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TRI-CITYEst. 1882 Vol. 136 Issue #24 June RECORD 14, 2018 Seventy-five Cents R.I.P. Stuart Thurlow
THEY REIGN! After a rainout moved the MHSAA Division 3 regional championship softball game to Lakeshore on Sunday, from Buchanan on Saturday, Coloma recorded a 5-1 victory over Constantine for the title. Next up for the Lady Comets was their state quarter-finals game, held Tuesday at Davenport University against Stanton Central Montcalm which they won in five innings by a score of 14-0. See Press Box starting on Page 12 for more sports news & photos. New Watervliet City Manager and Clerk in place but not without debate; Commission votes to “opt out” of marijuana issue By Annette Christie The motion also included direction to The Watervliet City Commission con- the Personnel Committee to begin the firmed the clerk and selected the city contract negotiations with Dotson. manager at their Tuesday, June 12 R. Tyler Dotson is currently the Direc- meeting but not without debate and tor of the Downtown Development Au- even “no” votes from Mayor Dave thority and Economic Development Brinker and Commissioner Larry Hehl. Department in Blissfield, Michigan. PASSING UNDER THE AERIAL LADDERS… “Granddaddy” the an- It was during the review of the depart- He has experience as a campaign man- tique Coloma Fire Truck proudly carries the casket of Stuart Thurlow mental reports that the debate began ager, with school boards, and has through downtown Coloma following the funeral ceremony for Capt. Thur- with Brinker questioning the statement served on a Brownfield Redevelop- low. His obituary is on Page 8. in the City Manager’s report where it ment Authority and a Local District Fi- Many local fire and law enforcement departments came together on Sun- said that he had hired a City Clerk fol- Clerk Manager nance Authority. He has a Masters of day, June 10 to help the North Berrien Fire Rescue Department honor re- lowing the closure of the application Townsend Dotson Public Administration degree. tired Captain Stuart Thurlow who passed away on June 6, 2018. Thurlow acceptance period on June 1. To placate those in doubt, a motion In his resume he states that he is ener- was dedicated to serving the Coloma community and surrounding area for The City Manager’s Report stated that was made to confirm the City Clerk’s getic, persuasive, and a results-focused over 30 years as a firefighter and police officer. on Monday, June 11, 2018, City Man- selection of Townsend. It passed but leader. He is a lifelong learner with a (TCR photo by Christina Gelder) ager Michael Uskiewicz appointed not unanimously. Brinker and Hehl passion for best practices and goal set- Christa Townsend to the City Clerk po- said no. Hehl chose to address the new ting. He is experienced in strategic sition with a salary of $35,360. He rec- clerk before he voted stating that he did communications and political/ govern- ommended a review after six months. not know her and basically was saying mental processes. Bainbridge Twp. approves Uskiewicz had proceeded with putting that he did not trust the recommenda- Budget discussion Townsend in City Hall as a temporary tion of both Uskiewicz and Marvin, the A public hearing was held on the two demolitions and one office assistant following a special very people who work in the office 2018-2019 proposed budget. Audience meeting held May 23. every day. member Bob Becker asked how the She started at City Hall the Tuesday Move forward to the City Manager po- public could comment on the budget if Civil Action on Millburg Dr. following. She then went on to attend sition and an almost exact repeat of the they were not presented it. It was not By Angela Stair provisions of the Bainbridge Township a two-day course on June 7 and 8 for City Commission’s actions. As di- available, there were no other com- The Bainbridge Township Board of Zoning Ordinance. He had exceeded elections. She and Melanie Marvin rected by the May 23 motion of the ments from the audience or the Com- Trustees held their monthly meeting on the allowable time for temporary use both completed the course and were City Commission, Commissioner mission and the public hearing was Monday, June 11 at the Township Hall. of the camper as housing. accredited to proceed with the upcom- Duane Cobb explained that the Person- closed. Problems along Millburg Drive (trailer The letter gave information on how to ing election in August. nel Committee looked at 10 applica- As the resolution was put forth for park area) have been discussed by the reach the Ordinance Enforcement Of- Brinker said that Uskiewicz could not tions and narrowed it down to four. The adopting the 2018-2019 proposed Board and worked on by Ordinance ficer or how to contact the Bainbridge appoint the City Clerk according to the Personnel Committee is comprised of budget, very little discussion was held Enforcement Officer David Dent for an Township Hall to speak with someone City Charter; however, the minutes of Cobb, Commissioner Rick Kinzler, after it was read. The vote of the Com- extended period of time. The Board about the situation. No response of any the May 23 special meeting accurately and Mayor Dave Brinker. By the time mission once again ended up with decided to take action on some issues. kind has been made. Supervisor reflected that Uskiewicz was given the they went to set up interviews, two of Brinker and Hehl voting no. They pro- Township Supervisor Bill Hodge rec- Hodge suggested the Board turn this authority to select someone to help in the four had already accepted other vided no comment or reasoning for ommended the Board approve a reso- problem over to the Township Attorney the office on a temporary basis imme- jobs. Of the two that were being con- their no votes. lution for county demolition to be done to move forward. The Board approved diately and could move forward with sidered at this time, one was the top As the resolution was put forth for ap- at 402 Millburg Drive and 406 Mill- Civil Action is taken to remove burnt the clerk selection following the June standout of the Committee. Commis- proving the amendments to the 2017- burg Drive. Both locations have been trailer at 345 Millburg Drive. 1 application deadline. The minutes of sioner Cobb made the motion that the 2018 budget, Brinker and Hehl once abandoned and neglected. They are an The Board also approved turning over the May 23, 2018 meeting were ap- City hire R. Tyler Dotson for the City again voted no without explanation. eyesore and a danger. Mr. Dent has all legal transactions of the Schrage proved without discussion. Manager position, it was supported by done his best to get this taken care of, Appeal to address variances in their Clerk Dena Yow left her full-time city Commissioner Deah Muth. Adopts Planning Commission Supervisor Hodge said. The Board ap- use permit. A public hearing needs to employment mid-May, leaving the Hehl once again was questioning the recommendation to opt out of proved the resolution with all voting be held. other office employee, Melanie Marvin recommendation of the Personnel medical marijuana yes. Other business to continue her job duties as well as Committee by asking if they were Brinker said that the Commission was The second issue on Millburg Drive is The Board approved the purchase of doing what she could of the Clerk’s po- going to get to interview him. Brinker to vote on the Planning Commission’s at the David Schaffer 345 Millburg new plot maps for the Township at a sition. said the City Commission was the recommendation to opt out of medical Drive address. It actually has two cost of $525. City Manager Michael Uskiewicz said body that was charged with conducting marijuana. He said in a 4-2 tally, they problems. Debris from burned mobile The Board approved the renewal of then that he had interviewed two peo- interviews and making a recommenda- voted to opt out of medical marijuana. home remains on the property. Several three-year appointments to the Plan- ple and one could come in and assist tion. Commissioner Luke Strunk stated Brinker asked for a motion in a posi- re-inspections had been made includ- ning Commission of Melissa Morlock right away in the office. The minutes that they had already done the inter- tive manner “to approve the Planning ing several notices and two citations. and Charles LaSata. They also ap- reflect the action taken by the City view and selected, R. Tyler Dotson for Commission’s recommendation to opt The required corrections have not been proved a three-year appointment of Commission which states that the City the City Manager position. “I think the out,” and explained that if they wanted completed and a final notice was sent John DeLapa to the Zoning Board of Manager could choose from the two Personnel Committee is a very quali- marijuana, they should vote no and if May 17, 2018. Appeals. current applicants and bring in one on fied committee to make that recom- they didn’t then they should vote yes. As of May 15, 2018 an unlicensed, in- Supervisor Hodge reported there has a temporary basis and upon the June 1 mendation,” Strunk said. He added The vote, without explanation, re- operative camper trailer remained in been no movement on either the deadline, any additional applications “You set the committees up,” referring ceived two no votes from Commis- the yard. In order to correct this viola- Daikin/Peters Drain or the Potes Drain. would be reviewed by the City Man- to Brinker. tion, Schaffer was sent a letter that he When something starts happening, the ager and the City Manager could then A vote of the Commission ended with See WATERVLIET would have to discontinue occupying See BAINBRIDGE hire a new clerk. two no votes again, Hehl and Brinker. continued on Page 10 the camper as a dwelling subject to the continued on Page 10 2 Tri-City Record June 14, 2018 al operations. These camps are no longer operational. My view My news Outdated references to the 1947 inter- state boundary compact with Investing in Yourtypes of investments, Future such as stocks from the and views Minnesota and Wisconsin to map state By and bonds. Capitol lines around Lake Superior. All state Brian Smith Putting time on your side – You from the boundaries have long been estab- might want to emphasize the impor- Financial Advisor by Michigan lished. tance of patience, and how investing Fred Upton State Requirements for duplicative reports is not a “get-rich-quick” scheme, but Congressman from various state departments. a process that requires decades of House Eliminating this unnecessary extra diligence and persistence. Let your work will allow state employees to 154 Badt Dr., Coloma children know that it’s of great value By Representative Beth Griffin spend less time compiling unneeded to start investing as early as possible, Infrastructure 468-4153 Cleaning-up reports and more time on delivering so you can put time on your side, giv- services. Father’s Day - lessons ing investments a chance to grow. upgrades for outdated laws My particular piece of legislation in Living within your means – We all You deserve an efficient and effective this package is House Bill (HB) 5763, about money know that you can’t always get what state government. While that often which would remove an outdated sec- you want. Stress to your children that our area means working on new ideas to can be priceless gifts This week, the U.S. Army Corps of tion of the Michigan Penal Code. HB you can’t just splurge on big purchas- address problems, we also need to Engineers released their updated 5763 removes a 1931 law that refer- to children es whenever you feel like it, because make sure that laws already on the Fiscal Year 2018 Work Plan that allo- ences the criminal sentencing guide- Father’s Day is almost upon us. If such behavior can lead to bad out- books are relevant and useful. Leaving cates more funds for recreational har- lines for committing a false protest. you’re a dad, you certainly may comes. Use concrete examples: If outdated, unused, or inefficient laws bor dredging in Southwest Michigan. Individuals who injure, deceive, or enjoy getting cards and gifts, of you have a car that’s several years on the books makes the law harder to Dredging is critical to tourism, recre- defraud someone today would be course. But, over time, you will gain old, tell your children that it would understand and hinders our efforts to ation, economic activity, and jobs and charged with fraud rather than making even greater satisfaction by what you be nice to have a new one, but you increase the effectiveness of state gov- we need to dig deep to protect what is a false protest, making this almost 90- can give your children – such as simply must wait until you can afford ernment. the lifeblood of Southwest Michigan. year-old law unnecessary. Removing some valuable financial lessons. it. That’s why this spring I joined a large These recreational harbors typically this obsolete law from the books – as These lessons can include the fol- Paying debts on time – Tell your bipartisan group of my colleagues in do not receive federal funding, so this well as others – will help make state lowing: children that, no matter how good a both the state House and Senate in is a major win for our region. In April, government more efficient. HB 5763 Setting goals – If you are contribut- saver you are, or how thrifty you try working to remove a number of these I had reached out directly to Assistant along with other bills in this package ing to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar to be, you still have debts, such as outdated and inefficient laws from Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) continues to move through the legisla- employer-sponsored plan, explain your mortgage payment, and it’s Michigan statute. Some of the unneed- R.D. James asking to include critical tive process, and will hopefully be how you build these accounts now, important to pay these debts on time. ed laws we removed included: operation and maintenance funding approved soon. while you are working, so you’ll You may not want to get too detailed References to tuberculosis sanitari- for the dredging of these specific har- As always, please do not hesitate to have enough money to enjoy a com- about the consequences of missing ums, which are an outdated form of bors. Under the new Work Plan, contact my office with any questions fortable retirement someday. And debt payments – bad credit scores treating tuberculosis that is no longer Saugatuck Harbor/Kalamazoo River or concerns. You can reach me at 1- you can bring your children into the may not be that easy for children to used. is to receive $375,000, South Haven 800-577-6212 or via email at picture, too, by telling them that understand – but you can certainly References to youth conservation Harbor is to receive $365,000, and [email protected]. another financial goal is saving mention that if you’re always late on camps previously used for correction- New Buffalo Harbor is to receive enough to help send them to college payments, you might find it harder to $275,000. I’m pleased we’re moving or to further their education in other borrow money when you really need forward, delivering real results, and ways. it. keeping our tourism industry boom- Value of understanding the finan- By sharing these principles with ing. cial markets – You may actually be your children, you will, at the least, This follows on the heels of last quite surprised at how interested your give them something to think about, week’s announcement that the kids are in investing, especially the and you may well find that you’ve Department of Transportation (DOT) concept of “owning” companies helped start them on the path to a awarded the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek through stocks and stock-based vehi- lifetime of making solid financial International Airport a $4,650,000 "-*32887#9*.98,797662749)5-48.9!7108,9'(+**'#(+&&%$!)