I Coming to Watervliet Twp. Industrial Park $ 80 million gas plant means 350 jobs On Thursday, May 11, Berrien employ at least 50 people once it is use it intends to process 20 million have anymore information than was about the location and the area sur- Watervliet Township, the City of County Brown field Authority appr- operational. The economic impact of bushels of com annually into etha- released at this time. rounding their proposed new site. Watervliet, and the Coloma Water- oved the sale of 34 acres of land in this plant could generate an addi- nol. County Commissioner Victoria Township resident Bob Becker vliet Economic Development Corp- the Watervliet Red Arrow Industrial tional 300 jobs in the local agricul- "What's not to like Chandler told the audience that summed it up, "Why not this com- oration (CWAEDC). Park to NextGen Energy LLC, an tural and service sectors. future public hearings would be held munity? We have close proximity to Six years ago, the Brownfield about Watervliet?" ethanol production company out of The company indicated that it by NextGen that would, hopefully, 1-94, the rail service is right there, Authority acquired the property Southfield, MI. NextGen intends to selected this location because of the As expected, the discussion of this answer all questions and take care of and what's not to like about Water- after the closure of the Fletcher construct and operate a 50-million- park's established infrastructure, rail recent development came up at the any concerns. vliet?" Paper mill in Watervliet. Through its gallon-per-year ethanol production access, proximity to 1-94, and avail- Watervliet Township Board meeting When questions arose about why The Watervliet Red Arrow Indus- partnership with the state, the plant within the park. ability of the St. Joseph River on Monday night. May 15. Super- this company would come out of trial Park was created through a Brownfield Authority began remedi- According to NextGen representa- Commercial Harbor for barge traf- visor Dan Hutchins announced that nowhere and want to build here, partnership of Berrien County, the ating the property and developing tives, the plant will cost roughly 80 fic. These transportation services he would try to answer questions, if Chandler said that representatives Berrien County Brownfield Auth- the infrastructure for the park, million dollars to construct and were critical to the company beca- possible, but warned that he did not from the company were very excited ority, the MDEQ, the MEDC, covrnvw QP PAQE12 Affordable housing gets green Police seek witnesses and Mrs. SW Mich, and Pre-Teen light in Hartford and Watervliet information to Strong Armed contests this weekend at townships, Page 7 Robbery in Riverside, Page 9 CHS Auditorium, Page 14

I he ( omhiiud Newspapers ol the Watervliet Kecord, C oloma ( (tin ier and llartlord News lo suhserlhe. dial 463-NI \\ S TRI-CITY RE< 122nd Year Issue #20 May 18, 2006 Seventy-five Cents Immigration issues hit close to home | No food, no prospects; Legal vs. illegal debate | no other way to live Growing Hispanic population fever and diarrhea. We traveled to a in Van Buren County noted by Reyna's Story town and tried to take her to the hos- pital, but they would not take her By Mary Brest Reck National Geographic magazine because we did not have the money ,As the immigration reform issue By Mary Brost Reck tories, or in small businesses. Others to pay first. My dad tried to borrow heats up (see related story), it might As the country heats up in debate hope to join family members already the money, but they said we would- be useful to examine the personal over the immigration issue, citizens living in the community. n't be able to pay it back." story of someone who is watching have gathered throughout the coun- The trend has been recognized Turned away from the hospital, the pending legislation most closely. try to either protest or support vari- nationally. A November 2003 Reyna's only sister died. According Reyna came to this country 10 years ous bills. The local impact of these National Geographic focus on to Reyna, the death certificate indi- ago. She candidly acknowledged issues is evident. "Latinos Rise Nationwide" high- cated that the baby died of malnour- that her family came to America in FRIDAY AND HIS AMIGOS...Farmer Paul Friday (background) and The Southwest Michigan communi- lighted Van Buren County, Mich- ishment. 1 an illegal manner. Reyna was 11 his workers prune some of his patented Flamin Fury peach trees. As the ty has seen a substantial increase in igan, as one of the areas that has "My mother never got over that. years old at the time. season progresses, Friday expects to employ approximately 25 farm the number of Hispanic individuals seen an increase in what the U.S. She still cries. She says it is the "People ask why we came here," hands, mostly migrant workers who come primarily from Texas and and families over the past decades. Census Bureau now recognizes as worst thing you can go through - to said Reyna. "They ask why we did- Mexico. (Mary Brost Reck photo) Some come to work the farms, fac- CQIs mVW OH BACK PAGE see your baby die because you don't n't do it legally. We came here, even have enough money. I just don't illegally, because we didn't have any want anyone to have to go through other way." that." Lisa Norden named Reyna remembers the situation in her country of origin when she was a The struggle to survive little girl. Reyna says her family tried every- Life in Mexico thing they could to make ends meet Hartford Firefighter of the Year back in Mexico. The whole family, "I remember not wanting to ask my By Angela Stair honored." to be gone." children included, worked for a time mother for something to eat, because The Hartford Fire Department held Jennifer Heminger, the other wo- Norden's husband, Kyle, also works sewing soccer balls. she would always cry when one of its annual Appreciation Dinner on man firefighter, said Norden recei- for the Hartford Fire Department "We used to do that from sunrise to the little ones asked for food and she Saturday, May 6. Lisa Norden was ved the award because she is a good and is First Lieutenant. When she sunset. We made $30 a week to sup- could not give it to them," said named Firefighter of the Year. firefighter. "She never has to be told was dating him (they have been port all of us - my parents, my five Reyna. She remembers her mother Most improved firefighter was what to do; she just knows and goes married four years), she became in- brothers, and me." Soon, even that being very skinny at the time. She Nicholas Woodruff, Scott Weberg ahead and does it. Lisa (Norden) has terested in firefighting. opportunity came to an end. recalls the fainting spells she would received his 25-year pin and Jason been able to attend 90% of the fire Becoming a firefighter took a while, "There were no jobs left in our little experience. Meachum received his 10-year pin. calls." as Norden had to attended the nine- town. We tried to get a job unloading "We later found out it was because Chief Ed Riley said the title of Norden works as a paraprofessional month-long firefighting school. She trucks, but even to do that you had to she was not eating properly. She Firefighter of the Year is a very pres- at Red Arrow Elementary School said they teach you everything about have graduated junior high." Their wanted to save all the food for the tigious honor. He said Norden was and helps students from kinder- a fire so, when you go to your first village did not have school past children." Reyna's articulate voice given the title because of her per- garten through second grade with one, you know what to do. sixth grade. began to crack as she recounted the formance over the past year. reading. She said the school knows Norden also holds a First Re-spon- LISA NORDEN...was named Finally, when Reyna's older brother memory. Norden is one of two women pre- that when her pager goes off she has der license for medical calls the "Firefighter of the Year" at the turned 15, he expanded his search But the worst was yet to come. sently at the department, and he said to leave and everyone there is very department goes on. Hartford Fire Departments an- for a j ob further and further. And Tears welled in Reyna's eyes as she there have been many women fire- understanding about it. She said, "I "I love being a firefighter," Norden nual awards dinner on May 6. then he heard there were farm jobs fold her story. fighters over the years. '1 was real put in extra time before or after said. "I would recommend it to any- (Angela Stair photo) available in a place called Indiana. '"My sister was 2V2 years old. She surprised to get the award and very school to make up for the time 1 had one." CWTiWEP OP MCh PAQZ had been sick for a long time with a Marge Yetzke is 2006 "Best Mom"V. ; 20,h year for Tri-City Record award By Angela Stair ter and he said he had not." old enough to help her as a junior flat of flowers from Harding's in Marge Yetzke of Watervliet in John Yetzke, a trustee on the Bain- leader. Hartford; an oil change from Brook- Bainbridge Township was named bridge Township Board, said he did- Marge has spent time helping to field's Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in "Best Mom" for 2006 by the staff of n't know what was going on. "I was clean up the cemeteries in Bain- Watervliet; two DVD movies from the Tri-City Record on May 12. sitting there. Marge was reading the bridge Township and get new signs Hartford Outlet in Hartford; This is the 20th year for the "Best paper, when all of a sudden she for them. This year she will be Also, a steak dinner for two at the Mom" Contest. started bawling," Yetzke said. "I am working on the Morton Hill Ceme- Elite Bar & Grill in Watervliet; a To enter a "Best Mom" in the con- proud of my daughter. Heather, for tery in Benton Harbor. Along the half-hour massage, full set of acrylic test, someone had to write a letter to writing the letter. It meant a lot. And way, she met people from Berrien nails, haircut and style, and make-up the editor of the Tri-City Record and I feel Marge deserves the honor of County Genealogical Society and is from Hair Innovations & Day Spa in tell why that mom deserved to win. being 'Best Mom' for 2006. I know now a member. Coloma; $10 gift certificate from Marge's daughter. Heather Yetzke, a Marge was really surprised when A member of Coloma United Phillipi Grocery in Watervliet; a gift fifth-grade teacher at Watervliet's she found out she had won." Methodist Church and a part-time certificate from Guy's Marine in North School, did just that. Her Marge Yetzke is proud to say she is secretary for First United Methodist Coloma; $10 gift certificate from powerful letter shows the positive a "cancer survivor." She supports Church in Watervliet, Marge said Watervliet Hardware in Watervliet; influence a mother can have on a the Berrien County Cancer Service her faith in God and prayer are what Free enrollment for the "Best child. and said the 'Pennies for Patients' got her through her two bouts with Mom" at Contours Express in Col- Heather said she decided to write fiind-raiser the Cancer Service is cancer. "My church family, as well oma; a starter tanning kit at Cutting the letter to the editor about her running right now is the biggest for as my own family, was very sup- Comers in Coloma; a gift certificate mom because she has been going the year. portive." for one free Foot Detoxification through an extremely difficult per- "My daughter has a jar for pennies 18 gifts from merchants Bath at Wishing You Well Natural sonal time and her mother has been in every classroom and plans to take and a dozen red roses Health Center in Watervliet; a $15 certificate from the Paw Paw Lake a rock for her. "1 found out that my one child from each classroom to the Yetzke, as "Best Mom," was pre- Board of Trade in Watervliet; a mom really was a friend too. I party that is held at the Berrien sented with a dozen red roses from starter visit and lotion from First learned to appreciate her." County Cancer Service building at the Tri-City Record for Mother's Impressions on North Watervliet Marge did not know anything about the end of the mnd-raiser." Day. She will also receive 18 other Road in Watervliet; a special gift the letter until reading the May 11 Being busy in the community for gifts given to her by local mer- from Unique Impressions on North Tri-City Record and she saw many years has given her a long list chants. u Watervliet Road; hanging planter MARGE YETZKE...is theTri-Clty Record's Best Mom." Pictured are Heather's name. "I wondered what of accomplishments. Marge was The merchants and prizes are: a from Harding's of Watervliet; and a Marge and her daughter, Heather, who wrote the prize-winning letter to she was writing to the editor about. active in the Parent Teacher Or- door mirror from John's Glass in large five-topping pizza from Say- the editor. The roses Marge is holding are from the Tri-Clty Record, just I started reading it and began to ganization when her children were Coloma; a special gift from Life- lor's Pizzeria in Watervliet. one of the 19 gifts she won along with the "Best Mom" title. cry," Marge said. "I asked my hus- in school and was a 4-H leader for style Chiropractic in Watervliet; a (Angela Stair photo) band if he had known about the let- many years until Heather became Page 2 Tri-Clty Record Ma> 18, 2006 THANK YOU, MARY BARBER By Nancy Urick Funeral protest BEST MOM grades. So what if I get grounded for May 18, 2006 Tri-Clty Record Page 3 Letters & Commentary They say there's a pot of gold at the having a "C." At least she does judged us, or anyone, and always pursue her dreams of being an X-ray end of the rainbow something about it and takes some loved us for who we truly were. On tech, maintaining an A/B average. I Coloma is such a compassionate, ban near law LETTERS Three terrifying Perhaps diamonds in the sea privileges away. It makes me strive top of all that, she is always there for admire her for this because, even caring community and I am forever AJMED HMES m | Legislation protecting the rights of But on this special day, "Mary CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 to get better grades. us. with her homework and tests, she grateful. I pray that my sons will be families to moum the loss of a fam- words: "You Barber,r" you're the "Best Mom" in This is why I love my mom, I got pregnant when I was 16 years still manages to keep in touch every blessed with the same sense of peace /THIRD SATURDAY ily member in peace is now closer the world to me. because if it weren't for her I would- old. I figured she would be mad and day. if ever they hear those three little than ever to becoming law. The bills Lansing The "bestest have cancer." 1 don't have a gift to give you, only HONORING THOSE OKMAY* n't have been brought up the right upset with me, but she wasn't. She She recently had to take a year out words, "You have cancer." make protesting within 500 feet of a Dear Editor: this letter you read. way or I wouldn't even have the life was supportive and understanding of the program to help take care of Angela Arent-Seabury fiineral a crime in Michigan and are mom" ever "You have cancer" - three of the How I'd love one more time to see WHO WATCH I have right now. So... thanks for through the whole pregnancy and my grandpa who recently died of iow on their way to the Governor's Dear Editor, most terrifying words a person can that sparkle in your eyes everything! now she is the best grandma to my cancer. Not only was she there for g;sk: . By Rep. John Proos Why do I love my mom? Well, first, hear. When I heard those three little BEST MOM LETTERS Like when you gave birth to me. OVER US/ Thanks for providing me with a son, Tommy. him throughout the entire ordeal, but The funerals of soldiers killed in I've been stuck with her my whole words six months ago, my life was I hear your cry as you walk with the Westboro Baptist Church in house to live in. Thanks for support- My sister is a wild child and my she was by my grandma's side also Iraq have been targeted by protestors life but I don't mean that in a bad forever changed. But not in the ways Always there, the pain you try to bear Kansas, Fred Phelps, has been pro- ing me. I'm sorry for every hurtful mom does everything to help her through the tough times. who use military funerals as their way! My mom has cared for me her you might imagine. Yet you're always there lending a testing funerals in several states thing I have ever said to you! find her road in life. My mom She always told us we could be any- lending a venue to express anti-homosexual, whole life! She always makes sure These past months have shown me helping hand to others with loving across the country under his beliefs But I just want you to know that I always went without so we could thing we wanted to, and she always anti-military and anti-American rhe- me and my sister come first! that cancer was. strangely, a bless- care. that fallen soldiers have been killed really, really, really love you! I'm have more. She made our lives seem has been very supportive of us. helping hand toric by carrying signs and shouting I may not know what every other ing. Had it not been for the trials It seems that age crept upon you due to the United States' tolerance of also sorry for being such a crabby or so much more important than hers, 1 really want this for my mom, and Dear Editor, abusive slogans at the mourners. mom is like, but I do know mine! I I've endured, I might not have expe- just like an eagle that flies homosexuality. Michigan is just one snobby teen-ager and for you having when that is not the case at all. Even she really deserves this. She is the I am supportive of this joint House- may say she's the "Best Mom" ever, rienced the greatest gifts - the love I know this letter is a little long, but I just want to say thank you, Mary of several states that are working to to deal with it. through the tough times, she was "Best Mom," grandma, and daugh- 1 wanted to give my mom something Senate legislative package that will and who knows? Other moms could and compassion from my God - Barber, for all you've done for me. enact legislation to prevent protes- So Happy Mother's Day! there for her family. ter any of us could ask for. special. help prevent further heartache for be better to their children but my given family, my Coloma family, my For being there to wipe the tears tors from disrupting funerals of fall- Love, My mom had to have heart surgery Even if she doesn't win, she will I'm on a fixed income. My truck the families of the fallen soldiers. mom is the one I was brought up by United Methodist Church family, away en soldiers. your daughter, a couple of years ago and had to be always be the "Best Mom" in my broke down and it took all 1 had to It is unfortunate that some protes- and I think she's my bestest mom my Coloma Community Schools For not giving me too much, House bills 5887 and 5888 and Kelsey Kroboth "twilight" (she had to stay awake eyes. She truly is an inspiring, beau- get it fixed. tors are walking a fine line in abus- ever! And my only mom, too! family - and even virtual strangers yet furnished my needs. Senate bills 1171, 1199 and 1229 during it). The doctor said she kept tiful, amazing woman. ing their freedom of speech rights to We may get in fights a lot because and friends of my family and friends My mom is 83 years old, can hard- For teaching me right from wrong, will limit any intentional disruption asking them if her beautiful daugh- Sincerely, hurt families who are suffering from of my stupid mouth that never shuts Mom lights up who have taken time to send a card, ly walk, and is always in pain. But not giving up on me of funerals to more than 500 feet ters were there yet. Pamela Walter-Sando a difficult tragedy and won't allow up. I always snap back but I'm in my make a call or say a prayer. she faithfully volunteers twice a Just for keeping me around, from the ceremony. Violating the She also has gone back to college to them to grieve for their loved ones in beginning teen-age years and that's any room she Everyone has been such a source of week at Decatur Human Services. not aborting me statute would be a felony, punish- peace. This legislation will give when everyone changes, including hope and encouragement. I have She's been there six or seven years. I know, Mary Barber. I could never able by up two years and a $5,000 walks into been truly humbled by the outpour- She raised one great-grandson and repay you because the cost of true Michigan families the opportunity to me! fine for the first offense and up to Dear Editor, ing of support at the spaghetti dinner still has a 15-year-old great-grand- love is no charge moum their loss while honoring Even currently we just got in a four years and a $10,000 fine for My mom is the "Best Mom." She is for my benefit. 1 am so thankful to son she is raising. She says the only But I'm thankful to my Father in their great service in fighting to fight, but after every fight I always subsequent violations. the most wonderful person you will have been "planted" in this commu- thing she'd like to do before she Heaven for a Mom like you. defend the freedoms we enjoy, feel bad because I know my mom The legislation now heads to ever meet. Anyone that knows her nity. I believe 1 have been called to leaves this world is to see him reach Happy Mother's Day -1 love you. including our right to free expres- does whatever she can to make my Governor Granholm for considera- will agree. She can light up any bloom right here. the age of 18. Then she won't have sion. sister and me happy. tion. room she walks into. My parents were graduates of to worry where he's going to live. A religious preacher and zealot for My parents' divorce messed me up jmhoedh ®tcr 5-W-06 *+46 My mom has always given every- Coloma High School, as are my hus- I really love reading your paper. a lot but my mom helped me through Mom is our angel thing she has to my sister and I. As a band and I. My childhood dream of You've got so much more interest- everyone first and her last; never put chance, for she is my - our - angel on 1 love you with all my heart. You are it. young mother, she had to work hard being a teacher has brought me ftill ing things in it. on earth anyone out in the cold. If you need- earth. the person who 1 can trust no matter Me and my mom are so close that if MSU Extension Connections just for the things we needed. circle, back to Washington Elemen- I also want to say thanks for all your ed money, she'd give you her last Thank you, what, and that is a true gift that I am Michigan State University Extension helps people improve I ever lost her, I don't think I could Dear Editor, The last few years have been hard tary, to thft very classroom where my hard work, typing all these letters. dollar, with a smile. Gina Little thankful for. their lives through an education process that applies even live. She's been the one who's When 1 was bom almost 30 years on my mom. She lost her job of 14 husband and I attended kindergarten My mother's name is Mary Barber. When 1 was 8, she met my stepdad Have a happy Mother's Day. knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. always there for me; she supports ago, I was premature and was in ttye years and my sister's health is fail- ' almost 35 years ago. (The room Thank you, who passed away, when 1 was 12, of Love you always, me and provides me with a house hospital for a while. My mother Vigorous activity can be: running ing. Even with all the stress and looks almost the same... but that's Nancy Urick cancer. She has always been there Denny Kroboth Staying healthy and everything I need. stayed by my side, rooting me on. 1 You can hear (5 miles per hour); bicycling (more worry, she still smiles. It is time she ffy Sf. another letter.) through good and bad times. If you Even though I can't stand school, was the 12th child, but only seven of MORE BEST MOM Submitted by Zelda Felix-Mottley were sad, she would make you than 10 miles per hour); swimming; she still pushes me and, yeah, I is rewarded. us made it. love in her words Ext. Home Economist , happy. If you were scared, she made LETTERS aerobics; walking very fast (4 /2 might get mad at her but if it weren't My mom's name is Garnet Chapin. She was in her middle 40s; now she Dear Editor, Berrien County you feel safe. She has gone without, CONTINUED TO PAGE 3 miles per hour); heavy yard work for her I wouldn't even have good April Chapin is 73 years young and still as beauti- I am writing to nominate my mom, Since the introduction of the to provide for her family. such as chopping wood; weight lift- The ful as ever. Kathy Blanchard. She is absolutely, USDA's new Food Guide Pyramid, ing (vigorous effort); and basketball •...American Legion Auxiliary I now have kids of my own. She When 1 was 9,/2 months old, my dad positively, the "Best Mom" in the MyPyramid, I've heard a few people Always loved Coloma Post 362 would like to thank all of the third-grade students watches them while I work, and they (competitive). passed away of a heart attack. Mom world. talk about what they like and don't from Washington Elementary in Coloma for the outstanding job they are a handful. My 7-year-old has So where do you fit in? Here's a us for who we Back became the Dad and Mom of the I have nominated my mom for like Spiritual like about the recommendations, the John's did on the Poppy Poster Contest, Winners of the contest were: (front row, seizures and is ADHD and bipolar. general guide to help you identify house. She took over a sewer com- the past four or five years. She has confusion, and so on. But the one from the left) third place, Katrina McNew; second place, Jenna She has helped me out so much with Compass where you are and where you should truly were pany, worked, and took care of us never won. I started to think to aspect of the MyPyramid, which Faultersack; and first place went to Devon Watkins. In the back row him. aim to go. Your physical active life Glass Fence kids. myself: Why would such a wonder- Points seems to be pretty straight-forward, Dear Editor, are: (from the left) Carol Parks, Poppy Committee; Alan Selvige, third- He said she's his best friend. My is: WE MAKE OUR OWN She never asked anyone for any- ful person with so many wonderful is the recommendation of daily I would like to nominate my mom, grade art teacher; and Amanda Lohraff, Poppy Committee. The mother, Ruea Williams, deserves her Sedentary, if you have little or no VINYL REPLACEMENT By Anne Bayer, Co-publisher thing... always put us kids and words and poems written about her physical activity for maintaining Sally Jo Walter, for Tri-City Rec- Women's Auxiliary would also like to make honorary mention to the added activity outside of your regu- WINPOWS that explain and describe my mom good health. ord's "Best Mom" 2006. I think my fourth- and fifth-place contestants, Michael Goodrich and Jason I am home from the Ukraine and her choice is Ukrainian. lar daily routine or you are moder- Full Line Glass Shop, to a dime not win anything? By Pastor David C. Helms The USDA defines physical activity mom is the "Best Mom" because she Walter. have been since Saturday night; I am She said she arrived at the farm in Plymouth Congregational Church ately or vigorously active for less New Construction I have finally come to the conclu- as simply movement of the body always put my sister and me first, The Poppy posters are going to be on display at McDonald's and in typing this on Monday night and 1 time to plant potatoes and garlic and than 30 minutes, most days of the Windows, sion that no word or poem could that uses energy. It includes things even through her most difficult other Coloma businesses through May 21. The top-three winning and am still tired. I do not think I will do many outside chores. Challenging Times week. Outside Service Work ever say enough about my mom. I like walking, gardening, briskly times. She has always worked very honoree posters will be on display at the Loma Theater. Please stop by ever get back my second wind. She said springtime in the village is Moderate, if you have added activ- have never and could never say If you were to choose the most trou- hard to take care of the both of us. and en]oy the Poppy posters as much as the .