million in 2010. to provide a digital bulletin board sys- called "dinner for idiots," which offers Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, er, by age, to reach 600 home runs; park grand slam and his first over the fence at Eaton Park and another one in Coloma. Other highlights were: grants. The FAFSA form is also re- Favre had one of his best seasons tem. certain advantages to the exec who Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; beating Babe Ruth to the mark by a home run by Mason Mizwicki (his first) in Coloma; two home runs in one game by Kody Riley, also in Coloma; quired in the application process for ever, statistically, last year; with the The system will be used for school shows up with the biggest buffoon. more than a full calendar year. Ruth and a hit scoring the winning runs by Alex Lefor at Eaton Park. There were clutch hits and consistent defensive many scholarships. or E-mail to [email protected] Vikings coming just one game away announcements and to highlight was 36 years, six months, and 15 days play, such as a game-saving catch by Cameron Rendo, Justin Nan Avery's solid play and supportive play from Families will also be able to discuss Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline from the Super Bowl. school and club events, class projects, Cats & Dogs: The old when he crossed the 600-homer Ian Yazel who was always ready to step in to any position where he was needed. Manager Geof Kiekenapp pt^- all financial aid resources, admission for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Vikings coach Brad Childress has etc. threshold. Rodriguez was 35 years and sonally wants to thank these young men; their parents; Watervliet Recreation Council: coaches Jeff Riley, Daye requirements, and more. Revenge of Kittv said that he has talked with Favre sev- High School Principal John Brown nine days old. Lefor and Stephen Dawson; and scorekeeper Rebecca Yazel for their effort, time, and support. This is a great Students under 23 years of age arc Sundays from August 1 for two months, 11:00 a.m., "SERMON SERIES eral times and even flown down to said it will be a great system for stu- Galore... Rodriguez now joins Babe Ruth, Bar- Mississippi where Favre lives to talk group of young men who will be an asset to Watervliet athletics for years to come. (Contributed photo) encouraged to attend with a parent or OF MESSAGES" titled "Hoarders ... Getting Rid of Our Baggage and Find- dents, staff, and visitors to access in- ry Bonds. Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, to him. But there has been no real guardian. The ongoing war between the canine ing Freedom in Christ," at The Sanctuary Church. 247 E. St. Joseph Street formation quickly and easily. Individuals should bring 2009 in- and feline species is put on hold when Red Arrow Hwy.), Coloma. Call 468-6399 or go to www.gotothesanc Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa as pressure or ultimatums to Favre by both quarterbacks nlav extensivelv in familv tk r i c • 11 ^ "Students will know where to go and the other members of the 600 home Childress so he has handled it uvll .u " < t P > cx,Lns,NU> ,n ,am,|y- . . „ . . Thc ^ SPr,ni?s' Flor,da' native come records to FAFSA Fridays. they join forces to thwart a rogue cat tuarv.org for more information. run club. f his pcrspcctivc ' n 'PL i . Eve n lhoi^h her father ,s not a golfer' seems t0 havc her head on straight but what happened at all of our extracur- spy with her own sinister plans for Sundays, 8:00 a.m.-noon, "BREAKFAST SERVED AT COLOMA ROD rom n D i Dependent students will also need Only time will tell ifhe is viewed the 1 hTn^n i, . The reaI Pressure's on Coach Rod- she has a brother on thc PGA Tour and that is an aw fully young age to have to ricular activities," he said. their parents' income information. conquest. & GUN CLUB," Angling Road. Open to the public. LSU Dr. Dale Quattnn. Chairman of the Specific information individuals Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., "FARMER'S MARKET" at Hartford's Ely Park. arurfrat " ^ EMIT Department, said the system manenl,y need to bring includes; Salt... No charge; local vendors are needed. Civic, church, etc., fundraisers are - the Vikings start the