&++"" $7$1683748 %)* cles. Depending on their ages, you moves. And who knows? 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As one who has traveled ness and death. different events can cause the mar- This article was written by Edward more time outside, the Berrien County through the Kalamazoo airport count- Residents can prevent tick bites by kets to rise and fall, especially in the Jones for use by your local Edward Health Department would like to less times – it really does serve as a doing the following: Avoid tick-infest- short term. You could even discuss Jones Financial Advisor. remind people, especially those springboard for critical investments in ed areas; use insect repellent. Spray the difference between the basic spending time outdoors and children local jobs and economic growth. repellent containing DEET or at summer or day-camps, to protect We must continue working together Permethrin on clothes and on exposed themselves from tick-borne illnesses Please check your to ensure our roads, bridges, water skin; take a bath or shower as soon as by taking a few precautionary steps. infrastructure, and airfields are meet- possible after coming indoors (prefer- subscription address Ticks can carry illnesses such as ing the needs of today. ably within 2 hours) to wash off and News Lyme disease, the most commonly label for any errors To learn more about this and other more easily find ticks that are crawl- reported vector-borne disease in the from important legislative issues, please ing on you; perform daily tick checks. and the correct United States. In Michigan, 220 cases visit my website: upton.house.gov or Always check for ticks after being Lansing were reported in 2016 with the most expiration date. call my offices in Kalamazoo (269- outdoors, even in your own yard. exposures occurring in the Upper 385-0039), St. Joseph/Benton Harbor For more information about diseases Peninsula and along Michigan’s west- (269-982-1986), or Washington, D.C. carried by ticks, please visit ern shoreline, including Berrien (202-225-3761). www.bchdmi.org or www.cdc.gov/ Call Amy at County. The number of Lyme disease By Sen. John Proos ticks. 463-6397 cases has slowly increased over the Corrections, years in Michigan. Judiciary budgets focus on better outcomes As Senate chairman of the Judiciary and Department of Corrections (DOC) budgets, I am proud that both budgets are focused on protecting the public, Our Practices improving efficiency, reinvesting in job training and continuing support for the state’s game-changing criminal justice reforms. are Accepting The fact that our prison population fell below 40,000 last year for the first time since 1993 is a great illustration of the positive impact of our reforms. New Patients! The fiscal year 2019 DOC budget is $18 million less than the governor’s recommendation and includes $2 mil- lion for a new enhanced food technol- ogy program with assistance from the Michigan Restaurant Association to help train prisoners for jobs in the Need a Primary Care Physician? food service industry. This innovative program will give us Here are three convenient locations ready to serve you! an opportunity to provide valuable on- We accept commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. the-job skills to low-risk prisoners to help them meet workforce needs when they re-enter society. (269) 463-3600 The Judiciary 2019 budget would Coloma Medical Center fund needed technology upgrades, increase funding for problem-solving 6701 Paw Paw Avenue, Coloma courts and maintain funding for the www.colomamedicalcenter.com Swift and Sure Sanctioning Program. We will continue to provide our Community Medical Center courts with the resources they need to 400 Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Watervliet provide justice, protect the public, and www.lakelandhealth.org/cmc invest in lower-cost alternatives like community dispute resolution centers. Stagg Medical Center Boosting support for specialty courts will also help reduce crime and help 525 S. Center Street, Hartford offenders address underlying issues, www.staggmedicalcenter.com like mental health and drug and alco- hol abuse. With these budgets, we were able to save taxpayer dollars and continue to invest in effective, evidence-based programs that are working to achieve better outcomes in our communities and those in the justice system, which is good news for everyone. As always, I look forward to hearing Stay connected: your comments and feedback on the www.lakelandhealth.org important issues facing Michigan. You can contact me at 517-373-6960. Coloma City property taxes June 14, 2018 Tri-City Record 3 for 2018 will increase by Headlee allowable amount By Lynn Mainwaring-Attila She will be a contract employee and Coloma city property owners will work a limited amount of hours for one have a slight increase in their taxes for calendar year. The DDA will pay her 2018 according to action taken by the $5 per hour and the city will pay her Coloma City Commission at its regular $15 per hour. meeting held Tuesday, May 29. Mor- “Ticked” about tall grass phing into public meeting mode, the Commissioner Hammond announced commission received no comments the city would be taking a “hard line from the assembled. They then agreed approach” this year when it comes to to take advantage of the Headlee yard maintenance and lawn mowing. Amendment and levy a slight increase She pointed out the unusually heavy in property taxes for 2018. tick population has prompted concern. The Commission approved an increase “We’re taking a stand” she empha- of 0.2939 mills to its operating millage. sized. This will bring the amount collected Current ordinance requires grass to be for operation back up to 16.5349 mills. no higher than six inches. When a yard Mayor Jim Polashak pointed out this goes beyond this requirement, the was the maximum allowed by the property owner will be tagged. If Mike Zehner MILITARY LOGOS INSTALLED… Logos of all the U.S. military services Headlee. The 1.73 percent tax increase prompt action is not taken, the city will were installed in Coloma Thursday morning of last week. The logos of the will raise $9,808, split up over about mow the grass and the property owner Farewell United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were cre- 800 properties. The year’s operating will be assessed $200. ated by Coloma High School student Rudolf Davis (pictured above). Davis, revenue would have decreased by 3.53 Other business celebration for a 10th grader, said the project was actually started the previous year by percent over last year’s operating rev- Commissioners agreed to allow Michael Zehner senior Josh Sprague in the welding class, but was not completed. enue if not increased. Chemical Bank to install a handicap Welding class instructor Chuck Luchies credited Davis with doing the Commissioner Jason Hicks cast the accessible ramp to its entrance. Ham- lone nay vote for the slight increase. mond pointed out the ramp would con- June 23 majority of the work this year including finishing the design and cutting On Saturday, June 23 the VFW Post He commented, “Just for the record, I sume sidewalk space; however, there out the logos to make them “work for the city”. 1137 in Watervliet is hosting a farewell think it’s ludicrous the State dictates will still be room for everyone to get The logos join a world globe created previously by the CHS welding class celebration for Watervliet resident, how we raise taxes.” by. and installed at the Laura Baker Park on Paw Paw Street. Mayor Polashak Michael Zehner. Seeking Beauty The commission agreed to pay the said the works were welcome additions to the park. He said there was some The public is invited to attend and An agreement was made for the city to monthly bills. thought of relocating the Vietnam and World War II memorials from across wish Michael farewell as he moves join forces with the Downtown Devel- The commission is still seeking a part- the street to the park in the future. from his hometown of Watervliet. He opment Authority for the purpose of time ordinance officer. The recent On hand to participate in the installation were (pictured below from the will be moving to Texas to be near his grant writing. The unanimous vote al- agreement with Coloma Township did left) Marine Veteran Don Burleson, Public Works Supt. Rod Burkholder, sister. lows Commissioner Marsha Hammond not work out. The purposed position Mayor Jim Polashak, Police Chief Jason Roe, and County Commissioner Last year he had the honor of being the to become a part-time project coordi- would be part-time, contracted with no Jim Vollrath. (TCR photos by Karl Bayer) Grand Marshal of the Watervliet Grand nator. She will help apply for grants benefits. Parade during the Independence Week- and organize beautification projects. end Celebration. Michael has an infectious laugh and a Watervliet Pharmacy opens doors bright smile. He makes others feel bet- ter about themselves just by being in with Pharmacist “Dr. Rama” the same room with him. Michael will By Lynn Mainwaring-Attila opportunity to serve as a pharmacist.” be missed. The highly anticipated Watervliet Watervliet Pharmacy, conveniently lo- The farewell will take place from 2 to Pharmacy opened its doors Tuesday, cated next door to the Side Track 4 p.m. at the post located at 8777 Red May 29. Former Coloma Rite Aid restaurant, is a full service pharmacy Arrow Hwy. in Watervliet pharmacist Ramakrishna “Rama” that is dedicated to the complete care Reddy Burramukka has of the community. Special services in- come onboard as the clude free delivery within a twenty- head of a professional five mile radius of the store and free Paw Paw Lake and caring staff. Water- bubble packaging of monthly medica- vliet has been without a tions aiding patients with medication Rotary making pharmacy for more than four years. compliance. Also, Medication Therapy Dr. Rama hails from India, a graduate Management will be offered which in- from the College of Pharmacy in Ma- cludes blood pressure screening, over a difference nipal, India. He also earned a Masters the counter recommendations and Over the years the Paw Paw Lake Ro- of Business (Operations Management) complete patient monitoring. In the tary Club has met at Lakeland Hospi- degree in Australia in 2001 and served near future, immunizations will also be tal, Watervliet and both the hospital the community of Coloma for 13 years, offered. and the Club have benefitted. The Club as a pharmacist. Pharmacy owner is pharmacist and was the original sponsor of the hospi- According to Alona Hayden, publicity businessman Dr. Bhavesh Patel DPM. tal’s Par Course and as the hospital manager, Dr. Rama was inspired to be- He is dedicated to small communities seeks to revitalize the course Rotary come a pharmacist by Dr. Anji Reddy, offering the quality care of an inde- has stepped up with donations to the Jack’s hospital’s foundation. This past April founder of Dr. Reddy’s Pharma of pendent pharmacy. He owns several India. Reddy is a world leader and sup- throughout Michigan including Mike’s in collaboration with Watervliet High Excavating & Trucking LLC plier of affordable generic medicines. Pharmacy in Morenci, Park Street School students, hospital staff and Dr. Reddy’s mentor is Mother Teresa. Pharmacy in Kalamazoo, Richmond foundation members the Club planted Commercial and Residential She was born in Macedonia, dedicated Drug in Bear Lake, Corner Drug in Elk the first of twenty two trees lining the her life ministering to the destitute and Rapids, Medical Commons Pharmacy two quarter mile tracks to mark Earth Septic Installation dying in the slums of Calcutta India as in Sturgis, Miller Pharmacy in Union Day. a nun, and was later proclaimed a Saint City and Lamour’s Village Drug in In addition to being a supporter of the Sewer and Water Installation by the Catholic Church. She once said, Athens. hospital, the Club is also working with “Every time you smile at someone, it the Watervliet Public Schools (WPS) Land Clearing and Demolition is an action of love, a gift to that per- currently on two fronts; first, by start- son, a beautiful thing.” ing an Interact Club at WPS. 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I don’t know what the natives really think of us when we come in at vaca- From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum tion time. When I was teaching, my 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis school was always very good about giving me time off to go out and take other regions. Remembering old care of Aunt Hope’s business. Every There were apple trees across the spring and fall I would get a few days camping friends road, and a big one in Aunt Hope’s Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By off, and we headed for Pennsylvania. Cold November winds swept through back yard. One rainy afternoon we sat As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, Of course we went there summers too. Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. Maple Hill Cemetery out south of on her front porch. Beads of water In the fall we timed our visit to be Hartford. Margaret Martens had come glistened on the screen like diamonds. there on her birthday. That would be NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER out to check their family plot. She A quiet hush had descended over the when the leaves are turning. The 100 yearsRolling ago – 1918 BackTibbs. The Years paused before Charlie’s marker. He valley. As we sat there we heard a mountains are beautiful then. A resolution was passed to grade and The Methodist youth fellowship net- was her husband of many years and clicking sound on the blacktop street. Those visits were a part of our life pave Center Street. The work will be ted over $100 during their ham supper had left this life in 1986. Before that Here came a huge buck deer nosing hard to give up. When the wind turns done from the easterly line of Paw project. The money will be used to happened, we spent many camping the wind to see if there were any ene- cold in November and the leaves have Paw Street to the east limits to the provide scholarships to Crystal vacations with them. mies about. He delicately nibbled fallen I sometimes wonder what it is width of twenty-four feet. Springs camp. She walked around the well tended some of her decorative plants and like out there in the mountains. That The wishes of President Wilson will 30 years ago – 1988 plot, then paused and looked at the walked around the house. summer we had been out there and be honored when observing Flag Day, Mrs. Eleanor Caprez was honored back of their family monument. I quietly went through to the back to when we ate dinner at the Central this June 14. Coloma has planned a during a retirement party held at There, down low, something was watch him. He was eating apples that Hotel, on the way out I saw a stack of day full of celebrating. We are indeed Coloma Middle School. She has affixed to the surface; it was a little had fallen from her tree. NFL schedules. When Charlie was fortunate to secure the talented singer worked in the cafeteria since the packet of papers wrapped in plastic This was in the little town of Jamison with us he always picked one up. So I Miss Eleanor Patterson. Mesdames building was built 15 years ago. and fastened with plastic tape. She City. I have always said any map that got one, brought it home, and pasted it Vogt and Alguire have generously During retirement, Mrs. Caprez plans pulled it off and took it home to exam- has Jamison City on it is a good one. down low on their family monument. donated the use of the theatre. to “enjoy life!” ine. It is such a small town... one hotel, Margaret never saw it until the day she Gary Braver, summer resident at Then she called us! “Bud,” she said, bar, restaurant, and maybe 20 houses. 