\mer\can l.e^ion has. That was a big trip for this little old beautiful. During the winter, they Karl's pushing a baby stroller and climbing ity outside uf your regular daily rou- enough about how much my mom bling issue that we face today in stairs, etc. But to promote health 468-4227 When we were growing up, we did- We would like to thank the Loma Theater, Easy Street, and McDonald^ lady and, yes, I am glad I was where just throw the garbage outside and tine between 30-60 minutes, most loves her family and how much she American society, what would it be? benefits it divides physical activity 271 Paw Paw St. n't always make it easy on her..! for their donations for the winners of the contest. Poppy sales will be I needed to be; but, on the other do not care at all for their areas. But days of the week; and cares about us. Would it be the Iraq war? The abor- into categories, like moderate and Coloma getting us up for school and making held May 18, 19 and 20. Please help support our veterans by giving a hand, I at times wondered if I was come spring, they paint all of the Vigorous, if you have added activi- tion issue? Would it be The DaVinci us do our homework. She never Kolumn You can definitely hear it in her vigorous activities; and recommends ty outside of your regular daily rou- donation for a Poppy. (Contributed photo) more in the way than helping them huts in white, with many colors of words when she talks to us, in her Code? The price of fuel? that you be active for at least 30 out. But the kids kept saying how trim, and they rake and clean the By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher tine more than 60 minutes, most actions when she hugs us, and in her Immigration policy? The economy? minutes a day. much they needed me and that the area. Jessica said it looks like a days of the week. eyes when she looks at us. The feel- The environment? Terrorism? Moderate activity can be: walking help that I gave them packing and so whole new village, something from CONGRATS, ^BEST MOM" Marge Yetzke! Thanks to all who partici- Finding out where you stand is ing of being surrounded by family is Many have trouble identifying a 1 on was good. We all worked togeth- a picture postcard. pated in the 20th annual "Best Mom" Mother's Day Contest, letter writers, (about 3 /2 miles per hour); hiking; easy; now just aim higher. definitely indescribable. single issue that most troubles them. Only Alltel Wireless lets you call your friends for free er well. 1 found her so much fun to speak and sponsors. gardening/yard work; dancing; golf - Written by Zelda Felix-Mottley Thanks to my mom, the head of the Some take the view that it will all I liked feeding Polina the best. She with. After my six weeks there, it (walking and carrying clubs); bicy- For more information, visit Mv table, she has oriented and declared turn out OK. Others say that it prob- still feeds for about an hour and then was good to hear a voice from DON'T TRUST ANYBODY... Last week's disclosures that phone compa- cling (less than 10 miles per hour); Pvramid.gov or call the Berrien — no matter what network they're on. one Sunday a month dedicated to ably won't. With so much informa- still has not taken all of her bottle. Watervliet. nies, voluntarily, gave government access to millions of customer call and weight training (general light County MSUE Office at (269) 925- our family for a time of together- tion available to us (some of it not By the time you all read this, the When I rode the Metro with Gillian, records is another reason to not trust any record-keeping body. workout). 4822. ness. always accurate - another issue in kids will be back here in the states. we went down three escalators to the We've known for years there's a huge database out there of personal infor- Like my mom always says, itself), we can easily feel over- They are due to arrive in Detroit on depth of the earth. There was no mation on us all, and there is no protection whatsoever to keep it private. "Material items can always be whelmed, frustrated, confused, and Investing in Your Future Tuesday, about 1:00 in the after- graffiti on the walls and they had Our Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, bank account num- replaced, but a family cannot." helpless. noon, so they should be here for sup- inlaid designs with many colored bers, credit card numbers, phone numbers and street numbers are out there By Charles Stein expose yourself to a market down- Thank you so much, So what does the Bible say that can per. I am sure they are all going to be tiles. They really took care of the for the asking; some for sale, others easy to steal, others are just plain pub- Investment turn that is particularly hard on one be helpful in times like these? I think Representative tired out after that long plane ride. 1 Metro. Most people use the Metro, lic. Kassie Scates specific sector. Or, if you divert some two things. First, don't be surprised! know I am still worn out, even since it is the fastest way to travel in Don't be fooled by some grinning face on the news telling you your phone Edwardjones of your investment dollars toward Their mom Second, don't be fooled. Senin| Imlmdual Invnaon Siorr 187 though I have been home for a few additional fixed income, you may the city. records are needed for national security (unless you are planning a terrorist 154 Badt Dr. Jesus said that the world would face deprive yourself of needed growth days. 1 also took a small bus called a attack). is special Coloma increasing violence and serious trou^ f opportunities. My trip to the Ukraine was amaz- "Matursk." (I think that is how it is 468-4153 Dear Editor, ble as the "time of the end" Examine "automatic" investments. ing. I found that the country had so spelled.) I rode it with Sergei and I TIME TRAVAILS... 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18,2006 Tri-City Record Page 5 Page 4 Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 Baseball those days had a purity... Deb Olsen appointed to replace they were more innocent times. I WHS Tri-City Area History Pave know, I know... there had been resigned Coloma Twp. Clerk Baiers Shoeless Joe and the Black Sox Do you remember? Car Wash scandal. But our big league heroes Photo submitted from the photo collection of the North Berrien Historical Society charge - $32.99, $33.99; Service call he Paw Paw River Journal were larger than life... perhaps - $19.99, $24.99. because we didn't really know them: Noise Ordinance fund-raiser Gentleman Joe DiMaggio, Ted Will- tabled again iams (people said in real life he this Saturday at Supervisor Parrigin announced to brooked no nonsense). The Babe, the audience that the amendments to Lou Gehrig, and Dizzy Dean. He Burger King the Noise Ordinance, that has been had a brother also in baseball, and Watervliet Need a car wash? Stop by Burger challenging the Board for almost a was always talking about, "... me King in Watervliet on Saturday, May year, had to be tabled again. He said and Paul." One day Dizzy called the 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and High School that the Township's attorney had outfielders in and had them sit let Watervliet High School freshmen requested the action and perhaps around the pitcher's box to watch wash your car. y Roy M. Davi Graduating would be ready to go ahead with the him pitch a no-hit inning. And he Your donation to the class will be second reading at the next Board pulled it off. Onlookers said the greatly appreciated! talked with Larry Olds ('40) about meeting in June. The Game opposing batters were so angry they Class of the old days... and baseball. Larry Audience members were upset with slashed at the ball in pure rage. This lime of year my thoughts turn was a premier catcher, one of our this turn of events, but Parrigin did a Baseball was our game, and the toward baseball. 1 guess it is still the best ever. He said the HHS catcher's 1904 good job of soothing ruffled feath- Watervliet Lioness players our heroes. We see those closest thing we have to a national mask had been run over by a pickup ers. He said, "I know this has been days, now long gone, in our mind's pastime... and this in spite of multi- truck and the front wires were bent frustrating for you, but I am working eye... memories burnished with Nancy Baiers moved to Deb Olsen was Allegan Celebrity millionaire prima donnas, whisper- in. He said a hard bounce would get on getting the best solution possi- gold. All threads woven into the tap- Watervliet Township County Deputy Clerk ings of steroid scandals, and the him right on the nose. And I can ble." crass commercialism that accompa- estry of our lives along the Paw Paw remember his sitting on the bench By Lynn Attila Commissioners agreed to renew the nies the showing of baseball on TV. River. • Server when we were at bat, soaking his Rolling Back The Years With an emotional and tearful good- contract of Kevin Keutscher as Nothing can spoil the purity of our swollen catcher's hand in a bucket Special services Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By bye, Coloma Charter Township Township Assessor at a fee of memories of 'The Game," back in of ice water. Hemingers to celebrate Hartford Friends As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, Board accepted the resignation of S2,500 per month for a period of May 26 & 27 at Night the days when we listened on radio Of course, the pitcher who gave him Clerk Nancy Baiers after five-and-a- three years. The contract renewal Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. to either Detroit or Chicago. And we such a sore hand was usually of the Library half years of service to the commu- also carries with it a built-in cost-of- The Word of Life 60th wedding anniversary had local games until school was out "Squirt" Van Woert! Larry talked May 25 nity. living raise of 3% per year. Martin and Florence Heminger of They have 13 grandchildren and for the year. I was never a hotshot about the time when we were in the Fellowship meeting May 22 NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER Commissioner Bob Molter made Commissioners agreed that Keut- Hartford will celebrate their 60th nine great-grandchildren. On Thursday, May 25, between the player, but one time Coach Max 1940 Van Buren County semi-finals. The Word of Life Fellowship, 330 hours of 4:00 and 8:00 p.m., local Hartford Friends of the Library will ICQ YEARS AGO-1906 summer season. Included on the winter semester the motion to accept the resignation scher was excellent at his job, knew wedding anniversary on May 21 Martin worked at Whirlpool Corp- Johnson asked me to pitch for bat- Van Woert was on the mound, and South Pleasant Street in Watervliet, Watervliet royalty will be serving meet on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 All the eighth grade from Coloma Miss Frances Webb of Watervliet dean's list at Western Michigan and said, "It is with utmost sadness the community, and would continue with a family dinner. oration for 23 years and Signal ting practice. You see, 1 am a lefty, the opposing batters so frustrated will have special services on Friday meals and busing tables at the p.m. schools who took the county exami- will be married Sunday to William University, from Coloma, are: Judith that we accept the resignation of our doing a good job for the Township. Martin J. Heminger and the former Delivery for 20 years. and we had some players who had because they could not connect. and Saturday, May 26 and 27, at Waffle House of America in Water- This is a week earlier due to the nation last week passed, and Miss Bridgman of Coloma. The young Homey, Jeanne Miller, Linda Ren- beloved Clerk, Nancy Baiers." Comcast to lower rates Florence Flowers were married May Florence was a homemaker and never faced a left-handed pitcher. Several innings Squirt stepped up, 7:00 p.m. vliet. Memorial Day holiday being on the Elizabeth Hamilton enjoys the honor couple will be at home Tuesday at nhack, all A grades; Richard Walker, Wiping away.tears, Baiers said that Comcast Cable Television Service 19, 1946, at the Benton Heights worked at the Candy Jar in Benton Well, I tried it for him... and I measured the distance... and just Speaker will be Evangelist Jeff Some of the local royalty will last Monday of the month. of the largest average standing in the the Elzinga Apartments on East Julie Kolenko, and Linda Price. "the last five-and-a-half years has has announced it will be adding ser- Church of God by Rev. J.R. Clock. Harbor for 25 years. lobbed a few over the plate. Also pitched three up and three down. Savage from Cadillac, Michigan. include Miss Watervliet's First county. On the 10 subjects, the aver- Center Street. been fulfilling as well as challenging vices and adjusting fees, as of June The Hemingers had three children: They also farmed in Hartford dam near got knocked off the mound Then someone in our outfield yelled, For more information, please con- Runner-Up Kori Steiner and Second age was 95%. Submitted by volunteer Barb and I will greatly miss it." 2006. M. Douglas (Deanna) Heminger of Township and still reside there. by a few of our better hitters. And "Come on. Squirt, we've got a no- Reproductive tact pastors Gary and Pat Purcell at Runner-up Jessica DeLoach, who 30 YEARS AGO-1976 Abrams at Coloma Public Library, Baiers is resigning because she re- The Enhanced Cable package is an Coloma; Tamara (Dwayne) Carlisle The Hemingers are active members we all attended the games. Those hitter going!" Larry said his heart will be taking your orders; and bus- 60 YEARS AGO - 1946 The sale of Deer Forest was final- from the Coloma Courier newspa- cently purchased a house in Water- introductory package to the compa- (269) 468-0025. of Eagle River, Alaska; and Mark of Hartford Federated Church. guys were our heroes. My favorites, came right up into his throat, afraid Health forums set ing your tables will be Mr. Water- Mrs. Ralph Williams and son, ized March 26 and the new co-own- pers donated by the Tri-City Record. vliet Township and will no longer be ny's interactive digital services and (Robin) Heminger of Hartford. of course, were the pitchers. Dave that would break the spell. All was vliet Josh Hoadley, First Runner-up for Watervliet Warren, spent Mother's Day at the ers, Merel Landau of Tinley Park, Hours: Monday & Friday. 10:00 living in the Coloma area. By law, will be available for an additional Moore ('39) had a powerful arm. He quiet for a moment, then Squirt Jake Litaker, Second Runner-up home of her son and daughter-in- III., and Charles Streu, Coloma, are a.m.-5:30p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday she must be a resident of Coloma monthly charge of $1.99 to Standard could make that ball sizzle when it wound up, and pitched another per- Watervliet set to approve annual budget, Mike Tees, and Mr. Nice Guy Derek Public Schools law, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Willams. hard at work getting the park in tip- & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.: Township. The Clerk position is one Cable service customers. The En- came over the plate. Leo Shindel- fect inning. It was a complete rout Twite. In accordance with state require- Former Deputy Tom DeRosa will top order for the opening day on and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. that is voted on by the public. It's a hanced Cable package includes a decker ('39) was one of the trickiest. for the opposing team. A perfect no- Mark y Mr calendars and come out ments, Watervliet Public Schools be Coloma's Police Chief during the Sunday, May 23. Phone: 468-3431 four-year term, with two-and-a-half digital converter box, remote con- City Commission OKs 2.77% tax hike I guess 1 would categorize him as hitter! and supf ort the Watervliet Lioness has established a Reproductive Hea- years of that term remaining current- trol, interactive programming guide, By Lynn Attila $85,292; Board of Review, $510; The next step is the upcoming joint brilliant but erratic. The year after I Those were such days of glory. Club. lth Advisory Committee to review 'y- more than 40 digital music channels, Treasurer, $9,872; workshop that will bring the City was graduated, friend Bob Colman Bleachers out along the first and Watervliet City Commission held a its K-I2 Reproductive Health pro- NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING Township Supervisor Ken Parrigin and access to approximately 1,100 special hearing May 9 for truth in Hall and Grounds, $15,960; Commission, Watervliet Township ( 43) pitched a no-hitter. third base lines. This was at the old Firecracker gram. 90 YEARS AGO - 1916 said, "Nancy has been my right hours of monthly On Demand pro- Cemetery, $5,000; Police, $298,490; Board, and the general public The one who was my real hero was athletic field south of our high according to the decision of the 40 YEARS AGO -1966 taxation and to discuss the proposed The committee will be making rec- Several members of the Mabel executive committee of the club at a hand... she's been instrumental in gramming content. 2006-07 budget for the City. Ambulance and Fire, $13,282; Insp- together to consider this proposal. applications Cleo Van Woert ('40). He was, in my school... where the players all had The Girl Scouts and Cadets will ommendations for adoption of cur- Hawthorne theatrical company, who meeting at PawPaw last Thursday. everything that we've done here." Additionally, until the end of the City Manager Brian Dissette said ections, $11,695; Crossing Guard, The meeting date is Tuesday, May estimation, the best pitcher ever to to help dig out sand burrs at the start have a swimming party from 7 p.m. The Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker riculum to the Board of Education are making Hartford their headquar- Commissioner Molter commented, year. Enhanced Cable subscribers the Commission would be rolling up $8,225; Public Works, $263,314; 23, at 6:00 p.m. at Watervliet Town- come through any of the schools of the season. Warm April and May to 10 p.m. tomorrow. May 20, at the contestant deadline for entry forms this summer. ters for the summer and are appear- 60 YEARS AGO-1946 "She straightened out the Town- will also receive "free preview" the taxable revenue by 2.779% and Streets and Airport, $31,080; Parks, ship Hall. around here. Most people didn't afternoons... the green playing YMCA at St. Joseph. A Court of is Friday, May 19. As required, two public forums ing at the Academy of Music every ship... we're going to miss her." access to On Demand programming would generate a revenue amount of $19,800; Summer Recreation and know it at the time, but he was also field... and all of us kids cheering After a lapse of what to local young- Awards will be held Friday, May 25, Ballot wording refined All contestants are to meet at the have been scheduled to familiarize Monday evening, carried cheer to sters must seem like ages and ages, Commissioner Bryon Duffield also from the NFL Network, Exercise $627,951. The City would be assess- Library, $2,000; plagued by heart problems. How he and shouting as our teams met in at the Congregational Fellowship City Manager Dissette said a cor- Frosty Boy, Watervliet, for pictures parents and community members the thirty-six inmates of the county the circus is coming to town. remarked, "Nancy knows we appre- TV, Discovery Kids, and other video ing approximately $18,130 more Planning and Zoning, $14,225; passed the team physicals, I'll never mortal combat. Those were the days hall along with a Brownie Flyup rection was needed in the wording from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. with these curriculum recommenda- infirmary last Sunday aftemoon by Patterson Bros. Circus will give two ciate her and we hate to see her go." content providers so that they may than it would be able to before the SS/FICA, $20,000; total Grant know: but he did. And after WWII, when Marion and I first started dat- with a display of their work for the of the Police and Fire Department Applications are available at South tions. providing a program of music and Baiers is being replaced by Debra evaluate these services. when I came home from overseas, it ing. And we met there lo watch the performances here Tuesday at the year. truth-in-taxation hearing was held. Funded expenditure, $296,487; for a millage renewal requests for the School or Unique Impressions, both The scheduled dates are: readings. Olsen, a former Allegan resident In 2007, a subscription to a Digital total General Fund expenditure of was to attend his funeral. He died at game together. circus lot west of the Pere Marquette Hartford's brilliant thinclad dele- Dissette presented a budget propos- August 8 ballot. A period was used in Watervliet. Tuesday, May 30, at North School; At the Gem Theater, Sunday, May depot. selected from three candidates. Cable package will be required , to $1,273,189, with a fund balance of about 25. It was a cold wintry day at gates came through with another al that is set to be adopted May 18 at instead of a question mark on both Call 463-4247 (Unique Impres- Wednesday, June 7, at the High 28, a mutual masterpiece in five Clerk Baiers swore Olsen in at the view On Demand content from $5,072.94. Calvin's, and the only other friend I The Heart Theater is showing "The fine showing last Saturday as they 6:00 p.m. ballots, and that needed to be cor- sions) for more information. School/Middle School Media Cen- acts, "The Deathlock" will be close of the Wednesday-night meet- select programmers such as these. Highlights of this year's budget remember as being there was Geo- Bells of St. Mary's" and the last took second in the regional track Date set to discuss rected. ter. shown. A stirring drama of Alaskan ing. rge "Sonny" Morris. Wounded in the showing will be Thursday. Starting meet at Battle Creek. The following prices compare cur- boasts a general revenue of Dissette also requested that the Both evenings will have a brief adventures, filmed in the snow- Olsen, 38, is the mother of two sons rent pricing with those that take water treatment facility Lakeland Hospital war in Europe, he had also just Friday, there will be a double fea- $317,496.12. The total Police rev- Commission approve another ballot presentation at 7:00 p.m. bound wastes of the Klondike. ture, "The Cherokee Flash" and and lives with her husband, Peter, in effect on June I, 2006. Much of the enue is $12,100; total Public Works between municipalities returned to Hartford, and we went to Submitted by Librarian Stephanie proposal (proposals D & E), which Birth Recommended instructional materi- Admission is 10 cents and 15 cents. Coloma Township. She has served the funeral together. He was also one "The Glass Alibi." Daniels at Hartford Public Library pricing has been reduced to the con- and Equipment revenue is $56,620; Representatives from the City, would seek voter approval to allow als will be available for perusal. Ely Park is taking on its summer as the Allegan County Deputy of the best baseball players to come Annual open house and potluck din- from microfilm copies of the sumer. Hays Park revenue, $2,000; Plan- Township, engineers, and legal aides the City Commission to appoint announcements garb, flowers and shrubbery are ner will be held Memorial Day at the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: Mon- Clerk; Allegan County Elections Basic converter - (Current) $ 1.30, ning and Zoning fees revenue, along, but that is another story. attended a meeting to hammer out both the City Clerk and the City Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, is appearing, and Hartford's "beauiy Legion Hall following services at day & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 Coordinator, and Cheshire Township (June pricing) $1.14; Converter - $2,000; total of Tower Rental fee, Cleo "Squirt" Van Woert lived just more details about the possibility of Treasurer rather than have these pleased to announce the following "Do You spot" is again attractive to the visi- Ely Park. All local residents have p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00- Treasurer. $4.83, $4.01; Remote control - $.28, $12,000; total Grant revenue, around the comer from us when 1 building a water treatment facility to positions voted on by the public. births: tors within the village gates. been invited. Persons attending will 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 Supervisor Parrigin said, "Deb will $.23; Install unwired home - $48.99, $296,487; total General Fund bal- was a kid. A couple of years older, benefit both municipalities. The matter was readily approved by A girl was bom at 12:43 a.m. on Remember?" Hartford will be the scene of the bring their own table service and p.m.; and Saturday. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 do a wonderful job for us and we're $44.99; Install pre-wired home - ance is $1,278,262, which is up he always had his glove and base- The plan is to create an authority the Commission. Thursday, May 11, 2006, to Jacquita banquet to be held by the newly sugar and a potluck dish. p.m. looking forward to having her on $29.99, $28.99; Activate existing 1.64% from last year. ball... looking for someone to catch charged with the responsibility of In another matter, the Commission L. Hall and Ken'Dell D. Meeks of correction formed Van Buren Republican club, Phone: 621-3408 staff" outlet - $15.99, $13.99; Change Expenditures are as follows: for pitching practice. Most of us removing iron from the water. approved the paying of bills in the Benton Harbor. She weighed 6 Olsen herself commented, "I'm existing service - $15.99, $17.99; Community projects, $19,170; City were a little reluctant, because he In last week's edition of "Do You According to Dissette, this authori- amount of $ 126,313.40 after record- pounds, 2 ounces. looking forward to serving the Change existing service - $15.99, Commission, $2,856; Mayor, really burned them in! He threw NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD ty will add a component, water treat- ing a revenue amount of A boy was bom at 9:41 a.m. on Remember?" we mistakenly listed Township and I thank them for this $14.99; $4,020; City Manager, $52,700; rocks at telephone poles, tomatoes at 90 YEARS AGO-1916 ment services, that the City cannot $165,086.74. This leaves an account the Class of 1942 as one from the Grand Floral Blossom Day to remain undefeated this year. opportunity to serve on the Board." Saturday, May 13, 2006, to Allyson a bull's eye on the bam, and general- HD TV or DVR install - $15.99, Elections, $1,570; Audit fees, afford to construct. However, by Watervliet when, in fact, it was the H.G Geisler has let the contract to Parade Saturday. The float featured A girl, weighing 9 pounds, 3 oun- balance of $850,705.35. and Craig Rigler. He weighed 7 ly was involved in some aspect of Assessor contract renewed $17.99; Relocate outlet in home - $19,000; Assessor, $8,371; Legal partnering with each other, the proj- MY REAL HERO...CIeo "Squirt* Bainbridge Eighth-Grade Class of Arthur Sherman of Benton Harbor a wooden replica of an interurban ces, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Gary pounds, 1 ounce. the game most of his waking hours. In another matter, the Board of $21.99, $18.99; Hourly service and related, $15,000; Clerk's Office, ect is much more affordable. Van Woert. 1942. for the erection of a store building built to scale that moved back and L. Robertson, Watervliet, on May 7 One time in recent years, I sat and on his lot adjoining Dr. Gunn's forth on a track and a bridge, com- at 10:40 a.m. building on the west side of Main plete with an electric pole and deco- Street. The new building will give rated with 2,000 tulips. Submitted by Linda Cubbage from Mr. Geisler more room to properly Army Private First Class Edward E. fdes at Watervliet District Library display and handle his constantly Eggers of Watervliet has become a from the Watervliet Record newspa- Subscribe to the increasing stock of merchandise. member of the Division Ready pers donated by the Tri-City Record. How Lakeland Measures Quality: Highway Commissioner Healey has Force (DRF) at Ft. Campbell, KY. Hours: Monday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.; appointed Jason Brant overseer of PFC Eggers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tuesday. 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Wednes- highways and his appointment was Eugene E. Eggers, is a radar crew- day, 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.; Thurs- Our Nurses Tri-City Record confirmed by the township board. man with Company D, 2nd Battalion day, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday, The cutworms are infesting peach of the division's 502nd Infantry. 1:00-5:00p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 Lakeland has one of the lowest nursing turnover and get all the local news sent orchards and grape vineyards and Demonstrating agility and strength, a.m.-2:00 p.m. rates in the state and the nation. We are able to "J didn't know that!" the farmers are busy trying to pre- the Watervliet Girls Track Team won Phone: 463-6382 attract high-caliber nurses by providing quality, to your mailbox, every week! vent their destruction of the fruit. its fifth meet with LMC on May 5, 60 YEARS AGO -1946 patient-centered care. Don't miss another issue of the Tri-City Record. Nelson R. Bradley, S 1/c, U.S. • Lakeland's RN turnover rate is only 3 percent Tri-City Record reporters personally attend local government Navy, was honorably discharged at It's Not About the Car... compared to 26% in Michigan and 15% nationally. Great Lakes, IL, last week. Bradley and school board meetings to write accurate accounts of is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason . A low nursing turnover rate means Lakeland has discussions and issues that affect you and your community. Bradley of this city. more full-time nurses with finely tuned skills who The Tri-City Record welcomes engagement, wedding and Coleman "Budd" Mathews of are experienced at working together as a team on Watervliet, recently discharged from anniversary photos; invites to readers to share "Kute Kids" the U.S. Navy, re-enlisted Wedn- our patients'behalf. photos; plus accepts news items to help promote community esday of this week at Kalamazoo. Meet emergency department RNs John, Adrianna Pfc. Harold D. Weller, son of Mr. events... your news is always welcome at the Tri-City Record! and Mrs. C.L. Weller, received his and Amber. Lakeland's ER nurses are specially Use this form to subscribe today honorable discharge at Camp trained in emergency medicine.They understand McCoy, WI, on May 13. His decora- that quality is key, seconds matter and compassion Name tions and citations were the Bronze counts. Patient surveys rate Lakeland Regional Star, European-African-Middle Ea- Mailing Address stern Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medical Center's ER nurses as among the best in the City, State & Zip Theater Medal, and the Good Con- It's about the precious cargo it carries. Midwest* duct Medal. 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Page 6 Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 opment Board. She and her husband Ken were partners in Mr. K's Wear- Coloma graduate earns LMC program award Tri-City Area Obituaries house and Embroidery in Dowagiac. Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 Page 7 Joseph and Roxie (Rogers) Chesney. In addition to her husband, Carolyn Doris Davis of Coloma has been gling work, family, college, commu- She was retired from Paramont Die is survived by: two sons - Cory named Lake Michigan College's nity involvement and study time," Casting in Stevensville. Justin Schutter and Craig Charles Student Support Services program states Nancy Johnson, Director of Hartford Twp. looks at development of Survivors include: three sons - Billy Schutter, both at home; a stepson, Student of the Year. As the recipient the Student Support Services pro- (Karen) McCuan and Kenneth (Pat) Jacob (Brenda) Schutter of Detroit; of this award that honors a graduat- gram at LMC. "Her perseverance in McCuan, both of Eau Claire, and stepdaughter, Rachel (Thaddeus) ing LMC Student Support Services obtaining her degree and her com- affordable housing with 24-48 units Carl (Brenda) McCuan of Benton Stout of Niles; five stepgrandchil- student who has demonstrated lead- mitment to setting and achieving Township; three daughters - Iva dren; her parents; a brother, Brian ership, academic achievement and high goals for herself serves as an By Angela Stair Goforth said if they would like to Scott Beltz, Property Manager ance for drugs on the property. If ANDREW N."AM)V" (Bob) Kryzston of Dothan, AL, (Krista) Meyer of Watervliet; one all-around excellence in the Student inspiration to many others." a At its May 11 meeting, the Hartford look at an example of what they are Supervisor from Medallion Manage- anyone has a problem with drugs, he KENDALL Treva Mizell of Coloma, and Judy sister, Janet Schaefer of St. Joseph; Support Services (SSS) program, Student Support Services, one of Township Board listened to the pres- proposing. Coastal Crossings in ment Inc. out of Kalamazoo, was at or she is gone. Andrew N. ''Andy" Kendall, 77, of Chesney of Eau Claire; three sisters and her grandmother, Laura Parker Davis will receive a S300 scholar- four TRIO programs at LMC, pro- entation by Steven Goforth of South Haven is similar in building the meeting to answer questions The units would be mixed: one bed- Coloma, died at home after a long - Sylvia (Jim) Johnson of Batesville, of Montague, Michigan. ship from the college. vides additional supportive services Goforth Group, LLC, of South and architecture to what they are about the management of the apart- room with about 800 square feet of illness on Wednesday. May 10, AK, Margaret (Bill) Scott of Oil A May 2006 LMC graduate who has for first-generation college students, Haven, about an affordable housing proposing. The Coastal Crossings ments. living space; two bedrooms with 2006. He was bom March 29, 1929, Trough, AK, and Sue Ellison of earned an associate in applied busi- those with limited income, or stu- development in the Township that apartments are located just east of Township Supervisor MaDonna about 1,100 square feet of living in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Benton Harbor; several grandchil- ness degree in accounting, Davis dents with a disability. Participants would consist of 24 to 48 units. Wal-Mart, off Phoenix Street, direct- Martin asked if there would be an space; and three bedrooms with dren and great-grandchildren. began classes at LMC and joined receive intensive academic advising, Goforth said he is a Manager/Gen- ly behind the small mall located about 1,400 square feet of living Mary and Joseph Klokoski. He was _ on-site manager and an on-site per- preceded in death by his parents; his She was preceded in death by her SSS in the fall of 2001. She com- financial aid application assistance, eral Counsel for developers and will there. son for maintenance. She mentioned space. They would be built in a wife, Eleanor (Pacurar); two broth- parents; her husband, James LaFar- pleted her education at LMC part supplemental instruction, help with VanLierops to celebrate 50th wedding be working with Trilogy Develop- Goforth was asked if it would be an another affordable housing develop- townhouse style, with a kitchen and time while she worked full time at study skills development, and assis- ers, Nick Klokoski and George lette; a daughter, lla Ruth Little; and Doris Davis anniversary with Open House May 20 ment and Medallion Management all-senior development and he told ment in Hartford that has some living room downstairs and bed- Kendall; and two sisters. Rose six brothers and sisters. the City of Benton Harbor as an tance in transferring to four-year Inc. He said he came before the them no. It would be a mix of sen- major issues about management. rooms upstairs. Each unit will have plans to transfer to Siena Heights John and Diane VanLierop of Hartford will celebrate their 50th wedding Klokoski and Ruby Chmiel. Lucille was taken back to Bates- CHARLES W. SCHMIDT JR. accounting technician. colleges and universities. Board to present the project and ask iors, families, and people with spe- Beltz assured the Supervisor that its own entrance. University to complete her bache- anniversary with an Open House at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the During the Korean War, Andy ville, AK, to be buried. Services Charles W. Schmidt Jr., 81, of She is a member of Phi Theta For further information about Stu- that Board members pass a resolu- cial needs. They would use the aver- there would be an on-site manager. Goforth said they plan to build the lor's degree in business administra- American Legion on Red Arrow Highway in Hartford. served in the U.S. Army in Germany were May 6 at Quails Bates-ville Watervliet, passed away on Satur- Kappa National Honor Society and dent Support Services, contact Na- tion agreeing to 4% of the revenue in age adjustable gross income of the He said MSHDA requires a "set- apartments out of Insulated Con- tion. John VanLierop married Diane Nitz on May 19, 1956, at St. Matthews and was a member of American Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Don day, May 5, 2006, at Countryside has been involved in activities ncy Johnson, program Director, at lieu of taxes. country, approximately $42,000, to aside unit" for the manager. That crete Forms (ICF). They would save "As an adult student who has Evangelical Lutheran Church in Benton Harbor. Legion Post 362. After his military Yancey officiating. Pallbearers were Nursing Home, South Haven. through Student Support Services, (269) 927-8603 or visit The development will be funded by compare the applicant's income to. means it cannot be rented out; it is 30 to 70% on energy and they are an retumed to complete her education, Their children are: Tom (Robin) VanLierop of Hartford; Maryann (Paul) serv ice, he was employed for many her grandsons. Graveside services were held on including the annual Holiday Toy www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ss/st MSHDA (Michigan State Housing They cannot earn over 60% of the for an on-site manager and MSHDA excellent sound barrier. This would Doris has experienced the frustra- Eikens of Missoula, MT; Mike VanLierop (deceased); Susan (Jim) Brock of years by Clark Equpment. He also Friday, May 12, at Fairview Ceme- Drive and toy wrapping events. She udent support. Development Authority) and a average to qualify for the apart- can check up to five times a year to be a first for MSHDA. The buildings tions and the many rewards of jug- Missoula; Jim (Cheri) VanLierop of Byron Center, MI; and Teresa (Ken) owned and operated two businesses KATHY McNEW tery, Watervliet. Davidson Chapel, "pilot" must be completed before ments. make sure that is what is done. He are 100% hurricane proof and 99% Baumbach of Tiburon, CA. in Coloma - Kendall's Groceiy and Kathy McNew, 53, of Coloma, Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, anything more can be done on the There would be 10% of the apart- said there would not be a mainte- tornado proof. They also have 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cottages and, later. The Warehouse passed away on Tuesday, May 9, assisted the family with the arrange- Lake Michigan College awards project; and the resolution is part of ments set up for special needs ten- nance person on the site, but the The Board was interested and will The couple presently owns and operates Woodside Auto Sales of Hartford. and Army Surplus. 2006, at Lakeland Hospital in St. ments. it. ants, Goforth said. An example manager should be able to take care go over the paperwork Goforth gave John previously was an auto body He is survived by: a son and daugh- Joseph. Charles was bom November 4, over 375 scholarships Goforth said he was not asking would be someone in a wheelchair of anything that needs to be done. them. repair technician who taught at the would have doorways and halls ter, Andrew D. and Mary: grandchil- A celebration of Life Service was 1924, in South Bend, Indiana, to For the 2005-2006 academic year. Scholarship Watervliet them to pass a resolution that night Goforth told the Board that he has Supervisor Martin said the Board dren Tori and Becky and great- held on Saturday, May 13, at Kerley- Benton Harbor Skills Center. He but, because of the time constraints, made wider, counters slightly lower, worked with Medallion Manage- would try to have an answer for him Charles and Emily (Kiel) Schmidt, Lake Michigan College has awarded •George McManus - LMC Valedic- »Christine Anthony - Michigan granddaughter Lauren, all of Colo- Starks & Menchinger Family Funer- also owned and operated John's would like them to look the paper- and a roll-in shower. The specifics ment before and it is a good manage- at its June meeting. Sr. Charles was previously em- over 375 scholarships to 295 stu- torian/Salutatorian Scholarship Nursing Scholarship ma. He is also survived by: four sis- al Home, St. Joseph, with Fr. Donald Body Shop of Hartford. work over that he gave them and would be worked out between the ment company. He said the company ployed as a truck driver and shipper dents from across the region for a •Eric Merfeld - Hughes Family »Jessica Brown - Career Tech ters - Ellen Meakisz of East Chica- Wieber officiating. Memorial dona- Diane retired in 1998 after 25 years make a decision at their June meet- real estate management company takes good care of a property and its Stop by the Coloma for Voice of Music and New Prod- total of $320,000. The scholarships Scholarship for Countryside Charter Scholarship, LMC Winner Circle as Transportation Supervisor for ing. and the Social Services agency. tenants and they have a zero toler- go, Ann Kopal if Highland, IN, ucts. He was a lifetime member of range from privately funded en- Scholarship, LMC Valedictorian/ Scholarship Hartford Public Schools. Mary Hawkins of Ohio and Barbara American Legion Post 105 of Ben- dowed scholarships to institutionally Salutatorian Scholarship •Kelly Carpenter-Gaston - Career The VanLierops are members of Holajter; and many nieces and ton Harbor and was associated with funded awards. Criteria for each •Ashley Moss - LMC Gear Up Tech Scholarship, LMC Emerging Hope Lutheran Church of Hartford F.O.P. nephews. the VFW Post 1137 of Benton Har- More housing development rezoning Fraternal Order of Police Lodge scholarship varies and the selection Scholarship Scholars Scholarship and lifetime members of the Kala- A funeral Mass was celebrated on bor. Kitchen open 4-8pm, Tue-Sat process can be based on academic •Amber Swisher - LMC Athletic •Patrick Coffin - LMC Board of mazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club. Saturday, May J 3, at St. John Cath- Survivors include: three sons - excellence, talent, or financial need. Scholarship Trustees Music Scholarship, LMC They spend their spare time collect- approved for Watervliet Township olic Church, Benton Harbor. Burial Chuck (Pamela) of Haverhill, MA, "The scholarships we are able to •Allison Tober - LMC Board of Winner Circle Scholarship ing antique cars, drag racing, bowl- Fish Fry was in Coloma Cemetery. A lunch- Dave (Judy) of Paw Paw and By Annette Christie rezoning request from Lee Brown- different high schools for senior 3rd Friday each month * award are critical links in helping Trustees Academic/Leadership •Joe Cross - LMC Winner Circle eon reception was held at the North ing, and playing golf. Watervliet Township Board appr- dorf for the property located at 9494 photos. He has enjoyed this area and Richard (Diane) of Canton, IL; two make college accessible to students Scholarship, Whirlpool Corporation Scholarship All you can eat, $7/person Berrien Senior Center in Coloma. daughters, Gloria Smith of Watervli- oved a rezoning request for Werth Red Arrow Highway for the purpose hopes to continue to bring more peo- of all ages," states Dr. W. Chuck Leadership Scholarship •Kameron Morris - LMC Board of Memorial contributions may be et and Barbara (Daniel) Hamilton of Development, which will allow for a of locating his photography studio at ple here. Hall for Rent Philip, Vice President of Academic •Sarah Weber - LMC Athletic Trustees Academic/Leadership Coloma Commission approves made to the American Cancer Soci- Hartford; daughter-in-law, Louisa 40-unit apartment complex to be this location. The property is cur- The Board also approved the Kitchen and bar facilities... and Student Services. "Many of the Scholarship Scholarship dance floor, paved parking lot ety, the North Berrien Senior Center, Schmidt of Lawrence, MA; 33 built on 5.14 acres to the east of the rently zoned agricultural but was expense of $5,720 to asphalt two awards we are able to make each •Caitlin Williams - LMC Board of •Erin O'Hara - LMC Divisional Perfect for private parties, or to the charity of the donor's grandchildren; 53 great-grandchil- bids for products and services company's current development on changed to commercial. roads in Fairview Cemetery and year are because of the generosity of Trustees Music Scholarship Arts & Science Scholarship, LMC weddings, etc. 468-3432 choice. dren; and two great-great-grandchil- BDmyr ILyn n AttilA # # • I af« hal^rwdl madr\ s\e s* ar» mistak• o 61^ e at ar* previourm r* s Red Arrow Highway. Browndorf told the Board that he bills in the amount of $301,054.99. donors who place a high value on Coloma Theatre Scholarship, LMC Winner 3470 Angling Rd., Coloma The family is being helped by dren. Coloma City Commission accepted meeting when she asked for $469.26 The development, which is being has had business here locally for the role education plays in strength- •Jeremy Akins - LMC Adult Start- Circle Scholarship Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervli- Charles was preceded in death by bids for products and services need- to be approved for replacement financially assisted by MSHDA three years and in his second year of ening our communities." up Scholarship •Britani Spencer - LMC Athletic et. tions may be made to Berrien Com- his parents; his wife, Gloria ed in the City at their May 8 meet- street signs. She said she had mis- (Michigan State Housing Develop- business brought in youth from 17 Students from the Tri-City Area re- •Stacy Barker - LMC Divisional Scholarship munity Foundation for Breast Can- Schmidt; a son, Daniel Schmidt; and ing. read the paper she was looking at ment Association), will offer five • •••• • m—m 9 m—m • •••• • mm— m hhb • wm^ Nature's Remedies ceiving scholarships for 2005-2006 Health Science Scholarship, Sil- •Christopher Stowe - Academic LUCILLE MAE cer Research. Friends may send the his second wife, Grace Smith- The bids accepted were for the fol- and that amount only covered the buildings with eight units per build- include: cox/Pappas Scholarship Mathematics Scholarship By Ronda Jones C.N.H.P. (McCUAN) LaFARLETTE family a message online at Schmidt. lowing items: poles that would hold the signs. ing, some of which will be prorated Benton Harbor •Courtney Bartels - LMC Athletic Lucille Mae LaFarlette, 87, of Colo- www.starks-menchinger.com. A bid for a Vi-ton salt truck with She then asked the Commission to on income. IC.A.R. I *Allissa Arent - LMC Divisional Scholarship Do you suffer from weight gain; bladder and kidney concerns; ma, formerly of Batesville, AK, died Kathy was bom on May 7, 1953, in JOAN M. STERN spreader was awarded to Ionia Ford approved $1,597.04 for the actual The rezoning approved was from Arts & Science Scholarship, LMC •Diana Baughman - Career Tech Grace Christian ^icid reflux; cardiovascular weakness; joint discomfort or low Wednesday. May 3, 2006. at Brogess Midlothian, IL, to Walter and Joan M. Stem, 64, of Coloma, at a price of $30,489; signs.The Commission readily A6-Agricultural to R-2 Multifamily Winner Circle Scholarship Scholarship I Certified energyI ? Medical Center. Kalamazoo. Katherine (Venerable) Roung. She passed away April 30, 2006, at A bid for a 1,000-watt generator agreed. residential. *Courtncy Blackmorc - LMC Ath- •Doris Davis - Barnes and Noble Honor Roll If you answered "yes" lo any of these health concerns your Born November 30, 1918, in Okla- graduated from Coloma High home. with 500-watt light head was award- While the Board did approve the letic Scholarship Business Scholarship, Whirlpool Coloma Public Works pH may be over acidic. Do not feel alone. Most Americans are over rezoning, it was not unanimous. i Auto 1 homa, she was the daughter of School in 1971. Kathy married Mrs. Stem was bom August 24, ed to Moses Fire Equipment at *Kachina Blackmorc - LMC Athlet- Corporation Leadership Scholarship Third Quarter Department looking for acidic. Our fast food diets, lack of exercise and stressful lifestyles Larry McNew on January 28, 1972 1941. $1,196; Vick Kinzler voted no, citing a need ic Scholarship •Katie Evett - LMC Winner Circle 2005-2006 summer help are all contributing factors. This condition forces the body to bor in Coloma and they were married for for more history on the development i She is survived by her husband of Bid for insulation of the Public Re pain *Ronald Clark - Barnes and Noble Scholarship Coloma Public Works Department ow minerals - including calcium, sodium, potassium and magne- 34 years. Kathy worked for Lake- 41 years, Edwin L. Stem of Coloma; The following is the Third Quarter Works Garage was awarded to Joe company as his reason. Business Scholarship, LMC Winner •Kristy Hazen - LMC Theatre is seeking employees to accent its sium - from vital organs and bones to buffer the acid and safely land Hospital in St. Joseph as a sec- her children - Edwin E. Stem, David Grace Christian School A/B Honor Kelly Construction at $2,858; Additionally, the Board approved a Circle Scholarship Scholarship team for the summer months. There ! 