regular season, job. To do that, the defense will have can be expanded to offer a student crni,ltm * Social Security number (parents' always welcome; but rummage sales are not allowed. Call Hartford City Hall r* ^ P ^ to perform much better than it has to channel by adding a digital camera, When CIA officer Evelyn Salt (Jolie) guardians" Social Security numbers at (269) 621-2477; e-mail to citvtreasurcrra-hartfordmi.com or ienks7(a W ill Brett Favre date. classroom cables and a "studio." is accused of being a spy by a Russian for dependent students) acd.net: or call Jamie at 621-2399 for more information. really retire? Wi\l it be Fate "Future expansion could include cre- defector, she goes on the run, putting Nature Notebook * Driver's license Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m., "STORIES, CRAFTS, GAMES & PRIZES" at Hart- ating an in-school television broad- all of her experience and skills to use Once again we are treated to the an- Or Denard? 14L tr>0Utsf0r By Eileen Carlson * 2009 W-2 forms and other income ford Public Library. Go to www.hartford-librarv.org for a full listing of al to elude capture, learn the truth of her nual soap opera in the NFL as to In this day and age of instant news via traveling baseball team Sarett Nature Center Naturalist records cast to thc individual classrooms," summer programs or call 621-3408 for more details. Adults welcome. Quattnn said. identity and. hopefully, clear her whether Vikings quarterback Brett the Internet, there is plenty of content The 2010 13U BPA Michigan State * 2009 Federal Income Tax Return Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, "ART IN THE PARK" at Randall 927-4832 eileenc a sarett.com name. Favre will retire or retum for another about your favorite college football Champions, the "Berrien County Cou- * Parents' 2009 Federal Income Tax Funding the project Park, Coloma. For ages 6-12. classes run from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 season. tcams and Return (for dependent students) Money to pay for thc current S17,000 3.m. Cost is $15 for one class and S25 for both. Mgoblog.com is a favorite gars," arc holding open tryouts'Satur- Sarett Nature Center is located Last week the rumor mill heated up of mine for Michigan football. * Spouse's 2009 Income Tax Return system was raised through donations, Ramona and Wednesdays, "SUMMER PROGRAMS AT HARTFORD PUBLIC day, August 14, at Eaton Park, 3500 at 2J00 Benton Center Road when it was announced that Favre had A report that came out on that blog (if married) student dances, and through vending LIBRARY." Go to www.hartfordlibrarv.org for a schedule of planned pro Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph, MI near the intersection of Beezus... sent messages to some of his team- last week said that Michigan players * 2009 untaxed income records in- machine sales. grams, which are all free. Call 621-3408. 49085. Red Arrow Highway and 1-196 mates telling them that he would not are really starting to respect quarter- cluding Social Security, veterans ben- CHS secretary Donna Brownfield When grade-schooler Ramona Quim- Thursdays, 12:00 noon, "MOVIE DAY AT HARTFORD PUBLIC Please register at Field "A." Tryouts be back this season. back Dcnard Robinson and his* work efits, and welfare suggested the project after Quattrin by (King) senses that her family's LIBRARY." Free lunches for children. will begin at 3:00 p.m. They are espc- However, Pavre bimself qu.cklydc- ethic during voluntary workout^ ^ looking "for boys gong Summer nights wouldn't be the same the female. After mating has occurred, * 2009 bank statements asked for ideas for a Student Council home is danger, she uses her bound- Second Thursday of each month, "COMMODITIES PICKUP AT ni^d the reports, saying that he had not throughout the offseason. into the eighth grade. without the twinkling lights of fire- the female does not flash again. * 2009 business and investment project. less energy and enthusiasm to save the WATERVLIET FREE METHODIST CHURCH" at 7734 Paw Paw Ave day. One player is quoted as saying Rob- You must be 14 years old or vounucr I,KSC mcmbers 01 the bcct,c Kccn observcrs may note that firefly mortgage information, business and Participants in the fundraiser