60 years ago – 1958 was out there in November. Lakewood Drive, was involved in a “I just had a strange thing happen! I Back in the days of logging it was a Michigan Centennial Farm certifi- I was laughing as we talked on the fatal boating accident on Paw Paw was out at the cemetery checking on boomtown. But no more. What a won- cates were presented to 25 farmers. A phone, and she told me how surprised Lake. John Powers, driver of the sec- the plot, and I found something fas- derful place to vacation. I suppose if I large tent provided shade and table she was when she found it. So I said to ond boat, sustained injuries. An inves- tened to our monument. It’s an NFL had to spend the winter there I would facilities for this celebration. A barbe- her, “Are you going to paste it back tigation of this tragic accident contin- football schedule for this year. I be out in the pantry reading labels on cued chicken dinner was enjoyed by on?” ues. thought, ‘now who could have put that the cans. It was Aunt Hope’s summer the 600 attendees. “Of course,” she said, “the season On the Dean’s List at Lake Michigan there?’ On the back it said, home. She must have realized how Tentative plans for 46 lots in the south isn’t over yet, and Charlie needs to College are Shari Hauch, Lance ‘Compliments of the Central Hotel, much it meant to us, because she left half of Coloma Heights subdivision know what the schedule is!” Howley and Sharon Little. Central, Pennsylvania.’ Was that the house to us when she went into were approved. Street lights will be And that’s the way it was that cold Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick you?” assisted living. installed at Harriet, Strand and Leedy November day, as we were weaving Munchow at Coloma Public Library Of course it was! We had been out to Just down the road about two miles streets. threads into the golden tapestry of our from the Coloma Courier newspapers visit Aunt Hope who was in a retire- was another small town named Miss Judith Bachman was honored as lives in this storybook town along the donated by the Tri-City Record. ment home. I had power of attorney Central. Every summer their fire a member of the Daisy Chain. She Paw Paw River. Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 for her, and we were taking care of her department put on a carnival. We tried attends Western Michigan University. p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- business. I have written so many times to be there then; it took us back to a Others receiving degrees are Cecil C. 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. about her and her home in time years before. We sat at long Coloma Library News Carter, John A. Eber, Valerie E. Phone: 269-468-3431 Pennsylvania. She gave us vacations tables in the fire barn with all the Libraries Rock! Hudson, Frank Quiriconi and Reta back when we couldn’t really afford to doors open, and the fire trucks parked The Coloma Public Library presents NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING travel. Margaret and Charlie Martens outside. I loved the raisin pie with “Libraries Rock” during their summer 100 years ago - 1918 uled to be sounded at 9:45 p.m. The had been out there with us so many homemade peanut butter ice cream on library program. The 2018 Summer The Hartford opera house, one of the period will be divided into several times. We all took our trailers, and her it. They had all sorts of homemade Reading Program is open to all young best known landmarks in the village, stages including a fifteen minute pre- backyard looked like a resort. In fact, food. Another favorite was bean soup! people. There will be programs, prize has been sold by the heirs of the C.H. liminary dimout and a ten minute one of the natives said with some irri- Central Hotel was a favorite place to drawings, storytimes, a reading club, Engle estate to John W. Bell and O.M. complete blackout. tation in her voice, “We’re thinking eat also. The walls are decorated with and more for the whole family. Smith. The new owners of the opera After 18 years as a real estate broker about taking out the trees across the stuffed wild animals and birds. The Registration for “Libraries Rock” is in house block are Hartford men who in Hartford, during which he probably road. Then we can put in a trailer park front wall of the dining room there is progress. For more information, call propose to give the village an up-to- established an all time local record for there, and have lots of trailers.” a whole Buffalo… the front half, and the library at 468-3431 or visit date opera house and improve the the number of parcels sold, William My Chief Accountant, who had been he looks as though he is charging right www.colomapubliclibrary.net. All store buildings below. The opera Muelleder has sold his Hartford office taking this all in, said, “Oh that would into the dining room. One of our little programs are free of charge. house was built in 1886 by the late to W.R. Cortez, a salesman in his be great! We could all stay with you, grandsons gazed at him and then Book Club C.H. Engle, who managed it until his employ for the past year. and maybe stay even longer!” The turned to his dad saying, “You don’t The Coloma Library Book Club is death a few years ago. The cost of the 50 years ago - 1968 neighbor huffed a little, and left for think he will come all the way in do meeting on Thursday, June 28 at 5:30 building at the time of its construction Edwin Foote was installed last week p.m. The title to read before the dis- was about $8,000, but the sale price as commander of Stoddard Post of the cussion is “Daring to Drive” by Manal now is said to be less than half the American Legion here. He also was Al-Sharif. sum. elected secretary of the fourth district Call 468-3431 with any questions on An automobile collision in which service officers’ school and is an offi- any Coloma library activity. both machines were slightly damaged cer in the 40 & 8 at Kalamazoo. occurred at Main and Maple streets A summer band program will begin Watervliet District Monday morning when a new Monday, June 26, Director Larry Fay Overland car driven by Miss Mamie announced. Fee for the course is $3, Library News Howes crashed into a Chevrolet driv- which is to be paid during the first Summer Reading Program en by Willis Lobdell. week. Sixth grade and junior high stu- Through July 21, the library is 75 years ago - 1943 dents also will have a summer band pleased to partner with WPS to pro- program. vide free lunches for kids & teens fol- Tuesday night, June 15, Van Buren County will participate in the second Submitted by Librarian Stephanie lowing each Thursday program. Daniels at Hartford Public Library Upcoming programs include: June 14 practice blackout for this area. All air raid wardens, auxiliary firemen and from microfilm copies of the Hartford Wildlife Safari; June 21 Kindness Day Spring. Rocks. policemen will be at their stations in Hartford and throughout the county. Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 Make-It Music Mondays, 1-2 p.m. p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, The blackout will begin at 9:15 p.m. Musical Instruments to make-n-take 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 269-621-3408 for K-6th graders & family: June 18 CWT with the all clear signal sched- Pianos for Thumbs (Mbira Kalimba, NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD African Thumb Pianos) Budigen, Germany, June 20, 1958 Third Monday Book Club 90 years ago - 1928 The summer passenger train service after two years’ service overseas. Sgt. June 18, 7 – 8 p.m. went into effect on this division of the Fair enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 “The Light We Lost” by Jill after graduating from WHS. He is Santopolo. Pere Marquette with six passenger trains each way. Watervliet is well expected home July 4th after receiv- High Tech Help, June 19, 9-10 am. provided for on the schedule, although ing his honorable discharge at Fort Open Mic Night No. 6, which has made a conditional Sheridan, Illinois. June 22, 7:30 p.m. Watervliet’s Got Talent, we know we stop at this station for Chicago or 30 years ago - 1988 do! Share yours with family & friends Grand Rapids passengers, might as Father Adolph Nadrach, pastor of St. at the library’s first Open Mic. well have been put down for a regular Joseph Catholic Church, Watervliet, Singers, musicians and dramatic stop as it will be required to stop every celebrated his 72nd birthday on June artists are all encouraged to partici- night anyway. 14, 1988, when he was honored by the pate. Don’t forget: Performers need Deidee Myrick, Watervliet, member Altar and Rosary Society at the an audience, too! Come down to of the 1928 graduating class of church. show your support! All artists must Western State Teachers’ College, has On June 26, 1988, members and sign-up in advance. Call 463-6382 to been chosen one of the ten outstand- friends of the Watervliet Free register or for details. ing students of the senior class during Methodist Church celebrated the its four college years. She was chosen church’s 100th anniversary. A ‘pig because of outstanding work in debat- roast’ and potluck supper was enjoyed ing. She’s been a member of the var- by all. A music concert by Common Tri-City Record Subscription Form sity squad for three years, a member Bond ended the evening. Name______of Delta Rho, honorary forensic frater- Dennis and Natalie Frazier are the Mailing Address______nity and a charter member of the Tau proud parents of their baby girl, born Kappa Alpha among others. June 8, 1988 and weighed 7 pounds 2- City, State & Zip______60 years ago - 1958 1/2 ounces. Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: Mr. and Mrs. James Strand are the Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 proud parents of their baby girl, Karen Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from files at Watervliet District Library of E-edition subscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per year by visiting www.tricityrecord.com Ann, born June 10, 1958 and weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. the Watervliet Record newspapers Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duday are the donated by the Tri-City Record. Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... proud parents of their baby boy, Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Steven Edward, born June 10, 1958 Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______and weighed 10 pounds. a.m.-3 p.m. Your Phone number______Sgt. Stanton K. Fair will be leaving Phone: 269-463-6382 Thank you for article reading month in Michigan schools. I June 14, 2018 Tri-City Record 5 was so impressed with Kim’s energy Correction them why they were being punished in May 24 bonus issue when she read to more than 52 classes Higher Education which has one of In the June 7, 2018 issue of the Tri- and how much he loved them and how Dear Editor, all across her district impacting sever- the largest general fund budgets. She City Record, an errorLetters was made and on Commentarymuch it hurt him because, he loves A special thank you… It’s sometimes al thousand students. has worked closely with our 15 public Page 3 in the caption for the sign them. His daughter who is now in her easy to forget that there are nice peo- The 21st Senate District has a strong universities to keep tuition rates in being installed at the new fifties says that “speech was punish- ple out there doing nice things for oth- history of responsible conservative check and make our students safer. Watervliet Pharmacy. The spelling ment enough.” ers. Thanks for being such a special leadership. Kim will be a conservative Kim LaSata continues to be well of the pharmacist’s name, When he was able to return to work reminder. voice in Lansing. While a member of rounded with experience in business, Burramuldu, is incorrect. The cor- he always worked at extra jobs to sup- God bless. the House of Representatives she has community service, education and rect spelling is Burramukka. Tri- port his family. The Ladies Auxiliary 362, Coloma voted to reduce our income taxes, knowledge of the legislative process. City Record apologizes to Dr. Rama He always took the kids to Sunday reform and reduce auto insurance Join me in helping to elect her for our and is sorry for any inconvenience school and church. We now have four rates and repair our roads without next State Senator for the 21st or confusion this error may have GREAT kids that all have good educa- VFW Post 1137 extends increasing taxes. She serves on the District! caused. tions and jobs; he always encouraged thank you Appropriations Committee and chairs Mary Tatter, Watervliet his kids to get good educations. Dear Editor, We now have five WONDERFUL On behalf of the members of TOP POP LETTERS grandchildren who he helped in any Watervliet VFW Post 1137, I would Dad takes care of way he could. We also have seven like to extend a big thank you to all BEAUTIFUL great-grandbabies and those who participated or attended this family and helps are helping raise two of them. He year’s Memorial Day parade and serv- other kids always says he would not have it any ice. Dear Tri-City Record, other way; that is how much he loves Thank you to Miss Watervliet Ellie I think my daddy Dennis Thomas his children. Troyer and her court, our speaker Ellie should be Top Pop. His four children call him Dad, his Troyer, Duane and Kim Cobb, all the My dad spends a lot of time with me, grandchildren call him Papa, and also Scouts who help us every year, the he takes me fishing, hunting, and he his great-grandchildren call him Papa. Watervliet High School marching practices softball with me. I call him my best friend, my help band and of course, the Public Works When I am in pageants my dad is mate and husband of almost sixty Department and Watervliet Police and always there to cheer me on. Even if I years. Fire departments. don’t win my dad says I am his Sharon Teeters, Lawrence I would also like to give a special princess. thanks to the North Berrien Military My dad helps other kids too. He A dad any kid is lucky Rites Team. This group assisted in helped the Hartford boys team for four separate Memorial Day services, baseball since they didn’t have a to have! beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at Dear Editor, coach. 