468-5555!remov e It from the body. This process can weaken these organs retary in the EVS department. Stem, Trini Stem, and Brian Stem; Roll. The names marked with an A bid to seal the walkways in Ran- *Ardale Clark - Rotary Club of •Kelly Kneibes - Tony and Rose is room for three employees. and bones over time. Disease thrives In an acidic environment. An She is survived by: her husband, and 10 grandchildren. asterisk have received all A's this dal Park was awarded to Lance's Front End Benton Harbor - Sunrise Scholar- Monte-Monte Package Company quarter. Applications are available at City alkaline (non-acidic) body Is an unfriendly host to diseases, Includ- Larry of Coloma; father, Walter of There will be no memorial service. Asphalt at $1,250; ship Agriculture Scholarship Hall. ing cancer. Hutchins Funeral Home Coloma; children. Brandy (Mike) 7th Grade New furnaces for the Public Works Alignment "Farrid Coleman - LMC Athletic •Bridgette LeBeau - Academic Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water. Water is very fM S. Mali St, WaterflH Zoschke of Benton Harbor, Court- Brittany Smith^, Stacy Lewis^, Garage were bid to Teed Heating & Land willed to City Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU Scholarship Mathematics Scholarship mportant to maintain your pH balance. Very few people drink ney McNew and her fiance Charles Marcus Smith^, John Froggatt^, Cooling at a cost of $6,089. Mayor Owen reported that .69 of an DAVE WILLIAMS 463-3811 *James Coleman - LMC Gear Up •Katherine Munchow - Academic enough water. A simple formula can tell you just how much water Smalley of Watervliet, and Tyler Rebecca Dallas^, Jacob Kerber^, acre and a portion of land about $30 & Up Scholarship Commissioner Marsha Fishbum BUILDING your body requires In a day. Divide your body weight In half. Tha Mathematics Scholarship, LMC Holly Kucharski^ 10'x20' (or so) just off of Paw Paw Most American Made Cars COURTEOUS SERVICE IN McNew and his fiance Jessie Smith commented, "This is a Coloma busi- *Sharquita Coleman - LMC Gear Winner Circle Scholarship 8th Grade s how much water in ounces you should drink per day. (I.e. 160 lb A DIGNIFIED MANNER of Watervliet; four grandchildren; ness located right here in the City." Lake Road has been deeded over to SALES Open Mon - Fri 8:30-5:30 Up Scholarship •Agnieszka Pasek - LMC Board of X Vi - 80 oz.) Spread that out over a 10 hour day means you sister, Vicky Forrester of Watervliet; Andrew Eggebrecht^, Benjamin the City of Coloma from the estate FARM COMMERCIAL * Robert Edelberg - LMC Athletic The bid for new motors for lift sta- DOWNTOWN COLOMA should be drinking eight ounces of water an hour. ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. Mraotor and nieces and nephews. Trustees Academic Leadership Wainwright^, Kelsey Lewis^, Carter of Thomas Ahem. * Scholarship tion #14 was awarded to R. Mitchell 429-7611 Stevensville j VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED j Foods you consume also effect your pH balance. Mos Scholarship Brown^, Marga Galens^, Sarah la w hbb Kathy was preceded in death by her 7517 Red Arrow Hwy. Company for $6,709. • mmmi u • ^mm m mmmt • • mmm u *Debora Gagliardo - LMC Winner •Eric Piggott - LMC Board ol Johnson^, Elizabeth Eddy^, Jennelle fruits and vegetables are alkaline until you cook them, then they can mother, Katherine. Watervliet Fishbum said the new motors Circle Scholarship Trustees Music Scholarship, Lory A. i| . i Wilkinson, Clinton urn acidic. Food that Is cooked over 122 degrees loses their nat- (269) 463-3195 Mi ei Tay or would be compatible with other •Jessica Harris - Elijah Burton Schults Memorial Scholarship Levi ural enzymes that help our bodies to digest them. If there Is a lack CAROLYN SUE SCHUTTER equipment used at the lift stations, as Worship 9;30& 11:00 A.M. Scholarship, Upward Bound Schol- •Susanne Tressmer - Michigan 9^ Grade of digestive enzymes our bodies will produce more digestive acid to Carolyn Sue Schutter, 44, of Dowa- arship LMC Winner Circle Scholar- that equipment also used "Mitchell ontoursd Express. compensate. If we produce too much digestive acid we become Nursing Scholarship ^ach Eddy, Stephanie Hagger, Kris- CALVIN FUNERAL HOME giac, passed away, Wednesday, May Sunday School and Adult parts." • E. Main St., Hartford ship •Matthew Veine - LMC Board of ten LarsoiA Richard Lowe Melissa The Better Idea in Women's Gyms!' acidic". Our diet should consist of 80 percent raw, uncooked food 10, 2006, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. •Suzanne Latham - LMC Gear Up Fishbum also requested that the and only 20 percent food that has been cooked to maintain a 621-4101 Joseph. Trustees Academic/Leadership Mauchmar^, Allison Springert Scholarship, Race Relations Council Scholarship Commission table the bids for paint- Congratulations to Rochelle Scheuer, the winner of lealthy balance. Microwaved food kills all the enzymes and nutri A Celebration of Life Service was Children's Church and Adult 10th Grade Scholarship, Robert Small Scholar- •Lisa Wolske - Emest L. & Mattie ing of the water tower until a presen- ents In food. Have you ever eaten a large meal and were starving held on Saturday, May 13, at the Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. Kristen Napp^, Alexander Brown^ our Grand Opening prize, a one-year membership! ship M. Robinson Family Scholarship tation can be made by Utility Ser- a half hour later? Your body Is telling you that it is "starving" for Christian Reformed Church of St. Leslie Eggebrecht^, Rachael Rim- www.midwayministries.org •Barbara Leitz - LMC Wavelink •Rebecca Wright - Career Tech vice Company, out of Portage, nutrients. LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Joseph, with Dr. David Terhune and pel, Larissa Galens, Julia Mattice Rochelle is a Manager/Designer/Stylist at Scholarship Scholarship, LMC Emerging Schol- Michigan. How do I find out what my pH Is? Start by testing your 222 E. St. JoMph, Uwrvnc* Pastor Thaddeus Stout officiating. A Uth Grade Escape Salon & Day Spa in Coloma. •Amy McLemore - LMC Athletic ars Scholarship She said Dan Kitchen, representa- pH with home test strips. By testing your urine and saliva in the 674-8131 family burial took place on Monday Lincoln Fox^, Dan Kamer, Lisa Hartford tive of the company, would be dis- morning and afternoon, you can get a pretty accurate Idea o at Mission Hill Cemetery in Niles. Pepped, Justin Mauchmar^, Malin cussing a full-service maintenance •Jamie Barchett - LMC Divisional Here are her thoughts on Contours Express: whether you are alkaline or acidic. Memorials may be made for Car- Aberg^, Aaron Haack^, Joshua program that would include upkeep Health Science Scholarship, LMC Ulrich, Joanne Yusko, SeAnne Wol- "What I like the best...Real weights, real olyn's children in care of her father, Benton Hartior as well as painting of the water FLORIN (in the Sparkle Car Cw C***) Winner Circle Scholarship ske, Carrie Moore results, real people. Whether you want to pH Test Kit $99 Specials (your choice) Klaas Meyer; or to Lory's Place. 2094 8.14-139 tower. She said that this may be a FUNERAL SERVICE •Jenna Cox - LMC Winner Circle 12th Grade Friends wishing to sign the guest 026-2006 better, more cost-effective way to lose weight or tone up, the people who Includes: 3 -1 Hour Massages 100 test strips DAVIDSON CHAPEL Scholarship Darrin Carrier^, Andrea Eddy^ til E. Center St, Coloma book online may do so at meet all the needs of maintaining a work there and work out there are real. •Maranda Green - LMC Emerging Andrea Springett^, Kendra Grie 3 - Reflexology sessions Chart & Booklet www.starks-menchinger.com. MUFFLER & BRAKE SHOPS water tower. 468-3181 Scholars Scholarship ser^, Robert Oxley^, Tim Smith^ The Works: 1 Massage; Only $8.99 Carolyn was bom on August 7, Two other companies have posted •Jessica O'Neal - Cooper Endowed Lori Biastock^, Brennigan Gilson^ Everybody knows somebody. I am a 1 Reflexology & 1 Detox 1961, in Lansing, to Klaas "Claude: bids for just painting the water Scholarship, LMC Winner Circle Phillip Fisher^, Samantha Jewell firm believer that behavior is contagious, and Alice (Parker) Meyer. She mar- t tower. They are: Scrub A Home, Scholarship Kevin Napp^, Yoo-Jin Park, Richard ried Ken Schutter on April 18, 1993, i $34,000; and Pittsburg Tank and and to see the staff out on the floor with Natural Health •Kelly Richmond - LMC Board of Kiser at the Volinia Baptist Church in Tower, $35,000. the members of the gym is such a morale Products & Services Trustees Music Scholarship Volinia, Michigan. Special-use permit OK'd booster, and just goes to show that they 352 First St., Watervliet a P-||| iilml Ctn" She was a member of the Edwards- QUICK & DEPENDABLE SERVICE for Auto Corral are there for the people. Making a A Golden Role Home burg Community Baptist Church, (269) 463-4372 Phil Nadeau, owner of Auto Corral and the Dowagiac Economic Devel- difference, one work out at a time." 463-HERBS • at 157 W. St. Joseph Street in Colo- Open; M-F 12-5 Sat 10-2 ma, requested a special-use permit for his property so he could utilize Membership Special - 2 for 1 Enrollment! WEB PAGE the 9,000-square-foot building and New members only. Offer good with one-year agreement. Not valid with any other offer. Expires S/30/06S/30/ www.wishingproducts.com Cryilaf SpriHft Jloriit & GREF.NHOUSKjdTVc . surrounding property as a "Used C ar Dental Lot." The Commission agreed unan- EMAIL SPKCIAl IZ1M, IN 'Where Quality Comes First" Dellvei?ry. Area Includes 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma 463-3364 wishinguwelH @aol.com Since 1947 He/p whEn you nood it... Ldil us today! imously. Large Selection of Blooming Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Mayor Chuck Owen said of and Green Plants Stevensville, Bridgman, Nadeau, "You keep a well-kept busi- Fresh Flower Arrangements Berrien Springs ness... you are an asset 10 our com- Custom Interior Designs Berrien Center munity." Baroda. Eau Claire. REAT LAKES NURSERY OUTLET Weddings & Parties 925-1167 Nadeau said he would be running Coloma, Hartford Balloons & Candy 1-800-948-1801 mostly a '"wholesale business" and Large selection of Perennials, Flower Bulbs, OPEN Watervliet would have no more than "a dozen Garden Center Fruits & Vegetable, Potted Plants DAILY 10-6 1475 S. PIPESTONE • BENTON HARBOR Henry U Lijon, UOS vehicles at a time" sitting outside the Mon.Fri. 8:304:30 building. 468-3668 Sat. 6:30*5:00 www.crystalspringsflorist.com Daily Specials! Outlet Prices! Only poles for street signs previously approved Retail Division of I-94 Exit 39 Fruit Acres Building Coloma DeGroot, Inc. Commissioner Fishbum said she v

Page 8 Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 of Blane and Tricia Bauer of Sodus Calendar & Entertainment Lakeland Auxiliary Berrien General May 18, 2006 Tri-City Record Page 9 and Gregory and Lori Beilman of sponsoring Frankenmuth trip August 2 Police & Fire Dept. reports Coloma. Two other brothers com- plete the family: Jonathan Bauer Lakeland Auxiliary Berrien General Birch Run. gravel pit, decided to break into the plate. Department was dispatched to a (age 19) and Michael Beilman (7). "Kute Kids .. is sponsoring a day nip to Franken- There will also be movies and a Police concession stand from the back. DeGraff stopped the subject as they vicinity alarm that had been called Two cats, a Calico cat named Callie muth, Michigan, on Wednesday, Berrien General escort. Entry was gained by cutting a lock were approaching Washington in for a possible fire on C.R. 681, and a Maine-Coon named Gizmo, THIS "KUTE KID"...is 9-month-old| August 2. For a flyer, please call Elaine Department off the door. Street. The driver, Kimberly Ann south of Red Arrow Highway. They also live at their residence. Kayia Pratt, daughter of Michael and The $80 cost includes transporta- Chaudoir at 471 -5351 or Julie Elliott The juveniles took drinks, chips and Trudell from Grand Junction, said investigated and no fire was found. By Angela Stair Laurie Mantei, David's language Jennifer Pratt. This little angel is the tion, dinner at Zehnder's, picnic sup- at 473-3335. candy, some of which has been she would be honest and told him On May 11, at 9:23 a.m., Hartford arts teacher, nominated him for this :randdaughter of Rick and Cheryl Ryno per, and a visit to Bronner's and Strong Armed recovered. The reports have been she was Driving While License Fire Department was called to the honor. Mrs. Mantei said, "I have en- and Dave and Ingrid Pratt, all of St. forwarded to juvenile court for Suspended (DWLS). 57000 block of 60th Street to check joyed having David in my class this Joseph. She is the great-granddaughter Robbery at review for B & E charges. Officer DeGraff checked and found for a power line that was down. MAY 19 THRU MAY 25 year. He comes to class eager and of Til and Dolly Arent of Coloma; Larceny in Hartford she was DWLS and informed her They called Midwest Energy and WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM willing to participate in classroom Riverside about the problem with the plate. stood by. Thelma Ryno of Baldwin, MI; and Mer- ^SAT-SUN ONLY Hartford Police Chief Ramon Bel- activities. He tries hard and does lin and Carolyn Hanson of St. Joseph. tran answered a larceny call in the He said she told him she did not On May 11, at 6:06 p.m., the depart- ( Ol OM \ Marathon; well on his assignments. He also Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with LOMA 468-1.OM A 100 block of North Center Street on know anything about that, that it was ment was called to 51583 C.R. 687 Watervliet works well with others. W^hen we your friends, neighbors, and relatives who 1:20 4:15 7:15 9:40 PG deputies seek May 8. Resident Jerry Mercer re- her husband's car. for wires down. They were tele- work with the computers, he is will- Trudell got a citation for DWLS, phone wires, so the department read the Tri-City Record Make sure you OVER THE HEDGE 1:00 4:00 7:00 8:40 PG ported to the Chief that a large selec- Middle School ing to assist others and helps me to write your kids* names on the back of the information tion of hand tools had been taken improper registration of the plate, called Verizon. keep them organized. He is quiet, IDDA VINCI CODE 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:30 PG13 and no proof of insurance. Officer . On May 13,'at 8:19 p.m., Hartford licture and include any other information P In a news release by Deputy Roy V. from his garage. DeGraff advised her that she had 10 "Student of helpful, and works hard while he is about it you'd like to see in the paper, Ml( I IK .AN 637-1662 SOI Til Davis of the Berrien County Sher- Chief Beltran said there was not a Fire Department was called on a in class." days to take care of the citation. medical assist. An older person had including mom and dad, grandma and DA VINCI CODE 12:30*3:30 6:40 9:35 PG13 ifTs Office, officers responded to lot to go on in this case. He said he the Week" David has been on the Honor Roll grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, RO. Box 7, Riverside Marathon Station at 3468 would like to hear any information . The officer confiscated the plate fainted and they stayed with them and CARE list all year. OVER THE HEDGE 12:45*3:45 6:50 8:35 PG and found a note written on the back until the ambulance arrived. MAY 15, 2006 Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or Coloma Road, Hagar Twp., on Thur- the public can give him. Contact the In fifth grade, David played the R V 1:00* 4:00 7:05 9:45 PG in permanent marker indicating two The seventh-grade staff at Water- nclude a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we'll mail it back to you. sday, May 11, regarding the report Hartford Police Department at (269) drums with Mrs. Thomas in the Col- cars for the plate. It will be investi- vliet Middle School is pleased to WOMM KI AM) 683-1112 Mi l s Hutchins-Comer engagement of a Strong Armed Robbery. 621-3225. Watervliet oma band. Where are your "Kute Kids"? gated further. announce seventh-grader Kelsey RV 1:20 4:20 6:40 8:40 PG The clerk advised officers that an Tipster calls His favorite book is Holes by Louis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchins of Portage, formerly of Watervliet, are Assistant Chief Scott Richcreek Rogers as this week's "Student of AB list unknown white male entered the sta- Statue stolen from Sachar. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3 12:40 3:40 6:55 9:35 PG13 pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Marie, to in intoxicated On May 11, at 6:46 a.m., the the Week." Katie is the daughter of Alicia Alsup, Andrew Alvarez, tion and complained that he was cemetery in Hartford His hobbies include playing Age of HEDGE 1:30 4:30 6:50 8:35 PG Justin Michael Comer, son of Jerry and Kathy Comer of Woodhaven, Watervliet Fire Department was Norman and Shannon Rogers. Kel- Zayra Balderas, Megan Daisy, Watervliet short-changed earlier by one of the Watervliet driver Empires II on the computer and tak- DAVINCI CODE 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:30 PG13 Michigan. Officer Bill Strong of the Hartford called to 906 North Prospect Court sey and her parents moved from Christian Danforth, Claudia Delg- clerks. The clerk was waiting on Officer Nasif of the Watervliet ing stuff apart. He has taken radios, Nancy, a graduate of Portage Central High School, is a Property & Casualty Police Department investigated a in the City for wires down and Tennessee to Watervliet this past ado, Jennifer Emory, Luke Golas, POSEIDON 1:10 4:10 7:15 9:45 PG13 another customer, when the suspect Police Department reported that on hair dryers, and his Play Station High School Technician Supervisor at J.M. Wilson Corporation in Portage. stolen statue that was taken from a sparking. The power company was year and she likes her new school. Pastor Hurtado; JUST MY LUCK 1:00 4:00 7:05 9:40 PG13 reached over the counter and May 7, at 1:11 a.m., he responded to apart in order to learn about them. Justin is a graduate of Woodhaven High School and Western Michigan grave in Maple Hill Cemetery. called. Being very athletic, Kelsey likes to Aly Kent, Courtney Kuykendall, grabbed an undetermined amount of information about a possible intoxi- David also had the opportunity to Honor Roll University, with a business degree. He is Manager of Red Robin in Portage. Karl Hewitt, who reported the theft, On May 11, at 9:44 a.m., the depart- spend her free time playing basket- Miriam Llamas, April Meyers, Sean Know "what's showing" with a subscription money from the cash register as it cated driver who was entering the live in La Verne, California, last year The wedding will take place on August 12, 2006, at Parchment United told Officer Strong that the statue ment was dispatched to the Indus- ball and softball with her cousin, Vann, Emily Winkel, Grant Winkel, opened. City of Watervliet. The caller de- while his stepdad worked there. Third Marking Period Methodist Church. taken from the grave was of the trial Park off of Red Arrow Highway Danielle. Brandon Wright to the Tri-City Record... 463-6397 A customer, along with another scribed the car and said it would be David says he still loves living in A reception at The Fountains will follow the ceremony. Virgin Mary. He said it was white in for a large unknown-type fire. It was Kelsey's favorite class is social stu- Blist 2005-2006 clerk, attempted to detain the sus- coming in on Red Arrow Highway. Michigan the best. Nancy is the granddaughter of GW. and Norma Hutchins and the late Lester color. a controlled bum; the contractor was dies because she enjoys learning Sierra Bradfield, David Chowning, 9TH GRADE pect and a struggle ensued. The sus- Officer Nasif said he conducted a The following local merchants join and Hazel Polmanteer of Watervliet. Police Chief Ramon Beltran asked clearing land. new things about the world and Mr. Shelby Cook, Brittany Depriest, ALL A'S pect was able to break away and traffic stop on a vehicle matching the staff at CMS in congratulating that anyone with information about On May 11, at 10:58 a.m., Water- Pawielski makes it fun to learn. Kali Drake, Brittany Emery, Con- Ashley Adams, Patrick Graves, Community Calendar escape on foot. the caller's description. Upon inves- David as "Student of the Week" for this crime should call the Hartford vliet Fire Department was called to Mr. "P" says, "Kelsey is a great ad- cepcion Ortiz, Rocio Perez, Alexis Kelseyann Kremers, Brakell Mullen Sponsored as a community service by Share the good news The suspect is described as a white tigation, he arrested Armando his hard work and dedication: Pleyer; Police Station at (269) 621-3225. 4570 County Line Road near Red dition to our school. She is inquisi- HONOR ROLL male, approximately 6' tall and Jimenez-Gonzalez, 37, of Waterv- Coloma Pizza Hut ($10 gift certifi- Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill of your life with the Arrow Highway for trees/power tive and conscientious. Although she Michael Poczik, Hector Rosales, Brett Ballard, Corey Barker, Ryan about 250 pounds; and wearing a liet. Jimenez-Gonzalez was arrested cate), Waffle House of America Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, lines on fire. AEP was called. seems very quiet and shy, she has a Perla Soto, Griselda Tule, Carla Baumeister, Kevin Bryce, Tyler Tri-City Record... 463-NEWS blue sweatshirt, blue jeans, white for OW1 (Operating While Intox- (Free appetizer coupon). McDon- Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; On May 12, at 6:57 p.m., the Fire great personality and subtle sense of Urquieta, Bertha Vasquez, Michael Carr, Kayla Clay, Marshall Collis, tennis shoes, and a gray baseball icated) and for having no operator's Fire ald's (Free sandwich coupon), Wolfenbarger or E-mail to [email protected]. Department was dispatched to 303 humor. She is a very nice, polite Linda Cortes, Kristen Cox, Jessica cap. license. Wesco (Fountain drink and pop- South Main Street for a residential young lady." Farac, Sarah Faulkner, Jeremy Fla- Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline The clerk working the cash register Department corn), AMF Blossom Lanes (Two Fight in Coloma fire alarm. It was a false alarm. Kelsey's future plans are graduation gel, Kyle Garland; for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. sustained minor injuries, while free games), Coloma Athletic Dep- By Angela Stair Coloma-Hagar from high school with honors, attend Ashley Grabowski, Kristina Grif- attempting to detain the suspect. McDonald's parking lot artment (Free student pass), and Watervliet a college for the performing arts, fith, Michael Hamer, Eric Hauch, Now open on Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 p.m. and by appoint- Assisting the officers from Berrien Officer K. Gustafson of the Coloma Hartford Fire Department Chartwell's School Dining Services ment, "NORTH BERRIEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM," across from Coloma High and become an actress. Kristyn Hedman, Krista Howard, County were Coloma Township Township Police Department was Fire Chief Ed Riley Fire Chief Randy Morris at Coloma Middle School (Snack Middle School School. Coloma. No charge; donations welcomed. Call 468-3330 for info. Good luck, Kelsey, and we hope Brittany Huff, Jacob Dalton, Kati Police Dept. and Watervliet Town- dispatched to McDonald's Resta- Chief Riley wanted to remind the Chief Morris said it was very quiet gift certificate.) Going on now, "SALE OF TICKETS REDEEMABLE FOR FLAT OF FLOW- you remember us when you become Jennings, Anthony Johnson, Kanyon ERS/VEGETABLE PLANTS OR A10" HANGING BASKET," fund-raiser for WHS ship Police Department. urant on May 14, at 7:05 a.m., where public that it is tornado season. He this last week. There were no calls famous! Honor Roll Kieman, Jordan Kiser, Brandy Post Prom Committee. "Tickets" are $12.50 each; available at the Supt.'s Office at If anyone has any information re- a fight had broken out in the parking said it is important for you to have to report. Congratulations, Kelsey! Mandarino; NHS or by calling Cheri (463-5566) or Marilyn (463-3656). Take your ticket(s) to garding this complaint, please con- lot. He was assisted by the Water- an escape plan and know where to Hartford Third Marking Period Otto's Greenhouse on M-140. south of Watervliet or just north of Napier Avenue, vliet Police Department and Berrien Jayme Muske, Leesa O'Riley, Lin- from now until 6/30. tact the Berrien County SherifTs go if you do not have a basement. 2005/2006 da Reyes, Kelsey Rhodes, Jacob Office, Detective Bureau, at 983- County Sheriff's Department in He said to remember that the siren Watervliet Middle School DONATIONS NEEDED FOR JESSICAS PICNIC BENEFIT YARD SALE." inviU SIXTH GRAHF Richcreek, Norma Rosales, Sheila Goods, prizes, stuffed animals, monetary donations, etc.. needed. Call Sue Fitz for 7141, extension 7228. questioning the participants and wit- for a tornado is a three-minute-long Church of Christ Sansom, Rachel Sheffer, Adam more information. nesses of the fight that started in the siren. (This is the same for all three Public Schools PRINCIPAL'S LIST Wednesdays. "STORY HOURS" at Coloma. Hartford and Watervliet libraries Honor Roll Wilkinson McDonald's parking lot but moved departments.) Rummage Sale Rachel Foote, Laura Cook Wednesdays, 7 p.m., "KEELER GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH MIDWEEK District Calendar Third Marking Period MAROON LIST 10TH GRADE ' PRAYER MEETINGS," 63627 Territorial Road. Call (269) 621-2551 for more infor- B & £ at Coloma on to the Speedway station across On May 8, at 12:07 p.m., the depart- June 1-3 mation about the services. the street. ment was called to 62525 Red Friday, May 19: NORTH SCHOOL Julia Birmele, Cody Burtchett, Ste- ALL A'S 2005-2006 rldays, 10-11 a.m., "FREE COMPUTER CLASS" at Hartford Public Library for Schools concession Witnesses and the restaurant man- Arrow Highway for a grass fire. It First Congregational United Church - Memorial Day Assembly (Veterans phanie Cluster, Yatsiri Figueroa, Kristina Cooper, Robert Dabicci, anyone wanting to learn how to use a computer. ager told Officer Gustafson that the had started from burning brush, and of Christ, 182 N. Church Street, Invited), 9:00 a.m. HIGH SCHOOL 6TH GRADE Jennifer Hartman, Daniel Isbrecht, Kate Strong rlday, May 19, "APPLICATIONS DUE FOR LITTLE MISS & MR. FIRECRACK- stand solved happiest four men from Illinois were inside the fire spread. Coloma, is holding a Rummage Sale - Varsity Track Regionals at Const- A list Danielle Smith, Brett Thumm HONOR ROLL iR." All contestants should meet at Frosty Boy. Watervliet. 