includ- nue, Watervliet. Call 463-8280 for more information. This month's pickup is inson has been to prettnrettyv much all onf n 4/30/201i ->/\ -mi1l to ble, eligible.i! t • , " family, not the tly family, have a flashes in wetland areas differ from farm records, and investment records ed the 2008-2009 and the 2009-2010 August 12. « 0 the workouts and is showing vast im- if questions, please call unique ability to change chemical those seen over open meadows. EaJii * Alien registration card for non-U.S. Student councils, Coloma Future Thursdays through August 26, 7:00 p.m., "FREE CONCERTS IN THE ri you have any Despicable Me... provement, while Forcier is a some- energy into an energy that produces species occupies a particular habuiii: citizens. Teachers of America, High School Dan Dennis at 574-876-6000 or e-- A trio of orphan girls cause the nor- PARK," Ely Park, downtown Hartford. August 12 is "Celtic Roots"; August time participant. light without heat. The abdomens of therefore, the flash patterns will also Questions about FAFSA Fridays and Principal John Brown, Building and Pit Stop mail to dkdennistocomcast.nct. mally deplorable Gru to rethink his 19, "Los Bandits de Michigan "; August 26, "The Strudel Meisters German Last year, Tate Forcier had the edge the ground-dwelling larva also light be different. financial aid can be directed to Grounds Supervisor Roger Arndt, By Mike Leith plan to steal the moon. Band." as he had enrolled at Michigan in Jan- up. (Many call these glowworms, Treetop Trail walk LMC's Financial Aid Office at 269- Junior High custodian Mike Ulleg, 15-year-old female golf Thursday, August 12,6:00-7:00 p.m., "HEART LESSONS," free program uary so he had spring practices under although "true" glowworms are an en- 927-8112 or 1-800-252-1562, exten- and the High School secretaries. August 25 10 at Paw Paw Lake Medical Center, 6559 Paw Paw Avenue, Coloma. To regis- his belt while Robinson didn't come sensation turns pro tirely different type of insect.) The lar- sion 8112. Quattrin said, although sound will be «i viV^ nr Juan Pablo Visit Sarett Nature Center on August ter, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544; or go to www.lakelandhealth.org until last fall. Now that Robinson has vae eat earthworms, snails, and slugs. For more information about LMC, possible, they might end up having CelCv Cinema When I read about this girl, my first U«SN0W Ofl I f* Jt Plpefloae cdebrjtlHclnrraa um Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-noon & 1:00-3:00 p.m., ^FREE ASSISTANCE TO The majority of thc species cat pollen 25 and walk on the Treetop Trail with closed captions for some of the items learned the offense, many observers though! was ... Oh. no. Looks like a naturalist at 3:00 p.m. visit www.iakemighig3ngQllv^ge i 12 Tri-City Record August 12, 2010 August 12, 2010 Tri-City Record 13*' uhlic Notices and Want Ads mer temperatures, you can find Bass cies, and date and location caught. The club will hold a CCW (Carrying^ Kay Gales, both of Benton Harbor. Hunting & near deep drop-offs. Perch, Bluegill, Freeze the head and take it to your WANT ADS Concealed Weapon) Class on AugustT Brandon Wayne Weaver and Neena Perch, and Crappie have moved into nearest drop site with the data. A list o T 19 and 22. ! For Ml«t for rant, help wanted, Kayoko Kocher. both of Noblesville, Fishing Reports the cooler water and can be found at of drop sites is available online or by •o«t ft found, work wanted, You must sign up on Tuesday^ * Indiana.. 15 to 22 feet. calling 517-373-1280. , pwaonal announcements, By Angie Stair A. August 17, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1 James Harry McClinton Jr. and Certified Web Site Design A reminder to anglers that the DNRE thank-you notes, etc. Part 1 is on Thursday, Aug. 19, will • Gloria Jean Walker, both of Benton 621-4329 angie(a)cybersol.com needs your help to evaluate fish words. be from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Part 2 on i Harbor. stocks by having you report the HUNTING & Sunday, Aug, 22, will be from 8:00 { 10d a word over 25 words, James Joseph Aaron Brown. Berrien tagged fish you catch. If you catch a Hunters, you have a few more days aame ad for $2 less. Perch fishing