2 p.m. They are truly a dedicated The Top Pop I would like to nominate He buys stuff for my family. And he group of individuals. is my step dad Mike Brumley. Mike is takes care of us and makes sure we Again, thanks to all. the best father a kid could ask for! have what we need. Glen Openneer, Commander Fourteen years ago when I was 4 and That is why I think my daddy should my brother was 2 he came into our be Top Pop. lives and become the dad we needed Love, Elect Kim LaSata for at only 19, even though he didn’t have Ava Thomas, age 8 to. Since then he has worked extreme- Senator of 21st District ly hard to provide us the best life he Dear Editor, Nominates husband could. He’s been there for us through Primary election season is just around Jerry Teeters “TOP everything and taught us what a father the corner and we will soon be seeing should be like. Even when 8 years ago signs decorating yards everywhere. POP” for Father’s Day he had his own biological kid his feel- Please join me in voting for my friend Dear Editor, ings for us never changed, we’re still Kim LaSata who is running to be the We were married when he was seven- his kids, he is still our dad. first woman elected to the Michigan teen years old; he was working a full We want to show him our apprecia- State Senate from the 21st District. forty hour a week job. We had our first tion for everything he has willingly I have known Representative LaSata son when he was twenty. done for us and to thank him for being for more than 30 years. She has the By the age of twenty-five he had two a dad any kid would be lucky to have. energy, integrity, and common sense By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher sons and two daughters; he always He deserves SO much and hopefully to continue representing us proudly in helped with the children. When he he knows how much we love him! Lansing. LAST CHANCE… this is your last chance to enter your dad in this year’s was about thirty he was injured at Thank you for being our dad and Prior to being elected as our State Rep “Top Pop” contest… see the contest details on Page 7. There are also some work and for several years was not Happy Father’s Day Mike! she taught 5th grade for more than a great gift ideas on the page for your top pop as well. able to work. He was a stay at home Kourtney Clemons decade. She wants to improve educa- At the very least make sure to tell your dad you love him. For many of us that dad, he did all the house work, laun- tion in Southwest Michigan not only opportunity has passed and we all wish we had just one more opportunity to dry, fixing of the kids meals, and the for her four children and the hundreds tell him weKarl’s love him. discipline. ENTER YOUR DAD IN THE TOP of 5th graders she has taught, but for When he had to discipline one of the POP CONTEST... SEE PAGE 7 all students in the district. March is A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT… work is progressing on the new Paw Paw kids he always sat them down and told RiverKolumn County Park in downtown Watervliet. While it won’t be done in time for this year’s Watervliet Independence Weekend Celebration, it will be done Spiritual Social Security & you by the end of summer (or early fall). By Vonda VanTil, Social Security While I’m excited for all the improvements, more public access, parking and Compass Public Affairs Specialist fishing sites, I’m most excited by the pedestrian bridge over the river to the 1-800-772-1213 island. Points From what can be gleaned from early maps, an island in the river was created By Social Security helps with the Administration on Aging when the river was dammed and a channel was dug to divert water to a spill- David Helms within the Administration for way to provide water to the proposed paper mill that was just downriver. When (former pastor) you care for seniors Community Living and the Consumer all was said and done, the channel that directed water to the mill by way of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Financial Protection Bureau. It edu- giant pipes became the main waterway. Water was stored by lowering big Our good father June 15. This is an opportunity for cates people and organizations about boards on the spillway that backed up water into the millpond that extended all Do you know the difference between everyone, all over the world, to voice the roles and responsibilities of serv- the way to the railroad tracks. In the mid-1980s the Watervliet Downtown a “whatchamacallit” and a “thingama- their opposition to abuses inflicted on ing as a representative payee, elder Development Authority obtained a DNR grant to create the Mill Creek Park jig”? Or, how about a “thingamabob”? some of the most vulnerable members abuse and financial exploitation, and which was shortly thereafter named Flaherty Park in honor of long-time Mayor What’s that? Well, I’m here to rescue of our society. For more than 80 years, effective ways to monitor and safely Bob Flaherty. you from confusion today. I will Social Security has provided for the conduct business with the banking Meanwhile the original river bed as it cut through Hays Park became silted up explain those words. elderly as part of our everyday mis- community. It also teaches ways to and declined into a swampy, mosquito infested, backwater. The dam that A whatchamacallit is something that sion. recognize the changes in an adult or diverted water away from the riverbed ultimately became dangerous, with fulfills some common function that is Sometimes a family member is inca- senior’s ability to make sound finan- flood waters flowing over it, around it and under it. Following inspections in intuitive to most people. A thingama- pable of representing themselves due cial decisions. the 1990s, the DNR decreed the County repair the dam or remove it. jig could be on a whatchamacallit, but to health reasons. Generally, we look You can view our series of videos The County had gained ownership of the diversion dam and the spillway dam a whatchamacallit could not be on a for family or friends to serve as repre- about this training at www.socialsecu- as part of the process to demolish the defunct paper mill and clear the site in thingamajig. Thingamajigs sometimes sentative payees. Social Security’s rity.gov/payee. the late 1990s. The clearing process included closing and capping numerous help adjust whatchamacallits. They Representative Payment Program Protecting the ones you love is part of water wells and piping on the island that was used to provide water for paper are therefore usually smaller than helps our beneficiaries who are inca- securing today and tomorrow. You can production and to carry waste produced by paper making process to the spray whatchamacallits. pable of managing their Social always access our website and online fields upriver. Now thingamabobs are smaller still. Security and Supplemental Security services at www.socialsecurity.gov. At the same time state and federal grant funds were available for dam removal. They help clarify thingamajig func- Income (SSI) payments. You can read Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs The county, through its Brownfield Development Authority, obtained grant tions and are usually attached to more about the program at Specialist for West Michigan. You funds to remove the dams and to return the river to its original channel. The something. Also called “doohickies”. www.socialsecurity.gov/payee. can write her c/o Social Security channel dug at the turn of the 20th century to divert water to the paper mill was So there it is. Doesn’t that help? Family members and caregivers can Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, also left intact, thus leaving the island in the river with fresh water flowing by Here’s another one. If my dad called protect the older people they love with Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email it. me a “nincompoop” and he weren’t help from the Representative Payee at [email protected]. Whew, now I’m back to my original point. The island is a unique, original, smiling, it meant that I was at least Interdisciplinary Training series. The natural, wildlife preserve. Even with the odd paper mill structure left behind, momentarily, less than bright. If he training was developed in partnership the island is a natural area teaming with small animals, wildflowers and was smiling when he used the term, berries, and wonderful trees, including several giants, one an oak that is older then it meant that I was at least TRI-CITY RECORD LLC than the United States. momentarily, amusing. Dads have dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News Numerous animal trails lead to the river’s edge, providing natural access to prime fishing sites. ways of saying things. My dad is no 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 longer alive, but I think I’m still a nin- Up to now the only way to access the island was to wade the river, easy when Fax 463-8329 compoop each way sometimes. (269) 463-6397 the water was low, dangerous when it is high (like now). Whatever all those words really E-mail [email protected] Online www.tricityrecord.com Fishermen are not the only ones to visit the island. It has long been a great mean, many people understand the Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor place for youngsters to explore and to build camps and “forts”. Just a couple word “father” differently. Usually Amy Loshbough, Managing Editor Laurie Kibler, Copy Editor years ago I came upon a tent camp made by canoeists. I quietly crept around it because fathers are so different, and Lacey Krohn, Social Media Editor Maryann Worl, Ad Sales and soon discovered its absent occupants must have paddled/walked to break- the only definition we have that makes fast uptown. USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper sense to us is the model we saw in our Up to the time the spillway had a driveway over it, small cars and trucks would with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. drive onto the island. Just before it was removed I came across a small pickup own father. “Father” doesn’t need def- Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 inition, it needs demonstration. truck parked at the far end of the island on a sunny Sunday morning. As some For some that model was not positive, Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately articles of clothing were hanging out the cab’s rear window, I beat a hasty and for others that model was totally of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in retreat. missing. It’s sad when that happens, this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any When both dams were somewhat intact for hikers to cross, there was a dandy because more is lost than just a rela- errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible trail that led from the back of the airport to Hays Park via the island. I routinely tionship. Fatherhood itself can stop for the same following the publication of the next issue. met hikers along the path, including dog walkers and families pushing baby with the generation that has no father Letters to the editor… The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters strollers enjoying the “nature walk”. role model. We don’t know how to do to the editor. Please email to [email protected] or mail to the Perhaps, someday, a pedestrian bridge might be installed at the upper end of it unless we are shown. address at the top of this notice. Letters are subject to editing for length the island to make that natural trail complete once again. Those who miss their father, for what- and content, and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Then walkers could hike from the township hall on M-140 around the airport, ever reason, need to remember that All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address along the river, across to the island and out to M-140 and back. our good Heavenly Father will never so that your authorship may be verified. Letter authorship identity may At the very least the new park is a welcome addition to the Hays Park complex leave or forsake us, and if we ask Him be withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication just across the river. With both parks providing bountiful opportunities for out- for insight as to how to be a good deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. door recreation along the Paw Paw River, the spot will be a major attraction father ourselves, He will help us learn. year-round. 6 Tri-City Record June 14, 2018 Congratulations to the Hartford H.S. Class of 2018 on its graduation June 1
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June 14, 2018 Tri-City Record 7 Rain puts a damper on Hartford Strawberry Festival By Jon Bisnett lotte Meachum, daughter of Trever and Friday went without a hitch, but thun- Jennifer Meachum. Her 1st Runner- der, lightning and drenching down- up is Paityn Serratos, parents Krystal pours made it really tough to get the and Javier Serratos. And 2nd Runner- day started on Saturday morning. The up is Josilynn Bradshaw, the daughter sun came out eventually just before the of Kelsey Bradshaw. parade, but hit and misses showers Parade awards throughout the day kept visitors to a The parade suffered from the pound- minimum at the Tri-Cities first summer ing rain with several planned partici- festival. pants opting out as did many Strawberry Royalty spectators, but for those who toughed The new 2018 Sweetest Strawberry it out, the sun miraculously broke Baby is Colton Runge, son of Ryan and through the clouds just 15 minutes be- Jenna Runge. fore the parade began. MONSOON-LIKE RAIN SHOWERS… all but canceled the 2018 Straw- Strawberry Shortcake is Lynette Awards for this year are as follows: “IT’S PIE EATIN’ TIME” says Miss berry Festival Parade. Undaunted, as the sun finally broke through Yaritza Arizpe, daughter of Ruth Best Marching unit - Hartford Girl Hartford Angela Saldana as she promptly at 1:00 p.m., the Hartford High School’s Emerald Vanguard Ramon and Cristian Arizpe. Scouts; Best Car/ Tractor - Lawrence helps perennial pie baker extraordi- marching band led the event with the Blossomtime Sweepstakes winning 2018 Strawberry Prince is Iker Ferral, Royalty; Best Float - Community of naire Vicki McFarland of McFar- Hartford Community Float just behind. son of Victor Ferral and Alejandra Hartford; Best Youth Entry - Jesus is land’s Pies distribute the official Martinez. The 1st Runner-up is Liam the Way Church. competition baked goods to the table Bittner and his parents are Darin Bit- Strawberry Run results for the annual pie eating contest. tner and Aimee Johnson. This year’s The racer count took a hit with ex- cancel the 10K for sake of safety. The 2nd Runner-up is Ethan Downing tremely questionable skies at start time. 5K and shorter events did continue on whose parents are Amy Spangler and Race officials delayed the start of the soggy streets. The event sponsored by Joey Moody. event while monitoring radar minute the Hartford Lions, now in its 40th Strawberry Princess for 2018 is Char- by minute which led to a decision to consecutive year had never seen this brand of uncooperative weather for as long as anyone could remember. 5K overall finishers are as follows: Nick Kaley of Watervliet in first with a time of 19:43, pacing at 6:21; while Santiago Banda Jr. of Eau Claire came in second with a time of 19:59. Other local top 10 finishers include: Jody Williford, 6th, of Hartford; Chad Baird, 7th, of Hartford; and Page Eis- brenner, 9th, from Watervliet. 5K Walk finishers: Cathy Kimbler came in first with Hartford’s own 11- year-old Ellie Galvan came in second. Local walkers Ron Dixon of Hartford, Sybil Smith of Coloma, Cecilla Williams and Diane Kienz of Water- vliet and Jenine Kling of Hartford all finished in the Top 20. You can view the entire race results online at https://hub.enmotive.com. Despite the weather, great food and fun was enjoyed by all, especially with the addition of several new vendors from the nearby Amish community who offered up a wide variety of homemade baked goods and candies. STRONG FINISH… Watervliet’s Nick Kaley brings it home to win the The sounds of Harbor Town filled the Strawberry Run 5K. The unique photo is a new feature available for free stage with classic rock to bring Satur- to all participants of this year’s events. Digital cameras placed at several day to a close, as the organizers look NO SLEEPING IN… Miss Hartford and the Royals are looking good blaz- locations along the route as well as the finish are triggered by RF chips in ahead to an even bigger, better and the ing down Main Street, but came up just a little short in the finals of the an- the racer’s bib tag. Visit www.hub.enmotive.com to see all the photos and hopes of a much drier event for 2019. nual Strawberry Festival Bed Race. finishers. FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY! Father’s Day Gift Guide & “Top Pop” Prizes!