5:30-7:30 p.m., for pic- Coloma Township Police Chief ures. Call Unique Impressions, 463-4247. if you have questions. eating breakfast when Bert Donald on June 1-2-3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 antine. Julie Briney, Kara Genereaux, WHITE LIST Emily Agler, Rebecca Amabile, Robert Cottier reported that the On May 8, at 7:17 p.m., Hartford Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., "BASKETBALL GAME WITH F.O.P. ALL-STAR Sturgeon Jr. from Coloma entered p.m. Emily McGrew, Victoria Najacht, Amber Barry, Elissa Bourlier, alleged perpetrators of the Breaking Fire Department was called to Saturday, May 20: SOUTH Miranda Abel, Caitlyn Barnwell, TEAM VS. DETROIT LIONS BASKETBALL TEAM" at Coloma High School gym. On June 3, there will be a "Bag Jonathan Phillips, Keren Reyes, Shawn Campbell, Paula Cortes, \ ^ ^ and Entering of the girls softball and a verbal exchange took place. 65845 Red Arrow Highway for a SCHOOL - Watervliet Recreation Cheri Bums, Magdalena Garcia, Tickets are $15 each; family price is $40. For tickets & information, call 1-800-445- Sale." 2143. The manager told Officer Gustafson Council Football Signups, 8:30- Alma Rosales, Callie Sullivan, Kayla Imler, Joseph Johnson, Dak- Samantha Crumb, Sarah Eastman, concession stand at Coloma High pole fire and arching wires. Fire- Thursday. May 18, 3:00-5:30 p.m., "BERRIEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCI- that she asked Sturgeon to leave Many goodies will be available, 11:30 a.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Prom Dakatah Ulrath ota Kieman, Erik Loyd, Bethany Tiffany Faulkner; School have been found. The B & E fighters waited there for the power ETY/MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE & TOURS" for North Berrien County teachers/staff because he was causing a distur- including knickknacks, clothing and at Blue Dress Bam; Post Prom Will AB list Marschke Garrett Freed, Kyle Green, Candace took place on March 10. company. members, across from Coloma High School, Red Arrow Highway. Coloma. bance, and he left. household items. Follow at the High School. Adan Barajas, Christie Brandt, SEVENTH GRADF Igert, Kendall Kling, Caswell Thursday-Saturday, May 18-20, "POPPY DAYS," Coloma American Legion, Office J. Yonker reported on May On May 10, at 10:41 a.m., the Fire Coloma. The four men from Illinois - John Monday, May 22: MIDDLE Adam Diebold, Gabriella Garza, PRINCIPAL'S LIST Kremers, Ashley LaPlante, Casey 10 that he has interviewed four juve- rlday, May 19, 9 a.m., "ASSEMBLY FOR VETERANS," North School qym Wedding invitations, thank yous, party favors, gifts, Cibula-Griffith," Matthew Stuart SCHOOL - Choir Concert, 7:00 Kathem Harris, Alexandra Kling Jennifer Hartstein, Jordan Krieger, McCalla, Travis Noles, Andrea niles believed to have broken into Watervliet. decorations, napkins, tablecloths, guest books, Hunter, Michael George Keleher p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Varsity Allison Kling, Ethan Koshar; Colin Nangle, Alma Ramirez, Alex Richardson, Jessica Richcreek; the concession stand. He also inter- , rlday. May 19, 5-7 p.m., "SWISS STEAK DINNER," Riverside UMC, 4401 Fikes and Tristan Darby Rogers - finished Baseball/Softball at Berrien Springs, Emily Larsen, Jacob Lewis, Cecilia Spaulding Alura Schultz, Melissa Skibbe, Road. Riverside. Price by donation; carry-outs will be available. Call 849-1131 for engraved glasses, and serving ware at the viewed several witnesses about the nformation. f their breakfast and left. 4:30 p.m.; JV Baseball/Softball at Medrano, Madeleine Rohrer, Joshua MAROON LIST Ryan Smalley, Ross Stillwell, crime. Mcdical Minute Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-noon, "HARTFORD ROCKET FOOTBALL/CHEER- Tri-City Record Witnesses told the officers that Stur- Home w/Berrien Springs, 4:30 p.m. Ryan, Adam Unrath Rico Adams, Sarah Baumeister, Elizabeth Summerford, Kayla Officer Yonker said the juveniles LEADING SIGNUP," at the Recreation Council Ball Park. $45 fee for Rocket 138 N. Main St., Watervliet 463-6397 geon and his friends had been wait- From the healthcare COMMUNITY Tuesday, May 23: NORTH Mil Brooklyn Davis, Adara Gaston, Villarreal, Pauline Wendzel had skipped school and, while hang- ootball; $35 fee for Cheerleading. Signups also Wednesday & Thursday. May 24 ing in the parking lot for the Illinois professionals at HOSPITAL WWirrWirt. SCHOOL - D.A.R.E. Graduation, Alma Acevedo, Brittany Cannon, Taylar Jacob, Nicholas Kaley, 11TH GRADE & 25, 6-8 p.m., at the park. ing men. Sturgeon allegedly started the 6:00 p.m.. High School Auditorium. Ashley Clark, Isidro Diaz, Brooke Robert Lovell, Anthony Morrison, ALL A'S Saturday, May 20, 9-11 a.m., "WATERVLIET ROCKET FOOTBALL & CHEER- out .EADING SIGNUPS," for grades 3-6. Watervliet South School gym. Call Ryan at physical fight in the lot and ended Edmonds, Carrie Gardner, Guada- Christine Milham, Lydia Williams i n HIGH SCHOOL - Varsity Base- Brooke Mundt, Shelbi Myers, Kyle J49-3009 or Jon at 463-4012 with football questions; Tina at 944-4889 with cheer- lupe Gutierrez; Treatment Options the up, according to witnesses, follow- ball/Softball at Home w/Constan- Priebe, Jamie Richcreek; HONOR ROLL eading questions. Win the War Against Insomnia ing the men to the Speedway station. tine, 4:30 p.m. Brittany Heffmgton, Jared Mea- Erica Riggs, Kelsey Rogers, Car- Chelsea Abel, Kari Ames, Crystal Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., "RELAY FOR LIFE CAR WASH," at Coloma McDonald's. After being questioned. Sturgeon Wednesday, May 24: SOUTH chum, Juan Perez, Hector Ramos, leen Smith, Mahalia Stelter, Alyson Arent, Katelyn Bryce, Nathan When it comes to sleep, women often feel shortchanged Saturday, May 20,11 a.m.-3 p.m., "CAR WASH" at Watervliet's Burger King, fund- was arrested for Minor In Posse- SCHOOL - Preschool Graduation, Matthew Rittase, Grace Vasquez Wendzel, Kayla Wieser, Taylor Burke, Hayley Burtchett, Ryan for Osteoarthritis Insomnia, defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, is raiser for Watervliet High School freshman class. Donations. ssion of Intoxicants (MIPI). 6:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Varsity 7TH GRADE Willming, Michael Zaluckyj Clark, Nicole Clement; twice as common in women as in men. According to the National Saturday, May 20, 3 p.m., "OPTIONAL COMPETITION IN TALENT, SPEECH & The four Illinois men were stopped Track at SAC Conference Relays at WHITE LIST Sarah Cook, Lauren Craig, James PHOTOGENIC" for Mrs. Southwest Michigan & Miss Southwest Michigan Pre-Teen Sleep Foundation, two thirds of women suffer from insomnia at AJial by Officer Gustafson and ques- Gobies, 4:30 p.m. Lauren Dowd, Ian Haubold, Ryan Kaleigh Adams, Bethany Cubbage, Enochs, San Juana Garcia, Eric Scholarship programs. Coloma High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door of the Knee and Hip least some of the time. Also. Sunday, May 21, 6 p.m., "TITLE COMPETITIONS" part of the program tioned. After investigating, Cibula- Thursday, May 25 - HIGH Herring, Janet Jonatzke, Aaron Katie Howard, Miranda Huff, Hartstein, Kristy Howard, Heather Tickets are $12 each. Griffith was arrested for MIPI, SCHOOL - Choir Concert, 7:00 Kanyuh, Courtney Knight, Kaitlyn Brooke KJingk, Jacob Leitz, Alicia Krieger, Alexia Mullen, Kathryn a presentation on joint replacement surgery arid physical rehabilitation A number of studies show that most sleep problems can be Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., "HARTFORD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEET- Keleher was arrested for MIPI, and p.m.; Varsity Softball at Coloma, Lamphere, Taylor Pomeroy, Jacob Mandarino, John McCarthy, Ashley O'Riley, Jennifer Oliver; NG," Hartford Public Library. successfully treated with behavioral counseling aimed at making Rogers was arrested for MIPI. 4:30 p.m. Stroud Minnick, Rachel Pitcher, Nathan Brad Phillips, Thomas Roberts, Tuesday, May 23, 11:30 a.m., "VAN BUREN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PER-, lifestyle changes to improve sleep habits. SONNEL LUNCHEON, Lawrence VBISD Conference Center. Program is Area Wednesday, May 24 - 1:00 FM Matthew Hunter was arrested for Friday, May 26: HIGH SCHOOL - AB list Richardson Ryan Rodriguez, Nuria Villegas, • Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Agency on Aging Care Connections. MIPI and Operating While Intoxi- Awards Assembly (Grades 9-11), Jenna Birmele, Nelsy Davila, Jes- EIGHTH GRADF Alecia Whitaker, Matt Wiedmann, • Avoid naps, especially within eight hours of bedtime. Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m., "SW Ml CHAPTER OF NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED North Berrien Senior Center cated (OW1). 1:00 p.m.. Auditorium. sica Delgado, Daniel Efting, Steven PRINCIPAL'S LIST Analyse Winans, Caitlin Worden FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION," Super Buffet. 1956 Pipestone Road • Sleep in a cool room but make sure your body, and Benton Harbor. Call Jean at (269) 782-2769 for ride/more information. Warrant arrest Fry, Lindsey Hallgren, Jordan Krystal Birmele, Tyler Coffin, 12TH GRADE especially your feet, are comfortably warm. Wednesday, May 24, 12:00 noon, "ART VIDEO & DISCUSSION," at Krasl Art Hanners, Ashley Hopson, Whitney ALL A'S in Hartford • Your bedroom should be dark and quiet. Maxwell Goodrich, Eric Kibler, Center. 707 Lake Blvd.. St. Joseph. Bring a sack lunch; coffee provided. 5/24 is The Do I need joint replacement surgery? What other options are there? Coloma Jenkins, Alexa Koch, Kelsey Kro- Dustin Lane, Eric Phillips, Dawn Melissa Beaudoin, Megan Cahill, Fine Art of Life. Lieutenant Tressa Beltran of the • Avoid alcohol in the hours before bedtime. Alcohol may both; Williams Jessica DeLoach, Kendra Edwards, Thursday, May 25, 4-8 p.m., "WATERVLIET LIONESS CELEBRITY SERVER If I do have surgery, what lies ahead regarding recovery and rehabilitation? Hartford Police Department arrested make you fall asleep, but it's also likely to cause you to Rachel Leblang, Matthew Najacht, NIGHT," Waffle House of America. Watervliet. Royalty from Mr. and Miss Watervlie wake up in the middle of the night. MAROON LIST Jessica Garland, Kaleb Kremers, courts will take orders & bus tables. April Tunstell, 17, of Hartford on Middle School Joy Orr, Justin Rodriguez, Matthew • Don't smoke before going to bed Khadijah Ali, Katie Amabile, Lind- Anh Luong, Viviana Ramirez, Brad Friday & Saturday, May 25 & 26, "LANE AUTOMOTIVE CRUISE-IN & CAR Let the medical professionals from Community Hospital answer all of your May 9. Lt. Beltran said she was Sells, Lacy Spangler, Michelle • Avoid caffeine late in the day. "Student of sey Ames, Shelby Andrews, Blake Wing, Bethani Yore SHOW," at the Lane facility at Exit 41 of 1-94 In Watervliet. Cmise ln begins at 5 p m questions and help you decide what kind of treatment is right for you. wanted on a probation violation. Taymon, Kassidy Wilson, Phillip Baiers, Sandra Banda, Kassy Bower, HONOR ROLL on Fnday; showroom open until 8 p.m. Car Show opens at 9 a.m. & closes at 3 p m Speedster arrested in • Eat early enough in the evening so your body has time to Woodward on Saturday; showroom open 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Music, food, building tours & lots o digest food before you go to bed Emily Butler, Bethany Cagle, Sara Nickol Adams, Ashley Agler, Jon •^jn. For more information, call (269) 463-0202. the Week" Blist Watervliet • Some foods contain tryptophan that helps bring on sleep, Carr, Avery Cook, Kelsey Douglas; Anderson, Austin Barchett, Gene Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27, 7 p.m., "SPECIAL SERVICES AT WORD OF May 18, 2006 Martin Barrera, Joseph Baumeister, Kevin Eastman, Max Eberhart, Barker, Seamus Bartlett, Kelley -IFE FELLOWSHIP." Call pastors Gary & Pat Purceh. 468-0025, for more Info Presented by: Watervliet Police Chief John Poka- so if you want something to eat or drink at night choose Proudly, Coloma Middle School Ethan Benham, Ryne Bisnett, Christopher Eisbrenner, Adam Becker, Joseph Bolin, William Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28, "FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF gon reported that a Watervliet man from this group that includes cheese, milk, bananas, MA 50TH Robert Schaefer, MD announces that sixth-grade student Haylee Caldwell, Jessica Earls, Faulkner, Emily Fisher, Timothy Brown, Devon Buck, Tiffani Cutlip, k nn? 295 Washington St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, who was stopped for speeding was turkey, and tuna 5.00 fellowship; 10 a.m. service Sunday, lunch at noon, with a closing service after Orthopedic Surgeon Emmanuel Frias, Imilio Galaviz, Flagel, Tiffany Grabowski, Dennis Allison Czajowski, Amanda Dillen- the luncheon. arrested on another charge. • Regular exercise earlier in the day promotes sleep. Avoid Center for Joint Replacement Surgery Kaitlyn Gendron, Alex Gutierrez, Griffin; beck, Daniel Dudek; Officers Richcreek and Gagliardo exercise too close to bedtime sine that is more likely to rev Community Hospital Cheyenne Hill, Brant Koshar, Kyler Bethany Gunn, Michael Johnson, Rachel Duvemay, Ben Farac, Lacey reported that they conducted a traffic you up. Leimbach, Chelsey Lynch; Ann Lucas, Kevin Lynch, Gerardo Farlow, Cadddrich Freed, Taylor Taking care of your disposal needs stop for a speeding violation on May • Find calming, relaxing activities before bedtime. Cory Merfeld, Patsie Meyers, Maldonado, Kassandra Mansfield, Gast, Sandra Gonzalez, Jamie Hart- 5 at 9:] 5 p.m. During the course of • Don't focus on the dose if you can'I sleep. Put the clock Sharua Danapilis, RN, CRRN Yvette Mireles, Taylor Nance, Brandon Massev; mann, Allison Hauch. Lazar Jaric. the stop, it was discovered that the where you can't see it. Orchard Hill Assessment Coordinator Ashley Pendleton, Jonathan Ram- Joshua Mullins, Jennifer Oliphant, Jake Litaker, Ashley Lucas, Kelly driver, Paul D. Sirk, 20, of Water- • If you have trouble falling asleep or getting back to sleep Community Hospital irez, Theresa Rodriguez, Austin Christopher Saurbier, Ethan Street, Lynch, Shannon McLaughlin, vliet, was wanted on a probation for 30 minutes or more, get up and do something quiet Rehabilitation Center Snedden, Tim Summerhill, Anthony Kayla Warsko, Mistyque Wieand, Heather Palmitier, Tiffany Perkins; violation. He was arrested. until you feel sleepy. VanHuffel, Ashley Wood Joshua Worden Alexander Phillippe, Matt Pres- Sanitary Landfill Improper plate gets • Try to avoid worrying in the night Set aside a worry time 8TH GRADE WHITE LIST tidge, Elizabeth Rhodes, Joshua during the day when you write down problems and a plan 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet Cyndi Forrester, MSPT ticket in Coloma A list Collin Buck, Marissa Casey, Jordan Scott, Sarah Sheffer, Joshua Smith, to address them. Physical Therapist Gabriela Davila, Jordan Mullauer, Cowsert, Blake DeLoach, Cassandra Lee Smith, Kori Steiner, Derek Officer T. DeGraff of the 'Coloma 463-5588 Community Hospital Shane Sullivan, Lindsey VanLierop, Hastings, Andrea Hiler, Cory Imler, Twite, James Tyler, Hannah Wilde- COMMUNITY Township Police Department saw a Rehabilitation Center Zachary Williams Cody Kendzior, Haleigh Kiser, man Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., car traveling south on Park Street If you have a question you would like answered in the "Medical David Bauer is "Student of the Zachary Martin, Maria Montoya, Saturday 7a.m. - 12 Noon HospnALsr and checked the plate number. He Minute, or ifyou have a suggestion of a topic you would like to see Week." David is the 12-year-old son Katie Richcreek, Jessica Whitehead CONGRATULATIONS! found there was no title information more information on, contact Rachel Wade at 463-3III, ext. 279, or on the computer concerning the rachel wade@borgess. com. The Coloma girls varsity softball May'8,2006 Tri- ty Record Page 11 Tri-City Area Sports News team dropped a pair of games against Brandywine by scores of 3-2 &ENGELN, P.L.C. opening will be June 12, 2006 - 7:00 Jeremy Larron Burrell and Char- Louise Weaver, both ot Buchanan. Page 10 Tri-Clty Record May 18, 2006 and 12-0. Mark S. Bowman (P34207) p.m. at the regular Township Board maine Marie Collins, both of Benton Grant O'Neal Catterton, Covington, My view The Lady Bobcats won the second Attorney for Mortgagee Meeting Harbor. GA; and Joby Lynn Landgrebe, St^ Want Ads & Public Notices game rather convincingly but the 206 Court Street, P.O. Box 24 Fred Willie D. Gelespie and Linda Joseph. first game was another story. WANTED TO BUY St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 Fay Palmer, both of Benton Harbor. Rene Albert Deschene Jr., Craw- County Clerk from the In that first game, it was close all of Telephone: (269)983-0103 Carols Gonzalez Guerrero, Mexico fordville, FL; and Melinda Lee WANT AD RATES DAN'S COINS located in Great the way; with Coloma taking a 2-0 L (4-20, 4-27, 5-4, 5-11, 5-18-TCR) City, Mexico; and Cara Terese Zuhl, Watervliet. For sale, for rent, help wanted, Lakes Antique Mall in Coloma Berrien County • lead after three innings. \ Tarantino, St. Joseph. Scott Allen Pierce and Angela May lost & found, work wanted, personals, wants to buy your coins. Press Box Brandywine then tied it up in the Public Notice St. Joseph James Dustin Harden, Bangor and Easley, both of Coloma. announcements, thank-you notes, etc. Buying U.S. Coins & Currency, fourth with two runs of its own in Marquisio Shannie Potts and By Mike Leith, Sports writer Gold & Silver. Notice of Initiation of Section 106 The following marriage licenses Esther Joy Keller, Benton Harbor. $9.50 per ad of 25 words or less, the fourth and it stayed that way Process: Public Participation Cingu- Steven Joseph Heier and Lara Gail Marilyn Eve Davis, both of Benton plus 10 cents per word over 25 words. Call Dan for FREE appraisal. have been issued by County Clerk until the 10th inning. lar Wireless intends to collocate on a Huntington-Jones, both of St. Harbor. Watervliet boys Coloma boys split Repeat the same ad for $2 less; 269-327-5313 M. Louise Stine. In that 10th inning, the Lady (4-27—7-13-06-TCR) wireless telecommunications facili- Joseph. John Everett Shafer, Baroda; and add $1 for border. (Compiled by Annette Christie) sweep Decatur Comets had gotten into a little trou- Bryan Joseph Tarantino, Coloma; Catherine Ann Schutze, Bridgman. with Brandywine ty: William Emest Bowen and Tammie ble on defense with two Brandywine THANK YOU Cingular Site Number GRANM1- and Siara Desire Shortes, Colorado Christopher Edward Sill and Joy The only games that the Watervliet The Coloma boys varsity baseball AO DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAYI Rana Turner, both of Benton Harbor. runners on base and two outs in the We want to thank those of you who 5401A 3681 N. M-140 Highway; Lynn Hubin, both of Berrien Center. varsity baseball team played last team split a pair of games with Joseph Kurt Eggert, Stevensville; Springs, CO. inning. A ground ball was then hit to Ad must be paid in advance by Jason Wayne Smith and Shina week were a pair against confer- sent cards, flowers and donations in Watervliet, Michigan 49098 and Elizabeth Ashley Veine, Philip Arthur Bianchini and Patricia Brandywine last week, winning the credit card, cash, or check at the ence-foe Decatur because of the ex- second base where the Coloma sec- memory of Tom McCarthy. Our The proposed project includes the Coloma. Ann Dunnem, both of Niles. Marie Jewell, both of Coloma. first one 8-7 before dropping the Tri-Clty Record ond baseman scooped it up and thanks to Rev. David Hills for his Gannon Owen Thompson and' tensive rain. nightcap by a 4-2 score. installation of a antenna on an exist- Shawn T. Hipskind, Benton, AR; Brian David Broyles and Corinne made her throw to first, seemingly kind words and recollections of Kathy Elaine Carter, both of Ste- However, the Panthers made the In game one, the Bobcats jumped ing 150' telecommunications tower, and Denise Catherine Robbins Fox, Renee Bodo, both of Naperville, IL. ending the inning and the ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Tom's life. with the installation of an adjacent Ronald Michael Erway Jr. and vensville. most of it by winning both games out to a 5-1 first-inning lead before Berrien Springs. T Brandywine threat. DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT The McCarthy family Amanda Ruth Angerbrandt, both of and putting themselves in control of the Comets came back to score six equipment shelter. The power and Michael Dean Kirby and Dawn However, Brandywine coaches HAVE - a drinking problem? Call (5/18/06-TCR) their own destiny for the SAC South runs in the third to take a 7-6 edge. telecommunications lines will be Calbreath Frasieur, both of Niles. St. Joseph. TRI-CITY appealed to the home plate umpire Alcoholics Anonymous for more Conference title. Brandywine tied it at 7-7 in the connected through underground Chad Andrew Bonner and Jennifer Christian E. Scheuchner and Cyn- and he overruled the base umpire information. 269-757-2104. Your thia Ellen Gustum, both of LaPorte, Watervliet probably really surprised sixth, forcing an extra inning after trenches. The project would serve Lynne Konopinski, both of Toledo, RECORD and said that the Coloma first base- inquiry will be strictly confidential. PUBLIC NOTICE the Raiders in their first game as the game stayed tied at 7-7 at the end the public interest by providing OH. IN. man did pull her foot off of the bag. (01/01/06-01/01/07) William Kirby Smith III and they 10-runned them in six innings of regulation. MICHIGAN STATE improved coverage in the area. Nathan Allen Main, Stevensville; WANTS YOUR Two Brandywine runs scored in the Katrina Rosanne Wilbom, both of by a 10-0 score. Coloma scored one run in the bot- WATERVLIET WILDCATS SOFTBALL TEAM...The Watervliet Wildcats took first place in the 8U LIEN SALE Alternatives to the proposed project and Deanna Elizabeth Herbstreit, St. process of all of this. POLICE AUCTION LEGAL NEWS! Joe Bolin got the mound win while tom of the eighth to take the win. Watervliet Preseason Softball Tournament at Hays Park. The girls went undefeated 5-0, with the champi- THE FOLLOWING UNITS - have include: No other alternatives were Joseph. South Bend, IN. What is confusing is the fact that the 1992 CADILLAC - V1N # Charles Jason Thomas, Benton Har- allowing just three Raider hits and Jamie Page got the mound win and onship game against the Watervliet Blue Jays ending in a one-point game difference (14-15). Pictured are: been taken under possession by found that would be desirable for Douglas Alexander O'Dell, Niles; Call (269) 463-6397 base umpire was in perfect position 1G6CD53BIN42162161 will be collocation purposes to achieve the bor; and Crystal Sheri Robinson, striking out six batters. also had two singles and a double on (back row, from the left) coaches Randy Schultz, Tina Schultz, Jim Rodriguez; (second row, from the left) Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of pay- and Sarah Louise Layman, Berrien E-mail to: to make the call, while the home auctioned at Kraklau's Repair, 233 Kalamazoo. On offense, the Panthers pounded offense. Matt Vollrath and Joe Rich- Hailey Helmuth, Jordyn Mott, Jenna Wess, Alissa Rodriguez, Danyelle Simon, Mattie TVoyer; (front row, ment. These units will be auctioned necessary coverage. Springs. plate umpire's view was somewhat M-140. Watervliet, Ml at 10:00 a.m. Phillip Noah Bell and Tamara Dawn [email protected] out 15 hits and were led by Shawn ardson each had two singles, while from the left) Shaina Kiser, Santana Garcia, Jayden McMiller, Courtney Stantz, and Katie Schultz. The on April 8 if the Tenant fails to claim For further information contact: Jerald Jerome Weaver and Nettie obstructed at best. He had his hands on May 22, 2006. Mann, both of Berrien Springs. Campbell's two singles and a dou- Alex Garrod added a double. Wildcats would like to thank Clarence Mott from IBID COUNTY ELECTRIC for sponsoring the team in the unit. ATC Associates Inc., Wireless Ser- Ann Dawson, both of Benton CONTINUED ON PAGE IS (03-02-06-TCR) Justin Ross Benjamin and Stephanie ble, a single and a double from both In game two, the Comets suffered a tournament. (Contributed photo) Cheree Phillips, Benton Harbor, vices Division, 46555 Humboldt Harbor. Matt Bolin and Nick Ursin, while 4-2 loss; with Lucas Fonseca taking MI, Unit 109. Dr., Suite 100, Novi, Michigan Public Schools Schools of Choice Jason Winnell added a pair of sin- the mound loss. Maria Lopez, Benton Harbor, Ml, NOTICE OF 48377, e-mail: section 106com- Watervliet gles. Coloma had just three hits, with Joe Unit 121. mentsfa/vahoo.com. MORTGAGE SALE (5-18, 5-25, 6-1-06-TCR) Procedures & Openings In game two. Matt Bolin took the Richardson getting a double for the George Grant Jr., Eau Claire, MI, mound win while striking out eight Comets. Unit 210. Default has occurred in a mortgage Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education has determined that the district will accept applications for enroll- NOTICE OF batters in the 6-4 victory. He also Their only other game of the week Ella Franklin, Benton Harbor, MI, made by GREGORY D. WHITE ment from non-resident applicants. had a double on offense. was a single game at Niles last Sat- Unit 213. and JERALD1NE L. RENTE, son JOB OPENING The applicants to be eligible must reside with the Berrien County Intermediate School District or in a district that and mother, to EDGEWATER is contiguous (share a common boundary) to the Watervliet School System. Jason Winnell and R.D. Thomas urday where the Comets helped ded- 1 si '/'iff; Edward Armstrong, Eau Claire, MI, Benton Charter Township will be BANK, formerly known as Transportation will not be provided for the non-resident student. each had two singles as well. icate the new Niles varsity baseball Unit 316. accepting applications for a full- LaSALLE FEDERAL SAVINGS The non-resident applicant district of residence will be asked to provide information for evaluating the student's The Panthers are now 12-6 overall field that was built with the help of Naomi Bickham, South Bend, IN, time Automotive Mechanic, 5/15/06 BANK, dated September 15, 2000, and 5-2 in the SAC South at this Muhammad Ali and the Detroit Unit 325. thru 5:00 p.m. 5/24/06. Starting pay application. and recorded on September 19, Watervliet Public Schools may refuse to enroll a non-resident applicant who has within the preceding two years time. They will have played a twin Tigers, among others. Mark Fleetwood, Sodus, MI, Unit is $37,740.00 per year, plus benefits. 