has been excellent this a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • •• The Department of Natural Resour- tagged fish, please record the tag before the August 15 deadline for thc Add $2 to border want ad. Springs; and Kristy Megan Culmorc, ces and Environment (DNRE) warn year, with the locations not changing antlerless deer license. Applications You can contact Dick at 269-468-' * Add $2 for taar sheet. Oshawa, Ontario. Internet Consulting number, species, length, weight, sex, much over the summer. Going out of 3837 or Jim at 269-470-9191 for Dane Andrew Frandsen, Tuscon. Ar- anglers that, due to the recent oil and date and location caught. arc available at all license vendors or —paldjnsdvance epair South Haven, Perch have been found more information or to register. izona; and Michelle Renee Robbins. spill, the Kalamazoo River is closed Enter the data online at www.michi online. AO PLACEMENT DEADLINE moving in and out of 25 to 45 feet of Vail. Arizona. to all fishing and recreational use tian.gov/dnre on thc marked and Applications are still available for COLOMA ROD & It NOON ON TUESDAY! Einternet Design water but remaining in the same area Justin Thomas Emanuel and Stacy 468-5555 from Marshall down to Morrow tagged fish page or notify the nearest the 2011 Pure Michigan Hunt until GUN CLUB Trt-Clty Record in front of the dunes and Deerlick, Kay Myatt. both of Coloma. Dam. DNRE Operations Service Center. December 31, 2010. Coloma Rod & Gun Club will be 138 N. Main St., Box 7 [email protected] with good size and numbers being re- Brian Jack Campbell and Emily Front End Statewide, the warmer water temper- Also, if you are releasing the fish, hosting a USPS A Pistol Shoot from Watervliet, Ml 49098 ported. Going out of St. Joseph, you / atures on the inland lakes as well as • (269) 463-6397 Kathryn Furr. both of Stevensville. carefully remove and retain the tag WATERVLIET ROD & 8:00 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m. t www.einternetdesign.com have to go north to find the Perch. t K-mall reoordOI2k.com Spencer Clifton Campbell. Hunting- Alignment the Great Lakes have been making from all species except Lake Stur- GUN CLUB Shooters from around the area will t River and pier anglers have reported i Card Payment Accepted ton. West Virginia; and Rachel Anne includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU anglers go out deeper to find fish. geon. be in attendance, and thc public is in- t 932-1008 ext200 catching Catfish, Sheephead and Watervliet Rod & Gun Club will j * HELP WANTED Wetzel. Buchanan. Lake Michigan fishing around the Many Great lakes Trout and Salmon vited to come out and participate or^ Bass, with a couple of Steelhead hold a 22-Silhouette Shoot on Thurs- SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER... Terry Lee Harmon and Barbara Ellen $30 & Up South Haven area has been produc- have been marked with a coded-wire investigate what this type of festivity showing up in the river. day. August 12. from 6:00 to 8:30 and able to handle customers. Kemp, both of Buchanan. Most American Made Cars ing some good-sized (14 pounds) tag implanted in the head of thc fish. p.m. is all about. Fishin' Hole #2 reported that all the Please send resume to; Spencer Mark Mroczek, Decatur; Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout in Fish with these tags can be identified It is suggested that anyone interested Open Mon • Fri 8:30-5:30 inland lakes in the Tri-City Area are This is open to thc public. m Attn: Secretary. P.O. Box 7, Water- and Mackenzie Nicole Burks. Eau 40 to 80 feet of water. Spin doctors, by the absence of the adipose fin. should have eye and ear protection doing great, with a little pickup in I hey w ill be using 22 rifles to shoot f vliet, MI 49098. DOWNTOWN COLOMA flics, UV spoons, and paddles are If you catch one of these fish, please Claire. at metal targets from 40 meters to when being close to the shooting ac-*r VISA 4 MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED catches this past week. With the war- (8-5. 8-I2-20I0-TCR) Andrew Doran Stuart and Sabrina being used; with blues, greens, and record thc length, weight, sex, spe- 100 meters. tivities. 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