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Freshly Baked Pies, Muffins & More Fo l l o w U s o n GUY’S MARINE & WATER SPORTS 210 N. West St., Coloma 468-3120 dimaggiospizzaandburgers.com 8 Tri-City Record June 14, 2018 Olivet College. and TRU Team, Michigan State The four-week academy offers a com- Police, Lincoln Township Fire years on the Coloma Fire Department, Police & prehensive, interactive instruction Department, Medic 1 and Michigan STUART ALLEN THURLOW 15 years on the Coloma City Police program in various disciplines for jail Gas Utilities all responded and assist- Stuart Allen Thurlow,Tr i 52,-City of Coloma, AreaDepartment, Obituaries was recently sworn in as Fire Reports deputies. Training topics include cus- ed with the incident. passed away at home surrounded by a Coloma Township police officer, By Annette Christie tody and security, defensive tactics, This was an excellent example of his many family and friends on and is a lifetime member of the Two Sheriff Deputies first aid (including CPR and AED pro- cooperation and coordination between Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Berrien County Sheriff Dept. cedures), suicide awareness, fire safe- numerous law enforcement agencies A service cele- Mounted Division. complete Correctional ty and interpersonal communications. and fire departments. brating Stuart’s Survivors include his daughter Dani Training The academy, certified by the Gunfire exchange results in Two Berrien County Sheriff’s life was held (Chad) White of Coloma; three grand- Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and police response Sunday, June 10 daughters, Lexi, Lainie, and Lilly; his Deputies have recently completed a Training Council, is an important ele- The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office at the Central mother Dorothy Thurlow of Coloma; local corrections officer training acad- ment of providing the necessary skills and the Michigan State Police assisted Assembly of God sister Sherry “Chewey” Shearer of emy. Deputies Cody Phillips and Rick for maintaining a safe, secure environ- the Benton Charter Township Police in Coloma. Norfolk, Neb; and brother Bryan Ertman attended the academy at ment for jail staff, inmates and county Department in response to several 911 Burial was in Thurlow of Bullhead City, Ariz. Also residents. calls of shots fired at the Cosmo C o l o m a surviving are an uncle Bill Short of “I want to congratulate these deputies Extended Stay located at M-139 near C e m e t e r y . Paw Paw, aunt Joyce (Phil) Lunsford for their effort in completing this vital I-94 in Sodus Township on June 8. Memorial donations in memory of of St Joseph, special nephew and care- training. The skills learned at this Salem Officers detained two individuals and Stuart may be made to Caring Circle giver, Keith Thurlow, along with five academy will help them safely and recovered two handguns. Both of Hospice. Those wishing to sign the additional nephews, two nieces, and Lutheran Church effectively manage our inmate popu- those subjects were lodged in the online guest book or leave a message his extended family, the Tom and lation,” said Sheriff L. Paul Bailey. and Preschool Berrien County Jail. Officers per- of comfort for the family may do so at Rosemary Fogarty Family. “The training helps our deputies formed a sweep of the hotel and did www.duffieldpastrick.com. Stuart was preceded in death by his LCMS develop and practice the tools neces- not find any injured persons. Stuart was born November 18, 1965 father Merle, brother Billy and his sary to be successful in this high stress Officers closed the second floor after in Benton Harbor to Merle and grandparents Lloyd and Hazel 269-468-6567 environment.” finding several spent shell casings on Dorothy (Short) Thurlow. He attend- Thurlow and William and Floy Short. Multiple agencies assist the floor. Detectives from the Berrien ed Coloma High School, served 30 Worship 9:00am with barricaded suicidal County Sheriff’s Office continue to Death Notices Sunday School & incident investigate. Richard Bell, 79, of Naples, Florida Bible Study 10:15am On June 8, 2018 at 7:35 a.m. officers A report will be sent to the Berrien died May 29, 2018. Hodges Funeral of the St. Joseph Department of Public County Prosecutor’s Office for review Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 275 Marvin St. Safety responded to the 800 block of upon completion of the investigation. Naples FL Coloma, MI 49038 Wolcott on the report of a barricaded Watervliet Township Bobby Morse Jr., 49, of Benton suicidal subject. Harbor died June 2, 2018 at home. Police activity Upon arrival, officers received infor- In the month of May, the two Berrien Starks & Menchinger Chapel and mation that the subject had cut a gas Cremation Services, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to line in the house along with pouring Watervliet Charter Township had the Peggy Sue Cummings-Stephenson, gasoline throughout the entire home. 65, of Benton Harbor died June 6, Hope following tally: 16 misdemeanor Nearby residents were evacuated and 2018 at West Woods of Bridgman. arrests; four felony arrests; 71 traffic several neighboring residents were stops; 37 tickets issued; 23 assists to Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral asked to shelter in place. Home and Cremation Services, Lutheran other agencies; 132 building checks; Negotiations immediately began and Coloma one motorist assist; 57 original com- continued for approximately two plaints; and 13 follow-ups. Mary Loudicia Skjordal, 81, of hours. The suspect eventually lit the South Haven died June 8, 2018 at Church house on fire while Face Timing the home. Duffield & Pastrick Family negotiator. Funeral Home and Cremation A team of fire fighters and officers Visit us on Services, Coloma armed with less lethal munitions, Nancy Ora (Rea) Allen, 80, of WELS made emergency entry into the house the web Benton Harbor died June 2, 2018 at Worship 10:30am while the negotiator gave the subject home. Purely Cremations – Starks instructions on how to safely evacu- tricityrecord.com We specialize in Family Funeral Homes, Benton ate. The subject refused to evacuate Cremation Only Harbor 269-621-3407 and was eventually saved by the initial No embalming~No Casket Martin Alvarez, 53, of Hartford died www.hopelutheranhartford.com entry team. He was conscious and June 9, 2018 at home. Duffield & like us on Facebook! $1095.00 alert and was transported to Lakeland Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Why Pay More Medical Center, St. Joseph for evalua- Cremation Services, Coloma 205 Bennet Ave. tion. 1997 Meadowbrook Rd. The St. Joseph Department of Public Benton Harbor, MI Hartford, Mi 49057 Safety, Berrien County Road Patrol Phone 269-926-9440 We are here to help www.purelycremations.org with all Subsidiary of Starks Family your Call us to subscribe Funeral Homes funeral and cremation needs 269-463-6397 email Calvin & Leonard [email protected] Funeral Homes 8 E. Main St., Hartford 621-4101 Gerald M. Birmele, Manager 222 E. St. Joseph St., Lawrence 674-8131 Dale D. Leonard, Manager /A Northern Michigan University announces the Dean’s List for the Winter 2018 semester Emily Morrison of Coloma qualified for the Northern Michigan University Winter 2018 Dean’s List with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan. Sat. - Sun. Only WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM STUDENTS RECOGNIZED… American Legion Post 362 presents 2018 student awards to Coloma Junior High students Christopher Eastman and Molly McVay. Christopher is the son of Rand & Susan Eastman. Molly is LOMA 468-LOMA COLOMA the daughter of Tim & Pam McVay. The recipients of this award have demonstrated citizenship, courage, indus- INCREDIBLES 2 1:00 3:45 6:30 9:10 (PG) try, honor, loyalty, and scholarship. Pictured from the presentation are (from the left): Kristy Daily - President, TAG 1:30 4:15 7:00 9:30 (R) Christopher Eastman, Molly McVay, and Richard Kelemen - Commander. OCEAN’S 8 1:15 4:00 6:45 9:15 (PG-13) MICHIGAN 637-1662 SOUTH HAVEN “Kute Kids”… Movie Guide ADRIFT 1:45 4:15 7:00 9:30 (PG-13) THIS “KUTE KID” is... Brisyn Jenkins, he turned 1 year old on NOW SHOWING INCREDIBLES 2 1:10 3:45 6:30 9:10 (PG) Mother’s Day and loves to be outside. Brisyn is the son of Kaytlyn and OCEAN’S 8 1:30 4:00 6:45 9:20(PG-13) Brian Jenkins. His grandmothers Please check LOMA ad are Laura Smith of Watervliet and on this page for Sheila Grimes of Benton Harbor. WONDERLAND 683-1112 NILES Great-grandparents are Barbra and ratings & showtime Richard Smith of Watervliet. He is SUPERFLY 11:15 1:30 4:00 7:10 9:35 (R) INCREDIBLES 2 9:30 12:30 3:15 6:10 8:45 (PG) the nephew of Maholla and Mathew OCEAN’S 8 11:00 1:40 4:10 7:00 9:20 (PG-13) Fuller of Watervliet and Rebecca Ocean’s 8... HEREDITARY 10:40 1:15 3:55 6:30 9:10 (R) Rickett and Jamie Rink of South Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 9:45 12:35 3:35 6:30 9:30PG-13) Haven. crew to attempt an impossible heist at DEADPOOL 2 10:15 1:00 3:45 6:45 9:15 (R) Share a photo of your “Kute Kids” New York City's yearly Met Gala. with your friends, neighbors, and rel- atives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids’ names Hotel Artemis... on the back of the picture and include Set in riot-torn, near-future Los any other information about it you Angeles, 'Hotel Artemis' follows the Community Calendar would like to see in the paper, includ- Nurse, who runs a secret, members- Sponsored as a community service by ing mom and dad, grandma and only emergency room for criminals. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill grandpa, and so on. Send the “origi- Send Community Calendar listings to: nal” photo to the Tri-City Record, Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 or email it with your information to Hereditary... Fax to (269) 463-8329; When the matriarch of the Graham [email protected]. Pick up your photo after it appears in the paper or E-mail to [email protected] family passes away, her daughter's or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will mail it back to Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline family begins to unravel cryptic and you. for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. June 11-July 21 “WATERVLIET LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM” Visit the library website, their Facebook page or call 463- Where are your “Kute Kids”? 6382 for more information. Friday, June 15, 10 a.m. “MYOI GOLF OUTING” at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club, 2520 Kerlikowske Rd., Benton Harbor. Entry fee: $75/pre- registration, $85/day of event; includes 18 holes w/cart, continental break- Gast Manufacturing food drive challenge fast, prize holes, lunch & round of golf for 2019. Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. “JOHN V. MORAN SHIPWRECK” free pres- entation at North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma. makes HOPE Resources in No RSVP required. Contact the museum at 468-3330 or peter@northber- rienhistory.org for more info. Coloma the real winner Friday, June 22-Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “ANNUAL GARAGE Recently, employees of Gast Mfg. a capital fundraising campaign to ties. They currently operate out of SALE” hosted by Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet Auxiliary in the garage Unit of IDEX Corporation located in secure a permanent location to serve space at the Coloma United behind the hospital. Proceeds to benefit Auxiliary projects at Lakeland Benton Harbor accepted a challenge the residents of North Berrien Methodist Church. Hospital, Watervliet. against other IDEX owned business County to help reduce food insecuri- Saturday, June 23, 2-4 p.m. “FAREWELL CELEBRATION” for units to see which business unit could Michael Zehner at VFW Post 1137, 8777 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. collect the most non-perishable food Public invited. items per employee. Each business June 26-August 7 “HARTFORD LIBRARY SUMMER READING unit named a local food pantry to be PROGRAM” Visit the library website for a complete schedule of activities the recipient of the items collected. or call 621-3408 for more information. The team at Gast chose HOPE June 29 & 30, July 1 “WATERVLIET INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND Resources based in Coloma as their CELEBRATION” designated recipient of items collect- Saturday, July 14 “WATERVLIET PAPER MILL REUNION” hosted ed. by North Berrien Historical Society. Former mill employees and family As is true fashion with the employ- members may share items, photos & documents of the mill by calling the ees of Gast, their generosity came historical society at 468-3330 or emailing [email protected]. through! There were 6,072 non-per- July 16-21 “VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR” ishable food items collected which August 3-5 “COLOMA GLAD-PEACH FESTIVAL” averaged over 22 items per employ- Sunday, Aug. 5 “GRAND CITY SKIERS” free performance on Paw Paw ee. Team Gast won the challenge! Lake hosted by the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club. The real winner in this was HOPE August 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon “MIDWAY SOCCER CAMP” at Midway Resources (as well as the other vari- Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. Free event for kids ages ous food pantries which received 5-10. Pre-register online at www.midwayministries.org. Call 463-3195 for goods from the other business units more information. involved in the challenge). August 13-18 “BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR” HOPE Resources not only received Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. “WATERVLIET 40 YEAR CLUB” annual the 6,072 items collected by the team meeting/luncheon at the Watervliet Middle School, 450 E. St. Joseph St. at Gast, but also received $1,500 $15/person due Aug. 3. Reservation form available on group Facebook page from Gast Mfg. as the “prize” for or call Marsha Stennecke Cole at 269-463-3712, or Donna Gillard Curtis at Gast being the “winning team”. A WIN WIN… Matt Whan, VP of Operations at Gast Mfg., presents 269-463-6680. Carole Sternaman, Director of HOPE Resources, with funds from food Additionally, a request was made to Mondays, 7 p.m. “PUB THEOLOGY” at Arclight Brewery. Public is the IDEX Foundation to match $1 for drive challenge win in the amount of $7,572 during an employee Town invited to join in discussions. Hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Hall Meeting at Gast Manufacturing. each item the Gast Team collected. Thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m. “TRAP SHOOTING” at the Coloma Rod & Gun The request was approved! For all your school news Club. Matt Whan, Gast’s VP of Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY Operations, presented Carole Subscribe PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick S. Sternaman, Director of HOPE to the Tri-City Record Upton Education Center rooms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, contact Resources, with checks totaling Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or [email protected]. $7,572 during a Town Hall Meeting (269) 463-6397 Third Monday of each month, 3 - 6 p.m. “FOOD BANK” at Central with employees of Gast. HOPE Subscribe to e-edition at Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Rd., Coloma. Resources is currently working on a tricityrecord.com 10 Tri-City Record June 14, 2018 NOTICE Purchase of potential park within 4 months after the date of pub- TO THE lication of this notice. RESIDENTS OF property finalized in Notice is further given