2000, in Liber 2078, Page 334, Ber- bill with Lawrence by the time you The Comets fell by a close 3-2 346. Minimum qualifications: must pos- )een suspended or expelled from school. rien County Records. No proceed- If the number of qualified non-resident applicant exceeds the enrollment allotments available, the district will use read this, before hosting Lawton for score, with Kevin Tucker taking the Miranda Zoschke, Benton Harbor, sess or be qualified to obtain appli- ings have been instituted to recover a random draw system that will be subject to the need to abide by state and Federal anti-discrimination laws. a single makeup game on Wednes- mound loss. MI, Unit 359. cable State of Michigan Mechanic any part of the debt, which is now A non-resident applicant will not be refused enrollment based on religion, race, color, national origin, sex, height, day, May 17. Then they will host the Coloma had just four hits in the Iris Page, Benton Harbor, MI, Unit Certification, at least five (5) years $46,731.01. SAC crossover game on Thursday, game, with Corey Brownfield get- 50. of experience that is directly related weight, marital status or athletic ability. The mortgage will be foreclosed by Applications for non-resident students are available from the Superintendent's Office by calling (269) 463-5566. May 18. ting a double for the Comets. (5-I8-06-TCR) to the duties of the job, have a high sale of the property, at public auc- They may also be picked up at the Superintendent's Office located in the high school. The district will accept appli- The district draw is set for May 22, Coloma is hosting the Division 2 school diploma, have own mechan- tion to the highest bidder, on with June 3 the actual day of dis- District this year, with a pre-district ROUTES AVAILABLE ics tools, be able to pass a pre- cations until June 9, 2006. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at 11:00 Parents or legal guardians of each non-resident applicant will be notified of their student's enrollment status by tricts at Bangor. game to be held between Lakeshore THE HERALD-PALLADIUM - has employment physical examination a.m. local time, at the West entrance and South Haven on May 30. The motor routes available in the and drug/alcohol screening test, pos- mail beginning in July 15, 2006. Any applications received between June 12 and September 19 will be considerec Watervliet girls of the Courthouse, in the City of St. rest of the toumament will be held Hartford, Bangor, Decatur and Paw sess a valid commercial drivers for any remaining openings. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Openings: kdg -10,1st -1,2nd - 1,3rd -10, 4th - 1, 5th -1,6th - 5, 7th - 5, 8th -10,9th - 1, 10th -1, llth on Saturday, June 3. Paw areas. For more information, license, and be able to successfully focus on SAC title the place of the Circuit Court. The - 2,12th - 3, Alternative Education - 0. Other teams besides the Comets in contact Tim Bush at 1-800-356- pass a background check. Applica- The Watervliet girls varsity softball property will be sold to pay the this district include St. Joseph and 4262, EXT. 361. tions may be obtained from the team is in the driver's seat as of this (5-11,5-18, 5-25, 6-1-06-TCR) amounts then due on the mortgage, Niles along with the Lakeshore- Benton Charter Township Municipal writing after sweeping Decatur by together with interest due, legal South Haven winner. i. Building, 1725 Territorial Road- scores of 7-3 and 13-1. LOST WALLET costs, attorneys fees, and also any THIS IS THE 2006 COLOMA VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM...Pictured are: (front row, from the left) Jamie Page, Zac Chandler, Matt Page, Bldg. B, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Sarah Sheffer got the mound win in LOST WALLET - near sidetrack taxes and insurance that the mort- Shorthanded Lucas Fonseca, Joe Richardson, Jake Bach; (middle row, from the left) head coach Mark Allen, Jordan Donohue, Matt Vollrath, Alex Garrod, - Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.- Cafe in Watervliet. Call 463-3521. gagee pays before the sale. Attention Graduates game one and also had two doubles Corey Brownfield, assistant coach Eric Curtiss; (back row, from the left) assistant coach Kevin Van Peteghan, Chris McNew, Nick Garrod, Blake (5-18-06-TCR) 5:00 p.m. EOE. on offense. Hartford girls Davis, Kevin Thicker, McKinzie McCrory, and assistant coach Marshall Champion. (Mike Leith photo) The property is located in Township Ron Ferguson, A five-run sixth inning secured the of Benton, Berrien County, State of struggle YARD SALE Supervisor first game for the Lady Panthers. Michigan, and is described as: MAY 26 & 27 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5952 (5-18-06-TCR) of the Class o f2006 Other offensive hitters for Water- By the time you read this, the Lot 20 of PARK MANOR SUBDI- Adam Street, Coloma, Exit 7, Hagar Hartford girls varsity softball team VISION according to the plat there- vliet included a single and a triple Shore Rd. 2 roof-top carriers, metal for Rachel Thomas, two singles for will have its infield back from the ,, ,, of recorded in Liber 20 of Plats, Public Notice Yeah Comets! beam 4 x6 xl6 Ft. MTD Tractor 16 senior class nip and will be back to page 22, Berrien County Records. Order your Graduation Jamie Hartmann, and a home run for HP no-mower. 2-self propelled lawn Hagar Township full strength. Best off luck to the Coloma H.S. Varsity Baseball Property address: 2468 Crawford, Rachel Sheffer. mowers. Misc. household items- The absences hurt them last week as Benton Harbor. Michigan 49022. bids for sale of In game two, the Lady Panthers some furniture, also 1997 Jayco Announcements, Name the Lady Indians traveled to the Team. May you have a saffe and exciting season! The redemption period will be six took a 13-1 decision in five innings, 25ft. fifth-wheel with slide out. former fire hall Brandywine softball toumament last (6) months from the date of sale. with Rachel Sheffer getting the no- (5-18, 5-25-06-TCR) Hagar Township is now accepting Cards, Thank You Cards, Saturday and dropped a pair of Dated: April 13, 2006 hit win. You are always winners with us! sealed bids for the old Fire Station games as a result. KINNEY, BURD1CK, BOWMAN Jamie Hartmann just missed hitting located in Hagar Shore at 3466 & Party Decorations in for the cycle with a single, a double, They first took on Hudson and fell Dearborn Place, including (3) three and a triple; Shannon McLaughlin by a 17-14 score in a game with tons Guy's Marine Nancy's adjoining lots with an address of had a single and a double; Rachel of hits on both sides and seven or We're Looking For You! 6170 Madison Street. Current your school colors now! eight errors on Hartford's part. & Water Sports Furniture 7Mi[]/a£ue. Sheffer had another home run; while Help h Just Around The Comer. Zoning is R-l Single Family Sarah Sheffer added a double. Krystin Weberg took the mound 210 N. West St. FpfRKgFT Residential. A minimum bid of After a serious injury to a standout loss while, on offense. Coach John- se cct on Excellent opportunities for experienced forklift $60,000. has been established by the son said he didn't have those stats Coloma 468-3120 1 ' ' Downtown operators. Must have previous experience with St. Joseph pitcher last week because Township Board. Bids must be sub- handy. Full-Service Marine logistics, warehousing and load/unload. All shifts Wide Selection... view the catalog at home! of a line drive, Watervliet pitchers fast FREE 1 Red Arrow Hwy, Coloma available. mitted by June 12, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. are trying to break themselves in In their second game of the touma- Year Round Storage Coloma and must include a bid price and the Please contact Lori for details with protective facemasks. More ment, the Lady Indians fell to host intended use of the building. Hagar Brandywine by a score of 9-1; with and more area teams are starting to 1 8« Who You An. WKHtNlgT? Township reserves the right to Weberg also taking the mound loss Local State of the Art facility; is currently looking use them after this incident. w -HAIR accept or reject any or all bids. Gntu^] Like What You Do. for experienced machinists. Must have previous Tri-City Record The short distance of 45 feet in this game. Cr^cApf experience with Vertical, Horizontal mill, drill Submit bids to: Hagar Township between the mound and home plate Earlier in the week, the Lady Ind- presses, set-up, center grinding etc. Pay is DOE, Hall, 3900 Riverside Road, ians split a doubleheader with Law- TALA REAL ESTATE • TANMNO with growth potential and excellent Benefits. has been talked about for years but, iarr<«cotbffr ccn Wood Temporary Staffing P. O. Box 135, Riverside, MI rence, winning the first game by a 9- Oiyr OOWCfM^MmCOIWKCtOOffl with livelII T WIyT UII«1I**1IV«aluminuIm bats now the — — - \ y r* k • 1 2360 Pipestone Road Please submit resume & contact Therese for more 49084-0135. To obtain additional norm, pitchers do need some form of ^ score and falling in the second OPEW 7 CWrs 269.468.5922 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 details. 137N. Main St. Watervliet information or inspect the property Ph. (269) 925-6767 protection for their own safety. game by a 6-4 count. i'm lovin' if *(4V Kwi Aim* rtvMaf, Cctam. Ml Fax (269) 925-6090 contact Tim Sewcyck at 269-449- I watched both Sheffer girls wear 8ame one» Krystin Weberg got Ryno Rd.f Coloma $588 Red *• Ccfd'SD 7566 to set up an appointment. Bid them for the first time in a game for the mound win whi,e striking 0ut 463-6397 e Watervliet the other day. They both 'Shi batters. pitched the first two innings without 0ffense, the Lady Indians got Don Young Edwardjones Credit Cards & Checks Accepted them, before putting them on for the ^ rims in the first inning and four Scnriiig TncHiidmil Infcftw Smcc 1^71 WATERFORD PARK APARTMENTS remainder of the game. runs in the second to account for all Insurance of their scoring. iteBn TOWN & COUNTRY Charles Stein a Senior Citizen Community The facemasks they are wearing now do the job but seem to be some- In the second game- , the Lady Main St.,Watervliet REAL ESTATE 154 Badt Dr. n thing similar to a catcher's mask and ' dians trailed early but took the tUnBER COLOMA Coloma 4089 Medical Park Drive lead back at 4-3 in the fifth inning. 463-6773 are pretty bulky. Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma 468-7986 468-4153 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO REMEMBER I'm sure that something more light- However, Lawrence came back Watervliet with three unanswered runs to win (next to Community Hospital) weight and practical will evolve on Super HITS 103.7... the market as more and more teams the contest. COUNTRY CUTS Main St. 1 go to them. Coach Johnson said his team made ^toofaLuici wrmwwfwww » NEW one & two bedroom units available for some errors that were costly in this Drug Store SALON June occupancy Watervliet will have faced Law- Chrysler .Dodge .Jeep rence anuidu New Buffalo b^y the time- one. Prescriptions - Patent Medicines Main St., Watervliet 8629 Red Arrow FEATURES: * Rent based on income with Rental Assistance We've changed our name to: you read this" before" hosting the Hartford will have played a double- Cards & Gift Wrap - Candies available to those who qualify SAC crossover game on Thursday, header with Marcellus by the time 463-5656 Watervliet 463-2887 May 18, for the SAC overall cham- you read th's 11,6 Indians will Main St, Watervliet Community Room » Heat included in rent 463-3164 Sales & Service Crafts Room pionship. The Ladv Panthers' most host their SAC crossover game on Laundry Facilities * Barrier Free units available likely opponent from the North Thursday, May 18, Division in the crossover game for Th* district draw is May 22, with Central Air Conditioning Persons must be 62 yrs. of age or older, or the overall title right now is Martin district play to be held at Bangor on in each unit For news and advertising handicapped and/or disabled of any age une Amerigas Microwave, Range & at 7-1 in the conference. •' ^ erHITS The Lady Panthers are now 19-2 the Tri-Citv Record Propane Sales & Service Refrigerator Coloma girls fall overall and 8-0 in the conference. 137 Prospect (800) 225-7982 The district draw will be on May 22, to Brandywine on your hometown newspaper Hartford Managed by; TDD# (800) 855-1155 wmccair with district play to be on June 3 at Stratford Group. Ltd. Bangor. controversial play 463-6397 Financing provided by USDA Rural Development and MSHDA. 1-800-424-1965 442 W. Baldwin St. SuperHITS of the 60's and 70's for all of Michigan's Great Southwest Alpena. Ml 49707 Equal Housing Opportunity Even more fun in 2006! Page 12 Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 You must have a parent or guardian course? at [email protected]. Thursday, May 2;*, b:UU to 8:uu present. The Crime Stoppers annual Golf p.m. | Coloma sports You must also have a physical form, Outing will be held Friday, June 2, at Signups set for Signup fees are $45 tor Rocket | May 18, 2006 Tri-City Record Page 13 Football and $35 for Cheerleading. | physical session which may be obtained at the Indian Lake Hills Golf Course. Tri-City Area Outdoor News Coloma Athletic Office, and the There is an entry fee of $270 per Hartford Rocket vnmimournajieni Steelheaders Summer June 1 medical history portion must be team. Be a sport! Paw Paw Lake Almanac completed and signed by a parent. The event will have a 9:00 a.m. Football and A sports physical session for ath- Challenge almost a bust! Coloma Medical Clinic will keep shotgun start. Subscribe to during the English bombardment of letes from Coloma Community By Theresa Broadhurst Professional Division with nine fish the forms after the physical. Dinner and beverages are included Cheerleading Fort McHenry, and Key was aboard Schools will be held at Coloma Some of you may be familiar with weighing 79.70 pounds and total in the entry fee. Signup dates for Hartford's Rocket your an enemy ship trying to obtain the Medical Clinic, 6701 Paw Paw this event, previously known as the points of 196.70. Crime Stoppers The outing is limited to the first 36 Football and Cheerleading will be release of a friend. He spent a long Avenue (by Harding's), on Thurs- Pizza Hut Summer Challenge, spon- This was the second consecutive PAID teams; so if you want to par- held at the Recreation Council Ball hometown night wondering whether "our flag day, June 1, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Golf Outing sored by Pizza Hut, with the touma- first-place win for Best Chance Two ticipate, please do so quickly. Park on the following dates: was still there." After dawn, he The cost of the physical is $2. newspaper! ment controlled by Winn and Angie in the Port of St. Joseph. Best WINS FOUR TROPHIES... To receive a registration form, Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.-noon; completed the poem. It is a fiill physical so be prepared to June 2 Wolf. This year, Winn and Angie Chance Too took first place in the Jacob Richcreek, a 14-year-old please contact Tina Morrow at 983- Wednesday, May 24, 6:00 to 8:00 First it was distributed on handbills give a urine sample, and bring con- 463-6397 Wolf decided to step down as tour- 2005 Pizza Hut Summer Challenge, freshman at Watervliet High Do you enjoy a day on the golf 7141, extension 7281; or e-mail her p.m.; and then published in newspapers jqP CAPTAINS... Taking first place honors at the recent Steelheaders tact lens or glasses for an eye exam. nament control, asking Michigan second place in the 2004 Pizza Hut School, proudly took away four across the country. It caught the ima- Summer Challenge Tournament were, from the left, Bill Bale, Charlie Steelheaders to continue where they Summer Challenge, and third place bowling trophies from the Satur- gination of a patriotic public. Broadhurst, and Dave Engle. (Theresa Broadhurst photo) left off with this event. in the 2003 Pizza Hut Summer day Morning Junior/Major Bowl- Someone discovered that the meter Keep up with the fish(ing)... subscribe Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Challenge. ing League at Coloma Lanes. He of the poem fit the tune of "To Ana- Fisherman's Association (MSSFA) Captain Dave and Captain Bill are a received trophies for high average, creon in Heaven," the theme song of to the Tri-City Record 463-6397 Business Card Bulletin Board is a multi-state, nonprofit organiza- hard team to compete against. This 174; high game, 247; high series, an English men's club. It was first presented publicly at the Holliday tion dedicated to educating the gen- was the team's 30th first-place win 640; and the team trophy. Jacob is By Delavan Sipes Tri-City Area FISHING REPORT Street Theatre in Baltimore on eral public on improving, preserving since they began fishing the touma- the son of Doreen Richcreek and Call on us for quality products and professional services Two and eight-tenths inches of rain By Theresa Broadhurst October 19,1814, and it wasn't long and promoting sport fishing in the ment trail, not to mention several grandson of Lloyd and Barbara over three days. That is an ideal Fishing Report as of May 16, 2006: Inland Lake Fishing - Continued before it was being sung throu-ghout Great Lakes and their tributary top-10 finishes over the years as Richcreek, all of Watervliet. He is spring rain - gentle and persistent. It | reports of nice Crappie from Little Paw Paw Lake. Big Paw Paw Lake the country. streams and rivers. St. Joseph well. also an Honor Roll student. was gentle enough that it was readi- l&zr, has had a few Crappie reported also. Although it was the official song of Fis (Michigan) is the home of the Coming in second place for the (Contributed photo) ACCOUNTING - TAX PREP BEAUTY SALON BUILDING CONTRACTOR ly absorbed by the thirsty ground. Rainbow Trout and Perch are being neither, the armies of both the North Southwest Michigan Chapter of the Professional Division - Sea Flea, Runoff came from only hard sur- taken from Shaffer. A few smaller Call Rebecca Winters and the South adopted it during the 5 - • Steelheaders. Brian Butts - with nine fish weigh- LOSHBOUGH CONSTRUCTION faces such as gravel, pavement, and Bluegill from Magician and Van- DRAKE Civil War. By the 1890s, the U.S. The first annual SW Michigan ing 68.25 lbs. and total points of ETHANOL for all your styling needs! COMPANY rooftops. More than four inches of Auken lakes. Pier Fishing - No rep- 463-8646 Army and U.S. Navy had made it Steelheaders Summer Challenge, 188.25; third place - Hoggin, Ryan BUSINESS SYSTEMS rain has fallen on Paw Paw Lake ort. River Fishing - A few Walleye which was held May 12 and 13, was Family Cuts, Color, Hi-lites, Perms, their anthem, and during the 1918 Johnson - with nine fish weighing PLANT Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping since May second. The records state but not great numbers. The Big almost a bust due to inclement 67.45 lbs. and total points of 187.45; Relaxers, Up-Do's, Braids, Manicures, World Series of baseball the tradi- that two years in 10 there will be Pond - 80'-150' for mixed bags. Hot weather conditions. However, Mot- fourth place - Problem Child, Todd co.vr/.vqp taoH PAW I TAX SERVICES tion began of singing the song bef- Pedicures, Facials, Acrylic Nails more than 4.5 inches. This may be Spoons - Educator (Fuzzy Bear) her Nature gave them a break on Latosinski - with nine fish weighing including water, sanitary sewer, ore the start of every baseball game. Kenneth L. Sutton BILL. LOSHBOUGH one of those years. Average for May Pickle Sunshine Fly (Action Fly) Saturday by holding back the high 61.35 lbs. for total points of 181.35; storm sewer, gas and electrical utili- General Contractor "The Star-Spangled Banner" of J* • • vf/X | Shear Magic is 3.30 inches. behind rotators (Dreamweaver) Hit- winds and heavy rain so this first and fifth place - Bite Me, Glen "Mo" ties, and access roads. P.O. Box 296, Watervliet Ml 49098 (269) 463-3138 Francis Scott Key's poem was only .. 7 > ^ >• v 7250 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet 9402 Red Arrow Hlohw»y FAX (209) 463-8329 Those 2.8 inches of rain raised the man. annual event could take place. Moldeuauer - with nine fish weigh- With assistance from the local com- 15 stars and 15 stripes. Today it Gift Certificates Available Watervtiet* Michlgen 49098 CELL (269) 208-4051 lake level by three inches to 622.33 The toumament kicked off with a ing 59.25 lbs. and total points of munities and CWAEDC, the Brown- Ph. (269) 463-7211 Fax 463-7154 hangs in the National Museum of feet above sea level and 6? inches Sportsman Of The Week - Loren Captains Meeting on Thursday 179.25. field Authority has presently recruit- American History at the Smithson- above our established minimum. ^ 1m: Wilson with his 14# lloz., V/f evening at the Pier 33 Showroom. In the Amateur Division, out of 39 ed three companies into the park. ian Institution in Washington, D.C. CARPET CLEANING COMPUTER SERVICES CONCRETE CONTRACTOR Though the rainy weekend may not '/fa'Sv- bearded Turkey taken on 4/20/06 While this meeting was taking place, boats, first place came in with a With NextGen Energy's purchase, In 1931, when it became our nation- have been a happy one for those in Pullman. Way to go, Loren! the high winds were building and catch of nine fish and total weight of the park will now be over 90 per- Got Flood? We can dry that! al anthem, many thought it to be too ALL FLATWORK • FLOORS • DRIVEWAYS • ETC. seeking outdoor recreation, it was a Tri-County Computer Services militaristic and felt that "America "S-* -• ^v • • ' V- ...' V the heavy rain began falling. The 59.95 lbs. for total points of 179.50. cent occupied. NextGen offered This past weekend the SW Mich- welcome rainfall for crops around foleau'lifur would "be anglers were already expecting a This is a captain who has taken $124,000 as the purchase price, c/jecuwv oSeesrfy a better igan Summer Challenge Touma- 373 N Main Street the county. Actually, this May has ch0ice cancellation for the first day of the seven consecutive top-10 finishes in which was accepted by the Brown- Prompt Watervliet MI 49098 been close to ideal for crops. The ment took place. With a blow day on Friday, the toumament teams still toumament. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 field Authority. Professional Carpet Source: Harris' Farmer's Almanac for the Professional appropriate coolness at night, warm year of our Lord 2006; p51. Rainfall and lake managed to bring home 440 fish with a total weight of 2260.65 pounds. The following morning the touma- The company praised Berrien Computer Problems? Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Too took First Place in the & Upholstery Cleaning days, and rain have provided a flush level reported by Ray Dlouhy. ment committee made the determi- County's elected officials in their Knowledgeable C-CONCRETE Call us! of blossoms that have been un- | Professional Division and Charlie Broadhurst of Spur of the Moment nation that the fishing period for that efforts to promote renewable energy. Commercial, Residential, Boat & Auto dd(iv([email protected] equalled in the past few years. took First Place in the Amateur Division. Watch for more information on day would not take place due to the In the Rick Johnson, a member of Next- 269 463-4963 (go-fix-me) (269) 463-3007 Question: When was the first sub- 269-468-7080 Cell 269-876-2968 Patriotic Trivia this toumament coming soon. safety of the boaters but that it hoped CHRIS ROSE marine engaged in warfare? Answer Gen Energy and former Michigan Mone Back Fax 269-463-4964 On behalf of the SW Michigan Steelheaders, I want to thank Larry 10% Off y Guarantee 24 hour NEXTEL CALL FOR ESTIMATES Licensed and Insured What is the history of "The Star- for better weather on Saturday, and Speaker of the House, noted that AUTHOmD DEALER next week. pits! ^ Competitors' Coupons Welcome service email: [email protected] Spangled Banner"? There are many Yonker and Ray Evans for helping with the weigh-in at this past week- that it was. Rep. Neal Nitz's support of renew- Happiness Is?? If you want others people alive today who remember end's Summer Challenge Toumament. Your help was greatly appreciate The toumament's "shotgun start" By Sue Openneer able energy made the company to be happy, practice compassion. If when the United States of America at a moment's notice! took place at 6:45 a.m. from the pier aware of the opportunities in Berrien INSURANCE SERVICES INTERNET PROVIDER you want to be happy, practice com- DRUG STORE & GIFTS adopted "The Star-Spangled Ban- Fishin' Hole 2 is sponsoring its first annual Paw Paw Lake Bass heads of St. Joseph on Saturday. Biffle "tamed" County. passion. -The Dalai Lama Tired of getting kicked off? ner" as our national anthem. The Toumament May 27. Stop by Fishin' Hole 2 for an entry form for your Sixty-seven boats from up and down "We're here, in large part, because Main St. Pharmacy & Gifts STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Darlington tTATt fAM HOME OFFICES: BLOOMING TON, ILLINOIS year was 1931. toumament entry form. the coast of Lake Michigan and of Neil's endorsement of bio-fuel formerly Belfy Drug Store kick back with CitvNets Every school child has heard the Subscribe to the Wisconsin went from an idle posi- At this time last year Greg Biffle development in the state of Michi- Prescriptions Vitamins story of how Francis Scott Key Tri-City Record; BIG FISH CONTEST 2006 - Stop tion to full throttle within a matter of had already won three races, fin- gan," stated Johnson. Internet Service Provider came to write the poem that was to dial 463-NEWS | by Fishin' Hole 2 to enter your seconds. ishing the season with a total of County officials are excited by the Over-the-counter medicines "Where Local is Better" become so famous. It was in 1812, catch in the contest. There is no You can imagine the amount of gas six victories and a second-place economic opportunity that NextGen Hallmark Greeting Cards SHARON L YODER Agent Unlimited Access for Just $20/mo. i charge to enter; however, we must that was sucked away by the revved finish in the standings. His luck Einergy will bring to the area. Yankee Candles Unique Gifts Sign up Today!! Call 269-621-4884 | have a photo of your catch for the engines within a minute's time this season hasn't been good. Victoria Chandler, Berrien County Although Biffle is 497 points Or visit www.citynets.com Tri-City Record Fishing Report and Saturday morning, not to mention Commissioner for the 2nd District, 387 IV. Main St P.O. Box 278 Off.: (616) 463-5249 the Brag Board! behind leader Jimmie Johnson in 701S Red Arrow Highway Res.: (616) 628-4901 the noise many local residents may stated, "Having this product avail- Toll free 1-866-621-4884 the standings, he is only 97 points Watervliet 463-3164 WitervUet. Ml 49098 Fix; (616) 463-4449 Brown Trout - 9# 7oz., 26!^"; have heard by 67 boats going into able in our community will lead to Crappie - I# 7oz., M'/a"; Pike - 8# full throttle all at once! One might out of 10th place, a spot he needs even more opportunities for eco- 17oz., 33"; Perch - I# 2oz., 14"; compare it to the sound of a tomado. to secure a spot in the "Chase." A nomic growth. It will support our 3 MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES ra&oGo Steelhead - 8# l4oz., 30 /4"; Each boat headed in a different win could certainly help his cause. agricultural sector and ultimately MARTIAL ARTS , | Walleye - 11# 9oz., 30 /2"; direction with the anticipation of Biffle was able to lead the most move us away from dependency on aps in three other races this sea- WHY SUFFER ANYMORE? Whitefish - 4#, 23". bringing home the heaviest catch of fossil ftiels. " Scientific Fighttng Congress CHIROPRACTIC the toumament. With this now being son but was never able to clinch Brownfield Authority Chairman WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies for prompt relief of stomach, gall bladder, Another 5/w/tsma/i Of The Week\ a one-day shootout due to the can- the victory. Don Ryman echoed this sentiment, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum ailments seen same or the next day! GORDON CHARLES - Tammy and Travis Mason ol cellation on Friday, there was no Saturday night's race was differ- stating, "This is a great thing for the Clifford Munson Q Dr. Andy DeHaven RAKESH GUPTA, MD Coloma took this 30#, 12" beard-| room for error. Each captain and ent. Biffle not only dominated the Watervliet area and Berrien Cou- Black Belt 24- hour answering service Will Congress leave us with only the "Great Ponds"? ed Turkey on 4/22/06. Great job, crew had to do his or her best in Dodge Charger 500 by leading nty.'* Lifestyle Chiropractic Tammy and Travis! 170 laps of the 367-lap race, he How many people do you know there is a chance to save man. The order to place on top. Berrien County Board of Commiss- Until next week... Tight Lines - Sinking Bobbers... Theresa B. was able to hold off hard-charging 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. 428-2221 who peer into their own little crystal President is doing all she can," he The toumament ended at 1:00 p.m. ioners Chairman Larry Clymer Honors most ste insurance plans. Accepts reduced benefits if not listed Jeff Gordon for his first win of the Private/Seml-Private Lessons 26^4634618 Watervliet ball and predict what will happen in concluded. All coolers were unloaded onto the applauded the Brownfield Authority FISHIN' HOLE 2 season and second consecutive RtnessySelf-Defense wtodomkirty&yahoo.oom 2500 Niles Rd., St. Joseph 50 years? Actually, that is a rather Well, some things tend to happen dock at Pier 33 by 1:39 p.m. and car- and the local officials on the (269) 463-4100 501 Wabash St, Michigan City win at Darlington. safe thing to do because chances are long before anyone can really pre- 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma 468-7522 ried to the weigh-in station by vari- announcement, "I'd like to congrat- The win on Saturday moved him the person doing so will likely never dict anything even close to the truth. FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES ous helpers and toumament commit- ulate all those who have worked so up six spots in the standings. He is live long enough to find out and the Some of this is already edging BUSINESS HOURS: 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. tee members. The weigh-in was well hard to redevelop the Watervliet area MORTGAGES PAINTER PAWN SHOP currently in Uth place. rest of us tend to just forget about it. frighteningly close to the truth. organized and went swiftly, safely, and bring this project to fruition. It's Six-time Darlington winner Jeff Digging into my own files, though, Some of this is already edging and smoothly for everyone. a wonderful opportunity for the HARTFORD '04 Grand Cherokee Was $19,450 Gordon was Biffle's only threat I came across a prediction of what frighteningly close to what some of The hot cocoa that was provided to local economy." s PAINr,^ during the final 25 laps of the race. the outdoors would be like by the us just thought was a bunch of goofy the boaters and toumament commit- Watervliet area officials are equally OUTLET He needed to catch Biffle but v year 2020. Richard Lamm, a Colora- guesses. Government at all levels is With this ad, just '16,850! tee helped take off the edge of the optimistic about the announcement. < EXPERIENCED V> More than a pawn shop...we give you lapped traffic prevented him from CFIC do law professor at Denver Univer- forcing us to do a lot of things we cold, damp, rainy weather as the rain Dan Hutchins, Watervliet Township time to buy back your merchandise! slipping by him for the lead. HOME MORTGAGE LICENSED • INSURED sity in 1970, stuck out his neck and, never worried about in order to pro- had once again begun falling Supervisor, stated, "We are pleased Tools-bows-«jr compressors-heaters-CDs-DVDs Gordon had to settle for second musical instruments-rods & reels,jewelry, games & tongue firmly in cheek, ventured tect us from cradle to grave. halfway through the weigh-in. that NextGen Energy has chosen place. He jumped three spots in 630 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor RESIDENTIAL systems-camcorders-car audio systems-etc. what the U.S. Secretary of the In- States sharing the Great Lakes, The fishermen made their way Watervliet and we look forward to the standings and is now in sixth COMMERCIAL « INDUSTRIAL terior might say in a speech in that along with two Canadian provinces, through the weigh-in lines, record- welcoming them into our communi- 10 W Main St., Hartford place, 195 points out of first. future year of 2020: are increasingly being pressured by ing their big fish weight, total fish ty. Further, with the rising costs of 269.764.9439 Biffle's teammate Matt Kenseth 927-1825 "The recently passed Forest Reduc- thirsty western states to share our count and weight before proceeding traditional fuels, this plant places 621-0997 [email protected] was third in Saturday night's tion Act, patterned after the old water with them. Thus far, we have to the DNR station for statistics to be our region on the map as a local Dodge Charger 500. An eighth- Wilderness Act, will exempt from been able to prevent this - but how taken from those fished that were provider of alternative fuel tech- place finish for Mark Martin POOL SALES & SERVICES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE AGENT harvest 5,000 forest acres in each much longer? previously tagged by the Depart- nologies." placed three of Roush's drivers in Added Cynthia Aviles, Chairman of state. Hikes on wear-resistant forest Will Congress eventually just leave 4\4. power seat, windows, locks, onl> 32,000 miles ment of Natural Resources. GUSTAFSON POOL & SPA, Inc. Paw Paw Lake the top 10. trails are to be used by reservation us with five small ponds? Of course All in all, there was a total of 440 the CWAEDC, "We welcome Since 1983 Michelle Kenseth is third in the standings, Wheeler only, with a five-year delay from we could still call them the "Great fish caught with a total weight of NextGen and the tremendous posi- Let our Family Help vou withth mrvour Pool!Poo// Property Service 97 points behind Johnson; and tive impact they will generate in our REALTOR* application to permission. Lots will Ponds" but somehow that just does- 2,260.66 pounds in a period of six Pools, Service, Liners Open 81 Close Seasonal Homes Martin is fourth, 199 points out of be drawn to select 100 youngsters n't sound the same. But future gen- hours and 15 minutes. That's an region through job creation and its Office 269-463-4517 first. Chemicals & Supplies Landscaping - Mowing SIRIANO SnootyiM average of 70.4 fish and 361.70 ripple effects throughout our econo- Fox 269-463-4393 each year to sleep under a tree in a erations could still read about the Filters & Pumps pounds of fish taken per hour. It looks as if the #8 Budweiser my." Handyman Services C©11 269-876^)3/6 national park. Great Lakes and find it hard to imag- Openings & Closings WOW, imagine how many people Chevrolet team has ironed out all Rep. Neal Nitz noted that this is an Routine Maintenance "I regret there are no longer any ine. Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep midianrvwheelei ftyahoo coin that would feed! their problems. Coming off a win exciting opportunity for Southwest 104 West Main Street, Hartford birds around but political necessity Main St., Watervliet 463-5656 24-Hour Emergency Service Upon arriving back at the Pier 33 last week at Richmond, Dale Jr. Michigan. "As someone who has Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat. 9-3:00 ^69-463-451 7 In made it more important to house MLS. Showroom, the captains and their finished fifth Saturday night and been working on renewable fuels for 214-2875 people than to preserve wildlife. 269-621-3021 crews were greeted by a hot meal of moved into fifth place in the the last three years, I am heartened People vote. Birds don't. pork barbeque and all the fixings standings. He is 266 points behind to have NextGen Energy consider "The right to bear unlimited chil- LB. PHYSICAL THERAPY provided by the toumament commit- Johnson. building an ethanol plant in Berrien dren is hereby revoked. Some ask hnic STEREO I TV DISH TRASH COLLECTION WATER WELLS tee. As the anticipation built, you NASCAR's All-Star Challenge is County," he said. "By opening up about religious objections but the Mum 11 llviupv could hear whispers amongst the scheduled for this Saturday night new markets for farmers and creat- ed & Operated law has dealt with this before. < hihr- \V'iiro Phvtskal Theiapy groups of people comparing total at 7:00 p.m. on FX. This is a non- ing jobs, this has the potential to John's Stereo Inc RICHCREEK Religious freedom didn't keep the You've tried number and weights of fish. points race, but the winner re- have a large impact on our local Water Rationing Act from applying ik rh\*>k il Iheiapv DISH NETWORK DEALER the rest, now WELL DRILLING Everyone was anxiously wailing to ceives a million-doilar bonus. economy." to Baptists. ' VIII|•lv\k*iiu 1 realmenlv try the BEST! ,, see where he or she placed in the Senator Ron Jelinek added, "This 08859 M-140, South Haven 2 -6" WELLS DRILLED & REPAIRED "After the disaster of the Los An- lineup. When all the scores were plant will provide opportunities not COMPLETE HOME ENTERTAINMENT JET & SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS geles smog inversion, we had to out- I h inaiy IiKontinence M F totaled, the awards were presented only tor jobs but will reduce our SYSTEMS... Hitachi TV & VCR law the internal combustion engine. SALES & SERVICE 1 V-lvic Pain Theftipy as follows: dependence on foreign oil and create Car Alarms, Remote Auto Start, installed And, you remember the controver- With 28 boats in the Professional CUP Sf hii s more markets for domestic com sial Multiple Houses Act where Pierre Luydkx, DPT Greet Baestaens Luyckx, DPT John Kuhn 637- *200 Ikiniisscs l-V.ul WaU'ivhd. Ml 463-3241 or 463-6659 Division, once again the Best of the crops. Ethanol is not only good for (269) 1994 Congress prohibited the building of OPEN Mon-Fri 9-65,, Saturdays 9-5 CASE Crt., WATERVLIET Coloma (269)468-1720 142 Badt Drive Best stepped forward and took home the environment but it's also good 269-463-3232 1-800-246-5992 single-family residences. With over Tri-County Computer the trophy. for Michigan's economy." 400 million Americans, we can't St. Joseph (269) 408-1990 2800 Niles Road your local allow you the freedom your fathers Niles (269) 687-9110 333 2nd Street Captain Dave Engel and Captain NEXTEL authorized dealer had with fewer of us back then. Mon-Thure 8-7 » Fri 8-5 * Saturday by Appointment Bill Bale of Best Chance Too with Main St Watervliet "This administration still thinks their crew took first place for the 463-4963

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May 18, Tri-City Record Page 15 Page 14 Tri-City Record May 18, 2006 American Legion posts and VFW posts honor Armed Forces Day By Lynn Attila ana those who have gone before. aiunl runeraifuneralss tofor alanl military men and women. Mrs. SW Michigan and Pre-Teen Scholarship May 20 is Armed Forces Day... a day to In the Tri-Cities, there is a plethora of vet- According to Willis Bouma, Retired Army, 1 honor those currently in the Armed Forces eran volunteers who provide military rites at the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American The 2006 Mrs. Southwest Michigan Scholarship The recipients of both program titles will represent th< Legion have honored servicemen at 40 Program & Southwest Michigan Pre-Teen Scholarship Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program. funerals so far this year. Bouma said they Program is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from both programs will help provide scholar will cover up to 100 funerals in a year's at the Coloma High School Auditorium. Tickets will be ships, which are awarded through the Southwes time. available at the door for S12 each. Michigan Scholarship Program, a local preliminary tc The color guard is made up of American At 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, in the Coloma High the Miss America Organization. Legion posts 362, 345 and 568; and VFW School Auditorium is an Optional Competition of Talent, This year, there are nine contestants competing for th( posts 1137 and 6803. Speech & Photogenic for the Mrs. & Pre-Teen contest- title of Mrs. Southwest Michigan and 15 young ladies Bouma join the U.S. Army in November 12, ants. competing for the title of Southwest Michigan Pre-Teen 1943, and served until May 1, 1946. He was Tickets will also be available at the door for $5. stationed in Germany and was only 18 years old. He stated, "I was looking forward to some- thing new in life... something different... I Van Buren had a deep sense of patriotism for my coun- Association of try." He was a farm boy but was more than ready to say goodbye to farm life. Retired Personnel Bouma said, as long as there are veterans, the color guard will be there to honor them SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PRE-TEEN CONTESTANTS...Fifteen young ladies are vying for the title of luncheon May 23 with full military rights at their funerals. The dedicated men and women that form the southwest Michigan Pre-Teen. They are: (seated, from the left) Sarah Elizabeth Brock of Dowagiac, Sydney The Van Buren AssociAtion of Nicole Evans of Three Oaks, Vendela Hale of Dowagiac, Whitney Lee Hawkins of Grand Rapids, Jennifer Retired Personnel wjU bolda ^ich- color guard are totally committed to this susan Jackemeyer of Buchanan, Maggie May Mullen of Three Oaks, Taylor Michael Noack of Coloma; eon meeting at the Vjfm Buren IS D end. RETIRED VETERANS HONOR THEIR FALLEN COMRADES...at military standing, from the left) Christina Lee Payne of Galien, Nicolette Le Ruhl-Froehlich of Stevensville, Chelsea Conference Center in LawreiiCjp on There is a special program on Friday, May 19, at North School in Watervliet to honor funerals throughout the year. Pictured are: (from the left) John Solecki, Fred Leach, \leaha Riley of Coloma, Chelsea Ann Schroeder of St. Joseph, Brook Miranda Schroeder-Prescott of Coloma, Tuesday, May 23, at ll:3J)a.mV, the veterans for Armed Forces Day. Dave Sweet, Willis Bouma, Terry Robinson, William Billington, John Brown, Lewie Kaitlyn Ann Szczypka of Bangor, Briana Marie Warner of St. Joseph, and Taylor Michelle Wycoff of The featured program will be Area\ DECEASED VETERANS ARE HONORED...by a military color guard at their The program starts at 9:00 a.m., and the Schubering, Morris Wakefield, and Don Whitney. Not available for the photo were Hartford. (Contributed photo) Agency on Aging Care Connections. \ funerals. Pictured are: (from the left) Fred Metz, Henry "Toby" Wutzke, Pat McClain, public is invited. Chris Artz, Mindy Burns, Pat Donahue, Martin Mak, Ed "Buck" McGee, Glen Jerry Oliver, Jim Chapman, Velma Ripsco, Bruce Blackford, Fred Kavanaugh, and "Corky" Openneer, Leamon Pruitt, Wilhelm Schmidt, Bob Williams, Chris Immos, Hartford's 2006 Concerts in the Park series begins June 1 MRS. SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN CONTESTANTS...Nine contestants Brett Bartels. (Contributed photo) and A1 Rosinski. (Contributed photo) Hartford's Concerts in the Park are In case of inclement weather, the music including polkas, pop, oldies, are vying for the title of Mrs. Southwest Michigan. They are (seated, held every Thursday from June 1 to concerts will be held at the and even a little country. He opened from the left) Elizabeth Ann Arnold of Coloma, Geraldine Burton of August 31 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartford's American Legion Hall, 66297 Red the 2005 concert series and is back Eau Claire; (standing, from the left) Pennie Sue Hammond of STEELHEADERS Paw Paw Lake out, while one of the Brandywine singles to lead them. Joseph toumament this Saturday Hartford boys fall gle runs in both the sixth and sev- Ely Park, located on Red Arrow Arrow Highway, west of Hartford. by popular demand. Dowagiac, Corinne Anne Hoyt of Dowagiac, Lisa Ann Lidecker of Niles, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 runners had to go back to third base. In the second game, Brandywine before getting ready to host the enth innings to win it. Highway in downtown Hartford, Please remember to bring your blan- Please come out and enjoy a great Sarah Faith Martin of St. Joseph, and Jennifer Starr Zoschke of St. 2005 and 2006, over 25 top-10 fin- AYSO But, obviously, that call made an got three runs in the first, four runs Division 2 district toumament the to Lawrence Jimmy Henry took the mound loss under the James Chappell Memorial ket or lawn chair and even your pic- evening of music and fun. Joseph. Not available for the photo were contestants Bernice Mason of ishes since he began the toumament impact on the outcome of the game in the third, and five more in the following week. That will start with for the Indians. The Hartford boys varsity baseball Pavilion. nic basket, since picnic tables are Hartford's Concerts in the Park St. Joseph and Scherl Lynn Moore of Benton Harbor. trail in 1998, but who has not made as the Lady Comets could not get fourth to win the contest in five inh- a pre-district game between Lake- On offense, Hartford had Jake game results dropped a pair of games to Law- In addition to enjoying the concerts, available. series is partially sponsored by The (Contributed photo) it all the way to the top until anything going in their half of the ings by a 12-0 score. Warrens with two doubles, Ryan shore and South Haven on May 30 rence last week by scores of 7-5 and you can also pick up your fresh veg- This year, we have an exciting Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo; Saturday when Captain Charlie Fifth Week 10th and fell by a 3-2 score. Those were their only games of the Reed with two singles, and Chris with the rest of the toumament to be 6-3. etables, flowers, fruits, and even series planned, starting June 1 with and corporate sponsors Indiana Good news for the Coloma-Watervliet Area! Broadhurst of Spur of the Moment Haley Gire pitched a solid game, week because of the weather and Cook with a double. Beginning May 6, 2006 played on Saturday, June 3. The first game was close all of the crafts at the Thursday evening Richard's Magic Accordion Show. Michigan Power and Harding's striking out 12 batters along with they will now have played River In the second game, Chris Cook and his crew took home the trophy! U-8 CO-ED Other teams in this district besides way with Lawrence breaking a 5-5 Farmers Market held immediately Richard "magically" makes his Market; the generous businesses in You may be familiar with Charlie some pretty solid defensive support. Valley by the time you read this. took the mound loss. Bike path along Red The game played between the Jets the above-mentioned are St. Joseph tie through the fifth inning, with sin- before and after the concerts. accordion sound like a six- to 10- the Hartford area; and by the City of from Broadlow's Fishin' Hole in St.. On offense, Monica Hasse had two They will then compete in the St. and Niles. j and the Sidekicks ended in a 5-1 win This year we will have a handi- piece band and includes a light show Hartford. Joseph. Charlie is known as "The. for the Sidekicks. Scoring for the capped accessible portable restroom for your enjoyment. Big Man" at the Fishin' Hole and; Arrow to be built Sidekicks were Josiah Smith with available for concertgoers' use. Richard plays a wide variety of "Fishin' Hole Charlie" up and down, two goals and Sergio Rivera, Mason In coordination with the Berrien nect the existing pedestrian and non- the Lake Michigan shoreline. County Road Commission, the motorized facilities in the cities of Mizwicki and Cassie Gohr with one BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER* Coming in second place for the MDOT Regional Planning office in Coloma and Watervliet. The project goal each. Scoring the single goal Lory's Place second annual Amateur Division - Trophy, Rick Kalamazoo and Coloma and Water- budget is $351,600, including for the Jets was Edwardo Anguiano. AS ALWAYS.JT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE! Stobbelaar - with nine fish weighing vliet townships, the CWAEDC app- $140,640 in federal funds and The game played between the Clash 58.30 lbs. and total points of 168.30; lied for an Enhancement Grant to and the Sureshots ended in a 2-1 win $210,960 in matching funds: Berrien third place - Proud & Free, DoUj Run, Walk, and Rock May 20 widen Red Arrow Highway by an for the Clash. Scoring for the Clash AUTOMOTIVE County Road Commission Goldner - with nine fish weighing Bright and early in the morning on "We hope to have over 300 partici- to provide services for grieving chil- ($105,480), Watervliet ($78,090), were Stephanie Scott and Cameron additional six feet on both sides to 47-85 lbs. and total points of 167.85;. Saturday, May 20, hundreds of run- pants this year," states Lisa Bar- dren and their families throughout Rendo with one goal each. Scoring mm. create a walking/biking trail bet- and Coloma Township ($27,390)." fourth place - Relentless, Thomas, ners, walkers and other supporters toszek. Program Director of Lory's Southwest Michigan and Northern the single goal for the Sureshots was TH ween the cities of Coloma and Earley - with nine fish weighing will descend upon the Edgewater Place. "The services of Lory's Place Indiana." * Kobe Hunter. Watervliet and the from the City of 43.85 lbs. and total points of 163.85; 18 ANNUAL\ Area of St. Joseph lo take part in the are free to all who need them," con- Under the direction of Event Chair- Right-to-Life The game played between the Watervliet to the County Line. fifth was Shore-Hugger - Jim second annual Run, Walk, and Rock tinues Bartoszek. "Lory's Place is man Christine Borah and Race According to Calli Berg, Director of Defenders and Rapids ended in a 2- CRUISE-IN & CARISHOm Modigell - with nine fish weighing j to support Lory's Place, a grief heal- fully funde'd by the generous dona- Director Jon Veersma, the Lory's 0 win for the Defenders. Scoring for the Coloma Watervliet Area Eco- VBCRTL will 37.50 lbs. and total points of 157.50. ing and bereavement resource center tions and gifts of our community, Place second annual Run. Walk, and the Defenders were Nathan Rodgers Cruise-In Friday, May 26 5:00 PM - ? ^ nomic Development Corporation, Additional awards honored, in the for children and their families. and all proceeds from this event go Rock will begin at 8:30 a.m. The the request was successful and the and Peter Bridges with one goal Round up ali your crulsin' buddies and head out to Lane Automotive. •...... meet May 31 in Professional Division: timed 5K Run/Walk course will take area will soon be enjoying its new each. We encourage car clubs to meet up and cruise in as a group. Big Fish, first place - Never Miss, runners and walkers through the old non-motorized pathway that will be South Haven The game played between the If you don't have a local club, just cruise on in...It's going to be a BLAST!!! 2006 NOISEFEST VI Denny Allen; t and new areas of the Edgewater part of the Berrien County Road Galaxy and the Freekicks ended in a 9 Van Buren County Right to Life Big Fish, second place - Win N Extended Showroom Hours (Open until 8:00PM) Live Music: Al Giganti & Friends SATURDAY@12:00 NOON Development - past the sailboats in Commission's resurfacing project 3-2 win for the Galaxy. Scoring for (VBCRTL) exists to provide a wit- Angel, Winn Wolf; ( the marina, along the river, past taking place on Red Arrow this sum- the Galaxy were Ashley Sipla, Blake ness about life-threatening issues Total Weight - Best Chance Too,, Car Show, Saturday, May 27 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hear Hot Rods and Lake Michigan and its sandy beach- mer. Milum, and Ethan Redman with one such as abortion, euthanasia, assist- Dave Engle and Bill Bale. • Race Cars • Street Rods • Trucks • Customs • Street Machines es, down the historical brick streets "With the significant increases in goal each. Scoring both goals for the Nitro Burning Race Cars, ed suicide, and embryonic stem cell Additional awards honored in thej of Ridgeway, and into parts of St. traffic and the exploding business Freekicks was Ryan Chisek. • Special Sale Items • Music • Showroom Hours 8:30AM - 3PM r* * research. Amateur Division: Fire Up One After Another! Joseph's newest development. growth taking place on Red Arrow U-10 GIRLS Door Prizes All Day for Participants and Spectators • Manufacturers On Hand To Answer Questions / VBCRTL is holding a regional Big Fish, first place - Trophy, Rick A Kids Fun Run on the same day at Highway, this enhancement will cre- The game played between the Tor- Cruise-In and Show will be held at 8300 Lane Drive, Watervliet • M-140 @1 -94 • Exit 41 meeting on Wednesday, May 31, at Stobbelaar; 8:15 a.m. will include a short course ate a safe zone for those who wish to nadoes and South Haven ended in a St. Basil's Church in South Haven at Big Fish, second place - River Gold. run just for fun. This will be open to walk and provides an additional 5-2 win for South Haven. Scoring PRICES EFFECTIVE MAY 9 THROUGH MAY 27, 2006 . 