that the trust Public Notices andwill be W thereafterant Ads assigned and distrib- BAINBRIDGE uted to the persons entitled to it. Watervliet Township TOWNSHIP: By Annette Christie ly wouldn’t need to be talked about Date: June 8, 2018 Please take notice that the Bainbridge The purchase deal in Watervliet until the budget discussions for the Township Zoning Board of Appeals Township to close on some neighbor- next year are held in the new year. Name: Albert J. Stefani will hold a public hearing on June 28, ing property to the township hall “The discussion wasn’t existent until Address: 6126 W. Hagar Shore Road 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bainbridge should be complete in about a week. the petition was presented. If the City/State: Coloma, MI Township Hall, 7315 Territorial Road, Supervisor Dan Hutchins told the board wants to deal with this, or if the 49038 Watervliet, Michigan, in said board at their Monday, June 11 meet- public wants to deal with this, than we Phone: (269) 849-3239 Township, to consider an application ing that the township was only waiting can address it,” Hutchins said. for a use variance, filed on November on the environmental study which was He said that he would like to have Jonathan B. Sauer, P19907 16, 2018 to operate an auto repair expected on Tuesday. “We should some parks discussions with the Sauer & Sauer, PLC facility and to reconsider a Special have the purchase agreement done by potential of receiving grant funds but 414 Main St., PO Box 378 Land Use Permit granted on next week,” Hutchins said. that it wouldn’t be until 2019. St. Joseph, MI 49085 December 13, 2017, to operate a auto The township is acquiring the just No one from the board or the public (269) 983-0531 repair facility, for property located at over two acres which is contiguous to that were present commented on the 6101 East Napier Road, Benton the property owned by the township. subject. Harbor, Michigan. (Property Number The resolution approving the pur- Other business BAINBRIDGE 11-01-0029-0005-01-9). chase, which was passed that night, In other business, the board had a first Please take further notice that the ten- said that they were acquiring the prop- reading of a Fair Housing Ordinance. TOWNSHIP tative text of the above request may be erty for public purposes. The pur- A draft of the ordinance was created in HELP WANTED examined prior to the date of the hear- chase price was $40,000. It has been 2015; however, the board never final- AMHAWK LLC – Coloma Plant has REGULAR BOARD ing by calling the Bainbridge suggested at previous meetings that ized it. Clerk Patt Bambrick said that immediate first and second shift jobs MEETING Township Hall (269.468.8040) where the property would be used for a pub- the ordinance was required for the positions available for general labor, written comments will be received lic park. Lane Automotive grant. The purpose brake press operators and laser opera- JUNE 11, 2018 concerning the request until the hear- Woodland Beach Park petition of the ordinance is to prohibit and tors. Health Insurance and 401K ben- ing. The Township will provide nec- Under old business, Hutchins re-visit- make unlawful discrimination in efits. Apply Monday thru Friday SYNOPSIS essary reasonable auxiliary aids and ed a petition that was presented to the housing and/or real property because 8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. - 1. Called to order @ 7:00 p.m. by services to those with disabilities Township Board prior to last month’s of race, color, religion, creed, national 2:00p.m. 200 N. West St. Coloma, B. Hodge planning to attend upon three (3) days meeting. The petition was signed by a origin, ancestry, sex, or disability in MI Present: B. Hodge, P. Hiler-Molter, notice to the Township Clerk. If you group of approximately 50 residents the township. It is expected that it will (5-24, 5-31, 6-7, 6-14-2018 TCR) N. Weber, J. Yetzke, D. Baiers require such aids or services and plan whose property is near the Woodland be approved at next month’s meeting. Absent: None to attend this meeting please call the Beach Park. The board also approved a zoning GARAGE SALE 2. Approved May 14th, 2018 min- Township. The petition read, “We the under- change contingent on the Planning GARAGE SALE - June 15, 16 & 17. utes as written signed residents of Fairview are total- Commission approving it the next 4175 Schmuhl Rd., Coloma. 3. Approved payment of bills total- BY ORDER OF THE ly against Watervliet Charter night. The property at 7138 M-140 is Household goods, tools, fuel oil tank, ing $33,494.69 BAINBRIDGE Township promoting and developing zoned commercial and the request is engine stand, water softener, exercise 4. Received public safety and TOWNSHIP ZONING two additional beaches in our neigh- to have it re-zoned agricultural for the equip, and other items. departmental reports BOARD OF APPEALS borhood. We sincerely request that purposes of building a home at that (6-14-2018 TCR) 5. Approved Resolution to Berrien BY there be no action taken in this man- address. Zoning Administrator Bob County for Demolition at 402 & 406 Ron Bjes, Chairman ner,” the petition reads. It goes on to Lohr said that while it is standard to LIEN SALE Millburg Drive cite these reasons, “Township taxpay- have the Planning Commission THE FOLLOWING UNITS – have 6. Approved 3 year term appoint- er monies already support and main- approve it first, the change in the been taken under possession by ments of Melissa Morlock and tain two existing public beaches. The meeting schedules have delayed it, Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of payment. See Page 14 for a Charles LaSata to Planning roads in Fairview are partially one thus delaying the sale of the property. These units will be auctioned on July lane and inadequate to handle the cur- Trustee Joe Stepich, who also sits on Commission & John DeLapa to schedule of the 2, 2018 if the Tenant fails to claim rent summer residential traffic, and the Planning Commission, said he did Zoning Board of Appeals unit. our lake homes have already been not expect the Planning Commission THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD 7. Approved Civil Action be taken, subject to break-ins and theft by to reject it. Lohr stated the change to ON-LINE AT to remove burnt trailer, at 345 WATERVLIET strangers.” agricultural is consistent with the WWW.STORAGEBATTLES.COM Millburg Drive INDEPENDENCE The property identified as being Master Plan. Lillie Blackmon, Benton Harbor, MI 8. Approved AT&T Metro Act 3 owned by Watervliet Charter The next Township Board meeting Unit 151 renewal WEEKEND Township and identified as a public will be held on Monday, July 16 at Subrina Burrell, Benton Harbor, MI 9. Approved the purchase of new park in official records, was a gift by a 7:00 p.m. A public hearing will be Unit 142 plot maps CELEBRATION private owner with language connect- held during that meeting for the Lane Jeremy Butler, Stevensville, MI Unit 10. Approved turning over all legal ed to the gift stating it should be main- Automotive grant. 414 transactions of Schrage Appeal to tained for public use. Larry A Jones, Benton Harbor, MI Attny. Peterson from Attn. Nowlen THERE IS STILL At Monday’s meeting Hutchins asked Units 110 & 211 TIME TO REGISTER if anyone wanted to have a discussion BAINBRIDGE Dajuan Lunzy, Benton Harbor, MI Respectfully Submitted, at this time on the petition. He clari- continued from Page 1 Unit 66 Patty Hiler-Molter FOR THE MANY FUN fied that the park was not on his agen- Board will be notified. No dates with Joy Moltimore, Benton Harbor, MI Township Clerk EVENTS! da for 2018 and suggested that it real- the Drain Commissioner are set up at Unit 358 this time. Jamvita Whitfield, Benton Harbor, MI The rewriting and updating of the Unit 168 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Bainbridge Township Policy Book is Taurean Williams, Benton Harbor, MI nearing its completion. Township Unit 351 ON PROPOSED 2018-2019 BUDGET Clerk Patty Hiler-Molter presented the (6-14-2018 TCR) Board members with a copy of the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Watervliet, Michigan, the Board of Education of proposed revisal. The Clerk suggest- WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2018-2019 budg- ed they not pass the resolution to STATE OF MICHIGAN et. The hearing will take place in the Media Center located at 450 W. Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, Michigan. adopt the book until they had taken PROBATE COURT time to look it over carefully to see if BERRIEN COUNTY The board may not adopt its proposed 2018-2019 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the pro- anything should be changed. She sug- gested it be addressed at the July PUBLICATION OF posed 2018-2019 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hour at 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, Michigan. meeting. The Board agreed. NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 2018-0256-NC-R The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget In the matter of Pilar Griseldea Gonzalez Family will be a subject of this hearing. (1) WATERVLIET TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS contnued from Page 1 including: This notice is given by order of the Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education. sioners Kinzler and Strunk. Whose address (es) is/are unknown Summer help needed for water and whose interest in the matter may Matt Clay, Secretary meter replacement project be forever barred or affected by the Strunk said that he would like to hire following: additional summer employees to help TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be the Public Works Department with the held on June 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at large meter replacement task. Strunk 811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 said they have an issue with replacing Courtroom 327 before Judge Brian S. the dying meters before they go out of Berger P-34678 for the following pur- warranty. He said the recommendation pose: of the Water and Sewer Committee Petition to change name from Pilar was to increase the number of season- Griselda Gonzalez family to the Pilar al workers to nine and to have them Griselda Rodriguez family. focus on the meter replacement. “We Date: 6/8/18 need to give DPW the resources they need to get those changed out,” Strunk Pilar Griselda Gonzalez said adding, “We need to get this sys- 4050 Kelikowske Rd. tem resolved, we have been kicking Coloma, MI 49038 the can down the road too long. Hehl (6-14-2018 TCR) wanted an exact labor cost that this would add before voting but it was explained that it is not that easy to come up with a bottom line figure. In NOTICE TO the meantime the water readings for the City’s water bills are not 100% CREDITORS and are costing the City lost revenue DECEDENTS for water use that is not being billed due to the failed or failing meters. TRUST The City Commission approved hiring Trust of June J. Stefani, u/t/a dated the additional staff at $10/hr. for the April 6, 1992. length of the project. The Declarant, June J. Stefani, who During the privilege of the floor por- lived in Coloma, Michigan, died May tion of the meeting, Uskiewicz 15, 2018. No Probate estate has been acknowledged that this will be his last opened for June J. Stefani. There is no meeting and said that he has worked personal representative of a Probate with several individuals that he bids a Estate for the decedent to whom fond farewell to. “You are in capable Letters of Authority have been issued. hands with the appointments that were Creditors of the decedent are notified done tonight,” Uskiewicz said. that all claims against the trust will be “It has been my honor and privilege forever barred unless presented to to serve the citizens of Watervliet,” Albert J. Stefani, successor trustee, Uskiewicz also said. Visitors to various sites off Lake commission meeting. Comments may June 14, 2018 Tri-City Record 11 Michigan between Charlevoix and be submitted to the commission via Hunting & Frankfort now through June 29 may email at [email protected]. see DNR crews conducting a survey to Stewardship volunteer opportunities in Fishing Reports look for juvenile lake whitefish. southern Michigan state parks for Summer programs at By Angie Stair Lake whitefish is the most important spring include: Warren Dunes State Covert Library include 621-4329 [email protected] commercial fish species found in the Park – June 16; Van Buren State Park Great Lakes. But populations have de- – June 16; Fort Custer Recreation Area Jr. Science Wednesdays have been giving up a catfish or two clined in recent years due to fewer – June 16; Warren Dunes State Park – The Van Buren District Library’s Fishing and a few walleye. Inland lakes are numbers of juvenile fish surviving to June 23; Saugatuck Dunes State Park Summer Reading Program began on The Department of Natural Resources producing plenty of bluegills and some adulthood. This survey will target – June 23; Fort Custer Recreation Area this week. At Covert Branch there will (DNR) said you can tell summer is al- crappie. whitefish younger than one year old to – June 30. For more information con- be many fun and educational programs most here as fishing activity is heating Ellinee Bait & Tackle located on Paw evaluate how many were produced tact Heidi Frei at 517-202-1360. throughout the summer. up and most fish are following suit. In- Paw Lake near Coloma reports anglers each year. A Prairie Planting Party at Wolf Lake Educational research proves that chil- land lakes are hot spots for panfish and busy going from local lake to local lake The survey work is done from shore, will be held June 16 to benefit local dren who continue reading and learn- bass right now while most rivers across catching plenty of nice size panfish. often on public beaches. The public is wildlife. The Wolf Lake State Fish ing throughout the summer avoid the state are offering walleye, northern Those anglers targeting bass have been welcome to observe this Great Lakes Hatchery Visitor Center in Mattawan losing what they have learned during pike, and bass opportunities. getting their wishes fulfilled with field work. For more information on (Van Buren County) will host a Prairie the school year. Captain Kenny Bard of Rampage plenty of smallmouth bass biting. the survey, contact Dave Caroffino, Planting Party Saturday, June 16 from The summer reading program events Fishing Charters out of South Haven Anglers going out from St. Joseph 231-547-2914, ext. 232. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants of all ages include Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 reports fishing is still good on Lake have found salmon fishing inconsis- Fisheries staff in the northern Lower are invited to help plant native wild- a.m. in English/Spanish. Another activ- Michigan. Fishing in 100 to 150 feet tent. Most were catching a mixed bag Peninsula has been busy tagging flowers used by birds, bees, insect and ity is Junior Science on Wednesdays: of water, anglers were getting a few of lake trout, coho and Chinook. The muskellunge in the Inland Waterway in other wildlife. For more information, Explore the world of science with fun salmon, steelhead and lake trout. The best fishing was reported well past 120 an effort to gain better insight into the contact the Visitor Center at 269-668- and educational activities! Learn con- lake trout were taken near the bottom feet of water. Pier anglers caught good area’s populations. The inland Water- 2876. cepts with physics, engineering, life on Laker-Takers and steelhead near the numbers of catfish and lots of way is a roughly 38-mile series of sciences, and even math. For children top 50 feet. sheepshead. Most fish were caught on rivers and lakes connecting Lake ages 7 and older. Dates & times: 3:30 Pier fishing in South Haven was very spoons and while still fishing with Huron and Lake Michigan. Anglers p.m. on July 11, 25, August 1, 8, 15, & slow but a couple of steelhead was dead alewife. Steelhead was caught on who catch any muskies in the area are Watervliet Rod 29 (on June 20, 27, & July 18 Junior caught on shrimp or freshwater drum shrimp. encouraged to report it, particularly if Science will be at 1:00 p.m.) when casting small spoons. The rivers In Grand Haven boat anglers reported a fish has an external tag or any evi- & Gun Club Fun Fridays: every Friday at 1 p.m.; fair salmon action in 40 to 90 feet dence that a tag was on the fish at some The Watervliet Rod and Gun Club will drop in for art activities, games or down in 110 to 180 feet of water with point. hold their monthly CCW classes on movies! blue, green and orange spoons. Per an- As a reminder, all muskie that are June 21 and June 23, 2018. Registra- An upcoming event not to miss is John glers caught a couple steelheads on caught and kept (harvested) must be tion is on June 19, between 6:00 and Ball Park Zoo: Animals Rock! shrimp. Good numbers of freshwater registered either at www.michi- 7:00 p.m. and cost of the class is $100. Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m.; John ertified drum were caught in the channel when gan.gov/registerfish, or over the phone They will have a lawyer explaining the Ball Park Zoo brings its traveling zoo C using worms or minnows. at a DNR customer service center. For law pertaining to concealed carry dur- to the library. more information, visit www.michi- ing class. Please call (269) 468-3837 For more information about programs uto gan.gov/muskie or contact Tim or (269) 470-9191 for more informa- at the Covert Branch Library call 269- A FISH DAY!!! Cwalinski at 989-732-3541. tion. 764-1298 or visit www.vbdl.org. 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DOWNTOWN COLOMA The NRC will review, discuss and pos- A sharp-eyed naturalist spied this crea- by, not wanting to tangle with prey that 1-870-729-7758 sibly modify recommendations before ture sitting on a wooden rail. The stu- they perceive to be bigger than they VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED Arkansas Pondstockers, Inc. making a final decision at a future dents couldn’t see it. If he nudged it a are. bit to make it If the camouflage fails, the click beetle move, the cam- resorts to the action that led to its ouflage pattern name. It will bend its head backward Brookfield Chrysler would “disap- then suddenly straighten out. This re- pear.” But, if he sults in a loud click sound. The sound nudged it too is startling enough but, the force of the Lube - Oil - Filter much… there snap also propels the insect several $ 95 would have been inches into the air. Not exactly what a John’s Special... 39 a lot of screams hungry predator expects. 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Coloma was rocked for 15 runs on Tri-City Area Sports nine hits as they were shutout by Schoolcraft, 15-0, in the mercy-rule shortened game. Taking the mound – and the loss – for Coloma was Price. He was assisted by Hunter Crist and Nick Eastman. “Sunday, unfortunately, we could not !5=.6;4=%9:3=82;= keep the momentum,” VanPeteghem shared. “The things we had been *5= 96<85=":70' doing well just didn’t continue in that game. We walked a lot of batters, made errors, didn’t make other plays +,;7<;=<279;=5:(9=<1:98<=-;4<) that we had been making and it just .6;4<)=7-$=12:8:<=4682=3;=78 snow-balled in a hurry. +9;<<=*:/Lady Comets claim triple to get the scoring rolling. “It’s strange to say in a lopsided loss, but we had a man on first with one out 80919;<<#:/&376,0:3Regional Championship, In the second inning, Koenigshof had another single and moved to second in the first and the Schoolcraft center head to State when the ball was called dead. Yore fielder made an outstanding catch on a Quarter-Finals stroked a popup that fell in for a sin- ball off the bat of Calvin Starnes that It took two days but the Lady Comets gle. Morgan Wagner hit a two-run sin- would have been a run-scoring triple. got it done! The varsity softball squad, gle, giving the Comets the 6-0 lead. They just grabbed momentum from winner of the Southwestern Athletic Mya Potter singled in a run and then there. We just didn’t throw strikes Conference and district champion, reached third on errors but was strand- and, to their credit, Schoolcraft took won the Division 3 Region 20 cham- ed as the inning ended. advantage.” pionship crown Sunday, June 10. Coloma added two runs in the third The Comets end their season with an Action began Saturday, June 9 on the inning off the bats of Mika Anderson 18-17 record and district champi- onship title. fields at host Buchanan. In the 10:00 and Koenigshof to take the score to 9- WAVE RUNNER… Coloma varsity softball coach Wendy Goodline waves a.m. game, Constantine shutout 0. Col 0 0 0 0 1 2 leadoff hitter Megan Koenigshof home Saturday in the first inning of the Sch 3 8 4 15 9 2 Schoolcraft 3-0 and earned a berth in Yore was back at it again the sixth Comets’ regional semi-final game against Jonesville. Coloma shut out the championship game. inning; she had a leadoff double. Jonesville 11-0 to move onto the regional championship game. Open letter to fans of high In the noon game which had a Wagner was walked, and Jaidyn (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) delayed start time due to rain in the Hutsell had a sacrifice to score Yore. school sports early game, Coloma won the toss A Jonesville passed ball scored The intent – my intent – of the weekly against opponent Jonesville and opted Wagner as the Comets tallied 11. Press Box column is to report the to bat first. Jonesville was unable to score in the scores, stats, and successes (and Good call. The Comets scored four sixth inning and the game was over. sixth and seventh innings, with strong defensive plays, especially sometimes heartbreaks) of the runs in the first inning and went on to Skylar Crisenbery pitched for Morgan Wagner belting a home run from starting pitcher Calvin Starnes, Coloma, Hartford, and Watervliet var- record the 11-0 shutout. Coloma and got the win. She allowed for Coloma’s fifth and final run. to win the game 1-0. Their only run of sity sports programs. This column is It was a humdinger of a first inning just two hits and struck out five. Coloma finished the regular season the game came not off multiple hits seldom written with a personal slant for Coloma. The Comets sent eight Col 4 3 2 | 0 0 2 11 11 0 ranked #2 in Division 3 according to but due to an error by their opponent. save for my yearly Top Five Moments batters to the plate in their half. Jon 0 0 0 | 0 0 0 0 2 3 the Michigan High School Softball Starnes threw the complete game for of the Year column in July. Megan Koenigshof had a leadoff sin- Coaches Association. They tangled Coloma. He pitched seven innings, My reporting is done with a prepon- gle and Kayla Yore blasted an RBI Coloma and Constantine were ready, with Stanton Central Montcalm in the allowed no runs and three hits. Starnes derance of care, to facts and actions willing, and able to play but Mother Division 3 state quarter-finals struck out seven. and, above all else, to the kids who Nature had a different plan in mind. Tuesday at Davenport University in Coloma did not commit an error in play the games. Press Box Following a substantial downpour, the Grand Rapids. Results of that contest the contest. Homer, however, commit- I recognize that all of these players championship game was called and will be available in next week’s Tri- ted two, including the biggest which who grace the sports pages of the TCR rescheduled to Sunday, June 10. It was City Record Press Box. allowed the lone Coloma run to score. are kids. They are kids who some- Player of also moved from the field at Col 1 0 2 | 0 0 1 | 1 5 8 1 Coloma head coach Kevin times struggle to study or fail a test or Buchanan to the turf at Lakeshore. Con 0 0 1 | 0 0 0 | 0 1 6 2 VanPeteghem commented, “Saturday get in trouble or stay out too late or the Week! The Comets claimed the regional was a tremendous day against Homer. have to work two jobs to help out at By Kristy Noack championship trophy following their Coloma baseball falls in regional Calvin pitched an outstanding game home. Other times, they ace an exam, are crowned king and queen of Skylar Crisenbery: 5-1 trouncing of the Cardinals. competition and after throwing a one-hit shutout Jaidyn Hutsell took the mound for Division 3 regional baseball action the week before against #3 ranked Winterfest, or land that perfect part- Shutout pitcher Coloma. She allowed one run on six was the only thing that heated up over Watervliet, he came back with a 3-hit time job. But, in all scenarios on and Coloma senior pitcher Skylar hits and struck out nine. the weekend at host Buchanan. The shutout against #2 Homer. off the court or field or track, they are Crisenbery is this week’s Tri-City Coloma scored one run in the first wet, rainy weather caused numerous “Our only run of the game came in kids. Record Press Box Player of the inning of play, but it was the third rain delays and a complete washout of the first inning and was a hustle and That is why the behavior Saturday of Week. inning that held the magic for Coloma. games scheduled for noon on execution run where Ethan Price got a some of the Homer fans left me angry, Crisenbery, who has been strong Hannah Mathis and Koenigshof both Saturday. hustle out of the box double, Nathan cringing, and embarrassed; but, most- from the rubber all year, led the blasted triples, and Kayla Yore round- Coloma, the district champions, faced Wilder bunted him to third, and then ly just angry. Comets to an ed out the effort with a double, as the off against Homer in the 10:00 a.m. Homer made a wild pickoff throw to The first rain delay of the game came 11-0 shutout Comets scored two runs. Saturday, June 9 matchup. The teams third because of their concern that we in the third inning. It was a short, over Jonesville Constantine’s only run of the game endured two different weather delays may try a squeeze play. almost 20-minute delay. Areas of the in Division 3 came in the third inning, but Coloma that had the game backed up by 45 “It was a tremendous win against a infield were redressed by Buchanan regional semi- maintained the 3-1 lead. minutes before concluding. storied baseball school, and we played field crews and the game continued. final action The Comets scored one run in the The Comets depended on plenty of tremendous defense continuing our Following a subsequent 30-minute Saturday. She streak in post-season play of having weather delay due to lightning and pitched a two- only made one error through three rain, the field was once again hitter and struck games of district play and the regional redressed with sand being added to out five. semi-final.” areas on the mound and at first base In the Coloma victory, Crisenbery Hom 0 0 0 | 0 0 0 | 0 0 3 2 and home plate. also singled and scored two runs. Col 1 0 0 | 0 0 0 | x 1 4 1 Homer took the field and faced With the win, the Comets faced Comet batters. Then, it was Coloma’s Constantine in the regional final Following the win, Schoolcraft and turn on defense. and notched the 5-1 victory, earn- Buchanan suited up for the other Calvin Starnes resumed his pitching ing a trip to the Michigan State regional semi-final game. That contest duties for the Comets. While facing High School Athletic Association was called due to rain in the fifth the second Homer batter of the inning, state quarter-finals game Tuesday inning with the score tied 4-4. Starnes called time out. Following at Davenport University – Grand The game was pushed to Sunday and discussion with coaches and the Rapids against Stanton Central the venue changed to Lakeshore due umpires, additional dirt was distrib- Montcalm. Crisenbery will take to the field conditions at Buchanan. uted and raked across the mound by the mound with Coloma holding a Schoolcraft sent Buchanan packing the field crew. 35-3 record. with the 6-4 victory. That meant the Prior to the time out, anyone watch- Eagles would face the Comets in the ing Starnes could see that he was slid- Dr. Andy says... regional championship game. ing down the mound every time he STRETCH… Coloma’s Ian Ishmael stretches full out as he dives back to “What is good exercise? Coloma has often struggled this sea- planted his foot following his windup. first base during the Comets’ game against Homer Saturday. Exercising should be about son to put up big hits and runs, and I’m guessing, but it seems plausible to (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) movement for extended periods Sunday afternoon was no different. of time. Do not make it so stren- Kevin Hearn stroked Coloma’s only See PRESS BOX uous or complicated that you are hit of the game. not consistent weekly. 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While I will not repeat is set to kick off Saturday, June 30 at North Berrien the more “colorful” words spewing North Elementary, located at 287 from the mouths of grown adults, I Baldwin Avenue in Watervliet. All Historical will say that there was name calling proceeds from the walk and run help and there were taunts. And a majority support a scholarship in Museum to host of these were directed at an 18-year- Bednarowski’s name. Bednarowski old kid, by adults. Adults who should was a former teacher and coach in the program on know better, adults who would raise Watervliet School District and was holy hell if someone spoke to their recently selected as a member of the John V. Moran child the way they were speaking to high school’s inaugural Hall of Fame shipwreck, someone else’s. Adults who failed to class. act as such. You have until June 28 to register for the low price of $20. If you register on June 19 The behavior of some of those Homer Join the North Berrien Historical the day of the race, the cost increases fans was many things – hurtful, hate- Museum as they explore the John V. to $25. ful, unnecessary, and disappointing. Moran shipwreck on Tuesday, June 19 Head over to runsignup.com and Most of all, it was sad; sad because at 7:00 p.m. search the races for the link to register. they were taunting a kid. Around midnight on Thursday, Figuratively, on the other side of the February 9, 1899, the 214-foot John V. situation stood one man, a Homer fan Moran bucked the ice floes of Lake as well. He was leaning up against the Calling All Michigan on its run from Milwaukee equipment shed, listening, watching. to Muskegon to deliver a cargo of bar- He heard the same things I did. Summer reled flour and packaged goods. The Whereas I kept quiet, he did not. John V. Moran never finished this He didn’t return the vitriol coming voyage. It is now considered one of from the fold-out camp chairs and Sports Stars! With high school varsity sports sea- the deepest and most intact steamships umbrella-holding parents, and what he sons ending at Coloma, Hartford, and in the Great Lakes, located 365 feet said wasn’t heard by more than a Watervliet, the Press Box Player of the deep off Muskegon’s shoreline. handful of his fellow fans. But, the Week will now focus on community Valerie van Heest, an award-winning fact that he said it quieted those rec ball and soccer, volleyball, and author and member of the Women around him. He commented, “I’d do STRONG, ARMED… Coloma pitcher Skylar Crisenbery strong-armed basketball camp players. Divers Hall of Fame, is a 25-plus-year the same thing,” referencing Starnes’ the ball across the plate Saturday as the