7:00 p.m. - Bob Munch; , children of all ages and there is no recreational option for our residents for the Tornadoes were Ignacia Con- All concerned individuals who are Total Weight - Spur of the Moment,, charge to enter. A ribbon will be and businesses in our region." treras and Elisabeth Fellows with interested in finding out what can be Charlie Broadhurst. s awarded to all participants. An excerpt from the official press one goal each. done to protect the defenseless in Awards honored for the 333 Event: Entry fees: release says: "The Berrien County U-10 BOYS our community and world are invit- Combined Total - Best Chance Too, All AEM/DC Sports DIESEL LIGHTNING OFF TO A GREAT START THIS SEASON...The 14U $17 postmarked after May 1, 2006; Road Commission will install 3.4 The game played between the Collectatoies ed to join in the effort to carry out Dave Engel and Bill Bale; ^ BUY A PAIR OF Product Linos Great Lakes Lightning softball team is off to a great start this season by S20 Race Day. miles of 6-foot-wide asphalt paved Flames and South Haven ended in PERFORMANCE programs to change the hearts and Big Fish for 333 - River Gold, Bob! SDT MUFFLERS. taking first place April 29 at the Potterville Early Bird Tournament and Family fee: shoulders to create bike lanes along an 8-4 win for South Haven. INDOOR TENT SALE! minds of those who see death as a Munch. y PRODUCTS second place last weekend at the Michigan City Panther Classic. The $10 per person for three or more the Red Arrow Highway in Coloma Scoring all four goals for the Flames solution. Awards honored from Shimano: % win at Potterville earned the girls a berth to the NSA World Series this members from the same household. and Watervliet townships between was Aaron Lopez. BAT021-0123 For more information, contact Larry Sea Flea, Brian Butts; summer. Pictured are: (front row, from the left) Rachel Zwar of Registration is available online at the City of Coloma and County Line U-12 GIRLS OFF Battery Tender JR $19.97 McPhillips at (269) 674-3363. E- Hoggin, Ryan Johnson; 10 BAT021-0128 Coloma, April Patnaude of South Haven, Devon Ownby of Dowagiac; www.lorvsplace.org. or contact Road at the Berrien/Van Buren The game played between the Dra- mail to: [email protected]. Problem Child, Todd Latosinski. Battery Tender Plus $39.97 (second row, from the left) Raechel Zahrn of Berrien Springs, Lesy Lory's Place at (269) 983-2707 for County line. This project will con- gons and Lightning on May 4 ended The toumament committee wishes BAT022-0142-DL-WH Schalk of St. Joseph, Carley Trainor of Coloma, Christina Pigozzi of more information. in a 5-2 win for the Lightning. Receive a FREE tshlrt I Power Tender Plus ooooosoosssossss $74.97 South Haven, Haleigh Kiser of Watervliet, Calee Dieleman of Grand to thank all of its major sponsors^ Scoring for the Lightning were Rapids; (back row, from the left) Lindsey Hauch of Coloma, manager Alco Transportation, Cook Nuclearj Rachel Tallman, Callie Sullivan, l^HUSKY UNMsS Tony Hamann, and coach Joe Zahrn. (Contributed photo) Plant AEP Indiana Michigan Power, ON HUNDREDS Amy Heater, Kelsie Vogel, and Ste- Pier 33, Ridgeview Industries, 1 Floor Liners fany Tule with one goal each. Great OF 1/24 SCALE Tackle Haven, Vector Downriggers^ defense was played by Taylor Will- Interceptor Second MODELS! and West Marine. Front ming and Klariza Perez. Scoring We would also like to thank^ Hood Shields • ACTION/RCCA - both goals for the Dragons was Alli- We'll hook you up with i2k for fast, Internet Whirlpool for the donation of a, son Kling. Clear Window washer and dryer for our toumament raffle. ^ The game played between the BMM30262 Cars & Banks Lightning and Lakeshore on May 9 1TH350 Shift Kit $24.97 connections throughout the entire area of More thanks to all of our sponsors, km ended in a 2-0 win for the Lightning. BMM70266 • Team Caliber - for the donations of fishing tackle,> I Wood Handle Car Duster...... $14.97 Racing Trans Cooler $54.97 Scoring for the Lighting were Amy Preferred Series. Coloma, Covert, Hartford, and Watervliet! gift certificates, and fishing equip-1 Dash Duster $7.49 Front...... $49.97 BMM80690 Heater and Kelsie Vogel. Assists ment. I Water Blade $17.97 Second Seat...... $49.97 Universal Shifter $149.97 • All Remaining 2005 v were credited to Taylor Willming The toumament committee de-., Dial-up and Jeana Scott. Great defense was Apparel At serves a round of applause for a job' DSL played by Meghan Guntz, Anna (Digital Subscriber Line) well done! Jim Marohn of Double-' Huge Discounts! connections McCain, and Callie Sullivan. Great PERFORMANCE A day Office Products and Charlie and, Photo: Pat Crean goalkeepers in the game were Klar- Chrome Engine • Look For Savings just Theresa Broadhurst of Broadlow's^ iza Perez, Taylor Willming, and Buy Any AVS Dual Chamber for as Fishin' Hole Inc. spearheaded this, Dress-Up Kits On Other Items! Need some Magic In your life? Then this gorgeous 3-year-old Thunder Carburetors Alumlnlzed Mufflers $ 95 event with help from many Steel- Rachel Tallman. spayed border cdlle mix is the gal for you. Weighing In at Just • Be Sure To Check little as headers families and friends. 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Main St, Watervliet May at Biscuits Pet Center in St. Joseph from 1 toumament. Tentative dates are set her girls had started to come off ot -Mm 269.463.8136 noon -2 pm; or 27 May, Family Farm & for May 11, 12 and 13 - with a pos-1 the field after the base umpire had (269) 463-4963 Email: [email protected] Home In Benton Harbor, noon - 2 pm. 2 AUTOMOTIVE m sible Mother's Day Bash on Sunday, signaled an out to end the inning. 8300 Lane Drive • Watervliet, Mi • M-140 @ 1-94 • Exit 41 J We're connected to keep you connected with i2k, NEXTEL, Direct TV & Dish Network May 14. This is a toumament you So the Coloma girls had to come Animal Aid qfSlV MI: Rescuing, Rehoming, animal X.D Register on-line at www.ianeautomotive.com & Reducing Pel Overpopulation, don't want to miss! back onto the field and get another L Page 16 Tri-City- Record May 18, about their children... will they be the area. Among the versions considered most. for me to go to school. 1 was too sent away to a country they never "Many of the ones who have stayed were the Agricultural Jobs Oppor- "The (present) process is long and old," she chuckled. So Reyna got a knew? My nephew does very well in are homeowners and business own- tunities, Benefits and Security burdensome. It is a disincentive (to REYNA job in the fields to help support her school, but he would not have a ers," noted Akinwale. "They are (AgJOBS) Act of 2005 (S. 359/H.R. pursue the legal avenues)," said Fr. CO\TI\L ED FROM PAGE I family. chance back there. helping the community to grow. 884), the McCain-Kennedy Secure Flickinger. "You most pro\e owner- Reyna's oldest brother came to "I pick apples, blueberries, peaches. "It just breaks my heart to think of They run grocery stores and restau- America and Orderly Immigration ship of property and have money in America to try to earn money to 1 will mop floors just to make some what could happen to all the fami- rants that cater primarily to Hisp- Act of 2005 (S. 1033 and H.R. the bank to even apply to emigrate send home to his family. All alone, money. 1 don't mind. I'm happy, lies. What would people do? There anics. Many of them arc doing quite 2330), the Comyn-Kyl Compre- from Mexico. For a family that earns however, he was not able to make because 1 know that for every single are no jobs. Where would they go? well." hensive Enforcement and Immigra- S35 week, that is unfeasible. enough to support himself and his bucket 1 fill I am able to pay for food They don't have anything back there The growth also provides some tion Reform Act of 2005 (S. 1438), "People will go through the process family. The family - heartsick about and clothes." - no houses, nothing. challenges to the community. and others. if they believe they stand a chance. being separated, devastated over the The American dream "We do not have a house to go back "Hispanic second-language learners These immigration reform bills If we really want to know who's loss of their child, and worried about Reyna is very proud of the fact that to either." Reyna and her family come in all different levels. Some address various aspects of enforce- here, we have to give them some the prospects for their remaining her brothers were able to get an edu- were all living with her grandparents know some English; others are still ment of border protection, criminal- hope. children - decided they had only one cation. One brother has already in a one-room dirt-floor house, with struggling." said Cheryl Boothby, ization penalties for immigrants or "We're an immigrant people," says choice. They would join Reyna's graduated from high school; another no electricity. When her grandfather Director of Migrant Education for those who assist them, temporary Fr. Flickinger of America. "At the brother in America. is in high school now. died, even that was taken away. Hartford Public Schools. "This can "gue?t worker" provisions, or oppor- beginning of our country, immi- "My mom and dad decided it would "That is something really big for "I don't know what's going to hap- create big problems. tunities for current immigrants to be grants who came here brought their be better to risk their lives to come our family. No one in our family has pen to my family," Reyna worries. "I "It can also be a benefit lo the learn- normalized. own language with them. It has (to America) than to stay (in gone beyond sixth grade before. always thought of the U.S. as a free ing community," Boothby adds. "It Concerns and visions always taken a few generations country, filled with opportunities. challenges us to address different before all could learn the language Mexico) and watch their children That would not even have been pos- The House version, 4437, includes Coming here was a dream come learning styles and strategies for fluently. It is difficult to learn a new die one by one." sible for us. And they are really good provisions for creating 700 miles of true. Will the new laws change all teaching a diverse group of stu- language when you have to work The journey in school," Reyna said with pride in fencing along the Mexican border, at that?" dents." and care for your family. But the across the desert her voice. an estimated cost of $8 billion. It After living here for 10 years, does Some students, such as members of children learn English. They often Reyna says it is not too difficult to would also declare illegal immi- Reyna remembers the journey Reyna consider herself a Mexican or migrant worker families, may only serve as interpreters for their par- get a job despite not having the grants to be felons and make it a fed- across the desert, when her youngest an American? attend area schools in the fall and ents. proper documentation. eral offense to assist such individu- brother was only 4 months old. It is "I know I am considered a Mexican, spring. This can provide area "Certainly we need to deport crimi- "Most of the time on the farms they als. not the heat that comes to her mind, but I really love it here. I'm just schools with both difficulties and nals, but not hardworking people don't ask too much." she said. They Critics contend that the bill would but the searing cold at night. happy and grateful for what we have benefits. While school test scores who are a blessing to our country," do ha\e to provide a Social Security not only make it a felony to come "We were told it would take only here and for my family being togeth- can be affected by students who said Flickinger "We're going to be a Number to get a job, however. into the country illegally but to one day, but it took three days. My er. 1 just don't want to lose that." speak English as a second language, richer culture for their presence." "Well, we make one up out of our assist an individual in need who was older brother became so cold his lips "To other people, they may be crim- they also increase the student count head. We have to be able to work to not properly documented. Farmer Friday reflects turned purple. He became very limp. inals," Reyna says of her parents, for funding purposes. eat." The money is withheld but can "The biggest complaint (about H.R. We thought he was going to die." "but, to me, they are heroes. They on impact to never be collected from the illusory Illegal immigrant vs. 4437) is that it is punitive instead of Reyna tells stories of people she saved the lives of my brothers and account comprehensive," said Fr. Bob Flick- agriculture business knows who did die crossing the me. Hispanic resident For her father's job, Reyna says inger. Pastor of Immaculate Concep- Paul Friday is an area farmer who desert, who got lost, or were washed While census numbers can indicate taxes are withheld. But since he can- tion Church in Hartford. "It would depends on migrant workers for his away in the river. One friend carries the number of resident American cit- not prove any legal dependents, he make any undocumented person a business. Friday, the immediate past guilt over her father's drowning, izens of Hispanic descent, it is diffi- cannot claim any exemptions. Rey- DEBATE President of the National Peach because she knows he only took the cult to estimate how many Hispanics felon, including children. This na also noted that they pay sales C O\TI.M ED FROM PAGE ! would automatically exclude them Growers Association, says the work- risk in order to help his family. in our community are undocument- taxes and contribute to the local the largest minority in the country. ers are needed in our community. "Why do they risk their lives? Be- ed - those targeted by immigration from ever being in line for citizen- economy. According to the National Geo- "It is claimed that there are approx- cause that's the only thing we can do refonn legislation. ship. Worries for the future graphic article, six to 12.4 percent of imately 11 million illegal immi- to give our families a chance. Other- "I've seen ranges (estimating) 50- "Anyone who helped (such an the population of Van Buren County undocumented person) would also grants in our country," says Friday. wise, we will die. "A lot of people think we come here 70% of farmworkers are undocu- was of Hispanic descent by 2000. be subject to felony charges," Fr. "We all think that is not a good "My family, especially my mother, to take away jobs or do something mented." said Daniel Inquilla of "The Latino population's extraordi- Flickinger continued. "The language thing. However, with the unemploy- was so lonely for my brother and bad," said Reyna. "But if we could Farmworker Legal Services in Ban- nary growth rate - 9.8 percent from is unclear; it could include church ment rate at around 5%, and know- worried about him all the time. I am get work or hospitals, we wouldn't gor. In many ways, he believes these 2000 to 2002 (nationally), four times workers or medical personnel who ing that 4% never work, if you send so happy and grateful that my whole risk our lives to come here. We real- workers benefit the community. the national average - gives it assist those in need. My responsibil- 11 million workers back to Mexico family can be together again. My ly tried before we came here. You "I've seen no evidence that people increasing marketplace clout." says ity is to help people. If this law pass- there is no workforce." mother does not worry all the time are not going to risk your family's who don't already do farm work will National Geographic. The article es, I will break the law if I have to." "The one percent would not be able now. Now she can provide food for life unless you have no other way. take these jobs. Farmers now have notes that Hispanics have a purchas- Fr. Flickinger has been involved in to do the work to harvest fruits and her family. She is able to eat again "Sometimes 1 think people don't difficulty finding local workers. ing power of $653 billion a year, a ministry to Hispanics since the vegetables, work in meat packaging and has even finally gained some know what it's like to see your little They advertise, but if local people 194 percent increase in 10 years. plants, do construction jobs, land- weight!" brother cry because we cannot buy take the jobs they often leave after a 1970s. Immaculate Conception The U.S. 2003 Census estimates a scaping, make beds and clean rooms An impossible dream? him something to eat or wear. If any- short time. Migrants know what to Church has a large base of Hispanic one would go through that. 1 think population of 33,719 Hispanic resi- parishioners, a community that has in most hotels in America, and mow Reyna believes the process to come expect. Migrants are used to the they would do the same thing to give dents in Southwest Michigan. In Van doubled in the last 10 years. the senators' lawns. There are not to America legally is virtually unat- work and know what needs to be their kids a better future. Buren County alone, according to Fr. Flickinger also makes two or enough Americans to take these tainable for a family like hers. done. 'Locals' are not aware of how "People should think that at one the 2000 Census, there are 5,643 three missionary trips each year to jobs, even if they were willing. "To come legally, you have to have labor-intensive the work is. time they came from another coun- Hispanic residents. assist people in Mexico or Central "What people don't realize," Friday money in the bank and property," "Migrants also contribute to the try. too. They didn't come here to be Michigan has the fifth largest America. He sees the poverty and continues, "if crops can't be harvest- she believes. "You must have a high- local economy," Inquilla contends. criminals either, but to make a new migrant farmworker population in desperation firsthand. ed and meat can't be packaged, school education to even apply for a "They shop at local stores, and life. That's all we want to do." the U.S. During the planting, grow- "For us, it is a justice issue," ex- prices in supermarkets would double visa. We never had any money or spend their money here - even if it is Reyna is concerned about the legis- ing and harvesting season of May plained Fr. Flickinger. "The church or triple overnight. property or even much school." just for a season. lation being debated in the govern- through November, an estimated recognizes that a country has the "Some people believe (migrant Reyna's father was only able to "We recognize that something has ment. 20.000 migrant workers come to our right, even the duty, to defend and workers) cost us money, but they attend school through the second to be done, legislatively," Inquilla "It is so sad to see even little chil- area. Michigan Department of Agri- control its borders. It is a question of also enable us to produce more food grade. Her mother never went to notes. "However, the devil is in the dren worried about this. 1 see my culture statistics indicate that 3,491 how this can best be done while pro- more cheaply than any place in the school; there was no school in her details." cousins and little children who are migrants travel to Van Buren County tecting the dignity of individuals. world. village at that time. Reyna herself A medlev of measures only 9 or 10, crying because they are every growing season. Most of these w "Ideally, countries should take care "All of my employees are docu- never got past sixth grade. The only afraid they will have to go back. workers are Spanish speaking. In December 2005, the Border of their own people. But people also mented," Friday says, "but if there further education available was in a 'But I like going to school,' they say. Protection. Antiterrorism and Illegal need to provide for their families," was a great shortage of help, there town many miles away. Local growth of Here they can have a childhood. Immigration Control Act of 2005 Fr. Flickinger noted. "If unjust sys- would be a great competition for my Reyna never did achieve the Amer- Hispanics seen as There we could not. (H.R. 4437) was passed by the U.S. tems force people to leave to take people. ican dream of an education. When "And what will happen to my broth- challenge & benefit House of Representatives. To bec- care of basic human rights, they "The answer to this (immigration) they came to America, both her par- ome law, the U.S. Senate must pass ers and their families?" Reyna asks, Hartford City Manager Yemi Akin- should be treated with dignity and issue," according to Friday, "is the ents had to work. There was no one tears welling up in her eyes once wale recognizes the growth of the its own version, with a compromise respect." Guest Worker Program whereby the to watch Reyna's 4-month-old bro- occurring between the two. again. Reyna's older brothers have Hispanic population in Hartford and Fr. Flickinger believes many of the people can come here and do the ther, no one except for Reyna. The Senate has heard debate on var- married U.S. citizens. says it has been an advantage to the people he serves at Immaculate work that other people are not anx- "1 decided to stay home and take ious versions, with multiple amend- "Will they be sent back without community. He says many people Conception Parish have come here ious to do and supply the labor that care of him until he was old enough ments vying for consideration. Prior their families? Will their wives be originally came to work on the food illegally. "1 have heard stories of is not available in this country. to start school." By that time, Reyna to the present recess, the Senate was arrested for helping illegals? What fanns but have taken up residence in great desperation," he reveals. "One "Almost every nation in the world was almost 16. "Then it was too late unable to agree on a final bill. mother told me how she had to employs citizens of other countries watch her daughter die, because they of a lesser economic base to harvest had no medical care. Another their crops; even the Dominican described how she and her children Republic, as poor as they are, bring Competent. Compassionate. Caring. had to work all day, beginning at the Haitians from the other side of 5:30 a.m. They come here to work their island to cut the sugar cane. and so they will not have to watch "If we are not willing to do the another child die. What would you same," Friday concludes, "we will South Haven Community Hospital serves do if your child couldn't eat?" lose our position in the world mar- "These people say: 4Please don't ket." patients throughout Southwest Michigan. We look at us as if we're trying to take Upton comments advantage of benefits. We've been reform not only offer the personal and compassionate here all these years and never once care found in a small community hospital, dipped into any social services. All Representative Fred Upton of we want to do is work and support Michigan's Congressional District 6 but also a highly trained staff skilled in the very our families.' These people come voted in favor of final passage of the here from incredible poverty in immigration bill H.R. 4437, which latest medical technologies. Mexico for one reason... to work. was passed by the House. "There is Just ask Irene . . . They are so thankful simply for the no question that we need to fix our opportunity to survive." immigration system," said Upton. Fr. Flickinger supports immigration "While we passed immigration re- ^ ^ I wasn't sure what to expect, but I didn't expect to feel as reform measures that would allow form in the house last December, it good as I do now! Two weeks post-op, I was walking without people to be identified, take family is still unclear if the Senate will even be able to bring a bill up for a vote. a walker and had very little pain. Now reunification into consideration, Despite the possibility that the bill I walk pain-free and am able to do my offer guest worker programs to enable migrants to work in jobs may fail in the Senate, we still must regular daily activities. Dr. Postma and where they are needed, and have the take the necessary steps to secure Jeff Alferink (PA) were so personable and made me feel at opportunity to apply for citizenship. our nation's borders." ease with the procedure. The physical therapist was very "It is not amnesty," Fr. Flickinger President Bush calls for helpful. She developed an exercise program for me that noted. "These people would have to compassionate solution jump through hoops just for the helped me return to my active lifestyle. I now walk about "We should not be content with chance to apply for citizenship. 2-3 miles every day, including up a hill! ' ' laws that punish hardworking peo- After working here for a number of Irene Patterson ple who want only to provide for years, after criminal background their families, and deny businesses Watervliet, Michigan checks, they would have to pay a willing workers and invite chaos at fine, pay any back taxes and be Hip Replacement Surgery, Nov. 2005 - South Haven Orthopedics our border," said President Bush in encouraged to learn English. Onlv Post-Surgical Care at the Rehabilitation Department of SHCH his February 2, 2005, State of the then would they have the opportuni- Union Address. ty to go to the back of the line to be "It is time for an immigration poli- considered for citizenship." That cy that permits temporary guest process, according to Fr. Flickinger, workers to fill jobs Americans will could take 10-11 years. not take, that rejects amnesty, that Yet, he sees it as an improvement tells us who is entering and leaving over the present system that makes our country, and that closes the bor- legal immigration out of reach for der to drug dealers and terrorists."