Comets’ produced two big wins Parents, aunts and uncles, grandpar- veteran shipwreck explorer and was call for time out. over Jonesville and Constantine to take the regional softball champi- ents: please submit your nominations instrumental in the 2015 discovery of He went on to say out loud that the onship. to [email protected] for the the John V. Moran. Using recently Homer pitcher could have asked for (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) summer Press Box Players of the filmed footage, Valerie will tell the more sand. He pondered out loud that Week. Send in a photo of the child in story of the wreck and how it was perhaps his pitcher didn’t need the uniform as well as why they should be found. mound drier because he had a differ- dirt wasn’t a big deal and it probably Although come race day, weather was the player of the week. Summer sport No RSVP is required for this free pro- ent landing spot and wasn’t sliding. wasn’t part of some grand master plan not cooperative to hold the 10K run. athletes will be selected at random, gram. For questions, contact the He considered out loud that calling for to shut down the Homer momentum. Nick Kaley of Watervliet was the and their photo and bio will be fea- museum at (269) 468-3330 or at The field crew exited the area of play, overall winner of the 5K run. He com- tured in the sports section of the Tri- [email protected]. Starnes threw one pitch, and the play pleted the course in 19:43. Eau resumed. And make no mistake Claire’s Santiago Banda Jr. finished Starnes threw one heck of a game that second (19:59). afternoon. Not because he derailed Randy Marsh of South Bend, Indiana Homer momentum. Not because he finished third (20:05). Lauren Delfeld called for sand. Not because the brief of Gurnee, Illinois was the first female time out gave him an opportunity to finisher; she had a time of 20:13 and Rain washes out full rest his arm. He threw one heck of a took fourth place overall. game because he is just that good. Decatur’s Ted Peterson took fifth running at MIS but The fans of Homer who knocked (20:31), and Hartford’s Jody Williford Bowyer takes Starnes and the Comets should be was sixth (20:37). Hartford’s Chad ashamed of themselves. They won’t Baird finished seventh (20:46). checkered flag be, I know this. And while that’s Paw Paw’s Aaron Hayes took eighth Perhaps NASCAR should consider unfortunate, it’s also a good reminder place with a time of 20:48. adding a fourth tier to their stable of that sportsmanship is important on the Watervliet’s Page Eisbrenner’s time of races including Xfinity, Camping field and on the sidelines. It’s impera- 20:51 was good for ninth place. World Truck, and Monster Energy tive that the parents and coaches lead Benjamin Munoz ran the event in Cup Series. Maybe it should be some- that charge and set that example. 20:56 to round out the top 10. thing featuring arks or canoes. And, yes, I get being competitive and Cathy Kimbler finished the non-com- Sunday’s running of the FireKeepers caught up in the moment. I, like most petitive walk with a time of 35:43. Casino 400 at Michigan International adults, also understand that kids play Hartford’s Ellie Galvan completed the Speedway saw plenty – and plenty – for the love of the game and parents – course in 36:08. Marlesa Johnson of of rain. The teams had to sit for two all parents – should cheer for the love Paw Paw’s time was 39:42. SHOULDERING THROUGH… Morgan Wagner, the Coloma catcher, and a half hours after the original start of the kids. Not just theirs, but all. Hartford’s Ron Dixon finished in bats a ball down Saturday during the second inning against Jonesville. time as water poured forth from the 39:57. (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) heavens. When the green light was Hartford 5K provides (Straw)berry Tara Smith, from San Juan, Texas, given on the 200-lap event, rain good time despite weather had a time of 40:36. Kris Stakley and wasn’t gone from the radar. However, The streets of Hartford were filled Bruce Gelbaugh finished the course there was enough of an easing off of Saturday morning with very energetic with times of 42:27 and 43:19, respec- the droplets to get in 133 laps before – and weather watching - participants tively. the race finished under caution and as the town hosted the 40th annual Jessica Greyerbiehl, of St. Joe, and was called. strawberry run. Tammera Greyerbiehl, of Sandusky, Clint Bowyer won the 15th race of the Athletes had the option of participat- were eighth and ninth, respectively, 2018 season. He led eight laps and ing in a non-competitive 5K walk, 5K and finished in the same time of claimed his second victory of the sea- run, 10K run, and one-mile fun run. 43:41. Bloomingdale’s Debbie Foune son. Sunday’s win also marked the 10th of his career. Kevin Harvick, who has five wins this season, finished in the runner-up spot. He led 49 laps en route to his second second-place finish of the year. Harvick was Sunday’s Stage 2 winner. Kurt Busch rolled into third place. The pole sitter led 46 laps and eked closer to the top spot. Busch is winless so far this season, although he did earn his third top five finish. Kyle Busch cruised into fourth place. The four-time winner this season has 12 top 10 finishes in 15 races. Paul Menard rounded out the top five. He led three laps and tallied his high- est finish of 2018. William Byron was the race’s highest finishing rookie. He started in 14th and moved up one spot to 13th place. Drivers who led laps but did not fin- ish in the top five included Ryan Blaney (15 laps), Kasey Kahne (11), and Kyle Larson (1). Blaney was also the Stage 1 winner. Ford was the big winner Sunday. The automaker took four of the top five and seven of the top 10 finish spots at MIS. The race featured nine lead changes, eight caution periods for 30 laps, and 29 drivers who finished on the lead circuit. The series has next weekend off to celebrate Father’s Day. Racing action returns Sunday, June 24 at Sonoma FOUL SHOT… Coloma’s Ethan Price fouls a ball off his bat Saturday as Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart the Comets faced Homer in regional semi-final play. The Comets won the 350. Harvick won last year’s race at contest 1-0 but fell in the championship game 15-0 to Constantine. Sonoma. Can he repeat and pick up (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) his sixth win of the season? 14 Tri-City Record June 14, 2018 Beebe and Vawter honored with Golden Apples by Watervliet school board By Kristy Noack “She has been the face of South School Speaking of Beebe’s and Vawter’s Increases to base salaries over the ovated, with a competition date antici- School may be out for the summer for for 27 years.” South School Principal long tenure with the school, Watervliet three-year period will be one-half per- pated sooner than expected. kids throughout the Watervliet district, Carole Fetke shared an email she re- Board of Education President Bill cent for the first and second years and A new classroom is being bricked in but school board meetings are still in ceived about Beebe from a Panther Spaulding remarked, “That kind of one percent the third year. and the door was cut in on Tuesday. session. The June meeting, held Mon- parent. The email stated Beebe “could service and servant’s heart, public The agreement addressed insurance by Science rooms are “further along than day the 11th, was short on to-do items teach customer service to anyone.” schools couldn’t do it without.” fixing the amount at the statutory hard expected,” according to Schooley. but long on appreciation for two retir- Vawter spent 31 years in the Water- Beebe and Vawter were presented cap figures. The high school gym floor will be re- ing staff members. vliet School District. She worked at Golden Apples by Spaulding and There were no major language finished beginning June 29. The gym The board honored Debb Beebe and both North and South schools as a Schooley on behalf of all board mem- changes to the agreement, although is currently accommodating volleyball Dianne Vawter, as the two have paraprofessional. She shared her love bers. some grey areas were further clarified. and basketball camps. The weight stepped away from the Watervliet of reading with the littlest of Panthers. Extra duty pay was updated with some room has been temporarily relocated to School District following decades of Vawter initially volunteered at South Three-year teacher revisions. the lunch room. The gym floor should service. School in 1982 and was a former vice contract approved take three to three and-a-half weeks Beebe became an employee of the dis- president of the PTO. The Watervliet Education Association Berrien RESA Parent Advisory and should be available for use in early trict in 1991, first as a lunchroom aide. Superintendent Schooley referred to and Watervliet Board of Education ap- appointees named August, just in time for fall sports. In 1995, she became the secretary at both retirees as “long-term contributors proved a three-year teacher contract. The board unanimously approved the Other business South Elementary School, a position to the children of Watervliet.” He also WEA membership approved the agree- appointment of Leah Dibble and In other business, the board accepted she held until her recent retirement. shared, “It has been my pleasure to ment at their meeting last week, with Wendy Stainbrook as the Watervliet the resignation of Rachel Schultz. Superintendent Kevin Schooley said, work with both of you.” the board ratifying it Monday evening. representatives to the Berrien RESA Schultz who had been on leave for the Parent Advisory Board for Special Ed- past year taught at North Elementary ucation Services. “I think they will be School. She tendered her resignation, a good voice for the kids and a good as she wants to remain home with her HartfordBy Jon Bisnett Schoolon Superintendent’s Board contract approves pertain- cable to new contracts employees only, and pro- voice for Watervliet,” Schooley said. young children. The May 17 business session of the ing to compensations– discussion fol- vides significant savings to insurance Construction update The board also approved paying Gen- Hartford School Board concluded with lowed. and retirement commitments. Schooley gave a brief update regard- eral Fund expenses in the amount of a fair degree of discord following ap- Mr. Meachum asked President Cham- Board Members Reports ing construction projects currently un- $1,234,126.47. Of that figure, provals of administrative, directors, co- bers to have more open communication Rick Vawter gave an update on the derway within the district. Locker $727,159.20 is related to payroll. ordinators & specialists, and the with the Board – discussion followed.” MASB conference he attended with a rooms at the high school are being ren- superintendent contracts centering on session on Urban Equity. repeated inquisitions on the part of vet- Other Business The Board briefly discussed the col- eran trustee and current Board Secre- Following a presentation by coaches laboration with King Media. tary Jason Meachum throughout the Brad Manning and Luke Golas, the process. board gave unanimous approval for the Superintendent Report In closing the meeting President Ben addition of a Power Lifting Club for Superintendent Hubbard notified the Chambers challenged the board to re- the 2018-19 school year. Board that Hartford had 11 Scholar view their own code of ethics before The 2018-19 Budget Hearing is set for Athletes. the next meeting saying, “I cannot con- 6:45 p.m. on June 21, 2018. He updated the Board on the ongoing tinue to conduct a meeting of this na- The board unanimously adopted the communication with Kingscott and ture.” resolution of approval of the 2018-19 Miller Davis as well as the school at- Trustees Lisa Johnson and Ginny VBISD General Fund Budget as pre- torney regarding Redwood Elemen- Wesaw Rice directly challenged sented. tary. The District’s law firm Trune has Meachum for what they both charac- The board discussed the Southwest 10 engaged. APPLES OF WATERVLIET SCHOOL DISTRICT’S EYES… The Water- terized as “inappropriate” commentary, Conference Constitution; to be voted Hubbard also reminded the Board vliet Board of Education bestowed Golden Apples to Dianne Vawter and especially in light of three teachers and on at the June 21, 2018 meeting. about the Education Hero and MASB Debb Beebe Monday evening. Vawter and Beebe retired from the district a group of students present earlier in The board also gave unanimous ap- Awards Ceremony. Principal Dave Jan- after 31 and 27 years of service, respectively. Pictured are (from the left): the meeting. Meachum was steadfast in proval to the three-year contract with icki and Special Education Teacher Watervliet School Board President Bill Spaulding, paraprofessional Dianne his resolve as to his right to ask ques- Edustaff starting the 2018-2019 school Alana Barone are being honored as the Vawter, South Elementary school secretary Debb Beebe, and Superinten- tions and gave no consideration to the year. Contract remains the same, appli- 2018 District Educational Heroes. dent Kevin Schooley. (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) wave of criticism leveled at him. John- son stated that she “felt embarrassed for Andy” (Superintendent Hubbard) over what had occurred earlier. While Rice adamantly stated, “Andy has done every single thing this board has asked of him… and more,” referring to time- consuming issues with Redwood con- struction problems. Hubbard offered little reaction, except to caution the board in low voice to be very careful as to conduct in regard to the Open Meetings Act, when it be- came evident that Meachum had reached out to other board members prior to the meeting in what could pos- sibly be perceived as an effort to lobby the vote. Meachum remained calm yet unrelent- ing in that he felt nothing inappropriate in his actions and stands firm on his ability to lead the district, while mak- ing no apology for an emailed state- ment in which he questioned actions of Board President Chambers not to be in the best interest of the district. CONTRACTS One-year renewals for 2018-2019 Rob Sheffey, Instructional Tech; An- gela Glover, Food Service Director; Kim deBoom, Student Information Co- ordinator; Erik Parker, Alt. Education Coordinator; Elizabeth Honoway, Be- havior Support Specialist; Chris Boot, Dean of Students; David Janicki, Safety Coordinator; Stephanie Hall- gren, Migrant Coordinator. Approved 6-1, with Meachum the only nay vote. 2-year renewals for 2018-2020 Dave Janicki, HS Principal; Ken Mohney, MS Principal; Ed Dickenson, Redwood Principal; Rebecca Drake, Business Manager; Brad Geesaman, Curriculum Director; Christine Quist, Assistant Principal. Approved 7-0. 2-year contract extension for Su- perintendent Andrew Hubbard Motion carried 6-1, with Meachum the only nay vote. Pursuant to the issue of questions pre- sented by Secretary Meachum, what follows are excerpts from the official minutes of the meeting: “Mr. Meachum questioned whether these contracts should be reviewed and negotiated in advance – discussion fol- lowed. Mr. Meachum questioned the appro- priate certification of the Alternative Education Director – discussion fol- lowed. Mr. Meachum stated his concern re- garding the rate of pay for the Safety Director. He feels there should be an increase – discussion followed. Mr. Meachum asked for clarifications on the contract of the Business Man- ager pertaining to incentive pay and if others are paid the same – discussion followed. Mr. Meachum asked for clarification on the contract of the Curriculum Di- rector pertaining to steps and if others are paid the same – discussion fol- lowed. Mr. Meachum asked for clarification